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Sarangapani Jathakam Review: A Fun Premise That Falls Short of Full Potential
Sarangapani Jathakam is noted director Indraganti Mohana Krishna’s new comedy that has Priyadarshi, Roopa Koduvayur, and Vennela Kishore in lead roles. The film has been released with a low buzz, and read our review to find out if the film is worth giving a shot on the big screen.
Plot
Sarangapani (Priyadarshi) is a man who blindly believes in astrology. After getting engaged to his boss, Mythili (Roopa Koduvayur), he crosses paths with an astrologer (Srinivas Avasarala) at a pub and casually asks him to predict his future. To his shock, the astrologer declares that Sarangapani is destined to commit a brutal murder and only by doing so will he attain peace in life. Disturbed by this revelation, Sarangapani, with the help of his quirky friend (Vennela Kishore), sets out to murder in hopes of escaping his ill-fated destiny. Did Sarangapani go through with it? Who did he choose as his target? And what kind of chaos does this absurd mission unleash? That forms the crux of the film.
Performances
Sarangapani Jathakam is a simple comedy that banks heavily on its performances. With a thin storyline, Indraganti depends fully on his ensemble cast to deliver the goods, and they don’t let him down. Priyadarshi once again proves his versatility; he brings out the tension and quirkiness of his character so convincingly. However, it’s Vennela Kishore who steals the show with his impeccable comic timing. It’s largely thanks to him that the jokes land so well. He, along with Harsha Chemudu, forms the backbone of the film’s humor. All the scenes featuring Vennela Kishore, Priyadarshi and Viva Harsha are an absolute riot in the second half.
Roopa Koduvayur is decent in her role, though her character feels a bit sidelined. Veterans like Naresh and Tanikella Bharani do well in their limited roles. Srinivas Avasarala gets a meaty role and leaves a mark with his performance.
Positives:
Situational comedy
Dialogues
Grandmother sequence
Second-half chaos
Climax
Negatives:
Thin storyline
Dependency on coincidences
Predictable narration
Analysis:
Sarangapani Jathakam brings back the comedy that director Indraganti is known for in his previous films. The humor is situational, and the actors lead the pack when it comes to evoking laughs. The same applies to Sarangapani Jathakam as well. The film is based on Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime, a short story by Oscar Wilde published in 1887. Indraganti has taken the essence of it, created a fun setup, and showcased a man who is obsessed with astrology.
But sadly, this aspect is not well established in the narrative. Why the main lead believes so deeply in astrology is not conveyed properly, as the director focuses only on the fun elements. As a result, the basic twist and the outcome of the conflict become quite predictable. On the plus side, the focus is on comedy, and it delivers to a decent extent. How Priyadarshi and Vennela Kishore choose victims to kill, and how they fail time and again, is presented humorously. One particular sequence involving a grandmother is a cracker.
The chaos shown is okay, but there was more scope for madcap comedy, which falls short in some parts. The second half starts on a slow note, and the heroine breaking up with the hero over his cheap antics feels rushed. Apart from a few episodes, most of the second half is set in a hotel in Vizag. Various episodes are designed during this portion, but only a few land well.
Just when it feels like the director is out of ideas and trying to escape the conflict, the story shifts to the climax, which is well-executed. The fun climax uplifts the overall experience. Sarangapani Jathakam relies mostly on situational comedy and Indraganti Mohana Krishna’s humorous dialogues. While the comedy lands for the most part, other aspects leave much to be desired. There’s a lingering sense of dissatisfaction, as the plot had great potential to deliver many funnier sequences. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen, and the film ends up being a fairly watchable comedy.
Bottom Line: Laughs & Lags
Allu Arjun–Atlee Film: Mrunal Thakur Likely to Play Lead Role
Stylish Star Allu Arjun is currently enjoying a short break, but that doesn’t mean he’s staying idle. Behind the scenes, he is actively involved in the pre-production work of his much-anticipated film tentatively titled AA22xA6, which will be helmed by blockbuster director Atlee Kumar. The film is expected to go on floors later this year.
According to the latest buzz, Mrunal Thakur — who won hearts with her memorable performances in Sita Ramam and Hi Nanna — is being considered to play the lead opposite Allu Arjun. Reports suggest that Mrunal recently took part in a look test for the film, and sources say the team is extremely impressed with her appearance and screen presence.
While there hasn’t been an official announcement yet, sources close to the project hint that confirmation regarding Mrunal’s role might come soon. Interestingly, the film is said to feature not one but three heroines. Along with Mrunal, Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor is reportedly in talks for another key role. The third actress is yet to be finalized, and the search is still on.
Produced by Sun Pictures, the Allu Arjun–Atlee combo is already creating major hype, and expectations are sky-high. With a power-packed cast shaping up, fans can’t wait to see what this dynamic duo has in store.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Releasing Early on May 17
Clear your calendars — Ethan Hunt is arriving sooner than expected! Paramount Pictures India has officially advanced the release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning to May 17, 2025 (Saturday) — six days ahead of its original May 23rd date. The decision comes amid tremendous anticipation and overwhelming fan demand across the globe.
This final chapter in the Mission: Impossible saga promises a breathtaking cinematic experience, packed with the high-stakes action, emotional depth, and edge-of-your-seat thrills that have defined the franchise. Touted as Ethan Hunt’s most personal and dangerous mission yet, this is the send-off fans have long been waiting for.
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and produced by Tom Cruise in collaboration with Paramount Pictures and Skydance, The Final Reckoning boasts a powerhouse ensemble: Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Angela Bassett, Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Mark Gatiss, Rolf Saxon, and Lucy Tulugarjuk.
Get ready for the ultimate cinematic showdown when Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning hits theatres on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. One mission. One last reckoning. Don’t miss it.
Rajamouli’s ₹200 Cr Deal: Director Pay Reaches New Heights
In an era where actors once dominated the pay scale, it’s now the directors who are grabbing headlines — and fat paychecks. With star filmmakers like Sukumar, Prashanth Neel, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and the legendary S.S. Rajamouli leading the charge, the industry is clearly recognizing the real visionaries behind the camera.
The biggest buzz right now? Rajamouli is reportedly charging a staggering ₹200 crore for SSMB29, his upcoming action-adventure epic with Mahesh Babu. Yes, you read that right — even more than the hero himself! Considering his unbeaten track record with mega-hits like Baahubali and RRR, fans and insiders aren’t exactly shocked. SSMB29 is being mounted on a colossal ₹1000 crore budget and is expected to be a visually spectacular jungle adventure, something only Rajamouli could dream up — and deliver.
The biggest buzz right now? Rajamouli is reportedly charging a staggering ₹200 crore for SSMB29, his upcoming action-adventure epic with Mahesh Babu. Yes, you read that right — even more than the hero himself! Considering his unbeaten track record with mega-hits like Baahubali and RRR, fans and insiders aren’t exactly shocked. SSMB29 is being mounted on a colossal ₹1000 crore budget and is expected to be a visually spectacular jungle adventure, something only Rajamouli could dream up — and deliver.
The buzz online shows just how tuned-in audiences have become to the filmmaking process. It’s no longer just about what’s on the screen — people are invested in the business behind the magic. And with directors like Rajamouli essentially building cinematic universes, every rupee they earn feels well-deserved.
Whether he takes home ₹200 crore or a slice of the box office pie, fans agree on one thing: if Rajamouli is at the helm, the film is bound to be worth every penny.
Sai Pallavi in Talks for Powerful Female-Centric Role
There’s a quiet charisma about Sai Pallavi that sets her apart. She doesn’t crave the limelight, yet it effortlessly gravitates toward her. With her natural acting, graceful dancing, and an unmistakable screen presence, she’s crafted a niche all her own in South Indian cinema. Now, whispers in the industry suggest she might soon be seen in a powerful, female-led film—and fans couldn’t be more excited.
Buzz has it that a senior writer recently pitched a compelling script to the prestigious Mythri Movie Makers. The storyline, centered around a strong female protagonist, reportedly struck a chord with the production house. And when it came to casting, one name stood out: Sai Pallavi. While there’s no official confirmation from her camp just yet, insider sources hint that the offer is indeed being considered.
Sai Pallavi hasn’t done a heroine-centric film in Telugu since Gargi (2022), a performance that won her widespread acclaim. Since then, she’s taken a deliberate, quality-over-quantity approach to her career. Currently, she’s capturing attention with her Bollywood debut as Sita in Ramayana, while also wrapping up another Hindi project titled Ek Din.
Will she take up this new Telugu film with a strong, woman-driven narrative? If she does, it could mark a powerful comeback to the genre she excels in. If not, one thing remains certain—across languages and industries, Sai Pallavi continues to hold our attention, proving that her silence speaks louder than most others’ noise.
Lokesh Kanagaraj Goes Offline to Perfect Rajinikanth’s Coolie
When it comes to directors who have the South Indian film industry on the edge of their seats, Lokesh Kanagaraj is a name that immediately stands out. With blockbusters like Vikram, Kaithi, and Master under his belt, he’s carved out a massive fanbase not only in Tamil Nadu but across the Telugu states as well. His unique storytelling style, adrenaline-pumping action sequences, and tight screenplays have made him a filmmaker to watch out for. So, when Lokesh recently announced a break from social media, fans were taken by surprise.
Known for being highly interactive with fans online, Lokesh dropped a minimal yet telling update:
“Hey guys! I’m taking a small break from all the social media platforms until #Coolie’s promotions. With Love, Lokesh Kanagaraj 🤜🏼🤛🏼.”
This sudden silence left fans stunned. Lokesh going offline? That’s like a blockbuster without a mass entry scene! But behind this silence is a serious reason—his total focus on his most anticipated project yet: Coolie, starring the one and only Rajinikanth.
Set for release on August 14, Coolie is expected to be a mega entertainer. With a stellar cast including Shruti Haasan, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Aamir Khan, and Soubin Shahir, expectations are sky-high. Having wrapped up principal shooting, Lokesh is now fully immersed in post-production. This break from social media is a strategic move—he’s clearing out all distractions to ensure he delivers a cinematic experience that lives up to the hype.
It’s worth remembering that Lokesh took a similar break during the making of Leo—and the result was a major box-office hit. His commitment to craft over online noise shows how seriously he takes his work. For fans, it might feel like a long wait without the usual teasers and updates, but if history is anything to go by, Coolie is shaping up to be something truly explosive.
In short, Lokesh’s social media break isn’t a disappearance—it’s a promise. A promise that he’s putting every ounce of his energy into giving us a film that could be another game-changer in South Indian cinema. And when he returns online, he’ll likely do so with a bang. Until then, we wait—eager and excited.
Cambodia on Track to Eliminate Malaria by 2025
Cambodia is on track to achieve its malaria-free target by the end of 2025, according to Prime Minister Hun Manet. Marking National Malaria Day, the Prime Minister highlighted the country’s remarkable progress, citing a 75% decline in malaria cases in 2024 compared to the previous year, with only 355 cases reported and no related deaths since 2018.
Addressing the nation, Hun Manet emphasized the absence of local Plasmodium falciparum cases since 2024—a significant milestone in Cambodia’s malaria elimination efforts. “Cambodia is on the verge of achieving a malaria-free goal by the end of 2025,” he said, calling on continued collaboration among all stakeholders to sustain the momentum.
Dr. Huy Rekol, Director of the National Center for Parasitology, Entomology and Malaria Control, attributed the success to effective diagnosis and treatment protocols. “The use of Artesunate/Mefloquine (ASMQ) has proven to be 100% safe and effective in combating malaria,” he told Xinhua News Agency.
Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease, remains a seasonal threat, particularly in forested and mountainous regions during the rainy season. Dr. Rekol advised residents in high-risk areas to consistently use insecticide-treated mosquito nets as a primary preventive measure.
Malaria symptoms range from mild—such as fever, chills, and headache—to severe manifestations including confusion, seizures, and respiratory distress. Vulnerable populations include infants, young children, pregnant women, travelers, and individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those living with HIV/AIDS.
The disease is primarily transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, though blood transfusions and contaminated needles can also spread the infection. If left untreated, particularly in the case of P. falciparum, malaria can escalate rapidly, leading to severe illness or death within 24 hours.
As Cambodia approaches its 2025 target, health authorities and development partners are reinforcing strategies to ensure the sustainability of malaria control efforts, securing the country’s place among global leaders in malaria elimination.
Moon Jae-in Denounces Bribery Indictment as Abuse of Power
Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in has strongly criticised his indictment on bribery charges, denouncing the move as unjust and emblematic of prosecutorial overreach. Moon, who served as president from 2017 to 2022, made the comments during a meeting with National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik on Friday, just one day after the prosecution formally indicted him in connection with alleged preferential employment for his former son-in-law.
“The indictment itself is unjust, and it felt like prosecutors were steering the case along a predetermined path,” Moon stated. He emphasized that the charges were brought abruptly, despite his ongoing efforts to cooperate with authorities in clarifying the facts. “Prosecutors have become politicised. It seems like a clear example of how prosecutorial power is being abused,” he added.
The allegations centre on the employment of Moon’s former son-in-law, surnamed Seo, who was appointed executive director of a Thai airline in 2018. Prosecutors argue that the appointment, facilitated by the airline’s founder Lee Sang-jik—who was later named head of the Korea SMEs and Startups Agency—was made in exchange for political favours, citing Seo’s lack of industry experience.
The prosecution further alleges that Moon ceased financial support to his daughter’s family after Seo’s appointment, and that the salary and compensation paid to Seo and Moon’s daughter, Da-hye—totalling approximately 217 million won (USD 151,125)—constituted a form of bribery.
Later in the day, Moon took part in a ceremony marking the seventh anniversary of the Panmunjom Declaration, a historic inter-Korean agreement signed in April 2018 by Moon and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The declaration had sought to foster peace and improve relations on the Korean Peninsula, though progress stalled under Moon’s successor, former President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Moon used the occasion to criticise Yoon’s hardline stance on North Korea, particularly the dismantling of the 2018 inter-Korean military accord aimed at reducing tensions. “Resuming talks between the two Koreas is the most important. To avoid the risks of a military clash, the military agreement must first be restored,” Moon urged.
He also cautioned against growing domestic discourse on nuclear armament, labelling it a “dangerous” path that could legitimise North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, derail denuclearisation efforts, and isolate South Korea diplomatically.
Pakistan Sensational Comments On India
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