95th Academy Awards: Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ short film *Anuja: A Tale of Resilience* earns India’s prestigious spot for the coveted Academy Awards.

Ram Charan's supporters have shown great excitement for the songs linked to the Appanna character, featured in the latter half of the film. One standout track, titled "The Soul of Appanna," is offered in three distinct versions. The film, which also stars Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, and Srikanth, is produced by Shirish and is scheduled to premiere on OTT platforms soon. Meanwhile, the film's soundtrack creator, Thaman, has unveiled the original soundtrack (OST), which comprises 16 tracks. Global superstar Ram Charan's latest film, Game Changer, may not have entirely grabbed the audience's attention, but his depiction as the character Appanna has reinforced his status as a renowned actor. Charan's supporters have expressed their heartfelt appreciation for Thaman's remarkable work. Amazon Prime Video will be disclosing the premiere date in the near future. Featuring voice appearances from three of India’s most prominent stars—Suriya, Ranbir Kapoor, and NTR—this teaser launch is set to be one of the most talked-about cinematic events in the country. A recent picture capturing NTR and Vijay Deverakonda was taken during NTR’s voice-over session for the Telugu version of the teaser, with producer Naga Vamsi visible in the background. Movie viewers can look forward to the most awaited teaser being unveiled on February 12, showcasing NTR’s distinctive voice. The much-anticipated teaser for Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming film, *VD12*, has been creating huge buzz in recent days. The film stars Bhagyashri Borse in the key role, while Anirudh Ravichander is on board as the music composer. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, *VD12* is a team effort production by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya. Catch the teaser launch tomorrow! Among the contenders, the poignant drama *Anuja*, a cinematic short backed by Indo-Hollywood star Priyanka Chopra and acclaimed producer Monga, stands out as India’s only shot at the Oscars this year. This historic selection marks Guneet Monga’s hat-trick attempt at Oscar glory, following her triumph with the Oscar-winning critically acclaimed *The Elephant Whisperers* and the documentary *Period: End of Sentence*. Directed by Sukumar and featuring actor Allu Arjun in the lead role, this action drama can be streamed in various languages, ttown-blog.blogspot.com including the freshly launched Bengali version. Now, viewers in the Indian subcontinent can watch the Bengali version on Netflix, with other language versions. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film's music, crafted by Devi Sri Prasad and composer Sam CS (who created the background score), adds to its appealing charm. Notably, "Pushpa 2" marks a milestone for the Telugu film industry as it was the initial film of its kind to be screened in Bengali in cinemas. The star cast includes Rashmika Mandanna in the female lead as the female lead, with outstanding performances from Fahadh Faasil, Sunil, actress Anasuya, Rao Ramesh, and the versatile Jagapathi Babu. The blockbuster success "Pushpa 2: The Rule," which has grossed over Rs. 1800 crores worldwide, is currently streaming for watching on the Netflix platform, and the viewer reaction has been overwhelming. Rising talent Ananya Shanbhag breathes soul into the central figure, while Adam J Graves directs the project, backed by his creative partner, filmmaker Suchitra Mattai, in collaboration with the impactful Salaam Baalak Trust, notable production house Shine Global, and Krushan Naik’s banner. As it vies for the Oscar, the deeply resonant *Anuja* will face off against other nominees, including the fascinating short *Alien*, the intriguing *I’m Not a Robot*, the gripping *The Last Ranger*, and the thought-provoking *A Man Who Would Not Remain Silent*.