Re-release (often in 4K resolution) trend of star-studded films has become a major box-office phenomenon in Tollywood. Driven by fan-frenzy celebrations re-release films of stars like Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, and Pawan Kalyan are revitalizing single screens and proving their enduring popularity. And boy, these films are generating massive opening day collections and witnessing packed theatres. Sample these:

As Samantha Ruth Prabhu gears up for her birthday on April 28, she shared a soulful reflection on her journey. In a thoughtful admission, she looked back at what stayed and what finally left her heart. The fire inside has not dimmed one bit. Her love for the craft and that relentless drive are stronger than ever. She is leaning into her instinct and her will. These are the pillars of her purpose.

“The love for what I do, the drive, my instinct, my will, my truth, my purpose,” she wrote. She is no longer waiting to be chosen by others. That heavy feeling is gone. She has traded the rush for a deeper sense of peace. She is finally letting go of who she thought she had to be. The illusion of being in control has also faded. She is not holding back anymore. Her truth is the only thing that guides her now. It is a raw and honest look at her evolution. For her, it is all about growth and staying true.