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Promotional still from the Telugu film Epic featuring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya

Anand Deverakonda's Epic Splits Audiences On Opening Weekend

Epic, starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, has drawn mixed reactions on release, with many crediting the attempt while flagging a thin narrative, and Aditya Haasan's #90s reputation adding to the pressure.

15 Sept 20262 min

Vaishnavi Chaitanya and Anand Deverakonda in a promotional still from the Telugu film Epic

Regional Cinema

Vaishnavi Chaitanya's Live-In Role In Epic Stirs Pre-Release Buzz

Ahead of Epic's release this week, director Aditya Haasan says he'll protect actress Vaishnavi Chaitanya from online trolling, fuelling speculation about her bold, live-in relationship storyline.

10 Sept 20262 min

Director Aditya Haasan speaking at the Epic pre-release event

Regional Cinema

Aditya Haasan Says Epic Trailer Backlash Left Him Rattled

Epic director Aditya Haasan admitted the trailer's negative reception caught him off guard, calling it his first real brush with online backlash after two well-received films.

8 Sept 20262 min