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‘Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL’ to premiere on Hotstar VIP on 31 Dec
MUMBAI: Hotstar VIP ends the year with a bang by adding yet another blockbuster title to its expansive movie library – this time Telugu action comedy Tenali Ramakrishna BA BL. Directed by G Nageswara Reddy, this movie stars Hansika Motwani, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Sundeep Kishan in lead roles. This courtroom drama with a comical twist will ensure that you end the year with unlimited laughter.
Tenali Ramakrishna is a small time lawyer who is only interested in making money, and so loses cases on purpose. When he gets involved in a criminal case, he decides that he will win and bring about justice no matter the cost. Will this case change his life forever?
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Guru Randhawa clocks 19.8 billion YouTube views, tops global charts
Punjabi star outpaces global acts as streaming surge fuels new phase
MUMBAI: Guru Randhawa is striking a powerful chord on the global music stage, clocking 19.8 billion views on YouTube and emerging as one of the most-watched Punjabi artists worldwide.
The milestone puts him ahead of several global heavyweights, including Dua Lipa and Drake, underlining the growing international pull of Punjabi music. Alongside the viewership numbers, Randhawa has amassed 108.9 million hours of watch time, reflecting sustained engagement from audiences across markets.
His strong run comes on the back of a standout 2025, where he crossed 500 million audio streams, driven largely by his album Without Prejudice. The project marked a turning point, blending his signature style with a more global, polished sound.
That momentum carried forward with releases like Azul and Shkini, before rolling into 2026 with Dopamine, signalling a consistent and fast-paced release strategy.
On Spotify, Randhawa has also secured multiple top 10 entries on the India top 200 chart, reinforcing his cross-platform appeal. His independent streak appears to be paying off, with each release building on the last in both scale and reach.
As the lines between regional and global music continue to blur, Randhawa’s rise offers a glimpse into the future of Indian pop on the world stage. With numbers climbing and momentum firmly on his side, the next chapter could well be his biggest yet.
