Curry Barker’s Obsession, starring Michael Johnston as Bear and Inde Navarrette as Nikki, has been making waves for its unsettling sequences. The film’s most shocking scene involves Sarah, played by Megan Lawless, being attacked by Nikki. In India, the CBFC required edits, yet the scene remains deeply disturbing. Behind-the-scenes footage highlights how practical effects were used to achieve realism. A doll stood in for Sarah’s head, jelly-like glass simulated the smashed car window, and fake blood added impact. The car was physically shaken to enhance the sense of violence. Crew members assisted in careful choreography to protect the actors while maintaining horror authenticity.
In the uncensored version, Nikki smashes Sarah’s head multiple times against a brick while Bear watches in terror. Barker revealed that additional smashes were removed to avoid an NC-17 rating in the US. Megan Lawless described the set as a mix of comedy and terror, with helmet and wig-protected actors performing the glass-breaking action, and carefully staged movements ensuring both safety and realism.
The use of practical effects, including a doll for Sarah’s head, fake blood, and a shaken car, exemplifies the craft behind creating an intense cinematic experience. The meticulous planning and execution allowed the scene to maintain its shock value even in the censored version. Obsession grossed Rs 14.87 crore in India, with a fifth-day collection of Rs 2.75 crore, totaling a Nett of Rs 12.50 crore. The film was theatrically released in India on May 29, 2026, and continues to draw attention for its bold approach to horror storytelling and innovative practical effects. The combination of actor performance, precise choreography, and detailed practical effects demonstrates how horror filmmakers can evoke fear without overreliance on CGI, making Obsession a standout example of modern thriller craftsmanship.
The much-anticipated Telugu film Ghaati has taken a surprising and delightful musical turn with its first single Sailore, a festive wedding anthem that contrasts sharply with the intense and rugged glimpses previously teased by the makers. Featuring lead stars Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu in a visually stunning tribal setting, this song adds an unexpected layer of joy and vibrancy to the film's narrative.
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Music director Mark K Robin began his career in 2017 with the short film Malli Kaluddam and he won SIIMA Award for his work. Then, he got the best music director award for the short film Dily Bily at Noida International Film Festival. Many appreciated his work for another short film Dialogue In The Dark. Mark K Robin ventured into films with Awe which received a couple of National Awards. Mallesham, Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya, and Zombie Reddy are some of the best works of the tale
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The makers of the much-awaited sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule have announced an exciting change to the film’s release schedule, moving the premiere date up to December 5, 2024, instead of the previously planned December 6. This decision, initially hinted at by Gulte.com on June 17, 2024, reflects a well-considered strategy to optimize box office performance. Traditionally, Telugu films have enjoyed four-day opening weekends with Thursday premieres, but the landscape has sh
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SS Rajamouli has emerged as a global icon now, thanks to the blockbuster success of RRR. He is extensively interacting with the English media now and speaking at length about RRR and also about what future holds for him. In his latest interaction, Rajamouli was asked about his next film and he then went on to speak about the film with Mahesh that will be hitting the floors very soon. “Yes, as I announced a few months ago, my next film is with Mahesh Babu.
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Young Hero Santosh Shoban is elated about the Sankranthi release of 'Kalyanam Kamaneeyam', especially because it is coming out at a time when Covid-19 restrictions are nil. The film is going to hit the screens on January 14. Today, at a pre-release presser of the movie, the 'Ek Mini Katha' actor appreciated his co-star Priya Bhavani Shankar, who is making her Tollywood debut. He also backed debutant director Anil Kumar Aalla on the occasion. The hero said that he has
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Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja and Trinadha Rao Nakkina’s mass action entertainer Dhamaka is carrying a massive buzz, thanks to the overwhelming response for the teaser and songs. Almost every song became a chartbuster, and the masses are loving the tracks Jinthaak and Dandakadiyaal. After the successful musical promotions, the makers today announced the date to release the theatrical trailer of the movie. Dhamaka’s trailer will be unveiled on December 15th. The trailer poster
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National award winning director Neelakanta, who previously won national award for ‘Show’ film is up with another interesting film now. Back then, Show won national award for best feature film and best screenplay and was selected for Indian panorama along with other film, Virodhi. His next film is titled Circle and the motion poster of the same was unveiled a short while ago. The motion poster is a technically slick one as we see a rotation shot of a model while
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The highly anticipated Telugu film Andhra King Taluka, starring Ram Pothineni, is all set for a worldwide release on November 28. However, fans in the United States are in for a special treat, as the movie will premiere two days early on November 26. Directed by Mahesh Babu P and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film has already created a massive buzz among audiences with its catchy songs and high-energy teaser. The stylish presentation and vibrant visuals have built strong expectations for
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