Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's latest film Ranabaali, their third collaboration after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade, is enjoying a successful theatrical run. The film marks an important milestone in the careers of both actors, with its collections reportedly improving with each show. Vijay's choice of a distinctive role, one that many young actors might hesitate to take up, has drawn appreciation from critics. Moving beyond his usual commercial image, the actor

Bathukamma festival Bathukamma is Telangana's great floral celebration, especially associated with women, the post-monsoon landscape, and devotion to Gowri. Its carefully arranged flowers and circle of singers create a festival in which the household and the wider community meet. For Telugu Americans, it is also one of the most recognizable expressions of Telangana cultural identity. Making a Bathukamma Flowers are arranged in a layered, circular stack on a plate or base. Tan

For Telugu Americans in particular, Bathukamma and Dasara celebrations will form a major part of the month’s community calendar, with Telangana organizations planning programs across several US states.