\r\nChiranjeevi shares impactful scene in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.&nbsp; Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi which released on 12 Jan 2026 got good response at the box office.\r\nThe film is going strong and the makers celebrated the film\'s success in style. Chiranjeevi speaking at the event, shared the film\'s most impactful scene. He said the scene featuring Zarina Wahab and Nayanthara and highlighting the relationship between husband and wife and how they should resolve the issues before going to the extremity of the divorce, created an impact.\r\nIt is coming out that after watching the film and this scene, couple who decided to part ways and applied for divorce and have been staying separately for three months, decided to reunite and lead a happy married life. Chiranjeevi expressed his happiness that the film made an impact in real life.\r\nChiranjeevi also delighted the director Anil Ravipudi asking him to come up with a full fledged script for the multi starrer with Venkatesh. It is known that Venkatesh played a special role in Mana Shankara Vara Prasd Garu.\r\n

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MSG- Mega Star On Impactful Scene

Chiranjeevi shares impactful scene in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

\r\nSharwanand\'s Nari Nari Naduma Murari has defied expectations, registering average occupancy for premieres but going on to rock the box office on its opening day. The film received positive word of mouth, leading to a show-by-show increase in occupancy and extra shows being added. Day 1 estimates are around â‚¹5 Cr gross, including premieres, which is an extraordinary start considering the minimal no of screens.\r\nThe film\'s growth in collections has come as a big surprise, with tomorrow\'s bookings almost double compared to Day 1, setting it up for a much bigger Day 2. Nari Nari Naduma Murari was the last film to be announced and released in the Sankranthi 2026 race, but it has managed to make an impact despite the delayed release.\r\nSharwanand\'s performance has been widely appreciated, with fans expressing happiness at seeing him back in form after a long gap. Director Ram Abbaraju deserves credit for shaping the film as a clean, wholesome family entertainer, with smooth narration and engaging comedy tracks.\r\nThe film\'s success is a crucial comeback moment for Sharwanand, who has a strong track record during the Sankranthi season. With Sankranthi holidays and a long weekend, Nari Nari Naduma Murari is well placed to post healthy numbers in the coming days, depending on weekday hold and sustained patronage from family audiences.\r\n

NNNM Growing Slowly

Nari Nari Naduma Murari Turning Into A Surprise Hit at the Box Office

\r\nUstaad Bhagat Singh OTT deal finalised. Power Star Pawan Kalyan is starring in a mass action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh. The film directed by Harish Shankar is progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nAccording to the latest, it is coming out that the film\'s OTT rights have been acquired for a fancy sum. Popular OTT giant Netflix acquired the digital streaming rights of Ustaad Bhagat Singh.\r\nNetflix announced the same with the following message. \"Justice doesn&rsquo;t wait for permission. Neither does he Ustaad Bhagat Singh, is coming to Netflix after its theatrical release in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada\"\r\nThe film stars Raashi Khanna and Sreeleela as the female leads. Rock Star Devi Sri Prasad is the music director. The film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner by Mythri Movie Makers.\r\nUstaad Bhagat Singh is having high expectations as Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar earlier cameup with the blockbuster Gabbar Singh.\r\n

UBS OTT Deal Locked

Ustaad Bhagat Singh OTT deal finalised

Puri turns Vijay Sethupathi into Slumdog.&nbsp; Dashing Director Puri Jagannath and Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi are starring in a high profile project which is progressing at a brisk pace.

The makers couple of minutes back announced the film's title and the first look poster. The film as reported by Cinejosh team earlier, is titled Slumdog. Vijay Sethupathi sported a surprisingly stylish and shocking look and carrying a weapon full of blood. He sported a new hairstyle and with cooling glasses on, he looked menacing.

Sharing the first look, the makers posted "From the slums&hellip; rises a storm no one can stop.RAW. RUTHLESS. REAL. #PuriSethupathi is #SLUMDOG - 33 Temple Road"

On the eve of Vijay Sethupathi's birthday, the makers sprang a surprise with this stunning look and wished him in a unique manner. The film comes with a tagline 33 Temple Road.

Tabu ,Samyuktha and Duniya Vijay&nbsp; are playing important roles in the film for which music is tuned by Mahati Swara Sagar. The film is produced&nbsp; on Connects banner. The film is made on pan India level and will be releasing in various languages like Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi respectively.

Puri- Sethupathi Film Titled Slum Dog

Puri turns Vijay Sethupathi into Slumdog

\r\nThe Sankranthi 2026 box office is witnessing a significant shift in show counts, with Prabhas\' The Raja Saab and Ravi Teja\'s Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi facing a reduction in shows across the Telugu states. This comes as no surprise, given the intense competition among the five films released during the festive period.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has emerged as the clear winner, with audiences flocking to theaters to watch the film. Anaganaga Oka Raju and Nari Nari Naduma Murari are following closely, with higher demand and additional shows being added. In contrast, The Raja Saab and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi are struggling to attract audiences, leading to a continuous reduction in shows.\r\nAccording to data from ticket booking platforms, the show count for January 16 stands as follows: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (2,298 shows), Anaganaga Oka Raju (1,153 shows), Nari Nari Naduma Murari (594 shows), The Raja Saab (926 shows), and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (530 shows). Notably, The Raja Saab lost around 100 shows, while Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi saw a reduction of over 40 shows from January 15 to 16.\r\nThe shows have largely been reassigned to the top three films, which are enjoying better audience demand. With the festive period in full swing, it\'s clear that audiences are favoring films with strong word-of-mouth and engaging content.\r\n

TRS And BMW Are Getting Replaced

Shows Slashed for The Raja Saab and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi

\r\nAkhanda 2, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, may have underperformed at the box office, but it\'s making waves on Netflix. The film, released on December 12, collected just over â‚¹110 Cr gross in theaters, but its non-theatrical rights were acquired by Netflix for a record price.\r\nStreaming on Netflix from January 9, Akhanda 2 has registered strong viewership, clocking 2 million views from January 9 to 11. The film trended in the top 10 in 7 countries, including India, Bangladesh, and UAE, and is listed as the 4th non-English movie with the most views on Netflix for the week of January 5-11.\r\nIn India, Akhanda 2 is listed in 3rd place, a remarkable feat considering it was only available for 3 days. The film\'s success on Netflix is expected to boost Balakrishna\'s next film\'s digital deals. With its growing popularity, Akhanda 2 is likely to see bigger views in the coming weeks.\r\nThe film\'s strong performance on Netflix is a testament to its engaging content and the star power of Balakrishna. As one of the most-watched films on the platform, Akhanda 2 is definitely worth a try.\r\n

Akhanda 2 A Surprise Hit on Netflix

Akhanda 2 Thaandavam Witnessing Record Viewership On Netflix

\r\nNaveen Polishetty\'s Anaganaga Oka Raju has made a remarkable impact at the box office, leveraging the festival season to its advantage. The film has surpassed its opening day collections on Day 2 in every territory across India, with a total worldwide gross of nearly Rs 50 Crore gross in just two days.\r\nThe film\'s breakeven point is valued at 27 Cr, and with its solid performance, Anaganaga Oka Raju has achieved 50% recovery within just two days. Tomorrow\'s bookings are even higher than Day 2, setting it up for its biggest day so far. The film is poised to achieve breakeven before the festival weekend ends.\r\nAnaganaga Oka Raju has become the No. 2 preference for audiences after Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu among Sankranthi 2026 releases. The film\'s success is a testament to its appeal and the star power of Naveen Polishetty.\r\nWith its current momentum, Anaganaga Oka Raju is declared a blockbuster, and it\'s exciting to see how big it will go from here. The film\'s performance gave a boost to Naveen Polishetty\'s career, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what\'s next.\r\n

AOR Recovered More Than Half 

Anaganaga Oka Raju To Enter Profit Zone By Weekend

\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, directed by Anil Ravipudi, is on a roll at the box office. The film has seen its second-biggest day on Day 4, with a worldwide share of around â‚¹90 Cr in four days. It\'s expected to cross the 100 Cr share mark on Day 5, making it Chiranjeevi\'s 4th 100 Cr share film and the fastest to reach this milestone in just 5 days.\r\nThe film\'s success is not limited to India, with a strong performance in North America, crossing the $2 Million mark in just two days. This is Chiranjeevi\'s 4th film to achieve this feat, and Anil Ravipudi\'s 4th $2 Million grosser. The total overseas collection stands at â‚¹26 Cr.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is set to become Chiranjeevi\'s biggest share film, with its first week collections expected to be the highest in his career. The film\'s performance after the festival will decide if it can reach the 300 Cr gross mark.\r\nWith positive word-of-mouth and a strong family audience turnout, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is likely to maintain its momentum. The film\'s success is a testament to Chiranjeevi\'s star power and Anil Ravipudi\'s direction.\r\n

MSG To Enter 100 Crores Share 

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Continues Chiranjeevi Box Office Dominance On Fourth Day

\r\nRahman shocker on Bollywood music . Rahman, the double oscar winner, speaking to scribes, came up with a shocker on Bollywood music. He said that he felt isolated till Taal happened in Bollywood.\r\nRahman said&nbsp; \"Maybe I never got to know of this, maybe it was concealed by God, but I didn&rsquo;t feel any of this. The past eight years, maybe, because a power shift has happened and people who are not creative have the power now.\"\r\nOn tody\'s Bollywood music, he shared \"It might be a communal thing also but it is not in my face. It comes to me as Chinese whispers that they booked you but the music company went ahead and hired their five composers. I say good, I have more time to chill with my family. I am not in search of work. I don&rsquo;t want to go in search of work. I want work to come to me; my sincerity to earn work. Whatever I deserve, I get,\"\r\nRahman added \"Actually, I was still an outsider with these three (Roja, Bombay, Dil Se..), but Taal became a household (album). It entered the kitchens of everybody, so to say. Even now, most North Indians still have it in their blood because it&rsquo;s a little bit of Punjabi and a little bit of Hindi and a little bit of mountain music. It&rsquo;s very difficult for a Tamil person to speak Hindi because we have such an attachment.\"\r\n

Rahman shocker on Bollywood music

Oscar Winner Rahman shocker on Bollywood music

\r\nNabha Natesh first look from Nagabandham released. Vikrant Karna is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Nagabandham. The film directed by Abhishek Nama is racing for a spectacular release on 19 March 2026.\r\nThe film is generating immense interest and according to the latest, on the eve of Sankranti,the makers released the first look of Naha Natesh who is playing the female lead.\r\nShe sent divine vibes draped in a beautiful saree and donned with jewellery. Her expressions increased the curiosity among movie lovers.\r\nIswarya Menon is the other female lead in the film which stars Jagapathi Babu, Jayaprakash, Murali Sharma, and B.S. Avinash&nbsp; in important roles.\r\nAbhishek Nama shared&nbsp; \"Our story draws inspiration from a real-life event in the 1700s when Muslim rulers attempted to destroy Hindu temples. Around 3,000 Naga Sadhus bravely fought and defeated a mighty Muslim army in Gokul. Of course, we\'ve added a lot of fiction to craft a commercial entertainer,\"\r\nAbhishek Nama, Kishore Annapureddy, and Lakshmi Ira are producing the film in a lavish manner on&nbsp; Abhishek Pictures, NIK Studios, and Tarak Cinemas.\r\n

Nabha Natesh Divine Vibes

Nabha Natesh first look from Nagabandham

Distributors to make 50% losses due to The Raja Saab. Maruthi who directed The Raja Saab with Prabhas in the lead, may still sound a confident picture saying people will understand and enjoy the film when they watch the film for the second time.
But it is known that right from the premiers, The Raja Saab got a huge negative talk and no amount of promotions will help it. According to the latest, it is coming out that the distributors in two Telugu states are likely to lose 40-50 percent.
A distributor says &ldquo;The Raja Saab has collected only between â‚¹3 crore and â‚¹5 crore per day over the last three days, taking its total Telugu states net collections to around â‚¹70 crore,&rdquo;
The distributor added &ldquo;Distributors are likely to incur losses ranging between 40 and 50 percent in the Telugu states, which is a significant setback in recent times, unless collections show a sudden improvement, or else it would be difficult to cross the Rs 150 crore figure,&rdquo;
A distributor said &ldquo;Prabhas&rsquo; charisma alone is not enough; he also needs a solid story to support him.&rdquo;

TRS Distributors to lose Nearly half

Distributors to make 50 Percent losses due to The Raja Saab

\r\nMahesh Babu to inaugurate AMB in Bengaluru. It is known that Mahesh Babu and Asian Cinemas is all set to expand his AMB in Bengaluru.\r\nAMB will become operational in Bengaluru on 16 January and Mahesh Babu excited all sharing \"The doors formally open at AMB Cinemas in Bengaluru on Jan 16th with South India&rsquo;s first Dolby Cinema experience! Extremely proud of TEAM AMB for putting in an extraordinary effort to see this through &hellip;Looking forward to seeing u all very soon in Namma Bengaluru\"\r\n&nbsp;Bengaluru&rsquo;s AMB Kapali installation will be India&rsquo;s second Dolby Cinema screen and the first in South India. Blending Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, Dolby Cinema is a premium large-format theatre concept. Audiences can also expect a specialised auditorium design with a touch of luxury. AMB Cinema&rsquo;s Dolby Cinema is touted to be a worthy competitor to IMAX and other high-end formats.\r\nLocated in Gandhi Nagar, AMB Cinemas Kapali features nine advanced screens. This includes a 60-foot-wide Dolby Cinema screen, the second-largest of its kind in India.\r\n

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