\r\nPrabhas\'s latest film, The Raja Saab, hit theaters on January 9, and despite mixed reviews, it earned approximately â‚¹112 crores GBOC on its first day. Interestingly, Prabhas took a voluntary pay cut of 33% for this project, reportedly receiving â‚¹100 crore instead of his usual â‚¹150 crore fee. This decision aimed to enhance the film\'s production quality, allocating more funds to sets, visual effects, and other production costs.\r\nThe cast\'s remuneration details reveal hefty paychecks for the actors. Malavika Mohanan received â‚¹2 crore, while Sanjay Dutt and Boman Irani took home â‚¹5-6 crore and â‚¹1 crore, respectively. Nidhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar were paid â‚¹1.5 crore and â‚¹1 crore each. Director Maruthi received â‚¹18 crore for working on the film for three years.\r\nDespite the star-studded cast and high production value, The Raja Saab underperformed at the box office compared to Prabhas\'s previous release, Kalki 2898 AD, which earned â‚¹191 crore on its first day. A sequel, Rajasaab Circus 1935, which is expected to feature him in dual roles is also announced during the climax of the film itself, which is highly unlikely to be happened.\r\nThe film is produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment, marking Malavika Mohanan\'s Telugu debut. Thaman has composed the music. Karthik Palani acted as Cinematographer. Jarina Wahab, Sathya, Sapthagiri, Prabhas Srinu and VTV Ganesh played other roles.\r\n

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Prabhas Slashed His Remuneration

Prabhas Takes a 33% Pay Cut for The Raja Saab

\r\nMammootty\'s crime thriller \"Kalamkaval\" is all set to make its digital entry on Sony LIV. The film, which received good success in theaters, will be streaming in Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada languages from January 16. This Sankranthi gift is expected to entertain OTT audiences, with Mammootty in a unique psycho role.\r\nThe digital rights of the film were acquired by Sony LIV, and it\'s likely to be released online a day before the official release date. Given Mammootty\'s fan base outside Kerala, many are eagerly awaiting its online release. The film\'s successful theatrical run of 40 days has led to this highly anticipated OTT premiere.\r\n\"Kalamkaval\" features Mammootty and Vinayakan in leading roles, with the scenes between them being a main attraction. Directed by Jithin K Jose, the film is produced by Mammootty himself under his production company \'Mammootty Company\', in partnership with Wayfarer Films and Truth Global Films. The plot revolves around a police inquiry in a small hamlet, uncovering a series of brutal killings.\r\nThe film\'s soundtracks, created by Mujeeb Majeed, have received praise from the audience. Mammootty\'s depiction of Stanley Das, the antagonist based on the infamous serial killer Cyanide Mohan, has also been appreciated. On the same day, ZEE5 will start streaming another recent Malayalam movie, Bha Bha Ba, starring Dileep and Mohanlal.\r\n

Mammootty Blockbuster Film On OTT

Mammootty Kalamkaval Set to Premiere on OTT From This Date

Sivakarthikeyan's latest film, Parasakthi, kicked off its release weekend with an impressive â‚¹11.50 crore collection on day one across India. The movie drew big crowds to theaters, thanks to strong buzz and director Sudha Kongara's blend of ambitious storytelling and heartfelt moments. Packed theaters and strong audience turnout marked the film's opening day, with a solid 62.79% occupancy rate for Tamil shows.

Parasakthi saw morning screenings start at 45.71%, climb through the afternoon and evening, and reach a high of 79.04% at night. Starring Sivakarthikeyan alongside Ravi Mohan and Sreeleela, the film features a talented ensemble cast. The period action entertainer is set against the backdrop of the 1960s anti-Hindi agitations in Tamil Nadu.

The film is expected to arrive on OTT platforms within the next two months, with ZEE5 acquiring its digital premiere rights. However, a specific release date is yet to be announced. Parasakthi was initially scheduled to hit screens on January 14 but was moved up to January 10 due to a delay in censor certification for Vijay's Jana Nayagan.

Directed and co-written by Sudha Kongara, Parasakthi underwent a major change during production. Originally titled Purananooru with Suriya in the lead role, it was later rebranded with Sivakarthikeyan taking over. The film also stars Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan, and Atharvaa Murali, with GV Prakash composing the music. The movie has received mixed reviews.

Parasakthi Makes Splash at Box Office

Sivakarthikeyan Parasakthi Makes a Splash at the Box Office

\r\nPrabhas\'s The Raja Saab had huge expectations pre-release, but its box office performance is underwrapping. The film\'s 2-day collections across all versions show it\'s doing decently only in Telugu. The Raja Saab\'s Day 2 all-versions gross is around â‚¹40 Cr, taking the total 2-day box office gross to approximately â‚¹152 Cr.\r\nOver 90% of collections come from Telugu, with Hindi and other South Indian languages being poor. The film\'s worldwide share is around â‚¹100 Cr, and it needs over â‚¹200 Cr share to reach breakeven. Given the current trend, the target looks tough.\r\nThe film opened with 112 Cr gross on the first day, but it\'s struggling to maintain momentum. The Telugu states\' performance is decent, but rest of India and overseas numbers saw a big drop. With theatrical rights valued at 165 Cr domestically, the film needs to hold strongly until the festival weekend.\r\nInterestingly, a hyped sequence showing Prabhas in an old man getup was omitted from the film but added in theaters today. Let\'s wait and see if this brings fans back.\r\n

TRS Crosses 150 Crore

The Raja Saab Two Days Worldwide Box Office Collections

\r\nSharwanand-Srinu Vytla project to go to sets. Sharwanand is currently awaitig the release of his upcoming project Nari Nari Naduma Murari. The film directed by Ram Abbaraju and starring Samyukta and Sakshi Vaidya in the female lead roles is releasing on 14 Jan 2026.\r\nIn the meantime, speculation is increasing over his next project. It is known that Sharwanand is teaming with Srinu Vytla and reports are coming that the shooting will be starting from March this year.\r\nThe makers are planning to shoot introduction scenes on Sharwanand. The makers are scouting the locations to shoot the introduction scenes. The film features Anantika Sanilkumar of MAD and 8 Vasanthalu fame.\r\nSrinu Vytla is pinning all his hopes on this film as his previous film Viswam with Gopichand turned out to be a disaster. Srinu Vytla is working hard to be back in the limelight and he narrated a story that excited him.&nbsp; Mythri Movie Makers is bankrolling the project.\r\n

Latest on Sharwa -SV project

Sharwanand-Srinu Vytla project to go to sets

Vrushakarma makers wish Sukumar on B-Day. Ace director Sukumar is celebrating his birthday today. Sukumar created a niche for himself with his films like&nbsp; 2 (2009), 100% Love (2011), 1: Nenokkadine (2014), Nannaku Prematho (2016), Rangasthalam (2018), Pushpa: The Rise (2021), and Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024).
With Pushpa franchise he attained international recognition. Apart from directing films, he also produced films like&nbsp; Kumari 21F (2015), Uppena (2021), and Virupaksha (2023) under his Sukumar Writings banner.
Sukumar is also bankrolling Naga Chaitanya's upcoming project Vrushakarma under the direction of Karthik Varma Dandu of Virupaksha came. The makers wished Sukumar on the occasion releasing a new poster.
Vrushakarma stars Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead while Sparsh Srivastava is making his debut in Tollywood. The music for the film is tuned by Ajaneesh Lokanath.
Vrushakarma comes with a tagline Exacation Begins. Produced by Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra (SVCC) and Sukumar Writings, the film is planned as a pan India release.

Vrushakarma makers wishes Sukumar

Vrushakarma makers wish Sukumar on B-Day

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu bookings increase ahead of its release. Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is releasing on 12 Jan 2026 and the premiers are planned for today evening from 9 PM onwards.

Anticipation is increasing and ahead of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu release and the craze is seen online as bookings are in a upward trend much to the delight of the makers. Over the last 24 hours more than 108K tickets were sold on BookMyShow.

It is known that Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu became the first film to get a court order preventing negative reviews on BookMyShow.&nbsp; Nayanthara is the female lead in the film with Venkatesh playing a powerful special.

Bheems Ceciroleo is the music director and the film features Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam in important roles. Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela are producing the film on Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments banner.
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MSG Gears For BO Storm

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu bookings increase ahead of its release

\r\nAnaganaga Oka Raju censor completed. Young hero Naveen Polishetty is known for his unique and hilarious entertainers. He is coming to enthrall movie lovers with his upcoming film titled Anaganaga Oka Raju.\r\nThe film directed by newcomer Maari is releasing in a prestigious manner on 14 Jan 2026. The film\'s promotions are attracting the attention of all and according to the latest, the film completed its censor formalities.\r\nThe members of the Censor Board after viewing the film cleared decks for the theatrical release awarding U/A certificate. The film\'s runtime has been locked at 2 hours 20 minutes and this is crisp considering today\'s standards.\r\nThe film stars Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead while Mickey J Meyer tuned the music. Rao Ramesh and Tarak Ponnappa are playing important roles in the film with Yuvraj handing the cinematography.\r\nNaga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya are producing the fim under the Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas banners.\r\n

AOR completes censor

Anaganaga Oka Raju censor completed

\r\nNari Nari Naduma Murari trailer at this venue. Sharwanand\'s upcoming film Nari Nari Naduma Murari is attracting the attention of all. The film is helmed by Ram Abbarau and is releasing on 5.49 PM on 14 Jan 2026 in a unique manner.\r\nIn the meantime, the film\'s promotions are appealing to one and all. Now all eyes are on the film\'s trailer which will be released today. The makers revealed that the film\'s trailer will be released at 5.30 PM at Atreyapuram Highschool Grounds.\r\nThe film features sizzling beauties Sakshi Vaidya and Samyukta as the female leads and the film stars Sunil, Naresh Vijayakrishna, Sampath Raj, Vennela Kishore in important roles.\r\nBhanu Bhogavarapu penned the story for the film while Nandu Sarivigna provided the dialogues. Cinematography is taken care of by Yuvraj and Gnanasekhar.Vishal Chandrasekhar is the music director for the film bankrolled by Anil Sunkara and Ramabrahmam Sunkara in a prestigious manner.\r\n

NNNM: Time Ticking For Trailer

Nari Nari Naduma Murari trailer at this venue

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu leaves CBFC rolling down with laughter. Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi is slated for a grand release on 12 Jan 2026.
Mega fans and movie lovers are super excited as the film's premiers are planned one day earlier from the evening of 11 Jan 2026. It is known that the film already completed its censor formalities and the film got U/A certificate. The film's runtime came up to 2hours 44 minutes.
Now reports are coming that during the censor, members of the censor board rolled down with laughter like small children for the hilarious scenes.
Apart from it, Chiranjeevi's screen presence, dances and Nayanthara's glamour are touted to be the highlight. Venkatesh's cameo which appears during the climax will take the film to the next level.
The film's music is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo. Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam are playing important roles.
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MSG: Censor Talk Highlights

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu leaves CBFC rolling down with laughter

\r\nBhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi done with the censor. Mass Raja Raviteja is coming to capture the imagination of all with his mass action entertainer Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. This Kishore Tirumala\'s directorial venture is releasing on 13 Jan 2026.\r\nAccording to the latest, it is coming out that the film has completed its censor formalities. The film got U/A certificate from the members of the Censor Board who after watching the film cleared decks for its theatrical release.\r\nThe film\'s runtime came up to 2 hours 10 minutes. This is very crispy as per the current industry standards. The film features Raviteja romancing hot beauties Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath.\r\nBheems Ceciroleo is the music director and the film features Sunil, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Subhaleka Sudhakar and Muralidhar Goud in key roles. The film is produced in a prestigious manner on&nbsp; SLV Cinemas banner. The film\'s promotions got good response and it has to be seen how the masses receive it at the box office.\r\n

BMW finishes censor formalities

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi done with the censor

\r\nKamal Haasan, actor-politician and leader of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), has praised Sivakarthikeyan\'s film Parasakthi, calling it a powerful \"war drum\" for the DMK-MNM alliance in the upcoming Tamil Nadu state elections. In a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Haasan expressed his desire for the film\'s success, terming it a \"victorious crown\" for the DMK. He commended director Sudha Kongara\'s narrative and Sivakarthikeyan\'s dedication to the project.\r\nKamal Haasan\'s praise comes amidst controversy surrounding the film\'s certification, with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) initially demanding cuts. He has now called for reforms in the certification process, emphasizing transparency and accountability. Haasan stressed that filmmaking is a collective effort, urging the industry to unite for reform and engage with government institutions to safeguard creative freedom.\r\nKamal Haasan\'s demand for reforms follows similar issues with Vijay\'s Jana Nayagan. He emphasized protecting artistic freedom and upholding constitutional values, calling for a review of certification processes with defined timelines. Haasan urged the industry to engage constructively with government institutions, saying such reform will strengthen India\'s democratic institutions.\r\nDirector Pa Ranjith also expressed concern over censor-related issues, condemning regressive approaches suppressing dissenting voices. The Madras High Court has stayed a single judge\'s order granting a U/A 16+ certificate to Jana Nayagan, with the next hearing on January 21.\r\n

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