Fans in the Nizam region are eagerly waiting for ticket bookings to open for Prabhas\'s upcoming film Raja Saab, but the wait is getting longer. The delay has sparked widespread curiosity and concern, with all eyes on the Telangana government for clarity. According to sources, the film\'s producers are awaiting official orders from the government regarding ticket pricing.\r\nThe makers have formally applied for permission to hike ticket rates, citing the film\'s massive budget and large scale production. They\'re urging the government to grant special permission to increase prices and help recover costs. Meanwhile, the Telangana government is reconsidering its stance on movie ticket price hikes, amidst intense legal arguments in courts.\r\nThe uncertainty has impacted advance bookings in the Nizam region, leaving exhibitors and audiences in suspense. In contrast, Andhra Pradesh has already approved premiere shows and enhanced ticket prices, enabling bookings to proceed smoothly. With fans eagerly waiting and distributors pressing for a decision, the spotlight is on Telangana\'s next move.\r\nRaja Saab is a horror-fantasy entertainer directed by Maruthi, featuring Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and Sanjay Dutt. The film is bankrolled by People Media Factory on a massive budget and set for a multi-language release. Thaman has composed the music, adding to the hype. Fans in Telangana are eagerly waiting for bookings to open, expected to commence after 5 PM today.&nbsp;

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TRS Ticket Bookings Still Closed in TG

Fans In Tension As There Is No Sign Of TRS Bookings

\r\nDistributors demanding Boyapati compensation for Akhanda Thaandavam losses.&nbsp; Natasimha Balakrishna\'s Akhanda Thaandavam directed by Boyapati Srinu which released across the country in various languages amidst huge expectations turned out to be a huge disaster.\r\nExpectations increased as the film was the sequel to Akhanda which turned out to be a blockbuster. After Akhanda blockbuster, the makers turned Akhanda Thaandavam into grandier, shored up the budget and turned it into a pan India entertainer. However, all their hopes of the magic of Akhanda with Akhanda Thaandavam turned out to be false.\r\nFollowing the result, the distributors now are demanding Boyapati Srinu for the compensation for the losses. Akhanda Thaandavam did huge pre release business in Andhra and Nizam. Nizam , Ceded and Andhra rights were sold for 20crs, 20crs and 40crs respectively and in Telugu states it did 80crs pre release business. In Karnataka, Hindi and other states it did 10crs and overseas it did another 12.5crs business and overall did Rs 103crs pre release business.\r\nIt started the journey with Rs104 crs breakeven and though in Nizam it fared better, the distributors did not suffer much losses as it grossed around Rs 20crs. In Ceded it grossed Rs 12 crs and another Rs14 crs it should recover and with the theatrical run ending , distributors are on the verge of suffering loses.\r\nThe distributors met Boyapati Srinu and told him their situation as in Andhra Pradesh they suffered more than 50% losses. Boyapati after hearing their concern promised to return back the amount with GST.\r\n

Akhanda 2:  Boyapati in Trouble

Distributors demanding Boyapati compensation for Akhanda Thaandavam losses

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Lyrics changed in Mega-Victory mass song in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Movie lovers are waiting eagerly for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film directed by Maruti is racing for a grand release on 9 Jan 2026.

Expectations are soaring on the film as Chiranjeevi is starring in a full length comedy role after a long&nbsp; time. The film's teaser, trailer and the songs got good response from all quarters. In the meantime interesting reports are coming out on the song Mega Venky Mass song featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh.

In the song, Chiranjeevi says ' Endi Venky Sangati' for which Venky replies ' Adiripoddi Sankranti', Venky then asks ' Endi Bossu Sangati', Chiranjeevi replies ' Iragadeeddam Sankranti'. Now in the song, Chiranjeevi's lip sync is not proper for the last sentence.

The lyric earlier used to be ' Manade Kada Sankranti'. But the lyrics were changed at the last minute by the makers. But they felt, if they used the words, it would be belittling other stars films and that too after Prabhas showing respect to seniors during The Raja Saab pre release event.

So Anil Ravipudi decided to change the lyrics and Chiranjeevi himself gave signals that the lyrics are changed.
Please Click Here: ðŸ‘‰&nbsp;<a title="Review" href="/review/mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-review/1923" target="_blank">Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Review</a>

Lyrics changed in Mega mass song

Lyrics changed in Mega-Victory mass song in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Prime Video has announced the worldwide premiere date, January 23, for their latest Telugu Original crime suspense drama, Cheekatilo. The film is directed by Sharan Kopishetty and produced by D. Suresh Babu under the banner of Suresh Productions Pvt. Ltd.

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Cheekatilo follows Sandhya, a true crime podcaster portrayed by Sobhita Dhulipala, who is on a relentless quest for truth after her intern's mysterious death unravels a chilling trail of brutal crimes. The gripping narrative is written by Chandra Pemmaraju and Sharan Kopishetty, and the film stars Sobhita Dhulipala and Viswadev Rachakonda in lead roles.

The film is set against the backdrop of bustling Hyderabad and features an impressive ensemble cast, including Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, and Vadlamani Srinivas. Cheekatilo promises to be an edge of the seat crime suspense that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Cheekatilo will premiere exclusively on Prime Video across India and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide, with subtitles in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The film's release is highly anticipated, and fans are eagerly waiting to dive into the world of crime and suspense.

Sobhita Starrer Cheekatilo OTT Date

Prime Announces Streaming Date Of Cheekatilo

Tamannaah Bhatia, a renowned actress in the South Indian film industry, continues to impress audiences with her exceptional talent and captivating performances. With a career spanning almost two decades, she remains incredibly busy, juggling numerous film and web series projects. Her recent special songs have garnered significant attention, further solidifying her position as a sought-after actress.

Tamannaah's success can be attributed to her versatility and ability to adapt to changing trends. Star heroines are now increasingly featuring in special songs, and Tamannaah is no exception. Her previous songs, such as "Kaavaalaa" from Jailer and "Aaj Ki Raat" from Stree 2, have been massive hits, making her a favorite among audiences.

Tamannaah's recent performance at a New Year's Eve event in Goa has become a major topic of discussion on social media. She reportedly received a staggering six crore rupees for a six-minute dance performance, equivalent to one crore rupees per minute. This fee is significantly higher than her usual remuneration for films, which ranges from four to five crore rupees.

Fans are expressing surprise at Tamannaah's hefty fee, considering it a substantial burden for producers. However, her popularity and demand justify the premium she commands. With her current projects, including Bollywood films and web series, Tamannaah is set to continue her winning streak.

Tamannaah Shocking Remuneration

Tamannaah Bhatia Rising Popularity and Remuneration

Anaganaga Oka Raju trailer released. Naveen Polishetty is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with the youthful entertainer Anaganaga Oka Raju. The film directed by newcomer Maari is releasing on 14 Jan 2026.
The film's promotions reached the next level and today the makers released the trailer of Anaganaga Oka Raju. The trailer showed Naveen Polishetty as Raju and female lead Meenakshi Chaudhary as Charu in the film.
Naveen Polishetty impressed with his expressions and emotions and body language. The dialogues are loaded with comedy and humour and Meenakshi Chaudhary looked gorgeous. The chemistry between Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary appeals to all. The trailer promised a full fun filled festive feast to movie lovers during Sankranti.
The music for Anaganaga Oka Raju is tuned by Mickey J Meyer and Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya are producing the film under the Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas banners.

Anaganaga Oka Raju trailer talk

Anaganaga Oka Raju trailer released

\r\nAll set for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu premiers.&nbsp; Chiranjeevi is getting ready to mesmerise movie lovers as Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film directed by Maruthi is slated for a grand release on 12 Jan 2026.\r\nAccording to the latest, the stage is set for the extravagant premiers of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu one day ahead of the release on 12 Jan. The premiers are planned for 11 Jan evening and sources reveal that the film\'s content has been locked.\r\nNayanthara is the female lead in the film which features Venkatesh in the role of a powerful cameo. The film also stars Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam&nbsp; in important roles.\r\nBheems Ceciroleo is the music director for the film bankrolled by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela on Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments banner. Sameer Reddy and Tammiraju are handling the Cinematography and editing departments.\r\n

MSG: All set for extravagant premiers

All set for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu premiers

\r\nHere are Border2 censor details. Varun Dhawan\'s Border 2 directed by Anurag Singh is generating immense interest among movie lovers. Expectations are high as the film is the sequel to the classic hit Border.\r\nThe film is slated for a grand release during Republic Day eve on January 23, 2026. According to the latest, the film completed its censor formalities.\r\nThe members of the Censor Board after watching the film cleared decks for the film\'s release with a U/A certificate. The film\'s runtime is locked at 3hours 20 minutes. The duration is lengthy but the makers feel that the patriotic elements and emotions associated with it will appeal to movie lovers.\r\n&nbsp;Sunny Deol,Ahan Shetty, Diljit Dosanjh, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa are playing important roles in the film. Border 2 is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J. P. Dutta and Nidhi Dutta. Anshul Chobey is the cinematographer and John Stewart Eduri is giving background score for Border2.\r\n

Border 2 censor details out

Here are Border2 censor details

Harshvardhan Rane shares his Hyd role. Harshvardhan Rane who made his presence felt in Tollywood before flying to Bollywood speaking to scribes shared his love for Hyderabad and also his bonding with Rana.

Harshvardhan Rane&nbsp;said &ldquo;The only person I am in touch with is Rana Daggubati.&rdquo; and continued &ldquo;He treated me with a lot of warmth and love and respect, just like a family member,&rdquo; Rane says, adding that the gesture &ldquo;blew me away.&rdquo;

About Hyderabad, he shared &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t think anybody can come to Hyderabad and not enjoy the delicacies. Marag is my favourite.&rdquo; and adds "&ldquo;I try to focus only on the proteins and minus the desserts. The taste you get in Hyderabad is unmatchable."

He however rues &ldquo;Even if I come for two hours to the city, I straight away go for my event and leave,&rdquo; He recollects &ldquo;I used to stay on Road No. 10, Banjara Hills. There was a small room on a terrace. I love visiting that lane near the Cancer Hospital. There&rsquo;s nostalgia there.&rdquo;

Harshvardhan shares his Hyd love

Harshvardhan Rane recollects his bonding with Rana

\r\nHere is The Raja Saab first review. Prabhas\' The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi is releasing on 9 January 2026. The film is releasing huge expectations as the film happens to be Prabhas\' first horror genre.\r\nThe film stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan and Riddhi Kumar as the female leads. The film\'s premiers are planned for today evening at 9 PM and movie lovers are super excited.\r\nIn the meantime, UAE based censor board member Umair Sandhu after watching the film came up with his review. He posted \"First Review #TheRajaSaab : A Perfect Mass Entertainer for B &amp; C Class centres. #Prabhas &amp; #SanjayDutt Deadly Combo Stole the Show all the way. A Perfect Treat for Prabhas Hardcore fans ! Last 30 minutes is the USP of film. Go for it .3.5â­ï¸/5â­ï¸\"\r\nHe even came up with the post \"#NidhhiAgerwal is so Sexy in #TheRajaSaab. #Prabhas feeling horny after working with her.\"\r\nThaman is the music director for the film which stars Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani, and VTV Ganesh in key roles.\r\n

The Raja Saab First Review Out

Here is The Raja Saab first review

\r\nAnil Ravipudi failed to impress NTR and Allu Arjun. Anil Ravipudi is the toast of Tollywood as he scored Pataas, Supreme, F2, Raja The Great, Sarileru Neekevvaru, Bhagavanth Kesari and Sankrantiki Vasthunnam.\r\nHe is now gearing up to score another hit with Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film is releasing on 12 Jan 2026. During the film\'s promotions, Anil Ravipudi shared how, he failed to impress stars like NTR and Allu Arjun.\r\nHe said he narrated two to three stories to NTR and discussed a story with Allu Arjun. He added that none of those fructify and added that he felt it was his failure as he didnot ready the stories to really excite them or at that time, they did not have confidence in him.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu stars Nayanthara as the female lead while Venkatesh is playing a special role. Bheems Ceciroleo is the music director. The film also stars Catherine Tresa, Harshavardhan, Abhinav Gomatam, and Sachin Khedekar&nbsp; in important roles .\r\n

AR failed to impress NTR and  AA

Anil Ravipudi failed to impress NTR and Allu Arjun

The teaser for Yash's upcoming film Toxic - A Fairytale for Grown-Ups was released on January 8, 2026, coinciding with his 40th birthday. The highly anticipated teaser showcases Yash in a raw avatar, promising a thrilling ride. The film's dark and gritty world is slowly being revealed, and fans are excited to see what's in store.
The teaser starts with a burial ground scene, followed by a bold scene in a car which finally blast the burial ground sets the goons on fire. Yash appears in a black tuxedo, sporting a beard, cigar, and gun, saying, "Daddy is home." His intense look has fans and critics alike talking. The teaser focuses on mood, tone, and emotional depth, drawing viewers into the movie's world.
Toxic features an ensemble cast, including Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria. The film is being made on a large scale as a dual language movie in Kannada and English, with plans for several dubbed versions. Directed by Geetu Mohandas and co-written by Yash and Geetu, Toxic promises to be a stylish, noir-inspired thriller.
The film's first-look posters have already garnered attention, showcasing the female cast in different avatars. With its impressive technical crew, including National Award winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi and composer Ravi Basrur, Toxic is expected to be a grand spectacle. Toxic is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.

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