Jana Nayagan eating up Telugu films shares during Sankranti. Vijay's film Jana Nayagan is releasing in Telugu as Jana Nayakudu and Jan Nayak in Hindi. The makers slotted the film in such a way that it releases on the day of Prabhas' The Raja Saab and it gets good time before the releases of other Tollywood films like Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Ravi Teja's Bharta Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, Sharwanand's Nari Nari Nari Naduma Murari, Naveen Polishetty's Anaganaga Oka Raju during Sankranti.
Telugu distributors are angry that Tamil dubbed film like Jana Nayakudu is getting importance during Sankranti which will impact the revenues of other Telugu films. Few years back, Telugu producers and distributors reached an agreement to defer the release of dubbed films during festivals but this is not being followed. Last year dubbed films like Vijay&rsquo;s Varisu and Dhanush&rsquo;s Captain Miller were released after the Sankranti.
But this year this is not followed. A distributor says " The Raja Saab and Jana nakaudu is expected to secure between 60 and 80 theatres across the two Telugu states. These rules are just a farce,&rdquo; He questioned &ldquo;Will Tamil distributors offer a similar window for a Telugu film like The Raja Saab during the Pongal festival in Tamil Nadu? However, Telugu exhibitors and distributors have no qualms in accommodating dubbed films,&rdquo;
The distributor added &ldquo;It is already difficult to manage screen allocation with so many Telugu films releasing together. Bringing in a dubbed film at this time will only cut into revenues,&rdquo; the distributor pointed out. Leading exhibitor Suniel Narang confirmed that Jana Nayakudu will indeed release on January 9 in the Telugu states.

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Jana Nayagan - Distributors unnhappy

Jana Nayagan eating up Telugu films shares during Sankranti

The Telangana High Court has granted relief to the producers of Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab and Chiranjeevi-starrer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, allowing them to approach the State, Home Department, for a ticket price hike. The court clarified that its earlier order on December 9, 2025, was applicable only to films like Pushpa 2, Game Changer, OG, and Akhanda 2.

The producers had approached the court seeking modification of the earlier order, which restricted ticket price increases and special show permissions. The court has now left the decision to the discretion of the State Government, giving the producers a chance to make their case.

The producers of The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu had submitted an application to the Secretary, Home Department, seeking approval for benefit shows and a ticket price hike. The High Court's decision is expected to help the films, which are set to release during the Sankranthi festival.

The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, is scheduled to release on January 9, with premiere shows planned for the night of January 8. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, directed by Anil Ravipudi, is set to hit the screens on January 12 with Premiers on January 8. Both films are expected to benefit from the potential ticket price hike and additional shows.
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Big Relief For TRS And MSG

The Raja Saab and Chiranjeevi Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Get Relief

\r\nUV Concepts\' \"Couple Friendly\", starring Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi, is set for a grand theatrical release on February 14, Valentine\'s Day. The film is a musical romantic love story designed to appeal to young and co-family audiences. The film, presented by UV Creations, is being produced on a grand scale in Telugu and Tamil. Ajay Kumar Raju P. is the co-producer, and Ashwin Chandrashekar directs the film.\r\nThe makers officially announced the release date, confirming that Couple Friendly will hit theaters on Valentine\'s Day. A special promotional video was released, showcasing Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi\'s chemistry. The film will release simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, bringing its romantic narrative to audiences across both languages.\r\nSet in Chennai, Couple Friendly promises a youthful love story with strong musical appeal. The makers announced the date today by releasing a promotional video and a striking poster, both featuring the lead pair, giving audiences a glimpse into the film&rsquo;s tone and chemistry.\r\nFollowing a rough phase at the box office, Santosh Sobhan is pinning his hopes on this clean and positive romantic film. The film is expected to revive his career, given its strong production values and appealing storyline. With its release on Valentine\'s Day, Couple Friendly is set to capture the hearts of romantics.\r\n

Couple Friendly Locks Release Date

Couple Friendly To Release On Valentines Day

\r\nBoman Irani praises hails Prabhas The Raja Saab. Prabhas\' The Raja Saab is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. The film directed by Maruthi stars Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar as the female leads.\r\nBoman Irani is playing an important role in the film. During the film\'s promotions ahead of the release, Boman praised Prabhas. He said &ldquo;He has got this larger-than-life aura about himself so we expect that his behaviour will also be like a superstar. And it is not! With every single person on set, Prabhas talks like a young boy. There\'s something very boyish about him. Something very innocent about him. He enjoys his super stardom but he doesn\'t put it in your face. He doesn\'t want you to treat him like a superstar.\"\r\nBoman continued &ldquo;He likes to joke, likes to laugh. He is the first one to laugh, the loudest and the longest, as if to say that he is still a teenager. It is so beautiful. The innocence of a person who has reached a certain level and has retained&hellip; I would like to be that way too.&rdquo;\r\nSanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani, and VTV Ganesh&nbsp; are starring in The Raja Saab for which music is tuned by Thaman.\r\n

TRS: Bollywood Star praises Prabhas

Boman Irani hails Prabhas The Raja Saab

\r\nMeenakshi Choudhary is all set to entertain audiences with her latest film, Anaganaga Oka Raju, starring Naveen Polishetty, releasing on January 14, 2026. The film is generating buzz, and Meenakshi\'s recent interview has sparked discussions about her career, roles, and personal life.\r\nIn the interview, Meenakshi clarified rumors about not playing mother roles after Lucky Bhaskar, stating she never made such comments and finds it sad that people spread unverified information. She emphasized prioritizing stories and characters, saying she\'s open to any role if the script is strong.\r\nMeenakshi also addressed marriage rumors, expressing frustration and denying reports of her impending marriage. She stated she\'s focused on films and hopes Anaganaga Oka Raju marks another milestone in her career.\r\nMeenakshi\'s confidence in Anaganaga Oka Raju is evident, and she\'s looking forward to its release. The film\'s success could boost her career, given her previous hits like Sankranthiki Vasthunam.\r\n

Meenakshi Clears Air About Rumours

Meenakshi Choudhary About Her Marriage 

\r\nMohanlal cameo missed in Chiranjeevi project. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is currently getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film directed by Anil Ravipudi is releasing on 12 Jan 2026. The film stars Nayanthara as the female lead and Venkatesh in a powerful cameo.\r\nIn the meantime, it is coming out that movie lovers will be missing complete actor Mohanlal\'s cameo in Chiranjeevi\'s film. It is known that Chiranjeevi is starring in a film under the direction of Bobby. Reports have it that Bobby planned to cast Mohanlal in a powerful special role.\r\nBobby shares good relationship with Mohanlal and he felt that Mohanlal would to the role in Chiranjeevi\'s project as gratitude. He felt that Mohanlal wouldn\'t say no as Mohanlal and Chiranjeevi combination was not seen till now.\r\nBut Mohanlal shocked him by demanding a whopping Rs30crs.&nbsp; Now the makers are considering other Telugu stars for the cameo.\r\n

Chiru missed Complete Actor cameo

Mohanlal cameo missed in Chiranjeevi project

Bhagavant Kesari, starring Balakrishna and Srileela, has topped the trending charts on Amazon Prime Video, sparking speculation about the "Jana Nayakudu" effect. The film, released two years ago, has gained immense popularity, with its current ranking attributed to the buzz around Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, scheduled for release on January 9, 2026.

The Jana Nayagan team has been surrounded by rumors of it being a remake of Bhagavant Kesari, with director H. Vinod and Anil Ravipudi maintaining ambiguity about the claims. However, producer Sahu Garapati confirmed that Jana Nayagan is indeed a remake, with proper credits to be given to the original in the title credits.

Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay and Pooja Hegde, is a political action thriller that has generated significant interest, especially with Vijay's recent foray into politics. The film's themes and some scenes bear resemblance to Bhagavant Kesari, with the second half expected to have a different political tone.

Bhagavant Kesari's success can be attributed to its engaging plot, exploring themes of good touch and bad touch. The film won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Telugu Film. Its current popularity on OTT is a testament to its enduring appeal.

Bhagavanth Kesari Trending On OTT

Bhagavanth Kesari Trending On OTT Amidst It\'s Tamil Remake Jana Nayagan Release

\r\nIs this when Drishyam 3 will release. Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph created a sensation with Drishyam and Drishyam 2. Now all eyes are on Drishyam 3 progressing at a brisk pace.\r\nIn the meantime, speculation is going on as to when the film will be releasing. Jeethu Joseph, speaking about it shared \"Drishyam is a film that has deeply influenced many people, and I still feel that impact myself. Without setting expectations too high, you can look forward to seeing the movie in theaters during the first week of April. An official release date will be announced soon.\"\r\nWhile the Malayalam version will hit on April 2026, The Hindi version will have to wait and it will be released only in the second half of 2026. Abhishek Pathak who directed Drishyam 2 Hindi is directing the third part.\r\nThe Telugu version is still under pre production. Mohanlal and Meena will be seen in the lead roles in Drishyam 3 original version.\r\n

Is this when Drishyam 3 release

Drishyam 3 release window revealed

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu a step towards pan India strike with Ram Charan. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming family entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.

The film directed by Anil Ravipudi is releasing on 12 Jan 2026. The film stars Nayantara as the female lead and Venkatesh in a cameo. Anil Ravipudi speaking to scribes shared his dreams.

He said doing Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is a step towards Pan India entertainenr with Ram Charan. He said if one dreams of doing a project with Ram Charan, it should be a pan India entertainer on the large canvas. He said the he showed the trailer of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu to Ram Charan and he appreciated it.

Anil Ravipudi expressed confidence that once Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu turns out to be a big hit, he will get the golden chance to direct Global Star Ram Charan.
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Anil Ravipudi Mega MSG Dreams

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu a step towards pan India strike with Ram Charan

\r\nSakshi Vaidya on missing Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Sakshi Vaidya despite her redhot looks failed to score hits in Telugu as her first two films, Agent with Akhil annd Gaandeevadhari Arjuna with Varun Tej flopped at the box office.\r\nShe is now starring in Sharwanand\'s Nari Nari Naduma Murari under the direction of Ram Abbaraju. While promoting the film, Sakshi revealed how she missed a chance in Pawan Kalyan\'s Ustaad Bhagat Singh directed by Harish Shankar.\r\nSakshi Vaidya said she was chosen for Ustaad Bhagat Singh for the role played by Raashi Khanna. She revealed that she even shot for one week but she couldn\'t continue as she was forced to come out of it due to dates issue and prior commitments.\r\nSakshi Vaidya rued missing the opportunity to be part of Pawan Kalyan\'s Ustaad Bhagat Singh. Sakshi is pinning all her hopes on Nari Nari Naduma Murari. Vishal Chandrasekhar is the music director for the film bankrolled by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under the AK Entertainments banner, in association with Adventures International Pvt Ltd in a lavish manner.\r\n

Why Sakshi Missed UBS 

Sakshi Vaidya on missing Ustaad Bhagat Sinngh

\r\nKishore Tirumala plans for Lord Karthikeya.&nbsp; Sometime back Trivikram Srinivas announced a project, titled tentatively God of War. He planned this project with Allu Arjun. But even before the project went to sets, there was change in the role of the protagonist.\r\n&nbsp;Allu Arjun opted out of the project for unknown reasons and NTR entered. NTR also was seen with the book on Lord Karthikeya. But once again reports emerged that Allu Arjun once again entered the project and NTR is out of it.\r\nEven as confusion is continuing as who among NTR and Allu Arjun are part of the project, director Kishore Tirumala sprang a surprise saying that he readied a bound script on&nbsp; Lord Karthikeya and stunned all that the project will go to sets soon.\r\nKishore Tirumala made this revelation during the promotions of Ravi Teja\'s upcoming film Bharttha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi helmed by him. Inside talk is the project will be titled Gowri Tanaya and he is busy finalising the cast and crew for the film. Currently Trivikram is busy with Venkatesh\'s Adarsha Kutumbam.\r\n

Director plans film on Lord Karthikeya

Kishore Tirumala plans for Lord Karthikeya

\r\nKalki 2898AD sequel from next month. Prabhas\' is currently gearing up to thrill all with his upcoming film The Raja Saab. The film which happens to be Prabhas\' first horror thriller is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. The film stars Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar and Nidhhi Kumar as the female leads.\r\nIn the meantime, exciting reports are coming about his sci fi film Kalki 2898 AD sequel. It is coming out that the film\'s sequel will be going to sets from 2 February. The shoot will start with scenes on Universal Hero Kamal Haasan. Prabhas will however be joining the sets only from the second week of February.\r\nKalki 2898AD turned out to be the biggest hit grossing Rs 1000 crs at the box office. The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Amitabh Bachchan and Disha Patani played important roles. Sequel will not feature Deepika Padukone, who walked out due to work related issues. Nag Ashwin is the director for the film which is bankrolled on Vyjayanthi Films.\r\n

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