All eyes are on Prabhas\' The Raja Saab which is racing for a spectacular release on 9 January. Expectations are high on the project as Prabhas is starring in a horror thriller for the first time in his career.&nbsp;\r\nAhead of the film release, the makers of The Raja Saab requested the Telangana government for price hike and they in their request promised to contribute 20% of the profits to MAA federation.&nbsp;\r\nThe makers sought permission for 9 PM special shows on 8 January. They requested for Rs 1000 plus GST. From 9 January, the requested premium rates.&nbsp;\r\nHere\'s the ticket rates sought by the makers of The Raja Saab&nbsp;\r\nPremiere Show &ndash; January 8, 2026 (from 9 PM onwards)\r\nSingle Screens: â‚¹943\r\nMultiplexes: â‚¹1,180\r\nFirst Weekend &ndash; January 9 to January 11\r\nSingle Screens: â‚¹301\r\nMultiplexes: â‚¹450\r\nFestival Week &ndash; January 12 to January 18\r\nSingle Screens: â‚¹250\r\nMultiplexes: â‚¹400\r\n<div></div>

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TRS makers request TG for price hike 

Raja Saab  exorbitant price hike request: Will TG government agree 

Vijay\'s final movie, Jana Nayagan, is facing potential hurdles ahead of its January 9 release. Reports suggest the film might be banned in Saudi Arabia, with the team planning to reapply for certification with cuts and mutes. The movie\'s clearance in Saudi Arabia was initially confirmed, but specific age rating details weren\'t listed.&nbsp;\r\nJana Nayagan certification delays aren\'t limited to Saudi Arabia; India\'s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is also yet to issue a certificate, sparking speculation of \"political vendetta\". The makers might approach the court if the certification isn\'t issued in time, adding pressure on the release plans.\r\nThe industry is voicing outrage over the hurdles facing Vijay\'s final film, with the GCC market being a significant concern. A ban in Saudi Arabia could impact the film\'s massive Rs 400 crore investment. The CBFC delay has led to speculation of strategic delay, potentially damaging Vijay\'s public image.\r\nDirected by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan features Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, and Pooja Hegde, alongside Vijay. The film is loosely adapted from Nandamuri Balakrishna\'s Bhagavanth Kesari (2023) and is scheduled for release on January 9. The makers are racing against time to resolve regulatory hurdles and ensure a smooth release.&nbsp;

 Is Jana Nayagan Banned In Gulf 

Jana Nayagan Facing Last Minute Censor Hurdles 

Aanand L Rai and Dhanush are set to collaborate for their fourth film, following the success of Tere Ishk Mein. The period action romance film will mark a new genre for the duo, exploring historical themes and emotions. Reports suggest the film will be mounted on a big scale, with a strong focus on action and emotional depth.\r\nThe duo\'s previous collaborations, Raanjhanaa, Atrangi Re, and Tere Ishk Mein, have been well-received by audiences. Tere Ishk Mein, a spiritual sequel to Raanjhanaa, collected over Rs 100 crore at the Indian box office. The new film is expected to take their creative partnership forward, with fans eagerly awaiting details about the story and cast.\r\nAanand L Rai and Dhanush\'s chemistry has been a key factor in their successful collaborations. With their new film, they aim to explore uncharted territory, combining action, romance, and historical elements. The film\'s genre shift has created curiosity among fans, who are eager to see the duo\'s next move.\r\nCurrently, Aanand L Rai is working on Tu Yaa Main and Nakhrewaalii, while Dhanush recently wrapped up the shoot of his 54th film, D54. The upcoming period action romance is expected to be a major release, with details about the story, cast, and timeline to be revealed soon. The collaboration has generated excitement among fans, who are looking forward to seeing Aanand L Rai and Dhanush\'s next project.&nbsp;

Aanand and Dhanush Reunite for 4th Film

Dhanush To Collaborate For The Fourth Time With This Director

Thalapathi Vijay\'s Jana Nayagan directed by H. Vinoth is racing for release on 9 January. Movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film\'s release as it happens to be Vijay\'s last film.&nbsp;\r\nIn the meantime, the film was not given censor certificate and this delay is hampering the Jana Nayagan\'s advance bookings. Sources say the members of the censor board are not giving the clearance as the film has political dialogues.&nbsp;\r\nIn the meantime, Jana Nayagan makers, KVN Productions approached the Madras High Court over the censor delay and argued that the film is deemed to get U/A certificate as they have complied to the cuts and only censor certification is pending. The Madras High Court heard the petition in which the makers informed the court that they have got censor clearance in 25 countries and only in India it is pending.&nbsp;\r\nThe petitioner said \"For any revision, there is a procedure laid down,\". They did \"Only the administrative act of issuing the certificate alone is pending,\"&nbsp;\r\nNow all eyes are on what the High Court will decide on the issue.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Jana Nayagan in censor row

 Jana Nayagan lands in censor trouble 

Ram Charan\'s Peddi directed by Buchhi Babu Sana is progressing at a brisk pace. The film is racing for a spectacular release on 27 March 2026.\r\nExpectations are high as Buchhi Babu Sana on debut created a sensation with the film Uppena. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead while Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapati Babu and Divyendu Sharma are playing important roles.\r\nIt is known that the first song, Chikiri Chikiri became a chart buster on social media. Ram Charan\'s dance moves and Janhvi Kapoor\'s glamour along with foottapping tune is AR. Rahman captured the imagination of all.&nbsp;\r\nIn the meantime, Buchhi Babu Sana came up with a juicy update on the Film\'s second single. He posted &ldquo;Can&rsquo;t wait for everyone to feel the magic of the 2nd single. I promise it&rsquo;s a BLASTTT.&rdquo; wishing Rahaman on his birthday.&nbsp;\r\nThe film is being bankrolled by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner in a prestigious manner.&nbsp;

Peddi 2nd single - Director teases 

Buchi Babu Sana juicy update on Peddi second single

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu decides not to hike ticket rates. Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is releasing on 12 January and Sankranthi celebrations will kickstart with this film.

Expectations are high on Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu as Chiranjeevi is doing a full length hilarious role after a long time and Anil Ravipudi, the director is on a success streak.

It is known that of late the makers of all the big films are going for ticket rates hike. Many expected that the makers of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu will also follow the same pattern. But the makers clarified that there will not be any tickets rates hike for the film

This is good news for mega fans and movie lovers and encourage them to come to theatres and enjoy Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu on the big screen.

Nayanthara is the female lead and the film stars&nbsp; Venkatesh, Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam in important roles. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad is produced by Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments. The music composed by Bheems Ceciroleo.
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No Hike In MSG Ticket Rates

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu decides not to hike ticket rates

\r\nThe Raja Saab pre sales in North America sets records. Prabhas is getting ready to test his luck with a full length horror thriller by The Raja Saab. The film directed by Maruthi is releasing on 9 January 2026.\r\nThe Raja Saab pre sales in tickets are going strong and inside talk is it is setting records in North America. The Raja Saab in North America was sold over 17,500 tickets and in UK market more than 17,500 tickets were sold.&nbsp; The Film\'s premiers are planned for 8 January.\r\nMalavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar are the female leads while Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Sapthagiri, VTV Ganesh are playing important roles. Thaman is the music director for the film produced on People Media Factory in a lavish manner.\r\nThe film\'s teaser, trailer and songs for good response from movie lovers.\r\n

TRS Sets Records in North America 

The Raja Saab pre sales in North America sets records

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu pre release event at this venue. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is set for release on 12 January starting the Sankranthi celebrations in style. Expectations are soaring as director Anil Ravipudi is on a high scoring super hits while Chiranjeevi is doing a hilarious role after a long time.
It is known that the pre release event of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu will be celebrated in style on 7 Jan 2026. Today the makers finalised the venue where the event will be celebrated. Venue for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu pre release event is Shilpa Kala Vedika, Hyderabad.
Movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the event as Mega Star Chiranjeevi and Victory Venkatesh are expected to grace the occasion. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu stars Nayanthara as the female lead while Bheems Ceciroleo is the music director.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.

MSG Pre Release: Venue finalised

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu pre release event at this venue

\r\nThe highly anticipated film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli, is set to hit theaters on April 9, 2027, coinciding with Sri Rama Navami. The film\'s release date has generated immense excitement among fans and trade circles, with the festival connection expected to give it a significant boost. The film\'s production team faces a challenge in meeting the planned release date, given the massive scope of the project.\r\nVaranasi is one of the largest scale films ever made in Indian cinema, with an estimated budget of â‚¹1300 crores. The film features Mahesh Babu as Lord Sri Rama, alongside Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The score is composed by Academy Award winning MM Keeravani, and the film has been written by Vijayendra Prasad.\r\nThe film\'s release on Sri Rama Navami is seen as a strategic move, given the festival\'s significance and the film\'s theme. Varanasi is expected to be one of the biggest summer releases of 2027, with fans eagerly awaiting the teaser, trailer, and music launch. The film\'s global scale and action drama genre have generated immense anticipation, with the teaser released earlier showcasing the movie\'s scale.\r\nSS Rajamouli\'s track record suggests that the film will be a major event, with expectations building that it will break records at the box office. Varanasi is being shot entirely in IMAX format and will have a multilingual release, positioning it as a worldwide phenomenon. With a strong cast and crew, the film is destined to be an event in the world of Indian cinema, making April 9, 2027, a date to remember.\r\n

Fresh Buzz Begins With Varanasi RD

Varanasi Eyeing A Grand Festival Release

Today, January 7th, marks the 66th birth anniversary of BA Raju, a man who was truly the well wisher of the Telugu film industry. For 40 years, he was not just a person working in cinema, he was an institution in himself. Whether acting as a journalist, a Public Relations Officer (PRO), a publisher, or a producer, he remained at the top of his game. What made him truly special was his nature. In an industry that can be very competitive, he was a friend to everyone. From top stars and directors to newcomers, he treated everyone with equal respect and love, often acting as a mentor to help shape the careers of many heroes and heroines.\r\nBA Raju&rsquo;s professional journey was nothing short of amazing. He began his career looking after publicity for Superstar Krishna and eventually became the publicity in charge for over 1,500 films, playing a massive role in their success. His legacy in journalism is equally impressive. After working for several daily papers, he launched his own magazine, Super Hit Weekly, in 1994 with his wife, B. Jaya. His dedication was so immense that he ran the magazine for 27 years without ever missing a single issue until his last breath.\r\nIn 2001, he expanded his horizons by establishing the Superhit Friends and&nbsp; RJ Cinemas banners with his wife. Together, they moved their operations to Hyderabad and produced successful, lovely movies such as Premalo Pavani Kalyan, Chantigadu, Lovely, and Vaisakham. Beyond production, he was known as the \"Knowledge Bank\" of the industry. He did not need a computer to find facts, he had release dates, theater runs, and box office collections right at his fingertips.\r\nAs a leader, BA Raju served as the president of the Film Critics Association, where he was always there to protect and help fellow journalists. If anyone faced financial trouble or needed emotional support, he was the first to offer a helping hand. While he maintained close relationships with everyone, he shared a very special bond with Evergreen Superstar Krishna and Superstar Mahesh Babu.\r\nAlthough BA Raju is no longer with us, his work continues to thrive. He established the popular web portal IndustryHit.com, and his famous X (Twitter) account continues to provide updates to nearly 7 lakh followers. His son, Shiva Kumar B, is now carrying the torch forward and is revamping the Superhit Friends and RJ Cinemas banner to announce new films with popular stars soon. BA Raju was a man who thought about movies 24 hours a day, and his loss is something the industry will always feel. On this day, we pay a heartfelt tribute to this wonderful soul.

Remembering BA Raju on His 66th Birth Anniversary

Honoring A Legend - Remembering BA Raju on His 66th Birth Anniversary

\r\nHomebound reaches the next stage at 98th Academy Awards. People of India have always faced disappointment as none of its official entries won the Oscars.\r\nIn the midst of all this, India\'s official entry Homebound kept India\'s hopes alive by progressing to the next level. Homebound became one of the 15 films which reached the voting level.\r\nThe Academy shared an update informing that Homebound has been included in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences\' (AMPAS) shortlist. \"Fifteen films advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category. Here&rsquo;s where they land on the map,\" read the caption. This means the chances of India winning the Oscar in one of the prominent categories have increased.\r\nThe list of films other than Homebound which made it to the voting include\r\nArgentina - Bel&eacute;n\r\nBrazil - The Secret Agent\r\nFrance - It Was Just an Accident\r\nGermany - Sound of Falling\r\nIndia - Homebound\r\nIraq - The President&rsquo;s Cake\r\nJapan - Kokuho\r\nJordan - All That&rsquo;s Left of You\r\nNorway - Sentimental Value\r\nPalestine - Palestine 36\r\nSouth Korea - No Other Choice\r\nSpain - Sir&acirc;t\r\nSwitzerland - Late Shift\r\nTaiwan - Left-Handed Girl\r\nTunisia - The Voice of Hind Rajab\r\n

Homebound keeps Oscar hopes alive

Homebound reaches the next stage at 98th Academy Awards

Chiranjeevi undergoes knee surgery, absent from Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu promotions. Mega Star Chiranjeevi's upcoming film, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is increasing the curiosity levels among fans. The film is racing for a spectacular release on 12 January.
The makers are promoting the film increasing hype with each passing second. However what surprised all is Chiranjeevi is not seen in the promotions.
Inside talk is Chiranjeevi recently underwent a knee surgery and he is recovering. A source shared &ldquo;He has undergone knee surgery. It was an injury that he had been setting aside for a while. Now with one project complete, he wanted the long-pending injury to be attended to before shooting his next,&rdquo; Doctors advised Chiranjeevi rest for one month.
In the meantime, Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu stars Nayanthara as a female lead and Venkatesh in a cameo. Bheems Ceciroleo is the music director.

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