\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

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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.

Why Chiru Not Promoting MSG

Chiranjeevi undergoes knee surgery absent from Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu promotions

\r\nThaman hypes The Raja Saab climax. Prabhas is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming entertainer The Raja Saab. The film directed by Maruthi is releasing on 9 January.\r\nExpectations are soaring on the film as Prabhas is starring in a horror flick for the first time in his career. The Film\'s songs and other promotions increased expectations among movie lovers.\r\nIn the meantime, music director Thaman increased expectations on the film\'s climax. Thaman came up with the post &ldquo;Climax. IMAX. Maruthi Max.&rdquo;\r\nMaruthi revealed \" climax will be for 35-40 minutes long and it will start with a song and it is full of action and drama. The climax will make viewers glued to the screen.\"\r\nThe film stars Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar,&nbsp; Niddhi Agarwal as the female leads. Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani, and VTV Ganesh are playing important roles. The film is bankrolled on People Media Factory banner.\r\n

Thaman Hypes TRS climax

Thaman hypes The Raja Saab climax

\r\nThe team behind Yash\'s highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has revealed Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa, continuing the character-driven rollout that has positioned the production as one of 2026\'s most anticipated releases. The poster introduces Vasanth\'s character within a 1960s party atmosphere, capturing Mellisa moving through festive surroundings with focused determination.\r\nToxic:&nbsp; A Fairytale for Grown-Ups marks Vasanth\'s striking collaboration with Yash under the distinctive cinematic gaze of Geetu Mohandas. Known for her intelligence driven performances and emotional depth, Rukmini\'s introduction signals a performance that finds space within Geetu\'s layered, atmospheric storytelling, and Yash\'s ambition to make an Indian film that matches global standards in scale and offers a universal resonance in its storytelling.\r\nToxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups boasts an impressive cast, including Kiara Advani as Nadia, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Nayanthara as Ganga, and Tara Sutaria as Rebecca. The film features cinematography by National Award winner Rajeev Ravi, music by Ravi Basrur, editing by Ujwal Kulkarni, and production design by TP Abid. High-octane action sequences have been choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry alongside National Award winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.\r\nProduced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is slated for a grand theatrical release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa celebrations. The film is being filmed simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages, underscoring its global ambition.\r\n

First Look Of Rukmini From Toxic

Yash Toxic A Fairytale for Grown Ups Unveils Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa

\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu trailer trending on social media. Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu directed by Anil Ravipudi is set for a spectacular Sankranthi strike on 12 January 2026.\r\nExcitement is increasing as Chiranjeevi after a long time is doing a full length hilarious role. The makers released the trailer couple of days back and it is breaking records on social media.\r\nWithin 24 minutes, the trailer got 25 million views and is going strong setting a new record. This is the highest views for the trailer among all senior heroes.\r\nThe film stars Nayanthara as the female lead while Victory Venkatesh is doing a powerful cameo. The music for the film is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo and Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam&nbsp; in important roles.\r\nSameer Reddy and Tammiraju are handling the Cinematography and editing departments for the film produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela on Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments banner.\r\n

MSG Trailer Breaking Records

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu trailer trending on social media

Three major South Indian films, Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, Rebel Star Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab, and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi, are gearing up for January releases, with advance booking trends showing promising numbers overseas and in the domestic market. Jana Nayagan and The Raja Saab have opened bookings with strong numbers, while Parasakthi faces delays in Tamil Nadu due to pending censor clearance.
Jana Nayagan stands out with massive budget and strong advance bookings, having reported nearly Rs 35 crore in worldwide pre-sales so far. The film's theatrical rights in Tamil Nadu were sold for a record Rs 105 crore, while overseas rights fetched Rs 78 crore. The recently released trailer has generated strong buzz among fans, with over 50,000 tickets sold in the UK and 21,115 tickets sold in North America.
The Raja Saab is seeing steady momentum in overseas advance bookings, with advance ticket sales crossing $500,000 in North America. The Telugu fantasy horror comedy is scheduled for a global release on January 9, with overseas premieres set for January 8. Directed by Maruthi, the film features Prabhas alongside Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, and Nidhhi Agerwal, among others.
In contrast, Parasakthi's advance bookings have faced hurdles in Tamil Nadu due to pending certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Despite the delay, the film has opened bookings in overseas markets, Karnataka, and Kerala, with early response being encouraging. The film's opening prospects are uncertain, with full scale advance booking in Tamil Nadu still pending.

JanaNayagan vs TRS Advance booking

Jana Nayagan Leading Overseas Bookings Over The Raja Saab And Parasakthi

\r\nJames Cameron\'s Avatar: Fire and Ash has made waves at the box office, entering the 200 Cr Club in India and the $1Bn Club globally, despite receiving mixed reviews. The film collected 15 Cr gross in India in the 3rd weekend, taking the India gross to 204 Cr. With its current trend, Avatar 3 is expected to finish around 250 crore gross in India.\r\nGlobally, the film has taken the total gross to $1.08Bn, with domestic total standing at $306 M, international at $777 M, and worldwide gross at $1.083 Bn. The third part of Avatar aims to finish around $1.8bn, but the Avatar franchise is known for its solid long run.\r\nAvatar: Fire and Ash has defied expectations at the box office, solidifying its status as one of the most commercially successful Hollywood films of the year. The science fiction epic has drawn enormous crowds worldwide, topping the USD 1 billion mark in global ticket sales in just over two weeks since release.\r\nIn India, audience enthusiasm for the film has been particularly strong, with the film earning over Rs 200 crore domestically by its sixteenth day in cinemas. The film\'s premium IMAX and 3D screenings have contributed significantly to overall takings, and its cutting edge visual3D effects and immersive world-building have helped sustain audience interest.\r\n

Avatar 3 Crosses 200 Crores In India

Avatar Fire and Ash Enters 200cr Club in India And Crosses 1 Billion Globally

\r\nGautham Vasudev Menon\'s highly anticipated and long delayed film Dhruva Natchathiram is finally nearing its release, with the director revealing that the issues surrounding the project are \"almost solved\". In a recent interview, GauthamMenon stated that they have overcome the hurdles and are ready to announce the release date soon.\r\nDhruva Natchathiram, which began production in 2017, has faced numerous delays due to financial and legal issues, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the setbacks, the team is optimistic about the film\'s future, and a release in the coming months seems likely. The Tamil trade circles are buzzing with rumors of a possible February release.\r\nDhruva Natchathiram boasts an impressive cast, including Vikram, Vinayakan, Ritu Varma, Parthiban, Simran, and Radikaa Sarathkumar, among others. The film features cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa, Jomon T John, Santhana Krishnan, and Ravichandran, with editing by Praveen Antony. Produced by Ondraga Entertainment in association with Oruoorileoru Film House, the film has been eagerly awaited by fans.\r\nWith the issues seemingly resolved, fans are hopeful that Dhruva Natchathiram will finally hit theaters soon. The film\'s release will mark the end of a long wait for Gautham Vasudev Menon\'s fans and the Tamil film industry.\r\n

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