When Balakrishna\'s NBK111 was announced with Gopichand Malineni excitement increased as the duo earlier came up with a hit film like Veera Simha Reddy.\r\nViewers got excited as Gopichand Malineni on his Bollywood debut with Sunny Deol\'s Jaat scored a resounding hit. The first look generated interest with Balakrishna shown in the role of a king.\r\nNow inside talk is the result of Akhanda -Thaandavam made Gopichand Malineni to change his plans completely. He completely changed the script and came up with a new story as he felt that budget will be too high for Balakrishna\'s market value.\r\nSources say even the female lead Nayanthara will not be part of the project as they feel that it will not be viable as her remuneration is whopping Rs 10crs.\r\nSources reveal both Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni decided to revivse their remunerations following the debacle of Akhanda Thaandavam. The music for the film is tuned by Thaman.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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Shocking developments in NBK111

NBK111 undergoing shocking changes

Sharwanand is set to entertain movie lovers with his film Nari Nari Naduma Murai. The film directed by Ram Abbaraju is releasing in a sepcial way on 5.49 PM on 14 Jan 2026 as Sankranthi festive treat.\r\nNow, reports are coming that young hero Sree Vishnu is playing a special role in the film. The makers of Nari Nari Naduma Murari sprang a surprise by releasing a video in which Sree Vishnu is seen comingout of his car and endearing himself to all wwith his swag and attitude. This increased the interest levels among movie lovers regarding Sree Visnu\'s role and cameo.\r\nThe film Nari Nari Naduma Murari stars Samyukta and Sakshi Vaidya as the female leads.&nbsp; Naresh, Sampath Raj, Satya, Sunil are starring in the film for which music is scored by Harshavardhan Rameshwar. Bhanu Bhogavarapu penned the story for the film while dialogues are penned by Nandu Sarivigna.\r\nAnil Sunkara and Ramabrahmam Sunkara are producing the film in a prestigious manner.

Young  hero surprise in NNNM

Sree Vishnu surprise in Nari Nari Naduma Murari

Hyderabad movie audiences are in for a treat as Allu Cinemas, Kokapet, is set to become Asia\'s largest Dolby Cinema. The multiplex had a soft launch ceremony in the presence of Allu Arjun\'s family and industry stalwarts. It\'s expected to open with films like The Raja Saab or Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, offering incredible picture quality and top-notch sound design&nbsp;\r\nThe cinema will feature Asia\'s No. 1 and the world\'s 2nd biggest Dolby Cinema screen, measuring 75 feet in width. With advanced Dolby Vision 3D projection and Dolby Atmos sound technology, Allu Cinemas promises an immersive experience. The venue will also offer pitch-black stadium seating, gourmet food options, and state of the art infrastructure.\r\nLocated within Allu Studios, the multiplex is positioned as a premium entertainment destination for western Hyderabad. Allu Arjun is expanding his footprint in the cinema world with this luxurious multiplex, slated to open during Sankranthi. Ticket bookings will likely be available through platforms like BookMyShow and District.\r\nThe multiplex\'s advanced technology and comfort features are set to redefine luxury movie viewing in the city. With its impressive infrastructure and immersive experience, Allu Cinemas is expected to be a game changer in Hyderabad\'s entertainment scene. It is already known that Allu Arjun has already has AAA Cinemas in collaboration with Asian Cinemas.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Biggest Dolby Cinema in Asia 

 Allu Cinemas To Emerge As A Premium Entertainment Destination Wirh Cutting Edge Technology

Tamil Nadu theatres are facing a challenging situation with the upcoming Pongal 2026 releases. Two major films, Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi, are scheduled to release on January 9 and January 10, respectively. However, uncertainty surrounds both releases as the censor process is yet to be completed.&nbsp;

With only six days left for Jana Nayagan and seven days for Parasakthi, theatres are struggling to confirm advance booking dates. National multiplex chains outside Tamil Nadu are also facing difficulties in opening ticket bookings without receiving the censor certificates.&nbsp;

The pressure is mounting on theatres, especially single screen theatres, which are finding it tough to manage show timings and opening advance bookings. Some single screens are planning to open online bookings from Monday, even without the censor certificate. The Pongal clash is expected to be intense, with both films containing several political scenes and themes, potentially contributing to the delay.&nbsp;

Overseas distributors are also waiting for censor clearance for both films. Sivakarthikeyan has expressed his shock at the clash and has wished Vijay well, stating that both films have enough space to release and won't affect each other at the box office.&nbsp;

TN Theatres Facing Heat

Jana Nayagan And Parasakthi Yet To Get Censor Clearance Worrying Theatre Owners

Chiranjeevi\'s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is releasing on 12 Jan 2026. The film\'s promotions are reaching the next level and expectations are high as the fans are waiting eagerly for the film\'s trailer which will be released today evening.\r\nIn the meantime, ahead of the trailer launch, the team of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu visited the holy town of Tirumala. Director Anil Ravipudi, producer Sahu Garapati, and lyricist Rama Jogayya Sastry visited Tirumala and had the darshan of Lord Venkateswara.\r\nTemple preists accorded them grand welcome as per traditions. Chiranjeevi according to sources will be gracing the trailer launch event.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu stars Nayanthara as the female lead while Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, and Abhinav Gomatam&nbsp; are playing important roles.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu\'s music is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo. The film is produced on Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

MSG team in Tirumala

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Team in Tirumala

Chiranjeevi enters Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi sets.&nbsp; Ravi Teja is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. This Kishore Tirumala\'s directorial venture is releasing on 13 Jan 2026.\r\nIn the meantime, the makers of Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi got a pleasant surprise when Mega Star Chiranjeevi visited the sets and met the entire team.\r\nChiranjeevi spent quality time, interacting with the cast and crew. The snaps of Chiranjeevi along with Ravi Teja and female leads Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath and other cast and crew of the sets are going viral on social media.\r\nBhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi stars&nbsp; Sunil, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Subhaleka Sudhakar and Muralidhar Goud in key roles.&nbsp; The film\'s music is scored by Bheems Ceciroleo and is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri on SLV Cinemas banner.\r\nRavi Teja is pinning all his hopes on Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapathi as his previous films tanked at the box office.

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Chiranjeevi enters Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi sets

The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas in the lead role, is set to release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with Sankranti. Ahead of the film\'s theatrical release, the makers have unveiled the promo for its next song, Nache Nache, a remix of Bappi Lahiri\'s iconic track. The promo features Prabhas alongside Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar, showcasing their energetic dance moves.\r\nThe song\'s promo promises an eye-feasting experience, with Prabhas bringing his signature style to the dance floor. The makers have shared a glimpse of the song, writing, \"Dear Darlings, This is our promise to you&hellip; #NacheNache will see #Prabhas bring the HIGH with his moves this Sankranthi\". Full song will be out on January 5.&nbsp;\r\nThe Raja Saab follows the story of a young man who decides to sell his grandfather\'s ancestral property, only to discover it\'s haunted by its former patriarch. The film features Prabhas, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, and Zarina Wahab in key roles.&nbsp;\r\nDirected by Maruthi, The Raja Saab is a fantasy horror comedy that\'s generating buzz among fans. Prabhas is also working on other projects, including Fauzi, a period action drama, and Spirit, a cop-action drama directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Nache From TRS Reflects Vibrant Rebel Vibe

Prabhas to Dance it Out in Bappi Lahiri Nache Nache Remix In The Raja Saab

Bellamkonda Sreenivas new film announced on his B-Day. Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas who remained silent for quite sometime, delighted all his fans on his birthday.

The makers of his upcoming films Haindava and Tyson Naidu released the new looks and delighted all his fans. Apart from it, his new film was announced.

The project will be directed by Lokamanya. Venu Donepudi will be producing the film on Chitralayam banner. The film is titled in a powerful way as Ramam. Currently the film's shooting is underway.

Sreenivas will be playing the role of an Akira in the film. The pre look of Sreenivas showed him in the shadows. The film comes with a tagline Rike of Akira. The poster hints at a transformation-driven narrative and sets a serious, intense tone.

M. Ebenezer Paul is the music director for the film while Gunasekhar VS and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao are handling the cinematography and editing.&nbsp;

BSS new film- Ramam

Bellamkonda Sreenivas new film announced on his B-Day

&nbsp;Vijay\'s upcoming film Jana Nayagan directed by H.Vinoth is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. Expectations are high on the film as it happens to be Vijay\'s last film.\r\nFor long rumours spread that Jana Nayagan is a remake of Balakrishna-Anil Ravipudi\'s Bhagavanth Kesari. But Vinoth denied them vehemently and yesterday the makers released the trailer of the film.\r\nNow, fans are trolling the trailer of Jana Nayagan for various reasons. Here are the reactions of the fans.\r\nA&nbsp; commented, &ldquo;#JanaNayagan trailer is extremely disappointing! Honestly, it would&rsquo;ve been better if they hadn&rsquo;t released it at all. It feels like a reworked version of Bhagavanth Kesari, and not even an upgrade. Everything looks basic and generic.&rdquo;\r\nAnother said, &ldquo;So this is #BhagavanthKesari adaptation with over the top elements and a humanoid robo. Will work in TN for the politics-induced highs it\'s gonna deliver at points. Other than that&hellip; Sathya did well, and action blocks are top tier. Hopefully something to celebrate on.&rdquo;\r\nA comment read, &ldquo;Scenes, Weapons, Dialogues, Set Locations, Character Name&hellip;Everything in #JanaNayagan copied straight from #BhagavanthKesari!&rdquo; Another user noted, &ldquo;Calling it a scene-to-scene remake feels a bit stretched. Yes, a few sequences and emotional beats are clearly adapted from Bhagavanth Kesari, but the trailer also shows enough restructuring to suit Thalapathy Vijay&rsquo;s image and Tamil sensibilities. It looks more like an official adaptation with retained core moments rather than a carbon copy.&rdquo;\r\nFans even spotted AI image on the trailer and this made them even more furious &ldquo;Using gemini ai for remake movie too,&rdquo; commented a person. &ldquo;Such a rookie mistakes team of #JanaNayaganTrailer Who is the editor lmfao.&rdquo; Another wrote, \"400-crore budget, but what is this, man?&rdquo;\r\nA tweet read, &ldquo;This is unacceptable. This shouldn&rsquo;t be the norm. AI doesn&rsquo;t belong in movies, and it&rsquo;s important to call out people who use it in mainstream media.&rdquo; Another said, &ldquo;Wtf man it\'s his last film ain\'t it supposed to be grand.&rdquo;

JN trailer trolled for various reasons

Jana Nayagan trailer - Bhagavanth Kesari and AI

Asian Cinemas and Mahesh Babu\'s successful partnership is expanding with new projects in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The duo\'s multiplex, AMB Cinemas, has become a top choice for movie lovers in Hyderabad, and they\'re now launching AMB Classic at X Roads and another multiplex at Hakimpet.&nbsp;\r\nThe Hakimpet location was earlier rumored to feature an IMAX screen, announced by Asian Suniel, but IMAX later clarified that no official agreement was in place. Reports suggest the IMAX plan is still in early stages, but Asian Cinemas and Mahesh Babu intend to bring IMAX to Hyderabad. If plans go ahead, the IMAX screen is expected to open by mid-2027.&nbsp;\r\nThis would be a game-changer for audiences in Hyderabad, who are already excited about Mahesh Babu\'s upcoming film Varanasi, said to be the first Indian film shot in IMAX format. The success of AMB Cinemas has set the stage for further expansion, and the potential IMAX screen is a major draw. With Varanasi shot in IMAX, fans are eager to experience it on the big screen.&nbsp;\r\nAsian Cinemas\' expansion plans are on track, with Bengaluru and Hyderabad seeing new developments. The IMAX screen at Hakimpet would be a milestone, offering audiences an immersive experience. With Mahesh\'s film Varanasi being shot in IMAX, the anticipation is palpable.

Mahesh To Bring IMAX To Hyderabad

Asian Cinemas and Mahesh Babu Expand Partnership With An IMAX

Nivin Pauly\'s latest film, Sarvam Maya, has become a massive blockbuster, earning over â‚¹100 crore worldwide and marking his maiden entry into the coveted 100 crore club. This achievement makes it the 5th fastest film to join this elite group in Mollywood.&nbsp;\r\nReleased on Christmas, the film has shattered records, becoming the fastest Malayalam film to achieve the three-figure mark.&nbsp; The supernatural comedy-fantasy film, directed by Akhil Sathyan, stars Nivin Pauly alongside Riya Shibu and Preity Mukhundhan. The supporting cast includes Aju Varghese and Janardhanan.\r\nMusic by Justin Prabhakaran and cinematography by Sharan Velayudhan. Sarvam Maya has received rave reviews for its unique blend of comedy, supernatural themes, and engaging performances. Sarvam Maya\'s success is attributed to its strong word-of-mouth, particularly among family audiences.&nbsp;\r\nThe film has displayed impressive consistency in ticket sales, with trade analysts predicting it will soon reach the â‚¹150 crore milestone. With no major Malayalam releases lined up, Sarvam Maya is expected to continue its dominant run. The film will stream in OTT on Jio Hotstar in the second week of February.&nbsp;

Sarvam Maya Breaches 100 Crores

Nivin Pauly Scores His Maiden 100 Cr With Sarvam Maya

Nupur Sanon gets engaged.Kriti Sanon\'s sister Nupur Sanon shared the good news that she is engaged to&nbsp; her longtime boyfriend, Stebin Ben.\r\nShe shared her engagement pictures on Instagram. In the first picture, Stebin can be seen proposing to Nupur. The background shows placards that read, \"Will you marry me?\" Nupur flaunted her massive diamond ring in the second picture. In another snap, Kriti was seen giving both Nupur and Stebin a tight hug. In the caption, Nupur wrote, &ldquo;In a world full of maybes, I found the easiest YES I&rsquo;ve ever had to say.&rdquo;\r\nInside talk is they will enter into wedlock in Udaipur, Rajasthan. A source shares &ldquo;Nupur and Stebin wanted to keep the wedding personal. It&rsquo;s more about family and close friends than a large industry gathering,&rdquo;\r\nStebin Ben and Nupur have been dating since 2023. Nupur made her Bollywood debut with 2023 web series Pop Kaun, which starred Kunal Kemmu. In the same year, she made her film debut with the Telugu hit Tiger Nageswara Rao.\r\n<div></div>

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