The film industry is no stranger to hits and flops, and 2025 has seen its fair share of disappointments. One film that stands out as the biggest flop of the year is Mohanlal\'s Vrusshabha, a Malayalam epic drama that tanked at the box office despite high expectations. The film was expected to break records and continue success stream for Mohanlal, but it earned only Rs 2 crore worldwide, causing a loss of 97% of its Rs 70 crore budget.&nbsp;\r\nVrusshabha was released on December 25, 2025, and its poor performance was evident from the start. The film earned just Rs 60 lakh domestically on its opening day and failed to recover, even on the weekend. By the 6th day, it had earned only Rs 1.5 crore in India and $30K overseas. Exhibitors pulled down the film within a week, and it failed to complete a week in theatres.\r\nMohanlal\'s recent box office trajectory has been perplexing, with high profile disasters like Malaikottai Vaaliban (2024) Barroz (2024) and Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham (2021). However, he has also delivered blockbusters like L2 Empuraan (2025) and Thudaarum (2025), in the same year proving his box office pull is intact when the content clicks.&nbsp;\r\nThe failure of Vrusshabha highlights the importance of a strong script in the modern era of Malayalam cinema. Vrusshabha\'s poor performance is a reminder that even big name stars like Mohanlal can\'t salvage a weak script.

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Vrusshabha Turned Colossal Disaster 

Vrusshabha Turned Biggest Flop In Mohanlal Career

Nagarjuna has been hosting the Bigg Boss reality show for many years and he has now become the show\'s brand ambassador.\r\nWith his witty nature and friendly demur , he entertained and enthralled viewers with his hosting increasing the ratings for the show. According to the latest, the show got a record 19.6 TVR on StarMaa, 285 million minutes on Jiostar.\r\nFollowing this, Nagarjuna thanked all the stake holders. He posted \"UNBEATABLE!! UNREACHABLE!!19.6 TVR on StarMaa, 285 million minutes on Jiostar The #BiggBossTelugu9 Grand Finale stands tall as the BIGGEST in the last 5 years.A season filled with emotions, passion, conflicts, and unforgettable moments. My heartfelt thanks to every contestant, the dedicated team&nbsp;\r\n@starmaa\"@jiostar\r\n&nbsp;@EndemolShineIndia behind this journey, and above all, the millions of viewers whose love, and unwavering support made this season truly historic\r\n<div></div>

BB 9 breaks records - King delighted

Nagarjuna thanks as Bigg Boss 9 breaks records 

Akshay Kumar is starring in a film titled OMG 3. OMG 3 happens to be the franchise of the hit films and this is exciting all.\r\nA source shares that OMG3 is not just a sequel. He says &ldquo;This is easily one of the biggest castings in recent years. Oh My God is among Akshay Kumar&rsquo;s most loved franchises, and it&rsquo;s only getting bigger with Rani Mukerji joining the film. Her presence will add immense gravitas and freshness to the narrative,&rdquo;\r\nAkshay Kumar will be reuniting with director Amir Rai who helmed OMG2. The first two parts highlighted sex education and second one will be even bolder. The pre production is underway and the film will go to sets from mid 2026.\r\nThe source adds&nbsp; &ldquo;Director Amit Rai has cracked a story that is bigger, more relevant, and hard-hitting than the previous instalments. Akshay was clear that OMG 3 had to scale up in every aspect, from story, emotions, to performances, and Rani coming on board has made the film even bigger.&rdquo;

Rani Mukerji to enter OMG 3

Rani Mukerji in OMG 3

Sumanth Prabhas is slowly but steadily making an impression on the big screen with his performances. He is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film titled Godari Gattupaina. The film is directed by Subhash Chandra is progressing at a brisk pace.

Godari Gattupaina's first glimpse and the song Choodu Choodu captivated all. Today they released the teaser of the film. The teaser starts with Sankranti celebrations in a village before the friends enjoying live in a jovial manne before the love story of Raju and Maya are showcased.

Sumath Prabhas and Nidhi Pradeep are playing the lead roles of Raju and Maya and their chemistry in the innocent love story appeals to all. The teaser also showed the impact made by Jagapathi Babu and Rajeev Kanakala. Sudarshan and Raj Kumar Kasireddy evoked few laughs withtheir presence.

Naga Vamsi Krishna and Sai Santosh added value to the teaser with their background score and cinematography. Godari Gattupaina is produced by Red Puppet Productions.

Godari Gattupaina teaser talk

Godari Gattupaina teaser review

Mass Raja Ravi Teja is coming to show his power at the box office with his upcoming film titled crazily as Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. The film directed by Kishore Tirumala is releasing on 13 Jan 2026.

The makers are promoting the film in a big way and today they released the third single titled Vaammo Vaayyo at Vagdevi Engineering College in Warangal from 3 PM onwards. The song sent mass vibes and increased the expectations.

Bheems Ceciroleo came up with a foottapping mass beat and the dance moves of Ravi Teja, Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath promised a mass feat. Both Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath oozed with glamor in the song while Ravi Teja came up with mass dance moves.&nbsp; The song's lyrics are penned by Dev Pawar and the song is crooed by Swathi Reddy. The song is choreographed by Sekhar VJ.

&nbsp;Sudhakar Cherukuri is producing the film on SLV Cinemas banner. The film stars Sunil, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Subhaleka Sudhakar and Muralidhar Goud in key roles.&nbsp;

BMW: Vaammo sends mass vibes

Vaammo Vaayyo song from Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi released

Vijay Devarakonda\'s Kingdom directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri which released amidst huge expectations turned out to be a disaster.\r\nThe film was supposed to made in two parts but the makers now shelved the sequel. Naga Vamsi, speaking to scribes, shared \"Yeah, there is no Kingdom 2.\" When asked about making Kingdom initially as a one-part film, he said, \"There is no point it talking about it, other than hurting Gowtam.\"\r\nHe however added&nbsp; \"But yeah, we will collaborate with Gowtam. He is doing a different film now. After that we will do a film,\"&nbsp; Kingdom featured Vijay Devarakonda as the police officer who goes on a undercover mission.\r\nVijay Devarakonda is currently busy with his upcoming film Rowdy Janardhana which is progressing at a brisk pace. The film features Keerthy Suresh as the female lead and is directed by Ravi Kiran Kola of Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru fame .&nbsp;

Kindgom 2 shelved officially

Naga Vamsi on Kingdom 2

Akshaye Khanna kickstarts Mahakali. It is known that Akshaye Khanna is set to make his Telugu debut with Prashant Varma's Mahakali. Akshaye Khanna is currently on a high with the sensation of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar and following that he walked out of the Hindi Drishyam project.

In the midst of all this, Akshaye Khanna shared that he started shooting for Mahakali. Director Puja Aparna Kolluru shared "Grateful 2025! You pushed me beyond my limits and introduced me to me!"

Akshaye Khanna will be seen in the role of Demons Guru Sage Shuracharya and Bhoomi Shetty will be playing the lead role of Maha in the film.

RKD Studios is bankrolling the project in a prestigious project.Mahakali happens to be first female super hero film and it is part of Prashanth Varma's Cinematic Universe. Akshaye walked out of the Drishyam 3 due to differences over remuneration.

A source shares "Akshaye was menacing as the villain in Chhaava, while he stole the show, and how, in Dhurandhar. He has become the next big thing. Realising the same, he decided to revise his fees. Accordingly, he asked for Rs 21 crore from the makers of Drishyam 3."

Bollywood star kickstarts Mahakali

Akshaye Khanna kickstarts Mahakali

\r\n\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu storms at the US box office. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is racing for a spectacular release on 12 Jan 2026 and excitement is increasing all over.\r\nMega Star Chiranjeevi is starring for the first time in a hilarious entertainer and Nayanthara is playing the female lead in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.&nbsp; Victory Venkatesh is playing the powerful role in the film directed by Anil Ravipudi.\r\nAccording to the latest, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is storming at the US box office. In the US premiers sales booking the film already crossed $100K and is going great guns.\r\nBheems Ceciroleo is the music director and the film stars Catherine Tresa, Sunil, VTV Ganesh, Revanth, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, Abhinav Gomatam, and others in important roles. The film\'s trailer will be released on 4 Jan 2026.\r\nMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is bankrolled on by Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments.\r\n\r\n

MSG racing ahead at US box office

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu storms at the US box office

AVAA Entertainment announces a bold new initiative for 2026, driven by Vishnu Manchu, aimed at opening meaningful doors for the next generation of filmmakers and storytellers across India. Rooted in Vishnu Manchu's long-standing commitment to nurturing fresh talent and original voices, this initiative is designed to challenge conventional entry points into cinema and create a new pathway, where storytelling, vision, and merit take center stage.

At its core lies a powerful idea, 10 minutes of cinema can change a life. What begins small has the potential to grow into something far bigger. Vishnu Manchu's initiative reflects AVAA Entertainment's belief that impactful cinema is born not from scale or background, but from clarity of thought, emotional truth, and creative courage. It is neither a routine contest nor a conventional launchpad, but a carefully structured opportunity shaped by experience, intent, and a deep understanding of the industry.

True to Vishnu Manchu's hands on approach, the program has been personally driven and curated to ensure credibility, transparency, and genuine opportunity for emerging creators, especially those who may not otherwise have access to mainstream platforms. Further details will be formally unveiled on 15th January. AVAA Entertainment invites young storytellers, dreamers, and filmmakers to stay alert. Something powerful is coming.

The initiative is expected to create a new wave of opportunities for emerging filmmakers, and Vishnu Manchu's involvement lends credibility to the program. With its focus on storytelling, vision, and merit, this initiative is likely to bring fresh voices to the forefront of Indian cinema with AVAA Entertainment

Vishnu Manchu Bold New initiative

New Cinematic Initiative Driven by Vishnu Manchu

\r\nSarvam Maya, the latest Malayalam film starring Premam fame Nivin Pauly, has crossed the impressive Rs. 75 crore global gross mark. The horror comedy, released as a Christmas special, has been winning the hearts of audiences and given a much needed boost to the actor\'s career. The film has completed eight days at the box office and is expected to enjoy a few more days of solid run due to no strong contenders around.\r\nSarvam Maya\'s success can be attributed to its positive reception among audiences, with Riya Shibu, Aju Varghese, Janardhanan, Preity Mukhundhan (Kannappa fame), and others playing key roles. Produced by Ajayya Kumar and Rajeev Menon, and directed by Akhil Sathyan, Sarvam Maya is a horror comedy fantasy film that has received positive reviews. Justin Prabhakaran (Radhe Shyam fame) has composed the music, which adds to the film\'s appeal.\r\nSarvam Maya is likely to gross over Rs. 100 crore at the worldwide box office, emerging as the fourth biggest Malayalam grosser of 2025. The movie has already emerged as a Super HIT venture, marking the comeback of Nivin Pauly at the box office. With no significant competition ahead, the film is expected to continue its impressive run.\r\nThe film\'s success is a testament to the team\'s hard work, with Akhil Sathyan\'s direction and Justin Prabhakaran\'s music contributing to its success. Sarvam Maya is a must watch for fans of horror comedies, and its current trend suggests it will remain a top grosser for weeks to come.\r\n

75 Crore Milestone For Sarvam Maya  

Nivin Pauly Heading Towards His First 100 Crore Film With Sarvam Maya

\r\nKrithi Shetty reacts on her Hindi film with Tiger Shroff. Krithi Shetty captured the imagination of all with her riveting performance on debut in Vaishnav Tej\'s Uppena directed by Buchhi Babu Sana. She later went on to star in numerous films and now exciting rumours are spreading that she is set to makes her Bollywood debut.\r\nFans got excited when it came out that Krithi Shetty would be romancing Tiger Shroff in her Bollywood debut project under the direction of Milap Milan Zaveri. In the midst of all this, she reacted on her Bollywood debut.\r\nKrithi Shetty shared&nbsp; &ldquo;I have had a few offers, but sometimes the dates didn&rsquo;t align. Also, the Hindi film industry functions very differently. They usually plan and shoot schedules in one stretch, whereas in the South, it&rsquo;s more staggered. Because of that, things didn&rsquo;t work out, or the projects didn&rsquo;t feel right as my first Hindi film at that point.&rdquo;\r\nShe continued&nbsp; &ldquo;I grew up speaking Hindi, unlike Tamil, Telugu or Malayalam, which I had to learn later. Even during my acting workshops, everything was in Hindi, so the process felt easier and quicker. There&rsquo;s something very fresh and exciting about working in a language I completely understand&mdash;I know the words and their meanings instinctively. Hopefully, it will all fall into place soon.&rdquo;\r\nCurrently Krithi is starring in Vaa Vathiyaar along with Karthi, Pradeep Ranganathan\'s LIK and Ravi Mohan\'s Genie.\r\n

Krithi Shetty on Hindi film

Krithi Shetty reacts on her Hindi film

\r\nNaveen Chandra Honey up for release. Naveen Chandra is known for his versatile performances and doing different genre entertainers. He is currently starring in a film titled Honey.\r\nAccording to the latest, Honey is up for release on 6 Feb 2026. The film has horror elements in the emotional backdrop. The makers released the Honey glimpse and it is loaded with blackmagic and other horror elements.\r\nDivya Pillai plays an important role in the film directed by Karuna Kumar. Divi, Raja Ravindra, Baby Jayanni, Baby Jayathri are playing important roles in Honey. The film is produced by Ravi Peetla and Praveen Kumar Reddy under the banner Ova Entertainments.\r\nThe music for Honey is tuned by Ajay Arasada. The film is inspired by real life incidents and is a powerful take on superstitions and witchcraft. Nagesh Bannel and Marthand K Venkatesh are handling the cinematography and editing departments.\r\nSpeaking about Honey, Naveen Chandra shared &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve played a variety of roles in my career, but when director Karun Kumar explained this character, I was initially intimidated. I had never heard of a character like this, but such roles are rare for any actor. This role is a new challenge for me, and I&rsquo;m thrilled to be part of this story under Karun Kumar&rsquo;s direction. Audiences are in for something very fresh with this film.&rdquo;\r\n

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