\r\nThe film directed by Murali Krishna Abburu is progressing at a brisk pace. In the meantime, reports are coming that the makers are planning to include a special song and they are planning to contact hot Bollywood beauty Ananya Pandey.\r\nThe makers are planning to shoot the special song on Akhil and Ananya Pandey in the backdrop of extravagantly erected sets.\r\nInside talk is Akhil will be seen in the raw and rustic look and will be seen in a deglamor look completely different from the role he played earlier.\r\nBhagyashri Borse is the female lead in the film for which music is tuned by Thaman. The film is based on real life incidents and Akhil will be delivering dialogues in Rayalaseema accent. Naga Vamsi&rsquo;s Sithara Entertainments and Nagarjuna&rsquo;s Annapurna Studios are bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner.\r\n

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Hot beauty for Lenin special

Ananya Pandey special song in Lenin

Bollywood captured the imagination of all with powerful hardhitting films like Dhurandhar and Chaava.

Following the success of these two films, many started saying both Dhurandhar and Chaava followed the success formula of stoking the patriotic feelings.

Vicky Kaushal said&nbsp; &ldquo;I think patriotism can't be a formula and saying it is a formula is an insult to the emotion. Patriotism is our truth, which we will keep showing through our movies, literature and sports,&rdquo;

He continued&nbsp; &ldquo;This is the way we can put our foot in the door and say that we are proud of the diversity, legacy and the truth of our country. I am so proud that I am a little part of this big moment where we are fearlessly representing India on a global map,&rdquo;

Vicky Kaushal starred in Chhaava under the direction of Lakshman Utekhar while Ranveer Singh starred in Dhurandhar under the direction of Aditya Dhar.&nbsp;

VK powerful take on Dhurandhar

Vicky Kaushal against branding Dhurandhar and Chaava as success formula

Rajinikanth, Soundarya, Ramya Krishnan's Padayappa directed by KS.Ravi Kumar re released bringing back the nostalgic memories.

Ramya Krishnan played a powerful role of Neelambari in the film. According to the latest, Ramya Krishnan watched the film for the first time in theatres. Sharing her feelings she posted "Finally watched PADAYAPPA in the theatre for first time (sic)."

Ramya Krishnan shared clippings of her watching the iconic swing scene and capturing the moment on her phone inside the theatre. She was all smiles as she recorded the scene and the audience's response.

The second clip shows her response and the audience hooting and whistling for her and Rajinikanth.

Earlier Ramya Krishnan shared "It became a dream role only after it got released and received audience reactions. Before that, I don't think any other mainstream heroine would have the courage to do it. I did it because I had no way out and wanted to act in at least one film with him (Rajinikanth). Luckily, it worked out for me."

She continued, "I never played Neelambari, thinking it would be my dream role. I was scared, and many junior artistes would scare me about the dialogues, some even asked if I would survive in Chennai."

RK watches Padayappa for first time

Ramya Krishnan watch Padayappa first time in theatres

Senior actor Srikanth\'s son Roshan is coming to show his power at the box office with his upcoming film Champion.\r\nThe film directed by national award winning director Pradeep Advaitam is racing for a grand release on 25 December as X Mas special. The film\'s promotions are generating interest and during the song launch event,the conversation between Roshan and star cricketer Nithin Reddy is generating curiosity among movie lovers.\r\nNithin Reddy shared he will watch Champion along with his team . He said he had a&nbsp; match and so he was adviced to take rest on 25 December and so he will watch the film along with his team on 27 December.\r\nThe film stars Anaswara Rajan as the female lead while Nandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy and Archana are playing important roles. Mickey J Meyer is the music director for the film which is bankrolled in a prestigious manner by Priyanka Dutt, GK Mohan, Gemini Kiran on Swapna Cinema, Zee Studios, Anandi Art Creations,Conncept Films.

Star cricketer interested on Champion

 Nithin Kumar Reddy to watch Champion

Recently Nidhhi Agerwal got mobbed by fans when she attended the second song Sahana Sahana launch from Prabhas\' The Raja Saab at the Lulu Mall, Hyderabad.\r\nThis resulted in a huge criticism from everyone and police even filed case against the organisers for conducting the event without obtaining the prior permission.\r\nEven before people could forget this incident, now it is coming out that Samantha also had a bad experience. Samantha went to inaugurate the Sirimalle Sarees at Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Many people thronged the event and visuals circulating online show the actor struggling to make her way to her vehicle after the event.\r\nDespite a private security detail and a police presence, the crowd breached the human barricade. Men were seen trying to take selfies with her and pushing against her as she tried to walk. Security personnel eventually had to physically shield her and guide her through the surge to ensure she reached her car safely.

Samantha mobbed in Hyderabad

After Nidhhi Agerwal - Samantha faces bad experience

\r\nAnaswara Rajan surprising revelation about Allu Arjun. Anaswara Rajan is making her entry into Tollywood with Srikanth\'s son Roshan\'s period entertainer Champion.\r\nThe film directed by Pradeep Advaitham is releasing on 25 December. Speaking to scribes, Anaswara surprised about her revelation about Allu Arjun.\r\nShe said she watched Allu Arjun\'s films Happy and Arya in Malayalam and from then on she was under the impression that Allu Arjun was a Malayalee actor.\r\nShe said she thought that Allu Arjun was \"one of the Malayalam actors,\" because he was a prominent part of the popular culture back in Kerala during her childhood.\r\nChampion stars Nandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy and Archana in important roles. The film\'s music is tuned by Mickey J Meyer and the film bankrolled in a prestigious manner by Priyanka Dutt, GK Mohan, Gemini Kiran on Swapna Cinema, Zee Studios, Anandi Art Creations,Conncept Films.\r\n

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Anaswara Rajan surprising revelation about Allu Arjun

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, the latest collaboration between Anil Ravipudi and Chiranjeevi, is set to release on Sankranthi 2026. The film has already generated significant buzz, thanks to its promotional content and songs. Venkatesh is playing an extended cameo role, adding to the excitement.
The film's digital and satellite rights have been acquired by Zee Group for around â‚¹50 crore, a decent deal considering the current OTT market trends. This is particularly impressive since the film is primarily a regional release, and big pan-India films usually fetch higher OTT prices. With Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi are hoping to deliver a hit that will benefit both theatrically and digitally.
The next update from Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu is a song release featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh. This is expected to further boost the film's anticipation, given the chemistry between the two stars. The song is likely to be a highlight of the film's promotional campaign.
Sankranthi has always been a lucky season for Anil Ravipudi and Chiranjeevi, with both delivering blockbuster films during this festive time. Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu is expected to continue this trend, with its strong cast and engaging storyline. The film's box office performance will add extra value to the OTT rights, as most OTT platforms follow a model where they pay a base price upfront and add extra amounts depending on the film's performance.

MSG Non Theatrical Rights Sold

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu Fetched Good OTT Satellite Deal

\r\nKarthi\'s upcoming film Vaa Vaathiyaar / Annagaru Vostaru has been postponed to January 4, 2026, due to financial hurdles and legal issues. The film was initially scheduled to release on December 12, but was pushed back at the last minute. The team had explored Christmas as a release option, but it seems the hurdles are still not clear.\r\nThis has led to concerns that Amazon Prime Video, which has acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights, may back out of the deal if the film doesn\'t release soon. The film\'s producer, Gnanavel Raja, is facing financial disputes, and the Madras High Court has issued a stay on the film\'s release until the loans are paid.\r\nRumors suggest that Amazon Prime Video is reconsidering its OTT deal with Vaa Vaathiyaar due to the delayed release. The streaming platform is reportedly unhappy with the situation and may cancel the deal if the film doesn\'t hit theaters soon.\r\nVaa Vaathiyaar is an action-comedy film directed by Nalan Kumarasamy starring Karthi and Krithi Shetty, with music by Santhosh Narayanan.\r\n

Karthi AGV Out Of Christmas Race

Vaa Vaathiyaar Rules Out For Christmas Release

\r\nDhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, has entered the elite club of films that have crossed â‚¹500 crore nett at the domestic Indian box office. The film has become the 13th to achieve this feat, joining the ranks of Baahubali 2, KGF 2, RRR, Pathaan, Jawan, Gadar 2, Animal, Kalki 2898 AD, Stree 2, Pushpa 2, Chhaava, and Kantara Chapter 1.\r\nThe Bollywood trade is extremely delighted with Dhurandhar\'s success, which is dominating the Indian box office with three 500 Cr nett films, Chhaava, Saiyaara, and Dhurandhar. The film is set to emerge as the biggest grosser of the year and a 1000 Cr grosser. Dhurandhar has scored many records for weekdays and has been continuously scoring over â‚¹20 Cr Nett even in the third weekend.\r\nAs of 17 days, Dhurandhar has collected â‚¹540 crore nett in India, with a gross collection of â‚¹660 crore. Overseas, the film has earned â‚¹175 crore, taking its total worldwide gross to â‚¹835 crore. The film is expected to cross â‚¹1000 crore globally and is poised to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025.\r\nDhurandhar\'s success can be attributed to its strong word of mouth, sustained collections, and widespread appeal. The film\'s ability to maintain strong collections beyond its opening weeks has been a key driver behind its impressive India gross. With its current pace, Dhurandhar is likely to surpass â‚¹1,000 crore globally, the only fourth Bollywood film in 1000 crore club after Dangal, Pathaan, and Jawan.\r\n

Dhurandhar Breaches 800 Crore Club

Dhurandhar - A Record Breaking Run At The Boxoffice

Avatar: The Fire and Ash has opened to a decent weekend at the global box office, collecting around $345 million (â‚¹2,880 crore) in its first weekend. This is approximately 75% of what Avatar: The Way of Water collected in its opening weekend, which was $435 million (â‚¹3,630 crore). While $345 million is a significant amount for most films, it's below expectations for the Avatar franchise.

In India, Avatar: The Fire and Ash has collected around â‚¹65 crore net in its opening weekend, which is roughly 50% of what Avatar: The Way of Water collected in the same period (â‚¹130 crore). The film's performance in India is also being closely watched, given the franchise's popularity.

To put things into perspective, Avatar: The Way of Water went on to collect over $2 billion (â‚¹16,700 crore) in its full run, and Avatar (2009) also crossed the $2 billion mark. Avatar: The Fire and Ash has a tough task ahead to match the success of its predecessors. The film's global box office performance will be crucial in determining its overall success.

With a production budget of over $250 million (â‚¹2,090 crore), Avatar: The Fire and Ash needs to perform well at the box office to recover its costs and turn a profit. The film's success will also depend on its performance in key markets like China, where Avatar: The Way of Water performed exceptionally well.

The Avatar franchise has a strong following in India, and the opening weekend collections of Avatar: The Fire and Ash are being seen as a disappointment by some fans. It is mainly due to the excellent run of Dhurandhar. However, the film still has a chance to recover and perform well in the long run. The Indian box office is known for its unpredictability, and anything can happen in the coming weeks.

Avatar Fire and Ash Weekend Report

Avatar Fire And Ash Has Less Collections Compared To Avatar Way Of Water In First Weekend

\r\nSparsh Shrivastava about Naga Chaitanya and Vrushakarma. Sparsh Shrivastava who captured the imagination of all with Kiran Rao\'s Lapataa Ladies is making his debut in Tollywood in Naga Chaitanya\'s NC24 titled Vrushakarma, a mystic entertainer under the direction of Karthik Varma Dandu.\r\nSpeaking about his debut he said &ldquo;I am having an absolute treat working on this South Indian film with Naga Chaitanya. It is such a warm, vibrant industry, and they have welcomed me with open arms and obviously delicious food!\"\r\nSparsh Shrivastava continued saying collaborating with Naga Chaitanya, Karthik Dandu and the other &ldquo;wonderful\" cast members was a &ldquo;dream\". &ldquo;They are all such kind souls, and the director is a creative genius who gives me the freedom to explore my craft,\"\r\nHe said everyone has found &ldquo;ways to connect, discuss, and vibe on the nuances of each take.\" He also confessed to learning Telugu. The film\'s music is tuned by Ajaneesh Lokanath and Meenakshi Chaudhary is the female lead. The film comes with a tagline Exacation Begins. Produced by Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra (SVCC) and Sukumar Writings, the film is planned as a pan India release.\r\n

Sparsh Srivastava On Naga Chaitanya

Sparsh Shrivastava about Naga Chaitanya and Vrushakarma

For the first time in the history of the Bigg Boss reality show, a commoner became the winner much to the delight of all.\r\nThe 105 days reality show concluded with Ravi Teja\'s Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi promoting the film. Ravi Teja, Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath graced the grand&nbsp; finale and delighted all.\r\nDemon Pawan left the stage taking the offer of Rs 15 lakhs after Kalyan, Thanuja rejected the offer. The final was a close fight between&nbsp; Kalyan Padala and Thanuja Puttaswamy. After weeks of intense tasks, emotional moments and audience votes, Kalyan secured the highest votes, pushing Thanuja to the runner-up position.\r\nBefore leaving with the suitcase, Pawan emotionally said: &ldquo;I know I am letting a lot of people down, but my family is in dire need of this money. I am also aware of the winner&mdash;I know that is not me.&rdquo;\r\nNagarjuna clarified that the total prize money was initially Rs 50 lakh, but after Demon Pavan walked out with Rs 15 lakh, the remaining prize was reduced to Rs 35 lakh. This suitcase held Rs 20 lakh, meaning if either finalist accepted it, the final winner&rsquo;s prize would be further reduced to Rs 15 lakh.\r\nBoth Thanuja and Kalyan refused the offer with Kalyan saying: &ldquo;I come from a humble background. Of course, this amount is huge for me, but I can&rsquo;t accept this.&rdquo;\r\nThanuja also quipped &ldquo;Taking this suitcase would disappoint my fans. Today, I am here because of them; hence it is not right to accept this.&rdquo;\r\nFinally Kalyan pipped Thanuja in the race and he won the cash prize of Rs 35 lakhs.\r\n<div></div>

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