\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

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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>

Here is Bigg Boss 9 Telugu winner

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu winner announced

Sharwanand is known for his charming looks and interesting performances. He is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming entertainer Nari Nari Naduma Murari.\r\nNow, all eyes are on the film\'s teaser. Now reports are coming that the film\'s teaser will be released tomorrow on 22 Dec 2025. The teaser will be released at CMR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad at 2PM.\r\nThe film stars Samyukta and Sakshi Vaidya as the female leads in the film while music is scored by Vishal Chandrasekhar. The film is up for release on 5.49 PM on 14 Jan 2026.\r\nDialogues for the film is tuned by Nandu Sarivigana while the cinematography is handled by Gnana Sekhar and Yuvraj. Bhanu Bhogavarapu pennned the story for the film produced by Anil Sunkara and Ramabrahmam Sunkara in a prestigious manner&nbsp; the AK Entertainments banner, in association with Adventures International Pvt. Ltd.

NNNM teaser on this date

Nari Nari Naduma Murari teaser details revealed

National Crush Rashmika is known for her riveting annd impactful perfomances apart from her glamor feast on the silver screen.\r\nAll eyes are on her upcoming film Mysaa which is progressinng at a brisk pace under the direction of&nbsp; Rawindra Pule, a protege of Hanu Raghavapudi.\r\nThe film\'s promotions till now got good response from movie lovers and today the makers revealed that the film\'s first glimpse will be released on 24 December 2025 one day ahead of the X Mas.\r\nThe makers confirmed by releasing the new and intense poster of Rashmika without revealing her face. Rashmika will be seen in the role of a&nbsp; Gond tribal woman, a character for which she had to reportedly undergo extensive physical transformation and combat training.\r\nThe makers shared &ldquo;From scars to strength. From pain to redemption. The world will #RememberTheName.&nbsp; #MYSAA The first glimpse on 24.12.25. Stay excited to witness Rashmika&nbsp; like never before,&rdquo;\r\nAjay and Anil Sayappureddy under Unformula Films are producing the film.&nbsp;

All set for Mysaa First Glimpse

Mysaa First Glimpse on this date

Roshan, son of hero Srikanth is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Champion.\r\nThe film directed by Pradeep Advaitham, national award winning director is releasing on 25 December 2025 as X Mas special. The film\'s promotions generated interest and the trailer also made a powerful impact.\r\nToday, Samantha released the film\'s third single promoted as the Jazz song of the year. The song is titled I Am A Champion turns out to be powerful foottapping dance number. The song was shot in the backdrop of the lavishly erected set and KK came up with the lyrics that highlighted the idea of enjoying the life to the fullest.\r\nThe song is tuned by Mickey J Meyer and&nbsp; P Jayaram and Ramya Behara infuse the track with energetic and spirited vocals that perfectly complement its festive tone.the song unfolds as a visual spectacle. The composition is vibrant and infectious, driven by a strong rhythmic base that instantly hooks the listener. The interludes are particularly impactful, amplifying the scale and sustaining the song&rsquo;s celebratory spirit\r\nRoshan showcased his dancing talent in the song.&nbsp; Avanthika matches his energy, and their sizzling on-screen chemistry works beautifully. Pony Varma&rsquo;s choreography stands out as a major highlight with the hook step looking incredibly stylish, elevating the visuals with dynamic dance moves.\r\nNandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy and Archana are playing important roles in the film&nbsp; bankrolled in a prestigious manner by Priyanka Dutt, GK Mohan, Gemini Kiran on Swapna Cinema, Zee Studios, Anandi Art Creations,Conncept Films.

Champion-Jazz song sets dance floor on fire

Samantha releases Champion third single

Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar is capturing the imagination of all. In the meantime, it is coming out that Milky Beauty missed the song Shararat in the film.\r\nChoreographer Vijay Ganguly shared &ldquo;Aditya was very clear that he did not want what people call an item song, something that went out of the story. If it were just about one girl, it would have taken attention away from the story. That&rsquo;s why there are two girls, not one. He didn&rsquo;t want the attention to be about this one person. If it was Tamannaah, it would&rsquo;ve been about her and not the story.\"\r\nVijay continued&nbsp; &ldquo;Jo ho raha tha film mein, there was a lot going on, and if you go away from the story, then the song is just a cut-to song.\"\r\nDhurandhar starred Ranveer Singh in the lead with Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun playing important roles. The film\'s second part will be releasing on 19 March 2026.&nbsp;

Hot beauty missed Dhurandhar special

Tamannaah missed Dhurandhar special

Tollywood star and pan-India actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu today inaugurated the grand new showroom of Sirimalle Sarees at Jubilee Hills Check Post, Hyderabad, amidst grand celebrations and huge fanfare. The launch event witnessed an overwhelming response from fashion enthusiasts, film personalities, media representatives, and admirers of the actress.\r\nThe elegant inauguration ceremony was marked by traditional rituals, followed by Samantha Ruth Prabhu formally opening the store and exploring the exclusive saree collections. Her presence added immense glamour and prestige to the occasion, drawing large crowds to the venue.\r\nSpeaking on the occasion, Samantha Ruth Prabhu expressed her appreciation for Indian handlooms and craftsmanship. She said that sarees beautifully represent India&rsquo;s rich cultural heritage and praised Sirimalle Sarees for blending traditional artistry with contemporary designs that appeal to modern women.\r\nThe newly launched Sirimalle Sarees showroom showcases a wide range of premium collections including Kanchipuram silks, Banarasi sarees, designer bridal wear, festive collections, handloom sarees, and contemporary ethnic designs, catering to all age groups and occasions. The store has been thoughtfully designed to offer customers a luxurious and comfortable shopping experience.\r\nSoujanya Founder of Sirimalle Sarees stated that the Jubilee Hills showroom marks an important milestone in the brand&rsquo;s expansion journey. They emphasized their commitment to quality, authenticity, and customer satisfaction, while continuing to promote traditional weaves and skilled artisans from across India.

Samantha Inaugurates Sirimalle Sarees 

 Samantha Ruth Prabhu Inaugurates Sirimalle Sarees at Jubilee Hills Check Post

Unni Mukundan, Malayalam actor is starring in a biopic on PM Modi. The film is titled Maa Vande and according to the latest, the film went to sets.\r\nKranthi Kumar CH is directing the film which went to the sets with a traditional pooja ceremony. The makers posted \"#MaaVande now rolling! A New chapter unfolds to tell the story of the man who forged the destiny of a nation.\"\r\nThe film will be shooting in the exotic locations of Kerala and will be showing the realistic and authentic happenings in the life of PM Modi. The video offered viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the rituals and the energy on set. Further details about the cast are yet to be announced.\r\nAbout the film, the makers said \"a powerful biographical drama that celebrates Indian soil, a mother\'s will, and the unyielding determination that forged the destiny of a nation\"\r\nThe film was announced in September on PM Modi\'s birthday. The makers will soon share more exciting details about the cast and crew.&nbsp;

Maa Vande kickstarts

PM Modi biopic goes to sets

\r\nPriyanka Chopra rubbishes Varanasi budget. Rajamouli-Mahesh&nbsp; Babu\'s Varanasi is the most anticipated project across the world. The film stars Priyanka Chopra as the female lead.\r\nRumours are spreading about Varanasi budget and when Priyanka Chopra participated in the Kapil Sharma\'s show, even he asked about it.\r\nKapil Sharma said &ldquo;No job that Priyanka undertakes is small. Everything she is part of is larger than life. Even when she does a film, it is with Rajamouli sir, and we know that he makes big budget films.&rdquo;\r\nHe asked &ldquo;Will you be just making the film with the 1,300 crore or will it also help provide jobs for the people of Varanasi?&rdquo;&nbsp; and continued &ldquo;Is this true? I want to confirm it with you.&rdquo;\r\nPriyanka Chopra reacted &ldquo;Are you trying to say that half the budget has gone into my bank account?&rdquo;She continued \"Kapil was only trying to take advantage of her by making such implications about the film\'s budget.\"\r\nSiddhu at that time intervened and asked about her role in Varanasi for which Kapil replied &ldquo;Even Rajamouli sir did not reveal why Kattappa killed Baahubali until the second part came out. So do you think she (Priyanka) would reveal the film?&rdquo;\r\n

Priyanka Chopra on Varanasi budget

Priyanka Chopra rubbishes Varanasi budget

\r\nChiranjeevi-Srikanth Odela film to kick start at this time. Chiranjeevi is all set to enthral movie lovers with his upcoming film Mana Shankar Vara Prasad Garu. The film directed by Anil Ravipudi is set for a spectacular release on 12 Jan 2026 as Sankranti special. Expectations are high on the project as Chiranjeevi is starring in a hilarious entertainer after long time.\r\nApart from it, Chiranjeevi has projects with Bobby and Srikanth Odela. All eyes are on his next with Srikanth Odela. Already the poster drove all crazy as Chiranjeevi is shown in the most violent avatar. Speculation is increasing as to when the project will go to sets.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Sudhakar Cherukuri who is producing the film speaking to scribes shared that the project will go to sets from the mid of 2026. During the promos of his upcoming film Ravi Teja\'s Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, he revealed that the project will go to sets from the mid next year.\r\nHe revealed that Srikanth Odela is currently working o the script of the project and apart from it is busy wrapping up nani\'s The Paradise. Nani is presenting the project.\r\n

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