Balakrishna went out of the way to ensure the smooth release of his film Akhanda 2 on 5 December 2025. However, his efforts and the parleys between various stakeholders failed.

A source shares &ldquo;He charged Rs 30 crore plus for Akhanda 2 and hasn&rsquo;t received his full pay yet,&rdquo; An insider shared &ldquo;He worked for 120 days on this film, promoted the Aghora-centric drama in Mumbai and Chennai, and gave the project a much-needed boost,&rdquo;

He continued &ldquo;He reaches the sets on time, works tirelessly even in sub-zero temperatures in Georgia, and gives his all once he dons the makeup,&rdquo; He pointed &ldquo;He didn&rsquo;t raise any objections about releasing Akhanda 2 on December 5 and gave his go-ahead before financiers halted the release,&rdquo;

A source shared &ldquo;Industry bigwigs burned the midnight oil to release the film on December 5 and held negotiations with financiers, workers&rsquo; unions and the audio company, but in vain,&rdquo;

The source adds &ldquo;After many deliberations, the financiers reduced some costs and agreed to a one-time settlement of Rs 30 crore, assuring that they would permit the release,&rdquo;

The source revealed &ldquo;They were supposed to receive a share of revenues earned through playing songs on their channel, and this issue added to the producers&rsquo; woes,&rdquo;

The source pointed out &ldquo;They are planning to settle the issue out of court and secure clearance from Eros. They will also negotiate with others in the meantime to release the film in a week or two, if everything falls in place,&rdquo;

The source noted &ldquo;Producers are sure about Akhanda 2 rockng the box office since it had universal themes hailing Hinduism culture and traditions until these old issues came back to haunt them,&rdquo;

A top producer warned &ldquo;Producers need to cut down budgets, and big stars and directors must reduce their fancy remunerations to allow producers to breathe easy. Otherwise, many will be pushed to the brink,&rdquo;

C.Kalyan reveals " Out of nearly 4,000 registered producers, only about 20 remain active. The rest have gone dormant, burdened by debts and unpaid dues. I have a list of producers who are struggling after investing heavily in films with top stars over the past two decades&rdquo;

He concluded," With OTT, Hindi dubbing and non-theatrical rights losing value, even top producers are struggling to sustain themselves. A few may appear stable, but with the current wave of losses&mdash;even in star-studded films&mdash;it&rsquo;s uncertain how long they can survive,&rdquo;

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A2: Balayya goes all out, parleys fail

Balakrishna out of the way for Akhanda2 release

\r\nDivya Khosla Kumar stunner on Bollywood. Divya Khosla Kumar is known for her different genre roles. She made her debut in film industry with Love Today opposite Uday Kiran and then flew to Bollywood. She recently returned back to Tollywood and starred in Sudheer&nbsp; Babu\'s Jatadhara.\r\nNow, speaking to scribes, she came up with a stunner on Bollywood. She said \"I myself feel that bollywood is a place where there are crocodiles all around and you feel like you are navigate your way through it.\" \"I think the most imp thing is to remain true to your own self. I will never sell my soul to get work. hota hai toh theek hai nahi hota toh bhi theek hai (If it happens fine, if it doesn\'t happen, it\'s still fine), and what\'s more imp is when you reach up you should have good slate of karma to carry with you,\" she added.\r\nWhile replying to a fan\'s question \"How do you maintain your mental health amidst all the toxicity in bollywood, pressure to look a certain way always and many such stuff? You always seem very positive and childlike innocent to me.\" during her interactions with the fans.\r\n

Jatadhara beauty exposes Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol recently unveiled a life size bronze statue of their iconic characters Raj and Simran at London's Leicester Square, marking the 30th anniversary of Aditya Chopra's cult classic, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ). This historic event celebrates the film's enduring impact on Indian cinema and its global recognition. DDLJ was Chopra's directorial debut, a project he spent three years developing, and it has become a timeless classic.

The statue is part of the Scenes in the Square trail, making Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge the first Indian film to be honored with this recognition. Shah Rukh Khan expressed his gratitude for the film's global recognition, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to share his excitement. He wrote, "Bade Bade Deshon Mein, Aisi Chhoti Chhoti Baatein Hoti Rehti Hain, Senorita! Thrilled to unveil the bronze statue of Raj &amp; Simran at London's Leicester Square today." He also thanked everyone in the UK for making this possible.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's success has been phenomenal, earning â‚¹102.5 crore and becoming the highest grossing Indian movie of 1995. The film's global influence has been widely acknowledged, featuring as one of only three Hindi films in the 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die list and placing 12th on the British Film Institute's list of the Top Indian Films of All Time. The film's themes of love, family, and tradition continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

The unveiling of the statue is a testament to DDLJ's lasting impact on Indian cinema and its continued popularity among audiences. The film's music, dialogue, and characters have become an integral part of popular culture, and its influence can be seen in many films and TV shows that followed. As Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol celebrated this milestone, fans are reminded of the film's timeless appeal and its place in the annals of Indian cinema history.

DDLJ Statue Inaugurated In London

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge 30 Anniversary A Milestone in Indian Cinema

\r\nAllu Arjun remembers cast on one year of Pushpa2. Allu Arjun\'s Pushpa 2 created a sensation at the box office. The film completed one year since its release and on the occasion, Allu Arjun celebrated sharing his happiness and thanked his cast and crew and the fans.\r\nHe posted&nbsp; Posting a shooting still of him with director Sukumar, he wrote, &ldquo;PUSHPA has been an unforgettable five-year journey in our lives. This movie&rsquo;s audience has given us immense love, strength, and courage to dive deeper into our craft. We will always be grateful to everyone in this country and beyond for making it a phenomenon.&rdquo;\r\nHe added, &ldquo;It has been my honour to walk this journey with all my artists, technicians, the entire unit, producers, distributors, and of course, our captain @aryasukku garu. I thank each and every one of you for being part of this journey.&rdquo; Arjun ended the note with, &ldquo;With a heart full of gratitude once again&hellip; THANK YOU. #Pushpa #Pushpa2 #Pushpa2TheRule.&rdquo;\r\nBut few found fault with him as the stampede victim is still battling for life. Netizens reacted in the following way.\r\nOne person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), &ldquo;Hope you take care of the family that lost their life.&rdquo;\r\nAnother called him and his fans out, &ldquo;The little child lost his mother and he is in this condition just because of one man\'s desperation of attention. His Fans shamelessly celebrating it\'s anniversary by giving negative slogans on other heroes despite of donating to that family.&rdquo; One reminded him, &ldquo;The #Pushpa2 stampede victim is still not recovered and continues to be in critical condition even after one year.&rdquo;\r\n

Bunny celebrates 1 year of Pushpa2

Allu Arjun celebrates Pushpa 2 one year completion

\r\nGulshan Devaiah in Maa Inti Bangaram. Gulshan Devaiah captured the imagination of all with his performance in Rishab Shetty\'s Kantara Chapter 1.\r\nAccording to the latest, he will be making his debut in Telugu. He is playing an important role in Samantha\'s Maa Inti Bangaram. He says&nbsp; &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been waiting for a good opportunity to do something with Samantha, and MIB came in at the right time, it seems,&rdquo;\r\nThe film also stars Madhavan in the lead role. Samantha is playing the female lead and also bankrolling the project under her Tralala Moving Pictures banner.\r\nDevaiah said said he was &ldquo;deep in preparation for MIB&rdquo;. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want to say anything about my part or the film, but it&rsquo;s a pretty challenging part to play,&rdquo;\r\nHe shared \" I Look forward to meeting the audience&rsquo;s expectations and the hype around his anticipated Telugu debut. I&rsquo;m hoping I will put in the necessary effort and won&rsquo;t mess it up,&rdquo;&nbsp; The film is directed by Nandini Reddy.\r\n

Kantara star in Maa Inti Bangaram

Gulshan Devaiah in Maa Inti Bangaram

\r\nThe much anticipated release of Akhanda 2 has been pushed back due to an unresolved financial issue between the producers, 14 Reels Entertainment, and Eros. The production house owes Eros â‚¹27.8 crore with 14% interest, which has accumulated to over â‚¹50 crore. This issue has directly impacted the film\'s release plans, and the team is now trying to resolve the matter outside the court.\r\nEros is reportedly asking for 50% of the total amount to be paid immediately, along with cheques for the remaining balance, to withdraw the case. The team is working hard to clear the financial hurdles, but it\'s not the only issue they are facing. There are multiple financers\' clearances pending, and the total amount required to clear the financials is estimated to be around â‚¹60-80 crore.\r\nIn a surprising turn of events, Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu have stepped in to save the film from the crisis. They are taking a hit on their remunerations to support the producer through tough times. However, it\'s unclear if this will be enough to clear all the financial hurdles. The producers are working hard to resolve the issues, and an update on the film\'s release is expected soon.\r\nThe approval of Netflix is crucial for Akhanda 2\'s release, as they have bought the OTT rights for a huge amount. The platform has fixed a slot for the film\'s streaming, and any delay in the release could impact the schedule. The producers are trying to secure Netflix\'s approval before announcing a new release date, and fans are eagerly waiting for an update on the film\'s release.\r\n

NBK Step In to Save Akhanda 2

Another Hurdle Awaits Akhanda 2 In The Form Of  Netflix 

\r\nThe Devil, starring Darshan, is set to hit theaters on December 11, 2025, amidst controversy surrounding the actor\'s alleged involvement in the murder of Renukaswamy. Despite being in prison, Darshan\'s fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release. The trailer has already generated buzz, showcasing Darshan\'s complex character with a possible alter personality.\r\nThe film boasts an impressive cast, including Achyuth Kumar, Rachana Rai, Mahesh Manjrekar, and Sharmiela Mandre. Produced by J Jayamma of Shri Jaimatha Combines, in collaboration with Saregama Yodlee Films, The Devil promises to be an action packed thriller with a political subplot. The production team includes Prakash as the scriptwriter, Kantharaj SS as the dialogue writer, and Ajaneesh Loknath as the music composer.\r\nThe Devil\'s production team has worked tirelessly to bring this project to life. The action sequences have been choreographed by Ram-Lakshman, while Santhu Master handled the dance numbers. Harish Komme is in charge of editing, and Mohan B Kere serves as art director.\r\nInterestingly, this isn\'t the first time Darshan has faced controversy during a film release. In 2011, his movie Saarathi was released while he was in jail for a domestic abuse case, and it went on to have a successful 100 day run in theaters. Industry insiders believe The Devil could follow a similar path.\r\n

Controversial Hero New Film Trailer

Trailer Of Darshan Starrer The Devil Released

\r\nAjay Bhupathi on Mahesh and Raveena interference. Ajay Bhupathi of RX100 and Mangalavaaram fame is directing the debut project of Super Star Krishna\'s grandson, Mahesh Babu\'s nephew Jaya Krishna. The fim also stars Raveena Tandon\'s daughter Rasha Thadani as the female lead. This marks Rasha Thadani\'s debut project in Telugu.\r\nThe film is titled in a spiritual manner as Srinivasa Mangapuram and the shooting is underway in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to scribes, Ajay Bhupathi shared whether Mahesh Babu or Raveena Tandon interfere in the project.\r\nAjay Bhupathi said&nbsp; &ldquo;Zero, nobody has gotten involved, and they trust me implicitly. In fact, Jaya&rsquo;s family doesn&rsquo;t even know the story. But I&rsquo;ve been told they all feel happy their children are getting launched with me.&rdquo; About the film, he said &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not your usual love story,&rdquo; and added &ldquo;This is a love story, but it is going to be very rugged. It&rsquo;s emotional and has an innocence to it. It&rsquo;s going to be a story in my style. I always hoped to find good actors who are newbies to play these characters, and I&rsquo;m lucky to have found them in Jaya and Rasha.&rdquo;\r\nAjay Bhupathi revealed &ldquo;I was asked if I would introduce him and direct his debut film. And given Krishna garu&rsquo;s legacy, I feel honoured. When I saw him, I just knew he would be perfect.&rdquo;\r\nAbout Rasha Thadani, he shared &ldquo;Rasha was supposed to star in Telugu much before this, but it didn&rsquo;t pan out. Perhaps it was for the better, as she&rsquo;s well-suited for this role. We selected her before her debut film, Azaad, was released, and her song became famous.&rdquo;\r\nAbout their performances, Ajay shared &ldquo;I did not prep them much before going on set because everything was finalised last minute. Plus, I also wanted to bring out the best in them directly on set. At most, we worked for two weeks before going on the floors.&rdquo;\r\nThe film\'s next schedule is planned at Bellary, Karnataka. GV.Prakash Kumar is the music director. He said&nbsp; &ldquo;Nobody can make films like I do, just like I can&rsquo;t make films like others do. Music has always been important to my films, and I&rsquo;m sure these songs will resonate with people, too. I look forward to the audience watching this film in 2026.&rdquo;\r\n

Does Mahesh and Raveena interfere

Ajay Bhupathi on Mahesh and Raveena interference

\r\nSpeculation on Irumudi backdrop. Mass Raja Ravi Teja is currently starring in a film titled Bharta Mahasayulaku Vignapti. The film stars Ashika Ranganath as the female lead and it is helmed by Kishore Tirumala.\r\nApart from it, Ravi Teja is also starring in a project under the direction of Shiva Nirvana. Rumours are coming that the film would be titled Irumudi.\r\nNow, speculation is increasing on the film\'s storyline and backdrop. Inside talk is the film revolves around father -daughter bonding and how a father goes all-out to save his daughter from the clear and present danger.\r\nRavi Teja according to sources will be coming up with controlled and subtle performance and also enact high octane intense action sequences.\r\n&nbsp;Mythri Movie Makers banner is bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner. Ravi Teja was last seen in mass action entertainer Mass Jathara which featured Sreeleela as the female lead under the direction of Bhanu Bhogavarapu.\r\n

Is this Irumudi backdrop

Speculation on Ravi Teja Irumudi backdrop

The Family Man 3, the latest installment of the popular spy action thriller web series, is making waves globally. Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Priyamani in key roles, the show has become a sensation among audiences. Directed by Raj and DK, the series premiered on Amazon Prime Video on November 21 and has already set a new record.
The Family Man 3 has become the most-watched series on Amazon Prime Video this year, surpassing the views of its previous two seasons. The show reached an impressive 96% of India's pincodes in its first week of streaming, showcasing its massive popularity. Internationally, the series has also made a mark, trending in the top 5 in over 35 countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, UAE, Singapore, and Malaysia.
The series' success can be attributed to its gripping storyline, exceptional performances, and Raj and DK's signature quirk. The cast, including Sharib Hashmi, Priyamani, Ashlesha Thakur, and Vedant Sinha, has also received praise for their outstanding performances. The show's ability to balance action, espionage, and family drama has resonated with audiences, making it a true audience favorite.
With its record-breaking success, Prime Video has announced that it will be updating the fourth season soon. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next instalment, and with the show's growing popularity, it's expected to be even bigger and better.

The Family Man New Record In OTT

The Family Man S3 Goes Viral A Record-Breaking Season

\r\nDelhi HC directs MEA regarding Celina Jaitly brother. It is known that actress Celina Jaitly for long has been fighting for her missing brother Maj (Rtd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been detained in UAE.\r\nDespite repeated pleas the Indian government didnot react in time and she was forced to approach the High Court. Even then, the response is far and unclear. In the meantime, Delhi High Court once again directed MEA regarding the issue.\r\nDelhi High Court on Thursday directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to inform Retired Major Vikrant in the next consular access that his sister Celina wants to talk to him. The High Court also directed the Ministry to facilitate her communication with him through the TAMM App or by any other mode.\r\nFollowing the order, Celina shared her feelings\r\n&nbsp;&ldquo;Ma &amp; Pa.. I am doing my best ! I Haven&rsquo;t Spoken to Vikrant in 15 Months. Today, Hope Was Placed on Record.. Thank you Universe !! My petition seeking access to and legal representation for my brother, Maj (Retd) Vikrant Kumar Jaitly, who has been abducted and detained in UAE since 6 Sep 2024, was heard by the Hon&rsquo;ble Delhi High Court today.&rdquo;\r\nShe added, &ldquo;The Ministry of External Affairs filed its Status Report and appointed a Nodal Officer to coordinate with me for access to my brother. While I still haven&rsquo;t been able to speak to Vikrant it&rsquo;s been 15 months now the Additional Solicitor General, Govt of India Sr Adv Chetan Sharma apprised the Court that they will make their best efforts to get me to speak to Vikrant.&rdquo;\r\nShe concluded, \"The Hon&rsquo;ble Judge directed the Ministry to make efforts to facilitate my access to speak to Vikrant. I&rsquo;m grateful to Ld. ASG, and the Court and the who recognised my suffering and acknowledged our family&rsquo;s 4 generations of contributions to the Indian armed forces. The next date in Court is 23 Dec. I look forward to the next steps optimistically. At this time I will not be able to answer any questions from members of the media or press. They may kindly contact the leading counsel on my case from India, Mr. Raghav Kacker, Kacker &amp; Co., who is leading &amp; assisting me in navigating these very challenging times.\"\r\n

Celina on Delhi HC directions to MEA

Delhi HC directs MEA regarding Celina Jaitly brother

Yami blasts negative campaign on Dhurandhar, Hrithik comes in support.&nbsp; Ranveer Singh's spy thriller Dhurandhar directed by Aditya Dhar is releasing on 5 December 2025.

However even before the release of the film, there has been a huge negative campaign on the film and some even posting negative reviews. In the midst of all this, Yami Gautam came out strongly over it.

Yami said&nbsp; &ldquo;This so called trend of giving money, in the disguise of marketing a film, to ensure good &lsquo;hype&rsquo; for a film is created or else &lsquo;they&rsquo; will continuously write negative things (even before the film is released), until you pay &lsquo;them&rsquo; money feels nothing but kind of extortion. Just because this arrangement is accessible to anyone- whether to &lsquo;hype&rsquo; a film or spread negativity against another actor/a film is a plague that is going to affect the future of our industry in a big way.&rdquo;

Yami went on to add, &ldquo;Unfortunately if anyone feels- it&rsquo;s harmless &amp; let&rsquo;s do it because it&rsquo;s the new &lsquo;normal&rsquo;, is mistaken. This monster of a &lsquo;trend&rsquo; is eventually going to bite everyone. If truth is exposed about a million things under the garb of who &amp; what &lsquo;success&rsquo; is over the past 5 years esp , unfortunately it&rsquo;s not going to be a pretty picture for many.&rdquo;

Yami also said that these kind of practices are not there in south industry. Hrithik came out in support of Yami, and wrote: &ldquo;More than anything , the golden thing that gets lost and leaves them and all of us impoverished is the journalists true voice , a chance for them to inform all the creative forces behind a movie what they felt , thought , what they applaud and criticise. Only true opinions have the potential where feedback helps us evolve. Their own right to freedom gets unknowingly usurped and so does our chance of growth. Without freedom of expression, without the truth helping us evolve , what job satisfaction can they or any of us hope for ?&rdquo;

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