Internet shocked as The Raja Saab US premiers tickets costlier than Avatar3. Prabhas The Raja Saab is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. The bookings for the US premiers have opened and what shocked all is the ticket rates are costlier than James Cameron's Avatar Fire and Ash.
Avatar Fire and Ash is releasing on 19 December 2025. The X (formerly Twitter) handle of Venky Box Office announced the ticket prices for the premieres of The Raja Saab as soon as they went live. They wrote, &ldquo;XD D-Box - $38 ( â‚¹3417), Special Premium Formats - $35 ( â‚¹3147), Standard D-Box - $33 ( â‚¹2967), XD / Other PLF - $30 ( â‚¹2698), Standard - $25 ( â‚¹2248).&rdquo;
Reactions to the post ranged from disbelief to annoyance. One person commented, &ldquo;18$ ( â‚¹1618) imax for a #AvatarFireAndAsh and a maruthi film 38$ ( â‚¹3417).. u ask why people wont come to theatre.&rdquo; Another pointed out, &ldquo;#TheRajasaab least ticket price ($25- â‚¹2248) &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; AVATAR-3 DOLBY VISION tck price ($20- â‚¹1798).&rdquo;
Another person posted a screenshot of the ticket price for Avatar at a theatre near them, pointing out the same and criticising the distributor, &ldquo;in my honest opinion anyone that is spending nearly two times the price to watch #TheRajaSaab than watching #AvatarFireAsh is just stupid. @PrathyangiraUS is basically calling all us Telugu movie fans street dogs who will watch anything at any price they s**t on our face with.&rdquo;An X user also questioned the pricing by posting a screenshot and writing, &ldquo;Would you rather watch Avatar 3 in IMAX 3D FDFS for $20? Or Raja Saab FDFS standard screen for $25?&rdquo; &ldquo;Considering movie's hype pricing should be reasonable but seeing such high rates (more than Kalki) is making confusion among many fans and trade,&rdquo; wrote another.
One frustrated X user even broke down how much they could spend $38 on and wrote, &ldquo;I am breaking down 38$.Avg 11 gallons of fuel in USA, one week grocery for single person, avg home insurance for person is 25$, avg health insurance for person is 50$ per month. @SKNonline you want to spend 38$ for maruthi film&rdquo; Another pointed out they could recharge their mobile and broadband in that cost.

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Internet shocked as The Raja Saab US premiers tickets costlier than Avatar3

\r\nDavid Beckham congratulate Samantha and Raj Nidamoru. Couple of days back Samantha and Raj Nidamoru entered into wedlock and celebrities started congratulating the newly wed.\r\nIn the meantime, football legend David Beckham congratulated Samantha and Raj Nidamoru. He posted &ldquo;Congratulations to you both (red heart emoji)&rdquo; and tagged Samantha. Touched by the message, the bride responded, &ldquo;Really sweet of you (smiling emoji) Thank you so much!.&rdquo;\r\nSamantha and Raj Nidamuru had Linga Bhairava Vivaha. Samantha opted for a red saree by Arpita Mehta, a handwoven Banarasi piece crafted in pure Katan satin silk by a single master artisan. The saree was adorned with delicate powder-zari buttis and a Nishi-woven border, elevated with subtle beige-gold zardozi work featuring saadi taar, cut dana, kasab embroidery, and tiny mirrors.\r\nRaj, meanwhile, opted for a classic traditional look in an ivory kurta set paired with a textured gold jacket. His ensemble was from designer Tarun Tahiliani&rsquo;s label.\r\n

Football legend wished Samantha

David Beckham congratulate Samantha and Raj Nidamoru

Young hero ThiruVeer and talented actress Aishwarya Rajesh are teaming up for the upcoming film "Oh..! Sukumari", directed by debutant Bharat Dharshan and produced by Maheswara Reddy Mooli under Gangaa Entertainments. The film's title poster, unveiled today, features a striking blue heart symbol divided by an orange lightning bolt, set against a rural backdrop with villagers running in the background, hinting at emotional turbulence, romance, and unexpected twists.

The movie boasts an impressive lineup of skilled technicians, including CH Kushendar as cinematographer, Bharath Manchiraju as music composer, and Thirumala M. Thirupathi as art director. With shooting in full swing, "Oh..! Sukumari" is set to hit screens in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.

"Oh..! Sukumari" promises to be a hilarious entertainer, offering a fresh and engaging experience. Thiru Veer, fresh from the success of "The Great Pre Wedding Show", joins forces with Aishwarya Rajesh, who recently starred in "Theeyavar Kulaigal Nadunga".

The film's technical crew includes Sree Varaprasad as editor, Anu Reddy Akkati as costume designer, and Purnachary as lyricist. Gangaa Entertainments' Production No. 2, "Oh..! Sukumari" is expected to captivate audiences with its unique storyline and talented cast.

Oh Sukumaari Announcement Poster

Aishwarya Rajesh Thiruveer Oh Sukumari Announced

\r\nAjith requests fans in Malaysia in temple. Ajith is currently concentrating on Malaysia&nbsp; Michelin 12H&nbsp; Endurance race at the Sepang International Circuit.\r\nHe recently visited the Murugan temple at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur. His pictures and videos in the temple went viral and Ajith is seen requesting fans not to shout in the temple.\r\nThe video currently circulating on social media shows Ajith dressed in a white T-shirt and jeans, with sunglasses on his head. The actor smiles as he&rsquo;s greeted by fans, but is soon seen gesturing to them to calm down and asking them not to shout inside the temple.\r\nAnother video taken at the temple shows Ajith staying for the puja and taking the aarti. Some pictures and videos also show the actor covering his shoulders with a traditional red and gold shawl as a mark of respect. The priest at the temple also performed a puja in the names of Ajith and his family members.\r\n

Ajith visits temple in Malaysia

Ajith requests fans in Malaysia in temple

\r\nDulquer, Ranna share their thoughts on 8 hours schedule. Dulqer Salmaan and Rana shared their thoughts on 8 hours work schedule in the film industry in the midst of growing clamour for the same.\r\nRana said &ldquo;This is not a job, it&rsquo;s a lifestyle. You either choose to be in it or not. Each film will govern and ask for something else. It&rsquo;s not a factory. It&rsquo;s not like we sit for eight hours and the best scene is going to come out. Unless the top brass involved understands that they are creating a story and are willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen, it doesn&rsquo;t trickle down. It&rsquo;s hard to define it as an industry standard.&rdquo;\r\nDulquer said &ldquo;In Malayalam, you just keep going, and you don&rsquo;t know when you&rsquo;ll finish. But it would&rsquo;ve been a great, gruelling, hard day. When I did my first Telugu film (Mahanati in 2018), it was the first time in my acting career that by six I could go home. It was starkly different from shooting in Tamil, where second Sundays are off. I remember thinking that when I produce, I would do it differently. But there&rsquo;s not much you can do. Going extra hours on a day is cheaper than shooting an additional day.&rdquo;\r\n

Star Heros on 8 hours schedule

Dulquer and Rana share their thoughts on 8 hours schedule

\r\nTara Sutaria says she is protective. Tara Sutaria speaking to scribes says she is protective. She says &ldquo;I navigate the scrutiny and attention that comes with fame with grace and perspective. I&rsquo;ve learned not to take everything personally and to focus on the love, not the noise.&rdquo;\r\nShe continues &ldquo;I just step back, disconnect, and return to my core -- my family and close friends keep me grounded and sane,&rdquo; Tara was recently seen at the launch event of Pepsi Co\'s new gourmet.\r\nAbout her personal life and on rumours about her relationship with Veer Paharia ,she says&nbsp; &ldquo;I&rsquo;m very protective of my personal life. I share what I&rsquo;m comfortable with, and I keep the rest sacred.&rdquo;\r\nTara made her debut with Student of The Year and starred in Student of the Year 2, Marjaavaan, and Ek Villain Returns. Tara was also seen in OTT project, Apurva.\r\nAbout her future projects she says &ldquo;I want my choices to reflect quality and honesty. I don&rsquo;t want to rush. I want to grow with every project I take on.&rdquo;\r\n

Why is Tara Sutaria protective

Tara Sutaria says she is protective

\r\nMammootty on his role inn Kalamkaval. Mammootty is starring in a film titled Kalamkaval. The film directed by Jithin K Jose is releasing on 5 December.\r\nAhead of the release, Mammootty came up with a shocker. He said the makers approached initially and offered him the role of a police officer. He said&nbsp; he suggested Vinayakan to the team, calling him the ideal fit. &ldquo;Vinayakan is the hero in the film, and I play the antagonist,&rdquo;\r\nHe continued&nbsp; &ldquo;You might find it difficult to like my character in the film, but you cannot forget him after leaving the theatre, &rdquo;He made it clear that his character is not based on serial killer Mohan Kumar, popularly known as Cyanide Mohan.\r\nThe film stars Gibin Gopinath, Gayatri Arun and Rajisha Vijayan in supporting roles with Mujeeb Majid and Faisal Ali handling the music and cinematography. The film is produced by Mammootty Kampany.\r\n

Mammootty on Kalamkaval

Mammootty shocker about Kalamkaval

\r\nShankar, the renowned director of Indian Cinema, is gearing up for his grandest film ever, Velpari, after facing setbacks with recent projects like 2 Point O, Indian 2, and Game Changer. The film, based on the historical novel Veera Yuga Nayakan Velpari, promises to be a global scale epic, showcasing Tamil Sangam literature and the legendary story of King Pari.\r\nShankar is finalizing the script and exploring potential leads, with talks underway with Tamil superstars Suriya and Chiyaan Vikram, as well as Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan. The film is expected to have music by A.R. Rahman and a staggering budget of â‚¹1000 crore, with production houses like Dharma Productions and Netflix rumored to be involved. Shooting is set to begin in June 2026, after Shankar is done with Indian 3.\r\nWith its grand scale and star studded cast, Velpari is expected to elevate Tamil cinema to new heights and mark a major comeback for Shankar. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release, with heated discussions and dream casting debates already underway on social media.\r\nShankar\'s confidence in the project is evident, as he compares Velpari to global standards like Game of Thrones or Avatar. With Superstar Rajinikanth wishing the film grand success, Velpari is poised to be a game changer in the Indian film industry.\r\n

Shankar Trying Grand Comeback

Shankar Trying For A Grand Comeback With Velpari

\r\nMohanlal and Jeethu Joseph\'s highly anticipated film, Drishyam 3, has completed shooting and is set to hit theaters in Summer 2026, poised to break records in the Malayalam film industry. The film\'s efficient production schedule, with no extra shooting days and a modest budget, is a testament to the team\'s expertise.\r\nDrishyam 3 boasts an impressive cast, including Meena, Siddique, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil, reprising their roles from the previous installments. Murali Gopy and KB Ganesh Kumar, who played police officers in the second part, are also part of the film. Jeethu Joseph\'s direction and Mohanlal\'s iconic performance as Georgekutty are expected to captivate audiences.\r\nThe film\'s release is highly anticipated, with Panorama Studios acquiring the Malayalam film\'s theatrical, overseas, and digital rights in a record-breaking deal. Drishyam 3 is produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas, and a Telugu version is also in the works, potentially starring Venkatesh.\r\nMohanlal\'s upcoming projects include the multistarrer Patriot, alongside Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil, and Nayanthara, and a cameo role in his daughter Vismaya\'s debut film, Thudakkam. He has also confirmed two films with Thudarum director Tharun Moorthy and will be seen in the multilingual period fantasy drama, Vrusshabha, slated for Christmas release.\r\n

Its A Wrap For Drishyam 3

Makers Aiming For Record Breaking Summer 2026 Release For Drishyam 3

\r\nVijay\'s last film before entering politics, Jana Nayagan, is set to release on Pongal 2026, and fans are eagerly waiting. The film has already made waves with its record-breaking business, despite not being a massive or grandiose production. The Tamil Nadu theatrical rights have been sold for a staggering Rs 105 crore, setting a new record in the region\'s film distribution market.\r\nTo achieve breakeven, Jana Nayagan needs to collect over 500 Cr gross worldwide, excluding North Belts. The film\'s break-even gross is approximated as follows: Tamil Nadu (220 Cr), Telugu States (20 Cr), Karnataka (30 Cr), Kerala (35 Cr), and Overseas (210 Cr). To be profitable, the film must cross 550 Cr gross worldwide, a feat achieved by only three Kollywood films: 2 Point O, Jailer, and Leo.\r\nThe film\'s budget is reportedly around Rs 375-400 crore, with Vijay\'s salary being a significant portion. The makers have gone all out to make Jana Nayagan a grand cinematic farewell, with a worldwide release strategy in place. The film\'s digital rights have been sold to Amazon Prime Video for Rs 121 crore, and satellite rights have been acquired by Sun TV for Rs 55 crore.\r\nJana Nayagan faces stiff competition from other big-ticket films, including Prabhas Raja Saab and Sivakarthikeyan\'s Parasakthi, which are also releasing for Pongal. The film\'s success will depend on its performance in India and overseas markets, particularly in North America, where it needs to earn around $5.75 million to breakeven.\r\n

Huge Target For Jana Nayagan

500 Crore Target For Vijay Jana Nayagan

\r\nKamal Haasan and director Shankar\'s ambitious project, Indian 3, is facing an uncertain future. Initially planned as a single film, Indian 2 was split into two parts due to budget constraints. With 80% of Indian 3 already shot, the film\'s fate hangs in the balance following Indian 2\'s disappointing box office performance.\r\nThe failure of Indian 2 and Game Changer has taken a toll on Indian 3\'s prospects. Shankar has moved on to his next project, Velpari, and Kamal Haasan is focusing on pre-production for his upcoming films. The producer is unwilling to invest more money in Indian 3, making its revival nearly impossible.\r\nDespite the challenges, the team is exploring alternative options to salvage the project. One possibility is releasing Indian 3 on OTT platforms, either on a rental basis or through revenue sharing. This could help recoup some of the losses and give fans a chance to experience the film\'s core story, which Kamal Haasan had hinted at during Indian 2\'s promotions.\r\nWith most of the footage already shot, the team is unsure what to do with it. The decision to shelve Indian 3 has left many wondering if the film will ever see the light of day. As the situation stands, Indian 3\'s future remains uncertain, leaving fans to wait and hope for a resolution.\r\n

The Uncertain Fate of Indian 3

Makers Exploring Alternative Options For Indian 3

\r\nGOAT, starring Sudigali Sudheer and Divya Bharathi, has been embroiled in controversy. The film\'s production was halted midway due to various issues, only to resume and eventually complete. However, director Naresh Kuppili\'s repeated controversies have created major differences between him and the producers.\r\nRecently, Naresh posted negative comments about heroine Divya Bharathi on social media, prompting her to respond strongly, escalating the issue. Sudigali Sudheer, reportedly close to the director, showed little interest in the project and was absent during the teaser launch of GOAT.\r\nThe producer, Mogulla Chandrasekhar, expressed his disappointment, stating that Sudheer is a responsible person who rose from the bottom and worked hard to get where he is. The producer has filed a police complaint against the director for leaking scenes from the film. Even Sudheer doesn\'t dubbed for the released teaser cut.\r\nThe controversy has sparked speculation about Sudheer\'s absence from promotional events, with some claiming that Naresh is influencing Sudheer to back off from promotions. The producer has taken the matter to the Producers\' Council, but no official pronouncement has been made. With a significant investment of â‚¹12-14 crores, Sudheer\'s silence is becoming a concern for the producer.\r\n

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