Boyapati to direct Ranveer or Rana. Boyapati Srinu is renowned for his high octane mass action entertainers. However his last film, Akhanda Thaandavam starring Balakrishna in the lead, which released amidst huge expectations turned out to be a huge disaster. This came as a shocker as the film is the sequel to the blockbuster film Akhanda.\r\nIn between rumours spread that Boyapati Srinu will be entering Bollywood. Reports came that he will be directing Ranveer Singh on his Bollywood debut. Boyapati met Ranveer Singh and narrated the story. But everything changed after the massive success of Dhurandhar. With Dhurandhar 2 all set to hit the screens, Ranveer changed his plans.\r\nIn the meantime, Boyapati according to sources is now planning to rope in Rana as the lead role for the project. With Rana , a well known face in North India, Boyapati feels that taking the project forward with Rana into Bollywood will be the&nbsp; better option.

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Boyapati to direct Ranveer or Rana

Vishwak Sen and Kayadu Lohar starrer Funky is heading to OTT after a disappointing theatrical run. The comedy film, directed by KV Anudeep of Jathi Ratnalu fame, will premiere on Netflix on March 13, 2026. Despite high expectations, Funky failed to impress audiences, with critics and viewers calling it a weak effort from director Anudeep.\r\nThe film\'s poor response kept audiences away from theaters, resulting in a box office failure. Although the budget of Funky is not publicly disclosed, the film\'s final collections are reportedly underwhelming. The home viewing experience might work better for KV Anudeep\'s signature humor, which relies on absurd comedy and quirky setups that audiences can enjoy at their own pace.\r\nFunky will be available on Netflix in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The OTT platform has acquired the rights to stream the film, and it\'s expected to attract a new audience who missed it in theaters.\r\nThe production company behind Funky is Sithara Entertainments. While there\'s no official word on the OTT price, Netflix subscribers can look forward to watching Funky without any additional cost.

Vishwak Sen Funky Heads To Netflix

Vishwak Sen Funky OTT Streaming Date

Ram Charan\'s upcoming rural sports action drama, Peddi, has become 2026\'s biggest Telugu business film, with its pre-release business crossing â‚¹200 crore for the Telugu version alone. The film\'s overseas rights have been sold for a staggering â‚¹40 crore, marking one of the biggest international deals for a Telugu film this year.&nbsp;\r\nThe film\'s pre-release business breakdown reveals impressive deals, including â‚¹12.60 crore for East Godavari and â‚¹6.30 crore for Nellore. With such massive demand in distribution circles, Peddi is on track to surpass â‚¹200 crore in pre-release business, cementing Ram Charan\'s star power at the box office.\r\nPeddi\'s overseas business is three times that of Pawan Kalyan\'s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, which sold for â‚¹13 crore. The film\'s success is attributed to its captivating promotional content and A.R. Rahman\'s music, which has been a major driver of pre-release buzz.\r\nThe second single, Rai Rai Raa Raa, is releasing today, following the chartbuster first single Chikiri Chikiri. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release on April 30, 2026. With its massive pre-release business and impressive deals, Peddi is set to be one of the biggest Telugu films of 2026.

Peddi Shatters Pre Release Records

Ram Charan Peddi Zooms Past 200 Crore Business Mark

Sivakarthikeyan\'s latest production, Thaai Kizhavi, starring Radikaa, has made a remarkable start at the box office, collecting â‚¹22 Cr worldwide in its opening weekend. The film\'s strong opening is a testament to its appeal, considering its budget and genre.\r\nThe movie, directed by debutant Sivakumar Murugesan, revolves around Pavunuthaayi, a recently widowed woman caught in a property dispute. The film\'s positive word-of-mouth has contributed to its success, with bigger collections on Day 2 and Day 3.\r\nHere\'s a breakdown of Thaai Kizhavi\'s opening weekend box office collections, India: â‚¹16 Cr, Overseas: â‚¹5.5 Cr+, Worldwide Total: â‚¹22 Cr\r\nWith no major releases competing with it, Thaai Kizhavi is expected to perform even better in the coming days. Sivakarthikeyan\'s production house has delivered a solid hit, and fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s continued success.

Thaai Kizhavi Box Office Triumph

Thaai Kizhavi Starring Radhikaa Sarathkumar Shines with â‚¹22 Cr Opening Weekend

Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, the Telugu remake of the 2022 Malayalam hit Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, is now streaming on Aha Video. The film stars Tharun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba in lead roles, with Brahmaji and Rohini in supporting roles.&nbsp;\r\nDespite decent buzz, Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi failed to connect with audiences at the box office, collecting around â‚¹1.5 crore. The film\'s weak narration in the second half and underdeveloped emotional conflicts contributed to its disappointing performance.&nbsp;\r\nThe story centers on Prashanthi (Eesha Rebba), a woman who marries Omkar Naidu (Tharun Bhascker), a controlling and abusive husband. Upon discovering her husband\'s true character, she chooses to resist, sparking a comedic yet socially meaningful conflict between them.&nbsp;\r\nAha Gold subscribers get early access to the film, 24 hours before the official release, starting March 3. The film\'s OTT release is expected to revive its fortunes, given the original Malayalam film\'s success.

OSSS Heads to OTT

Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Now Streaming On Aha

February 2026 was a disastrous month for Telugu cinema, with every major release failing to attract audiences. Theaters across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana saw their worst occupancies in recent memory, with collections barely covering electricity and maintenance costs. Distributors and exhibitors are counting significant losses due to poor ticket sales.&nbsp;\r\nSeveral films, including Euphoria, Hey Balwanth, Vishnu Vinyasam, Sri Chidambaram Garu, Funky, Nilave, and Seetha Payanam, failed to perform at the box office due to poor word-of-mouth or lack of interest. These films had decent expectations but crashed due to various reasons, leaving theaters within their opening weekend.\r\nThe only silver lining was Couple Friendly, starring Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi, which performed slightly better in A Centers and multiplexes. However, its success was limited, and B and C center theaters in smaller towns saw little relief.\r\nThe Telugu film industry is hoping for a better March with bigger releases lined up, including the Ugadi season, which is expected to revive collections. Biggies like Dhurandhar 2, Toxic and Ustaad Bhagat Singh releasing this March kickstarting summer season.

February Worst Month For Tollywood 

February 2026 Box Office Disappointment

The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster, has turned out to be a massive box office disappointment. Despite the first part\'s success, collecting â‚¹250 Cr nett in India and â‚¹300 Cr gross worldwide, the sequel has collected just â‚¹10 Cr nett and â‚¹12 Cr gross in India so far.\r\nThe original film, released amid controversy, was a mega blockbuster, typically sequels of successful films do well at the box office. However, The Kerala Story 2 defied expectations, collecting a fraction of what its predecessor earned. The film faced legal troubles before release, with the Kerala High Court initially staying the release for 15 days following a controversial response to its trailer.\r\nThe controversy generated significant publicity, but audiences did not turn up in large numbers. The 15-day delay may have hurt initial momentum, and mixed word-of-mouth further impacted collections. The film\'s opening weekend collection is â‚¹10.15 Cr, with â‚¹0.75 Cr on day 1, â‚¹4.65 Cr on day 2, and â‚¹4.75 Cr on day 3.\r\nThe Kerala Story 2 stars Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, Aishwarya Ojha, Sumit Gahlawat, and Arjan Singh Aujla in key roles. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the film follows the journey of three young women drawn into deceptive marriages and alleged forced religious conversions. The film\'s poor performance is a stark contrast to its predecessor\'s success, highlighting the challenges of living up to expectations.\r\n<div></div>

The Kerala Story 2 a Debacle

The Kerala Story 2 A Massive Box Office Disappointment

\r\nVijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna visited his ancestral village, Tummanpet, after their grand wedding and made a heartfelt announcement. The actor pledged scholarships for government school students through the Deverakonda Charitable Trust.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe couple received a warm welcome from villagers and fans in Tummanpet village, located in Balmoor mandal of Nagarkurnool district. After performing the sacred Satyanarayana Swamy Vratham with family members, Vijay Deverakonda expressed his deep bond with the village where his family owns a house and land.\r\nVijay Deverakonda announced that scholarships would be awarded annually to meritorious ninth and tenth-class students from 44 government schools in the Achampet division. \"I am extremely happy to celebrate my wedding after building a house in my own village. This place means a lot to me. From now on, I will visit frequently,\" he said.\r\nVijay Deverakonda\'s younger brother Anand Deverakonda\'s wedding will be celebrated in the same village with equal grandeur. Nagarkurnool District Collector Badawat Santosh congratulated the couple and appreciated the generous initiative for students\' futures. Vijay Deverakonda thanked everyone who showered love and blessings on his wedding, promising regular visits to his native village going forward.\r\n

VIROSH Heartfelt Wedding Gift

Vijay Deverakonda Scholarships for Village Students On His Wedding With Rashmika

Finally the wait for Ram Charan\'s Peddi second single Rai Rai Rai Raa Raa is over.&nbsp;\r\nCouple of minutes back the makers released the song. The song showed Ram Charan coming up with Sensational and superlative dance moves. Oscar winner Rahman tuned a foottapping and peppy dance number with thumping beats. The lyrics which are motivational are penned by Anantha Sriram. Rahman himself sang the song adding value to the lyrics and the tune.\r\nJani master choreographed intense dance moves and Ram Charan made an impact with his style and grace. Cinematographer Rathnavelu with his camera angles showed the rustic village atmosphere in a natural and realistic way.\r\nJanhvi Kapoor is adding sensuous glamour touch as the female lead and Jagapati Babu, Divyendu Sharma and Shiva Rajkumar are playing powerful and important roles to make their presence felt in the screen.&nbsp;\r\nBuchhi Babu Sana is directing the film which is racing for a spectacular release on 30 April 2026. The film is bankrolled on a prestigious manner on Mythri Movie Makers, with Vriddhi Cinemas and Sukumar Writings.\r\n<div></div>

Peddi - RC dazzle in Rai Rai Raa Raa 

Rai Rai Raa Raa from Peddi released goes viral 

Salaar 2 is the most awaited project among Prabhas fans. They are now waiting eagerly for the highoctane mass action entertainer after the shock they received in form of The Raja Saab.\r\nNow inside talk is Salaar 2 is getting delayed more than expected. Currently Prabhas is busy with projects like Fauji, Spirit and Kalki 2. All these films take around 2 years to complete and only after that Prabhas may take Salaar 2 forward.\r\nCurrently Prashanth Neel who is to helm Salaar 2 is now busy with NTR\'s Dragon. Dragon is progressing at a brisk pace. Dragon stars Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead while Anil Kapoor in important role. The music for the film is tuned by Ravi Basrur.\r\nSo the wait for Prabhas fans will continue for many more months before they can enjoy Salaar 2. Salaar starred Shruti Haasan as the female lead while Prithviraj Sukumaran played an important role.&nbsp;

Inside developments in Salaar 2

Salaar 2 getting delayed

Star music director Santhosh Narayanan had a narrow escape from the war ridden Middle East.\r\nSharing his ordeal he posted &ldquo;My Qatar flight was probably the very last to leave the Middle East before the complete shutdown of airports,&rdquo; he wrote on X, adding, &ldquo;Just connected via Starlink as I am flying into the US. Praying for the safety of all my brothers and sisters in the region (sic).&rdquo;\r\nSanthosh Narayanan later shared&nbsp; &ldquo;I have reached the US safely. Thank you for your concerned messages and prayers (sic),&rdquo; Santosh Narayanan made an impact with the music for the films Sikandar, , Retro and Thalaivan Thalaivii and others.\r\nSanthosh Narayanan is tuning music for Kalki 2898 starring Prabhas, Samantha\'s Maa Inti Bangaram and more recently with Couple Friendly.\r\nMany celebrities also got stuck in the Iran-Israel-US conflict.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Music Director lucky escape 

Santhosh Narayanan escapes from Middle East

&nbsp;It is known that Salim Khan, renowned screenwriter and father of Salman Khan was admitted in Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai due to ill health.\r\nAccording to the latest, following this Salman Khan made a strategic shift regarding his upcoming film Battle of Galwan. Inside talk is the shooting which was going on at Film City was shifted to Mehboob Studio so that he can stay near the vicitnity of Lilavati Hospital.\r\nA source shared Salman didn\'t want the schedule to suffer, especially with a large crew involved. But being available for his father was equally important. Moving to Mehboob Studio made that balance possible,&rdquo;\r\nSalman Khan is closely monitoring the health of his father Salim Khan inbetween the shooting schedules. Doctors are closely observing the health developments of Salim Khan.\r\nBattle of Galwan is directed by Apoorva Lakhia and Salman Khan will be seen as PVC (Param Vir Chakra) recipient Colonel B Santosh Babu, the officer who led the Indian troops during the&nbsp; clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers that occurred in June 2020 at the border.

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