The makers of Sankranthi films, Game Changer, Daaku Maharaaj and Sankranthki Vasthunam got a delightful news when the AP government gave permission for hike in ticket rates and screening of additional shows in the state.\r\nHowever, acting on a PIL,the High Court couple of days back, slashed the number of days for which the ticket rates could be hiked. The rates hike permission was given only for ten days.\r\nRam Charan\'s Game Changer makers benefited from the 1 AM shows today. But when everything seemed to be alright and going accordingly, AP High Court passed an order giving a huge shock to Daaku Maharaaj and Sankranthiki Vasthunam. AP High Court revised the order and cancelled permission for the 1 AM and 4 AM early morning shows.\r\nIt said that the theatres can screen not more than five shows and among them one could be a benefit show. High Court\'s order will impact the collections of Balakrishna\'s Daaku Maharaaj and Venkatesh\'s Sankranthiki Vasthunam.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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DM-SV gets shock from AP HC

 AP High Court gives big shock to Daaku Maharaaj and Sankranthiki Vasthunam

Allu Arjun in SLB Love and War. Ever since Allu Arjun visited renowned director Sanjay Leela Bhansali\'s office in Mumbai, speculations increased regarding the potential collaboration of the two.\r\nInside talk is the duo will be coming together with a period entertainer what will be filmed in a grand manner on the screen. But sources doesn\'t rule out Allu Arjun\'s potential role in his upcoming entertainer Love and War. It is known that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently busy with Love and War and it stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.\r\nThe film is slated for a grand release in 2026. Fans reacted speculating about various possibilities.\r\n\"Love and war mein cameo kar wa raha hai kya. Though Allu cameo karta nahin generally\".\r\nAnother comment speculated how his visit with SLB, may not be about Love and War at all, but an alternate project: \"Who knows he\'ll probably do a full fledged Bhansali\'s next with Alia post LW\". Some comments however, rightly expressed how the two meeting, didn\'t HAVE to mean that a film was on the cards: \"A lot of actors meet all the time, hota kuch bhi nahi\". Armed with an example, another comment read: \"Exactly , long before heeramandi, tamana bhatia also met slb but nothing happened\".\r\n<div></div>

Allu Arjun to do Love and War

Allu Arjun In SLB Love And War

Dhanush created a niche for himself with his realistic and natural performances. None can forget his performance in his debut project Raanjhanaa. Now Dhanush is once again starring under the direction of Anand L Rai and the project is titled Tere Ishk Mein.\r\nNow reports are coming that the makers are planning to rope in Oscar winner AR.Rahman as the music director. Rahman and Anand L Rai collaborated not only for Raanjhanna but also for Atrangi Re. Speaking about the project, Anand L Rai shared \"Dhanush falls in my comfort zone and I&rsquo;m comfortable with him. When I&rsquo;m challenging myself with these kinds of layered stories, I need great pillars with me to hold it, and Dhanush is one of them,&rdquo;\r\nThe project will go to sets from this month soon. Speaking about Rahman ,he shared &ldquo;Whenever I&rsquo;ve got a heavyweight story, I want to go to a bigger actor, and Dhanush is the one I rely on, another great pillar for me is (AR) Rahman sir. That&rsquo;s the way I see my films. I never say I can make it alone. I want these people to help me. Then there&rsquo;s a bond and comfort,&rdquo;\r\nAbout the comparisons between Ranjhanaa and Tere Ishk Mein,he said &ldquo;It is from the world of Raanjhanaa, but is it Raanjhanaa 2? No, it is not. When I say the world of Raanjhanaa, I&rsquo;m talking from the maker\'s perspective, that I&rsquo;m spending on the emotions which were there in Raanjhanaa.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued \"Similarly, both are tragedies, both have anger and rage. Love stories are layered, it is not a straight man-woman thing. That&rsquo;s why I say it is from the world of Raanjhanaa as it has got both. But both are different stories.&rdquo;

ARR for Dhanush high profile project

Rahman to tune for Dhanush Bollywood project

Suriya to surprise as an antagonist. Suriya is renowned for his stellar performances and different genre entertainers. Though his recent film Kanguva failed at the&nbsp; box office , it got shortlisted for the Oscars in the best VFX category. In the meantime, Suriya is busy with exciting projects.
He is starring in Retro under the direction of Karthik Subbaraj. Apart from this film, Suriya is also starring in the direction of RJ.Balaji. The film is referred to Suriya 45 and expectations are soaring on it. Earlier reports came that RJ.Balaji himself will be playing the antagonist role.
Now reports are coming that there will be a huge surprise. Suriya will be seen in dual roles and in one role he will be seen as the antagonist. RJ.Balaji felt that as it happens to be his debut project as director, it is better for him to concentrate as director rather than travel in two ships donning the antagonist role.
He planned to cast Suriya in the negative role and Suriya who at first was hesitant finally agreed to do the role. Suriya earlier donned dual roles in Vikram Kumar's 24.
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Versatile Actor turn as a Villain

Suriya to surprise as an antagonist

Icon Star Allu Arjun\'s next project with director Trivikram is generating immense excitement. After the massive success of Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun\'s lineup of films is taking shape. Trivikram, known for his meticulous scriptwork, has taken considerable time to prepare the screenplay, promising a magnum opus.\r\nSensational music director Anirudh, fresh from his success, joins the project, marking his first collaboration with Allu Arjun. Anirudh and Trivikram previously worked together on Agnyatavaasi (2017) and reunite after seven years. This dream team promises an unforgettable musical experience.\r\nFilming commences summer 2025, with updates expected soon. This highly anticipated project brings together talented individuals, ensuring a cinematic extravaganza. Allu Arjun\'s fans eagerly await further announcements.\r\nAnirudh\'s inclusion guarantees captivating soundtracks, elevating the film\'s appeal. His collaboration with Allu Arjun and Trivikram promises a musical masterpiece, enhancing the movie\'s impact. As details unfold, excitement builds for this iconic trio\'s creation.

Anirudh For Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun Collaborates with Anirudh for Trivikram Next Film

Prabhas readies for another sensation on Sankranti. Prabhas is already having his hands full with different genre films. He is busy with The Raja Saab and has Fauji. Apart from it, he is starring in Spirit and also has the sequels for Kalki 2898 AD and Salaar.\r\nIn the midst of all this, reports are coming that Prabhas is readying for another sensation during Sankranti. Inside talk is he will announce his new project on Sankranti. It is known that for long rumours spread that Prabhas would be starring under the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj.\r\nNow inside talk is the project is confirmed and officially it will be announced on Sankranti to delight all his fans. The project will be bankrolled on the Hombale Films banner. Hombale Films already announced three projects with Prabhas.\r\nCurrently Lokesh Kanagaraj is busy with Rajinikanth\'s Coolie. The film stars Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan in important roles.&nbsp;

Prabhas to spring Sankranti surprise

Prabhas Readies For Another Sensation On Sankranti

Powerful starcast for NTR-Prashanth Neel project. NTR-Prashanth Neel project is the most awaited crazy project in Tollywood. Expectations are high as Prashanth Neel is coming after the superhits like KGF and Salaar. Currently finalising of the cast and crew is in full swing and people are waiting eagerly as to who will be the part of the project.
For quite sometime, rumours have been thick and fast that the film would be titled Dragon. However Pradeep Ranganathan is coming with a film with the same title in Tamil and it is releasing in various languages. In the meantime, the makers have finalised the most of the cast.
Reports have it, that Rukmini Vasanth as usual is the female lead for the film. Prashanth Neel cast her in most of his films. Now inside talk is Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas is playing an important role. He will be seen in the role of NTR's brother and the role will be very special.
Sources share that Malayalam actor Biju Menon will be the antagonist and Prakash Raj will be seen in a crucial role. The film will go to sets from February. Plans are on to release the film in 2026.

NTR - Neel film getting bigger

Powerful Starcast For NTR - Prashanth Neel Project

The recent events like death of a woman during Pushpa The Rule premier screening at Sandhya Theatre due to stampede and the subsequent arrest and the flurry of political and media attacks and scrutiny that followed took a heavy toll on Icon Star Allu Arjun.\r\nHe remained secluded and is completely depressed unable to celebrate or enjoy the resounding feat his film Pushpa The Rule achieved at the box office. In the meantime, Allu Arjun\'s cousin, Mega Brother Naga Babu\'s daughter Niharika speaking to scribes revealed that Allu Arjun is slowly coming back to his self.\r\nNiharika who has been promoting her film Madraskkaran in Kollywood said &ldquo;Allu Arjun is getting better now.&rdquo; She went on to add &ldquo;No one likes anything negative happening to anyone. What happened in the situation is much bigger. A loss of life is way bigger than anything. We all do things to live for one more day. Someone lost their life and its the biggest thing that happened. More than the entire situation, my heart stuck there.&rdquo;

Icon Star regaining his composure

Allu Arjun coming back to his normal self

Prabhas enjoys tremendous fan following not only across the country but also in foreign. He has immense fan following in Japan. Many fans of Japan came down to India to meet Prabhas live. Now Prabhas is currently busy with films like Spirit, Fauji and The Raja Saab. Apart from it, Prabhas also has sequels for films like Kalki 2898 AD and Salaar.\r\nNow all eyes are on his film The Raja Saab. The film directed by Maruthi is progressing at a brisk pace. In the meantime, it is coming out that there will be song in the film in Japanese language. Speaking about it,music director Thaman shared that it has been a long time since a mass song came from Prabhas.\r\nHe said The Raja Saab has six songs and one will be a remix. He said one popular song in India will be remix and a song will be released during Sankranti. He said the film has a duet,an item song, a song on three heroines in the climax, intro song on the hero and a theme song on The Raja Saab world.\r\nHe said the audio launch will happen in Japan and the makers are asking him to tune a song in Japanese language. Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, Nidhi Agerwal are starring in the film which is releasing on 10 April 2025.&nbsp;

Japanese song in The Raja Saab

Prabhas The Raja Saab to sing in Japanese

Reports suggest that Megastar Chiranjeevi is set to collaborate with director Anil Ravipudi, known for delivering consecutive superhits. This exciting combination follows Chiranjeevi\'s film with Srikanth Odela, director of the critically acclaimed \"Dasara.\" The new project promises to be another thrilling addition to Chiranjeevi\'s filmography.\r\nThe film\'s muhurtham ceremony is scheduled for January 15, with prominent film celebrities in attendance. Regular shooting will commence in July. Shine Screens will produce the project, aiming for a Sankranti release next year.\r\nAnil Ravipudi\'s \"Sankranthiki Vasthunnam,\" starring Venkatesh, is slated for release on January 14. Additionally, Chiranjeevi\'s socio-fantasy film \"Vishvambhara,\" directed by Vasishtha, will hit theaters during the summer.\r\nThe pairing of Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi has sparked immense enthusiasm among fans and industry insiders. Wirh Chiranjeevi joining hands with a director who is known for delivering superhit entertainers set the expectations high for this Sankranti gift to the audience. The film\'s official launch and subsequent release are eagerly awaited.

Date Fixed For Chiru- Anil Film Launch

Chiranjeevi - Anil Ravipudi Film To Kickstart From Sankranthi 

Game Changer, directed by Shankar and produced by Dil Raju, releases on January 10. With heavy promotions, including events in America, Mumbai, and AP, hype surrounds the film. Pawan Kalyan\'s appearance at the AP pre-release event boosted excitement.\r\nGame Changer\'s theatrical rights sold for â‚¹36 crore in Nizam, â‚¹72 crore in AP, and â‚¹22 crore in Ceded, totaling â‚¹130 crore. To break even, the film needs â‚¹260 crore gross in Telugu states; â‚¹300 crore for a hit. Overall, Game Changer aims for â‚¹500 crore.\r\nTheatrical rights in Tamil sold for â‚¹32 crore. Game Changer performed well in North, Kannada, Kerala, and overseas markets, with figures pending. Sankranthi holidays, increased AP ticket rates, and Tamil Nadu\'s lack of big films favor Game Changer.\r\nRam Charan plays a triple role alongside Anjali, Kiara Advani, Srikanth, SJ Surya, and Naveen Chandra. The flashback episode promises to be a highlight. With hit songs and trailer interest, fans eagerly await Game Changer\'s release.

Business Details Of Game Changer

Game Changer Need To Collect This Much To Attain Superhit Status

Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s period entertainer Hari Hara Veera Mallu directed by Jyothi Krishna is releasing on 28 March 2025. Movie lovers are waiting the release of Pawan Kalyan\'s song Maata Vinali.\r\nHowever the makers disappointed all when they at the last minute postponing it indefinitely from 6 Jan 2025. Sharing the details, the makers posted \"We are overwhelmed by the incredible response and love you have shown towards the announcement of our first single &ldquo;Maata Vinali&rdquo; from #HariHaraVeeraMallu. However to make sure we bring you the very best version of the song, we&rsquo;ve decided to give it a little extra time before we release it. We&rsquo;ll be announcing the new date soon, and we promise it will be worth your wait. Stay tuned, the musical storm will hit your playlists soon!\"\r\nReports are coming that Pawan Kalyan in the song will target Allu Arjun while others say he will target Jagan Mohan Reddy. In the meantime, much to the shock of all , the full song got leaked online.\r\nThe lyrics ran \" Kottu.. Maata Vinali Gurudaa Maata Vinala. Maata Vinali Manchi Maata Vinal. Ontariga Pomaka Tondara Padamaka\' The video showed Pawan singing tapping the dafli while others are singing in chorus. It has to be seen how the makers will react to the leaks.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

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