Chiranjeevi to get a whopping remuneration. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is currently busy with his socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara. The film directed&nbsp; by Mallidi Vasishta is the most anticipated film in Tollywood. In the meantime, reports are coming that Chiranjeevi is getting a hefty pay cheque for his next.

It is known that Chiranjeevi is set to star in the direction of Srikanth Odela of Dasara fame. The film is a high octane action entertainer and buzz is Chiranjeevi is getting a whopping Rs 75crs. The producer Sudhakar Cherukuri already gave his consent and he has given huge advance to Chiranjeevi for the same. The film's regular shoot will start after 2026.

Chiranjeevi in the meantime, will complete his next project with Anil Ravipudi. The film will hit the screens in 2026 and right after that Chiranjeevi will kickstart his project with Srikanth Odela. Currently Srikanth Odela is busy with Nani's Paradise.&nbsp;

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Mega Star getting hefty cheque

Chiranjeevi To Get A Whopping Remuneration

Koratala Siva met Allu Arjun. Icon Star Allu Arjun is the most sought after star for the directors after the sensation he created with his film Pushpa The Rule. Allu Arjun will soon team with Trivikram Srinivas for his next and also has Pushpa 3 with Sukumar. Apart from it, Allu Arjun also linedup another project.\r\nNow reports are coming that ace director Koratala Shiva met Allu Arjun and narrated a story. Allu Arjun loved the story and asked Koratala to develop the script and he is busy doing that. Longtime back Allu Arjun and Koratala project was announced but it did not take off due to some reasons.\r\nKoratala recently directed NTR\'s Devara part 1 and he is busy with the fim\'s second part. If everything goes well, Koratala and Allu Arjun\'s project will turn into a reality. Koratala is known for his stylish entertainers and he scored hits with top stars of Tollywood.&nbsp;

Star Director gunning for Icon Star

Koratala Siva Met Allu Arjun

The sudden postponement of Ajith's Vidaamuyarchi on New Year's Eve left fans stunned. Rumors swirled, but sources reveal the main reason: Lyca Productions' rights issue with Paramount Pictures over the Hollywood film Breakdown. The 1997 Jonathan Mostow-directed thriller's similarities with Vidaamuyarchi's teaser sparked comparisons.

Lyca allegedly remade Breakdown without acquiring rights, prompting Paramount to demand a hefty sum. Negotiations are ongoing, with Lyca reportedly unwilling to meet the asked price. The film's fate hangs in balance.

Directed by Magizh, Vidaamuyarchi boasts an impressive cast, including Arjun Sarja, Arav, Regina Cassandra, and Ramya Subramanian. Producer Subaskaran Allirajah's Lyca Productions faces a critical decision.

Will Vidaamuyarchi overcome this hurdle? Only time will tell. The delay has sparked debate about intellectual property rights in Indian cinema. As fans await updates, the industry watches with bated breath.

Reason Behind AK film Postponement

Vidaamuyarchi Postponement - Rights Issue with Paramount Pictures

Keerthy Suresh shot to fame with her exceptional and stellar performance in legendary actress Savitri role in her biopic titled Mahanati. The film directed by Nag Ashwin won many accolades at the national level.
Now, Keerthy Suresh speaking to scribes revealed that she initially rejected Mahanati. She said &ldquo;Initially, when Nagi (director Nag Ashwin) offered it to me, I turned it down. I heard the narration for about four hours. Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt, the producers, were very excited. After hearing the narration, I turned down the offer. Swapna and Priyanka were shocked and were like, &lsquo;What is this girl? She turned down an offer to do a Savitri amma&rsquo;s biopic?!&rsquo; But I turned it down only because I was scared. Some random girl coming from somewhere and suddenly doing a biopic on a legend&hellip; What if they say I ruined it? I couldn&rsquo;t think of anything else positive. I was extremely scared,&rdquo;
She revealed &ldquo;Nagi was extremely confident. I said, &lsquo;We have to show a lot of her personal side. What if her fans don&rsquo;t like it? Or if it is taken in the wrong way?&rsquo; But they were very confident. The fact that Nagi&rsquo;s trust in me was more than what I had in myself was what actually drew me to do that film.&rdquo;
She added &ldquo;No matter how many films I do in future, I will never get back that feeling (of experiencing massive success for the first time with Mahanati). I didn&rsquo;t expect anything from the movie except a decent name: &lsquo;This girl did a decent job, and the film is good. &lsquo; I kept my expectations very low and I really didn&rsquo;t know this film was going to be so huge. When the movie finally released on May 9, 2018, and became a hit, it was a beautiful feeling that one would get only once in a lifetime.&rdquo;

Keerthy initially rejected Mahanati

When Keerthy Suresh rejected Mahanati

Recently a top media outlet organised a Round Table on film industry and directors from Tollywood and Bollywood discussed the current situation. From Tollywood producer Naga Vamsi, Kollywood Siddharth and from Bollywood Boney Kapoor participated in the event.\r\nWith Naga Vamsi taking on Boney Kapoor and reminding him of the stark reality in Bollywood, Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta found fault with Naga Vamsi insulting Boney Kapoor.\r\nSanjay Gupta posted&nbsp; \"Who is this obnoxious guy sitting next to a senior producer like Boney Ji and deriding him with his fake vanity? Look at his body language and disgusting attitude. 4/5 hits dene se yeh Bollywood ke baap nahin bane na banienge (You won\'t become Bollywood&rsquo;s boss by producing 4-5 hit films) (sic).\"\r\nHe questioned Naga Vamsi\'s attitude and posted \"Would he have the guts to sit in front of senior Producers like Allu Arvind Sir or Suresh Babu Sir and speak to them in this manner pointing his fingers in their face. Learn to value RESPECT before SUCCESS (sic)\",\r\nIn the round table, when Boney Kapoor shared \"Telugu films have a unique market in the US, Tamil films have a unique market in Singapore and Malaysia. That is a big chunk of overseas business. And, Gulf, of course, is a Cosmopolitan area.\"\r\nNaga Vamsi interrupted and said&nbsp; \"Gulf has a huge market for Malayalam cinema.\"&nbsp; for which Siddharth and producer Archana Kalapati agreed.&nbsp; Naga Vamsi continued . \"One thing sir, you have to accept this. It might sound really harsh. We, South Indians, have changed the way you [Bollywood] look at cinema. Because, you guys [Bollywood], are stuck in making films for Bandra and Juhu. You witnessed a change with Baahubali, RRR, Animal and Jawan.\" For which Boney did not agree and said \"It\'s not that.\"\r\nNaga Vamsi pointed \"Sir, after Mughal-E-Azam, you used Baahubali and RRR [as examples], which were Telugu films. You never mentioned a Hindi film after Mughal-E-Azam.\"\r\nBoney Kapoor went on to add \"In this forum, we can\'t be talking about every bit of knowledge we know. We need to talk in broader terms. When I mention Mughal-E-Azam, Baahubali and all that, it\'s not that I\'ve missed out on other films. I know those films. At the tip of my fingers, I can rattle out those names. But, it\'s not like Telugu cinema has taught us. I don\'t believe that.\"\r\n\"It was always there. Even the hero of Pushpa 2 said that he is a big fan of Amitabh Bachchan. He could have said that he was a big fan of NT Rama Rao.\"&nbsp; said Naga Vamsi and claimed that he is a fan of Shah Rukh Khan and Allu Arjun is a fan of Chiranjeevi.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Round Table turns reignites B-wood vs T-wood

Round Table sparks Bollywood vs Tollywood debate

Atlee, a renowned director, achieved stardom with Tamil blockbusters Theri, Mersal, and Bigil, starring Vijay. His Bollywood debut, Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, grossed over â‚¹1,000 crores nationwide. This success led to Atlee directing Mukesh Ambani\'s son Anant Ambani\'s wedding and finalizing a project with Salman Khan.\r\nAtlee\'s producing debut, Baby John, a Theri remake, starred Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh. Despite high expectations, the film flopped, collecting â‚¹23.90 crores in four days. Made on a â‚¹160 crore budget, its estimated total collection is â‚¹60 crores, potentially leading to â‚¹100 crore losses.\r\nThe impact of Baby John\'s failure on Atlee\'s next project with Salman Khan remains uncertain. Bollywood\'s competitive landscape magnifies failures, and one setback can hinder future opportunities. Atlee\'s success with Jawan may not guarantee success with his next project.\r\nWill Atlee bounce back from this setback? Can he regain momentum with Salman Khan\'s film? Only time will tell. This experience serves as a reminder of Bollywood\'s unpredictability, where even established directors face challenges.&nbsp;

Atlee Bollywood Setback 

Will Baby John Failure Affect Atlee Bollywood Future 

Nag Ashwin who captured the imagination of all with his film Mahanati, came up with the sci fi entertainer Kalki 2898AD. The film starred Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan,Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani in key roles.\r\nThe film mesmerised movie lovers with the visual effects and the way Nag Ashwin blended Mahabharat incidents with the futuristic world. The film grossed over Rs 1200crs at the box office. The movie lovers are waiting eagerly for the film\'s second part to unravel the mysteries that were left unanswered in the first part.\r\nIn the meantime, Nag Ashwin speaking to scribes, shared that Kalki 2898 AD missed Rs 2000crs at the box office. He said had he cast Mahesh Babu in the role of Lord Krishna instead of using the shadow, the film would have collected more. He added that if he thinks of Lord Krishna in full length role in the second part,he will cast Mahesh Babu as Lord Krishna. Fans of Mahesh Babu are super excited with these comments.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

How Kalki 2898 AD missed 2000 cr

Nag Ashwin shares Kalki 2898 AD missing 2000crs

Kollywood actor Suriya and acclaimed director Vetrimaaran are set to reunite for their ambitious project, Vaadivaasal, after facing delays and postponements. With Vetrimaaran\'s Viduthalai 2 releasing recently, he\'s now focusing on Vaadivaasal, rumored to be shot in three parts, similar to Viduthalai series. The first installment is expected in 2025.\r\nVetrimaaran faces pressure to deliver a success, especially after Viduthalai 2\'s box office flop. Interestingly, Mufasa: The Lion King outperformed Viduthalai 2 in Tamil Nadu. Suriya, too, experienced a setback with Kanguva, considered Kollywood\'s biggest disaster this year.\r\nThe duo\'s collaboration sparks curiosity, as they aim to bounce back from recent setbacks. Vaadivaasal\'s success hinges on their combined creative efforts. Suriya\'s fans eagerly await his redemption, while Vetrimaaran seeks to reclaim his directorial prowess.\r\nVaadivaasal\'s three-part narrative approach adds intrigue. Will this format revitalize Vetrimaaran\'s storytelling? Can Suriya\'s star power elevate the film? As production commences, anticipation builds. The duo must deliver a captivating cinematic experience to regain audience trust.\r\n<div></div>

Plans Are On To Make Vaadivaasal in 3

Suriya and Vetrimaaran Vaadivaasal - A Three Part Epic

Rowdy Rathore 2, the sequel to Akshay Kumar's 2012 blockbuster, is in development. Sanjay Leela Bhansali has enlisted Kannada director Prem to work on the script. Prem, known for films like KD &ndash; The Devil, will begin pre-production after its release.

The project's casting remains uncertain, with names like Akshay Kumar, Shahid Kapoor, Siddharth Malhotra, and Tiger Shroff floated. Bhansali aims to finalize the cast once the screenplay is complete. Will Akshay Kumar reprise his dual role?

Contrary reports suggest no progress on Rowdy Rathore 2. A source claimed "no such development" has occurred. However, Pinkvilla's report indicates Bhansali's excitement about the project.

Rowdy Rathore 2's expected release timeline is end-2025, with casting beginning summer 2025. Fans eagerly await confirmation on Akshay Kumar's involvement.

Sequel To Rowdy Rathore In Works

Sanjay Leela Bhansali Teams Up with Director Prem For Rowdy Rathore 2

Even as Mega fans and Allu fans are fighting against eachother, everyone knows that Mega Family and Allu Family shares good bonhomie and bonding and this is seen when Chiranjeevi and Naga Babu dashed off to Allu Arjun\'s house when he was arrested recently.\r\nIt is known that Allu Arjun played a cameo in Ram Charan\'s mass action entertainer Yevadu directed by Vamsi Paidipally. Now reports are coming that renowned Bollywood filmaker is planning a multi starrer with Ram Charan and Allu Arjun. It is known that Ram Charan stardom increased tremendously with RRR and Allu Arjun attained stardom with Pushpa The Rule.\r\nKaran Johar known for his influential contacts and filmmaking is planning a multi starrer with Ram Charan and Allu Arjun on pan India level. He is planning to rope in Kollywood director Atlee for the project. Atlee captured the imagination of all with Shah Rukh Khan\'s Jawan and Karan Johar is of opinion that he will elevate the heroism of Ram Charan and Allu Arjun for the multi starrer.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Charan-AA mass explosion soon

Bollywood maker planning Ram Charan-Allu Arjun multi starrer

Expectations are high on Young Tiger NTR and Greek God Hrithik Roshan\'s multi starrer War 2 which is progressing at a brisk pace. The film directed by Ayan Mukherjee is racing for a spectacular release on 14 August 2025 as Independence Day treat.\r\nThe makers are shooting high octane action sequences and songs on NTR and Hrithik Roshan. The makers are planning to wrap the film shoot by Jan 2025.&nbsp; The film is a sequel to the blockbuster film War and now reports are coming that NTR will be seen in dual shades.\r\nInside talk is NTR will be seen in a role of a patriotic officer who goes to any extent to eliminate the enemies of the state. There is another role of NTR which will be similar to his Jai Lava Kusa where NTR will be seen in negative shades. It is not clear whether NTR\'s role will have dual shades or double role.\r\n&nbsp;

NTR surprises in War 2

NTR dual shades in War 2

Allu Arjun, the self proclaimed Icon Star showed his mass power across the country with Pushpa The Rule. The film is breaking all records at the box office and now all eyes are on his next project. Allu Arjun will be teaming with Trivikram Srinivas for his next.\r\nNow speculation is increasing as to when the project will start and when it will hit the screens. Currently Trivikram is busy completing the script for the project. Sources share that soon Allu Arjun will sit with Trivikram Srinivas and come to a conclusion regarding the getup and the look and other things.\r\nPlans are on to start the film\'s shooting by the mid of 2025 and release the film by the end of 2026. Producer Naga Vamsi revealed the same while interacting with the scribes.\r\nExpectations are high on the project as Trivikram and Allu Arjun earlier came up with films like Julayi, S/O Satyamuri and Ala Vaikunthapuramlo. The film is bankrolled on Geetha Arts and Haarika &amp; Hassinnie Creations respectively. The music is tuned by Thaman.&nbsp;

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