Sivakarthikeyan is on a high capturing the imagination of all with his performance in Amaran. He is now gearing up for his next with the director Sibi Chakravarthy. This happens to be his 24th film and now reports are coming that the makers are planning to rope in National Crush Rashmika Mandanna.\r\nRashmika Mandanna\'s craze a cross the nation increased tremendously with the sensation of Pushpa The Rule which is running amock at the box office. The film is breaking records in Hindi belt and people are raving about Rashmika\'s performance. The makers are contacting Rashmika and they are keen to rope in as the female lead.\r\nThey have already held discussions and with Rashmika liking the script, she is also responding favourably. Sivakarthikeyan and Sibi Chakravarthy earlier entertained viewers with Don. The project will go to sets in the first week of Jan 2025.The makers are roping Anirudh Ravichander as the music director.\r\nSivakarthikeyan is currently starring in the direction of Murugadoss. The film is nearing completion\r\n<div></div>

Gossips

Kollywood Star to romance Rashmika 

Sivakarthikeyan to romance Rashmika Mandanna

Icon Star Allu Arjun who captured the imagination of all with Pushpa The Rise making viewers sun away the fears of the covid pandemic, his now stunning all with his performance in the sequel, Pushpa The Rule.\r\nIn the meantime, Fahadh Faasil, who played the powerful role of an antagonist, speaking to scribes, made startling revelations about the film. He said &ldquo;There was no Pushpa 1, Pushpa 2, only one Pushpa. He narrated the police station scene to me first, the interval, and then my character&rsquo;s part. He wanted to tell the story of a person who has no identity and who achieves everything in life. He fulfills his mother&rsquo;s dream, overcomes childhood hardships&hellip;then comes along a person who reminds him of all his issues again,&rdquo;\r\nHe added &ldquo;Initially, the concept of red sandalwood&hellip;Sukku sir was supposed to make a web series for Netflix, which means so much content is there. So he wanted to end Pushpa 1, where it all began. He also told me after I joined shooting that even if he gave me my lines in advance, he would change them during the shoot. But he gave me the time to learn them; what else do you need from a filmmaker?&rdquo;\r\nSukumar showered praises on Fahadh Faasil saying &ldquo;I&rsquo;m so thankful to him; he&rsquo;s like my brother. He brought everything I thought of to life. I used to change dialogues on set, but he never complained despite being a Malayali and not knowing Telugu. There were always happy vibes whenever he was on set.&rdquo;

Pushpa was supposed to be a WS

Fahadh Faasil startling revelations about Pushpa

Movie lovers who thronged theatre to watch Pushpa The Rule on the big screen got a huge shock when they were witness to only the second half. The incident happened a Cinepolis Centre Square Mall in Kochi on Friday during the Tamil version screening.\r\nDuring the interval, when the people watched the end credits they got a shock of their lives. While few demanded refund of the money, others demanded screening of the first half.\r\nTony Chakiath, manager of a private firm, who had booked the show with his Tamil Nadu boss said &ldquo;We are in no mood to go back without watching the first half of the movie. At least then we can judge for ourselves how well the climax merges with the first half,&rdquo;\r\nThe theatre management screened the second half at 9PM for ten people who were present to watch it. Liji of Gandhinagar and her husband who came out of the cinema hall were unable to come to terms with the bizarre experience of watching the first half of Pushpa 2 after its climax. They questioned the logic of refund for viewers who had set aside their valuable time to watch the movie at one go. &ldquo;In a period of non-linear narrative films, a first-time viewer won&rsquo;t be able to decipher whether the Pushpa 2 scenes are in the right order or not despite sitting through the movie till the &lsquo;intermission&rsquo; part,&rdquo;\r\nThe management promised to refund the money to the viewers for the inconvenience.\r\n<div></div>

Viewers get 2nd half shock from Pushpa2

Theatre screens only second half of Pushpa The Rule

Coolie, the highly anticipated film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is currently under production and features Rajinikanth in the lead role. The movie, touted to be an action thriller, boasts a talented ensemble cast, including some of the finest talents from the South Indian film industry. As reported earlier, Aamir Khan is expected to make his Tamil cinema debut with Coolie, playing a cameo role in the film. According to recent updates, Aamir Khan is set to join the sets of Coolie to shoot for his portions in the upcoming Rajinikanth starrer.\r\nThe new schedule of the film is expected to start rolling in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in a few days. Aamir Khan will reportedly film his combination scenes with Rajinikanth during the Jaipur schedule. This marks a significant milestone in the film\'s production, bringing together two of Indian cinema\'s biggest stars. Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj were initially planning to collaborate on a fantasy film, but the project was later shelved due to its massive scale and extensive production schedules.\r\nCoolie, touted to be a dark thriller, features Rajinikanth as the central character Deva. The film boasts a massive star cast, including Nagarjuna Akkineni, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan in pivotal roles. In a recent interview, director Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed that all the actors have equally well-written characters in the film, promising a power-packed action thriller.\r\nWith its talented ensemble cast and Lokesh Kanagaraj\'s direction, Coolie is expected to be a game-changer in Indian cinema. As fans eagerly await the film\'s release, the upcoming schedule in Jaipur is sure to generate excitement and anticipation for this highly anticipated action thriller.

Aamir Khan to Join Rajinikanth 

Aamir Khan To Join Rajinikanth For New Schedule Of Coolie In Jaipur

Did anyone hit Manchu Manoj?. Movie lovers got a huge shock when Mohan Babu and his son Manchu Manoj made allegations and lodged complaints against each other at Pahadisharif police station accusing each other of assaulting. When everyone got curious to find out what was the real reason and with rumors spreading that they had altercation regarding the properties and the running of the educational institutions, Mohan Babu surprised all rubbishing all the rumours.\r\nHe also asked scribes not to spread rumours and fact-check before publishing the news on various channels. In the midst of all this, Manchu Manoj visited the hospital with injuries and this left all shellshocked. Now with Manchu Manoj coming out of the hospital with neck brace and also limping, people got curious.\r\nInside talk is after the health checkup at the hospital , Manoj was sent home and doctors will conduct further tests to assertain the reason behind the injuries. Manoj went to TX Hospital at Road No 12 Banjara Hills and underwent CT scan and X Ray. With the reports coming normal, Manoj returned back\r\nRumours have it that Vinay and others who are working in Mohan Babu educational institutions attacked Manchu Manoj and police asked the duo to file written complaint. But with Manchu Family members refraining from filing written complaint truth is not coming out.&nbsp;

Who hit Rocking Star

Did Anyone Hit Manchu Manoj

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's latest film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has made history by grossing over â‚¹800cr worldwide in its extended opening weekend. The film broke records for the highest opening day and weekend collections for an Indian film, both domestically and internationally. The Hindi version of the film contributed significantly to these earnings, bringing in â‚¹285.7cr to the estimated â‚¹529.45cr netted from India in just four days.
The film's record-breaking performance has set new benchmarks in Indian cinema. The net collection in the first three days stood at an estimated â‚¹387.95cr. On Day 4, the movie added another â‚¹141.5cr across all languages, bringing its domestic net to â‚¹529.45cr. Pushpa 2's Hindi dubbed version dominated with a phenomenal â‚¹85cr on Sunday alone, backed by a high occupancy rate of 84.25%.
The film's international success is equally impressive, with Pushpa 2 raking in an estimated $10.5 million (approx. â‚¹87cr) over its extended opening weekend in North America. Globally, the film has surpassed Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD to take the biggest opening weekend for an Indian title in 2024 with a four-day overseas collection of $19+ million (approx. â‚¹161cr).
Trade experts predict that Pushpa 2 is likely to cross the â‚¹1,000cr mark in its first week, making it only the second Indian film after Kalki 2898 AD to enter the coveted â‚¹1,000cr club in 2024. Despite a predicted dip in numbers on Monday, its overall total is expected to reach the â‚¹850+ cr mark. With its record-breaking performance and global success, Pushpa 2: The Rule has cemented its place as one of the biggest hits of the year.

Pushpa 2 Breaches 800 Cr Mark 

Pushpa 2 The Rule Makes History with 800cr Worldwide Gross

Tejaswini powering Nandamuri projects full throttle. Balakrishna\'s daughter Tejaswini is currently in charge of productions and is showing interest in making career out of it. A source close to the Balakrishna family said She is one of the partners in Balakrishna&rsquo;s upcoming film &lsquo;Akhanda 2&rsquo; and is quite interested in supervising logistics involved in the making of a big-budget film,&rsquo; says a source close to the family, who adds, &ldquo;She is also a partner in her brother and debutant actor Mokshagna debut film. She will be overseeing the production since she doesn&rsquo;t want to leave any stone unturned and wants her sibling\'s first movie to be a blockbuster,&rsquo;\r\nTejaswini is the brain behind her dad Balakrishna\'s Unstoppable and the source adds &ldquo;Her contribution was immense in making this show the most popular one in digital space. She is quite active and jovial on sets and gets things done without much fuss and sets herself higher goals,&rdquo; he points out. She is married to Sribharat, an Educationist and Member of Parliament, and grandson of the founder of Gitam University M.V.V.S. Murthi. &ldquo;Her husband is quite supportive of her new endeavor and gives her the necessary space,&rdquo;\r\nBefore her involvement, Tejaswani visited the sets of Balakrishna\'s Veera SImha Reddy and planned the production and release details. The source adds &lsquo;She visited the production house herself and got to know the list of theatres of her father&rsquo;s film set to be released and suggested a few things. Of course, the film turned out to be massive in Balakrishan\'s career,&rdquo;\r\nWith Balakrishna planning to establish a Film Studio, Tejaswini is getting involved in various activities and she is planning to help her father do everything systematically.

Balayya daughter Tejaswini going full throttle

Tejaswini powering Nandamuri projects full throttle

Mega Star Chiranjeevi of late is lining up crazy and unique entertainers. He is currently busy with his upcoming entertainer Vishwambhara. The film directed by Mallidi Vasishth is a socio fantasy entertainer and it is bringing back the memories of his yesteryear classic Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari.

Now, he lined up an entertainer with Anil Ravipudi. The film is touted to be a comedy crapper and Anil Ravipudi who for long waited to realise his dream of directing Mega Star, realised his dream after Chiranjeevi himself called on him and ready a script after he scored a hit with hilarious entertainer F2. The project will go to sets from Summer 2025 and is slated for Sankranti 2026 release.

Chiranjeevi is also teaming with young director Srikanth Odela. Chiranjeevi got impressed with the high octane entertainer Dasara directed by Srikanth Odela feautring Nani, and Srikanth came up with an high octane action packed story. The project will go to sets from 2026.

Chiranjeevi will be teaming with bold director Sandeep Vanga. Sandeep Reddy will narrate the script to Chiranjeevi soon as currently the talks are under initial stages. The film is expected to go to sets from 2027.&nbsp;

 Mega Star massive lineup masses

Chiranjeevi lineup drives masses crazy

Prabhas enjoys tremendous fan following across the world and Rishabh Shetty created a sensation with the spiritual entertainer Kantara.\r\nNow reports are coming that Prabhas and Rishabh Shetty are readying for a box office sensation signing a blockbuster deal.\r\nA source shared \' Hombale Films wanted a star-studded script for one of Prabhas\'s movies and they urged actor and director Rishab Shetty to provide an engaging script. He has assured to provide one script but he will not direct it,&rdquo; Prabhas according to sources signed a three film deal with Hombale Films.\r\nThe source shared &ldquo;Together, the actor and producer tasted massive success with &lsquo;Kantara&rsquo; and now embarked on its &lsquo;sequel&rsquo; and it is made with more than 100 crores to reach out to the worldwide audience,&rdquo; he points out. Meanwhile, they discussed a special script for Prabhas and Rishabh has reportedly bounced a few story ideas. &ldquo;Prabhas excited to play a character designed and etched by Rishab which would be larger-than-life and kind of never-before stuff,&rsquo;\r\n&nbsp;

Prabhas-Rishabh for a box office sensation

Prabhas-Rishabh Shetty signs sensational deal

Pushpa The Rule hit the screens on 5 December and is going on a record breaking spree at the box office. Those who watched the film felt that Sukumar ignored the story and concentrated only on elevating the heroism of Allu Arjun and tried to cash in to the craze of the first part Pushpa The Rise.\r\nNow it is coming out that Sukumar saved his best for Pushpa The Rule and inside talk is Pushpa The Rampage is more intense and powerful. Reports have it that just for Pushpa The Rampage, he added few fillers in Pushpa The Rule.\r\nThose who have seen Pushpa The Rule, are raving about Jathara scene and the climax fight. Now inside talk is Pushpa The Rampage will feature Union Minister Prathap Reddy (Jagapathi Babu) eliminating the entire family of Pushparaj (Allu Arjun) and Pushparaj who survives escapes completely.\r\nPeople of his village starts worrying about him and cops intensify their search in the region. SP Bhanwar Singh (Fahadh Faasil) role will be ending in the second half. Pushparaj will make new enemies with Union Minister Prathap Reddy and Mangalam Srinu (Sunil) the new president of Syndicate and also the CM Narasimha Reddy(Aadukalem Naren).How these new enemies gangup and corner the lone warrior Pushparaj form rest of the narration,\r\nSukumar according to sources will added more attitude and arrogance to Pushparaj character. Inside talk is Pushpa The Rampage will be more violent and scary. It has to be seen how Sukumar will show Allu Arjun in Pushpa The Rampage.\r\nBut for now Allu Arjun is planning to do two films and plans are on that Pushpa The Rampage will start either by 2026 end or 2027 beginning and then release in 2030.&nbsp;

Sukumar saved  his best for Pushpa2

Pushpa The Rampage is more intense and powerful

Natasimha Balakrishna\'s son Mokshagna\'s debut is the most awaited among movie lovers and Nandamuri fans.\r\nFans got super thrilled when the debut project was announced with Hanu Man director Prashanth Varma. But everyone got a huge surprise when the film\'s launch was shelved at the last minute of the muhurat.\r\nWhile some said the project launch was delayed as Mokshagna was unwell, others say the project was shelved. Inside talk is the project was shelved as Balakrishna didnot like the story developmed by Prashanth Varma. Buzz is Balakrishna didnot like the bound script developed by Prashanth Varma and he sugged few changes.\r\nThe project will go to sets only if Balakrishna likes the changes made by Prashanth Varma.&nbsp; Some say Balakrishna got angry as Sudhakar Cherukuri, the producer lined up a project with Mega Star Chiranjeevi even before the project with Moskagna went to sets.\r\nMoskhagna is currently concentrating on Aditya 999. It is known that Balakrishna himself is directing the film which is the sequel to the blockbuster film Aditya 369.&nbsp;

Inside out about Mokshu debut shocker

Startling developments about Mokshagna debut project

Natasimha Balakrishna who drove masses crazy with his films Akhanda, Veera Simha Reddy, Bhagavanth Kesari is now getting ready to create a mass blast at the box office with Daaku Maharaaj.\r\nThe film directed by Bobby is racing for a spectacular release on 12 Jan 2025. The makers according to sources included powerful camoes in the film and they planning to keep it as a surprise on the big screen. Now inside talk is Mass Raja Ravi Teja will be introducing Balakrishna\'s character with his mass mannerisms.\r\nSources say Ravi Teja\'s voice over will add value and elevate Balakrishna\'s role to new heights. The makers are getting ready to come with regular updates to thrill&nbsp; masses. Pragya Jaiswal and Shraddha Srinath are the female leads while Urvashi Rautela, Chandini Chowdhary are playing important roles.\r\nBobby Deol is the antagonist in the film for which music is tuned by Thaman.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

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