The Raja Saab starring Prabhas which recently released and Akhanda Thaandavam which released last year, repeated the same mistakes and turned out to be colossal disasters.\r\nBoth had the potential to become blockbusters but the makers wrong decisions changed the fortunes. Had the films been taken keeping the sensitivities and sensibilities of Telugu movie lovers and then considered other markets as the extra surge, things would have been different at the box office.\r\nHowever, the makers of both the films went in for extravaganza, shored up the budget, laid extravagant sets and went out of their way to impress North movie lovers making changes in the story. Many scenes were forcibly included to attract North movie lovers and this killed the soul of the film. The makers left the Telugu nativity and originality and went for global appeal and burnt their hands.\r\nEspecially in the second half of both the films this is seen clearly. The makers changed the second half for Hindi market and this slowed the pace of the narration. Instead of including mass elements and comic scenes that appeal to Telugu movie lovers they tried to elaborate the scenes to North movie lovers and this impacted the floww of the narration.\r\nThis is the main reason for the failure of Akhanda Thaandavam. The film lacked the Akhanda\'s mass energy and Balakrishna\'s mass roar didnot connect chords with the North movie lovers. The same happened with The Raa Saab. Native comedy is set aside for universal appeal and this turned out to be a disappointment.\r\nThe makers failed to realise the adage \' Think Local, Go Global\' and forgot how Kantara and other films succeded in other markets.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Gossips

TRS-AT repeated the same mistakes

The Raja Saab-Akhanda Thaandavam sailed in the same boat

Expectations are high on NTR\'s project with Prashanth Neel. The film tentatively titled Dragon has been the cynosure of all eyes as NTR enjoys tremendous fan following among masses and hailed as Man of Masses while Prashanth Neel is renowned for his high octane mass action entertainers like KGF and Salaar.\r\nThe film\'s shooting is progressing in fullswing and according to the latest the makers completed a major schedule in RFC, Hyderabad. Prajwal Gowda, who is in the cinematography department, shared an update on his Instagram sharing that the rigorous night schedules hae been completed. The film\'s next schedule will be coming soon.\r\nThe makers are planning an important schedule in Jordan. The film features Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead while Anil Kapoor is playing an important role. Ravi Basrur is the music director for the film produced on Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts,The film is up for release on 25 June, 2026.\r\n<div></div>

Dragon in fullswing

NTR-Prashanth Neel project wraps a schedule

Shah Rukh Khan\'s King directed by Siddharth Anand is generating immense interest among movie lovers. The film is slated for a grand release on 24 December 2026. The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead while Shah Rukh\'s daughter Suhana Khan is playing an important role.\r\nNow reports are coming that the film is inspired by a foreign film 1994 French cult classic L&eacute;on: The Professional. Directed by Luc Besson, L&eacute;on followed the story of a reclusive hitman who forms an unlikely bond with a young girl and trains her to avenge the murder of her family. Starring Jean Reno and a young Natalie Portman, the film went on to become one of the most celebrated action thrillers of its time.\r\nA source shares &ldquo;The emotional core of L&eacute;on serves as a reference point, but there are significant changes to the script. The scale, action set pieces, and drama have been amplified to suit a classic Shah Rukh Khan entertainer,&rdquo;\r\nThe source added &ldquo;This is the first time Shah Rukh and Suhana are sharing screen space, and the mentor&ndash;prot&eacute;g&eacute; dynamic felt ideal for her big-screen launch.&rdquo;\r\nAlready a Bollywood film Bichoo starring Bobby Deol came in 2000 inspired by Leon. An insider shares &ldquo;The emotional core of L&eacute;on serves as a reference point, but there are significant changes to the script. The scale, action set pieces, and drama have been amplified to suit a classic Shah Rukh Khan entertainer,&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

SRK King inspired by this film

Shah Rukh Khan King inspired by this foreign film

Prabhas\' Spirit is generating immense buzz among movie lovers. The film is helmed by Sandeep Vanga who is known for his hard and bold films. Sandeep Vanga already made clear that he will be showing Prabhas in the most brutal and voilent role.\r\nPrabhas is playing the role of a powerful police officer in the film which stars Triptii Dimri as the female lead. Already reports are coming that Prakash Raj, Vivek Oberoi are playing important roles in the film and rumours have it that Kajol will also be seen in a powerful role.\r\nThe film\'s first schedule will be happening in Dehradun. In the meantime, reports are coming that Sandeep Vanga is planning to showcase forgotten rivalry in the film. He is planning to cast Macho Star Gopichand in the role of the antagonist.\r\nIt is known that in Varsham, Prabhas played the role of the protagonist and Gopichand as the antagonist and sparks flew between them. Now Sandeep is planning to take it to new level showing both of them in the most brutal manner. The film is produced&nbsp; on&nbsp; T Series and Bhadrakali Productions and is releasing in 5 March 2027.&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Spirit to showcase forgotten rivalry

Sandeep Reddy Vanga to cast this Tollywood actor as antagonist in Spirit

Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s Ustaad Bhagat Singh is now becoming the cynosure of all eyes. The film directed by Harish Shankar is progressing at a brisk pace and the promotions are generating immense&nbsp; interest among movie lovers.\r\nIn the meantime, it is coming out that the film\'s pre release business is picking up slowly but steadily and is doing so at supersonic speed. The film stars Raashi Khanna and Sreeleela as the female leads. Devi Sri Prasad is the music director for the film.\r\nThe film will feature Pawan Kalyan in the role of a powerful police officer. Expectations are high as the film as Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar earlier came up with the blockbuster Gabbar Singh.\r\nMythri Movie Makers are bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner and plans are on to release the film on 26 March 2026.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

UBS pre release business at supersonic pace

Ustaad Bhagat Singh pre release business picking up

Movie lovers got excited when reports came that Ravneer Singh\'s blockbuster film Dhurandhar sequel Dhurandhar The Revenge teaser will be attached along with Border 2 and it will be out as Republic Day special.\r\nHowever, fans who have been waiting eagerly for the teaser got disappointed as the teaser is not yet attached. Now this uncertainity over the teaser is leaving movie lovers extremely disappointed. The director Aditya Dhar speaking to scribes that the teaser will be released soon.\r\nNow the wait for Dhurandhar The Revenge teaser continues and it has to be seen when it will be out. Dhurandhar is directed by Aditya Dhar and starred Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun in important roles.\r\nThe sequel is set for a grand release on 19 March 2026 and is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Jio Studios and B62 Studios.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Dhurandhar The Revenge disappoints

Dhurandhar The Revenge teaser not yet out

Movie lovers got super excited when reports of Icon Star Allu Arjun and Bold director Sandeep Vanga will be teaming up for a high profile hardhitting project and it will be bankrolled on Bhushan Kumar\'s T-Series banner in a prestigious manner.\r\nThe project was announced three years back but from then on, no updates came. With Allu Arjun and Sandeep Vanga moving ahead with their next projects, rumours spread that the project was shelved.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Bhushan Kumar of T-Series came up with a powerful post slamming the rumours of shelved. T-Series while announcing its upcoming project, also announced this project much to the delight of all the Allu Arjun fans.\r\nBut with Allu Arjun busy with projects with Atlee, Lokesh Kangaraj and Trivikram Srinivas\' and Sandeep Vanga busy with Prabhas\' Spirit and Ranbir Kapoor\'s Animal sequel Animal Park,&nbsp; this project will take a lot of time before going to the floor.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

AA-SV - Shelved rumours slammed

Powerful update on Allu Arjun-Sandeep Vanga project

&nbsp;Ram Charan\'s Peddi directed by Buchhi Babu Sana is progressing at a brisk pace. Expectations are high on the project as Buchhi Babu Sana earlier created a stunning impact with his debut film Uppena.\r\nPeddi\'s promotions and song, first glimpse captured the imagination of all. The film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead while Divyenndu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu and Shiva Rajkumar are playing important roles. Oscar winner Rahman is tuning the music.\r\nIn the meantime, it is coming out that Buchhi Babu Sana is not only highlighting cricket in the sports based drama but also various sports. Some speculate the sports which will be highlighted include wrestling, Kabaddi and other rural sports.\r\nFans are getting excited and they are wondering what magic Buchhi Babu Sana will create with all these sports along with Ram Charan.\r\nVriddhi Cinemas and presented by Mythri Movie Makers in association with Sukumar Writings is bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner. The film is up for pan India release and expectations are soaring on the film.&nbsp;

Peddi Creating Multi Sports Magic

Buchi Babu Sana creating multi sports magic in Peddi

Is Mrunal Thakur in Peddi. Global Star Ram Charan\'s upcoming film Peddi is progressing at a supersonic pace in the direction of Buchhi Babu Sana.\r\nThe film stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead and Shiva Rajkumar, Divyenndu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu in important roles. AR.Rahman is the music director for the film.\r\nExciting rumours spread that the film stars Mrunal Thakur in the special song and she will be dancing along with Ram Charan. In the midst of all this, the makers of Peddi came up with the following clarification.\r\nThey said &ldquo;These rumours are untrue, and Mrunal Thakur has no connection to our film,&rdquo; They however added &ldquo;The actress for the special number will be a top heroine, and the final decision will be taken by the end of this month,&rdquo;\r\nThe special song would be shot from the first week of March. A source shared &ldquo;A special song by a star heroine significantly boosts a film&rsquo;s buzz. These songs often go viral and create excitement even before the film&rsquo;s&nbsp;

Is Mrunal Thakur in Peddi

Truth in Mrunal Thakur in Peddi

\r\nVishwambhara to release on this date. Mega Star Chiranjeevi recently entertained movie lovers with his recent release Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. The film directed by Anil Ravipudi showed vintage Chiranjeevi and brought back the memories and took viewers on a nostalgic ride.\r\nIn the meantime, all eyes are on his socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara. The film directed by Mallidi Vasishta of Bimbisara fame has been getting delayed due to extensive usage of VFX and CGI. Now, speculation is increasing on the film\'s release date. Numerous dates are under consideration and all eyes are on the makers and which one they will finalise.\r\nEarlier reports came that the makers may release the film on 9 May and now inside talk is they are planning to release the film on 10 July. Official announcement is expected from the makers locking 10 July as the release date of Vishwambhara.\r\nThe film features Trisha, Meenakshi Chowdhary and Ashika Ranganath and Kunal Kapoor is playing the role of the antagonist. The music for the film is tuned by Keeravani.\r\n

Buzz On Vishwambhara Release Date

Vishwambhara to release on this date

\r\nSpeculation on VD14 title. Rowdy Star Vijay Devarakonda known for his intense and exhilirating performances is currently starring in the direction of Rahul Sankartiyan. The project is referred to as VD14. Expectations are high on the project as Vijay Devarakonda and Rahul Sankarthiyan earlier came up with a horror thriller Taxiwala.\r\nThe makers announced that the film\'s title glimpse will be coming out on 26 Jan 2026 as Republic Day special. They shared a pre look and posted &ldquo;The legend of the cursed land gets a name on 26.1.26.&rdquo;\r\nThe concept poster and the caption increased the curiosity levels among move lovers. In the meantime speculation is increasing on the film\'s title. Rumours are coming that the film would be titled in a powerful manner as Ranabali. The film will feature Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead opposite Vijay Devarakonda.\r\n

Is this VD14 title

Speculation on VD14 title

\r\nNani\'s highly anticipated film, The Paradise, was initially set to release on March 26, 2026, but recent reports suggest a postponement. The producers are now considering a new release date, with June 25 being a likely option.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, features an impressive cast, including Mohan Babu, Tanikella Bharani, and Sampoornesh Babu. Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal and Kayadu Lohar are also part of the project, with Anirudh Ravichander scoring the music. The Paradise promises to be an intense action thriller, and its hype remains high despite the delay.\r\nThe Pradise\'s visuals are being handled by GK Vishnu, and the production is under SLV Cinemas. Nani\'s fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release, and the makers are working hard to deliver a high-quality product.\r\nThe Paradise is expected to be a grand action thriller, with Nani in the lead role. The film\'s release in multiple languages, including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and more, has generated significant buzz.\r\n

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