NTR\'s highly anticipated film with director Prashanth Neel, tentatively titled Dragon, is generating significant buzz in the film industry. The movie has reportedly been quoted at a record price in the Ceded region, a testament to NTR\'s massive fan base and market presence. The makers are quoting â‚¹35 crore for the film\'s rights, making it the second highest figure of all time after RRR\'s business.\r\nThe film\'s success is expected to hinge on the positive word of mouth, with industry insiders believing it can easily achieve the â‚¹35 crore mark. Dragon features NTR in a significant role, with Rukmini Vasanth playing his lady love. The movie is being jointly produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts.&nbsp;\r\nNotably, Prashanth Neel has demanded a 50% share in the profits, while Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts will share the remaining 50% equally. The North American distribution rights for the film have been acquired for a massive advance of â‚¹50 crores.\r\nA massive house set worth â‚¹15 crore has been built for NTR\'s character, showcasing the film\'s grand scale and attention to detail. The set is designed to be a central backdrop for several key sequences, with expensive art pieces and fine detailing. The film\'s release is scheduled for June 25, 2026, and fans are eagerly awaiting the movie\'s update.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Gossips

Record Business For NTR-Neel

Record Offer For Ceded Rights For NTR Next With Prasanth Neel

Natasimha Balakrishna is getting ready to create a sensation at the box office with his upcoming film Akhanda Thaandavam. The film directed by Boyapati Srinu is releasing on 5 December 2025. Expectations are high on the project as it is the sequel to the hit film Akhanda.&nbsp;\r\nIn the meantime, reports are coming that a conspiracy is getting hatched against Balakrishna and his upcoming film Akhanda Thaandavam. The film was supposed to release on 25 September but as Pawan Kalyan\'s OG released on the same day, the makers postponed the film\'s release.&nbsp;\r\nThough the makers postponed the film\'s release citing patchwork delay, the real reason was both are coalition partners in the Andhra Pradesh government. At that time Balakrishna said that first Brother Pawan Kalyan will come with OG and later he will come with Akhanda Thaandavam.\r\nBut his recent controversial remarks over Chiranjeevi is landing him in trouble. His opponents are planning to troll and spread negative talk on the film\'s release even if the film&nbsp; is good. But Balakrishna\'s fans are confident that the more the negativity, the film will be even bigger blockbuster.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Conspiracy against Natasimham

Conspiracy getting hatched against Akhanda Thaandavam

Tollywood director Nag Ashwin is reportedly set to collaborate with Sai Pallavi on an exciting new film. After the massive success of Kalki 2898 AD, Nag Ashwin is looking to work on a female centric project, with Sai Pallavi being considered for the lead role. The film is expected to feature a unique concept that blends emotion, drama, and social relevance.\r\nThe decision to work on a new project comes after delays in the Kalki sequel, which stars Prabhas. The Baahubali actor is currently working on Raja Saab and Fauji, and Nag Ashwin is reportedly using this time to work on another script. Initially, Alia Bhatt was considered for the lead role, but due to her prior commitments, Nag Ashwin is now exploring other options, with Sai Pallavi being a strong contender.\r\nIf the reports are true, Nag Ashwin and Sai Pallavi\'s collaboration promises to be an exciting project. Sai Pallavi is known for her powerful performances and strong screen presence, making her a suitable choice for the lead role. The film is expected to be directed by Nag Ashwin, with legendary filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao reportedly handling the story. With Sai Pallavi\'s schedule expected to free up after her work on Ramayana, Nag Ashwin may proceed with the project.\r\nThe project is expected to be a significant milestone in Nag Ashwin\'s career, showcasing his ability to craft compelling stories with strong female leads. With the success of Kalki 2898 AD, Nag Ashwin\'s reputation as a director who can deliver blockbuster films is well established. The new project promises to be an exciting and emotionally resonant film that will captivate audiences.\r\n<div></div>

Nag Ashwin In Talks With Sai Pallavi

Nag Ashwin Planning Project with Sai Pallavi

Kantara Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty, continues to captivate audiences with its spiritual action drama, showcasing a remarkable hold in South India. The film\'s two day box office collection has exceeded expectations, with the second day numbers remaining almost similar to the first day in Telugu states. In some stations, the film even reported higher numbers on the second day.\r\nThe movie has collected around â‚¹50 crore gross on its second day in India, taking the total India gross to approximately â‚¹125 crore. Worldwide, the film has grossed around â‚¹150 crore. According to reports, Kantara Chapter 1 raked in â‚¹87 crore worldwide on its opening day, with â‚¹61.82 crore netted in India alone. The film\'s strong performance in South India has been a significant contributor to its success, while North India remains a challenging market.\r\nKantara Chapter 1\'s box office performance is a testament to its engaging storyline and immersive visuals. With a strong word of mouth buzz, the film is expected to continue its upward trend, potentially smashing more box office records. Industry insiders predict a long and successful run for the film, which has already garnered critical acclaim for its portrayal of mythology and folklore.\r\nThe film\'s success can be attributed to Rishab Shetty\'s dual brilliance as a mind blowing actor and director. With a worldwide gross of â‚¹407.82 crore and an India net collection of â‚¹309.64 crore, Kantara in 2022 has been declared an all time blockbuster. Its overseas collection stands at â‚¹44 crore, let\'s see if Kantara Chapter 1 to repeat the same success story.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Kantara 1 Reaches 150 Crore Mark

Kantara Chapter 1 Two Days Boxoffice Collection 

Young director Sujeeth captured the imagination of all with his recent release OG. The way he showed Pawan Kalyan on the screen in a stylish vintage avatar and breathtaking action sequences blending them with the marital arts expertise of Pawan Kalyan drove all crazy.&nbsp;\r\nNow all eyes are on his next project with Nani. The project is a dark comedy and tentatively titled Bloody Romeo. The film was launched in a traditional manner on Dasara.&nbsp;\r\nEarlier reports came that Sujeeth planned to rope in Prithviraj Sukumaran in an important role. But sources reveal that Sujeeth changed his plans and thinking of roping in a Bollywood star. Expectations are high on the project as Sujeeth is known for his stylish Portrayal of the lead actor.&nbsp;\r\nNani will start Bloody Romeo shooting once he completes his film Paradise. The film is produced by&nbsp; Venkat Boyanapalli of Niharika Entertainments is producing the film.&nbsp;

Grand plans for Bloody Romeo 

Sujeeth extravagant plans for Nani Bloody Romeo 

Chiranjeevi\'s film with Bobby referred to Mega 158 is generating immense interest among movie lovers. This because, the duo earlier attracted with the mass entertainer Waltair Veerayya.\r\nThe project was announced on Chiranjeevi\'s birthday on 22 Aug and reports have it that the film will kick off with a traditional pooja ceremony on the auspicious occasion of Dasara.\r\nNow,speculation is increasing on the film\'s female lead. Inside talk is Bobby is planning to rope in Anushka Shetty as the female lead. Anushka for all her popularity didnot get the opportunity to star in Chiranjeevi\'s film.It has to be seen how much truth in these rumours.\r\nThe makers planned to rope in Devi Sri Prasad as the music director and Karthik Ghattamaneni as the cinematographer. Sandalwood production house KVN Productions is bankrolling the project in a prestigious way.&nbsp;

Bobby to rope her opposite Chiru

Mega 158 - Bobby to rope Powerful Performer opposite Mega Star

&nbsp;\r\nFans angry with Ravi Shankar belittling Rukmini Vasanth for NTR. The other day, Rishab Shetty\'s Kantara Chapter 1 pre release event was celebrated. NTR graced the event and it is known that Mythri Movie Makers is distributing the Telugu version in Telugu states.\r\nAt the function, N.Ravi Shankar, to elevate NTR, belittled Rukmini Vasanth who is starring in NTR-Prashanth Neel\'s Dragon. said &ldquo;Heroine Rukmini Vasanth. She is also the heroine of our film with Prashanth Neel and Jr NTR. I have seen the way she performs up close, and she is extraordinary.&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;We searched for months for a heroine who would match NTR&rsquo;s talent or at least come close. We could only find her in Rukmini. She is an extraordinary performer. Maybe not as much as Anna (brother), but we are hoping you will be able to give at least 80%,&rdquo;\r\nRukmini Vasanth\'s fans reacted angrily to his comments\r\nOne person commented on X (formerly Twitter), &ldquo;Miru chese over action lo 10% kuda undadu. (It won&rsquo;t be 10% of your overaction.)&rdquo; Another pointed out, &ldquo;Ante enni days movies chesina heroins waste annamata. (So every heroine who acted with him so far is a waste.) One claimed film industry people need scripts to even talk on stage, writing, &ldquo;Eellaki kuda edanna script lu ready chesi ivvandra stage ekke mundhu. (Someone needs to give them scripts before they get on stage)&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;&ldquo;Mee hero ni lepuko anthe gani ma rukku ni endhuku ra thakkuva chesi mataldam. (No need to insult Rukku to hype your hero)&rdquo; Another commented, &ldquo;Disrespect cheyyadam enduku? (Why do you need to disrespect?)&rdquo; A fan also wrote, &ldquo;No offense. Heroine ni takkuva cheydam endhuku? (No offence. Why do you need to insult the heroine?)&rdquo;\r\n&nbsp;

NTR producer insult Talented Actress

Fans angry with Ravi Shankar belittling Rukmini Vasanth for NTR

Prabhas\' has multiple projects and movie lovers are excited to see Prabhas in various avatars as he lined up different genres. He is busy with The Raja Saab, Fauji, Spirit and also sequels to hit films Salaar and Kalki 2898AD.\r\nNow reports are coming that Prabhas warned Fauji director Hanu Raghavapudi. Hanu Raghavapudi captured the imagination of all with the film Sitha Ramam and is a tough taskmaster. The film\'s shooting is in full swing and the makers are planning to release the film during December 2026.\r\nHanu Raghavapudi reacts wildly in the sets even for small things and his anger reaches peaks many times. Seeing this Prabhas warned him not to get carried away with emotions and anger and control himself as he has great passion and dedication for filmmaking.\r\nImanvi Ismail is the female lead and it features&nbsp; features Rahul Ravindran, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, and Jayapradha in important roles.\r\nVishal Chandrasekhar is the music director for the film bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers banner.\r\n<div></div>

Why did Prabhas warn Fauji maker

Prabhas warns Fauji director Hanu Raghavapudi

Pawan Kalyan\'s OG directed by Sujeeth is driving all crazy. The film which released last week is driving masses mad.\r\nSujeeth showed Prabhas in the never seen before vintage style and the way he blended action sequences with martial arts expertise is capturing the imagination of all.\r\nAs the film ended with the lead to the next part, now the question is whether it will materailise as Pawan Kalyan is busy with his political assignments as the AP Dy CM. In the meantime, speaking to scribes, Sujeeth spoke about the film\'s next part.\r\nWhen asked whether it is a prequel and sequel, he said he hasnot yet decided but it he will continue with both sequel and prequel and try to release both of them at the same time.\r\nThe film OG starred Priyanka Arul Mohan as the female lead with Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi played the antagonist. The music for the film is tuned by Thaman.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Sensation on OG prequel and sequel

Exciting take on OG prequel and sequel

Koratala Shiva is known for his successful and hardhitting message oriented films like Mirchi, Srimanthudu, Bharat Ane Nenu, Janatha Garage which propelled him to the most sought after direcctors category.\r\nHowever, his film with Chiranjeevi, Acharya turned out to be a disaster and this pulled him back and then the mixed reviews for Devara also halted his surge at the box office. Today he came up with the update on Devara 2 and in the meantime, all eyes are on his upcoming projects.\r\nEarlier reports came that Koratala Shiva may team with Naga Chaitanya but those rumours turned out to be false. Now inside talk is Koratala Shiva may direct none other than Natasimha Balakrishna.\r\nKoratala Shiva is holding discussions with Balakrishna and once the talks are successful, announcement will be out. The project will go to sets once he completes his project Devara 2 with NTR.&nbsp;

Koratala gunning for the top star

Koratala Shiva to team with Balakrishna

Already Deepika Padukone lost two high profile projects, Prabhas\' Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD sequel and many felt that it was due to ego clashes and huge remuneration.\r\nIn the meantime, her husband Ranveer Singh is also not doing any better. He also lost three projects and inside talk is his project Shaktimaan was shelved. Reports say this was due to ego clashes and creative differences.\r\nEarlier, Ranveer lost Sanjay Leela Bhansali\'s Love and War and Prashanth Varma\'s Rakshasa. Shaktimaan is the cinematic adaptation of popular TV serial which featured Mukesh Khanna in the lead. Inside talk is Ranveer Singh and director Basil Joseph had ego clashes and creative differences and this development led to huge disappoint to him.\r\nA source shares &ldquo;Basil made Minnal Murali at a fraction of the proposed Shaktimaan budget, and it was smooth sailing compared to this nightmare&hellip; The project consumed two years of his life and left him vowing to stay away from Hindi cinema.&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

Ranveer high profile project shelved

Deepika Padukone husband Ranveer Singh loses Shaktimaan

Tollywood filmmakers are giving shocks to Deepika Padukone. This is leaving entire Bollywood in a state of shock as already the makers of Prabhas\' Kalki 2898 AD and Spirit kicked her out of the project.\r\nWhen Sandeep Vanga kicked her out of Spirit, everyone blamed him for being misogynistic. However, when the makers of Kalki 2898 AD also took the same decision, many found fault with Deepika Padukone and many yesteryear actresses also said that not only she but also her husband Ranveer Singh also shows similar tantrums.\r\nIn the meantime, it is known that the makers of Allu Arjun-Atlee project roped in Deepika Paduone as the female lead. But now rumours are spreading that even though they have roped in Deepika Padukone as the female lead, inside talk is they decided to reduce her role as much as possible.\r\nThe film is made with a huge budget of Rs 800crs and Sai Abhayankar is the music director. The makers doesn\'t want any thing to impact the film\'s progress.&nbsp;&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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