\r\nNagarjuna interested in Coolie rights.Rajinikanth\'s upcoming film Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj is releasing on 14 Aug 2025.\r\nThe film stars Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR and Monisha Blessy in important roles while Pooja Hegde is doing a special song and Aamir Khan is doing a cameo.\r\nThe demand for the film\'s Telugu version rights is increasing and now inside talk is Nagarjuna is showing interest in bagging them. A source shared &ldquo;The Tamil producers are quoting around â‚¹45 crore for the Telugu rights, a price only top-tier producers can afford. Given his deep pockets and industry clout, Nagarjuna is seriously considering the deal,&rdquo;\r\nA distributor shared &ldquo;Having been part of the project, Nagarjuna has firsthand knowledge of its scale and commercial potential,&rdquo; He continued &ldquo;The film already carries a strong pan-India appeal, with a star-studded line-up from Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and Tamil industries. Nagarjuna is betting big on the film striking a chord with mass audiences.&rdquo;\r\n

Gossips

King to acquire Coolie

Nagarjuna interested in Coolie rights

\r\nRahul Ravindran enters Prabhas Fauji. Pan India Star Prabhas is busy with multiple projects like Spirit, Fauji and The Raja Saab. Apart from it, Prabhas has sequels for Kalki 2898 AD and Salaar.\r\nNow all eyes are on his project Fauji which is progressing at the brisk pace under the direction of Hanu Raghavapudi. Youtube influencer Imanvi Ismail is the female lead in the film.\r\nIn the meantime, reports are coming that talented actor Rahul Ravindran entered into the project. Rahul Ravindran will be playing an important role in the film for which music is tuned by Vishal Chandrasekhar.\r\nThe film features Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, and Jayapradha in important roles. The film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Mythri Movie Makers. The film is made on a high buget of over Rs 700crs. Fans are excited as Hanu Raghavapudi is known for his touching entertainers and Prabhas has immense fan following across the country.\r\n

Talented actor enters Fauji

Rahul Ravindran enters Prabhas Fauji

\r\nTrivikram\'s next projects have been generating buzz in the film industry. After collaborating on Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun is set to team up with Trivikram again for a film. However, Trivikram has also been working on other projects, including a film with Venkatesh, which is currently in the approval stage. Additionally, Trivikram is planning another film with Ram Charan, and the story has already been narrated to Charan, who has given his approval.\r\nInterestingly, there are rumors that Trivikram might now be considering telling the same story of Allu Arjun\'s film to NTR instead. With Allu Arjun\'s busy schedule, including a film with Atlee that might take around a year to complete, Trivikram might cancel his project with Bunny and move forward with NTR.\r\nThe NTR-Trivikram combo has previously delivered hits like Aravinda Sametha, and their collaboration again would likely create significant buzz in the industry. NTR is currently busy with Prashanth Neel\'s film after completing War 2, but if he gives the green signal, the Trivikram-NTR film could potentially be released next year.\r\nTrivikram\'s plans for the year include releasing Venkatesh\'s film next year, followed by Ram Charan\'s film. If NTR agrees to collaborate, Trivikram might prioritize that project, potentially leading to a release in the near future. The industry will be watching closely to see if the NTR-Trivikram combo will be repeated and how their collaboration pans out.\r\n

Trivikram- Allu Arjun Story to NTR

Trivikram To Make His Dream Project With NTR 

Power Star Pawan Kalyan's gangster film OG with Sujeeth is generating tremendous interest among movie lovers. The film's shooting is in fullswing and recently the makers delighted fans by announcing the film's release date.

The film will now be releasing as Dasara special on 25 September. Sujeeth is coming with sensational plan to unleash Pawan Kalyan in a unique manner on the screen. Japanese actor Keiichi Aando is playing an important role in the film. Inside talk is he will be seen as a powerful Japanese mafia leader.

Sources say the action sequences featuring Pawan Kalyan and Keiichi Ando will blow the minds of all. The film also features Emraan Hashmi in the powerful role.

Priyanka Arul Mohan is the female lead while Sriya Reddy, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Shaam, Harish Uthaman, and others are playing important roles.

The music for the film is tuned by Thaman and the film is produced by DVV Danayya on DVV.Entertainments banner.

Sujeeth sensation with Power Star

Sujeeth to unleash Pawan Kalyan in this way in OG

Superstar Rajinikanth\'s upcoming action thriller \'Coolie\', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is generating significant buzz in the Telugu film industry. With Nagarjuna playing a key role in the movie, produced by Sun Pictures, expectations are high for its release on August 14. The combination of Rajinikanth and Lokesh, along with Nagarjuna, has created a good craze for the movie business in Telugu, with huge expectations for its box office performance.\r\nThe film\'s theatrical rights in Telugu states are in high demand, with Annapurna Studios and Sithara Entertainments vying for the rights. According to reports, the deal is likely to be closed for between Rs. 40-45 crores. It\'s possible that both banners may jointly acquire the rights, given their existing partnership in producing the film \'Lenin\' starring Akhil Akkineni.\r\nSome dubbed films have done remarkable business in Telugu, particularly those with sequel hype. \'2.O\' and \'KGF-2\' are notable examples, over Rs. 70 crore in Telugu states. Rajinikanth\'s films have also performed well, with some earning Rs. 20-30 crore in Telugu and Jailer even crossing 80 crores gross. With the hype surrounding \'Coolie\', expectations are high that it will surpass these figures.\r\nCoolie has strong contender in the form of War 2 with NTR and Hrithik Roshan in lead roles, however with the star power of Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna, along with Lokesh\'s direction, the movie is poised to make a significant impact at the box office. Fans are eagerly awaiting its release on August 14.

Craze For Coolie Telugu Rights

Record Price For Rajinikanth Coolie Telugu Rights

Exciting buzz about Pradeep Ranganathan next. Kollywood star Pradeep Ranganathan is capturing the imagination of all not only as the filmmaker but also as the actor. He scored hits like Comali and even turned actor in Love Today and then scored another hit with Dragon.

He is now busy with two interesting projects Love Insurance Company and Dude and both these films will hit the screens in a month's span. In the meantime, reports are coming about his next project.

Inside talk is he will be starring in a super hero film. Buzz is the script at first was narrated to Thalapathy Vijay before it landed in Pradeep Ranganathan's laps. AGS Entertainments will bankroll the project which is a scifi super hero action entertainer.

Fans of Pradeep Ranganathan are super excited at their hero doing different genre entertainers and expanding his horizons at the box office.

Young hero doing a Star Hero project

Exciting buzz about Pradeep Ranganathan next

\r\nCan Sukumar direct Shah Rukh Khan. Sukumar\'s craze across the country increased in a sensational manner after the mass actioner Pushpa franchise with Allu Arjun in the lead. In the meantime, exciting reports are coming that Sukumar will be teaming with King Khan for the next project.\r\nSukumar apart from Pushpa The Rampage with Allu Arjun will be directing Ram Charan\'s next. Sukumar is yet to finalise the script for the project and he is busy with his team for the same. It may take another 2-3 months and pre production will take another 8 months.\r\nSo even if Shah Rukh Khan is keen to team with Sukumar, he has to wait for another two years. Bollywood media is super excited as recently Sunny Deol scored a hit with Jaat teaming with Gopichand Malineni. They are of the opinion that if Shah Rukh Khan and Sukumar teams up, they will break all records at the box office.\r\n

Sukumar To team with King Khan

Can Sukumar direct Shah Rukh Khan

\r\nIs this SSMB29 backdrop. Super Star Mahesh Babu and star director Rajamouli\'s upcoming project SSMB29 is progressing at a brisk pace. The film is capturing the imagination of all as it happens to be the first collaboration of Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli and it happens to be Rajamouli\'s first after the sensation he created with his magnum opus RRR.\r\nThe film stars global beauty Priyanka Chopra as the female lead and Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing a powerful role. In the meantime, exciting reports are coming about the film\'s backdrop. Earlier star writer Vijayendra Prasad revealed that the film has African jungle backdrop and is inspired by the Wilbur Smith\'s novels.\r\nNow more exciting details are coming out. Buzz is the film revolves around Sanjeevani episode in Hindu epic Ramayana. It is known that Lord Hanuman goes in search of Sanjeevani to bring back Lord Rama\'s brother Lakshmana to life that falls unconscious in the battle with Ravana\'s son Indrajita.\r\nThe music for the film is tuned by Keeravani and is bankrolled in a prestigious manner by KL Narayana on his Durga Arts banner.\r\n

Sensational backdrop For SSMB29

Is this SSMB29 backdrop

Kamal Haasan\'s daughter Aksharaa Haasan warned the film fraternity of legal action for using her family and making false claims.\r\nAksharaa posted &ldquo;To My Fellow Fraternity Members. Please be informed that a person named Ibrahim Akhtar is falsely using my name and my family&rsquo;s name, claiming we are involved in producing projects and operating from an office in Ooty. These claims are entirely untrue, and we have no association with him.&rdquo;\r\nShe added &ldquo;We are taking the necessary legal steps to address this issue. Kindly remain cautious and do not engage with or encourage him in any way. Thank you for your attention and continued support.&rdquo;\r\nAksharaa said that the scammer targeted her father Kamal Haasan and family though she didnot specify the members in her family. She also thanked fans for warning her against the scammer.&nbsp;

Aksharaa Haasan warns film fraternity

Aksharaa Haasan warns film fraternity of legal action

\r\nGod Of Masses Nandamuri Balakrishna is reportedly planning to collaborate with Malayalam filmmaker Haneef Adeni, who recently gained critical acclaim for his film Marco. Although nothing has been confirmed, the potential partnership has generated significant excitement among fans and industry insiders. If the collaboration materializes, it will mark a notable milestone for Balakrishna, who is set to play a cop in the film.\r\nBalakrishna is currently on a successful streak, having starred in four back-to-back hits, including Akhanda, Veera Simha Reddy, Bhagavanth Kesari, and Daaku Maharaj. His recent films have all performed well at the box office, cementing his status as a leading actor in the industry. Additionally, Balakrishna recently received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award, further solidifying his contributions to the film industry.\r\nBalakrishna is currently gearing up for the release of Akhanda 2, the sequel to his 2021 film Akhanda. The film features a star-studded cast, including Samyuktha and Pragya Jaiswal, and is produced by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the banner of 14 Reels Plus. The music for the film is composed by Thaman S. Akhanda 2 is expected to be released later this year.\r\nIf Balakrishna\'s collaboration with Haneef Adeni happens, it may begin after the release of Akhanda 2. The potential partnership has generated significant interest, and fans are eagerly awaiting an official announcement. With Balakrishna\'s track record of success and Adeni\'s acclaimed direction, the film could be a major hit if it comes to fruition. Meanwhile Balayya also announced his immediate next with Gopichand Malineni as NBK 111. So we have to wait for official word about Haneef Adeni\'s film with NBK.\r\n

Shocking Collaboration On Cards

Nandamuri Balakrishna To Do Film With Marco Director

\r\nVishnu Manchu\'s mythological epic Kannappa has locked a runtime of 3 hours and 10 minutes, setting the stage for an expansive and immersive cinematic experience. This substantial duration places Kannappa among the recent trend of big-budget Indian blockbusters that have embraced longer narratives.\r\nWith its rich mythological backdrop, top-tier production values, and a power-packed ensemble cast, Kannappa is being touted as a potential game-changer in the genre. The film features an impressive star cast including Mohan Babu, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Sarathkumar, Kajal Agarwal, and Preity Mukhundhan.\r\nVishnu Manchu not only plays the titular role but also serves as the film&rsquo;s scriptwriter. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu under the 24 Frames Factory banner, Kannappa promises to be a visually grand and emotionally charged journey.\r\nWith Stephen Devassy on music composition and Sheldon Chau as the cinematographer, expectations are high for the film&rsquo;s audio-visual grandeur. If executed well, Kannappa could join the elite list of Pan-India blockbusters that captivated audiences and left a lasting impact.\r\n

Kannappa Grand Runtime

Kannappa To Have Epic Run-time 

\r\nTamil and Hindi actor R Madhavan has reportedly joined the cast of Mahesh Babu\'s upcoming film SSMB29, directed by SS Rajamouli. According to sources, Madhavan will play a powerful and pivotal character in this action-packed adventure.\r\nWith Madhavan\'s addition, the film\'s casting has reached new heights, featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles. An official announcement is expected soon.\r\nSSMB29 is shaping up to be a massive project with a global appeal. Rajamouli has planned an extravagant international release, with filming reportedly taking place in several exotic locations worldwide. The film blends mythological elements with global adventure, drawing inspiration from Wilbur Smith\'s novels and the legend of Lord Hanuman.\r\nWith a massive budget of â‚¹1,000cr and Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani on board, SSMB29 promises to be a visual spectacle. Major scenes have already been shot in Odisha, and grand sets are being constructed in Hyderabad. If reports are true, SSMB29 is likely to be released in 2027 and will be one of the most anticipated films of the year.\r\n

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