The other day, Jio Hotstar unveiled South Unbound Event in which it announced various projects in South Indian languages in the presence of Tamil Nadu Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin. Jio Hotstar invested Rs4000crs for the next five years to support the creative economy in the region.\r\nKamal Haasan speaking at the event said&nbsp; \"Today, stories are truly screen-agnostic. They travel with the viewer. The audience has become the platform. And when that happens, the relationship between the medium and the message changes forever. Stories do not belong to any screen; they always travel with the listener and belong to people. Screens simply follow them,\"\r\nHe spoke about successful films&nbsp; Kantara, Drishyam, Baahubali, Pushpa, Vikram, and Amaran to highlight the growing impact of southern cinema. He added . \"There has never been a better time to be a storyteller,\"\r\nHe shared \"Today, regional is becoming the new national, and ethnic the new international.\"\r\n<div></div>

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Kamal Haasan praises South Cinema

Kamal Haasan brands South Cinema as International

Natasimha Balakrishna\'s Akhanda2 is racing for&nbsp; a grand release on 12 December 2025. Expectations are soaring high on the film and according to the latest, its US presales set a new record.\r\nIt became the all time fastest to reach $125K and is counting. In less than six hours more than 7200 tickets were sold showing the craze for the film.\r\nThe film is helmed by Boyapati Srinu and it stars Samyukta as the female lead. The film stars Aadi Pinisetty in the role of an antagonist. Thaman is the music director and the film is bankrolled on 14 Reels Plusbanner. Kabir Duhan Singh, Poorna and Harshaali Malhotra are also playing important roles.\r\nThe film is the sequel to the hit film Akhanda and it is releasing in Hindi and also in 3D, 4DX, D-Box, PVR ICE and EPIQ formats. Balakrishna\'s daughter Tejaswini is presenting the film.&nbsp;

Akhanda 2 US presales record

Akhanda 2 sets a record in US presales

\r\nRanveer Singh\'s spy-thriller Dhurandhar is on a roll, crossing â‚¹200 crore worldwide in just five days. The film\'s overseas performance is phenomenal, grossing USD 875K (â‚¹7.8 crore) on Tuesday alone, taking its five day total to USD 4.80 million (â‚¹43.25 crore). Combined with â‚¹163 crore from India, the global tally stands at â‚¹206 crore.\r\nTuesday saw packed night shows in Australia, Canada, and the US, with 90%+ occupancy in several centers. The momentum is creating a spillover effect, driving strong pre-sales for the second weekend. Dhurandhar is poised to hit USD 6.50 million in its first week and could touch USD 10 million soon, a target that now seems within reach.\r\nThe film\'s overseas box office is untained and thriving, while India\'s numbers include promotional support. With a lucrative holiday period ahead, Dhurandhar is gaining steam. Its capacity constraints and buzz suggest a blockbuster run. As the excitement builds, Dhurandhar.shows no signs of slowing down.\r\nDhurandhar Set in Pakistan in the early 2000s, the film follows an Indian spy working to dismantle Karachi&rsquo;s mafia network in Lyari Town. Dhurandhar features Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and R. Madhavan alongside Ranveer. Aditya Dhar Produced, Written and Directed the film.\r\n

Dhurandhar Boxoffice Collection

Ranveer Singh Dhurandhar Worldwide Five Days Boxoffice Collection

\r\nShah Rukh training his daughter Suhana for King. Shah Rukh Khan is starring in King which also features his daughter Suhana Khan. The film also stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead under the direction of Siddharth Anand.\r\nNow speaking to scribes Farah Khan said Shah Rukh Khan is training his daughter Suhana in the action sequences. She shared &ldquo;Shah Rukh&rsquo;s son Aryan has made the most kick-a** web series: The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Suhana is so hardworking. She is now going to be in King. I know that you are training her in action,&rdquo;\r\nShah Rukh Khan speaking about his character shared&nbsp; &ldquo;King ka jo character hai, bohot hi interesting hai. Siddharth aur Sujoy (Ghosh) ne bohot prem se likha hai. Aur usme bohot saari buraaiyaan hain. Khooni hai, logo ko maar deta hai aur poochta bhi nahi (The character in King is very interesting. Siddharth and Sunjay wrote it with a lot of love. He comes with a lot of vices. He is a murderer. He kills people and doesn&rsquo;t even ask).&rdquo;\r\n

King: SRK training Suhana in stunts

Shah Rukh training his daughter Suhana for King

\r\nPriyanka Chopra shared when she turned greedy. Priyanka Chopra is currently starring in Varanasi opposite Mahesh Babu under the direction of Rajamouli.\r\nSpeaking to scribes, Priyanka Chopra shared the days when she turned greedy. Speaking at the BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi, she said&nbsp; &ldquo;When I first started working, I was not selective at all. Whatever work I would get, I would do because it&rsquo;s a privilege to just get work I would say yes to everything. I was really greedy in my 20s. I wanted to work every day.\"\r\nShe added&nbsp; &ldquo;I feel like I&rsquo;m on the other side of my sacrifice. I worked really hard. I missed birthdays. I missed when my father was in the hospital I missed Christmases, I missed Diwali. I missed time with my family That time, I needed to work that hard. And that 20-year-old me needed to make those sacrifices for this woman to have the life that I have now.\"\r\nPriyanka continued &ldquo;I do think it&rsquo;s a luxury sometimes you&rsquo;ve got to hustle. There&rsquo;s no other way around it having a work ethic, having discipline, and going after it will get you to a point where you can pull back,\"\r\nShe shared&nbsp; &ldquo;Now I can choose when I want to say yes, but I couldn&rsquo;t have done that if she hadn&rsquo;t worked so hard. So I thank her a lot sometimes. Thank your younger self.\"\r\n

When Global Beauty turned Greedy

Priyanka Chopra shared when she turned greedy

\r\nTere Ishq Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, is proving to be a box office powerhouse, impressively earning crores even on its 12th day. Despite facing stiff competition from Ranveer Singh&rsquo;s Dhurandhar, this romantic drama has maintained a steady pace, recovering its budget and crossing â‚¹150 crore gross worldwide.\r\nThe film, a spiritual sequel to Raanjhanaa (2013), marks Dhanush&rsquo;s first â‚¹100 crore domestic collection and his highest-grossing movie. Even with fewer screens post Dhurandhar&rsquo;s release, Tere Ishq Mein benefits from Tuesday discounts and strong word-of-mouth, drawing audiences to its poignant one-sided love story.\r\nOverseas, the film has grossed â‚¹25 crore in 12 days, adding to its â‚¹150 crore global total. Dhanush and Kriti Sanon receive rave reviews for their intense performances, with the film running rock-steady into its second week. No major Hindi releases this weekend give Tere Ishq Mein and Dhurandhar a clean run till Avatar: Fire And Ash hits theaters on Dec 19.\r\nThe story follows Mukti (Kriti Sanon) and Shankar (Dhanush), exploring themes of heartbreak and vengeance in a classic tale of love. Dhanush&rsquo;s third collaboration with Anand L Rai (Raanjhanaa, Atrangi Re) shines with emotional depth.\r\n

Tere Ishq Mein Crosses 150 Crores

Tere Ishq Mein turns out to be a real powerhouse 12th day earnings

\r\nMammootty\'s crime thriller Kalamkaval is making waves, crossing â‚¹50 crore worldwide in just five days! The film, released on December 5, 2025, has captivated audiences with its gripping plot, authentic performances, and stellar visuals. Critics\' praise and word-of-mouth have fueled its success, drawing strong regional and national viewership.\r\nThe box office numbers are impressive: â‚¹5 crore on Day 1, â‚¹5.5 crore on Day 2, â‚¹6 crore on Day 3, followed by â‚¹2.9 crore (Day 4) and â‚¹2.8 crore (Day 5). In India, Kalamkaval has netted â‚¹22.20 crore, with significant buzz beyond Kerala in metros like Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai.\r\nThe film\'s regional loyalty shines, with 32.14% occupancy in Malayalam theaters, Kochi leads at 61.25%, Kollam at 52%. While metros see modest numbers, the momentum is building. With positive vibes spreading, Kalamkaval looks set for a strong second weekend.\r\nKalamkaval has already crossed Mammootty top performers Bheeshma Parvam (â‚¹44.6 crore) and Turbo (â‚¹44.55 crore), though notably, Kalamkaval achieved this in just five days. The film&rsquo;s momentum seems unstoppable.\r\n

Mammukka Kalamkaval BO Collection

Mammukka Kalamkaval Crosses Rs 50 Crore in 5 Days

\r\nKarthi teaming with Vivek Athreya.&nbsp; Vivek Athreya captured the imagination of all with films like Mental Madilo, Brochevarevarura, Ante Sundaraniki and Saripodhaa Sanivaram.\r\nFrom then on, he is yet to lock his next. Earlier rumours spread that Vivek Athreya would team with Super Star Rajinikanth or he would team with Nani once again. But nothing materialised. In the meantime, reports are coming that Vivek Athreya would direct Karthi in his next.\r\nKarthi is currently awaiting the release of his film Vaa Vaathiyaar which is releasing in Telugu as Annagaru Vostaru. Apart from it, he has the sequels to Khaithi and Sardar. Karthi confirmed that he is teaming with Vivek Athreya and said that he readied a script and he is a talented director. he said he is awaiting for the narration.\r\nNow all eyes are on what kind of film, Karthi and Vivek Athreya come up with to entertain movie lovers.\r\n

Karthi teaming with Vivek Athreya

Psych Siddhartha locks new release date. The developments surrounding around Natasimha Balakrishna's Akhanda 2 and the announcement of new date by the makers as 12 December, changed the plans of all other films.

According to the latest, the makers of Psych Siddhartha changed their release date from 12 December and came up with the new date. They posted "Jai Balayya! With respect for #NBK, the team of #PsychSiddhartha and #RanaDaggubati are shifting to a fresh, festive date. Releasing on Jan 1, 2026 Overseas by #AtharvanaBhadrakaliPictures. Stay tuned for the updated theater list - the New Year FUN RIDE is going BIG with an expanded worldwide release! Sending blockbuster wishes to #Akhanda2&nbsp; #Akhanda2Thaandavam"

The film stars Shree Nandu and Yamini Bhaskar in the lead roles under the direction of Varun Reddy who is making his debut. The makers released the video in which Shree Nandu and Rana are seen exchanging fun conversation.

Smaran Sai is the music director for the film produced on Keep Rolling Pictures and presented by Spirit Media.

Psych Siddhartha new RD Locked

Psych Siddhartha locks new release date

Victory Venkatesh and Trivikram Srinivas join forces for the first time in Aadarsha Kutumbam House No 47 AK47, a heart-warming family entertainer packed with emotions and fun. The regular shoot kicked off in Hyderabad, and the makers unveiled a stylish first look poster featuring Venkatesh as a dignified family man.

The film boasts an impressive cast with Srinidhi Shetty as the leading lady and Harshavardhan Rameshwar scoring the music. Produced by S. Radha Krishna under Haarika &amp; Hassine Creations, AK47 is set for a Summer 2026 release.

Trivikram, known for emotional narratives with humor, crafts a story appealing to all audiences. This is Trivikram&rsquo;s next project after Guntur Kaaram (2024), and Venkatesh&rsquo;s schedule is buzzing, he&rsquo;ll wrap up Aadarsha Kutumbam before diving into Drishyam 3.

The title "AK47" hints at a mix of action and family vibes. Filming locations include Hyderabad&rsquo;s Aluminium Factory, promising an entertaining cinematic journey.

Crazy Title For Venky- Trivikram Film

Venkatesh trivikram srinivas titled aadarsha-kutumbam AK47

\r\nMowgli2025 gets a new date. Roshan Kanakala\'s Mowgli2025 has been the cynosure of all eyes. The film directed by Sandeep Raj of Colour Photo fame was scheduled for release on 12 December 2025.\r\nHowever, all their plans went awry as Akhanda2 starring Balakrishna under the direction of Boyapati Srinu after resolving all the problems, decided to release the film on 12 December 2025.\r\nHurt Sandeep Raj, expressed his feelings openly and he also got the support of Sai Durga Tej. According to the latest, Sandeep Raj announced the film\'s new date.\r\nHe posted that the film will be releasing on 13 December 2025. He rubbished the rumours that the film would be postponed either to 25 December as X Mas special or Sankranti 2026.\r\nThe film starred Sakshi Mahdholkar as the female lead and Bandi Saroj Kumar as the antagonist. Kaala Bhairava is the music director while&nbsp; Rama Murthi and Pawan Kalyan are handling the cinematography and editing departments. The film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on People Media Factory banner.\r\n

Mowgli2025 finalises new date

Mowgli2025 gets a new date

\r\nDhurandhar, the recent Bollywood hit starring Ranveer Singh, is crushing it at the box office! The film raked in over â‚¹23 crore on its fourth day, crossing â‚¹126 crore in just three days and is around 160 crores for five days. This success is amplifying Singh&rsquo;s star power, with an impressive cast including Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal, under Aditya Dhar&rsquo;s direction.\r\nIn a blockbuster deal, Netflix acquired Dhurandhar\'s streaming rights for a whopping â‚¹130 crore, covering both Part 1 and Part 2 (â‚¹65 crore each). This is Ranveer Singh&rsquo;s biggest OTT deal yet, a major career boost. According to reports, the deal highlights the film&rsquo;s growing digital clove.\r\nDhurandhar outshines Ranveer\'s past films in OTT deals &rsquo;83 (2021) sold for â‚¹30 crore to Netflix, and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) fetched â‚¹80 crore from Prime Video. Dhurandhar smashes these figures, signalling a hit.\r\nGlobally, Dhurandhar is a major success, collecting nearly â‚¹160 crore in five days, with $4+ million (â‚¹50 crore) from overseas. The final numbers are expected to be high, boosted by the OTT deal. Part 2 drops early next year.\r\n