\r\nJagapathi Babu blasts nepotism and boring Tollywood. Jagapathi Babu speaking to scribes reacted strongly on allegations that Tollywood became boring thanks to nepotism.\r\nJagapathi Babu said, &ldquo;If Telugu cinema is boring, don&rsquo;t watch it then.&rdquo; He continued, &ldquo;It\'s not true that nepotism is stopping new talent from entering the film industry. You see so many new actors thriving on OTT and in small films today, and how some kids from film families don\'t succeed. Take me for example, I am from a film family, and it did not help me with anything other than to enter the industry. I have to struggle to sustain myself.&rdquo;\r\nJagapathi Babu was last seen in Pushpa 2: The Rule, Jagapathi will soon star in Peddi with Ram Charan.. He debuted as a lead with the 1989 film Simha Swapnam and tasted success in the 1990s and early 2000s.\r\n

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Jagapathi Babu On Nepotism

Jagapathi Babu blasts nepotism and boring Tollywood

\r\nBollywood superstar Aamir Khan made a significant revelation about his role in the Tamil film \'Coolie\', stating that he didn\'t charge any money for his cameo. In a recent interview, Aamir Khan expressed his admiration for Rajinikanth, saying, \"No, I haven\'t charged any money. I have too much love and respect for Rajni Sir to even think of money.\" He further added that sharing the screen with Rajinikanth was reward enough for him.\r\nAamir also added that \"It isn\'t as if I am the hero of Coolie. I am just a cameo player. Rajini Sir and Nag play the central characters. If audiences flock to see Coolie, it will be to see them, not me.\" The film \'Coolie\' has received mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike, with some praising Aamir Khan\'s performance and others feeling that his role was underwhelming.\r\nAamir plays the role of Daaha, the head of a global criminal syndicate, and has a combination scene with Rajinikanth\'s character Deva in the film. Aamir Khan\'s appearance in \'Coolie\' has sparked a range of reactions, with some fans calling it the \"best cameo ever\" and others expressing disappointment.\r\nDespite this, the film is breaking several box office records, thanks to the star power of Rajinikanth and its star studded cast. The film\'s director, Lokesh Kanagaraj, seems to have successfully created a buzz around the movie, which is currently playing in theaters. The movie boasts an impressive cast, including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and Soubin Shahir.\r\n

AK About His Remuneration In Coolie

Aamir Khan Big Revelation About His Coolie Cameo

Kangana furious on allegations of going after married men. Kangana Ranaut has been often accused of going after married men. Kangana now reacted strongly on these allegations.

She said, "When you are young and ambitious, and a married man with kids hits on you, it&rsquo;s you who are falling for someone in a relationship. It&rsquo;s not the man&rsquo;s fault. People always find a way to blame the women in the situation. Look at the rape victims who get blamed for wearing certain types of clothes or being out late at night. All these are markers of the wrong mentality."

She continued "Of course I got called for a casting couch. The industry is a dirty and filthy place, and it&rsquo;s very unkind to outsiders. I talked about this very openly and extensively during the &lsquo;me too&rsquo; campaign."

She added "Outsiders deal with a lot of exploitation in this place, and that also happens in the parallel industries, like in Lokhandwala. I have gone to these places, I have worked there, and I am lucky that I got a break early in my life. There are so many people who still wander those streets and have lost themselves and their identity."

Kangana going after married men

Kangana furious on allegations of going after married men

\r\nMahesh Babu niece Bharati ready for on screen debut. Super Star Mahesh Babu has tremendous fan following and few relatives from Ghattamaneni family entered the Tollywood. However, all of them turned out to be men.\r\nIn the midst of all this, reports are coming that Mahesh Babu\'s niece Bharati is ready for on screen debut. Inside talk is Bharati, daughter of Mahesh Babu\'s brother Ramesh Babu will be making her entry under the direction of Teja.\r\nA source shares &ldquo;Bharati has already completed her look tests and attended workshops to prepare for a well-etched lover-girl role,&rdquo; The project has been approved by both Mahesh Babu&rsquo;s and Ramesh Babu\'s family members.\r\nThe source reveals &ldquo;Teja was keen on casting someone who looked traditional yet charming. Bharati&rsquo;s graceful dance performance to her uncle Mahesh Babu&rsquo;s chartbuster Kurichi Madathapetti on Instagram went viral and helped her bag this plum role.&rdquo;\r\nIt is known that Mahesh Babu\'s nephew Jayakrishna is making his debut under the direction of Aay Bhupati. The source shared &ldquo;It&rsquo;s quite rare in Tollywood for siblings to step into the industry at the same time, and naturally, the Mahesh Babu family is excited and supportive. Mahesh has always stood by his brother Ramesh Babu, even backing him as a producer with the big-ticket film Arjun.&rdquo;\r\n

Super Star Niece Set For SS Entry

Mahesh Babu niece Bharati ready for on screen debut

\r\nSri Krishna Avatar in Mahoba unleashes the power of Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna is often shown as the calm going character and always seen as taking a backseat while guiding others to take a centre stage and helping them to accomplish their mission in the right cause.\r\nHowever, a new film Sri Krishna Avatar In Mahoba which is announced in style shows the different angle of Krishna. He is shown as the warrior in the film. His Grace Jitamitra Prabhu Sri, a senior Guru at ISKCON Delhi\'s blessings is there for the prestigious project.\r\nThe film highlights the happenings of Lord Krishna in Mahoba during the 11th and 12th centuries.The story showcases the rich culture of Mahoba. The film\'s story is written and is directed by Mukund Pandey.\r\nThe film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on the&nbsp; AbhayCharan Foundation and Sreejee Entertainment.\r\n

Lord Krishna turns Warrior

Sri Krishna Avatar in Mahoba unleashes the power of Lord Krishna

\r\nMLA Balakrishna turns RTC Bus Driver. Natasimha Balakrishna is known for his impromptu acts and this often drives his fans crazy. Now on 15 Aug as people celebrated Independence Day, Balakrishna surprised all by turing the RTC bus driver.\r\nThe coalition NDA government on the eve of Independence Day , launched various schemes for the benefit of the poor in Andhra Pradesh. One such program was Stree Sakthi program&nbsp; women in the state can travel free in RTC buses in the state.\r\nDuring the event, Balakrishna The Hindupur MLA surprised all by driving the bus after inaugurating the scheme in his constituency. The video of Balakrishna driving the bus is going viral on social media.\r\nBalakrishna recently laid foundation for the Basavataralam Cancer Hospital in Amaravati, capital of Andhra Pradesh for the benefit of the poor and the cancer patients. On the professional front Balakrishna is busy with Akhanda Thaandavam with Boyapati Srinu.\r\n

Natasimha turns RTC Bus Driver

MLA Balakrishna turns RTC Bus Driver

\r\nNayanthara powers Dear Students teaser. Nayanthara and Nivin Pauly are starring in a film titled Dear Students. The film directed by&nbsp; Sandeep Kumar and George Philip Roy, is a mystery thriller.\r\nThe makers released the film\'s teaser on the eve of Independence Day. Nayanthara who often stays away from film promotions surprised all by releasing the film\'s teaser.\r\n&nbsp;Nivin Pauly releasing the teaser wrote, &ldquo;&lsquo;Dear Students&rsquo; official teaser is out. A film by @GeorgePhilipRoy &amp; @Sandeepkumark1p, with the amazing #Nayanthara and a batch of newcomers as #DearStudents and I am happy to have joined the journey!\"\r\nThe teaser showed Nivin Pauly as a restaurateur, Hari who is seen engaging in a playful banter with Nayanthara.\r\nBut soon surprising developments happen increasing the curiosity levels. Nayanthara is shown as the police officer at the end of the teaser. The film is produced by Vineet Jain and Nivin Pauly.\r\nSibi Mathew Alex is the music director for the film and the makers will soon announce the film\'s release date.\r\n

Dear Students Teaser Review

Nayanthara powers Dear Students teaser

Coolie Day 2 collections witness a sharp dip. Rajinikanth's Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj released amidst huge expectations on 14 Aug 2025. The film starred Shruti Haasan with Nagarjuna and Upendra playing powerful roles. With Aamir Khan in a special role and Pooja Hegde in special song, expectations increased.

However, the film got huge negative reviews and according to the latest, the second day collections dipped drastically despite being the holiday weekend. After an opening of 65+ crore, the action biggie helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj has witnessed a drop on day 2 with its occupancy in the theaters and ticket sales on BMS.

On the second day, Friday, August 15, Coolie managed to register occupancy of 63.8% from the morning shows. This is a visible drop of 22% from the opening day&rsquo;s occupancy of 81% for the morning shows. Even the Telugu version, which opened with occupancy of 91% in the morning shows on the opening day, came down to occupancy of 68% on day 2.

Coolie earned â‚¹53.50 crore net in India on day 2 and got net domestic haul to a solid â‚¹119 crore.

Coolie Day 2 Box Office collections

Coolie Day 2 collections witnessed a sharp dip

Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR \'s high-octane spy thriller War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji, has leveraged the Independence Day holiday to post an impressive â‚¹56.50 crore (India net) on its second day across all languages pushing its total domestic earnings to Rs 108 crore in just two days.\r\n\r\nWar 2 had a Strong Day 2 Performance. Despite opening to mixed reviews, War 2 has shown remarkable growth on Day 2. The significant boost in collections is attributed to Holiday Advantage (Independence Day).\r\nImproved occupancies in major metropolitan areas and Strong word of mouth among audiences, despite critical feedback, have also helped in significant growth in collections.\r\nThe Hindi Version Registered a healthy surge, benefiting from Hrithik Roshan&rsquo;s fan base and urban traction.\r\nHowever, the Telugu Version witnessed an unexpected dip; maybe heavy rains have also been one of the reasons.\r\nWhat to Expect Next\r\nTrade experts anticipate a significant weekend jump (Saturday and Sunday), which could solidify the film\'s standing in the YRF Spy Universe if positive momentum continues.\r\nExpanding the Spyverse\r\nWar 2&nbsp; is a key instalment in YRF&rsquo;s Spy Universe, following the likes of War (2019), Pathaan, and Tiger 3. The post-credits scene introduces Bobby Deol, teasing the next chapter titled Alpha, which will feature Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles.\r\n

War 2 Indian Box Office Report

War 2 Second Day Worldwide Boxoffice Collections

Sholay, the iconic Bollywood film directed by Ramesh Sippy, has completed 50 glorious years since its release on August 15, 1975. This action-adventure epic starring Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, and Amjad Khan as the unforgettable Gabbar Singh, continues to captivate audiences with its timeless themes of friendship, loyalty, and justice.\r\nSholay\'s box office records are nothing short of revolutionary. Made on a budget of â‚¹2.5 crore, the film collected around â‚¹15 crore nett and â‚¹30 crore gross in its initial run, shattering the previous record held by Mughal-e-Azam. The film sold approximately 12.5 crore tickets during its original release where ticket prices vary around Rs 2 to Rs 3, a feat that remains unmatched to this day. Adjusted for inflation, Sholay\'s collections would translate to an estimated â‚¹3,000-â‚¹3,200 crore, making it the undisputed No. 1 blockbuster in Indian cinema history.\r\nSholay\'s impact extends beyond box office numbers. The film\'s characters, dialogues, and music have become an integral part of Indian popular culture. The film\'s restoration, led by the Film Heritage Foundation, has brought new attention to this cinematic masterpiece, with a special screening at the 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival.\r\nSholay\'s enduring appeal lies in its ability to transcend generations and genres. The film\'s themes of friendship, sacrifice, and justice continue to resonate with audiences today. Sholay remains a testament to the power of cinema to captivate and inspire audiences, and its legacy will continue to endure for generations to come.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Sholay Completes Golden Jubilee

Timeless Cinematic Masterpiece Sholay Completes 50 Years 

Super Star Rajinikanth completed 50 years of journey in the film industry and he is now entertaining movie lovers with his action entertainer Coolie.\r\nThe film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj which released as Independence Day Special is entertaining movie lovers. The film featured Nagarjuna, Upendra in powerful roles and Shruti Haasan in an important role. Aamir Khan did a cameo and Pooja Hegde did a special song.\r\nIn the meantime, PM Modi, congratulated Super Star Rajinikanth on his milestone.\r\nCongratulations to Thiru Rajinikanth Ji on completing 50 glorious years in the world of cinema. His journey has been iconic, with his diverse roles having left a lasting impact on the minds of people across generations. Wishing him continued success and good health in the times to come.\r\nEarlier, celebrities like&nbsp; Kamal Haasan, Mamootty, and others greeted Rajinikanth for his golden jubilee year.

PM Modi wishes Thalaivar

PM Modi greets Super Star Rajinikanth

Rajamouli\'s magnum opus Baahubali created a sensation across the world. Prabhas, Rana, Tamannaah, Anushka attained international stardom with the film.\r\nThe film two parts is releasing as a single entity Baahubali The Epic on 31 October 2025. Reports came that Baahubali The Epic teaser will be released along with Coolie and War2. However much to the disappointment of all, the teaser was launched only in the overseas locations.\r\nThis disappointed all the fans of Prabhas who started questioning the producer Sobhu Yarlagadda. Following this Sobhu Yarlagadda came up with the following clarification.\r\nDear Prabhas and @BaahubaliMovie fans!\r\n&nbsp;The teaser being played in the US theatres was cut to connect with the non-Indian audience as well.&nbsp; Hence, the text supers were designed that way.&nbsp; The plan has always been to release a different text online next week.&nbsp; Stay tuned!\r\nWe love \"Baahubali\" more than anyone!&nbsp; Jai Mahishmati!