Aamir Khan\'s decision to release his film Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube\'s pay-per-view model has sent shockwaves in the industry. What made this move even more surprising was the revelation that Aamir Khan rejected a whopping 125 Cr offer from Prime Video for the digital rights of the film. This decision was driven by Aamir\'s aim to start a new streaming platform and make the film accessible to a wider audience.\r\nFrom August 1, Sitaare Zameen Par will be available on YouTube Movies at a budget-friendly rate of Rs 100 in India. The film will also launch in 38 other countries, including the US, UK, and Australia, with local pricing. Aamir Khan\'s goal is to make the film affordable and accessible to many, and he believes that this model will help achieve that. By releasing the film on YouTube, Aamir Khan hopes to reach every corner of India and ensure that everyone benefits from it.\r\nAamir Khan\'s decision to adopt the pay-per-view model is a bold move that could potentially disrupt the traditional film distribution model. By releasing the film on YouTube, Aamir Khan is not only making it accessible to a wider audience but also giving viewers the flexibility to watch the film at their convenience. The actor\'s calculation that a family of four can watch the movie for just Rs 100, which breaks down to Rs 25 each, highlights the potential of this model.

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Aamir Rejects 125 Crore Offer

Aamir Khan Bold Move Announcing Sitaare Zameen Par On YouTube For Price From August 1

\r\nSimbu-Vetrimaaran project not shelved. Vetri Maaran is known for his hard hitting, rustic and realistic films while Simbu is known for his high octane mass action films. When reports came that Simbu and Vetrimaaran will be coming up with a project, movie lovers got excited.\r\nLater rumours spread that the project referred to STR49 was shelved due to financial issues. Now it is coming out that the project is very much on and it is not shelved. The film will be going to sets from September.\r\nThe film is a part of Dhanush-Vetri Maaran\'s Vada Chennai cinematic universe.Reports have it that Simbu and Vetri Maaran decided to opt for unique financial model. A source shares&nbsp; \"Silambarasan TR has opted for a profit-sharing model instead of upfront remuneration,\"\r\nDirector Nelson Dilip Kumar will be playing a cameo while Kavin and Manikandan are also roped in for the cameos. The film\'s promo teaser according to sources will be screened along with Rajinikanth\'s Coolie which is releasing on 14 Aug 2025.\r\n

Latest on Simbu-Vetrimaaran project

Simbu-Vetrimaaran project not shelved

\r\nSunny Deol teaming with Farhan Akthar. Sunny Deol is on high scoring hits like Gadar 2 and Jaat. He is currently starring in the all important role of Lord Hanuman in Bollywood\'s most prestigious project Ramayana. Apart from it, Sunny Deol is also starring in Border 2, sequel to Border.\r\nThe film starring Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty&nbsp; is up for release on 3 Jan 2025. In the meantime, reports are coming that Sunny Deol is teaming with Farhan Akthar for an action entertainer.\r\nA source shared \"Deol is set to team up with Excel Entertainment for the first time on a big-budget action thriller. The yet-untitled action thriller will mark the first collaboration between the actor and Excel Entertainment. The two stakeholders have been in talks for a while now and are excited to collaborate on a high-concept big-budget action thriller. Deol loves the script and is excited to partner with Akhtar and Sidhwani on the film.&rdquo;\r\nThe project will be helmed by Balaji who will be making his debut as director. He worked as assistant and associate director for numerous Tamil films. The source added &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a larger-than-life feature film with Deol in an avatar that the audience loves to see him in. Excel, too, is going all out to ensure that their maiden collaboration with Deol turns out to be a special treat for the cinema-going audience. The film will have lots of intense and high-on-drama moments.&rdquo;\r\n

Sunny Deol finalises action entertainer

Sunny Deol teaming with Farhan Akthar

Mouni Roy shares her experience with Chiranjeevi Vishwambhara. Mega Star Chiranjeevi is coming up to enthrall movie lovers with his upcoming socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara. The film is directed by Mallidi Vasishta of Bimbisara fame.

It is known that the makers roped in Bollywood hot beauty Mouni Roy for the special song. Bheems Ceciroleo tuned music for the song which was choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. The makers shot the song in the specially erected sets in RFC on Chiranjeevi and Mouni Roy.

Sharing her experience, Mouni Roy posted &ldquo;Dancing beside you for the last few days has been an honour, Chiranjeevi sir,&rdquo; &ldquo;You&rsquo;re not only a legendary actor but also a truly wonderful human being. I felt immense warmth and respect throughout. Thank you for the unforgettable experience, the kindness, and the best biriyani ever. We love you.&rdquo;

Along with it, she shared her picture along with Chiranjeevi and Ganesh Acharya. The film stars Trisha as the female lead while&nbsp; Kunal Kapoor, Ashika Ranganath, Surbhi Puranik, Isha Chawla, in important roles. The music fo the film is tuned by Keeravani and the film is bankrolled by UV Creations banner.

Vishwambhara: Hot Beauty Honored

Mouni Roy shares her experience with Chiranjeevi Vishwambhara

Pardesiya from Param Sundari released. Janhvi Kapoor and Siddharth Malhotra are coming to entertain movie lovers with their romantic flick Param Sundari. The film directed by Tushar Jalota of Dasvi fame is releasing on 29 Aug 2025.

The makers are promoting the film and today they released the romantic single Pardesiya. The song, helmed by Sonu Nigam, Krishnakali Saha and Sachin-Jigar transports you to a land far far away from reality, where old school romance and charm casts a magic spell.

The song in itself is beautiful, with a lush green picturesque background. The chemistry between Janhvi and Siddharth Malhotra is beautifully depicted. Rajeev Khandelwal and Aakash Dahiya are playing important roles in the film.

The film revolves around Param, a North Indian man, and Sundari, a South Indian woman, as they go through love across cultural lines in the scenic setting of Kerala's backwaters.

Netizens reacted to the song in the following way

&nbsp;&ldquo;Ngl the song is beautiful, the cinematography is superb and the leads look gorgeousðŸ˜ I can't believe I'm saying this but Jhanvi is looking good in the film. As for Sidharth Malhotra, dude's aging like fine wineðŸ”¥,&rdquo; whereas another comment read, &ldquo;Ok sonu nigams voice ðŸ˜˜ðŸ˜˜ sweet like honey . Atleast the song sounds good and the music video is visually stunning.&rdquo; Another netizen stated, &ldquo;Loving the song, it's on repeat. Sonu is such a gem, listening to him gives me 2000s bollywood nostalgia. Even Sid and Janhvi have good chemistry here. If the good romance song streak continues then I'm sure this too will have a good run in the BO.&rdquo;

PS: Pardesiya romantic flavor

Pardesiya from Param Sundari released

\r\nPrakash Raj holds Pawan Kalyan responsible for Hari Hara Veera Mallu debacle. Power Star Pawan Kalyan\'s fictious period entertainer Hari Hara Veera Mallu which released amidst huge expectations turned out to be a disaster at the box office.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Prakash Raj blasted Pawan Kalyan, going hammer and tongs on him. He held Pawan Kalyan solely responsible for the film\'s debacle.\r\nSharing his feelings, he came down heavily on Pawan Kalyan. Here is what he said.\r\nWhy raise ticket prices for a film that lacks a proper story? Where is the honesty?\r\nIf Pawan had come to shoot as sincerely as he came for promotions, the movie would have released two years ago. He changed the story to fit his political ideology and delayed the project for five years. Is that not cheating the producer and the fans?\r\nAre you training your fans like an army? Do you expect them to fight your battles? People are not fools. You&rsquo;re using fans to push poor content and ego-driven projects,\r\n

Prakash Raj blasts Pawan Kalyan

Prakash Raj holds Pawan Kalyan responsible for Hari Hara Veera Mallu debacle

Hike in Ticket Rates may act negatively. The change of guard in AP and TS, enabled the filmmakers to get hike in ticket rates, permissions for special and benefit shows, early morning shows for their films.

In Telangana benefit shows came to a standstill for sometime after Pushpa The Rule tragedy, but in AP, benefit shows and hike in ticket rates continued as per the wishes of the filmmakers.

Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu got permission to double the ticket rates in AP and in TS, they got permission to hike and benefit shows due to the film's historic backdrop.

But when it comes to whether the distributor, buyer and producer benefited, here is the hard reality.

They made good money with the benefit shows,one day ahead of the film release but ever since the negativity spread, it impacted the film's performance as the occupancy in theatres fell drastically. It got more negativity with the benefit shows, than that of Guntur Kaaram.

Family viewers at once decided to back off due to the negative talk and also high ticket rates. Though they have a soft corner for Pawan Kalyan and love him, they decided not to spend Rs 300 or Rs 500 in single screens and multiplexes. The makers got a shock as they planned to make huge bucks with increased prices during the weekend as the weak talk impacted it.

Ticket rates hike- Double edge sword

Hike in Ticket Rates may act negatively

Balakrishna sensational twists in Aditya 999. Natasimha Balakrishna's socio fantasy entertainer Aditya 369 rewrote history in Tollywood and set a new trend. For long rumours came about the film's sequel and Balakrishna spoke about it and even revealed the title as Aditya 999.

He said he would himself direct the project. Now inside talk is Balakrishna roped in creative director Krish to helm the project. Balakrishna readied the story himself and he created a role for his son Mokshagna.

He named the story as Aditya 999 Max. Balakrishna decided that it is better his son Mokshagna is introduced along with him rather than as a solo hero before launching him as a full fledged hero.

As it is a sci fi entertainer, it has scope to have more screen presence for Mokshagna. Now inside talk is Balakrishna will be seen in three different roles. He will once again reprise the role of King Sri Krishna Devarayalu and another two more roles. Reports have it that in time machine, Balakrishna will travel into Dwapara and Treta yuga and the story will have unimaginable and sensational twists.

Aditya 999: Balakrishna braces for Big

Balakrishna sensational twists in Aditya 999

Vasishta powerful take on Vishwambhara copy allegations. All eyes are on Mega Star Chiranjeevi's socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara. The film is bringing back memories of Chiranjeevi's yesteryear classic Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari.
In the midst of all this, director Vasishta reacted angrily on the allegations that Vishwambhara was copied from Hollywood films like Avatar. He said it has become fashion for everyone that whatever Hollywood does is great and we draw inspiration from them.
He questioned whether the scenes shown in Vishwambhara teaser or Avatar film were seen for the first time. He pointed out that Avatar came in 2008 but in the 1998 edition of Chandamama , many such scenes were described. He said he would have been happy had someone accused him of copying from Chandamama.
He said before Hulk in Hollywood, Super Star Krishna came up with a film called Mahabaludu, and before Hollow Man in Hollywood, Krishna came up with the film called Sabhash Satyam and said the scene where people walk on sticks in Harry Potter was done long-time back by Ramanareddy in Telugu.
He said people are used to praise Hollywood and accuse Indian filmmakers of copying from them, rather than pointing that Hollywood drew inspiration from us.

Copy Allegations On Vishwambhara

Vasishta powerful take on Vishwambhara copy allegations

\r\nPawan Kalyan, the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and Powerstar, recently met martial arts master Renshi Raja from Shihan Hussaini\'s school, sparking nostalgic memories of his early days of training in martial arts. Pawan Kalyan was trained by the late Shihan Hussaini, a respected figure in the martial arts community, and has often incorporated authentic martial arts moves in his films.\r\nThe reunion with Renshi Raja, a senior from his early karate days, marked a special moment for Pawan Kalyan. Renshi Raja was already a black belt when Pawan Kalyan was still a green belt at the school, and now heads the martial arts school they once trained in. Pawan Kalyan expressed admiration for Renshi Raja\'s dedication to carrying forward their late mentor\'s vision and fondly recalled the old days of training and the strong bond they shared with Shihan Hussaini.\r\nThe meeting brought back many cherished memories for Pawan Kalyan, who has always been passionate about martial arts. He recently demonstrated his martial arts prowess in the period action film Hari Hara Veera Mallu, impressing audiences with his skills in an 18-minute-long fight sequence. The reunion photo with Renshi Raja quickly went viral on social media, with fans and followers praising Pawan Kalyan\'s dedication to his craft.\r\nPawan Kalyan penned a heartfelt note on his Instagram page, expressing his pleasure and honor at reconnecting with Renshi Raja after 34 years. He recalled their training days under Shihan Hussaini\'s guidance and appreciated Renshi Raja\'s commitment to carrying forward their mentor\'s vision. The note is a testament to Pawan Kalyan\'s respect for his roots and his passion for martial arts, which continues to inspire his fans and followers.\r\n

Pawan Kalyan Heartfelt Note

Pawan Kalyan Nostalgic Reunion With His Martial Arts Friend

\r\nBollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is learning how to use Instagram at the age of 82. In a video posted on his Instagram stories, Big B said, \"So, I am just getting educated on how to use Instagram and I hope it works.\" This move is part of his efforts to stay relevant in the era of social media. Amitabh remains active on his blog and X, formerly Twitter, where he shares his thoughts and updates with his fans.\r\nAmitabh recently posted a picture of an old ticket from his blockbuster film \"Sholay\" on his blog. The ticket, which cost only Rs 20 at the time, is a nostalgic reminder of the film\'s impact. Big B also pointed out that the price of a film ticket has increased significantly over the years, comparing it to the cost of an aerated drink in theater halls nowadays.\r\nAmitabh humorously shared that he has \"forgotten how it works\" after learning how to use Instagram. Despite this, he remains committed to learning and sharing his experiences with his fans. The cine icon is known for his dedication to his craft and his willingness to adapt to new technologies.\r\nAmitabh reflected on the importance of learning and preparation in his blog post. He admired the younger generation of actors and their dedication to preparing for their roles. The veteran actor also shared his experience of learning from the crew of \"Kaun Banega Crorepati\" and highlighted the value of continuous learning in life. With \"Sholay\" set to complete 50 years of its release, Amitabh\'s nostalgia and love for the film are evident in his posts.\r\n

Big B Learns How To Use Insta

Amitabh Bachchan Instagram Journey

\r\nNaseeruddin Shah\'s first look as JRD Tata was unveiled on the legendary industrialist\'s 121st birth anniversary. Shah plays a pivotal role in the upcoming show \'Made in India &ndash; A Titan Story\', which offers a cinematic glimpse into the visionary legacy of JRD Tata. The series also features actor Jim Sarbh portraying Xerxes Desai, the pioneering founder of Titan Watch Company.\r\nThe series boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including actors Namita Dubey, Vaibhav Tatwawaadi, Kaveri Seth, Lakshvir Saran, and Paresh Ganatra, who play key roles. The series is set in the 1980s and depicts the partnership between JRD Tata and Xerxes Desai, showcasing how two individuals built an empire with their revolutionary products during tough times.\r\n\'Made in India &ndash; A Titan Story\' is inspired by Vinay Kamath\'s bestselling book, Titan: Inside India\'s Most Successful Consumer Brand. The story emphasizes the challenges faced by the consumer watchmaking brand while pursuing entrepreneurial success. The series is slated for an early release in 2026 and will premiere exclusively on Amazon MX Player for free.\r\nThe series promises to be a cinematic masterpiece, with Naseeruddin Shah bringing JRD Tata to life on screen. With its impressive cast, stunning visuals, and inspiring storyline, \'Made in India &ndash; A Titan Story\' is expected to be a hit with audiences. The series will be available on Amazon MX Player, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Airtel Xtreme, making it easily accessible to a wide audience.\r\n