Sandeep do not agree to Deepika terms for Spirit. Sandeep Reddy Vanga enjoys cult status after the sensation he created with his bold entertainers Arjun Reddy, Kabir Singh and Animal. When he announced project with Pan India Star Prabhas, fans got super excited and masses turned crazy as Prabhas enjoys tremendous fan following among all sections across the country.
Sandeep is on a mission to show Prabhas in the most powerful and violent police officer. Rumours spread that Sandeep planned to rope in dazzling beauty Deepika Padukone as the female lead opposite Prabhas. Many thought since Deepika already starred in Prabhas' sci fi thriller Kalki 289AD, it is a mere formality.
Now, it is coming out that Deepika Padukone is out of the project. Inside talk is Deepika demanded a whopping amount and also share in the film's profits. Apart from it, she came up with her own conditions like hours shift which virtually boils down to just 6hrs working hours daily and also refusal to deliver dialogues in Telugu.
This turned Sandeep Vanga furious and he decided to scout for other heroine in place of Deepika Padukone.

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Spirit- Sandeep Ditches Deepika

Sandeep do not agree to Deepika terms for Spirit

Legendary actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam have reunited after nearly four decades for the highly anticipated film Thug Life, set to release in theaters on June 5th. The film has generated significant buzz among audiences and trade analysts alike, thanks to the powerful combination of the actor and director. The promotional content, including posters and promos, has impressed everyone and contributed to the film's anticipation.

The overseas rights of Thug Life have been sold for a staggering 63 crores, one of the biggest deals in Kollywood. The film's overseas breakeven stands at 18 million USD it&rsquo;s a substantial target that requires the film to perform well globally. Given the massive buzz surrounding the film it has the potential to achieve this feat if it receives positive reviews.

Thug Life needs to join the league of successful Tamil films like Leo, Jailer, and Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2.0, which have collected over 20 million USD overseas. Tamil cinema has a significant overseas market, and Thug Life's success depends on its ability to tap into this market. The film has been sold for huge prices in all areas, and it needs to break Vikram's collections to achieve the breakeven point.

With its powerful combination of talent and anticipation, Thug Life is poised to make a significant impact at the box office. If the film receives positive reviews, it can achieve its breakeven target and emerge as a successful venture.

Thug Life has huge target at overseas

Kamal Haasan Thug Life Overseas Rights Sold For Big Number

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The recent releases, Thudarum starring Mohanlal and Tourist Family starring Sasi Kumar and Simran, have taken the box office by storm, becoming surprise hits and defying trade analysts' expectations. Both films were initially set to be streamed on OTT platforms this week, but their exceptional performance in theaters has led to a halt in their OTT release. JioHotstar, the leading OTT giant, acquired the rights to both films and is now considering a delay in their streaming.
The producers of both films have reportedly contacted the OTT team, requesting to extend the theatrical screening for a few more weeks. According to the original plan, Thudarum was set to stream today, and Tourist Family was scheduled to arrive on May 28th. However, given their continued success in theaters, the makers expect to rake in more revenue before releasing them on OTT.
Thudarum has already grossed nearly 225 crores worldwide, while Tourist Family is nearing the 75 crores gross mark. With their impressive performance, it's likely that both films will be streamed on JioHotstar only at the beginning of June. The makers are optimistic about their films' continued success and are willing to wait a bit longer before releasing them on OTT platforms.
The success of Thudarum and Tourist Family is a testament to the power of good storytelling and the audience's appetite for quality content. As both films continue to rake in revenue, fans can enjoy them on the big screen for a little while longer before they make their way to OTT platforms.

Hit Films Delayed OTT Release

Thudarum and Tourist Family OTT Streaming Delayed

\r\nPan-Indian star Prabhas has taken a short break from film shooting to recharge and will be back on the sets of The Raja Saab from May 22nd. The Baahubali actor is currently juggling between two projects, Raja Saab and Fauji, and fans are thrilled to see him return to the sets after a long break. With his comeback, the production of The Raja Saab is expected to gain momentum, and the fans are eagerly waiting to see what Maruthi has in store for them.\r\nThe Raja Saab\'s teaser is already locked, but the CGI work is still pending. The announcement is likely to happen in a week, and everyone is keen to see the final product. The teaser is expected to create a lot of buzz, and fans are eagerly waiting for a glimpse into the film.\r\nAfter wrapping up the shoot for Fauji, Prabhas will join Sandeep Reddy Vanga\'s Spirit, which is expected to start production in August. With multiple projects in the pipeline, Prabhas is keeping himself busy, and fans are excited to see what he has in store for them. The Raja Saab and Spirit are expected to be big hits, given Prabhas\' massive fan following and the talented directors helming the projects.\r\nWith Prabhas back on the sets, the production of The Raja Saab is expected to move forward at a rapid pace. Fans can look forward to more updates on the film, including the teaser release, and get ready to witness Prabhas\' magic on the big screen once again.\r\n

Prabhas Joins TRS

Prabhas Returns to The Raja Saab Sets After a Long Break

\r\nVishwambhara sensation arriving tomorrow. Mega Star Chiranjeevi\'s upcoming film Vishwambhara is generating immense interest among movie lovers as it happens to be his socio fantasy entertainer after a longtime. The film is bringing back the memories of his classic Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari.\r\nHowever, for long the makers maintained a stoic silence giving tensions to all the mega fans. Now, the wait is set to end as the makers revealed that they are coming up with something special tomorrow.\r\nUV Creations which&nbsp; is bankrolling the project , came up with the following update. They posted \"MEGA MASS CROSSES BORDERS AND GOES GLOBAL Producer Vikram Reddy takes #Vishwambhara to Cannes - with an EPIC REVEAL offering a glimpse into the world of Vishwambhara at the international stage Stay tuned for the EPIC REVEAL tomorrow. #Vishwambhara #Cannes2025 MEGA MASS BEYOND UNIVERSE.\"\r\nThe film stars Trisha as the female lead while Kunal Kapoor, Ashika Ranganath, Ramya Pasupaleti, Esha Chawla, and Ashrita Vemuganti Nanduri&nbsp; are playing important roles. The film\'s music is tuned by Keeravani and the film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on UV Creations banner.\r\n

All set for Vishwambhara sensation

Vishwambhara sensation arriving tomorrow

Kamal Haasan is coming to entertain viewers with Thug Life. The film directed by Mani Ratnam is releasing on 5 June 2025.\r\nSpeaking to scribes he spoke about AI and learning it and complexities involved in it. He said \"I went to the US with the intention of learning AI. But, it\'s beyond me and beyond all of us. I feel we shouldn\'t touch it without proper understanding.\"\r\nHe added \"When it comes to cinema visuals, it\'s at a nascent stage. It\'s a broad spectrum. AI will be there in your life, my life and everyone else\'s. It\'s like our computer. That\'s how I think. We should not feel threatened by AI.\"\r\nTalking about AR.Rahman,he said \"There are people who have started handling AI and I\'m sure Rahman knows it better. I\'ve dabbled with it.\"\r\nThug Life stars Simbu, Trisha, Abhirami, Nasser, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Gautham Karthik, Joju George, Aishwarya Lekshmi, and Vaiyapuri&nbsp; in important roles.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Universal Hero on AI complexities

Kamal Haasan on learning AI 

Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan are coming together after more than three decades to entertain and enthrall viewers with the film Thug Life. The film is slated for release on 5 June 2025.\r\nNow, speaking to scribes, Mani Ratnam spoke about the film\'s title. He said Kamal Haasan suggested the title. He added &ldquo;It just felt right,&rdquo; he said, explaining that they were exploring different options. He added, &ldquo;We are Gen-Z,&rdquo;\r\nKamal Haasan shared &ldquo;We were looking at various titles. We kept telling each other different options. He just said yes to one title. That&rsquo;s how quickly we agreed on it.&rdquo;\r\nThug Life stars Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Nasser, Sanjana Krishnamoorthy and Ashok Selvan, among others. The film is bankrolled on&nbsp; Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies.&nbsp;

Mani Ratnam on Thug Life title

Mani Ratnam reveals Thug Life title secret

National Award-winning actor Dhanush is set to portray India's beloved former President and eminent scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in a forthcoming biopic titled Kalam. The film was officially unveiled during the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, and it's a major collaboration between some of the biggest names in Indian cinema. Directed by Om Raut, known for his work on Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and Adipurush, the film aims to celebrate the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr. Kalam.

The production is a joint effort between Abhishek Agarwal Arts and AK Entertainments, with Gulshan Kumar, Tej Narayan Agarwal, and T-Series Films presenting. The title poster, which was revealed as part of the announcement, features the silhouette of Dr. Kalam with a missile elegantly piercing through the image, symbolically reflecting his monumental role in shaping India's missile technology. Dhanush will undergo a significant transformation and extensive preparation to embody the iconic figure authentically.

The film boasts an impressive production team, with Abhishek Agarwal, Anil Sunkara, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar jointly producing the film. With Om Raut at the helm, the film is expected to be a grand tribute to Dr. Kalam's life and legacy. Details regarding the rest of the cast and crew will be announced soon, but fans are already excited about the prospect of seeing Dhanush bring Dr. Kalam's story to life on the big screen.

Kalam promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking film that will celebrate the contributions of Dr. Kalam to India's space and defense programs. With Dhanush's versatility and Om Raut's direction, the film is shaping up to be a monumental cinematic experience that will leave a lasting impact on audiences.

APJ Abdul Kalam Biopic Announced

Dhanush to Play Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in Upcoming Biopic

Tensions rocked Tollywood when exhibitors threatened closure of theatres from 1 June 2025 as their demands of&nbsp; percentage share system versus rent along with others haven\'t been met.\r\nToday morning, more then 40 distributors met at Telugu Film Chamber at 11 AM and held discussions. Then later at 4 PM , Telugu Film Chamber met with the producers and then both the distributors, exhibitors and producers came to a conclusion to resolve the issues without resorting to the closure of the theatres.\r\nIt is known that more than 1500 exhibitors from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been demanding percentage in box office collections over the rental system for the past few months.\r\nThey have arrived at this decision as earlier decision to shutdown theatres to resolve issues pertaining to Cube system disputes and production halts over artist remunerations did not get the desired results.&nbsp;

Theatres closure deferred

Exhibitors, Distributors, Producers decide to resolve issues without theatres shutdown

Mega Star Chiranjeevi is currently busy with his socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara. The film directed by Mallidi Vasishta is generating immense interest as it happens to be Chiranjeevi\'s socio fantasy entertainer after a longtime and it is bringing back memories of his classic Jagadeka Veerudu Atiloka Sundari.\r\nApart from it, Chiranjeevi linedup two exciting entertainers with directors Anil Ravipudi and Srikanth Odela. Expectations are high on his project with Anil Ravipudi as Anil Ravipudi recently scored a blockbuster with Sankrantiki Vastunnam teaming with Victory Venkatesh.\r\nNow, reports are coming that Mega Star Chiranjeevi completed look test for his role in the film. Inside talk is Chiranjeevi shot for the look test at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad recently. Sources share that Chiranjeevi is extremely happy with the way look test went.\r\nThe film stars Nayanthara as the female lead and already the promo video featuring Nayanthara saying \'Raffaadishtam\' went viral on social media. Venkatesh is playing a cameo in the film. Rumours are spreading that the film would be titled either Sankranti Allullu or Raffaadistham.&nbsp; S Krishna and G Adi Narayana are readying script for the project in which Chiranjeevi is playing the role of Vara Prasad.\r\nThe music is tuned by Bheems Ceciroleo while Sammer Reddy is the cinematographer. Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela are producing the filmunder the banners of Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments. The film is racing for release during Sankranti 2026.&nbsp;

Chiru completes look test for Ravipudi

Interesting developments in Chiru-Anil Ravipudi project

Ajith is known for his passion for F1 racing and he is also balancing his profession of acting in films with his hobby.\r\nAjith today paid tributes to Formula 1 Legend Ayrton Senna. He was seen&nbsp; kissing Senna&rsquo;s statue at the very spot where the F1 icon lost his life during the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.\r\nAyrton Senna,&nbsp; three-time Formula One World Champion, lost his life in a tragic accident at the Imola racetrack.Ajith was seen offering a heartfelt tribute, kneeling before Senna&rsquo;s statue, kissing its feet, and bowing his head in a gesture of reverence and admiration.\r\nFans reacted in the following way.\r\nOne user wrote, \"Man\'s respect towards his idol (sic).\" While, the other commented, \"What a man. No words to say (sic).\" A third fan noted Ajith seeking Senna\'s blessings.\r\nAjith on his racing and passion said \"I don\'t think it\'s fair on my part to be putting Shalini or my loved ones through this. I\'m sure my family is worried, but my wife, Shalini, also realises that racing is something I have been doing since I was very young.\"\r\nHe added \"Even before I became an actor, it just happened organically. If you ask me how it happened, I can\'t pinpoint any one particular moment. It was there at the back of my mind that I needed to get back to racing. Of course, I am too old for single-seaters now.\"

Ajith pays tribute to F1 legend

Ajith pays tribute to  Ayrton Senna

Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratham are coming together to recreate the magic once again on the silver screen with the film Thug Life. The film is releasing on 5 June 2025.\r\nThe makers are promoting the film in a big way and today they released the song Sugar Baby. The song\'s music is tuned by Rahman and it is sung by Alexandra Joy, Shuba, and Nakul Abhyankar . They bearthed life and soul into the song with their voice.\r\nAnantha Sriram penned lyrics to highlight mood of the scene and came up with bold and crazy lyrics. The song is shot in a beautiful manner. Trisha Krishnan, draped in a pristine white saree, turns the screen into molten magic. Her performance is a visual feast, smoldering glances, hypnotic grace, and sheer magnetism.\r\nSimbu is playing a powerful role in the film produced by cinematic giants Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and Red Giant Movies, The film is releasing in Telugu by N.Sudhakar Reddy of Sreshth Movies.