The highly anticipated film Sikandar, starring Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, and directed by AR Murugadoss, has completed its filming. The movie\'s last sequence was shot at a luxury hotel in Mumbai, marking the end of a 90-day shooting schedule that began in June 2024. The film, which also stars Sathyaraj and Prateik Babbar, is set to release on Eid 2025 and is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.\r\nThe film was shot in various locations across Mumbai, Hyderabad, and other parts of the country. The shoot included four songs, three of which are dance numbers, and five action sequences. A source revealed that Sikandar is a typical Murugadoss film, with elements of romance, politics, drama, and revenge, making it a perfect fit for the big screen.\r\nWhile the principal shoot was wrapped up in January, the cast, including Khan and Mandanna, have been shooting patchwork scenes and a promotional song in February and March. The edit is locked, and the team is working on color grading, VFX, and background music. The final prints of Sikandar will be finalized in the next five days, marking the countdown to its theatrical release. Coming to its OTT release, reports suggest that Netflix has acquired the streaming rights of \'Sikandar\' at Rs 80 crore and if the film crosses Rs 350 crore at the box office then the deal will close at Rs 100 crore\r\nThe trailer for Sikandar is currently in production and will be released soon. With the film\'s completion and release preparations underway, fans are eagerly waiting to see Salman Khan back on the big screen. Sikandar promises to be an action-packed entertainer, and its Eid release is expected to be a treat for fans.

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Its A Wrap For SK Sikandar

Salman Khan Sikandar Wraps Up Filming Ahead of Eid Release

The upcoming Tamil film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has reportedly landed a massive â‚¹120cr deal for its OTT rights by Amazon Prime. This equals the highest OTT deal in Tamil cinema history, alongside Vijay\'s Leo. The film beats the previous record-holders like GOAT and Jailer, which were sold for â‚¹110cr and â‚¹100cr, respectively. This record-breaking deal has generated significant buzz around the film, which boasts an ensemble cast and crew.\r\nCoolie, produced by Sun Pictures, features a star-studded cast including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir. The film\'s music has been composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with visuals by Girish Gangadharan and editing by Philomin Raj. Lokesh Kanagaraj, the director of the film, recently celebrated his 39th birthday on set, adding to the excitement around this highly-anticipated project.\r\nWith the â‚¹120cr deal, Coolie joins the list of Tamil cinema\'s top OTT rights deals. Other movies to have previously landed high-value deals include Netflix\'s GOAT (â‚¹110cr), Jailer (â‚¹100cr), Vidaamuyarchi (â‚¹100cr), and Amazon Prime\'s Kanguva (â‚¹100cr). Netflix\'s Good Bad Ugly and Amazon Prime\'s Vettaiyan reportedly fetched â‚¹95cr and â‚¹90cr, respectively. The film\'s massive OTT deal has generated significant interest among fans and industry insiders alike.\r\nThe film\'s ensemble cast, combined with Lokesh Kanagaraj\'s direction, has generated significant excitement among fans. Additionally, the film features a cameo by Aamir Khan, which has added to the buzz around the project. With its record-breaking OTT deal and star-studded cast, Coolie is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Tamil films of the year.

Coolie Strikes Record OTT Deal

Rajinikanth Coolie Breaks Records with 120cr OTT Deal

Actor Sivaji, who was absent from films for a while, has made a reentry onto the big screen with the movie Court, and is winning accolades for his performance. Sivaji, who was recognized as an actor through Chiranjeevi\'s 1997 movie Master, later turned into a hero and became a favorite of the Telugu audience. His acting style, which involves entering any character\'s world and impressing the audience, has been widely praised. Sivaji\'s versatility as an actor, who can also excel in comedy roles, has been showcased in his recent performances.\r\nSivaji\'s reentry into films was facilitated by his family, who encouraged him to take up acting again. He recently revealed in an interview that he was approached by the management of ETV to produce his own project, which led to the opportunity to work on the web series 90\'s A Middle Class Biopic. The success of the web series led to him receiving numerous story offers, but he was selective about the roles he chose. However, the character of Mangapati in Court resonated with him, and he is thrilled to have had the opportunity to play this role.\r\nSivaji\'s performance as Mangapati in Court has been widely praised, and he has expressed his gratitude to Hero Nani for providing him with this opportunity. The character of Mangapati was created specifically for Sivaji, and his natural emotion in the role has been widely appreciated. Sivaji has revealed that there are people like Mangapati in every family, and his performance has resonated with audiences.\r\nSivaji\'s desire to surprise the audience with cruel characters is strong, and his performance in Court is a testament to his acting prowess. His screams as Mangapati during the shooting of the film had the crew scared, but it\'s this intensity that has made his performance stand out. With Court, Sivaji has proven that he is back and here to stay, and audiences are eagerly waiting to see what he has in store for them next.

Actor Sivaji Shines in Court

Sivaji Performance in Court Becomes Talk Of The Town

The highly acclaimed Malayalam film Officer On Duty to stream on Netflix in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and English subtitles from March 20. The film, which has become the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025, has been garnering rave reviews for its gripping storyline and impressive performances. Officer On Duty stars Boban as a demoted cop who takes charge of investigating a fake gold chain case, only to discover a sinister plot involving a gang of drug peddlers targeting teenage girls.\r\nThe film boasts a talented cast, including Jagadish, Vishak Nair, and Aadukalam Naren, and is produced by Martin Prakkat, Renjith Nair, and Siby Chavara. With its engaging storyline and strong performances, Officer On Duty has become a must-watch for fans of Malayalam cinema. The film\'s success is a testament to the Malayalam industry\'s ability to produce high-quality crime stories and thrillers that resonate with audiences.\r\nOfficer On Duty\'s success at the box office has further solidified the Malayalam industry\'s reputation for producing exceptional crime stories and thrillers. The film\'s gripping storyline and impressive performances have made it a standout hit of 2025, alongside other notable Malayalam releases such as Ponman, Rekhachithram, Identity, and Dominic and the Ladies\'s Purse. With its availability on Netflix, Officer On Duty will be accessible to a wider audience, allowing more viewers to experience the thrill and suspense of this gripping Malayalam thriller.\r\nThe film was dubbed and released in Telugu on March 14. As Officer On Duty continues to garner acclaim and attract new viewers, it\'s clear that the Malayalam industry is on a roll, producing high-quality films that are resonating with audiences worldwide. With its strong storyline, impressive performances, and box office success, Officer On Duty is a must-watch for fans of Malayalam cinema and crime thrillers alike.

Officer On Duty Locks Its OTT Arrival

Officer On Duty To Stream on Netflix From This Date

Gutta Jwala, the Indian star badminton player, made her silver screen debut with a special song in Nithiin's 2013 blockbuster hit 'Gunde jaari Gallanthayyinde'. The film, directed by Konda Vijaykumar and produced by Nithiin's father Sudhakar Reddy, also starred Nithya Menon and Isha Talwar as the heroines. In a recent interview, Gutta Jwala expressed her regret over doing the special song, stating that it's now embarrassing to talk about it.

Gutta Jwala revealed that she was approached by Nithiin to do the song, and she agreed despite initial reservations. She even mentioned that she had received many film offers before Nithiin's movie, but she declined them due to her busy badminton schedule. Gutta Jwala's appearance in the song was a talking point at the time of the film's release, with many praising her dance and beauty.

Apart from her brief stint in films, Gutta Jwala has had a highly successful badminton career. She won bronze in doubles at the World Championships and was the winner in the same category at the Commonwealth Games. Gutta Jwala has also been the national badminton champion thirteen times until 2010 and received the Arjuna Award from the central government in 2011.

Gutta Jwala married famous Tamil actor and producer Vishnu Vishal in 2021. Despite her regret over her appearance in 'Gunde jaari Gallanthayyinde', Gutta Jwala has maintained a strong connection with the film industry, with many friends in the industry. Her story serves as a reminder that even successful individuals can have regrets and learn from their experiences.

Gutta Jwala About Doing Nithiin Film

Gutta Jwala Regret Over Her Glamorous Appearance in Gunde Jaari Gallantayyinde

Karthi\'s Khaithi 2 is the most awaited project among movie lovers. Karthik and Lokesh Kanagaraj spellbound all with the thriller Khaithi. From then onwards fans have been waiting eagerly for Khaithi sequel and when Lokesh Kanagaraj announced it, people got excited.\r\nRumours spread that Khaithi 2 will start once Lokesh Kanagaraj completes his project Coolie with Rajinikanth. But now reports are coming that the film sequel has been postponed to April 2026.Some are speculating that Lokesh Kanagaraj is planning another project in this gap and some say he will be proceeding it with Suriya\'s Rolex.\r\nCoolie is racing for release either during Dasara or Diwali and from there there will be six months and in between Lokesh Kanagaraj will take a break and April will be fast approaching.\r\nSo Rolex is taking backseat as Suriya\'s project with Vetrimaaran is taking lot of time. Vikram 2 will be difficult as Kamal Haasan is also busy and so Lokesh Kanagaraj can take up only Khaithi 2 unless he thinks of another project.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Speculation on Khaithi 2

Khaithi 2 release date speculated

Gopichand Malineni\'s Bollywood debut project Jaat starring Bollywood action hero Sunny Deol.\r\nRegina Cassandra and Saiyami Kher are playing the female leads while rumours are rife that Nidhii Agerwal will be doing a special song. Ranadeep Hooda is playing the role of a powerful antagonist and his first look as Ranatunga drove all crazy.\r\nRanadeep Hooda, speaking to scribes, shared his experience on playing the negative role.He said&nbsp; &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve played dark and layered characters before, but Ranatunga is pure evil. He&rsquo;s violent, unhinged, and operates with a kind of brutality that even shocked me while performing it.&rdquo;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;Jaat is a film that dives into a world of raw, unapologetic crime, and my character sits at the centre of that storm. I think out director Gopichand Malineni was so very clear about how he envisioned this character, and I completely took on what he has imagined for this role,&rdquo;\r\nThaman is the music director for the film which is releasing on 10 April 2025.&nbsp;

Randeep Hooda on his role in Jaat

Randeep Hooda shocked with his role in Jaat

Sizzling beauty Samantha captured the imagination of all with her riveting performances and glamor feast on social media. It is known that she is also venturing into film Production and she floated her own banner Tralala Moving Pictures.\r\nThe debut production venture is titled Shubam and according to the latest, the film\'s shooting has been wrapped. Now the makers are waiting for the suitable date to announce the film\'s release. The film is touted to be a hilarious thriller.\r\nPraveen Kandregula is directing the project for which story is penned by Vasanth Mariganti. The duo earlier worked for Cinema Bandi. Shubam will introduce Harshith Malgireddy, Shriya Kontham, Charan Peri, Shalini Kondepudi, Gavireddy Srinivas and Shravani on the big screen.\r\nDharmendra Kakarla is the editor and Mridul Sujith Sen is the cinematographer for the film. The film is bankrolled by Kanakavalli Pictures along with Tralala Moving Pictures.&nbsp;

Sam debut production venture up for BO battle

Samantha production venture debut film set for release

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are enjoying their marital bliss in the most romantic manner. According to the latest, Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya spent the entire Saturday at the Madras International Circuit.\r\nSobhita even drove the racing car to surprise all the fans after visiting the Madras International Circuit in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. She shared the snaps which are now going viral on social media. In the snaps they are seen posing on the race track.\r\nShe is in a black top and khaki pants with a cardigan tied around her waist. Chay also looks handsome in white T-shirt, dark pants, sunglasses and a The second picture shows Sobhita behind the wheel in a race car. She is wearing a helmet and chunky seat belts, fully focussing on the road ahead.\r\nMore pictures show a smiley Chay and a silhouette of Sobhita as she posed next to a car. She captioned the post with simply a racing flag. Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya earlier enjoyed their vacation in Mexico and Netherlands and the pics drove all the fans crazy.&nbsp;

Chaitu-Sobhita enjoy adventure trip

Naga Chaitanya-Sobhita enjoy at Madras International Circuit

The box office clash between Court and Dilruba has resulted in a clear winner, with Court opening to very positive word of mouth and reviews. The film had a good start, while Dilruba, on the other hand, opened with poor numbers and below-par reviews. This puts Court in a strong position to become the box office winner unanimously. For Dilruba to see a positive result, it's essential for the audience to come in large numbers this weekend.

The poor opening of Dilruba is a setback for Kiran Abbavaram, who had seen relief with his previous venture, KA. The team of Dilruba had expressed big confidence, but unfortunately, everything fell short. The film's poor performance is a disappointment for the team and the audience who were expecting a better outcome.

The OTT digital rights of Court were bought by Netflix for a fancy amount, with a 4-week theatrical window period before arriving on the platform. On the other hand, Dilruba's digital rights were bagged by Aha Video, and it may stream earlier than the 4-week theatrical window. This difference in OTT strategies may impact the films' overall performance and reach.

As the box office clash between Court and Dilruba continues, it's clear that Court has emerged as the winner. With its positive word of mouth and reviews, Court is set to dominate the box office. Dilruba, on the other hand, needs a strong push from the audience to see a positive result.

Court vs Dilruba Box Office Clash

Court Leads Dilruba in Box Office

Salman celebrates Holi in Sikandar sets. Bollywood super star Salman Khan is starring in a film titled Sikandar. The film directed by Murugadoss is slated for a grand release during Eid 2025.

The film's promotions are attracting the attention of all and the makers celebrated Holi in the sets. Salman Khan turned Sikandar sets colorful by celebrating Holi. His co star Abida Hussain shared the snaps of her along with Salman Khan and posted&nbsp; &ldquo;The most colourful Holi. Splash colours of love.&rdquo;

In the photo, Salman is seen posing for a selfie with two of his young co-stars. He was dressed in a black vest with grey denim jeans, his face covered in colours as he smiled for the camera.

Fans are super delighted and came up with the following reactions.

One comment read, &ldquo;This looks nice.&rdquo; Another user wrote, &ldquo;Handsome hunk Salman! He looks even cuter with Holi colours.&rdquo; Another comment read, &ldquo;Cutest Holi.&rdquo; A fan added, &ldquo;Nice pic. Salman Khan is looking so handsome.&rdquo;

Rashmika Mandanna is the female lead while Kajal Aggarwal, Prateik Babbar, Sharman Joshi, and Sathyaraj are playing important roles.&nbsp;

Salman celebrates Holi in sets

Salman turns Sikandar colorful

Priyanka Chopra celebrates Holi on SSMB29 sets. SSMB29 is hogging the media limelight at the slightest of the developments. According to the latest, Global Beauty Priyanka Chopra who is playing the female lead in the film celebrated festival of colors Holi in the sets of SSMB29 turning the sets colorful.\r\nThe pictures are now going viral on social media much to the delight of the movie lovers. She posted \"It\'s a working Holi for us. Here\'s wishing everyone celebrating a very Happy Holi full of laughter and togetherness with your loved ones,\" In one of the picture she was seen colors on her cheeks and in other picture she was seen celebrating holi with her hairstylist.\r\nSSMB29 stars Mahesh Babu under the direction of Rajamouli. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in a powerful role with Keeravani scoring the music. The film\'s story is provided by Vijayendra Prasad. The film is up for release in two parts, the first slated for 2027 and second for 2029.&nbsp;