Vidaamuyarchi, Pattudala in Telugu starring Ajith, has turned out to be a massive disappointment at the box office, resulting in a significant loss for Lyca Productions. The film, made on a huge budget of around 250 crores, received negative reviews and failed to impress audiences. To make matters worse, the production house had to shell out an additional 20 crores for remake rights issues, leading to a total budget of 270 crores.\r\nThe film\'s poor performance has resulted in a 100-crore loss for Lyca Productions. Despite having a star-studded cast, including Arjun, Trisha, and Regina, the film was unable to recover its costs. Ajith\'s remuneration alone was reportedly around 100 crores, while the rest of the cast and crew members were paid around 50 crores. The film\'s theatrical collection of around 145 crores gross, with a share of 60-65 crores worldwide, was insufficient to cover the production costs.\r\nLyca Productions has been facing a series of financial setbacks, starting with Indian 2, Chandramukhi 2, and Lal Salaam. The production house is now pinning its hopes on its upcoming film, L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal. Made on a huge budget, the film\'s performance is crucial for Lyca Productions\' financial recovery. Slated for release on March 27, L2: Empuraan\'s success is essential to help the production house recover from the losses incurred by Vidaamuyarchi.\r\nThe non-theatrical business of Vidaamuyarchi / Pattudala including satellite and streaming rights, was reportedly sold for around 110 crores. However, this was insufficient to offset the film\'s massive production costs. With a total business of around 170 crores, Vidaamuyarchi\'s failure has resulted in a significant financial blow to Lyca Productions. The production house will be hoping that L2: Empuraan will help them bounce back from this setback.

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Lyca  Financial Woes Continue 

Lyca Faces Huge Loses With Vidaamuyarchi

Australian cricketer David Warner is set to make his silver screen debut with a cameo appearance in the upcoming Telugu film Robin Hood. The film, starring Nithiin and Srileela, is directed by Venky Kudumula and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Warner\'s entry into Telugu cinema was announced by producer Ravi Shankar at the Kingston movie pre-release event in Hyderabad. This news has generated immense excitement among fans, who are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release on March 28.\r\nWarner, who has a huge fan following on social media, has often expressed his admiration for Telugu cinema, particularly for actor Allu Arjun. He has even made reels using Pushpa dialogues and has shown his appreciation for Bunny\'s work. With his cameo appearance in Robin Hood, Warner is set to take his love for Telugu cinema to the next level. Fans are welcoming Warner to Tollywood, and expectations are high for the film, which marks Venky Kudumula\'s second collaboration with Nithiin after the hit film Bheeshma.\r\nNithiin, who has been facing a lean patch in his career, is pinning his hopes on Robin Hood to deliver a hit. The actor\'s last solid hit was Bheeshma in 2020, and his subsequent films, including Check, Rangde, Maestro, Macherla Niyojakavargan, and Extraordinary Man, failed to impress at the box office. With Robin Hood, Nithiin is looking to revive his fortunes, and the film\'s success is crucial for his career. The film\'s producer, Mythri Movie Makers, is also confident about the project\'s potential, and fans are eagerly awaiting the film\'s release.\r\nAs Robin Hood gears up for release, fans are excited to see David Warner make his acting debut in Telugu cinema. The film\'s success will not only be a boost for Nithiin\'s career but also mark a new chapter in Warner\'s journey as an actor. With its talented cast and crew, Robin Hood is shaping up to be an interesting film to watch out for.

Rumours About Warner Acting 

David Warner Makes His Silver Screen Debut with Robin Hood

Tamil actor-cum-director Pradeep Ranganathan, who recently achieved blockbuster success with the movie \'Return of the Dragon\', has responded to comparisons with Dhanush. In a recent success meet in Hyderabad, Pradeep was asked if he had realized that his acting and performance reminded people of Dhanush. Pradeep replied with a smile, saying that he had heard such comments before, but he was not trying to imitate anyone. He attributed the similarities to his physique and face cut.\r\nPradeep\'s response was echoed by director Ashwath Marimuthu, who stated that Pradeep looked like a different hero only to those who wanted to compare him. Ashwath emphasized that Pradeep Ranganathan was unique and had his own style. The exchange has gone viral on social media, with fans praising Pradeep\'s humility and Ashwath\'s defense of the actor. With his recent successes, Pradeep has become a sought-after actor in Tollywood, with several projects in the pipeline, including a film under the Mythri Movie Makers banner.\r\nPradeep Ranganathan\'s \'Return of the Dragon\' has collected over Rs. 100 crores at the box office, cementing his position as a rising star in Tollywood. His previous film, \'Love Today\', was also a huge success, introducing him to the Telugu audience. With his unique style and charisma, Pradeep has won over fans and critics alike. His upcoming projects, including \'LIK - Love Insurance Company\', directed by Vignesh Sivan, are highly anticipated.\r\nAs Pradeep Ranganathan continues to make waves in Tollywood, his fans are eager to see what he has in store for them next. With his talent, dedication, and humility, Pradeep is sure to remain a favorite among audiences and industry insiders alike. His response to the Dhanush comparisons has only added to his charm, showcasing his confidence and commitment to his craft.

Pradeep Responds to Comments

Pradeep Ranganathan About Comparing Him With Dhanush

Malayalam actor Antony Varghese, known for his roles in Daveed and Dulquer Salmaan\'s I Am Game, is set to collaborate with his friend Paul George for the upcoming movie Kattalan. The film, produced by Cubes Entertainment, the same production house behind Marco, has been generating buzz online, with many speculating whether it will be more violent than its predecessor. The poster of Kattalan, which features a silhouette of an axe-wielding man against a backdrop of a forest with water drenched in red, has added to the speculation.\r\nIn a recent interview, Antony spoke about the importance of collaborating with friends on projects like Kattalan. He emphasized that working with friends gives them the power to create something special and meaningful. Apart from Kattalan, Antony is also part of several other exciting projects, including Nihas Hidayath\'s I\'m Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, and a film directed by Marco filmmaker Haneef Adeni. He is also set to collaborate with Keerthy Suresh on a new project.\r\nWhile the makers of Kattalan have promised that the film will achieve greater milestones with an accomplished technical team, the poster has raised questions about the level of violence in the film. The image of an axe-wielding man against a backdrop of a forest with bodies strewn all over has led many to speculate whether Kattalan will be more violent than Marco. However, with the film yet to go on floors, only time will tell what\'s in store for audiences.\r\nAs Kattalan prepares to go on floors, fans can expect more updates and sneak peeks into the film\'s storyline and characters. With Antony Varghese and Paul George collaborating on this project, expectations are running high for this action-thriller. Will Kattalan live up to the hype and deliver a thrilling cinematic experience? Keep visiting this space.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Is Kattalan More Violent Than Marco

Kattalan - A Violent Action-Thriller in the Making

Sai Pallavi is known for her breathtaking, captivating and scintillating performances. She recently captured the imagination of all with her performance in Naga Chaitanya's Thandel. She is set to make her Bollywood debut in the prestigious project Ramayan in which she is playing the role of Goddess Sita while Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram under the direction of Nitesh Tiwari.

It is known that Sai Pallavi is also renowned for her spellbounding dances and many top stars said that it is very hard to match her fast paced dance moves. In the meantime, Sai Pallavi speaking to scribes, raved about Mega Star Chiranjeevi's dance moves. She said ' In my childhood I used to watch Chiranjeevi's Mutha Mestri numerous times. After watching Chiranjeevi's dance in the film I felt like I should become a dancer. From then onwards I started participating in various dance shows. "

She continued " It is my dream come true when I danced with Chiranjeevi in an event. It is a memorable event and while dancing with him, I felt some unknown energy gripping me" Mega fans are super thrilled with Sai Pallavi's comments on Chiranjeevi.&nbsp;

Lady Power Star raves about Chiru

Sai Pallavi on Chiranjeevi dances

The Naari film has become the talk of the industry. The Naari team has announced a 1+1 offer on tickets on 7th and 8th. The film is all set for a grand theatrical release on Women's Day, 7th of this month. The content and songs being released from the film "Naari" are creating a sensation.

song 'Hawai Hawai Hawai' sung by popular singer Sunitha from the film getting huge response. Bhaskarabhatla has penned the lyrics beautifully for the song. This song is very much liked by the youth. recently 'Gundelona edho gatti sappudainadhe' song sung by music sensation Ramana Gogula from this movie become instant hit. 1+1 offer on tickets for couples watching Naari movie has been announced. The offer will be applicable on all shows on 7th and 8th march. Everyone can book their tickets at the nearest theatres and through BookMyShow. The film Naari, which created a sensation with the video of the school girl Nithyasree, should be seen creating more wonders.

The film features Aamani, Vikas Vashishtha, Mounika Reddy, Pragathi, Sunaina, Kedar Shankar, Pramodini and others in key roles. Director Surya Vantipalli has made this film by saying that women should be respected, girls should be helped to grow in all fields, and 13-20 year old children are in danger in the current social situation. Shashi vatipalli is the producer. The film is gearing up for a grand release on Women's Day march 7th.

Cast: Aamani, Vikas Vashishtha, Kartikeya Deva, Nithya Sri, Mounika Reddy, Pragathi, Kedar Shankar, Pramodini, Chatrapathi Shekar, Naga Mahesh, Sunaina, Ramachandra, Rajasekhar, Phani, Geetha Krishna Reddy, Dhruvan Varma, Rajahmundry Sridevi, Sattanna, V Lokesh, Nagi Reddy, Achyutha Rama Rao, Sekhar Neelisetty, Laddu, Guda Ramakrishna, Sreelatha, Bhargavi, Sai Renuka, Geetha, Mahesh, Vinay, Akhil Yadavalli

Tickets offered for Sensational movie Naari

1plus1 tickets offered for Sensational movie Naari

Kiran Abbavaram is working hard to endear himself to all doing different genre films. He was last seen in KA and has projects like Dilruba and K-Ramp. Now inside talk is, Kiran Abbavaram lineup few more interesting projects and he is maintaining utmost secrecy over his projects details.\r\nApart from it, Kiran Abbavaram is also starring in the sequel for KA. Dilruba is directed by Vishwa Karun and is slated for a grand release on 14 March 2025. The film stars Rukshar Dhillon and Nazia Davison as the female leads.\r\nKiran Abbavaram\'s K-Ramp marks the debut of Nani as the director and it is produced by Razesh Danda. The film has Kerala connection and this is exciting all movie lovers.\r\nKiran Abbavaram is pinning all his hopes on this upcoming projects to reach the next level of stardom in Tollywood.\r\n<div></div>

Kiran Abbavaram on a signing spree

Kiran Abbavaram lines up crazy projects

Bobby Deol is now making waves in the industry ever since the sensation he created with Ranbir Kapoor-Sandeep Vanga\'s Animal. He went on to star in Suriya\'s Kanguva and Balakrishna\'s Daaku Maharaj. He is starring in Pawan Kalyan\'s Hari Hara Veera Mallu and also has projects like Alpha and Vijay\'s Jana Nayagan.\r\nSpeaking to scribes, Bobby Deol spoke about his low phase and how he asked for offers during that time. He said \"I mean desperate definitely, but I think it\'s part of an actor&rsquo;s journey and it hasn\'t been just mine. I think every actor goes through that journey, and that&rsquo;s part and parcel of this profession, as nothing stays forever. But one must never give up hope and keep trying. I always encourage everyone that they also need to stay disciplined and respect their work; be focused and manifest.\"\r\nHe continued&nbsp; \"It\'s not like baithe baithe sab mil jayega, one must work hard (You won\'t get things by not trying). And with hard work, even if it seems far, you would be getting closer to your goal. Desperation does bring negativity, but you go through that and come out. There is no one to help you swim through it. When you realise that, the journey becomes easier.\"\r\nHe added \"Pehle zamana alag tha, jab shuruat ki thi toh aisa nahi tha, pehle log khud aate the (It was different when I started out, as people would offer me work by themselves). Then the population of actors increased, it\'s sad that we forget that there are so many people coming in, and will continue to,\"\r\nHe added that he was never hesitant to ask for work. He revealed \"However, I did that too (ask for work). When I was going through a bad phase, maine logo ke darwaze khatkhataye hain and bola hai ki main Bobby Deol hoon aur mujhe kaam dijiiye (I have knocked on doors and told them I am Bobby Deol, and please give me work). I don\'t think there is anything wrong in that, as you need work. At least they will remember that Bobby Deol had come to meet me. This also gets translated to work sometimes. So, there is nothing to be ashamed of.\"\r\nHe concluded&nbsp; \"Honestly, you never know when you\'d make the mistakes again; you only work on yourself on becoming better at making them. Mistakes teach you a lot, and you cannot not make mistakes, no one is perfect. There are times when people ask me what I would tell the young Bobby. Arey main kya bolu usko, wo thodi na samjhega jo main bol raha hoon usko (what do I say, he wouldn\'t understand at that age what I am trying to tell him). You just have to learn with experience and life does teach you a lot,\"\r\n<div></div>

Bobby Deol on begging for work

Bobby Deol talks about his low phase

Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli\'s project SSMB29 is progressing at a brisk pace in a silent manner. The film stars Priyanka Chopra as the female lead and rumours have it that Indonesian beauty Chelsea Islan would also be part of the project.\r\nExciting rumours came that Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran will be playing a powerful role in the film. Though nothing was confirmed, Prithviraj Sukumaran in his social media post expressed his nervousness hinting about the high-profile project and fans are deciphering it as SSMB29.\r\nHe posted \"Finish and hand over film and all marketing assets on your directional, Get into appearance for your next as an actor, Realise you have long monologues in a language that&rsquo;s not native to you and tart becoming nervous&rsquo;. His wife Supriya Menon dropped a comment to the post, saying &lsquo;Reminder &ndash; you have a wife and child! &rsquo;.\r\nCurrently Prithviraj Sukumaran is busy with his flick L2-Empuraan sequel to the hit film Lucifer. Apart from that Prithviraj is also starring in Santosh Trophy and Nobody.&nbsp;

Why is Prithviraj Sukumaran nervous

Mollywood Star experiencing SSMB29 scares

Shraddha Kapoor celebrated her birthday and she got flooded with wishes from all quarters. Shraddha Kapoor meanwhile celebrated her birthday with her rumoured boyfriend Rahul Mody and turned it into a memorable one.\r\nAfter celebrating her birthday, she returned back to Mumbai along with Rahul Mody. Both were clicked by the scribes when they were at the Gate Way of India. Twinning in white, Shraddha and Rahul were seen walking together as they arrived in Mumbai. In the clip, Rahul is also seen looking out for Shraddha as she walked behind him. Shraddha kept it casual in a flowy white shirt, matching pants, and comfortable flip-flops, while Rahul complemented her in a white shirt, off-white pants, and matching sneakers. The duo stayed close and maintained a low profile as they swiftly exited the ferry point at the Gateway of India.\r\nShraddha Kapoor and Rahul Mody together attended the Anant Ambani\'s wedding in Jamnagar in 2024. Shraddha was last seen in Stree 2 which turned out to be a hit.&nbsp;

Shraddha celebrates her B-Day 

Shraddha Kapoor celebrates her B-Day with Rahul Mody

Madhavan enjoys huge fan following and he has tremendous fan following among females. Now, Madhavan speaking to scribes, shared his thoughts on chatting with young girls on Instagram.\r\nHe said &ldquo;I am an actor. I have all these people messaging me on Instagram and social media. I&rsquo;ll tell you a simple example. A young girl messages me. &lsquo;I saw this movie. I really loved it. I thought you&rsquo;re a fabulous actor. Well done. You motivate me.&rsquo; And at the end of it, she puts lots of hearts and kisses and love symbols. Now, when there&rsquo;s a fan who is talking to me in such detail, I am compelled to answer. So I always say &lsquo;Thank you so much. Very kind of you. God bless you.&rsquo; This is my reply to her. What she does is, she takes a screenshot of my reply to her and makes it a post on Instagram. Now, what do people see? Hearts and kisses and love things. And Maddy is replying to that.&rdquo;\r\nSpeaking about how cautious he is, he said &ldquo;My intention was not to reply to that. My intent was to reply to a message. But because it&rsquo;s a small thing you only see that symbol and say &lsquo;Oh Maddie is talking to young girls&rsquo;. If that is the fear I have... If I have to pussyfoot around every time I am putting a message on social media, can you imagine that somebody without my experience, how much trouble they&rsquo;re going to get into,&rdquo;&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Madhavan on chatting with young girls

 Madhavan on chatting with young girls on social media

Jabardasth Venu Yeldandi created a sensation on debut with his film Balagam. The film went on to win many awards and rewards apart from accolades from all quarters. Now,all eyes are on his next project titled Yellamma. The film stars Nithiin in the lead role while Sai Pallavi has been roped in for the female lead.\r\nNow reports are coming that the film has spiritual elements and it revolves around village goddesses. Dil Raju is bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner. The film will be going to sets soon as the script work is completed and the unit is gearing up to announce the cast and crew.\r\nInside talk is the female lead role in Yellamma will be extremely strong and it will create a strong emotional impact and so the makers roped in Sai Pallavi. Nitiiin is currently getting ready to entertain viewers with his film Robinhood which is releasing on 28 March and has his next with Thammudu which is releasing on 9 April.\r\nNow all eyes are on Sai Pallavi as she is known for his terrific performances and whether Venu is able to convince Sai Pallavi to do the role by narrating the story in an exciting manner. If Sai Pallavi becomes part of Yellamma, it will be a sensation.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>