Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, a biopic on Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, released on February 14th to great hype and expectations, and has since been making waves at the box office. The film had an extraordinary first weekend, collecting over â‚¹100 crore nett in India, with Maharashtra contributing a significant 50% of the revenue. Chhaava has also broken Pushpa 2's record in Maharashtra, with its first Sunday collections surpassing that of Pushpa 2's Sunday record.

The film's impressive box office performance is not limited to Maharashtra, as it is also gaining momentum in other areas. Chhaava had a fantastic opening with â‚¹28.50 crore on Day 1, followed by an even stronger â‚¹34 crore on Day 2. On Day 3, the film collected an impressive â‚¹46 crore, making it the highest-grossing day for the film so far. With this, the total India net collection of Chhaava now stands at â‚¹108.50 crore in just three days.

Chhaava's success is not surprising, given the recent trend of historical dramas performing well at the box office. The film's performance in Maharashtra is particularly noteworthy, with its collections in the MovieMax chain alone grossing â‚¹2.03 crore on Day 3, beating Pushpa 2's previous record. With its impressive box office performance, Chhaava is expected to create all-time records in Maharashtra and become a trendsetter in the coming days.

As Chhaava continues to break box office records, it is clear that the film is a huge blockbuster and will continue to perform well in the coming days. With its historical backdrop and impressive performances, Chhaava is a must-watch for fans of historical dramas and Vicky Kaushal.

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Chhaava Zooms Past 100 Cr In 3 Days

 Vicky Kaushal Chhaava Shatters Box Office Records in Maharashtra

Ghaati is highly anticipated period drama starring Anushka Shetty in the lead role is progressing briskly. Being directed by Krish Jagarlamudi it is produced by Yeduguru Rajeev Reddy and Saibabu Jagarlamudi under First Frame Entertainments and presented by UV Creations.&nbsp;\r\nAs per the industry sources the latest we hear is that Ghaati is on track for April 18th release. No change in date Starting with the main trailer which is scheduled for a release towards this month end there will be a release trailer as well. The active promotions will kick off after the first trailer release with content being planned for every week.\r\nReportedly the film is scheduled to release theatrically on 18 April 2025 in Telugu with dubbed versions in Tamil Hindi Kannada and Malayalam. The film has its music composed by senior musician MM Keeravaani.

No change in dates for Ghaati

Ghaati trailer to be out during this time

The Return of the Dargon Telugu pre release event happened last night in Hyderabad. Along with the lead cast movie director Harish Shankar graced the event. Mythri Movie Makers who are releasing the Telugu version also attended the event.&nbsp;

Meanwhile speaking at the event director Harish Shankar revealed some of the interesting facts about his movie Ustaad Bhagat Singh with Pawan Kalyan. He said that the film is going to be beyond fans expectations for sure whenever its gets release. He also added that in one particular scene Pawan Kalyan will be seen by sitting on the top of the car and revealed that he designed the scene by keeping real life incident in Pawan Kalyan life in his mind.&nbsp;

Coming back to Return of the Dargon the film Tamil version has been titled Dargon and has happening Tamil director actor Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead role. Co starring Anupam Parameswaran as the female lead the movie is gearing up for a simultaneous release in Telugu as well on February 21st.&nbsp;

Being bankrolled by AGS Cinemas the movie is directed by Ashwath Marimutu. Leon James is the music composer for the movie. Mythri Movie Makers banner is releasing the movie in Telugu.&nbsp;

UBS has a real life incident

Harish Shankar interesting statement about Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Mythri Movie Makers is currently busy with several Pan India films as well as distributing films in Telugu from other languages. In this context the production house is releasing the Tamil movie Dragon starring Pradeep Ranganathan directed by Ori Devuda fame Ashwath Marimuthu in Telugu under the title Return of the Dragon. The media recently asked Mythri Distributor Shashi about the reason behind changing the title from Dragon to Return of the Dragon in Telugu. Shashi replied that only Mythri Movies Producer Ravi Shankar can answer this question.\r\nThis response has sparked speculation that Mythri Movie Makers has reserved the Dragon title for NTR and Neel upcoming project. Rumors have been circulating for the past few days that this movie has been given the Dragon title. Although there has been no official update about this project it is known that Neel has completed working on the film. The pooja programs related to this movie have already been held and Prashanth Neel has been working on the story for a long time.\r\nThe NTR Neel project is expected to start rolling from next week with Prasanth Neel canning scenes not involving NTR in the first schedule. Reports suggest that NTR will join the filming in the second schedule from March. A lavish old Kolkata set is being erected at Ramoji Film City where the second schedule will can key scenes involving NTR. Rukmini Vasanth is playing the female lead and Mythri Movie Makers along with NTR Arts is producing this film. Ravi Basrur is the music director while Buvan Gowda is the cinematographer.\r\nThe makers are planning to release the film on January 9 2026 for Pongal. With the Dragon title potentially reserved for this project fans are eagerly waiting for official announcement. As the film production progresses more updates are expected to be revealed in the coming days.

NTR Joins Dragon Sets From March

Mythri Movie Makers Dragon Title Reserved for NTR Neel Project

On February 16th, 2025, the GAMA (Gulf Academy Movie Awards) 2025 5th Edition Grand Reveal Event was held with great success at Mythri Farm in Ajman, Dubai. Over 500 Telugu people from Dubai attended the special event, which also saw the participation of several celebrities from the Telugu film and music industry. Everyone at the event highlighted the significance of GAMA.\r\nThis Grand Reveal Event was organized for the first time in a new, innovative format. The event officially announced the date, venue, and jury committee in the presence of the GAMA Organizing Committee and renowned singer Shri Raghu Kunche. The GAMA Awards 2025, 5th Edition, will be held on June 7th, 2025, at the Dubai Sharjah Expo Center. The awards will honor artists from Tollywood and films across various categories, with the jury led by Jury Chairpersons: renowned film directors Sri A. Kodanda Ramireddy, famed music director Sri Koti, and prominent film director Sri B. Gopal. The announcement was made in a way that captivated the audience, offering them a unique and creative experience.\r\n- GAMA Awards Chairman and prominent industrialist Sri Kesari Trimurthulu Garu stated that after successfully completing four editions, GAMA is now planning to invite leading film personalities and artists as special guests for the 5th edition, which will be held on June 7, 2025. He also shared that special entertainment arrangements are being made for the Telugu community in the UAE. He expressed his gratitude to the Telugu film personalities supporting the event and thanked everyone in the UAE for their cooperation.\r\n- GAMA Awards CEO, Sowrabh Kesari, mentioned that the awards are being organized in an innovative and entertaining manner. He announced that celebrities from various fields would be honored with the GAMA Awards and informed that a public voting process would be conducted for the nominated categories. This is going to be an exciting event.\r\nOther celebrities also spoke at the event, highlighting the significance of the GAMA Awards in recognizing talent from around the world. All the Telugu attendees expressed their wishes for the successful conduct of the GAMA Awards 2025. They also shared their happiness about such a remarkable event being hosted in the UAE, feeling proud of the Telugu community. Sri A. Kodanda Ramireddy (Director), Sri Koti (Music Director), and Sri B. Gopal (Director), the jury members for this event, sent special video messages. In their messages, they spoke about the greatness of GAMA and the encouragement it provides to artists&rsquo; talents.\r\nKunche Raghu mentioned that the GAMA event is highly anticipated by many artists, including himself, in the Telugu industry. He shared that the relationship with GAMA is very strong, and all the artists are provided with excellent facilities and well taken care of.\r\nA Musical Venue Offering Entertainment:\r\nAt this event, anchor and singer Thiru, along with Sharanya, captivated the guests with their outstanding performances. In addition to the musical performances, special entertainment programs were organized, which were greatly enjoyed by everyone in attendance. One of the key highlights was Magician Ravi\'s innovative magic performance, which revealed the GAMA Awards 2025.\r\nA Grand Event That Everyone is Waiting For!\r\nThe main event of the GAMA Awards 2025 will be held on June 7, 2025, in a prestigious manner. Music, art, talent, and legends from the film industry worldwide will take part in this grand celebration. With awards, musical performances, and international-level entertainment programs, GAMA 2025 promises to offer an unforgettable experience to the Telugu audience.

GAMA Awards 2025 - 5th Edition Grand Reveal

GAMA Awards 2025 - 5th Edition Grand Reveal Event Successfully Held

Sikandar starring Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan is gearing up for a release on March 25th. Co starring Rashmika as the female lead South director AR Murugadoss is directing the movie.&nbsp;\r\nMeanwhile the latest we hear from our sources is that Sikandar new release date to be announced tomorrow. Mostly the release will be pushed to EID 2025. However an official release date announcement is awaited.&nbsp;\r\nBeing bankrolled by Sajid Nadiadwala with a massive budget of about â‚¹400 crores the film also stars alongside Kajal Aggarwal Sathyaraj Sharman Joshi and Prateik Babbar in a prominent roles.

Sikandar release date is pushed to EID

Sikandar new release date announcement tomorrow

The recent buzz about Ram Charan collaborating with Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt the director of the blockbuster film Kill has been denied by the director himself. The film was reportedly a mythological spectacle and was expected to go on sets soon but Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt has brushed away all the rumors confirming that he is not planning to collaborate with Ram Charan for any film. This news has come as a disappointment to fans and audiences who were excited to witness the collaboration.\r\nRam Charan is currently busy with his upcoming film RC16 directed by Buchi Babu Sana. The shoot of RC16 is underway with the team planning continuous schedules to finish the film as early as possible. The film is expected to release sometime this year but if there are any delays it may opt for a summer release next year. Ram Charan is looking to make a comeback with RC16 especially after the disappointment of his recent film Game Changer.\r\nGame Changer which released recently was made on a large scale budget over nearly three years resulting in a big embarrassment for Ram Charan. The actor is now focusing on his upcoming projects including RC16 and his next film with Director Sukumar. With the summer season next year already filled with many films including Vishwambhara starring Chiranjeevi Ram Charan will be looking to make a strong impact with his upcoming releases.\r\nThe denial of the collaboration between Ram Charan and Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt has come as a surprise to many especially given the excitement surrounding the project. However with Ram Charan upcoming films including RC16 and his project with Sukumar fans can expect to see the actor make a strong comeback in the industry.

Kill Director Denies Ram Charan 

Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt Denial News

Baapu an emotional family drama starring Brahmaji Dhanya Balakrishnan Amani Balagam Sudhakar Reddy Mani Aegurla Srinivas Avasarala Racha Ravi and Gangavva in a key roles is gearing up for a February 21st release.&nbsp;\r\nMeanwhile the makers this morning have revealed that the film pre release event is being planned on February 18th in Hyderabad Dasapalla Hotel from evening 6 pm onwards.&nbsp;\r\nReportedly young directors Naga Ashwin Buchi Babu Sana and Chandu Mondeti will be gracing the event along with the actor Satyadev musician Bheems and director Merlapaka Gandhi.&nbsp;\r\nPromoted as a A Father Story the film is being helmed by Dayakar Reddy. Raju Ch and Bhanu Prasad Reddy jointly bankrolled the movie. Baapu movie has its music RR Dhruv.

Baapu Movie Pre Release Event

Baapu Emotional Story Pre Release Details

&nbsp;\r\nMarking Sivakarthikeyan 40th birthday the makers of his upcoming film have officially announced the title as Madharasi. The title teaser gives a glimpse of the action thriller show casing Sivakarthikeyan in a high octane spy thriller story. The film directed by A R Murugadoss also stars Rukmini Vasanth Vidyut Jamwal Biju Menon and others. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for Madharasi which is being produced on a grand scale by N V Prasad of Sri Lakshmi Movies.\r\nThe Madharasi title teaser has ignited excitement among fans introducing Sivakarthikeyan in a mass avatar. The action packed entertainer promises to be a thrilling ride with Vidyut Jammwal taking on the role of the antagonist. Rukmini Vasanth known for her role in Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Saptha Sagaralu Dhaati stars as the female lead. With production still ongoing the makers are expected to share more details soon. Sivakarthikeyan is riding high on the massive success of Amaran and has an exciting lineup of projects to keep his fans entertained.\r\nAR Murugadoss is one of the leading directors in Tamil cinema and his collaboration with Sivakarthikeyan has generated immense interest. The film title Madharasi was unveiled on Sivakarthikeyan birthday along with a thrilling glimpse of the action thriller. The teaser has set the tone for what promises to be a high energy mass entertainer. With Anirudh Ravichander music and a talented cast Madharasi is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films of the year.\r\nSivakarthikeyan fans are eagerly waiting for more updates on Madharasi which promises to be a game changer in his career. With a talented team behind the film expectations are high and the title teaser has only added to the excitement. He will next be seen in the 24th film directed by Sibi Chakravarthy. He is also acting in the 25th film Parasakthi directed by Sudha Kongara.

SK23 Is Titled As Madharasi

Sivakarthikeyan 40th Birthday Madharasi Title Teaser Unveiled

People star Sandeep Kishan is coming up with an action entertainer titled Mazaka Co starring Ritu Verma as the female lead the film also has Rao Ramesh and Anshu in a key roles.&nbsp;

Meanwhile the latest news is that the second single titled Pagili is scheduled for a digital release on February 18th. A colorful poster with the announcement came out this morning from the makers. Looks like the song is going to offer a treat to the music lovers.&nbsp;

Amidst the decent buzz among the audience the film is gearing up for February 26th release as Shivaratri special. While Prasanna Kumar Bezawada and Sai Krishna have provided the story Thrinadha Rao Nakkina has directed this comedy drama. One song Baby Ma is already trending on the music platforms.&nbsp;

We had already reported that the film has made highest ever Pre release business in Sandeep Kishan career. Reportedly the total business for the film pre business is closed for a deal of â‚¹30 crore. Being bankrolled by Razesh Danda under the banners of Hasya Movies and Zee Studios. The music is scored by Leon James.

Second single out from mazaka 

Musical promotions at brisk space for Mazaka

Bhagyashri Borse the talented actress who made her debut with Ravi Teja Mr Bachchan has been making waves in the Telugu film industry. Despite the failure of her debut film Bhagyashri has managed to grab some of the most exciting projects in recent times. The latest news is that she has been roped in to play the lead actress in Suriya next film directed by Venky Atluri.

The film which is expected to start shooting in May 2025 will have GV Prakash composing the music while Sithara Entertainments banner will be backing the project. Bhagyashri Borse is on a roll with a slew of exciting projects in her kitty including Vijay Devarakonda Kingdom Dulquer Salman Kaantha and Ram next film (RAPO22). With Suriya film added to her list Bhagyashri is definitely one of the most sought after heroines in Telugu cinema right now.

Bhagyashri rise to fame is a testament to her talent and charm. Despite the failure of her debut film she has managed to captivate audiences with her beauty and acting skills. With a string of exciting projects lined up Bhagyashri has the potential to settle as one of the top heroines in Telugu cinema. It will be interesting to see how she utilizes these opportunities to take her career to the next level.

As Bhagyashri Borse gears up to start shooting for Suriya next film fans are eagerly waiting to see her on the big screen again. With her talent charm and a slew of exciting projects Bhagyashri is definitely a rising star to watch out for in Telugu cinema.

Bhagyashri Borse got a Crazy Project

Bhagyashri Borse In Suriya Telugu Film

The highly anticipated sequel to the 2015 Tamil blockbuster Thani Oruvan has been shelved much to the dismay of Kollywood fans. The original combo of Jayam Ravi and Mohan Raja had come together for Thani Oruvan 2 with Nayanthara announced as the female lead. However despite the initial excitement the project has been put on hold due to various reasons.

One of the main reasons cited for the shelving of the project is the decline of the OTT market in recent years. The team had attempted to lock in a good OTT deal but it did not materialize. Additionally the budget of the film was reportedly very high and Jayam Ravi now changed his name as Ravi Mohan recent films did not perform as well as expected at the box office. These factors combined have led to the project being put on hold.

The news of Thani Oruvan 2 being shelved was indirectly confirmed by AGS Productions who announced their lineup of films for the next three years during the promotions of their upcoming film Dragon. Notably Thani Oruvan 2 was not mentioned in the list indicating that the sequel plans have been abandoned. The film was initially announced in 2023 with plans to go on floors in summer 2024 but nothing has materialized since then.

The shelving of Thani Oruvan 2 is a disappointing development for fans of the original film who were eagerly awaiting the sequel. Jayam Ravi and Mohan Raja collaboration on the original film was widely praised and the sequel had generated a lot of excitement. However it seems that the project is no longer moving forward at least for the time being.