Why do Bollywood heroines get more remuneration in the South Of late many Bollywood actresses are showing interest to star in South films. For years even South filmmakers showed interest in casting Bollywood heroines in their films but with little success as the actresses demanded more pay checks just to avoid south films.\r\nThis time south filmmakers are not only paying them hefty pay checks but also actresses as showing interest. Priyanka Chopra according to sources will be getting a whopping Rs.25crs for Mahesh Babu Rajamouli project while Janhvi is getting Rs.10crs for her project with Ram Charan Buchhi Babu Sana and Deepika Padukone got Rs.15crs for Prabhas Nag Ashwin Kalki 2898AD.\r\nProducer Lagadapati Sridhar says They are no longer just actresses they have evolved into global brands in their own right. Their popularity and influence naturally justify their earnings though I prefer not to discuss specific figures.\r\nTalking about Rajamouli he said Earlier he introduced talents like Bhumika Simhadri, Priyamani Yamadonga, Anushka Shetty Vikramarkudu and Shriya Saran Chatrapathi. However with his pan India stature post Baahubali he roped in Bollywood Alia Bhatt for RRR. With RRR global success he is collaborating with Priyanka Chopra an international celebrity and Hollywood actor for an ambitious globe trotting forest adventure with Mahesh Babu. Their pairing will be spectacular.\r\nOn why Bollywood actresses are getting paid so much he shared Their brand endorsements further boost their global reach making them household names. With each having 10 to 20 million followers on Instagram and X their social media presence is an invaluable asset, enhancing their brand equity. Given these factors their remuneration is well justified and Telugu filmmakers dont seem to mind it.

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Why Bollywood Heroines Get More Remuneration in South

Dil Raju lining up crazy combination despite Game Changer debacle. Star producer Dil Raju got a huge shock when the film he produced Game Changer turned out to be a colossal disaster. The film starring Ram Charan under the direction of Shankar turned out to be Dil Raju milestone 50th film on Sri Venkateswara Creations banner but turned out to be a huge flop.\r\nGame Changer left Dil Raju in huge losses but inside talk is despite this Dil Raju is lining up another crazy project. He is planning to line up high profile projects with star directors and top stars and he is working hard as currently all the top stars are busy with their current projects.\r\nFor long Dil Raju is planning a project with Prashanth Neel. Inside talk is the project may take off in 2027 and it will feature top star and will be a pan India project.&nbsp;

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Dil Raju lining up crazy combination despite Game Changer debacle

Priyanka Chopra PR using SSMB29 to be limelight. SSMB29 starring Super Star Mahesh Babu in the lead role under the direction of Rajamouli has been the cynosure of all eyes across the world. This happens to be Rajamouli first after the sensation he created with his recent magnum opus RRR across the globe.\r\nFor long rumours have been on that global beauty Priyanka Chopra will be the female lead in the project. This marks her return to the Indian cinema after he last film Bajirao Mastani in 2015. She is getting a whopping Rs.30crs for the project. In the meantime not only Mahesh Babu fans but also movie lovers across the country are questioning Rajamouli decision to cast her as the female lead in the Indian film.\r\nMany are saying the PR of Priyanka Chopra is trying to fool the Indian people by using the project to hog the limelight and garner all the attention which she did not get all these years in India.

Priyanka Chopra SSMB29 Buzz

Priyanka Chopra PR using SSMB29 to be limelight

The teaser for the highly anticipated Malayalam film L2 Empuraan has received high praise from Telugu superstar Prabhas. The film directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and written by Murali Gopi has created a buzz among moviegoers. Produced by Lyca Productions and Aashirvad Cinemas Empuraan is the sequel to the 2019 hit Lucifer and is set to bring together an impressive star cast. Prabhas recently took to his social media to heap praise on the Empuraan teaser describing it as world class.\r\nPrabhas shared the teaser and wrote Take a look at the absolutely world class teaser of L2 Empuraan. Stunningly shot Directed by my own Varadha. Starring the one and only Mohanlal Sir Wishing the whole team the very best He also included hashtags L2E and Empuraan in his post expressing his admiration for the film and wishing success to the entire team. Prithviraj Sukumaran the director and lead actor of Empuraan responded to Prabhas praise by sharing a screenshot of his post and thanking him.\r\nEmpuraan is set to be an action packed sequel featuring Mohanlal along with Prithviraj Tovino Thomas and many others. The film boasts a large ensemble cast including Manju Warrier Suraj Venjaramood Indrajith Fahadh Faasil Saniya Iyyappan and Arjun Das. Reports also suggest appearances by international stars such as French actor Eric Ebouney and British actress Andrea Tivadar. The film has been shot over 14 months across eight states and four countries adding to its grandeur and anticipation.\r\nThe exchange between Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran has added to the excitement surrounding the film especially as both actors are collaborating in the upcoming movie Salaar. Prabhas and Prithviraj starred together in Prashanth Neel Salaar Part 1 and the actor post comes at a time when audiences are eagerly awaiting the release of Salaar Part 2. With its impressive star cast and grand production Empuraan is expected to be a blockbuster hit.

Prabhas Lovely Words About L2E

Prabhas Praises Empuraan Teaser As World Class

Vishwambhara one of Mega Star Chiranjeevi most awaited films has been in the making for over a year now. The fantasy drama was initially set to release during Sankranthi 2025 but was postponed to give preference to Ram Charan Game Changer. The makers were aiming for a May 9 2025 release but a slight change has occurred and the release date is yet to be finalized. This delay is primarily due to the fact that the OTT platform for the film is still not locked.\r\nThe producers have quoted a high price and Prime Video and Netflix have shown limited interest in acquiring the rights. However Zee5 is likely to bag the digital rights for the film. UV Creations the production house has initiated talks with Zee5 and discussions are in the final stages. Once the pricing is agreed upon the deal will be finalized. The makers are expecting a substantial amount from the OTT deal which is why they have held back the release date.\r\nZee5 has been actively acquiring Telugu films including the OTT rights for Venkatesh blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunnam which is expected to stream in the second week of February 2025. With Zee5 involvement in Vishwambhara the platform will likely play a role in determining the film release window. Post production for Vishwambhara is in full swing with VFX work being handled across multiple countries. The initial teaser received mixed reactions prompting the team to refine it further.\r\nDirector Nag Ashwin has stepped in with suggestions connecting them with the VFX team behind his hit film Kalki 2898 AD. With things slowly getting back on track it remains to be seen when the makers will lock the final release date. Will Vishwambhara hit screens this summer The answer lies in the upcoming announcement of the film release date which is expected to be revealed soon.

Vishwambhara OTT Deal in Talks

ZEE5 Is The Front Runner For Vishwambhara OTT Deal 

The highly anticipated film Chhaava directed by Laxman Utekar and starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna is set to hit the big screens on February 14 2025. As part of the film promotions the makers have released the first song Jaane Tu a musical tribute to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Maharani Yesubai. The song sung by Arijit Singh and composed by AR Rahman is a beautiful portrayal of the chemistry between Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna.\r\nThe song video captures Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj home coming from war with Maharani Yesubai welcoming him with love in her eyes. The emotions are magical and heartfelt showcasing Yesubai as a devoted wife praying for her husband well being as he embarks on another battle. The song is penned by Irshad Kamil who has previously collaborated with AR Rahman on iconic albums like Rockstar Raanjhanaa and Tamasha.\r\nChhaava is a grand historical epic based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj the second Chhatrapati of the Maratha Empire. The film is directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Pictures. The movie also stars Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale Divya Dutta as Sambhaji Maharaj step mother Soyarabai and Akshaye Khanna as Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.\r\nThe film trailer was released on January 22 2025 and has generated immense excitement among fans. Chhaava is set to hit the big screens on February 14 2025 and is expected to be a visual treat with its grand scale and historical significance. With AR Rahman music and Laxman Utekar direction Chhaava is poised to be a cinematic experience unlike any other.

Chhaava New Song Impresses Fans

Vicky And Rashmika Chemistry Shines In Chhaava Latest Song

Sai Pallavi is currently awaiting the release of her Telugu film Thandel co starring Naga Chaitanya. The romantic drama directed by Chandoo Mondeti is set to hit big screens on February 7. While promoting Thandel Sai Pallavi was asked about her absence in the Telugu remake of her hit Malayalam film Premam in which she played the iconic Malar teacher. Sai Pallavi revealed that she was indeed asked to play the role but rejected it due to her personal rule of not doing remakes.\r\nSai Pallavi rose to fame with her portrayal of Malar teacher in the 2015 Malayalam film Premam. However when the film was remade in Telugu Shruti Haasan played Sai Pallavi character. Sai Pallavi explained that she does not do remakes because she believes its very scary to recreate the same moments again. She added I dont want to lose the charm that once existed. So I was very clear and said that. This decision showcases Sai Pallavi commitment to taking on new and challenging roles.\r\nSai Pallavi decision to avoid remakes is a testament to her unique approach to her craft. By choosing to focus on new and original stories she continues to push the boundaries of her acting career. Thandel her upcoming film with Naga Chaitanya is a romantic drama that promises to showcase her acting prowess once again. With her commitment to taking on new challenges Sai Pallavi is sure to continue impressing audiences with her performances.\r\nThe Telugu remake of Premam co written and directed by Chandoo Mondeti is available on SunNXT and the OTTplay Premium app. The film featured Naga Chaitanya in the lead role with Madonna Sebastian and Anupama Parameswaran reprising their roles. Shruti Haasan played Sai Pallavi character in the remake. Meanwhile the original Malayalam version of Premam is available on Disney+ Hotstar.

Sai Pallavi on Premam Rejection

Reason Behind Sai Pallavi Is Not Part Of Telugu Premam 

Sankranthiki Vasthunnam director Anil Ravipudi is all set to direct Chiranjeevi in his next film and the script sessions are currently underway. The film is expected to be made in record time with Anil planning to wrap up filming in just 80 days. This is a remarkable feat considering the scale and budget of the film. Anil Ravipudi has already proven his mettle with Sankranthiki Vasthunnam which has become a massive hit at the box office grossing close to Rs.300 crore as per makers.\r\nThe success of Sankranthiki Vasthunnam can be attributed to Anil Ravipudi direction and his ability to craft a clean entertaining film. The family drama has set a new record for Telugu cinema becoming the first film to gross over Rs.300 crore without being dubbed in any other language. Anil Ravipudi next film with Chiranjeevi is highly anticipated and fans are eager to see how he will present the Megastar in a new and exciting way.\r\nThe Chiranjeevi Anil Ravipudi film is expected to be made on a limited budget with Anil believing that he can still make a big film affordably and rake in big profits. This is a challenge considering Chiranjeevi remuneration is expected to exceed Rs.20 crore. However Anil track record with Sankranthiki Vasthunnam which was made on a budget of Rs.54 crore and grossed over Rs.170 crore suggests that he is up for the challenge.\r\nAs Chiranjeevi completes shooting for his upcoming film Vishwambhara directed by Malladi Vasistha and starring Trisha Krishnan as the female lead all eyes are on his next project with Anil Ravipudi. With Anil direction and Chiranjeevi star power this film is expected to be another blockbuster in the making.

Anil Next plan With Mega Star

Anil Ravipudi to Direct Chiranjeevi Next In Record Time

Vijay Deverakonda upcoming film with director Gowtam Tinnanuri VD12 has been making waves in the Telugu film industry. The latest news is that the title has been locked and an official announcement is expected on February 7 2025. The film producer Naga Vamsi took to social media to reveal that the title has been finalized putting an end to the speculation surrounding the film title. Although no official confirmation has been made sources suggest that the title might be Samrajyam.\r\nThe film a rustic action drama features Vijay Deverakonda in a bald look and its music has been composed by Anirudh. During a recent interview Anirudh revealed that Vijay role in the film would shock everyone and that the subject matter is unique and has not been dealt with in Telugu cinema before. Samrajyam is touted to be a spy thriller and its production is being handled by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.\r\nWith Vijay Deverakonda last film The Family Star being a massive flop at the box office the stakes are high for VD12. The film is being touted as a comeback vehicle for the actor and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. Vijay Deverakonda has three films lined up for 2025 and it will be interesting to see what he delivers with this Gowtam Tinnanuri film. The film release date has been set for May 30 2025 and it is expected to be released in two parts.\r\nAs the release date approaches expectations and anticipation surrounding VD12 are building up. With its unique storyline rustic action sequences and Vijay Deverakonda comeback the film has all the ingredients to become a blockbuster hit. Fans are eagerly waiting for the official title announcement and the film\'s trailer which is expected to be released soon.

VD 12 Gets a Title

VD Gowtam Tinnanuri Biggie Titled Samrajyam

<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Premistava (2025): What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nPremistava starring Aditi Shankar, Akash Murali is releasing on 31 Jan 2025. The film features star director Shankar\'s daughter and interest is increasing as the film\'s Tamil original hit the screens during Pongal this year. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Premistava (2025) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nPremistava story revolves around two lovers where fate plays with their lives with shocking twists and turns. Arjun (Akash Murali) gets smitten by a beautiful girl Diya (Aditi Shankar) and finally manages to win her love.\r\nHowever their romantic life hit a roadblock after sometime, Arjun comes to know shocking happenings in Diya\'s life. What are those shocking happenings and how Arjun\'s father Viswanathan (Mathew Verghese), mother Vaidehi (Sriranjani), Diya\'s mother Geeta (Pavitra), Adinarayana (Sarath Kumar), Vasundhara (Khushbu), Lawyer Indirani Jahan (Kalki Koechlin), Special Officer Gautam (Prabhu) are connected form rest of the narration.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Aditi Shankar\'s Premistava Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nAkash Murali, son of late Murali and brother of Atharva Murali, made his debut with this film. He did a decent job but requires honing his dialogue delivery, expressions and emotions. He looked similar to his brother Atharva.\r\nAditi Shankar looked at ease in romantic scenes and came up with cute expressions. However in emotional scenes she paled out. Kalki Koechlin played an important role of a lawyer but her role is very limited. Sarathkumar, Khushbu and Raja did justice to their roles. Prabhu made special appearance in the film.&nbsp;\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Vishnuvardhan\'s Premistava: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nPremistava story is penned by Vishnuvardhan. Vishnuvardhan returns to Kollywood with this film after 12 long years. He sometime back captured the imagination of all with Shershaah and this time he came up with an interesting romantic thriller. However for all the interest, the so called romantic scenes turned out to be realistic at times but mostly illogical,silly and out of place.\r\nBut the main suspense elements with which Vishnuvardhan concentrated completely, failed due to contrived screenplay. There are very little twists and the screenplay turned out to be predictable and unidimensional. He showed everything conveniently with the protagonist solving everything with in no time with all clues coming to him. The climax generates little interest with few multiple twists.\r\nVishnuvardhan\'s story has many moral flaws with the makers conveniently taking the protagonist side and trying to justify in whatever way he acts vis a vis the female lead.\r\nSreekar Prasad\'s editing is quite sleek except for few drags. The music of Yuvan Shankar Raja is soulful and soothing. It is melodious and songs are shot in a beautiful way. He elevated the scenes with his background music. Cinematography of Cameron Eric Bryson is good and turned the scenes beautiful and colorful. Production values are good.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Premistava Movie: Advantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Aditi Shankar</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">BGM</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Cinematography</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Premistava Movie: Disadvantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Slow Pace</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Convenient Screenplay</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Boring Narration</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Premistava Telugu Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nOn the whole, Premistava promises a lot but delivers less. Vishnuvardhan for all his talent failed to do justice to it and little fine-tuning of the script and the inclusion of few more twists and turns would have made a powerful impact. He got a good cast and crew but they despite their hard work and dedication failed to live up to the expectations. There are many scenes similar to the earlier films. Considering all these elements,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Premistava.

Premistava Review

Allu Arjun is gracing the pre release event of Naga Chaitanya\'s upcoming entertainer Thandel which will be celebrated today from 5 PM onwards in Hyderabad. Thandel directed by Chandoo Mondeti is racing for a grand release on 7 Feb 2025.\r\nIn the meantime, Naga Chaitanya, spoke about Allu Arjun arrest in the Sandhya theatre stampede during Pushpa The Rule premier show which resulted in the tragic demise of a housewife. Talking about it, Naga Chaitanya said \"We are all there for each other in the South, but whatever happened was unfortunate and it shouldn\'t have gone that way. But we are all there for each other,\"\r\nThandel stars Sai Pallavi as the female lead while Devi Sri Prasad tuned the music. The film\'s promotions are generating tremendous interest as it is based on the real life incidents. Shamdat Sainuddin is the cinematographer for the film.&nbsp;

Naga Chaitanya on Allu Arjun arrest

Naga Chaitanya talks about Allu Arjun arrest

Identity, the latest Malayalam film starring Tovino Thomas, is now available for streaming on ZEE5 in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. The crime thriller, written and directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, follows a sketch artist who helps the police solve a murder case, where the key witness suffers from a memory condition. You can use your OTTplay Premium subscription to watch the film.\r\nThe film features an ensemble star cast, including Trisha, Vinay Rai, Aju Varghese, Mandira Bedi, Arjun Radhakrishhnan, and others. Identity marks Trisha\'s return to Malayalam cinema after seven years, since the 2018 film Hey Jude. After its theatrical run, the film is now available on ZEE5 to stream. With its engaging pace, suspense, and decent action, Identity is a must-watch for fans of crime thrillers.\r\nIn Identity, Tovino Thomas plays a sketch artist who aids the police, while Vinay Rai is a cop who is protecting an eyewitness of a murder, played by Trisha. However, after coming to know that the eyewitness is suffering from a condition that does not let her remember faces, the case gets murkier. The film is produced by Confident Group and Ragam Movies, with music scored by Jakes Bejoy. The film was a decent success at the box office.\r\nWith some smart writing, engaging pace, suspense, and decent action, Identity sets Malayalam cinema off to a flying start in 2025. If you are a fan of crime thrillers, then grab some popcorn and watch Identity this weekend. The film\'s availability on ZEE5.