Tollywood superstar Pawan Kalyan\'s upcoming film, OG, is currently under production. The film\'s glimpse, released earlier, created immense hype showcasing Pawan Kalyan as a ruthless Mumbai-based gangster. To amplify Sankranthi celebrations, this gripping glimpse will be screened in theaters alongside other festive releases.\r\nThe OG glimpse has received censor clearance and will be attached to films scheduled for Sankranthi release. This double bonanza delights Mega Family fans, who already have Ram Charan\'s Game Changer to look forward to. The theatrical experience promises to heighten anticipation for OG\'s release.\r\nOG\'s production progresses at a slow pace due to Pawan Kalyan\'s busy political schedule. Initially expected in late 2025, the film\'s release timing remains uncertain. Additionally, Pawan Kalyan\'s other project, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, has also faced postponements. Despite delays, Pawan Kalyan is reportedly impressed with director Sujeeth\'s work on OG.\r\nPawan Kalyan\'s appreciation for Sujeeth\'s direction boosts expectations. Fans eagerly await OG\'s release, anticipating a blockbuster. With Game Changer and OG\'s glimpse, Sankranthi 2025 promises an exciting start for Tollywood enthusiasts.&nbsp;

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Catch OG Glimpse In Theatres

Pawan Kalyan OG Glimpse To Hit Theatres This Sankranti

Daaku Maharaaj cancels pre release event due to Tirupati tragedy. Tragedy struck when 6 devotees died in stampede that occured in Tirupati at the Tirumala Vaikuntam Dwara Darshan ticket counter.\r\nMany devotees thronged the holy place ahead of Vaikuntha Ekadasi which falls on 10 Jan 2025 to have a darshan of Lord Venkateswara and this resulted in utter chaos with the administration failing to control the crowd.\r\nIn the midst of all this, the makers of Natasimha Balakrishna\'s Daaku Maharaaj shared their condolences and announced that the pre release event scheduled for today evening at Rajamundry stands canceled. They shared \"&ldquo; ðƒðšðšð¤ð® ðŒðšð¡ðšð«ðšðšð£ ðð«ðž ð‘ðžð¥ðžðšð¬ðž ð„ð¯ðžð§ð­ ð”ð©ððšð­ðž &ldquo;\r\nIn light of the recent events in Tirupati, our team is deeply affected by the tragic incident that has occurred. . It is heart-wrenching to see such an incident occur at the Lord Venkateswara temple - a place of devotion, hope for millions and a cherished part of our families\' traditions.&nbsp; Given the circumstances we feel it is not appropriate to proceed with #DaakuMaharaaj Pre Release Event as planned. With a heavy heart and utmost respect for the devotion and sentiments of the people, we have decided to call off today&rsquo;s event. We hope for your understanding and support during this difficult time!! \"\r\nDaaku Maharaaj is directed by Bobby and is releasing on 12 Jan 2025. The film stars Bobby Simha, Shraddha Srinath, Pragya Jaiswal, Urvashi Rautela, and Chandini Chowdary in important roles with Thaman being the music director.&nbsp;

DM Pre-release event canceled

Daaku Maharaaj Cancels Pre Release Event Due To Tirupati Tragedy

Viva Harsha Chemudu, popular for his comedic roles in short films, web series, and videos, has made an emotional appeal on social media. He shared a video requesting help in finding his missing uncle, who suffers from Alzheimer\'s disease. Harsha\'s uncle, 91, went missing from his Vizag residence four days ago.\r\nHarsha\'s uncle was last spotted in the Kancherla Palem area, according to CCTV footage. The comedian urged his followers to report any sightings. \"If you see him anywhere, please let us know,\" Harsha said, becoming emotional.\r\nHarsha\'s video appeal highlights his concern and desperation. \"I\'m making this video as a personal request. If you have any issues, it would be the same. I don\'t know if it will reach us. I\'m currently in such a situation,\" he said.\r\nFans and well-wishers are sharing Harsha\'s video, offering support and assistance. Netizens are using social media platforms to spread the word, hoping for Harsha\'s uncle\'s safe return.

Comedy Actor Emotional Request

Comedian Harsha Chemudu Seeks Help In Finding Missing Uncle

The latest song \"Konda Devara\" from Ram Charan\'s upcoming film Game Changer has been released, generating immense excitement among fans. Directed by Shankar, Game Changer is set to hit theaters on January 10, coinciding with Sankranthi celebrations. The film stars Kiara Advani as the heroine, with SJ Surya, Anjali, and Srikanth in key roles.\r\nPenned by Kasarla Shyam and sung by Thaman and Shravan Bhargavi, \"Konda Devara\" is currently trending on YouTube. This energetic track has amplified expectations for Game Changer, following the impressive teaser and trailer releases. Producer Dil Raju\'s investment of over â‚¹75 crores in the film\'s songs reflects the production\'s grand scale.\r\nFans anticipate Game Changer to be a blockbuster, thanks to Ram Charan\'s performance and Shankar\'s direction. The film\'s team promises an unforgettable flashback episode, praising Charan\'s exceptional acting. With Sri Venkateswara Creations producing, Game Changer\'s cinematic experience is eagerly awaited.\r\nReleasing on January 10, Game Changer is poised to captivate audiences during the festive season. With its talented cast, impressive music, and high production value, this film is expected to dominate the box office. Will Game Changer live up to its title and change the game for Ram Charan and the team? Let\'s see.

Konda Devara From Game Changer

 Latest Song Konda Devara From Game Changer Released

Rowdy Star Vijay Devarakonda created a&nbsp; name for himself among genex movie lovers with his hard-hitting and bold ,youthful romantic entertainers. However,of late his films are not doing well at the box office. Currently he linedup interesting and crazy projects.\r\nHe is busy with VD12 which is under the direction of Gowtham Tinnanuri. Apart from this, his project with Rahul Sankarthiyan of Taxiwala fame is generating huge buzz. The project is referred to as VD14. Now reports are coming that the makers are roping in music director duo Ajay-Atul from Bollywood.\r\nAjay-Atul earlier scored music for Prabhas\' Adipurush. Official announcement regarding the same is awaited. National Crush Rashmika Mandanna is the female lead in the film bankrolled in a lavish manner on Mythri Movie Makers banner. The film has 1854-78 backdrop and there will be lot of variations in the narration.\r\n<div></div>

VD14 having Adipurush connection

Speculation on VD14 music directors

Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun\'s blockbuster film, has grossed â‚¹1831 crores in a month, surpassing Baahubali\'s records. Initially, a reloaded version with 20 minutes of additional footage was announced for January 11 to challenge Dangal\'s record. However, considering Sankranthi releases, the team postponed it to January 17.\r\nRam Charan\'s Game Changer (January 10), Balakrishna\'s Daku Maharaj (January 12), and Venkatesh\'s Sankranthiki Yaaraman (January 14) are scheduled for release. To avoid competition, Pushpa 2\'s reloaded version was postponed. Fans expressed mixed reactions, with some appreciating the consideration for Sankranthi films.\r\nCurrently, Dangal holds the highest-grossing record in India, followed by Baahubali 2. Pushpa 2 ranks second, fueling anticipation for the reloaded version. The additional footage aims to break Dangal\'s record, targeting â‚¹2000 crores.\r\nThe reloaded version\'s postponement has left fans awaiting January 17. Netizens speculate that producers prioritized Sankranthi releases. Despite the delay, expectations remain high for Pushpa 2 to surpass Dangal\'s record, cementing its position as one of India\'s highest-grossing films.\r\n&nbsp;

Pushpa 2 Reloaded Version Postponed

Pushpa 2 Reloaded Version Postponed to January 17

Global Star Ram Charan\'s Game Changer is releasing on 10 Jan 2025 as Sankranti special and already ticket rates are hiked for the film for the first ten days in Andhra Pradesh.\r\nIt is known that the Andhra Pradesh government passed the GO to allow hike in ticket rates and they stood in the following manner.\r\nMovie&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Multiplexes&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Single Screens&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Benefit Show ( 1 AM)\r\nGame Changer&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; + Rs 175&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +Rs 135&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;+Rs600\r\nDaaku Maharaj&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;+Rs 135&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;+Rs 110&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;+Rs500\r\nSankranthiki Vasthunnam&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;+Rs 100&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; +Rs 75&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; ------\r\nBut the deadlock remained the same in Telangana as CM Revanth Reddy promised to be tough after the stampede at the Sandhya theatre during Pushpa The Rule screening premiers. He also announced in the assembly that there will not be any benefit shows and hike in ticket rates.\r\nIn the midst of all this, the makers of Game Changer got a huge boost when Telangana government passed a GO couple of minutes back allowing hike in ticket rates. It also allowed additional screenings for the film but rejected the request for 1 AM shows.\r\nAccording to the GO, six shows can be screened on Friday (January 10), including an extra show at 4 am, with an additional amount of Rs 150 at multiplex theatres and additional Rs 100 at single-screen theatres.\r\nFrom January 11-19, five shows can be screened with an additional Rs 100 on the ticket price for multiplex theatres and additional Rs 50 for single-screen theatres. The hiked charges will be inclusive of GST, the order stated.\r\n<div></div>

TS U Turn - Ticket Rates hiked for GC

CM Revanth Reddy takes U-Turn to permit hike in ticket rates for Game Changer

Aashique franchise, one and two turned out to be blockbusters and when the makers announced Aashique 3, genex movie lovers got excited. Karthik Aryan and Triptii Dimiri were roped in to play the lead pair. Now reports are coming that Triptii Dimri walked out of the project and this impacted the film and it got postponed.\r\nA source shared &ldquo;Triptii was excited to headline the romance, but that&rsquo;s not going to happen now. Aashiqui 3 is undergoing a [title]-related dispute. So, it has been postponed indefinitely,\"&nbsp; It is not clear whether Triptii walked away on her own or creative differences happened resulting in her ouster.\r\nThe source says, \"The fundamental requirement to be the heroine of Aashiqui 3 is innocence reflecting through, and as observed by the team behind the film, Triptii Dimri with her recent films has become too exposed to be cast in this romantic film which demands purity in demeanour from the female lead.\"\r\nThe source continues&nbsp; \"Aashiqui is a legendary, soulful love story and the makers do not see Tripti fitting the parameters. After Animal, there has been no buzz around her. More so, her solo standing at the box office hasn&rsquo;t proven profitable with her recent films,\"\r\nAnurag Basu is set to direct the project. Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt were supposed to co produce but later Bhushan Kumar said that he is producing it alone and the project would be titled Tu Aashiqui Hai.\r\n<div></div>

Tripti out and Aashique 3 postponed

Tripti Dimri walks out-Romantic Franchise postponed

Super Star Rajinikanth enjoys a tremendous fan following among all sections of people across the world. All eyes are on his upcoming entertainer Coolie. The film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and now shocking reports are coming that the film will now be releasing on Independence Day.
The makers earlier planned to slate the film for summer release but now it is coming out that the film will now be releasing on 14 August 2025. While this is exciting all the Rajinikanth's fans, this is sending shockwaves in other film industries as Hrithik Roshan and NTR's multistarrer War 2 is releasing on the same day.
War 2 is the sequel to the successful blockbuster War and excitement is on as NTR is making his Bollywood entry with the straight film and he is sharing screen presence with Greek God Hrithik Roshan. The film is directed by Ayan Mukherjee and is loaded with intense action sequences.
Coolie stars Nagarjuna, , Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj and Reba Monica John in important roles while Aamir Khan is playing a powerful cameo. Now all eyes are on Coolie and War 2 clash during Independence Day this year.&nbsp;

Rajini attack on Young Stars on I-Day

Rajinikanth pits his Coolie against Hrithik Roshan-NTR War 2

Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan always take a timeout to enjoy vacations along with their twin child Uyir and Ulag. Reports are coming that Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan enjoyed New Year in Dubai and the pics are going viral on social media.\r\nThey are seen enjoying Safari at Dubai along with their children Ulag and Uyir. The video showed the two kids getting superexcited during the Safari. They are seen enjoying the Yatch ride and also seen going inside the beach.\r\nOn the professional front, Nayanthara is starring in Rakkayie and it marks the debut of Senthil Nallasamy as the director. Chennai-based Drumsticks Productions is co producing the film. Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan\'s wedding video Nayanthara-Beyond The Fairy Tale is watched by all on Netflix.\r\nNayan and Vignesh Shivan shared couple goals in the documentary much to the delight of their fans.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Nayan-Vignesh turn romantic in Dubai

Nayanthara-Vignesh Shivan enjoy Dubai Safari

Global Star Ram Charan and Natasimham Balakrishna is getting ready to entertain movie lovers with their upcoming releases Game Changer and Daaku Maharaj during Sankranti.

Andhra Pradesh government decided to give a fillip to these films by passing a GO allowing hike in ticket rates. While many felt it is a normal decision, many petitions were filed against the GO in the High Court against the ticket hikes and special shows citing the recent incidents in Hyderabad.

High Court today after hearing all the petitions, came up with a strong decision clipping the AP Government's ruling. High Court ruled that the ticket rates could be hiked only for ten days and not as mentioned in the GO for 14 days. This will definitely impact the films collections during the Sankranti festival time.&nbsp;

High Court clips AP Govt wings

High Court restrictions on Game Changer-Daaku Maharaaj ticket rates hike

Swayambhu music sittings in fullswing.Nikhil Siddhartha captured the imagination of all with his spiritual thriller Karthikeya 2. Now his upcoming entertainer Swayambhu is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of&nbsp; Bharat Krishnamachari .\r\nAccording to the latest, the makers shared an interesting update. The film\'s music stittings got started and it is coming out that music director Ravi Basrur went to the music studio to complete the tunes.\r\nSwayambhu happens to be the period action thriller and stars Samyuktha and Nabha Natesh as the female leads. The film is produced by Bhuvan and Sreekar under Pixel Studios and is presented by Tagore Madhu in a prestigious manner.\r\nNikhil is pinning all his hopes on this film as his films after Karthikeya 2 left without a trace. Apart from Swayambhu, Nikhil is also starring in The India House,a pan India project. Saiee Manjrekar is the female lead with Ram Charan presenting the project.&nbsp;