Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is set for a huge start with ₹53 crore in global pre-sales. Trade reports show ₹32 crore from India advance bookings and ₹21 crore from overseas. Strong ticket sales signal a possible ₹80 crore+ opening day, despite last-minute challenges.The film faced delays, legal issues and budget talks before release. Still, fan demand stayed high. Advance bookings across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and international markets prove Vijay’s massive pull. Overseas circuits in US, UK and GCC are driving major contributions.Directed by H. Vinoth, Jana Nayagan stars Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol and Mamitha Baiju. This is touted as Vijay’s last theatrical film before full-time politics. The political angle and mass action have fueled huge anticipation among fans and cadre.With ₹53 crore already locked in pre-sales, Jana Nayagan is among 2026’s biggest Tamil releases. Analysts expect day-1 collections to cross ₹80 crore worldwide. If trends hold, it could break opening records and give Vijay a grand send-off from cinema.- Veda

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Jana Nayagan Opening Day Estimates 80 Crores With 53 Crore Pre Sales

Jana Nayagan Eyes Massive Opening Worldwide

Mani Ratnam is known for his classics and Vijay Sethupathi is renowned for his riveting performances. They are now coming for an interesting project and this is exciting all. The film stars talented beauty Sai Pallavi as the female lead.According to the latest, the film is racing for the shoot.The film's regular shoot will start from tomorrow in Kolkota, West Bengal.The shoot will continue in West Bengal for ten days before shifting to Puducherry. Mani Ratnam is planning to wrap the shoot in just 40 days.Earlier, the project was announced by Madras Talkies under the tentative title Production No. 23. The film will once again feature AR Rahman as the composer for both its songs and background score. The film's OTT rights have been bagged for a fancy sum by Netflix. The film's digital rights were sold for a whopping amount of Rs 20crs and overseas distribution rights and audio rights fetched a fancy sum.---- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Latest on Mani Ratnam-Vijay Sethupathi project

Mani Ratnam-Vijay Sethupathi project braces for shoot

&nbsp;&nbsp;Pooja Hegde in Ravi Teja multi starrer. Pretty Beauty Pooja Hegde who once ruled Tollywood romancing top stars faded into the oblivion due to string of flops.She is now eyeing a comeback into Tollywood and currently she is romancing female heartthrob Dulqer Salmaan in the film titled Sri Sri. The film is directed by debutant Ravi Nelakuditi .Now rumours have it that she is set to star in the Ravi Teja multi-starrer directed by Hasith Goli. It is known that Ravi Teja is starring under the direction of Hasit Goli and it also stars King of Entertainment Sri Vishnu as the other lead.Pooja Hegde, according to sources, will be romancing Ravi Teja, and this will be for the first time the two will be sharing screen presence. Rumours have it that the film would be titled &nbsp;Veeradhi Veerulanta. Plans are on to release the film during 2027 Sankranti.- Pramod Nandivada

Pretty Beauty in a Multi-Starrer

Pooja Hegde in Ravi Teja multi starrer

&nbsp;&nbsp;Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is reportedly planning a surprise casting for Spirit. Sources say Katrina Kaif is being considered for a powerful 2-day role that could alter the entire story. The dark action thriller stars Prabhas and Tripti Dimri in lead roles.More than 40% of _Spirit_ shoot is already complete. Aishwarya Desai plays a key part, and posters have built strong buzz. Vanga wants Katrina for a brief but impactful appearance. A popular Plan B actress is also lined up.Vanga chose Katrina for her screen presence and mass appeal to match Prabhas’ intense character. The role is not a cameo, but a pivotal turn that shifts the narrative. Fans are comparing it to Vanga’s signature shocking moments in Arjun Reddy and Animal.Produced on a grand scale, Spirit is mounted as a Pan India film. With Prabhas’ star power, Vanga’s direction and a mystery star addition, trade expects huge openings. The makers may reveal the surprise casting soon to amplify hype before the release.- Veda

Interesting Addition To Spirit

Katrina Kaif In Talks For Game Changing Role In Spirit

Maruthi got a huge shock in form of The Raja Saab which starred Prabhas in the lead. The film turned out tobe a disaster disappointing all the fans and movie lovers and this left fans of Prabhas baying for his blood. Eversince the announcement of the project, fans expressed their views against Maruthi, but Prabhas went ahead and burnt his hands.From then on, speculation is on as to which hero will give green signal to Maruthi. Sometime back reports came that Maruthi may direct Mass Raja Ravi Teja and the project will be bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers. Maruthi readied two scripts and he narrated one of them to Ravi Teja.Ravi Teja is however busy with his other projects and he will be free only in 2027. Mythri Movie Makers already gave advance to Maruthi and if Ravi Teja is flexible when it comes to his remuneration, the project will take off.Maruthi is looking for another actor and sources say he narrated a story to young actor. Though rumours spread that Maruthi narrated it to Varun Tej, buzz is there is no truth in those rumours. So at present wait is still on for Maruthi.---- Pramod Nandiva

What is up for Maruthi

 Wait is still on for Maruthi

&nbsp;&nbsp;Alluring beauty negative shades in NBK112. Balakrishna is currently busy with his project with Gopichand Malineni. The film referred to NBK111 is progressing at a brisk pace. Expectations are high as Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni earlier came up with the mass actioner Veera Simha Reddy.Apart from it, Balakrishna is also starring under the direction of Koratala Shiva. The project is referred to NBK112. Rumours are spreading that Koratala Shiva is planning to rope hot beauty Aishwarya Rajesh in an important role. Inside talk is her role will have negative shades and it will surprise all.Reports are coming that the film would be titled Carpenter. The film will go to regular shoot from August and the shoot will commence with an action sequence on Balakrishna and others. It will continue for 20 days. Koratala worked on the story with utmost care and he is keen to show Balakrishna in a different avatar. Sudhakar Cherukuri’s SLV Cinemas and Yuva Sudha Arts are bankrolling the project.&nbsp; - Pramod Nandivada

Alluring beauty to surprise Balakrishna

Alluring beauty negative shades in NBK112

&nbsp;&nbsp; Can Netaji help Fauzi to bulldoze the box office?. All eyes are on Prabhas' upcoming period entertainer Fauzi. The film directed by Hanu Raghavapudi on 3 &nbsp;December 2026. The film stars Imanvi Ismail as the female lead while &nbsp;Anupam Kher, Jaya Prada, Mithun Chakraborty, and Chaitra J Achar are starring in important roles.Exciting reports came that Prabhas will be seen as a British Indian Army soldier who defects to join the Indian National Army and fight for India's independence under the leadership of Netaji. It is known that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose is revered and respected and worshipped by people across the country. He has immense popularity and following even now.Now the question is can Netaji help Prabhas' Fauji to bulldoze the box office? This because earlier Nikhil came up with a spy thriller Spy directed by BH. Garry. The film revolved around Netaji's mystery. Later Kalyan Ram came up with Devil directed by Abhishek Nama. In this Kalyan Ram is seen as British officer working for Netaji.While Spy turned out to be spineless, Devil turned out to be a decent hit. In the midst of all this, all eyes are on Prabhas' Fauji and how his role alongside Netaji will create wonders at the box office.&nbsp; &nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada

Can Freedom Fighter Ignite Fauzi Fire Power

Can Netaji help Fauzi to bulldoze the box office

&nbsp;&nbsp; Is she the female lead in Ravi Teja, Vivek Athreya project?. Mass Raja Ravi Teja is busy with multiple projects though he is failing to set the screens on fire. He entertained with the film Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi during Sankranti.It is known that Ravi Teja lined up a project with Vivek Athreya. Inside talk is the film is a horror genre and Ravi Teja loved the narration of Vivek Athreya.Sources share that the makers are planning to rope in Dimple Hayathi as the female lead. Ravi Teja and Dimple Hayathi romanced eachother in films like Khiladi and Bharata Mahashayulaku Vignapthi and if this happens, then it will be for the third time they will be sharing the screen presence.Vivek Athreya earlier made an impression with Mental Madhilo, Brochevarevarura and Saripodhaa Sannivaram. Ravi Teja is currently busy with Irumudi with Shiva Nirvana and is also starring in the direction of Hasith Goli.- Pramod Nandivada

Ravi Teja to romance her for Vivek Athreya

Is she the female lead in Ravi Teja, Vivek Athreya project

&nbsp;Director Sukumar is preparing his next big film with Ram Charan. The script is locked and casting talks have begun. Reports suggest Rashmika Mandanna is the top pick for the female lead. It would be the first pairing of Ram Charan and Rashmika on screen.Sukumar is known for introducing a new heroine in every film, from Arya to Pushpa. Rashmika featured in both Pushpa parts, but that was one franchise. Signing her for Ram Charan’s project would mark the first time Sukumar repeats a heroine across two different films.Rashmika is currently selective, focusing on big commercial films and strong roles. She remains one of Telugu cinema’s most in-demand actresses. Sources say she may consider the offer if it comes officially, given the film’s scale and Sukumar’s track record.Neither the team nor Rashmika has confirmed anything yet. If finalized, it could break Sukumar’s long-standing casting sentiment. Fans are waiting for an official update to see if RC-Sukumar brings this fresh Jodi and whether Rashmika returns with the director for a second time. - Veda

Rashmika Is Frontrunner For RC 17

Sukumar And Ram Charan Film Sparks Rashmika Casting Buzz

Mega 158 is generating immense interest as it brings back Chiranjeevi and Bobby once again. The duo earlier cameup with the mass entertainer Waltair Veerayya which turned out tobe a hit.Now exciting reports are coming that Kollywood star Sarath Kumar will be playing an important role. Inside talk is Bobby created a powerful negative role and Sarath Kumar will be cast in it. If this happens, it will mark the reunion of Chiranjeevi and Sarath Kumar after 35 years.Sarath Kumar and Chiranjeevi earlier starred in Gang Leader and Suartpuram Police Station. Bobby according to sources designed a completely different look for Chiranjeevi and this will appear in the flashback. Chiranjeevi's role has multiple shades and it will have powerful emotions.Anaswara Rajan is playing the role of Chiranjeevi's daughter while Rachita Ram, Mohanlal, Priyamani, Anurag Kashyap, and Bandla Ganesh are in important roles. The film &nbsp;is bankrolled in a prestigious manner by KVN Productions banner.---- Pramod Nandivada

Sarath Kumar key role in Mega 158

Star actor in Mega 158

&nbsp;&nbsp;Speculation on Prabhas role in Fauzi. Prabhas' Fauzi directed by Hanu Raghavapudi is generating immense interest among movie lovers. The makers recently locked the film's release and it will be released on 3 December 2026.The film stars Imanvi Ismail as the female lead while Anupam Kher, Jaya Prada, Mithun Chakraborty, and Chaitra J Achar are starring in important roles. Vishal Chandrasekhar is the music director for the film.In the meantime, rumours are spreading about Prabhas' role in the film. A source shares . "Legendary Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Azad Hind Fauj forms the historical backbone of the story. Prabhas plays a British Indian Army soldier who defects to join the Indian National Army and fight for India's independence under the leadership of Netaji."The source added "Rather than being a conventional biopic on Netaji, the narrative follows a battle-hardened battalion undertaking an extraordinary mission for India's freedom while upholding the ideals of the Azad Hind Fauj."Director Hanu Raghavapudi earlier said "Imagine if Karna had fought the Kurukshetra war on the side of the Pandavas. That is the kind of emotional shift we are exploring."Producer Lagadapati Sridhar says "It is encouraging to see Telugu filmmakers bringing Netaji into contemporary cinema. His patriotism, vision, and determination deserve to be introduced to the younger generation. If recreated authentically with quality visual effects, such films can educate as well as entertain."He continued "Legends like Netaji should be portrayed in the right perspective, highlighting their courage, ideological convictions, and unwavering commitment to the nation's freedom. They should not be reduced to brief references that dilute their larger-than-life legacy." &nbsp;- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Fauzi: Is Prabhas playing this role

Speculation on Prabhas role in Fauzi

&nbsp;Kannada star Yash shot to pan-India fame with KGF and its sequel. The action franchise made him a household name across languages. He is currently shooting for Toxic and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana &nbsp;where he plays Ravana in a massive mythological spectacle.Director Prashanth Varma gained national attention with Hanu-Man. The low-budget superhero film became a huge hit and proved his strength in creating universe-style storytelling. His visual effects and mythological themes drew praise from critics and audiences across India.Prashanth Varma is now directing Jai Hanuman on a pan-India scale with Rishab Shetty in the lead. The film is part of his larger cinematic universe and promises bigger action and VFX. It aims to expand the success of Hanu-Man to a wider audience.With Yash’s Ramayana and Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman both rooted in Indian mythology, 2026-2027 could see a major clash of pan-India epics. Trade experts say both projects are among the most anticipated, with fans expecting record openings and strong regional crossover appeal. - Veda