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Dhurandhar OTT Wave: Trouble Brewing for Toxic

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Dhurandhar OTT Wave: Trouble Brewing for Toxic

The box office is gearing up for a massive showdown as Yash’s Toxic and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 are both set to release on March 19. Ever since the date was announced by both films, trade circles and fans have been debating the outcome of this clash.

The growing craze for Dhurandhar after its OTT release has added pressure on Toxic. Following its phenomenal run at the Hindi box office, Dhurandhar began streaming on Netflix on January 31 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The film has received an overwhelming response across all languages, with South audiences even calling it a “masterpiece.”

With this momentum, Dhurandhar 2 is carrying massive expectations not only in the Hindi belt but also in South markets. The sequel’s release on March 19 directly coincides with Toxic, and despite rumors of postponement, the Toxic team has firmly denied any change in plans.

Yash’s “Toxic” faces strong competition from “Dhurandhar 2″‘s hype

Initially, many believed Toxic would dominate in the South, given Yash’s strong fanbase built through the KGF series, while Dhurandhar 2 was expected to shine mainly in Hindi markets. But the extraordinary OTT response has shifted the narrative, as Dhurandhar 2 now looks set to impact audiences across all regions, posing a serious challenge to Toxic.

For Toxic to withstand the wave of Dhurandhar Part Two, it needs to generate hype on the scale of KGF 2. As of now, that level of buzz is missing. The coming weeks will reveal how the Toxic team strategizes, but releasing alongside Dhurandhar 2 is shaping up to be a very risky move.

Akka Netflix Release: Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte in a Crime Thriller

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Akka Netflix Release: Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte in a Crime Thriller

Akka is an upcoming intense period crime-thriller series on Netflix, starring Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte. Set in the 1980s, the story takes place in a fictional South Indian town called Pernuru. The series is scheduled to release in March.

Produced by YRF Entertainment, Akka dives deep into a violent crime world where a brutal power struggle unfolds, with Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte playing fierce and powerful gangsters, promising a gripping face-off.

The series is written and directed by Dharmaraj Shetty and produced by Aditya Chopra under the YRF Entertainment banner. Veteran actor Tanvi Azmi also plays a key role.

Expectations are high among viewers, who hope Akka will join the list of Netflix’s best original series. We have to wait and watch till March to know the result.

Banned but Unstoppable: Dhurandhar Trends at No 1

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Banned but Unstoppable: Dhurandhar Trends at No 1

Dhurandhar has taken Netflix by storm with its massive international reach. The spy action drama has received widespread appreciation and delivered a surprising twist. Dhurandhar is trending at the No. 1 position in countries where it was earlier banned.

During its theatrical release, Dhurandhar was banned in Pakistan and several Gulf countries, and the film is now trending at No. 1 on Netflix in both Pakistan and the UAE. The movie reportedly lost nearly ₹100 crore in theatrical revenue due to the Gulf ban, but its OTT performance has more than made up for it with an overwhelming response.

The film is currently trending at No. 1 in several countries, with Telugu audiences showing exceptional love for it. With such strong momentum, Dhurandhar is expected to maintain its popularity in the coming days and generate massive hype for its sequel across multiple languages.

  • India
  • Pakistan
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Maldives
  • Mauritius
  • Kuwait
  • Oman

Rajinikanth Moves Away from Violence

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Rajinikanth Moves Away from Violence

Director Cibi Chakravarthy has revealed that Thalaivar 173 will showcase Superstar Rajinikanth in his vintage comedy and mass avatar, without any violent touch. He also confirmed that the film’s shooting is likely to begin in April.

It appears that Rajinikanth is looking to move away from action-heavy and violent roles for now. Instead, he is keen on doing a simple commercial family entertainer that can connect with audiences of all age groups and bring back his classic on-screen charm.

Earlier, even before the film was officially announced, director Sundar C was said to be associated with the project, which was planned as a comedy-based film. However, the collaboration did not materialize after the announcement.

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj had also mentioned earlier that Rajinikanth was interested in making a light-hearted comedy, a genre he has not explored in recent years. As this idea did not align with Lokesh’s filmmaking style, he chose to step away from the project.

Big Dasara Battle Brewing: Prabhas vs Venkatesh vs Nagarjuna

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Big Dasara Battle Brewing: Prabhas vs Venkatesh vs Nagarjuna

The Telugu film industry and movie lovers are used to multiple big releases during the Sankranthi festival. However, Dasara 2026 is shaping up to be even more exciting, with a potential box office clash between Prabhas, Nagarjuna, and Venkatesh.

Prabhas’ film Fauzi, directed by Hanu, began shooting quite some time ago. Recently, the makers officially confirmed that Prabhas has put all his other projects on hold and has dedicated the next two to three months exclusively to complete Fauzi. The team is planning to release the film during the Dasara festival.

Dasara Box Office Set for a Fiery Clash Between Prabhas, Nagarjuna, and Venkatesh

Venkatesh is currently working with director Trivikram on Adarsha Kutumbam. The film was initially announced for a summer release, but due to pending shooting schedules, it has been postponed. The makers are now aiming for a Dasara release.

Meanwhile, Nagarjuna is working with director Karthik on his landmark 100th film. This prestigious project is also said to be targeting a Dasara release.

Although none of the films has officially announced a Dasara release date yet, all three projects are currently eyeing the festive window. If things fall into place, fans can look forward to an exciting Dasara box office clash between Prabhas, Nagarjuna, and Venkatesh.

Netflix Fixes Dhurandhar After Backlash

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Netflix Fixes Dhurandhar After Backlash

There have been instances where strong reactions from the public result in changes in films’ scenes or content. But for the first time, Netflix has changed a film’s content with Dhurandhar because of viewers’ complaints and strong reactions.

Dhurandhar started streaming on Netflix from December 31, but instead of celebration, the film faced harsh criticism from viewers for its poor color grading and washed-out visuals.

Netflix receives backlash from OTT viewers for changes made to Dhurandhar

Many complained that the OTT version looked significantly inferior to the theatrical experience, with dull contrast and muted colors ruining the impact of the film. Following the massive backlash and sustained fan pressure on social media, Netflix India has now quietly rolled out an updated version of the film.

The AV1 bitrate has reportedly been increased from 1.79 Mbps to 12.56 Mbps, nearly six times more data, resulting in noticeably better contrast, deeper shadows, and restored blue and orange tones. This post-release technical fix is a rare move from Netflix, highlighting the impact of audience reaction to Dhurandhar.

Jai Hanuman Out of Sankranthi Race

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Jai Hanuman Out of Sankranthi Race

Hanuman was released during Sankranthi 2024 and emerged as a sensational pan-India blockbuster, grossing around ₹295 crore worldwide. Director Prasanth Varma started its sequel, Jai Hanuman with great excitement, but the film is yet to start the shoot.

As said above, Hanu-Man became one of the biggest grossers in Tollywood and also set records as the highest-grossing film in the medium-budget category.

The film concluded with the announcement of its sequel, Jai Hanuman, which gave goosebumps to audiences. At the time, the team stated that the sequel would go on floors immediately. However, due to several reasons, director Prashanth Varma explored other projects in between, but none of them materialised.

Sadly, even after delivering such a massive blockbuster with Hanuman, it has been more than two years since a Prashanth Varma film went on sets.

Jai Hanuman was later announced with Rishabh Shetty in the lead, under Mythri Movie Makers’ production. The initial plan was to begin shooting in January 2026 and target a Sankranthi 2027 release. Now, January has already passed and Jai Hanuman’s shoot has not yet started. Reports suggest that discussions are still ongoing regarding production and financial matters.

With these delays, it now appears practically impossible for Jai Hanuman to release during Sankranthi 2027. Considering the scale of the project and the extensive post-production involved, the film is more likely to arrive in the second half of 2027 or face further delays if shooting does not commence soon.

Dil Raju Locks Director for Balakrishna

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Dil Raju Locks Director for Balakrishna

Till now, top producer Dil Raju has not made a film with Balakrishna. Recently, he secured Balakrishna’s dates and has now reportedly finalised the director for the project. Certainly, it will be an exciting combination.

Haneef Adeni, who made a strong impact with the highly violent Malayalam film Marco, is said to be directing this movie. Dil Raju had given an advance to Haneef long ago and initially planned a project with Ajith, but that combination did not work out.

The project has now come together with Balakrishna. After the Akhanda actor completes his film with Gopichand Malineni, this new film is expected to go on floors.

Dil Raju has made an interesting choice by selecting Malayalam director Haneef for the film with Balakrishna. Now we have to wait and see how the director will handle the mass image of the actor and deliver the film.

All About Vijay Devarakonda – Rashmika Mandanna Wedding: Date Locked, Rumors Dismissed

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All About Vijay Devarakonda – Rashmika Mandanna Wedding: Date Locked, Rumors Dismissed

Despite the growing buzz, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna continue to maintain strict secrecy around their wedding plans. But reports about their much-awaited marriage keep surfacing.

So far, the couple has not made any official announcement about their engagement, which reportedly took place last year.

Recently, several rumours on social media claimed that the actors would tie the knot on February 2 in Udaipur. These speculations gained traction after videos and pictures of wedding decorations at a venue went viral. However, these claims have now been confirmed to be false.

According to the latest clarification, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s wedding is planned on February 26, followed by a grand wedding reception in Hyderabad. Now let us wait for the official confirmation from the couple.

Fans’ overaction disturbs Ram Charan and Upasana’s Special Moment

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Fans’ overaction disturbs Ram Charan and Upasana’s Special Moment

Ram Charan and Upasana have been blessed with twins, a moment that should have been filled only with happiness and celebration for the family. But this joyful occasion was slightly overshadowed by the overboard behavior of some fans.

During Ram Charan’s hospital visit, fans crowded around him even as he was carrying his first child, Klin Kaara. Their actions shocked many, as basic safety, privacy, and personal space were completely ignored. A group of fans also blasted crackers at the premises of the hospital earlier.

There must be a limit to everything. Fans should not become a burden to the very person they admire. Sharing sensitive information like the babies’ gender on social media even before the delivery, posting unnecessary updates just to gain attention, overhyping personal moments, and turning a private family event into a public campaign is simply not right.

Whether these actions came from fan groups or from people close to PR circles, such behavior in the name of showing influence or reach can eventually harm the image of the star himself.

Chiranjeevi shares the happiest news for his family on social media

Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela have welcomed twins — a baby boy and a baby girl. The happy news was confirmed by Ram Charan’s father, Megastar Chiranjeevi, on X. He shared that both babies and Upasana are healthy and doing well.

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