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Nari Mari Naduma Murari OTT Release: Streaming from Tonight

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Nari Mari Naduma Murari OTT Release: Streaming from Tonight

Directed by Samajavaragamana fame Ram Abbaraju, Nari Nari Naduma Murari, starring Sharwanand, was released as a very small film amid tough Sankranthi big-ticket competition and emerged as a successful film. Now, the OTT viewers can enjoy Nari Nari Naduma Murari, as it is set to stream from tonight.

Upon its theatrical arrival, the film received strong word of mouth and performed well at the box office, collecting around ₹35 crore gross and emerging as a major success. The surprising part is that Nari Nari Naduma Murari is arriving on OTT with just a three-week theatrical window. It starts streaming from tonight on Prime Video in all languages.

Audiences and critics liked the lighthearted entertainment in the film, driven by strong performances and sufficient comedy. Besides Sharwanand, the film also stars Samyuktha, Sakshi Vaidya, Naresh, Sampath Raj, Sudarshan, Satya, Vennela Kishore, Sunil, and others.

Varanasi: Distributors Rush In With Record-Breaking Offers

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Varanasi: Distributors Rush In With Record-Breaking Offers

Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli’s Varanasi is probably the biggest film in Indian cinema in the coming years. Obviously, there is already a huge craze among audiences and across languages. The trade is also abuzz about the film, and distributors are ready with record-breaking offers for Varanasi. 

As said above, Varanasi is the biggest-budget film from Indian cinema, targeting a global audience across multiple languages. The movie is currently on set, with around 50% of the shooting reportedly completed. The team recently announced 7th April, 2027, as the release date. They anticipate completing the entire shoot by approximately September.

Distributors have already started offering record prices to acquire the film’s rights. A distributor from East Godavari has reportedly offered ₹18 crore. Until now, Baahubali 2, with a share close to ₹18 crore, holds the all-time record. Interestingly, distributors are offering even higher amounts, but the makers of Varanasi have not opened the business yet, stating that they will finalize prices only after the shooting is completed.

Kalki 2898 AD: Sai Pallavi Replaces Deepika Padukone

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Kalki 2898 AD: Sai Pallavi Replaces Deepika Padukone

Ever since Deepika Padukone’s shocking exit from the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, several names, including Alia Bhatt, were speculated as possible replacements. Now, the latest reports suggest that Sai Pallavi has been finalized to step into the role of Deepika in Kalki 2.

Deepika Padukone played a pivotal character in Kalki 2898 AD, and her role was set to be even more crucial in the sequel. But unfortunately, due to major differences with the team, she has reportedly parted ways with the project, leaving fans surprised.

Sai Pallavi Gets a Big Opportunity in Kalki Sequel

Following this, the makers explored multiple options for the much-awaited Kalki 2 before zeroing in on Sai Pallavi. A test shoot is said to be planned, and if it goes well, an official announcement is expected soon. The film’s shoot is also set to begin in the near future.

The sequel to Kalki 2898 AD is among the most anticipated upcoming films, especially after Part One ended on a high note. Trade circles are already expecting record-breaking collections.

Naga Vamsi Moving Away from Dil Raju?

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Naga Vamsi Moving Away from Dil Raju?

Naga Vamsi, one of the top producers in the Telugu film industry, has always been at the side of another veteran producer, Dil Raju, for the distribution of his films. We have seen many times, especially during the Sankranthi releases, that Vamsi’s films will be distributed by Raju by default. 

So, everyone is almost certain that whichever film that Sithara Entertainments produces, will be distributed by SVC ( Sri Venkateshwara Cine Chithra) because of the continuous releases in the combination.

The Partnership Between Dil Raju and Naga Vamsi: Is it Ending?

Now, this partnership is said to be ending, as Sithara Entertainments is exploring other options for its upcoming films. Annapoorna and Mythri are among the names being considered, with higher chances of associating with Annapoorna.

Naga Vamsi plays a crucial role for Dil Raju’s distribution company, as the latter is not carrying big films in his production whereas Naga Vamsi releases 6-7 Movies in a year. So, if Vamsi picks another distributor, then it will be a big setback for Raju.

Sai Pallavi Main Lead, Sree Leela Second Lead in Dhanush Film

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Sai Pallavi Main Lead, Sree Leela Second Lead in Dhanush Film

Sai Pallavi, who mesmerized everyone with her performance in Amaran last year, is set to work again with director Rajkumar Periasamy and Dhanush as the lead. The makers officially announced the news just a while ago. 

A day earlier the team announced Sree Leela’s addition to the cast, which prompted everyone to think that she is the main female lead of the film. But now, it is confirmed that Sai Pallavi is the main female lead opposite Dhanush under Rajkumar Periasamy’s direction, while Sree Leela plays an important character (2nd lead).

It’s Official: Sai Pallavi is the Main Female Lead in Dhanush’s D55

Rajkumar Periasamy’s film with Dhanush (D55), following Amaran, will feature the actor as one of many “unsung heroes” or “silent contributors” who live among us, helping society run without seeking recognition.

Pooja Hegde to Romance Nani

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Pooja Hegde to Romance Nani

Actress Pooja Hegde is all set to deliver back-to-back films across multiple languages. Her recent film Jana Nayagan, which was initially scheduled for a theatrical release in January, was postponed due to censor-related issues. Now, the latest buzz is that Pooja Hegde will be seen romancing Nani in his upcoming film.

After The Paradise with Srikanth Odela, Nani has signed his next project under the direction of Sujeeth. The film created massive excitement with its announcement glimpse and is reportedly titled Bloody Romeo. The shoot is expected to begin in the second half of this year.

Pooja Hegde is on a roll with back-to-back film projects

Pooja Hegde is said to have been finalized as the female lead opposite Nani, with the makers targeting a summer 2027 release.

Pooja was last seen in Suriya’s Retro and is currently awaiting the release of Jana Nayagan (2026). She also has an exciting lineup ahead, including Sanki, a Bollywood project; DQ41 with Dulquer Salmaan; Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai starring Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur; and the much-awaited Tamil horror-comedy Kanchana 4 with Raghava Lawrence.

Naga Chaitanya Goes Mass with Harish Shankar

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Naga Chaitanya Goes Mass with Harish Shankar

With Thandel, Naga Chaitanya delivered a much-needed comeback in his career at the box office. Currently, he is working on a mythical/fantasy thriller, Vrushakarma, and the latest news is that Naga Chaitanya is all set to join hands with Harish Shankar.

After Thandel’s success, Chaitanya has become very selective about his projects. As said above, he is currently working on the big-budget film Vrushakarma, directed by Virupaksha director Karthik. The film is likely to be released in the second half of this year or during the late summer.

After this, Naga Chaitanya has signed a film under Sithara Entertainments, and mass director Harish Shankar is said to be directing it. Harish Shankar’s current project, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, is scheduled for a March-end release. Following that, the director is expected to fully focus on Naga Chaitanya’s film.

The Paradise Budget Goes Up to 200 Crore

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The Paradise Budget Goes Up to 200 Crore

Nani and Srikanth Odela have joined hands again for The Paradise after delivering the sensational commercial blockbuster Dasara. This time, the scale and span are much bigger. It is being reported that the film’s budget has gone beyond  ₹200 crore, a whopping amount.

At the planning stage itself, the budget was estimated at ₹150 crore+, making it the biggest-ever film for a non–Tier 1 star. The producer is highly confident about the combination, Nani’s potential, and the team is also expecting the film to not only perform big in Telugu but also generate strong numbers across India.

Nani’s The Paradise: New Release Date Yet to Be Announced – Needs a Pan-Indian Release and Solid Success

The film is currently in the shooting stage, but the production is taking much longer than initially expected. The team had announced March 26 as the release date, but it is now likely to move to the second half of this year. 

According to current estimations, Nani and Srikanth Odela’s The Paradise budget is expected to reach the ₹200 crore range by the end. This would be an unprecedented budget for any Tier 2 star. The film will definitely need to deliver pan-India success to make the economics work.

Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Proves Remakes Are Losing Audience Interest

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Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi Proves Remakes Are Losing Audience Interest

Post-COVID, Indian film audiences, especially Telugu audiences, have largely lost interest in watching remakes in theatres, as the original versions are already easily available on OTT platforms. Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, the Telugu remake of the Malayalam hit Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, has suffered a disastrous run at the box office.

The Tharun Bhascker and Eesha Rebba starrer failed to attract even basic audience interest and could not collect ₹1 crore gross during its entire opening weekend. The film went into losses within the first weekend itself, clearly highlighting how risky remakes have become today.

Since the original film is already streaming on Hotstar with subtitles, audiences saw little reason to watch Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi, a remake in theatres. Adding to the problem, mixed reviews further damaged the film’s box-office prospects.

Telugu audiences, in particular, have shown a sharp decline in interest in remake films after 2020. While remakes were once popular, the rapid growth of OTT platforms and easy access to original content with subtitles have significantly changed audience preferences

No Pre-Release Profits for Pan-India Films

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No Pre-Release Profits for Pan-India Films

Most pan-Indian films currently under production, including those featuring Tier-2 stars, have little chance of recovering their costs through pre-release business deals. Producers are taking major risks as OTT deals have significantly reduced, while shooting expenses are exceeding planned budgets. This situation has become a serious concern for filmmakers.

In the Telugu states, films are usually sold on an outright basis. But in other language markets, buyers prefer advance-based deals. In the Hindi market, especially, generating strong buzz and big numbers requires something truly exceptional.

While heroes and directors remain confident about their pan-India projects, producers are increasingly worried. If these Pan-Indian films fail to create enough hype and business in other languages, Telugu market revenues alone may not be sufficient to recover the investment, potentially leading to heavy losses.

The “Pan-Indian” film trend gained significant momentum with the 2015 success of S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali: The Beginning. Although dubbed films were around before, this 2015 film introduced a new strategy of releasing high-budget, visually impressive movies simultaneously in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada, successfully turning regional content into national blockbusters. Recent examples include the Pushpa series, KGF series, RRR, Salaar, and Kalki.

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