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Maruthi and SKN Should Break Silence

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Maruthi and SKN built their careers in the industry step by step by delivering successful films. Maruthi, as a director, and SKN, as a creative producer, got their biggest opportunity with Prabhas’s The Raja Saab. They invested a lot of time and effort into the project, but the film failed to impress audiences content-wise and ended up as a disastrous result at the box office.

Failures are not new to anyone; everyone has to face them at some point in their career. However, more than the failure itself, what is seriously damaging Maruthi and SKN are the allegations being circulated. There has been strong buzz in the industry that Maruthi and SKN misused production funds amounting to several crores. Not only within the industry, but many media outlets are also directly or indirectly spreading these claims and targeting them. This is severely affecting their image and could impact their careers massively.

Both have remained silent for a long time after the film’s release. However, continuing this silence may not help, as the rumours are spreading like wildfire day by day. They need to respond and clarify the situation, as these allegations are damaging their reputation among both industry circles and audiences.

Aavesham 2 Is Happening

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Malayalam cinema fans have exciting news to celebrate: one of their most beloved films, Aavesham, is officially getting a sequel. Lead actor Fahadh Faasil confirmed this development during a recent interaction with the media.

Released in 2024, Aavesham went on to become the biggest blockbuster of Fahadh Faasil’s career and one of the highest-grossing films in Malayalam cinema. Its success was not limited to Kerala alone. Following its OTT release, the film reached a pan-India audience, further boosting its popularity. Since then, fans have been eagerly demanding a sequel.

Putting an end to all speculation, Fahadh Faasil has now officially confirmed Aavesham 2, and the sequel is expected to hit screens sometime in 2027 or 2028.

With its strong fan base and growing pan-India appeal, Aavesham 2 has the potential to create a massive buzz across the country. Director Jithu Madhavan is currently occupied with a film starring Suriya and is expected to begin work on the much-awaited sequel once he wraps up that project.

Why Dasara is Wrong for Trivikram – Venkatesh Film

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After a long gap, Victory Venkatesh and Trivikram Srinivas joined hands for a new film, Aadarsha Kutumbam House No 47 – AK47, much to the delight of fans. But the film’s release, which is scheduled for Dasara 2026, is a wrong date for the film’s genre and combination.

It is already known that Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi’s next film is targeting Sankranti, and this is why Trivikram’s film should not opt for a Dasara release. The team has to target releasing the film by August. Both films star Venkatesh, so if the Trivikram movie targets Dasara, the gap between the two films will be less than 3 months, which is not good. 

There will also be a clash of promotional content and unnecessary comparisons between the two films, which is not good for either film.

Srinidhi Shetty stars as the female lead alongside Venkatesh in Aadarsha Kutumbam House No 47- AK47. The film is produced by S. Radha Krishna under Haarika & Hassine Creations.

Manchu Vishnu Named A2, Mohan Babu A3 in Kidnap Case

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A case has been registered against Manchu Vishnu, the President of the Movie Artists Association (MAA), in connection with a kidnap case linked to Manchu Mohan Babu University. While Vishnu was named A2, and Mohan Babu was named A3 in the case.

According to reports, the Chandragiri police have issued notices to actor and MAA President Manchu Vishnu, directing him to appear for questioning in connection with the kidnapping allegations. The police reportedly served two notices as part of the investigation.

The kidnap case involving Mohan Babu and Vishnu has now gone viral. The issue began when leaders of certain student organizations protested against the alleged collection of excessive fees at Manchu Mohan Babu University in Tirupati. The protest led to a tense situation on the university campus.

Mohan Babu and Manchu Vishnu Get Involved in a New Controversy

Student Federation of India (SFI) leaders were reportedly preparing to lay siege to the Collectorate, accusing the university management of charging exorbitant fees. Amid the escalating protest, two bouncers allegedly associated with Mohan Babu forcibly picked up two student leaders and took them away in a car.

The student leaders, identified as Akbar and Vinod, later filed a complaint stating that they were assaulted by the bouncers and kidnapped. Acting swiftly, the police chased the vehicle and registered cases against several individuals involved in the incident.

On the 3rd of this month, Chandragiri police officially registered a kidnapping case against 13 people, including Mohan Babu (A3), Manchu Vishnu (A2), and PRO Satish. The investigation is currently underway.

Big Update on Dhruva Natchathiram Release Plans

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Tamil cinema fans have been waiting for years to watch Chiyaan Vikram and director Gautham Vasudev Menon’s long-delayed film, Dhruva Natchathiram, on the big screen, and the director talks about its release plans.

Despite being announced long ago, the film’s theatrical release has been repeatedly postponed due to various issues. Over the past few months, several reports about the film have surfaced, and once again, fresh news about the film is doing the rounds in media circles.

Tami media circles are buzzing with Gautham Menon’s latest comments on the status of the film. Speaking about Dhruva Natchathiram, the filmmaker revealed that he originally planned the project as a cinematic universe with sequels as early as 2018, but multiple issues led to prolonged delays.

Another update on Dhruva Natchathiram: Can it overcome the hurdles this time?

He also mentioned that the success of LEO helped the team financially, enabling them to complete the remaining work. Although most problems have now been resolved, a few legal hurdles arose close to the release. Gautham Menon clarified that these issues are being addressed one by one, with only a single matter pending, which is expected to be sorted out within this week.

With these developments, hopes are once again high among fans that Dhruva Natchathiram’s release plans may work, and it will arrive in theaters soon.

Peddi Second Single: All Details Here

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It has been months since the first single of Peddi arrived, and since then, there has been buzz about the film’s second single, but the official confirmation is yet to follow. The latest news is that the announcement will be made shortly. 

Chikiri Chikiri, the first single from the Ram Charan starrer Peddi, was released on November 7, 2025. Composed by AR Rahman and sung by Mohit Chauhan, the song gained massive popularity, breaking records across audio platforms.

Can the second single from Peddi live up to the hype of “Chikiri Chikiri”?

The industry buzz suggests that the second single of Peddi is also choreographed by Jaani Master, who has also worked for Chikiri Chikiri. Reportedly, it will be the introduction song of the film, and fans eagerly await the announcement, which will happen this week.

Recently, the makers of Peddi have announced the release date of April 30, 2026. Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. Ram Charan plays the titular role, with Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyenndu appearing in key roles.

BookMyShow Records Biggest Profits in 2025

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Indian cinema audiences have grown comfortably reliant on online ticketing platforms over the past decade, with BookMyShow becoming a household name. In 2025, the platform recorded its biggest profits yet, marking a major milestone in its journey.

BookMyShow’s parent company, Big Tree Entertainment, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹192 crore for the financial year ending March 2025 (FY25). This represents a strong 77% jump from ₹109 crore in the previous year. The impressive growth was largely driven by live events, which delivered a robust revenue of ₹756 crore.

The company’s overall financial performance also showed steady growth. Total income rose to ₹1,869 crore, a 30.7% increase from ₹1,430 crore in FY24. At the same time, total expenses increased to ₹1,704 crore from ₹1,320 crore in the previous financial year.

BookMyShow – Last Five Years Financial Performance:

  • 2020–21: Net loss of ₹165 crore
  • 2021–22: Net loss of ₹92.2 crore
  • 2022–23: Net profit of ₹85.7 crore
  • 2023–24: Net profit of ₹108.6 crore
  • 2024–25: Net profit of ₹192 crore

With several big-ticket films and major events lined up across the Indian film industry, BookMyShow is expected to maintain this upward trajectory in 2026 and 2027, potentially delivering even stronger profits in the years ahead.

Nagarjuna Locks Sankranthi 2027

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Sankranthi 2027 is already shaping up to be a crowded festive season, with several big films lining up for release, and the latest buzz suggests that the popular Nagarjuna–Kalyan Krishna combo is also set to arrive during the festival.

The duo has earlier delivered successful Sankranthi releases with Soggade Chinni Nayana and its sequel Bangarraju. Both films were well received at the box office. Now, reports say that the team has confirmed the third installment in the Soggade franchise.

In Bangarraju (Soggade Chinni Nayana 2), both Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya played key roles. It remains to be seen what surprises the makers have in store for the third part.

Nagarjuna’s upcoming film adds excitement to the Sankranthi 2027 release schedule

With Nagarjuna’s film joining the Sankranthi 2027 race, the festival release window is getting increasingly packed. Several other major projects are also expected to hit the screens around the same time, including Venkatesh’s film with Anil Ravipudi, a Sharwanand starrer, Chiranjeevi’s movie directed by Bobby, and Balakrishna’s film with Gopichand Malineni.

It will be interesting to see how many of these films eventually release on the same date and how the box office battle unfolds.

Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan Film Update: Promo Shoot at Prasad Studios, OTT Deal in Progress

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The much-awaited Rajinikanth–Kamal Haasan multistarrer has been officially confirmed, with Nelson set to direct the film. The regular shoot is planned to begin by the end of this year. While simultaneously handling the post-production work of Jailer 2, Nelson has already started the pre-production process for this ambitious project.

The latest update is that the film was officially launched with a special promo shoot that began yesterday at Prasad Studios. This promo is being filmed primarily to finalize the film’s OTT rights, with leading platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video reportedly competing for the deal. Mounted on a massive budget, the film is shaping up to be one of the biggest projects in Indian cinema.

Rajini-Kamal Multistarrer to Lock OTT Deals Before Shoot Begins

While the promo shoot of Rajinikanth–Kamal Haasan is currently underway, Nelson and the team plan to start the regular shooting by the end of the year. With this announcement, the makers aim to lock all non-theatrical deals even before the main shoot begins.

In the meantime, Rajinikanth will complete another film directed by Cibi Chakravarthy, which is also being produced by Kamal Haasan. Kamal Haasan, on the other hand, will wrap up his commitments for the Kalki sequel and the Anbarivu project before joining this much-anticipated collaboration.

Netflix Makes It Official: Anaganaga Oka Raju Is Coming

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Naveen Polishetty’s Sankranthi release, Anaganaga Oka Raju, emerged as a massive success at the box office, and the film is all set to repeat the same feat on OTT as well. The film follows the regular four-week OTT to theatrical window formula of Telugu films. 

Starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenakshi Chaudhary as the lead pair, the film entertained audiences with its humour and lively narration during its theatrical run. Now, the film is all set to entertain viewers on OTT, with its digital release date officially locked.

Produced by Sithara Entertainments and directed by Maari, Anaganaga Oka Raju was one of the notable releases during the Sankranthi festival. The film hit theatres on January 14 and received positive word of mouth from day one, resulting in strong box office collections. 

Following its successful theatrical run, the film is now ready for its digital premiere. Netflix, which has recently acquired the digital streaming rights for several Sithara Entertainments films, has also bagged the rights to Anaganaga Oka Raju. The digital release date has been confirmed, with the film set to stream from February 11.

Anaganaga Oka Raju will be available for streaming on OTT via Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, allowing a wider audience to enjoy the Sankranthi blockbuster from the comfort of their homes.