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Meesaala Pilla Hits 10 Cr

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The first single of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Meesaala Pilla, has hit 100 million views (10 Cr views) on YouTube as proof of its massive reception from audiences. The song is sung by Udit Narayan and Shweta Mohan,

This might be the first song of Chiranjeevi to clock 100 million views even before the film’s release. The chartbuster song has played a major role in taking the movie to all sections of audiences, especially Anil Ravipudi’s core family audience.

Among Sankranthi 2025 releases, Meesaala Pilla is the only song that has clocked 100 million views (10 Cr views) on YouTube. The next big promotional content from the film is its trailer, and fans await it and it also plays a crucial part in raising the film’s buzz.

Meesaala Pilla Lyrical Video from Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Is Jana Nayagan Remake or Not: The Official Statement

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Since its announcement, people have speculated whether Jana Nayagan is a remake of Bhagavanth Kesari, and director H. Vinoth addressed this question in a recent interview and gave an official clarification.

Director H. Vinoth said that he can neither say “yes” nor “no” to this question and repeated what he had already mentioned at the audio launch.

He explained that Jana Nayagan is a Thalapathy film, and some people may think it is a remake and question why they should watch it, while a few might even feel angry about it. To them, he had just one request: wait until you watch at least one show, and you will get your answer.

He added that the teaser, trailer, and songs releasing in the coming days will clearly indicate about the film. He also assured audiences that those coming to watch the movie do not need to worry about whether it is a remake, whether a few scenes are inspired, or whether it is just a single scene, and should experience the film as it is.

This summarizes that Jana Nayagan is not a scene-to-scene remake, and they have taken the characters and a few scenes from the Bhagavanth Kesari and made proper changes to work for Thalapathy and also many political references, as Vijay is next moving to a political journey.

Andhra King Taluka OTT: Decent Response, But Not a Big Break

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Ram Pothineni and Mahesh Babu P’s Andhra King Taluka did not perform well at the box office despite receiving unanimously positive word of mouth and reviews, and there were strong expectations that the film would get a much better response after its OTT release. 

But the initial streaming response has been only decent and not as big as expected. The movie started streaming on Netflix on 25 December. By 28 December, it had recorded 1.3 million views. The film is currently trending at the top in India and is ranked as the 6th most-watched non-English movie globally on Netflix for the week from 22 December to 28 December.

Andhra King Taluka: Underperformance in OTT as well

But 1.3 million views in the first four days is not considered a very strong start, and Andhra King Taluka’s OTT response can be said to be decent but not great. It remains to be seen whether the film can gain much higher viewership in its second week.

Also, the movie has entered the Top 10 list mainly in India. Usually, films that perform very well on OTT platforms appear in the Top 10 list across multiple countries within the first two weeks of streaming.

Best Malayalam Film Eko Now Streaming on OTT

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Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan, Eko is a Malayalam thriller that is considered one of the best films of the year, and is now available for streaming in Telugu. The film was a super hit at the box office.

Released in theatres on November 21, the movie received highly positive reviews. Many viewers even praised it as the best film of the year. Though it was released as a small film, Eko went on to become a major success, collecting around ₹50 crore worldwide.

Eko is now streaming on Netflix in all languages, including Telugu, making it a great choice for viewers on December 31. Set in the misty hills of Kaattukunnu, the story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a legendary dog breeder, Kuriachan. His Malaysian wife, Mlaathi, and his helper, Peyoos, are left behind among strangers who are searching for him.

The Raja Saab: Started Small, Ended Up Huge

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The Raja Saab is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release next week, and the excitement among the fans is on the next level. The film, which was started as a small-budget film, ended up as a huge-budget film. 

In a recent interview, director Maruthi said that Prabhas liked Prema Katha Chitram and initially wanted to make a film on similar lines. The idea began as a low-budget project featuring a ghost house, one man, and three women. But as the project progressed, many things changed creatively. 

What was first planned as a simple horror comedy gradually evolved into a horror fantasy, enriched with strong emotions (grandmother character) and a much larger canvas. This creative transformation reflects how the film grew far beyond its original plan, according to director Maruthi.

The movie is releasing on 9th January, 2026 with premieres on the 8th Night. The recently released trailer of The Raja Saab received a good response as it shows the span of the film, and fans’ excitement is high now.

Jana Nayagan Trailer Details

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Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, has already created huge excitement among fans, and now, there is good news, as the makers are all set to release the film’s trailer soon. Recently, the film’s audio launch event held in Malaysia was a grand success.

As mentioned earlier, the film is carrying massive buzz, and advance bookings are very strong wherever it has opened. The film is scheduled to release on 9 January 2026, but the trailer has not been released yet. Last week, the team organized a large audio launch event in Malaysia, which was well-received. However, no new footage or content from the film was revealed at the event.

Finally, reports suggest that the theatrical trailer of Jana Nayagan will be released this Friday, 2 January, and it is expected to take the excitement and buzz around the film to the next level.

Nayanthara Takes Everyone by Surprise, Including the Toxic Team

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Director Geetu Mohandas has shared heartfelt praise for Nayanthara, calling her performance in Toxic one of the most powerful portrayals of her career, while releasing the first look of her character. The filmmaker said that while Nayanthara is already known as a celebrated star with a commanding screen presence and a career spanning over two decades, Toxic will show audiences a completely new side of her talent.

Geetu Mohandas revealed that she intended to present Nayanthara in a way she had never showcased before. As the shoot progressed, she noticed how closely Nayanthara’s own personality matched the soul of the character Ganga from Toxic. According to the director, it was not an act of imitation but a perfect alignment between the actor and the role.

She highlighted the depth, honesty, restraint, and emotional clarity Nayanthara brought to the character, stating that these were not added performances but qualities the actor already possessed. Geetu Mohandas said she found her Ganga in Nayanthara, brilliantly brought to life on screen, and also gained a dear friend in the process. She ended her note with love and admiration for the actor.

Toxic features a strong lineup of powerful women characters who play key roles in the story.

  • Nayanthara as Ganga
  • Kiara Advani as Nadia
  • Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth

Produced by KVN Productions, the film is set to release in theatres on 19th March, 2026.

Dhurandhar Emerges as Biggest Hindi Film in North America

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Another day brings another record for Dhurandhar as it continues its incredible box office run, as the film has now crossed Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan to become the highest-grossing Bollywood movie in North America. Dhurandhar has made it a habit to break major box office records.

Earlier, Pathaan held the record with a gross collection of $17.5 million in North America. Dhurandhar has now surpassed this figure, becoming the biggest Bollywood grosser in the region. The film shows no signs of slowing down and is already aiming for its next milestone.

Dhurandhar Aims for the Highest-Grossing Indian Film Record in North America

Looking at all Indian films, Dhurandhar currently stands in third place in North America with over $17.6 million, behind Kalki at $18.6 million and Baahubali 2 at $20.8 million. The film is expected to cross both these collections in the coming days and emerge as the highest-grossing Indian film in North America.

This marks an epic and historic achievement for Dhurandhar. As of now, the film’s worldwide gross stands at around ₹1040 crore.

Murugadoss Plans Unique Monkey Film

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So far, director A.R. Murugadoss has mostly made commercial films with strong social messages. Now, he is planning to change his style for his next project by introducing a unique film with a monkey as the main character.

His recent movie Madharaasi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, did not perform well at the box office. After this, Murugadoss revealed that he is working on a new concept for his next film, in which a monkey will play the lead role. The film is planned as a graphics-heavy project.

He also shared that this idea was actually meant to be his debut film. The concept goes back to his early days as an assistant director. According to the filmmaker, the movie will mainly target children and aims to provide an entertaining experience for young audiences.

The concept sounds interesting, and it will be exciting to see how the film finally turns out

Jana Nayagan vs The Raja Saab: USA Premieres Battle

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Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan and Prabhas’ The Raja Saab are releasing on 9th January with USA Premiers on 8th January, and looking at the current trend, Vijay’s film is leading in the bookings.

Both films are currently recording similar bookings and are around the $300K range, and, at this pace, are trending towards around $1.3M in premiere collections. It remains to be seen which film will witness a bigger jump in the coming days and eventually take the lead.

For Jana Nayagan Business range, the USA Premiers are trending on a good note, but if we compare the business of The Raja Saab, the premiere bookings need to witness a big jump in the next few days, and should target $2 Million Premiers.