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The Raja Saab Gets NO IMAX Release in the USA

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The Raja Saab Gets NO IMAX Release in the USA

Prabhas and Maruthi’s The Raja Saab was expected to be screened in IMAX format worldwide, but the latest news is that the film will not be released in the large format, much to the disappointment of fans. 

Prathyangira Cinemas, the overseas distributor for the film, has announced that James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash has locked in a four-week deal with IMAX, preventing any competing films from being shown during that time.

According to the distributor who announced it officially on X (Twitter), IMAX’s support for The Raja Saab is not possible because of exclusivity.

The exciting news is that the horror comedy will be offered in PLF, DBOX, and various specialty formats. Those formats remain booked with Avatar 3 for four weeks, yet the distributor confirmed that the team will continue to strive for as many special-format screenings as they can secure.

Avatar: Fire and Ash, highly anticipated by fans, will release worldwide on December 19, 2025. The release date for The Raja Saab is set for January 9, 2026. This situation has effectively placed the Prabhas starrer right in IMAX’s exclusive phase for the Hollywood production.

Even in India, the IMAX Screens of The Raja Saab will be impacted by the Avatar 3 release. Meanwhile, the film’s USA advance bookings opened recently, and the trend is better than expectations, with close to $75K pre-sales for premieres already.

Trade Shocked by Andhra King Taluka Performance

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Trade Shocked by Andhra King Taluka Performance

Andhra King Taluka, starring Ram Pothineni, Bhagyashri Borse, and Upendra in a key role, opened to strong word-of-mouth and positive reviews. However, the film’s collections did not reflect this at the box office, surprising both the trade and audiences. The movie underperformed not only in mass centers but also in A centers and overseas markets.

Initially, many believed that the release of Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 the following week affected Andhra King Taluka’s weak performance despite a strong word-of-mouth. But with Akhanda 2 postponed due to financial hurdles, buyers expected a rise in collections. Unfortunately, the film failed to show any improvement, even during the weekend when a jump was anticipated.

Here, we can point to two main reasons. First, family audiences and general viewers may not connect emotionally with films centered on the cinema industry or movie stars, unlike commercial entertainers or family dramas. Second, in today’s market, the first weekend is crucial, often contributing up to 80% of a film’s total box office. Since Andhra King Taluka had only an average opening and did not grow in its first weekend, its theatrical run is almost over.

As a result, the postponement of Akhanda 2 has not helped the film, and audiences appear to have already moved on, leaving Andhra King Taluka struggling to recover at the box office.

Why EROS Targeted Akhanda 2: The Real Reason Explained

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Why EROS Targeted Akhanda 2: The Real Reason Explained

The release of Akhanda 2 ran into a major obstacle when Eros International enforced a ₹28 crore arbitral award against its producers, 14 Reels Plus Banner. This sudden action, taken just before the film’s release, sparked debates over why the company waited until the last minute.

Eros had asked 14 Reels Plus to clear their dues several times in the past, during the releases of other films. However, the production house mostly worked on small and medium-budget projects and claimed losses due to failures. Even for films that performed well, they argued that profits were not significant.

Each time, 14 Reels Plus assured Eros that they were planning a big film with the Boyapati Srinu–Balakrishna combination, and promised to settle the full amount once that project was released.

When Akhanda 2 did strong business, Eros approached the producers in November to settle the dues before release. But the production team did not take the matter seriously, assuming they could convince Eros as they had in the past.

This left Eros frustrated, as the company had been waiting for years on the promise that everything would be cleared with the Balakrishna–Boyapati film. The producers’ failure to honor that commitment has now put the film’s release in serious trouble.

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu: Week 13 Elimination Update Out Now

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Bigg Boss 9 Telugu: Week 13 Elimination Update Out Now

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu reaches another weekend, and another contestant is set to be eliminated this week. The inside reports suggest that Suman Shetty is the one who will be eliminated in the 13th week of Bigg Boss. 

Kalyan became the captain of the house this week, and Emanuel was not nominated by housemates, which made Tanuja, Bharani, Suman, Pavan, Sanjana, and Ritu get nominated for eviction. Among the nominated contestants, Rithu, Sanjana, and Suman are said to have received the least number of votes.

Reportedly, Suman Shetty, with the fewest votes, is said to be eliminated this week from Bigg Boss 9 Telugu. He was expected to be in the Top 5 initially, but slowly he lost the game and was now eliminated.

Kalyan already reached the finale as he won the ticket to the final task, and according to the voting trends, Tanuja and Emanuel are fixed for the finale. It needs to be seen who the other two contestants are, and there are good chances for Demon Pavan and Bharani.

There is also a double elimination chance this week, and if it happens, then Sanjana/Rithu might also exit from the house.

Balakrishna’s Big Sacrifice for Akhanda 2

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Balakrishna’s Big Sacrifice for Akhanda 2

It is widely known that Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2, which was set to be released on December 5, was postponed because of unexpected financial hurdles. Now, the latest news is that Balakrishna made a big sacrifice to ease the producers’ trouble. 

Nowadays, many stars who have even 100 Cr in the business market are charging 25, 30, 35 Cr remuneration, while heroes who have 150 Cr, 200 Cr business markets are charging more than 50 Cr remuneration.

Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 did business of over ₹200 crore. While Balakrishna reportedly received a reasonable remuneration of ₹30 crore (which itself is shocking), he is also said to have made a sacrifice of ₹7 crore due to the makers’ financial difficulties. This is a commendable gesture from the veteran actor, and he is reportedly working hard to resolve any remaining issues to ensure the film’s release.

Director Boyapati Srinu also sacrificed 4 Cr remuneration and supported the producers of Akhanda 2 during a tough time. But the issue is that the amount the 14 Reels Plus team has to pay is huge, and that’s why it’s taking so long. Let’s hope everything gets sorted out and the team finds a suitable release date.

Akhanda 2 Delay: Distributors Taking Advantage

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Akhanda 2 Delay: Distributors Taking Advantage

For a few years, the sequels have been working very well at the box office, which made the distributors have a lot of confidence in Akhanda 2, which marks the fourth film in the combination of Boyapati Sreenu and Balakrishna. 

Even the industry and people were shocked to see Akhanda 2’s business prices, as Balakrishna is yet to score a 100 Cr share film, but the film’s Telugu theatrical rights were sold for more than 120 Cr, which is a 50% higher business than his films.

However, the massive craze or hype that the makers anticipated did not materialize among the audiences. They did not get hyped for the sequel to Akhanda as the most anticipated or biggest film, but they considered it a normal film of the Balakrishna and Boyapati combination. 

Akhanda 2 Hype: Producers and Distributors’ Expectations do not match

Public excitement for Akhanda 2 was present, but it wasn’t as strong as distributors had hoped, as seen in the overseas bookings. USA premieres were expected to surpass $1M, but the total of the bookings fell short of Balakrishna’s career best. In Andhra Pradesh, ticket sales were decent, but not enough to justify the high prices.

Due to this situation, distributors haven’t paid the makers in full, adding financial strain. With the movie postponed and a new release date pending, distributors are attempting to renegotiate business ratios. This film is poised to arrive later, and we must await the final release date and business terms.

On one hand, distributors feel relieved, having realized they overpaid for the film. They now have justification to renegotiate ratios due to the postponement, even requesting refunds from producers and stating they will pay based on the future release date.

Akhanda 2 Release: Completely Jammed, No Way Forward

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Akhanda 2 Release: Completely Jammed, No Way Forward

Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 was scheduled for a theatrical release today, December 5, but the release has been stalled due to financial issues, leaving the film in a major dilemma. Fans and media are receiving constant updates, with new reports surfacing every hour, only adding to the confusion.

Distributors are also facing uncertainty, as the information they receive keeps changing. At one moment, reports suggest that the problems have been resolved, and shortly after, fresh news emerges that the issues remain.

The latest update is that even if the financial and legal hurdles are cleared, overseas distributors are requesting a postponement since they cannot arrange screenings at such short notice. Overseas markets are crucial for big Telugu films, and losing that territory would be a major setback.

If the film is pushed to a later date, the producers will also need to renegotiate slots with Netflix for its digital release. By delaying financial settlements until the last minute, the producers have created a complicated situation, and now the film’s release remains stuck.

It is yet to be seen how the uncertainty surrounding Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 release will finally be resolved.

Catherine Tresa Roped In for a Glamorous Special Song with Sundeep Kishan

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Catherine Tresa Roped In for a Glamorous Special Song with Sundeep Kishan

Recent reports indicate that the makers of director Jason Sanjay’s highly anticipated film ‘Sigma,’ starring actor Sundeep Kishan, have roped in actress Catherine Tresa for a special song in the movie.

Catherine Tresa will showcase her dance moves alongside Sundeep Kishan in an energetic track, with music composed by the renowned Thaman, celebrated for his mass songs and enchanting background scores.

The Tamil film industry buzzes with excitement for this release, as Jason Sanjay, debuting as a director with ‘Sigma,’ is the son of the famous actor Vijay, who is preparing to leave his film career behind for a political path.

Filmed in both Tamil and Telugu at the same time, this multilingual film is looking forward to a summer 2026 release.

The Raja Saab OTT Rights Sold

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The Raja Saab OTT Rights Sold

Prabhas’ The Raja Saab is all set to be released in theaters worldwide on January 9th, and the latest news is that the film’s OTT rights have been sold. There were some rumors about the film’s digital business, but they have been cleared now.

For any film, especially for a big-budget film, the OTT business is playing a crucial role these days. The makers are spending the budgets by estimating a default recovery with OTT rights. However, when the calculation goes wrong, movies face financial troubles.

The Raja Saab, which has discussed multiple OTT platforms for the rights, is said to have finally locked a deal with Jio Hotstar for a high price. This also marks the first pan-Indian film and the biggest film from Tollywood that Jio Hotstar has bought until now.

Previously, Jio Hotstar acquired the rights to People Media Factory’s film, Mirai, with successful results. This should provide some relief to The Raja Saab team as well. The film’s satellite rights are reportedly held by the Star group.

Regarding the film’s theatrical release, the team needs to step up promotional efforts. The first song didn’t perform as anticipated, and with only a month until release, the makers have been quiet.

As it is a pan-India film, Maruthi and the team must intensify their promotional efforts to generate buzz in all languages.

iBOMMA Ravi Back in Police Custody

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iBOMMA Ravi Back in Police Custody

iBomma Ravi, who was arrested in the piracy case and sent to Chanchalguda Jail on remand, has once again been given to police custody as per the orders of the Nampally Court.

Earlier, with the court’s permission, the police had already taken iBomma Ravi into custody twice and questioned him for a total of eight days.

A total of four separate cases have been filed against him, and since there are still things that need to be clarified, the police need to learn from Ravi and collect additional evidence. That is why they requested the court for additional custody. The court has now allowed another three days of police custody

Meanwhile, the hearing on Ravi’s bail petition is still going on. Due to the fresh custody orders, the bail hearing has been postponed to next Monday.

Following the court’s approval, the police will take Ravi from Chanchalguda Jail into custody tomorrow morning.

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