Thangalaan starring Vikram is set for release tomorrow. The film has created good buzz not only in Tamil but also in Telugu Language. The promotional content of the film especially the visuals have worked very well. Advance bookings have already opened and they are very promising. Advance bookings of the the film are even better than Raayan. Thangalaan with all these advantages is set for a record opening tomorrow.
Vikram’s earlier film, Cobra grossed around 12 crores on the opening day. This was a record for Vikram in Tamil Nadu. Thangalaan now looks to easily beat this record and will emerge as the new record opener for Vikram. Tomorrow’s Independence day holiday advantage is also going to help the film a lot. If the word of mouth is positive, then huge walk-ins are expected for the film.
Shankar’s Indian 2 has been a colossal disaster at the box office. As if theatrical failure was not enough, the film has faced endless trolls since its release on Netflix. Indian 2 has been facing one hurdle after another right from the day it was announced.
At first, Lyca Productions which produced the film took Shankar to court over his non-compliance with the project. The legal troubles for Shankar started when Lyca accused that Shankar for being non-commital towards the project. The makers demanded a restraining order on Shankar from working on any other project till Indian 2 was completed.
Once these legal issues were sorted, the film’s budget became another major concern. Indian 2 was planned as a single film with 235 Cr budget. Shankar failed to complete the film within the planned budget.
Due to budget and legal issues, the Kamal Haasan starter came to a halt and Shankar switched to Game Changer. After the blockbuster success of Vikram, Indian 2 was back to the sets with Rs 150 Cr additional budget. Surprisingly, the team failed to complete the film even in this budget and the film was finally divided into 2 parts with the budget crossing Rs 500 crores.
Eventually, Indian 2 ended up as a massive disaster and was wiped out of theatres in a matter of days. This is a lesson on project planning and staying within the budget. Such incidents will continue to happen when the directors go beyond the stipulated budgets.
Nag Ashin’s sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD was a blockbuster at the box office. Despite receiving mixed response upon release, the Prabhas-starrer has surpassed the four-digit mark in its second week itself. Following its success, a second installment in the series is in development.
However, the film’s digital premiere remains a mystery. Amidst this scenario, a rumor regarding its OTT release has been doing the rounds on the internet. According to it, Kalki 2898 AD will arrive on Amazon Prime Video on August 23, 2024.
Multiple media outlets have even published this date on web portals. Despite this speculation, no official response has been made by the streaming platform till date. Having said that, this piece of information can be considered to be completely false.
Keeping Rajinikanth aside, Suriya is undoubtedly the most-followed Tamil actor among Telugu audiences. All credit goes to Murugadoss’s Ghajini (2005); the actor enjoys a large fan following in Telugu states, on par with top Telugu stars.
With the recently released Kanguva trailer, the Singham star has once again underlined the same. Released amidst high expectations, the theatrical trailer received mixed responses from fans; however, multiple digital records have been shattered by this Siva directorial.
According to Studio Green, one of the film’s production companies, Kanguva’s trailer achieved a total of 20 million real-time views in just 24 hours. The film stars Diha Patani as the female lead and Bobby Deol as the main antagonist. ‘Rock Star’ Devi Sri Prasad has composed the fill’s tunes.
Akkineni Nagarjuna’s Mass (2004) was a blockbuster at the box office. Written and directed by Raghava Lawrence, it is noted for its cult following in the Hindi-speaking states. Also featuring Jyothika and Charmee Kaur, its music is composed by ‘Rock Star’ Devi Sri Prasad.
All of this is now relevant since this classic actioner is all set to return to big screens once again. To capitalize on the ongoing re-release trend, Akkineni fans are planning a grand launch of Mass 4K on August 28, 2024.
Which happens to be a day before the 65th birthday of ‘King’ Nagarjuna. Not many are aware that the actor also produced this film under ‘Annapurna Studios’. It must be seen how this is re-released at the ticket window.
‘Natural Star’ Nani will be next seen in a vigilante thriller film called ‘Saripodhaa Sanivaaram’; this is the actor’s second collaboration with filmmaker Vivek Athreya after Ante Sundariniki (2022). DVV Danayya has bankrolled this project on a large scale.
With its release date getting near, the team has already kicked off promotions aggressively; as part of that, a theatrical trailer was unveiled today to a huge response from audiences. Fans are particularly excited to see their beloved actor in an outright action mode.
Nani and S. J. Suryah’s performances, stunning action sequences, Jakes Bejoy’s music, and grand production values stand out in this promotional content. Considering the buzz around it, Sargodha Sanivaaram is expected to make a strong start at the box office. It is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 29, 2024.
Devara is undoubtedly the most vital film in NTR’s career; following the humiliation from RRR, this is Tarak’s best chance to silence haters with his acting prowess, dialogues, and dance moves. The promotional content released so far has received a great response from audiences across languages.
Coming to the point, NTR has wrapped up his portion of Devara: Part One; the actor himself has confirmed this with an emotional post on Twitter. Calling it a ‘wonderful journey’, the actor stated that he would miss the ocean of love and the incredible team.
Devara is scheduled for worldwide release on September 27, 2024. Bankrolled by Kalyan Ram under the banner of Nandamuri Taraka Ramarao Arts, it also features Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in crucial roles. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the project’s music.
Officially titled ‘Devara: Part One’, it is an action drama film featuring Jr. NTR in the titular role. With music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, it also features Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in crucial roles. The film’s promotions have been in full swing in the past few months.
As a part of it, the second single from the film titled ‘Chuttamelle’ was unveiled to a good response from audiences. Bankrolled by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram under ‘NTR Arts’, it is scheduled for a worldwide release on September 27, 2024.
According to a reliable source, the makers of Devara are planning a grand pre-release event in the Kurnool district of the Rayalaseema region. This is undoubtedly a great move since Ceded territory has been the strongest for Tarak; in fact, he owns multiple records there.
Mr. Bachchan starring Ravi Teja is all set for release on August 15th worldwide. The film is also an official remake of Bollywood hit, Raid starring Ajay Devgan. Till now, trailer and songs have created enough buzz and expectations for Mr. Bachchan. The film has also completed its censor formalities. Mr. Bachchan censor, distributors and all business details are given below:
Mr. Bachchan is censored with U/A certificate and the film also has a runtime of 158 minutes i.e., 2 hours and 38 minutes which is a crisp one.
Distributors list of Mr. Bachchan: Nizam: Mythri Movie Makers, Ceded: Shobhan, U/A: Poorvi Pictures, East: Anu Sree Films, West: Usha Pictures, Guntur: Salam, Krishna: Suresh Movies, Nellore: Bhaskar Reddy, Karnataka: M Movies, Overseas: People’s Cinemas and Sarigama.
Business Details of Mr. Bachchan: The Nizam Rights of the film were sold for 12 crores. Coastal AP Business Ratio is around 14 crores. Ceded Rights are around 4.5 crores. The Total Worldwide including Rest Of India and Overseas rights are around 35 crores. Digital Rights of Mr. Bachchan are bought by leading OTT Giant, Netflix.
Mr Bachchan Has All the Elements That the Audience Expect From A Ravi Teja Starrer: Director Harish Shankar
Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja and mass director Harish Shankar’s highly anticipated movie, Mr Bachchan, is carrying a strong buzz. Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under the banner of People Media Factory, the film features Bhagyashri Borse playing the heroine opposite Ravi Teja. Mr Bachchan is set for release on Independence Day on August 15th, with premieres scheduled for the evening of August 14th. Meanwhile, director Harish Shankar shared insights about the film during media interaction.
“The Only Hope” is the tagline. What makes the hope given by the hero special?
The hope in this film lies in the hero’s characterization. He is a very honest man. It’s based on a true incident from the 80s in North India. Despite offers of bribes worth lakhs of rupees, an officer did not yield. I found this point very compelling.
How did you include the entertainment in this serious-themed film?
Ride and Mr Bachchan are quite different in terms of their approach. The film is tailored to fit Ravi Teja’s persona. Honest individuals have fun, romance, and love in their lives, and these elements are portrayed with authenticity in the film. The honesty is evident in the fights as well. The whole concept revolves around this authenticity.Ride was a serious film with no entertaining elements at all in the first half as well as the second half. We avoided that in this film. You will understand how entertainment is handled in the first half when you watch it.
Who influenced you to follow this commercial movie template?
My father. He’s a fan of Amitabh Bachchan. He realized my interest in films when I was in intermediate. I’ve always loved Telugu and Hindi literature and cinema. I was greatly influenced by the dialogues of Jandhyala, Bapu, and Ramana, and was also attracted to EVV Satyanarayana’s films.
Your films often have super-hit songs. The songs in Mr Bachchan are also excellent. How was it like working with Mickey J Meyer?
We completed the music for Mr Bachchan in just one week. Delivering four chart-busting tunes in a week is no small feat. Even though I have failed as a director on some occasions, my music has never failed. Aditya Music released a cassette of Harish Shankar’s hits. I’ve always had a deep love for music. All the songs in Gaddhalakonda Ganesh were hits. I feel Mickey is the most underrated composer. Mickey is very reserved, and our combination worked well together.
You are very cautious about lyrics, right?
I have loved literature since childhood. There may be days without watching a movie, but never a day without listening to music. A good line can inspire like nothing else. Music is a therapy for me. I am in the habit of listening to lyrics with great care and drawing inspiration from them. I strive for my songs to be memorable for their lyrics. Kasarla Shyam, Vanamali, Bhaskara Batla, and Sahithi have written wonderful lyrics for this film.This film reflects the era when cassette recording centers were prevalent. Posters and cassette records were a big deal then. To reminisce about that time, we included Amitabh Bachchan and Chiranjeevi’s posters in the lyrical video.I grew up in BHEL and always wanted to make a good love story. However, my mass image made it difficult. This film somewhat fulfilled that desire. The love story in this film is beautifully portrayed.
How did you show Ravi Teja in this film?
We have made the film with elements that evoke memories of forgotten times and show elements that audiences have cherished, reflecting what they would expect from Ravi Teja.The audience will experience something new when they see Ravi Teja’s performance in the second half. His acting shows a complete sense of fulfillment. We altered the story to suit Ravi Teja’s style, balancing both aspects.
The film was completed quite quickly. How was the support from the producer?
Without Vishwa Prasad, this film wouldn’t have been as grand or released on the 15th. He provided more than what we asked for, regardless of market or financial constraints. When Pawan Kalyan was busy with elections during the making of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, we aimed at completing this film before the results came out. With a hero like Ravi Teja and a producer like Vishwa Prasad, we managed to complete it on time.
Why did you choose a debutante heroine Bhagyashri Borse?
When the film required a girl named Jikki from the 90s backdrop, we chose a new actress without any past film image. She worked very hard and performed excellently.
Is Jagapathi Babu playing a dual role?
No, he is playing a single role as an MP.The film has four fights.
How are they impactful for the mass audience?
These four fights have the impact of ten fights. Ravi Teja’s films attract both mass and family audiences. This film is a wholesome entertainer.
About working with DOP Ayananka Bose?
This is our fourth collaboration. We are ready to work on ten more films. I have learned a lot from him. He has changed my vision. Working with him is very comfortable
About editor Ujwal Kulkarni?
After watching KGF, I was first attracted by the editing. I asked about the editor then. When he came to my office, I was shocked to see he was just twenty-three years old. I initially assigned him Ustaad Bhagat Singh.
What would you like to tell the audience about Mr Bachchan?
Mr Bachchan is a film you will want to watch repeatedly. It is sure to attract repeat audiences. The premieres will be held from 7 PM on August 14. The film will be released worldwide on August 15th.
