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Sankranthi 2026 Releases: 2nd Weekend Box Office Tracked Gross

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Sankranthi 2026 Releases: 2nd Weekend Box Office Tracked Gross

The second weekend has turned out to be a golden period for the Sankranthi 2026 releases, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Anaganaga Oka Raju, and Nari Nari Naduma Murari. All three films showed a strong jump in collections during the weekend.

All-India Tracked Gross (January 23 – January 25):

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

  • Friday: ₹2.87 crore
  • Saturday: ₹4.31 crore
  • Sunday: ₹6.05 crore

Anaganaga Oka Raju

  • Friday: ₹1.21 crore
  • Saturday: ₹1.92 crore
  • Sunday: ₹2.46 crore

Nari Nari Naduma Murari

  • Friday: ₹1.02 crore
  • Saturday: ₹1.59 crore
  • Sunday: ₹1.91 crore

Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu continues to dominate among the Sankranthi 2026 releases. Nari Nari Naduma Murari also showed steady improvement in its collections.

Meanwhile, Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju once again recorded impressive numbers over the weekend. It remains to be seen how these films perform after the Republic Day holiday.

Psych Siddhartha OTT: Streaming Details Inside

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Psych Siddhartha OTT: Streaming Details Inside

Psych Siddhartha is a film with Sri Nandu playing the lead role. Apart from acting as the protagonist, he also turned producer, driven by strong confidence in the story. The film, Psych Siddhartha, was released in theatres on January 1, 2026, and it is all set for its OTT Premiere.

The digital streaming rights of Psych Siddharth have been acquired by Aha, the 100% Telugu OTT platform. It received decent reviews from the critics, but the film could not bring even minimum collections at the box office, ending as a failure. The film will be available for streaming on OTT from February 4th.

Psych Siddhartha was released in theatres by Asian Suresh Entertainments, while Rana Daggubati marketed it through Spirit Media. Initially planned for a December 12 release, the film was pushed to January 1 due to the unexpected postponement of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s much-anticipated film Akhanda 2: Thandavam for the same date.

Psych Siddhartha Plot Details

The story revolves around Siddharth, a man trapped in a downward spiral, who crosses paths with Shravya, a woman escaping an abusive marriage. The rest of the film focuses on how the two characters come together and make an effort to heal and rebuild their lives.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Success: Megastar Chiranjeevi Gifts a Range Rover to Anil Ravipudi

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Success: Megastar Chiranjeevi Gifts a Range Rover to Anil Ravipudi

Celebrating the tremendous success of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Megastar Chiranjeevi presented a luxurious Range Rover to director Anil Ravipudi. The pictures of the actor and director together are now trending on social media.

The film is a massive box office hit, continuing to perform well even after 13 days and setting numerous records. To celebrate this success, Chiranjeevi gifted director Anil Ravipudi a luxurious Range Rover.

Victory Venkatesh makes an extended cameo in this entertainer, and the crowd loved his scenes alongside Chiranjeevi in the film. Nayanthara plays the female lead with Catherine Tresa, Harsha Vardhan, Sachin Khedekar, Zarina Wahab and others in supporting roles. Sahu Garapati and Sushmitha Konidela collaborated to produce the film, with Bheems Ceciroleo composing the music.

Padma Awards 2026 Announced

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Padma Awards 2026 Announced

The Indian Government has announced 131 Padma awards for 2026, which include 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri. Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan, actor Dharmendra,  actor Mammootty, and JMM founder Shibu Soren received the Padma Vibhushan award posthumously.

Sports and Film Personalities Shine at Padma Awards 2026

Playback singer Alka Yagnik, former Uttarakhand CM Bhagat Singh Koshyari, and banker Uday Kotak were honored with the Padma Bhushan. Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur has been awarded the Padma Shri.

Veteran actor and former MP Murali Mohan was awarded the Padma Shri, alongside the well-known actor Rajendra Prasad. They both received this honour in the arts category for their significant contributions to Indian cinema.

Former captain of the Indian men’s cricket team, Rohit Sharma, along with the current captain of the women’s team, Harmanpreet Kaur, are also present in the list of winners of Padma Shri awards 2026, as announced by the government on Sunday.

Among the recipients, tennis icon Vijay Amritraj will be honored with a Padma Bhushan, while hockey goalkeeper Savita Punia, the late Georgian wrestling coach Vladimir Mestvirishvili, Baldev Singh, Bhagwandas Raikwar, K Pajanivel, and Praveen Kumar will all be awarded Padma Shris.

These prestigious awards are presented by the President of India during ceremonial events typically held at Rashtrapati Bhawan around March or April each year.

Here are the details of the Padma Awards 2026 Major Members:

  • Padma Vibhushan (5)
  • Awarded for exceptional and distinguished service.
  • Dharmendra Singh Deol (Posthumous) – Art (Maharashtra)
  • V.S. Achuthanandan (Posthumous) – Public Affairs (Kerala)
  • K.T. Thomas – Public Affairs (Kerala)
  • N. Rajam – Art (Uttar Pradesh)
  • P. Narayanan – Literature and Education (Kerala)
  • Popular Padma Bhushan 2026 Recipients (Total 13)
  • Mammootty: The Malayalam cinema icon was honoured in the field of Art for his prolific career and contribution to Indian cinema.
  • Alka Yagnik: The veteran playback singer received the award in the field of Art for her decades-long impact on Indian music.
  • Shibu Soren (Posthumous): The veteran leader and former Chief Minister of Jharkhand was recognised for his long career in Public Affairs.
  • Uday Kotak: The prominent banker and industrialist was honoured for his contributions to Trade and Industry.
  • Vijay Amritraj: The tennis legend and former player was awarded in the Sports category.
  • Piyush Pandey (Posthumous): The advertising visionary was posthumously honoured in the field of Art for transforming Indian brand communication.
  • Key Padma Shri Recipients (Total 113)
  • Awarded for distinguished service in any field, this list includes prominent figures and unsung heroes.
  • Sports: Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar (Cricket), and Savita Punia (Hockey).
  • Art: Prosenjit Chatterjee, R. Madhavan, and Satish Shah (Posthumous).
  • Social Work/Unsung Heroes: Anke Gowda M. for creating a free library and Armida Fernandez for establishing human milk banks.
  • Science & Engineering: Kumarasamy Thangaraj and A.E. Muthunayagam

Tamil Cinema Shock: One More Film Rejected by Censor Board After Jana Nayagan

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Tamil Cinema Shock: One More Film Rejected by Censor Board After Jana Nayagan

Not only Thalapathy Vijay fans, but Tamil cinema audiences as a whole were shocked when the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) suddenly stalled the release of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan. Now, another Tamil movie has faced a similar issue.

The producers of Lakshmi-Lawrence Kadhal, a Tamil film have filed an appeal in the Madras High Court after the CBFC refused to grant certification for public screening. The CBFC stated that the film contains several scenes and dialogues that allegedly portray one religious belief in a negative manner while showing another as superior.

Another Tamil Movie’s Release Halted by Censor Board

Both the examining committee and the revising committee of the CBFC recommended that the film should not be certified. Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi of the Madras High Court has given the CBFC time until February 3, 2026, to file its counter affidavit in response to the appeal filed by the production house.

The producer explained that the film aims to convey that classical art forms like Bharatanatyam are universal and not limited to any particular religion. According to him, anyone can learn and perform these art forms, irrespective of their faith. He argued that this message does not justify a complete ban on the film.

Lakshmi-Lawrence Kadhal is a Tamil film written and directed by Lemurien Youreka, with the story by Babu Moses.

Nithiin Announces a New Film, Drops Earlier Plans

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Nithiin Announces a New Film, Drops Earlier Plans

Actor Nithiin recently faced a major setback with his film Thammudu, and after several rumors about his next project, the actor has now officially announced a sci-fi film with director VI Anand.

Telugu cinema fans are excited as Nithiin has confirmed his next film, tentatively titled Nithiin36, under the direction of VI Anand. The high-concept sci-fi entertainer was officially announced today on the occasion of Rathasapthami.

Nithiin Changes Plans, Confirms New Film with Unexpected Director

During the promotions of Thammudu, Nithiin had earlier mentioned that Yellamma and a project with director Vikram Kumar would be his upcoming films. But after Thammudu failed at the box office, those plans appear to have changed. 

Yellamma has already been announced with DSP in the lead role, while there has been no update so far on the Vikram Kumar project. Reportedly, after discussions with several filmmakers, the Ishq actor has now finalized and officially announced his next film.

Director VI Anand, known for successful films like Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada and the recent hit Ooru Peru Bhairavakona, is returning with another visually ambitious and concept-driven project. The film is being produced by Srinivasaa Chhitturi, with Pavan Kumar presenting it.

Ravi Teja Registers Six Consecutive Disasters

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Ravi Teja Registers Six Consecutive Disasters

Actor Ravi Teja, fondly called “Mass Maharaja” by his fans, is currently going through a difficult phase in his career, facing six consecutive box office failures. His latest film, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, released during this Sankranthi season, failed to deliver the expected results at the box office.

Ravi Teja’s last successful film was Dhamaka in 2022. Since then, he has experienced a series of setbacks. In 2023, Ravanasura and Tiger Nageswara Rao underperformed. In 2024, Eagle and Mr. Bachchan also failed at the box office. In 2025, Mass Jathara did not succeed, followed by the Sankranthi 2026 release Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. Overall, this marks six consecutive failures for Ravi Teja.

Ravi Teja’s wait for a big hit continues

Although Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi received slightly better reviews compared to some of his recent films, it could not post strong box office numbers. This was mainly due to audiences showing greater interest in other Sankranthi releases such as Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Anaganaga Oka Raju, and Nari Naduma Murari.

Ravi Teja has now signed his next film with director Shiva Nirvana, produced by Mythri Movie Makers. The first look of the film will be released tomorrow, coinciding with Republic Day and the actor’s birthday. Fans are hopeful that this project will help Ravi Teja break his current flop streak at the box office.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu: High Court Shock to Film Producers

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu: High Court Shock to Film Producers

The producers of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu have received a shock with the latest directions of the Telangana High Court, which told the state government to place on record detailed information regarding the alleged collection of Rs 42 crore through increased ticket prices for the film.

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, starring actor Chiranjeevi, was released in theaters on January 12, 2026, with hiked ticket prices in Telugu states. The court also instructed GST authorities to submit relevant data before it. The matter has been adjourned to February 3.

The Ticket Hikes Effect: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Producers Under the Radar of the High Court

The directions were given by Justice NV Shravan Kumar during a hearing of a writ petition from advocate Paduri Srinivasa Reddy. The petitioner contested a memo from January 8 by the Principal Secretary of the Home Department that allowed special shows and higher ticket prices for the film.

The petitioner argued that the memo violated previous court orders and was thus invalid. It was claimed that the permission allowed ticket prices to rise to Rs 600 each (including GST) for special shows, with further increases for a week—Rs 50 in single-screen theaters and Rs 100 in multiplexes (including GST). The petitioner stated that these actions led to an unlawful collection of Rs 42 crore.

Telangana High Court issues orders against Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu producers

In search of relief, the petitioner asked the court to mandate the recovery of the supposed illegal profits and their deposit into the government treasury. He also requested instructions to ensure payments to the Telangana High Court Legal Services Authority and sought orders against various parties, including Shine Screen India LLP, Gold Box Entertainments, director Anil Ravipudi, distributor Dil Raju, BookMyShow, and local intermediaries, for allegedly profiting from the increased ticket prices.

After reviewing the arguments, Justice Shravan Kumar issued notices to the respondents, requiring them to submit their replies and supporting documents, including GST-related information. The court then postponed the hearing to February 3 for further review.

It needs to be seen how the producers of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu react to the orders of the Telangana High Court.

Allu Arjun and Sandeep Vanga Project Reconfirmed

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Allu Arjun and Sandeep Vanga Project Reconfirmed

Three years ago, a film featuring Allu Arjun and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga was announced, with T-Series’ Bhushan Kumar set to produce it. But as time passed, both the actor and the director became busy with their respective projects. This led fans to believe that the film had been put on hold.

The project has now come back into the spotlight after Bhushan Kumar recently revealed T-Series’ upcoming film lineup, which includes the Allu Arjun–Sandeep Reddy Vanga collaboration. With the producer himself confirming it, it is clear that the film is still very much on track and not shelved.

The Allu Arjun and Sandeep Vanga Project May Take Time, But It Will Happen

At present, Allu Arjun has confirmed his next projects with Tamil directors Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj. He can also take up one or two more films before working with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, as the director will be busy with Spirit until the first half of 2027, followed by Animal Park, which is expected to go on until 2029. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is likely to complete the Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj films by 2027, giving him enough time to collaborate with other filmmakers while Vanga finishes his commitments.

The Paradise New Release Date Buzz

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The Paradise New Release Date Buzz

Nani’s biggest-budget film, The Paradise, was earlier announced for a March 26 release. But there has been strong buzz that the film will not arrive on the planned date. The producers have reportedly confirmed that the release has been postponed.

According to the latest updates, the team is now aiming for a release towards the end of June, with June 25 being considered as the new release date. Despite the delay in release, the expectations surrounding The Paradise remain high, and the film’s hype is unlikely to be affected by the change in schedule.

The Paradise: Nani’s Most Anticipated Movie

Directed by Srikanth Odela, known for his raw and intense storytelling, the film features senior actors Mohan Babu and Tanikella Bharani, along with Sampoornesh Babu in a completely different role. Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal (famous for Kill), Kayadu Lohar as the female lead, and Anirudh’s music further add to the excitement, making The Paradise one of the most awaited films.

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