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Box Office Shock: Big Films, No Profits

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Box Office Shock: Big Films, No Profits

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, big-budget films were seen as high-risk but also high-reward ventures. Many of these movies ran in theaters for nearly 50 days, attracting all kinds of audiences generating massive collections. 

However, after the pandemic, the theatrical run of big films has noticeably declined, and their box office performance has become unpredictable.

In 2025, several high-profile Telugu films like Game Changer, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, and War 2 were released with huge expectations and business deals, but they ended up as major failures, causing heavy losses for distributors and buyers. 

Telugu Big-Budget Films’ Impact Changed after COVID-1 Pandemic

Even other big films such as Daaku Maharaaj, Coolie, OG, and Kantara Chapter 1 managed only to reach near the break-even figures, without delivering significant profits.

Interestingly, films with medium budgets are showing mixed results as some of them are profitable, while others face losses. But when it comes to big-budget films, the trend after COVID shows that they are more likely to result in losses than profits, making them a risky bet for the industry

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Continues the Gabbar Singh Sentiment

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Ustaad Bhagat Singh Continues the Gabbar Singh Sentiment

Gabbar Singh (2012) came in the combination of Harish Shankar and Pawan Kalyan and became a massive blockbuster. The film was released in the second week of May, and Ustaad Bhagat Singh will continue the sentiment of Gabbar Singh.

The Pawan-Harish combination is back again with Ustaad Bhagat Singh, and this film is also said to be planned to be released in the second week of May 2026, thereby continuing the Gabbar Singh sentiment.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh set for May 2026 Release

Producer Mythri Ravi said that Pawan Kalyan’s portions for the film have already been completed, and 25 days of other shooting parts need to be completed. The new schedule begins tomorrow, and the producer also said that the film will release on the best date.

According to the industry buzz, the movie will hit screens in the second week of May, which will certainly make the fans extremely happy. 

Crucial 2nd Weekend for Kantara Chapter 1 in Overseas

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Crucial 2nd Weekend for Kantara Chapter 1 in Overseas

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 performs exceptionally well at the box office in its first week and lives up to the expectations of trade, but it now enters the crucial 2nd weekend overseas, where the break-even value is set on a high mark.

The spiritual action drama carries huge risk overseas, as the film’s break-even is valued at $15M, including expenses, and it has to collect $16M to put distributors in a safe zone.

Kantara Overseas Box Office: Still a long way to go

But the film has recovered only 50% of valued business until now with around $8M in gross collections. That is why the 2nd weekend became important for Kantara Chapter 1 overseas business.

The film needs a massive jump in the collections to at least go near the 80% recovery for buyers, and even in India the film needs a solid weekend to get the expected collections at the box office.

NTR’s Dragon Postponed Again

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NTR’s Dragon Postponed Again

Fans were thrilled when the announcement of a major film featuring the collaboration of NTR and Prashant Neel was made. However, the film is facing continuous delays to get going, and the latest news is that NTR’s Dragon is postponed again.

NTR-Neel team’s initial plan was to complete the entire shoot by August/September 2025 and to release the film on Sankranthi 2026. However, due to a delay in starting the shoot and several other reasons, the release date was shifted to June 25, 2026.

However, the shoot is still progressing slower than expected, and Tarak’s recent injury has further delayed it. Producer Ravi Shankar confirmed that the new schedule will start at the end of this month and will continue uninterrupted until next summer.

NTR-Neel’s Dragon Faces Multiple Delays

As the shoot itself is going till summer, the film requires a lot of time for post-production work, so there is no chance for a June-end release. The film is likely to move towards the end of 2026.

The fans will certainly be disappointed as NTR’s Dragon’s release gets delayed again, but they also will want a quality film to arrive in theaters to enjoy heartily.

Mythri Movies vs Kiran Abbavaram – What Really Happened

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Mythri Movies vs Kiran Abbavaram – What Really Happened

Young Telugu actor Kiran Abbavaram recently made headlines with his comments about the lack of theatre space for Telugu films in Tamil Nadu. Mythri Movies’ Ravi Shankar responds to the actor’ comments now.

In a promotional interview for his upcoming movie K-Ramp, which is set to release on October 18th, Kiran Abbavaram said that Telugu audiences support films from all languages, but Tamil Nadu doesn’t offer the same support to Telugu movies. His remarks quickly went viral, sparking discussions across social media.

Producer Ravi Shankar from Mythri Movies responded indirectly during a promotional event for Pradeep Ranganathan’s film Dude. Without naming Kiran or K-Ramp, Ravi said, “Focus on creating strong content and releasing it in other languages because that’s what truly matters. Don’t complain about the number of theaters or blame others. If another film becomes a blockbuster, we’re more than willing to share our theaters too.”

This statement has divided online users. Some support Kiran Abbavaram, agreeing that Telugu films like Devara, Pushpa, Game Changer, Kingdom, and OG didn’t receive enough encouragement from Tamil audiences.

Others argue that even big Tamil stars like Rajinikanth and Vijay face struggles if their films don’t get good reviews or buzz. They believe it will take time for young Telugu actors like Kiran to build a strong market in Tamil Nadu.

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Wild Card Entries Revealed

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Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Wild Card Entries Revealed

The hit reality show Bigg Boss Telugu is now in its 9th season, and the creators are pulling out all the stops to keep the audience entertained. The latest buzz is that there will be six wild card entries in Bigg Boss Telugu 9.

In a major twist, Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is set to introduce six wild card entries, bringing fresh energy and unexpected dynamics to the house. This twist is sure to catch both contestants and viewers off guard, bringing an extra layer of excitement to the current season.

There are five names doing rounds (sixth one is yet to be revealed) in media regarding the wild card entries in Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Ramya Moksha (known for Alekhya Chitti Pickles on Instagram), Divvela Madhuri (a prominent name in Andhra Pradesh politics), Gaurav Gupta (serial actor and YouTuber), Nikhil Nair (Telugu serial actor), and Ayesha Zeenath (Telugu/Tamil serial actress and former Tamil Bigg Boss contestant).

Fans are already checking the wild card entry contestants’ backgrounds, strategies, and how they might influence the current game. 

With this bold move, the showrunners of Bigg Boss Telugu seem determined to keep the viewers hooked and the competition unpredictable.

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Set For Re-Release

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Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Set For Re-Release

Venkatesh and Trivikram recently announced a grand entertainer in their combination and their cult classic Nuvvu Naaku Nachav, directed by Vijay Bhaskar is all set for re-release in theaters in stunning 4K on January 1, 2026.

It is an excellent date, and the film has the potential to do massive at the box office, as the audiences love the film a lot.

The film marks the debut of late actress Aarti Agarwal, who mesmerized everyone with her beautiful eyes and performance. 

Nuvvu Naaku Nachav Re-Release: Huge Box Office Potential

The comedy scenes and songs of the film are still loved by the public, and that is why Nuvvu Naaku Nachav has every possibility to get superb collections in theaters upon its re-release.

Sravanti Movies is gearing up for a grand re-release, not just in the Telugu states but also internationally, targeting Australia, Europe, and the UK, regions where the film was previously unreleased.

As said above, it is also known that Trivikram and Venkatesh have announced a new film recently, and the re-release of Nuvvu Naaku Nachav will take the audience’ interest in this new film to a whole new level for sure.

Mohanlal’s Non-Stop Year – Fourth Release Loading

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Mohanlal’s Non-Stop Year – Fourth Release Loading

Mohanlal is ruling 2025 with non-stop releases and massive hits. He already had three releases and sets up for the fourth release, Vrusshabha, in November.

Empuraan, Thudarum and Hridayapooravam are the three releases of the veteran actor this year, and all achieved big success at the box office. He also played a cameo in Kannappa, which was too released this year. 

Mohanlal enthralls his fans with non-stop releases this year and he gears up for his 4th film as a lead in 2025 with Vrusshabha, which will be released on November 6, 2025. 

This movie, filmed in both Malayalam and Telugu, will release in Hindi and Kannada too.

Mohanlal’s Vrusshabha Team Details:

Samarjit Lankesh, Ragini Dwivedi, and Nayan Sarika are part of the cast, along with a great supporting unit, and the team will reveal more names shortly.

Nanda Kishore takes the helm on this major project, produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa RnKapoor, CK Padma Kumar, Varun Mathur, Saurabh Mishra, Abhishek S. Vyas, Praveer Singh, Vishal Gurnani, and Juhi Parekh Mehta under Connekkt Media and Balaji Telefilms along with Abhishek S. Vyas Studios.

Kiran Abbavaram Steps Into Web Series

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Kiran Abbavaram Steps Into Web Series

Kiran Abbavaram is getting ready for the release of K-Ramp, which is releasing this Diwali among decent expectations from audiences. Kiran Abbavaram is all set to star in a web series. 

Kiran also has six upcoming films in various production phases, and the audiences look forward to seeing him in different kind of characters and movies.

Another interesting piece of news is that Kiran Abbavaram has signed a web series with Amazon Prime, starting next year. Certainly, it will be a great opportunity for the actor to showcase a different side of himself by exploring experimental content in the digital space.

The regular filming begins in the first half of 2026, and a newcomer will direct the web series, with Bharat Kamma from Dear Comrade overseeing it as showrunner. The casting process continues, with an announcement from Amazon Prime coming shortly.

Mangalavaaram Set to Become a Massive Pan-India Franchise

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Mangalavaaram Set to Become a Massive Pan-India Franchise

Ajay Bhupathi directorial Mangalavaaram (2023) achieved a decent success at the box office, and it got good recognition after the OTT release. Now, the director is all set to make Mangalavaaram a massive pan-India franchise. 

The director already completed the script work for the second part, and it is said to differ greatly from part 1 (which comprises themes like hypersexuality and hot scenes) as it deals with the concepts of rural traditions and spiritual beliefs. 

Mangalavaaram is evolving into a major Pan-India franchise

The latest buzz is that Ajay Bhupathi’s Mangalavaaram will turn into a massive pan-India franchise, as there are multiple parts in the plans. 

Word has it that Director Ajay Bhupati is negotiating with a top Bollywood production house to expand this franchise across India, and if things work out, they could kick off the second installment in early 2026.

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