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Salaar’s Andhra Pradesh openings were affected by the producers’ bad decisions

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Salaar’s Andhra Pradesh openings were affected by the producers’ bad decisions. A film like Salaar should open with a record number of shows, collections and business. If the movie had been sold to top distributors, those distributors would have ensured that all the above-mentioned things happened for Salaar. However, the producers of Salaar have opted for their close people for the distribution of the film instead of popular distributors.

In areas like Guntur and Krishna, the movie was sold to KSN Telefilms, who are not regular distributors, so the hires and early shows have been greatly impacted. In the West, Salaar is being released by Geetha, but it is on an advanced basis, so they did not put much interest in closing the deals, which resulted in poor hires for the film.

If the movie was sold to popular distributors on an NRA or MG basis, then the film might have seen substantial record openings. There is no possibility of record openings for the film;  the shows are starting at 8 AM in many areas. Salaar’s Andhra Pradesh openings were affected by the producers’ bad decisions. 

The producers of Salaar have also failed to negotiate the hike with the AP government. For the recent Prabhas film, Adipurush received a 50 RS hike, but Salaar just got a hike of 40 Rs.

Meanwhile, Salaar is on a record spree in other areas like Nizam, Kerala and overseas. In North America, Salaar has crossed $2 million in pre-sales.

Lokesh Kanagaraj is not stepping away from drug world movies

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Lokesh Kanagaraj is not stepping away from drug world movies. It is widely known that the young Tamil Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has made a separate brand for himself within a short period. Undoubtedly, Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of the best directors in Indian Cinema. However, Lokesh Kanagaraj is not stepping away from drug world movies.

As said above, Lokesh was raised as a director in the quickest time, and he shocked everyone by bringing a cinematic universe with Kaithi and creating a big brand in all audiences. However, there is also a complaint about him that he is not coming out of the drug world.

It is widely known that the films in LCU deal with drug themes, and there is a feeling in audiences that Lokesh is obsessed with drug themes after watching his recent film, Leo. Lokesh Kanagaraj is not stepping away from drug world movies.

Also, the Vikram fame director ventured into production and released a film called Fight Club last weekend, which has the same theme of drugs, and the movie became a failure at the box office. Even the audience wants a makeover from Lokesh and wants him to show that he can do different genre films, but Lokesh Kanagaraj is sticking to the same drug theme even in his production house’s films.

Now we need to see what theme he has selected for his upcoming big film with Rajinikanth. If it has the same drug theme, the audience will feel bored.

Kalyan Ram’s Devil censor report and runtime details

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Kalyan Ram’s Devil censor report and runtime details are out. It is widely known that the recently released trailer movie has created a good buzz in audiences, which helped the film business. The theatrical business for the film has been done for more than 20 Crores. Kalyan Ram’s Devil censor report and runtime details are out.

Reportedly, the film Devil was made on a massive budget with an exciting storyline. There have been some issues between the director and the producer, resulting in the producer, Abhishek Nama, officially becoming the movie’s director. The film will be released on 29th December as a New Year’s weekend special.

According to the reports, the movie has completed censor formalities with a U/A Certificate, and the runtime is said to be 148 minutes (2 hours and 28 minutes). Kalyan Ram’s Devil censor report and runtime details are out.

Devil story, Cast and Crew details

Devil is a period drama set in the British era. In this film, Samyuktha is the heroine, and Kalyan Ram portrays the role of a British agent. Malavika Nair plays a crucial role in the movie. 

The movie’s trailer promised a high-voltage action thriller that will enthrall audiences. It starts with a murder mystery and ends with a patriotic angle. Abhishek’s picture is the banner behind the Devil. Srikanth Vissa provided the film’s story and dialogues. Soundarajan handled the cinematography. Gandhi Nadikudikar dealt with the artwork. Harshavardhan Rameshwar scored the music.

Official: Salaar PVR INOX release issues are cleared

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Till this morning, there were heavy speculations that exhibitors are favouring Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki over Prabhas’ Salaar, due to this Hombale Films had decided not to release their film in PVR-Inox and Miraj theaters in certain states. However, the entire issue has been sorted and Salaar will now be screened in PVR Inox screens.

Hombale Films in afternoon officially announced the data of advance bookings and gave an indirect warning to national plexes that they would not lose anything even if there is no release in PVR-Inox.

But multiplexes can lose a lot if a film like Salaar isn’t screened there so a compromise has been achieved fulfilling the Salaar producer’s demands. The PVR Inox team has released an official statement and the booking has started opening across India.

The statement from PVR Inox read that all the reports suggesting the multiple giant favoring Dunki over Salaar are false and the Prabhas starter will be released in their screens as scheduled on December 22nd

Mohanlal finally delivers a solid film with Neru, striking the box office

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Mohanlal finally delivers a solid film with Neru, striking the box office. It is widely known that the Malayalam Superstar had little success with his last few films. After Lucifer, Mohanlal’s films failed at the box office, and mainly, the content of those films was not appealing.

Lal’s last two sound films, Bro Daddy and Drishyam 2, had opted for direct OTT release due to the coronavirus pandemic. So, he did not have box office success for four long years. The fans have eagerly waited for him to give a strong comeback, and on the other side, his competitor Mammootty delivered continuous blockbusters and solid content films.

Finally, the wait ends for Mohanlal fans as the Drishyam combo strikes big again with the latest film, Neru. The film was released in theaters worldwide today. The court drama has been received exceptionally well, and word of mouth is positive despite facing a few legal issues.

The bookings have also improved a lot, and Neru is expected to have a solid run and gather superb numbers at the box office. Mohanlal finally delivers a solid film with Neru.

Neru Cast and Crew details

Neru also stars Santhi, Jagadish, Ganesh Kumar, Nandu, Aditi Ravi, and Harikrishnan. Jeethu, who was last associated with Kooman, is working with cinematographer Satheesh Kurup, music director Vishnu Shyam, and editor VS Vinayak again.

Antony Perumbavoor produces the film under his Aashirvaad Cinemas banner. Mohanlal and Jeethu have collaborated on Drishyam, Drishyam 2, 12th Man, and Ram: Part 1, which has yet to be released.

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, receiving disastrous reviews from audiences

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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, the last film of the famous DCEU Aquaman franchise, has been released in theaters worldwide and received disastrous reviews from audiences. Nowadays, superhero movies are all too prevalent; Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, rumored to be made on an extravagant budget of $205 million, directed by James Wan. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is receiving disastrous reviews from audiences.

As the DCEU prepares for a relaunch, this undersea adventure serves as a warning that even Atlantis cannot escape the sinking wave of creative exhaustion. According to the reviews, Jason Momoa did an excellent job, as always, playing the character of a boy caught between controlling his underwater realm and being with his family on land.

Jason Momoa reprises his role as Arthur Curry, the oceanic Adonis who struggles against an ancient entity threatening Atlantis. The stakes are high, and the budget is much greater, but unlike its predecessor, the sequel to the 2018 picture fails to entertain the audience. Momoa’s magnetism is as powerful as a tidal wave, yet his massive physique cannot save this film. The attempts of returning cast members Amber Heard (Mera), Nicole Kidman (Atlanna), and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Black Manta) proved not very suitable for the film.

Dolph Lundgren returns as King Nereus, while Randall Park (Dr. Shin) switches from humorous to serious mode. Still, even this attempt from the makers could not save the film, according to the early reports and reviews. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is receiving disastrous reviews from audiences.

Aadikeshava, Top Gun Maverick and many more films streaming from 22nd December on Netflix

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Aadikeshava, Top Gun Maverick, and many more films are streaming starting 22nd December on Netflix. It is widely known that Young Hero Panja Vaisshnav Tej and Sree Leela’s action entertainer AadiKeshava was released in theaters on November 24th. The film opened to a dismal response and crashed at the box office on the opening day. Now, Aadikeshava will be streaming on Netflix starting 22nd December. The OTT giant has planned a celebration of entertainment for the viewers this weekend.

Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise, is the highest-grossing picture of 2022, generating about $1.4 billion at the global box office, becoming just the second pandemic-era film to accomplish this accomplishment after Spider-Man: No Way Home. The movie will be streaming on Netflix starting this Friday, 22nd December.

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video

Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video, starring Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan, was released in theaters on October 27, 2023. The Mikhil Musale-directed film will be available on Netflix tomorrow.

Curry and Cyanide – The Jolly Joseph Case

This true-crime documentary, based on the infamous Koodathayi Cyanide Case, analyzes six horrific fatalities in the same family and the lady at the center of the extraordinary case: Jolly Joseph.

Gyeongseong Creature

Gyeongseong Creature, directed by Jung Dong-yoon of Hot Stove League fame, is a historical fantasy thriller that delves further into human avarice and its consequences.
One of the most anticipated K-dramas will be streaming from 22 December 2023, written by playwright Kang Eun-Kyung, who also wrote the 2016 smash Korean medical series, Dr. Romantic.

Rebel Moon – Part One

Zack Snyder’s highly anticipated adventure epic, Rebel Moon—Part One: A Child of Fire, will be available on Netflix starting tomorrow. At the start of the picture, a spacefaring farming colony is attacked by a warlord named Regent Balisarius, signaling the beginning of a cinematic universe similar to Star Wars.

Prashanth Neel is lowering audience anticipation for Salaar

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Prashanth Neel is lowering audience anticipation for Salaar. It is widely known that the KGF Series fame director’s next film, Salaar, starring Prabhas, will be released tomorrow in theaters worldwide. During the film’s promotion, Prashanth Neel is lowering audience anticipation for Salaar.

Director Prashanth Neel has made three important comments in the promotional interviews of Salaar.

  • 1. There is no connection between salaar and KGF Series. Yash does not play any cameo in the film.
  • 2. Salaar story is the same as Ugram’s story.
  • 3. The second part of Salaar depends on the result of the first part.

These three reasons are practically genuine but also kill the film’s anticipation. There is massive hype around the film. But Prashanth Neel is lowering audience anticipation for Salaar.

The first point made by the director is excellent because if everyone goes into the theatre expecting a KGF link, they might be disappointed if they do not find the references in the film.

Prabhas fans and other neutral audiences will be disappointed with the second and third points told by Prashanth Neel. Everyone thought Salaar was a fresh story, and the third point about the sequel was unnecessary, and no director would say that before the film’s release.

Salaar Story, Release date, Cast and Crew details

Salaar, based on an imaginary Khansaar world, is about the relationship between two best friends, Deva and Varadha. When there is a danger to Varadha’s life, Deva steps in and adjusts things to his friend’s desires. However, unexpected events make the best friends turn into enemies.

Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran appear as the main characters of the film, alongside Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu in other significant roles. The movie Vijay Kiragandur produced is the first collaboration between director Prashanth Neel and Pan-Indian star Prabhas. On December 22, the film is set to be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Dunki audience WOM, reviews and ratings

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Dunki, Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film, has been released in theaters worldwide today. The movie has massive expectations piled up, and let’s look at how Dunki’s audience WOM, reviews, and ratings have come out. The film opened with decent reports from the Hindi audiences and reviewers

This talk will likely be enough for the film to work big at the box office. As Rajkumar Hirani and Shah Rukh Khan are both the biggest crowd pullers in the Hindi market and the movie is getting off to positive reports, it is expected to have good occupancies from today’s evening shows.

As the film Dunki has been released in midweek, there will be fewer occupancies for noon and matinee shows, and the trade expects the movie to pick up well from the evening shows. Dunki audience WOM, reviews, and ratings are out.

Dunki Plot, Cast and Crew details

Manu (Tapsee Pannu), Buggu (Vikram Kocher), Balli (Anil Grover), and Sukhi (Vicky Kaushal) live in a village called Laltu in Punjab. They all wish to go to London and settle there to earn money. However, they need help to get the visa. Hardy (Shah Rukh Khan), a military officer, falls in love with Manu. After a shocking incident, he decides to help Manu, Balli, and Buggu to go to London via the Dunki route. Was Hardy succeed in his plan? What difficulties did Hardy and their friends face in their journey? Answers to these questions form the rest of the story.

Dunki also includes prominent actors such as Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vikram Kocchar, and Anil Grover. Red Chillies Entertainment produced the movie, and Pritam composed the musical score. Shah Rukh Khan and Rajkumar Hirani have collaborated with this film for the first time. On December 21St, i.e. today the film will has been released in theaters worldwide.

Salaar surpasses $2 million in pre-sales for premieres in North America

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Prabhas’ Salaar is setting the box office on fire with extraordinary numbers coming in for its premieres. Despite the competition from Dunki, the distributors planned and scheduled the shows well leading to great numbers. The pre-sales in North America crossed $2 Million mark this is just for premieres.

The film is expected to collect a $2.75M range for premiers and day 1 is expected to be in the range of $4M including premiers. Only 2 Indian films have crossed $4M million mark on the opening day and both are Rajamouli films RRR and Baahubali 2. RRR opening day was $5.55M and Baahubali 2 was $4.59M.

Salaar will become the 3rd Indian film to have $3 Million opening day. if it opens with a positive word of mouth, there is a possibility for $4M opening day in North America.

Prashanth Neel has directed this action drama while Hombale Films are producing this much-awaited pan-India project. Salaar also stars Shruti Haasan opposite Prabhas in this project which also features Prithviraj, Jagapathi Babu, and others. Ravi Basrur is composing the music marking his fourth collaboration with Prashanth Neel after Ugramm, KGF:1, and KGF:2.