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Trade Predicts KGF2-Level Rampage for Kantara Chapter One

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Trade Predicts KGF2-Level Rampage for Kantara Chapter One

Kantara Chapter One, the prequel to the pan-Indian blockbuster Kantara (2022), is having a superb craze across Indian languages. The film’s business deals are massive, and the trade predicts a KGF-2-level rampage for Kantara Chapter One. 

If we see only part one collections, Kantara is bigger than KGF, but the sequel of KGF created a sensation with 1200 Cr gross approx. worldwide. Though the Kantara prequel has good craze, many audiences feel that it cannot touch the numbers of KGF Chapter 2. 

Massive Expectations on Kantara Chapter One Box Office Numbers

But the trade thinks differently, as it predicts that Kantara Chapter One will collect on the level of KGF 2. The film’s Telugu state business stuns everyone, as the makers are said to have taken a 100 Cr ratio for advances from the buyers.

They expect that the film will do 100 Cr, despite getting released in competition with Pawan Kalyan’s OG.

Even in Tamil Nadu, the business ratio is said to be 32 Cr, which seems much higher than Dhanush’s Idly Kadai, which is releasing during the same period.

We need to wait for the trailer to know whether the Kanara prequel will be able to meet the expectations around it.

Songs Removed From Mirai

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Songs Removed From Mirai

Teja Sajja and Karthik Gattamneni’s Mirai has been released in theaters worldwide amidst positive buzz, and the response to the film is superb. While the adventurous film is going great at the box office, fans observe that the songs have been removed from Mirai.

The first single of the film, Vibe Undhi, starring Ritika Nayak and Teja, received a good response and brought the initial buzz to the movie. But when the film finally arrived in theaters, the song was completely missing from the movie.

Two Songs Removed from Mirai Movie

It is being said that the makers decided not to put the song in, as they thought it would disturb the mood of the film, and even audiences say that given the characterization of Ritika Nayak, the song would not have been in sync with the film’s narrative.

Vibe Undi Song From Mirai

Also, there is another special song in the film starring Nidhhi Agerwal alongside Teja Sajja, which was also not a part of the movie.

So, two songs have been removed from Teja Sajja’s Mirai, and surprisingly, the audiences did not feel the difference due to the gripping narration and enjoyed the film to the fullest.

Mirai Box Office: Thumping Start with Huge Collections

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Mirai Box Office: Thumping Start with Huge Collections

Karthik Gattamneni’s Mirai’s promotional content created a superb buzz on the film, and it witnessed very good pre-bookings. As it opens with unanimous positive WOM and reviews, Mirai is off to a thumping start at the box office with huge collections.

The special shows and noon shows registered house fulls in many theaters, and all shows opened with strong occupancies. There were expectations that the film might open with a double-digit gross, but now the expectations are at a double-digit opening-day share, which shows the phenomenal growth in the numbers.

Mirai starts its first day at the box office with huge collections, and the advances look super strong already for the weekend as well, with a massive total on the cards. The makers released the film with just taking advances from distributors, and now their risk is paying off.

The trade expects this adventure fantasy film to do 100 Cr+ gross in its full run, and if it clicks well in Hindi, then the number could go higher, blogger.

Mirai Movie Review: A Well-Made Adventurous Ride

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Mirai Movie Review: A Well-Made Adventurous Ride

Movie Name: Mirai
Rating: 3.25/5
Cast: Teja Sajja, Manoj Manchu, Ritika Nayak, Shriya Saran, Jayaram, Jagapathi Babu, and Others
Director: Karthik Gattamneni
Produced By: T.G. Vishwa Prasad, Krithi Prasad
Release Date: 12th September 2025

Teja Sajja makes a comeback with Mirai, an action-adventure fantasy full of spectacle and excitement, after the huge success of Hanu-Man. Directed by Karthik Gattamneni, the film has developed good craze among audiences. Here is our review of Mirai, which had already started to shatter the box office with superb bookings.

Story:

Mirai is a fantasy adventure film directed by Karthik Gattamneni, blending mythology with emotion and action. The story follows Mahabir Lama (Manchu Manoj), also known as The Black Sword, a ruthless man who wants to collect nine ancient books protected by Emperor Ashoka’s loyal guardians. These books hold the secret to immortality and world domination.

To stop him, Ambica (Shriya Saran), the guardian of the ninth book, makes a painful decision: she leaves her son, Vedha Prajapathi (Teja Sajja), as an orphan. The rest of the film shows how Vedha discovers his true purpose and fights to protect the world from Mahabir

Performances:

Teja Sajja fits well into the role of Vedha and delivers a convincing performance, especially in emotional scenes. Manchu Manoj is effective as the villain, though some of his dialogue is hard to hear. Ritika Nayak plays a unique female lead and does well, while Shriya Saran leaves a strong impact in her key role. Jayaram and Jagapathi Babu make their presence felt, and Getup Srinu adds some comic relief.

Analysis:

Karthik Gattamneni’s Mirai begins with an engaging setup, introducing the nine books and their importance. After that, the pace slows down and feels a bit routine. However, things pick up when the villains begin their chase and Vedha’s identity is revealed. The pre-interval sequence of “Sampathi” stands out.

The second half has a few slow moments, but the emotional storyline around Ambica works well. The fight at Siddha Kshetram between Vedha and the villains is visually impressive. The backstory of Ambica and Mahabir adds emotional depth, and the final showdown is satisfying with a divine touch at its fag end. The visuals are strong (with a few rough spots), and Gowra Hari’s background score enhances the experience.

Mirai does have a few flaws. The comedy scenes with the Hyderabad backdrop and the scenes where the heroine tries to make the hero realize his powers feel predictable and familiar. The comedy track featuring directors Venkatesh Maha and Kishore Tirumala as policemen in the second half seems unnecessary.

Positives:

  • Exciting Main Plot
  • Action/Thrillling Sequences
  • Emotional Scenes/Dialogues
  • Technical Elements Click Perfectly

Negatives:

  • A Few Odd Moments In The First Half
  • Slow Parts Here And There
  • The Lord Rama Angle Could Have Been Explored Better

Mirai Movie Review and Verdict:

Despite some routine moments in the first half, Karthik Gattamneni’s Mirai is a well-crafted adventure with an engaging plot, solid performances, and strong technical quality. It’s worth watching for its mix of fantasy and emotional storytelling.

Kishkindhapuri Movie Review: A Standard Thriller With Some Interesting Parts

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Kishkindhapuri Movie Review: A Standard Thriller With Some Interesting Parts

Movie Name: Kishkindhapuri
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas, Anupama Parameswaran, Taniklla Bharani, Hyper Aadi, Sudarshan, Makarand Deshpande, Srikanth Iyyengar and Others
Director: Kaushik Pegallapati
Produced By: Sahu Garapati
Release Date: 12th September 2025

Kishkindhapuri is a new horror thriller starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran. Confident in the film’s content, the team held paid premieres in Telugu states before its official release. The response from those shows has been mostly positive. Let’s take a closer look at the film.

Story:

Raghav (Bellamkonda Sreenivas) and Mythili (Anupama Parameswaran) work as ghost tour guides in Kishkindhapuri. They take tourists to abandoned mansions and share spooky stories. One day, Raghav and the tourist group choose an old radio station called Suvarna Maya for their tour. Things take a scary turn when a real ghost shows up and starts killing the visitors. The rest of the story follows how Raghav tries to save everyone and uncovers the ghost’s past.

Performances:

Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas performs well in the lead role. His character has some unique traits, especially in the final scenes, though he could have done better in parts. Anupama Parameswaran is decent as the female lead. Supporting actors like Tanikella Bharani, Prema, Hyper Aadi, Sudarshan, Makarand Deshpande, and Srikanth Iyyengar do justice to their roles.

Analysis:

Director Kaushik Pegallapati spends the first 10 minutes setting up the story. The hero’s introduction is routine, and the comedy scenes where the team takes tourists to haunted places work in some parts but aren’t very special.

The killing scenes could have been more thrilling, and the real excitement begins near the interval, when the hero discovers the ghost’s truth and challenges it. The second half dives into the ghost’s backstory, with emotional scenes involving the mother sentiment.

While the story isn’t very new, Kaushik’s way of presenting it is impressive. The pace slows down briefly but picks up again with a final reveal. However, the climax feels predictable, and a stronger ending could have made the film more impactful

Positives:

  • Initial Setup
  • Ghost Backstory
  • Few Thrilling Moments
  • Chaitan Bharadwaj’s Music

Negatives:

  • Ineffective Scenes of Hero and Gang in the first half
  • Misses Required Thrill During The Scary Moments
  • Not So Strong Climax

Kiskindhapuri Movie Review and Verdict:

Overall, Kishkindhapuri is a decent horror thriller. It has a strong start, a few enjoyable twists, and a solid second half. But the usual jump scares and a bit underwhelming climax hold it back from being truly memorable.

Little Hearts 1st Week Box Office Collections Are 10 Times the Budget

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Little Hearts 1st Week Box Office Collections Are 10 Times the Budget

Little Hearts performed exceptionally well at the box office in its first week, and it is undoubtedly one of the unexpected blockbusters of Tollywood. The youthful entertainer’s collections are 10 times more than the budget.

The film was initially planned for a direct OTT release. But with the confidence in the output, Bunny Vas and Vamsi bought the theatrical rights for 2.5 Cr and released the film in theaters.

Little Hearts has a budget of 2.45 Cr, and the movie’s first-week collections are almost 10 times its budget. Very rarely can we see this type of phenomenal performance in the industry.

The film is expected to have a good 2nd weekend as well, despite the arrival of new films Mirai and Kishkindhapuri in theaters. The trade expects it to do more than 35 Cr gross in its full run.

Drishyam 3 Not an Intelligent Thriller

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Drishyam 3 Not an Intelligent Thriller

Not only Malayalam audiences, but even Telugu and Hindi viewers eagerly await Drishyam 3’s release, as the first two parts are big successes in all versions. Director Jeetu Joseph confirms that Drishyam 3 is not an intelligent thriller, and it will lean on emotions mostly. 

In his recent interview, Jeetu said that the script work is completed, and it is different from the first 2 parts, as the story happens 4 years after the 2nd part. The filmmaker stated that if audiences expect an intelligent game like the 2nd part, they will be disappointed.

Drishyam 3 is more of an emotional journey, says director Jeetu Joseph

He clearly said that it is a different narrative film, but it’s surely a good film. Jeethu Joseph confirms that Drishyam 3 will not have many intelligent turns or scenes, and it will have only 45 days of shooting. 

The director said that after completing the Malayalam version first, he will immediately next start the Telugu version.

Fans spin several stories on Drishyam 3’s Plot

A lot of people think that if the movie gets too emotional, it might not please fans who enjoyed the suspense and twists in the first two films.

But the fans think that Jeethu Joseph is downplaying Drishyam 3 on purpose to catch everyone off guard with some wild twists. The Drishyam franchise has a solid legacy, and fans are really looking forward to seeing how George Kutty’s next story mixes emotion with suspense.

Telusu Kada Teaser Fails to Impress

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Telusu Kada Teaser Fails to Impress

The teaser for Telusu Kada, an upcoming romantic drama starring Siddu Jonnalagadda of DJ Tillu fame, was recently released. However, it has received a lukewarm response from audiences, who are comparing it to his earlier film Krishna and His Leela.

Celebrity stylist Neerraja Kona is making her directorial debut with this film. Raashii Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty play the lead roles. The first song, “Mallika Gandha,” was well received by listeners.

The teaser hasn’t impressed many viewers, as it didn’t meet their expectations. From the video, it seems the story revolves around the hero falling in love with two women at the same time, which leaves his friend, played by Viva Harsha, confused.

The teaser is lighthearted and doesn’t reveal much about the plot. Still, audiences continue to compare it with Siddu’s 2020 OTT release, Krishna and His Leela.

We’ll have to wait until October 17 to see if the audience’s early reactions hold true. The film is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, with music composed by Thaman.

Kaantha Postpone Release: Respecting Lokah

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Kaantha Postpone Release: Respecting Lokah

Dulquer Salmaan’s film Kaantha was originally set to release on September 12, but it has now been postponed indefinitely. The decision was made to give more space to Lokah, the Malayalam superhero film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, which is currently doing very well at the box office. 

Since Lokah is produced by Dulquer himself, he didn’t want to affect its successful run. A new release date for Kaantha hasn’t been announced yet, but there’s talk that it might aim for a Diwali release.

Dulquer Salmaan postpones Kaantha as a respect to Lokah’s Success

The film is being made on a large scale by Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, Prashanth Potluri, and Jom Varghese under the banners of Spirit Media Pvt. Ltd. and Wayfarer Films Pvt. Ltd.

Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, Kaantha features Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead. The teaser caught people’s attention with its unique style, and many in the industry believe the story is inspired by a real historical figure, adding to the excitement.

The film is said to be based on the life of MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar, often called Kollywood’s first superstar. Known as MKT, he began his singing career in 1920, became a popular stage performer, and entered films in 1934.

Saiyaara Streams Tonight, Telugu Viewers Upset

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Saiyaara Streams Tonight, Telugu Viewers Upset

Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara is a huge Bollywood blockbuster this year, and after a huge, successful theatrical run, the film is all set to stream tonight on OTT. However, Saiyaara’s makers upset the Telugu viewers.

The romantic emotional drama arrives on Netflix tonight, but the disappointment is that only the Hindi version will stream, and there is no other language to watch/view. The Telugu viewers are upset, as they will not be able to watch Saiyaara.

Saiyaara Concept/Cast Details

Saiyaara follows the emotional journey of Krish, a passionate but unstable musician, and Vaani, a reserved poetess who is left heartbroken after being abandoned at her wedding. As they collaborate on music, their bond deepens, helping each other heal and rediscover purpose. 

The film shows how the couple embraces each other and faces the triggering situations that try to turn their life. Set against a soulful musical backdrop, this Yash Raj Films production benefits from the natural performances of debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda.

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