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Prime Video announces Kantara Chapter 1 Streaming Date

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Rishab Shetty’s spiritual action drama Kantara: Chapter 1 is all set for its OTT release. Prime Video, one of India’s top streaming platforms, officially announced the film’s streaming date on its social media pages.

The movie, starring Rishab Shetty, will be available to stream from October 31 in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. However, the Hindi version will be released later, most likely by the end of November, following the rules set by the Multiplex Association of India.

Celebrated as a proud achievement for the Kannada film industry, Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to the original Kantara. The film also features Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram in key roles. It is produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films, with music composed by Ajaneesh Loknath.

Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Two Re-entries

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Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is all set for another nomination episode on October 27. It seems very interesting to see the contestants who have gone out of the house come in and nominate, and it is said that there will be two re-entries in the Bigg Boss Telugu house this week.

Re-entering the eliminated contestants always happens in this reality game show, and reportedly, two re-entries are said to be planned in Bigg Boss Telugu 9 this week. There will be one commoner and one celebrity contestant, and the inside info suggests that Bharani and Srija are those contestants.

Eliminated Contestants set the Bigg Boss House on Fire in the latest nomination episode

The makers of the BB show kept the re-entries in hiding and released a promo of other/eliminated contestants coming inside the house and nominating the existing contestants.

According to this week’s concept, the nomination weapon will be in the hands of the old contestants, such as Priya, Maryada Manish, and Flora Saini, who have entered Bigg Boss and set fire with their nominations.

Each of the old contestants was given two knives. One is to nominate, and the other is to give the nomination power to someone else so that they can use that power to nominate their choice of housemate.

Mrunal Thakur Joins Forces with Allu Arjun

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After the huge success of Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun has teamed up with director Atlee, who also delivered a blockbuster with Jawan. The latest update reveals that actress Mrunal Thakur has joined the cast of Allu Arjun’s grand film.

According to reports, Mrunal recently joined the shoot of AA22xA6, directed by Atlee, on a grand set in Mumbai. The team is currently filming an intense action sequence.

The film is said to feature Allu Arjun in dual roles, and Deepika Padukone will also play an important character. With a massive budget and a star-studded cast, the project is expected to be one of the biggest releases in the coming year.

Director Atlee is reportedly exploring fantasy elements like creatures and parallel universes, adding a unique twist to the story. The film is backed by Sun Pictures, known for producing large-scale entertainers.

The team is planning to travel abroad for the next shooting schedule. The music for the film is being composed by Sai Abhyankar.

Netflix Rakes in Record Profits for 2024

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Netflix has posted impressive financial results for the fiscal year 2025. According to official filings submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the streaming giant saw a 63% increase in profits and a 32% rise in revenue in 2024.

Over the past five years, Netflix’s revenue has steadily grown from $24.996 billion in 2020 to $39.001 billion in 2024. This consistent growth shows the platform’s strong global performance.

Although Netflix doesn’t officially share its subscriber count in India, estimates suggest it has around 20 to 22 million users, including both direct subscribers and those using bundled plans.

Netflix’s Financial Performance (Last 5 Years)

One major reason for Netflix’s growth in India is its focus on South Indian content. In recent years, the platform has added more regional shows and movies, which helped attract a wider audience and increase its subscriber base.

Netflix’s $8.7 billion profit in 2024 marks its highest earnings to date, showing strong demand

Kantara Chapter 1 OTT Update: Platform Drops a Major Hint

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Kantara Chapter 1, the spiritual action drama led by Rishab Shetty, performed exceptionally well at the box office, and the film’s digital rights were bagged by Prime Video for a sensational price for all languages.

The OTT platform drops a hint of the movie’s arrival, and most probably, Kantara Chapter 1 will be available for streaming on Prime Video in its 4th week.

Kantara Chapter 1 to arrive on Prime Video Soon

Normally, most of the films are making a deal with OTT platforms that South languages stream with a 4-week theatrical window and Hindi language with an 8-week theatrical window.

With this, there is a high chance of South versions of the Kantara prequel streaming from this weekend, 30th / 31st October, but still, the movie is doing good numbers in South languages. 

If the film arrives on OTT this weekend, that might be the end of the film’s theatrical run.

Suriya Steps In for Ravi Teja

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Telugu movie lovers and Ravi Teja’s fans have exciting news! They will get to see Suriya and Ravi Teja sharing the same stage at the Mass Jathara pre-release event, which will be held on 28th October, i.e., tomorrow.

It’s already known that Tamil star Suriya is working on a film with Sithara Entertainments, directed by Venky Atluri. So, fans can expect an official update about that project during the event.

The production house officially announced that Suriya will be the special guest at the grand pre-release event of Ravi Teja’s Mass Jathara, which will take place tomorrow from 5:30 PM onwards at JRC Conventions, Hyderabad.

Originally, Mass Jathara was scheduled to release on October 31st, but reports suggest it has been postponed to November 1st, with paid premieres planned for the night before.

Meanwhile, the much-awaited trailer of Mass Jathara will be released this evening, which is expected to play a key role in boosting the film’s buzz.

Bison Joins 50 Cr Club

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Bison, the latest sports drama directed by Mari Selvaraj and starring Dhruv Vikram, joins the  50 Cr club today. Released on the occasion of the Diwali festival, the film received a good response from audiences and critics. 

Dhruv Vikram scores his first 50 Cr grosser with Bison, and it also marks a major success in his career. The film has gathered around 52 Cr gross for 10 days worldwide, and it even dominated Dude on the 2nd weekend in Tamil Nadu. 

Bison Continues Mari Selvaraj’s Success Streak: A Big Break For Dhruv Vikram

The 80% revenue of the film in 52 crores, that is around 40 Cr, came from Tamil Nadu only, and it is expected to do 50 Cr gross alone in Tamil Nadu.

Coming to the worldwide box office, the film is expected to gross around 70 Cr in its full run.

Kantara Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty’s Mayakara Look Breaks the Internet

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Kantara: Chapter 1, directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Hombale Films, was released on October 2 in multiple languages. One of the biggest surprises for audiences has been Rishab Shetty’s transformation into the mysterious character Mayakara. 

Many viewers were shocked to learn that Shetty himself played the role, thanks to his intense look and powerful performance. The role is very crucial in the film, as it guides the hero in crucial scenes, including the climax.

The film broke several box office records and was declared the Highest-Grossing Film of the Year (HGOTY) 2025. While it performed exceptionally well in India, its overseas collections were lower than expected.

Rishab Shetty’s transformation as Mayakara shocks everyone

The makers recently shared a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video on social media, showing the creative process behind Rishab Shetty’s transformation for the character of Mayakara. The video revealed that his makeup took nearly six hours to complete each day.

Fans and critics alike are praising Rishab Shetty for his dedication and hard work. His dual role as actor and director has impressed many, and Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to receive love for its storytelling and visual impact.

Yellamma Gearing Up for Big Reveal

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Venu’s Yellamma project goes to many heroes and takes a lot of turns; finally, it lands with Devi Sri Prasad, who is all set to debut as a hero with this film. As there are a lot of rumors around the film, the makers are set to clear them soon.

Director Venu Yeldhandi said that all details will be revealed about Yellamma in the next 2 weeks, and the film will go on floors in early 2026. So the big update with all details is set to come out during the first week of November.

Keerthy Suresh is said to be playing the lead actress, DSP is likely to compose the music as well, and it will be produced by Dil Raju.

Balakrishna Collaborates with Nayanthara

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Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 is gearing up for a 5th December 2025 release. After this, the star will join hands with Gopichand Malineni for a periodic big-scale film. It is being said that Balakrishna will collaborate with Nayanathara for this film. 

The film’s pre-production works are in progress, and the shoot is expected to start next month. For this film, Nayanthara is said to be playing the lead actress alongside Balakrishna, and their combination is a successful one.

Before this, the duo worked for Simha, Sri Rama Rajyam, and Jai Simha. Now again joining hands for the periodic big-scale film directed by Gopichand Malineni.

The director worked with NBK for Veera Simha Reddy (2023), which received good success at the box office, and there will be a good buzz for NBK111 as well.