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Mayasabha Faces Backlash, Yet Wins Hearts

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Mayasabha Faces Backlash, Yet Wins Hearts

Mayasabha, the latest Telugu web series directed by Deva Katta, is now the talk of the town. It garnered everyone’s attention with the teaser itself. Now, after its release, Mayasabha faces backlash, yet it wins hearts.

The first season of this political drama is streaming on Sony Liv. Mainly, it has two kinds of responses. A section of viewers and critics praise the performances, writing, and dramatic moments.

Mayasabha Receives Rave Reviews and Harsh Criticism at the Same Time

Most of the people have already called it the best web series in Telugu, and they are highly anticipating the next season.

However, some sections of people who are ardent fans of CBN and the late YSR are not happy with Mayasabha, as they felt the series is nowhere near reality, and in a few scenes, some characters are portrayed negatively, which has hurt them.

Especially the scenes/dialogues where one of the leads’ family background and religious beliefs are discussed have received heavy criticism from the netizens.

Overall, Mayasabha faces backlash, yet it wins the hearts of OTT viewers. It is common that a web series made on real characters comes up with mixed reactions.

Deva Katta’s Mayasabha is a well-made series with real characters and real situations, but the lead scenes for situations are completely fictional. 

We should wait and see what changes the creators of the series will make to the coming seasons.

Coolie Kerala: Crushes Jailer and Vettaiyan in Just 4 Hours

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Coolie Kerala: Crushes Jailer and Vettaiyan in Just 4 Hours

With only a few days left until its theatrical release, Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie is driving the fans crazy with its advance ticket sales. Coolie crushes Jailer and Vettaiayan in Kerala bookings in just 4 hours.

The advance bookings of the action drama have been opened this morning, and the film is trending beyond everyone’s expectations. Many of the shows are already sold out. 

Rajinikanth’s Coolie Crosses 50K+ Hourly Peak Sales On Book My Show

Despite the bookings getting opened for limited shows, the movie reached 50K+ hourly peak bookings in the ticketing app, Book My Show. This suggests that the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial will create new benchmarks in BMS if full-fledged bookings open in all territories.

Coolie’s Advance Sales Cross Jailer and Vettaiayan In Kerala

Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie crushes Jailer and Vettaiayan in Kerala bookings in just 4 hours. The film recorded ₹2.5 Cr+ in pre-sales within the first 4 hours of bookings and has already surpassed the final pre-booking sales of Superstar’s previous movies, Jailer (₹2.1 Cr) and Vettaiyan (₹1.7 Cr).

This says how sensational a response the film has received. Till now, only two films, Empuraan and Leo, achieved double-digit starts in Kerala, and Coolie is on track to join them.

Akhanda 2 Roars Into Theatres on September 25

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Akhanda 2 Roars Into Theatres on September 25

Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu’s Akhanda 2 release date was announced many days back by the producers. Despite some unconfirmed reports of its postponement, the makers say that Akhanda 2 will roar into theaters on September 25.

As said above, the producers of the film announced the September date long back, but there have been continuous rumors in the industry that the crazy sequel will be postponed from 25 September.

The makers have continuously denied all the reports, and today, they have officially said that Akhanda 2 will roar into theaters on September 25. They shared this news as Balakrishna completed his dubbing for the film. 

Balakrishna Completes Dubbing for Akhanda 2

The CG work, re-recording, and other works are happening simultaneously. All the pending work will be finished by the end of this month, and the first copy will be ready within 3 weeks. The film will be released on 25 September without any delays.

Both the OG and Akhanda 2 teams are sticking to the same release date, and it seems like the clash is on between the biggies.

Coolie Leading Overseas, War 2 To Reverse Locally

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Coolie Leading Overseas, War 2 To Reverse Locally

Ever since the makers of Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan-NTR’s War 2 announced the clash on August 14th, audiences became highly interested in it. As of now, Coolie is leading overseas, while War 2 is trending in reverse.

Tamil is the main language for Coolie, while Hindi is the main language for War 2. But for both films, the 2nd biggest market is Telugu. NTR is one of the leads in War Sequel, which is a huge factor for Telugu audiences.

Coming to Coolie, there is Superstar Rajinikanth, and his face-off with Nagarjuna is an exciting factor for Telugu cinema lovers. Also, Lokesh Kanagaraj has built a good image among Telugu audiences. 

Coolie Leads Overseas: Dominates War 2, Including Telugu Version

War sequel’s business is almost double that of Rajnikanth’s film, but surprisingly, Coolie is leading overseas, while War 2 is trending in reverse.

This trend needs to be reversed in the local markets. NTR’s mass following will bring huge numbers for benefit shows for the sequel of War, even with hiked ticket prices, which will not work for Coolie.

But if it comes to regular shows, both films will have a tight face-off, and the WOM will decide which one will take the lead.

Somehow Coolie’s promotional content worked better than War 2 for Telugu audiences, which is the reason for the Tamil biggie taking the lead over the YRF spy action drama.

The makers of War 2 plan a big pre-release event this weekend, and the film’s buzz is expected to go next level after this.

Sreeleela Bags Ajith Film

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Sreeleela Bags Ajith Film

Actress Sree Leela became one of the most sought-after actresses in Telugu cinema in the last few years. The starlet’s latest release is Junior, and she is now entering Tamil Cinema. Sreeleela bags Ajith’s film now.

Tamil Star Hero Ajith worked for the first time with Director Adhik Ravichandran for Good Bad Ugly, and the news is that the combo joins hands for a new movie again. Anirudh composes the music for this film.

Sreeeleela to star in Ajith – Adhik Ravichandran’s Next Film

The shoot starts this October, and the makers are planning to wrap the entire shoot by February, with a summer 2026 release in mind.

The Kollywood reports suggest that Sreeleela bags Ajith’s film, as she is said to be in consideration for the role of the main lead actress.

Sre Leela makes her Kollywood debut with Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, and now getting the chance to act in Ajith’s film will definitely be a big break for her in Tamil cinema.

Coolie Proves Rajinikanth’s Unmatched Stardom

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Coolie Proves Rajinikanth’s Unmatched Stardom

Rajinikanth is one of the biggest superstars of Indian cinema. Even at the age of 75, he still carries the aura and stardom, which is unbelievable. Coolie proves Rajinikanth’s unmatched stardom once again.

It is widely known that Rajini teamed up with director Lokesh Kanagaraj for Coolie, which arrives in theaters on 14th August. The movie’s advance ticket sales are trending at a record pace, with more than 3 million already sold on the opening day. 

Rajinikanth shows his unmatchable stardom with Coolie Advance Bookings

Even though the film benefits from Lokesh’s brand, along with the presence of stars like Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, and Upendra, the main pulling factor is Rajinikanth’s presence in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s presentation.

It is to be noted that Coolie is a standalone film, and it is not a part of LCU. The trailer of the film did not receive a good response, and it also has War 2 getting released in competition.

Rajinikanth’s Coolie Can Become The Kollywood Industry Hit with Positive WOM

The film is also not having an IMAX release; still, the numbers/advance ticket sales are huge. The reason is that everyone wants to celebrate the veteran superstar. That is why Coolie proves Rajinikanth’s unmatched stardom once again.

If Coolie manages to get good WOM, then we cannot expect where it would stop, because Rajinikanth can pull all audiences. He already showed his superstardom with his last theatrical release, Jailer.

Now, Coolie is coming with more hype and buzz than Jailer. So definitely, if Coolie opens with positive reviews, it will become an industry hit for Kollywood irrespective of the War 2 result.

Satyadev’s Web Series Now Streaming

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Satyadev’s Web Series Now Streaming

Satyadev, who received huge applause for his performance in Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom, comes up with a web series to impress the viewers again. Satyadev’s web series Arabia Kasali is now available for streaming on OTT.

The trailer of this web series was released recently, and the theme seems similar to the recent theatrical release, Thandel, which starred Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. 

The OTT viewers now have another interesting option to watch, as Satyadev’s web series Arabia Kadali is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.

Surya Kumar directs Arabian Kadali, which tells a thrilling tale of fishermen from competing villages who unwittingly venture into international waters and find themselves locked up in another country. What happens is a gripping and heartfelt adventure of survival and the human spirit.

Arabia Kadali – Prime Video Originals

Satyadev and Anandhi play the lead roles in this series, and the crew of writers features Surya Kumar, Krish Jagarlamudi, Chintakindi Srinivas Rao, Sunil D. Y. Rajeev Reddy, and J. Saibabu are behind the production of the show, which comes from First Frame Entertainments Pvt. Ltd. 

Coolie, War 2 Advance Bookings in India to Open on This Date

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Coolie, War 2 Advance Bookings in India to Open on This Date

The Indian Cinema fans await the massive box office clash between Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie and Hrithik Roshan and NTR’s War 2. The advance bookings of Coolie and War 2 in India will open on this Sunday. 

The advance bookings of the film have been opened overseas in most countries, and the shows are continuously getting added according to demand. Rajinikanth’s film is having good advances, whereas Yash Raj Films’ movie’s pre-sales are average.

Coolie and War 2 Indian Bookings To Start This Weekend

Indian cinema fans eagerly await the ticket sales, and the advance bookings of Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie and NTR and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 in India will open on Sunday, 10th August.

Both movies will have shows from early morning, and the official show timings and ticket prices will be out once the GO from the government arrives. 

Mayasabha Web Series Review: A Well-Made Political Drama

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Mayasabha Web Series Review: A Well-Made Political Drama

Web Series Name: Mayasabha
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Aadhi Pinisetty, Chaitanya Rao Madadi, Sai Kumar, Divya Dutta, Tanya Ravichandran, Ravindra Vijay, Shatru, and others
Created by: Deva Katta
Streaming on: Sony Liv

Mayasabha—The Rise of the Titans is the latest web series from director Deva Katta, streaming on Sony Liv. The subject itself is so interesting that everyone was eager to see how the lives of Chandra Babu and Rajasekhar Reddy are shown in a fictional tone. Let’s see how this series has been made in our review. 

Story:

The journey in Mayasabha revolves around two smart men, Kakarla Krishnama Naidu (KKN) hailing from Narsipalli and MS Rami Reddy (MSR) from Pulicherla in Andhra Pradesh. 

After a few years, they run into each other again and choose to team up for their political party. Despite their different castes, backgrounds, and beliefs, they still become important leaders. The show digs into the political situation that drives them apart and how the entry of cinema superstar Rayapati Chakradhar Rao (RCR) changes their path. 

Performances:

Aadhi Pinisetty and Chaitanya Rao Madadi bring their characters to life convincingly. Their performances take so many moments up a notch, and Sai Kumar, despite coming in later, definitely leaves a great mark.

Divya Dutta does a great job as the Iron Lady; her character might not be fully explored, but she definitely leaves a mark. Tanya Ravichandran, Ravindra Vijay, Shatru, and the rest fit perfectly

Analysis:

Mayasabha comes from the talented director Deva Katta, known for his acclaimed film Prasthanam. He brings up a pretty hot topic involving two well-known politicians from Andhra Pradesh, Chandra Babu Naidu and the late YS Rajasekhar Reddy. 

Deva tells the tale of two young leaders who start as best buddies but find themselves on opposite sides of the political spectrum, featuring some made-up events and characters. 

The show tells the story of politicians from their childhood, covering why they got into politics, their family history, the challenges they faced, and what pushed them to make that big move. The story kicks off strong, but it kind of drags in the middle episodes.

The love stories of both heroes fall flat, and they could’ve done a better job with the emergency and forced vasectomy scenes.

Those friendship scenes bring back the excitement, and their political journey with the puppet CM stuff and Ira Vasu keeps things entertaining. The introduction of characters such as RCR and Shivaji Rao spices things up, plus the way RCR and Ira Vasu’s rivalry kicks off is quite fascinating.

Still, Deva Katta should have made RCR’s political entrance a lot more heartfelt. The showdown moments and the characters’ emotional ups and downs needed a lot more depth. The last episode felt a little fast-paced, but that conclusion sets us up for some serious drama ahead in later seasons.

Positives:

  • Main Plot
  • Performances
  • First Three Episodes
  • Powerful Dialogues/Scenes

Negatives:

  • Weak Middle Portions
  • A Few Exaggerated/Dramatic Sequences
  • Too Much Cinematic Liberty

Mayasabha Review and Verdict:

Deva Katta’s Mayasabha is a well-made political drama based on real-life persons in a fictional setup. Though the mismatch with reality and some tedious or exaggerated parts work against it, the series benefits from natural performances, effective dialogues, and standout moments.

North America Goes Wild for Coolie

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North America Goes Wild for Coolie

Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action drama, Coolie, is getting massive hype among audiences, which is evident in its advance ticket sales. Coolie goes wild in North America with its premieres’ pre-sales.

The much-awaited star-studded film joins the 1.5 million club on the opening day with pre-sales alone. Below is the list of Kollywood films that opened with more than $1.5M on opening day in North America.

  • Kabali—$2.73M
  • Leo – $2.53M
  • PS1 – $2.14M
  • PS2 – $1.76M
  • Jailer—$1.57M (USA only)
  • Coolie – $1.55M (7 days to release)
  • GOAT – $1.51M

Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kangaraj’s Coolie goes wild in North America with its premiere ‘pre-sales, and it is on track to deliver Kollywood’s 1st 3M opening, and there are even chances for a 3.5M start.

The occupancies are strong for the film, but it suffers from screen count, as another big movie, War 2, is releasing on the same day.

It is widely known that King Nagarjuna plays the villain role in Coolie, which also features Bollywood star Aamir Khan, Kannada star Upendra, Malayalam actor Shoubin Shahir, and leading lady Shruti Haasan. 

Pooja Hegde makes a special appearance in a song, Monica, which is already a super hit. The film features music by Anirudh Ravichander. Sun Pictures is behind Coolie, which is set to hit theaters around the globe on August 14.

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