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Kingdom Streaming on OTT This Week

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Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom was released in theaters at the end of July and opened with average WOM/reviews and settled with a below-average status at the box office. The film will be available for streaming on OTT this week.

The movie’s digital rights have been bagged by Netflix, and the action drama will arrive this week for streaming on the popular OTT platform on 28th/29th August in all languages, which makes its theatrical-OTT window a four-week one.

Can Kingdom turn the tables after its OTT Release?

After a disappointing theatrical result, Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom is expected to stream on OTT this week. There was a buzz about the extended version of the film, but we need to wait and see if that is true or not.

Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film also stars Satyadev, Bhagyashree Borse, Venkitsh, and others in crucial roles. Anirudh Ravichander scores music for the film.

Anirudh Faces Heat Over Signing

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Anirudh is undoubtedly the no. 1 music director, as he has huge demand in Kollywood and Tollywood. However, in recent times, he has not been able to live up to the expectations of his fans. Anirudh faces heat over his singing.

The music director’s recent background music works did not satisfy audiences, and his score for Sivakarthikeyan and Murugadoss’s Madharaasi trailer also received backlash. Especially for the past few days, his songs have been getting criticized mainly because of the singer selection.

Anirudh sings most of the songs, and it is receiving high criticism. The netizens question him on that, and they clearly state that some of his songs are more suitable for other singers than him. 

Recently Anirudh faced negative reactions for singing Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom’s song, Anna Antene, and now, for Madharaasi’s 2nd single, Vazhiyiraen.

So, overall, the Jailer music director’s music has largely received a very good response for most of his films, including the latest, Coolie. However, the audiences give mixed responses to his singing.

Even in the past also, the musician faced backlash for singing a few songs.

OG First Half Talk Goes Viral

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Pawan Kalyan’s OG is the next biggie from Tollywood and undoubtedly the craziest project this year. While the film’s business and post-production works are in full swing, OG First Half talk goes viral on social media.

The industry circles and noted social media handles are abuzz, as the news is that all the work for the film’s first half has been completed. The team locked the content with RR, and the report is that the team is extremely happy with the output.

Pawan Kalyan’s OG first-half talk is superb, and the unit suggests that it will be a full meal to fans and audiences. The second-half post-production works are said to be in progress.

The film carries very big hype among audiences, and these kinds of positive reports will increase much more excitement. Recently, the makers announced the second single’s release on Vinayaka Chaviti.

Coolie Finds Relief in Second Weekend

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After falling down in the weekdays during the first week, Rajinikanth’s Coolie finds some relief in the second weekend. The film has collected around 40 Cr gross on its second weekend, taking the total gross to 475 Cr worldwide.

The film needs to capitalize on the holiday of Vinayaka Chaviti Festival this week, and the third weekend needs to target at least half of this weekend to take the film’s recovery value to more than 85%.

Trade will be happy, as Coolie’s second weekend brought some relief for them. The film’s breakeven value stands at 600 Cr, and it achieved 79% recovery by today, and it is likely to end up with Below Average-Average status at the box office with 85% recovery.

Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, this action drama arrived in theaters on August 14th, clashing with War 2. The ordinary content did not match the audiences’ expectations, but still, the movie has maintained the consistency at low levels.

ETV Win at Just 29 – Grab the Deal

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Leading OTT platform ETV WIN has announced a bumper offer for Telugu viewers. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the channel ETV Television (ETV 30 Years Anniversary), ETV Win’s monthly subscription is available just for 29 Rs. 

The viewers are happy as ETV WIN has given a huge discount on its monthly subscription plan. With this, Telugu viewers will get non-stop entertainment at an even lower price. The original price for a monthly subscription is Rs. 99.

This special offer of Rs. 29 for ETV Win’s monthly subscription will be available from August 23 to 29. A one-year subscription of Rs. 499 (Premium Plan) and Rs. 699 (Premium Plus Plan) is also currently available.

ETV WIN has been providing nonstop entertainment to Telugu viewers at the minimal price since its inception. The series ‘#90s A Middle Class Biopic,’ Sumanth’s ‘Anaganaga,’ and ‘All India Rankers (AIR)’ received a superb response. Along with these, the platform streams movies, regular serials, and entertainment programs.

The upcoming movie from ETV Win Original Production is ‘Little Hearts.’ Mouli Tanuj and Shivani Nagaram have played lead roles in this movie. Senior actor Rajeev Kanakala appears in a key role. Director Sai Marthand has directed the movie, and Aditya Haasan has produced it. The movie will be released in theaters on September 12.

ETV 30th Anniversary Celebrations

ETV, which has been providing entertainment 24 hours a day since Telugu, has completed 30 years. Late Sri Ramoji Rao launched ETV on August 27, 1995, with the intention of providing pleasant entertainment to the audience. It has been continuing with the same trend for 3 decades. On this occasion, ETV’s 30th anniversary celebrations were held at Ramoji Film City.

A large number of celebrities from the film and television industries participated in these celebrations. Megastar Chiranjeevi, director K. Raghavendra Rao, producer Suresh Babu, Brahmanandam, other actors, legendary directors, producers, and 24 crafts personalities were present.

Malayalam Actress Says No to Ram Charan’s Film

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Swasika, the actress who rose to fame with Lubber Pandhu, also starred in a recent Telugu film, Nithin’s Thammudu. The Malayalam actress says no to playing Ram Charan’s mother in Peddi

In a recent interview, the Malayalam actress said that she was offered Ram Charan’s mother’s role in Peddi, but she rejected it. She said that she might take up such roles in the future if time permits, but not now.

“I keep landing mother roles one after another. I was totally taken aback when they asked me to play Ram Charan’s mom. This was for Peddi, a huge Telugu movie with a massive budget. I said no. I don’t know what would happen if I attempted it, but I’m not interested in playing Ram Charan’s mother at this time. So, I said no. If such a time comes in the future, I may consider it,” said Swasika.

Even netizens are also shocked at how Buchi Babu approached Swasika for a mother character. They say that if he had asked her for a sister character or some other, it would have been fine, and they firmly opined that she might not suit the mother character.

Interestingly, Swasika appears in a character that has both young and old age timelines in Lubber Pandhu.

Big Films, No Dates

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The Telugu film industry’s big films are experiencing difficulties in fixing the release dates. Movies like Ravi Teja’s Mass Jathara, Teja Sajja’s Mirai, and Anushka Shetty’s Ghaati have announced dates, but there is no confirmation about those dates. 

Raviteja’s Mass Jathara was announced for 27 August release, and the latest information about the movie is that it has been postponed to 31st October. However, the team still maintains silence on this issue.

Teja Sajja’s Mirai was announced for 5th September, and in recent days, there is a big buzz that it is moving to 12th / 19th September. But still, the makers are silent, and they are not denying the rumors or announcing a new release date either.

The same goes with Anushka and Krish’s Ghaati movie. It had several postponements, and the last announced date is 5th September. But in the industry circles, there is still a buzz about this film’s postponement, but the team maintains silence.

Dulquer Salmaan’s period film drama Kaantha was planned to be released on 12th September, and even this film faces the postponement rumors lately, but the makers did not give any update about it.

Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu’s Akhanda 2 was announced for a 25th September release, and it was supposed to clash with Pawan Kalyan’s OG, which was announced later than Balakrishna’s team.

There are continuous rumors about Akhanda’s sequel that it is moving to the 1st week of December, but there has been no response from the official sources.

Be it a movie having big names, like Akhanda, or the ones that raised anticipation, like Mirai and Ghaati, they are finding it difficult to confirm the release dates for some unknown reasons.

The team needs to clarify the release dates as soon as possible so it will give clarity to audiences as well.

OG Love Song for Vinayaka Chavithi

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Pawan Kalyan’s fans are handed over a sweet gift from the team of “They Call Him OG”. Recently, the film’s second single update came and today, it has been officially announced that OG’s love song, Suvvi Suvvi will be released on Vinayaka Chavithi. 

The first single visuals received massive response for its lyrical video design and hero’s shots, whereas song wise it had a mixed response. The second single will have the elements of love and emotion.

So, it needs to work universally to increase more buzz on film. The makers just announced that the OG’s love song, Suvvi Suvvi, which Thaman composed, drops at 10:08 AM on August 27, 2025. A colorful poster of Pawan and Priyanka Arul Mohan is being shared by fans on social media.

Emraan Hashmi, Prakash Raj, Sriya Reddy, Arjun Das, and a few more are part of the cast of this action drama, directed by Sujeeth. DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari are the producers of the movie.

Dulquer Salmaan Targets Diwali

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Dulquer Salmaan’s Kaantha made everyone interested in its release with impressive posters and teasers. The film was announced for a 12th September release, but the latest buzz is that Dulquer Salmaan’s Kaantha targets a Diwali release. 

For unknown reasons, the makers are moving the film’s release date from the said date. If we remember, last Diwali Dulquer released Lucky Baskhar, which went on to become a big hit.

Now, we should wait and see whether Dulquer Salmaan can repeat the same magic this Diwali with Kaantha. Selva Selvamani directs the movie, while Rana Daggubati, Dulquer Salmaan, Prashanth Potluri, and Jom Varghese produce it. 

Recently, the makers dropped a teaser for Dulquer’s birthday, which showed a glimpse of the engaging and thrilling drama.

Kaantha Movie Telugu Teaser

Dulquer appears as a popular actor in the film, while Samuthirakani plays a veteran. Their performances in the teaser showcase a creative rivalry over who is better, and the teaser highlights the unit’s dedication to excellence. 

Mr. Bachchan’s famous Bhagyashri Borse plays the leading lady role in the film, which will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Balakrishna Becomes First Indian Actor to Receive Gold Edition Recognition

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While Balayya fans await Akhanda 2’s theatrical release, they have exciting news to cheer for their favorite hero. Nandamuri Balakrishna has been honored with the Gold Edition Recognition by the World Book of Records, UK, for completing 50 glorious years as a hero in Indian cinema.

The veteran actor becomes the first actor in Indian cinema to be honored by the World Book of Records. Balakrishna receives this honor for his dedication and skill, which have shaped his unique identity in Tollywood and preserved his father, NTR’s, legacy. 

It’s common knowledge that Balakrishna, apart from acting, has been elected to the Assembly three times from Hindupur. He also received the Padma Bhushan, which is one of India’s top civilian honors. As the head of the Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, he has given hope and healthcare to so many people.

World Book Of Records Honors Balakrishna With Gold Edition Recognition

CEO Santosh Shukla from WBR gives a shoutout to Balakrishna for his inspiring 50-year journey that motivates millions. Honoring Balakrishna with Gold Edition Recognition highlights WBR’s goal to celebrate both exceptional accomplishments and the values that make a legend.

A grand felicitation will be held on August 30th in Hyderabad to commemorate this rare achievement.