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More Setbacks for Shankar

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More Setbacks for Shankar

Shankar, who was once the most sought-after blockbuster director on a pan-India level is now witnessing the lowest point of his career. Known for his blockbuster streak and having never seen a box-office flop, the ace director’s career is in a major slump with no blockbuster since Robo (2010).

After Robo, he chose to do a remake for the first time with Nanban (3 Idiots) which wasn’t a massive hit as expected. Next, he directed ‘I’ which was massively hyped before it was released. Starring Vikram and Amy Jackson, this film also failed to receive the box office success everyone hoped for.


Back-to-Back Disasters Raise Questions

Robo’s sequel ‘2 Point 0’ also couldn’t give him a proper success. With Indian 2, he saw his career’s lowest point as the Kamal Haasan starrer was a massive disaster. It was the first of such sorts for the maverick director. Game Changer, which was released last month added to Shankar’s woes and was another massive failure for the director.

With the future of Indian 3 looking bleak, it needs to be seen if Shankar would even go ahead with the film or not. Due to his box-office run in the last decade and his image as a big-budget director, finding a producer has become quite tough. He announced that Velpari would be his upcoming project. But finding someone to bankroll this film has become quite challenging.

ED Troubles for Shankar

Amidst these professional struggles, Shankar has faced another major shock. ED, earlier today attached assets worth Rs 10.11 crores under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The action was taken following a complaint by Tamil writer Aarur Tamilandan who claimed portions of the ‘Robo’ story belonged to him.

“Based on substantial evidence and records in hand, it has been determined that S Shankar has violated Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957—a violation now classified as a scheduled offense under the PMLA, 2002,” the ED said in a statement. The attachment of properties under PMLA provisions indicates that the agency suspects the proceeds of the alleged copyright infringement may have been laundered or integrated into Shankar’s assets.

Allu Aravind’s next target Nagarjuna

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Allu Aravind’s next target Nagarjuna

The Production House of Allu Aravind, Geetha Arts comes as very lucky for the Akkineni Family. Naga Chaitanya has recently witnessed big success with Thandel produced by Geetha Arts. The film also became his solo highest-grosser at his career’s lowest phase. The Banner also managed to give the first commercial success to Akhil with Most Eligible Bachelor.

Now, it is learned that the Banner is trying to make a film with Nagarjuna. This was also expressed in the success meet of Thandel and the discussions are reportedly on regarding this. Nagarjuna after his Naa Saami Ranga hasn’t committed to any solo film apart from Kubera which co-stars Dhanush and Coolie co-starring Rajinikanth.

So, there is a high chance that Chandoo Mondeti, the Director of Thandel, direct Nagarjuna again in the same Production House. The Director is also a big fan of Nagajuna which will also make it an interesting combination. All these are still in the discussion stage, but a film with Nagarjuna will surely happen.

Jaabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama Movie Review: An Entertaining and Lighthearted Take with Some Flaws

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Jaabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama Movie Review: An Entertaining and Lighthearted Take with Some Flaws

Movie Name: Jaabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Pavish Narayan, Anikha Surendran, Priya Prakash Varrier, R Sarathkumar and others
Director: Dhanush
Produced By: Dhanush, Kasthuri Raja, Vijayalakshmi Kasthuri
Release Date: 21st February 2025

Jaabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama is the latest romantic comedy. The film is originally made in Tamil, titled as NEEK (Nilavuku Enmel Ennadi Kobam) and it is directed by Dhanush, Anikha Surendran and other young actors in the lead roles. Let’s check out how the film has been shaped up.

Story:

NEEK’s story is about Prabhu (Pavish Narayan) and Preethi (Priya Prakash Varrier), who are childhood friends and meet for a marriage alliance. They have a good time together, and all seems okay until Prabhu finds out that Nila (Anikha Surendhan), his previous girlfriend, is about to get married. Prabhu tells about his past love life to Preethi, and the rest of the story follows how these young people navigate their lives.

Performances:

Pavish looks like Dhanush with his clean-shaven appearance, giving off a boy-next-door vibe. He performs impressively. Anikha Surendran plays Nila decently, while Venkatesh Menon and Rabiya Khatoon are okay in their roles as Ravi and Shriya. Ramya Ranganathan is impressive in her character as Anjali. But it is Matthew Thomas, who gets the routine friend role, provides many laughs. Priya Prakash Varrier and R Sarathkumar are fine.

Analysis:

In NEEK, directed by Dhanush, the characters and screenplay emphasize practical aspects over emotional ones. The serious scenes in the film just come as small flashes, and do not stress the effect. The film tries to tickle all the boxes that connect to Gen Z themes. Youngsters meeting at the parties and taking the life-changing decisions in quick time is shown perfectly.

The entertaining parts in both the first and second halves work effectively. However, there are still elements of dullness and predictability in the proceedings. The climax also looks somewhat weird.

Positives:

  • Performances
  • Entertainment
  • Music

Negatives:

  • Dull Moments at a Few Places
  • Predictable Scenes/Twists
  • Climax

Jaabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama Movie Review and Verdict:

While Dhanush’s NEEK (Jaabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama) includes some weak and predictable moments, it ultimately serves as an entertaining and lighthearted film that can be enjoyed by audiences who prioritize enjoyment over seriousness.

Chhaava Roars at Box Office – Massive 1st Week Collections

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Chhaava Roars at Box Office – Massive 1st Week Collections

Chhaava exceeded its box office expectations after the release and the film is trending on a very strong note from opening day itself. The same strong momentum throughout the 1st week with the film completely utilizing the advantage of Shivaji Maharaj’s Jayanti falling on its 6th day.

Chhaava Joins 200 Cr Nett Club

Chhaava, on its 7th day, crossed the 200 Cr nett mark in India, becoming Vicky Kaushal’s second 200 Cr nett film after URI: The Surgical Strike. After the first week, the movie collected 205 Cr nett in India while grossing Rs 245 crores. The film has done extraordinarily well in the overseas market and collected over $5M. The total worldwide gross for the first week is around 290 Cr.

Chhaava Heads For 500 Cr

Chhaava is all set to join the 300 Cr gross club today and it is expected to have a powerful 2nd weekend. The advances for the weekend are very promising and it is expected to do more than 500 Cr gross and even more worldwide in its full run. The film has a great chance to do 400 Cr nett in India if holds the same momentum. The historical action drama has emerged as a career-defining blockbuster for Vicky Kaushal

Anushka’s Ghaati to miss release date

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Anushka’s Ghaati to miss release date

Tollywood Actress Anushka is currently doing a film, Ghaati as a Solo Actress after many years. Directed by Krish, the film also stars Vikram Prabhu in the lead role. The Glimpse of the film was also released last year showcasing Anushka in a fierce avatar. This received great praise and instantly raised the expectations for the film.

Made on a huge budget, the film is planned for a Pan India release on 18th April in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The recent buzz is that the film is likely to get postponed to another date due to a delay in the post-production works.

Ghaati is said to be an intense journey into darker realms of human nature as a high-octane venture. Krish has also joined the film as a Director after opting out of Hari Hara Veera Mallu shooting a few episodes. UV Creations and First Frame Entertainments are producing this high-budgeted Pan India film. Nagavelli Vidya Sagar also came on board the film as the Music Composer.

Anushka last met the audience with her Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty co-starring Naveen Polishetty in 2023. The film received good praise and became a decent grosser as well. So, Ghaati will definitely be her big bet and the expectations are also high with the promotional content of the film. Ghaati will have all the chances of becoming a Pan India blockbuster if the content comes out well.

Stream CID on Netflix

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Stream CID on Netflix

CID, one of India’s most loved, cherished, and longest-running crime series, is now available for streaming on Netflix. The show’s re-entry was most awaited by the viewers over the years, and to reach to wider audiences, the makers have partnered the popular streaming platform.

Starting February 21, CID fans can enjoy the first 18 episodes of the show’s second season, streaming on Netflix. The OTT giant took to its social media accounts and shared the announcement. “CID, ab Netflix ke darwaze par bhi. Kal se dekhiye CID naye season ke saare released episodes Netflix par bhi! Saath hi naye episodes har Shanivaar aur Ravivaar raat 10 baje,” read the post.

CID: The most loved TV Series now available on Netflix

New episodes of CID will be released every Saturday and Sunday at 10 pm, beginning February 22. The netizens are delighted as they came to know that CID will stream on Netflix.

The popular crime drama series made its much-awaited return on Sony Entertainment Television on December 21, 2024. The iconic trio of Shivaji Satam, Aditya Srivastava, and Dayanand Shetty reprised their roles as ACP Pradyuman and Inspectors Abhijeet and Daya, much to the happiness of the viewers. CID will continue to air on TV on Sony TV and stream on Sony Liv.

Chiranjeevi Must Face NTR

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Chiranjeevi Must Face NTR

NTR—Prashanth Neel’s film was announced a long time ago with a release date of 9th January 2026, targeting the Sankranthi festival. However, the film did not go on sets as per the plan and faced a delay. Finally, NTR 31 started the shooting, and it is on track for a Sankranthi 2026 release, which means Chiranjeevi must face NTR at the box office.

Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s Movie for Sankranthi 2026

After Sankranthiki Vasthunam’s massive success, Chirnajeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s next film got announced for a Sankranthi 2026 release. As NTR’s movie shoot plan was delayed, there have been discussions that the movie might miss Sankranthi.

But finally, the movie started its shooting on 20th February in Ramoji Film City, with a huge number of junior actors and a team officially announced with the poster. NTR will join the shooting schedule in March.

NTR – Neel Movie on track for Sankranthi Release

The news is that there is no chance for NTR 31 to be postponed from Sankranthi, as Neel planned continuous schedules for this film without any breaks. Prashanth Neel is known to complete the schedules as planned and even before. The target is to complete the shooting within 7-8 Months and to spend some big time on post-production.

With this, NTR – Neel and Chiranjeevi – Anil Ravipudi both biggies must clash at the Sankranthi 2026, and Chiranjeevi must face NTR at the box office. The clash is on, and no other biggie will not come on the next Sankranthi mostly. But 1-2 medium budget films can join the race.

Telugu Big Stars Prefer Janhvi Kapoor

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Telugu Big Stars Prefer Janhvi Kapoor

Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor is yet to get a major breakthrough in Hindi cinema, but her career in Telugu films is on a rapid rise. With leading Tollywood stars opting for her as their heroine, she has become one of the most sought-after actresses, commanding high remuneration compared to her contemporaries.

Janhvi made her Telugu debut with Devara, starring NTR Jr. While her role was primarily limited to glamour, her appearance in the song Chuttamalle received a great response. Despite limited screen time, she made a strong impression. Following Devara, she signed Ram Charan’s upcoming film directed by Buchi Babu Sana. This project is expected to offer her a well-rounded role, as Buchi Babu is known for crafting strong female characters. His debut film Uppena gave Krithi Shetty a dream launch with a well-written character. Given Sukumar’s influence on the script, Janhvi’s role is anticipated to be substantial. The movie has completed some portions of its shoot, with the next schedule set to begin in March.

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Adding to her growing lineup, Janhvi is now rumored to star opposite Allu Arjun in his film with director Atlee. This project is likely to commence before Trivikram’s collaboration with Allu Arjun. Apart from these big ventures, several medium-budget films have also approached her, but her high remuneration has deterred some producers. Nevertheless, her rising demand in Tollywood suggests that she is on the path to establishing herself as a leading actress in the industry.

Kerala strike hits Kamal Haasan

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Kerala strike hits Kamal Haasan

The Kerala Production Council plans to hold a strike to bring down the remuneration of the cast and crew members. They believe that the films are becoming cost failures due to this sudden rise in remunerations recently. They have already called for a shutdown from 1st June in the Distribution, Exhibition, and shooting segments. This means the stoppage of the run of the theatres and film shoots.

This plan, if taken up, will hit Kamal Haasan since his Thug Life directed by Mani Ratnam is gearing up for its release. The duo joined hands for Thug Life nearly after 30 years. The film’s shoot has also been wrapped up and the team celebrated this occasion as well.

Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam celebrate the wrap-up of their Thug Life.

The Release Date Teaser of Thug Life was also released which created a big sensation on social media platforms. The film has been announced to release on 5th June and Kerala also happens to be a big market for Tamil Film Industry. So, for a combination like Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, there is a huge potential for Thug Life to do more than 50 crores gross there. So, the team needs a worry-free release, but this strike’s announcement puts them in a dilemma about the release date now.

Thug Life: Crucial for Kamal Haasan

After a series of failures and hard times, Kamal Haasan recently gave a sensational blockbuster in the form of Vikram. But his later release, Indian 2 diluted the success of Vikram by becoming a bitter failure. Kamal Haasan has also received immense trolling for his appearance and performance in Indian 2. So, he must again need to deliver a strong success. Thug Life is currently carrying massive buzz and theatrical business is also happening at very high prices.

Drishyam 3 announced: But one big question

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Drishyam 3 announced: But one big question

Just a day passed with Mohanlal announcing a new film under the direction of Anoop Menon and another announcement today came as a surprise. The Actor is set to act in the third part of the much acclaimed Drishyam series, Drishyam 3. The series is a sensational blockbuster and was remade into all the known languages of the Country.

The team of Drishyam 3

Drishyam 2 was also planned theatrically, but this was halted due to Corona which had the film premiered directly on OTT. The film still received mind-blowing reviews and acclaim. Fans and Audiences expressed themselves that they missed the film’s release in theatres then. But, in Hindi, Drishyam 2 starring Ajay Devgan released theatrically and became a sensational blockbuster.

Director of the film, Jeethu Joseph has been working on Drishyam 3 for a long time and seems to have locked in the idea and script now. The film has been officially announced by Mohanlal on his official social media handles. But, there are doubts over how the film will be dealt with as a Pan India film since it has remakes in most of the languages. The cast and crew are also different in each language.

Issue with Malayalam version coming out first :

At present, many regional films are also getting nationwide recognition through the OTT space. So, with Drishyam 3 releasing in Malayalam will surely affect other language remakes as the story and twists will be out first with its release. Other language Audiences will watch the film when it comes out on the OTT platform.

It needs to be seen how the team tackles this issue. It would be good if the shoot of all the versions of the film commences at the same time and they must be released at a time. This will surely work big for all the film versions. And other plan is to release as a Pan India film with Mohanlal in the lead role for all langauges but Audience reception to this must be different because they may or not get connected with this plan. We need to see how the team manages this.

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