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Sree Leela gears up for a double debut this Diwali

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Actress Sree Leela rose to fame in Tollywood with exciting and blockbuster films. She has already debuted in Kollywood with Parasakthi. What’s more interesting is her debut in Bollywood with Aashiqui 3 alongside Karthik Aryan. The upcoming season of Diwali is set to offer her a double debut bonanza.

As said, the Actress cast in Parasakthi directed by Sudha Kongara alongside Siva Karthikeyan. The Title reveal Teaser of the film was also released which received blockbuster response on YouTube. The film is being planned for Diwali this year. The shoot is going on currently.

Coming to her Bollywood debut, the film, Aashiqui 3 Trailer Teaser was also released today. This also has been announced for the Diwali season. Besides these two films, she has already lined up Robinhood starring Nithiin which is slated for release in March this year. The other release from Tollywood will be Mass Jathara co-starring Ravi Teja, which is planned for release in May.

Producers Announce: Thandel Crosses 100 Cr

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Tollywood has witnessed another major box-office success with ‘Thandel’, a romantic action drama directed by Chandoo Mondeti. Starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, the film has struck a chord with audiences, receiving widespread appreciation.
The makers officially announced today that ‘Thandel’ has surpassed the ₹100 crore gross mark globally, making it the fastest film in Naga Chaitanya’s career to achieve this milestone. With its strong theatrical run, the team is thrilled with the film’s performance. Produced by Bunny Vas and presented by Allu Aravind, the movie’s compelling narrative, combined with Devi Sri Prasad’s captivating soundtrack and background score, has further contributed to its success.

However, box-office tracking portals and analysts have reported a different scenario. According to Track Tollywood and other trade estimates, ‘Thandel’ has earned between ₹80 crore and ₹85 crore in its first 10 days. This discrepancy between the figures reported by the producers and independent trade sources is a common occurrence in the industry. While the production team claims the film has officially entered the ₹100 crore club, analysts suggest it will take a few more days to reach that mark.

Despite the conflicting numbers, ‘Thandel’ continues to enjoy a strong theatrical run, with minimal competition at the box office. Given its positive word-of-mouth and audience reception, the film is expected to maintain its momentum in the coming days, solidifying its position as a commercial success.

Telugu States Weekend Box Office: 14 February – 16 February

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This 14th February, Valentine’s Day has seen the theaters get packed with crowds. The Valentine’s Day weekend has helped many theaters get as many as footfalls. Bollywood’s big film Chhaava, and small Telugu movies like Laila, and Brahma Anandam were released in theaters along with Ram Charan’s Orange Re-Release. Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel also used this opportunity to get good numbers. Let’s check the Telugu States Weekend Box Office status during 14 February – 16 February.

Thandel had a decent 2nd weekend at the theaters. It had a good Sunday, but the film did not see a huge jump as expected by the trade circles. Vishwak Sen’s Laila faced a disastrous 1st weekend, and it crashed on the opening day itself. The film even failed to register decent collections on Sunday and became an outright disaster.

Brahma Anandam had an okayish to decent 1st weekend, and especially it fetched good occupancy in Multiplex screens. Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s Chhaava rocked in Telugu States despite being released in Hindi version only. Especially in Hyderabad city, the historical drama saw massive numbers and occupancies.

Ram Charan’s Orange Re-Release was a blockbuster, as the film registered many house full shows. Overall, Telugu States Weekend Box Office status during 14 February – 16 February was satisfactory for the theater owners. 

Salaar Hindi Dominates OTT for Over a Year

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Salaar is still making news even after almost one and a half years of its theatrical release. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film’s South Languages digital rights were bought by Netflix, and the Hindi version’s digital rights were bought by Jio Hotstar. Salaar’s Hindi Version dominates OTT for over a Year.

The film’s Hindi version has been streaming on Hotstar for more than one year and it continues to trend at the number one position. As Salaar is having a sequel, the Hindi version plays a very crucial role in setting the craze for a sequel craze. This reach of the movie will certainly help the sequel buzz. Prabhas fans are currently sharing this news on social media. They are so happy that Salaar’s Hindi Version dominates OTT for over a Year.

Salaar 2 will go on sets next year. In this means time, Prashant Neel will work on NTR’s project and Prabhas will complete The Raja Saab, Fauj, and Spirit. Salaar has collected 600 Cr gross worldwide, and the film reached more audiences after its OTT release.

Bhagyashri Borse Grabs Suriya’s Film

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Actress Bhagyashri Borse quickly registered herself as the most sought-after heroine in recent days. She made her debut with Ravi Teja’s Mr. Bachchan, which was a big failure at the box office. However, that failure could not stop Bhagyasri from having opportunities afterward. The latest news is that Bhagyashri Borse grabbed Suriya’s Film.

With the delay in the pre-production works of VaadiVaasal, Suriya signed his next project with Venky Atluri. Bhagyashri Borse grabbed Suriya’s Film, and she will be seen as the lead actress. GV Prakash will compose the music, while Sithara Entertainments banner is backing the film and the shoot is expected to start in May 2025.

Bhagyashree Borse is on a roll with continuous good projects. She is part of Vijay Devarakonda’s Kingdom, Dulquer Salman’s Kaantha, and Ram’s next film (RAPO22). Now Suriya’s film is another big project for her.

As said above, Mr. Bachchan’s failure did not affect Bhagyashree, as she captivated audiences with her charm and beauty. Now, if she utilizes all the crazy projects in her hand carefully, she will settle as one of the top heroines of Telugu Cinema.

Thani Oruvan Sequel Shelved?

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Thani Oruvan is a Sensational Blockbuster in Tamil and it was remade as Dhruva in Telugu with Ram Charan as the lead with Surender Reddy directing it. The original combo, Jayam Ravi (Ravi Mohan) and Mohan Raja came together for the sequel Thani Oruvan 2. However, much to the dismay of Tamil Cinema fans, the Thani Oruvan Sequel has been shelved.

The Kollywood audiences were delighted when Thani Oruvan 2 was officially announced. But to go on sets, the team tried to lock a good OTT deal. However, it did not go well as the OTT market came down in recent years. Also, the budget of the film is said to be very huge whereas Jayam Ravi’s recent films did not work that big at the box office.

So, because of all these reasons, the film has been put on hold. This news will be a disappointing one for the Tamil audiences, but the Thani Oruvan Sequel has certainly been shelved.

Recently AGS Productions announced a lineup of their next films in the next 3 years during the promotions of their upcoming film, Dragon. But they did not mention Thani Oruvan 2 in the list. This indirectly states that the sequel plans have been shelved.

Regina’s Web Series Set to Stream on Jio Hotstar

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Actress Regina was recently seen in Ajith’s Vidaamuyarchi. She played a negative character, but the film bombed at the box office. The latest news from Kollywood media circles suggests that Regina will be seen in a web series, Nadu Center, which is set to stream on Jio Hotstar.

Nadu Center is a teen sports drama that will be produced by Aqua Bulls Content. Kalaiyarasan, Regina Cassandra, Surya Sethupathi, Mime Gopi, and a bunch of fresh teen actors will be part of the series’ cast.

Regina is always known for selecting good characters and it will be interesting to see her in a web series, which is set to stream on Jio Hotstar. Reportedly, all the works for Nadu Center have been completed, and it will be available for streaming soon on Jio Hotstar. After a big failure like Vidaamuyarchi, this could be a comeback opportunity for the actress.

Regina Cassandra is also known for web series’ like Rocket Boys (Sony Liv) and Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke, which is available for streaming on ZEE5. The edge-of-the-seat thriller is helmed by filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and focuses on Kavya, a woman IPS officer, played by Cassandra.

VaadiVaasal Delayed Again?

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VaadiVaasal- the first collaboration between Suriya and Vetrimaaran was announced long back but the film was delayed due to many reasons mainly because of Viduthalai movie became into two parts, which led to the film being on set for a long time. Recently, there was an official announcement of the film, but the latest news suggests that VaadiVaasal is delayed again.

VaadiVaasal – The wait for Suirya and Vetrimaaran Combo Continues

Tamil Cinema fans waited for years for the Suriya and Vetrimaaran combo and they were happy that the national award-winning actor and director came together for a movie. Recently, a combination pic of both the actor and director was shared on social media, and everyone expected the film to start very immediately this Summer.

But the news is coming that Suriya signs an immediate film with Telugu director Venky Atluri under Sithara Productions and this film is likely to go on sets very soon from this summer itself. This means VaadiVaasal has been delayed again and it seems like Vetrimaaran might be taking more time to complete pre-production and scripting works as he always takes a long time to start a film.

Suriya is currently busy with his 45th film, directed by RJ Balaji which is expected to complete the shooting by this year. Now the news is that Suriya 46 will be with Venky Atluri and not Vetrimaaran.

Director shuts down Ram Charan Mythological film rumours

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Recently, there was a buzz about Tollywood Actor Ram Charan collaborating with Bollywood Director Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt, the fame of recent blockbuster Kill. The film was also perceived as a Mythological spectacle and was also reported to go on sets soon. But the Director has brushed away all the rumors denying his collaboration for the film.

Fans and Audiences were also excited to witness the collaboration, but it has disappointed them now. The Director confirmed this in a latest interview that he is not in a plan to collaborate with Ram Charan for any film. The Actor is currently busy for his RC16 directed by Buchi Babu Sana.

The shoot of RC16 is happening currently with the team planning continuous schedules to finish the film as early as possible. They are also thinking of releasing the film anytime this year. If any delay halts the shoot, then the film may opt for the Summer season next year. The Sankranthi season next year is already filled with many films including Vishwambhara starring Chiranjeevi.

Ram Charan suffered a jolt with Game Changer which released recently. The film was made on a large-scale budget for nearly 3 years resulting in a big embarrassment. So, he is looking to make a comeback with his RC16 and the next film planned with Director Sukumar.

Pushpa 2 Slides Down on Netflix

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After creating many records at the box office, Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule started doing the same in the digital field as well. The film saw a massive response after its OTT arrival, which was expected by everyone.  However, Pushpa 2 Slides Down on Netflix, as the new releases are affecting its viewership.

Pushpa 2’s Dominance slows down on OTT

Pushpa 2 has seen a record viewership on Netflix for both 1st and 2nd week and the action drama trended at the No.1 position continuously. However, the film is now moving to the downside. As said above, Pushpa 2 Slides Down on Netflix, as the new releases are getting the attention of the viewers. 

After Ravi Mohan – Nitya Menen’s latest film, Kadhalikka Neramillai arrived on Netflix, Allu Arjun, and Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule moved to the 2nd position, and now with Dhoom Dhaam, a Hindi film’s release, Pushpa 2 settled at the 3rd position in India’s top 10 movies on Netflix for now.

Dhoom Dhaam and Nitya Menen’s Kadhalikka Neramillai both are streaming in all languages including Telugu. and both are an option for a good watch for audiences. Also, this morning, Netflix announced that Daaku Maharaaj will be streaming this week, 21st February, which is likely to take the Top 1 position for the next weekend.