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Thalapathy Vijay officially entering into politics

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Thalapathy Vijay officially entering into politics

Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay’s political entry has been a hot topic for over a decade now. But it finally seems that the entrance of the Leo actor into active politics will take place before the general elections of 2024. Yesterday, Vijay met with a group of his fans and his fans’ association Vijay Makkal Iyakkam members in Chennai to discuss his political stance.

During the meeting, Vijay reportedly told his fans that he will be quitting movies and focusing on full-time politics, according to the reports. Vjay kept discussing the plan for his political career in the meeting. Later, the senior fans of Vijay informed the media that the preparations for Vijay’s entry into politics have been completed and that they are awaiting Vijay’s order to carry on with the party and cadre building.

Vijay’s fans have also shown confidence that the fans of famous Tamil heroes Rajinikanth and Ajith Kumar will also support their favorite hero in politics, keeping aside the competition in the film industry.

Vijay has just wrapped up shooting for his part in Leo. It is also being reported that Vijay will plan a statewide Padayathra before the release of Leo, his upcoming theatrical release. He will also take a break from acting after his film with Venkat Prabhu to focus on politics full-time.

Samajavaragamana proves again USA is the best territory for entertainers

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Samajavaragamana proves again USA is the best territory for entertainers

Family Entertainers with a high dose of comedy always perform extraordinarily in USA. We have witnessed this trend from Dookudu to now Samajavaragamana. The USA audience always encourages well-packed comedy entertainers and the recent Sree Vishnu starter is another striking example of the same.

Samajavaragamana has collected more than 900K in the USA and heading towards $ 1Million which is sensational. Many heroes have joined the $ 1Million club with entertainers packed with comedy or action only. Mahesh with Dookudu, Pawan with Gabbar Singh, NTR with Baadhshah, Allu Arjun with Racegurram, Nani with Bale bale Magadivoyi and Vijay Devarakonda with Pelli Choopulu. Sree Vishnu is going to become the next entrant in this club providing the might of comedy entertainers yet again.

The film also stars Reba Monica John, Naresh, Vennela Kishore, Sudarshan, Sreekanth Iyengar, Raghu Babu, and Rajeev Kanakala in important roles. Razesh Danda produced this movie under Hasya Movies in association with AK Entertainments. Gopi Sundar provided the music for this comedy entertainer.

Nikhil doing another blockbuster film sequel after Karthikeya

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Nikhil doing another blockbuster film sequel after Karthikeya

Actor Nikhil Siddhartha and director Vi Anand, who had worked together in 2016’s supernatural-romantic thriller, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, are set to reunite for a new film. What’s more interesting is the film will be a sequel to their previous outing, which was a surprise blockbuster at that time.

We know that nowadays there is a massive demand for the sequels. Karthikeya 2 has worked big time for Nikhil, so now he is said to be prepared for another sequel for his blockbuster film, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavaada, VI Anand, who made the first part, will direct this film.

Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavaada definitely has a potential for a sequel as the content plot was unique one and the film has a cliffhanger at the end as well, which will prepare the audiences about what to expect from the sequel.

Starring Nikhil Siddhartha, Hebbah Patel, Nandita Shwetha, Avika Gor, Satya, Sudarshan, Vennela Kishore, Raja Ravindra and others, the film, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavaada was released during the demonetization and became a surprise blockbuster as the public loved the entertainment entangled with a horror theme.

A big relief to cinema lovers, Tax reduced on Food and Beverages

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A big relief to cinema lovers, Tax reduced on Food and Beverages

Multiplex operators welcomed Tuesday’s decision by the Goods and Services Tax or GST Council to reduce food and beverage tax rates sold in cinema halls, saying it will help in the revival of the theater business post-Covid and avoid litigations.

The Council, headed by the Union finance minister and consisting of representatives of all states and UT’s, on Tuesday decided to lower the service tax levied on food and beverages consumed in cinema halls to 5% from 18%.

Food and beverages are one essential part of the cinema exhibition industry, particularly the multiplexes, they are a major source of income as they earn up to 35% of their revenue from this segment.

PVR INOX Ltd. Chief Financial Officer Nitin Sood said: “The entire cinema industry welcomes the clarification issued by the GST Council today that food and beverages sold at the cinemas will get covered under the definition of ‘restaurant service’ and would be liable to GST at 5% (without availment of input tax credit).”

“The above clarification will help resolve the industry-wide issue for the sector which includes more than 9,000 cinemas across the country in avoiding disputes/ litigation from a GST standpoint, giving tax certainty and help in the revival of the theater business post-pandemic,’ he added.

The decision was taken at the 50th meeting of the GST Council, which was chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 11. The reduction in tax on food and beverages served in cinema halls is likely to come into effect from July 25, 2023.

Good response for Baby Paid Premiers

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Good response for Baby Paid Premiers

Baby, the movie starring Anand Deverakonda, Vaishnavi Chaitanya, and Viraj Ashwin, is all set to be released in worldwide theaters on 14th July 2023. Sai Rajesh is the writer and director of this romantic drama. The film has gained a good amount of craze with super hit songs. Also, the theatrical trailer which was released had created much needed hype for the film. Now the film’s paid premiers are getting good response, which is a very positive sign.

At the trailer launch event, the team had announced that they will arrange paid premiers a day before the release. This move by the makers can called as a brave one as it is a small-budget film. Generally, if the talk from these special premiers does not come good, it might affect the box-office result of the film. But the makers statements hinted that they are very confident about the film’s content, and it looks like their confidence has worked big time, as the response for the paid premiers of Baby is superb.

At first, just about three premiers were planned in Hyderabad and when the bookings opened 90% of the shows were sold. Owing to such a huge response, a total of 18 shows have been added as of now. Even in the areas like Anantapur, Tirupathi, Kurnool and Kadapa, the shows have been added for the film on July 13th.

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Produced by SKN under Mass Movie Makers, the film also has Naga Babu, Lirisha, Kusuma Degalamarri, Sathvik Anand, Babloo, Seetha, Mounika, and Keerthana in crucial roles.

Dil Raju vs C Kalyan for Film chamber elections

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Dil Raju vs C Kalyan for Film chamber elections

In February, the Telugu film industry saw an intense fight between Dil Raju and C Kalyan’s panels for the Telugu Film Producers Council. Dil Raju’s panel won the election with a one-sided victory back then. The Guild had been believed by many to have taken over the Producers Council by winning the election. Now, it is time for the elections of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce. This time, the president’s post will be allocated to the producers. group. And it will be another war between C Kalyan and Dil Raju.

When the media contacted C Kalyan on this matter, he confirmed his participation in the election. Reportedly, Dil Raju also decided to compete in the election after discussing with the Producers of Guild.

July 14th is the last date for nominations, and the withdrawals are allowed until July 21st. On July 30th, the voting will occur, and the results will be released on the same day. In the election, if Dil Raju wins the election, the takeover of industry bodies by the active producers will be completed. C Kalyan said that Dil Raju’s panel did not make any positive changes after the board elections and that will be his electoral motto and agenda.

No matter if he is praised for his vast experience in the film industry or is trolled for some off-screen statements, Dil Raju has been one of the important and influential individuals of Tollywood. While C Kalyan is also an old producer, he could not make it to the top league and is often known for controversial statements. Let’s see who will win the Telugu Film Chamber Elections.

Tamil Nadu theater owners demand to Heroes and Producers

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Tamil Nadu theater owners demand to Heroes and Producers

The Tamil Nadu Theater Owners Association members met in Chennai today and passed various resolutions that could impact film producers. A week ago, the association asked the government to authorize an increase in ticket prices. Among the highlights of today’s meeting is the request to top heroes Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay and Ajith to act in two films a year to bring in the audiences to theaters.

The other resolutions are as follows.

  • The new films should not be screened on OTT until after 8 weeks in theaters.
  • The advertisement for new movies on OTT should only be done after 4 weeks have passed.
  • For new movies, the maximum share amount should be 60%.
  • A share of the income generated by films produced for theatrical screening should be allocated to cinemas when they are screened in OTT.

Requests to Govt

  • Theaters should be allowed to charge maintenance charges as in other states.
  • Theaters should be allowed to conduct commercial programs.
  • Electricity bills and property taxes should be reduced.
  • Request the government to reconsider the demands already made and to take orders as soon as possible to make way for theaters to survive.

“We request the government to reconsider the demands we have already given and give permission soon and make way for theaters to live,” the press release added. Earlier today, a consultative meeting took place on behalf of the Tamil Nadu Theater Owners Association. The association appealed to A-list stars from Kollywood to act in at least two films a year.

During the last week, the association reportedly urged the State government to modify the current cinema ticket pricing. The association has requested to increase the ticket prices for all theaters, including single-screen theaters and multiplexes, following alleged complaints about persistent financial losses sustained by the theater owners.

Big demand for Tamil music directors in Tollywood

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Big demand for Tamil music directors in Tollywood

Normally, in any film industry, there will be one or two music directors who are the first choice of any filmmaker and any hero. Be it a big movie or a small movie, every opportunity gets to them and if they cannot make it then the chance will go to others. It is very well known to everyone that in the Telugu film industry, Devi Sri Prasad and Thaman are the top most music directors.

From star heroes to small heroes or from big budget films to medium budget films, they have been the alternatives for more than a decade. But now it is looking like the situation has changed as the demand for Tamil music directors is increasing day by day in Tollywood.

Now the Tollywood makers are searching for better options than DSP and Thaman. The Tamil music directors are in high-demand nowadays. Especially Anirudh is the most demanded musician, while GV Prakash and AR Rahman are also signing upcoming Telugu films now. Not only then, but the Tollywood makers are also interested to rope in Malayalam music directors like Jakes Bejoy.

However, off late, it looks like Anirudh has not been able to bring that old charm to his music. The songs are still full of energy and the beats are good, but still, there is still some of his magic missing. His songs from Leo and Jailer did not get the massive craze like his old blockbuster songs. Let’s hope he will come back with some fantastic songs and thumping background score with his upcoming films.

Andhra Exhibitors are not interested to take the risk on Bro The Avatar

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Andhra Exhibitors are not interested to take the risk on Bro The Avatar

Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej’s upcoming film, Bro The Avatar is getting ready for its release, but the film is facing a bit of troubles nearing the due date. We know that Pawan Kalyan also owns a political party apart from being a star hero, so his party activities and the political connections are now affecting the film, which is why the Andhra exhibitors are not interested to take any kind of risk on Bro The Avatar.

There are two things which are making the exhibitors of Andhra Pradesh worry, as the political vacuum between Pawan Kalyan and Andhra Pradesh’s government is not so good right now, so most likely there is no possibility of the film getting the permission of ticket hike or other permissions like special shows.

Another issue is the makers of the film are quoting very high prices. The promotional content of Bro The Avatar also not highlighting the Pawan Kalyan, and the main focus is on Sai Dharam Tej so the Andhra Exhibitors are not interested to take risk and put FH/MG amounts on the film.

Starring Sai Dharam Tej and Ketika Sharma, the film’s shoot started early this year and the Power Star wrapped up his portions in a pretty short span of time. Brahmanandam, Rohini Molleti, Subbaraju, Tanikella Bharani, and Raja Chembolu play other critical roles in this film.

People Media Factory in association with ZEE Studios produces this Pawan Kalyan and Sai Dharam Tej starrer, which will have the tunes of Thaman S. The original Tamil film starred Samuthirakani and Thambhi Ramaiah did not have many entertaining elements, but it is said that Trivikram and Samuthirakhani have made some necessary changes to match Pawan Kalyan’s star image, along with an emotional climax with pure trademark of Trivikram Srinivas.

Prabhas’s Project K new release date announcement with first look?

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Prabhas’s Project K new release date announcement with first look?

Prabhas and Nag Ashwin’s Project K has created a tremendous buzz on the pan-India level so far. And very soon, the film will create waves on an international level as the film is all set to be a part of San Diego Comic-Con. The cast of the movie, including Prabhas and Deepika Padukone will attend the event, making it the first Indian film to ever be a part of this international convention. It is also being said that on the same stage the new release date of the film will be announced along with its first look.

At first, it was said that the makers of Project K will release the first look and glimpse on 20th July in America. Now the sources strongly suggest that they are planning to announce the new release date as well. Previously it was announced that the film will be released on Sankranthi and now reportedly the producers have postponed the release. It is better for the film’s unit also to announce the release date on such big stage.

An exclusive footage from the film will be premiered at the San Diego Comic-Con. The makers have been quite tight-lipped about the movie, and not much inside info has been revealed so far. This event, which is scheduled from 20th to 23rd July, will see the entire cast of the film along with some of the biggest movie stars from the world over.

Produced by C. Ashwini Dutt’s Vyjayanthi Movies, the film is directed by “Mahanati” fame Nag Ashwin and stars a massive ensemble of star cast in the form of Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan and Disha Patani.

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