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Jio Hotstar Hikes Prices : Subscribe Before Deadline

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Jio Hotstar has officially announced a revision in its subscription prices, which will come into effect from January 28, 2026. The new pricing has already sparked mixed reactions from users, especially due to the sharp increase in premium plans.

One of the biggest changes is in the top-tier Premium annual subscription, which will increase from ₹1,499 to ₹2,199, marking a hike of ₹700. Many users are questioning what additional benefits the platform is offering to justify this price increase. Several subscribers have also complained that they still have to watch ads while streaming content and continue to face buffering issues, even after paying higher fees.

Below is the updated list of Jio Hotstar subscription prices:

Mobile Plans

  • Monthly: ₹79
  • Quarterly: ₹149 (no change)
  • Annual: ₹499 (no change)

Super Plans

  • Monthly: ₹149
  • Quarterly: ₹349 (earlier ₹299)
  • Annual: ₹1,099 (earlier ₹899)

Premium Plans

  • Monthly: ₹299 (no change)
  • Quarterly: ₹699 (earlier ₹499)
  • Annual: ₹2,199 (earlier ₹1,499)

While Jio Hotstar has introduced new monthly options for some tiers, the steep hike in quarterly and annual plans has left many users dissatisfied. As the new prices take effect, audiences are now waiting to see whether the platform will offer better streaming quality, fewer ads, or improved performance to match the increased cost.

Parasakthi Battles to Touch 100 Cr

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Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi was released in theaters for this Pongal with a huge advantage and opened well at the box office. But due to mixed word of mouth, and at the same time, Jiiva’s film received better feedback, and the collections of Parasakthi were impacted.

Parasakthi performing poorly in theaters

After 9 days of its run, the film’s total collections stand at only ₹78 crore, with around ₹50 crore from Tamil Nadu and ₹28 crore gross from ROI and ROW. This is definitely a very poor performance for the film.

Forget about the earlier expectations of ₹200 crore or ₹150 crore. Now, Parasakthi is struggling even to cross the ₹100 crore mark in collections. Sivakarthikeyan’s last film, Madharaasi, somehow managed to just cross ₹100 crore, but for Parasakthi, it seems to be a big struggle.

Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara, features Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, and Atharvaa in lead roles, with Sreeleela as Ratnamala, telling a story about the anti-Hindi imposition movement; the film’s music has been composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar and it was produced by Aakash Baskaran and Sudha Kongara under Dawn Pictures.

Tere Ishk Mein Streaming on OTT This Week

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The streaming giant Netflix officially hinted at Dhanush – Krithi Sanon’s Tere Ishk Mein’s OTT streaming and updated the film on its library. The intense love drama will be entertaining digital viewers this week.

Directed by Anand L Rai, the film did extremely well at the box office with more than 150 Cr worldwide gross collections, and emerged as a blockbuster. The performances of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon were praised by audiences and critics.

Tere Ishk Mein Arriving on OTT This Week

So, it is official that the film, Tere Ishk Mein, will be available for OTT streaming on Netflix from this Friday, 23rd January, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

The story revolves around Shankar (Dhanush) and Mukti (Kriti Sanon), who meet in college. The short-tempered Shankar falls for Mukti, a research scholar who uses him as a ‘test case’ for her thesis. But their love story doesn’t unfold as easily as he anticipated.

Nara Rohit Added to Venkatesh–Trivikram Project

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Actor Nara Rohit has reportedly been roped in to play a crucial role in Aadarsha Kutumbam – AK 47, the highly anticipated film starring Victory Venkatesh and directed by Trivikram. This update has generated good buzz, as the project is one of the most-awaited films in Telugu cinema.

Known as a talented actor, Rohit has been struggling to achieve big box office success as a lead hero. By taking up strong supporting or crucial roles in big-star films like AK 47, Nara Rohit has a chance to showcase his acting skills to a wider audience and reposition himself in the industry. If this role clicks, it could open doors for him to be part of more high-profile projects alongside top stars.

Trivikram brings Nara Rohit to AK-47: Will his role be crucial?

Director Trivikram is also known for giving meaningful roles to younger actors in his films. In Aravinda Sametha, Naveen Chandra played an important role. Sushant appeared in a key role in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. More recently, Rahul Ravindran was seen in a notable role in Guntur Kaaram. Now, Nara Rohit has joined this list.

With Aadarsha Kutumbam, Nara Rohit has a golden opportunity to move into the big league. If he delivers a strong performance, this film could mark a new phase in his career and help him secure more important roles in major star-driven projects in the future.

Truth Revealed About Dhanush–Mrunal Thakur Relationship Rumors

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For the past few days, strong rumors have been circulating that actors Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur are in a relationship and are planning to get married soon. These rumors created a lot of buzz on social media and among fans. But the truth about the Dhanush–Mrunal Thakur relationship has now come out.

Putting an end to the speculation, Mrunal Thakur’s official team has issued a clear clarification. They stated that the marriage and relationship rumors are completely fake and baseless, and requested fans and media not to believe or spread such false news.

Dhanush – Mrunal Thakur: Dating Rumors Have Been Buzzing for a Few Months

Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush have been linked by rumors for some time, but neither of them has ever confirmed or spoken publicly about these claims. The speculation intensified in August 2025, when Mrunal warmly welcomed Dhanush at the premiere of her film Son of Sardaar 2. Their interaction quickly went viral, leading fans to assume that Dhanush had made a special appearance to support her.

This moment further fueled curiosity about their personal lives. However, with the latest clarification from Mrunal’s team, it has been made clear that there is no truth to the rumors of Dhanush – Mrunal Thakur relationship. 

Rashmika Still Hiding Wedding Plans with Vijay Deverakonda

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For months now, fans have been curious about when Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda will get married, but the actress is still hiding the wedding plans. There was strong buzz earlier that the couple got engaged in October 2025.

Recently, Rashmika was asked about these rumors in an interview, including the reported wedding date and location. She responded by saying that such rumours have been around for the past four years and that people have been asking her the same question again and again.

Rashmika Mandanna Teases Fans, But Remains Tight-Lipped About Marriage with Vijay Deverakonda

Just when fans thought she might confirm the news, Rashmika chose to stay tight-lipped about her wedding plans. She said that she would speak about it when the time is right and made it clear that some things are better shared at the right moment.

After reports of their engagement surfaced in October 2025, both Rashmika and Vijay were seen wearing rings, though they have not officially addressed the news. In November, Vijay was seen kissing Rashmika’s hand at the success event of her film The Girlfriend, which was the most public display of affection from the couple so far.

As per reports, their wedding is expected to take place on February 26 at a palace in Udaipur. For now, fans will have to wait for the couple to make an official announcement about their relationship.

Renu Desai Questions Supreme Court

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Actress Renu Desai expressed deep anguish over the alleged killing of stray dogs and strongly condemned such actions, along with questioning the Supreme Court. She questioned why all stray dogs are being targeted if a single dog behaves aggressively. Renu Desai said that instead of killing animals indiscriminately, people should immediately inform the concerned authorities if any dog causes trouble.

The issue of stray dogs has sparked nationwide debate, with dog bite incidents being reported almost every day. Recently, the Supreme Court made strong observations on the matter, stating that if stray dogs bite people, the respective state governments must pay compensation to the victims.

The apex court also remarked that if people claim to love dogs so much, they should take them into their own homes. The Supreme Court clearly emphasized that human lives are more valuable than animals.

Renu Desai: Isolated incidents shouldn’t define the lives of dogs

In this context, Tollywood actress Renu Desai addressed the media at a press meet in Somajiguda and made several emotional and strong statements. She said that if a dog bites someone or behaves dangerously, authorities should be informed immediately. However, she questioned the logic behind killing hundreds of innocent, voiceless animals for isolated incidents.

Renu Desai stated that not all dogs are dangerous. She shared that she personally feeds and takes care of hundreds of dogs every day and has several dogs at her home. Despite this, she has never been bitten by a dog, proving that stray dogs are not inherently violent.

Renu Desai urges focus on serious crimes rather than the killing of stray dogs

She further pointed out that every year, lakhs of people die due to mosquito-borne diseases, lack of cleanliness, and road accidents involving people without helmets. She questioned why these issues are often ignored. Renu Desai also raised concerns about serious crimes against women, including rape and murder, and asked why society does not show the same outrage over these incidents.

Expressing her anger and sorrow, she questioned whether people can sleep peacefully after killing innocent animals. She emotionally asked whether such violence reflects the values people hold, especially when crimes are happening within homes and society at large.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Set for 300 Cr

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Sankranthi 2026’s big hit, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, has finished an excellent first week at the box office, and the film is all set to cross 300 Cr in its full run. It has also become the biggest hit of Chiranjeevi with its first week’s collections alone.

Upon its theatrical release, MSG received a positive response and performed superbly in theaters. Even today, the first weekday after the festival days, the film is collecting good numbers.

Telugu Version – ₹300 Cr Grossers

1. Baahubali: The Beginning
2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
3. RRR
4. Salaar
5. Kalki 2898 AD
6. Devara
7. Pushpa 2

In its first week, the film has collected over 220 Cr gross for the first week, and as said above, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is holding strong with double-digit gross estimates, and at this run the film will easily achieve the 300 Cr in closing. 

Telugu Version Top 10 : 1st Week Worldwide Share

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Megastar Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu arrived in theaters on 12th January on the occasion of Sankranthi festival, and entered the Telugu Version Top 10 list of films that collected record collections (share) in 1st week worldwide.

Telugu Version – Top 10 First Week Share Collections

  1. RRR – ₹263 Cr
  2. Pushpa 2 – ₹234 Cr
  3. Kalki 2898 AD – ₹217 Cr
  4. Baahubali 2 – ₹195 Cr
  5. Salaar – ₹181 Cr
  6. Devara – ₹150 Cr
  7. OG – ₹146 Cr
  8. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu – ₹141 Cr
  9. Sankranthiki Vasthunam – ₹109 Cr
  10. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo – ₹107 Cr

If we observe the above list, RRR leads the Telugu Version Top-10 of films with a record-breaking ₹263 crore share, followed by other pan-India blockbusters like Pushpa 2, Kalki 2898 AD, and Baahubali 2. 

Films such as Salaar, Devara, and OG also posted massive opening-week numbers. Recent hits like Sankranthiki Vasthunam and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu have secured 8th and 9th positions on the list, while Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo stands at the tenth position, which was a record holder at that time.

Anaganaga Oka Raju 5 Days Area Wise Box Office Collections

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Sithara Entertainments’ Banner starts 2026 with a solid blockbuster in the form of Anaganaga Oka Raju as the film brings profits to it by achieving the break – even within 4 days. It has truly brought happiness to all the parties involved.

Here are the details of Anaganaga Oka Raju 5 Days Share

  • Nizam : 7.65 Cr
  • Ceeded : 2.5 Cr
  • UA: 4.15 Cr
  • Guntur : 1.75 Cr
  • Krishna : 1.37 Cr
  • East Godavari: 2.48 Cr
  • West Godavari: 1.4 Cr
  • Nellore : 0.87 Cr
  • AP/TG : 22.17 Cr
  • ROI: 2.2 Cr
  • OS: 7.2 Cr
  • WW: 31.57 Cr

Naveen Polishetty, who scored two back-to-back big hits as a lead with Jaathiratnalu and Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty, has achieved another blockbuster with Anaganaga Oka Raju. It faced competition from Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi and Nari Nari Naduma Murari.

The film has run well till today, collecting nearly 32 Cr share worldwide in 5 days, and the trade expects it to continue the form in the coming days, and it certainly chases the 50 Cr Share mark in its full run.