Hero Nithiin, who has been struggling with consecutive failures, is now aiming for a strong comeback during the Sankranthi season. His recent films in 2025, including Thammudu and Robinhood, turned out to be major box-office disappointments.
Determined to bounce back, Nithiin has officially announced a project with director VI Anand, and another interesting update has now come to light.
According to the latest buzz, Nithiin will team up with director Anji K (Aay Fame) for a new film produced by Shresht Movies. The makers have reportedly applied for the title Sankranthi Subhakankshalu.
The film is being planned for a grand release during Sankranthi 2027, and Nithiin is hoping this festive release will mark a powerful comeback in his career. Let us wait and watch whether he will be successful in his attempt.
Allu Arjun has found himself at the center of a fresh controversy over the alleged “42 Do’s and Don’ts” list that supposedly outlines strict rules for anyone meeting him. The issue began after comments made on a podcast claimed that the actor was not as humble in person as his public image suggests.
It was alleged that there are several rules people must follow while interacting with him. These remarks quickly went viral, sparking intense debate on social media.
Soon after, a detailed list titled “42 Do’s and Don’ts” began circulating online. While the first few points appeared to align with the original allegations, the remaining points were clearly sarcastic and fabricated. But the manipulated content spread rapidly, and many people mistakenly began treating it as genuine.
As the controversy grew, Allu Arjun’s team released an official statement strongly denying the allegations.
The team further stated that the viral list was the work of a single individual and confirmed that they are proceeding with filing a police complaint against the person responsible.
As legal action moves forward, the actor’s team maintains that the allegations are entirely false and that they are doing everything possible to protect his reputation.
Hero Nikhil Siddharth and director Chandoo Mondeti delivered two blockbusters with Karthikeya 1 & 2, with the latter being a Pan India Blockbuster with over 100 Cr collections. Now, Nikhil provides an exciting update on Karthikeya 3.
As said above, the second part of Karthikeya collected massive numbers in Telugu and Hindi. The team already announced that the third part will be made on a bigger scale, and Nikhil officially announced that Karthikeya 3 will start at the end of this year, at the Swayambhu teaser launch event.
Released in 2014, the first Karthikeya follows a curious doctor (Karthik) who investigates a mysterious, closed Subrahmanya Swamy temple in a village. Karthikeya 2 (2022) is a standalone sequel and follows Dr. Karthik on a quest to uncover the secrets of Lord Krishna’s lost anklet in Dwarka.
Actor Nikhil took a long gap after a blockbuster like Karthikeya 2, and he is coming up with an ambitious, pan-India film, Swayambhu. The film’s teaser was released recently and received a superb response. But it also hinted that the film’s makers have changed the release date.
The Swayambhu team had earlier announced that the film’s release date was changed from Maha Shivaratri to April 10. But if we observe the teaser, the team announced it as a summer release, which means April 10 might not be the actual release date. The team is yet to announce the official release date.
Alongside Nikhil Siddhartha in the lead role, the film stars Samyuktha Menon and Nabha Natesh as the female leads. The supporting cast includes well-known actors such as Sunil, Subbaraju, and Satya.
The ambitious pan-India film, Swayambhu, is directed by Bharat Krishnamachari, who also co-wrote the script with Vijay Kamisetty. The film is produced by Bhuvan and Sreekar under the banner of Pixel Studios. The technical crew includes industry veterans, such as renowned cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar (RRR, Baahubali) and music composer Ravi Basrur (KGF).
Nikhil’s big-budget Pan-India film, Swayambhu’s teaser, was released today in 3D to the media, and it looks stunning. The output is beyond expectations, and everyone is surprised by it. Usually, audiences do not expect this kind of scale and grand visuals from films that do not feature big stars.
But this teaser proves otherwise. Everything looks impressive: the cinematography, VFX, music, world-building, and the director’s vision. The high production value is clearly visible in every frame.
The teaser for Swayambhu, directed by Bharath Krishnamachari, starts with the mysterious shrouding of the Sengol, an esteemed historical emblem said to have been gifted by Lord Shiva to Lord Rama and later transmitted through his lineage.
The plot then moves to a dynasty that sees its emblem captured by enemies, but they struggle to determine its specific location, regardless of their efforts. Nikhil appears as the warrior who protects the Sengol and his people from the rival kingdom.
The hard work of Nikhil and the entire cast and crew is evident in every frame, elevating expectations to an extraordinary level. Releasing this summer in multiple languages: Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic.
Peddi Overseas Rights Sold for ₹40-42 Crore: One of the Highest for a Tollywood Film?
Ram Charan and director Buchi Babu Sana‘s upcoming film Peddi continues to generate massive trade buzz. According to industry sources, the film’s overseas theatrical rights have been acquired for an estimated ₹40-42 crore, making it one of the highest overseas deals ever for a Tollywood film.
Peddi Overseas Business Breakdown
Territory
Estimated Rights
Overseas
₹40-42 crore
USA Breakeven Target
$6.5 million
Total Overseas breakven target
$9 million
Note: Final numbers will be updated once the deal is officially confirmed.
Why Peddi Is Commanding Record Prices
Ram Charan’s star power – Post-RRR global recognition
Buchi Babu’s track record – Uppena was a blockbuster debut
Strong promotional content – First glimpse and “Chikiri Chikiri” song went viral
Pan-India potential – Massive Telugu diaspora in USA
How Peddi Compares to Other Tollywood Films (Overseas Rights)
Film
Overseas Rights
Peddi
₹40-42 crore (reported)
Pushpa 2: The Rule
₹100 crores
Kalki 2898 AD
₹80 crores
RRR
₹75 crore
Salaar
₹72 crore
Baahubali 2
₹65 crore
Saaho
₹42 crore
Peddi: Cast, Crew & Release Date
Detail
Info
Hero
Ram Charan
Heroine
Janhvi Kapoor
Director
Buchi Babu Sana (Uppena fame)
Producer
Vriddhi Cinemas
Music
A.R.Rahman
First Single
“Chikiri Chikiri” – Out Now
Second Single
Expected on Valentine’s Day
Release Date
30th April 2026
Upcoming: Peddi Second Single on Valentine’s Day
The makers are gearing up to release the second single from Peddi, reportedly timed for Valentine’s Day (Feb 14). Given the success of “Chikiri Chikiri,” expectations are sky-high.
Stay tuned to Track Tollywood for the confirmed overseas business figures and all Peddi updates.
Pawan Kalyan hasn’t delivered a massive blockbuster like Attarintiki Daredi in recent years, and his films like Vakeel Saab, Bheemla Nayak, and OG produced average to above-average results at the box office. He desperately needs a true industry blockbuster.
Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Pawan’s upcoming film, has that opportunity, as it is a proper mass commercial entertainer and is releasing in the prime summer season with a strong holiday advantage. If the film receives positive word of mouth, it has the potential to surpass Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (300 Cr+ gross) and emerge as a regional industry hit.
The film must deliver these numbers for Pawan Kalyan to witness a solid box office comeback, giving a break to the average results. The team is set to begin full-fledged promotions this week, with the second single announcement expected shortly.
Among the films released during Sankranthi 2026, Ravi Teja’s Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is one notable one. The film received a mixed but decent response from audiences in theatres. However, its OTT release has been slightly delayed.
Initially, the film was expected to premiere on OTT this week, following the usual four-week theatrical window. Zee5 has acquired the digital streaming rights. But since Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, which is also backed by the same platform, began streaming today, the makers have postponed the OTT release of Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. The film is now expected to stream from February 20.
Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is a film in which Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja appears in a role that is slightly different from his usual on-screen image. As mentioned earlier, leading OTT platform Zee5 has secured the digital rights for the movie.
Directed by Kishore Tirumala, the film features Dimple Hayathi and Ashika Ranganath as the female leads. The supporting cast includes Sunil, Muralidhar Goud, Vennela Kishore, Satya, and others in key roles. Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner, the film’s music is composed by Bheems Ceciroleo.
Dhanush scored a superhit with his Bollywood film, Tere Ishk Mein, at the box office, and the film is also getting a sensational response on OTT. The intense love story is being loved by the OTT viewers on Netflix, it seems.
The film marks Dhanush’s third collaboration with Aanand L. Rai, following Raanjhanaa and Atrangi Re. Kriti Sanon plays the female lead, with AR Rahman scoring the music.
Tere Ishk Mein started streaming on Netflix on January 23 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu audios, and with a sensational response, it nears 10M views until now.
1st Weekend (Jan 23–Jan 25): 3.8 million views
Week 2 (Jan 26–Feb 1): 4.4 million views
Week 3 (Feb 2–Feb 8): 1.5 million views
The film has registered 9.7 million views in 17 days and has been trending in the Top 10 continuously.
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has shattered every Netflix record for an Indian film, amassing a staggering 15.8 million views within just 10 days of its OTT release. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy action thriller became the first Indian film to cross 15 million views on the streaming platform.
Dhurandhar Netflix Viewership Breakdown
The film’s performance on Netflix has been nothing short of phenomenal:
Period
Views
First Weekend (Jan 30 – Feb 1)
7.6 million views
Second Week (Feb 2 – Feb 8)
8.2 million views
Total (10 Days)
15.8 million
Dhurandhar Beats Animal, Pushpa 2, and Jawan
With its record-breaking debut, Dhurandhar has surpassed every major Bollywood blockbuster on Netflix:
Film
First Weekend Views
Dhurandhar
7.6 million
Animal
6.2 million
Fighter
5.9 million
Pushpa 2: The Rule
5.8 million
Jawan
5.2 million
The film is currently trending #1 worldwide in Netflix’s Non-English Films category and has topped charts in multiple countries, including India and Pakistan (where its theatrical release was banned).
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar is a spy action thriller set in the early 2000s, where an undercover operative (Ranveer Singh) infiltrates Karachi’s Lyari underworld to dismantle a terror network targeting India.
Cast:
Ranveer Singh as the lead spy
Akshaye Khanna
Arjun Rampal
Sanjay Dutt
R Madhavan
Sara Arjun
Box Office:
The film collected over ₹1300 crore worldwide, becoming the first Bollywood film to cross ₹1000 crore at the domestic box office.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge – Sequel Announced
Fans can look forward to the sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, scheduled to release on March 19, 2026. Ranveer Singh will reprise his role alongside Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan.
Why Dhurandhar is Dominating Netflix
Several factors contribute to Dhurandhar’s unprecedented OTT success:
Massive theatrical buzz – ₹1300 crore box office run
Patriotic spy thriller genre – appeals to Indian diaspora globally
Strong word-of-mouth – positive reviews and social media hype
Strategic release timing – January release during peak viewing season
Multi-language availability – Hindi, Telugu, Tamil dubbed versions
As Netflix continues to update its weekly Top 10, all eyes are on whether Dhurandhar can maintain its momentum and set even more records in the coming weeks.
