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Raju Weds Rambai Collections: 4 Days Box Office

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After a sensational opening weekend with 7.5Cr+ gross collection, Raju Weds Rambai holds fantastic on the 1st Monday, hinting at a long run in the theaters.  The film has surprised everyone with its box office performance.

The 4th day gross collections are even slightly higher than the opening day. For 4 days overall worldwide, Raju Weds Rambai has collected more than 9 Cr gross and is all set to cross double digits by today, which is a sensational achievement.

From Nizam alone, the film has collected more than 6 Cr gross, and the region is the major contributor to the film. Now with Monday hold, it is sure that film will do more than 25 Cr gross in its full run and can even do more.

Based on a real life incident, the rural love story has been directed by Saailu Kaampati and was released in theaters on November 21st.

Mahavatar Narsimha Secures Oscar Qualification

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Mahavatar Narsimha released as a small film and became a huge blockbuster with collecting more than ₹300 crore at the box office, and the latest news is that the film has been qualified for the prestigious 98th Academy Awards (Oscars) nominations.

The film achieved record-breaking views on Netflix as well. After creating a sensation in both theatres and on OTT, the movie has now earned another rare honor of getting qualified to the Oscars nominations. Whether this film, which has won the hearts of audiences, will make it to the final nomination stage will be known on January 22, 2026.

‘Mahavatar Narsimha’ is produced by Hombale Films. Director Ashwin Kumar made this animated film based on the Narasimha Purana, Vishnu Purana, and Shrimad Bhagavata Purana.

For the 2026 Oscars, 35 animated films are competing for nomination in the final stage, and if ‘Mahavatar Narasimha’ gets nominated, it will become the first Indian animated film to ever receive an Oscar nomination. Because of this, all attention is now focused on the final nomination announcement.

The nomination list for the 98th Academy Awards will be announced on January 22, 2026, and the award ceremony will be held on March 15, 2026.

Meanwhile, ‘Homebound’, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, has already been selected from India to compete at the Oscars. This Hindi-language film has been officially chosen as India’s entry in the Best International Feature Film category.

Varanasi Strategy for NTR Neel Film

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Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli’s film Varanasi became the first project to host a grand public event to reveal its title and theme, and it inspired another big project, NTR – Neel’s film to follow the same route.

Unlike most films, which announce titles at press meets, online, or in theatres, Varanasi chose a large-scale event with cast and crew speeches. This unique approach quickly became a hot topic on the internet.

The team also invited media from across the world, including Hollywood, ensuring that the film’s content reached audiences in multiple languages and crossed international boundaries. Varanasi team’s strategy has inspired other filmmakers, including the team behind NTR and Prashanth Neel’s upcoming project.

Producer Mythri Ravi recently clarified that the rumored title Dragon is only one of the options being considered and has not been finalized. He added that the film is being designed as a massive international project, showcasing a completely new side of NTR through Neel’s powerful vision. The official title and first glimpse will also be revealed at a grand event, similar to Varanasi.

By adopting this strategy, the makers aim to explain the film’s theme in detail while building excitement among both Indian and global audiences.

Vijay Sethupathi Steps Into the Vada Chennai Universe

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Vetrimaaran’s film with Simbu titled Arasan was officially announced as a part of the Vada Chennai Universe, and the interesting news is that the beloved actor Vijay Sethupathi steps into it. 

Vetrimaaran already announced he will collaborate with Dhanush on Vada Chennai 2 after Arasan’s shoot concludes, making it one of the most exciting projects in Kollywood.

Now it gets bigger as Vijay Sethupathi steps into the Vada Chennai Universe with Arasan. The makers officially announced his inclusion, and the rumor is that he will appear as the main villain in the film.

Vijay Sethupathi received strong roles in Vetrimaaran’s previous films, Viduthalai 1 and 2. Therefore, fans are excited to see him in another impactful role. He previously collaborated with Simbu in Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, which was well-received, so this will be their second collaboration.

Arasan is titled Samrajayam in Telugu, and NTR released a glimpse a few days ago.

Is Emanuel Out of the Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Title Race?

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Those who regularly watch Bigg Boss Telugu 9 will agree that Emanuel is certainly one of the main reasons for the show’s success. He is undoubtedly one of the strongest contenders in the show’s history, with 100% participation in the tasks.

Besides providing entertainment, Emanuel also presents his viewpoints during nominations and arguments. Consequently, everyone expected him to win, but a significant factor was his absence from nominations from the second to the 10th week.

After the 5th and 6th weeks, the rise of other contestants like Thanuja and Kalyan affected Emanuel’s chances of winning the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 title.

Finally, after a long gap, Emanuel was nominated in the 11th week, but Kalyan took the lead, with Emanuel in second place. Now, in the 12th week, everyone is nominated except Captain Rithu. Unofficial polls show a tight race between Kalyan and Thanuja for the top two positions, while Emanuel is not even close to them.

This reflects the fact that the star comedian from Jabardasth, Emanuel, winning the Bigg Boss title is weak. However, there are still three weeks, and let’s wait and see if Emanuel can turn the voting in the coming weeks, which is a very tough task.

Sasivadane OTT Premiere Announced

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Sasivadane, an intense love story starring Rakshit Atluri and Komalee Prasad, released in theaters last month but failed to make an impact at the box office. The film is all set to make its OTT debut now.

Written and directed by Sai Mohan Ubbana, the film hit screens on October 10, 2025, but did not attract much attention during its theatrical run.

The latest update is that Rakshit Atluri and Komalee Prasad’s Sasivadane is now ready for its OTT premiere. Leading South Indian platform Sun NXT has scheduled the film’s digital release for November 28, 2025.

The makers are hopeful that the movie will receive a better response from audiences on streaming. The film’s music was composed by Anudeep Dev, and it was produced by Ahiteja Bellamkonda.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh: From Remake to a Completely New Story

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Ever since Pawan Kalyan and Harish Shankar’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh was announced, there has been suspense about whether the film is an official remake of Thalapathy Vijay’s blockbuster Theri or not.

Director Harish Shankar earlier hinted that the movie is not a full remake, but he did not speak much about it afterwards.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is not a remake; it’s a celebration of Pawan Kalyan

Recently, Mythri Movie Makers producer Ravi finally cleared the suspense and confirmed that Ustaad Bhagat Singh is not a remake, saying that the script has been completely changed.

The producer also shared that the film will exceed expectations because of its strong content. He compared it to films like Kushi and OG, suggesting that it will be a grand treat for fans.

Fans have high hopes for Harish Shankar, who is himself a big Pawan Kalyan admirer. They expect him to showcase the star in a powerful manner, similar to what he did in Gabbar Singh, which was the official remake of Salman Khan’s Dabangg.

Baahubali: The Epic Coming to OTT

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Baahubali The Epic (the combined film of both Part 1 and Part 2) was released in theaters as a rerelease and did well at the box office, and now the biggie is all set to arrive on OTT platforms soon.

Naturally, there was a good buzz surrounding the re-release of Baahubali, and it collected over 50 Cr gross, emerging as the biggest grosser in re-releases. However, there were high expectations for the film to reach 100 Cr, which it ultimately did not achieve.

The people are eagerly anticipating this film’s digital release, and the buzz is that Baahubali: The Epic will stream on two OTT platforms, Jio Hotstar and Netflix, in all languages in early December. An official update is expected very soon regarding the same.

Rakul Preet Exposes WhatsApp Impersonator

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In a bold move on social media, actor Rakul Preet Singh has cautioned her followers about an impersonator who is currently messaging people on WhatsApp from a number that’s not hers. She asked her followers to quickly block the fake account and steer clear of random chats.

Her X post read, “Hi guys… it’s come to my notice that someone is impersonating me on WhatsApp and chatting with people. Please notice this isn’t my number, and do not engage in any random conversations. Kindly block. (in the original).”

These kinds of things are getting often repeated nowadays. A few days ago, Shriya Saran also faced the same problem, and now Rakul Preet Singh exposes her impersonator.

The most recent role for Rakul was in Ajay Devgn’s ‘De De Pyaar De 2,’ released in 2025. Anshul Sharma directs the film, which showcases R. Madhavan, Gautami Kapoor, Jaaved Jaaferi, Meezaan Jafri, and several other key actors in significant roles.

Thalaivar 173: Director Finally Locked?

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There has been a small quest for the director of Thalaivar 173, Rajinikanth’s next film under the production of Kamal Haasan. Initially, Sundar C was all set to take on this project, but he left it, citing creative differences.

Later, the names of multiple directors emerged for this film, and finally Rajinikanth is said to be showing interest in collaborating with Parking movie director Ramkumar Balakrishnan.

“Parking” was a commercial success and received critical acclaim. The director was initially set to work with Simbu, but that didn’t happen. Now, the news is that he has adapted the same story, making changes to suit Rajinikanth, and has narrated it to him.

Reportedly, Rajinikanth has liked the script, and there are increased chances for Ramkumar Balakrishnan to become the director of Thalaivar 173. The official announcement is expected on Rajinikanth’s birthday, December 12th, with the shoot expected to begin in March 2026.