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Biggest Dolby Cinema in Asia Opens at Allu Cinemas

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Telugu audiences are all set to experience Asia’s no. 1 Dolby Cinema with Allu Cinemas, Kokapet, which will soon start screening movies, and today, the multiplex had a soft launch ceremony. 

In the presence of Allu Arjun’s family, celebrities from TFI, and stalwarts of the industry, Allu Cinemas did a soft launch today. It is expected to open with The Raja Saab or Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.

Reportedly, the multiplex will provide incredible picture quality and top-notch sound design. Allu Cinemas will feature Asia’s No. 1 and the world’s 2nd biggest Dolby Cinema screen. 
 
Reportedly, the management played the trailers of the films like The Raja Saab, Pushpa 2, Varanasi, F1, and Ramanayna, and the attendees had a thrilling experience. The movie lovers in Hyderabad eagerly await the opening of this luxurious multiplex. 

Blockbuster Shambhala Targets Hindi Belt with Grand Release

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Shambhala, starring Aadi Saikumar, was released for Christmas, competing with many films, but it ended up as a winner with its strong content, and now, the film is going to be released in Hindi. 

Already, the film has achieved a big blockbuster status at the box office. It has collected more than 15 Cr+ gross and is racing towards the 20 Cr mark, providing a big comeback for the hero, Aadi Saikumar.

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Now the movie, Shambhala, is releasing in Hindi on 9th January, and Aadi Saikumar officially announced that Rishab Shetty will launch the trailer. As the film has a mixture of thriller elements with a divine touch, it has a good chance to work for Hindi audiences too.  Let us wait and watch how the film fares in the North Indian market.

If Prabhas Delivers with The Raja Saab, This Record Could Stand for Years

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Prabhas is currently the only star in Indian cinema to deliver three consecutive ₹100 crore opening days with Adipurush, Salaar, and Kalki 2898 AD, and if his next film, The Raja Saab, also achieves the same feat, his record could stand for years.

Vijay is the only hero who is close to joining the list of hat-trick 100 Cr grossers, having already delivered back-to-back ₹100 crore openings with Leo and The Greatest of All Time. He is now aiming for a third with Jana Nayagan.

If The Raja Saab also opens with ₹100 crore, Prabhas will achieve his fourth consecutive ₹100 crore opening day, extending his historic run. His next film, Spirit, is expected to open even bigger, possibly close to ₹200 crore, which suggests that the streak could continue.

Prabhas can show his superstardom at the box office with The Raja Saab and Spirit

At present, Vijay is the only other actor with consecutive ₹100 crore openings and is hoping to complete a hat-trick with Jana Nayagan. But, as he is planning to step away from acting, this streak may not continue further.

If The Raja Saab succeeds, Prabhas will stand alone as the only actor in Indian cinema with such a long run of consecutive ₹100 crore opening films. He already holds the record for the highest number of ₹100 crore opening days in Indian cinema.

Jana Nayagan Trailer: Bhagavanth Kesari With Vijay Political Ambitions

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Thalapathy Vijay’s last film, Jana Nayagan, now has its trailer out in all versions, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, much to the happiness of fans. The trailer has put an end to the discussion of whether it is a remake or not. 

The trailer suggests that the film is a remake of Bhagavanth Kesari with some modifications. Vijay and Mamitha Baiju’s characters appear to be directly inspired by Balakrishna and Sree Leela from the original, while the villain’s backdrop and ambitions have been changed completely.

In Bhagavanth Kesari, the villain is a powerful businessman who controls politicians, and this setup is used to create conflict between the hero and the villain through Sree Leela’s character, after which the narrative takes a different turn. 

But Jana Nayagan’s trailer suggests that the story follows a political narrative focused on the hero’s political ambitions. It remains to be seen how this mix works at the box office. The trailer itself offers a lot of satire on current political leaders and elevates Vijay, including the last dialogue.

Top 10 Most Viewed Telugu Songs of 2025

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Chikiri Chikiri from Ram Charan and Buchi Babu’s Peddi became a viral chartbuster in recent times and topped many musical platforms. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’s Meesaala Pilla was also a recent hit, and Sankranthiki Vasthunnam’s Godari Gattu Meeda song is still topping the list of the Top 10 most viewed Telugu songs of 2025. 

Here’s a list of the Top 11 Most Viewed Telugu Songs of 2025 on YouTube

  • Godari Gattu – Sankranthiki Vasthunnam | Bheems C – 219 million views
  • Premalo – Court | Vijay Bulganin – 133 million views
  • Vibe Undi – Mirai | Gowra Hari – 125 million views
  • Chikiri Chikiri – Peddi | A. R. Rahman – 119 million views
  • Meesala Pilla – Mana Shankar Varapasada Garu | Bheems – 99 million views
  • Blockbuster Pongal – Sankranthiki Vasthunnam | Bheems C – 96 million views
  • Meenu – Sankranthiki Vasthunnam | Bheems C – 91 million views
  • Monica – Coolie | Anirudh Ravichander – 68 million views
  • Viral Vayyari – Junior | Devi Sri Prasad – 62 million views
  • Firestorm – They Call Him OG | S. S. Thaman – 56 million views
  • Hilesso Hilessa – Thandel | Devi Sri Prasad – 54 million views

If we observe the list, Godari Gattu Meeda stands at the first position in the Top 10 Most Viewed Telugu Songs of 2025, followed by Premalo from Court, Vibe undi from Mirai, and Chikiri Chikiri from Peddi.

Meesaala Pilla stands at the sixth position, followed by Blockbuster Pongal, Meenu, Monica, Viral Vayyari, and Firestorm from OG. Interestingly, three songs in the top songs’ list are from Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam, with the music of Bheems.

Toxic Needs a Blast-Mode Trailer

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Toxic, the movie, is an ambitious project from Yash, who has taken more than a three-year gap from his last theatrical release. The film is announced to be released on March 19, 2026, and it needs a blast-mode trailer to raise the buzz among audiences. 

After KGF 2, Yash took a long break before signing his next project. He surprised many by choosing to work with non-star director Geethu Mohandas. Also, the makers are planning the film not just as a pan-Indian release, but they aim for an international project with an English version.

But audiences still do not have a clear idea about the film’s theme. The team released a short glimpse last year and has been unveiling character posters in recent days, but the response has been mixed. So far, the content revealed has not created strong excitement.

Yash’s Toxic needs a miraculous jump in the buzz

There have been continuous rumors about the film being postponed again, but the makers have firmly denied them and are sticking to the planned release date of March 19, 2026.

To create more buzz, the team is set to release the trailer on Yash’s birthday next week, January 8. This trailer is very important for Toxic, as it needs to make a strong impact, excite audiences, and generate significant hype around the project.

Dhurandhar Creates History: First-Ever 1100 Cr Hindi Film

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Dhurandhar continues to rewrite the history of Hindi cinema. The film already became the first 1000 Cr grosser of 2025 in Indian cinema and emerged as the No.1 Hindi film by crossing Jawan and Pushpa 2 (1050 Cr) on New Year’s Day. 

Today, the film enters the ₹1100 Cr milestone, becoming the first-ever film to achieve this feat in Hindi markets. The film is having a super strong trend this weekend too, and Dhurandhar is expected to do another 100Cr+ in from here and emerge as a monumental blockbuster in Hindi Cinema’s history. 

The second installment of the film is set to be released on March 19. Although fictional, the film draws inspiration from real-life events in Indian history, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, and the 2001 Indian Parliament attack.

Production Close Sources Confirm Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Dream Project with Allu Arjun

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There have been a lot of speculations around Irumbu Kai Maayavi, director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s dream project. He mentioned it in several interviews, and initially, Suriya was supposed to lead. After some twists and turns, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s dream project is said to have landed in the hands of Allu Arjun.

So far, Lokesh has mostly made films based on drugs and gangsters. But Irumbu Kai Maayavi is a superhero film that has the potential to appeal to a much wider and more universal audience. As said above, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s dream project was first planned with Suriya, later announced with Aamir Khan, and now, according to strong industry sources, it is likely to be made with Allu Arjun.

Both Lokesh and Allu Arjun’s films have changed hands recently

Mythri Movie Makers had given an advance to Lokesh Kanagaraj long ago for a film. Now, sources close to the production reveal that Allu Arjun has given his approval to Lokesh’s project. This film is expected to go on floors soon after Allu Arjun completes his film with Atlee, with shooting likely to begin in the second half of this year.

At the same time, there is strong buzz in the industry that Allu Arjun is also interested in working with director Trivikram Srinivas again. This project was originally planned with the Pushpa 2 actor but later went to NTR after Allu Arjun chose to prioritize the Atlee film. It remains to be seen how this project will take shape and which actor will finally be part of it.

Shah Rukh Khan Failed, NTR Failed- But Vijay Is Not Failing to Match Prabhas

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Getting a 100 crore opening for an Indian film is a very big challenge. Prabhas has achieved a hat-trick of 100 Cr grossers, which NTR and Shah Rukh Khan also failed to achieve, but Thalapathy Vijay is all set to join the elite club.

A very few crazy, high-buzz films achieve this milestone. In such a scenario, delivering a hat-trick of ₹100 crore openings is an even bigger challenge.

Prabhas came close with Baahubali 2 and Saaho, while Shah Rukh Khan achieved back-to-back ₹100Cr+ openings with Pathaan and Jawan. Similarly, NTR delivered massive openings with RRR and Devara.

Vijay is all set to join Prabhas in the ₹100 Cr hat-trick grossers club

But the first possible hat-trick streak was broken by Radhe Shyam for Prabhas, Dunki for Shah Rukh Khan, and War 2 for NTR ended their chances of achieving the initial hat-trick

Later, Prabhas made history by creating the hat-trick himself, delivering three consecutive 100Cr+ openings with Adipurush, Salaar, and Kalki 2898 AD. With this, Prabhas became the only Indian hero to achieve this feat.

Now, Vijay is all set to join this elite club. Getting a ₹100 crore opening in Kollywood is an even bigger task, as Tamil films generally do not carry a massive Hindi market. Even though only a few films like Leo, GOAT, and Coolie crossed the 100Cr mark, Vijay delivered back-to-back 100Cr+ openings with Leo and GOAT.

Now, with Jana Nayagan, Vijay is all set to achieve a 100Cr opening hat-trick. In any scenario, Jana Nayagan is expected to open with a minimum 110Cr+ worldwide, and with this, Vijay officially joins the Prabhas elite club on 9th January.

Multiple Setbacks, One Life-Changing Yes for Cibi Chakravarthy

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Cibi Chakravarthy scored a 100 crore grosser with his debut film Don, starring Sivakarthikeyan. The film played a key role in taking Sivakarthikeyan’s market to the next level and helped establish him as a big-range hero. Now, he is all set to direct Thalaivar 173.

After the success of Don, Cibi Chakravarthy narrated a story to Superstar Rajinikanth during the Vettaiyan period. The project reached the final discussion stage but did not materialize.

He later narrated a story idea to Sivakarthikeyan, but due to the actor’s packed commitments, Cibi moved on and narrated a script to Nani. A significant amount of time was spent on the project, but it again failed to take off because of Nani’s prior commitments.

Thalaivar 173: A Massive Opportunity for Cibi Chakravarthy

Cibi Chakravarthy then returned to Sivakarthikeyan and waited for his dates to become available. Don was released in theaters in 2022, but after that, Cibi was unable to take his next film to the sets for a long time.

Now, after multiple delays and setbacks, he has finally received a golden opportunity to direct Rajinikanth, making all the waiting and struggles worth it.