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Prabhas Fans Target Director Maruthi

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Prabhas Fans Target Director Maruthi

Actor Prabhas, who was riding high with back-to-back successes like Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, faced a major setback with his latest release The Raja Saab, which was directed by Maruthi, and released on January 9 and opened to unanimously negative word of mouth and reviews, disappointing fans and trade alike.

Since the film was released during the Sankranthi festival week, Prabhas fans initially stayed silent despite their disappointment. Many fans avoided posting negative comments during the festive period, believing it could further affect the film’s box office performance. They waited until the festival season ended and the film completed its theatrical run.

The disappointing result of “The Raja Saab” left fans feeling frustrated

After that, frustration began to spill over on social media. Fans started openly questioning Maruthi, asking how a big-budget film failed to reflect its scale on screen. They also raised concerns about the removal of the old getup scenes, logical loopholes, weak mind games, and issues in the story and screenplay.

The criticism was not limited to the director alone. Fans also targeted the production house, Thaman’s music, and the cinematography (DoP work), blaming the entire team for delivering a disappointing product. Many fans felt the technical departments failed to support Prabhas’s image and expectations.

For fans who waited more than one and a half years to see Prabhas on the big screen, the poor result came as a major letdown. The disappointing output by Maruthi has turned into anger, making The Raja Saab one of the most discussed setbacks in Prabhas’s recent career phase.

Aamir Khan on Mahabharata: Bigger Than Any Hollywood Entertainer

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Aamir Khan on Mahabharata: Bigger Than Any Hollywood Entertainer

Actor Aamir Khan has once again spoken passionately about his dream project, Mahabharata. Comparing it with world cinema, the actor said that while Hollywood has made many great and entertaining films, Mahabharata stands above all of them. According to him, it is the “Mother of all stories”.

Aamir Khan also revealed why the project is taking so much time for his dream project. He clearly stated that he does not want to rush such a monumental story and wants to make sure it is done perfectly and honestly

Aamir said that after completing Mahabharata, he might feel that he has nothing left to achieve creatively. This statement shows how deeply he values the epic and how important the project is to him. Bollywood fans await the film’s official launch or progress.

Shambhala Streaming Now – Complete OTT Details Inside

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Shambhala Streaming Now – Complete OTT Details Inside

The Christmas winner Shambala, which proved to be a turning point in actor Aadi Saikumar’s career, achieved sensational success in theatres and it is now streaming on OTT, Aha Video.

Powered by strong content, the film achieved success at the box office and is now creating interest on the digital field as well. Instead of the previously announced January 22 release, Shambhala began streaming a day earlier, from January 21, on Aha Video, for Gold subscribers. The regular subscribers will be able to stream it from tomorrow.

Aadi Saikumar, the son of senior actor Saikumar, has been waiting for a solid hit for a long time. By choosing diverse and unconventional stories, he has consistently tried to expand his range as an actor, and Shambala has finally given him that much-needed breakthrough. Released in theatres in late December during the Christmas season, the film exceeded expectations and emerged as a surprise blockbuster at the box office.

Shambhala Plot Details

Set in the 1980s, the story takes place in a village called Shambala, where a mysterious meteorite falling from the sky throws village life into chaos. The film engagingly presents a series of murders and strange incidents, highlighting the clash between science and blind beliefs. Aadi Saikumar received positive response for his performance as Vikram. Archana Iyer and Swasika played key roles, while the film was directed by Yugandhar Muni.

Pradeep Ranganathan Dominating Sivakarthikeyan at the Box Office

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Pradeep Ranganathan Dominating Sivakarthikeyan at the Box Office

Pradeep Ranganathan turned into a hero from a director with Love Today, which became a huge hit at the box office. He continued the form with the following releases, Dragon and Dude, with the former becoming his biggest hit to date. With his consistency, Pradeep Ranganathan is dominating Sivakarthikeyan.

Sivakarthikeyan has steadily grown as a strong box office name with careful film choices. Movies like Doctor, Don, and Amaran helped him become one of the leading stars among Tier-2 heroes. After the success of Amaran, expectations around his market increased, and many believed his next films would reach even bigger numbers.

But his recent releases have not fully met those expectations. The film Madharaasi faced challenges at the box office and struggled to move past the ₹100 crore mark. Similarly, Parasakthi is currently around the ₹80 crore range, making its entry into the ₹100 crore club uncertain.

At the same time, Pradeep Ranganathan has been enjoying consistent box office results. His films Love Today, Dragon, and Dude have all crossed the ₹100 crore mark. Notably, Dude managed strong collections despite receiving mixed reviews. Recent box office trends show Pradeep Ranganathan delivering more consistent ₹100 crore results, while Siva Karthikeyan is currently going through a phase of mixed outcomes.

Swayambhu Release Postponed

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Swayambhu Release Postponed

Actor Nikhil Siddhartha, known for delivering films consistently every year, is taking an unusually long gap for his most ambitious project yet – Swayambhu. The reason is simple: this film is a big-budget historical pan-India venture, and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to make it grand.

The team has reportedly spent nearly two years working on Swayambhu. With a massive production scale, the film completed around 170 days of shooting, making it one of the longest schedules in Nikhil’s career.

Swayambhu Making Generated Video Significant Buzz

In November last year, the team released a glimpse video from the film. The visuals, scale, and Nikhil’s intense look instantly grabbed attention and created huge anticipation among audiences and trade circles. Along with the glimpse, the makers officially announced February 13 as the release date.

Swayambhu will not be released on Maha Shivaratri

However, after that initial update, the team went completely silent on promotions. This silence raised doubts, and soon industry buzz started circulating that the film might get postponed from its planned release date. Now, the latest reports confirm that Nikhil’s Swayambhu will not release on February 13.

The makers are currently exploring new release options in March and April. An official announcement regarding the postponement is expected very soon. Nikhil gained pan-India recognition with the blockbuster success of Karthikeya 2. That film gave him strong recognition across the country, and now all eyes are on Swayambhu.

The actor is placing big hopes on this ambitious project, which is expected to elevate his career to the next level.

Revanth Reddy Impressed by Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

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Revanth Reddy Impressed by Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Megastar Chiranjeevi attended the World Economic Forum 2026 in Switzerland during his personal break in Zurich. He was invited by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and the meeting became a proud moment for Telugu cinema and Telangana on a global stage. It is known that they share a good personal bond.

During the event, the Chief Minister warmly welcomed Chiranjeevi, and together they witnessed the global launch of Telangana Rising 2047, a plan that highlights the state’s future growth and global vision. The CM also said that he watched the Megastar’s Movie.

During their interaction at the World Economic Forum 2026 in Switzerland, CM Revanth Reddy revealed that he watched Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu along with his family and thoroughly enjoyed the film. He appreciated the film’s Entertainment.

Varanasi Not Coming for Summer 2027

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Varanasi Not Coming for Summer 2027

The biggest film of Telugu Cinema and also the Indian Cinema, Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and directed by Rajamouli, has generated a huge buzz just with its official announcement. There have been a few rumors around the film’s release date, but the latest news is that Varanasi is not coming for Summer 2027.

Director S. S. Rajamouli has been steadily expanding his reach from pan-India to global cinema. After gaining nationwide attention with Eega, he completely changed Indian box office history with the Baahubali series. Later, RRR took Telugu and Indian cinema to a global audience. Now, Rajamouli is aiming even higher with his next ambitious project, Varanasi.

The film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead role, with Prithviraj Sukumaran playing the antagonist and Priyanka Chopra as the female lead. The team conducted a massive launch event in November last year, where they revealed the theme of the film. The glimpse alone surprised everyone with its scale, grandeur, and global appeal, instantly creating huge anticipation.

During the launch event, makers announced Summer 2027 as the release window. But the latest buzz suggests that Varanasi may not arrive during the summer as planned. Industry circles indicate that the team is now considering year-end 2027, most likely December, as a better option. There is also a possibility that the release could shift to early 2028, as the makers want to spend significant time promoting the film across global markets.

With expectations already sky-high, the team appears to be prioritizing a perfect release strategy over rushing the film. An official update regarding the new release window is expected in the coming months.

Akhanda 2 OTT Response: Balakrishna – Boyapati Film Records Average Viewership on Netflix

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Akhanda 2 OTT Response: Balakrishna – Boyapati Film Records Average Viewership on Netflix

Akhanda 2, the much-anticipated sequel starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Srinu, failed to live up to expectations at the box office and did not get the desired response. This massive combination, which earlier delivered a hat-trick of blockbusters, could not recreate the same magic this time

The OTT rights were sold for a sensational price to Netflix, and the response for Akhanda 2 on OTT is not at the expected levels. It started streaming on Netflix on January 9 in multiple languages. Between January 9 and January 11, the film recorded 2 million views and trended in the Top 10 across 7 countries. In the following week, from January 12 to January 18, it added 1.9 million views and trended in the Top 10 in 12 countries.

Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’s official trailer on Netflix

The response is being seen as average when compared to the film’s pan-language release and the high price paid for its streaming rights. The viewership is neither poor nor exceptional.

Jana Nayagan Finances in Deep Trouble

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Jana Nayagan Finances in Deep Trouble

Thalapathy Vijay’s highly anticipated film, Jana Nayagan, has landed in serious financial trouble even before its release. Made on a massive budget of over ₹350 crores, the film is now facing uncertainty due to unexpected delays and legal issues.

Massive Budget Due to Vijay’s Record Remuneration:

Interestingly, Jana Nayagan is not a heavy VFX film or a high-visual spectacle. The primary reason behind its huge budget is Vijay’s record-breaking remuneration of more than ₹200 crores. This alone pushed the production cost to extraordinary levels.

However, Vijay’s brand value also worked in the film’s favor. The movie reportedly generated business worth ₹400 crores before its release: Both theatrical and non-theatrical rights have been sold for ₹200 crores each. All deals were finalized based on the January 9th release date, which was announced well in advance.

Censor Issues Force Postponement:

Unfortunately, due to censorship problems, the makers had to postpone the film from its planned Pongal festival release. The issue is currently in court, and the final verdict is still pending.

As of now, there is no clarity on the new release date. With elections approaching, some trade circles believe that the film may even get postponed to the second half of the year.

Distributors Demand Refunds:

The sudden delay has badly affected the film’s finances. Several distributors and exhibitors who paid advances are now reportedly asking for refunds from the producers, as there is no confirmed release date. This unexpected situation has created huge financial pressure on the production house of Jana Nayagan.

OTT Deal With Prime Video in Trouble

Adding to the problem, Prime Video reportedly acquired the OTT rights for ₹120 crores, again considering the January 9th release date.

Now, with no clarity on release, renegotiations are said to be happening from the OTT side as well. This could further impact the overall recovery of the film.

Vijay’s Support to Producers:

Despite the crisis, Vijay is expected to stand strong with the producers during this tough phase. One advantage for the makers is that the actual production cost is not very high if Vijay’s remuneration is excluded.

This gives room for adjustments and mutual understanding between Vijay and the producers. Whenever Jana Nayagan is finally released, most issues are expected to be sorted out. But there is no doubt that the producers and Vijay himself
will face significant financial losses due to repeated postponements and to clear legal hurdles.

Sankranthiki Vasthunam Arrives on Another OTT Platform

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Sankranthiki Vasthunam Arrives on Another OTT Platform

The blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunam had its OTT and satellite rights acquired by the Zee Group, and the film delivered very strong viewership numbers after its television and OTT premiere. Now, the film is available for streaming on another major OTT platform, Amazon Prime Video.

Z5 Gathered Huge Views/Profits because of Sankranthiki Vasthunam

Interestingly, when Sankranthiki Vasthunam’s OTT rights were initially sold, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix reportedly did not show interest in acquiring the film. But the film has now arrived on Prime Video. This follows a growing trend in the OTT space, where popular films begin streaming on a second platform after a certain period.

Sankranthiki Vasthunam is a Telugu film released in 2025. It was presented by Dil Raju and produced by Shirish under the Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. The film was directed by Anil Ravipudi and stars Venkatesh, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead roles.

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