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Good News for Jana Nayagan

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Vijay’s fans, who are eagerly waiting for the release of Jana Nayagan, have finally received some good news. The Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the film’s producers is expected to be listed before the Supreme Court on January 15.

Earlier, the case was scheduled to be heard on January 19, but it has now been advanced to January 15. This comes as good news for both the makers of Jana Nayagan and Vijay’s fans.

The judgment is expected on the same day. If the film receives clearance for censor certification, the makers can comfortably plan for a January 23 release. This date works well, as Republic Day falls on Monday, January 26.

The case will be heard before the bench of the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant.

Drishyam 3 Release Date Revealed

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Drishyam franchise of Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph, is one of the most successful and acclaimed ones from Mollywood, and now Drishyam 3’s Malayalam version’s release date is said to be confirmed

The first part of the franchise was an industry hit for Malayalam Cinema, and later, it was dubbed into many languages. The second part was released directly on OTT platforms due to the COVID situation and was also dubbed into several languages. With this, Drishyam became a pan-India brand.

Drishyam 3 Release: Malayalam and Hindi confirmed – Telugu yet to start the shoot

The final part of the series, Drishyam 3, has already completed shooting in Malayalam and is reportedly aiming for an April 3 release. The Hindi version is planned for an October 2 release, creating a gap of nearly six months between the two versions. Meanwhile, the Telugu version has not even started shooting yet.

If the Malayalam version releases on OTT before the theatrical releases of the other language versions, it could have a strong impact on them. It remains to be seen how the team will manage the release plans for all versions.

Stream Hard-Hitting Film Dhandoraa on OTT – Full Details Here

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Dhandoraa is a sincere and hard-hitting film that strongly highlights the issue of caste discrimination, and the movie is all set to arrive on OTT tonight. The movie was released in theaters during Christmas. Although it received very good word of mouth, it failed to achieve strong box office numbers.

The film will start streaming from tonight, January 14, on Amazon Prime Video. Along with Telugu, it will also be available in multiple other languages. There are expectations that Dhandoraa will get a good response on OTT.

Critically acclaimed Dhandoraa is expected to garner a positive response following its OTT release

The film is directed by Murali Kanth and features Shivaji, Navdeep, Bindu Madhavi, along with Ravi Krishna, Nandu, Mounika Reddy, Manika Sri, and Aditi Bhavaraju in key roles. It is produced by Ravindra Reddy under the Loukya Entertainments banner. Dhandoraa is set in a rural backdrop and focuses mainly on caste discrimination and social injustice.

Although Shivaji faced some controversy due to comments he made during the film’s pre-release event, the movie helped him earn appreciation as an actor.

Will Chiranjeevi Trust Maruthi?

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Director Maruthi is one of Chiranjeevi’s biggest fans, and he has stated this many times in public, and directing Chiranjeevi has always been his dream, and discussions about a possible collaboration have already taken place.

There is also a buzz that Chiranjeevi showed strong interest during the story discussions. The plan was to start the film after completing their current commitments, but there was no news about it later. 

Had The Raja Saab become a massive success, there was a high possibility that this project could materialize quickly. But The Raja Saab has brought heavy criticism for the director. In a recent interview, Maruthi said that he will be directing a Chiranjeevi film very soon.

The main question now is whether Chiranjeevi will trust Maruthi at this stage. One failure does not define a director’s capability, but the project may not begin immediately. Chiranjeevi is currently working on a film with Bobby, and after that, he is already committed to a project with Srikanth Odela. Completing these films alone could take until next year.

If Maruthi directs another film in between and makes a strong comeback, the chances of this combination happening will be much higher.

Did Sree Leela Indirectly Criticize Telugu Directors?

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Sree Leela made a blockbuster debut with Pelli SandaD and rose to fame with Dhamaka. The actress recently made her Tamil debut with Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, and the comments of Sree Leela during the film’s success meet looked liked indirectly targeted at Telugu directors.

After two back to back successes, Sreeleela quickly became a popular actress and started receiving continuous offers, including roles in big films, and in total, she did more than 10 Telugu films.

Sree Leela expresses happiness with the positive response to her performance in Parasakthi

She recently made her Kollywood debut with Parasakthi, which is currently running in theatres. Speaking at the Parasakthi success meet, Sree Leela shared her happiness and said, “So far, I have received appreciation mainly for my songs and dance performances. For the first time, I am being appreciated for a complete role. Everyone who watched the film came out of the theatre with tears in their eyes. This feels like a perfect debut for me.”

Her statement appears to be an indirect remark toward Telugu filmmakers, as her roles there were often limited to songs and dance sequences. But this cannot be blamed entirely on the directors, as choosing such roles was also her decision. 

Notably, in Bhagavanth Kesari, she played a strong character and delivered a good performance. Still, Sree Leela’s comments suggest that she considers Parasakthi as the first film where she received full-fledged appreciation for her acting.

Jana Nayagan Release: Latest Court Case Update

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KVN Productions, which has produced Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, has moved the Supreme Court against the Madras HC Division Bench order that stayed the certification of the film, overturning an earlier single-judge nod for a U/A 16+ certificate.

The case is tentatively set for listing in the Supreme Court on January 19th . So the hearing will be next Monday only as of now . If everything goes well , the film might target a Republic weekend release. But if it delays further, it will move to an even later release date.

Fans again have some hope after learning that Vijay’s Jana Nayagan production house, KVN Productions , moved to the Supreme Court for the release. The fans have lashed out at the Censor Board for targeting their favorite hero’s film, while some industry professionals also came in support of the film.

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth Impressed by Parasakthi

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Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi has seen a drop in collections after a strong opening weekend, but the film has received praise from Tamil cinema legends Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Now, the fans hope that the film turns this appreciation into box office collections.

At a recent event, Sivakarthikeyan shared his experience and said, “After watching Parasakthi, Kamal Haasan sir appreciated my performance for five minutes. For Amaran, it was only two to three minutes. Superstar Rajinikanth also called Parasakthi a very bold film, praised the second half, and appreciated my performance.”

Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi needs a significant jump in collections during the festival weekend

Despite this appreciation, the film has received a mixed response from audiences. As a result, collections dropped yesterday and continued to decline today after a good opening weekend. But the period political drama is expected to see a strong jump in collections starting tomorrow as the festival season begins.

In its first three days, Parasakthi has collected over ₹50 crore gross worldwide. To achieve hit status, the film needs to cross ₹150 crore gross globally. This means it requires a significant rise in collections from tomorrow.

A major advantage for the film is that Vijay’s Jana Nayagan has been postponed, allowing Parasakthi to fully benefit from the festive holiday period.

Tollywood Needs More Directors Like Anil Ravipudi

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In the film industry, when a movie becomes a big hit, the director often starts aiming for pan-India projects with very big budgets. However, only a few films succeed at that level, such as Anil Ravipudi. Most of them end up causing huge losses to producers and distributors.

Nowadays, even for regular films, directors are taking a long time for pre-production works, but Anil Ravipudi is different, as he has never wasted producer’s money and delivered continuous successful films.

Most of the directors shoot more footage than needed and later remove many scenes. This keeps the film on sets for a long time and increases the budget, putting heavy pressure on producers.

But even though he has delivered back-to-back blockbusters, Anil Ravipudi continues to work within his strengths and the strengths of his heroes. He always thinks from the producer’s point of view. He plans everything carefully during pre-production, sticks to a fixed release schedule, and shoots only what is necessary for the film. There is no waste of time or money. He also plans promotions and release dates very well, keeping producers and buyers in a safe and profitable position.

At present, the film industry is facing a serious crisis due to high budgets, the obsession with pan-India films, the decline of non-theatrical markets, and theatres struggling to survive. 

At such a time, the industry needs more directors like Anil Ravipudi, the filmmakers who can bring families back to theatres and complete films within one year. If we have more directors like him, the trade and the industry will surely recover.

Yash’s Toxic in Trouble

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The controversy surrounding Kannada star Yash’s upcoming film Toxic is growing stronger. The Karnataka State Women’s Commission has strongly objected to the bold and obscene intimate scenes shown in the film’s teaser. The Commission has sent a letter to the Censor Board demanding strict action and has also urged the makers to immediately remove the teaser, stating that the scenes are excessively bold and inappropriate.

Leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have also filed a complaint with the Karnataka State Women’s Commission regarding the Toxic teaser. AAP state secretary Usha Mohan said in the complaint that the visuals in the teaser could have a negative impact on children’s mental health. She demanded that the teaser be removed from social media platforms immediately.

The film, titled Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, stars Yash as the lead and it has been facing heavy criticism online and it enters a controversy due to the way the intimate scenes shown in its glimpse.

Responding to the criticism, director Geethu Mohandas gave a strong reply. She stated that she is not surprised by the comments questioning how a woman director could film such scenes. She added that she is taking the criticism very lightly and is not bothered by it.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Day 1 Area Wise Box Office Collections

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Chiranjeevi is back with a bang with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’s arrival in theaters, as the film collects superb numbers at the box office on the first day. The film has received majorly positive reviews, reflected in the figures.

Here are the details of MSG Movie’s First Day Collections 

Telangana: 8.5 Cr
Andhra Pradesh: 21 Cr – 22 Cr
ROI: 2.3
Overseas: 10 Cr

The film has opened to an impressive 42 crore share worldwide, including GST from the Nizam and Andhra regions. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad has made a terrific start, achieving nearly 35% recovery against the ₹125 crore breakeven target on the very first day itself.

Today , the film is trending extraordinarily , and trade expects it to achieve profits for all buyers within this week itself. Let us wait and watch where the film will end its box office run.

14th, 15th, 16th , and 17th are festival days and the film will certainly utilize them to its fullest.