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Naga Vamsi Aiming For OG Telugu States Rights

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Naga Vamsi Aiming For OG Telugu States Rights

PowerStar Pawan Kalyan recently wrapped up his part in “They Call Him OG.” Directed by Sujeeth, the film has a superb craze among PSPK fans and other audiences. The latest news is that producer Naga Vamsi aims for OG Telugu States Rights.

Pawan Kalyan’s OG has massive hype in trade circles

There is a strong buzz in the industry that Naga Vamsi bought the Nizam rights of OG, and he gave a huge advance. The deal is said to have been done on an advance basis. Another interesting piece of news is that Vamsi is in discussions for Andhra Pradesh rights as well.

This means Naga Vamsi aims for Pawan Kalyan’s OG Telugu States Rights entirely. Before this, the young producer Naga Vamsi bought the entire Telugu States rights for NTR’s Devara, and it was a blockbuster at the box office.

Naga Vamsi offered a huge price to get the OG Telugu States Rights

Reportedly, Vamsi is trying the same with “They Call Him OG,” that is, to acquire total Telugu states rights of the film. The offered rice is said to be on par with pan-India biggies.

OG is undoubtedly the craziest Telugu release of this year, and the film has already generated immense buzz with a teaser and a few posters.

Samantha’s Angry Moment With Photographer

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Samantha’s Angry Moment With Photographer

On Tuesday morning, as Samantha Ruth Prabhu exited her gym in Mumbai, she found herself in a rather awkward encounter with the paparazzi. Samantha’s angry moment with the Photographer went viral on social media.

While leaving the building, Samantha appeared to be chatting on her phone, sporting a brown athletic ensemble that consisted of track pants paired with a sports bra. As soon as the group of photographers abruptly closed in on her, it was clear that the actress felt a surge of annoyance.

Samantha gets irritated by the Paparazzi

As she rushed to her car, she begged, “Stop it, guys, please.” Feeling uneasy, Samantha waited for her vehicle, which was still in the parking lot. However, she composed herself and apologized briefly to the photographers. She said sorry and requested that they not record again.

Samantha’s angry moment with the Photographer went viral on social media. The video received various responses. A few netizens felt that paparazzi are usual for film stars, and the actress overreacted to it.

Netizens react to Samantha’s Encounter with the Paparazzi

However, many fans supported their favorite actress and stated that we rarely see Samantha getting angry. The person continuously annoyed her, even though she asked them to stop. 

The photographers need to understand that stars have different moods, and they cannot smile every day and be okay with having photos taken at any time. They have to give private space for celebrities.

Meanwhile, Samantha’s maiden production, Subham, a rural horror comedy, is now available for streaming on Jio Hotstar.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Kingdom Must Hit Theatres This July – Makers Under Pressure

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Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Kingdom Must Hit Theatres This July – Makers Under Pressure

Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom are undoubtedly among the most exciting upcoming biggies, but both movies have seen continuous postponements. Now, both movies are in a place where they must hit theaters this July.

As said above, both movies got postponed for various reasons. At first, Hari Hara Veera Mallu—Part 1: Sword vs. Spirit was supposed to hit theaters on June 12, but due to financial issues, the film was postponed, and now they are in discussions with Prime Video for a new release date.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Kingdom to arrive with a week’s gap in July?

Reportedly, the makers are showing interest in releasing the film on 18th July. Meanwhile, for the Kingdom, Netflix is said to have informed the makers to release the movie on 25th July as per schedule.

Kingdom reportedly locks 25th July as its release date

The theatrical business of this action drama is also with the makers informing distributors of the 25th of July as the release date. So, Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom must hit theaters this July.

Especially for Hari Hara Veera Mallu, the July release is a must, as Pawan Kalyan’s other crazy movie, OG, is slated to release in September.

The ideal release date for HHVM is 18th July, and Kingdom is 25th July, as per the current situation. We need to wait and see how things proceed now.

Kuberaa Craze Stronger in Telugu than Tamil

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Kuberaa Craze Stronger in Telugu than Tamil

Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa is a multilingual film with Tamil star Dhanush and Telugu star Nagarjuna in the main roles. Kuberaa craze is stronger in Telugu than Tamil, despite being a bilingual film.

Kuberaa fails to attract Tamil audiences

The film’s advance bookings opened recently, and the Telugu version is trending on a good note, whereas in Tamil, the advances are trending on a below-par note, much to the dismay of traditional Tamil fans.

The trade expected this because the main brand, which plays a big role in the bookings, is none other than Sekhar Kammula, a Telugu director. Even the overseas advances started on a strong note because of his image.

Sekhar Kammula’s brand makes Kuberaa Craze Stronger in Telugu than in Tamil

Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa craze is stronger in Telugu than Tamil, and the Telugu version’s opening is expected to be way bigger than the Tamil version.

As of now, the Tamil version bookings are not that great, and certainly if WOM is positive, then Tamil also will start putting up huge numbers with the help of Dhanush’s brand.

Thug Life – Supreme Court orders Karnataka Government to allow the release

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Thug Life – Supreme Court orders Karnataka Government to allow the release

Actor Kamal Haasan’s statement about Kannada and Tamil languages’ similarity erupted in a huge controversy, and the film’s release was banned in Karnataka. Now, the Supreme Court orders the Karnataka government to allow the release of Thug Life.

The Supreme Court stated that it cannot allow mobs and vigilantes to take over the streets and said that any film that has a CBFC certificate must be released and the state has to ensure its screening.

The Supreme Court orders the Karnataka Government to allow the screening of Thug Life

The court said the rule of law cannot be held hostage to mob threats and warned that “groups of hooligans” cannot be allowed to decide what gets screened in theaters. Though the film’s run at the theaters is over, it is a win for Kamal Haasan in this issue.

Kamal’s fans are happy as the Supreme Court orders the Karnataka Government to allow the release of Thug Life. They are now sharing this information on social media.

Different Views must be allowed in democracy, says the Supreme Court – Thug Life Karnataka Ban Controversy

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued a notice regarding the ban on Kamal Haasan’s Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka, condemning groups that threatened to prevent the film’s release due to controversial comments allegedly made by the actor.

The Supreme Court moved the plea submitted by the film’s producer from the Karnataka High Court to itself and requested the state government to provide its response. It raised concerns about the High Court’s involvement, particularly regarding suggestions that the actor should apologize to settle the matter.

The court also quoted past judgments, including the Bombay High Court verdict in the Mi Nathuram Boltoy play case and the Imran Pratapgarhi ruling, to support the argument that differing views must be allowed in a democracy.

Restating its role, the court said, “We are the custodians of the rule of law. That is what the Supreme Court is for.”

Samyuktha in Top Form – Signs Another Massive Pan-India Project

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Samyuktha in Top Form – Signs Another Massive Pan-India Project

Actress Samyuktha received good applause for her performance in Virupaksha, which was a huge hit at the box office. The actress is now busy signing multiple films. Samyuktha is in top form as she signs another massive Pan-India project.

Samyuktha makes a strong impression on audiences with Virupaksha

Born in Kerala, the actress made her debut in Telugu with Bheemla Nayak and then scored a big hit with Virupaksha. After that, she continuously received big film offers. She is already a part of Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2.

Nikhil’s big-budget film Swayambhu, Sharwanand’s Nari Nari Naduma Murari, Lawrence’s Benz, and Bellamkonda Srinivas’s Haindava—all these films have Samyukth as the female lead.

Samyuktha joins Puri Jagannath – Vijay Sethupathi’s Pan India Project

Samyuktha is in top form as she signs another massive Pan-India project, and another exciting film joins her lineup as she has been cast as the lead actress in Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannath’s Pan-India film. 

Senior actress Tabu is already on board to play a crucial role in this film. The movie’s pre-production works are completed, and it will go on the floors at the end of this month.

Suriya’s Retro to Continue as a Web Series

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Suriya’s Retro to Continue as a Web Series

Karthik Subbaraj and Suriya’s Retro was released in theaters this May and received a mixed response, ending as a big failure at the box office. The film recently arrived on OTT, and the director Karthik Subbaraj says that Suriya’s Retro will continue as a web series.

The film’s announcement, first glimpse, and posters all received superb responses, and it was released in theaters amid many expectations. However, theatrically the film could satisfy only a limited section of people.

Karthik Subbaraj plans to continue Suriya’s Retro as a Web Series

As a result, the love-action drama ended up as a big theatrical failure. Even after its arrival on OTT, most of the viewers felt that, as a story,y it had good potential, but the wrong screenplay made it a failure.

In his recent interview, director Karthik Subbaraj stated that Suriya’s Retro will continue as a web series. The filmmaker revealed that he has plans to release his film as a web series by extending each phase of the film into an episode.

Karthik said that he has more to tell as a story, but we need to wait and see whether Netflix agrees to this or not.

Coolie Overseas Business Shocks Trade Circles

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Coolie Overseas Business Shocks Trade Circles

Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie is the most hyped film for Tamil cinema. The actor-director combination and the huge star cast added more buzz to it. Coolie Overseas Business shocks trade circles.

Right from the announcement, this action drama has generated massive buzz. The film’s first single arrives this week. Because of this huge buzz, the makers are quoting very high prices in every area.

But the twist is, the distributors are also not bothered about risk and are ready to offer prices as per the producers, and the final negotiations are happening regarding the film’s business.

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth’s Coolie Overseas Business shocks trade circles. For overseas, the makers quoted an amount of 80 Cr+, and the distributor also said to have offered the same level.

The shocking fact is the deal is not done on an advance basis, but it is being done on an MG (minimum guarantee) basis. So, if the film faces any losses, distributors should tackle them, and producers have no link with it.

This means distributors are ready to take such a big risk for Coolie Movie. The trade feels this film will not go wrong, and it will create new benchmarks for Kollywood in overseas markets.

Thug Life’s Epic Box Office Flop: Expected 100 Cr on Opening Day, Fails to Hit Even Full Run

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Thug Life’s Epic Box Office Flop: Expected 100 Cr on Opening Day, Fails to Hit Even Full Run

When Thug Life was announced in the combination of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam. The expectations were high both content-wise and box office-wise. However, Thug Life results in an epic box office flop, as it fails to hit 100 Cr even in its full run.

The action drama was announced with a teaser on Kamal’s birthday in 2023; it received a superb response. Apart from the Kamal-Mani combo, the music of AR Rahman and Simbu playing a crucial role (replacing Dulquer Salmaan) raised the hype to a new level.

Thug Life: An Epic Failure at the Box Office: 100 Cr Opening expected, but fails to cross it even in its full run

Everyone expected the film to take one of the biggest starts in Kollywood, and many even anticipated a 100 Cr plus opening, as Kollywood has that potential market with Leo and GOAT opening with more than 100 Cr on the first day.

But somehow, when the film’s release time came, the hype went down, and it opened with around 38 Cr worldwide. Also, the disastrous WOM affected the film, and it did not get momentum over the weekend either. 

Thug Life to end its Box Office Run with below 100 Cr Total: Bigger Disaster than Indian 2

Now, after the 2nd weekend, the movie collection stands at 92 Cr gross, which is also the closing collection for the film. Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life results in an epic box office flop, as it fails to hit 100 cr even in its full run.

A film, which was expected to have a 100 Cr plus opening, did not even collect 100 Cr in its full run, which came as a big shock for everyone, and another surprising thing is, it will end below Kamal Haasan and Shankar’s disaster, Indian 2, at the box office.

Two Big Challenges Ahead for Nagarjuna

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Two Big Challenges Ahead for Nagarjuna

Akkineni Nagarjuna, the senior Telugu hero, is now playing non-lead characters in two upcoming films: one is Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa, and the other is Lokesh-Rajini’s Coolie. There are two big challenges ahead for Nagarjuna.

Nagarjuna is one of the biggest stars in Telugu cinema who carried on the Akkineni legacy. Till now he did lead hero roles, but now he takes a new turn and plays crucial roles in other heroes’ films.

Coolie and Kuberaa: Both are big challenges for Nagarjuna

The first one is Kuberaa, starring Dhanush as the lead. Even though Nagarjuna is part of the film, it is not being projected as a multi-starrer. The makers clearly project Dhanush as the lead, whereas Nagarjuna’s role is said to be a crucial one.

Also, the recently released trailer suggests that Nag’s role will have some negative shades as well. The second upcoming film of the actor is Coolie, and Nagarjuna officially said that he plays the main antagonist role in this film.

Fans will be disappointed if Nagarjuna’s characters do not land well in films where another hero is the lead

As an actor, Nag will rock in both the films, and there is no doubt about it. However, there are two big challenges ahead for Nagarjuna with Kuberaa and Coolie.

Firstly, both the characters need to work for fans and regular audiences as well. Definitely, the ardent fans and Telugu audiences cannot see Nag in a regular supporting role or a villain role. 

Can Coolie and Kuberaa live up to the hype regarding Nagarjuna’s character

There should be a big x-factor for his character, and the role should not be dominant at any point in time, including the climax. Now, this is where the real challenge lies.

Nagarjuna knows all these things, and he might have agreed to do both films after getting convinced by the narration, but ultimately the final output will say whether his decision is correct or not.

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