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Director Shankar Gears Up for His Grandest Film Ever

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Director Shankar Gears Up for His Grandest Film Ever

Shankar Shanmugham, who is the most celebrated director of Indian Cinema, has seen continuous setbacks in recent years. The director is still determined to come back and is all set to start his dream project.

The main issue for Shankar’s downfall is overspending, which causes a big burden for producers. Films like 2 Point O, Indian 2, and Game Changer ended up as heavy loss ventures for producers because of budget reasons only.

Last year, Shankar announced that he had completed all the work for his dream project, Velpari, which will be made as a three-part film. But after his recent results, everyone thought there was no chance of this film getting materialized.

But now the news is that Shankar is going with this project as his next. He is completely focusing on this film and planning to start shooting from June 2026. Reportedly, talks are happening with Tamil Big actors.

Director Shankar is waiting to make a massive comeback after back-to-back setbacks with his dream project, Velpari. It needs to be seen who will bankroll this project and who will be the lead hero.

Chiranjeevi Fails, Will Balakrishna Succeed?

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Chiranjeevi Fails, Will Balakrishna Succeed?

For many days, Chiranjeevi remained number one, and after his return, he achieved big box office success, competing with young stars. But there is one thing that Chiranjeevi failed to achieve, and Balakrishna has the chance to do it with Akhanda 2, his upcoming film.

Undoubtedly, in the Telugu Market, Chiranjeevi is still leading in senior heroes, and even at this age, he is competing with Tier 1 heroes and this generation’s big stars. But one thing Chiranjeevi failed to grasp is the pan-India market.

With a stellar star cast and massive budget, Chiranjeevi releases Syeraa Narasimha Reddy as a Pan Indian Film. But though it saw big numbers in Telugu, it did not work in Hindi. Even Godfather was also released in Hindi, as Salman Khan plays a cameo, but that also did not work. Chiranjeevi fails to grab the Hindi markets, and now it needs to be seen whether Balakrishna can achieve that.

Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 is releasing this Friday in all languages. After Telugu, the team is expecting big numbers in Hindi. While the film benefits from its divine theme, Tere Ishk mein, which was released last week, is already performing well. The upcoming release of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar this week adds a layer of challenge for Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu’s movie.

Akhanda 2 has little hype in Hindi and can only do well with excellent word-of-mouth. It’s difficult for the film to succeed in Hindi, but if it does well, Balakrishna will become the first senior hero to hit big numbers in Hindi since Baahubali.

Balakrishna, This Is the Time for You

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Balakrishna, This Is the Time for You

Before the COVID era, Balakrishna had seen continuous setbacks, but he started his 2nd innings with Akhanda, and now it is the right time for him to score records with Akhanda 2. The film has gathered proper buzz after its full audio was released.

From Akhanda to his latest release, Daaku Maharaaj, Balakrishna consistently delivered very good numbers at the box office. The thing is, his movies aren’t hitting the same milestones as those of senior stars like Chiranjeevi’s Waltair Veerayya and Khaidi No 150, or Venkatesh’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam.

Akhanda 2’s budget and business itself took Balakrishna many steps further, and it is time for him to show the progress in box office collections as well. The budget of the film is more than 200 Cr, and the theatrical business of the Telugu version is 125 Cr. These numbers are 50% higher than Balakrishna’s previous films.

Can Balakrishna level up his Box Office with Akhanda 2?

With Akhanda 2, Balakrishna must score his first 200 Cr grosser, and even target the 250 Cr mark too. Then, only the producers will not hesitate to put 200 cr or 250 Cr budgets for him.

If Akhanda 2 fails to deliver big numbers theatrically, then the next films’ budgets of the actor will face hurdles, as now the OTT platforms are not giving high prices, and theatrical business and numbers only decide to what extent a producer can go with the budget.

Whether Balakrishna will go to the next step will be purely decided by Akhanda 2’s Box office numbers. His next film with Gopichand Malineni is announced as a big historical project, and Akhanda 2’s success is much needed for that project to be made on a grand scale.

Akhanda 2 could really help Balakrishna’s market if it picks up some numbers in Hindi as well as Telugu.

Andhra King Taluka 5 Days Box Office Collections

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Andhra King Taluka 5 Days Box Office Collections

Ram’s Andhra King Taluka continues its poor run at the Box Office after a below-par extended 4-day weekend. The film sees a further drop on its 1st weekday. Despite receiving positive reviews, the film failed to get even decent collections.

For a total of 5 days, the film has collected close to 23 Cr gross and share is around 10 Cr. Close to  8 share Cr came from India, and 2 Cr came from overseas. The recovery is just around 40% for 5 days, which is definitely not good.

Ram and Bhagyashri Borse have arrived in Hyderabad after the USA tour, and it needs to be seen if they can do some promotions and push Andhra King Taluka’s poor box office performance.

The film faces a tough challenge as all eyes will be on Akhanda 2, releasing this Friday with Thursday night shows.

Mowgli 2025 Trailer Raises Huge Anticipation

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Mowgli 2025 Trailer Raises Huge Anticipation

After Colour Photo (which won the National Award), Director Sandeep Raj comes with Mowgli, and the film’s trailer hints that he is all set to deliver another solid film, raising the buzz among audiences.

The trailer promises an intense love drama powered by hard-hitting performances from Roshan Kanakala, Sakshi, Bandi Saroj, and Harsha. The visuals and music stand out strongly, adding depth to the emotional tone.

Set against the forest backdrop, the trailer shows glimpses of the life of Kittu, who strives to care for and protect his deaf and mute girlfriend. His fiery confrontation with a police officer leads to a significant conflict, leaving us curious about the outcome of the drama.

As said above, Sandeep Raj has raised the buzz with the Mowgli trailer, and it will certainly build the required anticipation.

Harsha Chemudu plays a crucial role. TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad produced the film through the People Media Factory banner. Theatrical release of Mowgli 2025 is set for December 12, 2025, with the music from Kaala Bhairava.

Odeon Mall Hyderabad Stuns with Its Grand Makeover

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Odeon Mall Hyderabad Stuns with Its Grand Makeover

Telugu movie fans can look forward to a new multiplex, as the Odeon Mall in Hyderabad on RTC X Roads is undergoing a major renovation and will reopen soon. Social media users are already sharing photos of the mall.

The Odeon Theatre, once known as a popular single-screen cinema, has now been transformed into an eight-screen multiplex. It has been completely rebuilt with advanced projection systems, spacious seating, and multi-level parking facilities. The complex also includes shopping malls inside, allowing visitors to enjoy movies as well as shopping in the same place. 

Initially, the Odeon Mall Hyderabad, with an upgraded multiplex, was set to open for movie lovers on October 24, but it did not happen, and audiences expect it to start by Sankranthi, the big movie season.

Another upcoming theatre at RTC X Roads is AMB Classic, which is scheduled to open during Sankranti 2026. This multiplex is being constructed in the same area where once the famous Sudarshan 70MM theater stood. Equipped with the latest technology, AMB Classic will feature seven modern screens. It is expected that the first film to be screened here will be The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas.

The RTC X Roads area, previously known for single-screen cinemas, is transitioning to a multiplex era with the upcoming grand openings of Odeon Mall and AMB Classic. The arrival of these two multiplexes will undoubtedly impact the single screens, but conversely, if people maintain their preference for single screens, the effect could shift to the multiplexes.

AMB Bangalore: India’s 2nd Largest Dolby Cinema

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AMB Bangalore: India’s 2nd Largest Dolby Cinema

AMB Cinemas, the popular multiplex owned by superstar Mahesh Babu, is expanding from Hyderabad to Bangalore, and the big news is that it will include a Dolby Cinema screen. Known for its luxurious facilities and top-quality movie experience, the multiplex aims to spread its wings.

Movie lovers in Bangalore are excited about this new and modern cinema experience. The multiplex will have nine state-of-the-art screens, including one Dolby Cinema screen with Advanced 4K Laser projection used across all screens.

Mahesh Babu’s AMB Cinemas in Bangalore: Movie lovers Excited

Four screens will offer Dolby ATMOS sound, while another four will feature Dolby 7.1 sound. Screens 1 and 2 will have a flat design. The aspect ratio for the Dolby Cinema’s scope format is yet to be confirmed.

The Dolby Cinema screen will be 60 feet wide, making it 5 feet larger than the one in Pune and currently the second-largest Dolby Cinema screen in India.

This setup includes dual 4K projectors that support Dolby Vision and Dolby 3D, along with a 64-channel Atmos sound system built for object-based audio. It will be an amazing experience for audiophiles.

Mahesh Babu’s fans are thrilled about AMB Cinemas’ opening in Bangalore with a Dolby Cinema Screen. Interior work is progressing at full speed, and the multiplex is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026.

Peddi and The Paradise: Rumors on Delays Continue

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Peddi and The Paradise: Rumors on Delays Continue

Ram Charan’s Peddi and Nani’s The Paradise are announced for a March-end release, but there have been continuous rumors in industry circles that both movies may not arrive on the scheduled dates. 

The makers keep denying these rumors, but the same buzz continues in the industry that Peddi and The Paradise might come on the said dates. We need to see who will finally turn out to be right.

Both films are big-budget pan-India productions currently in the shooting phase. Even the makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh have refrained from announcing their release date, as they anticipate a potential postponement for either Ram Charan’s or Nani’s movie and are planning to release if that happens.

For any biggie, the end of March is the best release date, as it comes with many public holidays and marks the start of the summer season.

Tere Ishk Mein Passes Weekday Test

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Tere Ishk Mein Passes Weekday Test

The latest intense love story from Bollywood, Tere Ishk Mein, did very well on the 1st weekend, and the film passed the crucial weekday test by showing a strong hold at the box office on its 4th day. 

With 51 Cr net in the Hindi version and 3 Cr+ net in Tamil, the film takes the 1st weekend total net to 54 Cr and gross to 63 Cr. If we add 6 Cr gross from overseas, it takes the worldwide gross to 69 Cr.

On its 4th day and 1st weekday, Tere Ishk Mein holds really well with maintaining more than 50% collections from the opening day. For 4 days, the total worldwide gross will be close to 80 Cr. The film is all set to do 100 Cr gross in the 1st week itself.

If the film sees a hold on the 2nd weekend, then it might even end as Dhanush’s career’s biggest grosser, beating Raayan. Dhanush scores a very big blockbuster in Bollywood again.

Tomorrow, the film is expected to be bigger than Monday due to Tuesday’s offers likely to score a double-digit net.

Sankranthi 2026: Star Films and Expected Release Dates

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Sankranthi 2026: Star Films and Expected Release Dates

Multiple films are lined up for Sankranthi 2026, and a few films still have not yet announced their release dates, such as Chiranjeevi-Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and Ravi Teja’s Bharta Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi.

Prabhas and Maruthi’s The Raja Saab is announced for 9th January, while Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju has been announced for 14th January release.  Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has not been announced yet, but it is likely to arrive on 12th January.

Raviteja’s BMW also has not been announced yet, but it is likely to arrive on 13 January in theaters. Along with these 4 films, 2 Tamil dubbed films, Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, is announced for 9th January, and Siva Karthikeyan’s Parasakthi is announced for 14th January release.

Sharwanand’s Nari Nari Naduma Murari was announced for a Sankranthi 2026 release, but the movie is likely to be postponed.

In conclusion, Sankranthi 2026 is set to feature multiple film releases, with the trade anticipating strong theater occupancy throughout the festival period.

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