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Ajith and Vijay Lock Horns at Box Office

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Ajith and Vijay Lock Horns at Box Office

The re-release of Vijay Thalapathy’s 2016 blockbuster Theri has been announced for January 23, setting the stage for an exciting box-office clash with Ajith Kumar’s much-loved classic Mankatha, which is also returning to theaters on the same day. This announcement has quickly grabbed the attention of fans.

Theri is one of Vijay fans’ most favorite movies

Directed by Atlee, Theri marked a major turning point in Vijay’s career. The film mixed powerful action with strong emotional moments. Starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Amy Jackson, it was a massive success when it first released and continues to hold a special place in fans’ hearts. Its return to the big screen is expected to bring back fond memories and reignite excitement among Vijay’s fans.

Amidst the Jana Nayagan Censor Row, Theri’s Re-release is expected to bring some relief to fans

The timing of this re-release makes it even more interesting. Vijay has recently been in the spotlight due to a censorship-related controversy surrounding his upcoming film Jana Nayagan. Reports about certification delays and suggested cuts have triggered heated discussions online, with many linking the issue to Vijay’s growing presence outside the film industry. In this situation, bringing Theri back to theaters feels like a reminder of his strong mass appeal at a time when public interest in him is at its peak.

Mankatha Enjoys Cult Status Among Fans – Will Its Clash with Theri Excite Them?

January 23 also brings Ajith Kumar into the picture with Mankatha, a film that enjoys legendary status among fans. Ajith’s loyal fan base and his recent focus on motorsport have kept him in the public eye, making this re-release clash more than just a box-office event.

With both Theri and Mankatha hitting theaters on the same day, audiences can expect a huge response. The clash is likely to dominate conversations and trend across social media for days, turning January 23 into a memorable date for Tamil cinema fans.

Sankranthi Box Office: Break-even and Recovery Report Till Jan 16

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Sankranthi Box Office: Break-even and Recovery Report Till Jan 16

Telugu cinema fans were excited this Sankranthi, as five major films were released in theaters. Among them, Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is leading the Sankranthi 2026 films at the box office. Below is a look at the worldwide gross collections, break-even figures, and recovery status of all the Sankranthi releases as of January 16.

Sankranthi 2026 Movies – Worldwide Gross and Break-even Status

The Raja Saab (8 Days)
Telugu Gross: ₹160 Cr
Break-even: ₹285 Cr
Recovery: 56%

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (5 Days)
Worldwide Gross: ₹180 Cr
Break-even: ₹210 Cr
Recovery: 86%

Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (4 Days)
Worldwide Gross: ₹12 Cr
Break-even: ₹40 Cr
Recovery: 30%

Anaganaga Oka Raju (3 Days)
Worldwide Gross: ₹38 Cr
Break-even: ₹50 Cr
Recovery: 60%

Nari Nari Naduma Murari (2 Days)
Worldwide Gross: ₹9 Cr
Break-even: ₹25 Cr
Recovery: 36%

Based on the current trend, The Raja Saab and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi have very little chance of reaching the break-even mark. Meanwhile, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and Anaganaga Oka Raju are expected to achieve break-even today.

Nari Nari Naduma Murari, the last release among the Sankranthi 2026 films, is likely to achieve break-even and recovery within its first week itself.

Sankranthi Belongs to Dil Raju

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Sankranthi Belongs to Dil Raju

Even though Dil Raju Productions does not have a direct release this Sankranthi, the festival season still belongs to him. All the films he distributed are seeing huge numbers and earning big profits this Sankranthi.

Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju, and Sharwanand’s Nari Nari Naduma Murari, all three films distributed by Dil Raju in the Nizam area for this Sankranthi, are set to register big profits.

Meanwhile, The Raja Saab and Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi, which are struggling at the box office, were not distributed by Dil Raju. Last year, the veteran producer and distributor had two releases in his banner, Game Changer and Sankranthiki Vasthunam.

While Ram Charan’s Film produced several losses, Sankranthiki Vasthunam emerged as a huge blockbuster at the box office.

Kangana Ranaut Slams AR Rahman

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Kangana Ranaut Slams AR Rahman

Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has criticized music composer AR Rahman over his comments on the Vicky Kaushal–starrer Chhaava, which he described as a “divisive” film. In response, Kangana called Rahman “prejudiced and hateful” in a social media post.

On Saturday, January 17, Kangana shared a screenshot of Rahman’s interview with BBC Asian Network on her Instagram Stories. Along with it, she wrote that she faces a lot of prejudice in the film industry because of her political views. However, she added that she has not come across anyone more prejudiced and hateful than Rahman.

Kangana Calls Out AR Rahman as Prejudiced and Hateful

Kangana also said that Rahman had refused to meet her regarding her directorial film Emergency. She stated that she wanted to narrate the story to him, but he declined, saying he did not want to be part of a propaganda film. Kangana pointed out that Emergency later received positive reviews from critics and appreciation from leaders of opposition parties as well, who praised the film for its balanced and compassionate approach. She expressed disappointment, saying Rahman was blinded by hatred.

AR Rahman Calls Chhaava Movie Divisive, Faces Harsh Reactions

The controversy began after AR Rahman commented on Chhaava, saying that the film was divisive and seemed to benefit from division, though he acknowledged that it also aimed to highlight bravery.

Emergency, released in 2025, was directed and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut. She also played the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film.

Chhaava is a 2025 Indian historical action film based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Shivaji Maharaj. The film focuses on his reign, battles with Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, themes of loyalty and betrayal, and the struggle to protect Maratha sovereignty. It is adapted from Shivaji Sawant’s novel.

Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar Turns Into a Big Box Office Disaster

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Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar Turns Into a Big Box Office Disaster

Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar faced several hurdles before its release, but it is performing very poorly at the box office. After finally resolving all legal issues, the film hit theaters on January 14. But it was released with very little buzz and opened to extremely low box office collections. Adding to the trouble, the movie received below-average word of mouth.

Because of these factors, the film has not shown any improvement in collections, even during the festival season. In Tamil Nadu, it has collected only around ₹7 crore gross in its first three days. At this pace, it may not even cross ₹20 crore gross during its entire run. Collections from overseas and the rest of India are also very weak.

The film is expected to end its run with a single-digit closing share. With its Telugu release scheduled after the festival season, the situation looks even more difficult. Given the current trend, Vaa Vaathiyaar is unlikely to perform well in Telugu markets or register strong box office numbers.

Pradeep Ranganathan’s Next: Not With Sreeleela or Meenakshi Chaudhary

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Pradeep Ranganathan’s Next: Not With Sreeleela or Meenakshi Chaudhary

For the past few months, there has been buzz that Pradeep Ranganathan would be returning to direction and helm his next film, in which he would also play the lead role. The film was said to be produced by AGS Entertainments, with Sreeleela and Meenakshi Chaudhary as the lead actresses.

But official sources have strongly denied these rumours. According to them, Pradeep Ranganathan is still listening to different stories and holding discussions with multiple directors. The project has not been finalized yet, and there is no truth to the casting rumours either. While the film is expected to be produced by AGS Entertainment, the story has not been locked at this stage.

At present, it appears that Pradeep Ranganathan will continue focusing on acting and is not returning to direction for now, as he is actively considering scripts from other filmmakers.

Anaganaga Oka Raju 3 Days Area Wise Box Office Collections

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Anaganaga Oka Raju 3 Days Area Wise Box Office Collections

Naveen Polishetty’s festive entertainer, Anaganaga Oka Raju, is performing extremely well at the box office, seeing huge recoveries in just 3 days. By today, the film is also achieving breakeven worldwide.

Anaganaga Oka Raju’s Area-wise collections for 3 Days:

Nizam: 4.8 Cr
Ceeded: 1.9 Cr
Uttarandhra: 2.37 Cr
Guntur: 1.17 Cr
Krishna: 84 L
East Godavari: 1.48 Cr
West Godavari: 96 L
Nellore: 57 L

So, if we put all the numbers together, Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju has collected 14.09 Cr share for 3 days in Telugu states, and if we add the GST in Nizam and Andhra, the total reaches 16.3 Cr.

The film gathered 1.15 Cr share from the rest of India, while overseas picked up 4.4 Cr, taking the worldwide share to 21.85 Cr.

The film needs 27 Cr to achieve breakeven, and by today, it is expected to cross that mark, and it’s heading towards the 1st 50 Cr share film for Naveen Polishetty.

Parasakthi First Week Box Office: Poor Collections Despite Big Advantages

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Parasakthi First Week Box Office: Poor Collections Despite Big Advantages

Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi received a major advantage this Pongal/Sankranthi after the postponement of Jana Nayagan due to censorship issues. Because of this, there were high expectations for the film that it would collect very big numbers, similar to Amaran.

But the film opened with mixed word of mouth. Even with mixed reviews, trade circles expected Parasakthi to post strong collections due to the Pongal festival advantage. Unfortunately, the movie is not showing the massive box office numbers that were expected.

In its first week, it has collected around ₹43 crore gross in Tamil Nadu and approximately ₹70 crore gross worldwide. At the time of release, there were expectations that the film would easily cross ₹200 crore gross. But now, even reaching the ₹125 crore mark by the end of its full run appears to be very difficult.

Anil Ravipudi vs Chiranjeevi? First-Ever Sankranthi Clash Loading

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Anil Ravipudi vs Chiranjeevi? First-Ever Sankranthi Clash Loading

Director Anil Ravipudi and Megastar Chiranjeevi are both considered strong Sankranthi heroes. Over the past ten years, most of their major successes have come from Sankranthi releases. Now, there is a buzz that the actor and director are set to clash with each other next year.

Before this year, Chiranjeevi delivered two big Sankranthi blockbusters, Khaidi No. 150 and Waltair Veerayya. Similarly, Anil Ravipudi scored three massive Sankranthi hits with F2, Sarileru Neekevvaru, and Sankranthiki Vasthunam.

This year, their first collaboration, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, was released in theaters and is dominating the Sankranthi season with the highest collections. Interestingly, Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi have never faced a Sankranthi box office clash so far.

But this could change next year. The blockbuster duo of Anil Ravipudi and Venkatesh are set to collaborate for the fourth time, with plans to release their film during Sankranthi 2027. At the same time, Chiranjeevi is reuniting with director Bobby for another project, which is also expected to target a Sankranthi 2027 release.

If both films stick to their schedules, it will mark the first-ever Sankranthi clash involving Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi.

Drishyam 3: Is Venkatesh Out of the Franchise?

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Drishyam 3: Is Venkatesh Out of the Franchise?

Telugu audiences are likely to be disappointed, as reports suggest that Venkatesh has stepped away from the blockbuster Drishyam franchise, and the Telugu version of Drishyam 3 may not happen. It is already known that the Malayalam and Hindi versions have officially announced their release dates. 

The Drishyam franchise is not only a big brand in Malayalam cinema but also a massive success in the Hindi and Telugu film industries. The Malayalam version stars Mohanlal, the Telugu version features Venkatesh, and Ajay Devgn plays the lead in the Hindi version.

No Update on Drishyam 3 Telugu Version: Rumors of it being shelved are circulating

In Malayalam, Drishyam 3 has been announced for release on April 2. The Hindi version is scheduled to hit theaters on October 2. But there is no official update or buzz yet regarding the Telugu version. Earlier, Venkatesh had confirmed that Drishyam 3 was part of his upcoming projects. But now, reports say that he is not doing the film for the time being.

Venkatesh is currently working on a film with director Trivikram. After completing this project, he is expected to team up once again with Anil Ravipudi, aiming for a Sankranthi release. As the official confirmation is not out yet, fans suspect that the third part of Drishyam will not be made in Telugu.

Since Drishyam 3 does not require many shooting days, there is still a possibility that Venkatesh could manage it between his other commitments. There was also speculation that the Telugu version might release at the same time as Mohanlal’s Malayalam version, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

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