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Kaantha OTT Streaming Details

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Dulquer Salmaan’s Kaantha was released in theaters last week but it failed to match the expectations of Tamil and Telugu audiences, resulting in a disappointing box office performance. The film’s OTT streaming details are out now.

The performances of the lead cast received unanimous positive responses, but Kaantha did not work at the box office, and ended with a disappointing number. It did ok till the first 3 days, but after the weekend, it completely collapsed. 

Till now, the film has collected close to 30 Cr gross and reaching 50Cr also looks not possible going forward.

The film’s digital rights have been bought by Netflix, and it has 4 weeks theatrical to OTT window, which means the period drama will stream from 12 December on Netflix in all languages.

Varanasi BGM: Keeravani Proves Why He’s Unmatched

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Keeravani has composed the music for all Rajamouli films, and his music never failed. Despite working for a longtime the Oscar winner has scored many superhit songs and with the latest Varanasi BGM, Keeravani proves why he is unmatched among his peers.

It is widely known that MM Keeravani is the brother of Rajamouli and he has worked for all of his films. However, when it comes to other films his music faces criticism sometimes. 

Varanasi: Keeravani wins Mahesh Fans and other audiences’ hearts

So, before the launch event of Varanasi, everyone doubted whether the Oscar winning music director can match Rajamouli’s Globetrotter vision. Especially after Hari Hara Veera Mallu’s music failure, there were more doubts on his inclusion for the biggest project.

But Keeravani once again proves he is the only one who completely understands Rajamouli’s vision and takes it to the next level. He delivers his best during the Globetrotter event with the title theme, Kumbha theme, and Mandakini theme.

He also impressed Mahesh Babu’s fans with his speech as he said, “I bought a flat… not in Hyderabad or Vizag, but in the hearts of Mahesh Babu fans.”

But after seeing his work for the character themes and title glimpse, fans say that he didn’t just construct a flat in the hearts of Mahesh Fans or general audiences for Varanasi, but he built a massive villa with just the introduction theme. The music is a key reason Varanasi’s theme has resonated so widely and created such a powerful emotional impact.

With Rajamouli, music director Keeravani consistently breaks boundaries, proving he uniquely understands and complements the visionary filmmaker’s style.

Baahubali The Epic America Closing Collections

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SS Rajamouli and Prabhas’s Baahubali: The Epic, the grand movie that was made by uniting two parts of the franchise into one part, was released three weeks ago, and the film has almost ended its run, including North America.

Baahubali The Epic did phenomenally well in North America. Till its arrival, the highest grosser in re-releases was around $120K, but Rajamouli’s Baahubali has broken this with pre-sales alone, and the film did extraordinarily well in its full run, collecting $933K gross.

In the USA, the film gathered $901K, and Canada’s closing stands at $32K. If we observe language-wise, Telugu is $867K and Hindi is $64K. Malayalam and Tamil did not contribute many numbers.

There were expectations that the film could easily go beyond 1 million, but the film has fallen just below that milestone.

No Forced Sequel: Drishyam 3 Happens Naturally

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Ever since Mohanlal and Jeetu Joseph announced Drishyam 3, there have been huge expectations around the film’s story and its theatrical release. Jeetu Joseph says that it is not a forced sequel and proceedings will be as natural as they can be.

The director reiterates that Drishyam 3 will be an organic continuation of the previous films, and he will not make the movie just to match the hype, as his focus remains on telling the right story.

Jeetu Joseph said that he is not consciously trying to write a ‘better-than-Drishyam 2’ script just for the sake of it, and in Drishyam 3, his focus will be only on Georgekutty and his family and on what could have happened in their lives over the six or seven years since Part 2.

Observing both parts, we see that the surroundings and the people around Georgekutty have also changed. Initially, those around him believed in his innocence. However, in Part 2, many began to suspect something else. Their perspectives shifted. Jeetu has stated that he employed a similar, organic approach in Part 3 as well.

The Malayalam version’s shoot is happening now, and the Telugu version’s shoot is expected to start in early 2026.

Upasana lands in a controversy

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Upasana Konidela, who is currently expecting her second child, has found herself in a social media controversy after sharing advice with young women about pregnancy and egg freezing.

During her visit to IIT Hyderabad, she suggested that women could consider freezing their eggs as a backup plan for the future. She also said that women should focus on becoming financially independent before thinking about marriage. Upasana later posted a video from the event.

In the video, she noticed that more men raised their hands when she asked who was ready for marriage. She observed that the women seemed more focused on their careers, which she described as a positive sign of a changing India. She encouraged students to create a vision for their future, set clear goals, and not hold themselves back.

However, after Upasana shared the video, a major controversy erupted online. Many netizens strongly disagreed with her advice to young women.

Some doctors also reacted to her comments, pointing out that egg freezing is neither easy nor affordable for many average women.

On the other hand, some people supported Upasana’s views. They stressed the importance of financial independence and said women should have full control over when they want to marry or become mothers.

In the end, the debate reminded people that celebrities and wealthy individuals need to choose their words carefully when speaking to the general public, as their privileges allow them opportunities that many ordinary people cannot afford.

Andhra King Taluka Trailer – A Fan’s Emotional Journey

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The trailer of “Andhra King Taluka” starring Ram Pothineni is out, and it offers a striking look at a movie/hero fan’s life. Set in Godavari, the film is directed by Mahesh Babu P and produced by Mythri Movie Makers.

The trailer highlights a fan’s passion with Ram playing Sagar, who breaks the theater glass over late prints and fights for his favorite star. In his madness, a girl loves him for who he is. Just as Sagar finds happiness in life, an unexpected incident with a theatre owner alters his path. The rest of the film is all about how the superstar, Surya, steps up for his loyal fan, Sagar.

Overall, the “Andhra King Taluka” trailer promises a promising comeback film for Ram Pothineni. It’s packed with the right elements, offering a fresh and exciting project that provides a much-needed genre change for the young hero and the audience. Based on the trailer, the standout performances from the cast seem to be one of the film’s highlights.

Akhanda2: Jajikaya Jajikaya – A Mass Energetic Song

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The second single from Nandamuri Balakrishna’s much-awaited divine action drama Akhanda 2, titled “Jajikaya Jajikaya,” has been released, giving fans the energy boost they were waiting for.

Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the film is the sequel to the blockbuster Akhanda. After launching “The Thaandavam” in Mumbai, the makers released the second track, “Jajikaya Jajikaya,” during an event in Vizag.

The song is composed by Thaman and sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Brijesh Shandilya. Kasarla Shyam penned this powerful mass number. As always, Balakrishna impresses with his energetic dance moves, and Samyukta complements him beautifully with her grace. The song’s lines also reflect the trends and buzz seen on social media, and the makers shot it on a grand and colorful set.

Jajikaya Jajikaya Lyrical Video From Akhanda 2

Aadi Pinisetty plays the villain in this big-budget film, produced by Ram Achanta and Gopi Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner. Harshaali Malhotra, known for Bajrangi Bhaijaan, is making her Tollywood debut with Akhanda 2, which is set to release on December 5 in multiple languages.

Prabhas Heading to Japan for a Grand Fan Interaction

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Pan Indian star Prabhas is working on several big movies currently, and he will soon head to Japan for a grand fan interaction. The actor has countless fans across the globe, which has led to a big market for his movies.

It is widely known that Prabhas’s Baahubali: The Epic (combined version of two parts) was released in theaters a few weeks ago, and he will be heading to Japan on December 5th and 6th to meet his fans as part of the film’s promotions.

The actor stars in Maruthi’s horror-comedy, The Raja Saab, which is set to be released during Sankranthi 2026, and he also has Fauzi, directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, and Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, in the pipeline.

Two New Cases Planned Against Rajamouli

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It seems that the controversies are not going to leave director Rajamouli anytime soon, as two cases are being planned against him after the backlash against his comments on Lord Hanuman in the Varanasi title announcement event. 

After the controversy over his Hanuman remarks, the Rashtriya Vanara Sena is now planning to file two more cases against SS Rajamouli. They feel that Mahesh Babu sitting on Nandi during the event and Baahubali fighting Lord Indra in the teaser of Baahubali: The Eternal War are also objectionable.

The Rashtriya Vanara Sena members have expressed their disappointment over Rajamouli’s remarks, stating that while he may be an atheist, making such comments about God is completely unacceptable.

They have called for the director to apologize for his remarks and are planning to file two more cases as mentioned above.

This Is How Police Caught iBomma Ravi

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Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar announced the arrest of Ravi, the administrator of notorious piracy websites iBomma and Bappam. The arrest was made following complaints that the websites were illegally uploading newly released films and OTT content.

Police investigations revealed that the website operators had possession of nearly 21,000 films, ranging from classics like The Godfather (1972) to recent releases such as OG.

Sajjanar, the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, stated that iBomma Ravi was uploading pirated versions of films on the very day of their release, often by evening, causing huge losses to the film industry.

Authorities confirmed that both iBomma and Bappam websites have now been shut down as part of the crackdown.

How Ravi Was Caught By Police

  • Police noted that Ravi had no contact with his family members, making it difficult to trace him.
  • Acting on information about one of his friends in Hyderabad, the police team began tracking leads.
  • During this process, Ravi himself sent a WhatsApp message to his friend’s phone, confirming that he had arrived in Hyderabad.
  • Using this clue, the police successfully tracked and arrested him.