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Mass Jathara Will Shake Theaters

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Mass Jathara Will Shake Theaters

Ravi Teja’s Mass Jathara, produced by Naga Vamsi, faced several postponements, and it is all set to arrive in theaters on October 31st. Despite the low buzz around the film, the producer says that Mass Jathara will shake theaters.

At first, the film was supposed to arrive on May 9th, then it was moved to the second week of July, and it was again postponed to August 27th, and finally, it is getting released on October 31st. So, after such postponements, anybody will be doubtful about the film’s result.

But, as said above, producer Naga Vamsi is confident that Ravi Teja’s Mass Jathara will shake the theaters. In his latest interview, along with the Mass Maharaja, Vamsi showed a lot of confidence in the film.

Naga Vamsi sounds confident on Mass Jathara’s Success

He said that the film will enthrall audiences from the pre-interval episode and the second half will be a solid commercial entertainer with all elements getting blended perfectly.

Vamsi also confirmed that the mass entertainer, directed by debutante director Bhanu and starring Sreeleela as the female lead, will have its paid premieres on October 30th, which shows his confidence in the film’s content and result. 

Baahubali: The Epic Smashes 150K in USA Premieres Advance Sales

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Baahubali: The Epic Smashes 150K in USA Premieres Advance Sales

Baahubali: The Epic is creating havoc at the US box office. Till now no re-release has collected 150K in the USA even in its lifetime, but the masterpiece of Rajamouli and Prabhas crosses the figure with the premiere advance sales itself. 

The previous biggest number for a re-release movie was Khaleja with around 120K. But Baahubali: The Epic smashes 150K with just advance sales for premieres, and there are 10 more days to release. This is a phenomenal achievement. 

The film is expected to achieve at least a million mark in the USA in its full run, and it can even achieve a much bigger milestone, as the craze around it is similar to the impact of a mainstream tier-2 movie release. 

In India also the film is expected to get the same rage or much higher advances, and Baahubali is all set to create new benchmarks for a re-release movie.

Tug Of War Between Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna Films Business in Ceeded

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Tug Of War Between Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna Films Business in Ceeded

There was always a race between Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna from the beginning, and the Megastar led the race continuously.  Now, there is a tug of war between Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna’s films in the Ceeded area. 

At one time Chiranjeevi used to have a big lead over Balakrishna, but in recent years, the former made a massive comeback with continuous successful films, whereas Chiru sees both hits and flops. 

Even at this time, if we compare the businesses, Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu had a comfortable lead over Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 in all territories excluding Ceeded.

Ceeded is the strongest territory for Balayya, and it is one of the strong zones for Chiru as well. In this territory, Chiranjeevi’s Mana Sankara Vara Prasad and Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 business are likely to be the same.

Reportedly, the producers are said to be quoting at 24 – 25 Cr, and the deals are likely to be finalized around 22 Cr.

As per current trends, the overall worldwide business for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is likely to be over 160 Cr, while Akhanda 2’s Telugu version is likely to be around 125 Cr.

Here’s What Went Wrong – Naga Vamsi on War 2

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Here’s What Went Wrong – Naga Vamsi on War 2

NTR did not have a failure for a decade, i.e., from 2015 to 2025, and his success streak ended with War 2, which also had a connection with Naga Vamsi, who was a distributor of the film in Telugu states.

The producer Naga Vamsi saw big profits by buying the Telugu states’ rights of Devara and did the same with War 2 but saw massive losses, and he spoke about it during the promotions of Mass Jathara, his upcoming film. 

Vamsi admitted that both he and NTR blindly trusted Aditya Chopra and Yash Raj Films, as they are a big brand in Indian cinema regarding War 2, and it backfired badly. 

He said that he did not produce the film, but he got trolled for the failure of the War sequel. Naga Vamsi said that mistakes do happen, but he did not have any involvement in the film’s making or result. 

Thamma Movie Review: A Fun Ride With Some Uneven Parts

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Thamma Movie Review: A Fun Ride With Some Uneven Parts

Movie Name: Thamma
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal
Director: Aditya Sarpotdar
Produced By: Maddock Films
Release Date: 21st October 2025

Thamma is the latest romantic horror film from Bollywood and the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, it stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. The film’s music is a hit though the trailer did not rise the excitement among fans. Let us see how the film has been shaped up in our review.

Story:

Alok Goyal (Ayushmann Khurrana), a journalist from Delhi, heads into a forest with his colleagues for an assignment. During the trip, he is unexpectedly attacked by a bear but is saved by Tadaka (Rashmika Mandanna), a mysterious vampire. Alok quickly falls for her and, due to certain circumstances, brings her home, unaware of her true identity. The rest of the story explores how Tadaka and her clan, led by Yakshasan (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), change Alok’s life forever.

Performances:

Ayushmann Khurrana delivers a smooth and natural performance, adding humor and emotion where needed. Rashmika Mandanna shines in her unique role, portraying the vampire with the right body language and intensity. Paresh Rawal adds comic relief, while Nawazuddin Siddiqui impresses despite limited screen time. Geeta Agarwal leaves a mark, and Faisal Malik, Rachit Singh, and others do a decent job.

Analysis:

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma offers one of the most engaging plots in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). The film features some strong and important scenes, especially in the second half, along with entertaining moments that keep the story moving.

While the screenplay has a few weak spots and some scenes lack the expected impact, the film regains its pace near the climax and ends with a clever tease for future MHCU films.

Positives:

  • Interesting Plot
  • Ayushmann Khurrana – Rashmika Mandanna Pair/Performance
  • Exciting Scenes in the Second Half
  • Comedic Parts

Negatives:

  • Uneven Feel at a Few Places
  • Some Humorous Scenes Get Repetitive
  • Few Crucial Characters/Scenes Could Have Been Better Explored

Thamma Review and Verdict:

Overall, Thamma benefits from perfect star cast and strong performances, intriguing storyline, and exciting sequences. Despite a few flaws, it manages to hold the audience’s attention till the end.

Kantara Chapter 1 Smashes Records with 750 Cr in 20 Days

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Kantara Chapter 1 Smashes Records with 750 Cr in 20 Days

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 is having very good days at the box office during the Diwali festival holidays, and the film, today on its 20th day, crosses the 750 Cr gross milestone. 

Now the film is heading towards the 800 Cr gross milestone, and at the same time, the spiritual action drama is on the way to becoming the biggest grosser. Bollywood’s film, Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava stands as the current big grosser of the year with 800 Cr Gross.

With 750 Cr gross in 20 days, Kantara Chapter 1 performed exceptionally well in South belts and decently in Hindi markets. If the film’s Hindi area’s theatrical performance had matched South India’s performance, the film could have easily joined the mighty 1000 Cr club at the box office.

Venkatesh Joins Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

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Venkatesh Joins Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is all set to entertain audiences on Sankranthi 2026, and the latest, exciting news is that Venkatesh joins the film’s sets. 

Venkatesh joined Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’s shoot today in Shamshabad. His character will be seen in the second half of the film, with a screen time of around 30 minutes. The comedy sequences featuring Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi are said to be absolutely hilarious.

Reportedly, music director Bheems has composed a mass number featuring both Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh, which will certainly enthrall the fans and bring the roof down. 

The film is already carrying a massive buzz, especially after the first single, “Meesala Pilla,” turned out to be a chartbuster. All set for a festival blockbuster.

Anupama Parameswaran on a Winning Streak in 2025

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Anupama Parameswaran on a Winning Streak in 2025

Actress Anupama Parameswaran is having a good year in 2025 with back-to-back successful films. Interestingly, the actress has shown variations in each role and movie, proving her mettle as an actress.

The actress started this year with scoring a big success with Pradeep Rangathan’s Dragon. Next comes Paradha, which did not work at the box office, but she received good recognition for her performance.

Next, with Kishkindhapuri, Anupama had another box office success. Now, recently in Tamil with Mari Selvaraj’s Bison, she scores a big success, and in her homeland, Malayalam, The Pet Detective also scores a success.

With such a solid success streak, Anupama Parameswaran had a very good 2025. Last year, the actress surprised everyone with her glamor show in Tillu Square, which was also a solid blockbuster at the box office.

Lokesh Kanagaraj Desperate to Team Up with Rajinikanth

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Lokesh Kanagaraj Desperate to Team Up with Rajinikanth

Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj and superstar Rajinikanth joined hands for the first time Coolie. The director was supposed to work with Rajini again, and though things changed post Coolie’s release, Lokesh looks desperate to work with him again. 

Coolie was released with massive hype and emerged as the biggest opener for Kollywood, and it is also 2025’s biggest opener for Indian Cinema. 

But the content failed to impress audiences, which resulted in the film becoming an average grosser. Lokesh Kanagaraj received very harsh criticism, and audiences called it the weakest film in his Filmography.

Lokesh also certainly does not seem to be satisfied with Coolie’s result. As per the schedule, he needs to start Kaithi 2 next, then Aamir Khan’s film, and Vikram 2.

There was no other film planned with Rajinikanth in between, but Lokesh Kanagaraj now wants to work with the superstar at any cost and give a big hit because of Coolie’s disappointing result.

It was also said that the biggest multistarrer of Tamil Cinema, Rajinikanth – Kamal Haasan’s film, will be helmed by the Kaithi 2 director, but he is said to have another two scripts in his hand.

Rajinikanth did not sign any film officially after Jailer 2, and the film’s shoot is expected to be completed by this year’s end or early 2026. Lokesh Kanagaraj wants to work with Rajinikanth after this immediately, and we need to see how things unfold.

Coolie: Recensored for TV-Theatres Lost Out

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Coolie: Recensored for TV-Theatres Lost Out

Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie was released in theatres during the Independence Day weekend. Now, upon its world television premiere, the movie was re-censored, but the makers had already lost some box office revenue by not doing that earlier.

In theatres, Coolie received below-average reviews and mixed word of mouth. However, thanks to the strong combination of Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film managed to gather decent box office numbers, collecting around ₹520 crore worldwide.

Apart from the content, the movie’s “A” certificate also affected its revenue. Coolie could have earned an additional ₹20–25 crore in India if it had received a U/A certificate.

The team could have easily applied for re-censorship to trim or replace a few scenes and get a U/A rating, but they chose not to. Instead, they even used the “A” certificate as part of their promotional campaign, leading audiences to expect an extremely violent film from Lokesh Kanagaraj. However, the actual content turned out to be quite different.

Recently, Coolie was re-censored for television, and its world TV premiere took place this Diwali on Sun TV. The new version received a U/A certificate, with about three minutes trimmed from the runtime.

In hindsight, the makers missed an opportunity: had they gone for re-censorship before the theatrical release, Coolie might have earned more revenue.

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