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Jana Nayagan Impacting Chiranjeevi

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In the film industry, the success or failure of one film often influences the progress of another. A similar situation is now affecting Megastar Chiranjeevi, as the delay of Jana Nayagan has impacted his 158th film.

Chiranjeevi is known for his relentless work ethic and rarely takes breaks between projects. But he has now been forced to wait due to the uncertainty surrounding Jana Nayagan’s release.

The Vijay starrer is produced by KVN Productions, who are also backing Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film directed by Bobby Kolli. With Jana Nayagan facing release hurdles, the production house is currently unable to finalize the financial planning for Chiranjeevi’s project.

As a result, the film is expected to take at least two more months before it goes on floors.

Chiranjeevi–Priyamani Pair Confirmed

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Megastar Chiranjeevi has signed his next film under the direction of Bobby, and the latest and exciting update is that Priyamani has been finalized as the female lead. This film marks her first-ever collaboration with the Megastar.

Currently, the film is in the final stages of pre-production. The makers are planning to begin shooting in March, with a target release for Sankranthi 2027.

Chiranjeevi and Bobby’s previous film, Waltair Veerayya, was released during Sankranthi and turned out to be a massive success. Expectations are high that this new film will repeat the same magic, and fans are eagerly looking forward to it.

In this film, Priyamani will be seen playing Chiranjeevi’s wife. As mentioned earlier, this will be the first time the two actors are sharing screen space together.

AMB Bangalore’s Location Backfires

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Even before the launch of Mahesh Babu’s AMB Cinemas Bangalore, fans and movie lovers raised doubts about the multiplex’s location. Their concern has become true as the multiplex is finding it tough to bring audiences.

AMB Hyderabad, in Gachibowli, has been a remarkable success. It quickly became one of the most popular multiplexes in the city, consistently registering great occupancies and high demand.

But the situation is different in Bengaluru. The newly opened AMB there is seeing lower occupancies. To attract audiences, free refreshments (samosas) are being offered, which clearly shows that the response is not strong yet.

The main issue appears to be the location for AMB Cinemas Bangalore. Premium multiplexes usually work well in IT areas with young crowds and good accessibility. The Bengaluru AMB is located in a crowded commercial area with heavy traffic, which does not match a high-end multiplex experience.

Because of this, AMB’s move to Bengaluru looks challenging, and the success seen in Hyderabad may be difficult to repeat there.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu OTT Release: Date and Streaming Platform Revealed

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad (MSG), starring Chiranjeevi and directed by Anil Ravipudi, emerged as the biggest Sankranti blockbuster at the box office. There is now a strong excitement for the OTT release of MSG.

The film, released in theaters on January 12th, became the highest-grossing film in the careers of both Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi, collecting around ₹285 crore in gross collections so far. The film delivered huge profits to all those involved and was widely celebrated as a sensational blockbuster.

The digital streaming rights of the film were acquired by Zee5. Earlier, the makers were reportedly planning a March release with a simultaneous television and OTT premiere, similar to Sankranthiki Vasthunam.

But the latest buzz suggests that MSG: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu will arrive on OTT much earlier. The film is now expected to start streaming on Zee5 in the second week of February, most likely from February 11.

Parasakthi OTT Update: When and Where to Watch Online

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Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, which was released during the Pongal festival, failed to meet expectations and ended up as a box office failure. The film’s OTT release details are out now.

Even though the film gained an advantage due to the postponement of Jana Nayagan, it could not sustain its initial momentum. While it recorded good collections over the opening weekend, the earnings dropped significantly on weekdays, leading to disappointing overall results.

The film failed to cross the ₹100 crore mark and collected around ₹85 crore gross worldwide.

The digital streaming rights of Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi have been acquired by Zee5. The film will begin streaming from February 7. The Telugu version did not receive a theatrical release and is expected to premiere directly on OTT along with the Tamil version on the same date.

Anaganaga Oka Raju OTT: Streaming Details Out

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Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju, the Sankranthi blockbuster is all set for its OTT release. Following the regular theatrical to OTT window, the film will make its digital debut in the second week of February.

The film was released in theaters on January 14th for Sankranti, and emerged as the second biggest blockbuster after Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, collecting around ₹80 crore gross worldwide, a major blockbuster at the box office.

Anaganaga Oka Raju’s digital rights were bagged by Netflix, and the movie’s OTT release date is February. It will be available for streaming in all languages.

Directed by Maari, the film stars Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead, and it is produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi under the Sithara Entertainments Banner.

NTR–Nelson Big Project Hits a Long Pause

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NTR and director Nelson have signed a big project under Naga Vamsi’s production banner. Initially, the film was planned to begin this year after the release of Jailer 2. But due to other commitments, the film has now been postponed and is expected to be on hold for nearly two years.

At present, NTR is busy with Dragon, directed by Prashant Neel, which is said to be a two-part film. Along with this, Devara 2 is also in the pipeline, and he has another film planned with Trivikram.

On the other hand, Nelson has an exciting new project coming up, a multistarrer featuring Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, which he is set to direct. This combination is almost locked, with the film expected to be produced under Kamal Haasan’s banner. After completing Jailer 2, Nelson will begin work on this prestigious project.

Given the large scale of the Rajinikanth–Kamal Haasan film, it is expected to be completed by the second half of 2028. By that time, NTR is also likely to finish his current commitments. As a result, the NTR–Nelson project is most likely to go on floors only in 2028.

Dhurandhar Triggers Audience Backlash Against Netflix

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Dhurandhar is one of the most sensational films in recent years and has broken several records in Hindi cinema. Its OTT release was highly awaited. Bit the arrival of Dhurandhar on Netflix received mixed and strong reactions from viewers.

The film began streaming on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi from yesterday. Audiences were very excited about its digital premiere, but after watching it, many viewers felt disappointed and started criticizing Netflix on social media.

Several users questioned the platform, asking what the point of subscribing to Netflix is if viewers are made to watch downgraded versions of films. They complained about color changes, muted audio, edited scenes, and a trimmed runtime that is nearly 10 minutes shorter than the theatrical version.

Many people expected a bigger and uncut experience of Dhurandhar on Netflix compared to theatres, and that did not happen, which led to frustration and strong reactions from viewers.

Spirit and Varanasi Put Allu Arjun in a Dilemma

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Allu Arjun’s upcoming film, AA22, with Atlee is a sci-fi entertainer based on the multiverse concept. It is a mega-budget project and is expected to be one of the biggest films from Indian cinema, aiming for a global release. But AA22 is facing competition from Prabhas’s Spirit and Mahesh – Rajamouli’s Varanasi.

The film was originally planned for a Summer 2027 release. But as said above, two major films have now been announced for the same period.

One is Prabhas and Sandeep Vanga’s Spirit, scheduled to release on March 5. The other is Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi, set for April 7. Big films of this scale usually need at least a one-month gap between releases, and Spirit and Varanasi already maintain that gap.

Because of this competition, Allu Arjun’s film, AA22, is unlikely to release in March or April. If the makers still want a summer release, May appears to be the only available option. It remains to be seen how the final release plan will take shape.

But delaying the release date announcement for too long could be risky. If another pan-India film announces a May release before them, they could lose their summer window entirely. Most likely, Allu Arjun’s team will announce the release date soon to secure the slot.

Vijay Responds to Jana Nayagan Release Issues

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Vijay’s last film, Jana Nayagan, was scheduled to be released on January 9th, but it ran into many issues and problems with the censor board. Even though the film’s makers approached the courts for help, the theatrical release is still uncertain.

In his recent interview, Vijay was asked about this delay, and the actor and politician said that he already knew Jana Nayagan might face issues before its release.

Vjjay finally reacts on his film, Jana Nayagan facing issues

When asked, “Your film Jana Nayagan is stuck. Has politics affected your cinema career?” Vijay replied that he feels sorry for his producer because the film is facing problems due to his entry into politics. He also said that he expected his films to be affected by his political involvement and was mentally prepared for it.

The film’s makers are now working to resolve the issues with the censor board and hope to release Jana Nayagan sometime between mid-February and the end of February.

Vijay started his own political party called Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on 2 February 2024.