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Peddi Second Single Delay: What Happened?

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Ram Charan and Buchi Babu’s Peddi will have a grand worldwide release in March 2026, and the film has already gathered massive hype, with its first glimpse and song getting a huge response. But the fans were disappointed with the delay in the release of Peddi’s second single. 

The first single of this rural action drama, Chikiri Chikiri, created a sensation and is undoubtedly the best song recently. Actually, the team planned to release the next song as a New Year special, but as multiple films are releasing for Sankranthi, they postponed it to post-Sankranthi to give the required space for the festival releases.

If the second single from Peddi had been released and worked like Chikiri Chikiri, then it would have directly impacted Sankranthi releases. It is widely known that among Sankranthi releases, Chiranjeevi’s film is also releasing. Due to all these factors, the makers of Peddi decided to arrive after Sankranthi.

The Raja Saab Gets Trimmed: Runtime Reduced

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The Raja Saab is the first Sankranthi film to complete all censor formalities in all languages. It is also the first major film to arrive in theatres during this festival season. Earlier reports suggested that the film’s runtime was more than three hours, but the makers have trimmed about fifteen minutes from the final cut.

Made as a horror-comedy, The Raja Saab initially received a U/A certificate with a censored runtime of 189 minutes (3 hours and 9 minutes). However, director Maruthi recently clarified in an interview that this is not the final length. He revealed that a few more scenes were removed after censoring, and the final runtime is now expected to be around 175 minutes (2 hours and 55 minutes).

As the first film to release during the Sankranthi season, The Raja Saab is aiming for a strong opening at the box office. The makers are also planning paid premiere shows in both Telugu states on January 8. But an official announcement will be made only after receiving approval from the respective state governments.

Allu Cinemas Launch: Muhurtham Locked

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Hyderabad is getting ready to welcome a new luxury multiplex that promises one of the best movie-watching experiences. Allu Cinemas, owned by the Icon star Allu Arjun, is set for a grand launch soon, and the auspicious muhurtam has reportedly been finalized.

Allu Cinemas is coming up at Kokapet, Hyderabad, and is designed as a premium multiplex. It will feature India’s largest Dolby Cinema screen, measuring 75 feet, along with advanced Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technology. The multiplex will also offer luxurious stadium-style seating, gourmet food options, and high-end infrastructure to deliver an immersive cinematic experience.

The grand launch of Allu Cinemas is planned for January 14 or 15, 2026, just ahead of the Sankranthi festival. Many fans expected the multiplex to open with the film The Raja Saab, but this now seems unlikely. The main entrance work is still pending and is expected to take another one to two weeks, making a January 9 opening difficult.

BookMyShow will be the exclusive online ticket booking partner for Allu Cinemas. Movie lovers are eagerly waiting to experience films at their absolute best in this new luxury multiplex.

Raashi Khanna Turns Down Item Song Offer

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Naveen Polishetty’s Anaganaga Oka Raju is releasing this Sankranthi, on January 14th. The makers of the film had approached actress Raashi Khanna to do an item song in the film, but the latest news is that she did not agree to it.

The team had some discussions with Raashi Khanna, but she is said to have declined the item song offer. After that, the makers roped in Saanve Megghana for the same song, and the shoot is said to be happening now. Also, the entire shoot of the film is going to be completed for this film.

Raashi was last seen in Telusu Kada, alongside Siddu Jonnalagadda and Srinidhi Shetty, and she will also be seen in Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Gabbar Singh.

About Anaganaga Oka Raju

Coming to Anaganaga Oka Raju, the film is directed by Kalyan Shankar, and Meenakshi Chaudhary plays the female lead role. The production is handled by Sai Soujanya and Suryadevara Naga Vamsi. Music is composed by Mickey J. Meyer, while cinematography is by J. Yuvaraj.

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Grand Finale Creates Television History

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The grand finale of Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, hosted by King Nagarjuna, created history on television with record-breaking ratings. Reacting to the massive response, Nagarjuna expressed his happiness and described the achievement as “unbeatable” in a tweet. It is noteworthy that the finale registered ratings of over 19, which is a rare feat.

Even though Bigg Boss Telugu 9 has officially come to an end, the craze surrounding the show has not slowed down. The recently released ratings clearly show how big a success the season has been. Celebrating this remarkable achievement, Nagarjuna shared the details on social media.

According to the figures shared by Nagarjuna, the grand finale episode of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 aired on Star Maa recorded an impressive 19.6 TVR rating. On the digital front, the episode clocked a massive 285 million minutes of watch time on the JioHotstar OTT platform. This makes it the biggest finale of the last five years across all seasons.

Bigg Boss Telugu 9 Finale Highlights

The Bigg Boss Telugu 9 grand finale took place on December 21. The show entertained audiences for 15 weeks and ended with a memorable finish. Kalyan Padala, a commoner contestant and former soldier, emerged as the winner of the season.

Despite having no major expectations at the beginning, Kalyan impressed everyone with his unique gameplay, became the first finalist, and eventually lifted the trophy, earning praise as a true “Jai Jawan.”

Television actress Tanuja Puttaswamy finished as the runner-up of the season.

Bollywood Box Office Milestones: From Ghajini to Dhurandhar

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The Hindi film industry, popularly known as Bollywood, has produced many major box office blockbusters over the years. The latest addition to this list is Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar. Looking back at box office history, Ghajini, starring Aamir Khan, was the first Bollywood film to cross the ₹100 crore mark (nett) in India.

Below are some important box office milestones achieved by Bollywood films in India (Hindi nett collections). Ghajini was the first to cross ₹100 crore, followed by 3 Idiots at ₹200 crore and PK at ₹300 crore. Pathaan set new records by crossing both ₹400 crore and ₹500 crore, while Jawan went on to reach ₹600 crore. Recently, Dhurandhar became the first Bollywood film to cross the ₹700 crore mark.

Telugu Films’ Dominance in the Bollywood Market

Interestingly, across all Indian film industries, the first Hindi films to cross the ₹400 crore and ₹500 crore milestones were Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, while the ₹700 crore mark in Hindi was achieved by Pushpa 2: The Rule. This highlights how Telugu films have played a major role in setting new records in the Hindi market.

Here’s a list of the box office benchmarks for Bollywood films in India (Hindi nett collections):

  • ₹100 CrGhajini
  • ₹200 Cr3 Idiots
  • ₹300 CrPK
  • ₹400 CrPathaan
  • ₹500 CrPathaan
  • ₹600 CrJawan
  • ₹700 CrDhurandhar

Despite this, Dhurandhar has created several major milestones for Bollywood on its own, becoming one of the memorable blockbusters. The film is now expected to cross the ₹800 crore mark as well, which would make it the first Bollywood film to achieve this remarkable feat.

Dulquer Salmaan in Suriya Film

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Suriya joins hands with Telugu Director Venky Atluri for the first time for a bilingual, his 46th film, which will be made as a family entertainer. There is an interesting rumor about Suriya 46 that Dulquer Salmaan will appear in a cameo.

The movie’s shooting is progressing, and it is slated for summer release. Mamitha Baiju plays the lead actress, and it is produced by Sitara Entertainments. As said above, Dulquer Salmaan is said to be playing an important cameo in Suriya 46.

Dulquer had previously worked with Venky Atluri for Lucky Baskhar, and if this news is true, it will be his second film with the director. It is also being said that after completing Suriya’s film, there are high chances for Venky Atluri and Dulquer to join hands for the Lucky Baskhar sequel.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Adopts Akhanda 2

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Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is all set to be released in theaters worldwide on 12th January, and it adopts the strategy of Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2, i.e., to screen paid premieres before the release day.

Nowadays, all tier-1 biggies are going with paid premieres with big ticket prices from 800 to 1000. Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 is the 1st senior hero film to adopt premieres, and Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu will also adopt the same strategy now.

The makers of the Akhanda sequel did not go with 800, and they opted for 600. Now, Mana Shanakara Vara Prasad Garu’s team is also following the same strategy of screening premieres on January 11th with a 500-ticket price.

For Akhanda 2, the response for premiere tickets was not that big, and it needs to be seen how Chiranjeevi’s film fares. Prabhas’ The Raja Saab is also being released with a ticket price of 800 rupees for premieres on January 8th, like other tier 1 biggies.

Psych Siddhartha Damages Suresh Babu

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Actor Nandu starred in Psyche Siddhartha as the lead, and the film was released by veteran producer Suresh Babu. Unfortunately, the film has brought negative attention to the senior producer.

Although Suresh Babu is not producing or releasing films frequently now, he still holds a strong reputation among audiences and trade circles. Whenever he releases a film or confidently says that he has watched and liked a movie, it usually creates a positive impact in the market.

For Psyche Siddhartha, Suresh Babu acquired the release rights and mentioned that he liked the film, clarifying that it is not a family entertainer but a youth-oriented film.

However, the movie was released in theatres yesterday and opened to unanimously negative word of mouth and reviews. It is now heading towards a complete box office disaster. The film contains adult comedy and several absurd scenes, which are unusual for a Suresh Babu release. This has ended up affecting his reputation negatively.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Trailer Details

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The fans have been waiting for the trailer of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, and the details of it are out finally. Reportedly, the trailer of the film MSG will be released this Sunday. It is widely known that Megastar Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi are working for the first time with this film.

Anil Ravipudi’s team has released only songs and did not give any visual content, which caused some disappointment among fans. Finally, the details of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’s trailer are out, and it is arriving on 4th January, and the film’s pre-release event is scheduled for 7th January.

It is said that Anil Ravipudi and the team are planning to do aggressive promotions from this weekend until release to keep the film’s buzz alive. MSG’s trailer needs to be a solid one to raise the interest of audiences to another level.