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Manchu Vishnu Drops a Bombshell on Kannappa’s OTT

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Manchu Vishnu Drops a Bombshell on Kannappa’s OTT

Manchu Vishnu made sure that his dream project, the periodic devotional film Kannappa, got good buzz among audiences. A day before the film’s release, the actor addressed the press. Manchu Vishnu drops a bombshell about Kannappa’s OTT release.

The digital platforms are leading nowadays, and people call it an OTT era due to the big financials involved. Even the big-budget films are bending before the OTT platforms for bigger deals. 

Almost all movies are arriving early on OTT, and the digital platforms are deciding the release dates of films. All industries are facing this heat.

10 Weeks OTT Window for Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa

Amidst these tough times, Vishnu takes a bold decision by not selling his film on OTT. He said he will make the deal after the release because he is that confident in its success.

The actor and producer said that bigger deals will come to him after the film’s release and success. 

Manchu Vishnu drops a bombshell about Kannappa’s OTT release and says that it will arrive on OTT after 10 weeks of theatrical release. 

This is definitely a very brave decision from Vishnu, and we should wait and see whether it results in a positive result or not.

Kamal Haasan’s Risk Results in Financial Loss

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Kamal Haasan’s Risk Results in Financial Loss

Nowadays, most of the films from South Indian cinema arrive on OTT in 4 weeks. Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life was announced to have an 8-week OTT window. But Kamal Haasan’s risk results in a financial loss now.

Even big-budget pan-Indian films from the South arrive in 4 weeks, and the makers and OTT platforms make an exception for Hindi versions and maintain an 8-week theatrical window due to North Indian multiplex chains’ rule.

As said above, Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life also initially made the same deal, but the team requested the Netflix team to extend it by putting in some terms. Kamal Haasan officially revealed that during promotions.

Thug Life Loses 20 Cr because of early OTT Release

However, after the film’s release, things changed as it miserably failed at the box office. With this, Netflix is said to have cut around 20 Cr from the agreed price due to terms discussed.

Also, the action drama will arrive on OTT earlier than expected. At the same time, multiplex chains are also said to have fined the makers for the early OTT release by breaking the rules.

So, Kamal Haasan’s risk results in a financial loss because of Thug Life. His risky step for OTT release puts an additional burden on him.

No Early OTT Release for Kannappa

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No Early OTT Release for Kannappa

After 10 years of hard work, Manchu Vishnu is finally releasing his dream project, Kannappa, in theaters. The film will have a grand worldwide release, and the latest news is that Kannappa will not have an early OTT release.

The team is very confident about the film, and Vishnu stated in an earlier interview that he did not sell it for moderate prices, be it theatrical or non-theatrical rights. The actor and producer took the risk on his own by believing the content.

8 Weeks OTT Window for Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa

So, now the movie is releasing in all national multiplexes in Hindi belts, which means Kannappa will not have an early OTT release, and it will be available on digital platforms after 8 weeks of theatrical release.

The movie is releasing tomorrow, and though the buzz was not as big as the team expected, the audiences seem to be interested in watching the film.

The film got into the hourly bookings as soon as it was made available on the ticket booking platform, BookMyShow, and if the WOM is positive, then it has chances to score huge numbers.

Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa boasts an ensemble cast and a powerful story rooted in Indian history mixed with fictional setting. Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Akshay Kumar play special and crucial roles in the film. 

Huge Starcast and Rooted Storyline can raise the bar for Kannappa at the Box Office

Vishnu plays Thinnadu, a valiant warrior and atheist who transforms into Bhaktha Kannappa, Lord Shiva’s faithful follower. Akshay Kumar plays Lord Shiva, Prabhas appears as Rudra, while Mohanlal plays the part of Kirata. 

The film features other noteworthy cast members, including Kajal Aggarwal, Preity Mukundhan, Brahmanandam, and Sarath Kumar. 

Twenty Four Frames Factory and AVA Entertainment are co-producing the film, directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, and Vishnu Manchu himself wrote the script for the film.

Kuberaa Joins 100 Cr Club, Still Going Strong

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Kuberaa Joins 100 Cr Club, Still Going Strong

Dhanush’s second Telugu film, Kuberaa, is holding very well on weekdays, and it will finish the first week in a good position. Directed by Sekhar Kammula, Kuberaa joins the 100 Cr Club, and it is still going strong at the box office.

The film joins the prestigious 100 Crore Club today, and this is the 4th 100 Cr grosser for Dhanush after Thiru, Vaathi, and Raayan.

Kuberaa Joins the 100 Cr Club: Heading towards Dhanush’s Top 2 Grosser

Trade expects that at this trend, the film will easily become Top- 2 grosser for Dhanush, as it will easily collect another 30 Cr from here, and the rest depends on how Kannappa is received by audiences, which is releasing tomorrow.

Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa joins the 100 Cr Club, and it is still going strong at the box office. Most of the collections for the film have come from the Telugu version.

Nagarjuna’s stardom and Kammula’s brand helped this film to reach a bigger audience. The Telugu version is expected to join the 100 Cr club by this weekend.

Panchayat Season 4 Review – A Decent Series with Subdued Emotions

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Panchayat Season 4 Review – A Decent Series with Subdued Emotions

Web Series Name: Panchayat Season 4
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta, Raghubir Yadav, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Sanvikaa, Durgesh Kumar, Sunita Rajwar, Ashok Pathak, Pankaj Jha, and others
Director: Akshat Vijaywargiya, Deepak Kumar Mishra
Streaming on: Prime Video

TVF’s Panchayat is one of the most loved web series on Amazon Prime Video. The makers came up with the fourth series now. Let us check whether Panchayat Season 4 lived up to the expectations or not in our review.

Story:

Abhishek Tripathi, or Sachivji (Jitendra Kumar), concentrates on his CAT exams amid rising tensions in Phulera. Pradhanji (Raghubir Yadav) survives a gunshot and sues Bhushan aka Banrakas (Durgesh Kumar) and MLA Chandu Singh (Pankaj Jha). Abhishek also faces assault charges against Bhushan, and when he attempts to apologize, the latter asks for a favor. 

The rest of the series explores the escalating political feud between Pradhanji and Bhushan and its eventual outcome.

Performances:

Jitendra Kumar keeps up his composed and convincing portrayal of Sachiv ji from previous seasons. Durgesh Kumar impresses as Banrakas/Bhushan, the local troublemaker. 

Sunita Rajwar delivers a convincing performance as Kranti Devi in pivotal scenes. Raghubir Yadav fits perfectly as Pradhanji, similar to Neena Gupta as Manju Devi.

As Prahlad, Faisal Malik and as Binod, Ashok Pathak showcase natural acting.

Analysis:

Directors Akshat Vijaywargiya and Deepak Kumar Mishra, along with writer Chandan Kumar, attempt to maintain the previous seasons’ vibe but struggle to keep viewers engaged. This screenplay fails to bring new ideas and seems too similar throughout. 

The moments like an argument over laddoos, the awkward dinner, the IT raid, and the scenes involving MLA create intriguing and humorous moments. The beginning hooks viewers, but the story lags in the middle, and ends on a decent note.

The storyline fails to impress, feels unnecessarily prolonged, and lacks surprises or fresh characters. The narration should have emphasized Prahlad’s emotions and Rinky’s relationship with Sachiv Ji more. 

Positives:

  • Performances
  • Initial Episodes
  • Few Fun Moments/Dialogues

Negatives:

  • Lacks any Memorable Moments
  • Dragged Parts in Middle Episodes
  • A Few Unexplored Characters/Tracks

Panchayat Season 4 Review and Verdict:

Panchayat Season 4 maintains the previous seasons’ vibe with a local political backdrop. While it pleases fans it doesn’t fully meet expectations. Jitendra Kumar and Durgesh Kumar shine, but standard humor and ordinary moments limit the season’s impact.

Coolie First Single: Chikitu gives a Hit Vibe

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Coolie First Single: Chikitu gives a Hit Vibe

Superstar Rajinikanth and talented director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s action-drama Coolie is getting new highs with every promotional update. The first single, Chikitu, gives a hit vibe to Coolie.

Chikitu is perfect vibe material, as it surely grows on you once you continue to listen to it more than once. Anirudh once again delivers his best for Rajini, like always.

As said above, the hype around the film continues to grow bigger with each update. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens on August 14, 2025, clashing with Hrithik Roshan and NTR’s War 2. 

As announced, the makers have now released the first single, ‘Chikitu,’ in the form of a music video. The music video features Simbu’s father, T. Rajendar, and music director Anirudh Ravichander, who imitates Thalaivar’s dance moves.

Coolie First Single ‘Chikitu’ is out now

The song also has a few glimpses of Rajini’s dances, much to the excitement of fans. Overall, Chikitu gives a hit vibe to Coolie, and it is different from Anirudh’s usual high-energy mass tracks.

The lyrics were written by Arivu, with vocals rendered by Anirudh, T. Rajendar, and Arivu himself. Sun Pictures is backing this biggie. Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir play key roles, while Aamir Khan will be seen in a cameo.

Varalakshmi makes her Hollywood Debut

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Varalakshmi makes her Hollywood Debut

Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who rose to fame in Telugu cinema with films like Krack, Nandi, and Hanu-Man, is all set to act in an international film. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar makes her Hollywood debut.

The renowned actress in Tamil/Telugu plays a crucial role alongside British actor Jeremy Irons in the international film ‘Rizana – A Caged Bird.’ She said that working with the Academy Award winner felt surreal.

Varalakshmi Sarathkumar talks about making her Hollywod Debut with Rizana – A Caged Bird

Speaking about the project, Varalakshmi said, “Working with a great actor like Oscar-winning Jeremy Irons has been a dream come true. He gave voice to Scar’s character in The Lion King. I like that movie. I watched so much that all the dialogues would be remembered by my side. It’s a great opportunity for me to act with him, who has now lent his voice to the film.

It is also a matter of pride for me to work under the direction of Chandran Ratnam garu. Not only in Sri Lanka, he is a director who has shown new paths to world cinema. I am happy that I have gotten the opportunity to work with such amazing international stars. This is an unforgettable milestone in my career.”

Varalakshmi Sarathkumar makes her Hollywood debut with ‘Rizana—A Caged Bird.’ Veteran director Chandran Rutnam leads the film, produced by Jagath Sumathipala.

The film is being shot in Sri Lanka and draws inspiration from Rizana Nafeeq’s true story of her beheading in Saudi Arabia for allegedly killing a baby in 2005. Vidushika Reddy stars as Rizana in the film.

Mahavatar Cinematic Universe announced by Hombale Films

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Mahavatar Cinematic Universe announced by Hombale Films

The Indian Cinema viewers will add one more exciting universe to their favorite list. Today, i.e., June 25, 2025, marks the announcement of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe by Hombale Films, with Mahavatar Narsimha being the first film of it.

Everyone knows how the production banner, Hombale Films, made its name with massive and pan-Indian hits like the KGF series and Kantara. Now, they are up to creating another masterpiece as they announce the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe.

The production house has joined hands with Kleem Productions to present their animated franchise, the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. This series spans a decade and aims to show the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, starting with Mahavatar Narsimha in 2025. ending with Mahavatar Kalki Part 2 in 2037.

Director Ashwin Kumar added, “We here at Kleem Productions, along with the powerhouse Hombale Films, are excited to bring the heritage of Bharat to the big screen in a never-before-experienced cinematic scale. The transcendental experience begins through the MAHAVATAR universe of Dasha Avatar… Now Bharat will roar.”

Hombale Films Announces Mahavatar Cinematic Universe – Official Release Calender:

  • Mahavatar Narsimha (2025)
  • Mahavatar Parshuram (2027)
  • Mahavatar Raghunandan (2029)
  • Mahavatar Dwarkadhish (2031)
  • Mahavatar Gokulananda (2033)
  • Mahavatar Kalki Part 1 (2035)
  • Mahavatar Kalki Part 2 (2037)

Mahavatar Narsimha is directed by Ashwin Kumar and produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai under the banner of Kleem Productions. Hombale Films banner is the presenter.

The film will also be released in 3D and in five Indian languages, releasing on 25th July 2025.

Kannappa: Manchu Vishnu Warns Trollers

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Kannappa: Manchu Vishnu Warns Trollers

Two days before its release, the team of Kannappa issued a strong warning to the potential trollers with an official letter. Manchu Vishnu warns trolls amidst the release of the Kannappa movie.

Directed by Mukhesh Kumar Singh, the devotional period film ‘Kannappa’ stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead.

Kannappa Team Warns Potential Trollers

The team took to its official social media account and issued a public caution notice stating that misuse, distortion, or defamatory acts against the film or its stakeholders will be legally challenged.

Manchu Vishnu warns trolls amidst the release of the Kannappa movie. 24 Frames Factory, the studio behind the film, announced in a public notice that their film is set to hit theaters on June 27, and it is a result of a legal and creative effort.

The team said that the movie has been made to entertain or engage the public at large, and the makers requested all critics “to watch the film first, appreciate its substance, understand the intent, and comment on it with responsibility, rather than succumbing to premeditated biases or vendetta-fueled commentary.”

The production house pointed out that the Delhi High Court has protected the personality and publicity rights of Mohan Babu and Vishnu Manchu, two main stakeholders in Kannappa.

They said that they know and respect the “Freedom of Speech” but warned those who want to mess with their image or reputation, which could lead to legal trouble based on the court’s ruling and relevant 

Hindi Audiences Reject Kuberaa

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Hindi Audiences Reject Kuberaa

Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa had a superb first weekend at the box office, and it also holds well on weekdays. Starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna, the film was also expected to do well in Hindi. However, Hindi audiences reject Kuberaa.

Before release, everyone expected the film to reach all pan-Indian audiences due to the combination of Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika in Kammula’s direction with DSP music.

Kuberaa Box Office: Shocking Performance in Tamil – Gets Rejected in Hindi

But after release, everything changed. The movie opened with positive reports in Telugu, and it exceeded expectations and is heading towards the 100 Cr mark. Whereas it shocked everyone with a low performance in Tamil Nadu.

Coming to Hindi, the film has been completely rejected, as it just collected around 1.25 Cr net in 5 days, which says how low it is.

Hindi audiences reject Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa. Also, Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par was released on the same day, which is the main reason audiences were not interested in this film.

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