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Second Weekend Key for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’s 300 Cr Dream

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Second Weekend Key for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’s 300 Cr Dream

The Sankranthi 2026 has seen several films getting released, but Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu emerged as the winner among all of them. The film now enters the second weekend, which is crucial for its target of 300 Cr gross. 

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is the Sankranti winner this year. The film collected the biggest numbers for Chiranjeevi and dominated other films in a big way as the No. 1 choice for audiences. After a rampage festival week, the film maintained strong momentum on Monday and Tuesday as well.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu aims for a total of 300 Cr

So, with that, everyone thought the 300 Cr milestone was very easy. But the film sees a drop in the collections from Wednesday. Including today’s numbers, the film’s gross collections will be around 255 Cr, and it needs to aim for bigger collections from tomorrow to Monday (Republic Holiday) to reach the milestone.

As there are no notable films releasing, and having the long weekend with the Republic Day holiday advantage provides more chances for the film to see a big jump in collection and to achieve the intended milestone at the box office.

Anil Ravipudi gives clarity on the movie with Pawan Kalyan

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Anil Ravipudi gives clarity on the movie with Pawan Kalyan

Anil Ravipudi is currently one of the most popular and in-demand directors in the Telugu film industry. Almost every star’s fan hopes to see their favorite actor collaborate with him. Recently, there was a small buzz about a possible film between Anil Ravipudi and Pawan Kalyan, and the director has now given clarity on the matter.

With Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Anil Ravipudi presented Megastar Chiranjeevi in a highly entertaining and refreshing way. The film received a strong response, with audiences enjoying Chiranjeevi’s performance, his comic timing, and his classic mannerisms.

Following this success, some Mega fans expressed their desire to see Anil Ravipudi work with Pawan Kalyan, believing that such a combination could bring back Pawan’s entertaining side on screen. There were also reports that Pawan Kalyan had committed to a film with producer Dil Raju, and that Anil Ravipudi was asked to work on the script.

However, Anil Ravipudi has now clarified that there is no such project in progress, and he stated that, as of now, there are no discussions or plans for a film with Pawan Kalyan.

Anil Ravipudi said:

“I have not met Pawan Kalyan garu personally yet, but I am very eager to work with him. He is extremely busy as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. At present, he is not a star who regularly does films, as he has many responsibilities. If our combination happens in the future, I will be very happy. Let’s see what happens. For now, there is no such plan or idea.”

OTT Night Special: Several New Movies Arrive Today

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OTT Night Special: Several New Movies Arrive Today

The fourth week of January 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting one for movie lovers with exciting OTT releases. While several new films are hitting theaters this week, such as Border 2, the OTT platforms are also bringing a strong lineup of fresh content. 

One of the most awaited OTT releases this week is Tere Ishk Mein, starring Kriti Sanon and Dhanush. Directed by Aanand L. Rai, the film was released in theaters in November last year and received a fair response. The romantic drama is now set for its digital premiere on Netflix from January 23, 2026. 

The Kannada action film Mark is another notable release heading to OTT this week. After its theatrical release on December 25, 2025, the film is now ready for its digital debut. Mark, led by Kichcha Sudeep, will begin streaming on Jio Hotstar from January 23, 2026. The cast also includes Shine Tom Chacko, Naveen Chandra, Vikrant, and Yogi Babu.

Adding to the list is the Tamil courtroom crime drama Sirai, which will premiere on Zee5 on January 23. The film focuses on intense legal battles and has generated curiosity among fans of the genre.

Apart from these, several titles are already available or releasing tonight on OTT platforms. The Telugu action thriller Shambhala is currently streaming on Aha. Champion, starring Roshann Meka, will start streaming on Netflix tonight. Sobitha Dhulipala’s web series Cheekatilo will premiere on Prime Video, while the Kannada film 45, featuring Upendra and Shivarajkumar, will be available on Zee5.

With such a wide range of content across languages and genres, OTT viewers have plenty of choices in the fourth week of January 2026.

Movies and Series Streaming This Week – Platform List

  • 45 (Kannada) – Zee5 (Streaming Tonight)
  • Tere Ishq Mein – Netflix (From January 23, 2026)
  • Mark (Kannada) – Jio Hotstar (From January 23, 2026)
  • Sirai (Tamil) – Zee5 (From January 23, 2026)
  • Shambhala (Telugu) – Aha (Now Streaming)
  • Champion – Netflix (Streaming Tonight)
  • Cheekatilo (Web Series) – Prime Video (Streaming Tonight)

Border 2 Banned Across Gulf Countries

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Border 2 Banned Across Gulf Countries

Bollywood films are facing a new challenge in their theatrical business, especially in overseas markets. After Dhurandhar, another major Hindi film, Border 2, has reportedly been banned in several Gulf countries, including the UAE. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release tomorrow, January 23.

Earlier, Dhurandhar suffered heavy losses due to a similar ban in the Gulf region. Despite receiving a good response in other territories, the film reportedly lost close to ₹100 crore in revenue because it could not release in key Middle Eastern markets. Now, Border 2 seems to be facing the same issue.

Will the ban in Gulf countries affect Border 2’s box office results?

The film has been carrying strong buzz and anticipation among audiences, and Gulf countries are considered one of the most important overseas markets for Bollywood films. With the ban in place, the film is expected to lose a significant portion of its potential overseas earnings, which could impact its overall box-office performance.

Directed by Anuragh Singh, Border 2 is the sequel to the iconic war film Border (1997) and is based on patriotic and military themes, which have once again brought it under scrutiny in certain overseas regions.

Anil Ravipudi Leaves Audiences in a Dilemma

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Anil Ravipudi Leaves Audiences in a Dilemma

After Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, there was strong buzz in the industry that Anil Ravipudi’s next film would be with Venkatesh and that it might be a sequel to Sankranthiki Vasthunam. However, it now appears that the director has different plans.

My Next Film is not a sequel to Sankranthiki Vasthunam, says Anil Ravipudi

It has been confirmed that Anil Ravipudi’s next film is not a sequel and will be a completely fresh project. Adding to the curiosity, the director has also clarified that the lead actor has not yet been finalized.

Ravipudi revealed that the title and concept of his tenth film are already locked, and he promised that the title will be “crazy.” He also confirmed that the film is planned for a Sankranthi 2027 release. The lead actor will be announced soon, along with more details.

Peddi New Release Date Buzz

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Peddi New Release Date Buzz

Peddi, starring Ram Charan and directed by Buchi Babu, is facing continuous rumors about its postponement, though the makers announced that 27th March, 2026, is the release date. The buzz has gotten stronger now, as it is said that the film has fixed its new date.

As said above, one of the most-awaited movies of 2026, Peddi has continuously faced rumors about the postponement, but the makers deny the rumors all the time. Now the news is that the makers are planning to release the film on 1st May, and an official update on the film’s release date is expected very soon.

Coming to the movie’s filming, it is in the final stages of shooting, and it is also said that Buchi Babu locked the 1st half edit and forwarded it to AR Rahaman for the background score.

Big Dilemma Over Balakrishna’s Next Project

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Big Dilemma Over Balakrishna’s Next Project

Akhanda 2 failure and the fall of the OTT market are both affecting Balakrishna’s lineup. The veteran actor was supposed to do a film with Gopichand Malineni under Vriddhi Cinemas immediately after Akhanda 2, and the film’s pooja ceremony was officially done.

It was formally announced, with the team roping in Nayanthara for this historical project. The film was planned as a big-budget venture, but after the failure of Akhanda 2, the project has been put on hold as the economics are not working. 

NBK111: Historical project on hold, Gopichand Malineni to make a mass movie with Balakrishna

Gopichand Malineni has been forced to shift to a mass subject, which is said to be still in progress, while Balakrishna is still waiting to start his next project.

The next film for Balakrishna after Akhanda 2 might not be with Gopichand Malineni

There is also a buzz that Balayya is listening to other scripts. If Gopichand Malineni takes more time to prepare a new script, Balakrishna might have a change in his lineup and he may do another film in between with a different combination. This could also work well for Gopichand Malineni, as he will get sufficient time to complete the full script and pre-production work.

He had already prepared everything to start the historical project, but due to budget constraints, he has now been forced to work on a new project.

Nari Nari Naduma Murari Fails to Meet Expectations at the Box Office

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Nari Nari Naduma Murari Fails to Meet Expectations at the Box Office

Sharwanand’s Nari Nari Naduma Murari was the last film to release during the Sankranthi season, and the movie received a very positive response from audiences, but it failed to achieve the expected big numbers at the box office. For many viewers, the film’s content was among the top one or two releases of the festival.

Due to the strong word of mouth, the film saw good ticket demand during the festival weekend, despite having limited screens. Its collections during this period were encouraging. Trade circles and audiences expected the film to gain further momentum after the festival weekend and continue with steady collections over a longer run.

But the collections of Nari Nari Naduma Murari have not reached the expected level. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and Anaganaga Oka Raju continue to dominate the top two positions at the box office, while Sharwanand’s film has not been able to match their performance. Even on weekdays, the collections have not reflected the strong appreciation the film received.

The film’s advantage now lies in the second weekend, which includes a Republic Day holiday on Monday. A strong surge during this period is crucial, and the coming days will be very important for the film’s overall performance.

The Raja Saab Turns Out to Be a Bigger Disaster Than Adipurush

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The Raja Saab Turns Out to Be a Bigger Disaster Than Adipurush

Released in 2023, Adipurush brought a lot of criticism for Prabhas, and the same kind of response is getting repeated for his latest film, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi. These two films received backlash from a majority section of audiences in the actor’s filmography.

Om Raut, who made Adipurush, faced huge backlash for the wrong portrayal of the  Ramayana. The same situation is happening with The Raja Saab as well. The director, production house, and Prabhas are once again receiving heavy criticism.

From a box office perspective, The Raja Saab is a much bigger failure than Adipurush, as the latter opened well in both Hindi and Telugu, performed strongly over the weekend, and then saw a drop. Still, it managed to collect more than ₹350 crore gross worldwide.

On the other hand, The Raja Saab did not get any significant opening in Hindi. In Telugu, it opened well but failed to maintain momentum, even during festival days. The film is expected to close at around ₹200 crore gross, which is just about 60% of Adipurush collections. Even in Telugu, Adipurush collected 10% more than The Raja Saab.

Fans are unhappy with Prabhas because he is currently on an exciting journey with Salaar, Kalki Successes and Spirit, Kalki 2, and Fauji in the pipeline. In the middle of this promising phase, The Raja Saab has come as a big setback.

Jana Nayagan Case Update: CBFC Appeal Not Listed, Verdict Now Expected Next Week

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Jana Nayagan Case Update: CBFC Appeal Not Listed, Verdict Now Expected Next Week

The legal proceedings related to Jana Nayagan have faced another delay. The writ appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was not listed before the Chief Justice’s Bench of the Madras High Court for pronouncement of orders today.

As per the latest update, we will have to wait until tomorrow evening (January 22, 2026) to get clarity on whether the judgement will be delivered on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Jana Nayagan’s team continues to wait

If the court does not pronounce the verdict on Friday, the next possible date for the judgement will be January 27, 2026 (Tuesday). This is because January 26 is a national holiday, and courts will remain closed on that day.

The industry and fans are eagerly waiting for the court’s decision, as everyone is annoyed with the delay in Jana Nayagan’s release and the hurdles it is facing.

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