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Allu Arjun Not Coming for Akhanda 2

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Allu Arjun Not Coming for Akhanda 2

Icon Star Allu Arjun graced the pre-release event of Akhanda in 2021, a huge blockbuster, and continuing that positive sentiment, the team invited him to the Akhanda 2 pre-release event, along with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy as the chief guest.

The pre-release event is happening on November 28th at Kaithalapur Grounds, Kukatpally, Hyderabad. Now the news is that Allu Arjun is not coming for the Akhanda 2 pre-release event due to a busy shooting schedule.

The Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, is expected to attend, while Allu Arjun has informed the team he will attend the success event post-release.

The fans have good news that music director Thaman will be performing all the songs at the Akhanda 2 pre-release event. Only two songs have been released from the film so far, and the entire jukebox is expected to be released at the pre-release event.

Rakul Preet Singh: Spyder Affected My Telugu Career Deeply

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Rakul Preet Singh: Spyder Affected My Telugu Career Deeply

Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who was recently seen in De De Pyaar De 2 alongside Ajay Devgn, revealed that the big failure of Spyder (starring Mahesh Babu) had a major impact on her career and broke her expectations.

In 2017, Mahesh Babu teamed up with director A.R. Murugadoss for the first time with Spyder, a Tamil-Telugu bilingual film featuring Rakul as the female lead. Like many fans, she believed the actor-director combination would deliver a massive success. However, the film failed at the box office and did not meet expectations.

Rakul admitted that the setback affected her because, until then, she had enjoyed continuous success in Telugu cinema, working with stars like Ram Charan and NTR. She made her Telugu debut with Venkatadri Express, which was a superhit, and from there she built a strong career with back-to-back films alongside leading heroes.

After Spyder, however, she did not get offers with star heroes or big projects. Instead, she appeared in films like Manmadhudu 2, Check, and Kondapolam, all of which failed to impress audiences.

As a result, Rakul’s career in Telugu cinema slowed down significantly, and she has not acted in any Telugu films in the past three to four years.

Andhra King Taluka: A must win for Ram and Bhagyashri Borse

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Andhra King Taluka: A must win for Ram and Bhagyashri Borse

Andhra King Taluka, the biggest film of the month of November, is releasing tomorrow in theaters, and the film is a must-win one for Hero Ram and Heroine Bhagyashree Borse as well. The trade also has good expectations for the film.

Ram’s last three films, The Warrior, Skanda, and Double Ismart, are big box office failures. So he must and should score a big blockbuster to make a comeback.

Even for the heroine Bhagyashree’s debut film, Mr. Bachchan was an outright disaster. Her second film, Kingdom, was below average, and her recent release, Kaantha, was a failure. While she received good recognition for her acting in Kaantha, the film was not a box-office hit.

So, Andhra King Taluka must bring Ram Pothineni and Bhagyashree Borse back to the success track and has to become a commercial blockbuster.

Thaman Reacts to Recent Backlash

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Thaman Reacts to Recent Backlash

Music director Thaman has recently faced heavy criticism, especially regarding his mixing style. Many listeners feel that his work has become repetitive and lacks freshness, including his latest single for Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2.

Just a few days ago, Thaman raised expectations by promising exciting commercial songs for Prabhas’s The Raja Saab. Fans eagerly awaited the first single, Rebel Saab, which was released last Sunday. Unfortunately, the response has been disappointing.

Some fans themselves expressed frustration over the weak output, while Thaman gave a subtle counter to the criticism through an Instagram story, stating that he will deal in his own style with anyone who comes his way.

Although his reply silenced critics for the moment, words alone may not be enough. To truly win back audiences, Thaman needs to deliver strong and refreshing music once again. All eyes are now on his work for Akhanda 2 and The Raja Saab. If he succeeds, the same people who criticized him will likely celebrate his comeback.

NBK 111 Muhurtham Today: Balakrishna Set for a Historical Roar

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NBK 111 Muhurtham Today: Balakrishna Set for a Historical Roar

After a mass action entertainer like Veera Simha Reddy, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni collaborated for the second time for NBK 111, produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru on Vriddhi Cinemas.

This is a first-ever kind attempt from director Gopichand Malineni, as he is making a historical film and bringing his mass style into a new genre. Nandamuri Balakrishna will be seen in a completely new look in the movie.

Set in a strong historical backdrop, the movie promises powerful emotions, action, and grand visuals. Nayanthara plays the female lead opposite Balakrishna, marking their fourth film together after Simha, Jai Simha, and Sri Rama Rajyam.

Thaman once again teams up with Balakrishna as the music director for NBK 111, and the film’s muhurtam is planned today. The release date and other cast and crew details of the film will be revealed shortly. 

Spirit Not Part of Animal Franchise

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Spirit Not Part of Animal Franchise

Spirit marks the first collaboration between director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and pan-Indian superstar Prabhas, and naturally, the project has created huge excitement among fans. Recently, a rumor spread that the franchises of Spirit and Animal are connected.

Released in 2023, Animal was a massive blockbuster, and the team has already announced it as a franchise, with a sequel titled Animal Park teased at the end of the film. The sequel is expected to begin after Vanga completes shooting Spirit. This led to speculation on social media that Ranbir Kapoor might appear in Spirit, as Vanga is the director and that the film could tie into the Animal universe.

However, this theory does not hold up. Vanga and his team have designed Spirit as a separate franchise, independent of Animal. A simple point supports this: if Spirit were part of the Animal franchise, the makers would not have cast Tripti Dimri as the heroine, since she already played a key role in Animal.

Therefore, there is no connection between Spirit and Animal, as both films explore completely different themes. While Ranbir Kapoor may still make a cameo appearance in Spirit, his role will not be linked to the Animal storyline.

Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma: OTT Premiere Update

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Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma: OTT Premiere Update

Rashmika Mandanna’s “Thamma” was released in theaters during Diwali, with moderate expectations, and it performed well at the box office, grossing around 180 Cr worldwide. The film is now set for its OTT premiere on Prime Video, but not for all subscribers.

The latest update is that “Thamma,” starring Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurana, is arriving on Prime Video on December 2nd. However, it will not initially be available for streaming to regular subscribers.

Initially, the film will be available for rent. After the eight-week theatrical window is over, it will be available for regular subscribers.

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the movie is part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) and draws inspiration from Indian folklore about betaals (vampiric beings). The film follows a journalist who has a supernatural encounter and falls in love with a woman who is not a normal person but a vampire/betaal.

Prasanth Varma Sets Clear Rule: I Decide the Release Date

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Prasanth Varma Sets Clear Rule: I Decide the Release Date

Young Director Prasanth Varma scored a massive blockbuster with HanuMan (2024), but after that he has not started a single project and has faced many issues, like films getting shelved and some financial issues as well. 

The filmmaker recently took part in the Imagining Tomorrow: India’s VFX Revolution [Knowledge Series at Waves Film Bazaar] and said that he has learned from the past mistakes, and now he has a proper idea of how to work on films.

Prasanth said that after some bad experiences with his first films, he decided that whenever he signs a project, he will make an agreement with the producers to have the authority to fix the release date, and once the film is shot, he will take enough time to cook it properly.

As mentioned previously, Prasanth Varma encountered several issues following the success of HanuMan. He had commitments to multiple projects, which were unfortunately shelved or put on hold. He is now preparing to begin his next film, Jai Hanuman, starring Rishabh Shetty, with a planned release in early 2026.

Koratala Siva Must Move Beyond Tier-1 Stars

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Koratala Siva Must Move Beyond Tier-1 Stars

Koratala Siva, one of the top directors of the Telugu film industry, has always worked with Tier-1 stars in his career. With his debut itself, he got a big chance to direct a star hero like Prabhas with Mirchi.

His debut was a blockbuster, and from there till Devara, Koratala Siva worked with only Tier 1 stars such as Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, NTR, Chiranjeevi, and Ram Charan. But now his situation is like he has to come out of that big league.

After Devara, according to the plan, Koratala next had to start Devara 2, and the director spent a lot of time on its script and other works. But the recent industry reports suggest that the movie is shelved.

Now, Koratala needs to find a new project now, and if we observe all the tier 1 stars, they are very busy for the next 2-3 years, which means he cannot get anyone’s dates immediately.

Definitely young heroes and senior heroes would love to work with a director like Koratala Siva, and he needs to collaborate with them for immediate projects.

Malavika Mohanan Reveals Exciting Details About The Raja Saab

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Malavika Mohanan Reveals Exciting Details About The Raja Saab

Malayali actress Malavika Mohanan is making her official Telugu debut with Prabhas’ upcoming film “The Raja Saab.” Speaking at the ABP Southern Rising Summit 2025 held in Chennai, Malavika shared insights about her role in the film.

Several of Malavika’s Tamil films, including Superstar Rajinikanth’s Petta, Thalapathy Vijay’s Master, and Chiyaan Vikram’s Thangalaan, were released in Telugu as well. Among these, only Master became a hit in the Telugu market. Yet, Telugu audiences have always shown fondness for her.

“Initially, I thought I would just get two or three scenes in the film. In superstar films, heroines generally get limited scope, maybe a song or two if they’re lucky. But in The Raja Saab, I have a very good role. It’s a strong character for the female lead. This is my Telugu debut, and I’m really excited. The film will release on January 9, during the Sankranti season,” Malavika said.

The Raja Saab features three heroines: Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar. From the teaser and trailer released so far, it is evident that she has some romantic scenes with Prabhas. But it is being said that she also appears in several crucial sequences of the film as well.

Recently, Malavika acted with Mohanlal in the Malayalam film Hridayapoorvam. Calling Mohanlal a “single-take artist,” she said she had to rehearse extensively before performing scenes with him.

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