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Pudhupettai 2 Script Complete: Selvaraghavan Confirms

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Pudhupettai 2 Script Complete: Selvaraghavan Confirms

Tamil cinema fans have major news to celebrate as director Selvaraghavan, the elder brother of actor Dhanush, confirmed that he has finished writing Pudhupettai 2. The filmmaker announced on X (Twitter) that the scripting work is complete, bringing the long-awaited sequel closer to reality.

Years of Anticipation Finally Over

Earlier, Selvaraghavan had stated that the script for Pudhupettai 2 was “almost ready,” but the project didn’t materialize as planned. Fans waited years to see Dhanush return as the iconic Kokki Kumar character. Now, with the official confirmation that scripting is done, the formal launch announcement is expected soon.

Dhanush has been busy with multiple projects, including upcoming Telugu films and potential collaborations with other top directors, making the Pudhupettai 2 update even more exciting for his fan base.

About the Original Pudhupettai

Released in 2006, Pudhupettai is a cult Tamil gangster film directed by Selvaraghavan. It stars Dhanush as Kokki Kumar, a slum dweller who rises to become a powerful gangster in Chennai. The film is celebrated for its gritty, stylized portrayal of crime, showcasing Kumar’s evolution from a vulnerable boy to a ruthless politician. Sneha and Sonia Agarwal played key supporting roles.

The original film’s raw storytelling and Selvaraghavan’s signature directorial style made it a cult classic among Tamil cinema lovers, despite mixed initial reviews. Nearly two decades later, the sequel promises to bring back the same intensity and powerful narrative that defined the first film.

NTR, Allu Arjun, and Mahesh Babu Praise Dhurandhar: The Revenge

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NTR, Allu Arjun, and Mahesh Babu Praise Dhurandhar: The Revenge

Dhurandhar: The Revenge mania is not limited to Bollywood alone. Audiences across languages are celebrating the film, and Telugu superstars Allu Arjun, NTR, and Mahesh Babu have joined the chorus of praise for the Ranveer Singh-starrer spy action thriller directed by Aditya Dhar.

Allu Arjun’s Excitement After Watching Dhurandhar

Allu Arjun shared his excitement after watching the film’s premieres, calling it a film that blends patriotism with style. He praised the movie for its clap-worthy moments and technical brilliance, highlighting Ranveer Singh’s fiery performance and R. Madhavan’s strong presence.

He commended Aditya Dhar for delivering a powerful cinematic vision, describing the film as “an Indian story with international swag.” His post radiated pride, emphasizing how Dhurandhar: The Revenge makes every patriot proud.

NTR Salutes the Team for Delivering a Storm

Following Allu Arjun, NTR also expressed admiration for Dhurandhar: The Revenge, saluting the team for delivering a storm to Indian audiences. He described Ranveer Singh’s performance as a “masterclass” and applauded Aditya Dhar’s fearless vision in elevating each frame.

NTR praised R. Madhavan’s effortless dominance on screen while appreciating Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal for their layered portrayals. He singled out Shashwat Sachdev’s music for intensifying the film’s adrenaline and concluded with confidence that the film will leave a lasting impact.

Mahesh Babu Calls It a High-Impact Spectacle

Mahesh Babu also praised the film, calling Dhurandhar: The Revenge “a high-impact spectacle, executed with striking precision.” He noted that it presents one of the finest and most powerful versions of Ranveer Singh on screen.

The superstar remarked that the way Aditya Dhar has envisioned and delivered this standing ovation-worthy experience is truly remarkable. He gave a special mention to R. Madhavan for his impressive performance and to Shashwat Sachdev for his electrifying music.

Mahesh Babu concluded by saying, “This is a film meant to be experienced and celebrated. Congratulations to the entire team!”

Telugu Stars Unite in Praise

The unanimous praise from NTR, Allu Arjun, and Mahesh Babu highlights the pan-Indian appeal of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The film has successfully transcended language barriers, resonating with audiences and industry stalwarts alike.

With its blend of patriotism, high-octane action, and stellar performances, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is proving to be a landmark film in Indian cinema, earning accolades from some of Tollywood’s biggest names.

Dhurandhar Revenge Telugu Version Censored, Releases Tomorrow

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Dhurandhar Revenge Telugu Version Censored, Releases Tomorrow

The wait for Telugu audiences is finally over as Dhurandhar: The Revenge Telugu version has completed its censor certification and is all set to release in theatres tomorrow. The Dhurandhar Revenge Telugu version carries a runtime of 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Censor Changes and Certification

The Telugu version underwent standard censor modifications including disclaimer additions, Telugu anti-smoking and anti-drug warning overlays, subtitle timing corrections, and select word replacements. The certification process was completed today after brief delays.

Show Cancellations and Rescheduling

Theatre shows were cancelled today because the censor process ran longer than expected. However, screenings are confirmed to begin tomorrow across Telugu markets.

High Expectations from Telugu Fans

The first Dhurandhar film became a massive success, but Telugu audiences couldn't watch it in theatres, which created strong demand for the sequel’s theatrical release. The hype around Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been building steadily, making yesterday’s premiere cancellations and today’s show delays particularly disappointing for eager fans.

With the sequel aiming to match or surpass the original's box office performance, tomorrow’s release marks a significant moment for the franchise in Telugu-speaking regions. Fans can now experience the much-awaited spy thriller on the big screen starting tomorrow.

Dhurandhar Revenge Records Historic $2M North America Premieres

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Dhurandhar Revenge Records Historic $2M North America Premieres

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has created history in North America with a massive $2.002M premiere gross from 725 locations, setting a new benchmark for Bollywood films and achieving the first-ever $2M premieres milestone in the region.

Record-Breaking Opening Numbers

The film’s regional breakdown showcases its dominance across North America:

  • USA – $1.55M
  • Canada – $450K

With these numbers, Dhurandhar: The Revenge has registered the biggest Hindi premieres of all time, surpassing Animal, which previously held the record with around $1.2M. Trade experts say that it is just the beginning of the film’s domination at the box office.

Historic Milestone for Bollywood

This achievement marks a significant moment for Bollywood in overseas markets. The film has become the first Hindi film to cross $2M in North America premieres, showcasing the massive demand for quality Hindi content in the region.

The numbers could have been even bigger, but show cancellations impacted the overall total, leading to an estimated $300K–$400K revenue loss. Despite that, the film has still managed to set a new all-time record, demonstrating its incredible pull among audiences.

What This Means for Hindi Cinema

The success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge in North America signals growing acceptance and excitement for Bollywood content in international markets. With strong word-of-mouth and packed shows across major cities, the film is poised to continue its impressive run at the North America box office.

AR Rahman Begins Work on Mani Ratnam – Vijay Sethupathi Film

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AR Rahman Begins Work on Mani Ratnam – Vijay Sethupathi Film

The Mani Ratnam and AR Rahman combination is back. After the theatrical disappointment of Thug Life starring Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam has moved on to his next project with Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi.

AR Rahman Completes Two Songs

AR Rahman has already begun composition work for the film. Two songs have been completed, and with the legendary Mani Ratnam – Rahman combination reuniting, expectations on the album are naturally very high. The duo has delivered iconic soundtracks over the years, and fans are hoping this project will be another musical milestone.

Strong Pre-Release Business

The film is already generating solid trade interest even before the shoot begins. The audio rights have been sold for ₹15 Cr, which is a strong deal at this early stage. This shows the market confidence in the Mani Ratnam Rahman combination.

On the overseas side, a top international distributor has already acquired the theatrical rights, reflecting strong confidence in the project’s commercial potential.

Vijay Sethupathi Replaces Dhanush

Vijay Sethupathi stepped into the project after Dhanush exited due to a pay dispute. The actor brings a strong track record in both Tamil and Telugu cinema, and his pairing with Sai Pallavi under Mani Ratnam‘s direction has created significant buzz in trade circles.

Production Timeline

The film is scheduled to go on floors from April. With this combination of talent — Mani Ratnam, Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi, and AR Rahman — the project is already turning into one of the most awaited films in South cinema.

Kiran Abbavaram’s OTT Debut Guvvalacheruvu Ghat Announced

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Kiran Abbavaram’s OTT Debut Guvvalacheruvu Ghat Announced

Kiran Abbavaram, who scored a big hit with K-Ramp, is all set to make his digital debut with Guvvalacheruvu Ghat, a new OTT web series arriving on Prime Video soon. The OTT streamer has officially announced the project with a striking glimpse.

Directed by Bharath Kamma (of Dear Comrade fame), this series is set against the Rayachoty backdrop. The title refers to a prominent, winding road connecting Kadapa to Rayachoty in the Annamayya and Kadapa districts.

Guvvalacheruvu Ghat Plot

In a feudal South Indian town ruled by bloodlines and ancestral bargains, a hidden heir quietly manipulates friendship, love, loyalty, and legacy to reclaim his stolen identity, only to realize that once chaos is unleashed, no one controls where it ends.

What to Expect

The glimpse shows intense performances with rural politics, and there is also a tinge of bloody violence. The actor, who previously impressed audiences with SR Kalyanamandapam, steps into a new avatar for Guvvalacheruvu Ghat.

OTT Debut Trend

With several Telugu actors making their digital debut on streaming platforms, Kiran Abbavaram joins the growing list of stars exploring web series. Prime Video continues to expand its Telugu content library with diverse stories.

Viewers are excited to watch Kiran Abbavaram in this intense, rural political drama. The series marks a significant shift in his career trajectory as he explores the digital entertainment space.

The Traitors Telugu: Teja Sajja to Host Prime Video Reality Show

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The Traitors Telugu: Teja Sajja to Host Prime Video Reality Show

The Traitors, a famous reality show on Prime Video, is coming to Telugu. Following its record-breaking success in Hindi, the smash-hit global format featuring 20 celebrities arrives in Telugu, hosted by young superstar Teja Sajja.

The streamer took to X and announced that it’s time for The Traitors Telugu: the ultimate game of betrayal, where only the shrewdest survive.

Teja Sajja as Host

The interesting choice is Teja Sajja, who has been featured in blockbusters like HanuMan (2024) and Mirai (2025). He recently appeared as a guest on Rana Daggubati's talk show, which streams on Prime Video.

The Format

This series features 20 celebrities in a high-stakes psychological game of trust and betrayal for the ultimate prize. Similar to other reality shows on Indian OTT platforms, the format promises intense drama and strategic gameplay.

Produced by SOL Productions, The Traitors Telugu is based on the global “betrayal” format, focusing on suspenseful mind games, accusations, and social strategy.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Records Lowest USA Premieres for Pawan Kalyan

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Ustaad Bhagat Singh Records Lowest USA Premieres for Pawan Kalyan

Ustaad Bhagat Singh is turning out to be a surprising case in the overseas market, especially in the USA, where Pawan Kalyan has always delivered strong openings.

Pawan Kalyan’s USA Track Record

Pawan Kalyan is one of the few stars who consistently pulls solid premiere numbers in North America, irrespective of the film’s genre or talk. Over the years, even films with average or weak buzz have managed to open well purely on his stardom.

Interestingly, films like Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which faced multiple delays, and remakes like Bro (The Avatar), Katamarayudu, and Bheemla Nayak still managed to post better-than-expected premieres in the USA.

Even films like Sardaar Gabbar Singh and Agnyathavaasi, which ended up as disasters, had opened to record premiere numbers.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh USA Premieres Underperform

However, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is now set to record the lowest premiere numbers for a Pawan Kalyan film in the last decade, which has come as a shock to many.

Despite the promotional content not working as expected, Pawan Kalyan’s stardom usually guarantees at least a $750K+ start in the USA. But as per current trends, the film is likely to open in the $500K range, which is significantly lower than expected.

In this decade, only Vakeel Saab had lower numbers, but that was during the COVID period with very limited release conditions.

Pawan Kalyan USA Premieres Comparison (Last Decade)

  • Ustaad Bhagat Singh – ~$500K (Estimates)
  • OG – $3.14M
  • Hari Hara Veera Mallu – $800K
  • Bro: The Avatar – $650K
  • Bheemla Nayak – $875K
  • Vakeel Saab – $296K (COVID period, limited release)
  • Agnyathavaasi – $1.5M
  • Katamarayudu – $706K
  • Sardaar Gabbar Singh – $615K

These numbers clearly show how Ustaad Bhagat Singh is underperforming in premieres compared to Pawan Kalyan’s usual standards in the USA market. Despite the shooting beginning with high expectations and multiple updates during production, the film’s advance bookings have failed to generate the typical enthusiasm associated with the star’s releases.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge Joins ₹100 Cr Opening Club: First Bollywood Film

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge Joins ₹100 Cr Opening Club: First Bollywood Film

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has created history at the Indian box office by delivering a ₹100 Cr nett opening, becoming the first Bollywood film to achieve this milestone. The film also becomes the 5th film to do so in Indian Cinema.

The Elite ₹100 Cr Opening Club

The trend of ₹100 Cr openings in India began with Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which set a new benchmark. Later, films like KGF: Chapter 2, RRR, and Pushpa 2: The Rule joined this elite club.

Until now, all films achieving this milestone were South Indian productions, making Dhurandhar’s entry even more significant as it marks Bollywood’s first inclusion in the ₹100 Cr opening club.

With this, Dhurandhar becomes the 5th film in Indian cinema history to cross ₹100 Cr nett on its opening day in India.

Sequels Dominate the List

Another interesting observation is that 4 out of these 5 films are sequels — Baahubali 2, KGF 2, Pushpa 2, and now Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The only standalone film in this list is RRR, directed by S. S. Rajamouli.

Hindi-Only Achievement

One more notable achievement for Dhurandhar is that, unlike the other films, which benefited from multi-language releases, it has reached this milestone primarily with the Hindi version alone, as the shows in dubbed languages were impacted due to content delays on release day.

This makes Dhurandhar’s ₹100 Cr opening even more impressive, as it demonstrates the massive box office pull of Bollywood in its home market.

Dhurandhar 2 Breaks BookMyShow Record: 109K+ Tickets in One Hour

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Dhurandhar 2 Breaks BookMyShow Record: 109K+ Tickets in One Hour

Ranveer Singh‘s Dhurandhar 2 (officially titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge) has shattered the BookMyShow hourly trend record on its opening day, proving the spy thriller’s massive box office potential even before the Eid weekend kicks in.

Record-Breaking BMS Performance

The film clocked 109,000+ tickets in a single hour on BookMyShow, surpassing the previous benchmark set by Allu Arjun‘s Pushpa 2 (107.65K tickets). This milestone is especially remarkable because Dhurandhar 2 achieved it without dubbed versions contributing to the count — the numbers reflect Hindi bookings alone.

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Pre-Ramzan Success Signals Massive Eid Weekend

Industry trackers note that the film is performing this well during the Pre-Ramzan period, traditionally a slower window for theatrical releases. Trade analysts expect the momentum to multiply on Eid (Saturday) and Sunday, when family audiences and mass moviegoers typically drive ticket sales.

Strong Word-of-Mouth Fuels Bookings

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action-packed sequel has received positive reviews from both critics and audiences. The film’s spy-action premise, combined with Ranveer Singh‘s star power, is resonating strongly with pan-India viewers. With the opening day already rewriting BookMyShow records, Dhurandhar 2 is on track to deliver one of the biggest opening weekends of the year.

The film’s record-breaking BMS hourly trend suggests that advance bookings will continue surging through the Eid holiday, potentially setting new benchmarks for Hindi cinema in 2026.

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