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Dasara, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram and Hit 3: Nani showcasing his stardom

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Tollywood Actor Nani recently saw a big success with his films, Dasara and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram. Dasara was directed by a debutante Srikanth Odela and the film released amidst great hype. It also collected nearly 20 crores on the opening day, establishing a Tier 2 record.

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram was directed by Vivek Athreya who worked for Nani’s previous film, Ante Sundaraniki which became a debacle at the box office. But still the combo worked as magic and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram became a sensational hit.

Now, Nani is all set to arrive with his latest film, Hit 3 directed by Sailesh Kolanu. The Director witnessed a miserable failure last year with his Saindhav and yet Hit 3 has managed to build big hype in the making stage itself. The film has also been awarded a A certificate by the censor board. But this hasn’t affected the film at all with the film carrying good advance bookings.

Many star heroes in the recent times have failed to pull audience greatly even with big budgeted flicks. But Nani looks to pull the audience just with his factor which tells the audience’s trust on his judgement skill.

Thudarum Creates History: Second Biggest Weekend Ever for Malayalam Cinema

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Mohanlal’s Thudarum is creating a sensation at the box office. Directed by Tharun Moorthy, this family drama/thriller was released in theaters without much publicity or buzz.  Thudarum creates history, as it registers the second biggest weekend ever for Malayalam cinema.

As said above, the film was released with very low buzz, but once it arrived in theaters, the unanimous WOM helped it very well. and it made a rampage collection throughout the weekend.

Mohanlal’s Thudarum Creates History: Second Biggest Weekend Ever for Malayalam Cinema

Mohanlal’s Thudarum creates history, as it registers the second biggest weekend ever for Malayalam cinema. For 3 days, the film collected 20.3 Cr gross in Kerala, 7.1 Cr in ROI, and 42 Cr overseas, which takes the total gross to 69 Cr.

As said above, it is the second biggest weekend ever for Malayalam cinema after Empuraan. Both the top 1 and 2 films belong to Mohanlal. The legendary actor released two films within a one-month gap and has placed them at the number one and two positions, which is truly a phenomenal achievement.

Ajith Hits 150 Cr Mark in Tamil Nadu

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After facing a disastrous result with Vidaamuyarci, Ajith Kumar made a massive comeback with his latest film, Good Bad and Ugly. The film was released in theaters this April and became a big blockbuster at the box office. Ajith hits the 150 Cr mark in Tamil Nadu with Good Bad Ugly.

This is the 1st 150 Cr grosser for Ajith in Tamil Nadu, and the 150 Cr club was started in Tamil Nadu with Prabhas’s Baahubali 2, followed by Kamal Haasan’s Vikram. After that, Rajinikanth joined with Jailer, while Vijay joined with Leo and GOAT.

Ajith Joins the 150 Cr Club with Good Bad Ugly

Recently, Sivakarthikeyan’s Amaran also entered the prestigious club, and now Ajith hits the 150 Cr mark in Tamil Nadu with Good Bad Ugly.

Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, this action comedy collected close to 250 Cr gross at the worldwide box office, and it is almost the closing number for the film. The film will make its OTT Debut in May fist week.

Balakrishna and Ajith receive Padma Bhushan Awards

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The event of the Padma Awards took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honoring notable figures from diverse fields. The fans of Telugu and Tamil cinema are elated as Balakrishna and Ajith receive Padma Bhushan Awards.

Apart from Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ajith Kumar, Arijit Singh, and many other film personalities/artists received Padma Awards from President Droupadi Murmu. 

Check out the names of the people honored in the entertainment industry.

  • Actor Ajith Kumar—Padma Bhushan
  • Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna—Padma Bhushan
  • Singer Pankaj Udhas (posthumous)—Padma Bhushan
  • Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur—Padma Bhushan
  • Actor Ashok Laxman Saraf—Padma Shri
  • Acting coach and theater director Barry Godfray John Padma Shri
  • Singer Jaspinder Narula—Padma Shri
  • Vocalist Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande—Padma Shri
  • Music composer Ricky Gyan Kej—Padma Shri
  • Folk singer Bheru Singh Chouhan—Padma Shri
  • Devotional singer Harjinder Singh Srinagar Wale—Padma Shri
  • Folk musician Joynacharan Bathari-Padma Shri
  • Classical singer K. Omanakutty Amma-Padma Shri
  • Singer Mahabir Nayak—Padma Shri
  • Actor Mamata Shankar—Padma Shri
  • Actor Anant Nag—Padma Bhushan
  • Singer Arijith Singh—Padma Shri

Every year on the eve of Republic Day, the Padma awards are announced to recognize achievements in areas such as public affairs, science, social work, medicine, literature, sports, and civil services.

As said above, the fans are celebrating on social media by sharing pics and videos as Balakrishna and Ajith receive Padma Bhushan Awards. 

Nani uses AI technology to dub Hit 3

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Tollywood Actor Nani is currently busy with his upcoming film, Hit 3, slated for release on 1st May worldwide. The team has also conducted the pre-release event yesterday and the hype is also big for the film. It is now learnt that Nani and the team of Hit 3 have adopted a new technology for the dubbing purpose of the film.

Nani has reportedly dubbed himself for all the languages apart from Telugu using the latest AI dubbing technology. This special technology copies his real voice and adjusts it according to the languages modulation. Many celebrities are also opting for the same procedure now.

Nani now officially joins the list with Hit 3. He is very confident about the film and also expressed the same in many interviews and the pre-release event as well. The film is also carrying good advance bookings, and the team also expects to put a solid number on the opening day. If the film gets a positive response, then it may work out in other languages as well.

Two reasons behind Jaat settling down with Average status at Box Office

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Bollywood film, Jaat starring Sunny Deol released recently amid good hype. The film received okayish word of mouth and likewise, continued a normal run. Jaat collected nearly 82 crores Nett in India, with Gross close to 100 crores and Overseas numbers at 12 crores. The Total worldwide gross stood at 112 crores till yesterday, and the film will likely close around 120 crores gross as well.

These numbers are very good for a Senior Actor like Sunny Deol but the film couldn’t repeat the magical performance as his previous film, Gadar 2 which grossed more than 600 crores worldwide. Jaat had to settle with an average status, for the budget makers had spent. The film really worked for the target audience but didn’t go to the expected range.

The main reason for this will be the lack of promotional activity and the second reason is that Jaat was not released in Telugu. Many opined that the film resembled a pure Telugu commercial film, and it could have added some more numbers if it had been promoted well. Jaat may have seen the Hit status if this had been done.

Director Gopichand Malineni should have taken care in this regard. The film is his Bollywood debut and he should be the first guy to consider these. Anyways, the team has already announced that Jaat 2 will happen, and they now hope for Jaat to work big on OTT in all the languages.

Baahubali Re-Release Officially Announced

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SS Rajamouli, the master filmmaker, took Telugu cinema/Indian cinema to the international level with the Baahubali series. The two-part franchise brought international recognition to Telugu cinema. The makers have officially announced that Baahubali will be re-released this October.

Behind Rajamouli’s passion is also the hard work of Prabhas, who dedicated almost five years of his prime time to this two-part franchise. This increased his stardom as an actor. Today, the fans celebrated the 8th anniversary of Baahubali 2’s release.

Baahubali: The Conclusion Completes 8 Years Today

It is widely known that Baahubali: The Conclusion was released in theaters worldwide on April 28, 2017. The film became a mammoth blockbuster at the box office, breaking many records. In March, producer Shobu Yarlagadda hinted at the re-release of this most loved film.

Today, the producer took to his official social media account and officially announced that Baahubali will be re-released this October.

Baahubali Re-Release This October

He announced that on this special day, he is excited to share that they are organizing a re-release of the Baahubali movie, both in India and internationally, this October. He mentioned that it will be more than just a re-release; it will be a year of celebration for our cherished fans! Shobu also noted that viewers can look forward to nostalgia, new insights, and some amazing surprises throughout the year.

Thudarum: How one bad decision cost makers crores in revenue

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The recently released Mollywood film, Thudarum starring Mohanlal, achieved a unanimous positive response and word of mouth. The film, likewise, has also crossed 50 crores in just 3 days and is set to join the 100 crore club worldwide. Few trade analysts predict that 150 crores in the full run is also possible. Thudarum’s success has shocked everyone, considering its low buzz before the release.

Interestingly, Mohanlal’s another recent release L2: Empuraan has been promoted highly with events and interviews. However, the film failed to impress the team and didn’t perform well in other language markets. The team expected a 300 crore revenue, but the film fell short of this target.

In the case of Thudarum, there were no special events and interviews. Even in Malayalam, it was not promoted well before the release. Thudarum was released only in Malayalam and Telugu versions with no Tamil version, which is usually a strong market for Kerala Actors.

Many feel that if Thudarum had been promoted well like L2: Empuraan and released in all the prominent languages with respective language-related titles, then it could have earned very good numbers in these language markets. The makers have surely missed a golden opportunity which had cost them crores of revenue.

Mahesh Babu Requests ED to Postpone Questioning

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It is widely known that Superstar Mahesh Babu received notice from the Enforcement Directorate regarding a money laundering case. The latest news is that the actor did not attend the inquiry. Mahesh Babu requests the ED to postpone questioning.

According to the reports, Mahesh Babu told the ED he can’t attend questioning on April 28 because of film commitments. He asked the ED to move the inquiry to a later date. Mahesh’s legal representatives are in contact with the ED. Mahesh Babu requests the ED to postpone questioning.

On April 16, the ED (Enforcement Directorate) conducted raids at Sai Surya Developers and Surana Group offices. They discovered documents related to illegal transactions totaling 100 crores and seized 74.5 lakhs in cash.

As said above, the legal team of Mahesh will meet the ED officials soon to discuss this issue. According to ED, Mahesh earned Rs 5.9 crore from endorsements: Rs 3.4 crore by check and Rs 2.5 crore in cash, and the cash payment has come under scrutiny.

Mahesh is currently busy filming SS Rajamouli’s movie, which is why, according to him, he cannot attend the session. His lawyers are seeking the ED’s approval for a new date.

The ED claims Sai Surya Developers persuaded people to invest in money laundering schemes disguised as promotions, resulting in a notice to Mahesh Babu.

Robinhood to Debut on Television Before OTT

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Nithin’s Robinhood was released in theaters this March with decent expectations, but the film failed to impress audiences and became a big disaster at the box office. The latest news is that Robinhood will make its debut on television before OTT.

With Sankranthiki Vasthunam, the ZEE group set a new trend by screening the film on television first and immediately releasing it on OTT. As they bought both satellite and digital rights, they approached the new strategy, which worked well for them.

Television Premiere Before OTT: Can Robinhood Repeat the Magical Result of Sankranthiki Vasthunam?

Now, they are doing the same for Robinhood. Nithin’s Robinhood will debut on television before OTT, and after the television premiere, the movie will stream on OTT. We need to see how this Sankranthiki Vasthunam’s strategy works for Robinhood.

Directed by Venky Kudumula, Robinhood was made with a big budget in Nithin’s career, and despite the blockbuster Bheeshma combo, the film failed to even get a decent opening and ended as a big disaster.