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Jana Nayagan Tamil Nadu rights sold for a record price

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Jana Nayagan Tamil Nadu rights sold for a record price

The shoot of Jana Nayagan starring Vijay is currently underway. The film is also going to be Vijay’s last outing as he decided to concentrate fully on politics. The film has also been announced for release for the Sankranthi season in 2026. The Theatrical business of the film is said to have happened at a record level price.

The overseas rights of the film are sold for 78 crores and the digital rights of the film are sold at 121 crores. Tamil Nadu’s theatrical rights are sold at 90 crores and to achieve this breakeven mark, the film has to collect 200 crores gross collection from Tamil Nadu itself. Vijay’s previous films, Leo and The GOAT both collected more than 200 crores gross in Tamil Nadu. So, this will not be a major task for Vijay if the film gets a positive word of mouth.

With the overseas, Tamil Nadu Theatricals rights and digital rights, the film has fetched 290 crores. Jana Nayagan will do good business in Kerala, Karnataka, Telugu States and North Indian as well. With this and the satellite business all put together the film can easily pull off a business of more than 400 crores.

Triple Treat for Telugu Fans: 3 Films Dropping on OTT This Weekend

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Triple Treat for Telugu Fans: 3 Films Dropping on OTT This Weekend

This weekend is going to be awesome for Telugu cinema fans with a triple treat. Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan, Vikram’s Veera Dheera Sooran, and MAD Square are dropping for streaming. There could be no other happy news for the OTT viewers, as 3 films are dropping on OTT this weekend.

L2: Empuraan – Veera Dheera Sooran on OTT from this Thursday

Empuraan, starring Mohanlal, is the highest-grossing Malayalam film at over Rs. 260 crores. Prithviraj Sukumaran’s political action drama got mixed reviews, but the pre-release buzz and sequel factor boosted its box office success.

Empuraan will be streamed on Hotstar in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada from April 24. Controversy during its theatrical run has heightened interest as everyone is waiting to see whether the uncut version will be available in the digital release.

Chiyaan Vikram led Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2, which received good reviews, but it could not turn those responses into a good box office result. Starring SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Dushara Vijayan in the key roles, this Arun Kumar directorial will be available on Prime Video from April 24.

MAD Square on OTT from April 25

As said above, 3 films are dropping on OTT this weekend, and one of them is Empuraan, and the other one is Veera Dheera Sooran. The last one is our Telugu movie, the comedy sequel MAD Square. MAD Square had a decent response upon its theatrical release, and though it became a big hit at the box office, it did not continue the momentum after a big first weekend. The film will be available on Netflix from April 25.

This Weekend’s Telugu Releases: April 25–27 Releases to Watch Out For

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This Weekend’s Telugu Releases: April 25–27 Releases to Watch Out For

This April is having a struggling phase with continuous failures. This weekend, two straight Telugu films and the latest Malayalam dub film are getting released in theaters. Here are the details about the April releases from 25–27.

Tamannaah’s Odela 2 and Kalyan Ram-Vijayashanthi’s Arjun Son Of Vyjayanthi failed to work well, much to the dismay of the theater owners in the Telugu states. Now the theaters are hoping that April releases from April 25–27 will save the day.

This Weekend’s Releases:

  • Sarangapani Jathakam—UA—135 Minutes
  • Chaurya Paatham—UA—124 Minutes
  • Gymkhana—UA—140 Minutes

These three movies are releasing in theaters on 25th April. Sarangapani Jathakam stars Priyadarshi and is directed by Indraganti Mohan Krishna. Chaurya Paatham is a small crime comedy produced by director Trinadharao Nakkina. Gymkhana is the dubbed version of the latest Malayalam hit Alappuzha Gymkhana.

Along with the above-mentioned movies, Bharat Ane Nenu is also getting re-released on Saturday, 26th April, and there is a buzz that NTR’s Ashok is also getting re-released this weekend.

Nani’s Contrast Opinion About Film Reviews

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Nani’s Contrast Opinion About Film Reviews

In recent times, Telugu producers started bashing film reviews, mainly about their movies; people continued to attack reviewers and stated that reviews are killing the films. But they are not able to understand the reality that movies did not work for critics as well as audiences. However, Nani has a contrasting opinion about film reviews.

Whenever a film receives mixed and bad reviews, the producers just attack the critics during the press meet and say that reviews are killing the films, but many movies that had bad reviews have not done well at the box office. Which means audiences also have the same opinion as the reviewers, and that is why they rejected those movies.

Telugu Producers Attack Reviews

A few days ago, producer Naga Vamsi stated a fair point: that websites/reviews should not try to force the box office result by citing their verdict/opinion. A section of the media tried to justify their review even when that film worked well at the box office. 

Because some films, even though they receive mixed or bad reviews, perform well at the box office, which means there is definitely a difference between the audience’s opinion and the reviewers’ opinion. So, reviewers or websites need to understand this point, and they should not try to justify their reviews even when a film performs well at the theaters.

However, most of the producers just try to attack reviews just like that. For many films, even with disastrous content, the producers blame the reviewers, which is certainly not a fair thing to do, and it is not acceptable.

In Contrast to the Producers’ Opinion, Nani Supports Reviews

While a section of the Telugu cinema industry is fighting against early reviews or day 1 reviews, Nani has given a very realistic statement about the same during HIT 3’s promotional interview.

Nani has a contrasting opinion about film reviews, and he said that in this age, it is not possible to stop reviews on the first day or people giving their opinion about movies. He said that everyone will have their own opinion, but he also stated that there should be a difference between a common man’s opinion and a reviewer’s.

The actor said that a reviewer should not give a judgment on the film’s box office result, and they should just state if they liked it or not.

Farzi Gears Up for Next Chapter

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Farzi Gears Up for Next Chapter

Farzi, the star-studded web series, is one of the most-watched Hindi web series on Amazon Prime Video in 2023, with 37.1 million views. Filmmakers Raj Nidhimoru and Krishna DK, aka Raj & DK, have made this series, and the latest news is that Farzi gears up for the next chapter.

It is widely known that Raj & DK are also behind the hit series The Family Man and Guns & Gulaabs (Netflix). A new report from the Bollywood media suggests filming of Farzi Season 2 will start in late 2025. The fans will be excited as Farzi gears up for the next chapter.

Farzi Season 2 starts in 2025, Second Half

Reportedly, the duo of Raj and DK are presently busy with Rakht Brahmand, their next series on Netflix, starring Samantha. Once they wrap Rakht Brahman, they will proceed to the pre-production of Farzi 2 and take it on the floors by December. Raj and DK have conducted a meeting with Shahid Kapoor recently. The Farzi sequel will see a face-off between Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi, and Kay Kay Menon.

There is a big anticipation for this sequel, and the fans/likers will be happy as it is finally said to be arriving. Farzi Season 2 is expected to arrive on Prime Video at the end of 2026, and meanwhile, The Family Man 3 from the same directors/writers will arrive in 2025.

Farzi Cast and Plot Details

The rest of the ensemble cast features Raashii Khanna, Bhuvan Arora, Zakir Hussain, Amol Palekar, Kubbra Sait, and Regina Cassandra. The first season ended on a cliffhanger as artist-turned-counterfeiter Sunny, played by Shahid Kapoor, is being chased by Michael (Vijay Sethupathi), the head of the Counterfeiting & Currency Fraud Analysis & Research Team (CCFART). Sunny also starts a war with crime lord and former partner Mansoor (Kay Kay Menon) after the gangster sets his printing press on fire and kills his grandfather.

Allu Arjun and Sree Leela’s Promotion Sparks Outrage

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Allu Arjun and Sree Leela’s Promotion Sparks Outrage

All India Students’ Federation (AISF) members from Vijayawada demand that a criminal case be filed against Allu Arjun and heroine Sreeleela, who were seen on screen together in Pushpa 2. The AISF members claimed that Allu Arjun and Sreeleela were the brand ambassadors of corporate colleges, which provided false information. Allu Arjun and Sree Leela’s promotion sparks outrage from students.

AISF Demands a Criminal Case against Allu Arjun and Sreeleela

“Two colleges are being named with the same student, and the lives of students are being destroyed due to such fraudulent publicity techniques. Those who are the brand ambassadors of such colleges who are responsible for this should also not be spared.” Allu Arjun and Sree Leela’s promotion sparks outrage from students, as the AISF members demand that a criminal case be filed against both Allu Arjun and Sreeleela.

Some colleges are branding Allu Arjun as a star hero to make use of his craze. However, the AISF members complained that different colleges are putting the same student’s name in the JEE Main ranks. They are demanding that a criminal case be filed against Allu Arjun and Sreeleela, as they are the brand ambassadors of such colleges, whether it is related to it or not, and are misleading the students.

Allu Arjun faced a Big Controversy during the release of Pushpa 2

Allu Arjun, who received a blockbuster with Pushpa 2, faced an unexpected controversy in the recent past. During the premiere of Pushpa 2, a woman lost her life in a stampede, and her son was also hospitalized. Since that time, Allu Arjun has been taking care of other things as well. Now AA and his team will face another bothersome issue as the AISF unexpectedly demands a criminal case from Vijayawada.

After Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun locked a film with Atlee. An announcement video of the film was released recently and received a massive response. The film is being produced under the banner of Sun Pictures and will be produced on a huge budget.

Mixed Buzz For Retro Promotions

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Mixed Buzz For Retro Promotions

Suriya’s next film, Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, is getting released in theaters worldwide on 1st May. The movie is so crucial for Suriya because he has not had a box office success for a long time. The film’s songs, teaser, and trailer have been released so far. Suriya’s Retro promotions receive mixed buzz.

As said above, the actor has not scored a big hit in a decade, and his recent biggie, Kanguva, ended up as the biggest disaster in his career. Retro’s shooting has been completed at a rapid pace, just in 3-4 months, and the output we have seen through posters, songs, and trailers promises that the film’s quality is fantastic. 

Suriya’s Retro: Songs and Trailer receive mixed response

Coming to the promotional content of the film, it received a surprising response, as the trailer and songs worked so well for some sections of audiences, while for others, the content did not work.

Suriya’s Retro Telugu Trailer

Can Suriya’s Retro take a good opening at the Box Office?

There is a dilemma with the movie’s hype as Suriya’s Retro promotions receive mixed buzz. No one can say whether the movie is carrying big buzz or it does not even have a notable buzz, and we can decide it only after looking at the advance bookings.

Karthik Subbaraj and Suriya’s film will face tough competition in Telugu, as Nani’s HIT 3 is releasing on the same date. Also, the film will compete with HIT 3’s Tamil version and The Tourist Family in Tamil.

Mythri’s Plan B for Jaat and Good Bad Ugly

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Mythri’s Plan B for Jaat and Good Bad Ugly

Mythri Movie Makers, one of the biggest production houses in Indian Cinema, released two big films in Tamil and Hindi recently. On 10th April, the banner released two films, Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly and Sunny Deol’s JAAT. Mythri has a plan B for Jaat and Good Bad Ugly.

Mythri comes up with a Plan B for Good Bad Ugly and JAAT

The two mega budget films have done well at the box office if we consider the heroes’ stardom, but at looking at the budget the makers spent, definitely the collections are not enough for them and they ended up with minor losses. 

Mythri has spent a huge money on remunerations for lead stars for both films. Ajith received a massive remuneration of around 150 Cr for GBU, which takes the total budget to 300 Cr. Even Jaat did not perform as big as the makers expected.

That is why Mythri has a plan B for Jaat and Good Bad Ugly. They have already announced a sequel for Jaat, and for Good Bad Ugly’s compensation, Mythri is discussing another film with Ajith and Adhik Ravichandran in combination.

Aamir Khan Disrupts Rajamouli’s Dream

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Aamir Khan Disrupts Rajamouli’s Dream

It is widely known that SS Rajamouli, the maverick filmmaker, has kept saying that the Mahabharat is his dream project. He continuously spoke about the project, and he also mentioned that the film will be made in multiple parts on a very grand scale. However, Aamir Khan disrupts Rajamouli’s dream with his Mahabharat plans.

Ever since Rajamouli said that he would make Mahabharat, audiences have been eagerly waiting for it, and there are already discussions happening on social media regarding the film’s star cast. 

Aamir Khan wants to make Mahabharat

On a shocking note, Bollywood actor Aamir Khan announces Mahabharat. Aamir is also known as a perfectionist, and he is regarded as one of the greatest actors and technicians of Indian cinema. He will definitely put his best efforts into the Mahabharat movie.

Aamir Khan disrupts Rajamouli’s dream with his Mahabharat plans. The Lagaan actor said that the film would most probably start this year, and he will make it in multiple parts with multiple directors. The cast is yet to be decided.

Will Aamir’s Plan Disturb Rajamouli’s Mahabharat?

If Aamir goes on to make Mahabharat, then certainly it might affect Rajamouli’s plans, as he can not pick the epic film immediately due to the relevancy issue. But due to the name of SS Rajamouli, audiences will be more excited for his version of Mahabharat, even if it comes after Aamir’s version. But there will be an impact for sure with comparisons and all other things between both films if they get released with a frequent gap.

Even Good Movies Not Saving Akshay Kumar at Box Office

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Even Good Movies Not Saving Akshay Kumar at Box Office

Bollywood has been seeing a very tough phase for a while, as only a few movies are bringing higher numbers of audiences to the theaters. Even Star Hero’s films are struggling to bring audiences, and especially Akshay Kumar is struggling very badly in this regard. Even good movies like Kesari Chapter 2 are not saving Akshay Kumar at the box office.

The actor, fondly called Khiladi by his fans, continuously releases films, but most of them face a big struggle despite receiving positive WOM. Akshay’s latest release, Kesari Chapter Two, received unanimous positive reviews and WOM.

Despite getting a positive response and having a sequel advantage, the film fails to gather higher collections at the box office. The film opened with 7 Cr net in India on the opening day, and on the weekend it had a decent jump and collected 28 Cr.

However, on the 1st weekday, it could only gather 3.5-4 Cr net, which is definitely a disappointing number for the talk it received. For 4 days, the film has collected just 32 Cr net in India, and with this, achieving 100 Cr also looks very tough for the film. The trade experts are in shock as even good movies like Kesari Chapter 2 are not saving Akshay Kumar at the box office.

https://twitter.com/DharmaMovies/status/1914348559228416328?t=DdzRq6gSmb66JRh0Qa6aoA&s=19

With no option left, the makers of Kesari 2 opt for a lower ticket rate offer. To bring in a big number of audiences, Dharma Productions banner opts for Rs.99 tickets from today, Tuesday, which is shocking for a four-star hero film with positive WOM. This shows how big Akshay’s films are struggling to impress audiences.

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