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Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi Version Locks Its OTT Release Date

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Kantara Chapter 1 Hindi Version Locks Its OTT Release Date

Rishab Shetty’s recent blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 arrived on OTT, Prime Video four weeks back in South Indian languages, and now its Hindi version has also locked the OTT release date.

The spiritual action drama emerged as the biggest grosser of the year for Indian cinema with around 850 Cr gross worldwide. Within the 4 weeks of theatrical release, the film’s South versions arrived on OTT, impacting the movie’s run at the box office.

Kantara Chapter 1’s Hindi Version Arriving On OTT

For Hindi, due to 8-week theatrical window, the film did not make it to OTT, but the latest news is that the Hindi Version of Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 is all set to start streaming from 27th November on Prime Video.

Kantara: Chapter 1 is a mythological prequel set in 4th-century coastal Karnataka, exploring the origins of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the deep connection between humans, nature, and the divine.

A Grand Launch, A Bigger Impact: Rajamouli’s Varanasi Storm

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A Grand Launch, A Bigger Impact: Rajamouli’s Varanasi Storm

Rajamouli’s Varanasi, his first film with Mahesh Babu and probably the biggest film of Telugu cinema, created a massive impact and anticipation among audiences with a grand launch event.

The mastermind and undisputed king of promotions, Rajamouli, has delivered a thunderous impact with the glorious Varanasi launch.

When many people wondered if such a massive event was really needed just to reveal the film’s theme, Rajamouli turned that skepticism into massive excitement.

Just by dropping the intro theme, he built up the hype with no teasers or trailers. The film has now created strong interest among audiences, causing everyone want to watch it only on the biggest and best screens. Visuals from Varanasi are igniting discussions everywhere, making waves among movie lovers.

Varanasi hits theaters in 2027 and is designed for IMAX, featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra in key roles. It revolves around a hero who goes on an epic trip, exploring diverse worlds and timelines.

Prashanth Neel Joins Hands with Mythri Movies for a Horror Film

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Prashanth Neel Joins Hands with Mythri Movies for a Horror Film

Renowned production house Mythri Movie Makers, in collaboration with blockbuster director Prashanth Neel, is set to bring audiences a fresh horror film featuring young talents. Directed by Keerthan Nadagowda, the film is being produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar, with Prashanth Neel presenting it.

The movie stars Surya Raj Veerabattini, Hanu Reddy, and Preeti Pagadala in lead roles. Audiences will be excited to watch a horror movie from Prashanth Neel, and the project was officially launched with a grand puja ceremony, attended by the film’s cast and crew.

Set against the backdrop of a medical college in a fear-stricken village, the film promises a unique storyline blending science, mystery, and superstition, revolving around an unexplained secret. With this fresh narrative, the makers aim to deliver a gripping cinematic experience unlike anything seen before.

Actors Sri Vaishnav and Shashank Patil will also be seen in key roles, and the film’s shooting is scheduled to commence soon.

Jai Hanuman All Set for Shoot

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Jai Hanuman All Set for Shoot

Prasanth Varma announced Jai Hanuman, the sequel to HanuMan (2024), a year back, but still, the film has not started the shoot, much to the disappointment of the fans. The filming of this eagerly awaited movie is about to commence soon.

HanuMan, released on Sankranthi 2024, emerged as a massive blockbuster, which collected close to 300 Cr gross worldwide. Its sequel, Jai Hanuman, was planned as an immediate film, but due to many reasons, it was postponed. 

The movie was announced with Rishabh Shetty as the lead, but he has been too busy with Kantara 2 till now. During that time, Prasanth Varma began a project with Ranveer Singh, but it was shelved. He was also scheduled to direct Mokshagna’s debut film, which was also shelved for unknown reasons. 

Because of all this chaos, Prasanth Varma did not direct any film after HanuMan. Now, finally, all issues have been cleared for Jai Hanuman, and the movie is all set to start the shoot and go on floors very soon. 

Rishabh Shetty is said to have allotted the dates also for the film, and Varma has already completed the full script and most of the pre-production work for the film. So it will go on floors very soon, and it will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers.

Dhanush and Sai Pallavi Back Together

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Dhanush and Sai Pallavi Back Together

Dhanush and Sai Pallavi appeared together on screen in Maari 2 (2018), and the inside news is that they are all set to work together again for the upcoming film of the actor, D55, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy.

Sai Pallavi has already worked with Periasamy for the recent blockbuster Amaran, and fans will be excited to see her in another character designed by the director.

As said above, Dhanush and Sai Pallavi have previously worked together in Maari 2, and this new project marks their second collaboration. 

D55 is a mega-budget film produced by Gopuram Films. For a few days, there were some reports that Pooja Hegde is the lead actress for the film, but finally, the makers are said to have finalized the Amaran actress.

Rajinikanth and Balakrishna to Be Honoured on Big Stage

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Rajinikanth and Balakrishna to Be Honoured on Big Stage

Veteran star actors Rajinikanth and Nandamuri Balakrishna are set to receive a rare honor on a big stage. The Central Government has announced that both actors will be felicitated for completing 50 years in the film industry. The felicitation will take place at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2025), which will be held in Goa this year.

Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, L. Murugan, revealed this news while speaking to reporters after a meeting with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

He said, “Rajinikanth and Nandamuri Balakrishna have completed 50 years in cinema, and as a part of the IFFI-2025 celebrations, we will honor both these legendary actors. They have entertained audiences for decades with their exceptional performances and memorable stories. To recognize their contribution to Indian cinema, they will be felicitated during the closing ceremony. This will be a milestone in the history of Indian cinema.”

The International Film Festival of India, one of the most prestigious events in the film industry, will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. Many prominent film personalities are expected to attend the event.

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth recently appeared in the film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The movie features several well-known actors, including Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Rachita Ram, Upendra, and Aamir Khan. Rajinikanth is currently working on Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.

On the other hand, Nandamuri Balakrishna is gearing up for his upcoming film Akhanda 2: Tandavam, which is set to release on December 5.

Akhanda 2 USA Bookings Need to Pick Up

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Akhanda 2 USA Bookings Need to Pick Up

Akhanda 2 USA pre-bookings opened a few days back, and normally, a film’s pre-sales will define the craze of a film. Based on the current trend, the action drama starring Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Sreenu has not received a significant positive response.

The much-awaited sequel of Akhanda was expected to start very huge, but the advances are still at $50K for premieres, which is not an encouraging trend, especially for a sequel film.

There is definitely a reason that the trailer has not been released yet, and only one song and two small character intro glimpses have been released. Also, for Boyapati Srinu and Balakrishna, the USA is not the main target audience.

Well-crafted trailer can boost Akhanda 2 USA bookings

The next promotions have to play a key role for Akhanda 2 so that it can have a jump in the USA pre-bookings, and especially the trailer will play a big role. 

The film’s overseas rights sold for a very big price of 15 Cr. In the USA, the film needs a million-dollar start, and still, there is a solid chance for the film to do that if the trailer works well.

The second single of the film will be released tomorrow.

Bhagyashri Borse Shines, Yet Box Office Success Misses

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Bhagyashri Borse Shines, Yet Box Office Success Misses

Actress Bhagyashri Borse starred in Kaantha, a period crime drama led and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, along with Rana Daggubati. Despite the actress shining with her performance, the film did not achieve the expected box office success. 

The actress made her debut with the Telugu film Mr. Bachchan. In this film, Bhagyashree did not get the scope for performance, but her glamour and dance moves worked well, and everyone opined that she would be a perfect cast for commercial films. I

Then she acted in Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom, and though her role was short, she got good appreciation for her performance. 

Now, Bhagyashri Borse surprises everyone in Kaantha with her acting and receives very big applause; she is adding good value to all the films. But luck is not in her favor, as she has not gotten the big success yet.

Her first film, Mr. Bachchan, is an outright disaster, and Kingdom is also a below-average box office result. Now Kaantha is also struggling at the box office, as it did not meet the expectations.

Rajasekhar Pairs With Ramya Krishna

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Rajasekhar Pairs With Ramya Krishna

Senior actor Rajasekhar will be seen in a crucial role in the upcoming sports drama, Biker, starring Sharwanand, and he is all set to pair up with Ramya Krishna, the well-known South Indian star actress. 

Tamil blockbuster Lubber Pandhu is getting remade in Telugu, and for this film, Ramya Krishna and Rajasekhar are teaming up once again after a long gap. Also, Shivani Rajasekhar steps in as the female lead, while Viswadev, known for his work in 35 – Chinna Kadha Kadu, takes on the other major lead role.

It is widely known that audiences are not interested in watching remakes post-COVID, and also, the Telugu version of Lubber Pandhu is already available for streaming on Jio Hotstar. We need to wait and see how this plays out.

iBomma Chief Arrested: Vast Piracy, Data Theft, and Cybercrime Detailed by Police

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iBomma Chief Arrested: Vast Piracy, Data Theft, and Cybercrime Detailed by Police

Based on information from the Hyderabad City Police, the alleged operator of the iBomma piracy network, “iBomma Ravi,” has been implicated in a massive criminal enterprise involving far more than just film distribution.

The Piracy Operation

The core of the operation involved widespread media piracy. Ravi was allegedly found with 21,000 pirated film files, spanning releases from Godfather to OG, stored across multiple hard disks. He is accused of running this content on a network of 61 different piracy mirror sites.

Massive Data Theft

More alarmingly, Ravi is accused of stealing and possessing the private data of nearly 5 million (50 lakh) users. Authorities report that he encouraged the public to download and install his applications (APK files) onto their mobile phones. These apps were allegedly designed to steal personal data from the devices, which he then sold to other criminals, enabling them to commit further cybercrimes against the victims.

A Global Criminal Enterprise

The police detail a sophisticated international operation that began in 2019. Ravi allegedly purchased 110 domains and hosted his servers in the Netherlands and other countries to mask his activities. The financial scale is staggering, with alleged earnings of ₹20 crore, which were routed through 35 different bank accounts. Authorities have seized ₹3 crore and are actively tracing the full money trail. Ravi was also reportedly involved in betting applications.

Deception and Evasion

To operate globally and evade detection, Ravi allegedly obtained a driving license and a PAN card using fake names. He also successfully acquired citizenship in Saint Kitts and Nevis. He reportedly lived in France and traveled frequently to international hubs, including the Netherlands, Dubai, and the US.

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