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No 2 Billion USD This Time: Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office Reality

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No 2 Billion USD This Time: Avatar Fire and Ash Box Office Reality

The box office run of Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to be underwhelming, as the film has failed to meet expectations. Based on current trends, it appears almost certain that the movie will not reach the $2 billion mark, a milestone achieved by the first two parts of the Avatar franchise.

The original Avatar was a global sensation, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time with collections of over $2.9 billion, including its re-release. Avatar: The Way of Water, though not as strong in word of mouth as the first film, still delivered massive numbers, earning more than $2.3 billion and finishing as the third biggest global grosser, after Avatar and Avengers: Endgame.

In contrast, Avatar: Fire and Ash is unlikely to reach those heights because of its underwhelming run. Trade experts estimate its full run may end around $1.6 billion, which is roughly 70% of what Part 2 achieved.

With each installment showing a decline in collections, it remains to be seen what decisions the makers will take for the next part of the franchise.

Big Challenges For Jana Nayagan

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Big Challenges For Jana Nayagan

Jana Nayagan is a very crucial film for Vijay, as he has announced it will be his last movie before retiring to focus on politics. Fans are hoping the film will become a sensational blockbuster and rewrite box office records.

The movie is releasing in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, but the makers have largely ignored the Hindi market. In Telugu states, the film is struggling to generate buzz due to multiple big local releases and ongoing talk that it is a remake of Bhagavanth Kesari.

Because of this, the film’s prospects are now mainly limited to the Tamil market. Initially, Jana Nayagan was expected to enjoy a massive release in Tamil Nadu, but the sudden rescheduling of Parasakthi from January 14 to January 10 has created a major challenge. From the second day of release, Jana Nayagan is already losing screens, with the theatre ratio between Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi in Tamil Nadu reported to be 55:45.

With all these hurdles, Jana Nayagan, the crucial film of Vijay, will need strong word of mouth to achieve breakeven and deliver the business numbers expected by the producers.

Peddi Locks Table Profits

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Peddi Locks Table Profits

In recent times, even films with big star combinations have struggled to make table profits due to the decline in OTT, satellite, and theatrical markets. Most projects now rely heavily on strong box office numbers to achieve breakeven. However, Ram Charan’s upcoming film Peddi is said to be achieving table profits for producers even before release, without depending entirely on box office performance.

The film’s final budget is reportedly around ₹300 crore, which is considered reasonable for a star-driven project. Nearly half of this amount has already been recovered through OTT and audio rights. In any scenario, the Telugu business alone is expected to cross ₹150 crore, ensuring that the entire budget is covered. This leaves the collections from other languages as surplus, giving the producers of Peddi a chance to earn huge profits, especially if the film receives positive word of mouth.

Unlike typical big-budget spectacles, Peddi is not built on grandeur or heavy visuals. Instead, it is rooted in village-based elements, with director Buchi Babu ensuring extensive pre-planning before shooting. This careful approach has kept the budget under control while still positioning the film for massive success across markets.

Why Rowdy Janardhana Teaser Is Under Fire

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Why Rowdy Janardhana Teaser Is Under Fire

The teaser of Rowdy Janardhana was released yesterday, showcasing Vijay Deverakonda in a completely new avatar. For the first time, he uses East Godavari slang while portraying a mass, intense, and blood-soaked character set against a 1980s backdrop.

Vijay Deverakonda’s rugged look, along with the strong technical values, visuals, and music in Rowdy Janardhana’s teaser, has received highly positive feedback. However, one aspect that has drawn criticism is his dubbing. Many feel that the slang did not sound authentic and could have been executed better.

Since this is only a teaser, the team still has enough time to address the issue. If they take the criticism as constructive feedback and refine the dubbing in upcoming promotional content, it could turn into applause. With this correction, the film may not face any major negative points.

Chinmayi Fires Strongly at Shivaji

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Chinmayi Fires Strongly at Shivaji

Actor Shivaji recently made controversial comments about heroines and women’s clothing, sparking mixed reactions on social media. While some tried to defend his views, many criticized his remarks as derogatory and regressive. Among the strongest voices was singer Chinmayi, who is well known for speaking out on social issues, reacted strongly to Shivaji’s comments.

Chinmayi condemned Shivaji’s use of slurs like “Daridrapu Munda” and his suggestion that women should only wear sarees to cover their “saamaan,” a term often used disrespectfully online. She pointed out the hypocrisy in Shivaji’s statements, noting that he himself wears jeans and hoodies, yet expects women to strictly follow traditional attire. If he insists on cultural purity, she argued, he should also wear dhotis, apply a bottu, and follow all traditional markers of marriage such as kankanam and mettelu.

Her reaction highlights the larger issue of misogyny and moral policing in professional spaces. Chinmayi stressed that women should not be subjected to public shaming or forced to conform to someone else’s definition of “decency.” She expressed disbelief at how actresses and women continue to face such treatment, calling it unacceptable and outdated.

Big Challenge for The Raja Saab in Nizam

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Big Challenge for The Raja Saab in Nizam

In the Nizam region, there has been a continuous cold war between Mythri Movies and Dil Raju, with both openly targeting each other in the past for the theater count, which makes it tough for Prabhas’s upcoming film, The Raja Saab’s smooth release.

For Sankranthi 2026, the battle is set to resume, as Mythri Movies is releasing The Raja Saab, while Dil Raju is bringing multiple films, such as Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Anaganaga Oka Raju, and Nari Naari Naduma Murari. Meanwhile, Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is releasing through Asian Cinemas, which shares a strong relationship with Dil Raju. Both have jointly distributed several films before, so they are expected to work in coordination again.

Even dubbing films like Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi are being released by Dil Raju and Asian. This gives Dil Raju multiple releases during Sankranthi, while Mythri Movies is banking on the biggest budget and most hyped film of the season, The Raja Saab.

With so many films competing, a war for theatres is inevitable. The biggest challenge for Mythri Movies will be to secure and hold enough screens for The Raja Saab during the festival days.

Avatar Fire And Ash Faces Big Drop on Day 4 at India Box Office

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Avatar Fire And Ash Faces Big Drop on Day 4 at India Box Office

From the pre-bookings, Avatar: Fire and Ash did not perform at the expected level, and after its release, the mixed word of mouth made the movie trend on a very average note at the box office. The film’s collections for four days in India are ordinary.

On opening day, the film collected 19 Cr nett. On Day 2, it saw a minimal jump with 22 Cr nett, and on Day 3, it collected 25 Cr nett. Overall, it collected 66 Cr net and 78 Cr gross over the first weekend. On Monday, the film saw a very big drop and collected only 1/3rd of Sunday’s collection, i.e., the range of 8 Cr – 9 Cr nett. 

So, for 4 days, Avatar: Fire and Ash’s nett collections in India are 75 Cr, and gross is 88 Cr, continuing the average trend, and the film is likely to join the 100 Cr club today.

The film needs a big jump on Christmas and New Year holidays to match at least half of Avatar: The Way of Water’s final collections.

Internet Erupts After Shivaji’s Comments on How Actresses Dressing

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Internet Erupts After Shivaji’s Comments on How Actresses Dressing

Dhandoraa, starring Shivaji, Navdeep, Bindu Madhavi, and Nandu, has created a strong buzz with its powerful trailer and impactful theme. The film is set to release this Christmas, with ticket prices fixed at ₹99 in single-screen theatres and ₹149 in multiplexes. Showing strong confidence in the film, the team has also planned early premiere shows starting today.

However, the film has landed in controversy even before its release. At the pre-release event of Dhandoraa, actor Shivaji made comments that quickly went viral and sparked heated discussions on social media.

Shivaji’s remarks about the way heroines dress in the Tollywood industry, especially off-screen, attracted severe criticism. He stated that wearing outfits that expose body parts does not define beauty. He further said that women should wear sarees and traditional clothing.

In his speech, Shivaji mentioned that people see motherhood in women and that women wearing sarees add beauty to nature itself. He recalled how legendary actresses like Savitri and Soundarya created a strong impact in the industry while wearing traditional sarees. He also pointed out that even in the current generation, actresses like Rashmika Mandanna have achieved success without wearing short or revealing outfits. Shivaji advised actresses to choose traditional attire over modern, revealing clothes.

He admitted that his words might hurt some people, but he expressed hope that following such values would be good for society.

Mohanlal For Chiranjeevi

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Mohanlal For Chiranjeevi

Waltair Veerayya (2023) was a blockbuster at the box office, and the same combination is back for another film, which was officially announced a few months ago. The fans are happy as Chiranjeevi and Bobby are back for another entertainer, and more exciting news is that Mohanlal is playing a crucial role in the film.

The film is expected to go on floors early next year, and as said above, Mohanlal will appear in an important role alongside Chiranjeevi. Reportedly, it will be like a godfather to the hero’s character.

Chiranjeevi’s next film, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, is getting released on 12th January, while his other film, Vishwambhara, targets a summer 2026 release. His film with Bobby might continue the Waltair Veerayya sentiment by targeting the 2027 Sankranthi.

Rowdy Janardhana: Vijay Deverakonda Shocks With His Tranformation

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Rowdy Janardhana: Vijay Deverakonda Shocks With His Tranformation

After weeks of speculation, the makers of Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming film have officially announced the title as Rowdy Janardhana. The actor has surprised everyone with his striking transformation for the role.

Fans are thrilled as Vijay Deverakonda showcases a raw, ruthless, and intense avatar in the film. The teaser promises pure madness, backed by impressive technical quality and grand production values.

Keerthy Suresh plays the female lead, while Christo Xavier is composing the music. The film is directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, known for Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru. Veteran producer Dil Raju is producing the project, which marks the 59th film under his banner.

Vijay faced a failure with his recent release, Kingdom, and he is determined to make a massive comeback as a hero with this film.

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