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Bandla Ganesh Is Back: Launches a New Production Banner

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Bandla Ganesh, the well-known actor and producer, has announced his new production banner, Bandla Ganesh Blockbusters (BG Blockbusters), today. After a gap of a few years, he is returning to film production.

Ganesh was once among the top producers in the industry and made successful films with big stars, including Teenmaar, Temper, Gabbar Singh, Iddarammayilatho, Badshah, and Govindudu Andarivaadeley. However, he later took a long break from producing films.

Producer Bandla Ganesh announces his second production house

Now, Bandla Ganesh is set to produce movies again under his new banner, Bandla Ganesh Blockbusters. It remains to be seen what kind of strategy he will follow; whether he will focus on big-budget pan-India films or small to medium-budget projects.

According to sources, the production house has already locked a project, and an official announcement is expected very soon.

ETV Win Subscription at Just 49: Grab the Coupon Code Now

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The Telugu OTT platform, ETV Win, is the one with the lowest subscription prices, and it also offers solid content. Sandeep Raj’s Mowgli is all set to make itself available for streaming on the platform, and the users have got a new coupon code as a New Year special.

Usually, the ETV Win Subscription plan for a month is 99 rupees, and for one year, the premium plan is 499 rupees.

Now the platform comes up with a new year offer for a one-month subscription. The platform is giving a 50 Rs offer for a one-month subscription. Now, the users can subscribe to ETV Win at just Rs 49 with the use of the coupon code WIN50.

Recently, Raju Weds Rambai started streaming on the platform, and Mowgli is arriving on 1st January. Also, the platform announced Constable Kanakam Season 2’s arrival on 8th January.

Dhurandhar Creates History With a Major Box Office Milestone

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Dhurandhar has become the sensation of the year and is continuously creating new milestones at the Hindi box office. The spy thriller/drama has created a new record as it became the only film to collect double-digit nett in India for consecutive 25 days. 

The film has already crossed the ₹1000 crore mark worldwide. In 25 days, its worldwide gross has reached around ₹1020 crore, and it is expected to become the biggest Hindi grosser by crossing ₹1050 crore by this Thursday.

Dhurandhar has also achieved a never-before milestone by collecting double-digit All India net collections for 25 consecutive days. No film in any language has achieved this record before. The film has accomplished this historic feat in Hindi cinema.

Even blockbuster sequel films like Baahubali 2, Pushpa 2, and KGF 2 could not achieve this milestone. With this, Dhurandhar becomes the first film to do so.

Shambhala: The Christmas Winner

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This Christmas saw many small to medium budget films getting released in competition, but Aadi Saikumar’s Shambhala emerged as the winner at the box office, giving a proper comeback to the actor after a long time.

Roshan’s Champion fails to impress audiences and the box office as well. The horror film Eesha failed to get a good response, but their marketing, ticket pricing, and genre helped it to work at the box office. Dhandora won the audience and critics but failed to do at least decent numbers at the box office. Mohanlal’s Vrusshabha is an outright disaster.

Shambhala, starring AadI Saikumar, is the film that received positive response from audiences and the box office as well, emerging as the Christmas winner. The film has already collected double-digit gross and is set for a big new year holiday long weekend as well. 

Prabhas Targeting Sankranthi Again?

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After a long gap of 17 years, Prabhas is returning with a film for Sankranthi. His upcoming movie, The Raja Saab, is set to release in theatres on 9th January 2026. Recently, the makers released the second trailer of the film, and it has received a positive response from the audience.

Meanwhile, the Baahubali actor is currently working on Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Prabhas has given continuous dates to this project. It is said that he will start his other films, such as Kalki 2 and Fauzi, only after completing his part in Spirit.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga is known for finishing film shoots quickly, and he is reportedly planning a fast schedule for Spirit as well.

According to reports, the first look of the film, Spirit, is expected to be released along with the film’s release date in the new year. There is also strong buzz in the industry that the movie is aiming for a Sankranthi 2027 release, which means Prabhas may once again have a film releasing during the festive season.

The Raja Saab Trailer Boosts USA Advance Bookings

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Looks like Prabhas and Maruthi’s The Raja Saab will have a happy time finally, as the USA bookings have picked up pace yesterday. The fans and other audiences are also impressed with the film’s second trailer. 

The USA Bookings for the horror comedy were opened a few days ago, but they did not carry the big momentum like the previous films of Prabhas. Finally, the Raja Saab’s bookings in the USA saw a good jump yesterday after the second trailer’s release

Yesterday, the film had a $50K+ jump in advances, taking the total advances to $250K+ for premieres.

The positive response of the trailer has clearly reflected in the jump in USA pre-sales. With this encouraging sign, the team needs to continue aggressive promotions to increase the buzz, and the unit has yet to begin the other languages.

Director Change Once Again for Thalaivar 173

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Kamal Haasan Productions will produce Rajinikanth’s next film, his 173rd, after Jailer 2. Due to this combination, everyone was excited about Thalaivar 173; however, the directors’ names for this film are constantly changing. 

At first, Lokesh Kanagaraj was said to helm the film, which did not materialize. Later, the team officially announced Sundar C as the director, who soon walked out of the project due to creative issues.

No Director Has Been Confirmed for Thalaivar 173

Afterward, Rajinikanth listened to stories from several directors, and reports recently emerged that the superstar was very impressed with Parking movie director Ramkumar Balakrishnan, and he will direct the film.

But there have been no official announcements yet, and the latest news indicates that Ashwath Marimuthu, director of “Dragon,” narrated a story to Rajinikanth, who was impressed and is interested in collaborating with him.

An official update about Rajinikanth and Ashwath Marimuthu is expected to arrive soon. But after seeing multiple directors getting changed for Thalaivar 173, everyone is waiting to see whether Ashwath will be the final one or another director’s name will come up in the coming days. 

Allu Arjun – Atlee Film Heads Overseas

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Allu Arjun and Atlee’s AA 22 is being made on an international scale, and this spectacle film shoot started a few months back. Until now, the team has been shooting in India only, and now they are flying overseas for the next schedule.

The movie’s first overseas shooting schedule, with Dubai and other international locations locked in for filming. Director Atlee is planning a high-octane action sequence in Dubai. Allu Arjun and Atlee are expected to travel to multiple countries in 2026 to shoot key portions of this spectacle film.

There are huge expectations for the film, and though it is too early to talk about the film’s release, it is reported to arrive in theaters in 2027. Let’s wait and watch for more updates.

The Raja Saab BBFC Censor Report

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Prabhas’ upcoming Telugu film The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi Dasari, has officially received the censor report from British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The horror comedy is scheduled for overseas release on January 8, 2026.

According to the BBFC report, The Raja Saab has a runtime of approximately 185 minutes for its international version. The film has been classified under the 15 rating, which means it is suitable for viewers aged 15 and above in the United Kingdom.

The BBFC has highlighted that the film contains strong injury detail, violence, and horror elements along with mild sexual content and limited strong language are also present, while there is no significant depiction of drugs or discrimination.

In India, the film has received a UA (16+) certificate, allowing viewers aged 16 and above to watch the film with parental guidance. The Indian censored version of The Raja Saab has a slightly longer runtime of 189 minutes, which is around four minutes more than the BBFC-certified version.

The film’s plot has already been hinted at in the trailer. It is a fantasy-horror-comedy where a man enters a mysterious mansion haunted by his grandfather. The unique genre combination and Prabhas’ striking makeover have already generated significant buzz among fans.

NTR Thanks Delhi High Court

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Actor NTR has joined the likes of Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, and Ilaiyaraaja in safeguarding his personality rights, and the Delhi High Court has granted him a protective order, ensuring his identity is legally protected against misuse in today’s digital age.

With the rise of AI technology, many actors have become victims of fake images and morphed content, which often cross ethical boundaries. In this context, NTR’s move to secure his rights is seen as a crucial step in protecting his personal identity and dignity.

NTR Safeguards His Personality Rights

Sharing the news on his official social media account, NTR wrote: “I thank the Hon’ble Delhi High Court for granting a protective order that safeguards my personality rights in today’s digital age. My sincere appreciation to Supreme Court Advocates Dr. Balajanaki Srinivasan and Dr. Alka Dakar, along with Mr. Rajender and the team of Rights & Marks, for their dedicated legal support. Deeply thankful for your steadfast support.”

Fans and movie lovers have welcomed this development, calling it a significant move in the fight against the misuse of celebrity images and personal identity in the digital era.