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The Raja Saab: 850 Days and Counting

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In October 2022, a film under the Prabhas-Maruthi combination started shooting without any announcement. Everyone expected it would be a quick film, and its theatrical release was expected in 2023 itself. However, after a few days, the film developed into a big Pan-India film and faced continues delays.

Backed by People Media Factor, this horror comedy stars Nidhhi Agerwal and Malavika Mohanan playing the lead actresses, and Prabhas will appear in dual characters in the film. The March 2025 arrives now, and it means that the movie went on set 850 days back, and still, the team is yet to complete the shooting. 

Prabhas – Maruthi: Started as a Small Film: Developed into a Pan-India Film

A lot of work is said to be still in balance, and the makers of Raja Saab have yet to announce the release date as well. This is definitely an unexpected delay. Normally. Maruthi makes films with a lot of clarity on sets and completes the film very quickly, but for this film, a lot of things happened, such as reshoots, VFX changes, and other things.

The Raja Saab’s Budget Increased by Miles

The budget is also said to have been increased by miles. With a pan-India hero like Prabhas, the cost of the film would not be an issue, as they will be able to recover big numbers if they can deliver a good film. But after taking this amount of time, Maruthi and Prabhas must need to deliver a very big film. The Raja Saab’s shooting has gone past 850 days and counting.

Prabhas – Maruthi’s The Raja Saab Glimpse

Till now, whatever promotional content has been released by the The Raja Saab team did not create much anticipation for the film. When the film has this range of budget and these days of shooting, that output needs to be in that quality.

The Raja Saab Teaser on Ugadi?

It will definitely take another 5 months at least for release, which means the film will be released 1000 days after the start of the first schedule. A teaser is expected at the time of Ugadi with release shooting days; it must work big for all the parties involved to be in a safe position.

Chhaava Roars into 400 Cr Club — 9th Hindi Film to Achieve Feat

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Chhaava, the sensational Blockbuster, starts its 3rd weekend on a record note. On the 3rd Friday, it created an all-time record with 12 Cr net by beating Pushpa 2, and the records will continue for today and tomorrow as well. Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava roars into the 400 Cr Club and becomes the 9th Hindi Film to achieve the feat.

Today, the film will be joining the 400 Cr net club in India, and it is the 9th Hindi Film to collect 400 Cr net in India. The Bollywood trade is happy with the result of this historical action drama, and they say this was the much-needed hit for Bollywood this year. Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava roars into the 400 Cr Club and becomes the 9th Hindi Film to achieve the feat. The list of other Hindi Films

Baahubali 2
KGF2
Pathaan
Gadar 2
Jawan
Animal
Stree 2
Pushpa 2
Chhaava*

Chhaava Cast and Crew:

Produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava stars Vicky Kaushal in the lead role of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, with Rashmika Mandanna playing Yesubai Bhonsale. The film also features an impressive ensemble cast, including Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum, Ashutosh Rana as Hambirrao Mohite, and Divya Dutta as Soyarabai. 

Good Bad Ugly: Mythri Gears Up for Gold

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Mythri Movie Makers, one of the top production houses of Telugu Cinema, took a very big risk, and it offered record remuneration for Ajith. The producers put a record budget in Ajith’s career. Now, with the recent release of Good Bad Ugly’s teaser, Mythri gears up for gold.

Good Bad Ugly Teaser is a Blast

Tamil trade and media people themselves reported that Mythri is on deficit, and they need a huge theatrical collection from the film to recover. The teaser of GBU was released yesterday, and it was mindblowing. A full feast not only for fans but all audiences. Every shot looks iconic and gives a big high. The BGM, Production value, and everything else look great. Ajith is at his absolute best, and the background score by GV Praksh added more kick to the entire teaser. Adhik Ravichandran delivers beyond everyone’s imagination with Good Bad Ugly’s teaser, and Mythri gears up for gold.

Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly Teaser

Box Office: Huge expectations on Good Bad Ugly

After seeing the teaser and response. The film is expected to do massive work at the box office and emerge as one of the biggest grossers in Kollywood. Definitely for this hype, If the movie opens positive WOM, then Mythri will not only achieve breakeven but will also achieve huge profits. Their risk is set to turn a big reward after the teaser.

Tamil  Movies have a very big market, as many films collected over 400 Cr, 500 Cr gross. Good Bad Ugly definitely has a chance to do this. If that happens, Mythri will get huge profits.

Suzhal: The Vortex Season 2 Review – An Engaging Thriller despite some issues

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Web Series Name: Suzhal:The Vortex Season 2
Rating: 3/5
Cast: Kathir, Aishwarya Rajesh, Lal, Manjima Mohan, Saravanan, Gouri Kishan, and others.
Creator: Pushkar and Gayatri
Streaming on: Prime Video

Suzhal: The Vortex Season 2 is one of the most awaited Web Series for the OTT Viewers. Craeated by Pushkar and Gayatri, the first installment was a huge success. Let’s check out whether the second season of Suzhal: The Vortex has met the expectations in our review.

Story:

Kaalipattanam police face a crisis as eight women from various towns confess to murdering lawyer Chellappa. Inspector Sakkarai has a strong connection to this murder case involving Nandini, who is in jail for killing her abuser. The rest of the story is how Sakkarai finds the killer with the help of Nandini.

Performances:

Aishwarya Rajesh gives a convincing performance though her character is sidelined for a while. Lal is excellent in a crucial role, and Kathir is superb too, along with Manjima Mohan. Gouri Kishan, Saravanan and others are good.

Analysis:

Suzhal Season 2 mirrors the first season, featuring a high-profile murder during a local festival. The concept is fascinating, with strong character development and conflicts. A notable festival scene unfolds at the end of the second episode, introducing additional suspects in Chellappa’s murder. The act alternates with the engaging Ashtakaalis’ parade during the festival. The overall plot regarding the murder lacked depth. Sakkarai and Inspector Moorthy struggle with the case, pursuing every clue they find. 

Still, one can feel that the investigation could have been more captivating. Not every suspect captivates the audience. But there is also some clever writing. Upon learning the suspects will be imprisoned, Sakkarai arranges for them to be placed with Nandini, who is assigned to extract information. This part is executed nicely, with the prison scenes handled properly despite some lengthy moments. 

Positives:

  • Performances
  • First Three Episodes
  • Nagamma Backstory
  • Last Episode

Negatives:

  • Stretched Moments
  • A few Underdeveloped Characters

Suzhal: The Vortex Season 2 Review and Verdict:

Suzhal: The Vortex Season 2 is an engaging thriller despite some issues. Though the middle episodes and a few characters are not that great, the main characters/performances and twists, along with a good climax, work correctly for the series. 



Hari Hara Veera Mallu Postponement Seems Certain

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After repeated postponements, ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ was formally confirmed for a March 28 release date, which the team has constantly reaffirmed. Two songs were published as part of the promotion, and the creators promised that the entire shoot will be completed by February. However, as February comes to an end, Pawan Kalyan has yet to return to the sets, and nearly a week of filming is still pending.

Within the industry, there has been continuing suspicion that the movie will miss its scheduled release date. The new developments simply add to these concerns, since filming delays may affect post-production timelines. Meanwhile, several films involving Pawan Kalyan’s close acquaintances are scheduled to release over the same time period. ‘Robinhood’, which opens on March 28, and ‘Mad Square’, which opens on March 29, are vigorously advertising their films in order to secure a favorable release window.

Adding to the competition, two high-profile dubbed films like Mohanlal’s ‘Empuraan’, a sequel to ‘Lucifer’, and Vikram’s ‘Veera Dheera Sooran’ are also set for release. With uncertainty surrounding ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’, all eyes are on the team for further updates regarding its final release plans.

Allu Arjun-Trivikram Film Postponed

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Even after more than a year since ‘Guntur Karam’ hit theaters, Trivirkam yet to commence shooting on his next project. While his film with Allu Arjun was officially announced, the project has faced delays due to ‘Pushpa 2’’s extended production schedule.

Recently, reports suggest that Allu Arjun is keen on collaborating with director Atlee for his upcoming film. However, discussions are still underway, primarily regarding the film’s budget. Negotiations are currently in progress, and if all goes well, the project will be produced by two leading production houses.

Meanwhile, speculation continues regarding Trivikram and Allu Arjun’s film. Adding to the buzz, producer Naga Vamsi recently clarified during ‘Mad Square’’s teaser launch that an update on their collaboration will not be coming anytime soon. He confirmed that an official announcement will only be made in the second half of the year.

As of now, Allu Arjun has yet to finalize his next project. However, with strong chances of his next venture being with Atlee, fans eagerly await an official confirmation on what’s next for the stylish star.

Chhaava Day 15 Box Office: Smashes Pushpa 2’s Record

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Vicky Kaushal’s Chahava’s 3rd weekend starts on a record note after a sensational run in 2 weeks. This historical action drama is showing a huge consistency at the ticket windows. Chhaava Smashes Pushpa 2’s record at the box office on Day 15.

Till now, only two films have collected more than 10 Cr net in Hindi in India on 3rd Friday. Those two films are sequels and Tollywood films: One is Baahubali 2, and the Second one is Pushpa 2. Baahubali collected 10.2Cr range and Pushpa 2 collected around 10.5 Cr. Now, the early estimates of Chhaava for the 3rd Friday are in the range of 12 Cr, which is an all-time record by a good margin. 

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava Smashes Pushpa 2’s record at the box office on Day 15, and it becomes the first Bollywood film to collect a double-digit net on 3rd Friday.

The weekend advance bookings for the Laxman Utekar directorial are also very promising, and it is expected to continue to set a record for this Saturday and Sunday as well. The film is also joining the 400 Cr India net club tomorrow, and it is a sensational feat for the film. The next target will be 500 Cr and even more milestones if it maintains a long run at the box office.

The good news for Telugu fans is that the movie is releasing next Friday, and the trailer is coming on Monday. Geetha Arts is releasing this film in Telugu.

Atlee – Allu Arjun film on hold again?

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Kollywood Director Atlee tasted big success in the form of Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan that grossed more than 1000 crores worldwide. But, the Director has been struggling to lock his next project. There was earlier a plan of a collaboration with Allu Arjun which had been shelved for budget and remuneration issues. Then, it was rumoured that he planned a multi-starrer with Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan, which too was shelved.

Recently, there was buzz that Atlee came back to Allu Arjun again for a film which excited the fans and audience again. They also expected the film to begin very soon. But, it is now learnt that the film faces the same budget and remuneration issues. Atlee and Allu Arjun are believed to be quoting high remuneration for this due to their popularity with their previous blockbusters, Jawan and Pushpa 2.

Atlee is also planning to make only high-budget films, and the film needs a huge span and making. Allu Arjun is also riding too high with the popularity of his Pushpa 2, as said. But Atlee may not deliver the success like Pan India sensation Pushpa 2 with his style. Jawan hasn’t catapulted the range of Atlee by far. His market has surely expanded, but the credit for the success of Jawan largely went to Shah Rukh Khan’s stardom. This calculation has been pulling the Producers back to invest big in Atlee’s film. So, let’s what happens.

Kiara Advani Announces Pregnancy

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Kiara Advani revealed she and Sidharth Malhotra are expecting their first child. On Friday, the actor posted a cute photo of them holding baby socks on Instagram. The fans couldn’t be happier as Kiara Advani announces her pregnancy. 

Kiara and Sidharth made a joint announcement about expecting a baby. The caption of the post read: “The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon.” The actors did not share a due date or any more details. Kiara Advani announced her pregnancy on her social media account. 

Best wishes and congratulations poured in for the actors from fans and industry friends. Actor Huma Qureshi commented, “Omg congratulations.” Neha Dhupia also commented congratulations on the post. Fans offered their blessings to the couple. One wrote, “Going to be best mom and dad.” Another added, “So happy for you both and whole family.”

Although dating rumors emerged in 2020, Sid and Kiara have kept quiet about it. Karan Johar hinted in 2022 that Sidharth was dating Kiara on Koffee With Karan. The two actors married on February 7, 2023, in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The media widely covered their wedding, leading to their pictures becoming India’s top-liked Instagram posts for a period.

Dil Raju Bags Nani’s HIT 3

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Nani’s HIT 3, the third film from the HIT Franchise’s teaser, was recently released, and it works big and created very good expectations for the film. The film’s non-theatrical business is already completed, and now the movie is completing its theatrical business deals too. Overseas rights were already sold for a record price in Nani’s career, and now, Telugu states’ rights are said to be sold. Producer Dil Raju bags Nani’s HIT 3.

Dil Raju bus the Rights of HIT-3 in AP/TG

Dil Raju is said to have bought the entire Telugu states’ rights of the film. Nani’s previous film, Saripodha Sanivaaram, was also bought by Raju, and he received profits in Andhra and Telanga. Now, he is expecting the same from the third film of the HIT franchise. 

After continuous debacles, the renowned producer made a comeback with Sankranthiki Vasthunam, and he started his race again. Producer Dil Raju bags Nani’s HIT 3, and the film will have a grand release in Telugu states.

On 1st May, HIT 3 is getting released along with Suriya’s Retro at the box office. Retro’s rights have been bought by Sithara Entertainments. On 9th May, Dil Raju’s own production film Thammudu will also be released in theaters.