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Epic 1st Week Box Office: Disastrous Numbers for the Baby Pair’s Reunion

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Epic 1st Week Box Office: Disastrous Numbers for the Baby Pair’s Reunion

Epic has had a disastrous opening week at the box office, a stark contrast to the massive expectations riding on it going in.

Where the Expectations Came From

The film carried big anticipation for good reason, it’s a continuation of 90’s – A Middle Class Biopic, one of Telugu audiences’ most-loved web series, reuniting Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, the hit pair from Baby. Produced by Naga Vamsi, the film also had its songs working well ahead of release, adding to the positivity and buzz.

Where It Went Wrong

Everything changed with the trailer. The response to it worked against the film in a big way, killing the buzz just before release. Despite that, the makers went ahead with confidence and screened paid premieres , but with the content failing to meet audience expectations, the film simply did not work at the box office.

The Numbers

For the entire first week, Epic has collected around ₹7.5 Cr, with overseas adding roughly $250K, taking total worldwide collections to the ₹10 Cr range. Against a breakeven requirement of ₹25 Cr, the recovery stands at just 40%, and the film is already failing to recover theatrical rents given the low occupancies across shows. The second weekend is expected to be the closing numbers for the film, and that weekend isn’t expected to add much either.

The Fallout

With this outcome, the distributors involved stand to lose roughly half of their invested amount, making Epic a big failure at the box office.

Ram Charan Pledges to Skill 1000 Women, Joins Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on PM Modi’s Birthday

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Ram Charan Pledges to Skill 1000 Women, Joins Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on PM Modi’s Birthday

Actor Ram Charan extended his birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X, and along with it, announced his participation in the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, pledging to provide skill development training to 1000 women in the coming months.

What Ram Charan Said

Sharing his message on X, Ram Charan wrote: “My Heartfelt Birthday wishes to the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji. Wishing you good health, happiness and strength always sir. Your leadership and vision for a Viksit Bharat continue to inspire millions across the country. Moved by your tireless hardwork and selfless service to the nation, I’m joining the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. As my contribution to this initiative, I pledge to provide skill development to 1000 women in the coming months.”

About Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is a month-long public service campaign launched to mark PM Modi’s birthday, running from September 17 to October 17. The initiative has seen participation from public figures and government bodies across the country, with a focus on public welfare activities, skill development and community outreach programmes.
With this pledge, Ram Charan becomes one of several prominent public figures to lend their support to the initiative, choosing women’s skill development as his specific area of contribution.

Dhruva Natchathiram Investor Finalised, Vikram’s Film Set to Release Before October 31

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Dhruva Natchathiram Investor Finalised, Vikram’s Film Set to Release Before October 31

Director Gautham Vasudev Menon has informed the Madras High Court that an investor has been finalised to facilitate the release of Dhruva Natchathiram, starring Vikram, before October 31, 2026.

The Court’s Directive

The court has extended the film’s release deadline while directing Menon to submit documents verifying a reported ₹10.57 crore payment made to Vikram. The case has been under judicial oversight since May, when Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy ordered an escrow account to be set up under Menon’s production house, Kondaduvom Entertainment, with an advocate commissioner appointed to oversee all transactions tied to the film’s release.

A Project Over a Decade in the Making

Dhruva Natchathiram has one of the longest gestation periods in recent Tamil cinema. Originally announced in 2013 with Suriya in the lead, the spy action thriller was revived with Vikram in 2017 after Suriya exited the project. Directed and produced by Menon under Ondraga Entertainment, the film features music by Harris Jayaraj and an ensemble cast including Ritu Varma, Aishwarya Rajesh and R. Parthiban.

With an investor now in place and a firm court-monitored deadline, Dhruva Natchathiram appears closer than ever to finally reaching audiences.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Completes Sensational 4-Week Run, 313 Cr Worldwide

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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Completes Sensational 4-Week Run, 313 Cr Worldwide

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has completed a sensational four-week run at the box office, emerging as the biggest industry hit in Mollywood history. In four weeks, the film has collected ₹313 Cr gross worldwide, with ₹144 Cr coming from Kerala alone.

Kerala’s First-Ever 150 Cr Grosser

With the Kerala gross now at ₹144 Cr, the film is a sure shot to become Kerala’s first-ever 150 Cr grosser , a milestone no film has touched within its home state before.

Falling Just Short of 350 Cr

There were expectations that the film could breach ₹350 Cr worldwide once its dubbed Telugu and Tamil versions released. However, the dub versions haven’t delivered the numbers anticipated, and with the film now needing ₹37 Cr more to reach that mark, ₹350 Cr looks practically out of reach at this stage. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is likely to finish in the ₹335 Cr range.

Rewriting the Record Books

The film has comfortably broken two major Mollywood benchmarks. The previous industry-hit record for a Malayalam film worldwide belonged to Lokah, at 300 Cr+, while Vaazha 2 held the Kerala record at ₹130 Cr. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has already surpassed both and is now building a comfortable margin over each — a sensational, all-time blockbuster for Mollywood.

Dil Raju Steps Away from Jailer 2 Telugu Rights Race Amid Toxic Fallout

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Dil Raju Steps Away from Jailer 2 Telugu Rights Race Amid Toxic Fallout

Dil Raju is going through a tough phase, with his own productions underperforming and distributed films also running into losses. The impact is now visible in a place trade circles didn’t expect: the Telugu rights race for Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2.

The Toxic Hangover

The bigger drag has come from Toxic. Dil Raju paid a huge advance to acquire the film’s Telugu States rights, but the film failed miserably at the box office, leaving a deficit that will take time to settle. This financial strain appears to be keeping him out of the Jailer 2 rights race.

A Rare Miss for the Dil Raju–Sun Pictures Combine

Normally, when it comes to Sun Pictures films, the Dil Raju–Asian–Suresh combine has been the go-to buyer for Telugu States rights, and Dil Raju was involved in both Jailer and Coolie previously. Jailer was a massive blockbuster, collecting ₹86 Cr gross in the Telugu states alone.

For Jailer 2, Sun Pictures isn’t quoting anywhere close to the prices seen for Toxic or KGF 2, and the asking price stands at around ₹55 Cr, with room for negotiation. That’s a feasible number, since Jailer 2 only needs to cross roughly ₹100 Cr gross in the Telugu states to break even, a target well within reach given the film’s talk. Even with the price being reasonable, Dil Raju has stayed out of this one.

Naga Vamsi Emerges as the Frontrunner

With Dil Raju out of the picture, negotiations are now centred on Naga Vamsi, with the deal said to be almost closed.

Varanasi Shooting Nearing Completion, Producer SS Karthikeya Confirms October Wrap

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Varanasi Shooting Nearing Completion, Producer SS Karthikeya Confirms October Wrap

Producer SS Karthikeya has given a fresh update on Varanasi, S.S. Rajamouli’s next directorial venture starring Mahesh Babu , Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra, confirming that the film’s shooting portions are almost complete.

“Everything Is Going Well as Planned”

Speaking on an AHA show, Karthikeya said: “We’ve started the shooting from last January and now it’s almost over. The entire shooting part will be completed by this October. Everything is going well as planned.”

A Massive Scale Production

Varanasi is mounted on a reported budget of more than 1000 crore, making it one of the most expensive films in Indian cinema history. The epic action-adventure is produced by K.L. Narayana and SS Karthikeya under Sri Durga Arts and Showing Business, with Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. The film is scheduled for release on April 7, 2027.

Audiences Await the Next Promotional Beat

With the shoot now confirmed to wrap by October, audiences are hoping this reignites the film’s promotions. Last November, the makers released a glimpse that shook the internet with its stunning visuals, but there has been no promotional content since. With the shoot wrap now official, fans are expecting a steady stream of promotions to follow.

Nani Confirms The Paradise Censor Formalities Done, Likely to Get A Certificate

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Nani Confirms The Paradise Censor Formalities Done, Likely to Get A Certificate

Nani addressed the media in Chennai today ahead of The Paradise’s release, confirming that the film’s censor formalities are complete, though the team is yet to receive the official certificate. The film is most likely to receive an A certificate.

On the A Certificate

Speaking about the film not being suitable for kids, Nani said the team cannot make every film work for all sections of the audience. “This one is clearly intended for an adult audience,” he said, adding that The Paradise is the most hard-working and highly anticipated film of his career. “It is going to be a crazy, crazy ride in theatres, a strong emotional film with high theatrical moments,” he said.

Nani’s Take on the “Pan-India” Tag

Nani also weighed in on a point he feels strongly about — the pan-India label itself. “When a Hindi film does well in South Indian languages, it is still called a Hindi film. But when a Telugu or other South Indian language film succeeds in Hindi, why does it suddenly have to be called a pan-India film? That is my concern. This is why I don’t want to call my film The Paradise a pan-India film,” he said.

Tamil Nadu Release and Director’s Note

The Paradise will release in Tamil Nadu through Think Studios, with the film hitting screens in both Telugu and Tamil. Director Srikanth Odela described it as a mother-centric, emotionally charged revolutionary film that will connect strongly with Tamil audiences.

Aadarsha Kutumbam Release Date Likely to Shift from October 2 to October 9

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Aadarsha Kutumbam Release Date Likely to Shift from October 2 to October 9

Aadarsha Kutumbam, the most-awaited combination of director Trivikram Srinivas and actor Venkatesh, was officially announced for an October 2 release. The team recently unveiled the film’s teaser, which has worked strongly in the film’s favour and pushed expectations higher. However, Track Tollywood has learned that the makers are working in parallel on a possible shift to October 9 or October 15.

Why the Date Is Moving

Two factors are driving the change. Post-production work on the film is still in progress, and pushing the date by a week or two gives the team more room to finish the film without a last-minute crunch. The bigger factor, though, is positioning: October 2 falls well ahead of Dasara, and distributors are pushing for a date closer to the festival, given that Aadarsha Kutumbam is a family entertainer built for exactly that audience.

October 9 Emerging as the Preferred Date

The makers are said to have all but locked October 9 as the new release date. October 16 is already taken by Ranabaali, and Jailer 2 has been announced for October 15, leaving October 9 as the cleanest available slot closer to the festival.

Distributors are understood to be pushing for this date, and the producers are said to be on board. Clarity on the final call is expected within the next few days.

The film’s first single is set to release soon, with promotions expected to pick up pace regardless of which date is finalised.

OTT Releases Today: Irumudi, Modha Rathiri, Lust Stories 3, Thudakkam Arrive at Midnight

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OTT Releases Today: Irumudi, Modha Rathiri, Lust Stories 3, Thudakkam Arrive at Midnight

It’s a big day for OTT lovers, with several major films arriving on streaming platforms from tonight, 12 AM (September 18), including Ravi Teja’s latest blockbuster Irumudi.

Irumudi — Netflix

The sensational blockbuster of the year, Irumudi, arrives on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi. The Ravi Teja-starrer, directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, is the most-watched Telugu film of the year, a ₹240 Cr grosser that is still running strongly in theatres even as it makes its digital debut.

Modha Rathiri — Netflix
The Tamil rural entertainer Modha Rathiri, directed by Raja Karuppasamy and starring Rishikanth and Anishma Anilkumar, streams on Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.

Lust Stories 3 — Netflix
The much-talked-about anthology Lust Stories 3 drops on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

Thudakkam — JioHotstar

The Malayalam action thriller Thudakkam, marking Vismaya Mohanlal’s debut, streams on JioHotstar in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.

Aakasamlo Oka Tara Release Date Locked: Dulquer Salmaan’s Film Arrives November 20

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Aakasamlo Oka Tara Release Date Locked: Dulquer Salmaan’s Film Arrives November 20

The makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara, directed by Pavan Sadineni and starring Dulquer Salmaan alongside Satvika Veeravalli, have officially announced the film’s release date – November 20, 2026, in theatres worldwide.

“The Journey to the Stars Begins”

Announcing the date, Swapna Cinema shared: “The journey to the stars begins. #AakasamLoOkaTara / #AOTMovie – 20th November 2026 in theatres.” The film is produced by Sandeep Gunnam and Ramya Gunnam under Light Box Media, with Geetha Arts and Swapna Cinema presenting the project. Music is composed by GV Prakash Kumar, and the film releases in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi.

A Smart Release Window

November currently has fewer major releases lined up compared to other months, giving Aakasamlo Oka Tara a clearer run at screens and audience attention rather than getting lost in a crowded festive slate.

The Story So Far

While Dulquer Salmaan plays a character named Krishna, the film’s actual protagonist is Satvika Veeravalli’s character , the story follows a girl from a remote rural region chasing her dream of becoming an astronaut and reaching space.

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