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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.

Why Raaka’s Next Big Reveal Could Land on Atlee’s Birthday, September 21

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Why Raaka’s Next Big Reveal Could Land on Atlee’s Birthday, September 21

Sun Pictures’ cryptic “37” poster for Raaka has left fans guessing, but a closer look at the film’s marketing pattern so far points to a clear possibility: the next major update could arrive on September 21, director Atlee’s birthday.

A Pattern Worth Watching

Raaka’s promotional rollout has consistently used birthdays as reveal moments. The title and first-look poster, which showed Allu Arjun in a striking new avatar, were unveiled on the actor’s birthday back in April. Sun Pictures has leaned on this approach throughout the campaign, treating personal milestones as marketing beats rather than sticking to a conventional promotional calendar.

Seen against that backdrop, the “37” poster looks less like a standalone puzzle and more like a lead-in to something bigger. With Atlee’s birthday falling on September 21 , just days away from the poster’s release the timing lines up too neatly to be a coincidence.

None of this is confirmed by Sun Pictures. But if the birthday-reveal pattern holds, September 21 is the date to watch

Kaaka Locks January 13, 2027 Amid Vishwambhara Clash Drama; First Single Coming Soon

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Kaaka Locks January 13, 2027 Amid Vishwambhara Clash Drama; First Single Coming Soon

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Kaaka glimpse released on his birthday, with the makers officially announcing a January 13, 2027 release. But that same slot has now become the centre of a rare situation , Chiranjeevi competing with himself for a release date.

The Vishwambhara Complication

Chiranjeevi’s other long-pending film, Vishwambhara, completed shooting long ago but has been stuck in continuous postponements over financial issues and post-production delays. The film has now locked its OTT deal with Prime Video and is targeting Sankranthi 2027 – the exact same slot as Kaaka. With crores invested in both projects, and both teams wanting the festival slot, this puts Chiranjeevi in a genuine huddle. Industry circles report that the Kaaka team has been approached by the Vishwambhara side to have Chiranjeevi personally resolve the clash.

Despite that, the makers have now officially confirmed Kaaka is arriving on January 13, 2027 as announced, with the first single also on the way , putting all speculation to rest from their end.

A Tough Spot for Vishwambhara

This statement puts Vishwambhara in a difficult position. The film now needs to find a release slot that maintains a healthy gap from Kaaka, and even that will require the OTT platform’s cooperation in the negotiations. The delays have already put the producers at financial risk, with theatrical recovery becoming the only real way to cover the deficit and further delay only adds to that financial burden.

Financial Pressure on Both Sides

The stakes go beyond scheduling. Kaaka’s producer KVN Productions is already dealing with the outright failure of Toxic and the underwhelming run of Jana Nayagan, leaving them in no position to absorb further delays or financial strain. Sankranthi remains the biggest release window of the year , one that neither side wants to give up.

Mirzapur: The Movie Enters 200 Cr Nett Club In India on Day 13, 4th Hindi Film This Year

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Mirzapur: The Movie Enters 200 Cr Nett Club In India on Day 13, 4th Hindi Film This Year

Mirzapur: The Movie has joined the elite 200 Cr nett club in India on its 13th day, with India gross now in the ₹237 Cr range. It becomes only the 4th Hindi film to achieve this milestone, and for a film based on an OTT series, this is an extraordinary, blockbuster-level achievement.

Overseas, the film has added close to ₹50 Cr gross, taking the worldwide total to ₹287 Cr. With that pace, Mirzapur: The Movie is on track to enter the 300 Cr worldwide club this week. The movie was released in Hindi and Telugu, but all the numbers came from the Hindi version only. The Telugu version’s performance is a bit disappointing.

Mirzapur: The Movie is a action crime thriller that brings the hit streaming franchise to the big screen, and it emerged as a solid hit at the box office with crossing the 200 Cr nett figure at the domestic box office.

Ranabaali Shoot Wrapped, Makers Reconfirm October 16 Release Amid Postponement Buzz

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Ranabaali Shoot Wrapped, Makers Reconfirm October 16 Release Amid Postponement Buzz

The makers of Ranabaali have announced that the shooting for the period action drama has officially wrapped, closing out a 130-day shoot. Along with the wrap announcement, the team has reconfirmed that the film will release worldwide on October 16, targeting the Dasara festive window as originally planned.

Postponement Buzz Shut Down

The film had faced fresh postponement talk in industry circles over the past few days, with speculation of a further shift beyond October 16. With the shoot now complete and the date reconfirmed, the makers have firmly put those rumours to rest.

Crucial Film for Vijay Deverakonda

The stakes are high for this one. Vijay Deverakonda’s recent form at the box office has been poor, and Ranabaali is being seen as a crucial film for him to bounce back. The period drama also marks his third on-screen pairing with wife Rashmika Mandanna, after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade.

Setting Up a Mega Clash

The October 16 date sets up a mega box office clash, with Jailer 2 releasing on the very same day. With both films eyeing the lucrative Dasara window, the coming weeks will see an intense promotional battle before the two go head-to-head at the box office.

I’m Game Two Weeks Box Office: Dulquer Salmaan’s Film Fails to Click

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I’m Game Two Weeks Box Office: Dulquer Salmaan’s Film Fails to Click

I’m Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, is a mixed content film with a good first half followed by a weak second half, and the film has ultimately failed at the box office. The film has failed miserably in fulfilling expectations.

I’m Game Two-Week Worldwide Area Wise Gross Collection

  • Kerala: ₹18 Cr
  • Telugu States: ₹4 Cr
  • Tamil Nadu: ₹3.8 Cr
  • Karnataka: ₹2 Cr
  • ROI: ₹0.70 Cr
  • Overseas: ₹18.65 Cr
  • Total (2 Weeks): ₹47.15 Cr

A Sharp Week-on-Week Drop

The trend tells the real story. I’m Game collected around ₹44.5 Cr worldwide in its first week alone, but managed less than ₹3 Cr worldwide in its second week at the box office. A drastic drop that confirms the film has already hit its closing collections.

With the second-week numbers this thin, there’s little left to add going forward. The result comes as a setback for Dulquer.

Nani Joins the 100 Cr Club, First New-Generation Hero to Achieve the Feat

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Nani Joins the 100 Cr Club, First New-Generation Hero to Achieve the Feat

With The Paradise, Nani has joined the elite club of Telugu heroes who have achieved a 100 Cr theatrical business film, a milestone that, until now, belonged exclusively to Tollywood’s biggest stars.

Who’s in the 100 Cr Club

Before The Paradise, this club was limited to six Tier 1 heroes — Prabhas, Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, Pawan Kalyan and NTR — along with two senior stars, Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna. For these stars, theatrical business has gone well beyond the 100 Cr mark too, with several films touching 200 Cr, 300 Cr, 500 Cr and more depending on scale and budget.

A First for the New Generation

With The Paradise, Nani becomes the first hero from the new generation to break into this club. Among his contemporaries, Vijay Deverakonda, Naga Chaitanya, Akhil, Varun Tej, Sai Dharam Tej, Teja Sajja, Ram, etc.

Nani is now the first to achieve a 100 Cr theatrical business film, a landmark that sets him apart from his peers and places him in company that, until now, only Tollywood’s most established stars have kept.

Sardar 2 1st Week Box Office: ₹22 Cr Worldwide, Career’s Biggest Disaster for Karthi

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Sardar 2 1st Week Box Office: ₹22 Cr Worldwide, Career’s Biggest Disaster for Karthi

Sardar, which released for Diwali 2022, had done fantastic business at the box office with a worldwide gross of ₹90 Cr+. Riding on that success and the sequel-fever surrounding franchise films, the makers mounted Sardar 2 on a massive budget of around ₹120 Cr, putting the producers in a significant financial deficit from the start, backed by confidence and financial assurance from the team.

The film released last Wednesday amid low buzz for a sequel of this scale, and that muted buzz was followed by poor word-of-mouth once it opened. Clashing directly with Mandaadi in the same week, everything went against Sardar 2, leaving the trade shocked by how disastrous the numbers turned out to be.

Sardar2 1st Week Area-Wise Gross

  • Tamil Nadu: ₹9.5 Cr
  • Telugu States: ₹5 Cr
  • Karnataka: ₹2 Cr
  • ROI: ₹0.75 Cr
  • Total India Gross: ₹17.25 Cr
  • Overseas: ₹4.75 Cr
  • Worldwide Gross (Week 1): ₹22 Cr

Against a ₹120 Cr budget, a first-week worldwide gross of just ₹22 Cr is a negligible share. At this scale, theatrical revenue barely covers theatre rents, expenses and commission in many areas, practically no money is left over for the producer at all. With the first week typically the strongest window for any film, this number is close to the film’s final gross.

For the producers, the only recovery left now is non-theatrical revenue, such as satellite, digital, and music rights, and even that won’t cover half the budget. Sardar 2 stands as a massive loss-making venture for everyone involved and the biggest box office disaster of Karthi’s career.

Mandaadi 1st Week Worldwide Box Office: Soori’s Career-Best ₹73 Cr Grosser

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Mandaadi 1st Week Worldwide Box Office: Soori’s Career-Best ₹73 Cr Grosser

Soori’s Mandaadi has performed exceptionally well at the box office in its opening week. The film released head-to-head with Karthi’s Sardar 2 and was made on a budget of around ₹75 Cr; the biggest of Soori’s career, which had raised doubts over whether a film of this scale could work for him at the box office. Those doubts have been comprehensively answered, and Sardar 2’s poor run at the box office has added a further advantage for Mandaadi.

Mandaadi Week 1 Area-Wise Gross

  • Tamil Nadu: ₹45 Cr
  • Telugu States: ₹11 Cr
  • Karnataka: ₹4.75 Cr
  • Kerala: ₹1.65 Cr
  • ROI: ₹0.60 Cr
  • All India Gross: ₹63 Cr
  • Overseas: ₹10 Cr
  • Worldwide Gross: ₹73 Cr

A New Career Peak for Soori

Mandaadi has not just achieved the biggest opening week of Soori’s career, but it is his career-biggest grosser already. His previous highest-grosser stood in the ₹60 Cr range, and Mandaadi has already blown past that mark within a single week. The film is now firmly on course to take Soori into the ₹100 Cr club at the box office, with a good second week expected to carry it there.

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