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Empuraan breaks all South India opening records in Germany: Eyes on All India’s biggest – A Detailed Report

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The range of Empuraan is going higher and higher with each passing day. After the trailer release, it goes much bigger. Everywhere is creating new milestones for Mollywood. The overseas advance pre-sales have already crossed 1.5M for opening day, and at this pace, it is even on track to open with a 4 million start. Mohanlal’s Empuraan breaks all South India opening records in Germany.

L2: Empuraan sees an astonishing trend in Germany. It breaks all South India opening day records, including recent pan-India biggies like Kalki 2898 AD and Pushpa 2. In Germany the film advances are €100K; it is all set to emerge as India’s biggest opening as well.

Currently, Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, with €146K, is the biggest opener ever for Indian cinema in Germany. Empuraan might even break this before shows start, as the trend is unreal. Mohanlal’s Empuraan breaks all South India opening records in Germany.

The overseas booking might not only be a shock to the people or industry circles, but it might be a shocker to the film’s unit as well. The most hyped sequel of Malayalam cinema shows that there is a huge overseas market for Mollywood.

The film’s business sold at 30 Cr, and to achieve breakeven, it needs to collect 9M. Everyone thought it was a highly risky one, as the existing all-time record itself was around 8.2M [2018 Movie]. But seeing these bookings, the break-even seems very easy, as on opening day itself, the Prithviraj Sukumaran directorial is expected to take a 4M start.

Ram Charan To Hurt Nani

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Natural Star Nani’s most ambitious film, The Paradise, has stunned audiences with its glimpse, setting high expectations. The team has officially announced that the film will hit theaters on March 26, 2026, with pre-production nearing completion. Nani has already begun intense workouts for the role, signaling the scale and dedication going into this big-budget project.

Given its large-scale production and pan-India appeal, The Paradise was expected to secure a solo release. However, an unexpected clash might be on the horizon, as Ram Charan’s RC16, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, is also eyeing a March-end release. The team behind RC16 has been working tirelessly, aiming to wrap up the shoot by the end of this year. The film’s title teaser is set to release on March 27, Charan’s birthday, where they are likely to announce the official title Peddi, along with the release date.

If both films release simultaneously, it could pose a major box office battle. While Charan’s Peddi is a massive project, Nani’s Paradise is positioned as an event film with a strong pan-India focus. Will a date shift happen, or is a showdown inevitable? Time will tell!

Salaar Re Release Final Advance Bookings Report

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Prabhas Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire is set to re-release in theaters tomorrow, and despite no special occasion, the film has recorded impressive advance bookings. This makes it the highest pre-booked re-release for Prabhas.
Hyderabad has emerged as the top-performing city, contributing ₹60 lakh pre-sales for this movie . Across the Telugu states, ‘Salaar’ has secured ₹1.5 crore in bookings, while the total advance bookings across India have reached ₹1.65 crore. The film’s strong box office appeal remains evident, proving Prabhas’ star power and the audience’s continued interest in the action-packed entertainer.

However, ‘Salaar’ will not surpass the re-release opening record, which remains with ‘Gabbar Singh 4K’. The Pawan Kalyan starrer had set a massive benchmark with a ₹7 crore opening on its re-release. Despite this, ‘Salaar’ achieving such impressive numbers without a festival or special occasion is a commendable feat.

The overwhelming response highlights the film’s sustained popularity and ensures a strong run at the box office. Fans are eagerly waiting to relive the ‘Salaar’ experience on the big screen once again.

Vijay Devarakonda: I Did Nothing Illegal in Betting App Case

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Hero Vijay Deverakonda gives an official response to the allegation against him that he promoted illegal betting apps. The official response from the actor stated that Vijay has advertised only for skill-based games conducted as per the law. Vijay Devarakonda did nothing illegal in the betting app case, according to his team’s official response.

Vijay Deverakonda clarifies his involvment in the promotion of illegal Betting Apps

Vijay Devarakonda’s team has come out with a clarification on the false news in the wake of rumors circulating that he has promoted betting apps. Vijay Devarakonda’s PR team informed that he had campaigned only for skill-based games and the companies were conducting it as per the law. Vijay Deverakonda has been restricted as a promoter only to areas where online skill-based games are allowed.

I Did Nothing Illegal, Says Vijay Devarakonda

Vijay Deverakonda’s team thoroughly examines whether he is working/promoting any ad or company that is legally valid or not. He will be the promoter of the ad only after it is revealed that the company or the product is legally permissible. Vijay Deverakonda has worked as the brand ambassador of a company called A23, which has such permission. The honorable Supreme Court has repeatedly said in the past that rummy is a skill-based game.

Vijay Devarakonda in the AD of A23

Vijay Devarakonda endorsed A23 and shot an advertisement for the same 2 years ago. Because of this ad, he has been involved in the list of Telugu stars who have promoted illegal betting apps.

However, as said above, the official response from the actor’s team is that Vijay Devarakonda did nothing illegal. Vijay Deverakonda’s contract with A23 ended last year. So, now he has nothing to do with the company. 

The VD team stated that there is no truth in the news about Vijay Deverakonda being circulated in various media outlets, and he did not act as a promoter for any of the organizations working illegally.

Betting App Row: Case Filed Against Vijay Devarakonda and Prakash Raj

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Famous actors like Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, and Prakash Raj are part of a group of 25 celebs in Telangana dealing with a police case for supposedly promoting illegal betting apps, according to media reports. The fans of VD are shocked as a police case has been filed against Vijay Devarakonda.

Vijay Devarakonda and other Tollywood Stars get involved in Betting App Row

The lineup of stars who have allegedly promoted the betting apps features Praneetha, Nidhi Agarwal, Ananya Nagalla, Siri Hanumanthu, Sreemukhi, Varshini Sounderajan, Vasanthi Krishnan, Shoba Shetty, Amrutha Chowdary, Nayani Pavani, Neha Pathan, Pandu, Padhmavathi, Imran Khan, Vishnu Priya, Harsha Sai, Sunny Yadav, Shyamala, Tasty Teja, and Bandaru Sheshayani Supritha.

Businessman Phanindra Sarma filed a complaint, leading to the FIR registration. Sarma claimed that these apps cause people to lose their hard-earned money. As said above, the movie lovers and netizens are in for a shock as they learnt about a police case being filed against Vijay Devarakonda for promoting the betting apps.

The FIR filed by Businessman Phanindra Sarma

The First Information Report (FIR) said as quoted by the media, “Thousands of lakhs of rupees are involved in these illegal platforms and it is also leading many families into distress, especially that of middle-class and lower middle-class.”

“These platforms are encouraging the public, especially people that are in dire need of money, to invest their hard-earned and family money into those apps/websites and slowly get addicted to them, leading to total financial collapse,” it adds.

Also, the complainant (Sarma) nearly invested in one such website but decided against it after his family warned him.

Salaar, Yevade Subramanyam, Pelli Kaani Prasad and more: Full list of weekend movie releases

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This weekend, many films are slated for release. There are also the re-releases of Salaar and Yevade Subramanyam on 21st March. Apart from these re-releases, there is Pelli Kaani Prasad starring Sapthagiri, and Shanmukha starring Aadi Saikumar.

Snow White starring Gal Gadot is also releasing on 21st March. The film has good hype and buzz and will also be released in Hindi dubbed version. Anaganaga Australia Lo, Ariste, and Kiss Kiss Kissik are also slated for release on the same day. So, it’s going to be a packed moment for the theatres.

Apart from these releases, there is Court starring Priyadarshi which is rocking the box office. The film has already crossed the 30 crores gross mark worldwide and is heading towards the 40 crores gross mark. This is a phenomenal achievement for this film, and it may continue its dominance this weekend as well.

Mega Star’s Mega Achievement

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The British Government recently honored megastar Chiranjeevi with a Lifetime Achievement Award. He received this honor at the UK Parliament in London on March 19, 2025, for his contributions to film and society. This is another remarkable addition for the actor, and the fans are happy about Mega Star’s mega achievement.

Prominent dignitaries, including MPs Navendru Mishra, Sojan Joseph, and Bob Blackman, attended the award ceremony at the House of Commons. This event celebrated Chiranjeevi’s lasting impact on Indian cinema and society.

Megastar Chiranjeevi receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Government

The renowned actor and star who served the Telugu Cinema over four decades,  got a friendly reception in London. As said above, the Mega fans are delighted about the Mega Star’s mega achievement, and they are busy sharing the photos and videos of this event.

Earlier, there were reports about the megastar receiving UK citizenship, but Chiranjeevi’s team immediately dismissed claims of him being granted honorary UK citizenship.

Chiranjeevi keeps achieving milestones, collecting several esteemed awards; he won the Padma Vibhushan last year and set a Guinness World Record for his acting and dancing in Indian films. He earned the ANR National Award in 2024.

Empuraan Trailer Sets High Expectations

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Mohanlal’s Empuraan is already carrying a massive buzz in Malayalam. The advance bookings are unprecedented for the Malayalam industry, and the film’s advances crossed the 10 Cr mark with overseas bookings alone. The Empuraan trailer was released this morning, and it takes the expectations to a new level.

The trailer promises a world-class cinematic experience from the Malayalam film industry, with Prithviraj at the helm and Mohanlal’s electrifying screen presence adding to the spectacle. The stunning visuals and the non-linear storytelling and screenplay make this a true game-changer, setting the stage for a massive box-office impact. 

With such buzz, the film is poised to deliver a record-breaking opening for Malayalam cinema. As said above, L2E is already having a big craze, and the Empuraan trailer takes the expectations to a new level.

With this trailer, the film also creates some set of good expectations in Telugu as well. If the WOM comes positive, then it is likely to see good numbers in Telugu, but the biggest negative for the film is releasing in heavy competition with MAD Square, Robinhood, and Vikram’s Veera Dheera Sooran. All the films are releasing on the same weekend.

OTT Treat: Dragon, NEEK, and Big Hits Streaming This Weekend

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The OTT viewers are in for a roller coaster ride, as the recent blockbuster Dragon, starring Pradeep Ranganathan, and many other movies will be available for streaming across different platforms. Here’s the list of Dragon, NEEK, and other big hits streaming this weekend.

Netflix:

Officer On Duty (Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi)—March 20
Dragon (Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam)—March 21

Aha:

Brahma Anandam (Telugu) – March 20
Ring Ring (Tamil) – March 21

Jio Hotstar:

Wicked (English and Hindi)—March 21
Kanneda S01 (Hindi)—March 21

Prime Video:

NEEK—Nilavuku Enmel Ennadi Kobam (Tamil, Telugu)—March 21

Others:

Baby & Baby (Tamil) – SunNXT – March 21
Jithender Reddy (Telugu) – ETV Win March 20

Apart from Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon and Dhanush’s NEEK, the latest Malayalam blockbuster, Officer on Duty, starring Kunchacko Boban, is also streaming on OTT this weekend.

Court: State vs A NoBody 6 Days Worldwide Box Office Collections

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Court: State vs. A Nobody has emerged as a big blockbuster at the box office. During its first weekend, the film grossed roughly 25 crores worldwide. Even after the weekend, the film showed a good hold and picked up good numbers. Court’s 6 Days Worldwide Box Office Collections are out now.

Court 6 Days WW Gross Collections

Premieres + Day 1–8.10 Cr
Day 2 – 7.80 Cr
Day 3 – 8.50 Cr
Day 4 – 4:50 CR
Day 5 – 4.65 Cr
Day 6 – 3.3 Cr

  • Court 6 Days WW gross-36.85 Cr
  • Court 6 days of WW share is around 18 Cr.

Nani’s Backing and Positive Talk Help Court to Become a Huge Success

The film received good attention from audiences and media because of Nani’s involvement in the production. Also, the positive reactions from the Paid Premiers drew large audiences to theaters. So, with good pre-release hype and positive talk, the film emerged as a big success.

The film’s story mirrored real-world concerns, engaging the audience. This movie concentrates on the characters’ emotional journeys rather than traditional courtroom conflicts. That is why the film is having a good long run at the theaters, and Court 6 Days Worldwide Box Office Collections are excellent.

The film is set for around 40 Cr in its first week and is expected to have a very good second weekend, as no notable releases are coming this weekend. Court: A State VS Nobody will likely dominate this weekend as well and will cross 50 Cr gross by this weekend.