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Retro Advances Signal a Blockbuster Start for Suriya

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Retro Advances Signal a Blockbuster Start for Suriya

Suriya had a hit at the box office more than a decade ago. Recently, his highly anticipated big-budget film Kanguva failed miserably, and his next film, Retro, is releasing in theaters on May 1st. Retro advances signal a blockbuster start for Suriya.

The film shooting was completed at a rapid pace, just in 4 months, but the quality of promotional content is superb. Director Karthik Subbaraj is known to present his heroes and movies in a stylish and intense style. However, there has been a dilemma about the promotional content, whether it works big or not.

Suriya’s Retro Advance Bookings Off to a Fantastic Start

Because a section of the audience liked the songs/teaser/trailer very much, while the other section did not like them. But the initial ticket bookings of the film prove that the promotional content worked well for the film.

Retro advances signal a blockbuster start for Suriya. The film’s ticket bookings have started today, and it is already seeing excellent occupancies. This love action drama is expected to be a record opener for Suriya at the box office.

For this hype, if the movie gets a positive WOM, then definitely Suriya’s most awaited wait for theatrical success will end with Retro. The film is also releasing on a good number of screens in Telugu states, and positive WOM will certainly bring big numbers for it.

HIT 3 to Feature a Pahalgam Terror Act Style Scene?

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HIT 3 to Feature a Pahalgam Terror Act Style Scene?

It is widely known that the Pahalgam terrorist attack has shocked the entire nation. Several Indian film celebrities, including Nani, reacted on social media and conveyed their condolences. However, shockingly, a latest report suggests that Nani’s HIT 3 will feature a Pahalgam Terror Act-style scene.

In ‘HIT: The 3rd Case,’ Nani portrays Arjun Sarkar, a tough cop tackling a significant case. The film is a whodunit that emphasizes solving crimes, and it is not about identifying the culprit at the climax. The story revolves around a missing 9-month-old baby and the ensuing investigation.

Shocking Co-Incidence between HIT Series and Real-Life Crime Incidents

There is a connection between real-life crimes and director Sailesh Kolanu’s HIT series. Just before the release of HIT: The First Case, a horrific rape incident happened in Hyderabad, and before the release of HIT: The Second Case, a gruesome murder of a woman happened in Delhi.

A Similar Scene to the Pahalgam Terror Attack in HIT-3

Now, as said above, the industry circles inside report suggests that Nani’s HIT 3 will feature a Pahalgam Terror Act-style scene, as Sailesh wrote the scene and shot it before the incident happened. The netizens are shocked by the coincidence of real-life crimes and the scenes in the HIT series and are discussing how the scene would be portrayed in the film.

The Pahalgam terrorist attack has significantly affected Indian citizens in various ways. This tragic event resulted in the loss of 26 lives, primarily tourists, raising worries about safety in areas like Jammu and Kashmir. It has also escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, prompting actions like halting the Indus Waters Treaty and canceling visas for Pakistani citizens. Also, there have been harsh reactions on Film Celebrities from the public.

Is L2: Empuraan a cost failure?

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Is L2: Empuraan a cost failure?

Latest Mollywood film, L2: Empuraan starring Mohanlal is the sequel of Lucifer. The film has been made with the biggest budget in Mollywood. However, the number was not confirmed by the makers. There have been many numbers regarding the budget, saying it to be 150 crores, 170 and even 200 crores.

But, as per Mollywood Produers Association report, the film has been made on a budget of 175.66 crores. The film’s OTT and satellite rights fetched 35 crores. Theatrically, the film has collected a gross of over 260 crores and a share of 115 crores. With the theatrical share and non-theatrical business, the film fetched 150 crores.

When we include few other rights like Audio, for the budget spend amount of 175 crores, this isn’t enough. The primary reason for this is because of the film’s underperformance in other language markets. The film acquired a mixed word of mouth, and this was also the reason why the film didn’t put big numbers after the 1st week in Malayalam version.

The team has already announced that there will be a third part. So, we need to see if the makers really make the third part with this result. If the third part also gets to be made with a big budget, then the film may see a risky outcome just like L2: Empuraan.

Hit 3 ticket rates out in Telugu States

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Hit 3 ticket rates out in Telugu States

Hit 3 starring Nani is gearing up for release on May 1st worldwide. The censor formalities have also been completed and the film’s ticket rates were also finalised in the Telugu States. In Telangana, the film opted for a price of ₹175 in Single Screens and ₹295 in Multiplexes. Whereas, in AP, the film has ₹200 in Single Screens and ₹250 in Multiplexes.

Hit 3 was censored with A certificate and has a runtime of 157 minutes, i.e., 2 hours 37 minutes, which is a crisp runtime. The Advance bookings of the film are also off to a very good start. In US, the premiere pre-sales have also crossed the $200K mark. In Hyderabad, Hit 3 has been registering housefulls in the theatres.

Tollywood is currently witnessing a slump in the theatre run for the films. The Exhibitors expect Hit 3 to come out of this dull phase by becoming a blockbuster. So, Hit 3 is as much as important as it is for the Team along with the theatre managements.

A.R. Rahman Faces Copyright Heat

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A.R. Rahman Faces Copyright Heat

Music directors getting involved in copyright claims is not a new thing. The legendary musicians Ilaiyaraaja and AR Rahman are known to be strict about their works, and they would not spare anyone who illegally claims their works. However, surprisingly, AR Rahman faces copyright heat because of Veera Raja Veera song from PS-2.

The Delhi High Court has directed A.R. Rahman and the production house Madras Talkies to deposit ₹2 crore in a copyright infringement case related to the song “Veera Raja Veera” from Ponniyin Selvan 2, following a lawsuit filed by the Junior Dagar Brothers, who allege that the song completely copies their composition “Shiva Stuti.”

Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar claimed in court that he owns the copyright to all original works by the Junior Dagar Brothers, including Shiv Stuti, and accused the defendants of infringement.

On April 25, Justice Prathiba M. Singh found that from a listener’s view, Rahman’s ‘Veera Raja Veera’ closely resembles Shiva Stuti in notes and emotional impact.

The Court orders AR Rahman and the producers of PS-2 to deposit 2 Crores

In conclusion, the court determines that the disputed song closely resembles the Shiva Stuti, with only a change in words. Adding other elements made the song seem more modern, but the core musical work remains the same, the court stated.

The court ordered Rahman, Madras Talkies, and Lyca Productions to deposit Rs 2 crore in a fixed account until the case concludes. The fans are shocked as AR Rahman faces copyright heat because of Veera Raja Veera song from PS-2.

Gymkhana Director Arrested in Ganja Case

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Gymkhana Director Arrested in Ganja Case

In a shocking turn of events, director of popular Malayalam films like Thallumaala and Alappuzha Gymkhana (Gymkhana in Telugu), Khalid Rahman, has been arrested for possession of hybrid ganja in Kerala.

Gymkhana, at first, was released in Malayalam and became a blockbuster, which resulted in it being dubbed as Gymkhana for Telugu audiences and being released this weekend. The film is doing really well, and it is also the no. 1 grosser for this weekend in Telugu states.

Director Khalid Rahman arrested in a Ganja Case along with two other men

Shockingly, Gymkhana Director Khalid Rahman was arrested in a ganja case. Recently in Kerala, actor Shine Tom Chacko was also arrested in a drug case. The actors and film personalities in Kerala are facing this kind of controversial/illegal issue.

In Kochi, Excise took three people into custody, among them filmmakers Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza, for possessing hybrid weed. The director’s friend Shalif Mohammed has been identified as the third person. Officials took 1.63g of hybrid ganja from them and released them on station bail.

Police arrested them in a late-night raid at a Kochi apartment after receiving confidential tips. A well-known cinematographer owns the apartment.

As per excise officials, the ganja was brought to the apartment for consumption. The three have regularly used ganja for years, as indicated by initial questioning. They were in the apartment for a movie discussion. “We must explore more about the supplier given their information,’ said an excise official.

Hansika’s horror Thriller Guardian now streaming in Telugu

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Hansika’s horror Thriller Guardian now streaming in Telugu

Actress Hansika‘s Tamil horror film, Guardian released in 2024. The film failed to make a proper impact and became a failure at the box office. Now, the film is streaming currently on Aha Video in the Telugu dubbed version. The Trailer of the film premiering on the OTT platform has also been released.

Directed by Sabari and Guru Saravanan, the film has good performances from Suresh Chandra Menon, Sriman, Rajendran, and others. Sam C.S. scored the tunes and BGM for the film. The team expects the film to perform well in the Telugu version at least on the OTT space.

Hansika’s performance in the film was praised, but she didn’t get the relief she expected. It needs to be seen how the film ends up in the Telugu version.

Big budgets, yet big struggles: How Malayalam Cinema found the winning formula

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Big budgets, yet big struggles: How Malayalam Cinema found the winning formula

The trend of attempting big-budget films has seen a big rise recently in the South Indian Film Industry, along with Bollywood. Naturally, Tollywood, Kollywood, and Bollywood had an upper hand over the rest of the Film Industries in terms of big budgets and large-sized markets.

But, surprisingly, when it comes to the theatres, Mollywood has been doing great for its exhibitors while the rest of the Film industries are suffering. These respective Film Industries are even failing to attract minimum audience and are also struggling to maintain the theatres.

But Mollywood has been continuously witnessing big success, and the main reason is also Mollywood stars. Most of the Actors have been working in multiple films, which are being released every year.

Sharwanand and Anupama Parameswaran re-unite for a big budget Pan India film

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Sharwanand and Anupama Parameswaran re-unite for a big budget Pan India film

Tollywood Actor Sharwanand scored a blockbuster with Shatamanam Bhavati, co-starring Anupama Parameswaran. The film, released as a Sankranthi venture, attracted most of the audience and grossed more than 50 crores worldwide. The combo of Sharwanand and Anupama Parameswaran earned great praise. Many complimented their chemistry in the film as well.

But the duo never collaborated after Shatamanam Bhavati and they are now joining together for a film under the direction of Sampath Nandi, as per sources. The film will be produced by Radha Mohan and Bheems Ceciroleo will compose the tunes.

The film is said to have a periodical rural backdrop involving a heavy mass violent setup in 1960s border of North Telangana and Maharashtra. It is also learned to be made with a huge budget, and the film’s regular shoot will commence from the month of April and will be released in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi as a Pan India biggie.

Ram Charan’s wax statue unveiling: Time and date confirmed

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Ram Charan’s wax statue unveiling: Time and date confirmed

Tollywood Actor Ram Charan is set to have his wax statue displayed at Madame Tussauds in Singapore. The Actor will be the fourth star from Tollywood to get a wax statue at the renowned Museum. The event for the unveiling of his wax statue is set to happen on 9th May 2025 in London.

Previously, Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, and Allu Arjun had wax statues in various Madame Tussauds around the world. Now, Ram Charan will join this elite list soon. Fans and Audience have been waiting eagerly for this event and the announcement is a cracker for them.

Ram Charan will participate in the event and will unveil his wax statue himself. The statue unveiling and photo session will be from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM. An interaction with the media will also happen from 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM.

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