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Kannappa Box Office: 2-Day Share and Gross Breakdown

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Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa was released in theaters this Friday, and though it achieved the biggest career numbers for the actor, it still has a long way to go. Kannappa Day 2 Box Office Share and Gross Breakdown is out now.

On the opening day, the film collected 8.2 Cr gross in Telugu states, and it collected 5 Cr gross on the second day, which takes the total gross to 13.2 Cr.

Kannappa 2 Days Telugu States Share

Nizam – 2.9 Cr
Ceded – 1.2 Cr
Andhra—3.4 Cr

The Telugu states total share is 7.6 Cr. In the areas in the rest of India, the film has collected 4.5 Cr gross with a share around 1.6 Cr, which takes the total all-India gross to 17.7 Cr and the share total to 9.2 Cr.

Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa Day 2 Box Office Share and Gross Breakdown is out now. The overseas numbers are yet to be out officially, but the estimates are around 3.5 Cr, which takes the total gross to nearly 21.25 Cr, and the share will be around 10.5 Cr.

ENE2 Announced with Star-Studded Team

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Tharun Bhascker’s Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi is a buddy comedy that has a separate fan base. The makers teased the fans with a hint of a sequel a few days back. ENE2 has been officially announced.

Titled ENE Repeat, the sequel has been announced today on the film’s seventh anniversary. In this sequel. The story shifts to the US, which is Karthik’s long-time dream. Sai Sushanth Reddy returns in the role.

The cast includes all the actors from the first part. Vishwak Sen, Sai Sushanth Reddy, Abhinav Gomatam, and Venkatesh Kakumanu are all set to reprise their roles. 

The much awaited Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi Sequel announced – ENE Repeat

ENE Repat – Motion Poster

TharuN Bhascker’s ENE2 has been officially announced, and the film is being produced by Suresh Productions, with S Originals serving as co-producers. Vivek Sagar will also continue to score the soundtrack. 

The pre-production of the Ee NagaranikI Emaindi sequel is underway, and the shoot will begin soon.

The makers promised that the madness will take a new route in this sequel, as Team Kanyarasi is ready to rock as its bad time has passed.

3-Hour Movies Facing Backlash

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Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa and Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa are doing well in theaters, and after a long time, the exhibitors are having happy days as the audiences are turning up to watch films. However, Kuberaa and Kannappa face backlash for their 3-hour runtime.

When the runtime goes beyond 3 hours, it becomes very risky for films, and the success rate of such films is low, as audiences always want an engaging film throughout.

So, when the runtime increases, the challenges for filmmakers increase, because if audiences feel the movies are too lengthy, then the impact will decline.

There is another danger with lengthy runtime movies: that the budget will get increased. If the movie does not come out well overall, the length will heavily impact it. So, such kind of films lose both ways.

Kannappa and Kuberaa Face Backlash Because Of 3-Hour Runtime

Telugu Cinema’s latest releases, Kuberaa and Kannappa, both have lengthy runtimes, and they went the same way. Both the movies were censored with 195 minutes, but later were trimmed to 183 minutes. 

Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa and Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa face backlash for their 3-hour runtime. The public felt that there was drag in between for Kammula’s film, and it could have been trimmed by 10-15 minutes.

Even for Kannappa, the same response came as many felt that the first half of the film and the initial 2nd half were very lengthy and dragged. The unanimous reaction to the film was that it could have had a better impact with a 140–150-minute runtime.

Maargan Movie Review: A Decent Crime Thriller With Some Flaws

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Movie Name: Maargan
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: 
Vijay Antony, Ajay Dhishan, Samuthirakani, Brigida, Deepshikha, Mahanathi Shankar, Vinodh Sagar, and others
Director: Leo John Paul
Produced By: 
Fatima Vijay Antony
Release Date: 27th June 2025

Vijay Antony’s latest flick, the crime thriller Maargan, hit theaters this Friday following his announcement of Bichagadu 3. Let’s check how much the movie keeps the audience engaged.

Story:

A criminal leaves behind deceased individuals with black skin in garbage containers. Dhruva, a suspended cop, realizes this is not just one murder but a serial killer at large. The film reveals Dhruva’s personal tragedy connected to the murders and his quest for the killer with Aravind, a gifted swimmer. 

Performances:

Vijay Antony and Ajay Dhishan deliver their characters with great sincerity. Brigida fits nicely in support, while Deepshikha is adequate. Mahanthi Shankar leaves an impression, but Samuthirakhani and Vinod Sagar have limited parts. 

Analysis:

Maargan starts with an intriguing concept, enhanced by a touch of superhuman elements. The film stays focused until the interval, briefly losing its way with Aravind’s unimportant love story. 

There’s a brief moment in Aravind’s childhood episode, where old beliefs are mixed with a divine event, helping him become a man who can effortlessly thrive in water. Director Leo John Paul cleverly uses this aspect to uncover details about the killer. However, there are some moments where the film drags some investigation scenes. 

Dhruva’s backstory feels disappointing because of the quick portrayal of tragedy and crime, which dampens the emotional impact. But the film’s second half goes on a good note and though the killer’s identity and backstory feel rushed near the climax, the narration holds the suspense until the end. 

Positives:

  • Good Enough Screenplay (Though dull at places)
  • The Special Quality of Aravind’s Character
  • A Few Thrilling Moments

Negatives:

  • Weak Backstory of Dhruva
  • Unnecessary Scenes of Aravind’s Love Life
  • The Killer’s Revelation Could Have Been Better

Maargan Movie Review and Verdict:

Maargan impresses with its intriguing storyline and exciting parts. Sure, there are some dull scenes and rushed sections at the end that drag it down a bit, but it still stands as a decent crime thriller. 

Controversial Rumor on Dhanush

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Tamil director Vetrimaaran and actor Dhanush’s pair is a blockbuster one. The duo worked on four movies, and all are successful films. However, a controversial rumor about Dhanush is being spread regarding Vetrimaaran’s film.

Vetrimaaran was supposed to work with Suriya for VaadiVaasal, but despite the film having superb craze among fans, the film was shelved due to some differences between the actor and director.

Rumors Surround Dhanush – Vetrimaaran – Vada Chennai Universe

Immediately Vetri starts a film with Simbu, and also a promo shoot is done. The film is said to be present in Vada Chennai’s world, and fans were happy that a cinematic universe was being made for their favorite film.

Reportedly, the producers approached Dhanush’s production house for an NOC, as the actor was the major producer for Vada Chennai. But a controversial rumor about Dhanush is being spread that he demanded a big amount for NOC.

It is also being said that director Vetrimaaran is very upset over this issue. However, there is also another side to this rumor, and a few closed circles say that Dhanush did not make any demand for an NOC.

Few Tamil Cinema Fans Criticize Dhanush for the Rumors about NOC for Vada Chennai Universe

With these multiple reports going on in the industry and media circles, a few audiences and netizens have already started criticizing Dhanush. We need to wait and see to know whether the rumor is true or baseless.

As said above, Dhanush’s circle mentioned that the hero did not make any demand for NOC, and in fact he informed the team to give whatever Vetrimaaran asks without any delay.

Vetrimaaran – Dhanush’s relationship is more than an actor-director relationship

Vetrimaaran and Dhanush have already announced Vada Chennai’s sequel next year, and they have also worked on four movies together.

Everyone has known Dhanush for a long time, and he has always shared a very good relationship with Vetrimaaran, and mostly his demanding the money should be a baseless rumor.

The fans hope that this issue will be officially addressed soon.

Kannappa Day 2 Box Office- Below Par

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Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa fails to deliver the expected numbers on its second day after a decent start on the first day. The trend is not that great, as Kannappa’s box office performance on Day 2 is below par. 

On its day 1, the devotional film opens with 13 Cr gross worldwide, and for the reported budget of the makers, the movie has to witness a jump over day 1, but the movie drops from opening day. 

Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa Sees a drop in collections on Day 2

It does not crash drastically, but it also does not maintain the momentum. Manchu Vishnu’s Kannappa’s box office performance on Day 2 is below par. 

The estimates for the second day’s collections are around 9 Cr gross, which takes the total gross to 22 Cr, which is definitely not enough for the film.

Tomorrow the trend needs to get better for the film more than its opening day for a decent weekend at the box office.

Kamal Haasan Joins Oscar Academy

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The legendary actor Kamal Haasan, who faced a big setback with his recent film, Thug Life, has been rewarded with a rare honor. The good news is that Kamal Haasan joins the Oscar Academy.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 534 new members for Oscar voting, including famous Indian actor Kamal Haasan, who thanked them for the honor. He recognized that the award represents the whole Indian film community and highlighted Indian cinema’s global potential. 

Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister, MK Stalin, praised Haasan for this honor, noting his influence beyond languages and borders. Haasan got many congratulatory messages from artists and fans.

I am honoured to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – Says Kamal Haasan on Joining the Oscar Academy

Accepting the invitation, Haasan tweeted on Saturday, “I am honored to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.” The fans are delighted as Kamal Haasan joins the Oscar Academy.

The updated list included a bunch of Indian talents like Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, casting director Karan Mally, cinematographer Ranabir Das, costume designer Maxima Basu, documentary maker Smriti Mundhra, and filmmaker Payal Kapadia.

Big Change in Suriya-Venky Atluri Film Script

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Director Venky Atluri, who scored back-to-back successes with other language heroes like Dhanush and Dulquer Salmaan, gears up for a film with Suriya. According to reports, there is a big change in Suriya-Venky Atluri’s film’s script.

Ever since the rumors of Atluri directing the Kanguva actor emerged, there was a rumor that the film will be based around the timeline of the Maruti car’s invention in India.

Suriya – Venky Atluri Film changed from a Biopic to Family Entertainer

So, initially the film was planned as Sanjay Gandhi’s biopic (Maruti 800C). However, Suriya had already done two biopics, Soorarai Pottru and Jai Bhim.

Also, the rights were getting delayed for the biopic, which made Atluri pitch a family story to the actor, and without even a full climax, he liked it.

This means there is a big change in Suriya-Venky Atluri film’s script. The director said that it will be a proper family movie with nice human emotions.

Also, he stated that the character played by Suriya will be similar to the most loved Sanjay Ramaswamy from Ghajini.

Coolie USA Rights: Distributor Condemns the Deal

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There has been a continuous buzz regarding Rajinikanth—Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie overseas rights. Now, the USA Distributor Condemns the Deal for Coolie.

For a few days, daily, a new distributor’s name is coming out of Coolie’s overseas business, and all the reported prices are also huge.

Confusion about Rajinikanth’s Coolie USA Rights: Producers to make an official statement soon

The prices are mentioned in between 80–90 Cr. However, there is no official statement out from the producer yet.

Indeed for the USA rights, recently a buzz started for a few days, but USA Distributor Condemns the Deal for Coolie.

The producers are said to be in plans to release an official statement about the overseas business and distributors soon.

Even on distributors side also there is a mistake, as they are informing to their related sources that the deal is locked without agreements.

Because of this, rumors rise and spread among everywhere.

Here’s Why Sree Leela Backed Out of Lenin

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Actress Sree Leela faced a failure with Robinhood, and she was expected to be seen Akhil’s Lenin. However, she backed out from the project.

Akkineni Akhil experienced a big setback with Agent (2023) and his next film is Lenin, produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi.

The film, Lenin, was officially announced with a glimpse and the shoot is going on now. Sree Leela was present in the glimpse, but she backed out from the project.

Sree Leela backs out of Akhil’s Lenin

Reportedly, Sree Leela opted out of this film due to Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh shoot, which resumed lately.

The shoot of UBS is now happening and because of the dates clashing, the Dhamaka actress walked out of Lenin.

There are no issues, as Leela left the movie on good terms only, and the team is now seeking other options.

Bhagyashri Borse will replace Sree Leela in Lenin according to the buzz