The Raja Saab starring Prabhas is one of the most anticipated films of Tollywood. Directed by Maruthi, the film is currently being shot and Thaman acts as the Music Composer. Thaman spoke about The Raja Saab in the latest interview for The Hollywood Reporter, which revealed many things about the film. The interesting aspect is the scrapping of all the songs he composed earlier for the film.
Thaman said that he decided to trash the songs that he composed while the film was being made. He stated that the film’s shoot has almost been completed excluding the songs shoot. The film will have an intro song, a love song, and also a dance number as admitted by the Composer. Thaman opined that he was excited to score Prabhas for a commercial film he is doing after Mirchi.
Meanwhile, the team is yet to announce a release date for the film as the dates have been occupied by other biggies. This is also the main reason why the team is finding it hard for a proper release date. But we can expect the announcement very soon with a Teaser.
Mad was one of the best entertainers in Tollywood in recent times providing ultimate repeat value. The sequel Mad Square is arriving in thetares on 28th March amidst massive expectations. The craze of the sequel, and the songs- Swathi Reddy, Laddu Gari Pelli have worked very well and raised the buzz.
Recently the film’s teaser was released which took the expectations to a new level.
Mad Square is set for a big opening in all territories. The movie is carrying very good reports in industry circles. The film reportedly features great entertaining episodes in both the halves without any dull moments.
A few industry people watched the 1st half of the film recently and the response from them was very good , and many felt the sequel was more entertaining than the first film. The marriage episode of around 25-30 minutes has come out well and will surely entertain the audience.
The film with this positive report can do very huge business at Box office. Now all eyes are set on 28th March. Written and directed by Kalyan Shankar, the film will see the reunion on Santosh Sobhan, Narne Nithin and Ram Nithin.
After a long time, the legendary actor Brahmanandam acted in a full-length role in the Brahma Anandam movie. Made as an emotional drama, the film was released in theaters last month, and Aha Video, the OTT platform, announced the Brahma Anandam Streaming Date.
The film hit the theaters on February 14 on the occasion of Lovers Day. Being a family story, a section of the family audience liked it, but it did not impress all sections of the audience. The critics praised the performances of Brahmanandam, Raj Gowtam, and Vennela Kishore.
The digital rights of the movie have been acquired by the popular Telugu OTT platform Aha. According to the official update of Aha, the movie will be available on OTT from March 20. The OTT viewers are eager to watch the film, as the OTT Platform announces Brahma Anandam Streaming Date.
Directed by RVS Nikhil, the film stars Brahmanandam, Raja Gowtam, Priya Vadlamani, Divija, and Aishwarya Holakkal in the lead roles. Vennela Kishore was seen in a key role. The film is produced by Rahul Yadav and presented by Savitri and Umesh Kumar.
Lokesh Kanagaraj and Rajinikanth’s Coolie has completed its shooting. Yesterday, the makers officially updated that the entire shooting of the film was completed. We know that the shooting of South Indian Cinema’s big films takes a lot of time, but Lokesh Kanagaraj spends record days on Coolie’s shooting.
Lokesh Kanagaraj Completes Coolie in Record Number of Days
Lokesh Kanagaraj is one such director who is known for making films very quickly, and he has an image of delivering a stunning output even with such little shooting time. If we look at his career, the shooting days details are like this: Nagaram: 45 days, Kaithi: 62 days, Master: 130 days, Vikram: 110 days, Leo: 125 days.
For Coolie, Lokesh spent a record number of shooting days in his career, which will be around 160 days. It is a long time for a director like Lokesh Kanagaraj. Still, if we normally see completing a big film with a stunning star cast and massive scale and budget in 160 days, it is definitely a stupendous achievement for anyone.
Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Formula: Less Working Days – Huge Results
This is the reason for Lokesh’s films are always being made on a reasonable budget, but his output delivers record-breaking numbers. This needs to be learned by many directors, as their planning and execution should be perfect to make a big film.
Lokesh Kanagaraj spends record days on Rajinikanth’s Coolie shooting, and the makers are planning to release the film in August 2025.
It is widely known that Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly is set to be released in theaters worldwide on April 10, 2025. The film has been successful in creating massive hype among fans and audiences. Also, there are some interesting similarities between Good Bad Ugly and OG.
With GV Prakash joining as the composer for Good Bad Ugly, anticipation soared, and the creators announced that ‘OG Sambhavam’ will drop on March 18. The first single of GBU has been titled OG Sambhavam, which includes the title of Pawan-Sujeeth’s gangster action drama.
Pawan Kalyan’s OG and Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad and Ugly are Similar
OG also has immense hype among Telugu fans, though its filming has been delayed, because of its teaser. Even GBU’s teaser also received tremendous response, and its plot is similar to They Call Him OG. In both the films, the hero is a mafia gangster who leaves his past behind but enters into the same crime world for a reason.
Moreover, Ajith Kumar and PSPK have a common group of fans, and they are excited about the similarities between Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly and Pawan Kalyan’s OG. Meanwhile, Thala Ajith fans can look forward to exciting moments in Good Bad Ugly.
Good Bad Ugly: Massive Expectations from Ajith’s Film this time
Reportedly, director Adhik Ravichandran has transformed the film into a fan service spectacle, causing immense hype in Tamil Nadu, and the film will have a huge release in Telugu states as well because of Telugu production house Mythri Movie Makers backing it.
Meanwhile, Pawan Kalyan is said to have allotted dates for OG in April, and the movie is planned for a September release if all goes well. The fanboys are set to bring their stars glory at the box office with these two big films.
Prabhas’s Salaar is getting re-released this Friday [21st March], and the advance bookings are trending on a phenomenal note. Released in 2023, the film gained a cult fan base across all heroes’ fans. The craze is exceptional, as Salaar re-release advance bookings cross ₹1 crore.
Salaar Re-Release Storm Shakes the Box Office
In Hyderabad City, the advance bookings gross is close to 50 L, and in all of India, the advance bookings crossed the 1 Cr mark. With 4 days until the release, the shows are getting increased continuously, and it will definitely take one of the biggest openings in rerelease at this pace.
The film is expected to perform very well on the weekend as well because there are no noted films in competition. Prabhas fans are excited to watch their favorite movie once again, and as Prabhas’s Salaar re-release advance bookings cross ₹1 crore.
Another film, Nani’s Yevade Subramanyam, is also re-releasing on the same day, and the advance bookings opened for this film as well. The interesting thing is March 21st marks the 10th anniversary of the original release date of Yevade Subramanyam.
Grok, the AI chatbot, is becoming a sensation on Twitter now. Telugu netizens, especially Tollywood fans, are having a very fun time with it, and the movie teams, like Robinhood and MAD Square, also started using it for promotions now, as Grok Mania spreads in Tollywood.
The next two big releases from Tollywood are Robinhood and Mad Square. Both movies are arriving on 28th March, and they are using Grok AI for their promotional campaign. These funny techniques are being loved by audiences as Grok Mania spreads in Tollywood.
Grok, an AI chatbot, interacts in Telugu slang and evokes varied responses. Some view it as enhancing AI’s relatability, while others fear misuse. Grok shared its views on actors’ performances, stunning some users with its bold responses.
The trend of Telugu movies using the Grok AI will certainly continue for the next films too, as the filmmakers view it as a promotional tool.
Empuraan sees a hurdle in recent times with some issues in production houses, and Lyca is replaced by Gokulam Movies. Despite all this, the team did not do much promotion. All these issues were sorted recently, and the trailer is expected to arrive very soon.
Empuraan Overseas: Record Bookings
Still, without any aggressive promotions and with the trailer not yet released, the movie’s advance bookings are off to a phenomenal start. The advance bookings opened in the USA, Canada, UK, and Germany, and the shows are already getting sold out. For example, in America, the advance bookings are now at 130K, which is already a record premiere grosser for Malayalam films with still 9 days to release. The same response is seen in the UK and Germany.
The main territory for Mollywood overseas is the Gulf countries, where bookings are expected to open by today or tomorrow, and it will definitely have a record start here. The trade is expecting a 3M range start in overseas markets, which is an all-time record start for a Malayalam cinema. Not only overseas, but in each and every territory, it is expected to create a new benchmark for Malayalam film openings.
Empuraan Set For 40 Cr Opening:
Worldwide, Marakkar is the biggest opener with around 20 Cr till now for Malayalam films. Empuraan is expected to break this record by more than double the margin, which shows how big the opening is. In Kerala, Leo is the biggest and only double-digit opener, and Empuraan is expected to break the Leo record as well. The blockbuster sequel is carrying massive craze. It did theatrical business at a record range, and now bookings are also off at the same level. The film will have a massive weekend as it is releasing on 27th March (Thursday), with a long weekend and Monday being Eid. If WOM is positive, then the numbers will be insane.
Empuraan Trailer Update:
Empuraan’s trailer cut was ready a long time ago and was censored with a duration of 3:51 minutes. Due to recent hurdles, the trailer release was delayed, and the team officially announced yesterday that the update is coming today at 6 PM . The movie has been censored with a U/A certificate and has a runtime of 179.52 minutes.
Empuraan Telugu Release
Dil Raju is releasing the film in Telugu States. Chiranjeevi did the Lucifer remake as God Father. If you want to see the original Lucifer in Telugu to watch Empuraan in theatres. It is streaming on Prime Video. Check it out now on Prime Video!
Nani’s most recent film, ‘Court: State vs A Nobody’, continues to dominate the box office, with remarkable collections even after a solid opening weekend. On its fourth day, the Court allegedly grossed over ₹4 crore, accounting for nearly half of its initial earnings. This steady momentum reflects the positive word-of-mouth and audience appreciation for the picture.
‘Court’ has emerged as one of the most anticipated Telugu films of the year, owing to its captivating plot and ensemble cast. The film begins as a love drama, but quickly transforms into a thrilling courtroom thriller that digs into social themes. ‘Court’ has captivated viewers with its unusual narrative and superb performances. In just four days, the film has grossed over 28.5 crore, setting it up for a spectacular lifetime total.
Unlike earlier Nani-produced films such as ‘Awe’, ‘HIT: The First Case’, and ‘HIT: The Second Case’, which experienced a decline after the weekend, ‘Court’ maintained its momentum. Analysts anticipate it may eclipse ‘HIT 2’s ₹40 crore gross and become Nani’s highest-grossing venture. With favorable trends continuing, ‘Court’ is anticipated to cross ₹50 crore by the weekend, cementing Nani’s image as a successful Telugu film producer.
Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s movie Coolie shooting has been completed, and the team has provided an official update with a small glimpse. Rajinikanth completed his shooting schedule in this movie and recently has begun filming of Jailer 2. Lokesh Kanagaraj will be spending a significant amount of time now on post-production work, which is projected to take approximately three months to complete. With all post-production operations, the film is expected to conclude by June.
Coolie vs War 2
The makers planned to release the film on Independence weekend but War 2 releasing at same time putting them in huddle, Still makers yet to finalize the release date discussing with distributors, The release date likely to be announced very soon with a teaser.
The movie’s theatrical business is experiencing record-breaking sales, as is the non-theatrical industry. Prime Video purchased the digital rights to Rajinikanth’s film for 120 crore, a record sum. The combination of Rajanikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj is likely to set new box office records.
