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Coolie – Lokesh Kanagaraj’s First A Certificate Film

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Coolie – Lokesh Kanagaraj’s First A Certificate Film

Rajinikanth and Lokesh’s gangster action drama, Coolie, has completed the censor formalities today. The surprising thing is that Coolie becomes Lokesh Kanagaraj’s first A-certificate film.

Everyone knows that the Kaithi director handles the stylized violence and high-octane action spectacles with ease in his films, and the same is expected from his next film too.

Interestingly, even Rajinikanth does not have many films with an Adult certification in his 30-40 years of film journey. If we observe, films with violent themes or gangster backdrops of superstars, like Kabali, Kaala, and Jailer, have obtained U/A ratings.

So, it is interesting that Coolie marks Lokesh Kanagaraj’s first A Certificate Film, and even for Rajini, it is not a regular thing. 

Rajinikanth – Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie Receives A Certificate

In a recent promotional interview, Lokesh Kanagaraj stated that there would be “no compromise in violence.” But he also reiterated that the film will not have a drugs backdrop. Looking at the censor rating, it is confirmed that the film will have intensified violence.

Meanwhile, fans await the “Coolie Unleashed” event, which is scheduled for tomorrow, where a major part of the film’s team is expected to arrive. Adding to the anticipation, the much-awaited trailer is also set to be unveiled at 7 PM tomorrow.

Hi Nanna Combination Is Back

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Hi Nanna Combination Is Back

Nani’s Hi Nanna is one of the most loved films for audiences in recent years. Released in 2023, the film is loved by all sections of the audience. The latest news is that the Hi Nanna combination is back. 

The Most Loved Hi Nanna Actor and Director To Join Hands Again

As said above, Hi Nanna is a favorite film for many, and it is one of the milestones in Nani’s career. Director Shouryuv made his debut with the film, and he was set to make his next movie with a big star, but it did not happen due to some commitments and other reasons.

Now the buzz is that the Hi Nanna combination will be back again. Reportedly, Shoryuv narrated a story to Nani, and the actor is said to have been impressed with it.

Presently, Nani is working for “The Paradise,” and after that, he also signed a film with Sujeeth as well. We need to wait and see whether the Saripodha Sanivaaram actor places Shoryuv’s film before Sujeeth’s one or whether he continues the commitment with the Saaho/OG director.

Vijay Deverakonda Bounces Back Big with Kingdom

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Vijay Deverakonda Bounces Back Big with Kingdom

After facing a big failure with his last film, Family Star, the young hero Vijay Deverakonda arrives in style with his latest film. Vijay Deverakonda bounces back at the box office with Kingdom.

The latest action drama, Kingdom, opens extraordinarily with the biggest start for Vijay Devarakonda by a big margin. After an excellent opening, despite today being a weekday, the film’s noon and matinee shows are very strong. 

Kingdom: A Massive Comeback For Vijay Deverakonda at the Box Office

Even for the evening and night shows, the advance bookings are superb. The film is expected to see an upward trend from today to day 4, and a huge weekend is on the cards. With this, the buyers are expected to see recoveries (almost) on the weekend itself.

At this trend, the film will easily join the 100 Cr club, and if it holds well after the first weekend, then it will go to a much bigger range. Vijay Deverakonda, who faced setbacks continuously, finally bounces back at the box office.

Dhadak 2 Movie Review: An Honest Remake That Works In Parts

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Dhadak 2 Movie Review: An Honest Remake That Works In Parts

Movie Name: Dhadak 2
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Triptii Dimri, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Others
Director: Gowtham Tinnanuri
Produced By: Suryadevara Naga Vamsi
Release Date: 31st July 2025

Dhadak 2, a remake of the Tamil film Pariyerum Perumal (2018), stars Triptii Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi and releases in theaters today, August 1, 2025.

Produced by Karan Johar, the trailer for the film has sparked some concerns among fans of the original movie, who believe it strays from the original storyline. In our review, we will see if those concerns are justified or not.

Story:

The movie tells the story of Neelesh (Siddhant Chaturvedi), a law student from a lower caste who falls for his classmate Vidhi (Triptii Dimri), who belongs to a higher caste. Men from Vidhi’s family mistreat and bully him to defend their so-called honor. The rest of the story is about how Neelesh overcomes the trauma of humiliation and stands tall on his feet, along with making Vidhi realize the reason for his indifference.

Performances:

Siddhant Chaturvedi gives a sincere performance as the boy torn between his ambitions and his sense of self. Triptii Dimri also leaves a good impression despite her character having room for improvement. Saurabh Sachdeva shines as the psychopath who sees himself as a divinely appointed vigilante upholding caste order. Harish Khanna, playing the girl’s lawyer father, effectively conveys the complexity and helplessness of his role. One wishes he had a more developed character arc.

Analysis:

Shazia Iqbal has kept all the original elements (Pariyerum Perumaal) in Dhadak 2; however, he fails in a few places, where the film does not translate its intentions. It turns into a fairly simple story that touches on various issues but does not evoke strong emotions except for a few hard-hitting parts. 

That does not mean that the taking is not honest; Dhadak 2 features a character reminiscent of a real Dalit student who committed suicide. It also discusses the concept of honor and identity. Typically, music bridges the gaps in this kind of tale, but in this case, the soundtrack is disappointing.

The journey of the main lead, Neelesh, is mostly organic, and one feels for his struggles and wants him to achieve success. However, the female lead character, Nidhi, is not etched as perfectly as she should have been.

In an early moment in the film, Nidhi explains to Neelesh how she rejected the toxic masculinity of her last boyfriend, yet it is shown that she is unaware of her family’s casteist/horrible behavior.

Perhaps her family concealed their deep-seated disdain for lower-class individuals from her, but this should have been made clear in the narration. 

Having said that, the latter part of the second half truly engages the audience as ambition finally finds its voice. The fightback of Neelesh hits the right chord, and the ending gives the hope of change.

Positives:

  • Siddhant Chaturvedi’s Performance
  • Striking Scenes/Dialogues
  • Last Half An Hour

Negatives:

  • A Few Rushed Parts
  • Some Crucial Parts Miss The Mark
  • Songs

Dhadak 2 Movie Review and Verdict:

Shazia Iqbal’s Dhadak 2 is an honest remake of Pariyerum Perumal. The film has several standout moments and a sincere performance from Siddhant Chaturvedi, supported by Triptii Dimri. It has some flaws, but is a watchable flick for the serious/social drama lovers.

Sir Madam Movie Review: A Decent Comedy Drama

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Sir Madam Movie Review: A Decent Comedy Drama

Movie Name:  Sir Madam
Rating: 2.75/5
Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen, Yogi Babu, and Others
Director: Pandiraj
Produced By: Sathyajyothi Films
Release Date: 1st August 2025

The Tamil movie Thalaivan Thalaivii, featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, premiered last week in Tamil and got an excellent reception. Directed by Pandiraj, this family drama has been released in Telugu as Sir Madam today. Here’s our review of the film.

Story:

Aakasa Veeraiah (Vijay Sethupathi) runs a tiffin center (famous for parottas) with his family. He weds Rani, also called Maharani (Nithya Menen), and their marriage begins on a positive note. However, they soon start to argue over minor and strange issues. Their ongoing disputes ultimately result in a three-month separation and a divorce filing. A specific incident then intensifies the disturbance between the couple, and the rest of the film shows the causes for their endless arguments and how they deal with the issues.

Performances:

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen play the lead roles in Sir Madam. They both drive the film with their performance and screen presence, and make the proceedings enjoyable. Yogi Babu provides the comic relief, while Deepa Shankar, Saravanan, and all the other actors who played the family members fit the roles very well.

Analysis:

Pandiraj directs Sir Madam (Thalaivan Thalaivii in Original), a comedy drama set in a rural backdrop that revolves around a newlywed couple and their families. The film’s entertainment value shines thanks to its lead pair, Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen. Their chemistry and mastery of their roles greatly enhance the film. They effectively depict a couple who are often torn between love and conflict.

While the film primarily leans towards humor, there is a pivotal moment in the latter half where tensions rise between the lead couple and their families. Near the climax of Sir Madam, Vijay Sethupathi gives a touching performance in an emotional scene that reflects the strain of being a responsible husband and son, feeling genuine rather than contrived.

The comedy works for most parts of the film. The highlight is that the humor arises naturally from the characters’ actions instead of any punch lines or forced side tracks.

The film’s non-linear structure adds a sense of novelty, yet many scenes focus on a single minor conflict. The screenplay presents similar arguments between the main couple, only varying slightly in tone, which creates a sense of repetition. Additionally, several overly loud moments could have been omitted.

Overall, Pandiraj delivers an engaging film, and it keeps one glued to the screen despite some flaws.

Positives:

  • Performances of Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen
  • Comedy
  • Emotional Moments Near The Climax

Negatives:

  • Loud Tone
  • Repetitive Parts
  • A Couple of Unnecessary Songs

Sir Madam Movie Review and Verdict:

Sir Madam is an enjoyable comedy drama that has Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen’s convincing performances and comedy parts alongside a few emotional beats. The film suffers from repetitive scenes and a loud tone, but it still makes for a one-time watch.

Chiranjeevi – Bobby – KVN Productions

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Chiranjeevi – Bobby – KVN Productions

Mega fans will be happy to know that the blockbuster Waltair Veerayya combo is joining hands again. Chiranjeevi is all set to work with Director Bobby under the KVN Productions banner. 

KVN Productions, which is making Toxic with Yash, will soon work with the Megastar for a mass entertainer. Today, on the occasion of director Bobby’s birthday, the team announced its collaboration with him.

KVN Productions brings Chiranjeevi – Bobby Combo

So, it is certain that Chiranjeevi is all set to work with Director Bobby under the KVN Productions banner, and the official announcement of this project is expected to be out this month on the occasion of Megastar Chiranjeevi’s birthday.

The shoot It is expected to start at the end of this year or early 2026, and after this film Chiru will move on to Srikanth Odela’s film.

It is widely known that Waltair Veerayya was a super duper hit at the box office, and fans expect the same result with the actor-director combo this time.

Massive Start for War 2 in North America

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Massive Start for War 2 in North America

There are two weeks left until the release of the big spy-action drama, War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and NTR. The film is getting a good response for its advance bookings. War 2 opens to a massive start in North America.

War Sequel’s advance bookings have been opened in NA recently, and within no time, the film’s advance sales clocked close to 100K, and more than 2/3 of the collections are coming from the Telugu version. 

NTR films always have big openings irrespective of the pre-release buzz. His recent film, Devara, also had an unimaginable opening at the USA premieres and worldwide.

War 2 Heading towards the Biggest Opener for Bollywood in North America

NTR and Hrithik Roshan’s War 2 opens to a massive start in North America, and the film is all set to take the biggest opening for Bollywood in North America and overseas as well. 

Till now, Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Vanga’s Animal was the biggest opener in North America for Hindi films, and Tiger 3 is the biggest overseas opener. Now, the sequel of War will chase both records.

Kingdom 1st Day Worldwide Box Office Collections

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Kingdom 1st Day Worldwide Box Office Collections

Kingdom, the latest action drama, opens with the biggest career numbers for Vijay Devarakonda. Here are the details of the 1st day worldwide box office collections of the film.

In Nizam, the film has collected 4.2 Cr share, including GST, while in Andhra the film has collected around 4.3 Cr share, including GST. The ceded share is 1.5 Cr, which takes the total Telugu states’ share to 10 Cr, and the gross will be around 15 Cr.

Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film also collected around 13.5 Cr gross overseas, and the share will be near to 6.5 Cr.

In the rest of the areas in India, the film collected around 4.25 Cr gross, with a share of approximately 1.8 Cr. Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom 1st Day Worldwide Box Office Collections are close to 33 Cr gross, and the share is 18.3 Cr.

The film recovers 1/3rd of its theatrical rights on the opening day itself, and a strong weekend is enough for it to achieve break-even status.

Siddharth’s 3BHK Is Now Streaming

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Siddharth’s 3BHK Is Now Streaming

Actor Siddharth, who faced criticism for his role in Indian 2, made a nice comeback with 3BHK, a family drama. The film had a decent run in the theaters. Siddharth’s 3BHK is now streaming on OTT.

The film received positive reviews and did well at the Tamil box office, but it did not work well in Telugu despite critical appreciation. This family drama is now streaming on Prime Video in Tamil and Telugu.

3BHK Streaming On Prime Video

OTT viewers will be delighted to know that Siddharth’s 3BHK is now streaming on OTT. Directed by Sri Ganesh, known for 8 Thottakkal, this film also features R. Sarathkumar in the main role and delves into a middle-class family’s long-held dream of owning a house.

The film was released in theaters on July 4 and has been praised for its realistic storytelling, themes across generations, and sincere performances. Produced by Shanthi Talkies, 3BHK tells the story of Vasudevan and his son Prabhu as they strive for a simple three-bedroom home from 2006 to 2027.

Thammudu Goes Live on OTT

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Thammudu Goes Live on OTT

Nithin’s Thammudu was released in theaters the first week of July and opened to unanimous negative reviews. The film failed to even meet the minimum box office collections. Now, Thammudu goes live on OTT.

Due to not-so-encouraging buzz and negative WOM/reviews, the emotional action drama did not find big audiences in theaters. Streaming giant Netflix acquired the digital rights of the film for a good price.

Thammudu arrives on Netflix: Can it turn the tables upon digital release?

Nithin’s Thammudu is now available on OTT and can be streamed on Netflix in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.

The film’s digital rights were initially bought by another top OTT platform, Prime Video, but later it moved on to Netflix. Dil Raju, the film’s producer, is said to have made a good OTT deal, which will give some relief from the losses.

Let us hope that the Sriram Venu directorial impresses the OTT viewers unlike the theatrical audiences.

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