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Avatar Fire and Ash Review: Shocking First Reactions

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Avatar Fire and Ash Review: Shocking First Reactions

In a surprising development, James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash has debuted with a 70% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the lowest-rated film in the Avatar trilogy so far. These early reviews have disappointed many fans, who were expecting a stronger critical reception.

The film is set to release in theaters on December 19, with a runtime of 3 hours and 12 minutes. Despite the buzz, bookings in India are not as strong as they were for Avatar: The Way of Water.

The original Avatar (2009) became the highest-grossing film of all time, earning $2.9 billion globally. Its sequel, The Way of Water, received mixed reviews but still managed to collect over $2.3 billion. However, the poor word-of-mouth (WOM) from part two seems to have affected the momentum for Fire and Ash.

Early bookings for the third installment are below expectations, and these early reviews of considering the weakest film as the Avatar trilogy hint that the film’s performance will now depend heavily on positive audience feedback. For the franchise to continue thriving, Fire and Ash will need to reach or surpass the $2 billion mark worldwide.

Hindi Audiences Reject Akhanda 2

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Hindi Audiences Reject Akhanda 2

Many recent films with references to Itihasas and Sanatana Dharma have done well in the Hindi market, and Akhanda 2 was expected to follow the same trend. The team promoted the film as a pan-India release, holding press meets and giving interviews in Hindi to attract audiences.

But sadly, the film failed to draw even a minimum crowd in Hindi theaters. Its content did not connect with audiences, and the overwhelming success of Dhurandhar overshadowed Akhanda 2 in Hindi, with the film closing under ₹1 crore net, which does not even cover theatrical expenses, marking it as a major failure.

In Telugu, the situation is slightly better. Although the movie did not receive strong positive response initially, word of mouth helped it achieve respectable numbers. The film is now heading towards crossing the ₹100 crore gross mark by Thursday, even as it faces losses overall due to mixed reception.

Nora Fatehi’s Sizzling Special Song in Jailer 2

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Nora Fatehi’s Sizzling Special Song in Jailer 2

Bollywood star Nora Fatehi has teamed up with Rajinikanth for a high-energy dance number in Jailer 2, marking their first-ever collaboration. The song is currently being filmed in Chennai, with Nora scheduled to shoot for about eight days alongside the superstar.

Can Nora Fatehi replicate the magic of “Kaavalayya”?

In the first part, Tamannaah’s “Kaavalayya” song played a major role in creating buzz and boosting the film’s box office success. For Jailer 2, Nora Fatehi’s performance is expected to carry the same impact and generate similar excitement among fans.

Many fans had hoped for a teaser release on Rajinikanth’s birthday, but the makers chose not to unveil any update on that day. It now remains to be seen when the Jailer 2 team will drop the teaser, along with the official release date.

Dacoit Shows No Fear of Biggies

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Dacoit Shows No Fear of Biggies

Dacoit, the upcoming action drama starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, has officially been announced for release on March 19, 2026. The film is not limited to the Telugu audience, and it will also be released in Hindi, with the team hoping to replicate the success of Adivi Sesh’s Major, which performed well in Hindi markets.

If we look at the 2026 March, the release window is crowded, with several big films lined up. On March 19, both Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic are scheduled to hit theaters. Nani’s The Paradise has been confirmed for March 26, while Ram Charan’s Peddi is set for March 27. 

Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit set to face several big films in March 2026

Despite ongoing rumors of postponements, the makers of these films have denied any changes and continue to stick to their announced dates. Meanwhile, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, has not yet finalized its release date, but there are chances of it arriving on either March 19 or March 26 if other films shift their schedules.

In the midst of this competitive lineup, the Dacoit team remains firm on its March 19 release date, and it is not fearing the competition from the biggies. The film’s teaser will be unveiled on March 18 at a special launch event at AAA Cinemas, Hyderabad, building anticipation just a day before the theatrical release.

Dhurandhar: Telugu Fans Eagerly Waiting for the Big Update

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Dhurandhar: Telugu Fans Eagerly Waiting for the Big Update

Dhurandhar has emerged as the sensational hit of the year, collecting over 500 Cr gross worldwide and heading towards 1000 Cr grosser, which made the Telugu audiences also interested in it.

The film is expected to even beat the mighty Pushpa 2 Hindi net in India to emerge as all time no 1, as its collections are rock steady even in weekdays.

The film releases only in Hindi, and fans are continuously asking the makers to release the Dhurandhar in Telugu. Rumors suggest that the film will release in theatres on December 19th in both Telugu and Tamil, but no official update has surfaced yet.

To enhance the brand’s reach, the film’s team should release it in South languages, considering a sequel is coming soon.

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu: Never-Before Tight Finale Battle for the Title

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Bigg Boss 9 Telugu: Never-Before Tight Finale Battle for the Title

The 9th season of Bigg Boss Telugu is heading toward its grand finale in a few days. Surprisingly, even at this stage, it is very difficult to predict the winner, as the voting trends among the finalists are extremely close.

Usually, in most Bigg Boss seasons, there is a clear idea about the winner by the 12th or 13th week. But this season has turned out to be different, with an exciting and unpredictable race for the title. The tight competition has made it hard for viewers to guess who will emerge victorious.

Tanuja, Kalyan, Emanuel, Pavan, and Sanjana have entered the finale week of Bigg Boss Telugu 9. Based on the current voting trends, Sanjana is expected to finish in fifth place.

The real excitement lies in the race for the top four positions. A few weeks ago, Tanuja was considered the clear favorite to win the title. However, Kalyan has made a strong comeback with a significant improvement in his game. Meanwhile, Emanuel, who began the season as a strong title contender, saw a dip in his impact midway through the show. Interestingly, his votes are reportedly picking up well during the finale week.

Missed call voting is said to be happening on a large scale in favor of Emanuel. Another contestant, Demon Pavan, has also seen a sharp rise in his vote base at the last moment. The elimination of Rithu has further helped him, as her votes are believed to have shifted toward Pavan.

After Rithu’s exit, Pavan has emerged as one of the audience favorites. With such intense and closely fought voting trends, the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 winner race has become truly thrilling. It remains to be seen who will finally lift the trophy this season.

Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma Streaming in Telugu

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Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma Streaming in Telugu

After being accessible on a rental basis on Prime Video, Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma is now available for streaming for regular subscribers in Telugu and Hindi. The film recieved decent response upon its theatrical release but not as big as the makers expected.

Made as a supernatural horror-comedy, Thamma is set to make its global streaming debut on Prime Video on December 16 in Telugu and Hindi. The film was released in theaters on October 21, 2025, and did moderate business at the box office.

Dinesh Vijan, in collaboration with Amar Kaushik, produced Thamma under the Maddock Films banner. Aditya Sarpotdar directed the film, while Niren Bhatt, Arun Fulara, and Suresh Mathew contributed to the screenplay. Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui take center stage in the film, while Paresh Rawal and Faisal Malik contribute in supporting roles.

Varun Dhawan, Abhishek Banerjee, Nora Fatehi, and Malaika Arora make special appearances in the cast.

Pradeep Ranganathan Turns Director Again

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Pradeep Ranganathan Turns Director Again

Pradeep Ranganathan, the Tamil director turned actor, scored back-to-back successes with Love Today, Dragon, and Dude, and the latest news is that he is all set to return to the seat of director. 

In Love Today, Pradeep not only acted but also directed the film, which delivered 100 Cr at the box office. After that, he took a break from directing and focused only on acting and did Dragon, Dude, and LIK. 

Now, the reports from Tamil media suggest that Pradeep Ranganathan is heading back to don the role of director under the AGS production banner. His next film will be the same as Love Today, directed by him, and he will be the lead hero, with a plan to shoot and release the film in 2026.

Sankranthi 2026 Releases: OTT Streaming Partners Revealed

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Sankranthi 2026 Releases: OTT Streaming Partners Revealed

Sankranthi 2026 will see a huge number of releases for Telugu cinema, which include the Tamil-dubbed titles as well. Prabhas’s The Raja Saab, Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, and Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu are among the movies that are set to be released on Sankranthi, and the details of OTT streaming partners of all the movies are out now.

The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, is directed by Maruthi and is set for release on January 9, 2026. The film’s OTT rights have been bagged by Jio Hotstar.  Jana Nayagan, which marks Tamil superstar Vijay’s farewell film, directed by H. Vinoth, will be released in both Tamil and as a dubbed Telugu version on January 9, 2026. Prime Video has acquired the OTT rights to the film. 

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Chiranjeevi’s film with director Anil Ravipudi is officially slated for release on January 12, 2026, and Z5 has bagged the OTT rights of the film.

Z5 Bags Three Films From Sankranthi 2026

Anaganaga Oka Raju, a comedy entertainer starring Naveen Polishetty and Meenaakshi Chaudhary, produced by Sithara Entertainments, is scheduled for January 14, 2026, and the film’s digital rights are with Netflix, while Z5 also bags the digital rights of Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi (January 14th release) and Ravi Teja’s Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi.

With the increased demand and impact of streaming platforms, audience interest in the OTT partners for the Sankranthi 2026 releases has grown. Here are the details of all the film’s digital partners.

  • The Raja Saab – Jio Hotstar
  • Jana Nayagan – Prime Video
  • Parasakthi – Z5
  • Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu – Z5
  • Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi – Z5
  • Anaganaga Oka Raju – Netflix

Pawan Kalyan Gifts Car to Director Sujeeth

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Pawan Kalyan Gifts Car to Director Sujeeth

Power Star Pawan Kalyan has gifted a luxury car to the OG director Sujeeth. He presented him with a Land Rover Defender, a high-end vehicle priced at around ₹2 crore. Sujeeth shared photos of the car on his X (formerly Twitter) account, and the pictures are currently going viral on social media.

Expressing his happiness, Sujeeth wrote that it was the “best gift ever” and said he was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude beyond words. He mentioned that the love, encouragement, and support he received from his favorite “OG” are truly priceless. Sujeeth added that he has been a huge fan of Pawan Kalyan since childhood, and receiving such a special gift from him today feels extremely fortunate. 

He concluded by saying that he will remain forever thankful for the affection shown by his favorite actor. The other PSPK fans are extremely delighted with this, as Pawan Kalyan gifted a luxury car to the OG director, Sujeeth. This is the first time that the actor has done something like this.

Released on September 25, 2025, OG stands as Tollywood’s biggest grosser for 2025 and it is also Pawan Kalyan’s career biggest grosser. The actor has already said that he will act in the sequel.

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