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Kantara Chapter 1 Collects 100 Cr in 2nd Weekend Across India

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Kantara chapter 1 had a super strong 2nd weekend at the box office as the film performed beyond everyone’s expectations. On the 2nd weekend, the spiritual action drama has collected more than 100 Cr in India, which is a terrific achievement.

The 2nd weekend strong performance of Kantara Chapter 1 also indicates that the movie will have a very good run at the box office, and the 3rd weekend will have the advantage of the Diwali festival as well. 

Overall, worldwide, the film has collected around 600 Cr gross in 11 days. The good thing is that the film’s numbers are still strong in all languages. Now the trade expectations also go to 750 Cr+, and the Kantara prequel also has a chance of becoming 2025’s biggest grosser by targeting Chhaava.

Every Industry Scores 10M Overseas, Except Tollywood

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The year 2025 has been great for Indian cinema at the overseas box office, with several films becoming massive hits. All major film industries crossed the $10 million mark overseas, except for the Telugu film industry-Tollywood.

The Malayalam film industry continued its strong performance from last year, while the Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada industries also delivered successful films.

Here are the films that earned more than $10 million overseas this year:

  • Chhaava
  • Empuraan
  • Thudarum
  • Saiyaraa
  • Coolie
  • Lokah: Chapter 1
  • Kantara: Chapter 1

As mentioned, Tollywood is the only major industry that didn’t reach the $10 million milestone. The main reason is the lack of a strong pan-India film from Telugu cinema this year.

Pawan Kalyan’s OG was expected to be a big hit overseas, but it didn’t maintain momentum after release. No other Telugu film this year had the potential to reach that level either.

Meanwhile, the Malayalam industry made a huge impact, with Empuraan, Thudarum, and Lokah: Chapter 1 all crossing $10 million overseas. These three films helped Mollywood outperform even the larger film industries in 2025.

Kiran Abbavaram Steps Into OTT With 3 Seasons Series

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On October 18th, young actor Kiran Abbavaram is set to entertain audiences with his upcoming film K-Ramp. Alongside this, he is also making his debut in the OTT space with a web series that will have three seasons.

Recently, Kiran has been in the spotlight, from talking about Telugu films’ theatrical release in Tamil Nadu to standing by actor Pradeep Ranganathan during a tense moment with a Telugu journalist. He’s been gaining a lot of attention.

Kiran Abbavaram to make his OTT debut with a big-scale web series with Amazon Prime Video

In an interview, Kiran revealed that he’s working on a large-scale web series produced by Amazon, which will have three seasons. “I really liked the story. There was no reason to say no,” he said, hinting that the series could be a big hit for Prime Video in Telugu, similar to Mirzapur in Hindi.

Kiran also has several films lined up, including the much-awaited Chennai Love Story. Although his recent movie Dil Ruba didn’t do well, he’s hoping to make a strong comeback with K-Ramp, where he stars alongside Yukti Tareja

Hombale Films locked three directors for Prabhas

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Hombale Films is now one of the biggest production houses in India. They are continuously delivering pan-India blockbusters and have signed a three-film deal with Prabhas, locking three directors for each film.

The team of Hombale already announced one director’s name for one of the three films, Prashanth Neel Salaar 2. The second one is with Prasanth Varma, and the third one is said to be with Hanu. 

Hombale Films set Prashanth Neel, Prasanth Varma, and Hanu Raghavapudi for three films of Prabhas

Hanu Raghavapudi and Prabhas are already working for Fauji under Mythri Movie Makers, and they will join hands for a new film in the future for the Hombale banner.

It is yet to be known whether the second film of Prabhas and Hanu is a Fauji franchise film or a separate film, but the fans eagerly await Hombale Films’ movies with Prabhas, as they have three different directors with unique image among audiences

Anil Ravipudi Plans Impactful Social Entertainer with Pawan Kalyan

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Since wrapping up Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Pawan Kalyan hasn’t committed to another film. His dates are confirmed with two producers, one is Ram Talluri and the other is Dil Raju. It is being said that the Vakeel Saab producer is planning an impactful social entertainer with Pawan Kalyan under Anil Ravipudi’s direction.

Word has it that Director Surender Reddy is busy writing the script for Ram Talluri’s film. There is a buzz in industry circles that this film is likely to go on floors as the next movie of Pawan Kalyan, and then he will start Dil Raju’s movie. 

Dil Raju is planning for an Anil Ravipudi-Pawan Kalyan collaboration, and reportedly Ravipudi will make a social message film much like Bhagavanth Kesari. 

No doubt this will be a brilliant combo, as Anil Ravipudi is one of the top directors in the Telugu film industry. Audiences will be super pumped to see Pawan Kalyan in his films. 

The Raja Saab Telugu Breakeven Valued Over 200 Cr

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Prabhas’s The Raja Saab’s buzz has gone to a big level after its teaser and trailer were released. The film is gearing up for release on 9th January, 2026, and the latest news is that the Telugu version’s breakeven point of the film is valued at over 200 Cr.

Currently, the team is shooting the songs in foreign locations, and the first single is gearing up for release on Prabhas’ birthday.

The film’s business is in final discussions, and a few areas are already being closed. The business quoted prices, and distributors’ negotiations are huge. Reportedly, the Andhra (6 Territories) price is around a 75 – 80 Cr ratio. Ceeded at over 25 Cr, and Nizam will be over 60 Cr. 

So, the total Telugu states business will reach 160 or 165 Cr, while overseas rights are also sold for a huge price. If we look worldwide, The Raja Saab Telugu version itself can go near the 225 Cr range, which is a huge business. 

Even though there are some final negotiations and terms, the business will certainly be over 200 Cr, which shows that the makers are banking on the buzz of The Raja Saab among audiences and the huge stardom of Prabhas.

Now Prabhas’s films are doing massive business, and his films are not limited only to Telugu and are aiming for big numbers in all languages.

Even with many super-strong combinations, several big-star films are not crossing 200 Cr in business in Telugu. Prabhas, however, is achieving this with director Maruthi, which shows his massive stardom, along with Maruthi’s effective teaser and trailer cuts, which played a significant role in this record business.

Thaman Brings Pandit Mishra Brothers Onboard for Akhanda 2 BGM

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The anticipation for Akhanda 2 continues to rise as the makers reveal an exciting update about its music, as Thaman brings the talented Pandit duo Shravan Mishra and Atul Mishra to compose the background score.

Renowned music director Thaman S, who delivered an unforgettable background score for the first part of Akhanda, is reportedly going all out to make the score of the sequel even more special. 

With divine chants, powerful orchestration, and goosebumps-inducing energy that Thaman brings along with the Pandit Mishra brothers, Akhanda 2’s background music promises to be one of its biggest highlights.

Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, the film stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, alongside Aadhi Pinisetty and Samyuktha Menon. Produced by 14 Reels Plus, Akhanda 2 is gearing up for a grand worldwide theatrical release on December 5th.

Fans expect a perfect blend of mass elevation, spiritual depth, and Thaman’s electrifying music that will once again bring the divine energy of Akhanda to life.

Akhanda 2 Telugu States Breakeven Around 110 Cr

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The hype for Akhanda 2 featuring Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu speaks for itself. To break even, the film must reach 110 Cr in Telugu States. 

The Akhanda sequel’s Telugu states’ business has been closed or is in final negotiations. The total theatrical breakeven for Telugu states is approximately ₹110 Cr, including GST

Andhra (6 territories) has a ratio between 50 and 55 Cr, while Ceeded is estimated to be around 22 Cr.

Because of the massive hype around it, Akhanda 2’s Nizam business is said to have been done for 36 Cr (30 Cr NRA), and the film needs to collect 110 Cr share for breakeven.

Overall, the worldwide business of the film goes over 130 Cr, which is the biggest for Balakrishna by miles. As it i a sequel film, it will get huge collections at the box office if it reaches the expectations.

Nithiin in Talks with Little Hearts Director

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Hero Nithiin is going through a tough phase in his career after a series of big flops. However, he is determined to make a strong comeback. According to reports, Nithiin is currently in talks with Little Hearts director Sai Marthand for his next project.

Earlier, Nithiin had committed to Yellamma and another film with director Vikram Kumar. But both projects have now been put on hold or shelved due to budget constraints.

At present, Nithiin is listening to new scripts from young writers and directors. During this process, Sai Marthand, who recently delivered a blockbuster with Little Hearts, is said to have narrated a complete story to the actor.

Reportedly, Nithiin really liked the script, and this project is likely to be his next film.

This seems like a smart move for the actor. Instead of opting for big-budget films, choosing entertaining projects with reasonable budgets could help him regain his form. Moreover, Sai Marthand has built a promising reputation among audiences with Little Hearts, so expectations for his next film are quite high.

Baahubali – The Epic Completed

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The team behind Baahubali: The Epic has just completed the final color grading at Annapurna Sound and Vision. The makers shared that they have worked tirelessly to create a breathtaking visual experience as audiences prepare to revisit the legendary world of Baahubali.

The post-production process was led by colorist Shiva, along with CTO C.V. Rao and Ram, who were part of the final grading session. The team’s dedication and passion will be visible on screen with the grand visuals of Baahubali coming to life once again.

Baahubali: The Epic – High expectations among audiences

Fans are eager to watch this masterpiece of Rajamouli, which has been made by clubbing the two versions, and they look forward to reliving the magic when Baahubali: The Epic releases on October 31st.

The visuals and action sequences will be the most exciting factors for the movie, and the audiences want to enjoy the peak elevation and the highly intense scenes of both Baahubali movies in one film with this re-release.