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Akhanda 2 Guntur Rights Sold for Record Price

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Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu’s Akhanda 2 is the next biggie from Tollywood, and it is being made with the biggest budget film in the actor’s career, and its business is also in full swing. 

The movie’s Ceeded business is happening at around a 24 Cr ratio, and Andhra (6 territories) business is happening at around a 54 Cr ratio. 

The latest news is that Akhanda 2’s Guntur rights were sold for a staggering price of 9.5 Cr to Radhakrishna Entertainments, which the distributor officially confirmed as well. 

This is one of the biggest deals in Guntur and a never before price for Balakrishna’s film. 

With a massive hype around it, Akhanda 2’s business is creating ripples in the trade, and the worldwide total is expected to be around 135 Cr for the film. The sequel to Akhanda is hitting theaters on 5th December.

Baahubali The Epic Smashes 5 Cr Advance Bookings

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Baahubali: The Epic carries good advances in India; the advances are around 2.5 Cr, while overseas advances are at 2.5 Cr for opening day, taking the total advances to a smashing total of 5 Cr.

Interestingly, the film’s full-fledged advances are yet to open, and premieres are also being planned on 30th October, which has not yet started ticket bookings.

But still, with a massive hype around it, Baahubali: The Epic crosses the 5 Cr advances for its opening day, and this mammoth film is expected to beat the previous re-release’s biggest films, Khaleja/Murari, with opening day advances alone. 

Baahubali Re-Release: Massive expectations in the trade

There are very high expectations for this re-release, and it is certainly set for a huge opening. Normally, a re-release potential is limited to opening day most of the time, but we have to wait and see how the mighty Baahubali trends once it’s out in the theaters.

As of now, the trade has massive expectations for this re-release, and they anticipate it to have a good run in the theaters.

Record Overseas Business for Naga Chaitanya’s Film

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Naga Chaitanya’s 24th film, NC 24, is in its shooting phase, but it has still built a superb craze around it, and the latest news is that the film has registered a record overseas business for Naga Chaitanya.

Being made as a mythological thriller on a grand scale, NC 24 is directed by none other than Karthik Dandu, who debuted with a blockbuster film, Virupaksha. It is also the biggest budget film in Chaitnya’s career, and the film is produced by BVSN Prasad and Sukumar, with Ajaneesh Loknath composing the music.

The film’s overseas rights are said to be sold for 7 Cr, which is a record price in Naga Chaitanya’s career. The same trend of business is expected in all areas for the film, which is likely to be released in the summer of 2026.

Big OTT Week: Kantara Chapter 1 Joins Idli Kadai and Lokah

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The OTT viewers are set for a big week as October nears its end. Just a while ago, Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 makers announced its OTT release, and Dhanush’s Idli Kadai and Malayalam industry hit Lokah are also set to enthrall movie lovers.

Netflix kicks off the week with Idli Kadai, a heartwarming multilingual drama releasing on October 29. The film revolves around the protagonist, who gets entangled between his rich ambitions and his father’s life in a simple village.

Following closely on October 30 is Blackmail, a Tamil exclusive on Sun NXT, starring GV Prakash Kumar, Bindhu Madhavi, Srikanth, and others. On the same day, fantasy lovers can rejoice as The Witcher returns to Netflix, continuing Geralt’s dark and dangerous journey through a world of monsters and magic.

Meanwhile, October 31 marks the grand release of Lokah: Chapter 1 Chandra on JioHotstar. This female superhero blends the tales from Indian folklore/mythology with stunning technical values.

Overall, Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 will be the priority for the OTT viewers in this big OTT week, but there are considerable expectations on Idli Kadai and Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra as well.

Upcoming OTT Releases – October and November 2025

October 27

  • IT: Welcome to Derry (Series – English, Hindi) – JioHotstar (Episode 1)
  • The Asset (Series – Danish, English) – Netflix

October 28

  • Eleanor The Great (English) – Prime Video (Rent)

October 29

  • Idli Kadai (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi) – Netflix
  • Ballad of a Small Player (English) – Netflix
  • Hedda (English) – Prime Video

October 30

  • BlackMail (Tamil) – Sun NXT & Simply South
  • The Witcher: Season 4 (Series – English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi) – Netflix
  • Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers (English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi) – Netflix
  • Sorry Baby (English) – HBO Max

October 31

  • Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 (Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam) – Prime Video
  • Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali) – JioHotstar
  • The Offering (English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi) – LionsGate Play

November 1

  • The History of Sound (English) – Prime Video (Rent), MUBI
  • The Cut (English) – Paramount+

Mass Jathara’s Trailer Works Well

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Ravi Teja, the Mass Maharaja, fans eagerly await the release of his upcoming action entertainer Mass Jathara, and the makers have recently unveiled the trailer, which promises a full feast of fun and action.

The movie marks the directorial debut of writer Bhanu Bhogavarapu, and the star heroine Sreeleela plays the female lead.

The Mass Jathara trailer showcases Ravi Teja playing a strict railway police officer in the film, who confronts a drug syndicate headed by Naveen Chandra, who appears as the villain in the film.

Mass Jathara Trailer: Full Feast For Ravi Teja Fans

Commercial movies do not need much fresh storyline, but they need a racy, engaging treatment, which the trailer of Mass Jathara promises. It blends all the elements needed for a proper mass movie, such as a powerful hero character and fun and love portions. 

The makers have officially announced that Mass Jathara will begin with special premiere shows on October 31 at 6 PM, and the film will have its full theatrical release on November 1.

The movie is being produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with Srikara Studios presenting it.

Samantha Back as Lead Heroine

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After a two-year gap, actress Samantha is all set to make a comeback as a lead heroine under Nandini Reddy’s direction, and she is also the producer of the film. Fans are excited about this news. 

Samantha is not only starring in the film but also producing it under her banner, Tralala Moving Pictures, alongside Raj Nidimoru and Himank Duvvuru.

Samantha’s Maa Inti Bangaram launched officially

The film was officially launched with a traditional muhurtham ceremony, and Samantha shared her excitement on social media, saying, “Started our journey with the Muhurtham of #MaaIntiBangaram, surrounded by love and blessings… We need all your love and support as we begin this special film.”

Samantha and Nandini Reddy previously worked for Jabardasth and Oh Baby, and as said above, the fans are happy as she is making a comeback as a lead heroine. 

Maa Inti Bangaram stars Gulshan Devaiah, who was recently seen in Kantara Chapter 1 and Diganth as the male leads, with music composed by Santosh Narayanan and cinematography by Om Prakash. 

The film also features veteran actors Gautami and Manjusha in key roles. This marks Samantha’s third collaboration with Nandini Reddy after Jabardasth and the hit Oh! Baby.
The last film of the Rangasthalam actress as a female lead was Vijay Devarakonda’s Kushi, released in 2023.

Prime Video announces Kantara Chapter 1 Streaming Date

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Rishab Shetty’s spiritual action drama Kantara: Chapter 1 is all set for its OTT release. Prime Video, one of India’s top streaming platforms, officially announced the film’s streaming date on its social media pages.

The movie, starring Rishab Shetty, will be available to stream from October 31 in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. However, the Hindi version will be released later, most likely by the end of November, following the rules set by the Multiplex Association of India.

Celebrated as a proud achievement for the Kannada film industry, Kantara: Chapter 1 is a prequel to the original Kantara. The film also features Rukmini Vasanth, Gulshan Devaiah, and Jayaram in key roles. It is produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films, with music composed by Ajaneesh Loknath.

Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Two Re-entries

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Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is all set for another nomination episode on October 27. It seems very interesting to see the contestants who have gone out of the house come in and nominate, and it is said that there will be two re-entries in the Bigg Boss Telugu house this week.

Re-entering the eliminated contestants always happens in this reality game show, and reportedly, two re-entries are said to be planned in Bigg Boss Telugu 9 this week. There will be one commoner and one celebrity contestant, and the inside info suggests that Bharani and Srija are those contestants.

Eliminated Contestants set the Bigg Boss House on Fire in the latest nomination episode

The makers of the BB show kept the re-entries in hiding and released a promo of other/eliminated contestants coming inside the house and nominating the existing contestants.

According to this week’s concept, the nomination weapon will be in the hands of the old contestants, such as Priya, Maryada Manish, and Flora Saini, who have entered Bigg Boss and set fire with their nominations.

Each of the old contestants was given two knives. One is to nominate, and the other is to give the nomination power to someone else so that they can use that power to nominate their choice of housemate.

Mrunal Thakur Joins Forces with Allu Arjun

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After the huge success of Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun has teamed up with director Atlee, who also delivered a blockbuster with Jawan. The latest update reveals that actress Mrunal Thakur has joined the cast of Allu Arjun’s grand film.

According to reports, Mrunal recently joined the shoot of AA22xA6, directed by Atlee, on a grand set in Mumbai. The team is currently filming an intense action sequence.

The film is said to feature Allu Arjun in dual roles, and Deepika Padukone will also play an important character. With a massive budget and a star-studded cast, the project is expected to be one of the biggest releases in the coming year.

Director Atlee is reportedly exploring fantasy elements like creatures and parallel universes, adding a unique twist to the story. The film is backed by Sun Pictures, known for producing large-scale entertainers.

The team is planning to travel abroad for the next shooting schedule. The music for the film is being composed by Sai Abhyankar.

Netflix Rakes in Record Profits for 2024

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Netflix has posted impressive financial results for the fiscal year 2025. According to official filings submitted to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), the streaming giant saw a 63% increase in profits and a 32% rise in revenue in 2024.

Over the past five years, Netflix’s revenue has steadily grown from $24.996 billion in 2020 to $39.001 billion in 2024. This consistent growth shows the platform’s strong global performance.

Although Netflix doesn’t officially share its subscriber count in India, estimates suggest it has around 20 to 22 million users, including both direct subscribers and those using bundled plans.

Netflix’s Financial Performance (Last 5 Years)

One major reason for Netflix’s growth in India is its focus on South Indian content. In recent years, the platform has added more regional shows and movies, which helped attract a wider audience and increase its subscriber base.

Netflix’s $8.7 billion profit in 2024 marks its highest earnings to date, showing strong demand