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The Raja Saab: Telangana Ticket Hike Request Stuns Moviegoers

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The producers of Prabhas’s The Raja Saab have applied for ticket price hikes from both the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments and are currently awaiting approval. However, the proposed ticket prices in Telangana have shocked moviegoers.

The Raja Saab team has requested the following ticket prices in Telangana (including GST):

Premiere Show – January 8, 2026 (from 9 PM onwards)

  • Single Screens: ₹943
  • Multiplexes: ₹1,180

First Weekend – January 9 to January 11

  • Single Screens: ₹301
  • Multiplexes: ₹450

Festival Week – January 12 to January 18

  • Single Screens: ₹250
  • Multiplexes: ₹400

These ticket prices are considered extremely high. Given the recent developments and government stance on ticket hikes, it remains to be seen whether the Telangana government will approve “The Raja Saab” makers’ request for such exorbitant pricing.

The government of Telangana has already faced issues from the High Court for allowing big hikes in ticket prices for recent biggies like OG and Akhanda 2.

Dhruva Natchathiram Set for Release

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Gautham Menon and Chiyaan Vikram’s Dhruva Natchathiram is the longest delayed project, which caused frustration among fans with many release announcements only to be bottled up at the last minute. But now, the director states that all the issues have been sorted out and the film is set for a theatrical release. 

Director Gautham Menon, in a recent interview, said that the issues surrounding Dhruva Natchathiram are almost resolved, and a release date announcement is coming soon. It remains to be seen whether the filmmaker will finally be able to release the film this time. In Tamil trade circles, there is buzz that the movie is aiming for a February release.

Can Dhruva Natchathiram finally make it to theaters?

The eagerly awaited film, featuring Vikram as the main character, began production in 2017 but has faced many obstacles since then. The film dealt with various financial and legal problems that postponed its release.

Besides Vikram, the film also stars Ritu Varma, R. Parthiban, Aishwarya Rajesh, and others in supporting roles.

Avatar Fire and Ash Enters 200cr Club in India and $1Bn Club Globally

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Despite receiving mixed reviews, James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash shows consistency at the box office, and has entered the 200 Cr Club India, while globally, it enters $1Bn Club, surpassing all expectations.

The film collected 15 Cr gross in India in the 3rd weekend. After the 3rd weekend, India gross stands at 204 Cr, with the film aiming to finish around 250 crore gross in the full run. Although this is not as high as Avatar 2, which finished its run around 465 Cr, considering the breakeven number, Avatar 3 will end up as a hit in India.

Apart from joining the 200 Cr Club in India, Avatar: Fire and Ash has entered the $1Bn Club globally, taking the total gross to $1.08Bn. By the end of the 3rd weekend, the film’s domestic total stands at $306 M, international at $777 M, and the worldwide gross is $ 1.083 Bn.

The third part of Avatar now aims to finish around $1.8bn, looking at its current trend, but the Avatar franchise always has a solid long run. It would not be surprising even if films end up in the $2 bn club, but it will need a strong performance from the domestic box office in the coming weeks.

The Raja Saab Seeks Ticket Price Hike Approval from AP Government

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As the release date approaches, the makers of Prabhas and Maruthi’s The Raja Saab have requested the Andhra Pradesh government to allow a flat ticket price of ₹1000 for premiere shows. They have also asked for a ticket price hike of ₹150 for single screens and ₹200 for multiplexes for the first 10 days of regular shows.

It is widely known that for all major Telugu films, producers usually seek ticket price hike permissions from the governments of both Telugu states. The makers of The Raja Saab have requested permission for ₹1000 flat pricing for the premiere shows, which are scheduled to be screened on the night of January 8.

The Raja Saab makers await government permission for ticket hikes

The Andhra Pradesh government is expected to grant permission without much difficulty. However, it remains to be seen whether the Telangana government will approve the request. Recently, Telangana’s Cinematography Minister, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, stated that the government would not allow any ticket price hikes or premiere shows.

As of now, the producers have requested the same ticket prices in Telangana as in Andhra Pradesh, and they are awaiting the government’s response. Even if permission is granted, it is expected that the government may approve lower prices than what the makers have requested.

Anasuya Apologized

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Senior actress Raasi recently reacted strongly to a double-meaning dialogue that mentioned her name during a comedy skit, which was performed a few years ago, with Anasuya being the anchor. She expressed her anger not only at anchor Anasuya but also at the judge of the show, stating that comedy is acceptable, but no one has the right to indulge in body shaming.

In response to the controversy, Anasuya shared a detailed apology post addressed to Raasi. She wrote, “Dear Raasi garu, I sincerely apologize from my heart. About three years ago, during a show I hosted, a skit was performed about poor Telugu language skills. In that skit, your name was used, and I was made to deliver a double-meaning dialogue. I should have questioned the writers and director of the show on that very day, but at that time, I did not have the strength or authority to do so. That was my mistake, and I accept it. Please forgive me. I cannot go back and change what happened, but people do change with time.”

Anasuya shares official apology letter in response to Raasi’s comments

Anasuya further explained that viewers could notice the change in her over the years, from openly condemning double-meaning dialogues to eventually quitting such shows altogether. She also expressed her pain over the current hate campaign against her, saying that old clips are being used against her even though she now strongly speaks about women’s safety.

She added, “I can understand how disturbing these stories must be for you, as they are being used to shame me. Whether the director, writer, or producer of that show apologizes to you or not, I feel it is my responsibility to accept my mistake and apologize to you personally. Today, I stand much stronger than before when it comes to questioning people who comment on women’s bodies. I hope you will understand this.”

Now, it remains to be seen how Raasi will respond to Anasuya’s apology about the double-meaning dialogue used in a comedy skit.

Akhil Announces Lenin Release Date with First Single Launch

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The fans were waiting for the first song from Akhil’s next film, Lenin, and the actor surprised them by announcing the release date along with it. The song called Vaarevaa Vaarevaa, composed by Thaman S, was released just a while ago.

Written by Anantha Sriram, the song has been sung by Shweta Mohan and Jubin Nautiyal. Until now, the makers have not officially declared anything about the film’s release, but with its first song launch, they have announced that Akhil’s next film, Lenin, will be released in theaters on 1st May 2026.

Vaarevaa Vaarevaa from Lenin: Akhil Akkineni’s next Film

Made as a rural action-drama directed by Murali Kishore Abburu, the film features Bhagyashri Borse as the lead, with production by Nagarjuna Akkineni and Naga Vamsi, music by S Thaman, cinematography by Naveen Kumar, and editing by Navin Nooli.

The Raja Saab Budget , Business and Breakeven Details

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The Raja Saab, which was initially planned as a small film, has developed into a large-scale, big-budget horror fantasy project. The film is reportedly being made with an overall budget of around ₹350 crore.

The non-theatrical rights have been sold for a good amount. The music rights have been acquired by T-Series, while the digital and satellite rights have been bagged by the Star Group (Jio Hotstar). It is said that nearly 50% of the film’s budget has already been recovered through these non-theatrical deals.

The producer is releasing the movie on his own across all languages and territories by taking advances from distributors and offering them a certain percentage as commission. For both the producer and distributors to be safe, the film needs to collect more than ₹400 crore gross and around ₹200 crore share worldwide.

The Raja Saab Break-Even Target is Achievable Due to Prabhas’ Stardom

In terms of language-wise performance, the Telugu version alone needs to collect about ₹290 crore gross. Overall, across all languages, The Raja Saab, the horror fantasy project, must collect around ₹410 crore gross worldwide. This is definitely an achievable target with decent word of mouth. If the word of mouth is strong, the film could easily cross ₹500 crore gross worldwide.

Censor Delay Puts Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi Releases at Risk

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While the fans eagerly await Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi, the Pongal biggies, both films are experiencing an unexpected delay in the censor process. Currently, the fans and trade circles are a bit tense about this issue.

Censor Troubles for Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi

Both films have been scheduled for release this week, on 9th January and 10th January, respectively, and they applied for censor certification long ago, but the Censor Board has not yet granted clearance. If the censor process is not completed today, both film teams may approach the court to resolve the issue. 

Notably, Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi, both films, have a political backdrop, which is believed to be the reason for the delay in the censor process.

Jana Nayagan Plot Details

Jana Nayagan is a political action thriller starring Vijay, directed by H. Vinoth, and featuring Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, and Prakash Raj. It focuses on an ordinary man becoming a reluctant leader against injustice, with the plot hinting at a former vigilante past for Vijay’s character and conflict with an old rival. It’s notable as potentially Vijay’s final film before entering politics.

Parasakthi Plot Details

Parasakthi is a Tamil historical political drama directed by Sudha Kongara, starring Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa, Ravi Mohan (Jayam Ravi), and Sreeleela. It is set during Tamil Nadu’s anti-Hindi imposition movement in the 1960s, exploring family conflict amidst political unrest.

Dhurandhar Smashes Pushpa 2 Record, Emerges No 1

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Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has already become the No. 1 Hindi grosser by smashing the total gross of Pushpa 2 and Jawan (1050 Cr). The film has collected around 1120 Cr gross so far.

Today, the film is achieving an epic milestone by becoming the highest net-grossing Hindi film in India. Earlier, Pushpa 2 held the record with more than 730 Cr net collection. As per trade reports, Dhurandhar is reaching the 740 Cr net mark today.

Even if we consider official producer figures, Pushpa 2 stands at around 830 Cr net, while Dhurandhar was at 820 Cr till yesterday and is expected to surpass it by tomorrow.

Whether we go by trade figures or official producer numbers, Dhurandhar is becoming the No. 1 Hindi film of all time in India. Worldwide, it has already achieved historic numbers.

Dhurandhar Part One Creates Records – Anticipation Builds for Part Two

The spy thriller, directed by Aditya Dhar, also stars Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan in key roles. The sequel to the film will arrive in March 2026.

The Raja Saab Telugu States Final Business and Breakeven Details

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The Raja Saab, the horror comedy film starring Prabhas, is all set to be released in theaters worldwide, and the film’s Telugu states business deals are at the final stage, with a chance of changes in the amount in some areas. 

Not only Prabhas’s film, but even the other Sankranthi releases are going through some business revisions due to competition. It is widely known that 5 straight Telugu films are releasing for this Sankranti, and one dubbed film, Jana Nayagan.

The Raja Saab needs to achieve a worldwide gross of 200 Cr to break even

Andhra area’s final ratio for Raja Saab is expected to be around 60 Cr, while Ceded is likely to close at 21 Cr. Nizam currently stands at 48 Cr, though this figure may change depending on permissions.

With this, the total Telugu states business of The Raja Saab will settle around 130 Cr, including the GST, and to achieve breakeven, the film needs to collect around 200 Cr gross.