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Should Ravi Teja’s Son Be Involved in Choosing Ravi Teja’s Films?

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Should Ravi Teja’s Son Be Involved in Choosing Ravi Teja’s Films?

Recently, producer Naga Vamsi shared an interesting incident when Ravi Teja’s son, Mahadhan, did not like the second half of Mass Jathara and said the first half was okay. Seeing this, the fans of the actor started to say that his son has better judgment skills than his father, and he should advise Raviteja in choosing films. 

Ravi Teja is facing continuous failures as a hero, and if we put the results aside, one main complaint about him is that he is not getting out of that love and regular mass bubble and is not doing age-appropriate roles. 

Also, if we see the recent public statements of the actor, it seems to be missing the latest trend and people’s judgment. Before Mass Jathara’s release, he sounded confident of the movie’s success, which made fans put massive hopes on the film, but after watching the film, even they got surprised by how Raviteja said those words with such confidence.

As said above, producer Naga Vamsi reveals that Raviteja’s Son Mahadhan judges the Mass Jathara correctly before its release, as he said that the 1st half is okay and 2nd half is disappointing, which is well in sync with the audience’s judgment as well.

After learning this, the fans and netizens have already started requesting Ravi Teja to involve his son in signing the subjects. Another reason is that Mahadhan is working as an assistant director presently. So, definitely, he will have a good taste in judging subjects and understanding current trends. 

Currently, Raviteja’s son Mahadhan is working as an assistant director under Sandeep Vanga for Spirit.

Dhurandhar Set to Become Hindi Industry Hit This Week

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Dhurandhar Set to Become Hindi Industry Hit This Week

Dhurandhar, the latest blockbuster from Bollywood, has created several records till now, and it is on the way to becoming the new Hindi industry hit. The film has collected 660 Cr nett in India till yesterday, which is the 2nd biggest nett for Hindi version after Pushpa 2 (730Cr+). 

The overall gross of Dhurandhar worldwide is 1005 Cr, with 780 Cr gross from India and 225 Cr gross overseas. Pushpa 2 and Jawan, with around 1050 Cr gross collection, stand as the highest grossers for the Hindi version. Dhurandhar is all set to beat the number, and it is set to become the new Hindi Industry hit by Thursday (1st January).

Dhurandhar crosses everyone’s expectations at the box office

The biggest surprise is that this achievement is happening without the Gulf release, which could have easily contributed another 100 Cr. At this pace, Dhurandhar will easily go near the range of 1200 Cr in full run. 

Dhurandhar 2 has been announced for 19th March release with South languages as well. We need to wait and see how that film will create havoc after such a phenomenal performance for the first time.

Maruthi Silences Critics With The Raja Saab Trailer

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Maruthi Silences Critics With The Raja Saab Trailer

Ever since the name of Maruthi was announced for Prabhas’s The Raja Saab, everyone doubted whether the director can handle such a big star. But Maruthi silences critics with The Raja Saab trailer 2.0.

The Raja Saab Trailer 2.0 showcases the scale and magnitude of the film and clearly explains why such a big runtime is required. A film with this kind of vast canvas naturally needs more than a three-hour duration. The trailer also suggests that the movie has multiple layers, a strong story, and emotional depth, blending horror with entertainment. 

Prabhas appears in a completely new avatar and seems to have delivered several enthralling moments for fans and audiences. The final shot is especially interesting and out of the box, and leaves a strong impact.

The RajaSaab Trailer 2.0

Just by watching the trailer, it is clear that Maruthi is coming with his best work, and he also puts to rest all doubts about handling a big star hero, as the film’s scale and visuals clearly show that it stands on par with Prabhas’s recent pan-Indian films.

Affordable Ticket Pricing: The Game Changer for Small Films

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Affordable Ticket Pricing: The Game Changer for Small Films

Recently, a small film titled Raju Weds Rambai was released in theaters with a ticket price of ₹99 at single-screen cinemas. Although this move faced some backlash from a few exhibitors, affordable ticket pricing could become a game-changer for small films. In fact, several people from the industry are supporting this strategy.

A large section of the audience is unhappy with the Tollywood industry due to high ticket prices. Even producers have admitted this many times, yet they continue to set maximum ticket prices and approve steep hikes for big films. For star-driven films, stardom attracts audiences on the first day, while word of mouth plays an important role afterward.

However, high ticket prices mostly affect small films. Many small movies are released with maximum ticket prices, as per government orders, but this pricing does not work for audiences. As a result, several small films fail to achieve even decent footfalls.

It now appears that the Telugu film industry has started to learn this lesson and is moving toward affordable ticket pricing for small films. Most small movies are opting for a ₹99 ticket price at single screens, and this approach is working well.

This trend should continue. Medium-budget films also need to find ways to attract more audiences. While they may not be able to offer ₹99 tickets, avoiding ticket price hikes in Andhra Pradesh could still benefit them.

In Telangana, the maximum multiplex ticket price of ₹295 should be revised for medium-budget films if the industry wants to increase theater footfalls.

600 Cr OTT Offer? Truth Behind the Allu Arjun–Atlee Speculation

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600 Cr OTT Offer? Truth Behind the Allu Arjun–Atlee Speculation

From this morning, social media has been buzzing with rumors that Netflix offered ₹600 crore for the all-language digital rights of Allu Arjun and Atlee’s upcoming film. However, these reports are not true. Such exaggerated figures about digital rights often circulate online.

The reality is quite different. Pushpa 2 currently holds the record for the biggest OTT deal in Indian cinema, and even for that film, the digital rights were sold for less than ₹300 crore. At present, the OTT market is facing a major slowdown, and platforms are no longer offering huge amounts like before.

Even pan-Indian films are struggling to secure OTT deals worth ₹100 to ₹150 crore. Only a few star-driven projects manage to get offers in the range of ₹150 to ₹200 crore. Very rarely, one or two big international-level films receive offers above ₹200 crore, but no movie has received more than ₹300 crore from any OTT platform so far.

Therefore, the rumors about a ₹600 crore digital rights deal for the Allu Arjun–Atlee film are completely baseless. The makers would be extremely happy if they managed to secure even 40–50% of the amount being discussed online.

Murari 4K Re-Release This December

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Murari 4K Re-Release This December

Superstar Mahesh Babu’s Murari was re-released in theaters this August and turned out to be a big success. Now, the makers are bringing Murari 4K back to theaters once again on December 31st. The film will be released with affordable ticket prices to attract more audiences.

Considered a classic in Telugu cinema, Murari 4K will be re-released at the lowest ticket prices ever for a re-release, with rates as low as ₹99 at single-screen theaters and ₹105 at multiplexes. This decision is expected to draw large crowds back to theaters.

Directed by Krishna Vamsi, the film stars Sonali Bendre as the female lead. It also features veteran actors Lakshmi, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Shivajiraja, Gollapudi Maruthi Rao, Sukumari, and others in important roles. Produced by Ram Prasad Arts with music composed by Manisharma, Murari continues to be a beloved film among Telugu audiences.

Suriya 46: Inspired by a novel?

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Suriya 46: Inspired by a novel?

Ever since producer Naga Vamsi revealed the storyline of Suriya 46, the film has been the subject of many discussions, and the latest buzz suggests that the movie might be inspired by Jean Webster’s novel Daddy Long-Legs.

Looking back at Indian cinema history, two films were earlier inspired by the same novel. The first was I. V. Sasi’s super hit Kanamarayathu (1984), based on a story by Padmarajan and starring Mammootty and Shobhana. The second was Yash Chopra’s Lamhe (1991), written by Honey Irani and featuring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi. Although the film is now considered a classic by many, it was a box-office failure at the time of its release. Yash Chopra also faced heavy criticism for choosing a subject that was considered taboo then.

As of now, there is no official confirmation that Suriya 46 is inspired by Daddy Long-Legs. However, if the story indeed revolves around a romance between a 45-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, the narration will need to be handled with great care. Any misstep could lead to strong backlash from the audience.

Big Producers Dominate Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce Elections

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Big Producers Dominate Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce Elections

The results of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) elections have been announced, with leading producers emerging victorious. Senior producer Suresh Babu has been elected as the President of TFCC. In the previous elections, this position was held by producer Dil Raju.

This time, elections were conducted for members of the Executive Committee along with representatives from four different sectors. Two panels contested the elections: the Mana Panel, supported mainly by small producers, and the Progressive Panel, backed by leading producers.

Top producers Allu Aravind, Dil Raju, and Suresh Babu strongly supported the Progressive Panel, while C. Kalyan, Prasanna Kumar, and Chadalavada Srinivasa Rao backed the Mana Panel. In the producer sector, five candidates from the Progressive Panel and seven from the Mana Panel were elected. But overall, candidates from the Progressive Panel secured more victories.

In the studio sector, three candidates from the Mana Panel and one from the Progressive Panel were elected. The exhibitors’ sector saw a major win for the Progressive Panel, with 14 members elected, while the Mana Panel secured only two seats. In the distribution sector, out of 12 Executive Committee positions, the Progressive Panel won eight, three by the Mana Panel, and the other one was a tie.

Overall, out of 44 Executive Committee members, the Progressive Panel secured 28 seats, while the Mana Panel won 15 seats. As a result, all the key positions, including President, Vice President, and Secretary, will remain under the Progressive Panel’s control.

New Executive Committee of the Telugu Film Chamber

President
Suresh Babu Daggubati

Vice Presidents

  1. Suryadevara Naga Vamsi
  2. Bharat Chowdary

Secretary
Kolla Ashok Kumar

Joint Secretaries

  1. Mohan Vadlapathla
  2. Vijayender Reddy

Treasurer
Mutyala Ramadasu

TFCC elections are held once every two years. Although the previous Executive Committee’s term ended in July this year, the elections were delayed due to various reasons. Polling finally took place on Sunday at the Film Nagar office in Hyderabad, from morning until 1 PM.

With 3,355 registered members in the Telugu Film Chamber, elections were held for the President, Secretary, and 12 Executive Committee members. The newly elected body will remain in office until 2027.

For the next two years, crucial decisions related to the Telugu film industry, such as theatre-related issues, coordination among producers, and support for small-budget films, will be handled by TFCC President Suresh Babu and his team.

Akhanda Crossed the $1 million mark in North America

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Akhanda Crossed the $1 million mark in North America

Balakrishna and director Boyapati Sreenu’s film Akhanda 2 has crossed the $1 million mark in North America during its fourth weekend. The movie achieved this milestone on Saturday, December 27.

Akhanda 2 is the fifth consecutive film of Nandamuri Balakrishna to collect $1 million in North America, setting a new record among senior actors. Fans are happy that the film reached this mark despite receiving mostly below-average reviews.

The combination of Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu has earlier delivered three blockbusters—Simha, Legend, and Akhanda. Because of this successful track record, expectations were very high for the sequel, and the film did strong pre-release business.

Although Akhanda 2 did not meet expectations at the box office, it still managed a decent theatrical run. The film was released in theaters on 12th December, 2025.

SKN Takes on Shivaji, Social Media Erupts Against Him

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SKN Takes on Shivaji, Social Media Erupts Against Him

Producer SKN has reacted strongly to actor Shivaji’s recent comments about heroines’ clothing. During his speech at the success meet of the film Patang, SKN indirectly took a sarcastic dig at Shivaji. But this in turn led to netizens targeting SKN as well.

In his speech, SKN said, “Girls and heroines should wear whatever clothes they feel comfortable in. Wear outfits that give you confidence. Do not listen to people who keep commenting on what you should or should not wear. There is no rule that you look good only in certain clothes and bad in others. What truly matters is a good heart and good intentions. Clothes are not important; talent is what defines you.” These remarks, which were considered a counter to Shivaji’s statements, have gone viral on social media.

At the same time, a section of netizens felt that SKN’s comments were unnecessary. They argued that indirectly referring to Shivaji as “Battala Satthi”was not appropriate. Many pointed out that Shivaji had already apologised for his earlier remarks, and bringing up the issue again, whether for publicity or any other reason, was not the right approach.

Interestingly, even those who criticized Shivaji’s original comments also expressed displeasure with SKN. Some felt that SKN spoke without having a clear or balanced opinion on the matter and commented only because the topic was currently trending. This has led to mixed reactions online, with both sides facing criticism from the public.

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