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Court Order Against Ilaiyaraaja

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Court Order Against Ilaiyaraaja

The Delhi High Court passed an order that restrains the veteran music composer, Ilaiyaraaja from using the songs/musical works of which Saregama, the music company, owns the rights. 

An interim ban has been imposed on Ilaiyaraaja from using the songs of 134 films that are under the ownership of the Saregama company. The court has issued an interim injunction preventing the use of songs from 134 films released between 1976 and 2001.

Saregama approached the Court and argued that it has agreements with the producers of several films released between 1976 and 2001, and that it holds the copyright to the underlying musical and literary works, which Ilaiyaraaja cannot use.

Reportedly, Saregama and Ilaiyaraaja are already fighting another copyright case over the Tamil popular song ” En INiya Pon Nilave,” and the company won that case in the High Court.

CBFC Tightens Rules: Film Titles Facing Mandatory Changes

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CBFC Tightens Rules: Film Titles Facing Mandatory Changes

Suhas was all set to drop his new movie, Hey Bhagawan, but the Censor Board had some issues, so they had to change the title to Hey Balwanth. The new tightening of rules by the CBFC is creating trouble for Telugu films in recent times.

In recent weeks, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has reportedly been mandating title changes as part of the censor procedure, putting Telugu Films in a difficult position just days before release.

Censor Board’s Behavior Annoys Telugu Filmmakers

One of the latest examples is Couple Friendly, starring Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi. The team was advised to change the film’s title to secure a U/A certificate. But they chose to retain the original title and instead accepted an ‘A’ certificate, as they believed changing the name at the last minute would create confusion among audiences and affect the film’s recall value.

As said above, Suhas’s Hey Bhagawan, which is set for a theatrical release on February 20th, was renamed Hey Balwanth because of objections from the censor board. Chaiwala became Nawabs Cafe, and a few months before, Vanara was retitled Vana Veera. With more films reportedly facing similar scrutiny, concerns are growing within the industry about creative freedom and the increasing trend of title-level intervention by the CBFC.

Official: Vijay Devarakonda – Rashmika Mandanna Wedding Details Out

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Official: Vijay Devarakonda – Rashmika Mandanna Wedding Details Out

So far, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have remained silent about the ongoing wedding rumors, and they have not made any official announcement regarding their marriage. But the arrangements are said to be going on accordingly.

The wedding invitations have reportedly started circulating, and a wedding card is now going viral on social media. According to the buzz, the wedding of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna is said to take place on February 26 in Udaipur, followed by a grand reception in Hyderabad on March 4.

Preparations for the wedding are believed to be happening at a fast pace. There is also strong speculation that an official announcement may be made within the next couple of days, putting an end to all the rumors.

Yash Fires a Warning to Dhurandhar?

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Yash Fires a Warning to Dhurandhar?

The box office is set for a major showdown as Yash’s Toxic gears up to clash with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2. Ever since the release dates were announced, social media platforms and trade circles have been buzzing with intense discussions about the high-profile face-off.

According to recent reports, Yash revealed in an interview that he was unaware of the Dhurandhar 2 team’s plan to release their film during Eid. This revelation has added a new layer to the ongoing debate surrounding the clash.

A source was quoted as saying, “‘Toxic’ was officially announced three years ago, in December 2023. His fans have been eagerly waiting to see him on screen since then. Yash does not want to back off and disappoint his fans.”

Is Yash unhappy that the makers of Dhurandhar 2 didn’t inform him about their release date?

It is also being said that Yash was upset that the makers of Dhurandhar 2 did not inform him about their Eid release plans, especially since Toxic had already locked its date last year. “‘Toxic’ announced its release date in March last year. If ‘Dhurandhar 2’ was also planning to arrive on the same date, they could have at least made a courtesy call,” the source added.

Reportedly, Yash feels the Hindi film industry lacks the culture of communication that is commonly seen in the southern film industries, where major releases are often discussed informally among stakeholders to avoid direct clashes.

With both films carrying strong star power and massive expectations, the box office clash between Toxic and Dhurandhar 2 promises to be one of the most talked-about battles in recent times. Whether the two teams will reconsider their dates or stick to their plans remains to be seen, but for now, the industry is closely watching how this high-stakes duel unfolds.

Trisha Hits Back Hard: Legal Statement Slams Political Leader

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Trisha Hits Back Hard: Legal Statement Slams Political Leader

Actress Trisha Krishnan has strongly reacted to her name being dragged into cheap political controversies through an official statement. She expressed deep anger over the issue and said she never expected people holding high positions to make such indecent remarks.

Through her legal team, she issued a firm warning and demanded that her privacy be respected. Taking to social media, Trisha released an official statement and stated, “Disrespect should and always will be called out.”

It is not new for political leaders to make irresponsible comments about film stars. When actors step into politics, they often become easy targets for harsh and unnecessary criticism. However, making personal and derogatory remarks is never justified.

Recently, after launching his political party (TVK – Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam), some leaders attempted to drag his personal life into political debates, which is completely inappropriate.

A BJP leader made controversial remarks about Vijay and Trisha. He reportedly said that Vijay should “step out of his house first” and claimed that only after distancing himself from his association with Trisha would he understand reality.

Such comments have sparked criticism, with many calling them unnecessary and disrespectful.

When Will Akkineni Films Release?

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When Will Akkineni Films Release?

Akkineni heroes Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya, and Akhil all have films to be released in 2026, but the fans are confused about those films’ release dates, as there is a doubtful situation at the moment. 

Naga Chaitanya’s career-biggest film Vrushakarma, Akhil’s Crucial film Lenin, and Nagarjuna’s landmark 100th film King 100 are currently on sets and to be released this year. But the release dates for all three films have not been announced yet.

Lenin, which is expected to be the first one in Akkineni films this year, is planned for May release, while Naga Chaitanya’s Vrushakarma is planned for July release, with Nag 100 planning for Dasara. But the respected teams need to lock the release dates and have to plan promotions accordingly.

Akkineni fans expect this year to be memorable for them, and they are expecting all three heroes to score huge successes at the box office.

With Love Registers Good Collections

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With Love Registers Good Collections

Starring Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan in lead roles, With Love is a latest romantic film from Kollywood, produced by Soundarya Rajinikanth. The film was released in Tamil and Telugu on 6th February and received a positive response.

The movie is doing very well at the box office and surpasses 25 Cr gross mark worldwide, which is a very good number for a small-budget film. Starring the Tourist Family director, Abishan Jeevinth as the lead, the With Love movie collected 18 Cr gross in Tamil Nadu, 2.5 Cr gross in Telugu States, 3 Cr+ Gross overseas, and with adding the rest of India numbers, the film’s collections will be over 25 Cr gross in 10 days.

It is expected to do well for a few more days, as there is no big competition from other films in the coming days.

Back-to-Back Tamil Offers for Sreeleela

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Back-to-Back Tamil Offers for Sreeleela

Though her first Tamil Film, Parasakthi, did not do well at the box office, Sreeleela is getting back-to-back offers from the industry. Recently, she signed a film with Dhanush, and she is all set to romance a young Tamil Hero in her next.

After continuously doing films in Telugu, Sree Leela is now having a tough phase as she is not getting as many offers as before. At the same time, she is getting good opportunities in Kollywood.

She recently debuted in Kollywood with Parasakthi, and later grabbed an opportunity in Dhanush’s big film D55. Now, the latest reports suggest that Sreeleela has signed another Tamil film, starring Dhruv Vikram.

After the blockbuster success of Bison, Dhruv Vikram is reportedly in talks to headline a romantic comedy directed by debutant Deepak Reddy. The film is expected to be produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Rukmini Vasanth and Sreeleela are said to be the frontrunners for the female lead role. Sai Abhyankkar is likely to compose the music for the project.

However, the film has not been officially signed yet, and final discussions are currently underway.

Couple Friendly: Appreciation High, Numbers Low

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Couple Friendly: Appreciation High, Numbers Low

Among the Valentine’s weekend releases, Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi’s Couple Friendly managed to earn positive word of mouth. But sadly, that appreciation has not translated into box office numbers.

The main reason appears to be the lack of strong promotions. The team failed to generate even basic buzz through promotional content, which is something that is extremely important for a small-budget film to draw audiences to theatres.

In its first two days, the film collected around ₹3 crore gross worldwide, which is below expectations considering the encouraging reviews. The real test begins now, as the weekend is over.

Couple Friendly needs to show steady growth in the coming days, according to its word of mouth, to recover from this weak opening. If it fails to pick up momentum, it may eventually end up as a box office disappointment.

Funky Fails at the Box Office

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Funky Fails at the Box Office

When a film called Funky was announced in the combination of Anudeep KV and Vishwak Sen, it looked very promising and was expected to be a big game-changer for the actor. But the film, which was released in theaters this Friday, did not get the expected response and failed at the box office.

Right from the promotional stage itself, something did not work for the film. The songs failed to create any buzz, and the other promotional videos also did not generate the expected buzz. Because the pre-release buzz was weak, the film needed a super positive talk.

Sadly, after its theatrical release, the content also failed to impress the audience because Funky failed to provide the hilarious content that they expected from an Anudeep KV movie. As it opened with negative talk and reviews, even though it had the advantage of the Valentine’s weekend and the Shivaratri festival, the film failed to register strong numbers at the box office.

The trend declined from Day 1 to Day 2 and Day 3. Overall, the film needs to collect close to ₹30 Cr gross to reach the breakeven mark, but by the end of its first weekend, it has collected only around ₹9 Cr gross, which is just about 30% recovery at the box office. Practically, it may not add much from here and is heading towards a box office failure.

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