It looks like the Tamil Box Office at Pongal will not see a smooth release of any film. Vijay’s Jana Nayagan, which was supposed to arrive in theaters tomorrow, has been postponed, and now, Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi is also facing struggles as the censor certificate has not arrived yet.
Reportedly, the censor board suggested many cuts (more than 25) in the film, including important core portions, and the team approached the Revising Committee.
After Jana Nayagan, Parasakthi faces scrutiny from the CBFC
The Revising Committee also suggested some changes, and the team has edited them accordingly. The committee watched the revised version today, and the Parasakthi team is awaiting the censor certificate by the end of the day.
The movie has been announced for a 10th January release, and it needs to be seen whether the film arrives on the said date, and to do so, it needs to clear the censoring process by the end of today.
Sometimes, a film’s loss will become another film’s gain in the film industry. The much-awaited last film of Vijay, Jana Nayagan, has been postponed from January 9. Now this development has turned in favor of Karthi’s film, Vaa Vaathiyaar, which is now trying to solve all the financial problems and arrive in theaters for Pongal.
Vaa Vaathiyaar, titled Annagaru Vostaru in Telugu, has seen multiple postponements and was finally announced for a 12th December release with full promotions. But at the last minute, Karthi’s film was postponed due to pending legal and financial problems.
Can Karthi’s film, Vaa Vaathiyar, turn the tables at the last minute?
Now, as said above, Jana Nayagan has been postponed from its scheduled release tomorrow, and the new release date is expected to be known by tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, Parasakthi is also facing issues, as the censor certificate has not yet been received.
Amid all this, the Vaa Vaathiyaar team is working hard to resolve the financial issues in order to release the film for the festival. It remains to be seen how things finally turn out.
The Raja Saab is all set to arrive in theaters worldwide in another few hours, and the fans await the ticket bookings to open. Meanwhile, the producers of the film stated that they have saved a big surprise for the fans post-release of The Raja Saab.
A 5-Minute Surprise Episode to be Added to “The Raja Saab” During Sankranthi
During the press meet, the producer of the film said that the last thirty minutes of the film will be massive and they have a surprise episode that will not be included in The Raja Saab’s footage for now, but it will be added during the Sankranthi festival.
It seems the makers want the 5-minute surprise to be released mainly during the festival period. Since the film is releasing before the festival, they are likely to add this 5-minute content after the weekend. There may also be a chance of a glimpse from another part at the end. They might want to observe the audience response before adding it.
With Prabhas in the lead, The Raja Saab was expected to open with strong numbers in North India. However, the film is witnessing very poor advance bookings for its Hindi version.
The Hindi advances are extremely low, with only ₹53 lakh gross collected from nearly 3,000 shows across India for tomorrow. At present, the advance booking trend for the Hindi version is disappointing, and the film is heading towards an opening numbers around just ₹3–4 crore nett. This is likely to be the lowest opening for a Prabhas film in the Hindi market after Baahubali.
The Raja Saab Looking at Weak Openings in North India
The film now heavily depends on unanimous positive word of mouth and blockbuster reviews from North Indian audiences to pull crowds into theatres. Movies like Saaho and Adipurush managed strong Hindi box office numbers despite mixed or below-average word of mouth, mainly due to the massive pre-release buzz. Unfortunately, The Raja Saab is struggling to attract audiences even with above-average talk.
To achieve respectable box office numbers in the Hindi belt, the film must receive blockbuster-level reviews from Hindi audiences.
Actor Naveen Polishetty, who earned a unique identity with his natural acting and perfect comic timing in films like Jathi Ratnalu and Agent Athreya, is once again ready to entertain audiences with laughter through his latest film “Anaganaga Oka Raju,” and the trailer of the film was released a short while ago.
Naveen Polishetty poised to achieve a Blockbuster with “Anaganaga Oka Raju.”
The trailer of Anaganaga Oka Raju, with Naveen Polishetty in the title role, is packed with non-stop punch dialogues and strong comedy elements. Meenakshi Chaudhary’s character also appears highly entertaining, and the combined comedy scenes between the lead pair seem to work very well. Nagarjuna’s voice-over adds another major highlight to the trailer.
Dialogues like “White House Inka White Gaane Undha” and “Prasanthanga Unna Naa Lanti Vadini Prashanth Neel Laa Maarcharu Kadara” clearly indicate that the film will be a complete laugh riot. Truly, the team has a blockbuster in their hands.
Presented by Srikara Studios, the film is produced by leading production house Sithara Entertainments, with Fortune Four Cinemas serving as the co-producer. The music is composed by Mickey J. Meyer, while the film is directed by Mari. This full-fledged comedy entertainer is set to release as a Sankranthi special on January 14, and the makers have officially announced a grand worldwide release.
After a long time, Ram’s film Andhra King Taluka, which released at the end of November, opened with unanimously positive word of mouth and reviews, but this positive response did not reflect at the box office, and the film ended up as a commercial failure. Despite this, there were strong expectations that the movie would perform well on OTT platforms.
The film started streaming on Netflix from December 25 in all languages. From December 25 to January 4, over a period of 11 days, the movie recorded around 2.6 million views, which indicates decent viewership.
But even on OTT, Ram’s Andhra King Taluka did not receive a very strong response from audiences, and though it had decent views, the result is no different from the theatrical failure.
Many viewers felt that they could not connect deeply with the emotions of the film. Additionally, the storyline involving a hero’s hardcore fan giving ₹3 crore to a superstar did not work well for many viewers, which affected the overall impact of the movie.
Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is getting close to its release date, and the film’s buzz grew more with yesterday’s pre-release event, and it is set for a record opening in America.
Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy with $860K is Megastar Chiranjeevi’s biggest North America premiere (non-Tuesday release) number, while Sarileru Neekevvaru premieres with $760K, the biggest number for Anil Ravipudi.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Eyes the Career Best Opening of Chiranjeevi in America
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu’s North America pre-sales are nearing $400K, carrying a terrific momentum. All set for Anil Ravipudi’s record premieres and Chiranjeevi’s biggest opening (non-Tuesday).
The trailer and the hook-step song, which was released during the pre-release event, have created a massive buzz around the film. Chiranjeevi’s career-biggest opening is loading, and there is a high chance for the film to start with million-dollar premieres in America.
Yash has announced his next film, Toxic, as a global project, with plans to release an English version in theatres alongside the Indian versions. The character posters released in recent weeks created strong excitement among fans, and now the makers have unveiled the first glimpse of the film.
On the occasion of Yash’s birthday, the team released a video glimpse introducing his character, Raya. The teaser has a clear Hollywood-style feel, both visually and musically. It begins in a cemetery, where a group of gangsters are performing funeral rites. There is an element of suspense about whether the protagonist has arrived at the location.
Can Toxic Surprise Audiences?
Just as the stage is set for action, the hero appears in a car but does not step out. Instead, he shares an intimate moment with a woman while the gang outside fires bullets at the vehicle. Moments later, a series of explosions follow, and the hero finally enters the scene, ending the teaser with the powerful line, “Daddy’s home.”
Yash’s Toxic Teaser
After watching the Toxic teaser, it is clear that the makers are aiming to create a global film with a strong Hollywood-style presentation. This approach is certainly a big risk, as it is not guaranteed to connect with Indian audiences. At the same time, it remains to be seen whether international viewers will embrace it.
The team is hoping that both Indian and global audiences will respond positively, but the project is undoubtedly a high-risk venture. Hopefully, this bold attempt will pay off in a big way.
In addition to playing the lead role, Yash has also co-written the script along with Geetu Mohandas. The film features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria in key roles. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is jointly produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, with music composed by Ravi Basrur.
After an underwhelming trend for a few days, The Raja Saab sees an excellent jump overseas, and it is set for a massive opening at the box office. Jana Nayagan’s postponement became an extra advantage for the film, as it got more shows added than before.
There were doubts about whether The Raja Saab could hit a million-dollar premiere in America or not, but the film has crossed the million-dollar mark with just pre-sales. Total overseas opening day sales are at $1.75M now.
Overall, The Raja Saab is set to clock $2 million in pre-sales before the shows start overseas on opening day and is gearing up for a massive $3.25M+ opening at the box office, with a ₹30 crore gross number guaranteed.
The positive intent in bookings makes the trade expect the film to do very well if the word of mouth is positive, and it needs to collect around 100 Cr gross overseas for super hit status.
The most awaited film of this Sankranthi, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, has been censored with a UA (13+) certificate and has a runtime of 164 minutes. The film is set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on 12th January, with Paid Premieres on 11th January!!
Starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and directed by Anil Ravipudi, has already created strong buzz among audiences. The promotional content, such as the songs and trailer, have worked well.
The latest news is that the censor board has granted the film a U/A certificate for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, and the runtime of the film has been locked at 2 hours and 44 minutes. Today, the film’s pre-release event was held, and Megastar Chiranjeevi wished all Sankranthi releases box office success and profits for everyone involved.
The film is being promoted as a complete family entertainer and is expected to offer a perfect festive treat for Mega fans. Nayanthara plays the female lead, while Victory Venkatesh appears in a special cameo role. The music composed by Bheems Ceciroleo has already received a blockbuster response.
