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Big Dilemma Over Balakrishna’s Next Project

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Big Dilemma Over Balakrishna’s Next Project

Akhanda 2 failure and the fall of the OTT market are both affecting Balakrishna’s lineup. The veteran actor was supposed to do a film with Gopichand Malineni under Vriddhi Cinemas immediately after Akhanda 2, and the film’s pooja ceremony was officially done.

It was formally announced, with the team roping in Nayanthara for this historical project. The film was planned as a big-budget venture, but after the failure of Akhanda 2, the project has been put on hold as the economics are not working. 

NBK111: Historical project on hold, Gopichand Malineni to make a mass movie with Balakrishna

Gopichand Malineni has been forced to shift to a mass subject, which is said to be still in progress, while Balakrishna is still waiting to start his next project.

The next film for Balakrishna after Akhanda 2 might not be with Gopichand Malineni

There is also a buzz that Balayya is listening to other scripts. If Gopichand Malineni takes more time to prepare a new script, Balakrishna might have a change in his lineup and he may do another film in between with a different combination. This could also work well for Gopichand Malineni, as he will get sufficient time to complete the full script and pre-production work.

He had already prepared everything to start the historical project, but due to budget constraints, he has now been forced to work on a new project.

Nari Nari Naduma Murari Fails to Meet Expectations at the Box Office

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Nari Nari Naduma Murari Fails to Meet Expectations at the Box Office

Sharwanand’s Nari Nari Naduma Murari was the last film to release during the Sankranthi season, and the movie received a very positive response from audiences, but it failed to achieve the expected big numbers at the box office. For many viewers, the film’s content was among the top one or two releases of the festival.

Due to the strong word of mouth, the film saw good ticket demand during the festival weekend, despite having limited screens. Its collections during this period were encouraging. Trade circles and audiences expected the film to gain further momentum after the festival weekend and continue with steady collections over a longer run.

But the collections of Nari Nari Naduma Murari have not reached the expected level. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and Anaganaga Oka Raju continue to dominate the top two positions at the box office, while Sharwanand’s film has not been able to match their performance. Even on weekdays, the collections have not reflected the strong appreciation the film received.

The film’s advantage now lies in the second weekend, which includes a Republic Day holiday on Monday. A strong surge during this period is crucial, and the coming days will be very important for the film’s overall performance.

The Raja Saab Turns Out to Be a Bigger Disaster Than Adipurush

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The Raja Saab Turns Out to Be a Bigger Disaster Than Adipurush

Released in 2023, Adipurush brought a lot of criticism for Prabhas, and the same kind of response is getting repeated for his latest film, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi. These two films received backlash from a majority section of audiences in the actor’s filmography.

Om Raut, who made Adipurush, faced huge backlash for the wrong portrayal of the  Ramayana. The same situation is happening with The Raja Saab as well. The director, production house, and Prabhas are once again receiving heavy criticism.

From a box office perspective, The Raja Saab is a much bigger failure than Adipurush, as the latter opened well in both Hindi and Telugu, performed strongly over the weekend, and then saw a drop. Still, it managed to collect more than ₹350 crore gross worldwide.

On the other hand, The Raja Saab did not get any significant opening in Hindi. In Telugu, it opened well but failed to maintain momentum, even during festival days. The film is expected to close at around ₹200 crore gross, which is just about 60% of Adipurush collections. Even in Telugu, Adipurush collected 10% more than The Raja Saab.

Fans are unhappy with Prabhas because he is currently on an exciting journey with Salaar, Kalki Successes and Spirit, Kalki 2, and Fauji in the pipeline. In the middle of this promising phase, The Raja Saab has come as a big setback.

Jana Nayagan Case Update: CBFC Appeal Not Listed, Verdict Now Expected Next Week

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Jana Nayagan Case Update: CBFC Appeal Not Listed, Verdict Now Expected Next Week

The legal proceedings related to Jana Nayagan have faced another delay. The writ appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was not listed before the Chief Justice’s Bench of the Madras High Court for pronouncement of orders today.

As per the latest update, we will have to wait until tomorrow evening (January 22, 2026) to get clarity on whether the judgement will be delivered on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Jana Nayagan’s team continues to wait

If the court does not pronounce the verdict on Friday, the next possible date for the judgement will be January 27, 2026 (Tuesday). This is because January 26 is a national holiday, and courts will remain closed on that day.

The industry and fans are eagerly waiting for the court’s decision, as everyone is annoyed with the delay in Jana Nayagan’s release and the hurdles it is facing.

Murugadoss Locks His Next Hero

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Murugadoss Locks His Next Hero

Director AR Murugadoss, who is known for big hits like Ghajini, Thuppaki, and Kaththi faced continuous setbacks for a few years, and he received some positive response with his recent film, Madharaasi, starring Sivakarthikeyan, though it did not click at the box office.

Technically Murugadoss succeeded in the film and delivered a better film compared to his recent films. Now, his next film is gathering some solid buzz. 

For his next film he discussed with Simbu (STR) and now it is said to be finalised. An official announcement is expected to be very soon. But it will take some time to go on sets as STR is now busy with Vetrimaaran’s Arasan, and his next film is also announced with Dragon director Ashwath.

So, Murugadoss’s film will go on floors only after the above mentioned films, and as said above, he is determined to make a solid comeback, and he is likely to spend this time on full script and pre-production works of the film.

Venkatesh Fans Upset Over Chiranjeevi’s Letter

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Venkatesh Fans Upset Over Chiranjeevi’s Letter

Victory Venkatesh appeared in a special cameo role in Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi’s film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. During the film’s promotions, both senior stars were seen in great form and openly expressed their respect and affection for each other.

But Venkatesh’s fans are now unhappy with Chiranjeevi due to his recent emotional letter celebrating the film’s success. As mentioned earlier, Victory Venkatesh played a cameo in the movie. Usually, many top stars hesitate to appear in special roles in another hero’s film. But out of respect and affection for Chiranjeevi and director Anil Ravipudi, Venkatesh agreed to do the role without any hesitation.

The disappointment among Venkatesh’s fans comes from the fact that Chiranjeevi did not mention Venkatesh or acknowledge his contribution in his emotional success note for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu. Fans feel that not mentioning their favorite hero was unfair, especially considering Venkatesh’s goodwill gesture.

Whenever two big stars appear in the same film, whether in full-length roles or brief appearances, fan wars often break out over credit and importance. This situation seems to be another example of that ongoing trend.

Anil Ravipudi Locks Sankranthi 2027 Release Slot

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Anil Ravipudi Locks Sankranthi 2027 Release Slot

Anil Ravipudi has scored a massive blockbuster with Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu this Sankranthi, starring Chiranjeevi and he is all set to repeat the feat next year at the same festival. It is official that the successful director will release his next film on Sankranthi 2027.

There is a strong buzz that the film is with Venaktesh, a sequel to Sankranthiki Vasthunam (2025) and the shoot starts from this June. But official confirmation is not yet done as of now.

Can Anil Ravipudi achieve a hat-trick with his upcoming Sankranthi 2027 release?

The team says that the casting will be a big surprise, but as said above, as of now the official details of the film or starcast have not been released yet. So, audiences are guessing some big combinations on social media. 

Both audiences and trade will be super excited for Anil Ravipudi’s next film which will be released on Sankranthi 2027.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Hits 250 Cr Gross

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Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Hits 250 Cr Gross

The first ever film in the combination of Megastar Chiranjeevi and director Anil Ravipudi, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is continuing the good run in the theaters and today, the film will cross the 250 Cr Gross mark at the box office. 

Even after the festival days, the film is running with good numbers and continues to be no.1 choice for audiences. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu will be joining the 250 Cr grossers club, This is the 1st film of Chiranjeevi that is crossing the 250 Cr mark, while it is the second Anil Ravipudi film to cross the figure.

As this weekend is also a long weekend with Republic Holiday advantage, the film has higher chances to join the 300 Cr club and to create history. Hanuman with 295 Cr gross for all versions is the biggest grosser for Sankranthi till now, and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is all set to cross it with Telugu version alone.

Ram Gopal Varma Backs AR Rahman Strongly

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Ram Gopal Varma Backs AR Rahman Strongly

Oscar-winning music director A. R. Rahman’s recent comments in an interview have gone viral and sparked a major controversy on social media. His remarks led to heated discussions online, with many users revisiting past statements made by veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma (RGV).

The Controversy around the Oscar-Winning Song “Jai Ho”

A. R. Rahman brought immense pride to India by winning an Oscar for the song Jai Ho from the Hollywood film Slumdog Millionaire. However, Ram Gopal Varma had earlier made a surprising claim that the song was not originally composed by Rahman.

According to RGV, the tune of Jai Ho was originally composed by popular singer and music director Sukhwinder Singh for a different film. He revealed that during the making of Salman Khan’s 2009 film Yuvvraaj, Rahman was signed as the music director. But when Rahman reportedly did not deliver songs on time, the makers asked Sukhwinder Singh to play a tune he had already composed.

Was “Jai Ho” Not Composed by A.R. Rahman?

The producers liked the tune and when the music composer told them to use it in the film, it reportedly upset them, as they were already paying Rahman a huge remuneration of around ₹3 crore. RGV stated that the producers questioned why they should pay such a high amount if another composer’s tune was being used.

Later, Rahman reportedly asked Sukhwinder Singh to complete the song and email it to him. That same tune eventually became Jai Ho and was used in Slumdog Millionaire. This revelation by RGV has resurfaced and is now going viral on social media, shocking many fans.

In the midst of the debate, RGV came out in support of A. R. Rahman. He took to his official X (Twitter) account and said, “To all concerned .. I am being misquoted and misread out of context in the matter of the Jai ho song . .. in my view, AR Rahman is the greatest composer and the nicest human being I ever met and he’s the last person to take away anybody’s credit ..I hope this puts an end to the negativism surrounding the issue.”

What did A. R. Rahman said in the interview?

In a recent interview with BBC Asian Network, Rahman made a statement that triggered the controversy. He said, “People who are not creative now have the power to decide things. This might have been a communal thing also, but not directly in my face.”

Following this comment, debates intensified online, with many supporting Rahman while others questioned his remarks. The discussion continues to trend across social media platforms.

Prabhas Fans Target Director Maruthi

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Prabhas Fans Target Director Maruthi

Actor Prabhas, who was riding high with back-to-back successes like Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, faced a major setback with his latest release The Raja Saab, which was directed by Maruthi, and released on January 9 and opened to unanimously negative word of mouth and reviews, disappointing fans and trade alike.

Since the film was released during the Sankranthi festival week, Prabhas fans initially stayed silent despite their disappointment. Many fans avoided posting negative comments during the festive period, believing it could further affect the film’s box office performance. They waited until the festival season ended and the film completed its theatrical run.

The disappointing result of “The Raja Saab” left fans feeling frustrated

After that, frustration began to spill over on social media. Fans started openly questioning Maruthi, asking how a big-budget film failed to reflect its scale on screen. They also raised concerns about the removal of the old getup scenes, logical loopholes, weak mind games, and issues in the story and screenplay.

The criticism was not limited to the director alone. Fans also targeted the production house, Thaman’s music, and the cinematography (DoP work), blaming the entire team for delivering a disappointing product. Many fans felt the technical departments failed to support Prabhas’s image and expectations.

For fans who waited more than one and a half years to see Prabhas on the big screen, the poor result came as a major letdown. The disappointing output by Maruthi has turned into anger, making The Raja Saab one of the most discussed setbacks in Prabhas’s recent career phase.

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