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Akhanda 2 Release Teaser Out: Book Your Tickets and Enter the Balakrishna–Boyapati Trance

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Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2, which was originally scheduled to release on December 5, faced unexpected hurdles and is now set to hit theatres on December 12, and the makers dropped a release teaser to keep the excitement alive among fans.

The buzz has already begun, with premieres starting on the night of December 11. Bookings in the Nizam region have opened, and the response has been energetic. Adding even more momentum, the release teaser from Akhanda 2 has arrived, instantly pushing fan expectations to a whole new level. Released just hours before the film’s arrival, the teaser has amplified the movie’s hype even further.

Every frame in the release teaser carries Boyapati Sreenu’s signature style. One standout moment is the shot where Aghora performs the Dishti with a rowdy’s head for Murali Krishna’s daughter, a sequence that is sure to electrify theatres. Scenes portraying Aghora in a Lord Hanuman-like form, the Shiva Tandavam visuals, the Kumbh Mela sequences, and the action moments shot in snowy mountains also look impressive. As always, Thaman’s music powerfully boosts the action mood.

Overall, this new teaser has taken the hype around Akhanda 2 to the next level, setting the stage for a thunderous release.

Karthi Drops a Bombshell About Kaithi 2

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South Indian movie lovers have a special place for Kaithi (2019). Starring Karthi and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film was a huge blockbuster, and its sequel is probably the most anticipated one. However, surprisingly, the hero of the film, Karthi, drops a bombshell about Kaithi 2: he does not have any idea of the film’s progress. 

As said above, Kaithi is a sensational blockbuster that made Lokesh a star director. At the end of the film, the team teased fans with a lead for a sequel and further connected that link with Kamal Haasan’s Vikram, thereby starting the Lokesh Cinematic Universe.

Naturally, the anticipation for Kaithi 2 grew, and everyone wanted to see it immediately. However, Lokesh directed Leo and Coolie in the meantime. After Coolie, the team officially announced Kaithi 2, which thrilled fans. But this excitement was short-lived, as the director changed his plans and attempted to collaborate with Rajinikanth, which ultimately didn’t materialize.

The inside buzz is that Lokesh and his team are working on a superhero subject, which is his dream project, and are in discussions with Aamir Khan and Allu Arjun.

Karthi’s Annagaru Vostharu (Vaa Vaathiyar) is releasing on December 12th. At the film’s audio launch, Karthi stated he doesn’t have any exact updates on Kaithi 2 and said it will happen when it’s meant to. 

It appears that the delay in the filming of the Kaithi sequel has hurt the actor as well, and the film will take a long time to start. 

Telangana Government Releases New Ticket Rate GO Hike for Akhanda 2

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The Government of Telangana has officially released a new GO approving the ticket rate hike for the highly anticipated Akhanda 2, and the hiked ticket prices will be allowed for 3 days only, similar to the old order.

A special benefit or premiere show for the Akhanda sequel will be screened from 8:00 PM on December 11, 2025, with ticket prices set at ₹600 (inclusive of GST). Following the release, from December 12 to December 14, ticket rates will increase by ₹50 per ticket in single-screen theaters and ₹100 per ticket in multiplexes, inclusive of GST, unlike other major films.

It is widely known that the makers of Akhanda 2 faced unexpected troubles last week, and the support from the Telangana government with the new GO will certainly make them happy, as the film can get maximum collections from the premieres and first-day ticket sales.

Certainly, fans will flock to the screens to watch the Akhanda sequel, and the good news is that bookings in Telangana will open on the BookMyShow platform soon (7:02 PM).

Tier-2 Stars: Nani Is the Sole Torchbearer for Offbeat Films

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Nowadays, most of the tier 2 star films struggle with many issues, and producers lose crores because the stars are unable to pull the business for the budget. But Nani is the one who is most bankable for producers in tier 2 heroes, as his films have good business deals, both theatrical and non-theatrical, according to their genre.

When it comes to commercial genre films, everyone pulls audiences to the theaters, but pulling them in for offbeat or different films, a big stardom is needed. In tier 2 heroes, Nani is the only one proving that, as he continuously breaks the barriers by doing offbeat films, and those films have worked very well at the box office. 

But for other heroes, audiences are not coming for offbeat genres, even though they receive positive WOM. The main reason is the consistency and judgment of Nani. Putting the box office aside, very rarely do we see Nani’s subject failing, and he always comes up with good subjects as a lead hero and producer as well.

No More Easy OTT Money

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The film industries, particularly the Telugu film industry, which underwent major changes after COVID due to the rise of OTT platforms, gradually neglected theatrical box office performance and focused mainly on star combinations and OTT deals. This shift has recently started showing serious consequences.

OTT platforms have moved to a new model where films are acquired at a base price, and the remaining amount is linked to the box office performance, which will surely change the making style of the Telugu film industry. Based on the theatrical run, the streaming platforms will decide the additional payout beyond the base price.

With this change, the industry is essentially back to the pre-COVID reality, and now every film must achieve strong box office numbers for buyers as well as producers to recover their investment. Overestimating the business can push producers into crores of losses. Producers, heroes, and the entire industry need to stay realistic about their market potential before finalizing budgets. Overspending without strong content can lead to massive failures.

Suriya 47: Netflix Adopts Box Office Based Pricing

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OTT platforms have now begun acquiring film rights based on box office results, starting with Suriya 47 with Netflix, his upcoming major release that was recently officially launched. This strategy will for sure lead to many changes in the digital deals or business.

The streaming giants are closing deals for a base price, and the additional price depends on a film’s box office performance. As said above, Suriya 47, the film directed by Jithu Madhavan, adopts the same model as Netflix, and the streamer has acquired rights for a base price of 23 Cr. Based on its box office run, the movie can get more revenue from the platform.

Suriya 47 with Jithu Madhavan is said to be made in a proper Malayalam movie style, and it will focus only on content. The team is making it on a very reasonable budget, and Suriya himself is producing the film.

Akhanda 2 Release Triggers Major Date Shuffle

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Everyone knows that the theatrical release of Balakrishna and Boyapati Sreenu’s Akhanda 2 faced major delays, and it is finally arriving on 12th December. The new release date of Akhanda 2 has triggered a date shuffle for other films.

With Akhanda 2 arriving on 12th December, several other films’ release dates have gone through a reshuffle. Sandeep Raj’s action love drama, Mowgli, was set to arrive on 12th December, but it has been postponed by a day and will release on 13th December.

Kaarthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar/Annagaru Vostaru will arrive on 12th December, as announced, and will face competition from the Akhanda sequel. 

Hebah Patel-starrer horror thriller Eesha was announced for a 12th December release, but it will now move to 25th December.

Suresh Productions’ movie, Psych Siddhartha, starring Nandu, was also set to be released this weekend, but it has been moved to 1st January.

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu: Double Elimination Shock Before Finale

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Bigg Boss 9 Telugu Season is in its 14th week, and the grand finale arrives next week. A total of  7 contestants are in the house now, and the Big Boss Management is all set to give a shocking twist before they reach their final goal.

As Kalyan wins the ticket to the finale task, the other 6 are nominated, including Tanuja, Emanuel, Pavan, Bharani, Suman, and Sanjana. As said above, the Bigg Boss team is planning a shocking twist of double elimination.

In most cases, 5 contestants enter the finale week, and sometimes 6, with one contestant facing midweek elimination in the last week. There was a strong buzz now that the 9th Season of Bigg Boss Telugu will have its 6 contestants for the last week.

But now, the latest news is that the team has changed its decision to send only 5 contestants to the finale week. This week is said to have a double elimination. According to the current voting, Suman Shetty and Sanjana stand in the last two positions, with Bharani standing in the last third spot.

Out of these three contestants, two will likely be eliminated unless there is a miraculous turnaround in voting, which is practically impossible.

Venkatesh – Trivikram Srinivas Unite for Aadarsha Kutumbam

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The combination of Wizard of Words Trivikram and senior star Venkatesh has generated excitement among fans, as they unite for a film called Aadarsha Kutumbam House No. 47. Surely, the film will have immense craze among audiences and trade.

Today, the makers revealed the first look of the movie while stating that they begin principal photography today, just weeks after its release.

The introductory poster stands out as cool, presenting Venky in a happy pose. With the film set for summer 2026, Venkatesh will star in two films next year: Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu (in an extended cameo role) and Aadarsha Kutumbam with Trivikram Srinivas.

Srinidhi Shetty has reportedly been chosen as the female lead. Haarika & Hassine Creations produce the film, featuring music composed by Harshavardhan Rameshwar.

Jio Hotstar Announces 18 South Web Series

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Jio Hotstar on Tuesday announced to invest ₹4,000 crore over the next five years to boost South India’s creative economy, and it announced 18 South Web Series, much to the delight of viewers. 

The streaming platform, Jio Hotstar, recently unveiled an impressive selection of 18 South Indian web series at the South Unbound event in Chennai, featuring content in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Telugu. It is also being said that the platform will announce some big films from South India soon.

Tamil

  • Bigg Boss Tamil (Reality)
  • Good Wife Season 2 (Fiction)
  • LBW – Love Beyond Wicket (Fiction)
  • Lucky The Superstar (Fiction)
  • Resort (Fiction)
  • Heartbeat Season 3 (Fiction)
  • Lingan (Fiction)
  • Love Always (Fiction)
  • Second Love (Non-Fiction)

Telugu

  • Bigg Boss Telugu (Reality)
  • Moody Lankrith (Fiction)
  • Vandra (Fiction)
  • Lakshana (Fiction)
  • Beatenotes (Fiction)
  • Save the Tiger Season 3 (Fiction)

Malayalam

  • Bigg Boss Malayalam (Reality)
  • Kerala Crime Files Season 3 (Fiction)
  • Cousins and Kalyaanam (Fiction)
  • Secret Stories: ROSLIN (Fiction)
  • Aapti (Fiction)
  • 1000 Babies Season 2 (Fiction)
  • Pharma (Fiction)
  • Mad for Each Other (Non-Fiction)
  • Roadies (Malayalam edition) (Non-Fiction)

Kannada

  • Namma Ooru HeroWeb Series
  • Bigg Boss Kannada OTT Edition
  • South Star Chef Challenge

The evening was graced by Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Thiru. Udhayanidhi Stalin, MP Thiru. Kamal Haasan, Minister of Tamil Development, Information and Publicity, Thiru. M.P. Saminathan, Sushant Sreeram, Head of SVOD & Chief Marketing Officer at JioStar, Krishnan Kutty, Head of Cluster, Entertainment (South) at JioStar, and many icons from across the South film and TV industries.