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Nani and Nithiin Team Up for Alias Rukmini

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Nani and Nithiin join forces for a new project titled Alias Rukmini, marking actor Nani’s second venture under Unanimous Productions. The film will be directed by Murali Kanth Devasoth, known for his work on Dhandoraa.

Creative Title Announcement

The title was announced through a creative video that gives a glimpse of the film’s concept. In the video, director Murali Kanth narrates the story of Krishna to Nani (voiced), who is a Class 10 math teacher played by Nithiin. As the story unfolds, dreamlike visuals introduce characters inspired by novels written under the name Rukmini.

In a surprising moment, Nani interrupts the narration to ask, “Who is Rukmini?” Krishna then explains that Rukmini is his wife, accompanied by a touching musical score that captures the film’s emotional depth.

Novel Concept and Narrative Style

The title announcement video is captivating, and the background music creates a pleasant atmosphere. Fictional novel titles like Vratham Venkanna, Garam Gopal, and Aameku Aame Ante Istam suggest Rukmini’s character and the film’s narrative style.

While earlier reports suggested actress Rukmini Vasanth might be in talks for the female lead, the production team has not yet announced the cast details.

Production Details and Launch

Produced by Deepthi Ganta under Unanimous Productions, Alias Rukmini is said to be a refreshing romantic entertainer with a bold concept. The film was officially launched today with a traditional pooja ceremony and is currently in pre-production, with regular shooting expected to start soon.

Jomon T. John ISC is in charge of cinematography, while Vijai Bulganin is responsible for the music. Avinash Kolla serves as the production designer, and Srujana Adusumilli is the editor. With Nani supporting the project and a promising director at the helm, fans are optimistic that Alias Rukmini will be a significant comeback for Nithiin.

Rajamouli on Varanasi IMAX: Massive Scale & Epic Journey

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Ace filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli has revealed exciting new details about his highly anticipated film Varanasi, describing it as one of the most ambitious projects of his career. The film, starring Mahesh Babu, is being crafted specifically for the IMAX experience with a globe-trotting narrative that spans continents and time periods.

Why Varanasi is Made for IMAX

Speaking to a French film magazine, Rajamouli explained his vision for bringing Varanasi to IMAX screens worldwide.

“From 300-foot-high ice walls in Antarctica to gigantic armies of Ancient Rome, the scale is massive. We wanted to capture their immensity in the best possible way, and the IMAX ratio allowed us to do that,” said Rajamouli.

The director’s choice to shoot in IMAX format underscores his commitment to delivering a visually spectacular cinematic experience that matches the epic scope of the story. With Telugu audiences soon getting access to IMAX screens in Hyderabad, the timing couldn’t be better for this ambitious project.

A Globe-Trotting Adventure Across Time

Rajamouli shared that Varanasi is a sprawling adventure that takes viewers across multiple continents and even different time periods. The story begins in the sacred city of Varanasi, travels to the frozen landscapes of Antarctica and the vast terrains of Africa, journeys back in time to Ancient Rome, and finally returns to Varanasi.

This ambitious narrative structure promises an emotional father-son experience wrapped in breathtaking visuals and epic scale.

Production Update: 80% Complete

Providing an update on the film’s production timeline, Rajamouli revealed that nearly 80% of the shoot has been completed. He added that the team has already wrapped up the film’s biggest and most demanding action sequences, while the remaining 20% mainly consists of smaller scenes and connecting portions.

With its grand scale, breathtaking locations, and IMAX-ready visuals, Varanasi is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Indian films ever made. Fans are eagerly awaiting more updates as the film moves closer to completion.

Chennai Love Story Second Weekend: Holds Strong

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Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya‘s Chennai Love Story showed a strong hold in its second weekend at the box office, maintaining momentum despite facing competition from big releases. The intense romantic drama has now crossed ₹46 Cr worldwide gross and is nearing the ₹50 Cr club.

Second Weekend Performance

After a superb first week that delivered Kiran Abbavaram's biggest opening, the film maintained decent footfalls through the weekdays without major drops. The second Friday and Saturday numbers stayed steady, while Sunday witnessed impressive growth—a positive sign for the film’s theatrical legs.

Despite releasing alongside major competitors like Jana Nayagan in the first week and Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the second, Chennai Love Story managed to retain its audience pull across key markets.

Chennai Love Story Box Office Collections

The film’s 10-day box office performance shows solid progress:

TerritoryGross Collection
10-Day All-India Tracked₹33.55 Cr
10-Day Worldwide₹46 Cr

With these numbers, Chennai Love Story has already become Kiran Abbavaram‘s highest-grossing film, surpassing his previous best opening weekend of ₹24 Cr.

Path to ₹50 Cr Club

The film now stands just ₹4 Cr away from entering the prestigious ₹50 Cr worldwide gross club. Given the second weekend’s strong hold and positive word-of-mouth for this intense romantic drama, Chennai Love Story is expected to cross this milestone within the next few days.

The coming weekdays will be crucial in determining how quickly the film reaches the ₹50 Cr mark and whether it can sustain momentum into its third weekend.

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Jana Nayagan Tamil Box Office Nears ₹300 Cr

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Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan has proven its staying power in the Tamil market despite facing multiple headwinds. The political action thriller sustained strong numbers through its second weekend, demonstrating Vijay’s unshakeable box-office stamina even amid the Spider-Man storm and several other negative factors.

Jana Nayagan Tamil Box Office: Second Weekend Hold

The film showed resilience during its second weekend (August 1-2), maintaining respectable footfalls across Tamil Nadu circuits. Day 10 (Saturday) alone brought in ₹9.28 Cr from 5,095 shows, proving that the core Tamil audience remained loyal despite direct competition from the globally anticipated Spider-Man release.

11-Day Collections: Nearing ₹300 Cr Worldwide

The film’s 11-day All India Tracked Gross stands at ₹190.64 Cr, with actual collections estimated at around ₹206 Cr. When including overseas territories, Jana Nayagan’s worldwide gross has moved closer to the ₹300 Cr milestone.

Territory11-Day Gross
All India (Tracked)₹190.64 Cr
All India (Actual)~₹206 Cr
Worldwide~₹300 Cr

This marks steady progress from the first week's ₹254 Cr worldwide gross, with the second weekend adding crucial momentum toward the ₹300 Cr mark.

Overcoming Multiple Challenges

Jana Nayagan_ has faced an uphill battle from the start. The film encountered release delays (originally scheduled for January 9, 2026), censor certification hurdles, and was leaked online shortly after theatrical release. Despite these obstacles, it has gathered decent collections purely on the strength of Tamil audiences’ love for Vijay.

Industry observers note that the film would have collected substantially bigger numbers had it released on its original January date, avoiding both the piracy leak and the Spider-Man clash. Nevertheless, Jana Nayagan continues to showcase Vijay’s box-office pull in Tamil-speaking regions.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Weekend: ₹341 Cr in India

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has delivered an exceptional opening weekend at the Indian box office, collecting ₹341 Cr and scripting history as the first Hollywood film to cross ₹100 Cr in a single day.

The latest entry in the Spider-Man franchise, starring Tom Holland, maintained phenomenal momentum throughout its four-day opening weekend in India, shattering multiple box office records.

Opening Weekend Box Office Collections

The film’s opening weekend All India tracked gross stands at a sensational ₹341 Cr, including 3D charges:

MetricCollection
Opening Weekend (4 Days)₹341 Cr
All India Tracked GrossIncluding 3D charges
Single-Day Peak₹100+ Cr (Sunday)

This performance establishes Spider-Man: Brand New Day among the biggest opening weekends in Indian box office history. The film had already created history on opening day, surpassing Avengers: Endgame to become the biggest Hollywood opener in India.

First Hollywood Film to Cross ₹100 Crore in Single Day

On Sunday, Spider-Man: Brand New Day touched the ₹100 Cr tracked gross mark on its fourth day, delivering a terrific and unbelievable single-day performance that marks a watershed moment for Hollywood releases in India.

Only a very few films across all industries have managed to collect ₹100 Cr in India in a single day. Spider-Man: Brand New Day becomes the first Hollywood film to achieve this milestone, demonstrating the massive appeal of the franchise among Indian audiences.

The film has set the box office on fire across all states, with the strong performance continuing throughout the opening weekend. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is positioned to continue its dominant run at the Indian box office in the coming weekdays.

Ramayana Part 3 Was Considered by Nitesh Tiwari

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Director Nitesh Tiwari reveals the creative decision behind Ramayana Part 3 that was seriously considered but ultimately shelved. The filmmaker discusses why he chose to split the mythological epic into two parts instead of three, prioritizing emotional depth over additional runtime. The film’s trailer was released recently and received a decent response, with mixed reactions from different sections of the audience.

Why Ramayana Part 3 Was Dropped

Nitesh Tiwari explained that condensing Ramayana into a single film would have compromised the story’s richness. “We would not have done justice to the total story of Ramayana if we had done it in one part. We would have had to rush through too many things, and they had far too many valuable stuff which is there for us to just crunch it in one and leave aside a lot of stuff.”

The filmmaker revealed that the team extensively deliberated between a two-part or three-part structure. “We thought about doing a part 3 for Ramayana as well, but then what was happening in doing that is we were only left with wars in part three,” Tiwari shared.

Emotional Depth Over Visual Spectacle

The director emphasized that emotions form the soul of the Ramayana narrative. A war-focused third installment would have lacked the emotional resonance that defines the epic. “Point to be noted is that emotions are the core for Ramayana, you know. So we were not really having great emotional connect in part three when we were doing it like that.”

This realization led to the final decision. “We then finally decided, okay, we are going to crunch it into two parts, so that not just visual extravaganza remains, but emotional core doesn’t get compromised,” Tiwari explained.

The mythological epic stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita, bringing the timeless tale to modern audiences with state-of-the-art filmmaking technology.

Vijay Sethupathi on Jailer 2 Cameo: Broke Rule for Rajinikanth

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Vijay Sethupathi has opened up about his rare cameo appearance in Jailer 2, revealing why he broke his self-imposed no-cameo rule for one person: Superstar Rajinikanth.

The actor, who was last seen in Gandhi Talkies, will make a special appearance in the highly anticipated sequel directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The film marks a reunion between Vijay Sethupathi and Rajinikanth after their memorable collaboration in Petta (2019).

Why Vijay Sethupathi Stopped Doing Cameos

“I’ve stopped doing cameos,” Vijay Sethupathi said in a recent interview, adding, “I did only one recently in Jailer 2. That was just so I could see Rajini sir.”

The reasoning behind his no-cameo rule is purely commercial. When he appears in brief roles in other actors’ films, it affects the business of his own releases. “If I do a cameo in his film, people won’t even notice me. But if I do it in other films, it affects them,” Sethupathi explained.

The Rajinikanth Exception

Vijay Sethupathi‘s willingness to make an exception for Rajinikanth highlights the deep respect he holds for the Superstar. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor confirmed, “I have done a cameo in Jailer 2 because I love Rajinikanth sir. To be with him, I get to learn a lot.”

From Villain to Cameo: Vijay Sethupathi’s Career Shift

Vijay Sethupathi previously played a supporting role in Rajinikanth‘s Petta, which was released in 2019. He also gained widespread recognition for his villain roles in Master (2021), Vikram (2022), and Jawan (2023). After this successful streak, he announced that he would only do films as a lead and would not appear in cameos or villain roles.

Jailer 2 is scheduled to be released on October 15, 2026.

Korean Kanakaraju Business: ₹12 Cr Worldwide Target

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Varun Tej’s upcoming horror-comedy Korean Kanakaraju has closed its pre-release theatrical business, with the film needing to collect ₹12 Cr share worldwide to achieve Hit status at the box office. Set for release on August 7, the Korean Kanakaraju business details reveal strong confidence from distributors following the positive response to the trailer.

Theatrical Rights Breakdown

The film’s worldwide theatrical rights are valued at approximately ₹12 Cr, with the Andhra region (6 territories) alone accounting for ₹5 Cr of that total. The Korean Kanakaraju business numbers reflect decent pre-release interest, largely driven by the positive trailer reception and the proven track record of the horror-entertainer genre in Telugu cinema.

TerritoryRights Value
Andhra (6 Territories)₹5 Cr
Worldwide Theatrical₹12 Cr
Breakeven Target₹12 Cr Share

Box Office Prospects

With ₹12 Cr as the breakeven mark, Korean Kanakaraju enters the box office race with manageable targets. The horror-entertainer genre has consistently delivered commercial success in Tollywood, which positions the film favorably for its theatrical run. The film secured a solid ₹26 Cr non-theatrical deal earlier, covering a major portion of its budget.

About the Film

Korean Kanakaraju follows the story of a Korean demon entering the body of Kanaka Raju, a young man from Rayalaseema, leading to hilarious incidents. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film features Ritika Nayak as the female lead and Satya in a crucial role. UV Creations has produced the project, with music composed by Thaman S. The film releases in theatres on August 7, 2026.

Chennai Love Story Sees Decent Jump on Second Saturday

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Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya‘s intense romantic drama, Chennai Love Story, registered a decent jump on its 9th day, the second Saturday, at the box office. After running on an ordinary note during weekdays, the film gathered good strength on Saturday.

Second Saturday Box Office Performance

The film showed improved footfalls on its second Saturday, signaling sustained audience interest despite mixed reviews for the second half. Trade analysts expect the film to post an even bigger number today (Sunday), building on Saturday’s momentum.

Chennai Love Story 9-Day Box Office Collections

TerritoryGross Collection
9-Day India Tracked₹30.90 Cr
9-Day Worldwide₹43 Cr (approx)

With the decent Saturday jump, Chennai Love Story has moved much closer to the ₹50 Cr mark worldwide, and trade circles are confident it will cross this milestone in its full theatrical run.

The film recorded Kiran Abbavaram‘s biggest first week with a worldwide gross around ₹38 Cr, establishing it as a significant success in his career.

Success Factors Behind Chennai Love Story

Though the film’s second half received mixed reviews, several elements contributed to its box office success. The lead pair’s chemistry and performance resonated with audiences, while the emotional sequences struck the right chord. Music director Mani Sharma‘s compositions added to the film’s appeal, helping it sustain through the crucial second week.

The romantic drama’s ability to bounce back on Saturday after ordinary weekday numbers demonstrates solid word-of-mouth among the target audience. With the second weekend underway, Chennai Love Story is well-positioned to achieve the ₹50 Cr club status.

Jana Nayagan 10th Day Jump: ₹282 Cr, ₹300 Cr Guaranteed

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Jana Nayagan, the final film of Thalapathy Vijay, has registered a strong jump on its 10th day (second Saturday), defying competition from Spider-Man: Brand New Day and mixed reviews. The box office performance on Saturday showcases the film’s resilience despite facing multiple headwinds.

10th Day Collections Show Strong Hold

The Jana Nayagan jump on its second Saturday is particularly noteworthy given the challenging circumstances. The film’s 10-day tracked gross in India stands at ₹178.5 Cr, while actuals are estimated around ₹193 Cr. With the strong second Saturday performance, Jana Nayagan is set to surpass the ₹200 Cr mark in India.

Territory10-Day Gross
India (Tracked)₹178.5 Cr
India (Actuals)₹193 Cr
Worldwide₹282 Cr

₹300 Cr Worldwide Club Guaranteed

With overseas collections included, Jana Nayagan has accumulated approximately ₹282 Cr worldwide in its first 10 days. The film’s trajectory after the second Saturday jump makes the ₹300 Cr club a guarantee, likely to be achieved by the end of the second weekend.

This performance is significant for Vijay’s farewell film, considering the mixed opening weekend reception. The film had collected ₹215 Cr worldwide in its first four days, meaning it has added approximately ₹67 Cr in the next six days, showing a steady hold despite the Spider-Man competition.

Film Details and Future Prospects

Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by KVN Productions, Jana Nayagan stars Mamitha Baiju, who reprises Sreeleela’s role from the original Telugu film, Bhagavanth Kesari. While the film has not achieved the blockbuster numbers initially expected, it has demonstrated solid box office legs.

The film’s performance through the first week and into the second weekend suggests it will continue to add collections, though reaching the reported ₹550 Cr break-even target remains a challenge.