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Brand Dil Raju in Big Trouble

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Dil Raju, the experienced producer and distributor, has not had good days for a few years. His films, whether distributed or produced by him, are failing at the box office. The brand Dil Raju is in big trouble now.

The main reason for Dil Raju’s phenomenal success as a producer is his judgment of the film’s content. He continuously delivered very good content films on a planned budget, even with star heroes.

Till a few years back, he was a big brand with audiences, as everyone believed that if a film was coming under Dil Raju production, then certainly it would be a good film. Raju maintained a success ratio of more than 80%.

There was a situation where fans also forced their heroes to work with the SVC banner for successful films. However, in recent years, the producer’s judgment has been failing miserably.

The success ratio has fallen to 20%, and the quality content films are not coming from Raju. The budgets are increasing, and the quality of films is decreasing, which is a serious concern for him, both financially and image-wise.

With more failures than successes, the brand Dil Raju is in big trouble now. His recent film, Thammudu, became one of the biggest disasters in Tollywood ever, with very big losses for buyers.

Rowdy Janardhan and Yellamma are the projects that are in the pipeline for Dil Raju, and he needs to deliver a strong comeback with them.

Mahesh Babu Gets Consumer Commission Notice

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The Rangareddy District Consumer Commission has issued Superstar Mahesh Babu notices in connection with his role as a brand ambassador for Sai Surya Developers. 

The commission has named him as the third respondent in a case filed by individuals who claim to have been defrauded by the real estate firm. The complainants allege that they were misled by the company’s claims and Mahesh Babu’s promotional material into investing in plots that did not exist. 

Earlier, the ED (Enforcement Directorate) had also summoned the actor in a similar case, and now the Consumer Commission issued a notice to Mahesh Babu.

Mahesh was a part of a real estate advertisement, and that is why he has been named as the third respondent in the case. 

The victims had complained that they were duped of Rs 34.8 lakh for the purchase of a plot in Balapur. They approached the commission to get the money back, as there was no layout.

Anirudh to make his Kannada Debut with Toxic

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Anyone who follows the recent trend of South Indian cinema knows that the music composer Anirudh Ravichander has a superb craze. While he has a huge fanbase in Tamil and Telugu, Anirudh is all set to make his Kannada debut with Toxic.

Yash, who rose to fame with KGF: Chapter 2, took two years to start his next film. He is currently working on Toxic, an action drama. The fans waited for a long time to see their favorite hero on the big screen.

At first, this movie was slated for summer release this year but was moved to next year. The shoot of the film is happening in Mumbai. Reportedly, the team did not finalize the film’s music director for the film till now.

According to the latest news, Anirudh is all set to make his Kannada debut with Yash’s Toxic. Everyone knows that the talented musician is very busy with many Tamil and Telugu films in his hands.

Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie, Vijay Deverakonda and Gautam Tinnanuri’s Kingdom, and a few more films are lined up for release, and we need to wait and see how Anirudh takes his time for Yash’s movie.

Coming to Toxic, the film’s shoot is going simultaneously in the Telugu and Kannada languages, and it will be dubbed into the Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam languages. 

Geethu Mohandas is the director, and KVN Productions are the producers of Toxic. Kiara Advani is the heroine, and Nayanthara plays an important role.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Lands in a Controversy

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Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu is getting ready for theatrical release after many delays, but it faces opposition from the BC community. While the film’s business is still in negotiations, Hari Hara Veera Mallu lands in controversy.

The allegation against the film’s makers is that it has distorted the life story of Telangana fighter Panduga Sayanna. The main reason for the anger of the BC communities is that they believe it is based on the life of one of their respected persons.

Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu faces an unexpected Controversy

The BC associations allege that the film has turned Sayanna’s biography into a fictional story and made it according to their wish.

“It is an insult to the self-respect of the entire Bahujans and BCs to make a film titled Harihara Veeramallu, a fictional character that is not in history,” the organizations said in a statement.

Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu lands in a controversy, as the BC Communities have threatened to block the film’s release, as they feel the makers have distorted the history for entertainment and money.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1—Sword vs. Spirit was launched under the direction of Krish Jagarlamudi, and after shooting more than half of the film, he left it due to various reasons, and producer A.M. Ratnam’s son, Jyothi Krishna, took over the direction. 

The film is scheduled to be released on July 24, and it has already been postponed several times. Now that the film is getting ready for release, the concerns of the BC communities have become a big headache for the film’s team.

Manchu Vishnu’s Vision for Kannappa Backfires

Manchi Vishnu’s dream project Kannaappa, has nearly concluded its theatrical run but has yet to make a significant effect at the box office. While the film had a good start during its first weekend, its collections dropped dramatically in the following days. The final theatrical share of the movie is expected to be approximately ₹20 crore, which is far lower than the makers had hoped.

One of the primary reasons for the film’s low performance lies in its creative approach. Instead of focusing on devotion and emotion, the plot added imaginary aspects such as five tribal tribes, internal battles, and a lengthy romance track. Though the climax was well appreciated, and Manchu Vishnu excelled with his performance in the finale, the buildup to it failed to excite the audience.

Unnecessary focus on fictional conflicts, rivalry and romance diluted the core essence of Kannappa’s story. A simpler and more heartfelt narrative, focusing on devotion and the history of the Vaayu Lingam, could have connected better with viewers. By concentrating solely on Kannappa’s own tribe and his spiritual transformation, the film might have delivered a stronger impact.Despite the hype, the overall execution didn’t live up to expectations.

Kannappa had great potential, and the team definitely put in a lot of effort to reach the audience. However, due to a creative misstep, the film failed to make an impact

Dhruv Vikram to ‘Kill’ It Again

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Dhruv Vikram, the son of Tamil actor Chiyaan Vikram, is yet to find a good hit as a lead hero. The latest news is that the actor is all set to do the remake of Bollywood’s blockbuster Kill movie.

Reportedly, it will be directed by Telugu Director Ramesh Varma (of Khiladi and Ratsasan Telugu remake fame). Interestingly, Dhruv made his debut with the Arjun Reddy remake in Tamil, but it did not work at all.

He also acted with his father, Vikram, in Mahaan, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, which was directly released on OTT. Currently, Dhruv is working with Mari Selvaraj’s film called Bison, which was announced for an October 17 release.

So, the buzz is that Dhruv Vikram will star in the remake of Bollywood’s blockbuster Kill movie. Nowadays, remakes are not working much at the box office. So, we should wait and see how this film fares.

Released in 2023, Kill is an action drama directed by Nagesh Bhat. The film centers on an NSG commando, who takes on a dangerous robbery gang and protects commoners during a train journey. 

The film features Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, and Tanya Maniktala, and it is known for its high-octane violence and gripping storyline. 

The Raja Saab Faces Tough Competition

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Prabhas’s The Raja Saab Glimpse was recently released and received a good response. Everyone expected it to collect more in Hindi because of the genre, but The Raja Saab faces tough competition from Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar.

As said above, Raja Saab’s glimpse created a good buzz on the film, and the movie was announced for a 5th December release. In Telugu, it will have a solo release, but in Hindi, it is facing a big opponent.

On July 6, Jio Studios announced the release of their next film, Dhurandhar, along with a glimpse. Prabhas’s Raja Saab faces tough competition from Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which hits theaters on December 5. 

In the movie, Singh plays India’s first secret agent, who kicked off the undercover missions. The film takes place in India and Pakistan, spanning from the 70s to now.

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film’s powerful cast includes Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal.

ETV Win Faces Religious Heat After Caste Controversy

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It looks like the new web series, AIR (All India Rankers), brings more damage than praise for the Telugu OTT platform, ETV Win. After facing a caste controversy, ETV Win now faces the religious heat because of the AIR web series.

Made against the backdrop of Inter students’ hostel life and issues, the new web series ‘AIR’ is streaming on ETV WIN. With its relatable content, it is receiving good appreciation.

However, because of a few things, the OTT platform and the makers behind the series face big trouble. ETV Win now faces the religious heat because of the AIR web series.

The caste scene triggered a big controversy, and later the team apologized, and the makers deleted those scenes from the series.

ETV Win might have thought that the problem was solved, but a new problem from a religious angle has emerged now.

In the series, the negative characters [Sunil and Sandeep Raj] wear Ayyappa Mala, which has triggered a controversy. 

The netizens ask the makers why, despite no significance for Ayyappa Mala, they used it for negative characters.

Ramayana Major Cast Revealed

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The Indian cinema audiences await Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. Right from the unofficial announcement itself, the film had a huge craze, and now, Ramayana’s major cast has been revealed.

On July 3, the makers released the first teaser of the epic movie, which showed a terrific glimpse of how the entire film will be. Fans were awestruck by the stunning background score and the visuals in the last bit of the video.

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana: Massive Budget and Huge Starcast

Everyone knows about the story of Ramayana. It revolves around the epic battle that was fought between Lord Ram and Ravana. The movie is being made with the highest record budget ever for an Indian film.

This magnum opus also has a huge star cast. Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana’s major cast has been revealed. Ranbir plays the character of Lord Ram. Kannada actor Yash is all set to make his Bollywood debut with the movie, in which he will play the role of Ravana. Sai Pallavi will play Goddess Sita.

Amitabh Bachchan, Sunny Deol, and Arun Govil to essay crucial characters in the Ramayana

Sunny Deol appears as Hanuman, while Ravi Dubey will be seen as Lakshman. Arun Govil as King Dasharath, Indira Krishnan as Queen Kaushalya, Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi, and Anil Kapoor as King Janak.

Amitabh Bachchan will appear as Jatayu, Adinath Kothare as Bharat, Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara, Bobby Deol as Kumbhkaran, Vijay Sethupathi as Vibhishan, Vikrant Massey as Meghnad, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, Kajal Aggarwal as Queen Mandodari, Mohit Raina as Lord Shiva, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, and Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva.

Ramayana locks this year and next year’s Diwali

Ramayana will be released in two parts: the first one on Diwali 2026 and the second on Diwali 2027. Directed by Nitesh and produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. 

Oscar-winning legends Hans Zimmer, Hollywood composer, and AR Rahman will compose music for this magnum opus.

Kayadu Lohar Says No to Dhanush

Following the success of the movie Dragon, Kayadu Lohar gained huge popularity in the South. The film’s success made her a youth sensation, and she received countless offers from Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. She is currently working on more than 6 projects, making her one of the busiest actresses in the industry.

Meanwhile, after Kubera, Idly Kadai , Tere Ishq Mein hero Dhanush is all set to begin his next film, directed by Vignesh Raja and produced by Vels Film International. The filming is scheduled to commence before the end of this month. Initially, the directors were eager to cast Kayadu Lohar as the female protagonist, drawn to her performance and popularity..

However, due to her tight schedule and date conflicts with other obligations, Kayadu had to decline the opportunity to co-star with Dhanush. With her schedule full, she respectfully declined the offer, leaving the makers to hunt for another option.

The filmmaker has now decided on Pooja Hegde as the female protagonist, which has been officially confirmed. While Kayadu had to miss out on this huge project, her resume indicates a promising career in a variety of languages.