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Jio Hotstar Users Left Frustrated

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Jio Hotstar is one of the popular digital platforms in India, as it contains both Indian and international content for the users. However, the subscribers/users are left frustrated because of Jio Hotstar.

These days, OTT platforms are offering two options even for premium users: an ad-supported plan and an ad-free plan. However, only a few people opt for the ad-free plan because of the significant price difference.

A few months ago, Jio Hotstar used to place the ads in between some specific times, so audiences were fine with that. But now the ads are continuously coming in between the content, which is disturbing the users’ experience. Netizens are raising a concern on this continuously.

Not just Jio Hotstar, but even Prime Video, YouTube, and others have adopted this trend. Hotstar Users and other platform viewers are not entirely happy with this strategy from digital platforms, as they still face disruptions even with a premium subscription.

Telangana Police Targets IBomma

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Hyderabad police have intensified their investigation into illegal online piracy. According to officials, several people have already been arrested in connection with these operations, and efforts are underway to catch the main accused, believed to be the head of the IBomma website.

Police revealed that the gang used OTT platforms to promote and manage betting networks. Authorities are now closely monitoring these platforms and coordinating with other states to track down the gang leader.

IBomma Head on the hunt by Telangana Police

A senior officer stated, “We will soon catch the IBomma head. We have nabbed the biggest piracy gang in India, and the credit goes to the Hyderabad Police.”

This crackdown highlights the growing concern around piracy along with online betting and the need for stronger enforcement to protect citizens from financial and legal risks.

AA22: Allu Arjun’s Hollywood Steps

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After an outstanding blockbuster like Pushpa 2, Allu Arjun joined hands with director Atlee, who scored a big blockbuster with Jawan. With a massive budget, AA22 is produced by Sun Pictures, and Allu Arjun is taking steps towards Hollywood with the film.

Hokuto Konishi, the Japanese-British choreographer, has joined AA22, Allu Arjun and Atlee’s upcoming film. The dance maestro confirmed this news on his Instagram account.

The film targets pan-world markets, and Hollywood technicians are continuously getting added to the film, making it a humongous film.

Recently, it was reported that the Connekkt Mob Scene, the top marketing agency in Hollywood, has collaborated with the film. It already has a huge star cast, and the international technicians will take the film’s hype to a new level.

Stream Madharaasi and Little Hearts Tonight

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This weekend, movie lovers have releases like Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, Dhanush’s Idli Kadai, and Pawan Kalyan’s OG already running in theaters; they can stream Sivakarthikeyan’s Madharaasi and youthful entertainer Little Hearts tonight on OTT.

Murugadoss and Sivakarthikeyan’s action thriller, released in theaters on September 5, fell short of expectations at the box office, managing a 100 Cr gross. Starting tonight, OTT viewers can stream Madharaasi on Prime Video in all languages.

Directed by debutant Sai Marthand, Little Hearts, featuring Mouli Tanuj Prasant and Shivani Nagaram in the lead roles, will start streaming tonight on ETV Win in Telugu. Interestingly, the platform will release an extended version of the film.

Let us wait and watch which film gets the best response from the OTT audiences.

Sujeeth Fast-Tracks Nani Project

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Director Sujeeth made “OG” with his favorite hero, Pawan Kalyan, and received immense love from the fans. The film is also performing well at the box office. Meanwhile, Sujeeth fast-tracks his project with Nani.

After making Saaho with Prabhas, the young director took a long gap due to many reasons and finally released OG last weekend, and the movie is successfully running in theaters. Sujeeth already said in OG promotions that he will not take a long time to start the next project.

Sujeeth and Nani’s project is already generating a lot of buzz

So according to his words, Sujeeth is immediately starting his next project, which has already been officially announced with Nani. The movie is said to have an official pooja ceremony on Dasara, and it will go to sets this December or early 2026. 

Reportedly, the director has already said to have completed most of the script and pre-production work for this film, and it will be another crazy project for Nani after “The Paradise.”

We need to wait and see how the OG director pulls his film Nani. There are already curious theories about the film being a standalone film or it having a link to the OG universe.

After completing the Natural Star film, Sujeeth is likely to start OG 2.

Grab the Latest District App Offer Code Today

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District by Zomato is your go-to app for Indians. The users can use it to book tickets for movies, public events, and table bookings in restaurants. District app offers the latest code/coupon for its users as a Tuesday special.

Movie lovers can enjoy a Buy 1 Get 1 Movie Ticket offer (maximum discount ₹200) by using the coupon code IIMSBOGO.

As films like OG, Kantara, and Idly Kadai movies are running in theaters for this Dasara festival, this offer code will be highly beneficial for them.

The netizens have already started using the coupon code offer by the District app and sharing it online.

PVR Inox, the national multiplex chain, offers discounted prices every Tuesday, and now the District app is also following a similar strategy to attract its users.

Trump Lawsuit Costs YouTube Over 200 Cr

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In a surprising legal development, YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million (over 200) to settle a lawsuit brought by U.S. President Donald Trump over the suspension of his account after the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

The lawsuit was filed in July 2021, and it accused YouTube and its parent company Alphabet Inc. of violating Trump’s First Amendment rights and engaging in what he called “impermissible censorship” of conservative voices.

On January 12, 2021, YouTube suspended Trump’s channel, citing violations of its policies against inciting violence. What initially appeared to be a seven-day suspension was later extended indefinitely over fears of further unrest.

YouTube to pay more than 200 crores to Trump in a lawsuit

As part of the settlement, $22 million will be paid on Trump’s behalf to the Trust for the National Mall, a nonprofit managing the construction of a $200 million ballroom at the White House. Another $2.5 million will be shared among other plaintiffs in the case, including the American Conservative Union and author Naomi Wolf.

Notably, the settlement does not involve any admission of wrongdoing by YouTube. The company explained that the decision was made to sidestep the expenses and uncertainties of extended litigation.

Junior Hits OTT – Watch on Two Platforms

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Kireeti Reddy’s Junior has been the most awaited one for the OTT viewers in recent times. The great news is that the film “Junior” is now available for streaming on OTT, and it’s accessible on not just one but two platforms.

After its theatrical release, this film kept the fans waiting for its digital arrival, and it also changed the premiere, but now, the film finally hits OTT, and Junior’s Telugu version is streaming on two platforms, Prime Video and Aha, and the Kannada version is streaming on Nammaflix.

Junior, the emotional entertainer directed by Radha Krishna Reddy and produced by Sai Korrapati at Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram. The movie was filmed at the same time in Telugu and Kannada, featuring Kireeti Reddy in his first role, along with Sreeleela, Genelia D’Souza, and V. Ravichandran playing key parts.

Kantara Chapter 1 Trailer Backfires Big

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Kantara (2022) is undoubtedly a sensational blockbuster like Pushpa, KGF, and Baahubali. However, the film’s prequel, Kantara Chapter 1, is not trending as the sequels of the above-mentioned films are, as its trailer did not click with audiences. 

The sequel films of Pushpa, KGF, and Baahubali opened with record numbers and became huge blockbusters, whereas Kantara’s prequel is struggling with advance bookings.

We can say that the main reason for such low buzz is Kantara Chapter 1’s trailer, which did not live up to the expectations and damaged the hype. The audiences expected the trailer with complete divine elements and links to the Bhootakola, with historic references, but the trailer tells a different story. 

Fans online speculate that the team either intentionally underplayed the movie or the story has so much content that it couldn’t all be shown. But the trailer did not live up to the audiences’ expectations, which did unexpected damage to the film’s hype.

At the same time, the team caused a significant delay in releasing the film’s content and didn’t put much effort into major promotions either.

Now all depends on the audience’s WOM; with Kantara Part 1 branding the film will see a respectable opening in all languages, but it will be nowhere near KGF 2. If WOM is good like the first part, then the numbers will be massive for Kantara Chapter 1.

OG Day 5 Box Office – Mixed Bag

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OG, starring Pawan Kalyan and directed by fanboy Sujeeth, brings back Pawan Kalyan’s trademark energy and box-office potential. The film has been unanimously loved by fans, and they received it massively. But on its day 5, OG got mixed results at the box office.

It has already become Pawan Kalyan’s biggest grosser within just 2 days. Over the opening weekend, the film collected ₹225 Cr gross and around ₹135 Cr share worldwide.

OG sees mixed results at the box office on Day 5

On the first working day, the movie maintained a decent hold in Andhra Pradesh, which is impressive since it was a pre-festival period where bigger drops are usually expected. The film managed to put up steady numbers across all territories, giving hope that it could see big collections on Wednesday and Thursday.

The big disappointment is in the Nizam territory, where Pawan Kalyan’s OG witnessed a massive drop on Day 5 after a strong weekend. Ticket hikes might be a factor for this performance. However, with the high court’s decision to slash ticket prices today, the movie could see better collections going forward.

In ROI and Overseas, the film also showed a below-par hold on Day 5. Overall, it’s a mixed bag. The total 5-day gross is estimated at ₹235 Cr, with a share of around ₹140 Cr. For a hit status, the film needs to hold well today and witness strong jumps from tomorrow, as it requires another ₹40 Cr share.