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Pushpa 2 and RRR Records in Danger — OG’s Stunning US Start

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Pawan Kalyan’s OG is having rampant advance bookings in America, and the film now hits 2 million premieres without the trailer’s release, which is an incredible feat. The film now targets Pushpa 2 and RRR records in the USA. 

The film is also the first 2 million premiere for Pawan Kalyan, and at this trend, the film definitely is set for a 3M+ opening in America. As of now only 3 films have crossed 3 million premieres from Tollywood: Kalki 2898 AD (3.9M), RRR (3.5M), and Pushpa 2 (3.35M).

Now certainly, Pushpa 2 and RRR records are in danger as OG has a stunning start at the US box office with 2 million premieres.

The film’s trailer arrives tomorrow. Sujeeth is known for making the best trailer cuts, and it will give much more momentum to OG, which is expected to see 3.5M premieres if jumps are big.

North America $2 Million Premieres

1. Baahubali 2 – 2017 – $2.45M
2. RRR – 2022 – $3.5M
3. Salaar – 2023 – $2.6M4. Kalki 2898 AD – 2024 – $3.9M
5. Devara—2024—$2.85M
6. Pushpa 2 – 2024 – $3.34M
7. OG – 2025 – $2M*

Prabhas-Hrithik Roshan for Kantara Chapter 1 Trailer

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Fans eagerly await the Kantara: Chapter 1 trailer, which is set to be launched this Monday, September 22, by Prabhas and Hrithik Roshan. Rishab Shetty is both directing and starring in this action drama, which is set to hit theaters on October 2, 2025. 

Kantara Team brings Prabhas, Hrithik and other stars to launch the trailer

The makers are bringing in top stars from different film industries to unveil the trailer. Prabhas will launch the Telugu trailer of Kantara Chapter 1, while Hrithik Roshan will release the Hindi version.

Sivakarthikeyan will unveil the Tamil one, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is also the distributor of the film in Kerala, will launch the Malayalam version. The team hopes that the trailer will stir up more buzz for the film.

In this prequel, Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah play major roles, with Hombale Films producing it. Ajaneesh Loknath composes music. 

Bigg Boss 9 Telugu: Top Contestant in Voting and Second Eviction Update

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The 9th season of Bigg Boss Telugu is on the verge of having another elimination, and the details of the top contestant in voting and the second evicted contestant are out now.

In the second week of this reality game show, a total of seven contestants were nominated: Suman Shetty, Bharani, Flora Saini, Demon Pawan, Priya Shetty, Harish, and Manish.

According to current voting trends and unofficial polls in the second week, Suman Shetty is leading by a big margin over the others in the Bigg Boss 9 Telugu voting polls, as he is receiving the highest number of votes and strong viewer support.

Marya Manish is the second contestant to eliminated from Bigg Boss Telugu 9

Serial actor Bharani is in second place. Priya Shetty and Manish are reportedly in the danger zone, with the latter having a lowervoting percentage in polls.

According to the reports, Maryada Manish, the commoner contestant, is said to be eliminated this week, and the episode will be telecast on Sunday night.

Mohanlal to Receive the Prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023

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The Government of India has officially announced that legendary actor Mohanlal will be honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023. This decision was made based on the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee.

Recognized as India’s highest award in cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award celebrates outstanding contributions to the film industry. Mohanlal, known for his versatile performances and decades of excellence in Indian cinema, is being acknowledged for his remarkable journey and impact on the art of storytelling.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the actor through his official X (Twitter) account, saying that Mohanlal’s achievements will continue to inspire generations.

This honor adds another milestone to Mohanlal’s illustrious career, and fans across the country are celebrating the recognition of one of India’s finest actors

Lokah OTT Release Delayed

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Lokah is having another rampage weekend (4th weekend) at the box office, and it becomes Mollywood’s industry hit and races towards the 300 Cr club. Because of such huge success, the film’s OTT release has been delayed.

Normally, South Indian movies will stream on OTT after 4 weeks of theatrical release. Hridayapooravam, starring Mohanlal, was released alongside Lokah: Chapter 1 Chandra, which arrives on Hotstar on 26th September in all languages. 

So, audiences expected that Lokah would also release during the same period, but the film’s production house, Wayfarer Films, has informed Kerala theaters that Lokah won’t come on OTT this month. It will cover Pooja holidays and further, and then only it will be released in OTT.

So, it is likely to release on OTT in mid-October and will have a good run till that period. The female superhero film is set for Mollywood’s 1st 300 Cr.

Krrish 4: Rashmika Mandanna in Talks

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Actress Rashmika Mandanna continues to shine in her acting career and is reportedly being considered for the female lead role in Bollywood’s Krrish 4 alongside Hrithik Roshan. 

Buzz in the industry suggests she is the top choice to play the female lead in this much-awaited superhero film. Krrish 4 is currently in pre-production and is expected to begin filming in mid-2026. An official announcement about Rashmika joining the franchise is likely to come soon.

Rashmika Mandanna: Continuous and big offers in Bollywood

She already has several big projects lined up, including Animal Park, Kanchana 4, and Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone’s AA22XA6 (her part is yet-to-be-announced).

Rashmika, who impressed everyone with her acting in Pushpa 2, made her Hindi film debut with Goodbye and later appeared in Mission Majnu, Animal, and Chhaava. She also played the lead in Salman Khan’s Sikander, which didn’t perform well at the box office.

Known as the “National Crush,” Rashmika is currently working on Thama and Cocktail 2.

Mirai Hits 100 Cr

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Teja Sajja’s Mirai starts its second film on a strong note and joins the 100 Cr on the 8th day at the box office. The film registered a strong first weekend and a decent hold on the weekdays thereafter.

Back-to-Back 100 Cr Grossers for Teja Sajja with Hanuman and Mirai

Directed by Karthik Gattamneni, Mirai also becomes the 2nd 100 Cr film for Teja Sajja after Hanuman. The total 8-day gross worldwide stands at approximately 103 Cr, and the film also sees a huge surge in bookings today, hinting at a rampage weekend in theaters.

The film is expected to be in the 120 Cr range after the 2nd weekend, and then we can predict its full run numbers after seeing how it performs on the weekdays.

Produced by the People Media factory, the film also stars Manchu Manoj as the main antagonist, with Shriya Saran, Ritika Nayak, Jagapathi Babu, and others in crucial roles. Gowra Hari is the film’s music composer.

Multiple New OTT Releases: Find Details Here

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Films like Mirai, Kishkindhapuri, Little Hearts, and the Malayalam hit Lokah recently entertained Telugu audiences in theatres. Now, several new releases are arriving on OTT platforms, including Aryan Khan’s directorial debut series The Bads of Bollywood on Netflix and the animated devotional film Mahavatar Narsimha, also on Netflix.

Other notable releases include Ssh Season 2 on Aha Video, Kanya Kumari on both Aha and Prime Video, Police Police Season 1 on Jio Hotstar, and Prema Ishq Kadal on ETV Win.

Mahavatar Narsimha and many movies/series: OTT Viewers have plenty of content to enjoy this weekend

Among these, Mahavatar Narsimha is expected to be a top pick for family viewers, while The Bads of Bollywood is gaining attention due to Aryan Khan’s involvement as director.

Additionally, Junior starring Kireeti Reddy will premiere on Aha Video on September 22. Sundarakanda featuring Nara Rohith and Hridayapoorvam starring Mohanlal will stream on Hotstar from September 23 and 26 respectively.

Lokah Enters the Elite Box Office Club of Baahubali 2, KGF 2

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Malayalam cinema’s latest blockbuster Lokah: Chapter 1 Chandra continues to surprise everyone with its strong performance at the box office. With each passing day, the film grows bigger and has now entered the elite club of industry hits like Baahubali 2 and KGF 2.

The List of Industry Hits Language Wise

Bollywood: Dangal
Tollywood: Baahubali 2
Sandalwood: KGF 2
Kollywood: 2 PointO
Mollywood: Lokah Chapter 1

In each film industry, there are landmark hits, such as Dangal in Bollywood, Baahubali 2 in Tollywood, KGF 2 in Sandalwood, 2.0 in Kollywood, and now Lokah Chapter 1 in Mollywood. What makes Lokah even more special is that it’s the only film in this group with a female superhero as the lead.

Audiences across different languages have praised the film, and it marks the beginning of Wayfarer Films’ ambitious five-part Lokah cinematic universe.

Shiva 4K Release: Never-Before Technology

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King Nagarjuna announces the ‘Shiva’ 4K Dolby re-release date on his father Akkineni Nageswara Rao’s 101st birth anniversary: ‘A Tribute to ANR’s Dream of Keeping Stories Alive for the Next Generation’

Shiva, which was released in 1989, was produced by Annapurna Studios, backed by producers Akkineni Venkat and Surendra Yarlagadda. Shiva is regarded as one of the greatest Indian films of all time, which redefined Indian cinema into the ‘Before Shiva’ and ‘After Shiva’ eras.

Finally, Nagarjuna announces Shiva 4K Release Date

Nagarjuna says, “My father always believed cinema had the power to live beyond generations, and Shiva was one such film. Bringing it back to the big screen on 14th November in a completely new avatar of 4K Dolby Atmos is a tribute to his dream of keeping stories alive forever.”

The film will hit the big screens in stunning 4K and with immersive Dolby Atmos sound, which has never been done for any re-released film before. The sound of ‘Shiva’ has been completely remastered from the original mono mix to the latest Dolby Atmos using the most advanced AI technologies.

RGV says, “I can’t wait for people to watch the film to have a completely new experience due to the enhanced sound never experienced before.”

The fans of Nagarjuna will for sure be delighted as Shiva hits theaters on November 14th in 4K DOLBY ATMOS.