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All-Time Box Office Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Scored 5.8 Million Views In The Opening Weekend On Netflix Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

All-Time Box Office Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Scored 5.8 Million Views In The Opening Weekend On Netflix

Mumbai, February 5 - The all-time box office blockbuster Pushpa 2 - The Rule reloaded version has scored a good viewership on its streaming debut at Netflix. The Allu Arjun-fronted Pan India movie has almost finished its box office run and recently started streaming in all versions with added runtime. ## The action drama debuted on Netflix on January 30, and in the opening weekend, it generated 5.8 million views across languages. This is the third-biggest viewership debut for a post-theatrical Indian film since 2024, after Fighter (5.9 million) and Animal (6.2 million).## Pushpa 2 was the second most-watched non-English title globally on Netflix during the week of January 27 - February 2. It was the number 1 movie in 7 countries, including India, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan, and Bangladesh and the top 10 in 15 countries in its debut week.## Netflix acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights of Pushpa 2 - The Rule for a massive price of 270 crores for all versions, that too without getting the benefit of a short theatrical window. While the opening weekend numbers look decent, given how Indian films have faired on streaming, it can be called underwhelming with the high cost involved. ## The initial reception for the movie seems to be ok, but it needs to be seen how it goes in the coming days. Netflix calculates data for the first 90 days, which is 2 months more than its original idea of showing data for the first 28 days. ## Stay tuned...

Upcoming Movies Of Pan-Indian Superstar Prabhas Tollywood
BY Anish Jangir 📰 News

Upcoming Movies Of Pan-Indian Superstar Prabhas

Hyderabad, February 4 - Prabhas, the pan-Indian superstar, has captivated audiences with blockbusters like Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Salaar, and Kalki 2898 AD. Known for his versatility and larger-than-life roles, Prabhas is now gearing up for an exciting lineup of sequels and new projects with some of the most celebrated directors in Indian cinema. Here's a look at his upcoming movies:## 1. The Raja Saab## The Raja Saab is a romantic horror-comedy directed by Maruthi, who also penned the script. The film stars Prabhas alongside Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar. Initially slated for an April 10 release, the final date will be announced once the project is fully ready. This movie is one of Prabhas' most anticipated projects of the year, blending romance and horror in a unique genre mashup.## 2. Fauji## Prabhas is teaming up with Sita Ramam director Hanu Raghavapudi for a period action drama tentatively titled Fauji. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film was officially announced in early 2024. Rumors suggest that Pakistani actress Sajal Ali has been roped in for a pivotal role, though this has not been officially confirmed by the makers. The release date for Fauji remains under wraps, but the project has already generated significant buzz among fans.## 3. Salaar: Part 2 Shouryanga Parvam## Following the massive success of Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire, which grossed over Rs 600 crore worldwide, director Prashanth Neel is set to deliver the second installment, Salaar: Part 2 Shouryanga Parvam. The film, scheduled for a 2026 release, promises to be one of Neel's best works, according to the director himself. The shoot is expected to commence in mid-2025, with Prabhas reprising his role alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jagapathi Babu, and Shruti Haasan.## 4. Spirit## After the success of Animal, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is collaborating with Prabhas for the first time in Spirit, a cop action thriller. This marks Prabhas' first proper pan-Indian project with Vanga. The film features Mrunal Thakur as the female lead, with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor reportedly playing antagonists. Spirit is set to roll out in the second half of 2026 and is already one of the most awaited films in Indian cinema.## 5. Kalki Part 2## Prabhas' sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, which grossed over 1,000 crore worldwide, is set to continue with Kalki Part 2. Director Nag Ashwin recently revealed that the script for the sequel is complete, and the team is awaiting the bulk dates of Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Amitabh Bachchan to commence shooting, which is expected to begin mid-2024. Some portions of the film were already shot during the making of Kalki 2898 AD. The makers are targeting a late 2026 release, depending on the filming progress.## 6. Prabhas - Prasanth Varma## Over the last few months, there have been reports of Pan India superstar Prabhas teaming up with Hanuman director Prasanth Varma for a big-budget film. The filmmaker also teased the collaboration in a recent interview without naming the actor.Now, the latest development is that the project in question has officially been confirmed. According to the latest Telugu media reports, the look test of Prabhas for the movie is scheduled for either Wednesday or Thursday in Hyderabad.## Bonus: Cameo in Kannappa## In addition to his lead roles, Prabhas will also make a special appearance in the mythological drama Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu. The film is set to release on April 25, 2025, and Prabhas' cameo has already sparked excitement among fans.## Conclusion## Prabhas has an impressive slate of projects lined up for the next two years, spanning genres like horror-comedy, period drama, action thriller, and sci-fi. With collaborations with top directors like Prashanth Neel, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and Nag Ashwin, the pan-Indian superstar is set to dominate the box office once again. Fans can look forward to a thrilling cinematic journey as these highly anticipated films hit the screens.## Stay Tuned...

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Reveals Sai Pallavi Was First Choice For 'Arjun Reddy' Tollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Reveals Sai Pallavi Was First Choice For 'Arjun Reddy'

Hyderabad, February 3 - Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga rose to fame with this directorial debut movie Arjun Reddy (2017), a big blockbuster before it was re-made in Hindi with Shahid Kapoor as Kabir Singh which emerged as an even bigger success.## Arjun Reddy, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey, was unlike other romantic Telugu films with a higher level of intimacy. Both Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh were huge box-office successes but at the same time, they received criticism for the toxic portrayal of the characters. ## Director Sandeep Vanga, who attended the pre-release event of Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's Thandel on Sunday as the chief guest, revealed an interesting casting update on Arjun Reddy. The maverick filmmaker revealed that Sai Pallavi was the first choice for the female lead instead of Shalini Pandey, who won a lot of praise for her acting in the movie. ## The Animal director said that Sai Pallavi has been one of his favourites since Premam and he wanted to cast the actress opposite VD in Arjun Reddy. However, the director was rightly advised to rule her out by the Malayalam actor coordinator (whome the director later found as fake) as her personality is completely opposite to the character of Preethi in Arjun Reddy. ## It is widely known that Sai Pallavi, who has had a successful career so far, has refrained from doing intimate characters and has done more family-orientated roles in the movies. The coordinator mentioned that the actress would never agree to wear sleeveless outfits, let alone perform the romantic scenes required for the film. ## Vanga admired the actress for not changing since her early days despite becoming a successful star over the years. Sai Pallavi also praised the director for having a unique voice of storytelling and remaining unfiltered both on and off-screen and not getting influenced by external factors. ## "I wanted to cast #SaiPallavi in #ArjunReddy, but after hearing my story, the coordinator said she wouldn’t even wear sleeveless, so she definitely wouldn’t act in my film."– Director @imvangasandeep at the #Thandel pre-release event. pic.twitter.com/tKH8ByO9up— Telugu Chitraalu (@TeluguChitraalu) February 2, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Prabhas' 'Spirit' Shooting Details Revealed Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Prabhas' 'Spirit' Shooting Details Revealed

Hyderabad, January 30 - After back-to-back big blockbusters, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has teamed up with superstar Prabhas for his first proper Pan India movie titled Spirit. The cop action thriller was announced a long time back and is finally ready to roll out this summer. ## Recently, director Sandeep Vanga shared on social media that the music work has commenced for Spirit and a couple of days ago, he met with Prabhas on the sets of the latter's Fauji to discuss something. Now, according to the latest report by Pinkvilla, Spirit is set to go on floors in May this year. ## "Sandeep Reddy Vanga has almost completed the writing process of Spirit and is ready to take the film on floors in Summer 2025. The filmmaker is planning to make the most commercial film of his career with Spirit and is planning to reinvent the cop genre with this action-packed thriller", says the report. ## Spirit will kick off in Hyderabad in May 2025, followed by multiple schedules in India and abroad. Prabhas has allotted bulk dates to shoot for this highly-anticipated film. The actor will feature in a never-before-seen avatar and will sport a lean look. He is committed to getting into a certain physique to play the part of an honest yet twisted cop. ## The primary cast of this T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures' production has already reportedly been locked. Apart from Prabhas, the film will feature Mrunal Thakur in the female lead role alongside Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor as the antagonists. Spirit will be released in the second half of 2026. ## Stay tuned...

Prithviraj Sukumaran Gives Update On 'Salaar 2' And 'SSMB 29' Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Prithviraj Sukumaran Gives Update On 'Salaar 2' And 'SSMB 29'

Mumbai, January 28 - Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran has addressed the latest rumours about his casting in director SS Rajamouli's highly-awaited film with superstar Mahesh Babu. It was reported last year that Sukumaran was in talks to play the antagonist role. ## There have been rumours for the last few days that Sukumaran has been replaced by Bollywood star John Abraham due to scheduling issues, however, in the latest interview, the actor confirmed that the talks are still on for SSMB 29 though nothing has been finalized yet. ## Meanwhile, actress Priyanka Chopra is playing the female lead role opposite Mahesh Babu in this epic jungle adventure film. The look test for the actress happened recently in Hyderabad while the regular shoot is expected to commence soon. ## Apart from SSMB29, Prithviraj Sukumaran is also part of director Prashanth Neel's action drama Salaar. The first part of the movie was released in 2023 and the makers have confirmed that Salaar 2 will be released in 2026.## Salaar 2 was supposed to be Neel's immediate next after the first part but according to Sukumaran, the shoot for the film will commence after Neel's highly-awaited movie, Dragon with Superstar Jr. NTR. Rumours are that the Dragon shoot has commenced silently and is likely to be released early next year. ## Sukumaran, on the other hand, has begun promotion for his hugely-awaited Malayalam directorial, Lucifer 2: Empuraan, fronted by superstar Mohanlal. The sequel to the blockbuster Luficer (2019) is scheduled to be released on March 27 in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' OTT Release Date Revealed Without Hindi Version Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' OTT Release Date Revealed Without Hindi Version

Hyderabad, January 28 - After the historic box office success, superstar Allu Arjun's action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule is gearing up for its streaming debut. The movie, directed by Sukumar, the mega-blockbuster will stream on Netflix. ## On Monday, Netflix announced that Pushpa 2 - The Rule would stream in Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada languages with the reloaded version of 23 minutes of extra footage which was released in theatres on January 17. It will start streaming on January 30. ## Meanwhile, the streaming giant hasn't confirmed the Hindi version release with the South Indian languages and the reason for the same is not known yet. Reportedly, Netflix acquired post-theatrical streaming rights in all versions for a massive 270 crores. ## Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, Pushpa 2 stars Allu Arjun in the title role alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, among others in key roles. The film has grossed around 1740 crores at the worldwide box office, as the third highest-grossing Indian movie ever. ## Stay tuned...

Makers Re-Confirmed Release Date of Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' Tollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

Makers Re-Confirmed Release Date of Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'

Hyderabad, January 27 - Power star Pawan Kalyan will return to the big screen with the period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film stars Bobby Deol as the main antagonist. ## HHVM has been in production since 2020, but the movie kept getting delayed due to various reasons, including Pawan Kalyan's political commitments. Last year, the makers announced that the film would be released worldwide in multiple languages worldwide on March 28, 2025. ## The shoot of the film commenced in November 2024, but, the uncertainty remained over the release date to meet the deadline. However, the team has once again re-confirmed the March 28 theatrical debut with the first-look poster of Bobby Deol, giving a shy of relief to the fans who have been eagerly waiting for this particular film.## Produced by Mega Surya Production, HHVM is reportedly set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, depicting the life of legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, played by Pawan Kalyan. It also stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri and Nora Fatehi in key roles.## Wishing the incomparable, the man of magnetic screen presence @thedeol a very Happy Birthday! - Team #HariHaraVeeraMallu ⚔️#HBDBobbyDeol 🔥Power star 🌟 @PawanKalyan @AMRathnamOfl @AnupamPKher @AgerwalNidhhi @amjothikrishna @mmkeeravaani @ADayakarRao2 @Manojdft… pic.twitter.com/frklEumhjM— Hari Hara Veera Mallu (@HHVMFilm) January 27, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

'Kalki 2898 AD' Sequel Script Is Ready; Movie Planned For 2026 Release Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

'Kalki 2898 AD' Sequel Script Is Ready; Movie Planned For 2026 Release

Hyderabad, January 26 - Things are moving faster than expected for Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki - Part 2, which is the sequel to 1000+ crores grosser Kalki 2898 AD. Recently, producer Ashwini Dutt revealed the shooting plans of the movie, and now, director Nag Ashwin provides a crucial update on the same. ## In a recent interview, director Nag Ashwin revealed that the script work on Kalki 2 has been completed and the makers are waiting for the bulk dates of Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan, who played the main roles in the film, to start shooting which is expected to commence in mid of this year. ## The blockbuster director also said that they are planning to release Kalki 2 towards the end of 2026 in cinemas worldwide, depending on the progress of the filming. It is to be noted that some parts of the film have already been shot with the first movie, as per the makers. ## Meanwhile, Prabhas already has a couple of movies in production in the form of The Raja Saab and Fauji. The Baahubali star will soon start director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit and also has Prashanth Neel's Saalar 2 to shoot for a 2026 release. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' Hits 200 Crore Gross Worldwide Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' Hits 200 Crore Gross Worldwide

Mumbai, January 25 - Telugu veteran Venkatesh Daggubati's action comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam has entered the 200 crores gross club at the worldwide box office, becoming the first film for the actor to achieve the feat. ## Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the Sankranthi blockbuster hit the double century on its 12th day which is one of the fastest non-Pan India Telugu titles to do so. The movie is having a super strong second weekend domestically and through Saturday, it has stormed past the box office milestone. ## In India, Sankranthiki Vasthunam has grossed approximately 172+ crores while overseas business is around 31 crores for the worldwide cume total of 203+ crores in 12 days. As said, it is the first for Venky and the second for director Ravipudi after Mahesh Babu-fronted Sarileru Neekevvaru to enter 200 crores gross club. ## Produced by Dil Raju, Sankranthiki Vasthunam is one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters released in the festive month of January. It was up against 2 bigger titles to begin with, but due to unanimous positive word of mouth, the third actor-director combo emerged as a big blockbuster, beating both films comfortably. ## Stay tuned...

Globe Trotting 'SSMB 29' Ready To Roll Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Globe Trotting 'SSMB 29' Ready To Roll

Hyderabad, January 25 - The long wait is finally coming to an end as maverick director SS Rajamouli is all set to commence his highly-anticipated action-adventure film, which he labelled as a globe-trotting epic with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. ## On Friday (January 24), SS Rajamouli took to Instagram to hint about the production commencement of his next. The blockbuster director shared a photo of a lion in jail and seizing the passport on social media. This meme-like snippet went viral across platforms in the excitement of the movie. ## Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, who is making her comeback to Indian films with this biggie, commented under the post of SSR. The official announcement of the cast, other than Mahesh Babu, hasn't been made yet but it has already been reported in the media that PC is locked for the female lead. ## This is the first time that SS Rajamouli is teaming up with Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra. This is the collaboration which has generated massive buzz, not just among the Indian audience but also internationally. Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran is said to be playing the antagonist role. ## As reported earlier, SSMB 29 is a jungle adventure mega project, on the lines of Indiana Jones. The rumoured budget of the film is said to be around 1000 crores and it will be made in two parts, reportedly releasing in 2027 and 2029. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by SS Rajamouli (@ssrajamouli) ## Stay tuned...

All-Time Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Completes 50 Days At The Box Office Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

All-Time Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Completes 50 Days At The Box Office

Hyderabad, January 24 - Superstar Allu Arjun's action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule has had a dream run at the box office and has completed 50 days since its debut on December 5 last year. The Sukumar's directorial is closing in its box office journey but not before rewriting history. ## Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, the second part of the Pushpa series has grossed over 1736 crores worldwide, including over 1466 crores in India and over 270 crores at the overseas box office in 50 days so far and emerged as an all-time blockbuster. ## The film will finish as the third highest-grossing Indian movie of all time at the worldwide box office, behind only Baahubali 2 (1790 crores approx.) and Dangal (2070 crores approx.). Pushpa 2 - The Rule headed to finish under 1750 crores worldwide with approximately 6.25 crores domestic footfalls.## In the dubbed Hindi version, however, from the record-breaking opening to breaching 100 crores gross single day mark to become the biggest Hindi grosser, the movie has shattered every record and set a new benchmark for the upcoming films. It has minted a staggering over 800 crores net collection in Hindi.## Also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, among others, the film follows Pushpa Raj, a coolie risen to the ranks of sandalwood smuggler, who begins to face tough opposition from enemies, including SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS.## Stay tuned...

'Kalki 2' Filming To Commence June 2025 Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

'Kalki 2' Filming To Commence June 2025

Hyderabad, January 22 - Pan India superstar Prabhas and director Nag Ashwin teamed up for the first time last year in the form of sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD. The film was one of the biggest hits of the year with a worldwide gross collection of over 1000 crores. ## Kalki 2898 AD ended with an exciting cliffhanger which raised curiosity for the second part of the franchise. As the fans are waiting for Kalki 2, the buzz for the movie is naturally strong and the latest update will surely keep the excitement soaring as the shoot date is locked for the second part. ## It is learned that some parts of Kalki 2 have already been filmed with the first part, and producer Ashwini Dutt confirmed in a recent interview that Kalki 2 will go on to the sets this June. The seasoned filmmaker also promised the second part would be bigger than the first part in every aspect. ## As has been hinted in Kalki 2898 AD, the second part will mainly focus on Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan while Deepika Padukone will have a strong presence. The film will likely be released in late 2026 or 2027 in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar's First Look As Lord Shiva In 'Kannappa' Revealed Tollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

Akshay Kumar's First Look As Lord Shiva In 'Kannappa' Revealed

Mumbai, January 20 - Vishnu Manchu-fronted epic Kannappa is one of the biggest-budget films in the making. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, this Telugu Pan India film features some of the biggest stars of Indian cinema in cameo roles. ## Scheduled for a grand release on April 25 in multiple languages, the makers of the film have unveiled a striking poster featuring Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva. The actor perfectly embodies the divine character which is gaining attention. ## "Stepping into the sacred aura of Mahadev for #Kannappa🏹. Honoured to bring this epic tale to life. May Lord Shiva guide us on this divine journey. Om Namah Shivaya", Akshay wrote on X while sharing the first-look poster. ## Stepping into the sacred aura of Mahadev for #Kannappa🏹. Honored to bring this epic tale to life. May Lord Shiva guide us on this divine journey. Om Namah Shivaya!#LordShivaॐ #HarHarMahadevॐ pic.twitter.com/OclB6u18TH— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 20, 2025 ## Produced by AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory, Kannappa also stars Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam,[5] Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan and Madhoo play supporting roles, alongside Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar (his Telugu film debut) and Kajal Aggarwal in cameo appearances. ## The film is scheduled to be released on April 25, 2025, in multiple languages.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Daaku Maharaaj' Crosses 100 Crore Gross Worldwide Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: 'Daaku Maharaaj' Crosses 100 Crore Gross Worldwide

Hyderabad, January 19 - Telugu veteran Nandamuri Balakrishna's action drama Daaku Maharaaj has completed its full first week at the worldwide box office. After the superb opening, the movie remained steady throughout the week and surpassed 100 crores gross. ## Directed by Bobby, Daaku Maharaaj has grossed approximately 89 crores domestically and around 16 crores at the overseas box office for a global cume of 105 crores in 7 days. This marks NBK's 4th 100 crores worldwide grosser, all of which have come consecutively.## The film received a mostly positive reception but its full potential has been cut short by the sensational performance of Venkatesh Daggubati's action comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam which is running riot at the box office, already grossing over 125 crores worldwide in just 5 days. ## Daaku Maharaj, meanwhile, has emerged as a success story, keeping up with Balakrishna's perfect 100% success ratio post the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the latest hit, NBK's Bhagavanth Kesari, Veera Simha Reddy, and Akhanda surpassed century at the global box office. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' Emerges A Big Blockbuster; Tops 100 Crore Gross Worldwide Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: 'Sankranthiki Vasthunam' Emerges A Big Blockbuster; Tops 100 Crore Gross Worldwide

Hyderabad, January 18 - Staying true to its title, Venkatesh Daggubati's action comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam has emerged as a Sankranthi winner, heading towards becoming a big blockbuster at the worldwide box office. Anil Ravipudi directs the movie which marks his reunion with Venky after F2 and F3.## Released on the day of Sankranthi (January 14), the movie faced competition from Ram Charan's Game Changer and Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj. However, both the other movies stood no chance in the front of box office carnage of Sankranthiki Vasthunam which emerged as the number 1 choice of the moviegoers from day 1. ## The movie scored approximately 27 crore gross in India and around 35 crores worldwide upon its Tuesday opening day, making it the biggest opener of Venkatesh. Thanks to the positive word of mouth, it showed a remarkable hold in the following days and in just 4 days, the film crossed 100 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Sankranthiki Vasthunam has grossed approximately 105 crores worldwide, including approximately 90 crores gross in India and 15 crores at the overseas box office. It has already become the second highest-grossing Indian movie of 2025, behind only the Pan India movie Game Changer which has minted around 175 crores in 8 days. ## Produced by Dil Raju who also bankrolled the Ram Charan-starrer, Sankranthiki Vasthunam will remain the number 1 movie throughout the weekend and beyond. It is certain to enter 200 crore gross club and will beat GC's lifetime gross to emerge the biggest grosser of Sankranthi 2025. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Daaku Maharaaj' Second Day; 'Game Changer' Fourth Day Early Estimates Tollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

Box Office: 'Daaku Maharaaj' Second Day; 'Game Changer' Fourth Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, January 13 - Telugu veteran Nandamuri Balakrishna's action drama Daaku Maharaaj exceeded expectations on its first to score over 30 crores gross at the domestic box office, proving to be the second biggest opener for the actor. ## On the second day, the film is seeing a good hold as early estimates suggest the collection in the range of 13-15 crores gross in Telugu states, dropping around 50% from Sunday. Overall, Daaku Maharaj is expected to score 15-17 crores gross collection on Monday. ## Daaku Maharaj's total domestic collection after 2 days is around 45+ crores gross, which is fantastic ahead of the long holiday Pongal period. The movie is likely to storm the box office over the next couple of days and will look to go past the 100 crores gross mark during this period. ## On the other hand, superstar Ram Charan's political action drama Game Changer has plummeted further on Monday as India gross is expected to be in the range of 10 crores gross, as per estimates. In Telugu states, it is likely to earn 6-7 crores gross on its 4th day. ## The Hindi version of the film, which did decently in the first weekend, witnessed a big drop on Monday to score around 1.50-1.75 crores net collection. The movie has been disappointing so far with poor trends at the box office, and to cover the lost ground, it has the next couple of days of the Pongal/Sankranthi holidays. The total domestic collection of the movie is around 115 crores gross after 4 days. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Daaku Maharaaj' Opening Day Early Estimates Tollywood
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Box Office: 'Daaku Maharaaj' Opening Day Early Estimates

Hyderabad, January 12 - Telugu veteran Nandamuri Balakrishna's action drama Daaku Maharaaj is off to a flying start at the domestic box office. The film records the second biggest opening for the actor who is expected to complete the hat-trick of successes with the latest one. ## Directed by Bobby Kolli, Daaku Maharaaj started on a fantastic note in the morning shows, and thanks to the initial positive reception, the occupancies kept increasing throughout the day. The movie already had a positive buzz which led to good pre-sales before the fantastic opening. ## According to the early estimates, Daaku Maharaj is expected to gross 21-23+ crores on its first day in Telugu states, making it the second biggest start for NBK on the home turf. The overall first-day collection is expected to be in the range of 25-27 crores gross which is excellent. ## The initial word of mouth, as said, is positive and in all likelihood, it will remain the number 1 choice of moviegoers during the Sankranti weekend. There is every chance that Daaku Maharaj will emerge as the biggest grosser of NBK, and it is just a matter of time before it does that. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Game Changer' Third Day Early Estimates Tollywood
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Box Office: 'Game Changer' Third Day Early Estimates

Hyderabad, January 12 - Superstar Ram Charan's political action drama Game Changer has an underwhelming first weekend at the domestic box office where the movie failed to score any growth on Sunday owing to stiff competition and mixed to negative word of mouth. ## According to the early estimates, Game Changer has minted a disappointing around 8 crore gross in Telugu states on Sunday, dropping around 35% from Saturday. In other Southern states, the movie has scored an estimated 3 crore gross. ## The Hindi version is holding well, owing to the better audience reception, and is proving to be the only saving grace for the movie so far. On Sunday, the dubbed version is witnessing a slight jump to collect an estimated 7.50-8 crores net collection. ## Overall, Game Changer is expected to gross 20-21 crores on Sunday with a drop of around 20%. The total domestic collection has crossed 100 crores gross at around 106+ crores. The drop over the weekend means the movie is facing rejection outside the Hindi market and once the holiday period is over, it will find extremely difficult to sustain at the box office. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Game Changer' Second Day Early Estimates Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: 'Game Changer' Second Day Early Estimates

Hyderabad, January 11 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan's political action drama Game Changer, which was released on January 10, took a good start at the domestic box office with over 60 crores gross considering the mixed word of mouth, though it failed to meet the expectations. ## On its second day (first Saturday), the Shankar's directorial venture is witnessing a drop of over 50% which is a bit harsh even by the standards of any big Telugu film which tend to drop after the opening day. The word-of-mouth effect can be seen in day 2's collection, especially in South Indian states. ## According to the early estimates, GC is expected to gross around 13-15 crores in Telugu states, dropping over 60% from the opening day. In Karnataka, the film also dropped by around 50% for an estimated 2.25 crores gross, while in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it is expected to gross around 2-2.25 crores on the second day. ## The Hindi version of the film surprised on the first day and it remained the best-performing on Saturday with little to no drop as it minted around 7-7.50 crores net on day 2. Overall, Game Changer is expected to gross in the range of 25-28 crores on Saturday, pushing the total domestic gross to around 86+ crores in 2 days. ## The film has a big couple of days over the Sankranthi festival to score at the box office. It needs to be seen how it performs once the holiday period is over. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Game Changer' Opening Day Early Estimates Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: 'Game Changer' Opening Day Early Estimates

Hyderabad, January 10 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan's political action drama Game Changer has taken a good opening at the domestic box office and surprises in the Hindi version with a better-than-expected start.## The movie scored decent pre-sales and the star power of Ram Charan and his combination with director Shankar made sure it converted to a good start, especially in Telugu states. Despite the mixed reception, the film managed to take the biggest solo opening for RC in all major areas. ## According to the early estimates, Game Changer is expected to gross around 45-50 crores in Telugu states which is a very good start. The previous biggest solo opening of RC in AP/TG was Vinaya Vidheya Rama which grossed around 33 crores back in 2019. ## In Karnataka, GC is estimated to gross 4-5 crores, followed by around 2.50 crores gross in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Hindi version of the film turns out to be a surprise package as it scored an estimated around 7 crore net which is the biggest for RC other than RRR. ## The overall domestic opening of the film is expected to be in the range of 60-65 crores gross. These are good figures which could have been even stronger if word of mouth was positive. The movie has a huge added advantage of the Sankranthi festival which is expected to boost the collection in the next few days. ## It will be interesting to see how the Hindi version proceeds as word of mouth seems to be better in the North belt than in South Indian states. ## Stay tuned...

'Game Changer' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

'Game Changer' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details

Hyderabad, January 9 - Telugu superstar Ram Charan teamed up with maverick director S. Shankar for the first time for a political action thriller Game Changer. Produced by Dil Raju, the movie also stars Kiara Advani and SJ Suryah in prominent roles. ## Game Changer is one of the most anticipated movies, and as expected, it has scored fantastic pre-release theatrical business in all major areas. According to the trade report, the Game Changer theatrical business in Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) has been valued at 122 crore. ## The 122 crore AP-TG business includes approximately 43 crores in the Nizam area. The film will need to score around 225 crores gross collection to break even in the home states. Apart from AP/TG, Game Changer's business in Karnataka is valued at around 14 crore, followed by 15 crore in Tamil Nadu and around 2 crore in Kerala. The movie has been locked at around 42 crore in the Hindi belt. ## The overseas business is done at 25 crores, and worldwide theatrical rights are valued at around 220 crores. Game Changer will need to score around 221+ crores worldwide share or around 425+ crores gross collection in order to break even and emerge as a box office hit.## GC will have to become Ram Charan's highest-grossing solo film by more than double margin to emerge as a success. The current biggest solo grosser of the actor is Rangasthalam which grossed around 220 crores worldwide and was a big blockbuster. Otherwise, the biggest grosser of RC is RRR, which also starred superstar Jr. NTR, as it grossed around 1230 crores worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

Underfire Naga Vamsi Gives Clarification For His Remarks On Bollywood Tollywood
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Underfire Naga Vamsi Gives Clarification For His Remarks On Bollywood

Hyderabad, January 7 - Telugu film producer Naga Vamsi came under heavy criticism from Bollywood filmmakers for his comment about Hindi films catering to Bandra and Juhu audiences. His remarks were seen as an insult to the Hindi film industry which has delivered many big blockbusters in recent times. ## After enduring sharp criticism, the Daaku Maharaaj producer has clarified the issue and said in a recent interview with Telugu360 that he never intended to disrespect Bollywood or veteran filmmaker Boney Kapoor with whom he indulged in an argument during the recent roundtable interaction. ## Naga Vamsi explained that his remarks stemmed from pride in the achievements of the South Indian film industry, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking further, the filmmaker said that leading Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar is his inspiration and also expressed his admiration for superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Deepika Padukone. ## pic.twitter.com/k8VRfHkrtY— Rahul Soham (@RahulSoham46682) January 7, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Extended Version of Mega Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' To Play In Theatres; Makers Announce Details Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Extended Version of Mega Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' To Play In Theatres; Makers Announce Details

Hyderabad, January 7 - The mega Pan India blockbuster Pushpa 2 - The Rule starring superstar Allu Arjun is all set to play in theatres with the extended version from director Sukumar's birthday. It is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. ## On Tuesday (January 7), makers announced the Pushpa 2 Reloaded version will play in theatres on January 17. The reloaded version will have 20 minutes of added footage to the original 200-minute-long theatrical runtime. After the latest version, it will become the longest Indian film with 3 hours and 40 minutes of runtime. ## Pushpa 2 - The Rule is the highest-grossing film ever at the Indian box office with over 1440 crores gross after beating superstar Prabhas-fronted Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion which grossed 1417 crores back in 2017 in all versions. Worldwide, the movie has grossed over 1700 crores and is the third biggest Indian grosser ever. ## It is the second instalment of the Pushpa film series and the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise (2021). The film follows Pushpa Raj, a coolie risen to the ranks of sandalwood smuggler, who begins to face tough opposition from enemies, including SP Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat IPS.## #Pushpa2Reloaded in cinemas from January 17th. #Pushpa2 #Pushpa2TheRule#WildFirePushpa https://t.co/rLmX4PECLf pic.twitter.com/XXcmRoOVts— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) January 8, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Huge Budget For Superstar Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Huge Budget For Superstar Ram Charan's 'Game Changer'

Hyderabad, January 7 - The hugely-awaited political action drama Game Changer starring Telugu superstar Ram Charan is all set to hit the big screens on January 10. Directed by S. Shankar, the movie also stars Kiara Advani and SJ Suryah in prominent roles. ## Game Changer promises to be a visual treat with a gripping story and incredible performances. As it has been revealed, the movie has 4 songs which cost a whopping 75 crores to make. Among the 4 songs, "Jaragandi" song featured 600 dancers, while "Raa Macha Macha" shot with 1000 dancers using advanced technology.## Thaman S has composed the music of the film which is said to be the major highlight. Apart from songs, the movie was shot in rich locations and according to the reports, the film's total budget is in the range of 400-500 crores. This makes it one of the costliest Indian films ever.## The film is produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The promotion is in full swing as the makers are leaving no stone unturned to make it a wide release possible across the country and worldwide. Game Changer will be released on January 10 in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil and will be available in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and 4DX formats.## Stay tuned...

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