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'Raid 2', 'HIT 3', and 'Retro' Gear Up To Deliver A Blockbuster Weekend At The Indian Box Office Bollywood
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'Raid 2', 'HIT 3', and 'Retro' Gear Up To Deliver A Blockbuster Weekend At The Indian Box Office

Mumbai, May 1 — The Indian box office is gearing up for a big weekend. Over the last few weeks, Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly, Mohanlal's Thudarum, and Akshay Kumar's Kesari 2 have kept the box office running, but it's been a while since Indian films have collectively delivered a blockbuster weekend. ## Well, the moment trade was waiting for is finally here with Ajay Devgn's Hindi crime thriller Raid 2, Nani's Telugu action thriller HIT 3, and Suriya's Tamil romantic action drama Retro hit the big screen today after scoring superb pre-sales. ## Raid 2, a sequel to 2018's hit film Raid, has been one of the most anticipated Bollywood films of the year and the same was seen in the pre-sales, which is one of the biggest of the year. The positive inside reports and strong franchise value seem to have done the job for the movie, as it is tracking one of the best openings of the year. ## The Telugu film industry has been feeling the heat for the last few weeks no success at the box office. When things were going gloomy, HIT 3 seems to have come as a saviour for the industry. The movie scored excellent advances and is heading towards a big opening at the domestic box office. ## Another big film of the day, Suriya's Retro, is set to deliver a powerful punch. It is an important movie for the actor who last delivered a box office success before the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a good buzz for the film, which is reflected in the advance booking, which is the highest among today's releases. ## The initial reception to all three aforementioned films seems to be mixed to positive, and this should be enough for them to deliver a big collective extended weekend domestically. Additionally, there is a mega blockbuster Thudarum along with Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts, and Kesari 2 are expected to score a good collection this weekend despite the competition. ## Stay tuned...

Nani's 'HIT 3' Trailer Scores Record Viewership Tollywood
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Nani's 'HIT 3' Trailer Scores Record Viewership

Hyderabad, April 15 - Natural Star Nani's upcoming A-rated action thriller HIT 3 is among the most anticipated Telugu movies of the year. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the trailer of the film was launched on April 14, and it received a record-breaking response. ## Nani has called the movie a sure-shot blockbuster, and the reception to the trailer suggests the same. In the first 24 hours, the HIT 3 trailer (Telugu) generated a huge viewership of 21.36 million views on YouTube, and this is the biggest view count for a tier-2 Telugu actor. ## Apart from the big viewership, the trailer scored 422K likes, which is also a record. The previous biggest record for a non-superstar Telugu hero was for Vijay Deverakonda's Liger, which hit 16.80 million views in the first full day. ## HIT 3 is expected to continue Nani's winning run at the box office. The actor has been in the red-hot form with back-to-back successes, in the form of Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, Hi Nanna, and Dasara, among others, and now, the third instalment of the Hit franchise also promises to be a potential blockbuster. ## Produced by Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions, the film stars Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead roles, alongside Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Brahmaji, and Maganti Srinath. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens on May 1, 2025, in multiple languages.## Stay tuned...

Nani's 'The Paradise' Plot Details Revealed Tollywood
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Nani's 'The Paradise' Plot Details Revealed

Hyderabad, March 7 - Natural star Nani and director Srikanth Odela have reunited for an action drama The Paradise and this combination is already the talk of the town. Touted as India's Mad Max, the film recently unveiled the first look teaser which has garnered huge buzz among the nationwide audience. ## Currently on floors, The Paradise has been announced for March 26, 2026, release in multiple Indian and international languages. Meanwhile, as the shoot is progressing at a brisk pace, the makers have provided the plot details of this highly-anticipated Pan India movie. ## Set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad, the film follows a marginalized tribe stripped of their rights who find hope in an unlikely leader — a character described simply as "a bastard" — who guides their fight for citizenship and recognition in a system designed to keep them oppressed. (via Variety)## Director Odela promises to tackle bureaucracy, oppression and exploitation in this film without the filters typically applied to Indian cinema. The filmmaker said that The Paradise will be rawest in presentation without blurring or masking societal taboos.## Odela further said that the movie will be the most authentic, original and unapologetically honest Indian film while having the immense potential to resonate with the international audience as well. Nani, meanwhile, has called the film India's Mad Max and said that it will be wild in tone and nature and that wildness will be accompanied by poetic justice.## The Paradise is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of Sri Lakshmi Venkateshwara Cinemas and it has music by the sensational Anirudh Ravichander. Sonali Kulkarni plays a prominent role in the film. ## Stay tuned...

Nani's 'The Paradise' Release Date Locked; First Look Glimpse Released Tollywood
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Nani's 'The Paradise' Release Date Locked; First Look Glimpse Released

Hyderabad, March 3 - Natural star Nani has reunited with director Srikanth Odela for an action thriller film The Paradise. The film is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of SLV Cinemas and also stars Sonali Kulkarni in the prominent role. ## The Paradise has been the talk of the town ever since it was announced and the makers, on March 3rd, released the first look glimpse which shows why it is one of the most hyped Telugu films. The glimpse indicates a never-before-attempted subject in Indian cinema and promises to be a dark and intense action thriller. ## Nani's screen presence in the intense body language and massy look in the teaser is commanding. The visuals by GK Vishnu are stunning and Anirudh Ravichandran's music is the cherry on the cake. The makers have locked the March 26, 2026, release date on the occasion of Ram Navami. The movie will have the holiday advantage of Ram Navami and Good Friday. ## The Paradise is reportedly the costliest film of Nani and by the looks of the teaser, it looks like an outright blockbuster which has the potential to become one of the biggest success stories of Telugu cinema. The movie will be released in Telugu along with the dubbed versions of English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and Kannada. ## Meanwhile, Nani's next release is HIT: The Third Case which is slated to hit the screens on May 1, 2025.## ## Stay tuned...

Nani's 'The Paradise' Goes Global Tollywood
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Nani's 'The Paradise' Goes Global

Hyderabad, February 27 - Natural star Nani has been in great form at the box office for the last couple of years and in the hope of extending that winning streak, he reunited with his Dasara director Srikanth Odela for an action thriller film The Paradise. ## The Paradise has been shaping up as one of the most anticipated Telugu movies of the year and it will feature Nani in a completely new avatar. Meanwhile, the makers will take the audience into the world of The Paradise with the first look glimpse named Raw Statement which will be released on March 3rd. ## Ahead of the first look glimpse, it has been revealed that The Paradise will also be dubbed in the Spanish language, making it probably the first Telugu movie to have simultaneous release in this language. Additionally, the movie will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, and Kannada with the original Telugu version. ## Nani's popularity has soared over the last few years with back-to-back successful films. By the looks of posters, The Paradise seems to be a perfect film for the actor to go beyond boundaries and the makers are seemingly leaving no stone unturned to make sure it reaches its target audience. ## The film is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of SLV Cinemas. Anirudh Ravichander has scored the music of the much-anticipated blockbuster which is said to be Nani's costliest film. The release date is not yet finalized. ## Stay tuned...

Nani's Next With Director Srikanth Odela Is Titled 'Paradise'? Tollywood
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Nani's Next With Director Srikanth Odela Is Titled 'Paradise'?

Hyderabad, November 5 - Natural star Nani is in top form with back-to-back successes at the box office and is looking to continue the streak with the upcoming films. Meanwhile, one of the actor's films which is hugely awaited is with director Srikanth Odela. ## The duo of Nani and Srikanth Odela teamed up for the first time last for the period action drama, Dasara which emerged a big success. Recently, the duo announced their second collaboration as NaniOdela2. While the details are not known yet, it is said that the film is a gangster drama set in the 1980s. ## Meanwhile, an interesting update regarding the film has emerged. According to Gulte, the makers have locked Paradise (Heaven) as the title for NaniOdeal2 and the official announcement regarding the same will be made soon.## Paradise is easily one of the most-anticipated Telugu movies of 2025 after the duo created the magic with Dasara. It is produced by SLV Cinemas and the makers have roped in music sensation Anirudh Ravichander to compose the music and BGM.## Stay tuned...

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram Completes A Hat-trick of Successes For Nani Tollywood
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Saripodhaa Sanivaaram Completes A Hat-trick of Successes For Nani

Hyderabad, September 7 - Actor Nani is turning out to be one of the most bankable stars in Telugu cinema. He is one of the actors known for the unique script selection and this move of his is finally paying off at the box office with hit after hit. ## Post the COVID-19 pandemic, Natural Star Nani has had 5 theatrical releases and 4 of them have turned out to be successful at the box office with a rare misfire in the form of Ante Sundaraniki. While Ante Sundaraniki failed to deliver at the box office, it has been hailed as one of the best Telugu romantic comedies in recent times. ## Meanwhile, Nani's latest action thriller Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is currently playing in theatres and is doing very good business. It has turned out to be a hit, completing a hat-trick of successes for the actor at the box office over the last one year.## In 9 days so far, the Vivek Athreya's directorial has grossed approximately 75 crores and is heading towards 100 crores at the worldwide box office. This is the second movie of Nani and Athreya after the failed attempt in Ante Sundaraniki, which, was critically appreciated. ## After Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, Nani delivered a super hit in the form of Hi Nanna in December last year. The romantic drama grossed approximately 76 crores worldwide and proved to be a major success for the actor. It was directed by debutante Shouryuv and starred Mrunal Thakur as the female lead.## Nani scored the first clean hit after the pandemic in March 2023 with the period action drama Dasara, directed by Srikanth Odela. While the movie couldn't perform well in the dubbed languages, the original Telugu version delivered a superb outcome at the box office. ## Dasara went on to gross approximately 118.50 crores at the worldwide box office, making it the highest-grossing film of Nani. The actor carried the momentum of Dasara into Hi Nanna and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram and completed a hat-trick of hits, at a time when other tier-2 Telugu stars are failing to score even a single box office hit. ## Stay tuned...

Nani's 'HIT 3' Officially Announced With Release Date Tollywood
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Nani's 'HIT 3' Officially Announced With Release Date

Hyderabad, September 5 - After the hat-trick of successes, Natural Star Nani will next be seen in the third instalment of the crime action thriller, Hit franchise. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, HIT: The 3rd Case was officially announced on September 5 with the first look teaser.## The teaser glimpse, called Hunter's Command, introduced Nani's character as Arjun Sarkaar, a police officer in J&K Police. The teaser shows a group of people in Bolero cars chasing Arjun Sarkaar but little do they know that they are themselves in danger. ## Nani, driving a white Bolero car, makes a stylish and ferocious entry with bloodied hands while soaking a cigar. As the teaser progresses, the actor delivers a single and powerful line, "Get set and go". This seems to be in the most ferocious avatar of the actor yet and looks completely different from the first two films in the franchise.## The first look glimpse into HIT 3 promises a high-octane crime action thriller where Nani looks at his ferocious best. The movie is produced by Prashanti Tipirneni under the banner of Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions.## HIT 3 will be hitting big screens on May 1st 2025. ## ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' Outgrossed Combined Total of 'Double iSmart' and 'Mr. Bachchan' In 3 Days Tollywood
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Box Office: 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' Outgrossed Combined Total of 'Double iSmart' and 'Mr. Bachchan' In 3 Days

Hyderabad, August 31 - Natural star Nani's action thriller Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is heading towards emerging as a box-office success after a good first three days. It comes as a needed breather for the Telugu film industry after the disastrous Independence Day week releases.## Directed by Vivek Athreya, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram had a good first 2 days with a worldwide box collection of approximately 28.50 crores gross, including approximately 17.50 crores domestically. The movie is having a very good first Saturday (3rd day), expected to be around 10 crore gross domestically.## The movie is heading towards 43+ crores worldwide gross after the 3rd day, and this is one of the biggest opening weekends for a Telugu title of 2024. Interestingly, it has outgrossed the combined total of Independence Day Telugu releases, Double iSmart and Mr. Bachchan. ## The Ram Pothineni-fronted Double iSmart has grossed only 20 crores so far while Ravi Teja's Mr. Bachchan has made only 14 crores worldwide. Both films have almost completed their run at the box office with a disastrous combined total of 34 crores which has been outgrossed by Nani-starrer in just 3 days. ## Saripodhaa Sanivaaram needs to score a gross collection of around 70 crores at the worldwide box office to emerge as a hit. It will be 50+ crores after its 4-day opening weekend and with not much competition, it should easily reach its target in the coming days. ## Stay tuned...

Nani's 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' Worldwide Theatrical Business Details Tollywood
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Nani's 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' Worldwide Theatrical Business Details

Hyderabad, August 28 - Natural star Nani's much-awaited action thriller Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is all set to hit the big screens on August 28. Directed by Vivek Athreya, the film managed to generate a good buzz, thanks to the teaser/trailer and other promotional activities.## Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is easily one of the most-anticipated tier 2 Telugu hero movies and this led to very good worldwide theatrical business for the film. According to the report by T2BLive, the movie managed to score the second highest business for a Nani-starrer after hit Dasara. ## In Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Saripodhaa Sanivaaram's theatrical business is approximately 30 crores, including 12.50 crores for the Nizam area and 5 crores for Ceeded while Andhra region business is around 12.50 crores. ## Apart from AP/TG, the movie's rest of India business has been valued at approximately 5 crores while overseas theatrical rights are at 6 crores, making it a 41 crores worldwide business of the movie with a break-even target of 42 crores. It will need to score around 70 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office to emerge as a box office hit.## As said, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram has a good buzz and with a positive reception, it can easily break even its target. Nani's last film, Hi Nanna which was a romantic drama, grossed over 75 crores worldwide and was superhit at the box office. Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, a mass entertainer with wide appeal, can emerge as a big success with positive WOM.## Produced by DVV Entertainment, the movie is scheduled to be released on August 29 in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil languages.## Stay tuned...

Nani's 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' Crosses $100K Pre-Sales At The USA Box Office Tollywood
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Nani's 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' Crosses $100K Pre-Sales At The USA Box Office

Los Angeles, August 22 - Telugu star Nani's much-awaited action thriller film Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is all set for a very good opening at the USA box office. The movie is directed by Vivek Athreya and produced by DVV Entertainment. ## According to Venky Box Office, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram's pre-sales for the USA premiere have crossed $100K with over 5000 tickets sold. The trend of pre-sales has been excellent so far and if it maintains this pace, the movie is expected to score Nani's highest premiere, which is scheduled on August 28.## The movie is said to be Nani's most expensive film with a budget of around 90 crore. The movie is having superb buzz among the audiences which is expected to lead to a very good start at the box office. The reports among the Telugu media are positive for the movie which could be the next Telugu box office hit. ## In the film, Surya (Nani), who fights against injustice on Saturday, locks horns with corrupt Inspector R. Dayanand (S. J. Suryah), who brutally attacks innocent people for petty reasons. The film has Priyanka Mohan as the female lead.## Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is scheduled to be released on August 29 in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil, languages.## Stay tuned...

After 'Devara' and 'RC 16', Actress Janhvi Kapoor Signs Her Third Telugu Movie? Tollywood
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After 'Devara' and 'RC 16', Actress Janhvi Kapoor Signs Her Third Telugu Movie?

Hyderabad, July 17 - Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor is making waves in the Tollywood film industry even before her Telugu debut movie Devara Part 1 release. The actress has been paired opposite superstar Jr. NTR in this action drama which is scheduled to be released on September 27 this year.## Apart from Devara, Janhvi was recently confirmed to play the female lead in superstar Ram Charan's next, RC 16 with director Buchi Babu Sana and the shoot for the same is expected to kickstart in the next few weeks. And now, the Dhadak star has reportedly locked her third Telugu film after Devara and RC16.## According to the latest Telugu media reports, Janhvi has been locked in to play the female lead opposite actor Nani in director Srikanth Odela's yet-to-be-titled project. Odela came to the limelight after his last year hit film, Dasara which was headlined by Nani and it went on to become his biggest grosser. ## Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor is gearing up for the release of her Bollywood movie, Ulajh which is a spy suspense thriller. Directed by Sudhanshu Saria and produced by Junglee Pictures, the film focuses on a young IFS officer with a legacy of patriots in her family, entangled in a dangerous personal conspiracy amidst a career-defining post far away from her home. It is scheduled to be released on August 2nd.## Stay tuned...