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Mumbai, August 11 - The buzz for Yash Raj Films' War 2 is reaching unprecedented levels. The spy action thriller, headlined by Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, has hit a new milestone on Book My Show ahead of its August 14 release worldwide. ## The Ayan Mukerji's directorial has crossed the 1 million interest mark on BookMyShow, signalling massive anticipation among moviegoers. With this, War 2 becomes only the second Bollywood film to achieve the feat after Prabhas-fronted Adipurush (1.1 million). ## Overall, War 2 is the 14th movie and 12th Indian title to mark a million interests on BMS. The non-Indian films to hit the milestone are Avengers: Endgame (1.57 million) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (1.10+ million. Kamal Haasan's LCU film Vikram has the highest number of interest with 2.3 million on the ticketing platform. ## War 2 is the latest entry and the sixth film in YRF's Spy Universe and promises a high-octane clash between Hrithik and Jr. NTR. The film also stars Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor in key roles. If the pre-release interest on BMS is anything to go by, it's gearing up for a thunderous opening. ## Meanwhile, the advance booking of the film is already opened and is having a good response so far with more than 2 days left for the release. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, August 9 - Maverick director SS Rajamouli finally revealed that the first look teaser of his next film with superstar Mahesh Babu will be revealed in November 2025. He promised that the audience around the globe is in for a treat, as it will be a never-before-seen reveal. Now, according to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, the film has reportedly been titled Gen 63. A name that is taken from the character of Mahesh Babu, who plays a man from the 63rd generation of a revered lineage, embarking on a quest for rare and powerful artefacts. The report further revealed that the movie is deeply rooted in the epic Ramayana, with science fiction elements. It is reportedly set in the ancient holy city of Kashi, which is revered for its historical and cultural significance. Mahesh Babu will reportedly don multiple looks that reflect his character's evolution, while Priyanka Chopra, who plays the female lead, is said to be playing an intrepid explorer. Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran plays the role of the antagonist in this globe-trotting film. The shoot of Gen 63 is expected to be wrapped by the summer of 2026, and the makers are reportedly eyeing for 2027 release in multiple Indian and international languages. Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, August 9 - The world is waiting to see what director SS Rajamouli is cooking with his next film, which stars superstar Mahesh Babu along with Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and the wait is going to end soon. ## On Saturday (August 9), the maverick filmmaker finally provided an update and revealed that a never-before-seen first look at his next film will be revealed in November 2025. The Baahubali filmmaker describes the film as a globe-trotter and also shared a pre-look first poster. ## The filmmaker shared a statement, thanking fans for their patience and assured them that they are in store for something very special. "Dear Cinema Lovers in India and around the world, as well as fans of Mahesh, it has been a while since we began shooting, and we appreciate your eagerness to know about the film", Rajamouli said. ## He continued, "However, the story and scope of this film are so vast that I feel mere pictures or press conferences cannot do it justice. We are currently working on something to showcase the essence, depth, and immersive world we are creating. This will be unveiled in November 2025, and we are trying to make it a NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN reveal. Thank you all for your patience". ## While the plot details of the movie, tentatively called SSMB29, have been kept under wraps, Rajamouli's words hint at a grand, ambitious cinematic experience, in line with his reputation for crafting large-scale, visually stunning spectacles. As reported earlier, the movie is a jungle-based adventure with award award-winning cast and crew attached to it. ## MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT... SS RAJAMOULI - MAHESH BABU FILM: FIRST "NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN REVEAL" IN NOVEMBER 2025 – OFFICIAL STATEMENT + POSTER...#GlobeTrotter pic.twitter.com/yCIBYyN5lY— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 9, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, October 15 - Pan-India superstar Prabhas and Sita Ramam director Hanu Raghavapudi teamed up for the first time for a period action drama film, tentatively titled Fauji. The movie has been in production for some time, and reportedly, over 50% shoot has been wrapped up. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Fauji's most of filming is expected to be completed in the next two months. Meanwhile, according to the latest Telugu media report, the makers are looking to release the film on August 14, 2026, during the Independence Day weekend. During the recent event, director Hanu Raghavapudi revealed that the first look title of the film will be released this month, most likely on October 23. The release date is also expected to be announced on the same day. Fauji is said to be a period action drama, set against the backdrop of 1940 British India, and is the tale of a warrior who rose from the shadows, emerging from a society that believed war was the only answer to the buried injustices and forgotten truths that history kept hidden from the world. Debutante Imanvi is playing the female lead opposite Prabhas, while veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty and Anupam Kher, and actress Jayapradha, are cast in crucial roles. Meanwhile, after wrapping up Fauji, Prabhas will start shooting for director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit. Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, August 6 - Pan-India superstar Prabhas-fronted romantic horror-comedy The Raja Saab is among the most-anticipated Indian movies. Directed by Maruthi, the movie is expected to debut in cinemas worldwide on January 9, 2026, after reports stating it wouldn't be able to meet its December 5, 2025, deadline. ## Prabhas is undoubtedly one of the most bankable Pan-India stars, who can do wonders at the box office if the film is good enough, and considering this, the makers are taking utmost care with the film, be it its release date or the possible length. ## During a recent interview, producer TG Vishwa Prasad revealed the team's current release plan. He said that they are planning to release the movie on January 9, 2026, during the Sankranthi festive weekend. He also mentioned that Bollywood buyers are insisting on sticking with the December 5, 2025, release. ## The producer added that a few songs and some patchwork are yet to be completed as they are expecting to wrap the film by October. Apart from the release date plans, TG Vishwa Prasad also hinted at what could be the final theatrical runtime of The Raja Saab.## He revealed that director Maruthi has shot raw footage of 4 hours and 30 minutes, and the editing team is working on chopping and editing it down to about 2 hours and 45 minutes. It can be said that the final runtime of The Raja Saab will be around 165 minutes, and it might get stretched to around 3 hours. ## The Raja Saab might get a sequel to it, but as confirmed by the producer, it won't be a direct continuation and will explore a different story set in a multiverse-like concept. However, that is something which is unlikely to come anytime soon, if it is with Prabhas only, as he has several films in the pipeline. ## Produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment, the film's plot revolves around a young man who sets his eyes on his ancestral property to ease him out of a cash crunch. It stars Prabhas in the lead role, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan (in her Telugu film debut), and Riddhi Kumar. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, August 5 – The buzz around Yash Raj Films' highly anticipated spy action thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, is soaring as the film is getting nearer its release date, which is August 14. The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji, marking his debut Spy Universe film. ## Ahead of the grand worldwide release, War 2 has crossed the 500K interest mark on BookMyShow, India's leading ticketing platform. With this feat, War 2 becomes only the seventh Bollywood film to enter this elite club, joining Shah Rukh Khan's mega blockbusters like Pathaan and Jawan, among other films. ## What makes this milestone even more impressive is that War 2 has reportedly achieved the 500K mark in record time. The excitement surrounding the YRF Spy Universe's next chapter — directed by Ayan Mukerji — is bolstered by the first-time on-screen face-off between Hrithik Roshan and Telugu superstar Jr. NTR, making it a rare pan-India event film. ## This latest achievement places War 2 among a prestigious list of high-profile releases. Prabhas-fronted Adipurush continues to lead the BookMyShow chart with 1.1 million interests, the only Bollywood film to hit a million interests on the platform. Adipurush, however, is billed as a bilingual film, in Hindi and Telugu. ## SRK's Jawan is the second in the list with 732K, followed by Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (725K), Pathaan (722K), and Singham Again (644K). War 2 now joins Tiger 3 (526K) in the 500K+ club, reaffirming the film's blockbuster potential. Although BMS interest is not a box office guarantee, it does indicate the solid hype around a film. ## Despite some reports of a slow advance booking trend in the U.S., particularly for the Hindi version, the overall anticipation remains sky-high. With its Independence Day weekend release date set for August 14, 2025, War 2 is expected to dominate both the Indian and overseas box office charts as one of the biggest releases of the year. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, July 31 - In a major development, Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted much-awaited horror-comedy The Raja Saab is now reportedly eyeing a new release date. The latest reports suggest that the film, initially scheduled for December 5, 2025, has been postponed due to ongoing post-production work. ## Directed by Maruthi and produced by People Media Factory, the movie will now reportedly be hitting the big screens on January 9, 2026, setting up a mega festive clash with Thalapathy Vijay's political action drama Jana Nayagan, which is already locked for the same weekend during the Pongal/Sankranti holiday frame. ## The Raja Saab marks a unique blend of horror, romance, and mass commercial entertainment. With Prabhas stepping into a lighter, more humorous avatar after a string of high-octane action roles, the film has generated considerable curiosity. However, due to the heavy reliance on VFX, the post-production is taking time, which pushed the makers to consider a new release date. ## The movie was already in a huge clash if it had stuck to a December 5, 2025, release. There are Ranveer Singh's hugely anticipated Dhurandhar and Shahid Kapoor's Romeo, which are scheduled to hit theatres on the same date. While the clash might still affect, The Raja Saab is now relatively safe when it comes to the Hindi market, which has been a major contributor to Prabhas' films since Baahubali. ## The plot revolves around a young man, who sets his eyes on his ancestral property to ease him out of a cash crunch. It stars Prabhas, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan (in her Telugu film debut), Riddhi Kumar, Jisshu Sengupta, Boman Irani, Zarina Wahab, Brahmanandam, and Samuthirakani, in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 20 - Netflix has been a home for most of the top Indian movies after their theatrical runs for the last few years. The streamer has had a mixed bag of success with Indian titles, as some of the films that were bought at huge prices didn't attract much viewership, while there were some expected hits on the platform. ## Here are the top 10 most watched Indian films (theatrical) on Netflix, according to Filmy View - ## 1. RRR (2022, Telugu) – 43.65M (only Hindi) ## Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, RRR is a fictionalised tale of two real-life Indian revolutionaries, Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Jr. NTR). Packed with electrifying action, patriotic fervour, and stunning visuals, it struck a chord with global audiences. After the mega blockbuster success at the box office with over 1200 crores gross worldwide, the film's Netflix release run drew massive international attention, becoming a cultural phenomenon. ## 2. Jawan (2023, Hindi) – 31.90M ## Superstar Shah Rukh Khan-fronted Jawan, directed by Atlee, is a stylised vigilante action thriller that blends mass appeal with socio-political commentary. It was a huge theatrical success with a worldwide collection of over 1000 crores, and that momentum carried over to Netflix, where fans around the world praised its high-octane action, dual role twist, and SRK's powerful screen presence, along with a strong female ensemble and iconic soundtrack, which added to its rewatch value. ## 3. Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022, Hindi) – 29.64M ## Gangubai Kathiawadi was one of the first Bollywood films, with Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi, which brought audiences back to theatres post the COVID-19 pandemic. A powerful biopic, starring Alia Bhatt in the title role and directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Gangubai Kathiawadi follows the journey of a woman who rises from forced prostitution to become a formidable brothel madam and activist in Mumbai. The film grossed over 200 crores worldwide and also drew big viewership on Netflix globally. ## 4. Laapataa Ladies (2023, Hindi) – 29.50M ## Directed by Kiran Rao, Laapataa Ladies is a heartwarming and socially insightful comedy-drama set in rural India, which revolves around two newlywed brides mistakenly swapped during a train journey. It was a decent success at the box office and turned into a big success on Netflix. ## 5. Animal (2023, Hindi) – 29.2M ## An A-rated gritty action-drama exploring a troubled father-son relationship, Animal features Ranbir Kapoor in a dark, intense, and violent role unlike anything in his career. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film was a huge blockbuster at the box office with over 900 crores gross collection globally. It was released with an extended cut on Netflix. ## 6. Crew (2024, Hindi) – 27.2M ## A heist comedy starring Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon as flight attendants who get caught in an unexpected twist of fortune and fraud. Crew delivered a fresh genre mix of female camaraderie, satire, and suspense, resonating with a wide demographic and pushing strong digital viewership post-release. It was a success at the box office. ## 7. Maharaja (2024, Tamil) – 27.10M ## Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Maharaja is a gripping revenge thriller about a barber seeking justice for the mysterious loss of something he calls Lakshmi. The film's dark, layered screenplay and emotional resonance made it a standout sleeper hit on Netflix. Before that, it was a big box office blockbuster with around 200 crores worldwide, including around 100 crores collection from China. ## 8. Fighter (2024, Hindi) – 26.30M ## Directed by Siddharth Anand, Fighter is touted to be India's first aerial action film. It pairs Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone as elite Air Force pilots taking on terrorism. With slick action choreography, patriotic elements, and VFX-heavy dogfights, it became a major Netflix draw after a decent theatrical run, especially with fans of high-octane war thrillers. ## 9. Lucky Bhaskar (2024, Telugu) – 26.30M ## A fictionalised account of a modest bank employee who uncovers a massive financial fraud, Lucky Bhaskar blends real-world tension with a heist-like thriller format. Starring Dulquer Salmaan, the movie was a blockbuster success at both theatrically and digitally. ## 10. Shaitaan (2024, Hindi) – 24M ## A supernatural thriller starring Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, and Jyothika, Shaitaan explores black magic and demonic possession within a family drama. Its fast-paced narrative and eerie tension made it a box office hit and one of the most-watched horror thrillers on Netflix. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, October 7 - In one of its kind experiments, director SS Rajamouli's epic duology, "Baahubali - The Beginning" and "Baahubali - The Conclusion", are set to re-release in a single epic cut on October 31st this year, under the title as Baahubali - The Epic. The official announcement of the film was made earlier in the year on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Baahubali - The Beginning. Since the makers are bringing both films in one cut version, there have been talks about the film's theatrical runtime, as the combined runtime of both films is close to 6 hours. As per the latest update, the film has been censored with a U/A certificate with an approved runtime of 3 hours and 45 minutes. Recently, producer Shobu Yarlagadda confirmed during an interview that the final runtime of the movie would be around 3 hours and 40 minutes. It will be the longest Indian film ever in the modern era. The filmmaker also revealed that the first half of Baahubali - The Epic will consist of Baahubali (2015) portions, while the second half will feature scenes from Baahubali - The Conclusion (2017). The makers are treating it as a new film and leaving no stone unturned to promote it. They have also planned to promote the film in the USA via online media. Produced by Arka Media Works, the film stars Prabhas in the title role alongside Rana Daggubati, Anushka, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar in prominent roles. It is scheduled to be released on October 31 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 11 - Superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par had a decent third week at the domestic box office, which took its total India net collection to past 150 crores. It is among the 65 films to achieve the milestone of 150 crore net in the Hindi language. ## The RS Prasanna directorial scored approximately 19 crores net in the third week, dropping around 60% from the second week. The drop in collection in the third week was higher than it was in the second week (47.69%), which shows the legs are slowing down as competition is increasing. ## What is the total India net collection of Sitaare Zameen Par? ## After three weeks of running, the total India net collection of the film is around 154 crores. With this, it has beaten the lifetime collection of five movies in the 150 crores net club in Hindi - "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" (150.71 crores), "OMG 2" (151.16 crores), "Salaar: Cease Fire - Part 1" (152.65 crores), "Chhichhore" (153.16 crores), and "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" (153.55 crores). ## What is the overseas and worldwide collection of the film? ## SZP has done well at the international box office, scoring an estimated 54 crores gross in three weeks. Worldwide, it has grossed approximately 238 crores, crossing the lifetime collection of Ajay Devgn's "Raid 2" (237.50 crores worldwide) and becoming the third biggest Bollywood grosser of the year behind "Housefull 5" (289 crores) and "Chhaava" (808 crores). ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, July 10 - A decade ago in 2015, on this same day (July 10), director SS Rajamouli's epic action drama Baahubali - The Beginning, starring Pan India superstar Prabhas, was released in theatres worldwide, and changed the Indian cinema for its greater good. ## Baahubali grossed approximately 650 crores worldwide and was the second highest-grossing Indian movie at that time, behind Aamir Khan's "PK" (792 crores). 2 years later, the second part, Baahubali - The Conclusion was released in April 2017, and became much bigger blockbuster than the first part. ## The second part grossed nearly 1800 crores worldwide, but it was again finished as the second biggest-grosser, behind Aamir Khan's "Dangal" (2070 crores), which released in 2016. Now, 10 years after the first film, both films are returning to the big screen in a single epic cut. ## Earlier this year, the makers announced the re-release of Baahubali, and now, sharing more details, it has been confirmed that both Baahubali - The Beginning and Baahubali - The Conclusion will be re-released as one film, titled Baahubali - The Epic, worldwide on October 31st this year in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. ## This is probably the first time that both parts of a movie are getting re-released as a single cut, and the fans are excited to see how it works out. Produced by Arka Media Works, the film also stars Rana Daggubati, Anushka, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar in prominent roles. ## 10 years ago, a question united the nation…Now the question and the answer return together in ONE grand epic. #BaahubaliTheEpic releases worldwide on October 31st, 2025.#Celebrating10YearsOfBaahubali #DecadeofBaahubaliReign #Baahubali pic.twitter.com/iCdTyicF4F— Baahubali (@BaahubaliMovie) July 10, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, June 28 - It might be a marketing gimmick, the makers declared actor Vishnu Manchu's divotational film Kannappa as an industry hit, only after the first day. This is the first instance when the makers of any film have declared their movie an industry hit, after the opening day itself. ## While the intention behind such a gimmick is unclear, it is probably the silliest thing to do, as in reality, Kannappa will fall way short of the box office mark, which is required to become an industry hit. It is basically a self-trolling act by the Kannappa team, which is strange to even think about. ## As for the box office collection, Kannappa opened to around 11 crores gross at the Indian box office and around 13 crores gross at the worldwide box office. This collection, however, is good for a Vishnu Manchu film. It is, in fact, the biggest opening for the actor. ## The presence of superstar Prabhas played a huge role in the opening of Kannappa, as any sort of buzz the movie was able to generate before the release was due to Prabhas, who played a cameo role alongside Akshay Kumar and Mohanlal. It needs to be seen how the movie fares in the coming days, which are crucial for the film's success. ## #Kannappa emerges as an Industry Hit 💥An unstoppable saga of faith and power now ruling the silver screen! The divine has spoken — audiences have blessed it! 🙏🎟️ Book Now: https://t.co/r9X3mxOcKEHar Har Mahadev 🔱Har Ghar Mahadev 🔥#KannappaInCinemas #KannappaMovie… pic.twitter.com/4VlWzV2drA— 24 Frames Factory (@24FramesFactory) June 28, 2025 ## Stay tuned...