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Prabhas' Film With Prashant Varma Confirmed Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Prabhas' Film With Prashant Varma Confirmed

Hyderabad, February 25 - 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. ## It is said that Hombale Films will be producing this movie. The studio has signed a three-film deal (excluding Salaar Part 1) with Prabhas and reportedly, a film with director Prasanth Varma is one of them. The official confirmation, however, is yet to be made. ## There is no shooting timeline locked yet for Prabhas' movie with Varma but with the latest development, it looks like the film will start sooner than expected. Prabhas is currently shooting for director Hanu Raghavapudi's Fauji and Maruthi's The Raja Saab. He will start Sandeep Reddy Vanga's hugely-awaited Spirit by May this year. ## Meanwhile, the next release for the actor is The Raja Saab, slated to hit the screens later this year. Varma, on the other hand, also has the sequel to last year's big blockbuster Hanuman - Jai Hanuman starring Rishab Shetty. ## Stay tuned...

NTR-Neel Film's First Look Title Date Revealed Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

NTR-Neel Film's First Look Title Date Revealed

Hyderabad, February 25 - One of the biggest Telugu-origin Pan India movies in the making in the combination of superstar Jr. NTR and director Prashanth Neel recently started filming in Hyderabad. Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts are producing it on a massive budget.## According to the latest reports by Gulte.com, the team of NTRNeel Film will head to Kolkata for a brief schedule before starting the next big schedule outside India. Jr. NTR is expected is join the filming in the international schedule. ## The report also revealed that the first look title of the film is expected to be out on May 20. It is, however, reported that the film is titled Dragon with an official announcement pending. The film is reportedly a period action drama, set in the 1960s in Calcutta.## Meanwhile, Neel filmed riot sequences on the streets in the first schedule recently, giving a glimpse of what can be expected from this highly-anticipated blockbuster. Actress Rukmini Vasanth is reportedly playing the female lead opposite Jr. NTR in the film which is expected to be released on Sankranthi 2026 in multiple languages.## Stay tuned...

Allu Arjun's Next With Director Atlee? Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Allu Arjun's Next With Director Atlee?

Hyderabad, February 20 - After the mega success of Pushpa 2 - The Rule, pan India superstar Allu Arjun is busy scheduling his next film and there seems to be a change in plans regarding the actor's future film line-up, as per the latest Telugu media reports. ## It is widely known that Allu Arjun announced his reunion with director Trivikram Srinivas for a big-budget mythological epic. It was supposed to be the actor's immediate next after Pushpa 2, however, over the last few days, the talks regarding his film director Atlee have gained momentum. ## Not long ago, it was reported that Allu Arjun and Atlee were in talks to collaborate on a Pan India project but the actor later turned it down for some reasons. The director then initiated talks with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and things were moving in a positive direction until recently when it was revealed that the project had been put on hold due to casting and budget issues. ## Now, according to the post by Gulte.com, Atlee and Allu Arjun have decided to collaborate and it will be their immediate next. The film with Trivikram is said to have been pushed to next year as the director is still reportedly working on the script. ## Subject to the official announcement, AA22 will be produced by Sun Pictures and Geetha Arts and will roll out soon. There are rumours that actress Janhvi Kapoor will play the female lead though it is not yet confirmed by reliable sources. Anirudh Ravichandran will score the music for AA22.## Stay tuned...

All-Time Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection And Records Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

All-Time Blockbuster 'Pushpa 2 - The Rule' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection And Records

Mumbai, February 19 - The box office juggernaut of Pan India superstar Allu Arjun-fronted Pushpa 2 - The Rule has come to an end after shattering almost every record possible for an Indian film. It is directed by Sukumar and also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles. Released on December 5 last year, Pushpa 2 opened to historic numbers, grossing 275 crores worldwide on its first day. It got positive word of mouth, and once that happened, the film became an unstoppable force and crossed 1000 crores worldwide within a week as the fastest Indian movie to do so. In the dubbed Hindi version, Pushpa 2 performed as if there was no tomorrow and went on to become the highest-grossing film in this language. Overall, the movie ended up as the third-highest-grossing Indian title of all time, behind Baahubali 2 and Dangal. It sold approximately 6.30 crore tickets in India, which is the highest since Baahubali 2 (2017). Category Collection India Net Box Office Collection₹ 1234.00 Cr Hindi Net Box Office Collection₹ 812.00 Cr India Gross Box Office Collection₹ 1471.00 Cr Overseas Box Office Collection₹ 271.00 Cr Worldwide Box Office Collection₹ 1742.00 Cr India Footfalls/Admits6.30 Cr approx. Box Office VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster Detailed Collection As said, Pushpa 2 had an out-and-out record-breaking run at the box office. It exceeded expectations in Hindi and performed well on the original Telugu version. Have a look at some of the major box office records scored by the film. - Highest-grossing film in India - 3rd highest-grossing Indian film worldwide - Highest-grossing film in Hindi - Only film to score 1000+ crores gross collection worldwide in Hindi - Highest-grossing film for Allu Arjun, Rashmika Madanna, and director Sukumar Stay tuned...

NTR-Neel's 'Dragon' Shoot Commences On February 20 Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

NTR-Neel's 'Dragon' Shoot Commences On February 20

Hyderabad, February 18 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR and KGF director Prashanth Neel are teaming up for the first time for an action drama film, tentatively titled Dragon. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, it is among the biggest Indian films in the making and there is finally an update regarding the shoot. ## According to the latest Telugu media reports, the shoot of Dragon will commence on February 20 and Jr. NTR will join the shoot in a few days. The actor is currently shooting for his debut Bollywood movie, the hugely-anticipated War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan and directed by Ayan Mukerji.## Neel's movie with the RRR star was announced a long time back but due to the other commitments of both, it took more than expected time but now, it is set to take off. It is said that the rising star, Rukmini Vasanth will play the female lead and be paired opposite NTR. ## The other cast and crew details are expected to be revealed after the commencement of the shoot. There is no release date set yet but it is believed that it might be released early next year. It is a big Pan India release, slated to hit screens in multiple languages. ## Meanwhile, Jr. NTR will next be seen in Yash Raj Films' War 2 which is gearing up for release on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The actor is also in talks with Tamil director Nelson Dilipkumar for an action drama, likely to be next acter Dragon. ## Stay tuned...

Tamil Star Suriya Returns To Telugu Cinema To Headline Venky Atluri's Next Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Tamil Star Suriya Returns To Telugu Cinema To Headline Venky Atluri's Next

Hyderabad, February 16 - Tamil star Suriya is set to make his return to Tollywood after 15 years to headline a straight Telugu movie. The actor did Ram Gopal Varma's political action thriller Rakta Charitra 2 (2010) which was a Telugu and Hindi bilingual movie. ## According to the latest Telugu media reports, the Singam star will team up with director Venky Atluri to do a direct Telugu movie which will be produced by Naga Vamsi under the banner of Sithara Entertainment. The shoot for the same is expected to commence in May this year. ## While the exact details of the project are not known yet, it is said that the upcoming film will be a heist thriller. The technical crew which worked for Atluri's last movie, Dulquer Salmaan-fronted Lucky Baskhar is likely to reunite for this Suriya film. Bhagyashri Borse is reportedly playing the female lead while GV Prakash Kumar will score the music.## Suriya is currently shooting for RJ Balaji's Tamil movie and he will jump to Atluri's next immediately after wrapping it up. There are reports that the actor may do one more Telugu movie which is likely to be produced by Geetha Arts. ## The actor, meanwhile, will next be seen in director Karthik Subbaraj's much-awaited romantic action movie Retro which is scheduled to be released on May 1 this year. It is one of the most-anticipated Tamil movies of the year and is being seen as a big comeback movie for the actor.## Stay tuned...

Vijay Deverakonda's Next With Director Gowtam Tinnanuri Gets First Look Title and Release Date Tollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

Vijay Deverakonda's Next With Director Gowtam Tinnanuri Gets First Look Title and Release Date

Hyderabad, February 12 - Telugu heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda teamed up with Jersey director Gowtam Tinnanuri for an action drama film, aimed at the Pan India release in multiple languages. It is one of the most-anticipated movies of the year and makers unveiled a first-look title glimpse of the same. ## On Wednesday, February 12, the makers revealed that VD12 has been titled Kingdom in the original Telugu and dubbed Tamil versions while the Hindi title is Saamraajya. As announced earlier, superstar Jr. NTR has lent his powerful voice for the Telugu teaser while Suriya and Ranbir Kapoor offered their voices in Tamil and Hindi, respectively. ## The first look glimpse is a visual treat with a thunderous background score by sensational Anirudh Ravichander. Vijay Deverakonda is looking in a never-before-seen avatar and will surely be the talking point when the movie releases on May 30, as officially confirmed with the title teaser.## Produced by Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainment in association with Fortune Four Cinemas, the Pan India movie has Bhagyashri Borse in the female lead role. It will be released in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil on May 30, towards the end of the summer holidays. ## ## Stay tuned...

Ranbir Kapoor, Jr. NTR, And Suriya Lend Voice For Vijay Deverakonda's 'VD12' Title Teaser Tollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

Ranbir Kapoor, Jr. NTR, And Suriya Lend Voice For Vijay Deverakonda's 'VD12' Title Teaser

Mumbai, February 11 - Telugu heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda is looking for a powerful comeback with his upcoming film with director Gowtam Tinnanuri. The action drama, tentatively titled VD 12, is one of the most-anticipated Telugu movies of the year and it will also be released in Hindi and Tamil. ## Meanwhile, the makers have announced that the title teaser of VD 12 will be launched on February 12. Adding to the excitement, the makers have teamed up with superstar Jr. NTR along with Ranbir Kapoor and Suriya to lend their voices for the much-awaited title teaser. ## It has been confirmed that Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor has lent his voice to the Hindi teaser while Suriya has dubbed for Tamil. On the other hand, Jr. NTR has provided voice-over for the original Telugu version, and the official announcement for the same is expected to be made later in the day. ## Produced by Sithara Entertainments in association with Fortune Four Cinemas, VD12 has Bhagyashri Borse playing the female lead role. It features music by sensational Anirudh Ravichander. The movie is expected to be released in the summer of this year. ## A story meant to be witnessed… now gets WILDER 💥💥The Superstar #RanbirKapoor lends his voice to the #VD12 Teaser - one that will HAUNT YOU ❤️‍🔥Feb 12th is going to be a feast for all 🔥 @TheDeverakonda @anirudhofficial @gowtam19 @dopjomon #GirishGangadharan @vamsi84… pic.twitter.com/saVVR21ekH— Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) February 11, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Vidaamuyarchi' And 'Thandel' First Sunday Early Estimates Tollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

Box Office: 'Vidaamuyarchi' And 'Thandel' First Sunday Early Estimates

Chennai, February 9 - Ajith Kumar's action thriller Vidaamuyarchi has had a good first weekend at the domestic box office, however, it failed to keep up the momentum after the big opening due to mixed word of mouth and remake factor. ## On its first Sunday (4th day), the movie scored more or less the same as on Saturday as early estimates suggest the collection to be around 15 crores gross, including around 13 crores gross in the home state, Tamil Nadu. The total 4-day weekend collection is around 72+ crores domestically, including 61+ crores in Tamil Nadu, as per estimates. ## The pre-sales of the movie for Monday are pretty average which was expected given the reception from audiences. It needs to be seen how strong the walk-ins will be as the film needs to have a good hold during the weekdays to have long and emerge a success.## Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya's Telugu romantic action drama Thandel has a fantastic and easily the biggest opening weekend for the actor. As per the estimates, the film has scored a decent jump on Sunday, especially in Telugu states which is not a regular case with Telugu titles. ## According to estimates, Thandel is expected to score around 14-15 crores gross collection domestically, including 12-13 crores gross in Telugu states. With this, the total domestic opening weekend of the movie is around 42 crores gross which is superb. ## The word of mouth for the movie is on the positive side which should lead to good hold during the weekdays. It is sure to become the biggest grosser for the actor in the next few days and may go on to touch 100 crores gross depending on the trend which needs to be seen.## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Thandel', And 'Badass Ravikumar' Second Day Early Estimates Tollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

Box Office: 'Thandel', And 'Badass Ravikumar' Second Day Early Estimates

Hyderabad, February 8 - Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's romantic action drama Thandel is proving to be a success story at the box office. The movie is creating a stir and living up to the pre-release hype with an excellent collection all over. ## Thandel delivered the career-best opening for Naga Chaitanya and on its second day, the movie has an excellent hold with a drop of just around 10% which is normal for a Telugu title. According to early estimates, the Chandoo Modenti's directorial earns in the range of 12-13 crores gross on Saturday. ## The fantastic second-day hold pushes the total collection of Thandel to 25+ crores gross domestically and the 3-day opening weekend can rise to 37-38+ crores gross which is a fantastic collection. The word of mouth is okay and the film is likely to do well during the weekdays which remains to be seen. ## Meanwhile, Himesh Reshmiyan's action comedy Badass Ravikumar is witnessing a drop on the second day after a good first-day collection of over 2.50 crores net. There were limited expectations for the movie to do well at the box office but the promos did generate some curiosity among the audience. ## The opening of the film was better than expected but the mixed word-of-mouth seems to be not helping its cause as early estimates suggest the collection to be in the range of 1.75-2 crores net on its second day, dropping around 30%. ## The first 2 days box office collection of the film is respectable considering the expectations from it but it needs to hold well in the coming days to score a decent lifetime total. ## Stay tuned...

Naga Chaitanya's 'Thandel' Worldwide Theatrical Business Details Tollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Naga Chaitanya's 'Thandel' Worldwide Theatrical Business Details

Hyderabad, February 5 - After a back-to-back couple of box office failures, Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya's romantic action thriller Thandel is gearing up to hit the big screens on February 7 amid high expectations. The movie has created a good buzz and is set for a better start this weekend. ## Thandel reunites Naga Chaitanya with actress Sai Pallavi after the superhit Love Story (2021), which was the only solo hit for the former post the Covid-19 pandemic. The movie is directed by Chandu Mondeti, whose last directorial, Karthikeya 2, was a huge blockbuster at the box office. ## Despite poor recent records for Chaitanya, Thandel has managed to fetch career-best pre-release theatrical business for the actor. According to T2BLive, the Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) business of the movie is valued at approximately 27.50 crores, including 10.50 crores for the Nizam area. ## Apart from AP/TG, the rest of India business is at 3.50 crores, while overseas business is locked at 6 crore, for total worldwide theatrical business at 37 crores. The movie will need to score 38 crores share or 60+ crores gross collection worldwide to emerge as a box office hit. ## Produced by Geetha Arts, Thandel has to become the biggest solo grosser for Naga Chaitanya to be deemed a box-office success, which is not going to be an easy task. However, the makers are confident the film will enter the 100 crores club and will emerge as a big success. ## Stay tuned...

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
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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
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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