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Harish Shankar’s “Ustaad Bhagat Singh,” starring Pawan Kalyan, failed to meet expectations despite his continued post-release promotions. At a “Paapam Prathap” event, he admitted the film didn’t perform well. He recalled being called “Paapam Harish Shankar” on stage, initially thinking it referred to the film’s failure before realizing it wa...
Shruti Haasan’s exit from “Dacoit” is now being discussed as a missed opportunity after the film earned praise for Mrunal Thakur’s performance. Mrunal’s role is being hailed as one of her best, gaining strong audience appreciation. Reports say Shruti had shot portions before quitting, making it look like a potential career-defining loss in hindsight.
Netflix has overtaken Prime Video in India, reaching 92 million monthly users. Prime Video fell to 67 million after raising prices and adding ads. Netflix’s growth comes from quality Indian originals and better pricing. While Prime was once the leader, viewers now choose Netflix for its superior content and global reach.
Prashanth Neel is reportedly shaping “Dragon,” starring NTR, into a massive pan-India spectacle with a strong Hindi market focus. Anil Kapoor plays a key role, while talks continue with a popular intense Hindi actor for the antagonist after Tovino Thomas exited due to delays. The film is already generating strong anticipation across all major markets […]
Salman Khan’s film “Maatrubhumi” (earlier “Battle of Galwan”) has undergone major changes before release. Based on the Galwan conflict, it was altered after inputs to tone down sensitive China references. Nearly 40% was reshot with added emotional content, shifting focus to patriotism. Reports also suggest uncertainty over a possible OTT release.
Pradeep Ranganathan’s “Love Insurance Kampany (LIK)” opened to a dull response in Telugu states despite high expectations after “Love Today.” The Vignesh Shivan-directed sci-fi rom-com, featuring Krithi Shetty and music by Anirudh Ravichander, saw mixed reviews. Weak promotions hurt openings, and the weekend performance will decide its box office fate.
Nikhil Siddhartha, after the blockbuster “Karthikeya 2,” is awaiting his ambitious film “Swayambhu,” directed by Bharat Krishnamachari and backed by Pixel Studios. The first single “Ra Ra Dheevara,” composed by Ravi Basrur, releases on April 16. The makers unveiled a fierce warrior poster, while the film’s release date will be announced soon.
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” starring Ranveer Singh, has become the first Hindi film to cross ₹1000 crore nett, with its predecessor also earning around ₹900 crore. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel released in multiple languages and collected ₹73 crore from dubbed versions, led by Telugu. The film is now nearing the ₹1700 crore global milestone.
Hyderabad-based stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala faced backlash after offensive remarks on Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan during a show. He mocked personal lives, including references to Niharika Konidela and Upasana. Fans strongly condemned the comments, while warnings and apology demands followed. The controversy may also lead to legal action.
Nani will next be seen in the much-anticipated “The Paradise.” Kayadu Lohar plays the female lead, and on her birthday the makers unveiled her first look. She plays Subbu, and her attire suggests she hails from a rich family, contrasting the hero’s tribal background. The film releases on August 21, 2026, in major Indian languages […]
Pawan Kalyan’s “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” turned out to be a box office debacle, failing to cross ₹100 crore and receiving negative reviews. Directed by Harish Shankar, it marked their second collaboration. Netflix announced the film will stream from April 16 with a PAN-Indian release in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam versions simultaneously.
Netflix has announced the digital release date of young actor Ken Karunas’s sensational film “Youth,” which will stream from April 16. The movie has collected over ₹70 crore worldwide, emerging as the third highest-grossing Tamil film. With strong theatrical success behind it, expectations are high to see how the film performs in the digital space.
‘Decoit’ starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur has opened to positive response and strong box office numbers. The makers revealed that the film earned over ₹15 crore worldwide on its first day, including more than $575K from overseas markets. Directed by Shaneil Deo, the film has made an impressive start at the box office.
Adivi Sesh’s romantic action drama “Dacoit” released yesterday to mixed responses, with weekend trends crucial. Directed by Shaniel Deo, it posted strong openings, selling nearly 100K tickets in pre-sales and over 150K on Day 1. Trade estimates peg the worldwide gross above ₹12 crore, though final numbers may vary after official confirmation.
After the blockbuster success of “Sankranthiki Vasthunam,” Venkatesh teams up with Trivikram for “Adarsha Kutumbam,” generating strong buzz. Udaybir Sandhu, known as Pinda, is reportedly the antagonist. Actors from the Dhurandhar franchise have gained fame, making this a promising move. Harsha Vardhan composes music, while Srinidhi Shetty plays the female lead.