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Kannappa Ott Deal Twist! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Since the pandemic, Ott platforms and film production have developed a symbiotic relationship, significantly impacting the industry. During the peak of the crisis, direct-to-ott releases created friction between producers and exhibitors. Even today, streaming platforms play a crucial role in determining a film’s release strategy.

For instance, in Mollywood, the Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum was initially slated for a January 2025 release but was delayed because the production house couldn’t secure a streaming deal before its theatrical debut. However, one actor standing firmly against Ott dominance is Tollywood’s Manchu Vishnu.

It’s hard to blame production houses for prioritizing deals with streaming platforms, as these agreements often recover a significant portion of their costs. Much of the financial risk is mitigated when a film has a pre-release Ott deal. If the platform acquires the film before its theatrical release and the movie flops at the box office,...

Two Blockbusters Rajasekhar Lost That Made Chiranjeevi a Megastar (Photo Credit – YouTube/Instagram)

In the film industry, a role intended for one actor sometimes lands in the hands of another. If the film succeeds, it can change the course of their career. This is exactly what happened with Rajasekhar and Chiranjeevi—twice.

Rajasekhar who is popularly called as the Angry Young Man of Tollywood built a strong reputation in the industry. He competed with top stars and earned a dedicated fan base. But his few career missteps impacted his journey. His popularity over time declined and he transitioned into character roles.

During his peak Rajasekhar’s films often released alongside those of Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna ane many of which performed well at the box office. He received great opportunities but he couldn’t fully capitalize on them.

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Is the latest Tamil romantic comedy-drama, 2K Love Story, making its way to Ott? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The latest Tamil romantic comedy-drama, 2K Love Story, was released in theaters on February 14, 2025, and received mixed reviews. Starring Jagaveer and Meenakshi Govindarajan in the lead roles, the film explores the modern-day dynamics of friendship and love.

Now, after a few weeks spent in theaters, the romantic comedy-drama is en route to a digital release. So, in case you missed 2K Love Story in theaters, we’ll tell you when and where you can stream it online.

What’s 2K Love Story All About?

Directed by Suseenthiran, 2K Love Story follows the story of Monika and Karthik, a pair of close friends who run a wedding planning business together. However, their friendship is put to the test when a new person comes into their lives, stirring up a complicated dynamic of love and friendship.

Prabhas and director Prasanth Varma getting together for a new project? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Reports from 123 Telugu suggest that this project, with Prabhas and director Prasanth Varma, could be titled Baka. The film is said to be based on the Hindu mythological creature Bakasura, with Prasanth Varma reportedly choosing the title to reflect its theme. An official announcement is expected in April.

Additionally, unconfirmed reports indicate that a look test announcement video featuring Prabhas has already been shot in Hyderabad.

The character portrayed by Prabhas is expected to have a grey shade. Bhagyashri Borse, who was last seen in Mr. Bachchan, could be playing the female lead. Director Prasanth Varma has already proven his ability to blend modern elements with mythology in his film Hanu Man, and he might impress audiences again with this project.

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Sobhita Dhulipala’s First Love: Who Was in Her Life Before Naga Chaitanya? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Shobhita Dhulipala who recently got married to Naga Chaitanya made her mark as an actress in Bollywood, Tollywood and Hollywood. She has always been in the news for her talent and beauty. However, before she became famous and married Naga Chaitanya, she had a love story from her past that recently came to light.

In a recent interview, Sobhita shared some interesting details about her first crush. During her school days she had a crush on her class Cr (class representative). She admired him so much that she participated in essay writing competitions just to get noticed by him. She admitted that she was unsure if it was love or just an innocent crush.

Sobhita revealed that she felt sad when her school crush did not pay attention to her. Later during her college days,...

Why Did Krishna Vamsi Apologize? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Krishna Vamsi is a well-known creative director. His last film was Ranga Maarthaanda starring Prakash Raj and Ramya Krishna. The movie received praise from critics. But it did not perform well at the box office.

Krishna Vamsi often interacts with his fans, answering their questions about his old films. Recently, a fan asked him a question on X (formerly Twitter). The fan wanted to know why he intimately showed actress Charmme Kaur in Sri Anjaneyam (2004).

Sri Anjaneyam was a devotional film starring Nithin in the lead role. Although it did not succeed at the box office, many people still liked the movie, and it has a dedicated fan following.

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Krishna Vamsi replied to the fan’s question.

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s views on the sequel trend? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Prithviraj Sukumaran, who entered the Malayalam film industry as an actor, proved his directorial prowess with his debut film Lucifer (2019). Now, he is returning with a sequel titled L2: Empuraan and has shared his thoughts on the growing sequel culture in the Indian film industry.

According to Prithviraj, sequels make business sense. When a director creates a highly successful film and decides to expand it into a franchise, the next installment automatically generates more interest among audiences. Streaming platforms, too, are more inclined to invest in such projects due to the success of the previous entry in the franchise.

Prithviraj emphasizes that the creation of film franchises should not be driven solely by commercial interests. According to him, sequels should only be made if the story naturally warrants continuation, though he acknowledges that this is the ideal scenario. He stated,...

Is Prithviraj Sukumaran inspired by Mohanlal? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Actor-director Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is currently promoting his upcoming film L2 Empuraan, recently gave an interview to Bollywood Hungama. During the conversation, he spoke about the film’s lead actor, Mohanlal, and shared valuable lessons he learned from Malayalam cinema’s beloved Lalettan. Prithviraj revealed that the most important lesson he learned from Mohanlal was how to interact with directors as an actor working under them. He explained, ‘Whenever I feel irritated on a set, my constant reminder is to reflect on how Mohanlal Sir handled such moments.’ According to Prithviraj, this is the ideal way to approach such situations.

Prithviraj credits this admirable trait of Mohanlal not solely to the veteran actor’s extensive experience, though he acknowledges that experience plays a significant role in shaping such skills. According to Prithviraj, Mohanlal’s unique personality, what he describes as having a ‘monk-like quality,...

Will there be a ticket hike for Thandel in Andhra Pradesh? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

This situation is unusual because in the past, ticket price hikes were common in Telangana under the Kcr government. Now Andhra Pradesh is considering the hike while Telangana is not.

The question is whether a price hike is really needed for a film starring Naga Chaitanya, who is considered a tier-2 hero. Thandel has a budget of ₹90 crore. Despite the large budget, it is still seen as a medium-budget film because of Naga Chaitanya’s market value. Some believe that such hikes could harm medium-budget films.

A recent success, Sankranthiki Vasthunnam shows that films can do well even with current or slightly higher ticket prices. The secret is to offer reasonable ticket rates that can attract all kinds of viewers including family audiences .

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Pooja Hegde Faces Backlash for Her Comments on Allu Arjun’s Blockbuster (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Pooja Hegde is one of the top actresses in Tollywood who gained huge popularity in a short time. Despite recent flops, she was once considered as a lucky heroine.

She has worked with many top stars and delivered blockbuster hits. Her films with Icon star Allu Arjun, DJ and Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo were huge successes. In particular Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo broke industry records and became an all-time blockbuster. Her dance as “Butta Bomma” in the film was widely loved and the film boosted her career significantly.

Following this success, Pooja received offers in Bollywood and other industries. Recently, during a film promotion, she made comments about pan-India films. However, her words upset fans as they felt she disrespected Allu Arjun’s film.

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Who would be Sai Pallavi’s ideal dance battle opponent? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Well, this curiosity was recently satisfied when she revealed her answer during an interview with the Tamil publication Cineulagam. The question came up while she was promoting her upcoming film Thandel.

Her answer? Thalapathy Vijay. Curious about why she chose him? Sai Pallavi explained her reasoning as well. According to her, when someone truly enjoys dancing, it creates an infectious energy that makes her want to join them. Speaking about Vijay, she shared her admiration for his grace and the joy he brings to his performances. She said, ‘For me when somebody enjoys dancing, when he or she enjoys doing something, I would feel we should dance to their songs. I’ve always enjoyed Vijay sir’s grace. When you see it, you will also feel like a group of us. And many songs… They too have lots of dances and songs,...

Is Priyanka Chopra Jonas going to be the antagonist in SSMB29? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

With big names like SS Rajamouli directing and Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra starring, it’s no surprise the excitement is through the roof. There have also been rumors about Prithviraj or John Abraham playing the antagonist, adding to the intrigue. But now, a fresh rumor has popped up—Priyanka Chopra might not be the heroine after all. Instead, she’s said to be taking on the role of the antagonist, which could bring an exciting twist to the film.

For now, it remains uncertain whether the rumors are true, and even if they are, the filmmakers are unlikely to confirm anything before the movie’s release. Interestingly, earlier unconfirmed reports suggested that director SS Rajamouli had required the entire cast and crew to sign strict non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with hefty financial penalties for breaking confidentiality,...

Ntr Jr. FIFA World Cup Collab (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Man of Masses, Ntr Jr., continues to create waves worldwide; this time, it’s most unexpected! The Man Of Masses, who had put India on the global map with the roaring success of Rrr, recently found himself at the center of a quirky crossover with the FIFA World Cup.

Here’s what happened — Today (February 5th) marks the birthday of football legends Neymar, Carlos Tevez, and Cristiano Ronaldo. But wait, here’s where it gets wild—take their initials, and it spells out N-t-r. Yes, you read that right! Talk about a coincidence straight out of a blockbuster movie.

FIFA’s official Instagram handle shared a fun animated poster featuring the three football icons doing none other than Ntr Jr.’s iconic hook step from Naatu Naatu. The caption read: “Mood when it’s your birthday .” And trust us, it was everything!

Pushpa Free Streaming Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Pushpa has become one of the most popular franchises in India. Allu Arjun won a National Award for his performance in the first film, Pushpa: The Rise, and its sequel, Pushpa 2: The Rule, was a massive success. According to Sacnilk, the sequel’s worldwide box office collection across all languages reached an impressive Inr 1741.35 crores, while the first film earned Inr 350.1 crores globally.

If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s some good news! The first film, Pushpa: The Rise, is now streaming online for free. You don’t need any login or ID to watch it—it’s legal and free, though it does come with ads. Please note that it’s only available in the Hindi-dubbed version.

Still wondering where to watch the film? Let’s clarify that for you. You can stream it on Mxplayer. In, which has...

Naga Chaitanya’s Sweet Revelation ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The pre-release event for the film Thandel Jaathara was held. The event was attended by the film’s cast, crew, and family members. However, actor Allu Arjun was absent due to his health issue.

Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya’s words about his wife caught everyone’s attention at the event. During the event, Thandel hero Naga Chaitanya made a sweet revelation. He was asked to tell who the ‘Bujji Thalli’ in his life was. Without thinking, he said it was his wife.

But there was more to the story. Naga Chaitanya shared an interesting detail. He said his wife, Sobhita, was upset when she heard the term ‘Bujji Thalli’ in one of the songs from Thandel. Sobhita felt that the term was meant only for her. Naga Chaitanya explained that he had always called her ‘Bujji Thalli’ at home.

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Venkatesh Talks Rana Naidu 2 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Venkatesh is excited about his new show, Rana Naidu Season 2. The first season was a hit, and fans eagerly await the following season. Karan Anshuman created the show, and Rana Daggubati played the leading role. However, Venkatesh has made fans go gaga over the show with his powerful screen presence.

The actor, who recently scored a blockbuster with his film Sankranthi ki Vastunnam, attended the Rana Naidu season 2 trailer launch event in Mumbai. He spoke about the upcoming season at the event and shared essential details.

Venkatesh made a stylish entry at the launch event. He dressed up like his character, Naga Naidu. His look was intense and powerful. The show’s promo was also released at the same event, creating excitement among fans. The makers have also added Arjun Rampal to the cast, who will play an essential role in the new season.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares her take on envy and personal challenges ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is a popular actress who has scored many hits in Tamil and Telugu films. Other than film, her personal life is often in the headlines. After her divorce from Naga Chaitanya, Samantha has not shared much about what happened. However, in most of the interviews, she speaks about her challenges. In one of her recent interviews, Samantha also answered a question about her exes moving on.

In an interview with GQ, Samantha was asked if she feels jealous about her exes. She gave an honest answer. She said that she has seen many ups and downs, and her experiences taught her not to feel envy. She said envy is unhealthy and refuses to let it be part of her life.

Samantha said, “I faced so much to dwell on that. One quality that...

Naga Chaitanya On Love & Pain ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Akkineni hero Naga Chaitanya has made a name for himself in the Telugu film industry. Over the years, he has worked in multiple films. On the personal front, Naga Chaitanya has faced many challenges as well. He married actress Samantha after a love story that captured everyone’s attention. However, their marriage ended in just four years, leaving him to deal with personal struggles. Later, he married actress Sobhita Dhulipala in the presence of family and well-wishers.

He is currently busy promoting his upcoming movie, Thandel, which is scheduled for release on February 7. Based on real-life events, Thandel has been generating high expectations since its trailer was released.

Naga Chaitanya recently made a thought-provoking statement as part of the movie’s promotions. He said, “Genuine love has a lot of pain. When you experience and come out of that pain, it uniquely strengthens the relationship.

Actress Parvati Nair Gets Engaged To Aashrith Ashok (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Wedding bells are ringing for actor Parvati Nair and businessman Aashrith Ashok who is from Chennai. Yes, this is true. She is starting a new chapter in her life. For the unversed, Parvati acted with Thalapathy Vijay in The Greatest of All Time.

She shared the first pictures from her engagement on Instagram. The ceremony was small and private. Parvati is seen laughing and enjoying moments with her fiancé in the photos. She cannot take her eyes off him as she looks deeply in love.

Parvati wore a pastel green saree for the ceremony. Aashrith wore a traditional white outfit. They looked perfect together. She shared a heartfelt message with the pictures. She wrote, “In a world full of pretense, I found my forever real. Through every high and low, you stood by me, and today, I say yes to a lifetime of love,...

The Greatest Of All Time Hindi Box Office Collection Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Greatest Of All Time has slowed down at the box office. Thalpathy Vijay starrer had witnessed a tremendous opening weekend. But the buzz eventually dried down due to the mixed response from the masses. It has been performing at a decent pace in the Hindi language. Scroll below for update after 25 days.

The pre-release hype was massive due to Thalapathy Vijay’s penultimate outing before his official political entry. The sci-fi action drama was expected to achieve many milestones in its theatrical journey. However, the party was spoiled by a lukewarm response in the Telugu and Kerala markets.

Hindi Box Office Collection

After 25 days, The Greatest Of All Time has earned 18.30 crores net at the Hindi box office. These are decent figures, considering the Northern market wasn’t expected to perform as well. In fact, The Goat...

Tamil Films To Watch This Week – From Fight Club To Kannagi (Picture Credit: IMDb)

It is another Friday, and four new Tamil films are dominating the screen. These four new releases, which dropped on December 15, offer a range of different films for audiences to pick from. Kollywood fans are in for a treat with four new Tamil releases this week.

While Uriyadi actor Vijay Kumar seems to rule this battle, Vaibhav and Parvati’s Aalambana also offers an interesting tale to watch on screen. Uriyadi was a Tamil language political action thriller that won accolades for being a brilliant film.

Both the films have received good reviews from audiences. The other two films do not seem to catch many eyeballs. While Kollywood fans are in for a treat, check out what to watch this weekend.

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Kumar Sanu, one of the most revered singers of the 1990s, has released a new track and it is laced with the old world charm enough to send the 1990s generation on a nostalgic trip. The song, titled ‘Dil Bhi Rone Laga’ is about love, loss, remembrance and human connection.

Talking about the song, Kumar Sanu said: “It is a beautiful romantic melody, there is a special old world charm to it, something we don’t see and hear very often today.”

The music video of the song features Ali Merchant and Parvati Nair and has been released under the label of United White Flag with its lyrics penned by Kumaar. The lyrics of ‘Dil Bhi Rone Laga’ are hard-hitting and reveal the frustration one feels when they lose their significant other.

Ali Merchant said: “‘Dil Bhi Rone Laga’ communicates how love is a double edged sword that can cause...

Several directors, actors, actresses and production houses joined scores of fans on Sunday to greet actor Ajith Kumar on his 51st birthday. Among the first to wish Ajith were producer Boney Kapoor, directors Venkat Prabhu, Ajay Gnanamuthu, and Adhik Ravichandran, as well as actors Shanthanoo Baghyaraj, Parvati Nair, Harish Kalyan and Sibi Sathyaraj. Happy Birthday […]...

Mollywood The actor who had lost a lot of weight for his role in 'Odiyan' is maintaining the same for this film.Digital NativeSuperstar Mohanlal posted a pic from his upcoming film, which had not been titled yet, and fans are now raving about it. The star, sporting a leather jacket with a shoulder bag, looks dashing. The film is touted to be a travel movie. The actor had worked hard to lose weight for one of his roles in Odiyan and he is maintaining the same for this film. Since the actor recently lost a lot of weight, everyone has been curious about his look in the new movie. Releasing the photo on Twitter, he wrote, “Morning friends, as you all know I’m currently in Mumbai shooting for my new film by Ajoy Varma. I’m thrilled to be playing the central character of this movie that is packed with a lot of action and adventure. Take a look at the first look poster of this action movie.” Morning friends, as you all know I'm currently in Mumbai shooting for my new film by Ajoy Varma. I'm thrilled to be playing the central character of this movie that is packed with a lot of action and adventure. Take a look at the first look poster of this action movie. pic.twitter.com/JL7QkEISkn — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) January 23, 2018 The shooting of this film is currently happening in Mumbai. Soon after this schedule is done with, the team will continue the rest of the portions on Sri Lanka and Pune. Directed by Ajoy Varma, who will be making his debut in the Malayalam film industry, the film has been penned by Sajju Thomas. And it is bankrolled by Santhosh T Kuruvilla under his banner Moonshot Entertainments. The film will have its crew entirely from Bollywood. The crew comprise of cameraman Santhosh Thundiyil, who was the cinematographer of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Jai Ho, Rowdy Rathore, etc, stunt master Sunil Rodriguez of Golmaal Again and Singham Returns fame and Serena Tixeria, who worked as the make up artiste in 3 Idiots and Dhoom. While Parvathy Nair has been roped in to play the female lead in this flick, the star cast also includes Suraj Venjaramoodu, Dileesh Pothan and Sai Kumar to play significant roles. The shooting of this film is progressing at a brisk pace and its title is expected to be announced as the shooting progresses. Meanwhile, Mohanlal’s Odiyan is also said to be in the final stages of production and its release date may be announced officially soon. Reports are that Odiyan is heading for a March/April release this year.

Kollywood The news was shared by the film’s director Omar Lulu with a picture of himself posing with Udhayanidhi Stalin.Digital NativeThe Malayalam movie Happy Wedding, which hit the silver screens in 2016, is all set to be remade in Tamil with Udhayanidhi Stalin playing the lead role. The Malayalam film was directed by Omar Lulu and starred Premam fame Siju Wilson, Sharafudheen, Soubin Shahir, and Justin John in the lead roles. Produced by Nazir Ali under his banner Ozone Productions, Happy Wedding was a box office success which emerged as a super hit and enjoyed the theatrical run for more than 100 days. Though the film was made on a small budget, it earned huge profits. The news about the remake was shared by the film’s director Omar Lulu with a picture of himself posing with Udhayanidhi Stalin. It may be mentioned here that Udhayanidhi Stalin is currently busy playing the lead role in Nimir, which is the remake of the blockbuster Malayalam movie Maheshite Prathikaaram. The film is being directed by Priyadarshan and is in the post production mode. Nimir is slated to hit the silver screens on January 26th to cash in on the long Republic Day weekend. While his earlier films have been produced by his own banner, Nimir has been bankrolled by Santhosh T Kuruvilla under his banner Moonshot Entertainment. Namith Pramod and Parvathy Nair play the female leads in this movie. Apart from this film, Udhayanidhi Stalin also has Kanne Kalaimanne and 7 Kinaru in his kitty. Udhayanidhi Stalin entered the film industry a producer and after bankrolling a few films, he went on to make a cameo appearance in the Suriya starrer Aadhavan. He then made his debut as hero with Oru Kal Oru Kannadi which went on to become a big hit. Some of the other films in which he played the lead role include Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal, Nanbenda, Gethu and Manithan. With the actor starring in two back-to-back Malayalam remakes, it looks like he is keen on remaking smash hit Malayalam movies into Tamil.

EntertainmentThe director confirmed that his crew would comprise cameraman Santhosh Thundiyil, who was the cinematographer for Rustom and Krrish. Digital NativeDigital NativeMohanlal’s upcoming film, which will be directed by Ajoy Varma, will have its crew entirely from Bollywood. The director confirmed that his crew would comprise cameraman Santhosh Thundiyil, who was the cinematographer for Rustom and Krrish, stunt master Sunil Rodriguez of Golmaal Again and Singham Returns fame and Serena Tixeria, who worked as the make up artiste in 3 Idiots and Dhoom. The film is written by Saju Thomas. The director is yet to reveal the rest of the crew members. While Mohanlal plays the main lead in the movie, it has Parvathy Nair playing the female lead. In an interview to ToI, she said, "As I will be acting alongside him, there will be this constant fear of how I will match up to his performance. That's something I am really nervous about.” The star cast also includes Suraj Venjaramoodu, Dileesh Pothan and Sai Kumar. Touted to be a travel movie, the film has not been titled yet. The shooting of this untitled film is expected to go on the floors soon after Mohanlal is done with Odiyan, which is said to be in the final stages of shooting. Ajoy Varma is an acclaimed film editor having worked in films such as Jai Santoshi Maa, Shikar, Nothing But Life and Beyond the Soul. He then ventured into direction and has helmed the movie Srk, which starred Manoj Joshi, Vinay Pathak, and Dilip Prabhavalkar. Meanwhile, Mohanlal is busy with Odiyan, a fantasy thriller, that is being directed by Va Shrikumar Menon. The star cast of this film includes Manju Warrier as the female lead with Prakash Raj, Siddique, Innocent, Narain, Kailash, Sana Althaf, Appani Sarath and Nandhu in supporting roles. M Jayachandran and Cs Sam are composing tunes for the songs and Bgm respectively while Shaji Kumar is cranking the camera and John Kutty is the editor. Odiyan, made on a high budget, is bankrolled by Anthony Perumbavoor under his banner Aashirvad Cinemas.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was present at the launch of director Priyadarshan’s new film Nimir and wished the team well. Featuring Udhayanidhi Stalin as the hero, the film has Namitha Pramod and Parvathy Nair playing his heroines.

Others in the star cast include actor-director Samuthirakani, Ms Bhaskar and acclaimed director Mahendran.