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All We Know About Nani’s The Paradise Sequel So Far (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Natural Star Nani’s upcoming film The Paradise has created a massive buzz among the audience since the makers released its first glimpse. While the movie is yet to hit theaters, recent reports suggest that the lead actor has confirmed that the film will be released in two parts. Fans are now eagerly waiting to witness the first installment on the big screen. Scroll down to get more details!

The Paradise 2 Confirmed – Here’s What We Know So Far!

According to the latest reports from 123telugu.com, Hi Nanna actor Nani has confirmed that The Paradise will be made in two parts. However, the actor has not yet confirmed the official title. While the first part will be released on March 26, 2026, fans must wait longer to experience it in theaters.

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Actor Nani and director Srikanth Odela are joining forces again for “The Paradise,” a Telugu action thriller set to hit theaters on March 26, 2026. This time, they’re diving into a gritty story about a marginalized tribe battling for their rights in 1980s Secunderabad. The film promises to be a raw, unfiltered look at societal prejudice, with Nani calling it “India’s ‘Mad Max’” and Odela vowing to deliver a tale that’s both authentic and hard-hitting.

The movie centers on an outcast group, compared to crows, who’ve been denied basic rights like citizenship. Their hope lies in an unlikely figure—described as “a bastard”—who rises to lead them against a system built to crush them. Nani plays this fierce protagonist, sporting twin braids in a striking new look that’s already grabbing attention. Odela, who broke out with his 2023 hit “Dasara” starring Nani, says the film’s core...

In what’s being positioned as “India’s ‘Mad Max,'” star Nani and acclaimed director Srikanth Odela have unveiled details for “The Paradise,” an examination of societal prejudice set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad.

The film follows a marginalized tribe stripped of their rights who find hope in an unlikely leader — a character described simply as “a bastard” — who guides their fight for citizenship and recognition in a system designed to keep them oppressed. “You don’t need an identity to be a leader” serves as the film’s central thesis, with Odela promising to tackle bureaucracy, oppression and exploitation without the filters typically applied to Indian cinema.

“This time, we are not blurring or masking societal taboos,” Odela said. “As a filmmaker, I am committed to presenting the film in its rawest form. ‘The Paradise’ will stand as one of the most authentic, original and unapologetically honest Indian films,...

Is Nani all set to go global with his work? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Titled The Paradise, Nani’s film will be released in eight languages, including two international ones, English and Spanish, according to a report by Gulte. The remaining six languages will be Indian, covering all four major South Indian languages Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada, along with Hindi and Bengali.

Described by the makers as a “raw statement,” the film might have intense or violent themes. The first glimpse is set to be unveiled on March 3. Interestingly, Nani will also dub for the Spanish version himself, making him the first Telugu actor to do so.

The online buzz and excitement surrounding the film indicate that it will be a hardcore, violent action film. Given that Nani and Srikanth Odela’s previous collaboration, Dasara, was an intense action drama, expectations are naturally high.

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Natural Star Nani’s Real Name and First Salary – Shocking Facts! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Nani, who is popularly known as Natural Star is one of the most loved actors in Telugu cinema. His down-to-earth personality and natural acting have earned him a special place in the hearts of family audiences. Over the years, Nani has balanced family entertainers and experimental films, making him a versatile actor.

Nani’s Real Name and Early Career

Nani’s real name is Naveen Babu Ghanta. Before entering the film industry, he worked as an assistant director for a few films. His first salary in the film industry was just ₹4,000, which he has earned while working as an assistant director.

Although Nani started his career behind the camera, his passion for acting has finally led him to the big screen. His journey as a hero began unexpectedly. But he quickly won over audiences with his natural acting style.

Nani Vs Naga Chaitanya Box Office Post-covid ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Nani and Naga Chaitanya are two promising names in the Telugu film industry. Both have tried their hands at different genres in their respective careers, especially in the post-covid era. However, if we talk about the box office run, the Natural Star is a bit ahead of his tier-2 contemporaries. So, let’s compare his theatrical run with Naga’s and see how both fared in the post-pandemic era.

Nani at the Indian box office post-covid

The Natural Star has been a part of five theatrical releases in the post-covid era. His first release was Shyam Singha Roy, which earned 37.09 crores at the Indian box office. It was followed by Ante Sundaraniki. It did a business of 21.60 crores. His next release, Dasara, amassed 81.93 crores and is the highest-grossing film in Nani’s career.

His Hi Nanna and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram earned 49.22 crores and 63.15 crores,...

Chiranjeevi’s Comeback Plans For 2025 (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Megastar Chiranjeevi is a towering figure in Telugu cinema. Chiranjeevi has faced a mixed year with his 2023 releases. While Waltair Veerayya was a massive success, Bhola Shankar failed at the box office, leading to heavy trolling for Chiranjeevi for approving the film. In response, the actor decided to take a step back and focus on quality projects. This is the primary reason why Chiranjeevi was missing in the action in 2024.

Chiranjeevi signed the film Vishwambhara with the young director Vassishta. It was initially slated for a 2024 release. However, production delays pushed the film’s release to Sankranthi 2025. Chiranjeevi chose to support his son Ram Charan’s much-anticipated film Game Changer. It is hitting the screens on January 10, 2025.

As a result, Chiranjeevi did not have a film released in 2024. Hence, the fans were disappointed but waited for his comeback. Recently, it was revealed...

Has Chiranjeevi been walking in Kaman Haasan’s footsteps ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Padmabhushan actor Chiranjeevi has worked at Tfi for many decades and has given us some memorable films. Still, lately, fans were not so appreciative of the scripts he chose as they were not age-appropriate. Still, now the actor is all set to collaborate with new-age directors and has been making some fascinating announcements. This is in comparison to his competitor, actor Kamal Hassan, who had been choosing scripts that were age-appropriate, especially a film like Vikram, which has created waves all over the industries.

Chiranjeevi is all set to surprise with his lineup in the upcoming years, and here are the details of his upcoming films:

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s film with Dasara director Srikanth Odela has been officially announced. Natural Star Nani made the official announcement on his X handle a few days ago. Nani is presenting this flick,...

Mega Family Silence On Pushpa 2 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 is on a record-breaking spree with the massive success of Pushpa 2: The Rule. The movie has catapulted to immense success at the Indian box office, and its worldwide earnings have also been impressive. The film had already collected 100 crores with its pre-bookings and has crossed the collections of Rrr and Salaar.

Allu Arjun and Sukumar’s Pushpa 2 created a sensation in the North. It is expected to become the number-one all-time film in Hindi, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, which currently holds second place, and Stree 2, at the number-one spot. The trade expects Pushpa 2 to beat Stree 2, potentially reaching over 600 crore quickly. It might even set a new benchmark for future films touching the 700 Cr club, as there is no competition in the next few weeks.

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Suriya opens up about admiration for Fahadh Faasil’s Role ( Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube )

Tamil actor Suriya has been in the spotlight recently, actively participating in interviews and promotional events for his upcoming Pan-Indian film, Kanguva. In a recent interview with Gold FM, Suriya shared his thoughts on Fahadh Faasil’s film Aavesham.

Suriya said he thoroughly enjoyed the movie, praising its exceptional direction and Fahadh’s captivating performance. He highlighted how Fahadh’s unique acting style often caught him off guard, even making him laugh. ‘I liked it a lot. The direction was excellent. He made me laugh. Every time, he surprises the audience. You never know what will happen in his movie,’ Suriya remarked, showcasing his admiration for the versatile actor.

Suriya continued praising Fahadh Faasil, saying he enjoyed the surprise that Fahadh brought to Aavesham. He remarked that no one brings joy to films quite like Fahadh does.

Pushpa 2 trailer date is fixed ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The trailer for Allu Arjun’s film Pushpa 2: The Rule has finally locked the date and time. Per the maker’s update, the trailer will be released on November 17, 2024, at 6:03 Pm, ahead of the movie’s scheduled premiere on December 5. The film, directed by Sukumar, continues the story of Pushpa Raj, who climbs ranks within a smuggling syndicate. After the cliffhanger ending of Pushpa: The Rise, released in 2021, this second part of the film is expected to be an intense showdown between Pushpa and Sp Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat.

The announcement of the trailer release came from the official Pushpa 2 social media page, which declared it an “explosive” start to the “mass festival.” This promo has elevated fans’ excitement for the film’s return. Additionally, it was recently confirmed that sensational actress Sreeleela would make a cameo appearance in an item dance sequence,...

This is why Pawan Kalyan has been bummed about Kick ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Powerstar Pawan Kalyan missed many exciting projects in his career, including Athadu. We have learned that he was also supposed to act in Kick, directed by Surender Reddy, which Ravi Teja later did.

However, Ram Talluri recently revealed in an interview that Surender Reddy pitched Kick first to Pawan Kalyan, who liked it but could not proceed then. Hence, when he approached him with a new project, he decided to do another film for him.

As per the reports, the new project is unlikely to proceed. Ram Talluri mentioned that he paid an advance to Pawan five years ago and that Surender Reddy and Vakkantham Vamsi collaborated on a solid story that Pawan appreciated.

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Did Madras High Court accept the appeal to ban Kanguva? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The release of Suriya’s highly anticipated film Kanguva faced potential disruption due to a legal battle that nearly derailed its scheduled premiere on November 14. The dispute was sparked when Reliance Entertainment sought a court injunction to block the release, citing an unpaid debt of ₹55 crore owed by Studio Green, the production company behind Kanguva. This debt, incurred for other projects overseen by producer Gnanavel Raja, had led to mounting tension between the companies.

The stakes were heightened when Reliance requested the Madras High Court to halt the distribution of Kanguva and the Ott release of Thangalaan, another Studio Green project. While Studio Green had made partial repayments, a significant balance remained.

However, at a pivotal court hearing on November 8, it was revealed that the outstanding amount had been settled, with ₹18 crore contributed by Mango Mass Media on behalf of the producer.

Rashmika Mandanna has 6 movies coming out (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rashmika Mandanna captivated audiences with her early promise in the film industry. In a short time, she cemented her status as a leading actress. After her impactful performance in Animal, Rashmika is notably absent from the big screen, leaving fans eagerly anticipating her return.

Multiple projects’ extended shooting schedules have contributed to this hiatus. However, fans can look forward to an exciting year ahead. Rashmika is set to showcase her versatility in nearly six upcoming releases.

Pushpa 2: The Rule is the first film on the list. She will be seen as Srivalli. This time, director Sukumar has expanded her character, giving it more depth and importance than the first film.

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Did Gladiator inspire S.S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It has come to light that filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli drew inspiration from Ridley Scott’s epic Gladiator (2000) for his acclaimed Baahubali series. Known for its grand scale and epic storytelling, Gladiator played a pivotal role in shaping Rajamouli’s vision of a heroic tale filled with intense battles, larger-than-life characters, and complex emotional undertones.

Now that one thinks about it, they share several thematic and narrative elements – both films have heroic protagonists with royal connections, themes of strength and honor, power struggle and betrayal, and political intrigue.

According to the sources, “Gladiator’s themes of honor, revenge, and heroism greatly influenced Rajamouli Garu, shaping Baahubali’s storytelling and visuals. This influencer, I think, added layers of depth to Baahubali, elevating it as one of Indian cinema’s most unforgettable films.”

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Vijay Devarakonda trolled trollers like a boss (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vijay Deverakonda is one of the most talented actors in South cinema. He made his debut long ago and is known for many exciting films. Vijay is working on an action thriller directed by Gautham Tinnanuri with spy elements. Recently, a video of him losing balance and falling on steps while in Mumbai went viral. The video is now drawing attention and some online trolling.

True to his reputation for turning challenges into opportunities, Vijay responded with humor and creativity by using the viral clip as promotional material for his clothing brand, Rowdy Wear.

In the follow-up video, Vijay recontextualized the moment with a playful twist, cleverly promoting his brand. He captioned the video, “I fell, and it went crazy :) That is the Rwdy life. RWDYs always go all out, regardless of highs and lows, and Rwdy essentials always sell out.

In Game Changer, Ram Charan is wearing a lungi and ready for an intense train fight sequence, hinting at high-energy action in the film (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Ram Charan’s Game Changer is scheduled for a grand release for Sankranthi next year. The team is busy with post-production work and is confident about success. Meanwhile, the team is busy with the promotions. Interestingly, the train fight sequence will be a highlight in the film.

The makers recently shared an impactful still of Charan from the film. Ram Charan is seen in a lungi, seated on a railway track amidst injured goons. The still hints at an intense action sequence. Thaman, the film’s music director, expressed his excitement about this scene, describing it as a “thrilling ride” that will surely energize the audience.

The Lungi look amplifies mass appeal and has been a hit among top Telugu stars. Ram Charan has tried this again.

Is Shraddha Kapoor Joining Nani in Odela 2? Latest Updates Inside! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Dasara is one of the superhit films in Telugu. Nani and Keerthy Suresh played the lead roles in the film. Srikanth Odela directed the film. It is his debut film as a director, and he scored a grand success. Dasara grossed over ₹100 crore at the box office, marking the most significant success of Nani’s career. Now, the actor and director are coming up with another film. As per the latest reports, Shraddha Kapoor is in talks about playing the heroine in the movie.

Earlier rumors indicated that the filmmakers had approached Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor for the role. However, there needs to be more clarity on this. Now, Shraddha Kapoor’s name has surfaced as a strong contender. Since this is being developed as a pan-India film, the team is seeking a heroine with a broad appeal.

Aavesham Box Office Collection Day 7: Fahadh Faasil’s Film Puts Up Strong Numbers On 1st Wednesday ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Fahadh Faasil’s action-comedy film Aavesham delivered a strong performance at the box office on its 1st Wednesday, thanks to the actor’s enduring popularity and the appeal of the genre. On Day 7, the film’s performance remained strong. Read further to know the in-depth box office report!

After a successful opening with 3.65 crore on its first Thursday, the film maintained consistent collections throughout the week. Aavesham, as per early estimates, raked in 3.6 crore on Day 7, grossing an estimated 27 crore nett in India.

The film will comfortably cross the 30 crore mark by the end of its first week (today), which would be a solid result. Aavesham benefitted from positive word-of-mouth and a 50.17% Malayalam occupancy rate on its first Wednesday, indicating continued audience interest.

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Netflix has revealed a lineup of 12 titles as part of its licensed Telugu-language film slate for 2024.

The films include: Ntr Arts’ “Devara,” starring “Rrr” star Ntr Jr; Hombale Films’ “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire,” starring Prabhas, which was released theatrically during Christmas 2023 and is one of the biggest hits of the season; and Mythri Movie Makers’ “Pushpa 2: The Rule,” starring Allu Arjun, the sequel to 2021 hit “Pushpa: The Rise — Part 1.”

The lineup also includes Studio Green’s “Buddy,” starring Allu Sirish; Sithara Entertainments’ “Gangs of Godavari,” starring Vishwak Sen, Neha Shetty, Anjali and Nassar; and Vyra Entertainment’s 2023 release “Hi Nanna,” headlined by Nani and Mrunal Thakur.

Uv Creations’ as-yet-untitled production 12, starring Karthikeya; Sprint Screens’ untitled film starring Nandamuri Balakrishna; Ga2 Pictures’ production No 9 featuring Narne Nithin; Mango Mass’ untitled film with Siddhu; Sithara Entertainments’ “Tillu Square,” a sequel to 2022 hit “DJ Tillu,” also starring Siddhu; and Sprint Screens’ untitled film starring Vijay Devarakonda,...

Telugu star Nani has teamed up with his old collaborator, the director-screenwriter Vivek Athreya for a new feature which is currently titled ‘Nani31’. The official X handle of Dvv Entertainment shared a video from the sets of ‘Nani31’ and wrote: “#Nani31it is (fire emoji) The most lovable combo of our Natural Star @NameisNani & #VivekAthreya is back. Unchained on Oct 23rd. Muhurtham is on Oct 24th. Get ready to witness thrills, chills, and fun (sic).”

This marks the ‘Eega’ actor’s second outing with the director after they made their collaborative debut with the film ‘Ante Sundaraniki’ that starredNaniand Nazriya.

The project is shrouded in mystery as of now, though the project from its on-set depiction looks like it will be more of an action film. But as of now, nothing can really be ascertained.

Last seen in the film ‘Dasara’, the actor will next be seen in the film...

Telugu star Nani has teamed up with his old collaborator, the director-screenwriter Vivek Athreya for a new feature which is currently titled ‘Nani31’. The official X handle of Dvv Entertainment shared a video from the sets of ‘Nani31’ and wrote: “#Nani31it is (fire emoji) The most lovable combo of our Natural Star @NameisNani & #VivekAthreya is back. Unchained on Oct 23rd. Muhurtham is on Oct 24th. Get ready to witness thrills, chills, and fun (sic).”

This marks the ‘Eega’ actor’s second outing with the director after they made their collaborative debut with the film ‘Ante Sundaraniki’ that starredNaniand Nazriya.

The project is shrouded in mystery as of now, though the project from its on-set depiction looks like it will be more of an action film. But as of now, nothing can really be ascertained.

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Telugu cinema star Nani’s upcoming family-drama film ‘Hi Nanna’ has released its official teaser. The teaser shows the evolving dynamics of relationships and is a story of family and love. Directed by Shouryuv, the ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ alum is seen in a very realistic setting where he is a doting father to his little girl, but at the same time it is not all candy and rainbows as the two have their occasional fights, though that doesn’t let Nani stop from being a good father.

Most of the plot details are still under the wraps so not much is clear, though at the same time there is also the emergence of a very real love between Nani and the character of actress Mrunal Thakur.

A story of evolving relationships as well as how emotions develop, ‘Hi Nanna’ is also one of love, family, and how to deal with the turmoil.

Telugu cinema star Nani’s upcoming family-drama film ‘Hi Nanna’ has released its official teaser. The teaser shows the evolving dynamics of relationships and is a story of family and love. Directed by Shouryuv, the ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ alum is seen in a very realistic setting where he is a doting father to his little girl, but at the same time it is not all candy and rainbows as the two have their occasional fights, though that doesn’t let Nani stop from being a good father.

Most of the plot details are still under the wraps so not much is clear, though at the same time there is also the emergence of a very real love between Nani and the character of actress Mrunal Thakur.

A story of evolving relationships as well as how emotions develop, ‘Hi Nanna’ is also one of love, family, and how to deal with the turmoil.

OpinionThe current popularity of violent gangster films also lies in the fact that they are more suited for the pan-Indian formula – something the south Indian industries are keen to exploit in the post-’Baahubali’ era.Abilash Joshiy’s King of Kotha (2023), starring Dulquer Salmaan, is the latest gangster film to hit the big screens. Interestingly, it went up against Rdx (2023) for Onam, a film where three trained martial artists take on a local gangster group. A couple of weeks before these films came out, the big release in the south was Nelson Dilipkumar’s Jailer (2023), starring Rajinikanth as a former policeman who is at war with gangsters. All these films have heroes with grey shades, and use violence as a form of entertainment. For instance, in Jailer, Rajinikanth’s Muthuvel Pandian beheads a gangster in a close-up shot. The scene is written to emphasise the superstar’s swag and is meant to be darkly funny.

New Delhi, Aug 18 (Ians) Reliance Jio on Friday announced the launch of Jio prepaid plans with a bundled Netflix subscription.

A Netflix subscription is already available on select Jio Postpaid and Jio Fiber plans, but this is the first time that a Netflix subscription will be available on a prepaid plan, the company said.

A Netflix mobile-only plan will come bundled with Jio’s Rs 1,099 plan, whereas a Rs 1,499 plan will give subscribers access to Netflix Basic. Both plans have a validity of 84 days.

With this launch, over 400 million Jio prepaid customers will get the option of availing a Netflix subscription through a Jio Prepaid bundled plan.

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Nani, the versatile actor who has impressed the audiences with his varied roles in Telugu cinema, is reportedly in talks with Cibi Chakravarthi, the debutant director of the hit film Don, for a new project.

According to a tweet by amuthabharathi, a film critic and journalist, Cibi has narrated a script to Nani which is in the final stage of discussion. The tweet also claims that the film will be an action comedy entertainer made in Telugu and Tamil languages. The tweet further suggests that the film might be produced by Srinivasaa Silver Screen, the production house behind films like U-Turn, Seetimaarr and The Warriorr.

Don Trailer

If this news turns out to be true, it will be an exciting collaboration for both Nani and Cibi, who have proved their mettle in their respective fields. Nani, who has been delivering back-to-back hits like Jersey, V and Tuck Jagadish, is currently...

Mumbai, July 26 (Ians) Actor Angad Bedi, who has been receiving a lot of positive response to his work in the streaming anthology ‘Lust Stories 2’, is set to make his foray in Telugu cinema with his upcoming film titled, ‘Hi Nanna’.

For his Telugu debut Angad will also reunite with Mrunal Thakur, the two shared the screen space in ‘Lust Stories 2’ as Angad played her potential bridegroom.

‘Hi Nanna’ also features the Telugu star Nani, who was earlier seen in ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ and ‘Dasara’.

Talking about the film, Angad said, “I am actually quite excited about it. After being in the film industry for so many years, it is nice to be debuting again. It’s a wonderful time for cinema, especially when the love and appreciation for a movie is coming from everywhere, irrespective of the language it is made in. I am glad to be part...

Varshangalkku Shesham is an upcoming Malayalam film directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan and starring Pranav Mohanlal, Nivin Pauly and Dhyan Sreenivasan in the lead role. The film is expected to release in 2023 and has already generated a lot of buzz among the fans and the media. Here are some exclusive details about the film that you may not know.

Nivin Pauly, who is one of the most popular actors in Malayalam cinema, will be playing a special role in the film. This is the first time that Nivin Pauly and Vineeth Sreenivasan will be working together after seven years, since their last film Jacobinte Swargarajyam in 2016. Vineeth Sreenivasan revealed in an interview that he was very nervous to ask Nivin Pauly to be part of the film, as it was a thing they never did before. He said that he was pleasantly surprised when Nivin Pauly agreed to do the role without any hesitation.

Hi Nanna, the upcoming Telugu film starring Nani and Mrunal Thakur, is all set to release in 5 languages on 21 December 2023. The film, directed by debutant Shouryuv, is an intense love story with a father-daughter sentiment. The film also features Shruti Haasan in a key role.

The first look and glimpse of the film were released on 13 July 2023, which received a positive response from the audience. The glimpse hinted at an emotional journey of the three characters, with Hesham Abdul Wahab’s music adding to the mood.

Hi Nanna Telugu Glimpse

Hi Nanna is produced by Mohan Cherukuri (Cvm) and Dr Vijender Reddy Teegala under the banner of Vyra Entertainments. Koti Paruchuri is the COO. The film is shot in some beautiful locations by cinematographer Nirav Shah.

Hi Nanna is Nani’s 30th film in his career, after the blockbuster success of his Dasara release, which collected over 100 crores at the box office.

Mumbai, June 8 (Ians) A day after the ‘Adipurush’ teaser was launched at a grand event in Tirupati, and garnered over 109 million views on YouTube in 24 hours, and the producers of ‘Karthikeya 2’ announced that they will give away 10,000 tickets for free in Telangana, the distribution of the Rs 500 crore pan-India film in the Telugu-speaking states has hit a speedbreaker.

A major distributor, Dil Raju, has backed out of picking up the rights for the Telugu version of the Prabhas and Kriti Sanon-starrer in what is known as the Hyderabad and Uttarandhra regions in the film trade jargon.

This setback comes within a day after it was reported by the trade media that the Ott rights for ‘Adipurush’ have been sold to an unconfirmed platform (Amazon Prime Video is the punters’ favourite) for Rs 250 crore.

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Mumbai, May 18 (Ians) ‘Dasara’, starring Telugu superstar Nani and Keerthy Suresh, is ready for a Netflix release in Hindi. The Ott platform released the trailer for the Hindi version on Thursday.

The official handle of Netflix India also shared the release date. It said: “If you thought that the Dhoom Dhaam was done, you’re wrong! ‘Dasara’ is coming to Netflix in Hindi on May 25th.”

Written and helmed by debutant Srikanth Odela, the period drama also features Dheekshith Shetty, Shine Tom Chacko, Samuthirakani, Sai Kumar and Poorna in key roles. The gritty film is set in the backdrop of the Singareni coal mines near Godavarikhani, Telangana.

The Telugu original of ‘Dasara’ was released on March 30 and it received mixed- positive reviews, but it went on to gross Rs 135 crore on a budget of Rs 65 crore.

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Although Netflix is now in the midst of a writers’ strike by the WGA East and WGA West, it still has plenty of content on the streamer, and Kerri Russell‘s “The Diplomat” had little problem topping the English-language TV chart for a second week in a row. Read on for the Netflix Top 10 (Week of April 24) viewing chart analysis.

Season 1 of “The Diplomat” remained the chart-topper with 66.5 million global hours viewed, as Netflix’s hit spy thriller series, “The Night Agent,” dropped to fourth place with 37.7 million hours viewed. “The Diplomat” also bumped up to the #1 slot in the United States and Canada, while remaining in the Top 10 in 84 countries total. “The Night Agent” was the #1 series in Egypt, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

The second season of “Sweet Tooth” entered the chart with a hearty 48.3 million hours viewed, followed by “Firefly Lane” Season 2 with 43.5 million viewing hours. “Sweet Tooth...

The commercial cinema space is buzzing with movies that are rooted in local village politics. Instead of giving a lot of importance to the machismo of the hero, stories these days focus on bringing out the flaws of the hero as well. It’s refreshing to come across such a cinema. Dasara, directed by Srikanth Odela, is all about two coal thieves, who are best friends as well, and the kind of life they live around coal mines. How do they maneuver through the politics of their village, which is not easy to comprehend?

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The Story Of Silk Bar

Set in the village of Veerlapally, Dasara begins with Dharani explaining the importance of the only liquor shop in the village, where the people enjoy and get drunk. The men are addicted to liquor, and the bar owner makes sure to keep them that way because it helps his business grow.

TollywoodDasara is Nani’s first film to enter the Rs 100 crore club. It also stars Dheekshith Shetty and Keerthy Suresh in lead roles.ImageCredit/IANSTollywood actor Nani's Dasara has emerged successful at the box office. In six days since its release, Dasara has entered the coveted Rs 100 crore club. Dasara hit the theatres on March 30, 2023 in five languages — Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada and Tamil. Apart from Nani, the movie stars Dheekshith Shetty and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles. The film has grossed over Rs 100 crore worldwide, making it Nani's first movie to achieve this milestone. The movie was directed by a debutant director Srikanth Odela and was produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under Slv banner. Dasara has not only made its mark in the domestic market but also in overseas markets, especially in the United States, where it is reportedly close to reaching $2 million. Our effort. Your gift Cinema wins ♥️#Dasara pic.

The makers of ‘Dasara’ starring Nani have reduced the ticket price of the Hindi version of the film. It will now cost only Rs 112 from Monday to Thursday.

Nani’s latest film ‘Dasara’ has touched Rs. 87 crore gross worldwide since. The makers of ‘Dasara’ have reduced the cost of tickets for the Hindi version to just Rs 112 from Monday to Thursday.

‘Dasara’ has been released in 5 languages including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada.

The movie also stars Keerthy Suresh, Shine Tom Chacko, and Sai Kumar in crucial roles.

The film is set in the backdrop of Singareni coal mines near Godavarikhani of Telangana.

Focus Features’ Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner A Thousand And One opened to a solid $1.8 million at 926 theaters — $1,942 per theater average — supported by a 96% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score and a B+ CinemaScore. It came no. 7 at the domestic box office, a strong showing for a complex, gritty film in a slow-to-recover specialty market.

“The fantastic critical response coupled with Teyana’s raw, powerhouse performance gives us confidence this film will continue to resonate with audiences across the country,” said Lisa Bunnell, Focus Features President of Distribution.

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Tollywood’s ‘Natural Star’ Nani is a happy man as his first pan-India project ‘Dasara’ is on a winning streak at the box office. The movie has registered an impressive gross of Rs 53 crore over the first two days of its release.

The film has garnered a lot of attention, not just from the audience but also from the film fraternity. Celebrities like Mrunal Thakur and Mahesh Babu have taken to social media to express their appreciation for the movie after taking time out to watch this cinematic masterpiece.

“So so proud of #Dasara!! Stunning cinema!,” Tollywood star Mahesh Babu tweeted after watching the movie.

Kollywood star Karthi also took to Twitter and said, “@nameisnani, you are everywhere, and it is amazing to see your energy. More power to #Dasara.” The praises have only added to the buzz surrounding the film. Additionally, Adivi Sesh also heaped love on Natural Star Nani.

ReviewFor a film that overtly identifies its characters by caste, ‘Dasara’ stops well short of engaging with anti-caste politics in any meaningful way.Dasara / ScreengrabThe rise of the anti-caste film in Tamil cinema, with its Dalit protagonist who hits back, has somewhat rubbed off on Telugu cinema in recent years. However, most of these attempts have lacked the ideological framework and conviction of the Tamil films. For instance, when Asuran (2019) was remade as Narappa (2021), the makers added a line that said a poor man has no caste or class. This was ironic to say the least, considering the Tamil film was based on the land rights of the Dalit people. Dasara, directed by debut filmmaker Srikanth Odela, has Nani playing a hero from an oppressed caste, but the film gives one the impression of being a mishmash of several blockbusters from different industries. The film is set in 1995, with its...

New Delhi, March 28 (Ians) Telugu superstar Nani, who is travelling to different cities to promote his film, ‘Dasara’, said that he would love to share screen space with Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone and will also explore an opportunity to work with Aamir Khan.

He told Ians: “I would love to work with Deepika Padukone as she is a marvellous actress and definitely if I get an opportunity and a right story, I would just love to be cast opposite her.”

Nani is known for his work in Telugu films like ‘Ashta Chamma’, ‘Ride’, ‘Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu’, ‘Ala Modalaindi’, ‘Pilla Zamindar’, ‘Eega’, ‘Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu’, ‘Yevade Subramanya’, and many more. He also hosted the second season of ‘Bigg Boss Telugu’, and got a lot of appreciation in the movie ‘Jersey’.

As the actor talked about his special love for Bollywood, he shared that he wants to be part of a Rajkumar Hirani project.

New Delhi, March 27 (Ians) Telugu star Nani denied claims about a clash between Ajay Devgn’s ‘Bholaa’ and his ‘Dasara’ as both are releasing on March 30.

“We all love Ajay Devgn and I don’t think there is a clash between the two. I would request everyone to go and watch ‘Bholaa’ in the morning and ‘Dasara’ in the evening.”

He talked about his film and shared: “There are emotions that we can easily relate to in the film. It is based on a real story experienced by our director. His father was a worker in the Singareni coal mines so it is based on a real story.”

“It has content as well as all the elements of entertainment. It will connect with the masses. There is no one larger than life and every character you will see in the film is relatable. You will cry and laugh with them.

New Delhi, March 27 (Ians) Telugu star Nani, who was seen in ‘Jersey’, ‘Majnu’, ‘Eega’, among others, shared his shooting experience for his upcoming film, ‘Dasara’, directed by debutant Srikanth Odela.

While interacting with the media in the Capital, he informed: “Shooting for this film was really tough as it is made in the backdrop of the Singareni coal mines near Godavarikhani in Telangana, there was coal dust and doing the shoot in the midst of that was tough. The dust created congestion in my chest. I couldn’t sleep properly but now when the movie is complete it seems like everything was worth it.”

“During the shoot we used to suffer but after the pack up and after looking at the outcome things seemed perfect. Yes, I must say one thing there was no fun situation at all during the shoot,” he added.

He also shared that to get into...

Actor Nani, who is busy in promoting his first ever pan India film ‘Dasara’, recently visited the Capital and talked about his film and how much he enjoyed travelling to different cities.

“I really enjoyed exploring new places and travelling to new cities where I had never been before. I am getting butterflies in my stomach and am nervous also.”

On what his expectations are from the film he said: “As an actor I have worked hard as I do with all my films as I never take the audience for granted and always keep myself at their place whenever I take up any project.”

“If I do anything with honesty and give my hundred percent I am sure the result will be positive,” he added.

While sharing the reason why he called it a mass film, he said: “This is the first mass film which will touch your heart.

CinemaThe film's writer and director Srikanth Odela reportedly brought expert detailing to the sets as his father was a worker in the Singareni coal mines. Screenshot: YouTube/Saregama Telugu Telugu film Dasara, starring Nani and Keerthy Suresh and set in the backdrop of the Singareni coal mines, is set to release on March 30. The team has been sparing no effort to make it stand out, and the film's writer and director Srikanth Odela brought expert detailing to the sets as his father was a worker in the Singareni coal mines, lending an added layer of authenticity to the story and the visuals. A massive set spread across 25 acres was built, recreating the world of coal mining. Close to 300 junior actors apart from the primary and supporting cast were present on the set each day and at times, over 2000 artists and technicians filled the set on crucial days. The film was shot over 120 days,...

Hyderabad, March 26 (Ians) Tollywood actor Nani starrer ‘Dasara’ will be his first pan-India project and the team has been sparing no effort to make it stand out.

Interestingly, the film’s writer and director Srikanth Odela brought expert detailing to the sets and its intricacies since his father was a worker in the Singareni coal mines, lending an extra layer of authenticity to the story and the visuals.

A massive set spread across 25 acres was built, recreating the world of coal mining. Close to 300 junior actors apart from the primary and supporting cast were present on the set every day and at times over 2000 artists and technicians filled the set on crucial days. The film was shot across 120 days amidst the dust and grime, with most days clocking in a 24-hour schedule.

Additionally an entire village set was also created complete with all amenities for those working on the film.

TollywoodSeveral other actors and filmmakers including Nani, Ravi Teja and Nandamuri Kalyanram also shared announcements related to their upcoming films.Many members of the Telugu film industry greeted Telugu people on the occasion of Ugadi, the Telugu New Year on Wednesday, March 22. Along with festival greetings, many actors and filmmakers also shared updates on their upcoming movies. While actor Chiranjeevi conveyed Ugadi greetings, the makers of his upcoming film Bhola Shankar announced that the film will be released on August 11. The actor recently delivered a hit during Sankranthi with Waltair Veerayya. The makers of Bhola Shankar also released a new poster featuring Chiranjeevi along with his co-stars Tamannaah Bhatia and Keerthy Suresh. అందరికీ శోభకృత్ నామ ఉగాది శుభాకాంక్షలు ! #HappyUgadi pic.twitter.com/oMs2Did8Am — Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) March 22, 2023 This Telugu New Year Begins in Advance with a Mega upDATE Mega...

Tollywood star Nani is pulling out all the stops to promote his first pan-India movie ‘Dasara’. After a grand first-of-its-kind trailer launch in Lucknow, the makers launched the film’s music in Mumbai, the first in the city, with a spectacular event that introduced audiences to the rowdy mass anthem – Dhoom Dhaam (Hindi) from the movie.

The trailer launch started with the grand entry of Nani who came to the stage on a truck. He was accompanied by another South favourite Rana Daggubati who was part of the launch in support of the film

Featuring Nani, Keerthy Suresh and Deekshith Shetty, ‘Dhoom Dhaam’ (Hindi) is being described as the ‘massiest local street song’ and an out-and-out high energy, dance track with uptempo beats.

The song received a massive positive reception and drove audiences into frenzy, which is not surprising since the song has already gained popularity ever since the teaser...

Top Tollywood personalities on Wednesday greeted Telugu people in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and in other parts of the world on the occasion of Ugadi, the Telugu New Year. Some leading stars not only conveyed their festival greetings but also updated fans on their upcoming movies.

Megastar K Chiranjeevi took to Twitter to greet people on Ugadi and shared a picture, in which he is seen performing puja at his house along with his wife Surekha and other family members.

On the occasion of Ugadi, Chiranjeevi announced the release date of his upcoming movie ‘Bhola Shankar’. Upbeat after delivering a hit with ‘Waltair Veerayya’, the megastar announced that ‘Bhola Shankar’ will be released on August 11 and also released a special poster of the movie which shows him with Tamannah and Keerthy Suresh.

To be directed by Meher Ramesh, the movie will feature Tamannah as Chiranjeevi’s leading lady while...

TollywoodWith actors like Samantha, Keerthy Suresh, Nani, Naga Chaitanya, Ravi Teja and several others slated to have big releases in the coming months, Tollywood is all set for a star-studded summer.The race to capture audiences in the summer season has already begun in Tollywood. Several films, both big and small in terms of budget, have blocked release dates in the summer months. Like the festive seasons of Sankranthi and Dasara that create a lot of excitement and buzz around new films, the summer season too is witnessing competition in Tollywood. Taking advantage of the summer holidays, filmmakers release their films so that they reach a wider audience. Actors like Nani, Samantha, Naga Chaitanya, and others are ready with their summer releases. Here is a list of films slated for release this summer, in chronological order as per the announced date of the release. Das ki Dhamki: Starring Vishwaksen and Nivetha Pethuraj,...

Keerthy Suresh, who plays the female lead in the upcoming Nani-starrer ‘Dasara’, gifted 130 gold coins of 10 grams each to each unit member on the last day of shooting for the film. At current prices, her gesture should have cost her anywhere between Rs 70 lakh and Rs 75 lakh.

“Keerthy was quite emotional on the last day of the shoot,” a source in the ‘Dasara’ unit said. “She wanted to give away something to the people who made her give her best for the film.”

Keerthy Suresh plays a character named ‘Vennela’ in the movie. The Telugu-language pan-India movie is a period action adventure drama written and directed by debutant Srikanth Odela, a protege of Sukumar. It stars Nani and Keerthy Suresh in the lead roles.

Set in the backdrop of Singareni coal mines near Godavarikhani, Telangana, the film is set for theatrical release on March 30.