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Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire Ott Verdict: Prabhas’ Magic Continues To Dominate(Photo Credit –IMDb)

There is a lot of anticipation about Prabhas’ Salaar Part 2 after a smashing box office run and digital streaming debut. But as fans wait for part two of Prabhas & Prashanth Neel’s actioner, the first part, especially the Hindi version, continues to dominate on Ott. Prashanth Neel’s directorial ‘Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire’ arrived as a big screen storm. Starring Prabhas, it created examples of its success with its global rage and tremendous box office collection. But it seems like the craze for the film is just not settling down, as ‘Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire’ Hindi is still trending at No. 1 on Hotstar this week, remarkably after almost six months since its theatrical release.

‘Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire’ Hindi is worth reckoning as an all-time blockbuster. The film is still trending at No.1 on Disney+ Hotstar...

Did Salaar Distributors Incur Major Loses? (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Prabhas’ collaboration with Prashanth Neel in the form of Salaar was a massive success at the worldwide box office. The film, released on December 22, 2024, grossed a whopping 615.26 crores. But we hear the makers had to return the money of several distributors. Scroll below to know what went wrong.

Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire was an epic action film. The film also starred Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, Tinnu Anand, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy and Ramachandra Raju. After the humungous of the Kgf franchise, a lot of expectations were shouldered on Prashanth Neel and he knocked it out of the park.

Salaar distributors faced losses?

At the Indian box office, Salaar made gross collections of 480.26 crores. A report by Telegucinema.com claims the action flick did not cover its high costs for distributors in Andhra Pradesh. Mythri Movie Makers brought...

Closing Collection Of Salaar At The Worldwide Box Office (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Salaar, starring Prabhas in a titular role, has ended its successful theatrical journey. Despite a clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki, the film has emerged as a winner and has comfortably crossed the milestone of 600 crores gross at the worldwide box office. Unfortunately, it missed a chance to surpass the lifetime collection of Baahubali: The Beginning. Keep reading to know more!

Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film was released on 22nd December 2023. Upon its arrival, the biggie opened to mixed reviews from critics but received a thumbs up from the masses. However, somewhere, it did face a dent due to a clash with Dunki. In the Hindi version, the film had a chance of comfortably going past the mark of 200 crores net in a solo release but got restricted to 152 crores net due to competition.

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Salaar (Hindi) Is A Hit! (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Prabhas’ Salaar is practically out of theatres with a successful outcome at the Indian box office. Speaking about the Hindi dubbed version, the film has done an impressive job despite a clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki. In the latest development, it has now emerged as a clean Hit by earning hefty returns. Keep reading to know more!

Marking its arrival in December last year, Salaar opened to mixed reviews from critics. However, it received a big thumbs-up from the masses. Out of all versions, it did well in Telugu and Hindi by touching 200 crore and 150 crore milestones, respectively.

Cost of Salaar (Hindi)

The Hindi dubbed version of Salaar has turned out to be a profitable venture at the Indian box office. Its cost/ theatrical value reportedly stands at 75 crores. Against this cost, the film has done a business of 152 crores in India,...

Salaar Is #3 On Netflix’s Top 10 Films (Non-English)(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire marked the first collaboration between Prabhas and Kgf director Prashanth Neel. The buzz was sky-high, and the film grossed massive 600 crores gross at the worldwide box office. After a wonderful run at the ticket windows, the epic action film made its debut on Netflix and is amongst the Top 3 most-viewed films. Scroll below for all the details!

Netflix has released its data for the period of January 15-January 21, 2024. There is only one Indian film in the Top 10 Non-English films, but luckily, it found its spot in the Top 3 in its debut week.

Salaar ranks #3 in debut week on Netflix

With an average of 4,700 hours viewed, Salaar, with a runtime of 2 hours and 54 minutes, has received 1.6 million views. Prabhas led film is on the third spot on the list of Netflix’s Top 10 Films (Non-English)after...

South Indian cinema’s star Prabhas made waves with his recent film ‘Salaar’, which debuted in theaters last December. Garnering widespread appreciation, ‘Salaar’ experienced a box office clash with the film ‘Dinky’. Now, fans who missed it in theaters or wish to relive the experience can rejoice, as ‘Salaar’ is set to stream on Netflix from January 20th, today.

About the Film

Titled ‘Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire’, this 2023 Telugu-language epic action film is penned and directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Vijay Kiragandur. The film boasts a star-studded cast headlined by Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Accompanying them are notable names like Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Bobby Simha, Tinnu Anand, Easwari Rao, Sriya Reddy, and Ramachandra Raju.

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The Storyline

Set in the fictional dystopian city-state of Khansaar, ‘Salaar’ explores the compelling narrative of friendship and loyalty.

Salaar Worldwide Box Office Update (17 Days)(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Salaar ended its third weekend on a decent note, and the film benefitted due to a lack of other options playing in theatres. Before a bunch of big Tollywood releases arrive, the Prabhas starrer is making the most of its run, and yesterday, it unleashed a phenomenal feat at the worldwide box office. Yes, the mark of 600 crores gross has finally been crossed, and below is all you need to know!

Even though the reactions from critics were mixed, the genre and content catering to the masses has done the trick. The film was running in five Indian languages, but only the original Telugu version and Hindi dubbed version supported the biggie. Initially, the Telugu version drove the major business, and now, the dubbed version in the Hindi heartland is churning out numbers.

Salaar at the worldwide box office

It wasn’t a huge one,...

Salaar Box Office Day 13 (Early Trends): The End Has Begun For Prabhas’ Starrer & It Might Be Anticlimactic! ( Photo Credit – Hombale Films / YouTube )

The end of Salaar began yesterday, and similar was the fate with Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki. The drops from hereon shouldn’t surprise anyone as its steam at the box office started to fizzle out the day makers decided to clash with a biggie, sacrificing the number of screens.

The clash was initiated very well and was supported well by the festive season it enjoyed. Now, apart from Mahesh Babu‘s Guntur Kaaram & HanuMan, there aren’t any notable releases till Hrithik Roshan & Deepika Padukone’s Fighter will land on 25th January 2024.

Last year, on the same day, i.e., 25th January 2023, Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan broke all the box office records, gifting Shah Rukh Khan the ‘King-sized’ comeback. Back to the topic, Salaar has dropped further on its day 13th,...

Salaar Worldwide Box Office Update (10 Days)(Photo Credit –IMDb)

Salaar is doing superb business at the worldwide box office and has entered the 500 crore club in 10 days flat. After significant drops during weekdays, the film got a good boost during the second weekend and has now joined the league of Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion to achieve the milestone for Prabhas. Keep reading to know more!

Released on 22nd December, the film opened to mixed responses from critics and audiences. However, the start was so huge that the overall collection looks humongous. All thanks to the stardom of Prabhas, the biggie registered a monstrous first weekend across the nation; after that, the Hindi belt has been giving solid support. In the overseas market, after slowing down a bit, the biggie recorded a good jump during this weekend.

Salaar at the worldwide box office

As per the latest update,...

Day 9 Advance Booking Update Of Salaar(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Salaar, starring Prabhas in the titular role, is doing good at the Indian box office. Even though the big drops have been evident during the weekdays, the huge start has helped the film go above the respectable total. As the second weekend has already started, all eyes are set on how the biggie performs, and as the advance booking for day 9 suggests, it’s going to be a solid second Saturday. Keep reading to know more!

Directed by Prashanth Neel, the action thriller was always going to be a front-loaded affair. Still, it could have been much bigger in terms of collection, but the mixed response from critics and audiences has hampered the run. Also, do not forget that Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki is giving a tough competition in the Hindi belt.

Day 9 advance booking of Salaar

Coming to the advance booking report,...

Salaar (2023) unfolds as an action-packed drama and an edgy exploration of friendship, portraying the lengths one is willing to go to safeguard those held dear. It draws inspiration from Prashanth Neel’s debut film Ugramm (2014) and opens with a sequence that begins in 1985. Deva (Prabhas) and Vardha (Prithviraj Sukumaran) are inseparable friends who navigate life together, standing steadfast through thick and thin. The camaraderie between them is exemplified when Deva, in a daring act, engages in a fierce wrestling match to reclaim Vardha’s cherished nose ring, the symbol worn by their clan. Vardha reciprocates by rescuing Deva’s mother from peril at the hands of his own father’s henchmen, a courageous deed that prompts him to relinquish a substantial portion of their clan’s territory. Later that fateful night, Deva, accompanied by his mother (Easwari Rao), leaves Khansaar for good, disappearing into the shadows. Fast forward to 2017, and...

Leaning full-tilt into its duology structure, Tollywood action drama “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire” has a winding, often confounding narrative aimed at building up a sequel, but its maximalist action tableaus always yield dividends. After his previous two-parter “K.G.F.” smashed Indian box-office records for Kannada-language films, director Prashanth Neel employs the talents of ultra-charismatic superstar Prabhas (the star of S.S. Rajamouli’s “Baahubali” series) as the silent, stewing protagonist Deva, in a grimy guns-and-gangsters melodrama.

At first, the story plays its cards close to its chest before transforming wildly and suddenly into a mythological epic about secret societies and millennia-old blood feuds. At 174 minutes long, with nested flashbacks overflowing with exposition, the movie has lengthy stretches that can feel like a chore. However, each extraneous segment eventually converges in some of the most exhilarating and cathartic on-screen violence Indian cinema has to offer.

Opening with a series of flashbacks,...

Salaar Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking Updates! (Picture Credit: Facebook)

Salaar has finally released at the ticket windows today, and the buzz is sky-high. Starring Prabhas in the leading role, the film is directed by Prashanth Neel. And their collaboration is expected to set the box office on fire. Well, that has happened as the film has raked in the highest advance booking of 2023. Scroll below for all the details!

The action-thriller will compete with Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki at the box office. Rajkumar Hirani directorial hit the theatres yesterday. Earlier, Prabhas’ film had already taken the lead in terms of advance booking.

Salaar records the highest advance booking sales of 2023

And now not only Dunki but also Salaar has surpassed other biggies of 2023 to mark the highest advance booking of 2023. The film added a total collection of 49 crores gross (excluding blocked seats) on the opening day via pre-booking sales.

Salaar: Prashant Neel Compares Prabhas With Shah Rukh Khan For His Box Office Debacles ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Prabhas’ fans, who are anticipating the release of Salaar, have huge expectations from the film and from the director, Prashant Neel, as well. Despite enjoying a humongous fan following, the actor has been waiting to rise at the box office as king, once again, as he did during the release of Baahubali. Since the release of SS Rajamouli’s grand spectacle, Prabhas is yet to taste success with his film. Be it his last release, Adipurush that backfired, or Radhy Shyam alongside Pooja Hedge, he eagerly waits to take the box office by storm.

Helmed by Kgf fame Prashant Neel, the film will mark the biggest clash with Shah Rukh Khan starrer Dunki, which will hit the screens within a few hours. Amidst the battle between the two most-anticipated films of 2023, the...

Mollywood is gearing up for one of the most awaited films of the year, Bandra, starring Dileep and Tamanna Bhatia in the lead roles. The film is directed by Arun Gopy, who made his debut with the blockbuster Ramaleela, which also featured Dileep in a political thriller. Bandra is an action-packed film that promises to keep the audience on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns.

According to reports, Bandra is the story of Alen “Aala” Alexander Dominic, played by Dileep, a Mumbai-based businessman who has a mysterious past. He gets entangled in a web of crime and corruption when he crosses paths with Raghavendra Desai, played by Dino Morea, a ruthless gangster who rules the underworld of Bandra. Tamanna Bhatia plays Tara Janki, a journalist who is on a mission to expose the truth behind the crimes in Bandra. She joins hands with Aala to fight against the evil forces.

Dileep, one of the most versatile and popular actors in Malayalam cinema, is all set to entertain the audience with his upcoming action thriller, Bandra. The film, directed by Arun Gopy and written by Udaykrishna, is slated for a grand release on November 1012. The makers of the film have recently unveiled the first look poster and the teaser, which have created a lot of buzz among the fans and cinephiles.

Bandra is said to be a larger-than-life gangster drama that ventures beyond the borders of Kerala. The film features Dileep in a stylish avatar, sporting a new hairstyle and holding a shotgun. The teaser also shows glimpses of high-octane action sequences, involving cars, bikes, helicopters, and guns. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Tamannaah Bhatia, Neil Nitin Mukesh, R. Sarathkumar, Arjun Ashokan, Dino Morea, Siddique, Lena, Easwari Rao, Vtv Ganesh, Indrajith Sukumaran, Koushik Mahata, Amit Tiwari, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Aryan...

Fans of Prabhas will have to wait a little longer to see him on the big screen as his upcoming film Salaar has been postponed to November 2023. The makers of the film, Hombale Films, announced the news on their official social media handle on Friday. They wrote, “Due to the ongoing pandemic situation and the post-production work, we have decided to postpone the release of Salaar. We are working hard to bring you the best cinematic experience. We thank you for your love and support. Salaar will now release in November 2023. New release date will be announced soon.” Ad1

Salaar is an action-thriller film directed by Prashanth Neel, who is known for his blockbuster Kgf series. The film stars Prabhas as the titular character, a violent gang leader who tries to keep a promise made to his dying friend. The film also features Shruti Haasan as the female lead, Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist,...

The makers of ‘Salaar’, celebrating the unprecedented 100 million hits on the first teaser, issued a statement claiming that it was an incredible milestone. The official handle of Hombale Films, which is the production house behind the Prabhas-starrer helmed by the ‘Kgf’ director Prasanth Neel, shared the news about the viral teaser clocking so many views.

“100 Million Views and we’re feeling dino-mite! Thank you all for being part of this incredible milestone. Your support means the world to us,” gushed the Hombale Films handle.

A note put up by the production house, which rose to prominence because of blockbusters ‘Kgf’ and ‘Kantara’, said: “Overwhelmed with gratitude! We are immensely grateful for the overflowing love and support we have received from each and every one of you, for being an integral part of the ‘Salaar’ revolution, an emblem of Indian cinema’s prowess.”

The note added: “A resounding applause to our...

After the tanking of Om Raut’s ‘Adipurush’ in a sea of controversies, Prabhas will be courting the audience yet again with ‘Salaar’, the Telugu action film helmed by Prasanth Neel of ‘Kgf’ fame.

The teaser of film, set in the coal mining town of Godavarikhani in Telangana, will be out on July 6, it was announced on Monday. ‘Salaar’ also features Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan and Jagapathi Babu in lead roles.

The film’s other stars are Madhu Guruswamy, Easwari Rao and Sriya Reddy. Its music is by Ravi Basrur and the cinematography is by Bhuvan Gowda. ‘Salaar’ is slated for a September 28 release.

The official handle of Hombale Films, the production house behind the film, shared a dark and intriguing new poster, and tweeted: “Brace yourself for the most violent man, #Salaar, Watch #SalaarTeaser on July 6th at 5:12 Am on Hombale Films.”

Prabhas will also be seen with...

It’s happy birthday Mollywood star Prithviraj Sukumaran on Sunday and what better way to wish him than introduce his look in the forthcoming film? That is precisely what the makers of highly anticipated ‘Salaar’ have done.

As actor Prithviraj turns a year older, the makers took today as an opportunity to wish their star member and to introduce a new character from the film ‘Salaar’.

Prithviraj will be seen playing the character of Vardharaja Mannaar in the film. The superstar from the Malayalam industry brings on an aura that can effectively influence the story of Salaar.

Speaking about Prithviraj’s character, director Prashanth Neel said: “Having such a superstar like Prithviraj in the film is an absolute pleasure. We couldn’t have had a better Vardharaja Mannaar. The way he played such an enormous character in the film justifies his magnificent presence with his brilliant performance. The drama is...

India’s highly anticipated venture Salaar starring Prabhas, and directed by Prashanth Neel, produced by Vijay Kiragandur is all set to be released on 28th September 2023. This high-voltage actioner has been making rounds of conversations since the time the first look of the film was launched and fans cannot wait to see Prabhas in his most ferocious, rawest and massiest avatar. On the occasion of Independence Day, the makers released a new poster from the film of the lead actor Prabhas, announcing the release date.

Salaar is an out-and-out mass action-adventure film which is shot around the globe in countries such as India, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The first instalment of the project is already completed, and Prabhas will soon shift his entire focus to completing the last instalment. While the entire team is going extensive with their effort to execute the film well, the maximum grind will...

TollywoodSalaar, also stars Shruti Haasan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, will be released in five languages next year.PTIThe release date of Prabhas’s much-anticipated next, the action-adventure film called Salaar, was announced on Monday, August 15, on the occasion of India’s 75th Independence Day. The movie is slated to be released worldwide in theatres on September 28, 2023, the makers announced. Directed by Prashanth Neel of the Kgf film franchise fame, the movie is produced by Vijay Kiragandur. Production house Hombale Films shared the film's release date and a new poster of the Baahubali star on the occasion of Independence Day. "'Rebel'ling Worldwide On Sep 28, 2023. #Salaar #TheEraOfSalaarBegins #Prabhas @prashanth_neel @VKiragandur @hombalefilms @shrutihaasan @PrithviOfficial @IamJagguBhai @sriyareddy @bhuvangowda84 @RaviBasrur @shivakumarart @anbariv @SalaarTheSaga," read the tweet shared by the banner. Billed as a "high-voltage actioner", Salaar has been shot in India and in countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The pan-India film...

ReviewAbhiram has a long scar on his arm, which metaphorically doubles as an unhealed scar from the past. Instead of reflecting on his terrible behaviour, however, his conscience takes him on a journey down the memory lane in the film.Balakrishna GaneshanEntrepreneur Abhiram (Naga Chaitanya) is at the pinnacle of success, but has no one to celebrate it with. His extremely competitive, self-centred and arrogant nature, a byproduct of his success, has taken a toll on his personal life. So he must seek redemption and salvage his relationship with Priya (Raashii Khanna). This is the story of Thank You, which stars actors Naga Chaitanya, Raashii Khanna, Malavika Nair, Avika Gor, Prakash Raj, Easwari Rao and others. The film is directed by Vikram Kumar of Manam fame. Thank You follows the journey of a ruthless Abhiram, who has no value for his friends, well-wishers or colleagues. He is quick to term...

SandalwoodBS Avinash is best known for his performance as Andrews in the hit ‘Kgf’ franchise.PTIFacebook/ Bs AvinashKannada actor Bs Avinash, best known for his role in the Kgf series, escaped unhurt after a container collided with his car in Bengaluru on Wednesday, June 29. Sharing the details with his followers on social media, Avinash said that a truck rammed into his car near Anil Kumble circle in Bengaluru at 6 am on Wednesday. "At around 6:05 am on Wednesday, I had the scare of a lifetime. An unimaginable event with so much to process within such less time,” Avinash, who played one of the gang leaders in the movie, said in a Facebook post. Recalling the turn of events, he said the accident occurred when was going to the gym when a vehicle jumped the red signal and rammed into his car. "...a container that had jumped the red signal and...

ReviewThe Naxalite movement is sidelined in a love story that has a rebel without a cause at its centre.Sowmya RajendranVenu Udugula’s Virata Parvam borrows its title from the fourth book of the Indian epic Mahabharata which covers the exile of the Pandavas. In the film, set in the early ‘90s, the Naxalites form the righteous band of warriors living in exile in the forest. Their leader is Ravanna (a rugged Rana Daggubati), a poet whose fiery books espousing the Naxalite ideology are banned by the government. But his words find Vennela (Sai Pallavi), a naive young woman, who is entranced by his books and decides to find him. Mani Ratnam’s Ravanan (2010), a subversion of the Ramayana, was also a love story set in the backdrop of the Naxalite movement, with Sita eventually empathising with Ravanan’s fight for justice. Virata Parvam, though, is a fairly straightforward story.

SandalwoodBankrolled by Hombale Films, Kgf 2 hit the big screens on April 14, and released in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi.PTITwitter/ Hombale FilmsActor Yash's blockbuster movie Kgf: Chapter Two will make its streaming debut on Prime Video on June 3. In a statement, the Amazon streamer announced that the film will be available to its subscribers in five languages -- Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. Directed by Prashanth Neel and produced by Hombale Films, the period action drama is a sequel to Yash's 2018 blockbuster K.G.F: Chapter One. Sharing the announcement with fans on Tuesday, May 31, Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video tweeted, “Join Rocky on his journey to rule the world!! #KGF2onPrime, streaming from June 3.” The multilingual movie was released in theatres across the country in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi on April 14. K.G.F: Chapter Two takes forward the story of Yash's Rocky,...

Sandalwood‘Kgf: Chapter 2’ has seen massive success since it was released in theatres on April 14. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeHit Sandalwood movie Kgf: Chapter 2, which is still having a great run at the box office, has also started streaming on Over-the-Top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video from Tuesday, May 17. Sharing the announcement, the streaming platform revealed that the film is being released as a part of Amazon Prime Video’s Movie Rentals, through which audiences — both Prime and non-Prime members — can rent the film for Rs 199. Kgf 2 will be available to rent in five languages — Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. The streamer announced on May 16 that the Movie Rentals feature on Amazon Prime Video provides users an opportunity to get early access to films. ”Consumers will be able to rent K.G.F: Chapter 2 on Prime Video at Inr 199 only. The rental destination can be accessed via the Store tab on primevideo.

ReviewThe first instalment sets the tone by showcasing Rocky’s stellar rise to the top and Kgf: 2 begins right where things were left off, albeit with the stakes having risen in the most unprecedented ways for Rocky.ShuklajiTime and again, certain films come along that are beyond “critiquing” and instead remain in a realm of their own. These films, or call them instruments of their own fates, are often held accountable only for the grand entertainment they promise prior to their release, and when the promise is kept, they find themselves a sweet, undisturbed spot in cinematic legacy. And as south India continues to deliver on this promise with one blockbuster after another, Kgf: Chapter 2 becomes the latest prominent entry to this vibrant list. In Kgf: 1, Yash’s Raja Krishnappa Bairya a.k.a. Rocky Bhai infiltrates the ghastly underworld of Narachi as a hired hand in an attempt to assassinate the kingpin Garuda.

CinemaRishab Shetty is on board as the director as well as the lead actor in ‘Kantara’, which is slated to go on floors on August 27.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Hombale filmsActor Rishab Shetty’s next directorial venture has been titled Kantara. The title and first look poster of the movie was unveiled on Friday, August 6. The movie also stars Rishab Shetty in the lead role. The film is slated to go on floors on August 27. Sharing the poster, Hombale Films, the production banner bankrolling the film wrote: “Presenting you #Kantara directed by @shetty_rishabwith him in the lead role! We are sure the poster will keep you waiting for the movie.” Rishab Shetty was last seen in the 2021 Kannada black comed Hero, which was written and directed by debutant M Bharath Raj. The film was bankrolled by Rishab Shetty under the banner of Rishab Shetty Films. The film also featured debutante Ganavi Laxman in the lead,...

SandalwoodSet in Karnataka’s Kolar Gold Fields, ‘Kgf: Chapter 2’ features Yash and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead. Tnm StaffOn the occasion of popular Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt’s birthday on July 29, director Prashanth Neel had a surprise in store for the actor’s fans. He unveiled a new poster of the actor from upcoming movie Kgf: Chapter 2 on Thursday. Wishing Sanjay Dutt, Prashanth Neel wrote: "War is meant for progress, even the vultures will agree with me" - #Adheera, Happy Birthday @duttsanjay sir.” Sanjay Dutt’s look in the movie is said to be inspired by the Vikings. In his Sandalwood debut, Sanjay Dutt will be essaying the role of Adheera, the antagonist. Period action drama Kgf 2 features actors Yash as Rocky and Srinidhi Shetty as Reena Desai in the lead. The Prashanth Neel directorial also features a star cast that includes actors Anant Nag, Achyuth Kumar, Malavika Avinash, Prakash Raj,...

CinemaThe makers of the Yash and Srinidhi Shetty starrer ‘Kgf 2’ recently announced that the release date of the movie will be revealed shortly. Tnm StaffDigital Native Production house Dream Warrior Pictures recently announced in a press statement that they have acquired the rights to director Prashanth Neel’s much-awaited movie Kgf Chapter 2. The Tamil dubbed version of its prequel, Kgf Chapter 1, was acquired by actor Vishal’s production company Vishal Film Factory. Recently, the makers of the movie also announced that the release date of Kgf 2 will be out soon. Dream Warrior Pictures, which recently acquired the Tamil distribution rights, re-shared the poster from Hombale Films on their social media handles. Dream Warrior Pictures is best-known for bankrolling movies such as Theeran Adhigaram Ondru, Kaithi, Sulthan and Vattam, among others. Kgf 2 was initially slated for release on July 16. However, the theatrical release of the movie had to be postponed to...

SandalwoodThe traditional housewarming ceremony of Yash and Radhika Pandit’s new house in Bengaluru took place in the presence of close family members.Tnm StaffTwitter: Nikil MurukanKGF fame actor Yash and his wife, actor Radhika Pandit, had the housewarming ceremony for their new house on July 1. The close-knit ceremony took place in the presence of close family members. Images from the traditional ceremony have gone viral on the internet. In the photos, Yash is seen in a faded orange colour silk shirt and silk dhoti, while Radhika looks elegant in an orange silk saree with a blue border. She paired the saree with gold jewellery to complete the traditional look. According to India Today, the couple built their dream home in Bengaluru. With a garland around their necks, the couple can be seen holding a pan filled with milk on a plate in one of the photos, while they are...

TollywoodOn the work front, Sai Pallavi will next be seen in the Telugu movies ‘Love Story’, ‘Virata Parvam’ and ‘Shyam Singha Roy’. Tnm StaffInstagram/ Sai Pallavi Sai Pallavi sent her fans into a frenzy online with her latest post on Instagram. The Premam actor took to social media on June 18, Friday to post photos where she is seen flaunting mehendi that she applied herself. In the picture, Sai Pallavi is seen wearing a festive yellow dress. Shot against a scenic backdrop, the new images hint that the actor might be attending a wedding ceremony. “Self love #btw #IdrewIt #righthandyettobepampered,” Sai Pallavi wrote while sharing the photo on Instagram. Earlier, the actor shared pictures of herself, her sister Pooja Kannan and others, who are reportedly her cousins. Sai Pallavi captioned the photos as 'Maduve Squad', which translates to marriage in Kannada and her mother tongue Badaga. Taking into view Sai Pallavi’s last two Instagram posts,...

SandalwoodPrashanth Neel has teamed up with Prabhas for the upcoming movie ‘Salaar' and has also signed a new project with Jr Ntr.Tnm StaffFacebookFilmmaker Prashanth Neel, who rose to fame with his directorial venture Kgf: Chapter 1, is celebrating his 41st birthday on Friday, June 4. Multiple celebrities from the film fraternity have taken to Twitter to convey their wishes to the director. Tollywood stars Prabhas and Jr Ntr too extended their birthday wishes to Prashanth Neel. Prabhas is currently working with the filmmaker for the upcoming movie Salaar, while Jr Ntr has signed a new project with Prashanth recently. Sharing a photo of the Ugramm director, Prabhas wrote, “Happy Birthday @prashanthneel. Have a beautiful day (sic).” Addressing him as brother, actor Jr Ntr wrote, “Happy Birthday brother @prashanth_neel.Be as awesome as always. Can't wait to join forces. God Bless! (sic).” Other members from the film fraternity, fans and...

Sandalwood Set against the backdrop of Karnataka’s Kolar Gold Fields, ‘Kgf 2’ stars Yash and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead.Tnm StaffOn the occasion of Sandalwood actor Balakrishna’s birthday on Monday, May 31, the makers of the upcoming Kannada film Kgf 2 released a special poster to mark the day. The Kgf 2 team has been releasing newspaper-themed posters to celebrate the birthdays of the actors who are part of the venture. Featuring Kannada actor Balakrishna as Inayath Khalil, the poster highlights an important plot point related to the movie as the headline. Sharing the poster on Twitter, director Prashanth Neel wished the actor on his birthday and requested followers to stay indoors and remain safe. “ Wishing @BalaTheKrishnaa very Happy Birthday. Have a safe birthday chinna Here's a glimpse of #InayathKhalil in #KGFChapter2 Stay home stay safe everyone,” the tweet read. Earlier, director Prashanth Neel had released a similar poster to celebrate actor Rao Ramesh’s birthday.

Tollywood ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ is directed by Rahul Sankrityan and also stars Nani, Krithi Shetty and Madonna Sebastian.Tnm StaffTwitter/Niharika EntertainmentSai Pallavi’s first-look poster from the upcoming film Shyam Singha Roy was released on her birthday on Sunday, May 9. The poster shows the actor in a red sari looking fierce, holding a trident with its tips on fire. Surrounded by women in the background in similar red saris, the poster appears to indicate the festivities during Durga Puja. Actor Nani, who plays the male lead in the film, shared the poster and wished Sai Pallavi on her birthday. The film also stars Krithi Shetty, who recently made her debut with Uppena, and Madonna Sebastian. Shyam Singha Roy is directed by Rahul Sankrityan and produced by Venkat Boyanapalli under the banner of Niharika Entertainment. Mickey J Meyer is the music composer of the film, and Sanu John Varghese is the cinematographer.

TollywoodAhead of the release of ‘Love Story’, Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi and director Sekhar Kammula made an appearance on Rana Daggubati's celebrity chat show.Tnm StaffTwitterActors Sai Pallavi and Naga Chaitanya, who will be seen in the upcoming Telugu movie Love Story, have been attending events over the past few days to promote their film. Ahead of the release, photos of the duo taken along with the director of the movie, Sekhar Kammula, and actor Rana Daggubati on the sets of Rana’s celebrity chat show Yaari No.1, have gone viral. Sai Pallavi is seen in a deep green dress, while Naga Chaitanya is seen sporting a casual look in a semi-formal shirt and denim jeans in the photos. Sharing the images on Twitter, fans expressed their excitement to watch the show. Promotions in full swing.#Ugadi special interview being recorded with @chay_akkineni @Sai_Pallavi92 and @sekharkammula. Anchor...

TollywoodThe teaser shows Vennela, played by Sai Pallavi, in love with Aranya, a poet and Naxalite, played by Rana Daggubati. Tnm StaffYouTube/Slv CinemasThe teaser of Sai Pallavi and Rana Daggubati’s upcoming film Virata Parvam was launched by Chiranjeevi on Thursday. The teaser shows striking visuals from the film, which is inspired by true events and is set against the backdrop of the Naxal movement in Telangana in the 1990s. The teaser shows Rana as a Naxalite and revolutionary poet, Aranya. Sai Pallavi plays the role of Vennela, a woman who reads Aranya’s poetry and falls in love with him. Priyamani and Naveen Chandra are also seen playing Naxalites in the film, which also stars Nandita Das and Easwari Rao in prominent roles. Nivetha Pethuraj also plays a crucial role in the film. The teaser begins with Rana’s character Aranya writing and reading out a poem, which says,...

Tollywood Set in the backdrop of the Maoist movement in Andhra in the ‘90s, ‘Virata Parvam’ will have Rana playing the role of a Naxalite.Tnm StaffDirector Venu Udugula’s upcoming Telugu film Virata Parvam, starring Sai Pallavi and Rana Daggubati, will be released on April 30 this year. Sharing the news, along with a poster of Rana Daggubati from the film, the makers tweeted, “Comrade 'Ravanna' is bringing a Revolution to the big screens on 30th April! (sic)” The film, which is reportedly set in the backdrop of the Maoist movement in Andhra Pradesh in the ‘90s, will have Rana playing a Naxalite. According to a Cinema Express report, Sai Pallavi's role in the film is loosely inspired by the life of Telangana folk singer Belli Lalitha. Shooting for the film was resumed in November 2020 after being halted due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Comrade 'Ravanna' is bringing a Revolution to...

Kollywood‘Varma’ will be releasing on the Ott platform Simply South on October 6 and will be available for viewing only outside India.Digital NativeBy ArrangementVarma, the Tamil remake of the Tollywood hit Arjun Reddy, was all set to be made by National Award-winning Bala, and was to launch Vikram’s son Dhruv into Kollywood. However, after watching the first copy of the film, the producers of Varma scrapped the project after it was fully made, stating that the end product was not satisfactory. Bala later revealed that it was his decision to leave the project and denied the allegations made by the producers. The producers then roped in debutant Girisayya, a former associate of Arjun Reddy director Sandeep Vanga, to direct another remake of the film titled Adithya Varma. Dhruv played the titular role, with Banita Sandhu and Priya Anand as the female leads. The film hit the marquee late last year to positive reviews.

TollywoodThis film also marks Nandita Das’s comeback into the Telugu film industry.Digital NativeBy ArrangementVirata Parvam: 1992, the Telugu film starring Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi, has been in the making for more than a year. Only 50% of the film has been completed; however, plans have been made to resume shooting in November. The film has Rana Daggubati playing a cop while Sai Pallavi will be seen as a Naxalite in love with him. It is directed by Venu Udugula of Needi Naadi Oke Katha fame. Nandita Das will also make her comeback into the Telugu film industry with this project. The ongoing coronavirus outbreak has delayed the shooting of the film, which impacted its summer release. Recently there were reports that it may release on an Ott platform soon. However, these reports were refuted by the makers of Virata Parvam: 1992, saying it will only release in theatres. The film also stars Priyamani,...

FilmThere are around 24 days of shoot remaining. Initially, the crew will be shooting for around 15 days and the remaining portions will be shot after a break.Digital NativeThe shooting of Kgf:Chapter 2, the sequel to the 2018 film Kgf: Chapter 1 starring Yash, will resume from the third week of August. The film's creative producer Karthik Gowda in an interview to Hindustan Times told that the shoot will resume from August 26 in Bengaluru. He had also clarified that the pictures of director Prashant Neel which recently surfaced online were from a different location and not from the sets of Kgf: Chapter 2. In a recent interview with Cinema Express, Karthik confirmed that the shoot will resume from the third/fourth week of August. “We will be instituting strict guidelines on the sets, and we will have all the technicians temporarily camped at a nearby hotel, and will not be allowed to venture out until the schedule gets completed,...

SandalwoodNeither the actor nor the makers have confirmed the reports yet but the news has got general audiences excited.Digital NativeKannada star Yash starrer Kgf: Chapter 1 was one of the biggest hits and the team is currently working on bringing out the sequel for it. Incidentally, a sizeable portion of the sequel was shot when Kgf: Chapter 1 was shot and the team is now canning the remaining portions. The sequel which is also being directed by Prashanth Neel has been in the making for about a year and the ongoing pandemic issue had hampered the shooting schedule. The sequel has two top Bollywood stars Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon in pivotal roles. Raveena Tandon will be seen playing the character of a politician in the film and Sanjay Dutt will be playing the role Adheera. Recent reports suggest that actor Easwari Rao, who made a comeback to the industry with Rajinikanth’s Kaala,...

KollywoodThe film will release directly on Zee5 online streaming app on August 1.Tnm StaffYouTube ScreengrabThe official trailer of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s Danny was released on Sunday. The film will release directly on Zee5 online streaming app on August 1. Written and directed by Santhanamoorthy, who will be making his debut as a director with this film, the film also stars Yogi Babu, Vela Ramamoorthy, and Vinoth Kishan in important roles. The film, a murder mystery, is set in Thanjavur district, where we learn women have been killed recently in horrifying ways. Interspersed with visuals from crime sites and that of the dog sniffing its ways into dark areas, the trailer promises for a good thriller. Varalaxmi plays the role of Inspector Kunthavai who has reopened investigation of a crime against a woman while the dog plays the titular role Danny. From the trailer and of course from the title it can...

Cinema Several films have opted for direct Ott release as theaters continue to remain shut due to Covid-19.Tnm StaffCourtesy..Twitter With the spread of coronavirus showing no signs of abating in India, theatres are likely to be shut for many more months. Taking this into consideration, several films have opted for direct Ott release. Amazon Prime Video's Sujatayum Sufiyum will release on July 3. The Ott platform has already released two Tamil films, Ponmagal Vandhal and Penguin. Meanwhile, Zee5 and Disney Hotstar have announced a host of new releases. Here's a list of upcoming films on Ott platforms. Lock Up: Zee5 has bagged the streaming rights of this Tamil film and it is expected to release in the month of July. The movie has been produced by Nitin Sathyaa under Shivedh Productions. The film has Vaibhav, Venkat Prabhu, Vani Bhojan, and Easwari Rao in the cast. The film has been directed by Sg Charles,...

Cinema Several films have opted for direct Ott release as theaters continue to remain shut due to Covid-19.Tnm StaffCourtesy..Twitter With the spread of coronavirus showing no signs of abating in India, theatres are likely to be shut for many more months. Taking this into consideration, several films have opted for direct Ott release. Amazon Prime Video's Sujatayum Sufiyum will release on July 3. The Ott platform has already released two Tamil films, Ponmagal Vandhal and Penguin. Meanwhile, Zee5 and Disney Hotstar have announced a host of new releases. Here's a list of upcoming films on Ott platforms. Lock Up: Zee5 has bagged the streaming rights of this Tamil film and it is expected to release in the month of July. The movie has been produced by Nitin Sathyaa under Shivedh Productions. The film has Vaibhav, Venkat Prabhu, Vani Bhojan, and Easwari Rao in the cast. The film has been directed by Sg Charles,...

KollywoodThe teaser has a voice-over by Gautham Menon.Tnm StaffThe official teaser of Lock Up, directed by Sg Charles starring Vaibhav, Venkat Prabhu and Vani Bhojan in lead roles was released on Tuesday. The film is being produced by Nitin Sathyaa. The teaser has a voice-over by director Gautham Menon. The narrator talks about man and the mistakes he tends to make in life. The teaser has an interesting set of visuals involving guns and knives. Both Vaibhav and Venkat Prabhu appear in police uniforms. Actor Easwari Rao too makes an appearance in it as a police officer. Watch: The teaser has exciting action sequences and also offers some mystery. The film’s cinematography has been done by Santhanam Sekar while Anand Gerald has edited it. Arrol Coreli has composed its music. When the film was announced in August this year, its title was revealed to be Kallam Karka. The...

Film awardsOther awardees include Prithviraj for 'Koode', Dhanush for 'Vada Chennai', Keerthy Suresh for 'Mahanati', Yash for 'Kgf', and Aishwarya Rajesh for 'Kanaa'.Tnm StaffTwitter/siimaThe eighth edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima), held in Doha, Qatar, saw several actors bag accolades for their work in the four south film industries in the last year. Among the notable awardees were Malayalam film Sudani from Nigeria which won Best Film, Keerthy Suresh, who won the Best Actress Telugu for her role as Savitri in Mahanati, and Kgf: Chapter 1 star Yash, who won Best Actor in Leading Role in Kannada. Attended by the who’s who of south cinema, Telugu and Kannada film awards were announced on the first day, while Tamil and Malayalam industries’ awards were reserved for day two of the event. Always super and rocking performances at Siima.

KollywoodThe trailer shows them in different looks - police inspectors, doctors (veterinary we’re later told), clad in madisar and also inside a women’s prison.Tnm StaffJyothika, who was last seen playing a school principal in Raatchasi, and Revathi who played a District Collector in Keni, are uniting for the very first time in Jackpot. The film’s official trailer was released on Tuesday. Directed by Kalyan and produced by Suriya’s 2D Entertainment, the film has been scheduled to release on August 2. Kalyan has previously worked with Revathi in Gulebagavali. The 2-minute trailer is a fun edit, filled with plenty of references to film titles and popular characters from it. It begins with Mansoor Ali Khan’s character reciting some of the popular cops from Tamil cinema. “Who’s causing you trouble? Is it Raghavan or the old guy Walter Vetrivel? Anbu Selvam Ips or Durai Singam?” he...

KollywoodTouted to be a comedy entertainer, the film is being directed by Kalyaan of 'Gulebagavali' fame.Tnm StaffThe first-look poster of Jackpot starring Jyothika and Revathi in the lead is now out. The poser features the duo in police uniforms standing against each other while there’s celebrations in the background. Touted to be a comedy entertainer, the film is being directed by Kalyaan of Gulebagavali fame. Produced by Suriya’s 2D Entertainments, the film will have cinematography by Ananda Kumar, editing by Vijay and music by Vishal. The film will also star Yogi Babu. The film’s release date is yet to be announced. Presenting the #Jackpot duo! Get ready for an action packed fun ride! Coming soon!#JackpotFL @Suriya_offl @DirKalyan #Jyotika #Revathi @iYogiBabu #MansoorAliKhan #AnandRaj @anandakumardop @Composer_Vishal@thanga18 @rajsekarpandian @SF2_official @sonymusicsouth pic.twitter.com/1wkksLoANI — 2D Entertainment (@2D_ENTPVTLTD) April 30, 2019 The film, which had its launch in February,...