Nandamuri Balakrishna's much-awaited film Akhanda 2: Thaandavam has faced another setback, just a day before its release. The makers of the film announced that the premiere shows of the Boyapeti Sreenu directorial in India that had been scheduled for Thursday had been cancelled due to technical issues. Premiere shows of Akhanda 2: Thaandavam cancelled Taking to their X (formerly Twitter) account, 14 Reels Plus, the production house that has produced the film, wrote, "Akhanda2 Premieres in India scheduled for today are cancelled due to technical issues. We've tried our best, but a few things are beyond our control. Sorry for the inconvenience. The overseas premieres will play as per the schedule today." The film has garnered huge expectations from the audience. The film was recently cleared by the Censor Board for release with a U/A certificate. After completing its censor formalities, Akhanda 2 had been cleared for release with a run time of 166 minutes (2 hours and 44 minutes). Despite the setback at the premiere shows, the film is scheduled to hit screens on December 5, 2025. About Akhanda 2: Thaandavam Produced on an ambitious scale by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner, the project is being presented by M Tejaswini Nandamuri. The sequel, sources claim, will be a grand cinematic spectacle, with Boyapati Sreenu crafting a larger-than-life narrative on an even more expansive canvas. S Thaman's rousing background score is expected to elevate the film's high-voltage scenes, delivering the signature adrenaline rush fans anticipate. Balakrishna's fierce and spiritually charged avatar has already impressed fans, masses, and movie buffs alike. The film features Samyuktha as the female lead, with Aadhi Pinisetty playing a powerful role, and Harshali Malhotra a key character. C. Ramprasad and Santoshh D Detakae are the cinematographers who have worked on the film, with Tammiraju being in charge of editing. A teaser released by the makers a few days ago shows the country's enemies conspiring to strike at India's roots. The teaser then shows Balakrishna, who is dressed as a sadhu, saying, "Where there is a bad, parallely, there is a God! Be brave." in his typical inimitable style. It reinforces what the trailer showcased, that Balakrishna has a divine force operating from within him and that he takes on powerful black magic sorcerers aiding India's enemies. The teaser him gives a glimpse of the exciting action sequences awaiting audiences in the film. It is evident from the teaser that Balakrishna's character will take on both the country's enemies and the ungodly forces looking to disrupt the peace and harmony in the nation in Akhanda 2: Thaandavam.
04 December,2025 10:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe row around the certification of the Malayalam film Haal intensifies. After the Kerala High Court announced its verdict on the censor row of the Shane Nigam-starrer, the Union Government has challenged it. On Thursday, Centre filed an appeal before the Kerala High Court challenging its single bench judgment that quashed the 'A' certificate and mandated cuts imposed on the Malayalam film. Centre challenges court order The Union Government has filed the appeal along with the Regional Officer, Chairman and Revising Committee of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). In its plea, the Centre argued that the Single Bench should not have entertained the filmmaker's petition under Article 226 of the Constitution in the presence of a statutory appeal mechanism available under the Cinematograph Act. The government maintained that the CBFC's A-certificate was justified, given the "overall impact" of the film and its portrayal of interfaith relationships. According to the appeal, the theme and treatment of the subject required mature audiences. HC highlights lack of guidelines A Division Bench comprising Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice P.V. Balakrishnan took up both appeals together on Thursday. The Centre raised the maintainability objection, contending that the writ petition itself ought not to have been admitted. The Bench observed that the absence of specific High Court Rules governing appeals from CBFC orders had created a procedural vacuum. "There must be some provision in the Rules of the High Court... Since there is no provision and Rules have not been framed, the only remedy available is under Article 226," the Bench said orally. The judges indicated that they would direct the Registrar General to take steps to frame rules and set a nomenclature for such appeals so that future challenges to CBFC decisions can be properly entertained. A detailed hearing, however, was postponed after counsel for the filmmakers sought adjournment. On Thursday, Justice Dharmadhikari remarked in open court, "We saw the movie yesterday. I enjoyed it. I understood at least 50 per cent, because of the subtitles." The matter will be taken up again on December 8. What the CBFC demanded The CBFC directed producer Juby Thomas to implement several cuts before certifying Haal. These include removing a song where Maria uses Muslim attire to hide her identity, deleting scenes stereotyping communities, and dropping dialogues referencing Kannadigas and those affecting Christian sentiments. The Board also sought removal of court-related documents, and dialogues or visuals seen as derogatory to cultural organisations, including references to “dhwaj pranam,” “Ganapathi vattam,” and “sangham kavalund.” It further demanded deletion of beef biriyani scenes and blurring of Rakhi visuals. Challenging the order, the filmmakers approached the High Court, arguing the cuts undermine the film’s narrative and artistic freedom.
04 December,2025 07:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA year ago, on December 4, the team of Pushpa 2 was enthusiastically gearing up for the release of the Allu Arjun-starrer. The stage was set, and a grand fan premiere was arranged in Hyderabad the evening before its theatrical release. However, things took a turn for the worse and a stampede broke out outside the theatre as the lead actor made an appearance. A woman lost her life in the stampede, and her son was hospitalised in critical condition. The child, Sritej, 8, is still recovering, and his family is struggling financially. Stampede victim's father shares update on son Sritej was critically injured during the stampede that claimed his mother's life. He was hospitalised for 146 days at KIMS Hospital and was later moved to a neuro-rehabilitation centre for continued care. A year after the tragic night, Sritej's father, Magudampalli Bhaskar, spoke to ABN about their current situation. He stated that his son requires Rs 90,000 every month for treatment, apart from additional expenses. Bhaskar said that even after a year, his son cannot eat, drink, or breathe properly on his own. He used to work at a gold shop but had to quit to look after his son. He said all of his son's medical needs amount to around Rs 1.25 lakh per month. Bhaskar also confirmed that Allu Arjun made a deposit of Rs 2 crore, but the interest isn’t covering their ever-increasing expenses. He revealed that he tried reaching out to the Pushpa 2 star and his team for further assistance, as they had promised to take care of Sritej’s treatment and recovery. He added that Rs 3 lakh was spent on his son’s leg surgeries alone this year. The father claimed he did not receive any response from the actor or his team. Allu Arjun’s team reacts Producer Bunny Vyas recently addressed the matter at a press event on Thursday. When asked if the claims of Allu Arjun ignoring Sritej’s father were true, he said, “This is not the stage, please. There are many pedda manushulu (respectable people) in between. Anything that we’re doing, we’re doing it through Dil Raju garu.” He further explained that Allu Arjun has no direct contact with them, but the victim’s family can reach out to people close to the actor. “Keeping aside whether we managed to satisfy them or not, we are following particular guidelines. We are determining where the fund should be allocated, including its use for medical purposes and other considerations. We put a system in place. If they are dissatisfied or the money isn’t enough, they can speak to the pedda manushulu. We will correct any issues that need attention. It’s not a direct thing,” said the producer. Financial aid provided by Allu Arjun and team After the stampede, Allu Arjun’s father, producer Allu Aravind, announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 2 crore for the victim’s family. This includes Rs 1 crore from the actor and Rs 50 lakh each from producers Mythri Movie Makers and director Sukumar. Telangana Film Development Corporation (TGFDC) chairman and producer Dil Raju was appointed as mediator to hand over the amount. The actor also promised to cover the victim’s medical expenses.
04 December,2025 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAce cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palaash Muchhal’s wedding postponement has been making noise, even though the couple has not spoken about it. The two were set to tie the knot on November 23 in Sangli. However, it was postponed on the day of the ceremony after Smriti’s father fell sick and was hospitalised. Even Palash was taken to the hospital for stress-related distress. While everyone has been discharged and is recovering, there is still no update on the wedding. Meanwhile, social media is abuzz with theories of a cheating scandal with Palash as the accused. Amid this, the event company that organised the wedding has broken its silence. Event company pens note While the post was shared by the event company a day after the actual wedding date, it has now gone viral on social media. The post from the company read:"We don't cross the finish line in every match of life that we play, but it's always the sportsman spirit that counts… Our team played hard, with joy and pride, and they all certainly deserve a mention! Will see you soon, champion." Smriti Mandhana and Palaash Muchhal's wedding controversy Palaash and Smriti’s wedding was scheduled to take place on November 23, 2025. However, on the day of the wedding, Smriti’s father reportedly experienced heart-attack-like symptoms and was rushed to the hospital. Due to her father’s ill health, the wedding was postponed indefinitely. Later, reports emerged that Palaash too faced a health issue and was hospitalised. He was brought back to Mumbai to continue his treatment, while Smriti and her family stayed back in Sangli. Palak Muchhal, Palaash’s sister, shared a statement confirming the news of the wedding being postponed. She wrote on social media, "Due to Smriti’s dad’s health, Smriti and Palash’s wedding has been put on hold. Would request all of you to respect the privacy of the family in this sensitive time." Soon, Reddit users began claiming that Palaash cheated on Smriti with a choreographer the night before the wedding. Following the chatter, Smriti deleted all her wedding and engagement posts on Instagram, which led netizens to believe that the cheating rumours may be true. So far, neither Palaash nor Smriti, nor their teams, have shared any statement about the postponement of the wedding or addressed the social media speculations.
04 December,2025 04:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran producer AVM Saravanan passed away early on Thursday at the age of 86. The force behind the iconic AVM Studios, his demise truly marked the end of an era for the Tamil film industry. Many celebrities arrived at AVM Studios on Thursday morning to pay their last respects, including Tamil superstars Rajinikanth and Suriya. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin also paid his respects to the late producer. Suriya tears up Visuals of Suriya arriving at the studio with his father, Sivakumar, have surfaced on social media. Both looked devastated as they arrived to pay their respects. Suriya was seen standing with his hands folded in front of the producer's mortal remains. The actor broke down in tears as he could no longer hold back his emotions upon seeing Saravanan for the last time. Veteran Actor #Sivakumar and Actor @Suriya_offl pay their homage to Late Legendary Producer #AVMSaravanan pic.twitter.com/3oHkzyNOs7 — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 4, 2025 Rajinikanth pays tribute to AVM Saravanan Speaking to the media after paying his last respects to the veteran producer, whose demise marks the end of an era for the Indian film industry, Rajinikanth said, “He was a truly great person. He was the perfect example of a gentleman. He would always wear white, and his heart was just as pure. He loved cinema with all his heart. Even if he spoke for just a few minutes, he would mention his father, whom he fondly called ‘Appachi,’ several times.” #SuperstarRajinikanth pays homage to Late Legendary Producer #AVMSaravanan pic.twitter.com/teUhY6t23X — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 4, 2025 The actor went on to share details of the special relationship he shared with the iconic producer, known for his kindness and humility. Rajinikanth added, “He loved me a lot and was a true well-wisher. He stood by me during difficult times. I have acted in nine films for AVM, and all nine became big hits. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that the main reason they succeeded was Saravanan sir.” He continued, “In the eighties, there was Murattu Kalai, made on a grand scale in Tamil. In the 2000s, there was Sivaji, also made on a grand scale. Similarly, he was in talks with me to make another film in the 2020s, but that didn’t happen.” Expressing his grief, Rajinikanth said, “I offer my deepest condolences to his family. May his soul rest in peace.” About AVM Saravanan AVM Saravanan, who had celebrated his birthday just a day earlier, leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as the driving force behind numerous iconic films produced under the prestigious AVM banner. His contributions shaped generations of cinema and earned him immense admiration across the industry. News of his passing plunged the Tamil film industry into gloom, with several production houses cancelling scheduled events as a mark of respect to a man regarded as a visionary, mentor, and pioneer of Tamil cinema.
04 December,2025 03:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAnnouncing that he had completed the shooting of his portions in director Anil Ravipudi's much-awaited mass family entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Telugu star Venkatesh on Wednesday said that it was an absolute joy to work with Megastar Chiranjeevi in the film and that this was something that was long overdue. Taking to his X timeline to make the announcement, Venkatesh, who is one of the top Telugu stars, wrote, "Wrapped up my part today for ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru, and what an incredible experience it has been! Working with my favourite KChiruTweets was an absolute joy and this film has left me with so many lovely memories. It was long overdue to share the screen with ‘Megastar Chiranjeevi’, and I’m so glad AnilRavipudi finally brought us together for this special film. Can’t wait to celebrate Sankranthi 2026 with all of you in theatres!" Wrapped up my part today for #ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru, and what an incredible experience it has been! Working with my favourite @KChiruTweets was an absolute joy and this film has left me with so many lovely memories. It was long overdue to share the screen with ‘Megastar… pic.twitter.com/KAzWcXGBeK — Venkatesh Daggubati (@VenkyMama) December 3, 2025 It may be recalled that only recently, the makers of the film, featuring Mega star Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in the lead, had begun filming a song number featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh together. Sources close to the unit had said the stylish dance number on Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh was shot in Gachibowli. Interestingly, it will be for the first time ever that Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh will be seen shaking a leg together in a grand celebration number. The two top stars will be seen dancing to Bheems Ceciroleo's perfect dance number with electrifying beats, sources had claimed and added that the song featured over 500 dancers, who had turned the set into a carnival of colour, rhythm, and vibe while the song was being shot. The sources had also pointed out that the explosive energy, nonstop cheers, and magical camaraderie between the two stars in the dance number were likely to make it a favourite of fans and movie buffs. The film, which was initially being referred to as Mega157, has triggered huge expectations, as after Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather, Nayanthara will be seen sharing screen space with Chiranjeevi for the third time in this film. One other reason for fans to be excited about this film is that actor Venkatesh plays a cameo in the film. This will be the first time that actors Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi will be seen appearing together in a film. Backed by producers Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments, with Smt. Archana presenting, the film boasts top-tier technical talent. Bheems Ceciroleo has been entrusted with the task of scoring music for this eagerly awaited entertainer while Sameer Reddy has been appointed cinematographer. Editing for the film is by Tammiraju and A S Prakash its art director. S Krishna is the executive producer of the film, the story of which has been co-written by S Krishna and G Adi Narayana. The film is scheduled to release for Sankranti 2026. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 December,2025 01:51 PM IST | Hyderabad | IANSDirector Sukumar's blockbuster film Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring actors Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in the lead, is to release in Japan on January 16 next year. Geek Pictures India, which is distributing the film in Japan, took to its X timeline to make the announcement. It wrote, "'Konnichiwa, Nihon no Tomo yo' Indian Cinema’s Industry Hit blazes into Japan in full force! Pushpa Raj takes over Japan on 16th January, 2026, taking the wildfire across borders and seas. Pushpa2inJapan Pushpa2TheRule PushpaKunrin WildFirePushpa." Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who plays the female lead in the superhit franchise, also tweeted about the film's release on her X timeline and shared the link to the Japanese trailer of the film. She wrote, "Konnichiwa, Japan!! Aaaand the wildfire is officially going global..Pushpa lands in Japan on 16th Jan 2026... Are you ready?? Watch the full Japanese trailer here! Pushpa2inJapan Pushpa2TheRule PushpaKunrin WildFirePushpa IconStar alluarjun FahadhFaasil aryasukku SukumarWritings MythriOfficial ThisIsDSP resulp TSeries PushpaMovie pushpa_kunrin AAFilmsIndia Japan Distribution: Geek Pictures Shochiku geekpicturesIN Arjunarcv mokshamodgill." For the unaware, director Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule emerged as a huge blockbuster, completing a triumphant 50-day run in theatres. It emerged as the biggest film of 2024, setting unparalleled examples of success since its release. From winning the hearts of the audience to breaking box office records, the film left its mark everywhere. Not only did it inaugurate the over Rs 800 Crore club in Hindi, but it also crossed the ₹1800 Crore mark worldwide, making it India's biggest and highest-earning film. It may be recalled that the makers had also released a reloaded version from January 17 this year, which had an additional 20 minutes of footage of the film. Interestingly, the reloaded version was to be first released on January 11. Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, is a gripping story that revolves around Pushpa Raj -- a man who, after having had everything taken away from him, decides that he will not lose anything more in life to anyone. The story tells Pushpa's rise to the heights of power by becoming the head of a powerful syndicate that illegally deals in red sandalwood. The film, which has three parts, was produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings with music on T Series. The second part was released on December 5, 2024. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 December,2025 12:07 PM IST | Chennai | IANSA.V.M. Saravanan, veteran film producer and managing force behind the iconic AVM Studios, passed away early Thursday morning at the age of 86 due to age-related ailments. He had been under treatment for several months and breathed his last at 5.30 a.m. at his residence inside the AVM Studio premises in Chennai. Saravanan, the third son of legendary filmmaker A.V. Meiyappan Chettiar, took over the reins of AVM Productions in 1958 and went on to become one of the most influential figures in Tamil cinema. After Meiyappan Chettiar, it was Saravanan who steered the company into its most successful decades, producing films that shaped the careers of major stars and strengthened AVM’s reputation as one of India’s oldest and most trusted production houses. Under his leadership, AVM produced several landmark films, including Naanum Oru Penn, Samsaram Adhu Minsaram, Sivaji, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, Minsara Kanavu, and Ayan. Many of these films set new benchmarks in quality, commercial success, and technical innovation. Industry insiders often credit Saravanan for nurturing the early careers of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, providing them with platforms that elevated them to national fame. In recent years, Saravanan had been battling declining health and was unable to walk for nearly two years. He had undergone treatment at a private hospital a month ago and was later shifted to his home at the AVM Studio campus, where he spent his final days under medical supervision. His passing comes just a day after his 86th birthday, adding emotional weight to an already sombre moment for the Tamil film fraternity. His body will be kept for public homage on the third floor of AVM Studios until 4 p.m. The funeral will take place at the AVM Electric Crematorium this evening. AVM, which has given Indian cinema countless memorable films and legendary artists, is currently managed by Saravanan’s son, M.S. Kugan, ensuring that the illustrious legacy continues. The Tamil film industry, fans, and cultural icons have begun expressing their condolences, remembering Saravanan as a visionary who combined tradition with innovation and helped shape modern Tamil cinema for more than six decades. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
04 December,2025 12:03 PM IST | Chennai | IANSFilmmaker Raj Nidimoru and actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu tied the knot on December 1 at the Ling Bhairavi temple inside the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. After their wedding, rumours about Raj Nidimoru's marital status with ex-wife Shhyamali De surfaced on social media. Claims were rife that he married Samantha without divorcing her. Now, she has shared a cryptic note after their wedding, stating how she is having sleepless nights. Raj Nidimoru’s ex-wife’s cryptic note after his wedding She took to her Instagram Stories and began by thanking everyone for their kindness. “Thank you for all the kindness – the good wishes, the warm words, and all the blessings. I spent a sleepless night, tossing and turning and debating, and realised it would be ungrateful and churlish to not acknowledge all the good that is coming to me." She added, “I have been practising Meditation on Twin Hearts for many years now. Doing the meditation involves blessing Mother Earth and all persons and beings with peace, love, forgiveness, hope, light, joy, loving-kindness, goodwill, and the will to do good." She clarified that she has no PR team or staff managing her pages. “I have no team, no PR, no staff or associates managing my page. I am personally responding while dealing with something that needs my full presence." Shhyamali further requested everyone to keep the space clean, as her guruji was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and she is upset about it. "I am sure you all will understand where my attention must be right now. So, a humble request: please keep this space clean. Thank you... thank you... thank you... May every person, every being be blessed with good health, happiness, prosperity, and spirituality." She concluded by stating, “Anyone looking for drama and breaking news, you won't find it here. Urge you to leave. Not looking for – attention, media coverage, exclusive interviews, brand promotions, paid partnerships, sympathy. Not trying to sell anyone anything.” About Raj and Samantha Raj and Shhyamali tied the knot in 2015. The two have never confirmed their divorce, even though several reports claimed that they ended their marriage in 2022. After the wedding ceremony of Raj and Samantha, Shhyamali's friend claimed that the filmmaker is still married to his first wife. On Sunday, ahead of the wedding, the writer-healer posted on her Instagram Stories, “Desperate people do desperate things.” The post quickly gained traction, with many wondering whom it was aimed at.
04 December,2025 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have long been rumoured to be dating. According to reports, they got engaged in October, after which a diamond ring was also spotted on the actress’s finger. The couple is all set to tie the knot in February 2026 in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Amid such claims, Rashmika has reacted to the reports in a recent interview. Rashmika Mandanna on wedding rumours with Vijay Rashmika addressed the wedding buzz in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India. When asked about her February 2026 wedding with Vijay, the actress stated, "I wouldn't like to confirm or deny the marriage. I will just say when it's to be spoken about, we shall." To this, the actress said, "As much as we are actors, I want to cut off from work when I go home. At least 80 percent of the time, I don't. If something is bothering me, I go and ask for advice or help. At home, I want to cut off from work because you cannot be at work 24/7. Talking about work is still work. When I'm at work or in a meeting, I give my 100 percent, but when I'm at home, I'm at home. I'm that kind of person." She also mentioned, "We are actors, and work doesn't leave us, but I know that with my mother, dad, or anyone in my family, I don't talk about work. I take my personal life extremely seriously. I've made it a thing; I don't want to talk about work." About Vijay and Rashmika The actors have been rumoured to be dating since they acted together in Geetha Govindam (2018) and Dear Comrade (2019). However, they have remained tight-lipped about it. In recent interviews, they indirectly praised each other. They have even dropped subtle hints about not being single; however, they refrained from naming their partners. As per reports, Rashmika and Vijay got engaged in a private ceremony in Hyderabad in October this year. While the couple made no announcement or shared pictures, Vijay’s team confirmed it to Hindustan Times. His team also confirmed that they will tie the knot in February 2026. Last month, a source told HT that Rashmika had already kicked off the preparations in full swing. She even travelled to Udaipur for a recce, exploring potential venues.
04 December,2025 08:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPrabhas-starrer The Raja Saab is one of the most-awaited movies as the actor steps into a whole new genre with this film. The romantic horror comedy film is slated to hit theatres on January 9, 2026. While the makers have continued to keep every detail of the movie under the wraps, it has created more curiosity and buzz among fans. Now, as per a new update, the film's runtime went viral. The Raja Saab's rumoured runtime According to reports, it is believed that the film is over 3 hours long. According to a cinema updates page named Lets Cinema on X (formerly Twitter), The Raja Saab’s pre-release booking has opened on a USA-based portal. The pre-booking page allegedly says that the duration of the Prabhas starrer is 3 hours and 15 minutes. Sharing a screenshot of the page, they wrote, "TheRajaSaab runtime is listed as 3h 15m is USA ticketing sites." Nevertheless, there has been no confirmation about the runtime or other details from the makers. The official runtime of the film in India will be confirmed after the CBFC certification. This comes after Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar, which releases on December 5, 2025, locked in a run time of 3 hours 32 minutes, making it the longest film in 17 years after 2008's Jodha Akhbar. More About The Raja Saab Apart from Prabhas in a dual role, the film also stars, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, and Nayanthara in a special song. The Raja Saab is directed by the celebrated filmmaker Maruthi, who is considered a pioneer in the horror-comedy genre in Telugu cinema. Meanwhile, it is produced by Viswa Prasad under the People Media Factory banner, while the music is scored by Thaman S. The film will release across five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The makers shared a trailer a few days ago, which begins with Prabhas sitting in a hypnotist’s office, as the classic Bappi Lahiri and Usha Uthup song Koi Yahan Nache Nache plays in the background. He seems shocked by the visions that unfold later, showing eerie creatures and a haunted mansion. Sanjay Dutt’s character is introduced as an “exorcist, psychiatrist, and hypnotist." Prabhas is seen referencing Star Wars jokingly as he prepares to confront Dutt’s character. The trailer ends with Prabhas’ older avatar, indicating at his role as the evil grandfather, while Zareena Wahab plays his grandmother.
03 December,2025 08:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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