Building on the success of Devara Part 1, Guntur Kaaram, Lucky Baskhar, Salaar, and many more Telugu titles that were loved in 2024, Netflix unveiled some of its upcoming Telugu films, which will be available for streaming following their theatrical release in 2025. With captivating storylines and performances by some of the finest actors in the Telugu industry, these films promise to bring the richness of Telugu cinema to audiences worldwide. Netflix 2025 Telugu slate Among the many top movies that will stream on Netflix after their cinematic debut are Emraan Hashmi, Pawan Kalyan, and Priyanka Mohanan's OG; Ravi Teja in the actor's role in Mass Jathara; and NBK, who will make viewers go crazy as he returns with Hit 3: The Third Case. The movie will be available in four different languages. Vijay Deverakonda also has a yet-to-be-titled film. Naga Chaitanya, who recently got married to Sobhita Dhulipala in an intimate ceremony, will join hands with Sai Pallavi for Thandel. What to expect from the films After their cinematic debut, these titles will offer an immersive experience for viewers as Netflix continues to celebrate the diversity and excellence of regional content. Members will get to watch Pawan Kalyan’s powerful acting, bask in the style of Nandamuri Balakrishna aka NBK, give their hearts to Nani, revel in Vijay Deverakonda’s charisma, enjoy Naga Chaitanya’s charm, and mimic the mass maharaja, Ravi Teja, as they watch each of these stars at home, closer than ever. Adding to the experience will be Sai Pallavi’s brilliance, Priyanka Mohan’s elegance, and Meenakshi Chaudhary’s quirkiness, making the experience unforgettable. Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India, shares, “2024 was an incredible year for Netflix India, as our Telugu films won hearts like never before. Blockbusters like Devara, Guntur Kaaram, Hi Nanna, Lucky Baskhar, Salaar, and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram became worldwide favorites, topping watchlists, trending on social media, and earning love from fans and critics alike. As we step into 2025, the excitement continues to grow! With a slate featuring some of the industry’s biggest names and captivating stories, there’s so much to look forward to. From the highly anticipated OG and the gripping Hit 3: The Third Case to the action-packed VD 12, this year promises unforgettable tales, powerful emotions, and standout performances.”
14 January,2025 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe makers of The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, have unveiled a festive new poster just in time to wish audiences a joyous Sankranti and Pongal. The vibrant poster, showcasing Prabhas in an uber-cool yet Vintage festive avatar, radiates a delightful, celebratory vibe, offering a sneak peek into the film’s unique horror-comedy world. His striking look, paired with a charming, vintage style, has already piqued curiosity, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the movie’s release. Though the fresh release date is yet to be revealed, the makers assure it will be announced very soon. The last Sankranthi, where it all began. This Sankranthi, promising you all the BEST VERSION OF DARLING in 2025! ๐ค๐คHappy Sankranthi โค๏ธโค๏ธ#TheRajaSaab #Prabhas@peoplemediafcy pic.twitter.com/EmpSJ69D34 — Director Maruthi (@DirectorMaruthi) January 14, 2025 Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival that marks the Sun's transition from Sagittarius to Capricorn, heralding the beginning of Uttarayan. On this occasion, bathing in holy rivers like the Ganga and Yamuna during Makar Sankranti is believed to cleanse sins and bestow spiritual merit. The day is also dedicated to acts of charity and devotion. Traditional dishes such as sesame-jaggery laddus, khichdi, and other festive treats grace the occasion. Kite flying, symbolising vibrant energy, and cheer is a cherished tradition on this day. The festival is known by various names in different parts of the country such as Pongal, Bihu, and Maghi. About Prabhas’ The Raja Saab This film, directed by Maruthi, is poised to deliver an exciting blend of eerie thrills and laughter. Prabhas steps into the role of a man drawn back to his ancestral property, only to discover a vengeful spirit lurking in the shadows. After the monumental success of Kalki: 2898 AD, Prabhas takes a bold step away from his larger-than-life, intense roles, embracing a mischievous, spectral persona that will surely stun audiences. His vintage avatar, reminiscent of the Prabhas fans adored in his earlier days, adds an extra layer of charm and excitement. The Raja Saab is produced by Viswa Prasad under the People Media Factory banner. With music by Thaman S, the film will be released across five languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Prabhas' upcoming projects Besides The Raja Saab, he will next be seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit'. Buzz is that the makers plan to rope in South Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, also known as Don Lee, who has worked in films 'Train to Busan', 'Derailed', 'The Outlaws', 'The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos' and MCU’s 'Eternals', to be the villain. Sharing the news, Prabhas earlier said, "This is my 25th film and there is no better way to celebrate it. ‘Spirit’ has a great feel in the story and it'll be a special film for my fans too. Working with Bhushan Kumar has always been easy and comforting and he is one of the best producers we have, who I share a great rapport with. Sandeep is a dream director for all and now with ‘Spirit’, I have the chance to associate with such a powerhouse of talent. It's an amazing storyline and I can't wait to start working on ‘Spirit’ as my fans are eagerly waiting to see me in this avatar for a very long time."
14 January,2025 12:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMegastar Chiranjeevi joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Sankranti and Pongal celebrations at the residence of Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy. Badminton player PV Sindhu and several ministers joined the event and participated in rituals associated with the festival, which is celebrated in different regions under different names and is associated with harvest. Chiranjeevi celebrates Pongal with PM Modi Sharing a video on X, PM Modi wrote, “Yesterday, I took part in a very memorable Sankranti and Pongal programme. May this festival strengthen the bonds of togetherness, bring prosperity, and inspire us to celebrate our cultural traditions with joy and gratitude.” Yesterday, I took part in a very memorable Sankranti and Pongal programme. May this festival strengthen the bonds of togetherness, bring prosperity and inspire us to celebrate our cultural traditions with joy and gratitude. pic.twitter.com/TlMvbbWLN5 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 14, 2025 The clip shows Chiranjeevi dressed in traditional attire as he accompanies PM Modi. Chiranjeevi also shared a post in Telugu, which roughly translates as, “Beautiful rangoli designs in the courtyards, Lights of joy in the homes, The jingling of the jangam devara's bells, The devotional hymns of Haridasas, Prosperity, wealth, and abundance altogether— Wishing that this festival brings new splendor and grandeur into everyone's lives. Wishing you all a very Happy Sankranti!” เฐฎเฑเฐเฐเฐฟเฐณเฑเฐฒเฐฒเฑ เฐ เฐเฐฆเฐฎเฑเฐจ เฐฐเฐเฐเฐตเฐฒเฑเฐฒเฑเฐฒเฑ, เฐฒเฑเฐเฐฟเฐณเฑเฐฒเฐฒเฑ เฐเฐจเฐเฐฆเฐชเฑ เฐตเฑเฐฒเฑเฐเฑเฐฒเฑ, เฐเฐเฐเฐฎ เฐฆเฑเฐตเฐฐเฑเฐฒ เฐเฑเฐเฐเฐเฐฒเฑ , เฐนเฐฐเฐฟเฐฆเฐพเฐธเฑเฐฒ เฐเฑเฐฐเฑเฐคเฐจเฐฒเฑ, เฐญเฑเฐ เฐญเฐพเฐเฑเฐฏเฐพเฐฒเฑ , เฐธเฐฟเฐฐเฐฟ เฐธเฐเฐชเฐฆเฐฒเฑ เฐตเฑเฐฐเฐธเฐฟ เฐ เฐเฐฆเฐฐเฐฟ เฐเฑเฐตเฐฟเฐคเฐพเฐฒเฑเฐฒเฑ เฐ เฐชเฐเฐกเฑเฐ เฐคเฑเฐเฑเฐเฑ เฐจเฑเฐคเฐจ เฐตเฑเฐญเฐตเฐ เฐตเฑเฐฒเฑเฐฒเฐฟ เฐตเฐฟเฐฐเฐฟเฐฏเฐพเฐฒเฐจเฐฟ เฐเฐถเฐฟเฐธเฑเฐคเฑ, เฐ เฐเฐฆเฐฐเฐฟเฐเฑ เฐธเฐเฐเฑเฐฐเฐพเฐเฐคเฐฟ เฐถเฑเฐญเฐพเฐเฐพเฐเฐเฑเฐทเฐฒเฑ ! ๐#HappyMakarSankranti to All ! — Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) January 14, 2025 Notably, the harvest festival--celebrated across the country and known by different names. Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal, Magh Bihu, and Uttarayan all signify gratitude for a good harvest and celebrate it with traditional and regional feasts. Chiranjeevi’s acting front Throughout his 45-year career, Chiranjeevi has performed an incredible 24,000 dance moves in 537 songs across 156 films, cementing his status as a true icon in Indian cinema. Chiranjeevi's upcoming film with director Srikanth Odela is in the works. Nani revealed that he is presenting the project, which will be backed by The Paradise makers SLV Cinemas. The collaboration promises to be a high-octane, thrilling cinematic experience. This indeed is going to be the most violent film yet for Chiranjeevi. Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi is currently busy shooting for 'Vishwambhara', directed by Mallidi Vassishta. After wrapping up the film, he is expected to join the sets of Srikanth Odela's film soon. Recently, Chiranjeevi was honoured with the ANR National Award in Hyderabad, celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of legendary actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao. The award was presented to him by megastar Amitabh Bachchan.
14 January,2025 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRam Charan's recently released Game Changer has allegedly been leaked on pirated sites. The film's pirated version is streaming online, and the makers have allegedly filed a complaint against the individuals who leaked the film. Reportedly, the producers have claimed in their complaint that the individuals tried to extort money from them before leaking the film online. Directed by Shankar, the Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer action thriller released on screens on January 10. Now reports have come in that the film became a victim of piracy. On the day of its release, a copy got leaked. They have filed a complaint, stating that the version of the film was leaked online by about 45 individuals. Producer Dil Raju filed a complaint with the cyber cell, provided evidence, and filed complaints against 45 pirates. Before the release of this film, these pirates threatened the producers through social media sites. They demanded money from the producers and threatened to leak the film if their demands weren't fulfilled. However, when the producers didn't give in to their demands, these pirates leaked the plot twists of the film online two days before its release. Game Changer box office breakdown The film collected nett Rs 51.25 crore in India on its opening day. This is much higher than the actor's last solo release 'Vinaya Vidheya Rama ' in 2019. The film had collected Rs 34 crore. Game Changer made Rs 42 crore in Telugu, Rs 2.1 crore in Tamil, Additionally, it has collected Rs 10 lakh in Kannada and Rs 3 lakh in Malayalam. Game Changer has achieved an impressive occupancy rate, with 51.32% occupancy for morning shows, 39.33% for afternoon shows, and 50.53% for evening shows of the Telugu version. The afternoon shows of the 4DX version of Hindi had an impressive 82% occupancy. The makers of Game Changer have claimed that the film has grossed Rs 186 crore worldwide on day 1. More about Game Changer Game Changer is about the intense clash between a principled IAS officer and a corrupt politician. Ram Charan shines with a standout dual performance as the righteous IAS officer Ram Nandan and a dedicated social reformer Appanna. Director Shankar makes a victorious comeback, presenting a visually captivating political drama. His grand vision is backed by producers Dil Raju and Sirish, who have mounted the film on a lavish scale under the banners of Sri Venkateshwara Creations, Dil Raju Productions, and Zee Studios. The stellar cast of Game Changer, including Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Samuthirakani and Jayaram delivered impressive performances.
13 January,2025 07:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe highly anticipated first look of young actor Virat Karrna as Rudhra from the much-awaited pan-India film 'Nagabandham' has been unveiled by Rana Daggubati, sparking immense excitement across audiences nationwide. Directed by the passionate filmmaker Abhishek Nama, this grand-scale project has been generating significant buzz since its announcement. Rana Daggubati unveils first look of Virat Karrna in Nagabandham The first look poster portrays Virat Karrna in a striking and rugged avatar, featuring curly hair, a beard, and a chiseled physique. Depicted in an audacious stance, Karrna is seen shirtless in an action-packed scene where he battles a menacing crocodile in the ocean. Holding the creature’s mouth open with his bare hands and a rope, Rudhra’s fearless demeanor and relentless strength take center stage, leaving a lasting impression. Nagabandham promises to be an epic adventure with the tagline The Secret Treasure, hinting at a thrilling and mystical journey. Directed and written by Abhishek Nama, the film is being produced by Kishore Annapureddy under NIK Studios in collaboration with Abhishek Pictures, and is proudly presented by Lakshmi Ira and Devansh Nama. Adding to its grandeur, Nagabandham features an impressive ensemble cast, including Nabha Natesh and Iswarya Menon as the female leads, alongside celebrated actors Jagapathi Babu, Jayaprakash, Murali Sharma, and B.S. Avinash in pivotal roles. So happy to present the first look of @ViratKarrna from #Nagabandham.Already feels like an exhilarating ride :)Best wishes to my dearest #AbhishekNama garu, @nikstudiosindia and the entire team!!!@AbhishekPicture #KishoreAnnapureddy@ViratKarrna @NabhaNatesh @Ishmenon… pic.twitter.com/GXSSNYdlcg — Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) January 13, 2025 About the film Nagabandham The movie delves into the hidden secrets of India’s ancient Vishnu temples, specifically exploring the sacred practice of Nagabandham. Inspired by recent treasure discoveries at iconic temples like Padmanabhaswamy and Puri Jagannath, the story intricately blends captivating mythology with a modern narrative, bringing age-old mysteries to life. A stellar team of technicians is bringing this vision to the big screen. Soundar Rajan S helms the cinematography, Abhe composes the music, and Kalyan Chakravarthy pens the dialogues. Santosh Kamireddy oversees the editing, while Ashok Kumar contributes as the art director.Currently progressing with its shoot, Nagabandham will be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages in 2025.
13 January,2025 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA complaint has been filed against prominent Telugu film personalities including actor Rana Daggubati, producer D Venkatesh and their family members in connection with the demolition of a property in Filmnagar, Hyderabad. The accused named in the case are film producer D Suresh Babu, his brother and actor D Venkatesh, and the former's two sons; Rana Daggubati and Abhiram Daggubati. The complainant, K Nandukumar, has alleged that the accused conspired to illegally take over a leased property. He said that he had taken the property on lease from the accused and had invested around Rs 20 crores in renovations. According to the complaint, the accused "conspired" to evict him from the property, despite a valid lease agreement. Nandukumar also alleged that the accused hired "anti-social elements" to demolish parts of the property and "threatened" his family members with dire consequences. The property was initially leased in 2014, and the lease agreements were renewed over the years. Nandukumar alleges to have maintained possession of the property based on court injunctions. However, he alleges that despite these orders, the accused entered the property and attempted to demolish it on multiple occasions in 2024, the complaint stated. Complainant Nandukumar also said that he approached the police earlier, but no action was taken. The case has been registered under sections 448, 452 and 458, read with section 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The matter is currently pending before the court, and further investigations are underway in the matter. 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
13 January,2025 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Ajith is currently in Dubai focusing on his racing interest. The actor who is a motorhead is not only participating in the 24H Dubai but is also a team owner. The actor has had two wins so far and was seen celebrating the same with his colleagues and family. He was also seen waving the Indian flag at the cheering crowd. Ajith kisses wife Shalini Ajith's family was also by his side as he won two races at the event. In a video doing the rounds on social media, Ajith can be seen walking towards Shalini with a big wide smile. He kisses and hugs her in celebration. He also hugs his kids Anoushka Kumar and Aadvik Kumar. Another video shows Ajith and his team speaking to the people present there. When Ajith says, “And Shalu, thank you for letting me race,” it is met with claps and cheers from everyone as Shalini blushes. Celebs praise Ajith Superstar Kamal Haasan was all praise for Ajith and his achievements on the racing track. Taking to X, the Vikram actor wrote, "Extraordinary achievement by Team #AjithKumarRacing in their maiden race! Thrilled for my friend Ajith, who continues to push boundaries in his diverse passions. A proud and seminal moment for Indian motorsports." Extraordinary achievement by Team #AjithKumarRacing in their maiden race! Thrilled for my friend Ajith, who continues to push boundaries in his diverse passions. A proud and seminal moment for Indian motorsports. pic.twitter.com/DsuCJk4FFB — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) January 12, 2025 Naga Chaitanya and Siva Karthikeyan also praised the actor's journey on the tracks. Ajith sir!! What a journey what a win ! ... A big cheers and congratulations for making us proud. #AjithKumarRacing #24HDubai2025 pic.twitter.com/UQqh4uGzVj — chaitanya akkineni (@chay_akkineni) January 12, 2025 Big congratulations to you, AK sir, for your perseverance. Proud moment, sir ๐๐ ๐ ๐โค๏ธโค๏ธ#AjithKumarRacing pic.twitter.com/YQ8HQ7sRW2 — Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) January 12, 2025 About balancing work and racing The actor, who is currently in Dubai to race in the 24H Dubai 2025 competition along with his team Ajith Kumar Racing, during an interview to a television channel was asked,"Do you write it into your contract to the films that you are allowed to race or do the production companies say 'You can't race'." In reply, Ajith said,"No, I don't need to be told what to do; what not to do. I, for now, as I plan to pursue motorsports -- not just as a driver but as a team owner as well -- until the racing season is on, I won't be signing films. And probably between October until March, before the racing season commences, I will act in films so that no one is worried and I can be on full throttle when I race." To another question on what about the 24H Dubai 2025 had caught his eye, the actor said, "If you look at all the formats I have been racing and they have been sprint races. There is like a small event where there is one car, multiple drivers. So, it is not about you. It is about the car, the equipment. Saving the equipment for your co-drivers. So...(it is a) team sport."
13 January,2025 09:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTamil actor Ajith Kumar, who made headlines last week for his car crash during a practice session for the Dubai 24 Hours race, bagged third place for the same. He proudly waved the Indian flag and also posed alongside R Madhavan, who was present to support the actor. Ajith also locked lips with his wife Shalini post the win. Ajith Kumar bags 3rd place at Dubai racing event According to reports, Ajith Kumar secured third place in the 991 category and earned the prestigious Spirit of the Race recognition in the GT4 category. A viral video shows him meeting his children after the race and locking lips with his wife Shalini as she embraces him. Ajith Kumar kisses Shalini after winning the race๐๏ธ๐ in Dubai๐ฆ๐ช pic.twitter.com/zK5dR4EEbH — Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) January 12, 2025 Actor R Madhavan took to X and posted a picture alongside Ajith with the Indian flag, and wrote, “So so proud.. what a man. The one and only. Ajith Kumar.” So so proud.. what a man. The one and only. Ajith Kumar ๐ซก๐ซก๐ซก๐๐ป๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ณ๐๐ pic.twitter.com/gSDyndHv4e — Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) January 12, 2025 Ajith’s car racing account wrote on Instagram, “What a remarkable comeback after an accident due to a brake failure." Ajith Kumar’s car crash incident Last week, Ajith’s Porsche crashed on a racing track during a practice session. Several videos surfaced online in which his car could be seen spinning seven times after crashing on the barrier. He was then rescued and taken to an ambulance for a precautionary medical evaluation. Ajith Kumar’s massive crash in practise, but he walks away unscathed.Another day in the office … that’s racing!#ajithkumarracing #ajithkumar pic.twitter.com/dH5rQb18z0 — Ajithkumar Racing (@Akracingoffl) January 7, 2025 Luckily, Ajith escaped unhurt. His manager told ANI, "He is absolutely fine. By God's grace, nothing happened to him. He is fit and fine.” Ajith owns the racing team Ajith Kumar Racing. He launched his team in September last year. Ajith has an impressive history in motorsports. He has competed in the Asian Formula BMW Championship, the British Formula 3 Championship, and even raced in the FIA Formula 2 Championship. Ajith also began his racing career with motorcycle racing, competing in the National Motorcycle Racing Championship. Ajith Kumar’s acting front Ajith Kumar's film 'Good Bad Ugly', directed by Adhik Ravichandran is set to hit theatres on April 10. The actor also made headlines earlier in December when he issued a statement asking fans to stop chanting the viral slogan "Kadavuley Ajithey" at public events. Ajith clarified that he prefers to be addressed simply by his name or initials.
12 January,2025 06:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Vishal on Saturday said that he was fine and back on track, even as he debunked rumours on his health condition that were doing the rounds on social media. The star actor and producer, who addressed mediapersons who had gathered for the press screening of his upcoming film ‘Madha Gaja Raja’ during the film’s intermission, expressed gratitude to the media for their support. “I have got to know one thing. I have realised how many people love me and how many have blessed me with all their heart. I still haven't replied to 425 messages. All of them had said, “Recover and come back soon,” he began. The actor then went on to say, “I only had a viral fever, which everybody gets. Only thing was it was on the higher side. My parents asked me not to go for the Madha Gaja Raja programme because I was really unwell. But when I saw the mirror, I could only see director Sundar C sir's face. I thought that I shouldn't miss this as this was a function I had been waiting for years. So, I came for the event.” He then pointed to the mediapersons who were present for the press show of Madha Gaja Raja and said, "This is the true media. To those others who pretend to be media, you cannot be the media just because you write titbits. Those here are the true media." He then told the mediapersons who had gathered there, "I am truly indebted to you for your love. I am even a slave. I did not expect this kind of love. After I left the event (the Madha Gaja Raja press meet) , many of you had messaged and called. There were enquiries if I had become well. I have survived for 20 years because of your love. I am fine and back on track.” Trashing rumours that had been spread stating that he had been admitted to Apollo, Vishal said, “ I only received treatment and that was at Kauvery hospital. I was never admitted to any hospital. As I said in my film ‘Mark Antony’, 'You thought I would fall? I won't'. That is what I want to recall now. As for me, my self-confidence and my dad's self-confidence is my strength. Together, both these strengths enable me to overcome any hurdles. Why I am saying this now is because there were people saying that I won't turn up for shooting for three months or six months. I am fine and back on track.” 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
12 January,2025 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSukumar is a filmmaker known for his visionary approach to cinema. His filmography reflects a dynamic choice of scripts, which he transforms into cinematic spectacles with his brilliant direction. His unique vision is evident in his films, which not only draw audiences to theaters but also set new benchmarks in filmmaking. Additionally, Sukumar possesses a distinct writing style that establishes him as one of the finest writers of our time. As the director celebrates his birthday, let's explore some of his must-watch films: Pushpa 1 & 2 With Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa 2: The Rule, Sukumar delivered one of the biggest Pan-India films ever made. From the iconic character of Pushparaj to its trendsetting dialogues and stellar casting of Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, the director created a historic milestone. The film not only won hearts but also shattered box office records. Remarkably, Pushpa 2: The Rule earned over โน800 crores in the Hindi market alone, while its worldwide gross crossed โน1,800 crores within just 32 days of release—an incredible feat. Arya 1 & 2 With his debut film Arya, Sukumar introduced a love triangle at its core. Arya, played by Allu Arjun, is a spirited young man who falls for Geetha (Anuradha Mehta) and tries to rescue her from a rowdy college brat, Ajay (Siva Balaji). Sukumar later returned with a sequel, Arya 2. The Arya franchise is considered one of the best works of Allu Arjun and marked a major breakthrough in his acting career, while also earning Sukumar recognition as a talented director in Telugu cinema. Rangasthalam With stunning visuals and powerful performances, Rangasthalam is regarded as one of Sukumar's finest works. Ram Charan plays Chitti Babu, a hearing-impaired villager who takes on a corrupt local politician while rooting for change in his community. The film received widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers particularly praising Sukumar's exceptional writing. Nenokkadine Starring Mahesh Babu and Kriti Sanon, 1: Nenokkadine is a one-of-a-kind cinematic spectacle by Sukumar. The psychological thriller follows Gautham, a rock musician haunted by a traumatic childhood. With 25% of his grey matter missing, he is schizophrenic and believes his parents were murdered by three individuals he hallucinates about. Surprisingly, he discovers that these murderers are real and begins to hunt them down. The film is widely regarded as one of the "25 Greatest Telugu Films of the Decade" and reaffirmed Sukumar's brilliance as a filmmaker. Nannaku Prematho Starring N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Jagapathi Babu, Rajendra Prasad, and Rakul Preet Singh, Nannaku Prematho received positive reviews and was a box office success. Sukumar's directorial approach made it a highly unconventional Telugu film by incorporating the concept of the butterfly effect into its storyline. The plot revolves around a revenge story against businessman Krishna Murthy Kautilya (Jagapathi Babu) but is presented through a complex and engaging narrative.
11 January,2025 02:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRam Charan and Kiara Advani's latest film 'Game Changer' hit the screens on January 10, marking the first big release of the year. The film directed by S Shankar was released worldwide and sees Ram playing a dual role. The film had a brilliant opening collection over Rs 50 cr across languages. The film directed by Shankar marks Ram Charan’s first solo release in five years. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared an update on the collection of the Hindi version of the Ram Charan-starrer. The film managed to collect Rs 8.64 cr on day 1. Sharing the update Adarsh wrote on X, "#GameChanger exceeds all *pre-release* industry expectations and predictions, delivers a strong total on Day 1... Biz received a boost from spot bookings / walk-in audiences, turning the tide and surpassing early estimates. #GameChanger must see significant growth in mass pockets to solidify its position for a long run... Sustained support from mass circuits and heartland audiences will be crucial in the days ahead. The Saturday - Sunday numbers will be pivotal in determining the trends after a healthy start." #GameChanger exceeds all *pre-release* industry expectations and predictions, delivers a strong total on Day 1... Biz received a boost from spot bookings / walk-in audiences, turning the tide and surpassing early estimates.#GameChanger must see significant growth in mass… pic.twitter.com/L7zomlOLWp — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 11, 2025 Game Changer box office breakdown The film collected nett Rs 51.25 crore in India on its opening day. This is much higher than the actor's last solo release 'Vinaya Vidheya Rama ' in 2019. The film had collected Rs 34 crore. Game Changer made Rs 42 crore in Telugu, Rs 2.1 crore in Tamil, Additionally, it has collected Rs 10 lakh in Kannada and Rs 3 lakh in Malayalam. Game Changer has achieved an impressive occupancy rate, with 51.32% occupancy for morning shows, 39.33% for afternoon shows, and 50.53% for evening shows of the Telugu version. The afternoon shows of the 4DX version of Hindi had an impressive 82% occupancy. The makers of Game Changer have claimed that the film has grossed Rs 186 crore worldwide on day 1. The king's arrival is setting the box office ablaze ๐ค๐ผ#GameChanger takes a blockbuster opening at the BOX OFFICE ๐ฅ๐ฅ#BlockbusterGameChanger GROSSES 186 CRORES WORLDWIDE on Day 1 โค๐ฅBook your tickets now!๐ https://t.co/mj1jhGZaZ6#BlockBusterGameChanger In Cinemas Now… pic.twitter.com/pzU5vm6reD — Game Changer (@GameChangerOffl) January 11, 2025 More about Game Changer Game Changer is about the intense clash between a principled IAS officer and a corrupt politician. Ram Charan shines with a standout dual performance as the righteous IAS officer Ram Nandan and a dedicated social reformer Appanna. Director Shankar makes a victorious comeback, presenting a visually captivating political drama. His grand vision is backed by producers Dil Raju and Sirish, who have mounted the film on a lavish scale under the banners of Sri Venkateshwara Creations, Dil Raju Productions, and Zee Studios. The stellar cast of Game Changer, including Kiara Advani, Anjali, SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Samuthirakani and Jayaram delivered impressive performances.
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