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Sankranthiki Vasthunam North America Box Office: Breakeven Details Revealed (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sankranthiki Vasthunam, starring Venkatesh in the lead role, is just five days away from its release in theatres. Yes, it arrives on the big screen on January 14, and several factors are working in the film’s favor. At the North American box office, the film has a much lower target to achieve breakeven and looks comfortably achievable. But can it happen, considering the competition? Let’s discuss it below in detail.

Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the upcoming Tollywood action comedy also stars Meenakshi Chaudhary, Aishwarya Rajesh, Srinivasa Reddy, and others in key roles. Though Venkatesh’s last theatrical release, Saindhav, was a big flop, things are looking bright for his upcoming Sankranti release. The biggest factor working in the film’s favor is that the duo of Anil and Venky has worked really well in the past.

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Ravi Teja’s Eagle Ott Release Date ( Photo Credit – People Media Factory / YouTube )

The month of March 2024 starts with excitement amongst the fans of cinema. The streaming platforms are geared up to drop exciting new titles for their viewers to watch. Some new, old, and theatrical movies will make their way online. One such movie that will soon be available for the masses to watch is Eagle. Ravi Teja’s Telugu action-thriller is all set to entertain you in the comfort of your home.

If you are wondering what Eagle is about and along with Ravi Teja, who all stars in it, we have covered everything for you.

Eagle Cast

The film stars Ravi Teja as Sahdev Varma, aka Eagle. The cast also includes Kavya Thapar as Rachana, Anupama Parameswaran as Nalini, along with Navdeep, Srinivas Avasarala, Madhoo, Ajay Ghosh, Srinivasa Reddy, Vinay Rai and Sivannarayana Naripeddi among others.

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Director Mallidi Vassishta’s critically acclaimed Telugu superhit film, ‘Bimbisara’, featuring Nandamuri Kalyan Ram in the lead, will have its world digital premiere on Ott on October 21 this year.

The film is to release on the Ott platform, ZEE5. Produced by N.T.R Arts, the critically acclaimed Telugu film features Catherine Tresa, Samyuktha Menon and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles along with Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Warina Hussain, Vennela Kishore, Srinivas Reddy, Brahmaji, Sai Kiran, Ayyappa P. Sharma and others in secondary roles.

The film will be available on ZEE5 from October 21, 2022 in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.

The film begins in the year 500 B.C when Bimbisara (Kalyan Ram) is the emperor of the Trigartala empire.

A vile egomaniac, his violent antics have no limits. However, his ego trip ends when his banished twin brother Devadatta ambushes him and teleports him – through a magical mirror – to the present-day world.

People Media Factory and Abhishek Agarwal Arts’ ‘Karthikeya 2’ is taking the box office by storm. The supernatural mystery thriller sequel to the 2014 hit was dubbed in 5 languages and the Hindi version of the film is on an unstoppable dream run at the box office. Despite competition from big-ticket Bollywood entertainers like ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ and ‘Raksha Bandhan’, the Hindi version of Karthikeya 2 managed to carve a niche for itself owing to the great reviews and positive word of mouth. With 1.10 crore on Day 3, the film saw a whopping 300 figure jump on its third day, a rare occurrence for new movie releases!

If that wasn’t all, with several shows running housefull, the screen count for Karthikeya 2 continued to rise with every passing day. Having started off with a mere 50 shows on its opening day in Hindi belts, the reception and occupancy the film received increased its demand to 1500+ shows by Tuesday.

ReviewThe visual effects in Bimbisara are tacky; the sets look like they were borrowed from a school annual day.Sowmya RajendranTwitterMallidi Vashishta’s debut film Bimbisara is about a king from 500 BC who arrives in our current world against his wishes. Full of ego and manic energy, he doesn’t spare anyone who stands in his way, be it a sparrow or a child. But unceremoniously removed from his position as the emperor of Trigarthala, he begins to discover humanity and the meaning of dharma. Now this sounds like a very profound idea but Bimbisara, at its heart, is a masala film. For the first 20 minutes or so, it plays out like a terrible stage play. The visual effects are tacky; the sets look like they were borrowed from a school annual day. I was worried that a strong breeze would be enough for the whole palace to collapse on the actors.

KollywoodDirected by 'Yatra' fame Mahi Raghav, 'Anando Brahma' was a film that was appreciated for its unique concept and featured Taapsee Pannu in the lead.Digital NativeActor Tamannaah, who was seen last in Prabhudeva starrer Devi 2 and currently awaits the release of her Hindi film Khamoshi, has begun shooting for her upcoming Tamil horror-comedy which is being directed by Rohin Venkatesan of Adhe Kangal fame. Tipped to be a heroine-centric horror flick, the film won’t feature a love interest for Tamannaah. The latest update is that the film is the official remake of Telugu comedy Anando Brahma, which featured Taapsee Pannu in the lead alongside popular comedians ‘Tagubothu’ Ramesh, Srinivasa Reddy, Vennela Kishore and Shakalaka Shankar among others. Directed by Yatra fame Mahi Raghav, Anando Brahma was a film that was appreciated for its unique concept as it was centered on four characters with...

TollywoodProducers have allegedly cut down the film’s budget, in view of the lead actor’s consecutive flops at the box office.Digital NativeThere is a buzz doing rounds that Ravi Teja’s Disco Raja has been put on hold. Apparently, the creative differences between the hero and producers is the cause for this. The production team wanted to bring down costs from Rs 40 crore to Rs 30 crore after some slight changes were made to the script, which did not go well with some others. The shooting has thereby been put on hold according to sources. The producers are hesitating to provide actor Ravi Teja, the film’s lead, with the original budget allegedly because his last few films have not been doing well at the box office. Sources say that because four of the actor’s films consecutively failed to perform well at the box office, rendering producers skeptical...

TollywoodThe shooting for the film will commence on April 15.Digital NativeIt was announced some time ago that the Tamil film Theri, which had Vijay in the lead, will be remade in Telugu with Ravi Teja playing the hero. But for certain reasons the project did not take off and Ravi Teja started to concentrate on Disco Raja. While the shooting of this film is still on, we hear that the shooting for Theri will begin on April 15. The hero will concentrate on both the films simultaneously. The Theri remake is planned as a Dusshera release this year. Director Santosh Srinivas of Kandireega fame will be wielding the megaphone for the remake and Catherine Tresa will be playing the female lead in it, we hear. It may be noted here that Theri, which was directed by Atlee, was dubbed in Telugu and released under the title Policeodu. The film had Samantha...

TollywoodVenky Kudumula directorial, titled 'Bheeshma', may go on to the floors first.Digital NativeTollywood actor Nithiin’s fans can expect two of the star’s film release this year. Reports are that the deal for the back-to-back projects has been inked and Nithin will get busy on the sets soon. Venky Kudumula will be directing one of the films and for the other Surya Pratap will be wielding the megaphone. On the genre, we hear that both the movies will be rom coms with oodles of humor added to the script. On the progress of both these films, we hear that the script work is being done and will start rolling soon. Reports are that the Venky Kudumula directorial, titled Bheeshma, may go on to the floors first. Nithiin last film release was Srinivasa Kalyanam, which failed at the box office. Srinivasa Kalyanam was bankrolled by Dil Raju under his...

TollywoodThe actor is reportedly being paid a whopping Rs 2 crore for the film.Digital NativeIleana, who has been out of the Telugu film circuit for nearly six years, is all set to stage a comeback. The actor has been scouting for roles in Bollywood but after good luck eluding her, she decided to make a comeback with the Ravi Teja starrer directed by Srinu Vaitla titled Amar Akbar Anthony. Incidentally, Ileana and Ravi Teja have shared the screen space in three movies - Khatarnak, Kick, Devudu Chesina Manushulu - in the past and their screen chemistry is good. Source in the know say that Ileana has been paid a whopping Rs 2 crore to star in this film. Sources told in an interview to DC, “The producers paid Ileana a whopping Rs 2 crore for this film, and it is a huge amount for a female lead who is making a comeback into Telugu.

TollywoodThe makers recently released the first look poster of the film.Digital NativeThe shooting of Ravi Teja starrer Amar Akbar Anthony is currently progressing in New York, United States, and will soon be wrapped up. In the meantime, its makers have released the first look poster much to the delight of the fans. From the first look, it can be easily gathered that Ravi Teja will be appearing in three different get-ups, which will be a treat for his fans. The story of the film is written jointly by Srinu Vaitla and Vamsi Rajesh Kondaveeti while the former has wielded the megaphone to direct the venture. Amar Akbar Anthony is bankrolled by Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar, Mohan Cherukuri (Cvm) and Praveen Marpuri under the banner of Mythrie Movie Makers. The shooting of this film is currently happening in the Us and the team is expected to return after completing a major schedule.

TollywoodThe film crew is currently shooting in the Us.Digital NativeThe concept poster of Amar Akbar Anthony which was released on Wednesday has captured the attention of the film buffs in a big way. Starring Ravi Teja in the lead role, the movie is being directed by Srinu Vaitla. The story of the film is written jointly by Srinu Vaitla and Vamsi Rajesh Kondaveeti while the former is directing the venture. Amar Akbar Anthony is bankrolled by Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar, Mohan Cherukuri (Cvm) and Praveen Marpuri under the banner of Mythrie Movie Makers. The film has Ravi Teja and Ileana D’Cruz playing the lead pair. Scheduled for release on October 5 this year, a 53-member crew is camping in the Us until September 14. During this time, some very important scenes and songs will be shot, say sources in the know. We hear that the entire talkie portions of...

TollywoodThe entire talkie portions of the film would be completed during the Us schedule.Digital NativeThe Amar Akbar Anthony team has steered clear the visa issues and flown down to the Us for a long schedule. According to reports doing rounds, the 53-member crew will be camping in the Us until September 14. During this time, some very important scenes and songs will be shot, say sources close to the film unit. We hear that the entire talkie portions of Amar Akbar Anthony would be completed during this Us schedule and one song would be shot in Hyderabad soon after the return. The story of the film is written jointly by Srinu Vaitla and Vamsi Rajesh Kondaveeti while the former has wielded the megaphone to direct the venture. Amar Akbar Anthony is bankrolled by Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar, Mohan Cherukuri (Cvm) and Praveen Marpuri under the banner of Mythrie Movie Makers.

Entertainment'Pantham' will be a film with a social message, sources close to the film unit say.Digital NativeThe trailer of Gopichand’s upcoming release Pantham is out and it proves to be a complete commercial entertainer. The title, which comes with the tagline “fights for a cause” will be a film with a social message, sources close to the film unit say. The hero, Gopichand, is apparently fighting the corrupt to bring out the black money. Touted to be a romantic action entertainer, Pantham will mark the directorial debut of screen writer K. Chakravarthy Reddy who is also in charge of the story. Bobby Kolli has penned the screenplay while the dialogues have been written by Ramesh Reddy. The director worked as the screenwriter in films such as Balupu, Power and Jai Lava Kusa. Sharing the screen space with Gopichand as his heroine is Mehreen Pirzada and those in the supporting cast include Hamsa Nandini, Sampath Raj, Jayaprakash Reddy, Sayaji Shinde, Pavitra Lokesh, Srinivasa Reddy, Ajay and Prudhviraj. The film is bankrolled by Kk Radhamohan under his banner Sri Sathya Sai Arts. Gopi Sunder is the music composer for this flick with Prasad Murella being the cinematographer and Prawin Pudi as the editor. Pantham being an action entertainer is a very important film in Gopichand’s career as it will be his 25th film. He has an intense role to play and it will be a performance oriented role, say sources. Pantham, which was initially planned as a summer release, was postponed for various reasons and it is now scheduled for release on July 5. Gopichand’s Aaradugula Bullet was supposed to release this month but has been deferred following a legal suit. Gopichand made his debut as a hero with his 2001 release Tholi Valapu and has acted in Jayam, Nijam, Andhrudu, Golimaar, Wanted, Mogudu, Loukyam, and Goutham Nanda. His last release was Aaradugula Bullet, which hit the silver screens last year. Directed by B. Gopal, this film had Nayanthara pairing up with Gopichand. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

TollywoodThe actor's lead role in 'Geethanjali' won her the prestigious Nandi Award for Best Actress in 2014.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe 2014 horror-comedy Geethanjali had actor Anjali in the title role. The film was a hit following which there are plans to make a sequel to it. According to reports, Anjali has bagged the main lead role once again. The sequel will be bankrolled by Kona Venkat’s production company Kona Film Corporation (KFC) in association with Mvv Cinema. Reports are that an Indian American will be wielding the megaphone for this venture. Details regarding the rest of the star cast and crew are expected to be out soon. Geethanjali, a horror-comedy, was out at the theatres in the year 2014 to good reviews. The film was directed by Raj Kiran who had written the story as well. The screenplay and dialogues were by the popular director Kona Venkat, who was also the joint producer of the film. While Anjali played dual roles Anjali and Ushanjali in Geethanjali, the star cast also included Srinivasa Reddy, Anjali, Madhunandan, Harshvardhan Rane, Brahmanandam, Ali, Rao Ramesh, Satyam Rajesh, Shankar, Cvl Narasimha Rao and Raghu Babu. Praveen Lakkaraju has composed the music for this flick with Sai Sriram cranking the camera and Atkuri Teja editing it. Kona Venkat had presented the film with Mvv Satyanarayana producing it under his banner Mvv Pictures. Geethanjali became a milestone in the career of Anjali and brought Kona Venkat good name after he parted with director Srinu Vaitla. The film was made on a budget of Rs 4 crores and it collected Rs 40 crores at the end of its four-week collections. Geethanjali won its lead star Anjali the prestigious Nandi Award for Best Actress. Anjali is currently busy with a slew of films in Tamil and Telugu. She has Peranbu, Kaanbathu Poi, an untitled Vijay Sethupathi starrer, Nadodigal 2 in Tamil, the bilingual Lissa in Tamil and Telugu which is India’s First Stereoscopic 3D Film and another Telugu project Guntur Talkies 2 in her kitty. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Tollywood According to sources, the film is a remake of the super hit Kollywood film 'Theri'.Digital NativeReports were that Kandireega and Rabhasa director Santhosh Srinivas would direct Pawan Kalyan’s next. However, things took a different turn with the Power Star busy with his political assignments following which, the project has been put in cold storage. Currently, buzz is that the director may team up with Ravi Teja. According to sources, the director managed to convince the star with the storyline and Mythri Movie Makers, which was supposed to bankroll the Santhosh Srinivas – Pawan Kalyan project will be producing the new venture with Ravi Teja. Enquiries about this film revealed that it could be a remake of the Tamil blockbuster Theri, which had Vijay playing the lead. Incidentally, Theri, which was directed by Atlee, was dubbed in Telugu and released under the title Policeodu. The film had Samantha and Amy Jackson playing the female leads. While the groundwork to get this film onto the floors is on, Ravi Teja is busy wrapping up his current project Amar Akbar Anthony. Produced by Naveen Yerneni, Y. Ravi Shankar, and Mohan Cherukuri (Cvm) under the banner Mythri Movie Makers, the film is being shot in the Us and the team is currently stationed there. Directed by Srinu Vaitla, Amar Akbar Anthony stars Ravi Teja in the lead role with Anu Emmanuel playing his lead pair. Those in the supporting roles in this flick include Vikramjeet Virk, Tarun Arora, Adhithya, Sijoy Varghese, Abhimanyu Singh, Sunil, Srinivasa Reddy, Sayaji Shinde, Vennela Kishore, Divya Unni and Jayaprakash Reddy. S Thaman has composed music for this venture with Venkat C Dileep wielding the camera and Mr Varma editing the film. With Ravi Teja still in the Us, shooting for Amar Akbar Anthony, more details about his film with Santhosh Srinivas is expected on his return. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Chennai, Aug 13: Following the overwhelming success of Mahesh Babu-starrer Telugu family-drama "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu" (Svsc), which was released during Sankranthi this year, the makers of "1: Nenokkadine" are set to release the film during the same time next year.

"1: Nenokkadine" will hit the screens Jan 10 next year, confirmed the production house 14 Reels Entertainment on its Twitter page.

Directed by Sukumar, it also features debutante Kriti Shanon, Kelly Dorjee, Sayaji Shinde, Vikram Singh, Srinivasa Reddy, Nassar and Pradeep Rawat.

The film is currently being shot in London.

Chennai, June 9: The cast and crew of superstar Mahesh Babu-starrer upcoming Telugu action-thriller "1: Nenokkadine" will head to Europe for a two-month long schedule, starting June 18.

Produced by 14 Reels Entertainment, "1: Nenokkadine" also features Sayaji Shinde, Kelli Dorji, Vikram Singh and Srinivasa Reddy.

"Mahesh's '1: Nenokkadine' will be shot in some of the exotic locations such as London and Ireland in Europe from June 18. The team will shoot non-stop for 60 days," said a statement from the production house.

Sukumar Bandreddi, known for helming films such as "Arya" and "Arya 2", is directing the film,.

Film: "Tadakha"; Cast: Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, Sunil Varma, Tamannaah Bhatia, Andrea Jeremiah, Ashutosh Rana, Rama Prabha, Brahmanadam, Raghu Babu, Jayaprakash Reddy, Vennela Kishore and Srinivasa Reddy; Director: Kishore Kumar Pardasani; Rating: ** - Illogical and predictable.

I think we have come to the point in Indian cinema where there is no room for logic, thanks to commercialism. We are a century-old industry and yet take pride in celebrating mediocrity because we have almost given up on quality films. Include "Tadakha", an illogical and predictable story, in the list of mediocre films.

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Hyderabad, Sep 14: King Nagarjuna, Anushka starrer 'Damarukam' celebrated its audio launch in a grand fashion yesterday in the presence of pleothra of Tollywood celebrities and fans at Shilpa Kala Vedika,Hyd. The socio fantasy flick is directed by Srinivasa Reddy while Dr.Venkat of Rr. Movie Makers banner is producing the film on his prestigious banner. K.Raghavendra Rao released the CDs and handed the first copies to ace directors Rajamouli.

Hyderabad, Sep 14: King Nagarjuna, Anushka's socio fantasy entertainer 'Damarukam' under Srinivasa Reddy's direction caught the imagination of movie lovers with its spectacular trailers. Nagajurna according to sources will be seen in the role of Auto Driver. Even Charmee is romancing Nag in hot item number titled 'Sakkubai'.

According to the latest information, Film makers have decided to postpone the release of their film by a week. The film which is slated to hit the screens on 12th.