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Superstar Mahesh Babu Unveils 'VrushaKarma': Naga Chaitanya"™s Fierce New Avatar for #NC24 Revealed

The wait is finally over for Akkineni fans! On the occasion of Naga Chaitanya"™s birthday (November 23), the makers of his highly anticipated 24th film (#NC24) dropped a massive update.In a special gesture, Superstar Mahesh Babu took to X to unveil the official title and first-look poster of the movie, now titled "VrushaKarma". The reveal has set social media on fire, with fans and industry insiders praising the actor's raw and intense transformation. Breaking the suspense, Mahesh Babu shared the striking poster with a warm birthday wish for the Yuvasamrat. He tweeted: "Wishing you a very Happy Birthday @chay_akkineni. #VrushaKarma looks super solid"¦ looking forward to this." Naga Chaitanya was quick to respond, expressing his gratitude: "Thanks @urstrulyMahesh Garu for this gesture! Means a lot." Wishing you a very Happy Birthday @chay_akkineni. #VrushaKarma looks super solid"¦ looking forward to this. 🤗🤗🤗👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻@karthikdandu86 @Meenakshiioffl @BvsnP @aryasukku #SparshShrivastava #RagulDHerian @AJANEESHB @Srinagendra_Art @NavinNooli @SVCCofficial @SukumarWritings pic.twitter.com/7jAAoTMRCJ— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) November 23, 2025 The first look of VrushaKarma presents Naga Chaitanya in a never-before-seen mass avatar, hinting at a high-octane mythical action thriller that promises to be a visual spectacle. Chaitanya sports a rugged, dusty appearance characterized by a thick beard and intense, rage-filled eyes. Captured mid-action, he is seen wielding a heavy weapon resembling a rusted iron rod or scepter. The background further amplifies the intrigue, suggesting a period or dystopian setting featuring ancient architecture within a chaotic, war-torn environment. This project brings together a powerhouse collaboration of some of the finest talents in the South Indian film industry. The film is helmed by Karthik Dandu, who shot to fame with the mystical blockbuster Virupaksha. Adding to the massive hype, the story is penned by the creative genius Sukumar, celebrated for the Pushpa franchise. The movie is a joint production venture by BVSN Prasad and Sukumar, bankrolled under the prestigious banners of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra (SVCC) and Sukumar Writings. The casting and technical crew are equally impressive, adding to the film's anticipation. The gorgeous Meenakshi Chaudhary has been roped in as the female lead, while Sparsh Shrivastava, known for his breakout performance in Laapataa Ladies, plays a pivotal role, reportedly starring as the antagonist. The film"™s auditory experience rests in the hands of musical sensation B. Ajaneesh Loknath (known for Kantara and Vikrant Rona), who is expected to deliver a thumping background score. The technical team is rounded out by cinematographer Ragul D. Herian, editor Navin Nooli, and art director Sri Nagendra Tangala, ensuring a top-tier cinematic experience. While the makers haven't officially decoded the title, "Vrusha" often relates to "Bull" or "Righteousness" (Dharma) in Sanskrit, and "Karma" means "Action" or "Deed." The title, combined with the intense poster, suggests a protagonist who is a force of nature"”righteous yet destructive when provoked. With Karthik Dandu"™s direction and Sukumar"™s writing, expectations are sky-high.The film is currently in production, and this first look has successfully established VrushaKarma as one of the most exciting Telugu projects to look out for in the coming year.

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22 days ago

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Sankranthi 2026 A Five Way Box Office Battle Royale as Prabhas Chiranjeevi and Ravi Teja Lock Horns

Get ready for a cinematic spectacle, as the Sankranthi 2026 festival is gearing up to be one of the most explosive box office clashes in recent Tollywood history. Like a sky buzzing with festive kites, the Telugu film industry is set for a multi-cornered fight as five major films, headlined by some of the biggest names, are slated to hit the screens. With superstars Prabhas, Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, and Ravi Teja in the mix, this is shaping up to be a festive showdown that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. Theatres across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are already bracing for the frenzy. Here"™s the complete breakdown of the titans clashing this festive season. The Raja Saab: Prabhas in a Horror-Comedy Extravaganza Leading the charge is Rebel Star Prabhas with The Raja Saab, set for a grand worldwide release on January 9, 2026. Directed by the talented Maruthi, this film is a high-budget romantic horror-comedy that promises to blend spooky thrills with laugh-out-loud moments. The story reportedly revolves around a young man trying to reclaim his ancestral property, only to get entangled with supernatural forces. With just a few weeks of shooting left, the film's non-theatrical rights are already closed, and the digital rights are set to be acquired by JioPlusHotstar. The star-studded cast also includes Malavika Mohanan, Niddhi Aggarwal, and a pivotal role for Sanjay Dutt, with music composed by Thaman S. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu: Two Legends in One Frame Get ready for a historic moment as Megastar Chiranjeevi and Victory Venkatesh share the screen for the first time in a full-fledged collaboration. Titled Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, this Anil Ravipudi directorial is touted as the ultimate family entertainer for Sankranthi 2026. Fans are buzzing to see the on-screen chemistry between the two legends, promising a perfect blend of humor and emotion.While the final leg of shooting is still in progress, theatrical deals are closing with high quotes. The digital rights are in final talks with Amazon Prime and ZeeStudios, making this one of the hottest properties of the season. The film also stars Nayanthara as the female lead. Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi: Ravi Teja's Signature Mass Appeal Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja is set to bring his trademark energy to the festival with Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. Directed by Kishore Tirumala, this film's shooting is complete, and it is now in the post-production phase.The movie is expected to be a wholesome family entertainer packed with Ravi Teja"™s signature wit and charm.The film is operating on a controlled budget with a profit-sharing model and has already secured its digital and satellite rights with ZeeStudios. Anaganaga Oka Raju :Naveen Polishetty's Hilarious Comeback After a brief hiatus, the incredibly talented Naveen Polishetty is back to tickle your funny bone with AnaganagaOkaRaju.Teaming up with Meenakshi Chaudhary, this rom-com is nearing completion and is already making waves in the business circles.The makers are reportedly in profit even before the release, with non-theatrical deals progressing at a brisk pace. The much-awaited film has its digital rights secured by Netflix. Naari Naari Naduma Murari: Sharwanand's Festive Family Entertainer Adding another strong contender to the mix is the charming star Sharwanand with his feel-good family entertainer, Naari Naari Naduma Murari.Directed by Ram Abbaraju, who delivered the blockbuster hit Samajavaragamana, the film is set to bring a perfect blend of fun and emotion to the festival. Sharwanand is paired with the talented Sakshi Vaidya and Samyuktha Menon.While the shooting is in its final schedule and non-theatrical deals are being closed, the release date is yet to be confirmed, with more clarity expected in December 2025. The digital rights also remain to be finalized. If it does join the Sankranthi race, it could be the surprise element in this star-studded lineup. With a mix of horror, family drama, mass action, and comedy, Sankranthi 2026 is poised to be an unforgettable celebration for Telugu cinema. As these titans gear up for their festive releases, all eyes are on the box office to see who will emerge victorious in this epic cinematic battle.

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418 days ago

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Megastar Chiranjeevi's 'Vishwambhara' Teaser Scored 21 Million Views In The First 24 Hours

Hyderabad, October 13 - Megastar Chiranjeevi's socio-fantasy film Vishwambhara is turning into one of the most anticipated Telugu movies of 2025. Whatever asset the makers have released so far has hit the bull's eye, including the teaser which has taken things a notch higher. ## The teaser of Vishwambhara was launched on October 12 on the occasion of Dussehra and it received unanimously positive reception from fans. On YouTube, the teaser scored a massive 21 million views in the first 24 hours, making it the second most-watched Telugu teaser of the year. ## Among the all-time most-watched Telugu teasers in the first 24 hours, Vishwambhara is at 4th after Radhe Shyam (42.6 million), Sarkaru Vaari Paata (23 million) and Intro Pushpa 2 - The Rule (22.50 million). This is a sensational response which speaks a lot about the hype around the film. ## Vishwambhara is directed by Mallidi Vassishta and it marks his first film with megastar Chiranjeevi. Produced by UV Creations, the movie also stars Trisha, Kunal Kapoor, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Ashika Ranganath in prominent roles. ## The movie is expected to be released in May 2025 after getting postponed from Sankranthi 2025 launch. ##

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430 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'The Greatest of All Time' Streaming Date Revealed

Chennai, October 1 - Thalapathy Vijay's action thriller The Greatest of All Time has set its streaming date after nearing the theatrical run. The movie has been a box office success as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films with approximately 450 crores gross collection. ## Like most Tamil films, The GOAT has a 4-week theatrical window, which has kept them without multiplex release in Hindi versions. As per the latest update, the movie will start streaming on Netflix from October 3 in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada, languages.## The GOAT is directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by AGS Entertainment. It was released on September 6 and scored one of the biggest openings for a Tamil title with over 100 crore gross. It turned out to be a massive blockbuster in the home state, Tamil Nadu with over 215 crores gross, making it the biggest grosser ever in the state. ## It is the twenty-fifth production of the studio and the penultimate film of Vijay before his political entry. It stars Vijay in dual roles, alongside Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Ajmal Ameer, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Parvati Nair, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and Yugendran in key roles.## The Greatest of All Time follows Gandhi, the former leader of an anti-terrorism squad, who reunites with his squad members to address the problems which were stemmed from their previous actions.## Stay tuned...

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455 days ago

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Box Office: Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' Scored Second Biggest Tamil Opening of All Time

Chennai, September 6 - Thalapathy Vijay's action thriller The Greatest of All Time has had a sensational opening at the worldwide box office with 100 crores gross collection, making it only the second Tamil movie of all time to do so, after Leo.## Directed by Venkat Prabhu, The GOAT scored approximately 52 crores gross collection in India and 48 crores overseas for 100 crores gross start. This is the second biggest opening for a Tamil title at the worldwide box office after Thalapathy Vijay's Leo which grossed approx. 142 crores. ## The GOAT is the 12th Indian movie to take the opening of 100 crores or more globally, and it is the 9th South Indian film to do so. In 2024, it scored the second biggest opening for an Indian title after Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD. Domestically, it scored third best start of the year after Kalki and Stree 2.## The Greatest of All Time is produced by AGS Entertainment and is the penultimate film of Thalapathy Vijay before his political entry. It stars Vijay in the dual role as a father and a son alongside Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and Yugendran in key roles.## Stay tuned...

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457 days ago

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No Hindi Release For Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' In National Multiplex Chains

Mumbai, September 4 - Thalapathy Vijay's The Greatest of All Time will not be released in the three national multiplex chains (PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis) in the dubbed Hindi version after makers failed to adhere to the theatrical guidelines. ## The national chains have adhered to a policy requiring all new Hindi movies to maintain an 8-week gap between their theatrical release and their premiere on OTT platforms. It is said that The GOAT has a pre-decided agreement with the OTT platform to release the movie after 4 weeks, just like previous movies. ## Directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by AGS Entertainment, the film stars Vijay in dual roles as a father and a son, alongside Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Ajmal Ameer, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and Yugendran.## It is scheduled to be released on September 5.## THALAPATHY VIJAY - 'G.O.A.T.': NO *HINDI* RELEASE AT NATIONAL CHAINS... The *#Hindi version* of #GOAT - starring #ThalapathyVijay - is not releasing in national chains [#PVR, #INOX and #Cinepolis] in #NorthIndia.Reason: The national chains have - for quite some time - adhered"¦ pic.twitter.com/z3IljgYDLU— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 4, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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458 days ago

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Record Pre-Release Theatrical Business of 'The GOAT' For Thalapathy Vijay In Telugu States

Hyderabad, September 3 - The much-awaited Tamil action thriller The Greatest of All Time has scored the record pre-release theatrical business for Thalapathy Vijay in Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). ## Vijay's popularity has been soaring across the country, especially among the Telugu audience with each passing film which has been reflected in the theatrical business. According to the Telugu trade portals, Mythri Movie Makers has acquired the theatrical rights of the movie in AP/TG. ## The film's AP/TG theatrical business has been valued at 21 crores, including 12 crores for the Andhra region. This is the highest pre-release business for Thalapathy Vijay in Telugu states, beating the previous record of Leo (16 crores). ## The GOAT will need to score around 35 crores in gross collection to break even in AP/TG. Vijay's last film, Leo was a huge success in the Telugu market, grossing around 50 crores. With decent to positive talk, the upcoming movie can easily reach its target. ## Directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by AGS Entertainment, the film stars Vijay in dual roles as a father and a son, alongside Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Ajmal Ameer, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and Yugendran. ## It is scheduled to be released on September 5. ## Stay tuned...

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460 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' Budget Is 400 Crore, Reveals Producers

Chennai, September 1 - Thalapathy Vijay's action thriller The Greatest of All Time, which is the actor's penultimate movie before his political entry, is turning out to be one of the costliest Indian films ever. The movie is produced by AGS Entertainment and directed by Venkat Prabhu. ## Scheduled to be released on September 5, The GOAT is easily the most anticipated Tamil movie of the year and CEO of AGS Entertainment, Archana Kalpathi revealed in a recent interview that the film's budget is close to 400 crores which is massive. ## The 400 crore budget of the film includes Thalapathy Vijay's remuneration which is said to be 200 crore, making him one of the most paid Indian actors. The producers also revealed that they are already on the profit side after scoring huge deals for theatrical, streaming, and satellite rights. ## The GOAT stars Thalapathy Vijay in dual roles as a father and a son, alongside Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and Yugendran in key roles. ## The film follows Gandhi, the former leader of a special anti-terrorist squad, who reconciles with his squad members to address the problems which were stemmed from their previous actions. It is scheduled to be released on September 5 in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada, languages.## Stay tuned...

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464 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' Crosses $1 Million Pre-Sales For Opening Day At The Overseas Box Office

Chennai, August 28 - Thalapathy Vijay's action thriller The Greatest of All Time is all set to take a very good opening at the overseas box office. Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the movie is scheduled to be released on September 5, with premieres taking place on September 4th.## The overseas pre-sales of The GOAT have crossed $1 million for the opening day, including premieres. In the USA, the premiere advance sales of the movie are around $300K with 7 days still left. The trade is expecting a $5+ million overseas opening of the film. The total pre-sales for the opening day is $1.2+ million (10+ crores). ## Thalapathy Vijay's film generally takes a strong start at the box office, be it domestic or overseas. His last movie, Leo stormed the box office with approximately 143 crores worldwide opening which is the biggest ever for a Tamil movie. This included 66+ crores overseas start. ## The GOAT is certain to score the biggest Tamil opening of 2024 and if the pre-sales trend remains strong, it might be the back-to-back to 100 crores opener for the actor after Leo. Produced by AGS Entertainment, The GOAT is the penultimate film of Vijay before his political entry. It stars him in dual roles, as a father and son, alongside Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and Yugendran in key roles.## The film follows Gandhi (Vijay), the former leader of a special anti-terrorist squad, who reconciles with his squad members to address the problems which were stemmed from their previous actions. It will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada, languages. ## Stay tuned...

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465 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' Updated Official Theatrical Runtime Revealed

Chennai, August 27 - Thalapathy Vijay's most-awaited action thriller The Greatest of All-Time is set to be one of the longest Tamil films with over 3 hours of theatrical runtime. The movie, directed by Venkat Prabhu, is scheduled to be released on September 5 in multiple languages. ## The GOAT was recently censored with the UA certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with the runtime approved under 3 hours. However, due to some reasons, the makers sent the movie for re-censorship which resulted in longer than its original runtime. ## While the movie retained its UA certificate, the theatrical runtime is now 3 hours and 3 minutes (183 minutes). This move, despite the runtime being lengthy, shows the confidence of the makers in the movie as reports say the film has come out very well. ## Produced by AGS Entertainment, the film stars Vijay in dual roles as a father and son, alongside Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Mohan, Ajmal Ameer, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, and Yugendran in key roles.## The GOAT, which is the penultimate film of Vijay before his political entry, follows Gandhi, former leader of a special anti-terrorist squad, who reconciles with his squad members to address the problems which were stemmed from their previous actions. ## Stay tuned...

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474 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' Trailer Score 34+ Million Views In The First 24-Hours

Chennai, August 18 - The trailer of Thalapathy Vijay's sci-fi action thriller The Greatest of All Time (The GOAT) scored 34+ million views in the first 24 hours on YouTube, emerging one of the most viewed South Indian movie trailers. ## Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the GOAT trailer scored 29.25+ million views in the original Tamil version, making it the second most-viewed Tamil trailer of all time in the first 24 hours, behind only Leo (32 million), also headlined by Vijay.## Overall, it is the 4th most-viewed trailer in a single South Indian language, after Guntur Kaaram (37.60 million), Salaar Part 1 (32.50 million), and Leo. Apart from the Tamil version, the GOAT trailer scored 3.25 million views in Hindi and 2.30 million views in the Telugu version, for 34.75+ million overall views during the said period. ## Produced by AGS Entertainment, the GOAT star Vijay in a dual role as a father and son. The makers have used de-age technology to create the son's character. The movie also stars Prashanth, Prabhudeva, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Ajmal Amir, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, Yugendran Vasudevan and Akilan. ## The GOAT is scheduled to be released on September 5 in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada, languages.## Stay tuned...

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475 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'The GOAT' Trailer Released

Chennai, August 17 - The wait is over as Thalapathy Vijay's much-anticipated trailer of the sci-fi action thriller The Greatest of All-Time (The GOAT) trailer has been released ahead of the September 5 release of the movie.## Directed by Venkat Prabhu, the GOAT trailer takes Vijay into a new territory where is playing the role of an agent at the Special Anti Terrorism Squad (SATS). The trailer shows the actor fighting the baddies everywhere - inside a train, in the air, and on water, while at the same time, saving the nation.## Vijay is playing a dual role in the movie as a father and son. The makers have used de-age technology to create the son's character and it has come out very well. The trailer promises to be a non-stop action entertainer with Yuvan Shankar Raja's electrifying background music.## AGS Entertainment produces the movie and it also stars Prashanth, Prabhudeva, Mohan, Jayaram, Sneha, Laila, Ajmal Amir, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Vaibhav, Yogi Babu, Premgi Amaren, Yugendran Vasudevan and Akilan. It is scheduled to be released on September 5 in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada, languages.## ## Stay tuned...