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Mega Powerstar Ram Charan’s latest hit Peddi is continuing its promising run at the box office. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the rural sports drama has received a positive response from audiences and critics alike, helping the film cross the Rs. 315 crore gross mark worldwide in just five days.

As the film enjoys a dream run in theatres, Icon Star Allu Arjun has become the latest celebrity to praise the project. Taking to X, he congratulated the entire team and hailed Ram Charan’s act as a “mind-blowing performance.” Calling it a “gritty, raw performance” with an “extraordinary body transformation and graceful dance moves,” Allu Arjun said he was “genuinely very proud” of his brother. His appreciation has further boosted the positive buzz surrounding Peddi.

The massive hype surrounding Ranveer Singh’s spy action thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge OTT release has taken an interesting turn. While the Aditya Dhar directorial shattered theatrical box office records, its transition to streaming platforms has sparked a unique dilemma for Indian audiences. Currently, viewers outside India are already streaming the film on Netflix, which has released a highly talked-about uncut version featuring extreme action sequences that were heavily trimmed by censors for the theatrical run.

For audiences back home, the official digital release is arriving much later, creating a significant delay window. JioHotstar has locked in the streaming rights for India and is scheduled to premiere the film digitally on June 4, 2026. Rumours also suggest that Netflix might bring the film to Indian audiences a few weeks later, on June 19, 2026, but it will likely feature only the standard censored version approved for the domestic market.

This gap between the international release of the unfiltered cut and the official domestic launch has driven many eager fans toward piracy. Since the graphic and raw footage is already accessible online through illegal channels, both streaming giants are facing a tricky situation when it comes to retaining viewership. It remains to be seen how JioHotstar and Netflix will adapt their strategies to counter this piracy wave and keep domestic audiences engaged.

Maaveeran starring Sivakarthikeyan performed moderately at the box office, but ever since its OTT debut, the film has gained wider acceptance and popularity among audiences. Directed by Madonne Ashwin, Maaveeran was produced by Arun Viswa under the banner of Shanthi Talkies.

Now, the producer has officially confirmed that a sequel to Maaveeran is in development. Responding to a netizen’s comment on Instagram praising the film and expressing doubts about a sequel, Arun Viswa replied, “Who told you?”

Reports suggest that Madonne Ashwin has been working on the second installment, utilizing the time as his film with Vikram is getting delayed. The project is currently in the scripting stage, and more details are expected to be revealed soon.