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Mollywood sensation Vaazha 2 has once again proved that it is not the cast or budget, but the content that ultimately makes a film good and impactful. The coming-of-age drama has crossed the massive milestone of Rs. 200 crore gross worldwide in just 17 days.

For a film with no star cast and no star director, this is a mega blockbuster achievement. With this, Vaazha 2 has become the fifth Malayalam film to achieve this milestone, and it has done so with a single-language release. The Telugu version is gearing up for release on April 24, 2026, and how much it adds remains to be seen.

Vaazha 2 stars Hashir H, Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy, and Vinayak V in the lead roles. It is produced by Imagin Cinemas, WBTS Productions, Shine Screens, Signature Studios, and Icon Studios. The film is directed by debutant Savin SA. Meanwhile, Vaazha 3 has been announced with female leads, and Viswan Sreejith will helm it.

Bad Boy Karthik, starring Naga Shaurya, has opened to a disappointing response at the box office. The film, which remained stuck in production for several years, finally released yesterday but was met with disastrous talk from audiences and critics alike.

Adding to the concerns, the makers are yet to lock a deal for the film’s OTT rights, which could have helped cushion the financial blow. With poor word of mouth and low occupancy, theatrical prospects already look bleak.

Given the long delay and mounting costs, the film now appears headed for significant losses, leaving the producers in a tough position with limited recovery avenues.

Ram Pothineni is reportedly taking a proactive step in his career after a series of setbacks at the box office in the last few years.

We have come to know that the actor has penned a story for himself and is now on the lookout for the right director to take charge of the project and bring his vision to life.

Instead of waiting for external scripts, Ram seems keen on shaping his own comeback with a subject he strongly believes in. Industry buzz suggests that he is in discussions with a few filmmakers, hoping to find someone who can align with his idea and elevate it on screen.

Strong buzz in industry circles suggests that Koratala Siva may turn producer for Mangalavaaram 2. Director Ajay Bhupathi has reportedly narrated the story to Koratala, who is said to have liked the concept.

Following the success and attention garnered by Mangalavaaram, expectations are naturally high for its sequel. If Koratala comes on board as a producer, it would add significant weight to the project and boost its market value.

However, it’s important to note that there is no official confirmation yet from either side. Discussions are believed to be in early stages, and a formal announcement is awaited. Until then, the news remains a strong industry buzz.

Sharwanand has extended his support to Thimmarajupalli TV, appreciating Kiran Abbavaram for backing fresh talent as a producer.

In a heartfelt post, Sharwanand highlighted that trusting newcomers and building a project from scratch is never easy, making Kiran’s effort all the more commendable.

He particularly praised the inclusion of nearly 40 debutants, calling it a rare and special opportunity for so many aspiring artists to showcase their dreams on a real platform. Sharwanand also mentioned hearing positive feedback about the project and wished the entire team great success.

He added that he looks forward to watching the film once the shooting is completed, further boosting the team’s morale.

Mahavatar Narsimha was a landmark film in the Indian animation industry. The movie, backed by Hombale Films, emerged as a massive success with its dream run at the ticket counters. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, the film earned over Rs. 300 crores worldwide, setting new benchmarks for animated films.

Mahavatar Narsimha is not a one-off film, and the makers designed it as a franchise under the name “Mahavatar Cinematic Universe,” which will deal with the 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu in seven films. The second film from the Universe is coming out shortly, and its title will be revealed tomorrow at 11:22 AM.

The interconnected series of 3D-animated films has been created as a 12-year plan by Ashwin Kumar, and all movies will be released between 2025 and 2037, bringing each incarnation to life with modern filmmaking techniques.

Badass Ravi Kumar is a Hindi-language musical action film that was released in theatres in February 2025. The movie, starring Himesh Reshammiya, is a spin-off of the 2014 film The Xpose and is directed by debutant Keith Gomes.

14 months after its theatrical release, Badass Ravi Kumar has now finally arrived on OTT. The movie is now up for streaming on Jio Hotstar in Hindi audio along with English subtitles. Touted as a homage to 80s Bollywood films, Badass Ravi Kumar had a delayed digital release due to issues between Himesh Reshammiya and OTT platforms.

Himesh Reshammiya reportedly set a condition that OTT platforms would only get the rights to stream the full film, while all promotional clips, music videos, and other promotional content would remain the exclusive domain of his YouTube channel.

The movie also stars Prabhu Deva, Simona J, Kirti Kulhari, Sunny Leone, Saurabh Sachdeva, Sanjay Mishra, Jonny Lever, Manish Wadhwa, Rajesh Sharma, Pawan Malhotra, Mohan Joshi, and others in key roles.

Tollywood’s prominent production house Mythri Movie Makers has announced an intriguing new project. So far, the banner hasn’t backed a horror film, but for the first time, they are gearing up to scare audiences with their new film titled 418.

Lately, there have been many horror films that mix comedy, but Mythri decided to go ahead with an organic horror subject. “Enough of laughing in horror movies. Now it’s time to be scared,” mentioned the makers in the title reveal poster. Sensational director Prashanth Neel is presenting the film.

Neel’s brand value will surely be an added advantage for 418. Kirtan Nadagouda is the director, and the movie stars Surya Raj, Charan Lakkaraju, and Preethi Pagadala in the lead roles.