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NBK111: Kajal Aggarwal and Nandamuri Balakrishna to reunite after Bhagavanth Kesari, replacing Nayanthara? REPORT

NBK111: Kajal Aggarwal and Nandamuri Balakrishna to reunite after Bhagavanth Kesari, replacing Nayanthara? REPORT

Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Gopichandh Malineni are set to join hands for a film tentatively titled NBK111. Earlier, it was announced that Nayanthara would play the lead role alongside the Daaku Maharaj actor, but it now seems that the plans may change. Kajal Aggarwal to replace Nayanthara in Nandamuri Balakrishna’s NBK111? According to a report by Gulte, Kajal Aggarwal is being considered to replace Nayanthara in the upcoming Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer NBK111. Reportedly, Nayanthara’s dates do not align with the schedule, and there are also rumors of issues in remuneration discussions. The actress was earlier announced as the female lead in the movie through a promo video. However, she may now be replaced by Kajal Aggarwal. An official confirmation from the makers is still awaited. Previously, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kajal Aggarwal starred together in the action drama Bhagavanth Kesari, directed by Anil Ravipudi. The film follows Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari, an ex-prisoner who takes on the responsibility of raising Vijayalakshmi after the death of her father, a kind jailer who once helped him. Kajal played the …

Can Thalapathy Vijay Starrer Beat Bhagavanth Kesari’s Lifetime Collection On Day 1?

Can Thalapathy Vijay Starrer Beat Bhagavanth Kesari’s Lifetime Collection On Day 1?

Jana Nayagan Box Office: All Set To Cross Bhagavanth Kesari’s Lifetime In A Single Day? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Prime video) Jana Nayagan is yet to get a clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), but the excitement continues to grow among fans. Being the final film of the superstar, fans are pumped up and ready to have a blast in theaters. While bookings in Tamil Nadu are yet to open full-fledged, the response in the overseas market is grabbing all the attention. Going by the pre-sales alone, it seems that Vijay is all set to deliver one of his biggest openings at the worldwide box office. Thalapathy Vijay’s stardom is moving the needle for Jana Nayagan Compared to Vijay’s previous movies, the promotional assets of his upcoming biggie have been underwhelming so far, including the trailer. Still, it is aiming for a solid start, solely on the basis of Vijay’s stardom. While the film is expected to perform strongly in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka, overseas territories such as the UK, Malaysia, and …

Why Is Bhagavanth Kesari Seeing A Viewership Surge Before Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Release?

Why Is Bhagavanth Kesari Seeing A Viewership Surge Before Vijay’s Jana Nayagan Release?

Bhagavanth Kesari Viewership Surge Explained (Photo Credit –Prime Video/Facebook) Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari has experienced a resurgence in popularity, with a notable increase in viewership on Prime Video. At the time of writing, the 2023 film is ranked seventh in India on the streaming platform. But what is the reason behind this sudden comeback? The answer lies with Tamil icon Thalapathy Vijay. The trailer for his upcoming film Jana Nayagan has just dropped, and viewers have pointed out striking similarities between the movie’s storyline and the plot of Bhagavanth Kesari. This resemblance has sparked renewed interest in the 2023 action drama, prompting audiences to revisit the film’s plot and key scenes. Where To Watch Bhagavanth Kesari? Bhagavanth Kesari is available for streaming on Prime Video in five languages across two listings. One listing features the Hindi version, while the other includes the South Indian language options: the original Telugu, along with Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada. Bhagavanth Kesari Plot Nelakonda Bhagavanth Kesari is a prison inmate who forms a bond with a newly transferred jailer and …

Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari trends at #1 on Prime Video ahead of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan release

Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari trends at #1 on Prime Video ahead of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan release

Updated on: Jan 05, 2026 05:35 pm IST H Vinoth’s Jana Nayagan will be released in theatres on January 9. Ahead of that, Anil Ravipudi’s Bhagavanth Kesari has begun trending on Prime Video.  H Vinoth’s Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan, the actor’s final film before he ventures into politics, will be hitting screens on January 9. After a year of speculation about whether the film was a remake of Anil Ravipudi’s 2023 Balakrishna-starrer Bhagavanth Kesari, the trailer seemed to confirm the same. And now, ahead of the film’s release, people seem to be catching the Telugu original as it trends on Prime Video. (Also Read: ₹2000 as hype for Vijay’s final film builds”>Jana Nayagan ticket prices soar to a whopping ₹2000 as hype for Vijay’s final film builds) Mamitha Baiju, Vijay, Balakrishna and Sreeleela in stills from Jana Nayagan and Bhagavanth Kesari. Bhagavanth Kesari trends at #1 on Prime Video On Amazon Prime Video, Bhagavanth Kesari is trending at #1 in the drama movies category. The film, which also stars Sreeleela and Kajal Aggarwal, is described by …

Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is REMAKE of Balayya’s Telugu hit Bhagavanth Kesari?

Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is REMAKE of Balayya’s Telugu hit Bhagavanth Kesari?

Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is REMAKE of Balayya’s Telugu hit Bhagavanth Kesari? | Bollywood Life Home News and Gossip Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is REMAKE of Balayya’s Telugu hit Bhagavanth Kesari? Jana Nayagan has been directed by H Vinoth. The film is being referred to as a mass action drama set against a strong political backdrop. Jana Nayagan marks Thalapathy Vijay’s last film before he fully enters politics. The movie’s trailer was released on January 3 by the makers in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Ever since the trailer was unveiled, it has been getting mixed reactions from the viewers. Many have lauded the Thalapathy Vijay for his swag, and action. However, a few feel Jana Nayagan is a remake of Bhagavanth Kesari. For the unversed, the film has been directed by H Vinoth and its music has been composed by Anirudh Ravichander. Besides Thalapathy Vijay, the film also features Pooja Hegde, Priyamani, Mamitha Baiju and Bobby Deol. …

Jana Nayagan trailer reactions: Disappointed fans compare scenes from Vijay’s film with Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari

Jana Nayagan trailer reactions: Disappointed fans compare scenes from Vijay’s film with Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari

It has long been rumoured that Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan, is a remake of the Telugu film Bhagavanth Kesari, starring Balakrishna. Now that the makers of Jana Nayagan have released the trailer, viewers are feeling more convinced that the rumours are true. Many users expressed their reactions on social media, sharing how the plot of Vijay’s film mirrors several points from Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 2023 release, directed by Anil Ravipudi. Jana Nayagan is the final film of Thalapathy Vijay. Bhagavanth Kesari remake? Viewers noticed that in both Jana Nayagan and Bhagavanth Kesari, the protagonist attempts to enlist the female character in the army, although she does not approve of this decision. However, he is angered when she is beaten and thrashed by the villainous antagonist. He then seeks revenge. Reacting to the Jana Nayagan trailer, a fan commented, “#JanaNayagan trailer is extremely disappointing! Honestly, it would’ve been better if they hadn’t released it at all. It feels like a reworked version of Bhagavanth Kesari, and not even an upgrade. Everything looks basic and generic.” Another …

Anil Ravipudi responds to claims of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan being remake of Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari

Anil Ravipudi responds to claims of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan being remake of Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari

Ever since H Vinoth’s Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan went on floors, there have been rumours that it is a remake of Anil Ravipudi’s 2023 hit Bhagavanth Kesari, starring Balakrishna. While the filmmakers of the Tamil film have remained mum about it, Ravipudi was questioned about the same as he was promoting his upcoming film. Mamitha Baiju, Vijay, Balakrishna and Sreeleela in stills from Jana Nayagan and Bhagavanth Kesari. Anil Ravipudi on if Jana Nayagan is a remake of Bhagavanth Kesari Ravipudi was asked if Jana Nayagan was his film’s remake, and he replied that the filmmakers have chosen to keep that under wraps. He added, “The director (H Vinoth) has made it clear that this is a Thalapathy Vijay cinema. So let us treat it like that alone till the film is released. This is Thalapathy Vijay’s cinema.” He even revealed that he met Vijay when he was shooting for Vamshi Paidipally’s Varisu (2023), adding, “He is a superb gentleman. This is his final film as he leaves cinema for politics. So, let us wait for …

Beats Bhagavanth Kesari To Become Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 4th Highest-Grossing Film

Beats Bhagavanth Kesari To Become Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 4th Highest-Grossing Film

Akhanda 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 13: It’s Now Nandamuri Balakrishna’s 4th Highest-Grossing Film(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video) Akhanda 2 has failed to meet high expectations and is heading towards a disappointing lifetime score. During the weekdays, the film is fetching ordinary numbers and just managing to keep the scoreboard ticking over. Amid this, it has given a moment of joy for Nandamuri Balakrishna and his loyal fans by surpassing Bhagavanth Kesari at the worldwide box office. Yes, the Tollywood biggie has surpassed Bhagavanth Kesari to become Balayya’s fourth-highest-grossing film. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 13! How much did Akhanda 2 earn at the worldwide box office in 13 days? In India, the Telugu fantasy action thriller earned an estimated 1.1 crores on its second Thursday, day 13, showing a slight growth from day 12’s 1 crore. Overall, it has earned 87.6 crore net at the Indian box office, which equals 103.36 crore gross. Overseas, the film has almost concluded its run, grossing 12.1 crores so far, according to Sacnilk. Combining the Indian …

4th Biggest Premiere Day For Nandamuri Balakrishna, Below Bhagavanth Kesari

4th Biggest Premiere Day For Nandamuri Balakrishna, Below Bhagavanth Kesari

Akhanda 2 North America Box Office: Records 4th Biggest Premiere Day For Nandamuri Balakrishna (Photo Credit – Instagram) Akhanda 2, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead role, has started its journey at the North American box office (USA and Canada) on an underwhelming note. Being a sequel to a successful movie, the film was expected to score the record premiere-day collection in the territory for Balayya. In actuality, the biggie couldn’t even surpass the premiere collection made by Bhagavanth Kesari. Keep reading for a detailed report! In the post-COVID era, Balayya’s pull has increased significantly in the North American market, particularly in the USA. Since his last release, Daaku Maharaaj, scored $735K in the premiere shows, the Akhanda sequel was expected to become the first Balayya film to enjoy a premiere day of $1 million. Unfortunately, the disappointing promotional content and marketing negatively affected the buzz. Akhanda 2 records the 4th biggest premiere day for Nandamuri Balakrishna in North America Akhanda 2 had huge potential, but the underwhelming promotional material and limited time for pre-sales …

Jana Nayagan: Thalapathy Vijay starrer buys remake rights of NBK’s Bhagavanth Kesari worth Rs 4.5 crore for THIS reason

Jana Nayagan: Thalapathy Vijay starrer buys remake rights of NBK’s Bhagavanth Kesari worth Rs 4.5 crore for THIS reason

Thalapathy Vijay is all geared up for the release of his apparent final movie, Jana Nayagan, slated to hit the big screens on January 9, 2026. As the film is undergoing shoots, there have been rumors of it being a remake of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari, which seems to be partially true. As per a recent report by Telugu360, the makers of Thalapathy Vijay starrer have bought the remake rights of Bhagavanth Kesari to use a particular scene from the film. The Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer depicts a scene of “Good Touch, Bad Touch” in the movie, which will be adapted in Jana Nayagan. According to the report, Vijay had watched the film and loved it so much that he insisted it be included in Jana Nayagan. Apparently, the remake rights for the single scene were bought by the makers of Jana Nayagan for Rs 4.5 crores. For those unclear, the original scene from Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer included him and Sreeleela. The 2023 film, directed by Anil Ravipudi, was an action drama featuring the story of …