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Emotional Naga Vamsi calls this film his 1st Sankranthi hit in 6 years despite Guntur Kaaram, Daaku Maharaaj

Emotional Naga Vamsi calls this film his 1st Sankranthi hit in 6 years despite Guntur Kaaram, Daaku Maharaaj

Producer Naga Vamsi had a rough 2025, with films like Vijay Deverakonda-starrer Kingdom and Ravi Teja-starrer Mass Jathara failing to make a mark at the box office. With the release of the Naveen Polishetty-starrer Anaganaga Oka Raju this year, the filmmaker seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief. Talking to the press, he even called it his first satisfactory Sankranthi in six years, despite Daaku Maharaaj and Guntur Kaaram releasing during the festive season the previous years. Naga Vamsi released Guntur Kaaram in 2024 and Daaku Maharaaj in 2025 during Sankranthi. Naga Vamsi on finally having a Sankranthi hit in 6 years Vamsi spoke to the press and said Anaganaga Oka Raju, which made ₹41.20 crore worldwide in two days, gave him the satisfaction that Allu Arjun’s Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo gave him six years ago for Sankranthi. “This is my first satisfactory Sankranthi in six years. Of course, we had a huge hit last year,” he said, referring to Balakrishna-starrer Daaku Maharaaj and adding, “But distributors weren’t entirely satisfied with the numbers.” The film had …

A 20-Year Journey From Romance In ‘Naani’ To Reunion In ‘Guntur Kaaram’

A 20-Year Journey From Romance In ‘Naani’ To Reunion In ‘Guntur Kaaram’

Last Updated:December 11, 2025, 15:17 IST Two decades after sharing a romantic track in ‘Naani’, Mahesh Babu and Ramya Krishnan reunited in ‘Guntur Kaaram’ as son and mother, showing how equations can shift in cinema In 2024’s Guntur Kaaram, the duo reunited with Ramya playing Mahesh’s powerful yet distant mother, Vyra Vasundhara. The film got mixed reviews, but “Kurchi Madatapetti” became a worldwide viral hit. Ramya Krishnan’s career shows her range, from Neelambari in ‘Padayappa’ to Sivagami in ‘Baahubali’ and her role in ‘Jailer’. She has acted with top stars and now returns in Nelson’s upcoming ‘Jailer 2’. Mahesh Babu’s next big project is ‘Varanasi’ (SSMB29) with Rajamouli. The global-scale film is in pre-production and expected in late 2026, with fan expectations soaring after ‘Baahubali’ and ‘RRR’. Titled Varanasi, the film features Mahesh as Rudra, Priyanka Chopra as the heroine and Prithviraj as the villain. Made on a Rs 1,000-crore scale with sci-fi, time travel and mythology, it aims for a 2027 IMAX release. Stay Ahead, Read Faster Scan the QR code to download the …

Box Office: How was 2024 a defining year for Sreeleela; From landing a role in Guntur Kaaram to dance number in Pushpa 2

Box Office: How was 2024 a defining year for Sreeleela; From landing a role in Guntur Kaaram to dance number in Pushpa 2

South Sensation Sreeleela is making headlines these days for her link-up rumors with Kartik Aaryan. Though nothing is concrete on the same, here’s taking a look at how 2024 was a defining year for Sreeleela.  Debuted as a leading lady in 2017 with Kannada movie Kiss, Sreeleela is predominantly active in Telugu cinema. The actress has been part of Ravi Teja’s Dhamaka and Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Bhagavanth Kesari. Though it was 2024 which turned out to be an important year for the actress.  The actress welcomed the year with Guntur Kaaram, starring opposite Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. Though the movie couldn’t stand on the huge expectations at the box office, Sreeleela grabbed all the limelight for her crazy dance steps in Kurchi Madathapetti. It gave her virality and made Sreeleela a household name.  The South actress later won all the hearts with her item song in Pushpa 2: The Rule. She was featured in a grooving dance number, Kissik and shook legs with Allu Arjun. Unlike Guntur Kaaram, Pushpa 2 was also released in the Hindi …

5 Telugu films to catch during New Year: Guntur Kaaram, Hitler, Marco, and more

5 Telugu films to catch during New Year: Guntur Kaaram, Hitler, Marco, and more

Dec 26, 2024 09:00 PM IST This New Year has something special in store for fans of Telugu films with some old hits re-releasing and recent hits being dubbed in the language. From re-releases of old favourites to dubbed versions of the latest releases, this New Year has something new to offer audiences in the Telugu states. Pick and choose from sports dramas, action thrillers and what is touted to be one of India’s most violent films to indulge the cinephile in you. (Also Read: India’s most violent film caused viewers to throw up in theatre, beat Pushpa 2 at box office; it’s not Animal, Kill, KGF) Unni Mukundan’s Malayalam film Marco is touted to be one of the most-violent films ever made. Marco Haneef Adeni’s Unni Mukundan-starrer Marco was released in theatres in Malayalam on December 20 and blew everyone’s mind. The film will not be released in Telugu on January 1, for those who’d rather not read subtitles while watching films. Marco, also starring Siddique, Jagadish, Abhimanyu S Thilakan, Kabir Duhan Singh, Anson …

Surpasses Guntur Kaaram To Register 4th Best Pre-Sales Of 2024 (3 Days To Go)

Surpasses Guntur Kaaram To Register 4th Best Pre-Sales Of 2024 (3 Days To Go)

Pushpa 2 Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (3 Days To Go): Crosses Guntur Kaaram’s Pre-Sales (Photo Credit – Instagram) Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 is just three days away from creating havoc at the Indian box office. The stage is set, and the way it is performing in day 1 advance booking, we have been warned of a tsunami of Pushpa. In the latest development, the film has crossed the final opening day pre-sales of Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram and is inches away from surpassing Thalapathy Vijay’s The Greatest Of All Time. Keep reading for a detailed report! Ever since the full-fledged advance booking started, the Pushpa sequel has been going berserk. The tickets are being sold like hot pancakes, and the ticket-buying audience is enthusiastic. The film is touted to be the new record-maker and is moving in the right direction. It has already amassed well over 20 crores through day 1 pre-sales and is going forward at a crazy pace. As of 12 a.m. IST, Pushpa 2 sold tickets worth 27.90 crore gross …

Mahesh Babu fans miffed with Teja Sajja, Rana Daggubati for joking about Guntur Kaaram vs HanuMan clash

Mahesh Babu fans miffed with Teja Sajja, Rana Daggubati for joking about Guntur Kaaram vs HanuMan clash

Fan rivalries run deep in Tollywood, and the latest ones to face the wrath are Teja Sajja and Rana Daggubati. The duo recently cracked jokes about the film industry while hosting the IIFA Utsavam, bringing up the Guntur Kaaram vs HanuMan clash during Sankranthi. And Mahesh Babu’s fans are in no mood to take it lying down. (Also Read: Rana Daggubati jokes Samantha Ruth Prabhu went from ‘sister-in-law to sister’. Here’s how she reacted) Teja Sajja and Mahesh Babu in stills from HanuMan and Guntur Kaaram. ‘It’s a sensitive topic’ Rana put his hand on Teja’s shoulder and said, “He’s still the same, away from controversies, very soft-spoken, the heartthrob of millions, the lover boy, the action star, the one and only…” Teja interjects and asks Rana not to praise him too much, to which he replies, “I’m talking about Mahesh Babu.” But Rana agrees that the description suits Teja, too, given that they were both once child actors, saying, “He’s a superstar; you’re a superhero. Both of you came on Sankranthi.” Teja jokingly asks …

Beats Fighter With 3X Pre-Sales, Set To Score The Biggest Opening By Surpassing Guntur Kaaram Like A Cakewalk!

Kalki 2898 AD Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (North America) (Picture Credits: Instagram) Kalki 2898 AD is about ten days away from its big release, and the anticipation is sky-high. Despite criticism over similarities with Dune and Mad Max: Fury Road, the recently released trailer was hailed for its high production value. Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, and the entire team have put their heart and soul into the epic sci-fi action drama. One can already see the good signs as the film is unlocking milestones in the overseas markets. Scroll below for more details! The Nag Ashwin directorial is slated for its theatrical release on June 27, 2024. The advance booking commenced in North America, and the response continues to be highly favorable. Kalki 2898 AD Advance Booking Update (USA/ Canada) As per trade analyst Nishit Shaw, Kalki 2898 AD has already crossed the $1.50 million mark in advance booking for the opening day, including premieres. It is to be noted that Guntur Kaaram, with $1.78 million box office collections, held the crown …

The Guntur Kaaram Star Unleashes A Mini Milestone Of 250 Crores In The Post-COVID Era!

Mahesh Babu’s Run At The Indian Box Office In The Post-Pandemic Era (Photo Credit –IMDb) After the COVID-19 pandemic, box office track record of several stars have been severely impacted. Talking about the Tollywood superstar, Mahesh Babu, it has been a mixed bag run. So far, only two films of the actor have hit theatres and out of them, one was a success, while the other one was a theatrical flop. Let’s discuss it further how the actor fared at ticket windows in the post-COVID era! As we all know, Mahesh Babu is a big name in the Telugu film industry. However, he’s yet to unleash his true potential at the box office. Yes, he has been a part of a couple of big-budget films after COVID-19 happened, but the outcome wasn’t on the expected lines, and none of these films managed to cross even the 150 crore net mark in the domestic market. After COVID, Mahesh Babu came up with his Sarkaru Vaari Paata. Directed by Parasuram, the action drama was released on 12th …

Prabhas’ Salaar Disappoints On TV, Secures Lower TRP Than Mahesh Babu’s Guntur Kaaram & Nagarjuna’s Naa Saami Ranga?

Prabhas’ Salaar Is A Flop On TV? (Photo Credit – IMDb) Prabhas finally got a much needed comeback in the form of Salaar. After the historic success of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, the superstar was failing to match his own standards. His search finally ended with the Prashanth Neel directorial and the film turned out to be a big success at the worldwide box office with a gross collection of over 600 crores. Shockingly, it has witnessed a poor response on TV. Keep reading to know more! Salaar marked the debut collaboration between Prabhas and Prashanth Neel. Neel coming fresh from the success of KGF Chapter 2, elevated the buzz to the next level. Despite a clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki in the Hindi belt, the Prabhas starrer did really well and eventually, got a verdict of clean success. Following such success and hype around the upcoming part 2, the magnum opus was expected to do better on its television premiere, but sadly, that’s not the case. Salaar recently witnessed its world television premiere …

Guntur Kaaram Villain Jagapathi Babu Reveals He Didn’t Enjoy The Mahesh Babu Starrer , “… Became Very Difficult For Me To Finish The Shoot”

Guntur Kaaram’s Jagapathi Babu & Mahesh Babu ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Among the many South Indian movies that were released in theatres in the last 3-4 months of 2024, Guntur Kaaram is one of them. The Telugu action drama is directed by Trivikram Srinivas and stars Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishnan, Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, and Sunil. The film was released in theatres on January 12, 2024. When the movie was released in theatres, it mostly received negative reviews. However, fans couldn’t get enough of Guntur Kaaram’s action set pieces, music, and their favourite, Mahesh Babu. The movie is about two thugs in the city who cause disruption everywhere. Jagapathi Babu plays one of the villains, a thug named Dokka Marx Babu. The actor never fails to leave an impression with his villainous acts. In an interview, Jagapathi Babu revealed that he didn’t like Guntur Kaaram and shared the reason for the same. As reported by Gulte, the Pushpa 2 actor said, “Although I’ve always loved …