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Pawan Kalyan’s wife says son Mark Shankar almost lost his life in Singapore fire; investigation still on a year later

Pawan Kalyan’s wife says son Mark Shankar almost lost his life in Singapore fire; investigation still on a year later

Actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan’s younger son, Mark Shankar Pawanovich, was injured in a fire accident at his Singapore school a year ago to this date. His wife, Anna Lezhneva, took to her Instagram to celebrate his eldest son, Akira Nandan, on his 22nd birthday. But she also took time out to celebrate her 8-year-old son, Mark, on what she said feels like his second birthday. A year ago, Anna Lezhneva and Pawan Kalyan’s son Mark Shankar Pawanovich was hurt in a fire accident. Pawan Kalyan’s wife reveals Mark survived as another child died Anna began her note by acknowledging Akira and Mark both, writing, “Today is an emotional day for our family. It’s Akira’s birthday. We are so proud of the man he’s becoming. A deep thinker, a curious learner, and so kind. And it’s also one year since the fire where Mark nearly lost his life. Today, we celebrate both our boys. But for Mark, it feels like his 2nd birthday.” She revealed that the investigation in the …

Pawan Kalyan’s Jalsa had a video game before anyone else — and that’s not even its biggest achievement | Telugu News

Pawan Kalyan’s Jalsa had a video game before anyone else — and that’s not even its biggest achievement | Telugu News

There are films that do well at the box office, and then there are films that turn into something else entirely. Jalsa belongs to the second category. It arrived at exactly the right moment in Pawan Kalyan‘s career, did things no Telugu film had done before in terms of marketing and music, carried ideas that stayed in the audience’s mind long after the credits rolled, and somehow only grew in stature after the cameras stopped. Before Jalsa, Pawan Kalyan had delivered five consecutive underperforming films. The industry had started to question whether the box office pull he had built through hits like Thammudu, Badri, and Kushi still held. Written and directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by Allu Aravind under the Geetha Arts banner, Jalsa released on April 2, 2008, and on its opening day set the highest first-day collection in Telugu cinema history at the time, as well as the highest for any South Indian film in a single state. It ended the year as the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2008. It was also …

Trails Pawan Kalyan’s Last Film By 62% After 14 Days

Trails Pawan Kalyan’s Last Film By 62% After 14 Days

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 14 (Photo Credit: Instagram) Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, has failed to make an impact at the box office. Even though it had low pre-release buzz, it was expected to earn at least a respectable sum at the Indian box office, considering the presence of Pawan. Unfortunately, it is heading for a lifetime collection of much below 80 crore net. Compared to the actor’s last release, this one lags by a wide margin. Keep reading for a detailed report of day 14! How much did Ustaad Bhagat Singh earn at the Indian box office in 14 days? The Tollywood action drama has slowed down and is making below-par earnings. On the second Wednesday, day 14, it has earned 35 lakh. Although it’s a steady hold compared to day 13’s 37 lakh, overall collections are on a lower side. In total, the film has earned an estimated 71.01 crore net at the Indian box office, as per Sacnilk. It equals 83.79 crore gross. Here’s …

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Final Box Office Collections: Pawan Kalyan’s mass actioner closes theatrical run at disappointing Rs 87 crore

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Final Box Office Collections: Pawan Kalyan’s mass actioner closes theatrical run at disappointing Rs 87 crore

Telugu film Ustaad Bhagat Singh has almost exhausted its theatrical run at the box office. The movie is taking its last few breaths, which means it won’t be able to stick to the cinemas post this week. The Pawan Kalyan starrer is looking to wind up its entire box office journey at just Rs. 87 crore at the worldwide box office. Directed by Harish Kalyan, the mass action drama fetched around Rs. 75 crore in India, while the overseas territories could contribute just USD 1.25 million, which is Rs. 12 crore gross.  The movie performed relatively better in its home state, where it fetched around Rs. 65 crore. Around Rs. 10 crore came from the rest of the Indian markets. That said, the movie turned out to be a big misfire. What’s more embarrassing for the Pawan Kalyan film was that it couldn’t even stand firmly against a Hindi film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge. It’s among the rarest cases when a Bollywood movie dominates the Telugu box office.  Area-wise box office collections of Ustaad Bhagat Singh:  Area …

To Conclude As Pawan Kalyan’s Lowest-Grosser Overseas In The Post-COVID Era

To Conclude As Pawan Kalyan’s Lowest-Grosser Overseas In The Post-COVID Era

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office: Turns Out To Be A Big Disappointment In The Overseas Market (Photo Credit: Instagram) Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, was the third biggest Tollywood release of 2026, but it is heading for highly disappointing closing collections at the worldwide box office. Both in India and overseas, it has performed below par and is yet to hit the 100 crore mark globally. Amid this, it is now set to emerge as the actor’s lowest-grossing film overseas in the post-COVID era. Keep reading for a detailed report! How much did Ustaad Bhagat Singh earn at the worldwide box office in 12 days? The Tollywood action drama earned just 35 lakh on the second Monday, day 12. Overall, it has earned an estimated 70.29 crore net at the Indian box office, as per Sacnilk. It equals 82.94 crore gross. Overseas, it has earned just 11.78 crore gross. Combining the Indian and overseas gross, the worldwide box office collection is just 94.72 crore gross. Here’s the worldwide collection breakdown: …

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collections: Pawan Kalyan’s action drama grosses Rs 3 crore in 2nd weekend, cume hits Rs 73 crore

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collections: Pawan Kalyan’s action drama grosses Rs 3 crore in 2nd weekend, cume hits Rs 73 crore

Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, is now running in its final legs at the box office. The Telugu mass action drama, directed by Harish Shankar, could add just Rs. 3 crore to the tally in its second weekend, registering a sharp decline from the opening weekend.  Allied to its Rs. 70 crore cume of the first week, the 11-day total box office collection of Ustaad Bhagat Singh now stands at Rs. 73 crore gross in India. The movie is likely to add one crore or more to the tally from here on and close its entire theatrical run at just the Rs. 75 crore mark, domestically.  That said, Ustaad Bhagat Singh turned out to be a big disappointment at the box office. The audience outrightly rejected it as it failed to impress with its quality of content. The embarrassing part for the Pawan Kalyan starrer is that it couldn’t even stand a chance against its rival release, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, in its own territory. Interestingly, the Ranveer Singh starrer dominated …

Ustaad Bhagat Singh OTT Release: Pawan Kalyan’s Film to Enthral Home Audience

Ustaad Bhagat Singh OTT Release: Pawan Kalyan’s Film to Enthral Home Audience

According to the latest reports, Pawan Kalyan starrer, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is heading for an OTT release on April 23, 2026. This digital premiere comes five weeks after the film’s theatrical debut on March 19. Because it features a major superstar and is produced by a reputed production house (Mythri Movie Makers), OTT streaming giant Netflix secured the streaming rights well before the movie hit the big screen. Interestingly, the April 23 date was part of the original distribution plan. The production team initially scheduled the theatrical release for March 26. They later moved the cinema debut up to March 19 to capitalize on the Ugadi holiday. However, Netflix decided not to adjust its internal schedule to match this shift. Consequently, the film will maintain its pre-planned streaming window. Poor commercial outcome Upon its theatrical release, Ustaad Bhagat Singh struggled at the box office. According to data from various trade reports, the film faced a steep decline after its opening weekend at the box office. It earned approximately Rs 31.5 crore on its first day …

IE100: Vijay, Pawan Kalyan’s political stints pay off as they improve spots in list of most powerful Indians; Aditya Dhar mentioned; SRK rises in rank | Bollywood News

IE100: Vijay, Pawan Kalyan’s political stints pay off as they improve spots in list of most powerful Indians; Aditya Dhar mentioned; SRK rises in rank | Bollywood News

A quick review of The Indian Express’ list of the most powerful Indians in 2026 from an entertainment industry perspective makes one thing clear: actor-turned-politicians are not only making waves but also tightening their grip on the masses, emerging as towering figures in both politics and show business. In fact, the earliest names on the list from the domain of cinema are both actor-politicians: “Thalapathy” Vijay, who serves as the president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and Pawan Kalyan, the incumbent Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. However, not a single name from the film industry made it to the Top 50. Vijay In the IE100 list for 2026, Vijay clinched the 66th position, improving from last year’s 74th, underscoring his emergence as a force to be reckoned with in Tamil Nadu politics. Mentioning that his entry has altered the political atmosphere in the state ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with his large rallies unsettling both the DMK and the AIADMK, the list says that his popularity, particularly among young voters, as well as …

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Opening Week Box Office: Pawan Kalyan’s mass action film collects Rs 85 lakh on Day 8, hits Rs 70 crore mark in India

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Opening Week Box Office: Pawan Kalyan’s mass action film collects Rs 85 lakh on Day 8, hits Rs 70 crore mark in India

Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, recorded a 25 per cent drop on Day 8 and added Rs. 85 lakh to the tally. That’s the lowest daily collection of the film until now, which suggests that the mass action drama is near its theatrical end.  The running cume of Ustaad Bhagat Singh has now reached Rs. 70 crore gross in its 8 days of theatrical run at the Indian box office. The movie might see some spike on the second weekend, but that won’t be able to save it from a disappointing theatrical end, as the damage has already been done.  The movie is facing strong competition from Dhurandhar 2 in its home state. It happens very rarely when a Bollywood film takes over a Telugu biggie in their markets. That’s enough to understand how the audience prefers a good quality cinema over a regular mass actioner.  Day-wise box office collections of Ustaad Bhagat Singh in India:  Day Box Office 1 Rs. 35.50 crore 2 Rs. 10.50 crore 3 Rs. 10.50 crore 4 Rs. …

Pawan Kalyan’s Bro sequel on cards? Director Samuthirakani confirms waiting for ‘green signal’ from actor

Pawan Kalyan’s Bro sequel on cards? Director Samuthirakani confirms waiting for ‘green signal’ from actor

Bro, starring Pawan Kalyan and Sai Durgha Tej, was released on July 28, 2023. As the fantasy comedy film approaches its third anniversary, director Samuthirakani has confirmed that the sequel’s script has been completed. Samuthirakani confirms Pawan Kalyan’s Bro sequel on cards According to Aakashavaani, Samuthirakani was spotted at an event where he interacted with the media. During the interaction, the filmmaker confirmed that the writing for the Bro sequel had been completed. The actor-director said, “The script for Bro 2 is ready, just waiting for Pawan Kalyan anna’s green signal.” For those unaware, Bro follows the story of Markandeyulu, also known as Mark, a workaholic IT professional who is obsessed with climbing the corporate ladder while neglecting his family. His life takes a sudden turn when he dies in a car accident, leaving his family in financial and emotional turmoil. After his death, Mark encounters a mysterious figure known as “Time” or Titan, who grants him a second chance by allowing him to return to Earth for 90 days to correct his mistakes. During …