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Director Shankar to begin his magnum opus Velpari under strict budget rules after Game Changer’s response?

Director Shankar to begin his magnum opus Velpari under strict budget rules after Game Changer’s response?

Director Shankar is yet to announce his next project after the Ram Charan starrer Game Changer hit the big screens in 2025. Now, nearly a year after its release, it appears that the filmmaker is set to kickstart his next venture soon, albeit with strict budget constraints. Director Shankar to begin his magnum opus Velpari? According to a report by Valai Pechu, director Shankar’s long-awaited film Velpari is finally seeing the light of day after initially struggling to find a producer. Reports suggest that the project will be bankrolled by Pen Media on a massive scale. However, following the underwhelming response to Shankar’s Indian 2 and Game Changer, the makers are reportedly keen on maintaining strict control over the budget and shooting schedule. The director has allegedly been asked to provide an exact budget estimate and the number of shooting days in a written statement to ensure the project does not go over budget. In line with this, the filmmaker has reportedly begun pre-production while preparing a precise budget estimation for the film. That said, …

Aditya Dhar’s Magnum Opus Crosses A Staggering 1350 Crores!

Aditya Dhar’s Magnum Opus Crosses A Staggering 1350 Crores!

Dhurandhar Worldwide Box Office Day 54: Crosses The 1350 Crore Mark(Photo Credit –Facebook) Aditya Dhar’s epic, Dhurandhar, recently completed a glorious 50-day run and is still pushing its worldwide box-office tally higher. After the release of Border 2, the film was expected to conclude its theatrical run, but it continues to attract footfall, and in the latest development, it has achieved a new milestone by crossing the 1350 crore mark. With this, it has become the first A-rated Indian film to achieve the feat. Keep reading for a detailed report of day 54! How much did Dhurandhar earn at the worldwide box office in 54 days? The Bollywood action spy thriller saw a surge in collections due to the Republic Day holiday, and yesterday, on day 54, it maintained a good hold by earning an estimated 50 lakh domestically. Overall, the Indian box office collection currently stands at an estimated 891.3 crore net, which equals 1051.73 crore gross. Overseas, it has amassed 298.33 crore gross so far. Combining the Indian and overseas gross, the 54-day …

James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Beats Ne Zha 2 As 6th Highest-Grossing Film Ever In IMAX!

James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Beats Ne Zha 2 As 6th Highest-Grossing Film Ever In IMAX!

Avatar: Fire And Ash Box Office: Beats Ne Zha 2’s IMAX Haul (Photo Credit: Instagram) James Cameron’s films have always dominated the IMAX screens, and his Avatar: Fire and Ash is also doing the same. Avatar 3 has surpassed the lifetime haul of Ne Zha 2 in IMAX to move closer to the top five highest-grossing films ever in the IMAX format worldwide. The film will also track to beat a Christopher Nolan blockbuster. Keep scrolling for the deets. Avatar 3’s box office collection in IMAX screenings IMAX is a premium large-format cinema technology designed for a more immersive movie-watching experience, especially films like Avatar. Since these movies are visual treats, fans do not hesitate to pay a fortune to watch them in IMAX. According to Luiz Fernando’s report, Avatar 3’s IMAX total has reached $173.3 million worldwide. It includes $52.9 million at the domestic box office and $120.4 million overseas from the IMAX screenings. Surpasses Ne Zha 2 as the 6th highest-grossing film ever in IMAX Ne Zha 2 was a Chinese phenomenon last …

James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Enters All-Time Top 20 PG-13 Grossers List

James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Enters All-Time Top 20 PG-13 Grossers List

Avatar: Fire And Ash Worldwide Box Office: Achieves A New Milestone(Photo Credit –Facebook) Avatar: Fire and Ash is one of the top-grossing Hollywood films of 2025 with over $1 billion+ collection worldwide. It has now entered the all-time top 20 highest-grossing PG-13 films list at the global box office. It is also an interesting achievement for the James Cameron-helmed. It surpassed a Fast & Furious film to enter this all-time list of the highest-grossing PG-13 films. Scroll below for the deets. Avatar 3 at the worldwide box office The James Cameron-helmed Avatar 3 collected $3.2 million at the domestic box office on its 5th Friday. The film has declined by 37% from last Friday, despite losing 400 theaters on Thursday. This weekend, the film has hit $353.4 million at the domestic box office. It is the 5th highest-grossing 2025 release at the domestic box office. It is beating Superman as the 4th-highest-grossing 2025 release in North America. Avatar: Fire and Ash is poised to rake in $13 million to $15 million on its three-day 5th …

James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Inches Closer To Hitting The M Mark

James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Inches Closer To Hitting The $50M Mark

Avatar: Fire And Ash Korea Box Office Update(Photo Credit –Facebook) Avatar: Fire and Ash by James Cameron has been losing its charm at the box office after several weeks. Although it remains at the top spot in North America in all respects, in some regions, it faces competition from local films, including those from Korea. Avatar 3 is on track to hit a key mark at the Korean box office and might even catch up to Zootopia 2’s collection in the region. Keep scrolling for the deets. Avatar 3 has entered the all-time top 30 highest-grossing films list at the worldwide box office. In China, it is facing steep competition from Zootopia 2, as the Disney animation continues to rule at #1. The sci-fi flick is one of the top-grossing Hollywood films of 2025 at the domestic and worldwide box office. However, it is trailing considerably behind its predecessors in the dailies. The gap keeps increasing every day. Avatar: Fire and Ash set to cross $50 million at the Korean box office According to Variety‘s …

Prabhas’ Magnum Opus Fails To Surpass Stree 2 In Paid Previews

Prabhas’ Magnum Opus Fails To Surpass Stree 2 In Paid Previews

The RajaSaab Box Office: Prabhas Starrer Fails To Beat Stree 2 In Paid Previews (Photo Credit –Instagram) Prabhas’ much-awaited The RajaSaab witnessed its paid previews yesterday (January 8), and as expected, fans displayed their enthusiasm for their beloved superstar. However, the estimated collection has been quite underwhelming, staying just below that of Shraddha Kapoor-led Stree 2. And compared to Pawan Kalyan’s OG, it lags by a big margin. Keep reading for a detailed report! After Radhe Shyam, the latest Tollywood fantasy horror comedy entertainer is Prabhas’ least hyped movie in the post-Baahubali 2 era. Initially, the film generated good pre-release hype, but it didn’t sustain itself due to subpar promotional assets. Additionally, it suffered due to a pre-sales mess. For those who don’t know, Telangana bookings didn’t open as the makers and exhibitors were waiting for hikes in ticket rates from the government. Ultimately, the shows took place at ordinary ticket rates, which impacted the collection. The RajaSaab fails to surpass Stree 2 in paid previews As per Sacnilk, The RajaSaab earned an estimated 9.15 …

James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Crosses 0M On 2nd Wednesday!

James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Crosses $250M On 2nd Wednesday!

Avatar: Fire And Ash North America Box Office Day 13 Update(Photo Credit –Facebook) Avatar: Fire and Ash is marching towards becoming 2025’s 9th highest-grossing film at the North American box office. The James Cameron-starrer maintains steady legs at the domestic box office and crosses a key milestone on New Year’s Eve. The film is on track to surpass the domestic haul of How to Train Your Dragon. Keep scrolling for the deets. Avatar 3 has crossed the $850 million milestone at the worldwide box office. It is just $10 million away from surpassing Jurassic World Rebirth and becoming the 5th highest-grossing film worldwide. It is crossing a mega milestone worldwide over the first weekend of 2026. The sci-fi saga thoroughly entertains fans with its impressive visuals on the biggest screens. Avatar 3 crosses $250 million in North America James Cameron helmed Avatar: Fire and Ash, which collected $8.3 million at the North American box office on its second Wednesday, which was also New Year’s Eve. The film maintains a steady hold at the North American …

Prabhas’ Magnum Opus Chases An Easy 250 Crore+ Target To Enter The Safe Zone

Prabhas’ Magnum Opus Chases An Easy 250 Crore+ Target To Enter The Safe Zone

Spirit Box Office: Prabhas’ Magnum Opus Needs To Earn 250 Crore+ To Enter The Safe Zone (Photo Credit – Instagram) After the grand success of Animal, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is all set to make a roaring return with his next, Spirit. The upcoming magnum opus marks his debut collaboration with Prabhas, making the film a double blast. The buzz is already high, and the recently released poster managed to grab more attention from movie buffs. Whenever it arrives at the Indian box office, it’s going to be complete fireworks and could easily become one of the biggest hits due to its easily recoverable budget. Vanga has directed only three movies so far, and each of them has been a big box office success. His previous film, Animal, managed to score over 500 crore+ net collection in India. Now, with the Baahubali star working under his bold direction style, expectations are sky-high. Recently, by dropping the stylish and intense poster, Vanga teased us that we’ll be witnessing a completely different avatar of Prabhas this time. What …

James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Needs 46% Jump To Break Into 2025’s Top 5

James Cameron’s Magnum Opus Needs 46% Jump To Break Into 2025’s Top 5

Avatar: Fire And Ash North America Box Office Day 11 Update (Photo Credit – Instagram) Avatar: Fire and Ash might not have as strong a hold as its predecessor, but it is earning winning numbers at the box office. Its most recent target is to break into the top 5 highest-grossing films of 2025 at the North American box office. The film must surpass the domestic total of Wicked: For Good to achieve this notable feat. Keep scrolling for the deets. The film has entered the all-time top 200 highest-grossing films list at the domestic box office. It has also surpassed the domestic haul of the Marvel blockbuster Logan. It is on track to become the 7th in 2025 to achieve a significant milestone at the domestic box office. Avatar 3 will have IMAX to itself until mid-January, which will likely further boost its collections. How much has Avatar 3 earned so far at the domestic box office? According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Avatar: Fire and Ash collected a spectacular $11 million on its …

Prabhas’ Magnum Opus Eyes The Biggest Opening For A Horror-Comedy

Prabhas’ Magnum Opus Eyes The Biggest Opening For A Horror-Comedy

The Raja Saab Trailer 2 Impact At Box Office Day 1 (Photo Credit – Youtube) The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab in key roles, is the first big release of Tollywood in 2026. It is scheduled to release on January 9, ahead of the Sankranti festive season. Since the pan-India superstar is returning to the big screens after one and a half years, the excitement is there. And now, with the recently released trailer 2 hitting the right chords, the film’s day 1 potential has increased at the Indian box office. The upcoming Tollywood horror comedy fantasy film marks the collaboration of director Maruthi and the Baahubali star. Since Maruthi is well known for his light-hearted movies, filled with humor and drama, fans are excited to see their beloved superstar in a fun film after films with serious tones like Adipurush, Salaar, and Kalki 2898 AD. It is going to be a breeze of fresh air for the audience. The Raja Saab picks …