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Suriya to work with TJ Gnanavel again after Jai Bhim for KGF, Kantara, Salaar producers Hombale Films

Suriya to work with TJ Gnanavel again after Jai Bhim for KGF, Kantara, Salaar producers Hombale Films

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After the success of Karuppu, actor Suriya’s next film has been announced. He is reuniting with filmmaker TJ Gnanavel after their OTT hit, Jai Bhim. Hombale Films, producers of Kannada films such as KGF and Kantara, made the announcement on Monday. Kayadu Lohar has also been roped in for the project. Suriya and TJ Gnanavel last worked together in Jai Bhim. Suriya to reunite with TJ Gnanavel after Jai Bhim On Monday, Hombale Films made the announcement, writing, “The next chapter…SuriyaXHombale. He built it. Frame by frame. Film by film. Fight by fight. Roles that bled truth. Characters that carried the weight of real lives. A journey defined by courage, conviction, and craft.” They also added, “Three decades of truth on screen. Countless hearts touched beyond it. Now, the most fearless actor of his generation steps onto his grandest stage yet. @hombalefilms proudly welcomes THE ONE & only, @actorsuriya.” They also announced that Kayadu will play the female lead and Sai Abhyankkar is composing the music. About Suriya-TJ Gnanavel’s film They also wrote in a …

‘I didn’t sleep properly for years’

‘I didn’t sleep properly for years’

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3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jun 26, 2026 02:48 PM IST Actor Prabhas has opened up about just how disorienting life became after Baahubali, revealing in a new behind-the-scenes documentary, Baahubali The Torchbearer, that the film’s scale changed the business of Telugu cinema overnight, and left him struggling to sleep for years as he tried to figure out what to do next. Reflecting on the ripple effect Baahubali had on his own career, Prabhas pointed to the numbers his next film, Saaho, opened to in North India. “Saaho’s first day collections in the North were around Rs 26 crore,” he said, calling the figure “really shocking” at the time. He was clear about where the credit belonged. “It happened only because of Baahubali. There’s nothing else to it. The opening day for any language was only because of Baahubali,” he said, adding that the budgets for Saaho, the ship sequence in Radhe Shyam, and every film he made afterward were only possible because of the financial freedom Baahubali’s success had unlocked. Before that, he noted, his films …

Dragon glimpse: Jr NTR breathes fire, stands atop pile of bodies; Prashanth Neel film gives viewers Salaar flashbacks

Dragon glimpse: Jr NTR breathes fire, stands atop pile of bodies; Prashanth Neel film gives viewers Salaar flashbacks

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Jr NTR‘s next with Salaar and KGF-fame director Prashanth Neel finally has an official title. The film, till now referred to as NTR-Neel, is called Dragon. Its first glimpse was shared by the makers late on Tuesday night, and it features NTR in an action-packed avatar that reminded many viewers of Neel’s previous blockbusters. Dragon stars Jr NTR in the lead role. Dragon glimpse out On Tuesday night at 10.52 PM, Mythri Movie Makers shared the official Dragon glimpse on their YouTube channel and social media handles, which the actor and director also reposted. The glimpse of Dragon is primarily an introduction video of the characters in the movie, concluding with the power-packed presentation of Anil Kapoor‘s cop role. The four-minute and twenty-eight-second trailer begins with Indian history, opium industry in pre and post-independent India. Jr NTR plays the role of a ruthless killer amid the land of villains who strive to control the opium business. In one of the scenes from the glimpse, the actor was seen standing on the top of a mountain …

Biggest Opening Ever For An A-Rated Indian Film, Beats Prabhas’ Salaar

Biggest Opening Ever For An A-Rated Indian Film, Beats Prabhas’ Salaar

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Dhurandhar 2 Box Office: Dethrones Prabhas’ Salaar To Deliver Biggest Opening For An A-Rated Indian Film (Photo Credit: Instagram/Jio Studios) Dhurandhar 2 lived up to its hype, raking in well over 100 crore net on the opening day. Riding high on the immense goodwill of the predecessor and the extraordinary hype for the sequel, the film clocked a historic start at the Indian box office, achieving several exciting feats in a single day. One of those feats was the biggest opening for an Indian A-rated film in the domestic market. Keep reading for a detailed report! Weeks before the release, the Dhurandhar sequel was projected to score a century on opening day, and, including paid previews, it has comfortably achieved the feat. Despite a runtime of nearly 4 hours and an adult certification from the censor board, the film managed to cross the century mark in India. As a result, it has also emerged as the first A-rated Indian film in history to score a century. Dhurandhar 2 registers the biggest opening for an A-rated …

Salaar 2 put on hold after The Raja Saab’s subpar box office performance? Here’s what we know

Salaar 2 put on hold after The Raja Saab’s subpar box office performance? Here’s what we know

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Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire became a major success, making it the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2023. Hence, the makers were quick to move into production of its sequel. But looking at the subpar performance of Prabhas’ The Raja Saab, reports suggested that Salaar Part 2 is put on hold. But a new post by the makers tells a different story. Check it out! Salaar Part 2 put on hold? Prabhas recently featured in the fantasy comedy movie, The Raja Saab. Despite the star’s massive fan following, the Maruthi film didn’t do great business at the box office. Soon after, a report by Deccan Chronicle suggested that the film is put on the back burner. An insider close to the project told the above-mentioned publication that both director Prashanth Neel and Prabhas have decided to completely revamp Salaar 2. “What worked three years ago won’t work now. The project is being altered to cater to changed audiences’ tastes,” said the source. The report disappointed many and created speculations around the future of the film. But on …

Prabhas’ Salaar sequel put on hold due to failure of Raja Saab? Makers react

Prabhas’ Salaar sequel put on hold due to failure of Raja Saab? Makers react

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Buzz had been brewing over the past few days suggesting that the sequel to Prabhas’ Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire had been stalled after the box office debacle of The Raja Saab. However, the makers have now stepped forward to quash the rumours, firmly clarifying that the sequel is very much on track and has not been put on hold. Prabhas’ Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire was directed by Prashanth Neel, and also featured Prithviraj Sukumaran. Is Salaar sequel shelved? Recently, a report by Deccan Chronicle claimed that the sequel to Prabhas’ 2023 action adventure film has been put on hold indefinitely. It further read that the development is most likely a result following the fate of Prabhas’ The Raja Saab. “Both director Prashanth Neel and Prabhas have decided to completely revamp Salaar 2. What worked three years ago won’t work now. The project is being altered to cater to changed audiences’ tastes,” the report quoted a source as saying. Putting all speculation to rest, the makers rubbished the buzz by sharing a post on …

The Raja Saab advance booking: Prabhas film sells 5 lakh tickets, just one-third of Kalki 2898 AD, half of Salaar

The Raja Saab advance booking: Prabhas film sells 5 lakh tickets, just one-third of Kalki 2898 AD, half of Salaar

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The Raja Saab advance booking: Prabhas is back in theatres this weekend with his horror comedy, The Raja Saab, marking the actor’s return to the family entertainer genre after years of starring in mass-action films. Even as there is immense buzz for the film in the Telugu states, its pan-India appeal is slightly lost. The film’s advance booking numbers indicate that it is expected to have a strong opening, largely driven by the original language version. Prabhas plays the lead role in Maruthi’s horror comedy film The Raja Saab. The Raja Saab vs Kalki 2898 AD vs Salaar The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, is releasing in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada across India. By the morning of Friday, its release day, the film had sold over 5 lakh tickets for its opening day for the Telugu language version alone. The trouble is that the other four dubbed versions have sold a combined total of barely 70,000 tickets. According to Sacnilk, The Raja Saab registered a gross of ₹15.31 crore in advance bookings for …

Malavika Mohanan calls it ‘destiny’ for missing out on Salaar and making her Telugu debut with Prabhas in The Raja Saab

Malavika Mohanan calls it ‘destiny’ for missing out on Salaar and making her Telugu debut with Prabhas in The Raja Saab

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Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab is slated for release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with Sankranti this year. Ahead of its release, the co-lead, Malavika Mohanan, is actively involved in the promotions. The Hridayapoorvam actress recently recounted how she was initially in talks with Prashanth Neel for Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. Malavika Mohanan reacts to once being in talks for Salaar but landing The Raja Saab with Prabhas Speaking to Filmy Focus, Malavika Mohanan said, “A few months after Master was released, I received a call saying that Prashanth Neel sir was making a film with Prabhas sir and wanted to meet me. I went to Bengaluru, where Prashanth sir took photos of me himself, not as a photoshoot, but just to see how I looked in Indian attire and in western attire.” The actress added, “Everything went well; it was all good. However, for some reason, it did not work out. I felt a bit underwhelmed because not many people get a chance to act with a star like Prabhas. But after a …

Pinkvilla Recommendations: 5 must-watch South films on OTT to start 2026 with a bang: Salaar to KGF franchise

Pinkvilla Recommendations: 5 must-watch South films on OTT to start 2026 with a bang: Salaar to KGF franchise

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South Indian films are never short of entertainment and often provide the perfect dose for audiences to start any day with a bang. If you’re looking to begin the year with freshness and energy, here’s a list of South Indian movies you should watch on New Year’s Day. 5 must-watch South films to start 2026 with a bang 1. Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire Cast: Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Bobby Simha, Shruti Haasan, Jagapathi Babu, Sriya Reddy, Easwari Rao Director: Prashanth Neel Genre: Epic Action Thriller Language: Telugu Runtime: 2 hours and 55 minutes Where to watch: JioHotstar, Netflix (Hindi) Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, starring Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, was released in theaters in 2023. As audiences continue to wait for its sequel even in 2026, the film remains a perfect dose of entertainment. The movie follows the tale of two friends, Deva, an exiled prince, and Varadha, the current prince of Khansaar, who once saved Deva’s life. When a coup d’état is planned by Varadha’s father’s ministers and relatives, he …

KGF, Salaar co director Kirtan Nadagouda’s 4 year old son dies; Pawan Kalyan confirms news and offers condolences

KGF, Salaar co director Kirtan Nadagouda’s 4 year old son dies; Pawan Kalyan confirms news and offers condolences

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Updated on: Dec 17, 2025 06:35 pm IST Actor-politician Pawan Kalyan took to his social media on Wednesday to share his condolences to Kirtan Nadagouda and his family.  KGF and Salaar co-director Kirtan Nadagouda’s 4-year-old son, Sonarsh K Nadagouda, died in a shocking accident in a lift. Actor and Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, confirmed the news on his social media and offered condolences to the family. Here’s what happened. Kirtan Nadagouda and Samriddhi Patel’s young son Sonarsh died in a shocking accident in a lift. KGF co-director’s 4-year-old son dies Kannada Prabha reported that on Monday, Kirtan’s four and a half year old son Sonarsh got stuck in a lift and died. The publication reported that the director and his wife, Samriddhi Patel, are in deep grief after losing their son in this tragic accident. The family has yet to make a statement on the sudden passing of their son. Kirtan worked in the direction department of numerous Kannada films. He gained fame when he worked with Prasanth Neel as a …