Mega Mama Vs Mena Alludu: Sankranthi 2027 Clash

The Sankranthi 2027 season is going to be interesting because there might be a big family showdown at the box office.Megastar Chiranjeevi and his nephew Sai Durgha Tej are likely to face off during the holiday season.

Sai Durgha Tej’s new movie, Sambarala Yeti Gattu (SYG), was officially announced for Sankranthi a few days ago.

After many delays, the movie has finally set its release date for January 12, 2027.

Now, there are reports that Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film, directed by Bobby, is also planning to come out during Sankranthi 2027.

The official release date is expected to be announced on Chiranjeevi’s birthday, which is August 22.

Chiranjeevi, who will turn 71 on August 22, is planning to make the Sankranthi season special with his new movie.

If both films come out during the same festival, it will be a rare “Mega Mama vs Mena Alludu” type of clash.

This kind of direct competition between two top Mega family stars has not happened often before.

The clash is expected to draw a lot of attention at the box office, since both movies are targeting the Sankranthi audience.

It’s still unclear whether Chiranjeevi and Sai Durgha Tej will both come out for Sankranthi 2027 and how SYG will do against Chiranjeevi’s big movie.

The Sankranthi 2027 box office might be a big battle for Mega fans and Telugu cinema lovers.

Bollywood Media Started Job, Sandeep Vanga Should Respond!

Bollywood news outlets are talking a lot about a possible delay in the release of Prabhas and Sandeep Reddy Vanga's highly anticipated movie Spirit, which was originally planned for March 2027.Some reports also suggest that Salman Khan's new film, directed by Vamsi Paidipally, might be released on its own during Eid, either on March 9 or March 10.

This news has left many Prabhas fans confused, especially since Spirit was moving along very quickly just recently.

After finishing the shooting schedule for Spirit, Prabhas has joined Fauzi for a month of work.Once he completes that, he is expected to come back to Spirit for more extensive filming.

Given the progress made so far, the sudden news about a possible delay until June 2027 has been surprising and concerning.

So far, there hasn't been an official statement confirming any changes to the release date.However, with media outlets pushing the postponement story, fans are feeling anxious.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga should probably address these rumors and provide some update.

Even a brief message from the director could help clear up the confusion and ease the worries of the fans.

Tamil Break Even: A Big Challenge For Vishwanath And Sons?

Suriya's Vishwanath And Sons did well on Monday in Telugu because the drop on the first working day was within an acceptable range.However, the Tamil version showed signs of a big drop, which is concerning.

During the first weekend, the Tamil version made slightly less than the Telugu version, but on Monday, it was 30% behind the Telugu version.

The movie earned 40 Crore in Tamil Nadu, which means it needs around 90 Crore in total to break even.

In the first four days, the movie made about 30 Crore in Tamil Nadu, so there is still a long way to go.

Things are definitely not easy.

Meanwhile, in Telugu, the movie has already crossed the 7.2 Crore NRA amount in Nizam and will recover the remaining 2 Crore Recoverable Advance by the end of the next weekend.

The movie did business in a 10 Crore ratio in Andhra and might break even by the end of the run.

Ceded will be the only area where the buyers will face a loss.

But for the producer, the overflow in Nizam will cover that loss.

So, for now, Tamil Nadu is the main area of concern.

Anirudh And Kavya’s Destination Wedding Date Locked?

Sensational music director Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad owner Kavya Maran are making news again.Reports from Tamil media say they are planning to get married in Greece on November 10.

The buzz has picked up after Anirudh’s uncle, veteran actor Y.G.

Mahendran, talked about their relationship and hinted that the marriage is coming soon.

It’s interesting that rumors about their wedding have been around for over a year.

Anirudh has said before that such stories are untrue, but the latest news has made people talk again.

Kavya Maran is well-known in the IPL, owns the Sunrisers Hyderabad team, and is the daughter of Sun TV founder Kalanithi Maran.

Anirudh is one of the top music composers in Indian cinema and is currently doing well with his new movie DC, which was praised for its music.

Right now, fans are waiting for an official statement.

Until then, the wedding plans are a big topic on social media.

Hero’s Directorial Debut Turns Into A Box-Office Nightmare

Vishal's first film as a director, Makutam (Magudam in Tamil), has become a big failure at the box office.For Vishal, who stepped in to direct after Ravi Arasu left the project, this is a major blow both as a new director and as the main actor.

The movie was not well received by critics and viewers from the start.

The main issue is that the story is old-fashioned, the plot is predictable, and it uses a lot of overused ideas.Instead of bringing something new, the film sticks to a tired and boring formula that makes people lose interest.

The bad reaction was clear right from the beginning.

The film opened with negative reviews and very low numbers.The bad word of mouth has made things even worse.

With the film struggling to draw in viewers, Makutam is heading toward a box office disaster.

If the reports are correct, the film made less than 2 crores in its first weekend, which means it won't even cover the basic costs of showing the movie in theaters.

Thammullu, Irumudi Thega Nacchesthundi: Ravi Teja

 Irumudi is becoming a film that mixes family emotions, suspense, and intense drama, and it shows Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja in a new way.The film's pre-release event was held today in a big and grand way.

Director Shiva Nirvana said the idea for Irumudi started with a father-daughter relationship, not an Ayyappa story.

"This story started with a father who gives his daughter full freedom and tells her to share everything that happens with him.As I explored the problems girls face through her eyes, I started thinking about how he could control his anger and emotions.That’s when I got the idea of him wearing the mala.That was the beginning of the story."

He also warned viewers not to expect a light-hearted movie.

"There have been many thrillers in Telugu cinema, but we believe this is the first time an intense family drama has been presented with thriller elements in this way.It is not a light-hearted film.It is extremely intense.The last 40 minutes will completely immerse you in a human drama.I would call it one of the most intense and serious family dramas in Telugu cinema."

Shiva is especially proud of how he presented Ravi Teja.

"I initially thought I might make a mass entertainer with Ravi Teja.But today, I feel extremely proud that I have shown him in this manner.He even took off his shirt for the mala scenes.Audiences will watch the film again for Ravi Teja and his performance."

The much-awaited song Mallepoola Pallaki is also expected to be a big moment in the film.

"We wanted an Ayyappa song where the hero could sing with a lot of energy in the right situation.Everyone suggested Mallepoola Pallaki.We first used it as a small part, but it later became a big topic on social media.We invited the original singer Dappu Srinu to sing it because we wanted to keep the original feel.In the film, audiences will see Mallepoola Pallaki at the right moment, with the right energy and a powerful sequence featuring around 100 swamis."

Ravi Teja said he believes Irumudi will give audiences a powerful emotional experience.

"All our technicians have fully owned the film.Production designer Sahi Suresh, editor Prawin Pudi, music director GV Prakash and everyone else have done a wonderful job."

He also highlighted the importance of the supporting characters.

"Every character is important.Swasika impresses with her performance.Some characters will stay with audiences.Ramesh Indra's character is wonderful.The audience will see a different Sai Kumar in the movie.Mark my words, Nakshatra is going to become a big heroine.She has a very bright future.The scenes between us are going to be hard-hitting.Priya looks perfect in the role of Kaveri in the film.She has performed very well, especially in two scenes where she is superb."

The star also made a special promise to his fans: "Brothers, I can confidently say this— the film is going to be loved by all of you.

You are going to experience a good film in theatres and see a different Ravi Teja.I will speak about director Shiva at the success meet."

The event was also attended by successful directors Bobby, Buchi Babu Sana, Rahul Sankrithyan and Sai Rajesh.

Vishwanath & Sons Recovers Half Its Target In First Weekend

Suriya's film Vishwanath & Sons is doing very well at the box office.Because people are talking positively about it, the movie has become a big hit, especially in the Telugu states.Families are really enjoying the movie and coming to watch it a lot.

Earlier reports said the movie needs to make Rs 200 crore worldwide to break even.

By Sunday, the movie had already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark, meaning it has already recovered about half of its target in just the first weekend.

The movie is doing well because the audience is really enjoying it.

Suriya and Mamitha have given strong, mature performances, and Venky Atluri's emotional storytelling has also been well received.These things are helping the movie keep its good momentum.

One big advantage for Vishwanath & Sons is that there aren't any major movies coming out that could compete with it right now.

That means the movie is expected to keep making good money on Monday and during the weekdays.

The next important day is Monday.

If the movie stays strong after the weekend, it could get even closer to its break even target in the coming days.

With Rs 100 crore already made against a target of Rs 200 crore, the film is in a strong position.

If it keeps going at this pace, it could reach break even by next weekend and become one of the bigger successes in Suriya's career.

The movie has also seen a big increase in overseas earnings after the good word and strong reviews.

The improved response from international audiences has helped it perform better worldwide, giving the film an extra boost as it enters the important weekday phase.

The movie is produced by Naga Vamsi and also features Mamitha Baiju and Radhika Sarathkumar in key roles.

The coming weekdays will show if the film can keep up its strong weekend performance.