Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Irumudi Hits Century And Shows No Sign Of Stopping!

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s Irumudi is becoming the biggest comeback success of his career, crossing the 100 crore mark in just five days.

The huge response has shocked everyone, as very few people thought the film would do so well.

The movie has been getting lots of positive feedback and strong reviews from the start.
What’s more, family audiences have really loved Irumudi, especially the Ayyappa Swamy element and the story about the daughter, which has helped the film do well in different areas.

What makes this even more amazing is how well the film is doing on weekdays.
Irumudi isn’t just having a great opening, it’s also keeping up its strong performance even after the initial rush.

Even with the release of Toxic in theaters, Irumudi still has an edge with family audiences.
While Toxic is for a more mature audience and has an A certificate, Irumudi is a safe and comfortable option for families.

If Irumudi keeps up its current success, it could have another strong weekend at the box office.
There’s already a good chance the film could reach 150 crore by the end of its second weekend.

Now the big question is whether Irumudi can keep this strong performance going in B and C centres.
If it does, reaching 200 crore might become a real possibility.

It’s still too early to say if such a big number is possible, but the way Irumudi is doing, it’s definitely not out of the question.
If this momentum keeps up, Ravi Teja might be on the path to one of the biggest comebacks in recent Telugu cinema.

Sandeep Vanga & Vijay To Reunite for Arjun Reddy?

Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Vijay Deverakonda are planning to bring back their hit movie Arjun Reddy with a longer version to mark its 10th anniversary.

The director of Animal said that he and Vijay are working on reworking the film and releasing a longer version.
Arjun Reddy, which was later remade in Hindi as Kabir Singh, was a big milestone in both their careers.

But the project might take some time because Sandeep is currently too busy to give enough time to the extended version.
Vijay would need only two to three days to record his lines for the new parts, while Sandeep would have to work on the film for about 15 to 20 days.

Right now, Sandeep can't set aside 15 to 20 days because of his packed schedule and ongoing projects.
So the extended version is still in the planning stage.

Arjun Reddy was Sandeep Reddy Vanga's first time directing a film.
It came out in 2017 and was a huge success, which was also a big turning point for Vijay Deverakonda's career.

The film developed a strong following among fans, and its Hindi remake, Kabir Singh, also became a major box office hit.
If the extended version comes out for the 10th anniversary, it could once again bring the popular Sandeep-Vijay team back to the cinema screen.

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups Movie

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

3h 14m | A

Release Date 26 Aug, 2026

Genre: Action, Crime, Period, Thriller

Language: Kannada, Tamil, English, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu

Cast

Yash
as Raya
Kiara Advani
as Nadia
Huma Qureshi
as Elizabeth
Nayanthara
as Ganga
Tara Sutaria
as Rebecca
Rukmini Vasanth
as Mellisa

Crew

Director
Geetu Mohandas

Producer
Venkat K. Narayana (KVN)
Yash

Musician
Ravi Basrur

Musician
Vishal Mishra

Musician
Tanishk Bagchi

Cinematographer
Rajeev Ravi

Editor
Ujwal Kulkarni

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Audience Done With Drishyam Franchise?

 Many Drishyam fans are not happy about the news of Drishyam 4.The announcement has already caused a lot of negative reactions, with many viewers wondering why another sequel is needed.


Drishyam 3 also faced a lot of criticism and became part of the common problem with third sequels.

Both critics and audiences were not satisfied with the film.A lot of critics gave mixed reviews and said it was the weakest film in the series.Even though Mohanlal's acting and emotional moments were well received, the story was seen as too long, repeated and too complicated.


A lot of Drishyam fans believe the series is being dragged on too much.

They think the first two movies had great drama, suspense and clever twists, but the third one didn’t match that.


Now everyone is wondering what Jeethu Joseph, the director, has in store for Drishyam 4.

It's still not clear if he will continue with the same characters and story or start fresh with a new idea.


More information about Drishyam 4 is expected soon.

Until then, it's still uncertain whether the fourth film can bring back the excitement and tension that made the first two so popular.

Toxic Time Arrives: A Big Test For Yash’s Stardom!

 Rock Star Yash's much-awaited film Toxic is finally coming to cinemas tomorrow, which is a big deal in his career.


Many actors from regional areas became famous across the country with one big movie and then quickly started working on their next projects.

Naturally, those next movies got a lot of attention because of the success of the first one.


But Yash has taken a different path. After the huge success of KGF, he waited almost four years before releasing Toxic.This long break has made people even more excited and expectant about this new film.


Now, the real test is here. If Toxic does well, it could take Yash to a new level as a pan-India star.A big success after such a long time would show that his popularity isn't just because of the KGF series.


What makes this film special is that Yash has supported a female director, Geetu Mohandas, for a big project.

She didn’t have much experience with such a large-scale movie, making this project even more challenging.


So, the outcome of Toxic will be watched very closely. Tomorrow, the film will not only start its journey at the box office but also begin the next big chapter in Yash's career.


If Toxic is a huge hit, it will make Yash one of the biggest pan-India stars and give him the confidence to take on even more challenging projects.



The success of Toxic will also create a lot of interest in Ramayana, which is set to come out in two months, with Yash playing the role of Ravana.

A strong performance in Toxic could make people very curious about his look, acting, and character in the highly anticipated epic.

Irumudi Receives Demands To Remove Crucial Scenes

 Ravi Teja's newest religious film, Irumudi, which became a massive hit after its release last Friday, is now facing strong criticism from a Teachers Association in Andhra Pradesh.The association is upset because some scenes in the movie show the education system in a bad light.


They are asking for the controversial parts to be taken out right away.

The AP Teachers' Federation (APTF) said the film wrongly portrays government schools, their students, and teachers, which hurts the image of public education.


The APTF's State President, Chennupati Manjula, and General Secretary, Basavalingarao, made a joint statement.

They said movies have a big influence on how people think about social issues.They urged filmmakers to be careful when dealing with topics that affect the public.


The association pointed out that the film, directed by Shiva Nirvana, shows a government school teacher in a negative way.

They also mentioned that the movie names a specific government school in Sileru, Alluri Sitharama Raju district, and even uses the exact uniforms worn by students in Andhra Pradesh government schools.


The APTF called these scenes disrespectful and unnecessary.

They asked the filmmakers to remove any content that harms the image of teachers and the public school system.


So far, the makers of Irumudi have not commented on the issue, as those scenes were important to the story.

The film is still doing very well at the box office in Telugu states and overseas.

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Vishwanath And Sons Holds Decent Amid Irumudi Wave!

The Irumudi storm has completely taken over the Telugu box office, with Ravi Teja's movie turning the weekend into a big celebration for people who track movie business.Even though the big success was expected, the huge numbers collected have surprised even those who watch the industry closely.However, Suriya's Vishwanath And Sons is still doing well.

Even with the Irumudi wave, Vishwanath And Sons is making good progress in A class theaters, especially in Hyderabad.
The strong early bookings and continued interest from audiences are good signs, especially since there's a lot of competition from Irumudi.This shows that the film is connecting well with its target audience.

The movie is also doing okay in Tamil Nadu, but still needs to collect more to be safe.
The good news is that there are no major films coming out until Toxic releases on August 26.This gives Vishwanath And Sons time to improve numbers and slowly reduce its losses in Tamil.

In the Telugu states, the film has already become profitable and is considered a Super Hit.
Producer Naga Vamsi's decision to keep enough theaters for the second week is helping the film stay visible.The movie has reached the ground level, giving it a strong base even during the Irumudi wave.

The real test will start on Monday, especially with Toxic coming on August 26.
Irumudi is expected to stay strong in its second week, which could put pressure on Vishwanath And Sons.However, since the Telugu version is already safe and the Tamil version has time to improve, the film still has a chance to finish stronger.