Khalifa-The Ruler Movie

Khalifa-The Ruler

2h 39m | UA16+

Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller

Release Date

20 Aug, 2026

Language: Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil

Cast

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Mohanlal

Neil Nitin Mukesh

Indrans

Sanju Sivaram

Crew

Director

Vysakh

Producer, Writer

Jinu V. Abraham

Musician

Jakes Bejoy

Cinematographer

Jomon T. John

Editor

Chaman Chakko

Stunts

Chethan Dsouza

Yannick Ben

Phoenix Prabhu

Mirai Joins the Elite League in Japan

Japan has become a big overseas market for Telugu movies, and Teja Sajja’s film Mirai is already getting attention even before it officially comes out.

Mirai has already made it into the Top 10 Indian films in Japan based on advance bookings on the first day.

It’s joining a list of other Telugu movies that have made a great impact there, like RRR, Baahubali 2, Pushpa 2, Devar, and Salaar.

Mirai has now surpassed Dhurandhar 2 in the current rankings and is getting closer to Salman Khan’s Tiger Zinda Hai.

With two more days left for bookings, the movie could move up even more.

Mirai is bringing something new to the Japanese audience with its fantasy world, Indian mythology, and big visual effects.

If it keeps up its current performance, it could add another exciting part to the growing success of Telugu cinema in Japan.

Teja Sajja is slowly expanding his reach with each new movie.

After HanuMan built a strong fan base in Japan, Mirai is taking things even further with a strong start and impressive numbers before the release.HanuMan, which also played in Japan, made 1 crore, but Mirai is opening with a big bang and gaining a lot of attention and support.

Mixed Reactions To Anil Ravipudi’s Movie Title?

Anil Ravipudi is famous for selecting unique and interesting titles for his Sankranthi films.

His last two movies had titles like Sankranthiki Vasthunnam and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.

Now, for his upcoming movie featuring Venkatesh and Kalyan Ram, he has chosen the title January 12 Vidudala.

The title has sparked a mix of opinions.

A lot of moviegoers like the title and feel it is catchy.On the other hand, some people think Anil Ravipudi may have gone too far with the title.

The main question people are asking is whether January 12 Vidudala is the right choice for the film's story and theme, or if the title was picked mainly to create excitement for the Sankranthi release.

However, it's still too early to say for sure.

The real impact of the title will become clear only after the audience watches the movie.

It's clear that Anil Ravipudi has been inspired by the legendary EVV Satyanarayana garu for these kinds of creative ideas.

But things have changed over time, and so have the stories and audiences.The title should connect with the audience and make sense in relation to the film's content.

Now, it's up to Anil Ravipudi to show that January 12 Vidudala is not just a title chosen for attention, but one that truly connects with the movie.

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.