Fresh Troubles for Annagaru Ahead of Pongal Release?

The much-anticipated Pongal week in Kollywood is turning out to be a bad time for films.

 Thalapathy Vijay's eagerly awaited movie Jana Nayagan had to be delayed due to legal issues, and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi received mixed reviews.

Just as it seemed like everything was set for Tamil actor Karthi's long-awaited cop movie Vaa Vaathiyaar (Annagaru Vostaru in Telugu) to release on January 14, new legal problems have come up according to the latest news from Kollywood.

According to reports, a company based in Karur named Dhanesh Associates has filed a case in the Madras High Court to stop the release of the movie in both Tamil and Telugu.

 The court will hear the case on Monday, and the decision will determine if the film can come out on schedule.

If the movie is delayed again, it will miss a chance to take advantage of the empty festival season after Jana Nayagan was postponed and Parasakthi did not do well.

Vaa Vaathiyaar was originally meant to come out on December 12 last year.

 However, it couldn't be released because the Official Assignee of the High Court filed a petition asking K.E. Gnanavel Raja, the producer, to pay a debt of ₹21.78 crore.

The issue is about the money that the producer, KE Gnanavel Raja, owes to a businessman named Arjunlal Sunderdas, who was later declared insolvent.

After a long delay and many discussions, Studio Green finally got permission from the court to release the film.

 But the new legal case has now created more uncertainty about whether the film will come out on January 14. If the production company can quickly resolve the problem, the film might be shown on time, but if not, it might get delayed again.

Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, 'Vaa Vaathiyaar' features Karthi as a policeman who goes to great lengths to follow the principles set by the late superstar and former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran.

 The film also has Krithi Shetty in a key role.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu – First Half – Entertaining

First things first, Megastar Chiranjeevi's performance in the movie so far feels the most natural and easygoing we've seen from him in a while. His comedy timing, how he delivers lines, and his acting in emotional scenes all look smooth and effortless. Especially the way he interacts with Nayanthara in the beginning—using just eye contact and hand movements—is really enjoyable to watch.

Anil Ravipudii has come up with a straightforward story and filled it with enough fun moments to keep everyone engaged.

 The comedy scenes, especially three or four of them, worked really well.

On the downside, the start of the movie was a bit slow.

 But aside from that small issue, the movie has been entertaining so far. Now, let's see how the second half plays out.

Vijay Deverakonda Opens Up About Negative Campaigns Against His Films

Vijay Deverakonda mentioned that he has been dealing with planned negative campaigns against his movies since the release of *Dear Comrade*. He said he noticed these attacks early on, but a lot of people didn’t take him seriously at first. It wasn’t until other filmmakers started facing similar problems that they finally understood what he was going through.

He explained that some of the directors and producers who worked with him later realized just how organized and damaging these campaigns can be.

 He also talked about how he spent many nights without sleep trying to find out who was behind these attacks and why they were doing it.

The actor added that this isn’t just about his career.

 He believes that cinema should be protected from such negativity so that upcoming actors and filmmakers can work in a better and fairer environment.

Court Order Blocks BMS Ratings & Reviews for MSG

For a long time, film makers have been worried about how ratings and reviews on BookMyShow are being used wrongly. The main problem has been that users can write reviews even if they haven’t bought tickets. Over time, some groups started using this as a way to make money by using robots and planned actions to either hurt or help a film’s reputation.

This issue has been talked about many times by film producers.

 Recently, when a film was badly affected by these actions, the creators were very upset and disappointed. Earlier, producer Naga Vamsi had also talked about how producers sometimes had to spend money just to keep their films safe from these rating changes.

Now, there has been a big change with the release of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.

 For this film, BookMyShow has turned off ratings and reviews completely. The platform has added a message saying this decision was made because of court orders.

This move will stop bots and fake accounts from sharing bad or good reviews for Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.

 The planning and legal process for this decision reportedly took several weeks before it was finally put into action.

The production house Shine Screens thanked Ai Plex and Blocking Big for taking the initiative and helping bring about this change.

 They showed their appreciation through a public message.

In the past, BookMyShow ratings were often used by fans who didn’t like a film to harm its reputation.

 On the flip side, some average films got better ratings, which later helped them get more deals on OTT and satellite platforms. From both sides, this change is seen as a good and necessary step.

A ticket booking platform is supposed to sell tickets, not control a film’s success through uncontrolled reviews and robots.

 While ratings and reviews are still active for other films, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has now set a new example.

Will BMW Be A Turning Point For Both KT & RT?

After making some successful movies like Dhamaka and Waltair Veerayya (Multistarrer), Ravi Teja has been having a tough time keeping his on-screen charm.

 All his recent films have not done well at the box office and have caused big losses. Now, he is back with another full-length entertainer called Bhartha Mahasayalaku Wignyapthi, which is also competing in the Sankranti season with other big movies.

Bhartha Mahasayalaku Wignyapthi is directed by Kishore Tirumala, a filmmaker who is well-known for making emotional dramas with meaningful content that appeals to young audiences.

 This time, he is trying something different by making a fun-filled family entertainer that revolves around a complicated love triangle involving a married man and two women he is interested in.

Based on the funny trailers and teasers, which generated a lot of excitement, Bhartha Mahasayalaku Wignyapthi looks like it will be a comedy that makes people laugh right from the start.

 This is a big change for Kishore Tirumala, who has mostly made heartfelt dramas such as Nenu Shailaja, Vunnadhi Okkate Zindagi and Chitralahari.

From finishing the film quickly to promoting it with great energy, Kishore Tirumala has managed everything very well so far.

 This has created a lot of positive buzz among the audience, even with so many big films competing during the festival season. This is the first time in a while that a Ravi Teja movie is coming out with all the hype and excitement.

Kishore Tirumala also went out of his way to grab attention by doing multiple interviews and even surprised everyone when he danced on stage along with the heroines in front of Ravi Teja and the rest of the team.

Bhartha Mahasayalaku Wignyapthi is a very important movie for both Ravi Teja and Kishore Tirumala.

 If it becomes a box office success during Sankranti, it could be a major turning point for both of them.

Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV banner, BMW is set to release during the Sankranti season, hitting the theatres on January 13.

Back-to-Back Unexpected Hurdles for Kollywood

Pongal season is usually a happy time for Tamil people. But this year, there's not a single Tamil movie that's really making noise to entertain people. Because of delays with Jana Nayagan and last-minute issues with Parashakthi, there's a lot of talk that Tamil cinema is facing some problems.

Recently, Karthi's movie, Va Vathiyaar, also ran into trouble.

 The Madras High Court has ordered the movie's rights to be sold publicly to recover about 21 crores that the producer allegedly didn't pay to the financier. Until that money is paid back, the court has stopped the film from being shown anywhere, including theatres, OTT, and digital platforms.

As for Prakashakti, it got the censor certificate just a day before its release.

 Because of that, it's coming out only in Tamil, which is a big concern. If the movie gets bad reviews, it might not do well in Telugu states when it's released there later. So, it needs strong positive reviews to do well in Telugu states and other areas too.

Jana Nayagan is also in trouble.

 The Madras High Court's division bench has paused a previous order that asked the CBFC to give a UA certificate to the film. The next hearing is set for January 21, after the Pongal holidays.

In this tough situation, Tamil cinema is going through a big challenge with several big films facing unexpected issues.

 Hope this problem gets fixed soon.

Chiru’s MSG Hits Half Million, Set For Record Opening

Megastar Chiranjeevi's much-anticipated family movie, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, is set to release on the 12th of this month, with overseas premieres happening on the 11th. The movie's advance bookings in North America started well before the release and have already reached over $500,000 in that region alone.

This makes Chiranjeevi's fastest movie ever to reach the half-million-dollar mark, showing a huge level of fan excitement even before the film hits theaters.

 Industry insiders are expecting the premiere and first-day collections to bring in nearly a million dollars.

The movie is doing well based on strong reports, mainly because of the great response to its trailer and songs.

 Fans and movie lovers are excited to see Chiranjeevi in a stylish, classic look that has already made a big impact with audiences.

The excitement is further boosted by Venkatesh's special appearance, which has increased the buzz and raised the hopes of moviegoers.