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.

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Movie, Release Date, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Cast and Crew

Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu

2h 44m |  UA13+

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama

Language: Telugu

Release date

January 12, 2026

Cast

Chiranjeevi

Nayanthara

Daggubati Venkatesh

Catherine Tresa

Crew

Director, Writer

Anil Ravipudi

Producer

Sahu Garapati

Sushmita Konidela

S Krishna

executive producer

Editor

Tammiraju

Composer

Bheems Ceciroleo

Cinematographer

Sameer Reddy

Production Designer

A.S. Prakash

Visual Effects

Vijay Das

visual effects supervisor

Lavan & Kushan

Narendra Kumar Logisa

Casting Department

Muta Gangadhar

casting coordinator

Music Department

Bhaskar Batla

lyricist

Shweta Mohan

playback singer

Udit Narayan

playback singer

Choreography

New 

Vijay Polaki

choreography

Additional Crew

Umesh Kaushik

promotions

Vamsi Shekar

PRO

Manoj Valluri

Digital Marketing

Country of origin

India

Raja Saab Premieres Trigger Chaos at Hyd Theatres

 Prabhas's film, The Raja Saab, is now showing in theaters worldwide this Friday with high hopes for its box office.

 The team had arranged all the needed approvals for ticket price increases and premiere events well before the release. They were also planning a lot of special showings in Telugu states, where the movie is getting a lot of attention.

Premiere shows started across Andhra Pradesh from 9 PM on Thursday.

 However, there was a last-minute problem in Hyderabad because the government order was delayed. This caused big confusion for ticket booking apps and created chaos at some theaters in the city.

Fans of Prabhas got frustrated with the delay in the premiere shows and stormed into theaters, asking the management to start the shows right away.

 Unfortunately, the premiere show bookings also started late, making the situation even more confusing.

The situation at Vimal Theatre got worse as a large group of fans gathered outside the theater because there was no clear information about the shows.

 Even though bookings opened for shows starting at 11:30 PM, ticket prices were at regular rates, and there was no clarity on when the first shows would start in Hyderabad.

Additionally, some popular single-screen theaters started canceling shows due to the huge crowd both inside and outside the theaters.

Hyderabad is definitely the most important market for Telugu cinema.

 Because of poor planning, the makers messed up the premiere shows and really disappointed the fans. This will likely hurt the film's first day earnings. The government should have released the order much earlier to avoid such issues.

Directed by Maruthi, the horror movie features Sanjay Dutt, Zarina Wahab, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar as the female leads.

Congress Stands by Vijay’s Jana Nayagan; Alliance Buzz Intensifies

Thalapathy Vijay is back in cinemas with his film Jana Nayagan, which was originally planned to be released on January 9. But now the release has been delayed because there were issues with the censorship process.

Some of Vijay's fans believe the central government is using political pressure to slow down the film's release.

 However, the Congress party has shown support for Vijay. A senior Congress leader from Tamil Nadu said that the controversy around Vijay's film has raised concerns about political misuse of power. While political disagreements are normal, using art as a tool for political gain is wrong.

The people of Tamil Nadu do not accept using cinema for political reasons.

 They are asking for art and entertainment to be respected, not used as weapons in political fights. The delay in the film is caused by pressure on authorities, which is not fair to the producers and fans. They want politics to stay away from art and for creative freedom to be respected.

This comes after TVK leaders mentioned that Rahul Gandhi was the first to support Thalapathy during the Karur incident.

 Now, with Congress supporting Vijay in the Jana Nayagan issue, it seems like there is growing friendship between TVK and Congress.