Is Peddi Under Pressure Again?

Ram Charan's Peddi is set to release on April 30th. The first song, Chikiri, created a lot of excitement, and the second single is coming soon.

Even though the team is confident about meeting the release date, some people in the industry are doubtful.

 There are at least three other movies that might take the same date if Peddi delays.

So, what's going on?

It's true that the work on Peddi is moving quickly.

 The makers have about 25 working days left to finish the shoot, and there's also a special song to film.

Twenty-five working days in two months might sound easy, but it's not that simple.

 The schedules of the artists have to fit. Also, there's another challenge with ARR Rahman's background score. Rahman doesn't work by getting reels one after another. He prefers to work on each half separately.

The team already sent the first half of the score.

 They need to finish the entire shoot and then send the second half. That's where things get tricky. It's unclear if they can convince Rahman to send the second half in parts.

Missing the release date could cause problems for the OTT platform too.

 So, the team is really determined to stick to the deadline. They're so serious about it that Ram Charan even cut short his paternity leave, and Buchi Babu worked on his birthday.

Finally, Tollywood Discusses Theatre-Saving OTT Window!

About 40 exhibitors from both Telugu states met in Hyderabad recently and decided that theaters can't survive without limiting films from going to OTT platforms for eight weeks after their theatrical release.

They presented this idea during today's Executive Committee meeting of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce.

Producers who are part of the EC have agreed to the proposal.

 Suresh Babu, Suniel Narang, Dil Raju, and Tagore Madhu were some of the attendees.

The EC has decided to form a committee that will talk with the Producers Council and the Active Producers Guild to reach an agreement.

Once a decision is made, a cut-off date will be set.

 Agreements made before that date, and films that are more than 60% complete, will be allowed to break the rule. All other films must strictly follow the '8 Weeks OTT Window Rule'.

This rule is already in place in the North, where PVR-INOX chain will not show a film unless it has an 8 Weeks OTT Window.

 However, the same chain does not enforce this rule in Telugu states because they are a minority.

The problem in Tollywood is that some big exhibitors and lease owners are also producers who rely on OTT money to make films.

The cut-off date must be handled carefully, as after the pandemic, when the industry introduced the 'No Direct OTT' rule, many producers tried to break it by using back-dated agreements.

Priyanka Chopra Is an Asset to Varanasi!

Global superstar Priyanka Chopra is once again making news, but this time it's because she keeps bringing Varanasi into the spotlight.

 Every time she gives an interview for her latest Hollywood projects, she talks about Varanasi with a lot of passion and shares how much it means to her.

In one of these interviews, she said, “We travel time, we travel the world, it's an adventure.

 I think it's really cool and defining for Indian cinema,” when talking about Varanasi.

What’s special is the way she gets excited and proud every time she mentions the SS Rajamouli film.

 Even while promoting her big Hollywood movies, she always makes time to talk about Varanasi without holding back.

It's well-known that top stars usually don't like to discuss other projects while promoting their own.

 But Priyanka is different. She breaks that rule for Varanasi, sharing her excitement whenever she gets the chance.

Industry experts believe her constant mentions are intentional.

 By talking about Varanasi on international platforms, she's subtly bringing attention to the cultural value of Indian cinema and the Mahesh Babu film.

Right now, global audiences are more interested than ever in Indian stories.

 These mentions can help build excitement around the film. Many people think Priyanka is truly an asset to Varanasi. Her worldwide fame and real enthusiasm are helping create a lot of buzz for the film around the globe.

Nani’s Aaya Sher: Thunderous Mass Banger

Natural Star Nani keeps surprising everyone with every update from his movie The Paradise. After building a lot of excitement with the first single Aaya Sher, the team has now released the song's lyrical video, which is specially made for Nani's birthday.

The song, composed by Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander, is powerful, addictive, and made to be a big hit at the masses.

 It mixes loud drum beats, festive rhythms, and a mix of folk and modern music. Every beat is made to make people want to listen again and again. The lyrics by Kasarla Shyam match the intensity, with each line being catchy and adding to the vibe of Nani's character.

What makes the song really stand out is the strong folk vocals by Addula Jangireddy and Akunoori Deviah, who give it a real, heartfelt feel.

 The visuals are full of energy with bold dance moves, lively group formations, and colorful scenes that make the whole thing feel alive.

Nani shines on screen with his tough yet stylish look.

 His clothes, attitude, and presence make him the main focus. He does trendy moves with confidence, and the catchy hookstep is immediately memorable. He enters the song with a plate of biryani, and the whole vibe feels like the food is fresh and hot.

The director Srikanth Odela has put in a lot of effort, and producer Sudhakar Cherukuri has made sure everything is top-notch.

 The world around the song looks big and lively with bright colors, smoke, props, and lighting, making it seem like a celebration happening in a super exciting place. It's not just a song, but a complete visual treat.

Overall, Aaya Sher is a big hit with strong music, catchy lyrics, powerful vocals, lively visuals, energetic dance, and Nani's impressive performance.

 It's all designed to create a lot of hype, attract crowds, and be replayed again and again.

RGV Undermining the South Industry for Dhurandhar 2

Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated sequel, *Dhurandhar: The Revenge*, is set to release globally on March 19th.

 With high expectations for the sequel, director Ram Gopal Varma, known for his bold and direct opinions, has made some exaggerated comments about its box office success on his X account.

In a recent post, RGV compared *Dhurandhar 2* to an "Asteroid," claiming it could change how box office standards are set and beat the South Indian film industry, which is currently leading Indian cinema.

His post is filled with too much hype and over-the-top statements.

 While it’s okay to promote *Dhurandhar 2*, his comments seem to downplay the potential of upcoming South Indian films, especially pan-India Telugu movies, which are expected to break many box office records.

Many think RGV is just trying to build more excitement around *Dhurandhar 2* by comparing it to other big upcoming films.

 It’s true that the first part of the movie was a huge success, but making these exaggerated comparisons before the film even comes out is unnecessary.

There’s nothing wrong with promoting *Dhurandhar 2*, but RGV should remember that several other Tollywood movies, like *Peddi*, *Varanasi*, *Kalki 2*, *Spirit*, *NTR – Neel movie*, *Fauzi*, *Allu Arjun – Atlee project*, and more, also have the potential to break box office records and create new benchmarks for Indian cinema.

Illegal IPTV Users Face Heavy Fines and Legal Consequences

Some well-known streaming services are now sending legal warnings to people using illegal IPTV services. Many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in the US are getting these alerts via WhatsApp, email, and text messages.

A lot of these NRIs have one or more illegal IPTV setups at home.

 Using pirated content without permission is considered an intellectual property rights violation, and such cases are handled by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Since ICE is actively checking immigration rules, using illegal IPTV services can be very dangerous for NRIs.

 It might even result in being sent back to their home country.

Because of this, it's better to get rid of any illegal IPTV boxes, uninstall all unauthorized IPTV apps right away, and switch to legal streaming platforms to follow US laws.

PK Directors Should Avoid Political References In Films

  The second single from Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, titled "Aura of Ustaad," was released recently.

 Harish Shankar paid tribute to Pawan Kalyan’s character and style in the song.

There were also some images of Pawan Kalyan’s political journey in the lyrical video.

 Since then, people have been talking about whether the film will include political themes or references that could be seen as targeting YSR Congress.

However, Harish Shankar released a video where he explained things.

He said, "Pawan Kalyan clearly told me that politics and films should be separate.

 That is why his films include Prakash Raj, even though they have different views. There will be no dialogues or references that target anyone else in the film. That is also because Pawan Kalyan has fans from all political parties. However, there will be dialogues like 'Gaaju Glass' to make our hero look good."  

It’s good that Harish Shankar clarified this before the film releases.

 But it’s also time for other directors to completely avoid showing Pawan Kalyan’s political side in their films.

References to the Janasena Party, its symbol, and Pawan Kalyan’s political ideas are not necessary in films.

 If directors want to highlight Pawan Kalyan, they can focus on his positive qualities. Sujeeth made sure there were no such references in OG, and fans loved that.

Trying to include these political references is taking the storyline out of its normal range to please the crowd, which is not needed.

Harish Shankar may not be able to go back and change anything now, but future directors should be careful.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh has been in production for a long time and faced delays due to many reasons.

 Harish Shankar released Mr Bachchan in between, but it didn’t do well. He really needs a hit with this film.