&nbsp;Venkatesh and Trivikram's Aadarsha Kutumbam has completed its first weekend at the box office with mixed results. Despite the big combination and decent expectations, the film has fall short of expected opening numbers. However, its collections have shown improvement with each passing day, offering hope for the makers.Aadarsha Kutumbam collected ₹75 crore gross worldwide in its opening weekend. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana contributed over ₹50 crore, while Karnataka added ₹8 crore and the rest of India brought in ₹2 crore. The total Indian gross stands at approximately ₹60 crore, with overseas contributing another ₹15 crore.The biggest positive for the film is its day wise growth in domestic markets, with Day 3 collections higher than Day 2 and Day 2 better than Day 1. This upward trend suggests that the film is finding some support among family audiences. However, the opening weekend total is still below expectations, especially considering the Venkatesh - Trivikram combination.Aadarsha Kutumbam reportedly needs around ₹125 crore worldwide gross to reach its break even target. With ₹75 crore collected so far, and needs another ₹50 crore. The weekday performance will be crucial, as Ramayana arrives on November 5 and Suriya's Scene releases on November 6, increasing the competition during the Diwali season. - Veda

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AK 47 First Weekend Collections

AK 47 Crosses 75 Crore In Its First Weekend

Much anticipated Ramayana is showing strong interest ahead of its theatrical release. The epic has reportedly collected crossed ₹45 crore through worldwide opening day advance bookings. India has contributed nearly ₹23 crore, while overseas markets have added another ₹22 crore, giving the film an impressive start before release.North America is leading the overseas advance booking numbers, with audiences showing strong interest in the big budget Indian epic. In India, Maharashtra and Karnataka are currently driving ticket sales. Yash playing Ravana is also expected to attract audiences in Karnataka, while the Hindi version is seeing encouraging demand.However, the response in South Indian markets is yet to reach the expected level. The coming days will be important for the film's advance sales. Another major factor is the decision on previous day Indian premiere shows, which could further improve bookings if the makers open special screenings before the November 5 release.The big target for Ramayana is crossing ₹100 crore in worldwide pre sales, a benchmark reportedly achieved by Dhurandhar 2. The film still has time to improve its numbers, and positive early reactions could help its final advance sales. All eyes are now on whether this Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer can create a historic opening. - Veda

Ramayana Registers Strong Pre Sales

Ramayana Advance Booking Heading Towards 50 Crore Mark

Sekhar Kammula has spoken about the growing use of violence in commercial films. In a very recent interview, the director said filmmakers should not assume that bloodshed guarantees box office success, as audiences continue to look for stories that create a strong emotional connection with viewers.He explained that a film becoming a hit does not mean its style will become a lasting industry trend. According to Sekhar Kammula, trends keep changing, but viewers know what they want. Any film, whether action packed or quiet, can find an audience when its story and emotions feel honest and relatable.The director added that good art and sincere filmmaking can stand the test of time. His comments reflect the approach seen in films such as Anand, Godavari and Fidaa, where relationships and everyday emotions take centre stage.Sekhar Kammula last was Dhanush and Nagarjuna starrer Kuberaa which was released in 2025. When asked about his latest project, he said that work is going on and he will anounce about it in a couple of months. - Veda

 Sekhar Kammula About Violence In Films

Sekhar Kammula Strong Take on Violence in Movies 

&nbsp;&nbsp;The real problem in Peddi. Even &nbsp;after the months of Peddi release, many are talking about Janhvi Kapoor's controversial exposing scenes. While some are supporting the filmmakers, others are supporting Janhvi Kapoor. However what not many are realising is exposing is not the real problem in Peddi.In many films heroines exposed and they will continue to do so in future also in the films. But problems in Peddi rose as many expected the female lead to be strong in Ram Charan and Buchi Babu Sana's Peddi as Buchi is the protege of Sukumar.Though the female lead donot have screen presence, all eyes are on how they portrayed the heroine's character. But more than the glamor treat, the characterisation turned out to be cheap. Hero forcibly kissing the female lead and then portraying it as the true love. How can anyone portray true love without the consent of the female lead.The director should have thought about all these things. Even in The Paradise, Kayadu Lohar's character is not presented in a powerful manner. Even in Bollywood there are many instances where they are shown indulging in glamor treat. Even in Devara, Janhvi's role is not presented in a proper way. But these didnot trigger much discussion but Peddi landed in controversy as the story revolved around Janhvi's character.Stalking , forcible kissing's and atrocities in women shown in films should be questioned strongly irrespective of te industry. If Peddi has such scenes one should question but it should not be a one off incident and target of one film.- Nirvighn Nandivada &nbsp;

Exposing not the real problem in Peddi

The real problem in Peddi

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sundar C on Mookuthi Amman 2 AI usage. Nayanthara's upcoming film Mookuthi Amman 2 is generating immense interest among movie lovers. The film directed by &nbsp;Sundar C is releasing on 5 November 2026.Expectations are high on the project as it is the sequel to the hit film Mookuthi Amman. In the meantime, the makers are accused of completing the film with the usage of AI technology. In the midst of all this ,Sundar C reacted to these allegations.Sundar C said &nbsp;“This is no ordinary labour. Every team, especially the CGI team, which consists of nearly 400 artists, has been working on this film day and night for over a year and a half. It hurts me a lot when people talk without knowing the truth. They keep saying it’s AI; it’s not. I’m sure that in the next year, AI will be everywhere beyond graphics.”He continued &nbsp;“But every frame of Mookuthi Amman 2 has been worked on by our very own Tamil Nadu technicians. If you look at the CGI and think it’s good, praise it. There are almost 3000 shots that require CGI in this film. Out of them, only 15 shots used AI. This is a heroine-oriented movie; Nayan is the heroine, and Regena is the anti-heroine. But the true heroes of this film are the technicians and crew members who worked on it.”The film features Nayanthara reprising her role as the titular Goddess and also plays a police officer. Regena Cassandrra and Duniya Vijay play the antagonists. Urvashi, Yogi Babu, Abhinaya, Ramachandra Raju (Garuda Ram), Myna Nandini, and Singampuli make up the rest of the cast.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Info on Mookuthi Amman 2 AI usage

Sundar C on  Mookuthi Amman 2 AI usage

&nbsp;&nbsp;Harish Shankar directs Chiranjeevi for Mega Verse, Mega Star Chiranjeevi is gearing up to conquer new horizons as he readies for the celebrity talk show for Netflix. The sshow is titled Mega Verse and already Chiranjeevi's stylish look is going viral on social media.The shooting for the episodes are underway in Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad In the meantime, it is coming out that star director Harish Shankar is directing Chiranjeevi's Mega Verse promo. The promo will be released by November end.The sow will feature many top celebrities. The episode will kickstart with the featuring of star comedians Brahmanandam, Sunil and Satya. Celebrities like Kamal Haasan, Ram Charan and Pawan Kalyan are also expected to be part of the episodes.Other celebrities in talk are Balakrishna and also Prabhas. Currently on the professional front, Chiranjeevi is busy with his action entertainer Kaaka which is releasing on 13 Jan 2027. The film is directed by Bobby.- Pramod Nandivada

Harish Shankar teams with Mega Star

Harish Shankar directs Chiranjeevi for Mega Verse

&nbsp;&nbsp;Legal notice slapped on Ram Gopal Varma. Ram Gopal Varma landed in trouble when Eclatant Films Private Limited slapped a legal notice on him while seeking ₹29.67 crore over an agreement dating back to 2010. The dispute could extend beyond the filmmaker, with the banner reportedly warning producers, distributors and OTT platforms against doing business with him or acquiring rights to projects associated with him.The legal notice was issued by &nbsp;Eclatant Films on 15 October giving Ram Gopal Varma time till 30 October to settle the dues. The amount includes the pending principal and ₹11.38 crore in interest. Ram Gopal Varma maintained silence over the entire controversy.A source shared "he dispute dates back to an agreement signed by the two parties on April 10, 2010, which was reportedly upheld by the Bombay High Court on April 17, 2013. Eclatant Films claims that the agreement required Ram to obtain its written No Objection Certificate (NOC) before undertaking certain film projects. This included work as a producer, director, writer or co-producer on films covered by the contract. The production house alleges that these terms were not followed and is now seeking ₹29.67 crore from the filmmaker." - Pramod Nandivada

RGV gets crores legal notice

Legal notice slapped on Ram Gopal Varma

&nbsp;&nbsp;Star critic on Allu Arjun lineup. Allu Arjun after creating a sensation with Pushpa franchise is currently busy with his upcoming film Raaka. The film is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Atlee. Apart from it, Allu Arjun is also starring in the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj.In the meantime, speculation is increasing on Allu Arjun's crazy lineup and in the midst of all this, renowned critic Komal Nahta came up with the crazy updates. He posted "ALLU ARJUN IS SITTING ON A MONSTER LINE-UP! #Raaka with Atlee and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s next are already among the most ambitious projects on the horizon, with both directors looking to deliver the biggest films of their careers. The possibility of AA teaming up with Basil Joseph, Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prashanth Neel, along with the possibility of Pushpa 3, further strengthens an already impressive slate. Allu Arjun is right at the centre of it all! This is a line-up that demands attention!"Many are heaping praises on Allu Arjiuhn's lineup and some are commenting Make Way For The King. Some say that for the completion of these projects, it will take him another 15-20 years.- Pramod Nandivada

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Crazy buzz over Icon Star lineup

Star critic on Allu Arjun lineup

&nbsp;&nbsp; Netizens blame filmmakers for violence in society. The shocking incident where a man attacked the 10th class girl in Raptadu, Andhra Pradesh triggered angry reactions from across the country.People are demanding stringent punishment for the culprits and in the meantime, netizens are attacking filmmakers for the excessive violence in films. They are targeting Sandeep Vanga for the scenes in &nbsp;Animal and also other films like Vijay Devarakonda's Ranabaali, Yash's Toxic, Unni Mukundan's Marco and others.In &nbsp;the midst of all this, a director says “We cannot directly blame Sandeep Reddy Vanga for such a horrific incident. However, filmmakers need to be careful about the scenes they include in their films. Directors should find alternative ways to establish ways to establish a hero's image rather than making violence look too realistic.”He says "Blaming cinema alone for crimes would be unfair. There is no confirmed evidence to suggest that the Raptadu attack was influenced by Animal or any other film. The accused person's motives and the circumstances behind the incident need to be investigated."- Pramod Nandivada

Are films influencing violence in society

Netizens blame filmmakers for violence in society

&nbsp;&nbsp;Bollywood beauty in Mokshagna debut project. Balakrishna's son Mokshagna is making his debut under the direction of Mallidi Vasishta. Nandamuri fans are waiting for the updates from the makers regarding the project. It is known that Balakrishna is also playing an important role in the film.Now exciting reports are coming that the film may feature Bollywood beauty in an important role. Inside talk is Bollywood senior actress Kajol will be seen in a crucial role and she will be seen in the flashback episode in a key sequence. It has to be seen how much truth is there in this news.Another report is coming that the film will feature Rasha Thadani as the female lead. Rasha Thadani is the daughter of Bollywood beauty Raveena Tandon and she recently made her debut with Mahesh Babu's nephew Jaya Krishna's film Srinivasa Mangapuram. The film revolves around reincarnations, graphics, mythology and extravagant VFX.Balakrishna is keen to launch Mokshagna in a completely different concept film rather than in a routine mass entertainer.- Pramod Nandivada &nbsp;

Bollywood beauty to power Mokshagna debut

Bollywood beauty in Mokshagna debut project

&nbsp;&nbsp; Venkatesh - Trivikram’s latest family entertainer Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 has become a talking point for an unexpected reason. Music director Thaman composed eight songs for the film, and all of them featured in the official jukebox. However, only three songs made it into the theatrical version, leaving audiences surprised.The biggest surprise was the removal of Maala, a mass number that was promoted before the film’s release. The song was reportedly shot on a grand set with a huge budget. Its lyrical video also received attention, but the response on social media was mixed, with some fans questioning the lyrics and tune.Reports suggest that the makers may have decided to remove Maala to maintain the film’s pace and avoid unnecessary scenes. Aadarsha Kutumbam is mainly a content driven family drama, so the team might have felt that the song did not fit naturally into the story. The second half also received comments about its slow pace.Removing a song made on such a big budget could mean a financial loss for the producers. However, the makers may have felt that keeping the film engaging was more important. Thaman has reportedly described Aadarsha Kutumbam as a film driven by dialogues rather than songs. An official explanation about Maala’s removal is still awaited. - Veda

Why Maala Song Removed From AK 47

Why Maala Song Removed From Aadarsha Kutumbam

&nbsp;&nbsp; Rakul Preet Singh, who was once among the busiest actresses in Tollywood, has finally spoken about why she has been away from Telugu films for the past few years. The actress says leaving the Telugu industry was never part of her plan. It happened because of unexpected changes in her career.Rakul shared that the COVID pandemic changed her career path. She had to move to Mumbai during that period, and opportunities started coming her way in Bollywood. As she began accepting Hindi projects, her Telugu film appearances gradually reduced. She said there was no particular reason or decision behind staying away from Tollywood.The actress also admitted that she misses Telugu cinema and Hyderabad. She revealed that she has been listening to Telugu scripts for the past two years and is interested in making a comeback. Reports suggest that Rakul is looking at interesting projects across industries while balancing her Hindi film commitments.Rakul was last seen in Telugu in Krish Jagarlamudi’s Konda Polam, which featured Vaishnav Tej as the male lead and released in 2021. She is currently part of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, where she plays Surpanakha. The actress's latest comments have raised expectations among Telugu fans about her return to Tollywood. - Veda

Rakul On Her Absence From Tollywood

Rakul Preet Singh Opens Up About Her Telugu Film Break

&nbsp;&nbsp; Dulquer Salmaan’s action thriller I’m Game is gearing up for its digital release on JioHotstar. The film will start streaming from November 6 in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada. Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, the movie gets another chance to reach audiences after its disappointing theatrical performance.I’m Game opened well in theatres on September 3, collecting over ₹11 crore gross worldwide on its first day. However, the film failed to maintain the same momentum in the following days. Despite its grand visuals and action sequences, mixed audience reactions affected its box office run, according to trade reports.Made on an estimated budget of ₹80 crore, I’m Game finished its theatrical run with approximately ₹50 crore gross worldwide. Its India gross was around ₹30 crore, while overseas markets contributed ₹20 crore. The film reportedly fell short of its estimated ₹80 crore break even target by a considerable margin.Dulquer described I’m Game as his most demanding yet fulfilling project. The film took around 156 days to shoot and featured Kayadu Lohar, Antony Varghese, Mysskin and Kathir. With its five language OTT release, the makers are hoping for a better response. Dulquer is busy with his upcoming Telugu films Aakasamlo Oka Tara and Sri Sri. - Veda

DQ Latest Film OTT Details

Dulquer Salmaan Im Game Heads to OTT 

&nbsp;&nbsp;Venkatesh and others land in &nbsp;Kazakhstan for January 12 Vidudala. Venkatesh whose latest film Aadarsha Kutumbam directed by Trivikram Srinivas hit the screens, didnot take the break and instead landed in &nbsp;Kazakhstan.It is known that Venkatesh is starring in a film titled January 12 Vidudala. The film directed by Anil Ravipudi is racing for a grand release on 12 Jan 2027 as Sankranti special. The film's shooting is underway in the exotic locations of &nbsp;Kazakhstan and Venkatesh according to sources joined the sets.Once the shoot is completed, the makers will concentrate on patch work Scenes after their return to Hyderabad. The film's shoot will be wrapped by the end of November.The makers will soon kickstart the film's musical promotions. Apart from Venkatesh, the film also stars Kalyan Ram in the other role. The film also features Keerthy Suresh and Krithi Shetty as the female leads. GV.Prakash Kumar is the music director for the film.The film is bankrolled by &nbsp;Shine Screens, the film is presented by Suresh Productions and Zee Studios- Nirvighn Nandivada

Venkatesh lands in Kazakhstan

Venkatesh and others land in  Kazakhstan for January 12 Vidudala

&nbsp;&nbsp;Balakrishna, Manoj explosive dual underway in Dada. Natasimha Balakrishna's upcoming action entertainer Dada directed by Gopichand Malineni is progressing at a brisk pace. The film &nbsp;is racing for a spectacular release on 24 Dec 2026 as X Mas special.The film is nearing the finish line and the final schedule is currently underway in RFC,Hyderabad. The makers are shooting high octane intense action sequences that appear in the climax. The action sequences feature Balakrishna and Manoj and the shooting is currently underwway. It is known that Manchu Manoj is playing the powerful antagonist in the film.Kajal Agarwal is the female lead in the film and she will be seen as a CBI officer from Mumbai. Expectations are high on the project as the duo earlier came up with mass entertainer Veera Simha Reddy. Thaman is the music director for the film and Balakrishna will be sporting a completely different look and will be seen in &nbsp;dual roles. - Nirvighn Nandivada

Dada: Balakrishna, Manoj exploding

Balakrishna, Manoj explosive dual underway in Dada

&nbsp;&nbsp;Raaka interval block to be shot in a crazy manner. Icon Star Allu Arjun is currently busy with his upcoming sci fi thriller Raaka. The film directed by Atlee is progressing at a brisk pace. According to the latest, exciting information is coming regarding the film's interval block.Inside talk is the film's interval block would be shot from the second week of November. The makers planned some special action sequences on Allu Arjun. Buzz is the action sequences will be extraordinary.The film stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead. The film also features Mrunal Thakur, Janhvi Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna in important roles. The film has a mafia backdrop and revolves around a powerful don. &nbsp;Sai Abhyankar is the music director for the film produced in a prestigious manner on Sun Pictures banner.The film already entered into Guinness Records in the usage of motion capture technology. Allu Arjun will be sporting different looks and will be seen in different roles in the film.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Exciting buzz on Raaka interval block

Raaka interval block to be shot in a crazy manner

&nbsp;&nbsp; Vishwak Sen’s Cult is struggling to make an impact at the box office. The slasher thriller has collected around ₹3 crore gross worldwide in its first two days. Despite releasing with interesting Buzz among audience, the film has failed to attract and is yet to show signs of recovery.The film opened to a poor response on October 30, and Saturday collections did not show much improvement. Usually, films witness some growth during the first weekend, but Cult failed to benefit from the holiday advantage. Trade reports suggest that the film could finish its theatrical run with single digit worldwide gross.Cult faced competition from Venkatesh and Trivikram’s Aadarsha Kutumbam, which has attracted a larger share of family audiences. The upcoming arrival of big releases like Ramayana and Scene will make things more difficult. With limited screen space and increasing competition, the film needs a strong Sunday to improve its position.Cult was promoted as a violent slasher thriller, but its extreme gore content appears to have limited its reach among regular moviegoers. The film reportedly needs to collect around ₹15 crore gross worldwide to reach its break even target. With just ₹3 crore in two days, Vishwak Sen’s directorial venture faces a long and difficult road ahead. - Veda &nbsp;

CULT Continues To Collapse At BO

Vishwak Sen CULT Two Days Worldwide Boxoffice Collections

&nbsp;&nbsp; Venkatesh and Trivikram’s Aadarsha Kutumbam maintained a decent hold at the worldwide box office on its second day. The film collected over ₹15 crore gross on Day 2, taking its two day worldwide total to ₹35+ crore. However, the overall performance is still below expectations for a big family entertainer in this crazy combination.The film witnessed mixed trends across different markets on its first Saturday. Telangana and the Rest of India showed some growth, while Andhra Pradesh and overseas markets failed to register a notable jump. The collections indicate a decent hold, but the film needs stronger numbers to build momentum during the weekend.Andhra Pradesh remains the biggest contributor with ₹10.75 crore gross, followed by Telangana at ₹9.25 crore. Karnataka has added ₹3.1 crore, while overseas markets have contributed ₹11.5 crore. The biggest challenge is the reported ₹125 crore break even target. The film needs nearly ₹90 crore more to reach that mark.Sunday collections will be important, especially with upcoming releases adding competition. Venkatesh’s family audience and positive word of mouth could help the film sustain its theatrical run during the weekdays. - Veda

Good Second Day Hold By AK 47 At BO

Aadarsha Kutumbam Two Days Worldwide Box Office Collections

&nbsp;&nbsp; The trailer of Suriya’s upcoming film Scene has been released, creating fresh excitement among fans. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, who impressed audiences with Romancham and Aavesham, the film brings together action, mystery and comedy. Suriya’s different look and the trailer’s unusual presentation have caught attention.Inbaraj, played by Suriya, is a police officer who decides to quit his job. Despite repeated attempts by his seniors and colleagues to bring him back, he refuses to change his decision. His life takes an interesting turn when Maya, played by Nazriya, enters as a house help.The main conflict begins when the police need someone capable of matching Eeswaran’s intelligence. Naslen plays the dangerous criminal, while Suriya’s Inbaraj is brought into the challenge. Nazriya also gets action moments, while the trailer promises plenty of humour.Directed by Jithu Madhavan, Scene also stars Lal, Anandraj and others. Music is composed by Sushin Shyam, marking his Tamil debut as a composer. The film is produced by Suriya and Jyothika and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 6, 2026. After Karuppu and Vishwanath &amp; Sons, fans are hoping Suriya scores hattrick success. - Veda &nbsp;

Crazy Trailer Of Suriya Scene

Suriya Scene Trailer Promises a Wild Mix

&nbsp;&nbsp;RC17 launched in a stylish and traditional manner. Ram Charan and Sukumar are coming together for a crazy project referred to RC17. Much has been speculated and spoken about the project and today the project is launched officially in a traditional manner couple of minutes back.Mega Star Chiranjeevi, Ram Chran, Sukumar and his wife Tabitha, Ravi Shankar, Naveen Yerneni, Naga Vamsi, Rahul Sankrityan, Gopichand Malineni, Maruthi, Buchi Babu Sana, Vamsi Nandipati, Harish Shankar and others are in the celebrities who graced the project launch ceremony.The project was launched with a traditional pooja ceremony. The makers confirmed Anirudh Ravichander as the music director and Ratnavelu as the cinematographer. More details about the cast and crew will be revealed later. The project is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Mythri Movie Makers, in association with Sukumar Writings and T-Series Films.Expectations are high on the project as Sukumar and Ram Charan earlier came up with the blockbuster Rangasthalam. Speculation over female leads is increasing with the names of Aneet Padda, Sara Arjun and Satvika Veeravalli doing rounds.- Pramod Nandivada

RC17  launched traditionally

RC17 launched in a stylish and traditional manner

&nbsp;&nbsp;Irumudi courts controversy. Mass Raja Ravi Teja's devotional commercial entertainer Irumudi directed by Shiva Nirvana turned out to be a biggest hit in Ravi Teja's career. In the meantime, after so many months the film landed in legal tangle.Acting on the complaint filed by C Mahesh Babu, founder-president of Jai Lok Satta (Social Justice Forum),the Telangana Labour Department has issued a notice to Mythri Movie Makers, the producers of Irumudi, following a complaint alleging possible violations of child labour regulations involving a minor girl's participation in the film's shooting and promotional activities.In his complaint, C.Mahesh Babu alleged that the makers used the minor girl for promotions and film shooting without acquiring permission from the authorities concerned. Joint Commissioner of Labour, Ranga Reddy Zone, based on the complaint directed the production team to appear for an inquiry on November 4 at 11 AM at Anjaiah Karmika Samkshema Bhavan in RTC X Roads.They asked wether the makers got the legal permission from the District Magistrate and secured parental consent before involving the girl in the shoot and also details about the percent of the payment made to the minor was deposited into a fixed deposit account in her name, as required under the relevant provisions. They also sought details from the producers to furnish details of her working hours, attendance records, educational arrangements and the safety measures implemented during filming.- Pramod Nandivada

Irumudi lands in a legal tangle

Irumudi courts controversy

&nbsp; &nbsp;Trivikram Srinivas is widely celebrated for his dialogues, family emotions and entertaining storytelling. However, there is another discussion that keeps following the filmmaker. Several of his films have faced allegations of borrowing scenes, sequences or story ideas from foreign films. With Aadarsha Kutumbam, the debate has resurfaced once again.The latest film has drawn comparisons with the 2021 Hollywood action thriller Nobody, starring Bob Odenkirk. A review of the film also pointed out that Trivikram has drawn some elements from the Hollywood thriller.This is not the first time the director has faced such criticism. Agnyaathavaasi landed in a major controversy over its alleged similarities with the French film Largo Winch. Aravinda Sametha faced comparisons with Luc Besson's The Family over a crucial sequence. Even Athadu has recently returned to discussion after netizens pointed out similarities between its train-escape sequence and a scene from US Marshals.Inspiration from world cinema is not unusual, but repeated comparisons raise questions about originality, especially from a filmmaker celebrated for his writing.Trivikram has built a reputation as a strong writer, but these recurring allegations continue to challenge that image. Is he adapting world cinema to Telugu sensibilities, or is he relying too heavily on familiar ideas?&nbsp;- Ashish &nbsp;

Trivikram Films: Inspiration or Copy?

Why Does Trivikram Keep Facing Copy Allegations?

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sankranthi 2027 is shaping up to be an interesting box-office battle, but not every film entering the festive race is playing the same game. While some releases are carrying huge theatrical expectations, others are reportedly being made with more manageable budgets and recovery targets.Chiranjeevi's Kaaka and Venkatesh-Kalyanram's January 12 Vidudala are expected to be the major attractions of the season. Given the star power involved and the theatrical stakes, both films will need strong box-office performances to meet expectations.On the other hand, Sree Vishnu's Family Pack and Sharwanand's George Krish are said to be light-hearted entertainers aimed at youth. With relatively reasonable theatrical bets, these films may not need numbers on the same scale to emerge as successful ventures.Sai Dharam Tej's Sambarala Yeti Gattu is also announced for a Sankranthi release, adding another film to the competition.The interesting part of Sankranthi 2027 is that the biggest film in terms of collections may not necessarily be the most successful in terms of returns. While star-driven films will face bigger expectations, smaller bets could also make the most of the festive season.- Ashish

Sankranthi 2027: Big Bets vs Safe Bets

One Festival, Two Different Box-Office Strategies

&nbsp;&nbsp;Prabhas not doing romantic entertainer. Pan &nbsp;India Star Prabhas is currently busy with multiple projects. He is currently busy with Fauzi and Spirit and also has sequels to Salaar and Kalki 2898AD. In the meantime, rumours spread that Prabhas and People Media Factory are comingup with a project.Rumours spread that the film would be a romantic entertainer and it will be helmed by Karunakaran. Movie lovers got excited as rumours spread that it would be an extention of his hit film Darling. But now reports are coming that all these rumours are false and there is no iota of truth in it.Earlier reports came that Prabhas would be doing a thriller with People Media Factory and it will be helmed by Karthik Ghattamaneni. It is known that Prabhas promised to do a film with People Media Factory after the debacle of his film The Raja Saab. But sources say even that is also a just another rumour.- Nirvighn Nandivada

Prabhas not turning loverboy

Prabhas not doing romantic entertainer

November has begun, and Mahesh Babu fans are eagerly waiting for an update from SS Rajamouli's upcoming film Varanasi. It was in November last year that the filmmaker unveiled the title glimpse at a grand event in Hyderabad. Since then, the team has maintained a low profile, leaving fans waiting for fresh promotional content.The first glimpse created huge excitement by introducing the film's grand world, scale and adventurous backdrop. Mahesh Babu appeared in a striking new look, raising expectations about his character. Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran are playing important roles, making the project an interesting pan Indian and international collaboration.However, the team has not released any major promotional material after the initial glimpse. Even on Mahesh Babu's birthday and Rajamouli's birthday, fans received only working stills from the sets instead of special posters or videos. With several months passing without a major update, curiosity surrounding the film has continued to grow.Varanasi is officially scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on April 7, 2027. With the film reportedly approaching the final stages of production, November could be an important month for its promotional plans. Given Rajamouli's global reputation after RRR, expectations are high for an international level campaign. Fans are now hoping the makers will break their silence with a new poster, glimpse or teaser soon. - Veda

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Rudravanam PS Web Series: What's BehindRudravanam PS webseries starring Naresh Agastya under the direction of Sasidhar Munnangi is streaming on Zee5 starting from 30 October. Let us find out how the web series thrilled movie lovers.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Story ReviewRudravanam PS story revolves around mysterious murders and disappearance of a politician and where the investigation by the cops lead to. CI Venu Gopal (Banerjee) along with SI Siva Kumar (Naresh Agastya) starts investigating the mysterious disappearances of 8 people that include even the brother of MLA Bhairavulu (Raja Ravindra). Where this leads to, how it is connected to his wife Swarna (Preeti Sunder), Anji (Charu Vaken) and others form the interesting twist.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Artists ReviewNaresh Agasthya performed well in his role. He showed his acting talent showing variations in his body language and screen presence. He showed the required seriousness in his role during the investigation and while following orders from the higherups. &nbsp;He delivered dialogues highlighting the emotions with his expressions. Charu Vaken impressed with his performance in the final episodes.Banerjee is good in the role of the higher up. Shravani Reddy is good in her role. However Anji's character is not shown in the most interesting manner. Raja Ravindra, Preeti Sundar, Shiva Alapati performed according to their roles.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Technicians ReviewRudravanam PS story is written by Taj Sayed and is helmed by Sasidhar Munnangi. He tried to excite all with the crime thriller. The first four episodes progress in a interesting and exciting manner. He designed the character of Naresh Agasthya. The happenings involving the character of Anji is good. But these things could have been shown in the more impactful manner.Sasidhar Munnangi the loses plot in the last three episodes diluting the intensity levels. Had these scenes designed in &nbsp;an interesting manner, things would have been different. The more subplots as the investigation progresses resulted in the decrease of interest leves as it resulted in confusion all over. It turned out to be a mixed bag with few scenes getting dragged unnecessarily and some scenes ending rather abruptly.Many murder mysteries came with such plot and very few of them are engaging. Rudravanam PS also fails to engage. The first four episodes though interesting are dragged showing the restlessness in the police force and the story do not head anywhere. The entire story is narrated in the last two episodes and the &nbsp;motive of the culprit is shown in the last episode and this is little interesting. However, even that pales due to the weak motive.Ashkar Ali with his cinematography showed the rural village atmosphere in the natural and realistic manner. However Madhav's editing should have been &nbsp;more sharper as there are many scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. The background music of Saluri Vasu Rao is good and added value to the narration. Production values are good.Rudravanam PS Web Series: Advantages<ul><li>Naresh Agasthya's characterisation</li><li>BGM</li><li>Cinematography</li><li>Interesting &nbsp;Climax</li></ul>Rudravanam PS Web Series: Disadvantages<ul><li>Missing Emotions</li><li>Spineless Screenplay</li><li>Subplots</li><li>Weak Twists</li></ul>Rudravanam PS Web Series: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Rudravanam PS turns out to be a routine investigative thriller. Naresh Agasthya came up with a spirited performance and director Sasidhar Munnangi tried to thrill viewers in this 7 episodes webseries. While he made an impactful start with the first four episodes showing the investigating episodes in an exciting and interesting manner, the last three episodes except for the climax goes for a toss. For all his efforts, though the characterisation of Naresh Agasthya's role appeals, everything goes missing. The story lacked the emotional connect with things passing through the motions and screenplay turning spineless and stale without offering nothing much to excite. Little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay and powerful emotions would have added more punch to the story. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Rudravanam PS.

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Akka (2026) Web Series: StoryAkka is set in the 1980s in Pernuru, a fictional South Indian kingdom ruled by women for generations. The society follows its own traditions, with women holding power and men having a limited role in the kingdom's affairs. Bhavani (Keerthy Suresh) is the powerful matriarch who controls the kingdom and tries to protect its traditions and authority.However, her world gets disturbed when Rudra (Radhika Apte), an outsider with a personal vendetta, enters Pernuru with plans to take control. What follows is a violent battle involving power, revenge, betrayals and family rivalries. How Bhavani handles the threat and what happens to the kingdom form the rest of the story.Akka Web Series: PerformancesKeerthy Suresh gets a strong character in Bhavani, but the writing does not give her enough emotional depth to make the role memorable. She manages to bring some authority to the character, although the overall impact remains limited.Radhika Apte gets an interesting role as Rudra, but her characterisation and dialogue delivery do not create the desired impact. Tanvi Azmi and Monika Panwar have their moments, while Mahesh Manjrekar, Anshuman Pushkar, Vishak Nair and the rest of the supporting cast have limited scope to make an impression.Akka Web Series: AnalysisAkka starts with an interesting premise. A fictional kingdom controlled by women, where power struggles and gangster politics take centre stage, offers plenty of scope for an engaging period crime drama. The conflict between Bhavani and Rudra also provides an interesting foundation.Unfortunately, the writing fails to make proper use of this idea. The series spends considerable time establishing its fictional world, traditions and characters, but struggles to create emotional involvement. Despite several betrayals, violent confrontations and power games, the proceedings rarely become engaging.The biggest problem is the lack of strong characterisation. Both Bhavani and Rudra are introduced as powerful women, but their motivations and emotional journeys are not explored effectively. Several subplots occupy considerable screen time without adding much value to the central conflict.The series also relies heavily on violence and grand visuals to create an impression. However, the action sequences lack the impact required to elevate the drama. Even when the narrative reaches important turning points, the emotional connect remains weak.Akka Web Series: Technical AspectsThe production design, costumes and locations give the series a lavish appearance. However, the artificial presentation and excessive stylisation make the fictional world less convincing. The background score is largely unremarkable and fails to enhance the intensity of the confrontations. The writing and direction needed much more conviction to turn the ambitious premise into an engaging drama.Akka Web Series: Plus Points<ul><li>Interesting central premise</li><li>Some detailing of the matriarchal society</li><li>Lavish production design and costumes</li></ul>Akka Web Series: Minus Points<ul><li>Weak and simplistic writing</li><li>Poor character development</li><li>Lack of emotional depth</li><li>Unconvincing world-building</li><li>Underwhelming action and background score</li></ul>Akka Web Series: VerdictAkka has an interesting premise and a lavish setup, but the execution fails to match its ambition. The power struggle between two strong female characters could have made for an engaging gangster drama. However, weak writing, shallow characterisation and a lack of emotional depth make the series a disappointing watch. Despite its visual grandeur, Akka turns out to be more about show than substance.

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KilleR(2026) Movie: What's BehindJyothi Poorvaj's film KilleR directed by Poorvaaj is releasing on 30 October 2026. The film is testing its luck releasing along with Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam and Vishwak Sen's Cult. The film's OTT rights are yet to be inked. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers.KilleR(2026) Movie: Story ReviewKilleR story revolves around the happenings in the life of a writer and its connection with the security issues of the country. Investigating Officer (Sukku Poorvaj) stars investigating a case which involves a beautiful, mysterious and dangerous girl.His investigation leads to startling revelations and where does it leads to and how it is connected to an aspiring writer Raksha Rai (Jyothi Poorvaj), her brother Karthik (Chandrakanth Kollu), scientist (Jyothi Poorvaj), Gayatri (Archana Ananth ) and who are spy, terrorist, actress and vampire (Julia, Sia, Rania, Rakthia) (all played by Jyothi Poorvaj) form the interesting part.KilleR(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewJyothi Poorvaj tried to show variations in different roles she played. She indulged in glamor treat to attract youth. She is ok with her expressions. Most of the role her role demanded singular expression and it is ok. She delivered dialogues accordingly. She also enacted few stunts to thrill.Chandrakanth Kollu who made his debut in the role of brother is good. He showed emotions and delivered dialogues and came up with a decent performance. Poorvaj played the role of the scientist and investigating officer. He overacted in the role of the investigating officer testing the patience of all. He is fine in the role of the scientist.Manish Gilada, Archana Ananth,Vishal Raj, Chakradhar and others performed according to their roles.KilleR(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewKilleR story is penned by Poorvaj. He tried to thrill viewers with spy thriller with sci fi elements. He started the narration in an &nbsp;interesting way but quickly loses plot even before the interest is built. He tried to come up with numerous questions and with different screenplay and taking, use of various technological jargons, he decided to provided the answers.While he generated interest with some of the scenes, the investigation scenes irritates viewers with the overaction of the cast and the repetitive scenes. The end of the first half sets the stage for the second half. Couple of twists in the second half turnout to be ok but many scenes in the second half turned repetitive and routine. There are many illogical scenes and also the climax scenes looks out of snyc.Ashirvad &amp; Suman Jeeva's background score followed the same template. While in the beginning it is good and makes an impact, later it turned out to be typical and routine. Jagadeesh Bommisetti's cinematography is of good standards. He showed the scenes in a decent and appealing way. The VFX and CGI are decent. Editing of Poorvaj could have been far better especially in the second half. Dialogues are ok and production values are good.KilleR Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Concept</li></ul>KilleR Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Everything</li></ul>KilleR(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, KilleR turns out to be an atrocious flick. Director Poorvaaj came up with a story that looked silly to the core. The cast and crew just passed through the motions. The non-linear screenplay ended up testing the patience of all the movie lovers and also confuses everyone. No amount of changes in the story, screenplay, or soul would have changed the final output. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.25 rating for Killer.

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Cult(2026) Movie: What's BehindMass Ka Das Vishwak Sen who is known for his different genre mass entertainers is coming up with the film titled Cult. Interest levels are increasing as Vishwak Sen himself is directing the project. With the makers promoting the film as the most violent, people are excited. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by . Let us see what Cult offered to movie lovers.Cult(2026) Movie: Story ReviewCult story revolves around the shocking incidents that happen inside the birthday party of the top politician's son. Home Minister (Murali Sharma) aspires to be the next CM and in the meantime, shocking incidents happen in the birthday party hosted by his son Elvin (Tarak Ponnappa). &nbsp;What are those shocking incidents, what role DSP Sanklap Nayak (Vishwak Sen) played and how Maya (Gayatri Bharadwaj), Police Commissioner Vijay Mishra (Srikanth Iyengar) are connected form the crux of the narration.Cult(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVishwak Sen once again made an impact with his swag and mannerisms in the role of the police. He showed non sensical attitude in a realistic way in his body language. He made good impact with his expressions and emotions. His dialogue delivery &nbsp;and punches elevate the scenes. He enacted stunts with ease and with full energy.Tarak Ponnappa is good in the role of the minister's son. He impressive with his arrogant mannerisms. Murali Sharma is good in the role of the Home Minister and Srikanth Iyengar made his presence felt as the commissioner. Gayatri Bharadwaj is ok with her performance but her role is not that of importance in the film.Cult(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewCult story &nbsp;is penned by Vishwak Sen. He tried to thrill viewers with the violent action thriller. However he came up with a routine revenge drama increasing the dosage of violence. Most of the time, the narration is high on action and violence sequences and due to this the story and screenplay went for a toss. The entire first half is loaded with predictable elements and the story picks up pace only after the entry of Vishwak Sen &nbsp;and the games in the party. The interval bang sets the stage for the second half.The second half is racy with the unraveling of the mystery and blended with action elements. But &nbsp;the flashback turns routine and climax lacks the thrill. The film ends with the lead to the sequel. The story resembles that of Squid Games and though it is new to the Telugu movie lovers on the big screen, those who watches similar films in OTTs find nothing exciting.The background music of Ravi Basrur elevated many scenes. Aravind Viswanathan's cinematography is good and showed the scenes in a stylish way. The editing of Ravi Teja Girijala is ok. Production values are ok.Cult Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Vishwak Sen</li><li>Action Sequences</li></ul>Cult Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Flashback</li><li>Climax</li></ul>Cult(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Cult turns out to be routine violent action entertainer. Vishwak Sen acted and directed the film. Vishwak Sen drew inspiration of Hollyood films and series like Squid Games. The story turns routine and screenplay turned out to be a mixed back. With the most of the story starting only after more than one hour, viewers get impatient. The weak flashback and climax played the spoilsport.To the top of it, Vishwak Sen who made an impact as an actor on the screen appears only at the end of the first half, disappointing all. Little finetuning of the script and racy screenplay, doing away with predictable first half and other scenes, things would have been different. Considering all these elements, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Cult.

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Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: What's Behind Victory Venkatesh and Trivikram Srinivas' Aadarsha Kutumbam is releasing on 30 October 2026. Expectations are high as Venkatesh and Trivikram are coming together for the first time after Trivikram earlier penned super hit dialogues for Venkatesh's evergreen classics Malliswari and Nuvvu Naku Nachav. Trivikram is also experimenting with dark comedy for the first time.The film's OTT rights have reportedly been bagged for a fancy sum, with streaming planned after its theatrical run. Let us see whether Trivikram's dark humour and Venkatesh's comedy timing work for movie lovers.Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Story Review Aadarsha Kutumbam revolves around a middle-class family and the happenings in their debt-ridden lives and how they deal with an unexpected situation.Chitti Babu (Venkatesh) leads a middle-class life filled with debts, largely because of his wife Swarna (Srinidhi Shetty). His life changes completely after one incident. Where this incident leads him and his family, and how the other characters become part of the story form the rest of the developments.Inspector Damodar Naidu (Nara Rohith), DSP Bruhaspati (Rao Ramesh), Malathi (Nivetha Pethuraj), Chandan (Udaybir Sandhu), Judge Pradeep Sarkar (Nassar), Sarwa (Raj Prajwal) and Sampoorna (Yuvina Parthavi) play important roles in the proceedings.Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Artists Review Venkatesh slips into the role effortlessly. He entertains with his trademark mannerisms, dialogue delivery and expressions. He also emotes well in the serious portions and carries several scenes with his screen presence. His performance remains one of the film's biggest strengths.Srinidhi Shetty looks good on screen and impresses with her innocent performance. Her chemistry with Venkatesh looks fresh and works well.Nivetha Pethuraj attracts with her looks but gets a relatively limited role. Nara Rohith plays an important character and delivers a decent performance.Satya is good on screen and manages to evoke a few laughs, although he could have been utilised better. Dimple Hayathi sizzles in a special song. Yuvina and Raj Prajwal are good as the children. Rao Ramesh impresses with his distinctive dialogue delivery.Nassar has a small role, while Brahmaji, Raghu Babu and Sachin Khedekar do justice to their respective parts. Udaybir Sandhu is fine as the villain.Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Technicians Review Trivikram starts the narration in an interesting manner and introduces Venkatesh with an entertaining sequence. The first half then moves forward with a mix of comedy and family situations. Though the proceedings are somewhat predictable, Trivikram's dialogues and Venkatesh's performance keep the momentum going.The interval sequence comes with a surprise and creates some interest for the second half. However, the sequence also reminds us of the Tamil film Blast.The second half is where the film loses some of its freshness. The proceedings become predictable and repetitive, with the story largely focusing on how the family tries to save themselves from the criminals. Still, there are a few entertaining moments and twists that keep the film watchable before it reaches a predictable conclusion.Trivikram's story does not offer anything particularly new apart from a couple of twists. The screenplay is straightforward and lacks the novelty expected from him. However, his trademark dialogue writing and the performances help the film in several places.Thaman's songs do not make much of an impact and are not presented particularly well on screen. His background score, however, is effective and suits the proceedings.Ravi K Chandran's cinematography gives the film a colourful and appealing look. Naveen Nooli's editing is good, though the second half could have benefited from tighter cuts. The dialogues work in parts and the production values are good.Aadarsha Kutumbam Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Venkatesh</li><li>Entertaining first half</li><li>Comedy and family moments</li><li>Few interesting twists</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Aadarsha Kutumbam Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Predictable second half</li><li>Familiar situations</li><li>Lack of novelty in the screenplay</li></ul>Aadarsha Kutumbam(2026) Movie: Rating Analysis Altogether, Aadarsha Kutumbam turns out to be a fairly engaging family entertainer with a mix of comedy, thrills and unexpected turns. Venkatesh is at his entertaining best and carries the film with his trademark expressions, mannerisms and dialogue delivery. Trivikram manages to create several enjoyable moments, particularly in the first half, with his witty dialogues and interesting setup.The second half loses some of the freshness seen earlier and becomes predictable in places. A few situations also remind us of familiar films, which takes away some of the impact. Still, the film has enough entertaining moments, a few good twists and a strong lead performance to make it a decent theatrical watch.Considering the overall entertainment, Venkatesh's performance, humour, thrills and technical aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for Aadarsha Kutumbam.

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Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: What's BehindVarun Sandesh, Shweta Basu Prasad are coming together after a longtime to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming entertainer Naa Wife Missing. The film directed by Swathi Prakash Mantripragada was released on 22 October 2026. Let us see what the film offered to movie lovers on social media.Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Story ReviewNaa Wife Missing story revolves around two young couples and the happenings in their life and how they dealt with him. Balu (Varun Sandesh) who works as a Assistant Manager in a Grameen Bank enters into wedlock with a beautiful girl Swapna (Swetha Basu Prasad). However on the first day itself he gets a huge shock. What is that shock and how Abban (Mohit Pedada), SI Ravi (Praveen) are connected to these developments form the crux of the story.Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVarun Sandesh came up with a realistic performance. He did justice to his role as a husband. Shwetha Basu Prasad showed different shades to impress viewers. Praveen is good and the twist that comes with his character generates interest. Others like Satyasri and Mohit Pedada performed according to their roles.Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewNaa Wife Missing story is penned by Umarjee Anuradha and it is inspired by a few real life incidents. Swathi Prakash Mantripragada directed the film. He tried to come up with a family entertainer with a twist. Though he is tried to surprise with the twists, they are far and inbetween and works only to some extent. After the initial intro, that increases interest, the narration assumes a familiar plot. Only during the interval, the twist though predictable sets the stage for the second half.The second half revolves around the investigation part and everything looks normal and average. The climax twist is good to some extent before the film ends on a predictable tone. The story is good to some extent, and the screenplay and direction are just ok.The music of Sai Karthik is ok and the background score is decent. The songs are just average. Background music added value to the scenes. The cinematography of Satish Kumar is good . The narration and scenes are appealing on the screen. Sai Babu Talari's editing could have been better as there are many scenes that slowed the pace of the proceedings. Dialogues are ok and production values are average.Naa Wife Missing Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Varun Sandesh</li><li>Couple of Twists</li><li>BGM</li></ul>Naa Wife Missing Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Slow Pace</li><li>Predictable Elements</li><li>Illogical Scenes</li></ul>Naa Wife Missing(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Naa Wife Missing turns out to be a predictable thriller. Varun Sandesh and Swetha Basu Prasad combination excites and they tried their best to excite all. Director Swathi Prakash Mantripragada tried to increase the interest levels with the twists during the interrogation.He tried to generate interest by narrating the predictable story with non linear screenplay.However many illogical scenes played the spoilsport. However, only a few twists work and others turn bland. Little finetuning of the script and few more twists would have added value to the narration. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2 rating for Naa Wife Missing.

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Haiku(2026) Movie: What's BehindHaiku, a Tamil film starring Aegan, Sri Devi, Femina George in key roles under the direction of Yuvaraj Chinnasamy in releasing on 23 October 2026. Let us find out how &nbsp;director Yuvaraj Chinnasamy impressed movie lovers.Haiku(2026) Movie: Story ReviewHaiku story revolves around a youngster and the happenings in his life when he comes across two beautiful girls in his life and how he deals with the emotional tsunami associated with it. Mano aka Manohar ( Aegan), a team lead in an automobile company starts training the new interns and with the passage of time, he develops a special affection towards a beautiful girl Nivedha (Femina George). As their love blossoms between them, Nivedha comes to know about the past of Manohar.What is Manohar's past, how it impacts the relationship of Manohar and Nivedha, what role Palavakodi aka Kodi (Sridevi Appala), Manohar's friend Nagarjuna (Adhirchi Arun), Nivedha's fiance Arul (Sabareesh Ramachandran), Steve Master (Shiva Aravind), Arun (Subramanian Sethu),Janaki Ram (Jenson Divakar), Mano's father Thangarasu (Mime Gopi) , Kanmani (Indhumati Manikandan) form the interesting part.Haiku(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAegan performed well in the role of a youngster who experiences different situations in his life and the way his life and behavior changes accordingly. He showed good body language, expressions and emotions as per the situation. Sridevi Appala played the role of an innocent girl who falls in love and then takes a strong decision when faced with a shocking situation. However she has limited screen presence.Femina George performed well and she made an impact with her screen presence and emotional expressions. She captivated all with her expressive eyes. She impressed all with her looks and dialogues. Adhirchi Arjun performed well in the role of the protagonist's friend. He helped the story to move forward with his performance.Others like Adirchi Arun, Subramanian Sethu, Adhiyaman, Mime Gopi, Indhumathi Manigandan performed according to their roles.Haiku(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewHaiku story is penned by Yuvaraj Chinnasamy. He tried to attract viewers with a romantic story including gen x elements. He starts the narration in &nbsp;an interesting manner and continues in the same manner. The uni dimensional screenplay did not lead to any confusion. Though the story is routine and screenplay also turned out predictable, the emotions he included in the film added value to the narration.He shows the relations and the emotions in a different manner trying to be creative to some extent. The first half highlighted the connection between the lead pair before showing the flashback. While the first half has youthful and entertaining elements apart from few emotional sequences, the second half is loaded with powerful emotions and dialogues. Finally the film comes to a decent ending with the message to the genex viewers to move on from the past relationships.Siddhu Kumar's songs are situational and impressive. The tunes connect chords with the viewers. He added value to the narration with his background music. He with his background music added more power to the soul of the film. The cinematography of Priyesh Guruswamy is good. He turned the youthful triangular love story into a colorful one with his camera angles capturing the natural locations in an appealing manner. The editing of Sakthi Pranesh is decent but there are few drags in the film that slowed the proceedings a bit. Dialogues are effective and impactful. Production values are good.Haiku Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>Emotions</li></ul>Haiku Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Story</li><li>Screenplay</li></ul>Haiku(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Haiku turns out to be a decent love story. Aegan, Femina George and Sridevi Appala did full justice to their roles and though director Yuvaraj Chinnasamy came up with a routine story and predictable screenplay, the performances made the film watchable to an extent. However, the lack of freshness in the story and screenplay played the spolsort. Little finetuning of the script and interesting and gripping screenplay &nbsp;would have added more impact to the final output. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 for Haiku.

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418 Movie (2026): What's BehindHorror film 418 has been the cynosure of all eyes as it is presented by star director Prashanth Neel. The reports that the Censor Board asked the makers to tone down the horror elements before certification, The film hit the screens today on 23 Oct 2026. The film's OTT rights have been bagged by Netflix. Let us find out whether 418 really knocked the living daylights out of the viewers.418 Movie (2026): Story Review418 story revolves around a mysterious happenings in the &nbsp;hostel &nbsp;room no 418 and how it impacts the lives of everyone. The new joinees in the MBBS college during admission are asked not avoid venturing into the 418 room while allocating rooms. The mystery deepens when no girls are allowed into the hostel. Where this leads to and how it is connected to the 418 room and what role newcomers Vivek(Suryaraj Veerabhatani), Rohit, Maggie(Sree Viashnav) , beautiful girl Saishaa (Preeti Pagadala), Rachna((Hiranmayee Purushottam), psychiatrist Subhash Patil, warden Ramesh Kumar and others played and what is the secret of Devika (Chaitra J Achar), her husband Mohan &nbsp;played form the crux of the twist.418 Movie (2026): Artists ReviewThere are many unknown faces in the film and they tried their best to take the proceedings forward. Chaitra J Achar impresses, showing variations in her performance. Ramesh Indra is good in the role of the psychiatrist . Suryaraj Veerabhatani is impressive in the role of the medico who has ambitions to become a doctor and who has his own fears about the mystery of the room. Charan, Lakkaraju did justice to their roles. Others like Preethi Pagadala, Shree Vaishnav, Shashank Patil, Kota Jayaram, Goparaju Vijay, Shrikanth Ganesh, Gopi Gavireddy, Dharma Teja Duba, Abhishek Reddy R, Bank Baasha, Satyanarayana Vaddadhi, Recce Naidu, Rekha Nirosha, Sanjana Hardageri, Sreevaani Tripuraneni, Vaani Shalini, T S Rajesh, Nagarani Reddy, Hiranmayi Purushotham, Navaneeth Madishetti performed according to their roles.418 Movie (2026): Technicians ReviewThe story of 418 is penned by Kirtan Nandagouda. Right from the start he did not deviate from the main plot. He established the premise in the starting scene itself and from then on he takes the thrills and scares to the next level with each passing episode. He narrated the story in episode manner to avoid confusion. While the start is racy, the narration pace dips a bit during the college scenes. The college happenings &nbsp;are shown in a natural way though it did not add much value to the proceedings.The screenplay turns racy once the protagonist experiences the scary happenings. The interval bang is well placed and sets the tone for the second half.The second half leads to unraveling of the mystery with the flashback episodes. Some of the scenes however turned tiresome but the director managed to make an overall impact. The director depended on the sound design which is of high standard to scare viewers with jump scares. But at times, they turned repetitive, robbing them off the more powerful and impactful experience.The cinematography of Dinesh Diwakaran created a realistic atmosphere and increased the eerie feel with his camera angles and color combinations. The background score of Venky GG elevated the proceedings to the next level.Avinash's editing could have been better. His editing had the feel of KGF and Salaar. Production values are grand.418 Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Performances</li><li>BGM</li><li>Couple of Twists</li></ul>418 Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Repetitive Scares</li><li>Routine Plot</li><li>Predictable Proceedings</li></ul>418 Movie (2026): Rating AnalysisAltogether, 418 turns out to be a decent horror flick. All the actors performed well and with the director Kirtan Nandagouda coming up with an interesting story. He with his &nbsp;screenplay turned the film into a watchable one despite few predictable and routine, repetitive proceedings. A little finetuning of the script, no efforts would have added more firepower.Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 2.5 for 418.

418 Movie Review

Ranabaali (2026) Movie: What's BehindVijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna coming back together after Geetha Govindam and Dear Comrade especially after their marriage itself builds curiosity. Add to it, director Rahul Sankrityan, the man behind Taxiwaala and Shyam Singha Roy picking a 1854 to 1878 Rayalaseema famine backdrop, and Mythri Movie Makers backing it on a grand scale. Promos promised blood, pain and a never seen before Vijay. It's OTT streaming partner is announced as Netflix. Ranabaali hit theatres on October 16th. Let's see how it turns out to be.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Story ReviewRanabaali is set in Rayalaseema between 1854 and 1878, during British rule. Singanamala Bobbili Ranabaali (Vijay Deverakonda) is born into a Palegaadu family. As per legend, he is born without breath and is blessed by Lord Bhadramallanna Swamy with life for two pushkarams. He grows up as a ferocious, going to any extent to protect his people guy. To bring him on track, his family gets him married to Jayamma (Rashmika). She tries to change him. At the same time, the whole Madras region is hit by a terrible famine, British commissioner Sir Theodore Hector (Arnold Vosloo) was appointed as the commissioner for Madras presidency and his brutal decisions leads to looting grains, lands with heavy taxes and people are dying of hunger. When Ranabaali witness that suffering with his own eyes, he turns into a rebel fighting for his people. How does he protect and turns into a nightmare to Britishers forms the crux of the story.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Artists ReviewVijay Deverakonda is genuinely sincere as Ranabaali. This is totally away from his usual urban lover boy image. He has worked hard on his body language as a drunk, careless youth in early scenes and as a ferocious warrior in action blocks. Initially it seems his Rayalaseema dialect and histrionics seem forced but gets better as the movie progresses. In many scenes, his eyes and expressions do more talking than dialogues. Interval bang and climax are where he truly shines. You can feel the anger, helplessness and pain of a leader in him.Rashmika as Jayamma is lovely but her screen time is limited. In the first half, her scenes with Vijay are heartwarming, they give you that light feel in such a heavy film. She brings grace and emotion, and it's good to see she in a role which has very good importance to the story proceedings. But she suddenly disappear and only appears during the later hour in second half and brings emotional anchor.Lal as Bhadramallanna appears in just 2-3 scenes but makes an impact. Mummy fame Arnold Vosloo as brutal commissioner did menacing act. Eshwari Rao, Vivek Sagar, Kancharapalem Kishore and others are fine in their parts.Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewIf you compare both halves, first half is definitely better. Rahul takes his time to create the world of 1858 Rayalaseema - the Palegaadu system, the British torture, Ranabaali's personal life. Even it is a bit slow here and there, but the Vijay - Rashmika track and period detailing keep us hooked. Interval gives a good high. Second half starts on a powerful note but soon becomes too heavy. The film keeps showing back to back suffering, battles and grief. After a point, it feel choked. We can feel the suffering more than the heroism, because the heroic payoffs don't elevate mainly due to lack of pulsating BGM. With a runtime of almost 2 hours 58 minutes, it feels stretched.Technically, the film is rich. Cinematography by Jishnu Bhattacharjee, and Nirav Shah is one of the biggest assets, it beautifully captures the dry lands, forts and villages of 19th century Rayalaseema. Production design needs a special mention. Except for a few hill portions, you won't feel it's a set, it looks like a real location. Costumes and art department have done a great job. Where the film slips badly is music. Except for Melody song between Vijay and Rashmika, no other song registers. For a film of this scale, it is expected a thundering BGM to lift those elevation scenes. But the score by Ajay - Atul duo lacks that power. That's why even well shot heroic moments and heavy emotional scenes don't give you goosebumps. If those painful scenes had ended with a strong high, the impact would have been much better. Editing by Karthika Srinivas is impressive in the first half but needs trimming in second half.Ranabaali Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Vijay Deverakonda - Rashmika</li><li>First Half</li><li>Conviction Towards Story</li><li>Production Design</li></ul>Ranabaali Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Weak Elevations</li><li>BGM</li><li>Lengthy Second Half</li><li>Heavy Emotions</li></ul>Ranabaali (2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisRanabaali has a strong historical backdrop and some impactful moments, but the slow narration and lengthy runtime prevent it from making the desired impact. Vijay Deverakonda delivers a committed performance, while his chemistry with Rashmika Mandanna works in the film’s favour. The portrayal of famine conditions and British oppression also gives the story emotional weight.However, the screenplay loses momentum in the second half, with repetitive sequences and predictable developments affecting the overall experience. The background score and lack of emotional depth in some key scenes further weaken the impact. Despite its sincere attempt and a few engaging moments, the film struggles to sustain interest throughout its nearly three-hour runtime.Considering all these factors Cine Josh is going with 2.5 rating for 'Ranabaali'.

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Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: What's BehindAnupama Parameswaran, Tharun Bhascker, VK Naresh and Akhil Raj come together for Crazy Kalyanam, directed by Badrappa Gajula. The film deals with a father's concerns about his daughter's marriage and her wish to become independent. With a rural Telangana backdrop and a mix of family drama and comedy, the film has an interesting point to make. Let us see how it works on screen.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Story ReviewParvathalu (VK Naresh) has two daughters. His elder daughter is married to Balaraju (Tharun Bhascker), a man whose drinking habits and irresponsible behaviour keep creating problems for the family. Having seen this situation, Parvathalu wants to find a better match for his younger daughter Keerthi (Anupama Parameswaran). He looks for a wealthy groom who has a good background and no bad habits.Keerthi, however, has different plans. She wants to complete her education, get a job and stand on her own feet. She loves Uday (Akhil Raj), who has been in love with her since childhood. But Uday does not have a job or the financial background her father expects.Things get complicated when Parvathalu finalises a marriage proposal from a wealthy family. What will Keerthi do? Will her father understand her wishes? The rest of the story revolves around these questions.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewAnupama Parameswaran does a good job as Keerthi. She gets the Telangana slang right and brings the right emotions to her character. Her performance is one of the film's positives.VK Naresh gets a role that gives him a chance to show his emotional side. He is particularly effective in the final 30 minutes, where a lengthy scene stands out. His performance adds weight to the climax, even though the film takes too long to reach that point.Tharun Bhascker has the potential to bring more laughs as Balaraju, but the writing doesn't make full use of his comic timing. His character could have been much more entertaining. Akhil Raj has a good screen presence and suits the romantic role, though the love track itself lacks freshness.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewDirector Badrappa Gajula chooses a subject that many families can relate to. The film also has a meaningful message about girls becoming independent and parents supporting their daughters ambitions. But a good idea alone isn't enough to make a film work.The first half takes too long to establish the characters and get to the main conflict. Even Keerthi and Uday's love story fails to create much interest. The story picks up when Parvathalu diverts a marriage proposal intended for another family member and decides to arrange the match for his own daughter. However, the interval lacks the impact needed to make viewers curious about what happens next.The second half also has its share of slow moments. The English classes track and some village episodes don't add much to the story. Tharun Bhascker provides a few lighter moments, but his comedy could have been used more effectively.The film finally finds some emotional strength in the last 30 minutes. The scenes involving Naresh's character bring the much-needed intensity, and the climax conveys the importance of a girl getting an education and becoming independent. However, a fight added towards the end feels forced and doesn't fit naturally into the story.The cinematography captures the village atmosphere well, while the editing could have been sharper. The number of songs also affects the pace in places. A tighter screenplay and more engaging first half would have made a noticeable difference.Crazy Kalyanam: Advantages<ul><li>Anupama Parameswaran</li><li>VK Naresh's performance</li><li>A meaningful message</li><li>Rural Telangana backdrop</li></ul>Crazy Kalyanam: Drawbacks<ul><li>Familiar romantic track</li><li>Slow narration</li><li>Emotional scenes lack impact</li><li>Slow first half</li><li>Comedy that works only in parts</li></ul>Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisCrazy Kalyanam has a relatable story at its core. A father wants his daughter to marry into a wealthy family because he fears she might face the same problems as her elder sister. Meanwhile, the daughter wants to study, get a job, and make her own decisions. There is enough scope here for an engaging family drama.Unfortunately, the film takes too long to get going. The romance doesn't create much interest, the comedy has failed in many parts, several scenes feel like they are only filling time. The final 30 minutes are considerably better, with VK Naresh delivering an emotional performance that helps the film recover somewhat.The director's intentions are good, but the screenplay needed more work to turn the subject into a consistently engaging entertainer. The climax makes a point worth hearing, yet the journey towards it feels unnecessarily long.Crazy Kalyanam(2026) Movie: VerdictCrazy Kalyanam has a good message and finds some emotional strength towards the end. Anupama Parameswaran and VK Naresh deliver noteworthy performances, but the slow narration and missed opportunities with comedy hold the film back. Better writing and a tighter screenplay could have made this a more satisfying family entertainer.

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Jailer 2(2026) Movie: What's BehindMaking a sequel to a Blockbuster is a challenging task for any director. After the first part became a sensation, Sun Pictures brought back the winning combo, Nelson, Anirudh and Superstar Rajinikanth. Also when they announced Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, and Mithun Chakraborty as the Kalpauk family, the buzz intensifies. Jailer 2 hit the theatres on October 15. Did Nelson pull it off ? Let's see in a detailed review..Jailer 2 (2026) Movie: Story ReviewJailer 2 continues right from where Jailer ended. Tiger Muthuvel Pandian's family is still dealing with the loss of his son Arjun. But Tiger Muthuvel Pandian cleaning up Varma's idol smuggling gang has further leads into more antagonists. Dileep (Suraj Venjaramoodu), &nbsp;a close aide of Varma is hunting for the man who killed Varma. Meanwhile Muthuvel uses Moorthy (Namo Narayana) and his gang to reach Dileep. Then while Dileep is searching for Varma's killer, all roads lead to Muthuvel. That's when the real game starts. The new threat is not a single man, but a whole family syndicate, The Kalpauks, Father Kalpak (Mithun Chakraborty), Bodhi (SJ Suryah) and Kantha (Vidya Balan). How, Muthuvel deals with them follows the entire second half and offcourse gives a lead to Third Installment too.Jailer 2 (2026 Movie): Artists ReviewThis film belongs to Rajinikanth. He is the soul of Jailer 2. But, in Jailer 1, we saw Muthuvel as a normal, retired, soft spoken jailer and that innocence made his mass transformation organic and emotional. In Jailer 2, he is a powerful force from frame one. That surprise factor is missing. Still, his swag is untouched, his comic timing is spot on and when he walks in slow motion with Anirudh's BGM, theatres still erupt. Those elevation scenes are pure goosebumps.The real surprise is Suraj Venjaramoodu. Honestly, he looks more menacing and serious in the first half than the actual main villains in the second half. He holds the entire first half on his shoulders. His track with Namo Narayana is hilarious and also builds tension.Now coming to the biggest disappointment, the Kalpauk family. SJ Suryah as Bodhi tries his best and gets a couple of good face offs with Rajini, but his character quickly becomes loud and repetitive. Vidya Balan as Kantha gets very less screen time and her villainy barely registers except for a couple of laughs due to her 'message' chemistry with Rajini. Mithun Chakraborty is completely underwhelming. To be frank, none of them come even close to what Vinayakan did as Varma in the first part. That raw, unpredictable madness is totally missing.Namo Narayana as Moorthy is a laugh riot. Probably his best role till date. Ramya Krishnan, Mirnaa and Yogi Babu are just okay, they don't have much to do. And we have to talk about the special number. Remember how Tamannaah's Kaavaalaa set screens on fire? Nora Fatehi's number in this one feels forced, like a filler song added just for the sake of it.Jailer 2 (2026) Movie: &nbsp;Technicians ReviewFirst half is completely filled with Nelson mark. This is where he shines. He balances his trademark dark comedy with mass elevations so well. The characters are quirky, dialogues are witty and scenes like the tea stall shooting and bridge fight are designed purely as mass fans moments. Followed by a banger interval block with Dileep just elevates everything and makes us think second half will be bigger.But second half is a different story. Once the Kalpauk family enters, the film becomes static. Same kind of scenes repeat, emotional connect doesn't feel organic like the first part and the confrontations look like Nelson is trying too hard to recreate Jailer 1 moments. The main strength in Jailer 1 is how seamlessly it blends The powerful cameos of Shivaraj Kumar and Mohanlal into the narrative whereas those cameos look forced and bland in Jailer 2. But, the much talked about Hrithik Roshan Cameo worked well. The pre climax feels stretched and climax fight is well executed.Technically, Anirudh is the second hero after Rajini. His BGM is power packed and lifts every elevation, but the songs themselves break the flow. He never missed the opportunity to elevate Thalaivar's aura. Vijay Kartik Kannan's visuals are slick and give a rich look to both Coimbatore and Goa portions. Editing by Nirmal should have been tighter, especially in the last 45 minutes. At 2 hours 45 minutes, the film feels long. At least 10 - 15 minutes could have been trimmed, especially in second half.Jailer 2 Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Rajinikanth Swag &amp; Presence</li><li>Banger Interval</li><li>Nelson Mark Comedy In First Half</li><li>Anirudh BGM</li></ul>Jailer 2 Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Repetitive Scenes In Second half</li><li>Cartoonish Villains</li><li>Less Emotional Connect</li></ul>Jailer 2 (2026) : Rating AnalysisJailer 2 works in parts. It rides high on Thalaivar's swag, Nelson's comedy in first half and Anirudh's BGM. But the weak second half and cartoonish villains pull it down. It's a decent one time watch for fans, but it never matches the freshness of Jailer. Considering all these, CineJosh is going with &nbsp;2.75 &nbsp;rating.&nbsp;

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Mayookha(2026) Movie: What's BehindPayal Chengappa, Dev D's thriller Mayookha, directed by Shree Tej, is releasing on 9 October 2026. Let us find out how the film entertained movie lovers.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Story ReviewMayookha's story revolves around the startling happenings in the life of a young and beautiful professional and how she deals with them.Mayookha (Payal Chengappa), a bank professional, experiences mysterious happenings in her apartment at night. What are these happenings? What roles do SI Dev (Dev D), Veeru's Father ( Muralidhar Goud), Hindi ( Charishma Dabbara), Divya(Janu Varma), Security Ravi ( Nanaji Karri), Carpenter Kumar (Amad Masud), Anwar Chacha(Vegi Naidu), Fisherman (Manikanta) form the interesting part.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Artists ReviewPayal Chengappa impressed with her cute looks. She lived in the role of a middle-class girl who showed variations in expressions, exhibiting fear, innocence and shyness.Dev Shashank performed well in the role of a police officer. He is impressive with his screen presence. Muralidhar Goud is good in the role of the father. He got limited screen presence.Lavanya Rani, Charishma Dabbara, Aman Masud and others performed according to their roles.Mayookha(2026) Movie: Technicians ReviewMayookha story is penned by Shree Tej SK. He chose a new concept in thrillers, and it is phrogging, which has never been touched in Tollywood. He managed to generate interest with the twists and turns to some extent. The first half starts in an interesting manner with the murder and then the fears and psychological behaviour of the girl, generating curiosity about whether she is in danger or hallucinating.The second half turns racy after the first half takes time to pick up pace due to the introduction of characters and their behaviours. The unravelling of twists and also the half an hour in the run-up to the climax takes the viewers to another level. However, once the final twist is revealed, the film's pace dips. The antagonist in the climax tests the patience of the viewers with his monologuing.The background music of Sibi Mathew Alex is good. It increased the intensity levels in the story. The cinematography of Farhan Vadakkan is good. It showed the scenes in an impactful manner. Sharat J's editing could have been better, as there are drags in the narration. Production values are good.Mayookha Movie: Advantages<ul><li>Payal Chengappa</li><li>New Concept</li><li>Few Twists</li></ul>Mayookha Movie: Disadvantages<ul><li>Gory Scenes</li><li>Routine Shades</li></ul>Mayookha(2026) Movie: Rating AnalysisAltogether, Mayookha turns out to be an interesting thriller on a new concept, phrogging. Payal Chengappa performed well, and the director Shree Tej's story included a few interesting twists and turns with a racy screenplay. He took a lot of time to enter the main plot in the first half, and it diluted the essence. A few predictable elements, slow pace undid the good work. The gory scenes could have been toned down completely. A little fine-tuning of the script and interesting twists would have added more firepower. Considering all these aspects, Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Mayooka. &nbsp;

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Venkatesh and Trivikram's Aadarsha Kutumbam has completed its first weekend at the box office with mixed results. Despite the big combination and decent expectations, the film has fall short of expected opening numbers. However, its collections have shown improvement with each passing day, offering hope for the makers.Aadarsha Kutumbam collected ₹75 crore gross worldwide in its opening weekend. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana contributed over ₹50 crore, while Karnataka added ₹8 crore and the rest of India brought in ₹2 crore. The total Indian gross stands at approximately ₹60 crore, with overseas contributing another ₹15 crore.The biggest positive for the film is its day wise growth in domestic markets, with Day 3 collections higher than Day 2 and Day 2 better than Day 1. This upward trend suggests that the film is finding some support among family audiences. However, the opening weekend total is still below expectations, especially considering the Venkatesh - Trivikram combination.Aadarsha Kutumbam reportedly needs around ₹125 crore worldwide gross to reach its break even target. With ₹75 crore collected so far, and needs another ₹50 crore. The weekday performance will be crucial, as Ramayana arrives on November 5 and Suriya's Scene releases on November 6, increasing the competition during the Diwali season. - Veda