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Dasara is a film that has drawn attention for its production journey and box-office performance. CutMirchi covers its development, release challenges, and the director's response to its reception.
Jailer 2 is closing in on Rs 85 crore in Karnataka and its Kannada-dubbed version has crossed Rs 8 crore, even as the film's worldwide total hits Rs 755.50 crore after two weeks.
Top Telugu stars have avoided Dasara for years. This year, two big releases may change that.
Nani has responded to mixed reviews for The Paradise, saying the edit and score needed more time and that director Srikanth Odela's focus shifted from story to spectacle as the film's scale grew.
Nani has responded to the mixed reviews for The Paradise, thanking audiences for their reactions and trolls while acknowledging the criticism around the film's writing and second half.
Trade circles are projecting a ₹100 crore opening-day gross for Nani's The Paradise, directed by Dasara's Srikanth Odela, with a possible ₹200 crore lifetime run if word of mouth holds.
Nani has revealed that Srikanth Odela apologised to him after Dasara became a hit, saying he wasn't fully satisfied with his debut. The confession, shared during a promotional chat for The Paradise, explains the gap before Odela's next film.