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The latest Telugu movie news from Tollywood: box office, release dates, OTT arrivals, trailers and what the stars are saying, updated through the day.
The Paradise wrapped its extended opening week at ₹108.2 crore net, Tollywood's fourth-biggest of 2026, but the number looks thin against a reported ₹200 crore budget as growth stays flat.
Nani's The Paradise collected ₹3.30 crore net on Day 8, down 2.9% from Day 7, as the action drama struggles to justify its reported ₹200 crore budget against steady but unspectacular collections.
It’s not bad enough to be memorable, not good enough to matter.
Allu Arjun inaugurated Iconza on the birth anniversary of his late grandfather, Allu Ramalingaiah, marking a deeply personal milestone for the actor.
The Dasara box office is set for a three-way war. Three high-stakes Telugu films—Aadarsha Kutumbam, Jailer 2, and Ranabaali—are gunning for the same holiday weekend, each carrying career-defining budgets and expectations.
Ravi Teja’s next is reportedly titled Thulabharam, and it’s not the kind of film fans expect from him. The title—already described as ‘almost locked’—is a rare one in Malayalam cinema, having appeared only twice before in its history, both times in evergreen classics.
Fahadh Faasil’s Telugu debut Don’t Trouble the Trouble opens today — but the film’s magic fizzles before it takes flight.
Ravi Teja’s next film is shaping up with a title that’s already stirring whispers: Thulabharam. The announcement isn’t official yet, but sources confirm the name is all but locked, and the project is moving fast — so fast, in fact, that shooting could begin soon after launch.
The Paradise isn’t just a film. It’s a calculation. And right now, it’s counting on the long weekend to survive.
The real trouble might be managing expectations.
The trailer for Vijay Deverakonda’s period action drama Ranabaali is set to drop on October 8, ahead of its October 16 theatrical release. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film explores the struggles of Indians during the 1860s under British rule. Rashmika Mandanna stars alongside Deverakonda, with music by Ajay-Atul. Mythri Movie Makers produce, T-Series present.
Mohan Babu says Srikanth Odela 'cheated' him over a deleted wife role in The Paradise
The film 'Don't Trouble The Trouble' premieres worldwide on October 2, featuring Fahadh Faasil in a lead role alongside Sara Paikekar, Saqib Saleem, and Venkatesh Kakumanu. Directed by Shashank Yeleati and produced by Arcadia Media Works and Shooting Business, the movie has drawn attention for its layered narrative and high-profile crew.
Nani's The Paradise has crossed Rs 100 crore net in India after seven days, but Day 7 collections fell 22.7% to Rs 3.40 crore, with the film's steep weekday slide testing its theatrical run.
In the latest Ranabaali documentary episode, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna argue that the British laid rail tracks across India primarily to move grain, spices, cotton and gold to ports, a fact they say is missing from schoolbooks. The film, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, arrives on October 16.
Mahesh Babu took a special screening of Fahadh Faasil’s Telugu debut ‘Don’t Trouble The Trouble’ and posted on X that the movie blends joy and depth, highlighting the director’s craft and the actors’ performances.
Anand Deverakonda’s latest, a spin‑off of the web series ‘90s – A Middle Class Biopic’, opened to decent buzz but failed to recover its 15 crore budget, closing with roughly 11.85 crore worldwide and a 48% loss.
Nani’s latest film, The Paradise, has amassed over 150 crore globally in just seven days, becoming his biggest earner yet, though critics remain divided and some territories still lag behind.
Ranabaali’s documentary series releases its second chapter on YouTube, examining how colonial railways shipped agricultural produce abroad. Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna discuss the economic motives and personal impact of that era, while director Rahul Sankrityan promises a third episode on October 2.
The latest documentary slice from the Never Forget The Truth series drops on YouTube, where Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna dissect British‑era railways and their role in siphoning India’s farm bounty, building hype for Ranabaali’s October 16 debut.
Allu Sneha Reddy, married to Allu Arjun, has built an independent public profile as an entrepreneur and lifestyle personality, crossing 9.1 million followers across social media platforms.
Reports claim Netflix has offered Chiranjeevi around ₹200 crore for a podcast-style talk show featuring film industry guests, with daughter Sushmita Konidela said to be overseeing the project ahead of an expected official announcement.
Fahadh Faasil's Telugu lead debut Don't Trouble the Trouble is getting an unusually star-studded promotional push, with Jr NTR, Suriya and SS Rajamouli all appearing at separate events ahead of its October 2 release.
Fahadh Faasil and Sara Palaekar headline the new fantasy adventure 'Don’t Trouble The Trouble', cleared by the CBFC with a U/A certificate and set for a worldwide release in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam on October 2.
Ravi Teja’s ‘Irumudi’ topped Netflix’s worldwide non‑English movies list for the week of 21‑27 September, racking up 3.4 million streams and a cumulative 6.8 million views since its debut.
Box‑office reports show Epic‑First Semester ending with a 48% shortfall against its 15‑crore budget, whereas Nani’s The Paradise registers a net of 101.5 crore after six days, bolstered by strong overseas earnings.
Within six days, Nani’s The Paradise reached the breakeven point in the Nizam region, pulling in roughly Rs 30 crore. The film now eyes its weekday stretch as it sits at a global Rs 170 crore gross.
‘The Paradise’ collected roughly 120 crore gross in India and 31 crore overseas in its first week, crossing the 150 crore worldwide threshold but still short of the 165 crore break‑even target.
Within a week of release, ‘The Paradise’ hit the break‑even point in Nizam, but its overall box‑office picture remains shaky, with trade analysts predicting an average verdict after the upcoming holiday stretch.
Nani’s latest, The Paradise, netted 101.5 crore in six days, marking his first century‑rupee film and placing it among the top five Telugu earners of 2026, despite mixed word‑of‑mouth.