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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 Nani‑headlined ‘The Paradise’ saw its weekday takings tumble 25% to ₹4.5 crore, pulling its six‑day total to ₹113.25 crore, while Nizam’s market remains the only bright spot.
Nani's The Paradise has crossed Rs 100 crore net in India after six days, but a sharp weekday drop and an unconfirmed Rs 200 crore budget mean the real test is still ahead.
Director Rawindra Pulle says a stuntwoman refused the three‑minute‑plus underwater battle in Mysaa, prompting Rashmika Mandanna to take the plunge herself, enduring 20 hours of cold, low‑visibility diving.
Naga Chaitanya is reportedly preparing his 25th picture under the direction of Clax, while fresh face Satvika Veeravalli is being eyed for the heroine role. Both the title and genre are still under wraps.
Fauzi’s planned December 3, 2026 premiere has been pulled, leaving fans to wonder if the film will take over Spirit’s March 5, 2027 window, or if both will shift further.
Nani’s latest film ‘The Paradise’ rolls into Andhra Pradesh for a three‑city promotional trek, featuring a temple visit and screenings at local theatres, as the makers aim to revive the movie’s earnings.
The Paradise has amassed roughly 97 crore in five days and is set to breach 100 crore, while The Vvaan’s earnings hover near 44 crore, with mixed reviews dampening its run.
Anirudh Ravichander’s tracks for The Paradise have racked up 200 million YouTube views and landed the album at No 5 on Spotify’s global debut chart, but reviewers argue the film’s background score feels out of sync with the picture.
Sundeep Kishan’s new venture Sigma, produced by Lyca Productions, clears CBFC formalities with a U/A rating and a 2‑hour‑27‑minute cut, slated for an October 2 theatrical debut across India and overseas.
SS Rajamouli's Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is being shot in IMAX and scheduled for release on April 7, 2027, as the director completes 25 years in cinema.
Nani broke his silence on the mixed response to The Paradise a day after release, thanking fans for showing up while acknowledging the criticism, a move some online called premature given the film had barely entered its second day.
Meenakshi Chaudhary is reportedly in the running for the female lead in Nani's Bloody Romeo, directed by Sujeeth. No official word yet, and fans are pitching their own picks.
Ten South Indian releases open this week, ranging from a street‑wise con man teaming up with a wish‑granting genie to a radio host plotting a massive heist, promising a diverse cinematic weekend.
Kayadu Lohar halted filming of a pivotal moment in The Paradise, citing discomfort with its tone. After months of dialogue and a visual reference to Bhansali, she returned to complete the shot.
The Paradise earned 6.65 crore on its fifth day, bringing its five‑day global total to 145.59 crore. With a 69% drop from Friday, the film now sits fifth among Tollywood releases and still needs over 60 crore to overtake The RajaSaab.
Nani’s latest film, The Paradise, entered the coveted 100‑crore club in India on its sixth day, pulling in Rs 100.1 crore net despite largely unfavourable critical response.
Meesaya Murukku 2 outpaces Sardar 2’s lifetime earnings, Avengers Endgame Encore posts a solid 28.25 crore net in India, and The Paradise experiences a 68% drop on its first Monday, reshaping this week’s box‑office narrative.
This week’s Malayalam OTT lineup includes the love‑laden Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, the startup‑centric Romanchakam, the bioweapon‑facing Sardar 2 and the dating‑app drama Love, each bringing a distinct flavor to the streaming scene.
After five days in theatres, The Paradise added about ₹10 crore on Monday, taking its worldwide gross to nearly ₹165 crore, while ticket sales stayed robust with over 113,000 seats sold.
Tollywood star Nani’s The Paradise celebrates a ₹50 crore milestone in the Nizam territory, but the film’s overseas run has barely moved beyond a $3 million total, sparking a stark contrast between domestic and foreign markets.
Nani’s latest, The Paradise, earned an additional Rs 10 crore on Monday, taking its worldwide gross to about Rs 165 crore. The figure comes as the film enters its crucial weekday stretch, with industry insiders eyeing how long the momentum will last.
Nani’s action thriller ‘The Paradise’ collected just 5 crore on Monday, marking an 86% fall from its opening, yet the film edges close to the coveted 100‑crore net club.
Day‑five numbers show The Paradise’s earnings tumbling 68% to five crore, while The Vvaan’s Monday takings fell 63% to 5.25 crore, raising questions about their long‑term box‑office prospects.
A fresh batch of Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi titles arrive on streaming services this week, featuring the sequel Sardar 2, the rom‑com Romanchakam, and the mystery series Oh My Dog, among others.
Nani's The Paradise crossed Rs 155 crore worldwide, but trade outlets disagree on its Monday ticket sales, with one citing a dip and another calling the hold remarkable, even as The Vvaan nears Rs 50 crore nett.
G Squad, Lokesh Kanagaraj's production house, has announced a collaboration with Telugu banner Mythri Movie Makers. No project, cast or director has been confirmed yet, leaving the industry guessing.
SS Rajamouli was asked point-blank about teaming up with Suriya at a pre-release event, and chose to dodge it, saying the answer would overshadow the film being promoted that day.
Mysaa director Rawindra Pulle reveals he spotted Rashmika Mandanna's intensity while working as first AD on Sita Ramam, then built his November 27 period drama around her.
Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna's Ranabaali, out October 16, is built around the Great Madras Famine of 1876-78, not India's independence movement, the team revealed in a new promotional series.
Koimoi’s new 2026 box‑office dashboards list every Kannada, Telugu and Punjabi film released since 2024, assign commercial verdicts and note that the numbers are estimates that exclude OTT, TV and music revenues.