Three weeks ahead of the worldwide release of ‘Baahubali 2’, the makers have planned to re-release the first part on 7th April to bring audiences back into the narrative.

The Hindi version of Baahubali first part is being released tomorrow in as many as 1000 screens across India. This will be a huge opportunity for Baahubali fans to relive the epic beginning before the conclusion comes into theatres. Reportedly, advance booking is pretty solid for the first part. The epic film may create another box office record during its re-release.

Re-releasing hit films was very common from 70s to mid 90s. However, the trend has vanished in the last two decades. Baahubali is bringing it back with its massive re-release, If the ploy works, we can see the many more such films following the suite in future.

Interim, ‘Baahubali 2’ will have the biggest ever release for any Indian film on April 28, 2017.

Controversial Kannada hero Duniya Vijay, who was recently banned by the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, has reportedly been roped in to play one of the villains in NTR’s ‘Jai Lava Kusa’.

Duniya Vijay’s career has been marred with controversies. He was banned after two stuntmen died while shooting for his unreleased film ‘Mastigudi’ last year. The two stuntmen jumped from a helicopter into a reservoir and died as rescue teams failed to save them. The incident hit headlines all over media and Vijay was handed over a temporary ban.

When Kalyan Ram and director Bobby were looking for a new face to play the villain in NTR starrer, they came across Vijay’s profile and approached him. As his career came to a halt in Kannada film industry, Vijay reportedly agreed to play villain in ‘Jai Lava Kusa’ and thus make his debut in Tollywood.

IPL 2017, the latest season of the biggest T20 cricket spectacle, is back. Starting from April 5, the marathon-like tournament will end on May 21st. Given how fond people of this country are of cricket, IPL, every year gives tough time to films in theatres. Unless a film is solid enough, people will hardly show interest to go all the way to catch it in theatres when they can watch the enthralling IPL matches at home or along with massive crowds in stadiums.

The impact of IPL this year may not be big on Tollywood. The only notable films to release in IPL season are Mani Ratnam’s ‘Cheliyaa’, Varun Tej’s ‘Mister’ and the most eagerly awaited ‘Baahubali 2’. Katamarayudu has almost ended its theatrical run already and Guru reached safe stage.

Even if the evening slots are reserved for IPL, both Cheliyaa and Mister can attract audiences in morning and matinee shows since there will be no competition at box office. There might not be any impact of IPL on ‘Baahubali’, instead IPL organizers fear that the tournament may get hit because of the epic film.

No other notable film will release for at least two weeks and probably for another week after Baahubali 2 hits screens. By the time new films come out, IPL will be in its closing stages so the impact might not be much on them.

It may also be noted that 2016 films – ‘Eedorakam Aadorakam’, ‘Sarrainodu’, Supreme and Bichagadu were all released during IPL season and they became hits. It proves that if a film can offer engaging content, IPL can not stop them from striking gold at box office.

Two of the three Sankranthi 2017 releases – Gautamiputra Satakarni and Sathamanam Bhavathi were premiered on TV recently and they have recorded surprising TRP ratings.

Dil Raju and Sharwanand’s family entertainer, ‘Sathamanam Bhavathi’ was the true blockbuster of Sankranthi festival given how effectively the small film sustained the competition from two biggies and collected close to Rs 30 Cr share on a meager budget of Rs 6 crore.

When the film made its first premier on TV this Sunday, it reportedly recorded a TRP rating of 15.44, which is extraordinary. The adualtion people shown on this film during its stay in theatres, continued on TV as well.

On the other hand, Balakrishna’s landmark film Gautamiputra Satakarni, which also performed good at box office and became the first Rs 50 Cr film of the senior hero, has received a rather cold welcome on TV. The historical film, which was telecast on the eve of Ugadi festival on Star MAA, could fetch a TRP rating of only 5.5

Megastar’s Khaidi No.150 is yet to make its debut on TV.

Superstar Rajinikanth, who is a competitor on professional front and a good friend on personal note, to actor Kamal Haasan, has revealed that he has never seen a person who is more short tempered than the ‘Dasavataram’ hero.

Rajini, while speaking at the Memorial of Kamal’s elder brother Chandra Haasan who recently passed away, said that the late Chandra Haasan has protected the volatile Kamal over all these years. ‘I am sure that whatever the little money Kamal is left with now, was saved by Chandra Haasan,’ he said.

‘People may have 10 percent of Kamal’s anger but I have seen his 100 percent. Although we are very close, I make sure to be cautious whenever I interact with him. I am worried that Kamal may take hasty decisions in the absence of Chandra Haasan,’ said Rajini expressing his concern for his longtime friend.

Superstar Mahesh is getting ready to move to his next project under the direction of Koratala Siva while his latest film under AR Murugadoss direction is getting ready at jet speed. Though the first look of ‘Spyder’ is yet to come out, now Mahesh is getting ready to focus on “Bharat Anu Nenu”.

Tipped to be a political thriller, Mahesh and his director Koratala are said to be looking for a hot leading lady from Bollywood to romance our Superstar. After considering the likes of Parineeti Chopra and Disha Patani, the makers are said to have zeroed on a hot model for her Telugu debut.

When 24-year-old hottie Kiara Advani debuted on Maxim magazine in a special swimsuit photo shoot, whole of Bollywood got stunned. However, she left that glamour tag at home and acted in films like Fugly and MS Dhoni in homely-avatars. Now in upcoming “Machine” directed by Abbas Mastan, she will be seen in a hot look. We hear that his lady has bagged the leading lady role in Mahesh Babu’s movie.

For now, the makers are maintaining a strategic silence about the leading lady of the movie though they have stated that Bharat Anu Nenu is the title.

Actress Sophie Choudry, who is known for sexy item numbers and bold photo shoots is at her best in the latest shoot for Hello magazine.

She looks every bit of perfection in the Vintage themed shoot. Sporting a designer outfit, Sophie has graciously flaunted her immaculate cleavage beauties in her bid to take the hotness to next level. The blood red lipstick is another aspect of this pic that makes her look ravishingly sexy.

Sophie was last seen on Telugu silver screen dancing to ‘London Babu’ song in Mahesh Babu’s ‘Nenokkadine’.

Late pop legend Michael Jackson’s 18-year-old daughter, Paris Jackson is reportedly in talks to star in a film inspired by Bollywood musicals.

As per media reports, the film will also have Bollywood actress Richa Chadda and Pakistani actor Ali Fazal, who has acted in a few Hindi films. Both the Bollywood actors have the other day met Jackson in Los Angeles to discuss the project.

The film will be made in English language but it will also feature two Hindi songs. The story will revolved around two couples. An American actor will join Paris, Ali and Richa to form the principle cast of the film which will go on floors by the end of this month.