Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Khaidi Number 150’ has done a pre release business of Rs.103.50 crores world wide which includes Rs.88 crores of theatrical business. Given below is the area wise break up of pre biz.

AREA                     PRE BIZ IN CRORES

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NIZAM                                  21.50

CEDED                                 11.70

NELLORE                               3.25

KRISHNA                                4.60

GUNTUR                                 6.40

VIZAG                                     7.70

EAST GODAVARI                   5.60

WEST GODAVARI                   4.75

AP & TS PRE BIZ                 65.50

KARNATAKA                           8.50

TAMIL NADU                          1.00

REST OF INDIA                      1.00

OVERSEAS                          12.00

WORLD WIDE PRE BIZ       88.00

SATELLITE RIGHTS              13.00

AUDIO & OTHER RIGHTS      2.50

TOTAL PRE BIZ                   103.50

Natasimham Nandamuri Balakrishna wrangled with King Nagarjuna during last Sankrnathi. Nagarjuna came up with blockbuster film ‘Soggade Chinni Nayana’ while Balakrishna’s ‘Dictator’ was released in the same season.

And now, Balakrishna is locking horns with Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Khaidi Number 150’ with his historical entertainer ‘Gauthamiputra Satakarni’ for this Sankranthi. Since Balayya competed with his contemporary big stars in two Sankranthi festivals in a row, he is expected to be battling with Victory Venkatesh’s film for 2018’s Sankranthi. It is learnt that Venkatesh’s fans are eagerly waiting for Balayya-Venkatesh clash next year. Will it be possible? Let’s wait and see!

‘GPSK’ will get its censor formalities completed on January 5. The film has its music scored by Chirantan Bhatt. Shriya has played romantic interest of Balakrishna in the film. Krish has directed the movie on his First Frame Entertainment banner. January 12 is the scheduled date of release.

Mega Power Star Ram Charan is being heaped with a shower of praises from every nook and corner for his sensible decision of releasing ‘Khaidi Number 150’ on 11th of January avoiding unhealthy competition with ‘Gauthamiputra Satakarni’.

Mega Brother Nagababu, who already appealed fans of both heroes not to be indulged in any ugly spat on the wake of releases of both the films, has lauded Ram Charan’s decision. “I appreciate Charan Babu’s decision of releasing ‘Khaidi Number 150’ on January 11. It is not a good sign that both the films release on the same day and Charan understood it. I further appreciate Charan Babu for wishing ‘Satakarni’s success. In spite of being the producer of his very first film, he exhibited right gesture as a producer. At this juncture, I wish all the success for Balakrishna garu and Krish,” Nagababu said in a video message.

As we know, the pre release  event of ‘Khaidi Number 150’ will be held at Haailand near Guntur on 7th of January. Theatrical trailer of the film maybe released in the event. On the other side, the makers are planning to release 5th single of the film today.

Passionate filmmaker Krish shares a nice bonding with all mega heroes. And they too appear to have shown great respect to the most talented directors.  Besides he directed the critically acclaimed movies like ‘Vedam’ and ‘Kanche’ with mega heroes.

Unwantedly, Krish is set to lock horns with Megastar Chiranjeevi’s ‘Khaidi Number 150’ with his historical magnum opus ‘Gauthamiputra Satakarni’. This isn’t the only factor which is worrying the common fans of the director and the mega heroes. Rumours were rife that Krish might get ‘GPSK’s release preponed to invite face to face battle with the Megastar.

Now that speculations spread like a wildfire, Krish, himself, had to come up with a clarity on release date of his movie again. This #Sankranthi two legends r coming to entertain us with their landmark films. Let us all welcome both by trending #Jan11Khaidi #Jan12GPSK,” Krish tweeted putting an end to all the rumours. And now, the stage is set for both the films to rock for this Sankranthi. Let’s wait for the records to be set by both the films.

Mega hero Allu Sirish is on cloud nine with the hit result of his latest offing ‘Srirasthu Shubhamasthu’. The movie has done a total business of Rs.15 crores including its satellite rights. His debut film ‘Gauravam’ got misfired at the box office while his second venture ‘Kothajanta’ stood as a successful venture.

Sirish, however, appeared to be the promising hero with the solid success of ‘Srirasthu Shubhamasthu’ and it reflected on  his remuneration for his next. Yes the mega hero is charging Rs.1 crores for his upcoming film to be directed by VI Anand, who delivered super hit film ‘Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada’ recently.

Allu Sirish and VI Anand’s film will start rolling down soon. On the other side, the mega hero is essaying a crucial role in Malayalam film ‘1971: Beyond Borders’ starred by Malayalam superstar Mohan Lal.

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s most anticipated film Gautamiputra Satakarni might have been slated for release on Jan 12th. But producers having tough time as fans, distributors and a few exhibitors are mounting pressure on producers to advance the film’s release by a day since Chiranjeevi’s Khaidi No. 150 is coming on Jan 11th.

Balakrishna and Chiru have always been seen as arch rivals on silver screen. Fans of both Nandamuri and Mega clans have been famous for waging wars against each other from longtime. The fans’ clash is at the peek now as both the prestigious films (Chiru 150, Balayya 100) of their favourite heroes slugging it out at Box Office for Sankranthi.

Now that Chiru is coming on Jan 11th, a day ahead than Balayya’s film, Nandamuri fans are putting a lot of pressure on director Krish, producer Rajeev to release GPSK for 11th by hook or crook.

It’s learnt that producers too now in dilemma with fans, exhibitors pressure. Sources close to the producers said they’re in contemplation. As of now, we can’t say anything. Anything may happen at anytime. A crucial announcement is expected shortly.

That’s the real masti and mazaa when two titans of Tollywood viz. Mega Star Chiranjeevi and Nandamuri Balakrishna are set to fight in Sankranti festival battle. As per reports we had till few hours back, Chiranjeevi’s ‘Khaidi No 150’ and Balakrishna’s ‘Gauthami Puthra Satakarni’ are arriving on January 11th and 12th respectively.

Here comes the sensational amendment. Unable to bear the coercion from exhibitors, buyers and most importantly Nandamuri Fans in various regions of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, director Krish and producers Rajiv Reddy and Sai Babu are contemplating to prepone Satakarni release date from January 12 to 11th.

Yes, Nandamuri Fans are strongly putting forward the sentiment of ‘Narasimha Naidu’ Vs ‘Mrugaraju’ released long back in 2001 for the same Sankranti festival on January 11th and Balayya winning the war by big margin. Looks like Krish is hell bent to bow before Fans demands and Satakarni is all likely to take direct challenge with Khaidi on the same day. An announcement on this is expected very soon.

Nandamuri Balakrishna fans are severely upset with advancement of Khaidi No 150 release date from January 13th to 11th.

Contrary to past reports on Chiranjeevi’s 150th project will hit the screens by one day late than Balakrishna’s 100th Gautamiputra Satakarni, the official announcement by Ramcharan few minutes back on his dad’s film releasing on Jan 11th is generating tremors in Nandamuri fans circles.

Director Krish is said to have received repeated requests from fans and exhibitors to pull the release to January 11th.

Currently, Krish is in Mumbai supervising final post production works is discussing the same with his producers. If they re-curve by these appeals, GPSK will also get ready for huge release on the same day and the clash is unavoidable.

Narasimha Naidu Vs Mrugaraju is the classic example in 2001 when both big films were released on same date of January 11th in Pongal season.

Most probably Krish will officially announce GPSK release date as January 11th on January 5th after censor certification.

Let’s keep fingers crossed for couple of more days because nothing can beat the fans compulsion.

Everyone in the Tollywood circles know how important Khaidi No. 150 for Chiranjeevi. Especially after his cameo in Ram Charan-starrer Bruce Lee received a set back, all eyes on Khaidi No. 150.

It’s like now or never for Chiru and his stardom is put under the litmus test for his comeback film.

Keeping all these in mind, Chiru said to have watched the whole film in the edit suit and reportedly instructed to trim few unwanted scenes.

As per the sources, Chiru asked the editors to scissor few forced comedy scenes which seem to be deviating from the main track of the film. Initially few special comedy scenes were included in the remake unlike its original Kaththi.

But towards the end, Chiru wasn’t convinced watching them on the edit table and told to delete them in the final copy. Thus, Chiru finally brought Khaidi to a shape.

Producer Ram Charan too give complete control to his Mega Star father Chiru who is famous for having good judgement.

As the film is all set for release on Jan 11, let’s wait and see what would be the result.

A highly refreshing theatrical trailer of ‘Shatamanam Bhavati’, released a couple of minutes ago, appears to be the most promising for the movie’s success. The director Satish Vegnesha has tried to narrate the story in a nutshell.

Though the story appeared to be one liner with an NRI heroine visits to her relatives house at a village in India and falls for hero, the treatment of the film seems to be awe inspiring with the subtle performance of Sharwanand. Moreover, Anupama looked dazzling in half saris.

“Tirupati laddu…Annaram prasadam..nee chethi coffee..eeti teste veru,” dialogue of hero to his mom not only impresses the audience but also betokens the importance of Jayasudha’s character.

“Appudappudoo devudi seva…eppudoo tatayya seva chesukuntoo, naa jeevitham Atreyapuraniki ankitham,” another touching dialogue of hero that hints the importance of Prakash Raj’s role. Further, Atreyapuram village of East Godavari district, renowned for world  famous pootharekulu, is interlinked with the story backdrop. All in all, the trailer is the feast for the youth, who have adulation on romantic entertainers and for the family audience, who always prefer to watch refreshing family entertainers.

These days it is Pawan Kalyan who is creating more buzz among all the top heroes. His “Katamarayudu” is now in the final stage.

Pawan Kalyan who today toured Uddhanam in Srikakulam will be joining the shoot of “Katamaryudu” later this week to complete the final action sequences and other scenes.

In February, the team is planning to wrap up the songs. With that movie’s shoot comes to an end. Hence producer Sharat Marrar is planning to hold the movie’s audio event next month itself. The team is mulling over where to conduct the audio.

As the film is about a Rayalaseema factionist falling in love with a girl at late age, the team got suggestion of holding the audio event in Rayalaseema region. But they have not decided about it. Buzz is that Tirupathi or Ananthapur will be finalised as venues for the audio launch.

“Katamarayudu” is directed by Dolly and it features Shruti Haasan as heroine. Anup Rubens is giving the music.

Dhruva’ is an Official Telugu remake of Tamil Blockbuster ‘Thanioruvan’. It is directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Allu Aravind under his banner Geetha Arts. The movie featured Ram Charan, Rakul Preet and Aravind Swamy in lead roles. Navdeep, Nassar are part of the supporting cast.

The technical team features PS Vinod for cinematography and Naveen Modi for Editing. Hiphop Tamizha scores music. Surender Reddy shaped the venture. The movie faced a very bad time at Box-Office and now it is about to complete it’s run staying behind ‘Janatha Garage’ and ‘Sarrainodu’

The collections are staggering and the movie ends up as ‘Above Average’. This could be the final verdict as there are a pile of releases waiting for a massive release in Sankranti and other Public holidays.

The most awaited movie of the year ‘Khaidi No 150’ is all set to release on January 11th and this is going to be the first movie ever to release among Sankranti festival releases. Balayya’s ‘Gautamiputra Satakarani’ will release the next day, on January 12th

So as for now, it is ‘Khaidi No 150’ which would get the first-day advantage. The makers were contemplating three release dates and finally they have Zeroed on 11th. However, this might affect Overseas numbers as it is a Wednesday release. But makers are hoping for some stunning collections in the domestic circuit.

V.V.Vinayak has directed the project and this movie marks the comeback of Chiranjeevi after 10 years. Kajal Aggarwal does the female lead role and Devi Sri Prasad composed tunes. Ram Charan has funded the project.

Trisha is inside the industry for a decade long and she has acted in numerous movies and almost with all stars in the industry. Even now she has a handful of movies to work with and currently she is the numero uno actress in both Kollywood and Tollywood.

Now, the actress is going to work in Malayalam movie for the first time in her long career span. Trisha has never worked in a direct Malayalam movie in her 15-year career span. But now she has signed a project titled as ‘Hey Jude’.

Shyam Prasad will direct the venture. Nivin Pauly will be doing the male lead role. The movie will go on floors by month of June end. It is touted to be a full-length romantic comedy genre. Sources revealed that the movie will be releasing as a bi-lingual.

Well, 2017 is going to start off with a Hollywood dubbed release. ‘Passengers’ featuring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence is going to be dubbed in regional languages and it would be releasing on 6th of this month.

Morten Tyldum has directed the project and Thomas Newman scored tunes. During a journey through space, two passengers are awakened 90 years early as their ship malfunctions. They fall for each other and then they discover that their ship is in grave danger.

They also realize that lives of 5000 sleeping Passengers are at stake and only they can save them all. The movie got released in USA by December 21, 2016 and it opened to mixed reviews and critics.

Andy Garcia, Michael Sheen, Laurence Fishburne are also part of the supporting cast. The movie also features a sex scene between the lead pair and we need to wait and see whether our censor board permits it.