Filmmakers Sandeep and Sujeeth, renowned for directing ‘KA’, are set to collaborate with top banners in South Indian cinema.

Despite the divided opinions, the film enjoyed a strong opening in Tamil Nadu, due to Ajith's fame. Ajith's market presence in this region has not been strong, leading to poor occupancy rates for *Pattudala* across Telugu theaters. The film's prospects are further weakened by the competition from *Thandel*, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, which releases today. In contrast, the film has had trouble in the Telugu states, where it failed to gain traction at the Tollywood Box Office Collection office. While Ajith is a celebrated figure in Kollywood, the recent projects he has chosen haven't to be expanding his foothold in the Telugu film market. The production team did not invest in promoting the Telugu version, and the film was met with negative feedback from local media. This action thriller, directed by Magizh Thirumeni—known for *Thadam*—has garnered praise for Ajith’s acting, yet critics have pointed out that the second half falls short from a lack of pace and lackluster storytelling. It remains to be seen whether this gangster action drama can boost his career for Ajith in Telugu cinema. Ajith's recent release, *Vidaamuyarchi film*, released the other day to a mixed reception. All eyes are now on his upcoming project, *Good Bad Ugly*, produced by Mythri Movie Makers and directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The actor shared the adorable picture on his Instagram, saying, "My little guest on set #RC16." Charan appears ecstatic as Klin Kaara enthusiastically shows something on the set. The project is executed with the work of Sukumar Writings and Mythri Movie Makers, with music composed by legendary A.R. Followers are thrilled by this beautiful moment and are excited for a peek of Klin Kaara’s face. The sports drama is steered by Buchi Babu Sana, famous for directing on "Uppena," and produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru of Vriddhi Cinemas. Right now, the actor is busy on his upcoming project, known for now as "RC16 project." On this day, the actor's little one, Klin Kaara, dropped by the "RC16 set" capturing the moment, which is quickly gaining traction online. Superstar Ram Charan was recently seen in the high-profile political drama "Game Changer" which didn't live up to its hype and became a big setback. During a grand event at Global Village in Dubai, UAE, the beloved actor shared his camaraderie with legends like Thalapathy Vijay, Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, Ram Charan, Allu Arjun, and Yash. On the movie front, Khan is fully immersed in his upcoming project *King*, helmed by Siddharth Anand, which features his daughter Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan in crucial roles. Amidst thunderous applause from the audience, Khan casually mentioned, "I have many friends from South India… Allu Arjun, Prabhas, Ram Charan, Yash, Mahesh Babu, Vijay Thalapathy, Rajini sir, Kamal sir." He then playfully made a lighthearted appeal to his Southern counterparts, saying, "Here’s one thing I’d like to ask them: please stop dancing so quickly; it’s tough for me to keep up!" SRK’s funny remark spread like wildfire, with followers of the mentioned stars eagerly sharing clips of the event on social media platforms. Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan’s recent remarks about well-known South Indian film icons have set social media ablaze. Approximately ₹40 crores are on the line for the upcoming romantic action drama Thandel, starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti and backed by Allu Aravind, the film draws inspiration from real-life events. There has been considerable speculation regarding the decision to release the film in February, especially after it missed the highly profitable Sankranthi season, disappointing fans in the process. He noted, "Many have asked me about Thandel's release date. However, even with a solid product, it is crucial to ensure there is adequate space in the market." He further elaborated, "There were two major films and one light-hearted film lined up for Sankranthi 2025, with that film even having 'Sankranthi' in its title (laughs). I have put nearly ₹80 crores into Thandel. Given the rise of OTT platforms, many theaters in Andhra and Telangana have turned into single-screen venues." Bunny Vas pointed out, "In the Krishna district alone, around 11-12 centers have only just one cinema. I've even distributed two films during the Sankranthi festival. In a recent interview, producer Bunny Vas addressed queries surrounding the film's release timing. Allu Aravind advised me against putting ourselves in a position where we need to plead for theater slots. After weighing all these elements, we decided to opt for a February release." As a distributor, I understand the landscape well. Had we proceeded with a Sankranthi release, we would have had to split screenings with other films, leading to a significant loss in revenue. However, "Laila" has recently ignited controversy after veteran actor actor Prudhvi made remarks laced with sarcasm that touched on a political party. Sahu Garipati expressed his shock regarding the backlash from the public, stating, "We were completely unaware by the ‘Boycott Laila’ trend, as we only learned about it through social media. We were completely unaware of it. In light of these developments, Vishwak Sen and producer Sahu Garipati called for a press briefing to clear up the circumstances. This led to supporters of the party to start the 'Boycott Laila' campaign campaign across digital spaces. We were completely unaware about Prudhvi’s comments, which are unrelated with the film. The highly anticipated film 'Laila' by Vishwak Sen highly awaited cinematic release, "Laila," is prepared for a grand theatrical premiere on the 14th of February, 2025. However, if one individual makes a mistake, should the whole production team be held accountable? His remarks were made while we were honoring Chiranjeevi Garu, something we couldn’t manage. We kindly urge everyone to view the film purely as a source of entertainment; we cannot control what our special guests say at events." An tearful Vishwak Sen commented, "I sincerely regret what has taken place. As the release date approaches, it is yet to be seen how this situation will play out. Is it fair to determine a movie's success based on a handful of tweets? We should not be blamed for things in which we played no part." Prior to this controversy, "Laila" had already garnered attention following the release of its trailer, with some viewers noting certain elements as awkward. We put in immense effort to this project, and I believe we should put this matter to rest. With the talented director Ram Narayan at the directorial controls and Sahu Garipati at the production helm producing, the film showcases the brilliant Akanksha Sharma in the lead role in the female protagonist's role.