BY SACNILK

Hyderabad, September 7 - Actor Nani is turning out to be one of the most bankable stars in Telugu cinema. He is one of the actors known for the unique script selection and this move of his is finally paying off at the box office with hit after hit. ## Post the COVID-19 pandemic, Natural Star Nani has had 5 theatrical releases and 4 of them have turned out to be successful at the box office with a rare misfire in the form of Ante Sundaraniki. While Ante Sundaraniki failed to deliver at the box office, it has been hailed as one of the best Telugu romantic comedies in recent times. ## Meanwhile, Nani's latest action thriller Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is currently playing in theatres and is doing very good business. It has turned out to be a hit, completing a hat-trick of successes for the actor at the box office over the last one year.## In 9 days so far, the Vivek Athreya's directorial has grossed approximately 75 crores and is heading towards 100 crores at the worldwide box office. This is the second movie of Nani and Athreya after the failed attempt in Ante Sundaraniki, which, was critically appreciated. ## After Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, Nani delivered a super hit in the form of Hi Nanna in December last year. The romantic drama grossed approximately 76 crores worldwide and proved to be a major success for the actor. It was directed by debutante Shouryuv and starred Mrunal Thakur as the female lead.## Nani scored the first clean hit after the pandemic in March 2023 with the period action drama Dasara, directed by Srikanth Odela. While the movie couldn't perform well in the dubbed languages, the original Telugu version delivered a superb outcome at the box office. ## Dasara went on to gross approximately 118.50 crores at the worldwide box office, making it the highest-grossing film of Nani. The actor carried the momentum of Dasara into Hi Nanna and Saripodhaa Sanivaaram and completed a hat-trick of hits, at a time when other tier-2 Telugu stars are failing to score even a single box office hit. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK

Hyderabad, September 5 - After the hat-trick of successes, Natural Star Nani will next be seen in the third instalment of the crime action thriller, Hit franchise. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, HIT: The 3rd Case was officially announced on September 5 with the first look teaser.## The teaser glimpse, called Hunter's Command, introduced Nani's character as Arjun Sarkaar, a police officer in J&K Police. The teaser shows a group of people in Bolero cars chasing Arjun Sarkaar but little do they know that they are themselves in danger. ## Nani, driving a white Bolero car, makes a stylish and ferocious entry with bloodied hands while soaking a cigar. As the teaser progresses, the actor delivers a single and powerful line, "Get set and go". This seems to be in the most ferocious avatar of the actor yet and looks completely different from the first two films in the franchise.## The first look glimpse into HIT 3 promises a high-octane crime action thriller where Nani looks at his ferocious best. The movie is produced by Prashanti Tipirneni under the banner of Wall Poster Cinema and Unanimous Productions.## HIT 3 will be hitting big screens on May 1st 2025. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, August 31 - Natural star Nani's action thriller Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is heading towards emerging as a box-office success after a good first three days. It comes as a needed breather for the Telugu film industry after the disastrous Independence Day week releases.## Directed by Vivek Athreya, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram had a good first 2 days with a worldwide box collection of approximately 28.50 crores gross, including approximately 17.50 crores domestically. The movie is having a very good first Saturday (3rd day), expected to be around 10 crore gross domestically.## The movie is heading towards 43+ crores worldwide gross after the 3rd day, and this is one of the biggest opening weekends for a Telugu title of 2024. Interestingly, it has outgrossed the combined total of Independence Day Telugu releases, Double iSmart and Mr. Bachchan. ## The Ram Pothineni-fronted Double iSmart has grossed only 20 crores so far while Ravi Teja's Mr. Bachchan has made only 14 crores worldwide. Both films have almost completed their run at the box office with a disastrous combined total of 34 crores which has been outgrossed by Nani-starrer in just 3 days. ## Saripodhaa Sanivaaram needs to score a gross collection of around 70 crores at the worldwide box office to emerge as a hit. It will be 50+ crores after its 4-day opening weekend and with not much competition, it should easily reach its target in the coming days. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK

Hyderabad, August 28 - Natural star Nani's much-awaited action thriller Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is all set to hit the big screens on August 28. Directed by Vivek Athreya, the film managed to generate a good buzz, thanks to the teaser/trailer and other promotional activities.## Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is easily one of the most-anticipated tier 2 Telugu hero movies and this led to very good worldwide theatrical business for the film. According to the report by T2BLive, the movie managed to score the second highest business for a Nani-starrer after hit Dasara. ## In Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), Saripodhaa Sanivaaram's theatrical business is approximately 30 crores, including 12.50 crores for the Nizam area and 5 crores for Ceeded while Andhra region business is around 12.50 crores. ## Apart from AP/TG, the movie's rest of India business has been valued at approximately 5 crores while overseas theatrical rights are at 6 crores, making it a 41 crores worldwide business of the movie with a break-even target of 42 crores. It will need to score around 70 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office to emerge as a box office hit.## As said, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram has a good buzz and with a positive reception, it can easily break even its target. Nani's last film, Hi Nanna which was a romantic drama, grossed over 75 crores worldwide and was superhit at the box office. Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, a mass entertainer with wide appeal, can emerge as a big success with positive WOM.## Produced by DVV Entertainment, the movie is scheduled to be released on August 29 in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil languages.## Stay tuned...

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Los Angeles, August 22 - Telugu star Nani's much-awaited action thriller film Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is all set for a very good opening at the USA box office. The movie is directed by Vivek Athreya and produced by DVV Entertainment. ## According to Venky Box Office, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram's pre-sales for the USA premiere have crossed $100K with over 5000 tickets sold. The trend of pre-sales has been excellent so far and if it maintains this pace, the movie is expected to score Nani's highest premiere, which is scheduled on August 28.## The movie is said to be Nani's most expensive film with a budget of around 90 crore. The movie is having superb buzz among the audiences which is expected to lead to a very good start at the box office. The reports among the Telugu media are positive for the movie which could be the next Telugu box office hit. ## In the film, Surya (Nani), who fights against injustice on Saturday, locks horns with corrupt Inspector R. Dayanand (S. J. Suryah), who brutally attacks innocent people for petty reasons. The film has Priyanka Mohan as the female lead.## Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is scheduled to be released on August 29 in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil, languages.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, July 17 - Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor is making waves in the Tollywood film industry even before her Telugu debut movie Devara Part 1 release. The actress has been paired opposite superstar Jr. NTR in this action drama which is scheduled to be released on September 27 this year.## Apart from Devara, Janhvi was recently confirmed to play the female lead in superstar Ram Charan's next, RC 16 with director Buchi Babu Sana and the shoot for the same is expected to kickstart in the next few weeks. And now, the Dhadak star has reportedly locked her third Telugu film after Devara and RC16.## According to the latest Telugu media reports, Janhvi has been locked in to play the female lead opposite actor Nani in director Srikanth Odela's yet-to-be-titled project. Odela came to the limelight after his last year hit film, Dasara which was headlined by Nani and it went on to become his biggest grosser. ## Meanwhile, Janhvi Kapoor is gearing up for the release of her Bollywood movie, Ulajh which is a spy suspense thriller. Directed by Sudhanshu Saria and produced by Junglee Pictures, the film focuses on a young IFS officer with a legacy of patriots in her family, entangled in a dangerous personal conspiracy amidst a career-defining post far away from her home. It is scheduled to be released on August 2nd.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, February 24 - Telugu star Nani's much-awaited Pan India movie Saripodhaa Sanivaaram gets the official theatrical release date. Directed by Vivek Athreya, the movie also has Priyanka Arulmohan as the female lead alongside SJ Suryah. ## Nani has been in top form after scoring two hits last year in the form of Dasara and Hi Nanna. He has now reunited with his Ante Sundaraniki director Vivek Athreya for the Pan India movie Saripodhaa Sanivaaram which has been confirmed to hit big screens on August 29, 2024, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and Tamil. ## The movie is produced by DVV Entertainment. The makers unveiled the first-look glimpse today, February 24 on Nani's birthday. The teaser has a voice-over of versatile actor SJ Suryah who is playing the role of a cop. The teaser introduces Nani with some fight sequences with interesting depictions of his character. "Rage has many forms and every person’s rage is different from others. But have you seen a madman who depicts his rage only on a certain day of the week, that too cautiously? I have seen such a person, and that day is Sanivaaram (Saturday)", the voice says. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, January 31 - Telugu actor Nani reunited with his "Ante Sundaraniki" director Vivek Athreya for the action drama film titled Saripodhaa Sanivaaram. The film is currently in the production stage and is planned to be released in August this year. ## Nani is fresh from the box office success "Hi Nanna" which grossed over 75 crores at the worldwide box office at the same time, the movie is bringing good viewership on Netflix post its theatrical release. Netflix has been a home for Nani's last few films as far as their post-theatrical streaming is concerned and it is bringing good success to the streamer. ## Netflix is seriously focussing on the Telugu market and is offering lucrative prices to the makers to grab the rights to their films be it direct or post-theatrical. In this process, "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram" has struck a career biggest deal for Nani with the OTT giant. ## According to the latest reliable reports, Netflix has paid a whopping 45 crores to grab the post-theatrical streaming rights of "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram", which is highest for a Nani film. It is a deal which is purely based on the performance of the actor's last few films at the box office as well as on streaming. ## Produced by DVV Entertainment, "Saripodhaa Sanivaaram" will most likely be streaming on Netflix after 4 weeks of theatrical run. The movie has Priyanka Arul Mohan as the female lead alongside S. J. Suryah and others. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, December 6 - Telugu star Nani and actress Mrunal Thakur team up for the first to headline a romantic family drama film Hi Nanna, directed by debutant Shouryuv. The film is scheduled to release on December 7th in multiple languages and the booking for the same is opened. ## Produced by Vyra Entertainments, Hi Nanna is carrying decent buzz among the fans and trade, and as a result, the film scored a good pre-release theatrical business. According to T2BLive, the makers have sold the theatrical rights of the film for approx. 27.50 crores for all areas worldwide. ## For the Nizam area, the film has been sold in approx. 7.50 crores while the entire AP/TG theatrical rights fetched approx. 19.50 crores. The business for the rest of India has been fixed at approx. 1.75 crores while overseas business is approx. 3 crores.## Hi Nanna will need to score 28 crores share collection or 45+ worldwide gross in order to break even and emerge as a clean hit. Given the track record of Nani, the upcoming film should be able to break even comfortably, despite it clashing with Nithiin's "Extra". ## Nani was last seen in "Dasara" which was a box office success despite high business value. It was Nani's first 100 crores grosser at the worldwide box office and his proper Pan India release though it couldn't do well outside the Telugu language.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, October 21 - Telugu star Nani has reunited with director Vivek Athreya for their second film together, after 2022's "Ante Sundaraniki". The movie, tentatively titled Nani 31, will be produced by DVV Entertainment.## The movie was announced through a video in which Nani and director Vivek can be seen getting ready, with thrilling background music. The makers also announced that they will release something named 'Unchained' on October 23, while the film's muhurtham will take place a day later on October 24. ## "Nani 31", unlike "Ante Sundaraniki" which was a romantic comedy, is touted to be an action drama. Priyanka Arul Mohan has been confirmed as the female lead while SJ Suryah is said to be playing the lead antagonist in the film. More details will be revealed soon.## #Nani31 it is… 🔥🔥The most lovable combo of our Natural Star @NameisNani & #VivekAthreya is back. ❤️🤗UNCHAINED on Oct 23rd. Muhurtham is on Oct 24th. Get ready to witness thrills, chills, and fun. pic.twitter.com/e4ZhM0yWyx— DVV Entertainment (@DVVMovies) October 21, 2023 ## Nani is currently gearing up for his next release, titled "Hi Nanna". Directed by Shouryuv, it is a romantic family drama film that has Mrunal Thakur as the female lead alongside Kiara Khanna as Nani's daughter, Jayaram, and Angad Bedi in key roles. It is scheduled to release on December 7, 2023, in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Chennai, August 4 - Superstar Rajinikanth will next team up with "Jai Bhim" director TJ Gnanavel. Tentatively titled Thalaivar 170, the movie will be produced by Lyca Productions and it was officially announced in March this year on the occasion of Lyca chairman, Subaskaran's birthday. ## The pre-production work of "Thalaivar 170" is going on at a rapid pace as the makers are in the process to lock the entire star cast. Meanwhile, the latest reports have surfaced online that Lyca has roped in a stellar cast for the movie. ## As reported previously, legendary Amitabh Bachchan will be playing a parallel lead to Rajini in "Thalaivar 170" which marks his Tamil debut. As per the latest buzz, supremely talented actors, Nani and Fahadh Faasil along with Manju Warrior have also been locked in prominent roles, however, the official announcement is yet to be made.## The music of the film will be composed by Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander. The shoot for the yet-untitled film will commence soon as the film is getting ready to release in 2024.## Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is gearing up for the release of the action drama "Jailer", which is scheduled to release this August 10 in multiple languages. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the movie also stars Ramya Krishnan, Mohan Lal, Shivarajkumar, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil, Vasanth Ravi, Vinayakan, and Yogi Babu in key roles. ## Rajinikanth also has Lyca Productions' "Lal Salaam", directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth and co-starring Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth. It is currently in the post-production work and will soon release in theaters.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, July 13 - Natural star Nani and Mrunal Thakur teamed up together for the first time for a drama movie which has officially been titled "Hi Nanna". The movie is being directed by debutante Shouryuv. ## The title and the first look poster with a glimpse of the movie were launched today (July 13). The movie revolves around Nani, who is playing the role of father to a six-year-old girl, and Mrunal Thakur who seems to have an intriguing role. ## The poster shows Nani standing beside a wall checking his phone and carrying the little girl on his shoulder as she gives a flying kiss to Mrunal Thakur standing behind them. The 1-minute 15 seconds glimpse video introduces Nani, his daughter, and Mrunal and it takes an interesting turn when Mrunal as Yashna calls the actor "Nanna" means Dad. ## The background music by Hesham Abdul Wahab is another major plus in the glimpse video as it is soothing and heart-touching. The movie seems to be an emotional roller-coaster ride of a father-daughter relationship.## "Hi Nanna", produced by Mohan Cherukuri (CVM) and Dr. Vijender Reddy Teegala under the banner Vyra Entertainments, is scheduled to release on December 21, 2023, in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi languages. ## ## Stay tuned...