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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bigg Boss Telugu 9: Nagarjuna returns as host; Makers unveil the logo
Akkineni Nagarjuna is set to host Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, confirmed by makers with a promo and logo reveal. The new season's tagline, "This is not a chess game, it's a war game," hints at intense drama. Expected in late August or early September 2025, rumored contestants include Tejaswini Gowda and others. Putting an end to all speculation, superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna is officially back to host Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9. The makers confirmed his return with the release of the season's logo and an action-packed promo featuring the veteran actor. The short teaser video showcases Nagarjuna in his signature charismatic style, unveiling the new season's logo. Set against a dazzling backdrop of crystals, the iconic Bigg Boss eye is accompanied by the number '9', symbolizing the upcoming season. The logo design has already won praise from fans for its sleek and powerful look. In the promo, Nagarjuna delivers a striking punchline: "Ee sari chadharangam kaadu, ranarangame", which translates to "This is not a chess game, it's a war game." The line is expected to serve as the official tagline of the season, hinting at a more intense and dramatic installment of the reality show. The new season of Bigg Boss Telugu is set to return to television screens by late August or early September 2025, according to reports. While the official contestant list has not yet been released, several names are already creating a buzz online. Actors and personalities like Tejaswini Gowda, Kalpika Ganesh, Alekhya Chitti, Immanuel, Navya Swamy, Sumanth Ashwin, Mukesh Gowda, Sai Kiran, Sravani Varma, RJ Raj, Debjani, Reethu Chowdhary, and Deepika are rumored to be part of the lineup. The previous season saw Nikhil Maliyakkal take home the winner's trophy after a season full of surprises, strong gameplay, and emotional moments. With each passing year, Bigg Boss Telugu continues to up the entertainment quotient, and fans are now eagerly awaiting what Season 9 has in store. With Nagarjuna's return, a striking new theme, and an intriguing tagline, Bigg Boss Telugu 9 promises high drama, fierce competition, and all the elements that have made it one of the most-watched reality shows in Telugu television.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kuberaa' Box Office Collection Day 8: Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna's crime drama crosses Rs 70 crore mark
Picture Credit: Facebook Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Kuberaa' kept a steady run at the box office as it entered its second week. After an impressive debut weekend collection, the film maintained a firm footing all through its first week. Now, despite a slight dip in weekday footfalls, the film managed to add to it overall collections, pushing its numbers past the Rs 70 crore mark. According to early estimates shared by trade analyst Sacnilk, 'Kuberaa' earned Rs 2.5 crore on its second Friday (Day 8), taking its total collection to an estimated Rs 71.5 crore. The Telugu version led the earnings with Rs 2.1 crore, with an additional Rs 37 lakh coming in from the Tamil release and Rs 3 lakh earned from the Hindi version. The numbers suggest that while the film's momentum has slowed slightly, its appeal among Telugu audiences remains solid. Robust performance in Telugu states The film ended its first week with an impressive Rs 69 crore total with Rs 48.7 crore from Telugu markets, Rs 18.38 crore from Tamil, Rs 1.72 crore from Hindi, and Rs 20 lakh from Kannada, while the Malayalam version saw no contribution. The strong regional performance has been crucial in pushing 'Kuberaa' towards the Rs 75 crore milestone. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Gorgeous Women, Ranked BigGlobalTravel Undo While the occupancy report for Day 8 is still awaited, early trends suggest the film is continuing to perform particularly well in Telugu-speaking states. About the film Directed by Sekhar Kammula , 'Kuberaa' is a crime drama that follows the journey of Deva, played by Dhanush. He is a beggar with a mysterious past. Nagarjuna portrays Deepak, a former CBI officer who becomes involved in the story. Rashmika Mandanna's Sameera also adds a key role to the narrative. Jim Sarbh plays Neeraj, a clever and ambitious businessman. Veteran actor Dalip Tahil also has an important role. The film has music composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Theatre ceiling collapses on audience during screening of Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna's Kuberaa
Jun 27, 2025 04:37 PM IST The ceiling of the Asian Mukunda theatre in Mahabubabad, Telangana, collapsed on the audience on Wednesday. The incident took place during the screening of Sekhar Kammula's Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, Nagarjuna and Jim Sarbh-starrer Kuberaa. Videos of the same were shared online on Thursday. The ceiling in a single screen theatre in Telangana broke and fell on the audience during the screening of Dhanush's Kuberaa. According to a report by Siasat, the ceiling collapsed on the audience at around 11:30 PM on Wednesday at Asian Mukunda. The audience ran out in panic. Two people suffered minor injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital. No major casualties have been reported. The Mahabubabad police told the publication that no case has been registered as the affected people came to a compromise with the theatre management. M9 News reported that the audience got into a scuffle with the theatre management for their negligence. The incident, said those re-sharing the video on social media, throws light on the plight of single-screen theatres in the Telugu states. One person wrote on X (formerly Twitter), 'Guntur naaz complex lo kuda yepppuokasari ilane padipotudni. (Someday the ceiling in Naaz theatre in Guntur will also fall like this)' Another wrote, 'Producers have been saying in multiple interviews that they have to take care of single its just not theatres ..it's audience who has take care of themselves as well.' About Kuberaa Kuberaa is a crime drama written and directed by Sekhar and co-written by Chaithanya Pingali. The film that was simultaneously shot in Telugu and Tamil was produced by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations. Devi Sri Prasad composed the film's music. In the film, Dhanush plays a beggar called Deva while Nagarjuna plays a former CBI officer called Deepak. Rashmika plays Sameera, and Jim plays a greedy businessman called Neeraj. Kuberaa marks Dhanush's debut in Telugu. As per Sacnilk, Kuberaa collected ₹ 67 crore net in India and ₹ 81 crore worldwide in a week.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kuberra' Box Office Collection Day 7: Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna starrer inches towards Rs 70 crore in first week
Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and 's drama thriller 'Kuberaa' continues its steady run at the box office. Despite a small dip in collections during the weekdays, the film has successfully crossed the Rs 70 crore mark in its first week, as per early estimates. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to data by trade analyst Sacnilk, 'Kuberaa' minted Rs 3.35 crore on its seventh day, Thursday, contributing to a solid overall first-week total of Rs 69 crore. The breakdown of the week shows a robust opening weekend followed by a gradual fall, typical of many big releases. Day-wise performance On day 1, Friday, it collected Rs 14.75 crore, day 2 was up by 11.86% seeing a business of Rs 16.5 crore, and on day 3, it collected Rs 17.35 crore. On weekdays, the numbers dropped to Rs 6.8 crore on Monday, Rs 5.85 crore on Tuesday, and Rs 4.4 crore on Wednesday. While the weekend contributed to nearly half of the week's earnings, the film is managing to hold on decently, especially in the Telugu market. Theatre occupancy On Thursday, Kuberaa recorded an overall Telugu occupancy of 18.40%, with audience numbers gradually increasing through the day. Morning shows stood at 12.62%, while the night shows peaked at 22.47%. The Tamil version saw a steady turnout, with an overall occupancy averaging 12%. Morning shows recorded 12.35%, afternoon 13.03%, evening 11.79%, and night shows closed at 12.81%. The Hindi version, while contributing a smaller share, showed decent traction towards the evening, with an overall occupancy of 7.80%. Morning shows were at 3.31%, afternoon 7.58%, evening 7.05%, and night shows rose to 13.27%. Directed by in 'Kuberaa', Dhanush and Nagarjuna share screen space for the first time. The female lead, Rashmika Mandanna, also plays a key role. The performance of the leads has been highly appreciated among fans. On the other hand, the movie collected Rs 100 crore in 6 days globally.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dhanush and Nagarjuna's Kuberaa all set to hit US $ 2 million mark at North America Box Office
Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, has achieved significant success at the North American box office, grossing over $1.92 million in its first five days. This marks a career high for Dhanush and Nagarjuna in the region. The film's strong opening and sustained momentum indicate its broad appeal, driven by its star-studded cast and engaging storyline. Kuberaa directed by Sekhar Kammula , featuring the powerhouse pairing of Dhanush , Nagarjuna Akkineni and Rashmika Mandanna , has delivered a resounding success at the North American box office. With its five-day gross crossing the $1.92 million mark (approximately Rs 16.51 crore), Kuberaa has emerged as the highest-grossing film in the region for both stars — marking a major milestone in their international careers. 'Zaheer & I Are...' Sonakshi Gets REAL About Married Life | Special Bond Behind 'Nikita Roy' Film Here's the day-wise North America box office breakdown: Premieres + Day 1: $910,415 Day 2: $467,378 Day 3: $294,363 Day 4: $113,465 Day 5: $136,638 Total Gross (Till Day 5): $1,922,075 And going by the response the film would cross US $ 2 million mark before the end of 6th day. In India as well the film has been having a smooth run with the film crossing Rs 65 crore mark at the end of 6th day. Exclusive | Kajol CANDID On Horror Fears and Son Yug's Voice Debut In 'Karate Kids: Legends' Kuberaa opened to an impressive response, with premieres and Day 1 collections nearing the million-dollar mark. This strong launch can be attributed to the high anticipation surrounding the film's star-studded castand mass appeal. The premiere performance alone contributed significantly to the early momentum where the South Indian diaspora forms a strong viewer base. Day 2 and Day 3 sustained the momentum well, with a combined haul of over $760K, showing that the film was not entirely dependent on opening-day hype. While collections dipped on Days 4 and 5, the film still posted healthy numbers considering it was a weekday period. The crossover casting of Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna and Nagarjuna — representing Tamil and Telugu cinemas — played a vital role in drawing audiences from both fan bases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The North American market, known for rewarding content-driven Indian films, seems to have embraced Kuberaa for its blend of stylish action, mythology-inspired storytelling, and strong performances. This performance cements Kuberaa as the biggest North American box office hit for both Dhanush and Nagarjuna, surpassing the previous benchmarks set by their respective solo releases. With strong global collections and critical acclaim, Kuberaa is well on its way to becoming one of the major box office successes of 2025 from the South Indian film industry. Further milestones are likely as the film continues its theatrical run across international territories.
