
Over the past few weeks, smaller films have been making noise at the box office. With the festival of Dussehra approaching, both theaters and OTT platforms are gearing up to captivate audiences with some exciting releases. Let's see what's special this time.



Movies Releasing in Theaters



Devara



Directed by Koratala Siva and starring NTR as the protagonist, the action drama 'Devara' features Janhvi Kapoor as the leading lady. This movie, which has completed all its pre-release formalities, is set for a pan-India release on September 27. NTR will be seen in a dual role after many years, playing both Devara and Vara. The promotional materials released so far have heightened expectations. Saif Ali Khan plays the antagonist, with Prakash Raj, Srikanth, and Shine Tom Chacko in significant roles.







Sathyam Sundaram



Tamil star Karthi featured in the feel-good movie 'Meiyazhagan,' directed by C. Prem Kumar, who previously crafted the film '96.' This film, titled 'Satyam Sundaram' in Telugu, is set to release on September 28. Arvind Swamy plays a pivotal role in this movie, which is produced under the banner of 2D Entertainment by Suriya and Jyothika. The story, set in a wedding pavilion, revolves around the characters Satyam and Sundaram and is humorously unfolded by director C. Prem Kumar.







Hitler



The latest film from Tamil hero Vijay Antony, 'Hitler' is an action thriller directed by Dhana. Produced by DT Raja and DR Sanjay Kumar, this movie is set to have a grand theatrical release similar to 'Devara' on September 27 across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. The recent trailer released by the makers has been very well received.







Streaming Movies and Series on OTT



Saripodhaa Sanivaaram



Directed by Vivek Athreya and starring Nani, 'Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' has achieved blockbuster success and is now ready to charm OTT audiences. Streaming on Netflix from September 26, the film features Nani alongside Priyanka Mohan with SJ Suryah playing the antagonist. Sai Kumar, Abhirami, and Aditi Balan are in key roles.







Demonte Colony 2



'Demonte Colony 2', starring Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar, recently released to positive reviews. Directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu, this horror thriller thrilled audiences in August and is now set to stream on OTT. Starting from September 27, it will be available on Zee5 in Telugu and Tamil. This film is a sequel to the 2015 hit 'Demonte Colony'.







Munjya



Starring Sharvari Wagh and Abhay Verma, the recent Bollywood blockbuster 'Munjya', produced by Aditya Chopra under Yash Raj Films’ universe, has been successful at the box office. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film recently streamed in Hindi and is now available in Telugu and Tamil versions on Disney+ Hotstar.







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As it does annually, the Internet Movie Database (IMDB), a well-known movie rating organization, has published its lists of the most popular and most anticipated Indian films on social media. These lists are generated from actual page views by more than 250 million monthly visitors globally to IMDB. In 2024, 'Kalki 2898 AD' is recognized as the most popular Indian movie, while 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' has been highlighted as the most anticipated Indian film. Let's explore the full details of the IMDB report.



The Most Popular Films of 2024!



In the IMDB Most Popular Movies - 2024 list, 'Kalki 2898 AD' starring Prabhas captured the top spot. The Malayalam film 'Manjummel Boys', known for its high box office collections in the Malayalam industry, took second place. The film 'Fighter', featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, secured the third position, while 'Hanuman', directed by Prasanth Varma and starring Teja Sajja, ranked fourth. Following close behind, 'Shaitaan', starring Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, and Jyothika, claimed the fifth spot. Directed by Kiran Rao, 'Laapataa Ladies' holds the sixth place, and 'Article 370', featuring Yami Gautam and Priyamani, is in seventh. The Malayalam movie 'Premalu', starring Naslen K. Gafoor and Mamitha Baiju, is in eighth place. Fahadh Faasil's 'Aavesham' and the Hindi hit 'Munjya' round out the ninth and tenth positions, respectively.




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The Most Anticipated Films of 2024



According to IMDB's "Most Anticipated Upcoming Indian Movies of 2024" list, 'Pushpa 2', starring Icon Star Allu Arjun, leads the rankings. The film 'Devara', featuring Young Tiger NTR and directed by Koratala Siva, has claimed second place. Akshay Kumar's 'Welcome To The Jungle' and 'The Greatest Of All Time', featuring Kollywood star Thalapathy Vijay, occupy the third and fourth spots, respectively. The science fiction movie 'Kanguva', starring Tamil hero Suriya, is in fifth place, followed by Ajay Devgan’s 'Singham Again' in sixth. Kartik Aaryan's 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', Chiyaan Vikram's 'Thangalan', 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha', and 'Stree 2' round out the subsequent positions.




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IMDB 2024 Report: Tollywood shining high in IMDB report


Weekends are a festival for movie lovers, with new films releasing in theaters and OTT platforms to entertain the audience. That's why movie lovers start waiting for the weekend right from the beginning of the week. This week, several new films are ready to entertain on OTT, allowing you to enjoy them at home with your family. What are these films? What are their plots? Where are they streaming? Let's see in this special report.



Saripodhaa Sanivaaram



Directed by Vivek Athreya and starring Nani, ‘Saripodhaa Sanivaaram’ has achieved blockbuster success and has now arrived to captivate OTT audiences. Streaming on Netflix from September 26, this film features S.J. Suryah as the villain, with Nani alongside Priyanka Mohan. Saikumar, Abhirami, Aditi Balan, and others play key roles. The plot revolves around Surya (Nani), who works as an LIC agent and cannot tolerate injustice. He chooses Saturdays to show his anger. Meanwhile, people in Sokulapalem are suffering. How does Surya confront a corrupt police officer there? How does he support the locals?







Demonte Colony 2



‘Demonte Colony 2,’ a horror thriller directed by R. Ajay Gnanamuthu and featuring Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar, has recently been released and garnered positive feedback. Thrilling audiences in August, this horror thriller will enter OTT this week. Streaming in Telugu and Tamil on Zee5 from September 27, it is a sequel to the 2015 hit ‘Demonte Colony’. The plot follows Debbie (Priya Bhavani Shankar) whose husband Shyam dies suspiciously, seemingly due to reading a book. Realizing that others who read the same book also committed suicide, Debbie finds out her husband’s twin brother Srinivas (Arulnithi) is also reading the book. How does she save them? What evil force lurks behind the book?







Prathinidhi 2



A political drama starring Nara Rohit, ‘Prathinidhi 2’ is the sequel to his earlier film ‘Prathinidhi’, directed by Murthy Devapthapu. Released in theaters in May, this movie is ready to entertain on OTT platforms. Streaming on Aha from this month's 27th, the plot revolves around Chetan (Nara Rohit), an honest journalist and CEO of NCC channel, who exposes political leaders' corruption. Amidst this, an assassination attempt is made on the CM. Who is behind it? What does the CBI investigation reveal? What fight does Nara Rohit wage against the political system?







35 Chinna Katha Kaadu



Starring the prominent actress Niveda Thomas, ‘35 Chinna Katha Kaadu’ is a latest film crafted as an emotional comedy drama by director Nandakishore Imani. Featuring Priyadarshi, Viswadev Rachakonda, and Gauthami in key roles, this movie was released in theaters on September 6 and has received positive feedback. It is set to charm you this weekend on OTT. Streaming on Aha from September 27, the plot centers on Prasad (Viswadev), Saraswati (Niveda Thomas), a middle-class couple. Their eldest son Arun is studying in the sixth grade and is very weak in mathematics. As a result, his math teacher Chanakya (Priyadarshi) nicknames him 'Zero'. He also fails the exams. Arun must score at least 35 marks in math to remain in school. What did Arun do in this situation? How did his mother Saraswati help him?







Stree 2



Featuring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, and Pankaj Tripathi, ‘Stree 2’ has now entered OTT. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, currently, it is only available on a rental basis (Rs.349). Released on August 15, this film was a hit in Bollywood. Produced on a budget of just Rs. 50 crores, it has collected over Rs. 700 crores, creating a record. The plot is set in Chanderi village, where just as everyone breathes a sigh of relief thinking the 'Stree' problem has been resolved, a new problem begins with 'Sarkat'. How did Vicky (Rajkumar Rao), Rudra (Pankaj Tripathi), Jaana (Abhishek Banerjee), and Bittu (Aparshakti Khurana) face a ghost (Shraddha Kapoor)?







Deadpool &amp; Wolverine



Recently released and achieving blockbuster success, ‘Deadpool &amp; Wolverine’ is ready to come to OTT. Streaming on Amazon Prime Video from October 1, this film stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as the titular characters. The plot follows Deadpool, alias Wade Wilson, who works as a car salesman and leads a normal life. One day, he is abducted by paradox enforcers from the Time Variance Authority and taken to Earth 616. There, Deadpool needs Wolverine’s help. What is Earth 616? Why was Deadpool taken there? What adventures do Deadpool and Wolverine undertake?







Vaazha - Biopic of a Billion Boys



Recently released in Malayalam and shaking the box office, the film 'Vaazha' is tagged as a biopic of a billion boys. Released on August 15, it achieved good success in Malayalam. It has come to OTT this week. Streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar from September 23, the story involves five friends who live aimlessly without any goals in life. As they grow older, their parents become increasingly worried. Did these five friends achieve success in life or not?







Munjya



A recent Bollywood blockbuster, ‘Munjya’, stars Sharvari Wagh and Ajay Verma in the lead roles. Produced by Aditya Chopra’s Yash Raj Films universe and directed by Aditya Sarpothdar, this film has performed well at the box office. Recently made available for streaming in Hindi, it has now come to Telugu and Tamil versions. You can watch this film on Disney Plus Hotstar. The plot is set in 1952 when a young boy named Gotya falls in love with an older girl and tries to use witchcraft to win her over. However, it backfires, and the child becomes a ghost named Munjya. Presently, in Pune, Bittu (Abhay Verma) accidentally liberates Munjya. What troubles did Munjya cause Bittu? What was its goal? What ultimately happened?







Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam



The film ‘Maruthi Nagar Subramanyam’ came to OTT on September 20 and is available on the Aha platform. Starring the prominent actor Rao Ramesh in the title role, this family comedy drama was released in theaters on August 23 and attracted positive attention. Indraja, Ankith Koyya, and Ramya Pasupuleti also play significant roles. The plot revolves around Subramanyam (Rao Ramesh), who was selected for a teacher's job in 1998, but due to a court stay, it was put on hold. Determined only to work in a government job, Subramanyam remains idle, living off his wife's earnings. One day, Rs.10 lakhs are deposited in his account. Whose money is it? Did Subramanyam get the job? Or not? What is his son Ankith’s love track?







Tiragabadara Saami



Starring Raj Tarun and Malvi Malhotra, the latest film ‘Tiragabadara Saami’ has been streaming on Aha since September 20. Directed by senior director A.S. Ravi Kumar Chowdary, this film was presented to audiences on August 2. The plot focuses on Giri (Raj Tarun), a very timid man who is afraid of everything. His girlfriend Shailaja (Malvi Malhotra) is not like that; she is bold and violent, aggressively dealing with those who tease her. How did Giri manage Shailaja? Why did the usually gentle Giri need to fight back?







Sopathulu



The film ‘Sopathulu’ has come directly to OTT, streaming on ETV Win since September 19. Directed by Ananth Vardhan, this film is set in a rural Telangana backdrop. Bhanu Prakash, Srijan, Mohan Bhagath, Anusha Ramesh, Mani Aigurla, and Anjayya Milkuri play the main roles. The story revolves around two children studying in a village school, living happily playing cricket and marbles. Unexpectedly, the COVID lockdown separates them. What happened next? What difficulties did the parents face to buy mobiles for online classes? How much did the separated friends suffer?







The Mystery of Moksha Island



Starring Ashutosh Rana, Priya Anand, Nandu, Sonia Agarwal, and Tejaswini Madivada, the latest Telugu web series ‘The Mystery of Moksha Island’ is streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar from September 20. Directed by Anish Yohan Kuruvilla, the plot unveils mysterious events faced by the heirs of Dr. Vishwak Sen, who created every creature and path on Moksha Island. As they arrive on the island, one by one






Weekend OTT Releases: Must-Watch Films and Series to Binge.


Bollywood beauty Sharvari Wagh is shaking up social media with her stunning looks.&nbsp;







She emphasizes fitness and recently shared photos of herself working out, showcasing her dedication.







In these photos, Sharvari mesmerizes with her fit physique paired with captivating beauty, displaying her toned abs, waist, and thighs, causing quite a stir.







Netizens are enamored with Sharvari's latest charms, claiming that no amount of praise is enough for her beauty.







Starting her career as a model at the age of sixteen, she participated in the Clean &amp; Clear Face Wash contest in 2013 and won the title.







Afterward, she trained in acting and modeled for various brands, developing an interest in direction during this time.







She then served as an assistant director for films like 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2', 'Bajirao Mastani', and 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' in 2015.







Sharvari turned actress with the web series 'The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye', after which she began receiving acting opportunities in films.







Her debut film 'Bunty Aur Babli 2' in 2022 won her IIFA and Filmfare awards for Best Actress.







Following that, Sharvari secured lead roles in films like 'Munjha' and 'Maharaj', with 'Maharaj' being released this year to positive reviews.







She also acted in John Abraham's 'Vedha', which released on August 15 and received negative reviews, though Sharvari's performance was well-received.







Currently, Sharvari is filming 'Alpha', where she will appear in a key role alongside Alia Bhatt, who plays a spy.







Sharvari once revealed her admiration for Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor, and in her free time, she enjoys playing with pets.







During stressful and tedious times, she turns to reading books to quickly distract herself and relieve stress.






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