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Hombale Films Unveils 'Mahavatar: Narsimha' – A Pan-India Spectacle in the Making! Hombale Films, known for delivering audience favorites like 'KGF,' 'Kantara,' and 'Salaar,' has embarked on a new project. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, the film titled 'Mahavatar: Narsimha' has been announced, and its first look has been released. Details regarding the cast and technical crew will be disclosed soon. On a Pan-India Scale... Hombale Films has announced that 'Mahavatar: Narsimha' will be released on a pan-India scale. The movie is set to be released in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. Ashwin Kumar is directing the film, with music by Sam CS. The movie is being produced on a grand scale by Shilpa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai. Moreover, it has been hinted that more films under the Mahavatar series are expected, including other avatars in future productions. https://twitter.com/hombalefilms/status/1857730656639303928 Mind-Blowing Projects Continuing the success of 'Kantara' and 'Salaar,' Hombale Films is bringing more exciting films. 'Kantara: Chapter 1,' featuring Rishab Shetty in a pivotal role, is currently being filmed rapidly as a prequel to the first part, with significant enhancements. Additionally, 'Salaar: Shouryanga Parvam,' starring Prabhas, has recently begun shooting. An agreement has also been reached to produce two more films with Prabhas. https://twitter.com/hombalefilms/status/1854795004155478062 Three Years... Three Films Hombale Films has announced two more films with Prabhas and made intriguing remarks during the occasion. The production house expressed great joy in working on Prabhas's films and stated that the movies were announced with the goal of creating a cinematic experience. They've coined the phrase "The Hombale is Calling Prabhas." These films are scheduled for release in 2026, 2027, and 2028. Apart from 'Salaar 2,' no information has been provided for the other projects.

November 18 , 2024

Kantara Team Accident: Bus Carrying ‘Kantara’ Movie Team Overturns with 20 Onboard; Shooting Halted The Kannada movie Kantara, directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, became a massive hit, garnering widespread acclaim and significant box office success. Currently, a prequel titled Kantara Chapter 1 is under production in Karnataka. However, a tragic incident involving the film’s team has brought shooting to an unexpected halt. Reports reveal that a bus carrying the movie crew met with an accident, prompting the filmmakers to pause the shoot. Here are the details. How Did the Accident Happen? The production of Kantara Chapter 1 faced an unforeseen interruption after a mini-bus carrying 20 crew members met with an accident. On Sunday night (November 24), after wrapping up their shoot, the team was traveling back from Jadkal in Karnataka. The bus reportedly lost control and overturned. Six junior artists were injured in the incident. Thankfully, no major stars were on board; the passengers were all supporting cast members. Local authorities were alerted, and the injured were immediately taken to the hospital. In light of the incident, the movie team announced a temporary halt to the shoot and assured that the injured crew members' conditions are being closely monitored. https://twitter.com/BNews2024/status/1861000465582088529 Who’s at fault? Preliminary reports suggest negligence by the bus driver as the cause of the accident. Witnesses claim that the driver was using his phone while driving, leading to the mishap. A junior artist traveling in the bus alleged that the driver’s distraction was the reason for the accident. Following the incident, some members reportedly attacked the driver in anger. Members of the local tourist driver association arrived at the scene and expressed their frustration, causing temporary tension in the area. Police reached the spot and began an investigation. https://twitter.com/TheFederal_KA/status/1860921151792562233 Special Training for Rishab Shetty Released two years ago, Kantara became a pan-Indian sensation, prompting the production of Kantara Chapter 1. Directed by Rishab Shetty himself, this period action thriller is being produced under the banner of Hombale Films by Vijay Kiragandur. Malayalam actor Jayaram is reportedly playing a pivotal role. Set in the Kadamba era, the film features an intriguing storyline, with Rishab Shetty undergoing extensive training in the martial art of Kalaripayattu for his role. The movie is slated for release on October 2, 2025. Another Pan-India Project on the Horizon While producing Kantara Chapter 1, Hombale Films recently announced another ambitious project titled Mahavatar: Narasimha. The film is set to release in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, with music by Sam CS, this high-budget venture will be produced by Shilpa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai. Moreover, the Mahavatar series is expected to expand with future films exploring other avatars, further solidifying Hombale Films’ pan-India reach. https://twitter.com/hombalefilms/status/1857730656639303928

November 28 , 2024

Kalki 2898 AD Day 1 Collections: Increased Ticket Prices still missed to beat RRR. The film 'Kalki 2898 AD,' directed by Nag Ashwin and starring pan-India star Prabhas, was released worldwide on Thursday, June 27th, and is receiving rave reviews everywhere. With the positive talk coming from all sides, audiences are showing great enthusiasm for this movie. As 'Kalki' becomes a super hit, everyone's attention is now focused on its first-day collections. The film, a visual wonder in the mythology-futuristic genre, was estimated by trade circles to collect over ₹200 crores on its first day. Did 'Kalki' reach that mark? How did Prabhas' mania impact the box office? What all-time record did 'Kalki' create in the US? Let's find out in this review. Day 1 Collections All eyes are currently on the Day 1 collections of 'Kalki 2898 AD.' The production house, Vyjayanthi Movies, has officially announced the first day's earnings. The makers declared that 'Kalki' amassed ₹191.5 crores (GROSS) worldwide on its first day. They also released a special poster with the caption "Let's Celebrate Cinema." Initially, trade circles had predicted that 'Kalki' would collect over ₹200 crores on its first day, with analyses suggesting that all previous Day 1 records would be broken. However, 'Kalki' narrowly missed the ₹200 crore mark. Despite this, industry experts predict that 'Kalki' will surely join the ₹500 crore club by the end of this weekend. All-Time Record Prabhas' 'Kalki' is creating a sensation in North America. The local audience is impressed by the performances of Prabhas and other top stars. Consequently, 'Kalki' set an all-time record in North America. It garnered a whopping $3.8 million from North American premieres, the highest collection for an Indian film in that region. 'Kalki' has thus achieved the distinction of being the first Indian film to earn this much. Following 'Kalki' are 'RRR' ($3.46 million), 'Salaar' ($2.6 million), and 'Baahubali 2' ($2.45 million). Overseas Collections Combining premieres and first-day collections, trade circles report that 'Kalki' collected $5 million on its first day in America. Among Telugu films, 'Kalki' secured the 5th position for the highest collections in just one day. It also set a record as the fastest film to collect $5 million. If these collections continue, 'Kalki' is expected to set a benchmark overseas. Experts predict that the collections will increase further over the weekend. 'RRR' Record Safe! According to trade figures, 'Kalki 2898 AD' could not surpass the 'RRR' record. 'RRR' collected ₹223 crores (GROSS) on its first day, making it the top Indian film in terms of Day 1 collections. As per trade estimates, 'Kalki 2898 AD' halted at ₹180 crores, leaving the 'RRR' record intact. 'Baahubali 2' stands in second place with ₹217 crores. While 'Kalki' couldn't break these records, it surpassed the records of 'KGF 2' (₹164.5 crores), 'Salaar' (₹158 crores), 'Adipurush' (₹136.8 crores), and 'Saaho' (₹125.6 crores) to secure a place in the top three. Match Effect on Collections The 'Kalki 2898 AD' team lagged in promoting the film on a grand scale like 'Baahubali 2' and 'RRR.' If they had done extensive promotions, the movie might have created new records. The T20 World Cup also affected the film's collections. The audience's interest in watching the India-England semi-final match on Thursday evening turned into a slight disadvantage. Additionally, Thursday being a working day impacted 'Kalki's' collections. However, with positive talk everywhere, the collections of 'Kalki' are expected to increase significantly over the weekend. Top 10 Highest Opening Day Collections in India 1. RRR (2022)  Directed by S.S. Rajamouli and starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, RRR set the record for the highest grossing film on its opening day, collecting Rs. 223.5 crores and sweeping all previous records. 2. Baahubali 2 (2017)  Also directed by Rajamouli, 'Baahubali 2' is second on this list, with an opening day worldwide gross of Rs. 214.5 crores, holding the record for the highest Indian opening grosser for five years until RRR. 3. Salaar (2023)  Featuring Prabhas under the direction of Prashant Neel, 'Salaar' collected Rs. 178.7 crores on its opening day, making it the highest-grossing film of 2023. Prabhas’s formidable presence was well received in action sequences, making 'Salaar' a fan favorite. 4. KGF 2 (2022)  Directed by Prashant Neel and starring Yash, 'KGF 2' broke several box office records, becoming the third highest grossing film on its opening day with collections of Rs. 164.5 crores. 5. Adipurush (2023)  Despite being a dud, 'Adipurush', directed by Om Raut and starring Prabhas as Ram and Kriti Sanon as Sita, managed good gross collections on its first day of Rs. 136.8 crores. 6. Jawan (2023)  Starring Bollywood's Shah Rukh Khan and directed by prominent South Indian director Atlee, 'Jawan' collected Rs. 129.6 crores on its opening day, setting a record for the highest opening day collection in Hindi cinema history. 7. Saaho (2019)  This action-packed film starring Prabhas and directed by Sujeeth, collected over Rs. 125.6 crores on its first day, confirming its blockbuster status. 8. Robo 2.0 (2018)  Starring Rajinikanth and directed by Shankar, with Akshay Kumar as the villain, 'Robo 2.0' collected Rs. 105.6 crores on its opening day but couldn’t maintain its momentum later. 9. Pathaan (2023)  Featuring Shah Rukh Khan, 'Pathaan' began the year with an opening day collection of Rs. 104.8 crores, giving Shah Rukh Khan a much-needed hit. 10. Jailer (2023)  The latest movie starring Rajinikanth, 'Jailer' also set a record by collecting Rs. 91.2 crores on its first day, becoming the first Tamil film to achieve such high collections and overall grossing over Rs. 650 crores. The film is also performing well on OTT platforms.

June 28 , 2024

"Prabhas’ ‘The Raja Saab’ Poster Sparks Controversy: Fans Divided Over the Latest Birthday Surprise! Pan-India star Prabhas is set to feature in the upcoming film 'The Raja Saab,' directed by Maruti. Fans and movie lovers have been eagerly awaiting updates on this film. The makers recently announced an exciting update for Prabhas’ birthday, and in line with this, a special poster was released on October 23rd. However, unexpectedly, this poster has become the subject of extensive trolling. Netizens are criticizing it for not living up to their expectations. What’s Prabhas' Look Like? In 'The Raja Saab,' directed by Maruti, Prabhas is joined by heroines Malavika Mohanan, Nidhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar. For Prabhas' birthday on Wednesday, the movie team surprised fans with a special video along with a motion poster. In it, Prabhas appeared in a regal look, sitting on a throne with a cigar in mouth, which quickly went viral. Despite significant positive responses to the poster, some are trolling it intensely. https://twitter.com/rajasaabmovie/status/1849400931978240114 Trolls for That Poster! Some netizens expressed their disappointment with the latest poster of 'Raja Saab,' comparing Prabhas holding a cigar to Bikshu Yadav from the movie 'Sai.' They criticized the film's team for choosing such a poster for a birthday release, claiming it inadvertently trolls Prabhas. Another netizen commented that Prabhas in the poster is giving tough competition to Venkatesh's look in 'Nagavalli.' Some even thought the VFX work in the motion video was so poor that it looked fan-made, stirring significant discussion on social media. Darling fans are responding robustly, suggesting that the trolls are merely unable to handle Prabhas' success. https://twitter.com/apashyam_kiriki/status/1849072391244091807 https://twitter.com/globalstar_ntr/status/1849035870319362545 https://twitter.com/RavirockzNTR/status/1849018605377348020 https://twitter.com/Niteesh__09/status/1849012939560264070 Riding High with Pan-India Projects Currently, Prabhas has a dozen pan-India projects in his kitty. Alongside 'Raja Saab,' he is involved in 'Spirit' with Sandeep Reddy Vanga, 'Kalki 2' directed by Nag Ashwin, 'Salaar 2' with Prashant Neel, and 'Fauji' with Hanu Raghavapudi. He is also set to play a special role in Manchu Vishnu’s dream project 'Kannappa.' There's also buzz about another film with 'Hanuman' fame Prasanth Varma, after Prabhas reportedly liked the script. Thus, Prabhas' career is bustling with consecutive projects. 250 Days Trending On another front, 'Salaar' directed by Prashant Neel created a box office tsunami and also made waves on Disney Plus Hotstar. In celebration of Prabhas’ birthday, Hotstar announced an interesting fact: the film trended for 250 consecutive days. Fans are overjoyed with Prabhas' continued dominance on OTT platforms as well. Directed as a high-voltage film, 'Salaar' is packed with action sequences fitting Prabhas' stature, featuring Shruti Hassan as the heroine. https://twitter.com/DisneyPlusHS/status/1849068031244402840

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