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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Khaleja re-release box office Day 2: Mahesh Babu's film hunts records globally
Mahesh Babu's 'Khaleja' re-release has made a booming start at the box office worldwide. The film has emerged as the third-biggest Indian re-release by having a smashing opening at around Rs 6.75 crore film recorded a fabulous business in North America, and opened at Rs 5.75 crore gross back home. 'Khaleja' re-release scored the third-biggest opening worldwide after Thalapathy Vijay's 'Ghilli' (Rs 7.75 crore) and Pawan Kalyan's 'Gabbar Singh' at Rs 7 crore, reported the trade website film performed fabulously during its pre-sales business also. It collected over Rs 3 crore during advance booking for the opening day in India, and welcomed solid response on spot booking. It is now expected to give a solid performance on Sunday at the box office. The craze is such that Mahesh Babu fans are making everything possible for the film to gain more attention. On Friday, the opening day, a fan entered with a snake in a theatre in Vijayawada. He seemed to have been inspired by a scene in the movie that shows Mahesh Babu walking in the desert with a by Trivikram Srinivas, 'Khaleja' also stars Anushka Shetty in the lead. Actors Prakash Raj, Shafi, Sunil, Subbaraji, Rao Ramesh and Ali, among others, also appear in important roles. It is the story of a taxi driver who is treated as God's own child who arrived to protect the village from a mysterious was re-released on May Watch
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja Re-Release Takes Off With Rs 5.75 Crore On Day 1
Last Updated: Mahesh Babu's Khaleja re-release collected Rs 6.75 crore worldwide on Day 1. Originally released in 2010, it now ranks third in South film re-release collections. Mahesh Babu's Khaleja re-release has kicked off with a bang! Originally released in 2010, the film returned to theatres recently, and fans didn't hold back. On Day 1 alone, the film collected a strong Rs 5.75 crore. Indeed, Mahesh Babu's star power hasn't faded one bit. Back in 2010, Mahesh Babu and Anushka Shetty had teamed up for Khaleja, directed by Trivikram Srinivas. However, the film didn't do too well at the box office when it first came out. But now, 15 years later, Khaleja is back in theatres and this time, it's off to a flying start! The movie was re-released on Friday (May 20, 2025). When it comes to re-release day 1 collections of South films, Khaleja is in third place. At the top is Thalapathy Vijay's Ghilli, which made Rs 7.75 crore, followed by Pawan Kalyan's Gabbar Singh with over Rs 7 crore worldwide on its first day. Khaleja comes in close behind with Rs 6.75 crore. Meanwhile, in a wild moment of fan craze, a Mahesh Babu fan brought a real snake into a theatre in Andhra Pradesh to recreate a scene from Khaleja! A video of the incident is now going viral on social media. Take a look: Actor #MaheshBabu mass fans, celebrates the #KhalejaReRelease in Telugu States, by throwing paper cuttings in theatres.A crazy Mahesh Babu fan took fandom to a wild level on #Khalej4K a viral video a crazy fan was holding a snake inside the fully packed theatre,… — Surya Reddy (@jsuryareddy) May 30, 2025 Across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, shows were packed, and some theatres even had early morning screenings to meet the huge demand. Fans were seen celebrating outside cinemas with posters, banners, and whistles, turning the re-release into a full-on festival. Khaleja is a Telugu fantasy action-comedy directed and written by Trivikram Srinivas. The film stars Mahesh Babu and Anushka Shetty in the lead, with Prakash Raj, Rao Ramesh, Shafi, Sunil, Ali, and Subbaraju playing key roles. The music is by Mani Sharma. The story revolves around Raju, a taxi driver, who suddenly finds himself being called a 'saviour" by a remote village suffering from a strange illness. As unexpected as it is, Raju must rise to the occasion and protect the people, even if he never asked for the role of a hero. First Published:
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja beats Chiranjeevi's Indra to become highest-grossing Indian re-release in USA
Mahesh Babu's Khaleja has achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the highest-grossing Indian re-release in North America. The 4K remastered version surpassed records previously held by Chiranjeevi's Indra and Pawan Kalyan's Gabbar Singh. The film's success is attributed to Mahesh Babu's enduring popularity, witty dialogues, and Trivikram Srinivas' sharp writing, drawing audiences back to cinemas after 14 years. In what can only be described as a phenomenal feat, Superstar Mahesh Babu 's Khaleja has stormed the North American box office to become the highest-grossing Indian re-release ever in the United States. The cult classic, originally released in 2010, has struck gold with its 4K remastered version, beating long-standing records held by Chiranjeevi's Indra and Pawan Kalyan 's Gabbar Singh . Khaleja directed by Trivikram Srinivas also starred Anushka Shetty and Prakash Raj in leading roles. On its opening day, Khaleja 4K grossed an impressive $57,677 from 105 locations across North America, making it the third-highest opening for an Indian film re-release in the region, just behind Indra ($65K) and Gabbar Singh ($60K). However, what followed on Day 2 was nothing short of sensational. By 9 PM PST, the film had already collected $35,829 from 91 locations, a figure that surpassed many other re-release opening day numbers. The remarkable Day 2 performance has ensured that Khaleja would comfortably cross the coveted $100K mark by Sunday. . This unexpected yet heartwarming box office resurgence reaffirms Mahesh Babu's enduring popularity overseas, especially among the Telugu diaspora. The film's witty dialogues, Mahesh's charismatic performance, Trivikram Srinivas' sharp writing, and the nostalgia factor have all contributed to drawing crowds back to cinemas, even 14 years after its original release. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like เทรดทองCFDs กับโบรกเกอร์ที่เชื่อถือได้ | เรียนรู้เพิ่มเติม IC Markets สมัคร Undo In India as well the film has taken an amazing start where just its advance booking for day 1 of Rs 3.5 crore has made it the highest grossing Telugu re-release beating Prabhas' Salaar Part 1- Ceasefire. Mahesh Babu is currently working on his magnum opus film with SS Rajamouli which is supposed to go on floors this year. The film also stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukukaran and is considered to be one of the biggest projects out of India. It is Rajamouli's first film since the global success of RRR with Ram Charan and NTR Jr. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Director Vijay Kanakamedala faces backlash over resurfaced meme mocking Mega Family members Chiranjeevi-Ram Charan
Picture Credit: Facebook Director Vijay Kanakamedala is facing heat just days before the release of his new film 'Bhairavam'. The film, starring Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Manchu Manoj, and Nara Rohith, is scheduled to hit theaters on May 30, 2025. However, an old social media post from 2011 resurfaced and sparked outrage among fans of Telugu superstars Chiranjeevi , Pawan Kalyan , and Ram Charan , leading to calls for a boycott of the film. Mock poster triggers backlash It happened after internet users dug up a meme Vijay had posted on his Facebook page over a decade ago. The meme was a parody of the poster for the Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan film 'Paa', but with the faces of Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan morphed onto it. The title was changed from "Paa" to "Chaa", and the poster humorously claimed it was "written and directed by Allu Aravind," a prominent producer and father of Ram Charan. Vijay's caption read, "samajika nayam presents Chaaaaaaaa," which roughly translates to "social justice presents Chaa." Though the post has since been deleted, screenshots and recordings quickly spread across social media. Mega fans demand boycott Fans of the Mega family stars Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, and Ram Charan were quick to express their displeasure, demanding a boycott of 'Bhairavam'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Most Successful Way of Intraday Trading is "Market Profile" TradeWise Undo The backlash was intense, with many accusing Vijay of disrespecting their beloved stars. Director responds to controversy In response, Vijay took to X (formerly Twitter) to address the situation. He claimed he was unaware of how the post ended up on his Facebook page and suggested that his account might have been hacked. He wrote in Telugu which loosely translates to, "I have been trolled a little on social media. Even before that, I was supported by Mega fans. But today, without my knowledge, I came to know that for about 30 minutes, Mega fans have also been trolling me. They are trolling me for posting a post on Facebook sometime in 2011. It was not my post.. Something happened.. It must have been hacked" He expressed his respect and admiration for the Mega family, pointing out his professional connections with them. Vijay reminded fans that he had worked on Pawan Kalyan's blockbuster 'Gabbar Singh' and that Pawan had introduced him to Sai Dharam Tej, with whom Vijay shares a brotherly bond. Taking responsibility for the post, Vijay apologized sincerely, acknowledging that whether or not he posted it knowingly, it appeared on his social media account. He promised to take measures to prevent such incidents in the future and appealed for understanding, suggesting that someone opposed to his film might have been behind the hacking. Despite Vijay's explanation and apology, many fans remained unconvinced. Skeptics questioned the plausibility of a hack from 11 years ago still being visible today and doubted why Vijay had not removed the post earlier if it was offensive. Some comments pointed out that hacking a Facebook account in 2011 was unlikely or that Vijay should have admitted to posting the meme himself and apologized for it sooner. Even some supporters of Bhairavam expressed disappointment, suggesting that Vijay's claim of hacking sounded like an excuse and that a straightforward admission of a youthful mistake would have been more respectable. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Pawan Kalyan to Resume Shoot for Ustaad Bhagat Singh
Good news for Powerstar fans! Pawan Kalyan is all set to restart work on his upcoming film Ustaad Bhagat Singh. The makers, Mythri Movie Makers, announced that the shoot will begin soon. The movie is directed by Harish Shankar, who earlier worked with Pawan on the hit film Gabbar Singh. Fans have been waiting for this project for a long time. Why Was the Shoot Delayed? The film's shooting was delayed because Pawan Kalyan was busy with the Andhra Pradesh elections. As the leader of the Jana Sena Party, he spent months campaigning. After the elections, he became the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, which kept him away from films. But now, he is ready to return to the set. Fans Can Celebrate The announcement came on Hanuman Jayanthi. The makers tweeted: 'Get ready to celebrate the best of Powerstar! Shoot begins soon.' More updates about the film's release and cast are expected soon. Fans are excited to see Pawan Kalyan back on screen after his political success. Get ready to celebrate the best of POWERSTAR 🔥#UstaadBhagatSingh - Written & directed by @harish2you 🔥 This one will be remembered and celebrated for many years. Shoot begins soon ❤🔥 Happy Hanuman Jayanthi ✨ Stay tuned for more updates!@PawanKalyan @harish2you… — Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) May 22, 2025
