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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Eleven' OTT release: Find out when and where to watch Telugu-Tamil crime thriller
Picture Credit: X The Telugu-Tamil crime thriller 'Eleven' opened to an average response at the box office but earned praise for its gripping screenplay and strong performances. After completing its theatrical run, the film is now set to hit the digital space. According to reports, the film will begin streaming on June 13 on Tentkotta, a popular streaming service. They officially announced the digital release through a post on their X account. They described Eleven as a critically acclaimed thriller that keeps viewers guessing. They wrote, "One case. Countless questions. No easy answers. #ELEVEN — the critically acclaimed thriller that keeps you guessing lands June 13 on @Tentkotta Truth hides. Only the bold uncover it." Alongside Tentkotta, the film will also be available on Aha Tamil and SimplySouth from the same date. Written and directed by Lokkesh Ajls, 'Eleven' follows the journey of a courageous and sharp police officer known for his impressive record of solving cases by accurately identifying culprits. However, when he is assigned a challenging new case involving a serial killer, he finds himself facing unexpected obstacles. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Les retraités ne paient rien grâce à cette mutuelle! Assurance En savoir plus Undo The investigation becomes increasingly complicated as he encounters half-truths, lies, and a dark mystery that blurs the lines between reality and deception. The film was simultaneously shot in both Telugu and Tamil. The film features a talented cast including Naveen Chandra , Reyaa Hari, Shashank, Abhirami, Dileepan, Riythvika, and Aadukalam Naren , among others. The music, composed by D Imman, adds to the film's tense and thrilling atmosphere. Released in theatres on May 16, 2025, 'Eleven' managed to make a mark with its intriguing plot and solid performances despite an average box office run. Now, with its arrival on OTT platforms, it has the chance to reach a broader audience and potentially gain more appreciation in the digital space. 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 .
Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Eleven OTT Release: Here's when and where to watch Naveen Chandra's Telugu crime thriller online
Eleven opened to an average response at the box office, earning decent acclaim for its screenplay and performances. The Telugu movie was also simultaneously shot in Tamil, offering a broader audience base. And now the film will soon be streaming on OTT. When and where to watch Eleven Eleven would be streaming on Tentkotta from June 13, 2025. The OTT platform made the official announcement for the same with a post on their X account. They shared a poster of the movie and wrote 'One case. Countless questions. No easy answers.#ELEVEN — the critically acclaimed thriller that keeps you guessing lands June 13 on @TentkottaTruth hides. Only the bold uncover it.' That's not all. The crime thriller will also begin streaming on two other platforms, Aha Tamil and SimplySouth, from June 13 itself. It remains to be seen how the film performs once it reaches the OTT space. Official trailer and plot of Eleven The storyline of Eleven revolves around the life of a brave, honest, and intelligent police officer with an exemplary track record. He has the most number of successful cases that he has closed after correctly identifying the culprit. However, when a new case of a serial killer on the loose is handed over to him, he is left confused by the unseen number of challenges to resolve it. As he takes on the hurdle headlong, the officer is met with half-lies, untruths, and a deep, dark mystery that further blurs the line between what is true and what is not. Cast and crew of Eleven Eleven stars Naveen Chandra, Reyaa Hari, Shashank, Abhirami, Dileepan, Riythvika, Aadukalam Naren and more. It is written and directed by Lokkesh Ajls and is bankrolled under AR Entertainment. Released theatrically on May 16, 2025, the film's music has been composed by D Imman.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Southern films struggle in Hindi: Poor marketing, weak stories to blame
An increasing number of southern language films dubbed in Hindi have failed to attract a favourable response in the past six months, thanks to limited or no marketing, lack of stories containing universal values and stylish larger-than-life characters, a small four-week window in theatres, and ineffective branding through the deliberate casting of prominent actors from across recent washout performance of the Hindi-dubbed version of the Tamil film Thug Life points is the latest to box office research firm Sacnilk, Thug Life collected 1.2 crore in Hindi over the past three days, while the Tamil version earned 26.08 crore in the same period. Apart from Thug Life, dubbed Hindi films such as Retro, HIT: The Third Case and Kanguva have not believe that the increasing tendency among southern filmmakers to promote films as pan-India offerings is a key reason for their failure."A pan-India film is a myth. Deliberately casting actors from different states does not make a southern film pan-India. The Hindi belt audience just wants a good, entertaining film. A good film dubbed in as many languages as you want will work," said Naveen Chandra, founder and CEO of 91 Film Studios, a studio that produces, finances, and distributes regional films. He cites 'Pushpa 2' and 'Kalki 2898 AD' as examples of films that found a strong audience in the Hindi belt. "In Pushpa 2: The Rule, the story has not progressed at all. The cop has not caught the criminal. There is a continuous chase. Yet, the film has worked. This is because almost every scene in the film is entertaining. And the Hindi belt audience has loved it," said 2: The Rule was released in December last year. It collected Rs 812 crore in the dubbed Hindi version alone-much higher than the film's collection in its original Telugu, which was Rs 341.4 reason Hindi-dubbed versions are failing at the box office is their storytelling. "The Hindi belt audience is not interested in stars. They are interested in stories that contain universal values, stylish larger-than-life characters, and a high dose of escapism. Of late, however, southern films have been more realistic, with little escapism. Hence, they are not travelling beyond their home states," said Shaaminder Malik, a film distributor and trade to a report by media and entertainment research firm Ormax Media, in 2024, dubbed Hindi films contributed 31% to the total Hindi box office, highlighting the dominance of southern films. But this contribution is likely to drop in 2025. Limited marketing and promotion, along with a four-week theatrical window, have also contributed to the failure of Hindi-dubbed films. "Of late, a dubbed Hindi film is either not marketed or not well enough. Audiences in the Hindi belt are not aware of these films. Importantly, most southern films stay in theatres for only four weeks before being released to streamers. So, the potential of these films is not fully exploited by Hindi belt audiences," said Suniel Wadhwa, a veteran film distributor.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Southern films struggle in Hindi: Poor marketing, weak stories to blame
An increasing number of southern language films dubbed in Hindi have failed to attract a favourable response in the past six months, thanks to limited or no marketing, lack of stories containing universal values and stylish larger-than-life characters, a small four-week window in theatres, and ineffective branding through the deliberate casting of prominent actors from across India. The recent washout performance of the Hindi-dubbed version of the Tamil film Thug Life points is the latest example. According to box office research firm Sacnilk, Thug Life collected 1.2 crore in Hindi over the past three days, while the Tamil version earned 26.08 crore in the same period. Apart from Thug Life, dubbed Hindi films such as Retro, HIT: The Third Case and Kanguva have not worked. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Iraq: Jewelry On Sale For Half Price! (See Price List) Luxury Jewelry | search ads Undo Producers believe that the increasing tendency among southern filmmakers to promote films as pan-India offerings is a key reason for their failure. "A pan-India film is a myth. Deliberately casting actors from different states does not make a southern film pan-India. The Hindi belt audience just wants a good, entertaining film. A good film dubbed in as many languages as you want will work," said Naveen Chandra, founder and CEO of 91 Film Studios, a studio that produces, finances, and distributes regional films. Live Events He cites 'Pushpa 2' and 'Kalki 2898 AD' as examples of films that found a strong audience in the Hindi belt. "In Pushpa 2: The Rule, the story has not progressed at all. The cop has not caught the criminal. There is a continuous chase. Yet, the film has worked. This is because almost every scene in the film is entertaining. And the Hindi belt audience has loved it," said Chandra. Pushpa 2: The Rule was released in December last year. It collected Rs 812 crore in the dubbed Hindi version alone-much higher than the film's collection in its original Telugu, which was Rs 341.4 crore. Another reason Hindi-dubbed versions are failing at the box office is their storytelling. "The Hindi belt audience is not interested in stars. They are interested in stories that contain universal values, stylish larger-than-life characters, and a high dose of escapism. Of late, however, southern films have been more realistic, with little escapism. Hence, they are not travelling beyond their home states," said Shaaminder Malik, a film distributor and trade analyst. According to a report by media and entertainment research firm Ormax Media, in 2024, dubbed Hindi films contributed 31% to the total Hindi box office, highlighting the dominance of southern films. But this contribution is likely to drop in 2025. Limited marketing and promotion, along with a four-week theatrical window, have also contributed to the failure of Hindi-dubbed films . "Of late, a dubbed Hindi film is either not marketed or not well enough. Audiences in the Hindi belt are not aware of these films. Importantly, most southern films stay in theatres for only four weeks before being released to streamers. So, the potential of these films is not fully exploited by Hindi belt audiences," said Suniel Wadhwa, a veteran film distributor.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Andala Rakshasi' Grand Re-Release June 13
The cult classic hit 'Andala Rakshasi', which won the hearts of audiences, is all set to entertain once again. This evergreen love story is set to be re-released on June 13. The film, starring Naveen Chandra, Rahul Ravindran, and Lavanya Tripathi in the lead roles, was directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. Produced by Sai Korrapati and S. S. Rajamouli under the banner of Varahi Chalanachitra, the film was originally released on August 10, 2012, and became a huge success. Director Hanu Raghavapudi brilliantly crafted 'Andala Rakshasi' to leave a lasting impression with its unique love story and deep emotions. Radhan's music has become evergreen, with all the songs emerging as super hits. The film has developed a cult following, and audiences are eagerly waiting to experience the magic once again on the big screen.
