418 is the latest horror film from Tollywood, produced by Mythri Movie Makers and presented by Prashanth Neel. Despite opening to mixed reviews, 418 posted decent numbers in its first weekend, earning Rs. 10 crores gross.
According to the latest trade reports, 418 earned around Rs. 17 crores gross worldwide by the end of its second weekend. Considering the film’s star cast and the kind of reports it received, these are respectable numbers.
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s next theatrical release is Dada, directed by Gopichand Malineni. The actor sustained an injury on the sets, which halted the shoot for a while. After undergoing surgery, Balayya recently resumed work on the film.
The latest buzz suggests that the makers are planning to kick-start the musical promotions from Diwali. It is said that the album will consist of four songs. The movie marks the second collaboration between Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni after Veera Simha Reddy.
Dada is a gangster action drama, and Balayya will be seen in a stylish avatar. Kajal plays the female lead, while Thaman is composing the music. Venkata Satish Kilaru is backing the film under the Vriddhi Cinemas banner. The movie releases on December 24 for Christmas.
Dragon marks the first collaboration between NTR and Prashanth Neel. It is a full-blown action entertainer that will hit the big screens in June 2027. In a recent interview, action director Chethan D’Souza made an interesting revelation.
“NTR’s physicality is different; he has toned down his physique and is playing an assassin, so the action must feel believable and relatable. We have redefined the action language to make it more convincing. The fights are realistic and suited to his character and physique, while still delivering crowd-pleasing impact,” said Chethan.
According to him, mass action doesn’t necessarily mean people flying through the air, slow-motion walks or jumps. He feels that it comes from a powerful moment created through storytelling. Dragon stars Rukmini Vasanth as the female lead.
