Tollywood
Hyderabad, February 16 - The Indian film industry has started getting into a zone and things are hitting up at the box office, after a short pause caused the 3rd covid-19 wave. The biz has re-started with two mid-budget films - Ravi Teja's "Khiladi" and Rajkumar Rao and Bhumi Padenkar's "Badhaai Do" on February 11, but the best is saved for the last week of February. ##
Until a week ago, there was a lot of confusion regarding a few films' release dates, but now, things have become clear about what is coming ahead in this month. One thing is sure, the audience is going to be entertained like never before, and this is all beginning from February 18, on which, Malayalam biggie, "Aaraattu", starring superstar Mohanlal, is releasing in theaters. ##
Along with "Aaraattu" on February 18, the Hollywood adventure movie "Uncharted" is also releasing in Indian cinemas. The movie stars Tom Holland, who is in red hot form after the blockbuster success of "Spider-Man: No Way Home" in India and all across the world. "Uncharted", however, is unlikely to challenge "Aaraattu" as it won't be released in Malayalam. ##
"Aaraattu" is just the beginning of what lies ahead. The real game will begin on February 24 when the long-awaited Tamil blockbuster "Valimai", starring Ajith Kumar, will debut in theaters in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. Directed by H Vinoth, "Valimai" is arguably the most anticipated Tamil movie and has been in the news since 2020. ##
"Valimai", however, will have tough competition at the Hindi box office with Alia Bhatt-fronted "Gangubai Kathiawadi", which is releasing a day later on February 25. Alia Bhatt is an upcoming superstar and her latest film, which is inspired by true events, is expected to do very well at the box office. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed will also be released in Telugu. Ajay Devgn has played a cameo role in the film and his presence will surely boost its box office chances. ##
"Gangubai Kathiawadi" is not the only challenge for "Valimai" as the even-bigger threat awaits for this actioner in the form of Telugu tentpole "Bheemla Nayak", which stars Power star Pawan Kalyan in the title role. "Bheemla Nayak" was speculated to move out from the Feb. release but with ease in covid-19 restrictions in Andhra Pradesh, the makers have decided to bring the movie on February 25. It is sure to take the biggest opening among the movies releasing this month. It also stars Rana Daggubati, Nithya Menen, Samyukhta Menon in prominent roles. ##
Among the other films releasing this month is Sharwanand and Rashmika Manadanna-starrer "Aadaalloo Meeku Johaarlu", which is also releasing on February 25. Varun Tej's boxing drama "Ghani" has also been announced for February 25, however, it may get postponed for a later date as it might not afford a clash with Pawan Kalyan-starrer. ##
Stay tuned...
