Ajith Kumar fans have been eagerly awaiting for his movie releases - Vidaamuyarchi, Good Bad Ugly. While his Vidaamuyarchi has been scheduled for Pongal release and got postponed, his fans are waiting for Good Bad Ugly release date. Now, makers have announced the date and it started huge festivities among the fans.  Mythri Movie Makers are producing the film and Adhik Ravichander is directing it. Good Bad Ugly is releasing for Summer on 10th April 2025. Makers are planning for premieres on 9th April. The movie will be showcasing Ajith as a don in Europe and it will be a fun entertainer like Mark Antony.    The movie stars Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das and many others. Adhik is a fan boy of Ajith and he is expecting to deliver another big blockbuster like Mankatha, Billa. Ajith Kumar is looking ultra stylish and he reduced his weight considerably for the film. 

Global Star Ram Charan's pan-India biggie Game Changer is set for a massive theatrical release on January 10, kickstarting the Sankranthi festive season. This Shankar directorial is releasing in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. Presented by Smt. Anita, the film is bankrolled by Dil Raju and Sirish under the banners of Sri Venkateshwara Creations, Dil Raju Productions, and Zee Studios. As a part of promotions, one of the film's female leads, Anjali, had a chit-chat with the media.  Here are excerpts: Q. You are having two releases this Sankranthi. How are you feeling?   Anjali: Feeling very happy. I just got to know about my other film's release as well. Sankranthi is a big season for any actor. On top of it, I acted alongside big heroes like Ram Charan and Vishal in those movies. Both films got a good response. I am looking forward to people seeing it. Q. Tell us more about your character in the movie. Anjali: When the story was narrated to you, they told you that your character's name is Parvati. My mother's name is Parvati Devi. Sometimes, we get connected on a few factors, right? Game Changer is also a special film in my career, and I put a lot of hard work into it. So, in that way, I got connected to it. Q. What kind of hard work did you put into the film?   Anjali: I can't reveal it because, as Shankar sir said, there is a surprise in the movie. But I can say that my character was challenging, and it took a lot out of me during a few days of shooting. Sometimes, I used to take the character home. Such was its effect on me. In my 18 years of career, Parvati from Game Changer will be special for many reasons. Q. As per inside talk, you may win a National Award this year for this movie. What are the challenges you faced while doing this film?   Anjali: First of all, thank you for the kind words. I thought I would win an award for my performance. I am now happy that people who watched the film are also believing the same. Let's hope for the best. Coming to the challenges, there are many I faced while shooting for this movie. Generally, we act as per our real experiences most of the time. Coming to Parvati, there are many shades of this character. Some of the things that Parvati goes through I didn't experience in my life. So, I had to work hard on them. Q. There is a lot of talk about Appanna's character in the movie. What will be your character's journey with that character?   Anjali: I am playing Appanna's wife in the movie. Their bond and their relationship are shown beautifully. More than that, there are many surprises about these characters that were not shown in the trailer and should be experienced in theatres. But I can say that the bond between Appanna and Parvati will be the core of the film. Q. Your pair looked very good in the trailer. How was it working with Charan, and how will the combination scenes between you both be in the movie?   Anjali: Charan is the best co-star. I believe that if my co-star gives a positive energy and vibe, I will give my best and vice versa. Charan is one such person. He is very silent but very good at heart. He respects everyone on the set, from the lightman to the director.     Q. How did you feel when you got an offer to work with Ram Charan?   Anjali: There are many reasons for me to feel happy about working on this movie. First of all, it is Shankar sir's film. I got a chance to work with Charan for the first time and under Dil Raju garu's production once again. We always thought of making our pair good on screen. And we feel happy that our pair is getting a good response. Q. 12 years back, you had a Sankranthi release under the same banner in the form of Seethamma Vaakitlo Sirimalle Chettu. Now, how are you feeling to return on Sankranthi after all these years with a Shankar's film? Have you ever thought of working with him?   Anjali: I never expected it. I always wanted to work under Shankar sir and Mani Ratnam garu for a long time. Dil Raju's banner is like a home production for me. Be it Seethamma Vaakitlo or Vakeel Saab, both are beautiful films. Coming to Game Changer, the character I played in this movie will not only remain the best in my films under Dil Raju garu's banner but also in my entire career. Q. Among Telugu heroines, you got a chance to work with big personalities like Shankar and Ram Charan. How do you feel about it?   Anjali: I feel extremely proud and happy not only for myself but for all Telugu aspiring heroines. Believe in yourself and keep working hard. There is always a route that can get you through. I believe in my choice of scripts. Game Changer also I liked the script and signed it immediately.   Q. Every actor has a dream role. Is Parvati from Game Changer one such role for you?   Anjali: I never had dream roles. But I would have dreamt of a role like Parvati from Game Changer if I ever had a dream role. Q. Were you afraid of Shankar while working with him, as there is stress while working with your favourite directors?   Anjali: Shankar sir is not such a person. He is very normal, and all he thinks about is the shot he is shooting at that point. As you said, I was a bit afraid on the first day of working with him, but he made me feel comfortable right from the start. Such a wonderful person he is. Q. What is the toughest and most memorable scene for you in Game Changer?   Anjali: I can't reveal it now. But while watching the film, if you feel a particular scene might be tough or memorable for me, consider it as my answer (laughs). Q. Will Parvati's character be the game-changer in Game Changer?   Anjali: In a way, yes. If you have watched the team interview, we conveyed the same. But watch the rest in the film. Q. How will the "Arugu Meeda" song be visually on screen?   Anjali: It will be incredible. You liked the song, right? You will love the visuals even more. Q. You have worked with Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan. When are you doing a film with Chiranjeevi?   Anjali: I will ask Chiranjeevi garu when I meet him (laughs). I think it is high time now. Q. You and Ram Charan played characters beyond your age. How did you feel about it?   Anjali: Actually, both of us loved our characters to the core. Charan garu loved the Appanna character a lot. We had great coordination, and all credit goes to Charan for giving me that space. You will feel the same while watching our scenes in the theatres. Q. What was your feeling when you saw Ram Charan for the first time in Appanna's getup and yourself in Parvati's getup?   Anjali: I felt it was new right after the look test. Most of the roles I did were girl-next-door roles or roles without makeup. For this film, I wear a bindi and apply turmeric, just like a woman from the 90s. Shankar sir's idea was to make it more realistic. He was the one who designed the looks of all the characters. Q. How was it working in Dil Raju's production once again?   Anjali: I feel very happy. Working in Dil Raju garu's production is very comfortable. He is known for making good films, and as an actor, I feel privileged to work in his movies.

Ace Producer Dil Raju has produced the biggies Game Changer and Sankranthiki Vasthunam. On the occasion of Sankranthi, Game Changer is set to release on January 10, and Sankranthiki Vasthunam releasing on January 14. Ahead of this, he spoke to the media and shared some interesting insights about both the films. Producer Dil Raju said, "The pre-release event of Game Changer in Rajahmundry was a huge success, thanks to the support from AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. I felt very happy that we were able to hold the event. It was a truly memorable experience in my life. Mega fans, Jana Sena workers, and Pawan Kalyan's supporters were all there, supporting us. Additionally, the AP government granted permission for benefit shows during Sankranthi and allowed an increase in ticket prices for upcoming movies. Honorable Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan garu took the initiative and spoke with Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh garu on our behalf, securing the approval to raise ticket prices for the three movies releasing this Sankranthi. I would like to extend special thanks to AP Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu garu, Pawan Kalyan garu, Minister Durgesh garu, and the Police Department for their support." "As the Sankranthi festival approaches, our Telugu audience eagerly awaits the release of new films. Now, audiences from across the globe, including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, are also looking forward to these releases. The craze and reach of Telugu films are increasing in the North and overseas. Game Changer will release on a Pan-India scale, and I am under a lot of stress trying to get the film's content to all the necessary places as soon as possible. Game Changer is a very special film for me, as it has been a journey of three and a half years. We began the film with a puja ceremony in August 2021, and I’ve experienced many ups and downs along the way. To be honest, this journey began before Covid, around four and a half years ago. I’m reflecting on how things have progressed since then. We initially planned to release the film in May 2021, but Covid hit in March of that year, causing a delay. We eventually released the film on April 9, 2021, but after just four days, the Covid surge returned and theaters shut down once again." "After taking a break, Pawan Kalyan garu’s re-entry film Vakeel Saab came out. Director Venu and I worked hard to make it a blockbuster. However, shortly after its release, theaters closed again due to the second wave of Covid. That was a disappointing moment for me. So, I took a month off and went to America for a break. Later, we worked on the film Varisu, which did well in Tamil, but unfortunately didn’t receive the recognition it deserved in Telugu. Then we worked on Balagam, and as we all know, it became a huge hit. Since the film was set in the backdrop of Telangana, it received 100 out of 100 marks in Telangana, but only 70-80 marks in other regions. In such times, I often reflect on myself. After the release of Family Star, my seven-year-old grandson Aramsh called me and said, 'Grandpa, you look disappointed. You have a Game Changer in your hands. You can't afford to be disappointed.' That really moved me emotionally. It was then that I realized I needed to make a change. I needed inspiration, and I began setting new targets for myself. While talking to my close friends and well-wishers, I realized that the films weren’t yielding the expected results. This started to create a sense of fear in me. I began questioning whether my judgment on stories had changed, or if I should return to making films with familiar combinations. I also felt that Shirish was unable to concentrate due to the overload. So, I decided to streamline all the work. Success in the film industry is valuable, and that is what drives me." I started thinking about the films I had in hand and the kind of results I wanted to achieve. At that time, Shankar garu’s Indian 2 was released, and everyone knows the result of that film. This led to some criticism against Shankar garu. During this period, when Shankar garu narrated the story of Game Changer, I had several discussions with him about what I believed. We worked together, emphasizing that the result of Game Changer is important for the hero, for Shankar garu, and for me. When it comes to Game Changer, no matter how it is made, there are many moments in the film that will make the audience in the Telugu states whistle in excitement. Chiranjeevi once said, "No matter how big a commercial film Shankar makes, there will always be a good message in it, and no matter how big a commercial film you make, there will be value in it." When Shankar garu told me the story of Game Changer, I felt that both my emotions and Chiranjeevi’s statement were in sync. A film that combines respect with commercial elements is a Game Changer. If you watch Shankar’s film Sivaji, there is heroism, but the hero and villain engage in a tit-for-tat battle. Even politically, the scenes between Ram Charan (Hero) and S.J. Suryah (Villain) in Game Changer will evoke similar reactions, with the audience whistling. In the end, everything turned out well. The emotions and efforts of the last three to four and a half years will culminate in the next three to four days. I am confident that the audience will appreciate the film and enjoy the wow moments. When I went for the media interaction in Mumbai, I convinced Shankar garu and played the video song Jaragandi for everyone. The reaction was fantastic. We spent Rs. 75 crores on the songs, and they will impress the audience with their stunning visual grandeur. The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes, and it will flow smoothly. I am very excited. Game Changer is coming this Sankranthi, and I am confident that it will be a comeback film for me. Coming to Sankranthiki Vasthunam, everyone is already calling it a superhit. The reason for this buzz is Anil Ravipudi. From the moment he narrated the story, he has been working hard to make the film a hit, much like F2. Just as the audience enjoyed F2, Sankranthiki Vasthunam going to be a big hit. With these two films, I am going to come to the audience with full energy. Telugu audiences will take our movies to another level. I am making sure to approach my next projects with great care. The reason I have so much energy is because of Pawan Kalyan garu. He entered politics 12 years ago when his career was at its peak. Many people, including myself, wondered if it was necessary for him to enter politics at such a time. But looking back on his ten-year journey, I have gained an energy that I didn’t know existed. He entered politics, but things didn’t go as planned. Despite this, he didn’t give up. He returned to films. In the recent elections, his party won all 21 seats in NDA alliance. He truly seemed like a game changer. After seeing his journey, I realized that I should not stop or give up, even if I am facing difficulties. I should not ignore the hard work I’ve put in. I am inspired by Pawan Kalyan garu and motivated to continue on my own journey. I now have clarity on increasing the benefit shows and ticket rates for films in AP, and I will soon make the same request to the Telangana Chief Minister. Ultimately, the final decision belongs to the government, and as a producer, it is my responsibility to address these matters. The pre-release event of Game Changer was grand, and while we were happy about that, it is with great sadness that I learned two fans died in an accident while returning from the event. I will support their families, and on my part, I am providing financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh to each of their families. I understand the pain their families are going through after such an incident, and I offer my deepest condolences to them. I spoke to Pawan Kalyan about making the film Vakeel Saab, and we strongly believed that the film would reach a wide audience. He trusted my words, and we discussed the financial matters. After we made the film, Pawan Kalyan later told me that the remuneration from that film was used as fuel for the Jana Sena Party. He didn’t need to mention this, but it was very emotional for him to share it on such a big stage. When a deputy CM and a people's leader says something like that publicly, I felt happy and emotional. We need to look at the ticket rates and request an increase accordingly. If they are increased excessively, it will have an impact. Telugu cinema has reached a global level, and we are gaining respect. As the budgets and scope of films have grown, we now face a situation where we have to produce films that meet these standards. And that is exactly what we are doing."

Pushpa 2 The Rule starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Rao Ramesh, has been able to create a huge sensation at Indian box office. The movie has been able to cross total Worldwide and Indian gross collections of Baahubali 2. It has become the second biggest hit in Indian Cinema next to Dangal.  Dangal has been able to collect more than Rs.2000 crores gross with its Chinese version. Now, Pushpa 2 has opened Rs.800 crores club in Hindi Markets after becoming the first one to cross 650, 700, 750 crores Nett. collections. The movie has been able to cross Rs.1000 crores in India like Baahubali 2.  The movie has collected Rs.1831 crores Worldwide gross, till date crossing Baahubali 2, Rs.1817 crores gross. Pushpa 2 did not cross Overseas collections of Baahubali 2 and Dangal, Pathaan, Jawan. But the movie's Hindi gross has been able to help it big time to achieve such huge level of collections.  Director Sukumar is currently enjoying his vacation in USA after having worked on Pushpa 1 and Pushpa 2 for past five years. Allu Arjun is currently in legal mess due to the stampede at the movie premiere. Mythri Movie Makers have produced the movie and they are looking to plan Pushpa 3 in near future with some gap. 

Allu Arjun wanted to visit Sri Tej, who is recovering in KIMS hospital, after being severely hurt in Sandhya Theatre stampede during Pushpa 2 The Rule premiere night. Telangana Police have asked the actor to not visit him on Sunday. Now, they have asked him to inform them beforehand and permitted him to visit wihtout fanfare.  They have asked him to only inform them and not media before his visit or even any of his fans. They asked him to keep in mind that police can give him and his team security but not everyone who might gather at premise because of his visit. Also, they asked him to inform at least a day before his visit.  Ramgopalpeta Police have issued notices to Allu Arjun as above-mentioned. The actor is asked to not put a foot in hospital without informing them and if he doesn't inform and still decide to visit, then anything can happen, for which they cannot be blamed.  Well, the actor has recently received conditional bail in the stampede case. AS Sri Tej's mother Revathi died in the incident, the actor has been arrested for causing uncontrollable crowd and stampede. So, Allu Arjun and his team will have to decide about his itenary and inform to police beforehand, if he wishes to visit.