1. Mrithyunjay (Investigative Action-Thriller):
Synopsis: A crime reporter (Sree Vishnu) suspects a corporate scam behind a series of "accidental" deaths and risks everything to expose the truth.
Cast & Crew: Starring Sree Vishnu (known for
Samajavaragamana) and Reba Monica John (Samajavaragamana). Directed by Hussain
Sha Kiran. Music by Kaala Bhairava (RRR fame).
Budget & Theaters: Produced on a ₹20 Crore budget. It
released in 450+ theaters worldwide. (Nizam: 180 screens; Andhra/Ceded: 270
screens; USA: 40 screens).
Collections & Verdict: Day 1 India Net is ₹0.75 Crore.
It is a good thriller with 19.85% occupancy. First-week projection is ₹8–10
Crore.
2. Saraswathi (Emotional Suspense Thriller):
Synopsis: A thriller where mothers (led by Varalaxmi
Sarathkumar) launch a fierce battle to find their missing children and uncover
a deep conspiracy.
Cast & Crew: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar (Director & Lead;
known for Veera Simha Reddy), Prakash Raj, Priyamani. Music by S. Thaman
Budget & Theaters: Estimated budget of ₹12 Crore.
Released in 350 screens across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Collections & Verdict: Day 1 Net estimated at ₹0.45
Crore. It is a good emotional drama with steady rural appeal.
3. Cockroach (Hard-hitting Drama)
Synopsis: An "A" rated bold drama exploring an
unlikely bond between a street-side sex worker and a contract killer, exposing
societal hypocrisy.
Cast & Crew: Starring Abhilash Sunkara, Tirrtha
Mumbairkar, and Minakshi Ojha. Directed by P. Suneel Kumar Reddy (multiple
Nandi Award winner).
Budget & Theaters: Modest budget of ₹4 Crore. Released
in 120+ screens, focusing on urban multiplexes.
Collections & Verdict: Early Day 1 gross is roughly
₹0.15 Crore. It is an engaging bold drama with a steady start in target
centers.
4. Mension House Mallesh (Village Comedy) :
Synopsis: A spirited village businessman’s secret becomes
public, turning a quiet rural town into a chaotic comedy of errors.
Cast & Crew: Starring Srinath Maganti and Gayathri
Ramana. Directed by Bala Satish. Music by Suresh Bobbili.
Budget & Theaters: Produced for ₹6 Crore. Released in
150 screens primarily in Andhra and Ceded districts.
Collections & Verdict: Day 1 India Gross is roughly ₹0.80 Crore. It is a satisfactory rustic comedy.
Synopsis: A traditional story focusing on the struggle to
preserve rural values against modern commercial greed.
Cast & Crew: Starring Shivaji and Laya. Music by Vijai
Bulganin.
Release & Collections: Released in 250 screens. Day 1 India Net is a low ₹0.04 Crore. It is a satisfactory drama for rural audiences.
