Today is the critical "Monday Test" for the releases of March 6. This determines if the films have the "legs" to last through the month.

1. Mrithyunjay (Telugu):The Sree Vishnu-starrer investigative thriller is maintaining a steady hold in urban centers after a positive weekend jump.

Opening Weekend Collections: Opening weekend India Net is estimated at ₹3.20 Crore.

Monday Trend: Early tracking indicates ~20% occupancy in morning shows, which is considered a stable Monday hold for a thriller-driven film, especially in multiplex-heavy markets.

2. S Saraswathi (Telugu): The directorial debut of Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is performing particularly well in B and C centres, with strong traction in rural and suburban circuits.

Opening Weekend Collections: The film registered a healthy Sunday jump, pushing total weekend collections past ₹1.10 crore.

3. Jana Nayagan Censor Screening:

The CBFC Revising Committee is scheduled to screen Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan at 2:00 PM today (March 9).

This screening is considered crucial for finalizing the film’s late-March release strategy, following earlier delays in the censorship process.

4. Sathi Leelavathi - RELEASE POSTPONED: The film, originally scheduled for March 6, has been officially postponed.

The producers issued a statement citing unforeseen technical reasons, adding that the team is “carefully crafting every detail to meet audience expectations.”

A new release date is yet to be announced.

5. “Rai Rai Raa Raa” – Viral Milestone: The latest track “Rai Rai Raa Raa” from the upcoming film Peddi, starring Ram Charan with music by A. R. Rahman, continues its strong global momentum.

Milestone:

  • Surpassed 31 million views in record time

  • Currently #1 trending audio globally this week

The viral traction is significantly boosting the film’s pre-release market value.

 6. Ustaad Bhagat Singh - VFX Updates:  Post-production reports indicate that final rendering work is currently underway for the film’s large-scale temple festival sequences.

Lead VFX technician Ananth Iyyunni is supervising the final quality checks as the film moves toward its March 19 release window.