If you thought the first week of January was loud, wait until this Friday. We are just 3 days away from the biggest South Indian clash of the decade, and the advance booking numbers are already causing servers to crash. Meanwhile, the "new kid on the block," Agastya Nanda, has officially proved that he isn't just a weekend wonder.
Here is your daily dose of entertainment masala!
1. CLASH ALERT: 'The Raja Saab' vs. 'Jana Nayagan' (Jan Neta)
It is Prabhas vs. Thalapathy Vijay this Friday (Jan 9), and the advance booking has turned into a bloodbath.
The Raja Saab (Prabhas): The horror-comedy is dominating the Telugu states. Early reports suggest that 1.5 Lakh tickets were sold within the first hour of opening bookings in Hyderabad alone! Fans are dying to see Prabhas in a fun, spooky avatar after the intense Salaar and Kalki era.
Jana Nayagan / Jan Neta (Vijay): This is reportedly Vijay’s final film before his full-time political entry, and the emotion is palpable. Tamil Nadu theaters are already reporting "Housefull" boards for the first weekend. The political thriller, directed by H. Vinoth, is tracking to open at ₹100+ Crores worldwide. The Verdict: It’s a classic "Mass vs. Class" battle. Who are you booking first?
2. Agastya Nanda: The New 'Monday' King
They say a star is born on Friday, but an actor is made on Monday. Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis has passed the dreaded "Monday Test."
The Numbers: After a solid opening weekend, the film held strong on its first Monday (Day 5), collecting an estimated ₹6.5 Crores. The total collection now stands at a healthy ₹48 Crores.
The Buzz: Industry insiders are shocked. A niche biopic starring a newcomer usually drops by 50% on Monday, but Ikkis only saw a 15% dip. It seems Dharmendra’s emotional performance is bringing families back for repeat viewings.
3. 'Border 2' Countdown: Ahan Shetty’s "Fauji" Mode
With just 17 days to go for the release of Border 2 (Jan 23), the younger cast is grabbing headlines. Ahan Shetty, who plays a pivotal role in the film, dropped a training video today that has gone viral. Seen doing gruelling military drills in the desert heat, Ahan captioned it: "For the men who never gave up. #Border2." Fans are already comparing his intensity to his father Suniel Shetty’s iconic role in the original. Can the son match the father's legacy?
4. Viral Video of the Day: Diljit Dosanjh’s "Besan Cheela"
Because the news can't always be serious!Diljit Dosanjh is back to doing what he does best—being the internet's favorite human. In a new vlog posted this morning, the superstar (who is battling a cold) decided to cook his own "Desi Cure"—Besan Ka Cheela. Singing his new song "Ghar Kab Aaoge" while flipping the cheela (and burning it slightly!), Diljit joked: "Doctor said soup, Jatt said Cheela!" We don't know about the cold, but he definitely cured our Tuesday blues!
Verdict for Jan 6: The calm before the storm is here. Agastya is safe, Diljit is cooking, and Prabhas & Vijay are sharpening their swords for Friday. Stay tuned!
