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Industry Mechanics Behind the Rumors: Short Runs, Budgets, and Brahmastra 2

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Short runs, sky‑high tickets, and OTT chatter are fueling Tollywood’s rumor mill around Brahmastra 2. The chatter aligns with on‑ground signals: only Allu Arjun and Mahesh have shown 1–2 week pulls lately, even as a flood of releases fills screens [1].

Shrinking Theatrical Runs – Long runs feel rarer as theatres multiply. Hyd alone now boasts more than 240 theatres, boosting turnover and letting markets cash out quickly even when a star isn’t delivering a long run [1].

OTT vs Theaters and Ticket Prices – High ticket prices push viewers toward OTT subscriptions, while a crowded slate keeps expectations in check for in‑theatre performance [1].

Brahmastra 2 Update – In Brahmastra 2, Ayaan has started writing, and Ranbir hinted at momentum during a live session, signaling forward motion despite past doubts about Dharma’s losses and War 2’s results [2]. Some chatter also threads through who holds the rights, given the project’s origin with Dharma and ongoing production questions [2].

In short, economics—runs, budgets, and star power—continue shaping online buzz about what audiences will actually see and what studios greenlight next [2].

References

[1]
Reddit

Why aren’t movies having long run lately? (Not even a week)

Discusses short runs for stars; Allu Arjun and Mahesh dominate with few weeks; mentions theatres, prices, OTT impact.

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[2]
Reddit

Ayaan has started writing for brahmastra 2 . So it is definitely happening

Ayaan writing Brahmastra 2; Ranbir says so; fans discuss budget, rights, possible cast, and ongoing production tensions amid speculation online.

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