Mahesh Babu, the renowned Telugu superstar, is set to bring his popular AMB Cinemas multiplex chain to Bengaluru. This expansion marks a significant development in the city’s cinema landscape, offering moviegoers a chance to experience the high-quality entertainment synonymous with AMB Cinemas.

The news comes after a formal pooja ceremony held on Wednesday, signifying the imminent launch of the multiplex in Bengaluru. The AMB Cinemas brand, co-owned by Mahesh Babu and Asian Suniel, has already established itself as a premier destination for moviegoers in Hyderabad with its Gachibowli location boasting eight screens and a superior cinematic experience.

This Bengaluru venture promises to replicate that success, providing residents with access to state-of-the-art amenities and a luxurious movie-watching environment. The exact opening date remains undisclosed, but news reports suggest it will be “shortly.”

Furthermore, the pooja ceremony was attended by the family of Asian Suniel, highlighting the collaborative spirit behind this expansion. This move by AMB Cinemas also coincides with Mahesh Babu’s involvement in another upcoming multiplex project near RTC ‘X’ roads in Hyderabad. This multiplex, titled AMB Classic, is poised to become the first of its kind in the area, catering to the established tradition of fans flocking to RTC ‘X’ roads for movie premieres.

While details regarding the Bengaluru multiplex’s location and specific features are yet to be revealed, the news has undoubtedly generated excitement among movie enthusiasts in the city. The expansion comes at a time when Mahesh Babu is also gearing up for his highly anticipated next project with S.S. Rajamouli.

Ileana D’Cruz, who once captivated the hearts of Tollywood audiences with blockbuster movies like ‘Pokiri’ and ‘Jalsa’, recently made her comeback in Bollywood after a three-year hiatus following the birth of her first child. Her return to the big screen was marked by two films, ‘Tera Kya Hoga Lovely’ and the recently released ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’.

‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’, starring Vidya Balan, Prateek Gandhi, Ileana D’Cruz, and Senthil Ramamurthy, hit the theatres on April 19. However, the film faced tough competition from Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love S*ex Aur Dhokha 2’, also featuring Vidya Balan and Prateek Gandhi. Despite the star-studded cast and the directorial efforts of Shirsha Guha Thakurta, ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ fell short of expectations, earning approximately Rs 50 lakhs on its opening day with a 9.10% Hindi occupancy.

On the other hand, ‘Love Se*x Aur Dhokha 2’ managed to secure only Rs 15 lakhs on its first day, with a 5.48% Hindi occupancy. Directed by Dibakar Banerjee and produced by Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor under Balaji Motion Pictures, the film stands out for breaking stereotypes and highlighting the realities of today’s generation. Despite her best efforts in Bollywood, Ileana’s recent films have not met the desired success.

Her last appearance in Tollywood was in Ravi Teja’s ‘Amar Akbar Anthony’ in 2018, directed by Srinu Vaitla, which also failed to make a mark at the box office. With her recent Bollywood endeavors facing challenges, it seems Ileana might need to revisit Tollywood to reignite her career and charm audiences once again.