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₹187 crore, three ledgers and one protest

The Karnataka BJP says the Valmiki Corporation case still leaves money unexplained. Official records document diversion and recoveries—but not the full Telangana campaign claim.

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A Telugu film got allegations, not theatres

Filmmaker-actor Sheraz Mehdi says *O Andala Rakshasi* was denied a Nizam-region screen for its proposed re-release. The evidence currently establishes the complaint, not the wider conspiracy.

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The Paradise leads. The ticket math stays messy

TrackTollywood puts Nani’s Telugu film at ₹4.19 crore across AP and Telangana on September 28, while a Telangana High Court report questioned the reasoning behind the ticket hike.

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₹500 tickets, zero paperwork in sight

Reports attributed a September 20 Telangana Home Department memo to The Paradise ticket hikes. The High Court then questioned the timing and legal basis. The memo itself remains missing from the public record consulted.

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₹500 tickets, ₹1 crore fog

Multiple reports said Telangana approved premium pricing for The Paradise. The order and welfare payment remain unseen.

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Small film, 40 press meets, 60 theatres

Director Shiraz Mehdi has alleged unfair screen allocation for O Andala Rakshasi. The evidence currently establishes a public dispute, not an industry-wide finding.

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