The year 2025 sees a significant shift in audience preferences, with big-budget films like "Game Changer" and "Emergency" struggling at the box office. Conversely, OTT platforms shine with successes like "Black Warrant" and "Paatal Lok 2," which offer gripping, well-crafted content. Viewers seek depth and innovation, valuing storytelling over mere spectacle.
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At the Sikandar trailer launch, Salman Khan stirred rumors about Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's relationship by hinting at their potential marriage. He addressed the age gap controversy with his co-stars, but his remarks added fuel to the speculated romance between Rashmika and Vijay, who have been linked together after working on several hit films.
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