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Manchu Lakshmi’s Daksha OTT Release: When and where to watch the crime thriller film online

Oct 15, 2025 · 6:46 PM Blog By onmynews.com

After its theatrical release last month, Manchu Lakshmi’s latest crime thriller, Daksha, is now ready to make its digital debut. The movie, directed by Vamsi Krishna Malla, hit theaters on September 19, 2025, and will soon be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The OTT release date for Daksha is officially locked for October 17, 2025 (Friday).

Daksha to stream on Amazon Prime Video from October 17

Manchu Lakshmi announced the news of Daksha’s OTT release through her official social media handle. She also unveiled a new poster to mark the film’s digital debut, coinciding with the Diwali season. “Happy Diwali to all of us,” she shared in her post. The film, which didn’t perform as expected at the box office, is now aiming to find its audience online through Amazon Prime Video.

Daksha was jointly produced by Srilakshmi Prasanna Pictures and Manchu Entertainment, with Mohan Babu making a special appearance. The cast also includes Samuthirakani, Rangasthalam Mahesh, Viswanth Duddumpudi, and Malayalam actor Sidhique in pivotal roles.

Here’s what Daksha is about

In the film, Manchu Lakshmi plays CI Daksha, a strong and determined police officer who investigates a suspicious death in a container yard in Hyderabad. The case takes a dark turn when another murder occurs, that of a representative from an American pharma company. With similar clues in both incidents, Daksha suspects a larger criminal network.

As the story unfolds, journalist Suresh (Gemini Suresh) follows Daksha to make a documentary on her, only to uncover shocking truths. However, Daksha is removed from the case midway, and Vikram (Viswanth Duddumpudi) from the forensic department takes over the investigation. The movie unravels how Daksha and psychiatrist Vishwamitra contribute to uncovering the real culprits behind the murders.

Fans who missed the theatrical release can stream Daksha on Amazon Prime Video starting October 17, 2025. The release comes as a Diwali treat for viewers who enjoy crime thrillers with suspense and investigative drama.

With its strong lead performance by Manchu Lakshmi and a gripping police procedural plot, Daksha is expected to attract crime thriller fans on OTT.

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Highest Grossing Non Kollywood Films in Tamil Nadu: Kantara Chapter 1 Eighth to Earn Rs 50 crore

Oct 15, 2025 · 6:46 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Kantara: Chapter 1 went past Rs. 50 crore in Tamil Nadu yesterday, becoming the eighth non-Kollywood film to hit the half-century mark in the state. The film is sustaining strongly in the state, with the second week set to drop by only 35 per cent from the previous week.

At the current trajectory, the film would be looking at Rs. 70 crore or so finish, especially with the Diwali holiday period incoming. However, that Diwali period also brings competition, and that competition is gonna take away a lot of its showcasing, starting Friday. Depending on how much showcasing the film can retain, it could still make a run for it, but even if not, it could certainly go for Rs. 60 crore, which is a fantastic result.

Interestingly, Tamil Nadu was a bit of an underperformer for the original Kantara, collecting only around Rs. 12 crore. That was the lowest among South Indian states, closer to half of Kerala and a third of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. This time, however, Tamil Nadu is the biggest state for the film in the South outside Karnataka. The final number for Chapter 1 will be 5 to 6 times the original Kantara.

The Highest Grossing Non-Kollywood Films in Tamil Nadu are as follows:

Rank	Title	Year	Gross
1	Baahubali: The Conclusion	2017	Rs. 146.00 cr.
2	KGF Chapter 2	2022	Rs. 105.50 cr.
3	RRR	2022	Rs. 75.00 cr.
4	Avatar: The Way of Water	2022	Rs. 71.00 cr.
5	Pushpa: The Rule	2024	Rs. 71.00 cr.
6	Manjummel Boys	2024	Rs. 63.50 cr.
7	Baahubali: The Beginning	2017	Rs. 58.00 cr.
8	Kantara: Chapter 1	2025	Rs. 50.50 cr.
9	Jawan	2023	Rs. 44.00 cr.
10	Kalki 2898 AD	2024	Rs. 43.00 cr.

Note: The above list is exclusive of 3D charges. Including 3D charges, the estimated grosses are: Avatar 2 Rs. 85 crore, RRR Rs. 81 crore and Kalki 2898 AD Rs. 48.50 crore.

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Af-Pak clashes: 48-hr ceasefire declared after deadly skirmishes – who asked for truce first?

Oct 15, 2025 · 7:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire starting Wednesday evening, following a week of deadly cross-border clashes. This truce, requested by the Afghan Taliban, aims to de-escalate tensions and facilitate dialogue. The agreement follows Pakistan’s precision strikes in Kandahar and Kabul in retaliation for attacks that claimed the lives of 23 Pakistani soldiers.

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