Movie buffs looking forward to seeing Ravi Teja and Sreeleela together on the big screen will have to wait a little longer. Their much-anticipated film, ‘Mass Jathara,’ won’t be hitting theaters on August 27 as planned. The filmmakers recently shared the reason for this delay on social media, leaving fans eager for more information.
Fans were buzzing with excitement for ‘Mass Jathara,’ especially since many hoped to celebrate its release around Ganesh Chaturthi. This sudden change in plans has certainly caused some disappointment among the audience. The production team, however, has been open about the challenges leading to this decision.
Why the Movie’s Release Was Pushed Back
The initial release date for ‘Mass Jathara’ was set for August 27. However, the film’s debut has been put on hold due to two main reasons. There’s been an industry-wide strike affecting various productions. On top of that, the team faced some technical delays in getting all the crucial content wrapped up. The makers have assured everyone that a new release date will be announced very soon.
The Official Word from the Makers
Sithara Entertainments, one of the production houses behind the film, took to their X account to clarify the situation. They posted on August 26, confirming the postponement. Their message explained the reasons directly: “Due to recent industry-wide strikes and unforeseen delays in wrapping up crucial content, #MassJathara will not be arriving on its planned date of Aug 27th.” They also added a hopeful note, “But the team is working relentlessly to bring you the BIGGEST MASS FEAST in theatres soon! ❤️🔥💥 New release date will be…”
Due to recent industry-wide strikes and unforeseen delays in wrapping up crucial content, #MassJathara will not be arriving on its planned date of Aug 27th.
But the team is working relentlessly to bring you the BIGGEST MASS FEAST in theatres soon! ❤️🔥💥
New release date will be… pic.twitter.com/m3d0yCDH38
— Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) August 26, 2025
About ‘Mass Jathara’
Despite the delay, excitement for ‘Mass Jathara’ remains high. Actor Naveen Chandra recently shared some insights, mentioning that the film’s dubbing process had already begun. He promised that the movie would offer a powerful and grounded story, something fans can truly connect with. This action-drama is directed by Bhanu Bogavarapu. Ravi Teja and Sreeleela lead the cast, bringing their star power to the forefront. The visual flair comes from Vidhu Ayyanna, who handled the cinematography, while Naveen Nooli is responsible for the crisp editing. The film is a joint production effort by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, promising a grand cinematic experience once it finally arrives.