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Sandalwood

16 days ago

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Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 (Hindi) Early Box Office Trends: Exceeds Expectations

Mumbai, October 2 - Hombale Films' period folk action thriller Kantara Chapter 1 is heading for a very good opening at the Hindi box office. The advance booking, which picked up well on the last day, indicated a 13-15 crores net start, but the movie has exceeded those expectations after a solid response in walk-ins. According to early estimates, the Kantara prequel is heading for a 19-21 crores net opening in the dubbed Hindi version, which can go higher depending on the single screens. The Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti holidays have propelled spot bookings, aided by positive reviews. Kantara 2 has easily taken the second-largest opening ever for a Kannada film in Hindi, after KGF Chapter 2, which exploded in 2022 with almost 54 crores net. Among the South Indian films, it will be in the top 10 biggest openers in the dubbed versions, setting itself up for a big run. The opening of the film is quite contrasting to the initial booking response, which was quite lukewarm. At that time, even a double-digit opening looked like a far cry, but the tide started to turn a day before the release when pre-sales witnessed a much-needed positive turnaround, followed by a solid spot booking response. Stay tuned...

Mollywood

16 days ago

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Mahesh Narayanan's Multistarrer With Mohanlal and Mammootty Gets Officially Titled As Patriot

Kochi, October 2 - One of the most-awaited Malayalam movies in the making, featuring the Big M's of Indian cinema, Mohanlal and Mammootty, has officially been titled as Patriot. The mega movie also stars Nayanthara, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, and Revathi in key roles. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the title teaser of Patriot was launched on October 2nd, on the occasion of Dussehra. The 1-minute and 21-second-long teaser promises an action-packed espionage thriller. The promo leaves many hints, as it doesn't reveal much about the plot. Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan shared the teaser of Patriot on his Instagram stories. There have been reports that he would be teaming up with Mahesh Narayan for an action thriller film, and the latest development hints at the same. Produced by Anto Joseph Productions, the film will be released in multiple Indian languages, including Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil, languages. While the makers didn't reveal the release date yet, reports say the film will hit the big screens on Vishu 2026, on April 15. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

17 days ago

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Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 To Be The Continuation of The First Part As Shooting Timeline Revealed

Mumbai, October 1 - Over the years, Emraan Hashmi's character Shivam Pandit in 2007's Awarapan has become a cult name, and his fans have been demanding a sequel to it. The wish was granted when the makers confirmed Awarapan 2 recently, with Nitin Kakkar replacing Mohit Suri to direct it. Ever since the movie was announced, fans have wanted to know what the story could be. Earlier, there were rumours that Awarapan 2 would be a new story, different from the first part. But, according to the latest report in Mid-Day, the movie will be the continuation of the original film. "The last moments of Awarapan showed a dream sequence of Shivam reuniting with his love, played by Shriya Saran. The second instalment begins from this point "” Shivam comes back to life and meets Disha Patani's character, who helps him in his next mission", says the report. Disha is playing the female lead this time. Produced by Vishesh Bhatt, the shoot of Awarapan 2 commenced recently. It is said that Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani, led by director Nitin Kakkar, have a 40-day schedule lined up in Bangkok, Thailand, after which they will shoot extensively in Mumbai to wrap up the sequel by the year-end. "Throughout this week, the team will film a high-octane action scene in a local market. All the action set-pieces and songs will be completed in this leg. The producer has roped in robust security as they will film in real locations, and he doesn't want pictures to make their way online", Mid-Day added. The details about the rest of the cast are not known yet. The film is scheduled to release on April 3, 2026. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

17 days ago

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Ranveer Singh's Zombie Film With Director Jai Mehta Titled Pralay; More Details Revealed

Mumbai, September 30 - Earlier this year, it was revealed that Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh was discussing a zombie film with director Jai Mehta. The discussion was at the advantage stage with the intent to take the movie on the floors in 2026. According to the report by Pinkvilla, the movie has been confirmed, and Ranveer Singh and Jai Mehta have tentatively locked a title for this zombie-based post-apocalyptic film. The film has reportedly been titled Pralay. The title is said to be in sync with the world of the film, which is hit by an unexpected disaster, both natural and man-made. Pralay is touted to be a survival story unlike anything seen before. The film is more of a human story based on how far a man can go to save his family in the most difficult circumstances. It will be produced by Applause Entertainment, and the makers are aiming to take it on floors by the second half of 2026. Ranveer is currently gearing up for director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, which is scheduled to hit the big screens on December 5. He will next start Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 in January 2026, and after wrapping it up, he will commence the filming of Pralay. "Pralay is a film that requires prolonged pre-production, as the makers will be aiming to create a completely new world. The tone of the film is on the lines of World War Z and I Am A Legend, where the leading man has to fight multiple evils for the sake of his family", says the report. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

19 days ago

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Prabhas' The Raja Saab Averts Direct Clash With Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan

Hyderabad, September 29 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted The Raja Saab trailer was launched on September 29, and the response has been superb. The romantic horror comedy, directed by Maruthi, is one of the most anticipated films of 2026, after getting postponed multiple times. Produced by People Media Factory, The Raja Saab was recently pushed back to January 9, 2026, from December 5, 2025, release. By doing that, the makers confirmed the clash with Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which is also scheduled to release on January 9. However, the makers have made another twist in the release date, as they seem to be in no mood to clash directly with the Tamil superstar. While the movie is sticking to January 9 in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada versions, the makers have pushed the release date back by a day in the Tamil version. In Tamil, The Raja Saab will hit the big screens on January 9, avoiding the direct clash with Jana Nayagan. While it may still not make much difference, it seems the makers want to give the best chance to the film to find the Tamil audience by not taking on the Tamil blockbuster head-on. The Raja Saab is the first of its kind film for Prabhas, who seems to be playing a dual role in the movie alongside Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan (in her Telugu film debut), Riddhi Kumar, Boman Irani, and Zarina Wahab. The plot revolves around a young man who sets his eyes on his ancestral property to ease him out of a cash crunch. Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

23 days ago

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Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 Advance Booking Update

Bengaluru, September 25 - After scoring an unexpected big box office success with Kantara in 2022, Hombale Films announced Kantara 2, which is the prequel to the first film. Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, it has been one of the most anticipated Indian films with stakes higher than before. After going through an intense production process, the movie is finally ready to release on October 2, 2025, in multiple languages. With just a week to go before release, Hombale Films has confirmed that the advance booking of the Kantara prequel will open on September 26 in its home turf, Karnataka. The all-India booking of the film is expected to open on September 28 or 29, including the Hindi version. The dubbed Hindi version proved to be a big box office success back in 2022, with around 100 crores gross, and now, the trade is excited to see how things unfold for Kantara 2. As said, the pre-sales will go live first in Karnataka, where the movie is expected to see one of the best responses for a Kannada title. The movie is rooted in the local culture, which is a massive advantage for it in setting the box office on fire. Starring Rishab Shetty in the lead role alongside Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah, Kantara 2's story delves deeper into the origins of the mythological tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film. Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film is expected to explore the ancient roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the folklore and history explored in the first film released in 2022. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

23 days ago

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Pawan Kalyan's OG Director Sujeeth Joins SS Rajamouli, Prashanth Neel, and Lokesh Kanagaraj In The Back-To-Back 100 Crore Openers

Hyderabad, September 25 - Scoring 100 crore worldwide on the very first day is one of the toughest milestones in Indian cinema. Though the milestone is now not out of reach, only a handful of films have achieved that, and only 4 directors have managed to achieve this back-to-back. Director Sujeeth, who has patiently worked on superstar Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG after Prabhas-fronted Saaho, has joined the elite league of SS Rajamouli, Prashanth Neel, and Lokesh Kanagaraj in delivering back-to-back 100 crores openers at the worldwide box office. 1. SS Rajamouli "“ Baahubali 2 (2017), RRR (2022) The pioneer of pan-Indian blockbusters, Rajamouli redefined the Indian box office. Baahubali 2 shocked the trade with an earth-shattering 200+ crore day one, followed by RRR, which repeated the magic with another 200 crore+ worldwide opening. He is the only Indian director to achieve this feat. 2. Prashanth Neel "“ KGF Chapter 2 (2022), Salaar (2023) Neel proved his mettle as a mass-action storyteller with Kannada superstar Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 and cemented it with Pan-India superstar Prabhas-fronted Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire. Both films crossed 150+ crore globally on day one, making him one of the few to achieve this consistency. 3. Lokesh Kanagaraj "“ Leo (2023), Coolie (2025) Lokesh has become the face of Tamil cinema's new-age mass entertainers. After Thalapathy Vijay's Leo scored a 140 crore+ opening, the mavrick filmmaker followed it up with superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie, which became the first Tamil movie to take the opening of 150+ crores worldwide. 4. Sujeeth "“ Saaho (2019), They Call Him OG (2025) Sujeeth surprised the industry with Prabhas-starrer action thriller Saaho's 125+ crore global debut and has now repeated the feat with superstar Pawan Kalyan's gangster action thriller They Call Him OG. With this, he officially joins the league of filmmakers delivering consecutive ₹100 crore openers. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

23 days ago

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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Scores Record Paid Previews At The Indian Box Office

Hyderabad, September 24 - Power Star Pawan Kalyan has set the box office on fire with his much-awaited gangster action thriller They Call Him OG. The film, directed by Sujeeth, had its paid premieres today (September 24), ahead of its grand theatrical release tomorrow, and the response has been nothing short of phenomenal. According to early trade reports, OG grossed over 23+ crores (official soon) from paid premieres in India alone, surpassing the record previously held by Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu (15 crores). This marks the biggest-ever paid premiere collections at the Indian box office. What makes the feat more historic is the bookings, which have already scaled 98 crores worldwide for the opening day, including premieres. Of this, India accounts for 65 crores, while international markets contributed 33 crores. These numbers make OG the highest advance-grosser ever for a non-pan India Telugu release. With such staggering momentum, trade circles are confident that They Call Him OG will comfortably breach the 150 crore worldwide opening mark. The movie stands a chance to enter the top 5 biggest Indian openers at the worldwide box office, and if it manages to do so, it will become the biggest grosser of Pawan Kalyan on its opening day. Stay tuned...

Mollywood

27 days ago

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Dulquer Salmaan Clears The Air Over Lokah OTT Release

Kochi, September 21 - Malayalam star and producer Dulquer Salmaan has put an end to the swirling speculations around Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra's digital release. There have been rumours about the OTT release of the superhero blockbuster, which is running riot at the box office. Dulquer, who has produced Lokah under his banner Wayfarer Films, took to social media to dismiss the ongoing rumours, making it clear that the film isn't arriving on any OTT platform anytime soon. He urged fans to ignore the fake news and instead wait for official updates from the makers. "Lokah isn't coming to OTT anytime soon. Ignore the fake news and stay tuned for official announcements! #Lokah #WhatstheHurry," Dulquer wrote, emphasising that the theatrical run is far from over. The film, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead, continues to perform strongly at the box office even weeks after release. Lokah isn't coming to OTT anytime soon. Ignore the fake news and stay tuned for official announcements! #Lokah #WhatstheHurry— Dulquer Salmaan (@dulQuer) September 21, 2025 Lokah has already become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time and also achieved a rare triple in Malayalam cinema by grossing over 100 crores in Kerala alone, along with 100 crores in the overseas market and 50 crores in the rest of India. With its theatrical momentum still intact, fans will have to be patient before the much-anticipated digital premiere is confirmed. Stay tuned...

Mollywood

27 days ago

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Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah Achieves A Rare Triple At The Box Office

Kochi, September 21 - Kalyani Priyadarshan's superhero action spectacle Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra continues its record-breaking journey at the worldwide box office, and has become the highest-grossing film of all-time for Malayalam cinema, by beating Mohanlal's Empuraan in 24 days. Apart from being the biggest Mollywood blockbuster, Lokah registered a feat no Malayalam film has ever managed before. The film has emerged as the first from the industry to cross 100 crores in the home state of Kerala, 100 crores in overseas markets, and 50 crores in the rest of India, emerging as a true Pan-India blockbuster. This rare triple achievement underscores the film's widespread acceptance among audiences both at home and abroad. The Kerala market, traditionally the backbone of Malayalam cinema, has been the strongest pillar for Lokah. By racing past the 100 crore milestone in the state alone, the film has set a new benchmark for future blockbusters. It is only the second film after Thudarum to cross 100 crores in the state. Equally impressive has been its overseas performance, where it too breached the 100 crore mark, driven by strong collections in the Middle East and North America. Meanwhile, Lokah has also managed to penetrate the wider Indian market beyond Kerala, collecting over 50 crores from other states. This is a remarkable result for a Malayalam film, signalling its crossover appeal and rising pan-Indian recognition. With this triple strike, Lokah cements its place as a game-changer for the industry. After 24 days, the film's worldwide collection stands at around 271 crores, including over 156 crores in India. It needs to be seen how the movie fares in coming days, which will determine if it can go past 300 crores milestone and become the historic first for the content factory of Inndia cinema. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

28 days ago

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's Jolly LLB 3 Day 2 Early Estimates: Scores A Strong Growth

Mumbai, September 20 - Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3 opened on a positive note at the box office. The film collected approximately 12.75 crore net on its opening day, thanks to the positive word of mouth, which helped the movie to gain momentum post-noon shows. The steady pick-up in evening and night shows on Friday hinted at positive word-of-mouth, which is now clearly reflected in Saturday's trend. On its second day, the film is witnessing a significant surge in collections. As per early estimates, Jolly LLB 3 has shown a jump of over 50%, raking in the range of 19-21 crore net on Saturday. The impressive growth comes on the back of encouraging reviews and strong audience feedback, with family and multiplex audiences driving the momentum. Advance bookings also showed a healthy rise compared to Friday, signalling growing demand. The total collection after 2 days is 32+ crores net. With this strong upward trend, the movie is now on track for a 52-55 crore net opening weekend, which would place it among the better performers of the year. The chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, along with the film's entertaining courtroom drama and social commentary, seems to have struck a chord with audiences. Stay tuned...

Mollywood

28 days ago

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Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal To Be Honoured With Dadasaheb Phalke Award

New Delhi, September 20 - The Malayalam cinema icon Mohanlal will be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2023, for his contribution to Indian cinema. The award, conferred by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee, will be presented during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi on September 23, 2025. Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the country's highest recognition in the field of cinema. Mohanlal is the second Malayali to receive this honour after film director, script writer, and producer Adoor Gopalakrishnan, who is regarded as one of the most notable and renowned filmmakers in India. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Mohanlal has acted in over 350 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada languages. From his early breakthrough in Manjil Virinja Pookkal to acclaimed classics such as Kireedam, Bharatham, Vanaprastham and Manichitrathazhu, the actor has displayed a remarkable range. Mohanlal's modern hits like Drishyam, Pulimurugan and Lucifer have set new benchmarks at the box office for Malayalam cinema. He is also the recipient of five National Film Awards, nine Kerala State Film Awards, and India"™s civilian honours, the Padma Shri (2001) and Padma Bhushan (2019). The announcement has been met with widespread celebration across the film fraternity and beyond. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Mohanlal as the "epitome of excellence and versatility," while fans and colleagues praised the recognition as long overdue. With this honour, Mohanlal joins the league of Indian cinema legends who have shaped the industry"™s artistic and cultural legacy, further cementing his status as one of the greatest actors of Indian cinema. I am deeply humbled and profoundly honored to receive The Dadasaheb Phalke Award. My heartfelt gratitude to Hon"™ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji for your kind words and blessings, they fill me with encouragement and joy. I remain ever indebted to the art of cinema and to all"¦ https://t.co/yMwNrNHMYm— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) September 20, 2025 Stay tuned...