Tollywood

3 days ago

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SS Rajamouli, Prabhas' Baahubali - The Epic Starts Strong: Advance Booking Soars In North America

Hyderabad, October 16: The much-awaited single-part re-release of SS Rajamouli's magnum opus Baahubali duology has opened its advance booking in North America, two weeks before its premiere on October 29, and the response has been nothing short of phenomenal. Fans of Prabhas and Indian cinema's most celebrated epic seem to be turning out in large numbers, reaffirming the film's enduring legacy even years after its original release. According to early reports, Baahubali - The Epic has sold over 5000 tickets worth $100K for the premiere, heading towards scoring record collection for a re-release by a long margin in North America. The re-release is being positioned as a grand cinematic celebration of the film's 10th anniversary, allowing audiences to relive Rajamouli's larger-than-life vision on the big screen once again. Baahubali, which first hit screens in 2015 and was followed by Baahubali: The Conclusion in 2017, remains one of the biggest global blockbusters in Indian film history. The two-part saga revolutionised Indian filmmaking standards, led Prabhas to pan-India superstardom, and set the template for modern storytelling. With the bookings off to a roaring start, the North American re-release is expected to set a new benchmark. This overwhelming response is a testament to Baahubali's timeless appeal and Rajamouli"™s unmatched storytelling prowess. Baahubali - The Epic is nearly 3 hours and 40 minutes long, making it the longest Indian film. The first half of the film features scenes from Baahubali: The Beginning, while the second half consists of Baahubali: The Conclusion, with reportedly some new footage. The movie is scheduled to release in multiple languages, in every major premium format. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

4 days ago

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SS Rajamouli, Prabhas' Baahubali - The Epic Sets Up Release In All Major Formats; Details Revealed

Hyderabad, October 14 - Maverick director SS Rajamouli's epic Baahubali duology is returning to the big screen in a large single cut as Baahubali - The Epic. The film reportedly carries a runtime of 3 hours and 40 minutes, making it the longest Indian film. The makers are leaving no stone unturned to make Baahubali - The Epic as engaging as the original films, despite the lengthy runtime. SS Rajamouli himself is overseeing the editing process and other works before the final edit is locked, ahead of its October 31st release. Baahubali films are known for their visual grandeur, and hence, the makers have locked all the major formats for Baahubali - The Epic. It has been revealed that the movie will be screened in IMAX, along with Dolby Cinema, D-Box, 4DX, EPIQ, ICE Theatres and PCX screens, as well as 2D format. Produced by Arka Media Works, the film stars Prabhas in a dual role, alongside Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, Nassar and Subbaraju. The film is set in fictional medieval India and centres on the rivalry between siblings Amarendra Baahubali and Bhallaladeva. Bhallaladeva conspires against Amarendra, leading to his death at the hands of Kattappa. Years later, Amarendra's son (Mahendra or Sivudu) seeks to avenge his father's demise. Relive The Epic all over again - this time on the grandest cinematic formats, more immersive than ever! #BaahubaliTheEpic releasing in all Premium Large Formats across the globe!#BaahubaliTheEpicOn31stOct pic.twitter.com/4SHgpi8bpC— Baahubali (@BaahubaliMovie) October 14, 2025 Stay tuned...

Bollywood

5 days ago

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Top Films In The 500 Crore Club At The Indian Box Office

Mumbai, October 13 - Kannada period folk actioner Kantara Chapter 1, from Hombale Films, has been running riot at the box office and topped 500 crores gross domestically. With this, it has become the 15th Indian film of all time to breach the milestone. The prestigious club is dominated by Bollywood films with 7 titles, followed by 5 Telugu blockbusters, 2 Kannada, and one Tamil film. Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 - The Rule tops the chart with over 1450 crores domestic gross, closely followed by Prabhas' Baahubali 2. Every Film With 500 Crore Gross or More At The Indian Box Office Rank Film Title Total India Gross Original Language 1.Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)₹ 1471.00 CrTelugu2.Baahubali 2 (2017)₹ 1417.00 CrTelugu 3.KGF Chapter 2 (2022)₹ 1001.00 CrKannada 4.RRR (2022)₹ 916.00 CrTelugu 5.Kalki 2898 AD (2024)₹ 767.00 CrTelugu 6.Jawan (2023)₹ 760.00 CrHindi 7.Chhaava (2025)₹ 717.00 CrHindi8.Stree 2 (2024)₹ 713.00 CrHindi9.Animal (2023)₹ 660.00 CrHindi10.Pathaan (2023)₹ 757.50 CrHindi11.Gadar 2 (2023)₹ 620.50 CrHindi12.Dangal (2016)₹ 535.00 CrHindi13.Kantara Chapter 1 (2025)₹ 524.25 CrKannada14.2.0 (2018)₹ 519.00 CrTamil15.Baahubali (2015)₹ 516.00 CrTeluguNote: Data as of October 12, 2025

Sandalwood

7 days ago

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Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 Outsells Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan On BookMyShow During Opening Week

Mumbai, October 11 - Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 continues its excellent run at the box office, grossing over 500 crores worldwide at the start of the second weekend, after the big first week in India and worldwide. The first week of Kantara 2's box office run saw it competing with the biggest Indian blockbusters, as far as ticket sales are concerned. On the online ticketing platform BookMyShow, the period folk action thriller sold the third highest tickets after the first week. The film, which has emerged as a nationwide phenomenon, sold approximately 8.20 million tickets in its 8-day opening week on the platform, edging past Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan's impressive 7.65 million and Rajinikanth's Jailer (6.60 million) tickets. In the all-time BookMyShow first-week chart (since trending feature), Kantara Chapter 1 now ranks third, behind Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 and Prabhas"“starrer Kalki 2898 AD, which sold 12.53 million and 8.47 million tickets, respectively. The numbers underscore the pan-India pull of Kantara Chapter 1, which has captivated audiences beyond language and region. With its rustic storytelling, cultural depth, and Rishab Shetty"™s commanding performance, the film has dominated box offices so far and is expected to continue in the coming days. Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

11 days ago

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Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 Scored All-Time Biggest First Monday In Karnataka, Beating Baahubali 2

Bengaluru, October 7 - Hombale Films' blockbuster prequel Kantara Chapter 1 is putting on a big show at the domestic box office, obliterating records in the home turf. After scoring the biggest opening weekend ever in Karnataka, the film has now delivered the all-time biggest first Monday in the state. Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the period folk action thriller scored approximately 15 crores gross on its first Monday in Karnataka, which is now the biggest ever, beating SS Rajamouli and Prabhas-fronted Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion (11.50 crores gross). Yash's KGF Chapter 2 is third with 9.50 crores gross Monday collection. Kantara Chapter 1 has grossed approximately 93 crores in Karnataka in 5 days. At the time of writing this piece, the prequel to 2022's Kantara has topped 100 crores gross in the state, and has become only the 4th film ever to achieve the feat. As reported earlier, Kantara Chapter 1 is eyeing 200 crores in the home state, which will mark the first such instance. Currently, Kantara is the biggest grosser in KA with 183.60 crores gross, followed by KGF Chapter 2 with 183 crores, and Baahubali 2 with 129 crores. If the momentum continues till the second weekend, then it surely has the chance to become the first 200 crores grosser. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

15 days ago

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Top 10 Biggest South Indian Opening Day Grossers At The Hindi Box Office: Pushpa 2 Rules As Kantara Chapter 1 Takes 8th Spot

Mumbai, October 3 - South Indian cinema continues to make a mark at the Hindi box office, and the latest to enter the race is Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1, which has taken a good start in the dubbed version, scoring 18.50 crore opening day. Among the top 10 biggest South Indian openers at the Hindi box office, Kantara 2 has secured the 8th spot. At the very top of the list is Allu Arjun's Pan India phenomenon, Pushpa 2: The Rule, which rewrote box office history with a mammoth 70 crore opening day in Hindi, which is a record. This number is far ahead of every other South release and firmly establishes Pushpa 2 as a true pan-India monster. Kannada superstar Yash's KGF Chapter 2 follows next with 54 crore net opening, a record that held strong until Pushpa 2 arrived. SS Rajamouli's epic blockbuster Baahubali 2: The Conclusion sits at number 3 with 41 crores net. It is worth noting that it was the Baahubali franchise, which originally opened the floodgates for South dominance in Hindi belts. Prabhas, easily the biggest South Indian star in the Hindi market, makes multiple entries in the top 10, with Saaho making it to the top 5, followed by his Kalki 2898 AD. Rajamouli's RRR, along with superstar Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's sci-fi extravaganza 2.0, also entered the list with solid openings. Breaking into this power-packed list at No. 8, Kantara Chapter 1, which is the second Kannada movie in this coveted list. Unlike mass-heavy commercial entertainers like KGF or Pushpa, Kantara thrives on its unique storytelling, cultural rootedness, and mysticism, yet still managed to draw audiences in large numbers on day one. Prabhas' Salaar Part 1 - Ceasefire, followed by Ram Charan's Game Changer, and Jr. NTR's Devara Part 1, take the remaining spots in the list. The last two are the only films with less than 10 crores net openings in the list in the Hindi version. Top 10 Biggest South Indian Opening Day Grossers At The Hindi Box Office Rank Film Title Original Language Day 1 Hindi Net 1.Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)Telugu₹ 70.30 Cr 2.KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)Kannada₹ 53.95 Cr 3.Baahubali - The Conclusion (2017)Telugu₹ 41.00 Cr 4.Saaho (2019)Telugu₹ 24.40 Cr 5.Kalki 2898 AD (2024)Telugu₹ 22.50 Cr 6.RRR (2022)Telugu₹ 20.07 Cr 7.2.0 (2018)Tamil₹ 19.50 Cr 8.Kantara Chapter 1 (2025)Kannada₹ 18.50 Cr 9.Salaar Ceasefire (2023)Telugu₹ 15.75 Cr 10.Devara: Part 1 (2024)Telugu₹ 7.50 Cr 10.Game Changer (2025)Telugu₹ 7.50 Cr Stay tuned...

Tollywood

16 days ago

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Ravi Teja's Mass Jathara Sets Up Clash With Prabhas' Baahubali - The Epic

Hyderabad, October 3 - Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja's Mass Jathara has confirmed its release date. Directed by Bhanu Bhogavarapu, the much-awaited action drama will be hitting the worldwide theatres on October 31st, after facing multiple delays. The makers officially announced the new release date on October 1st with a new poster and fun promo. Mass Jathara, however, won't be a solo release as it will be up against SS Rajamouli's Baahubali - The Epic, which is a single-part film of the director's duology. Starring Prabhas in the lead role, Baahubali - The Epic could be a big challenge for Mass Jathara, despite everyone knowing what the story is about. It is said that there will be new footage in the nearly 4-hour cut of Baahubali 3, and that might attract viewers, as the first two parts were massive box office blockbusters. Mass Jathara, meanwhile, is carrying good buzz among the fans. Produced by Fortune Four Cinemas, Sithara Entertainments, and Srikara Studios, the film also stars Sreeleela as the female lead, reuniting with Ravi Teja after Dhamaka, alongside Nitish Nirmal, Krishna Kumar, and Pandu Chirumamilla. 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...

Tollywood

22 days ago

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Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG Beats Rajinikanth's Coolie To Score Biggest Box Office Opening of 2025 In India

Mumbai, September 26 - Power star Pawan Kalyan has unleashed a box office storm with his gangster action drama They Call Him OG. The film has opened to record-breaking numbers domestically, registering the biggest opening of 2025, surpassing superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie, which belongs to a similar action-packed genre. Directed by Sujeeth, They Call Him OG scored an estimated 100 crore gross on its opening day at the Indian box office, including around 25 crore from premiere shows alone. This stellar start has eclipsed Coolie, which debuted with approximately 77 crore gross just last month. In terms of records, OG now holds the seventh-biggest opening ever for a Telugu film and the eighth-biggest for an Indian movie in the domestic market. In the Telugu states, the film has registered the third-highest opening day, trailing only behind RRR, starring Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, and Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule. Meanwhile, at the worldwide box office, OG has grossed around 140 crores, which is in the same range as Jr. NTR's Devara (142 crores) and Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (142.90 crores), featuring among the top 10 biggest Indian openers globally. It has beaten Prabhas' Saaho (130 crores). With this phenomenal start, OG is set to become Pawan Kalyan's highest-grossing film ever as early as its second day, surpassing Bheemla Nayak (158.50 crore lifetime). Needless to say, the film also marks the actor's biggest-ever opening, comfortably beating his earlier release Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

23 days ago

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Top Films With 100 Crore Openings At The Indian Box Office: Prabhas Dominates With Five Films

Hyderabad, September 26 - The Indian box office has seen several historic milestones over the last few years, but only a few films have managed to cross the coveted 100 crore mark on the first day in the domestic market. Dominated by Telugu origin films, the elite club is reserved for the biggest spectacles that not only ride on star power but also on unprecedented hype, massive release scales, and pan-India appeal. At the very top of the list is Pan India superstar Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule, which stormed into cinemas with an earth-shattering 209 crore opening in India "” the biggest single-day haul ever recorded in the country. Close on its heels are director SS Rajamouli's blockbusters RRR and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, which grossed 156 crore and 153 crore respectively, setting benchmarks that seemed unbeatable at the time. Yash's KGF Chapter 2 followed with 134.50 crore, while Prabhas made his mark again with Kalki 2898 AD at 116 crore, Salaar at 107.10 crore, Saaho at 105 crore and Adipurush at 102.50 crore gross. The latest film in this prestigious club is Pawan Kalyan's They Call Him OG, which is estimated to gross over 100 crores in India. What's remarkable is that, except for one film, every single one of these 100 crore openers comes from South Indian cinema. The Telugu industry, in particular, has redefined the meaning of a "mass opening" in Indian cinema. Backed by visionary filmmakers like Rajamouli, Sukumar, Nag Ashwin, and Prashanth Neel, and powered by stars such as Allu Arjun, Prabhas, Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and Yash, these films have created a cultural and commercial wave that Bollywood has yet to match. Today, breaching the 100 crore mark on opening day in India has become the ultimate benchmark for any big-ticket release. With upcoming projects from the same powerhouses "” be it sequels, mythological spectacles, or high-octane action dramas "” the club is only expected to expand further. As Indian cinema continues to scale new heights, these films remain towering examples of how a perfect mix of scale, vision, and star power can turn a release into a nationwide festival. Films With 100 Crore Openings At The Indian Box Office Rank Film Title Day 1 India Gross Original Language 1.Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)₹ 209.20 CrTelugu2.RRR (2022)₹ 156.00 CrTelugu 3.Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)₹ 153.00 CrTelugu 4.KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)₹ 134.50 CrKannada 5.Kalki 2898 AD₹ 116.00 CrTelugu 6.Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire (2023)₹ 107.10 CrTelugu 7.Saaho (2019)₹ 105.00 CrTelugu8.Adipurush (2023)₹ 102.50 CrHindi9.They Call Him OG (2025)₹ 101.50 CrTelugu Stay tuned...

Tollywood

24 days ago

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Prabhas' The Raja Saab Trailer Release Date Revealed

Hyderabad, September 28 - The wait for Prabhas' much-anticipated romantic horror comedy film The Raja Saab is going to end soon. Directed by Maruthi, the movie is scheduled to release on January 9, 2026, in multiple languages on the occasion of the Sankranthi festival. The film's theatrical trailer has reportedly been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a U/A certificate with an approved runtime of 3 minutes and 30 seconds. This comes as exciting news for fans who have been eager to get a full glimpse of the actor's new outing after the teaser dropped in June. The makers announced that the trailer will be released digitally on September 29 at 6 PM, ad as per reports, the same will be attached to Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1, which hits cinemas on October 2, 2025. This strategy ensures a massive nationwide reach, as Shetty's epic prequel is one of the most awaited pan-India releases of the year. The combination promises high-voltage buzz at the box office with fans of both stars converging in theatres. The Raja Saab is said to be a horror-comedy with a blend of romance and action, marking a fresh genre experiment for Prabhas. Co-starring Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar, the film is being produced on a grand scale by People Media Factory. With the trailer launch now around the corner, anticipation is set to skyrocket as the makers prepare to showcase Prabhas in a never-before-seen avatar. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

24 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...