Dragon - Day 18 Box Office Collection

March 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM IST
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Dragon

On Day 18, Dragon has collected ₹105.91Cr in gross collections and ₹92.15Cr in net collections across 31,083 shows.

Market Analysis

The Day 18 performance shows strong market penetration with 31,083 shows across multiple regions. These official figures reflect the movie's final box office performance for the day.

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📊 Dragon - Box Office Summary

Day 1 Summary (1st Friday)

₹7.48Cr
Total Gross
₹6.50Cr
Total Net
1,611
Total Shows
20.5%
Avg Occupancy
Hindi
0 Shows
Gross
₹0.00Cr
Net
₹0.00Cr
Occupancy
0.0%
Tamil
1,123 Shows
Gross
₹6.21Cr
Net
₹5.40Cr
Occupancy
41.9%
Telugu
488 Shows
Gross
₹1.27Cr
Net
₹1.10Cr
Occupancy
19.6%

Day 2 Summary (1st Saturday)

₹12.42Cr
Total Gross
₹10.80Cr
Total Net
1,935
Total Shows
30.0%
Avg Occupancy
Hindi
0 Shows
Gross
₹0.00Cr
Net
₹0.00Cr
Occupancy
0.0%
Tamil
1,410 Shows
Gross
₹10.24Cr
Net
₹8.90Cr
Occupancy
58.5%
Telugu
525 Shows
Gross
₹2.19Cr
Net
₹1.90Cr
Occupancy
31.4%

Day 15 Summary (3rd Friday)

₹2.36Cr
Total Gross
₹2.05Cr
Total Net
1,289
Total Shows
15.5%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
958 Shows
Gross
₹1.90Cr
Net
₹1.65Cr
Occupancy
18.1%
Telugu
331 Shows
Gross
₹0.46Cr
Net
₹0.40Cr
Occupancy
13.0%

Day 16 Summary (3rd Saturday)

₹4.20Cr
Total Gross
₹3.65Cr
Total Net
1,298
Total Shows
24.0%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
974 Shows
Gross
₹3.51Cr
Net
₹3.05Cr
Occupancy
30.1%
Telugu
324 Shows
Gross
₹0.70Cr
Net
₹0.60Cr
Occupancy
17.9%

Day 17 Summary (3rd Sunday)

₹3.40Cr
Total Gross
₹2.95Cr
Total Net
1,326
Total Shows
20.2%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
992 Shows
Gross
₹2.93Cr
Net
₹2.55Cr
Occupancy
26.9%
Telugu
334 Shows
Gross
₹0.46Cr
Net
₹0.40Cr
Occupancy
13.5%

Day 18 Summary (3rd Monday)

₹1.48Cr
Total Gross
₹1.30Cr
Total Net
1,229
Total Shows
13.9%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
874 Shows
Gross
₹1.20Cr
Net
₹1.05Cr
Occupancy
17.9%
Telugu
355 Shows
Gross
₹0.29Cr
Net
₹0.25Cr
Occupancy
9.8%

Day 3 Summary (1st Sunday)

₹14.66Cr
Total Gross
₹12.75Cr
Total Net
2,106
Total Shows
46.8%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,544 Shows
Gross
₹12.54Cr
Net
₹10.90Cr
Occupancy
61.4%
Telugu
562 Shows
Gross
₹2.13Cr
Net
₹1.85Cr
Occupancy
32.2%

Day 4 Summary (1st Monday)

₹6.66Cr
Total Gross
₹5.80Cr
Total Net
1,903
Total Shows
29.5%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,311 Shows
Gross
₹5.41Cr
Net
₹4.70Cr
Occupancy
36.6%
Telugu
592 Shows
Gross
₹1.25Cr
Net
₹1.10Cr
Occupancy
22.4%

Day 5 Summary (1st Tuesday)

₹5.86Cr
Total Gross
₹5.10Cr
Total Net
1,923
Total Shows
26.4%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,340 Shows
Gross
₹4.60Cr
Net
₹4.00Cr
Occupancy
30.7%
Telugu
583 Shows
Gross
₹1.27Cr
Net
₹1.10Cr
Occupancy
22.1%

Day 6 Summary (1st Wednesday)

₹5.98Cr
Total Gross
₹5.20Cr
Total Net
1,932
Total Shows
30.4%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,387 Shows
Gross
₹4.26Cr
Net
₹3.70Cr
Occupancy
29.8%
Telugu
545 Shows
Gross
₹1.73Cr
Net
₹1.50Cr
Occupancy
31.0%

Day 7 Summary (1st Thursday)

₹4.76Cr
Total Gross
₹4.15Cr
Total Net
2,080
Total Shows
22.0%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,507 Shows
Gross
₹3.74Cr
Net
₹3.25Cr
Occupancy
22.9%
Telugu
573 Shows
Gross
₹1.03Cr
Net
₹0.90Cr
Occupancy
21.2%

Day 8 Summary (2nd Friday)

₹5.41Cr
Total Gross
₹4.70Cr
Total Net
1,883
Total Shows
25.2%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,402 Shows
Gross
₹4.43Cr
Net
₹3.85Cr
Occupancy
27.0%
Telugu
481 Shows
Gross
₹0.98Cr
Net
₹0.85Cr
Occupancy
23.4%

Day 9 Summary (2nd Saturday)

₹9.78Cr
Total Gross
₹8.50Cr
Total Net
1,909
Total Shows
34.0%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,467 Shows
Gross
₹7.88Cr
Net
₹6.85Cr
Occupancy
39.5%
Telugu
442 Shows
Gross
₹1.90Cr
Net
₹1.65Cr
Occupancy
28.5%

Day 10 Summary (2nd Sunday)

₹10.35Cr
Total Gross
₹9.00Cr
Total Net
1,939
Total Shows
35.7%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,483 Shows
Gross
₹8.45Cr
Net
₹7.35Cr
Occupancy
43.0%
Telugu
456 Shows
Gross
₹1.90Cr
Net
₹1.65Cr
Occupancy
28.4%

Day 11 Summary (2nd Monday)

₹3.28Cr
Total Gross
₹2.85Cr
Total Net
1,678
Total Shows
17.7%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,227 Shows
Gross
₹2.59Cr
Net
₹2.25Cr
Occupancy
19.3%
Telugu
451 Shows
Gross
₹0.69Cr
Net
₹0.60Cr
Occupancy
16.1%

Day 12 Summary (2nd Tuesday)

₹2.74Cr
Total Gross
₹2.40Cr
Total Net
1,652
Total Shows
15.3%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,208 Shows
Gross
₹2.17Cr
Net
₹1.90Cr
Occupancy
17.1%
Telugu
444 Shows
Gross
₹0.57Cr
Net
₹0.50Cr
Occupancy
13.5%

Day 13 Summary (2nd Wednesday)

₹2.63Cr
Total Gross
₹2.30Cr
Total Net
1,684
Total Shows
16.0%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,239 Shows
Gross
₹2.05Cr
Net
₹1.80Cr
Occupancy
16.9%
Telugu
445 Shows
Gross
₹0.58Cr
Net
₹0.50Cr
Occupancy
15.1%

Day 14 Summary (2nd Thursday)

₹2.47Cr
Total Gross
₹2.15Cr
Total Net
1,706
Total Shows
14.6%
Avg Occupancy
Tamil
1,245 Shows
Gross
₹2.01Cr
Net
₹1.75Cr
Occupancy
15.0%
Telugu
461 Shows
Gross
₹0.46Cr
Net
₹0.40Cr
Occupancy
14.2%
High20%+
Medium15-20%
Low<15%
N/ANot Available

📊 Daywise Collection Trend

🎭 Dragon - Tamil (2D) - Day 18 Overall Occupancy

Overall 17.90%
Morning 14.46%
Afternoon 18.77%
Evening 16.62%
Night 21.77%

🎭 Dragon - Tamil (2D) - Day 18 Occupancy in Major Regions

Region: Chennai
Day 18 Occupancy: 20.3%
Shows: 267
Region: Bengaluru
Day 18 Occupancy: 10.8%
Shows: 200
Region: Coimbatore
Day 18 Occupancy: 10.8%
Shows: 109
Region: Madurai
Day 18 Occupancy: 25.3%
Shows: 79
Region: Trivandrum
Day 18 Occupancy: 7.3%
Shows: 49
Region: Salem
Day 18 Occupancy: 28.8%
Shows: 43
Region: Kochi
Day 18 Occupancy: 8.3%
Shows: 35
Region: Trichy
Day 18 Occupancy: 31.8%
Shows: 21
Region: Vellore
Day 18 Occupancy: 28.0%
Shows: 20
Region: Dindigul
Day 18 Occupancy: 16.0%
Shows: 16
Region: Pondicherry
Day 18 Occupancy: 28.8%
Shows: 15
Region: Mumbai
Day 18 Occupancy: 8.0%
Shows: 15
Region: National Capital Region (NCR)
Day 18 Occupancy: 9.0%
Shows: 5
High20%+
Medium15-20%
Low<15%
N/ANot Available

🎭 Dragon - Telugu (2D) - Day 18 Overall Occupancy

Overall 9.83%
Morning 5.73%
Afternoon 10.91%
Evening 6.45%
Night 8.91%

🎭 Dragon - Telugu (2D) - Day 18 Occupancy in Major Regions

Region: Hyderabad
Day 18 Occupancy: 13.0%
Shows: 173
Region: Vizag-Visakhapatnam
Day 18 Occupancy: 18.5%
Shows: 64
Region: Vijayawada
Day 18 Occupancy: 7.0%
Shows: 40
Region: Bengaluru
Day 18 Occupancy: 13.5%
Shows: 38
Region: Warangal
Day 18 Occupancy: 9.7%
Shows: 10
Region: Guntur
Day 18 Occupancy: 3.5%
Shows: 8
Region: Karimnagar
Day 18 Occupancy: 17.7%
Shows: 6
Region: Nizamabad
Day 18 Occupancy: 3.0%
Shows: 5
Region: Mahbubnagar
Day 18 Occupancy: 6.0%
Shows: 4
Region: Kakinada
Day 18 Occupancy: 2.3%
Shows: 4
Region: Chennai
Day 18 Occupancy: 14.0%
Shows: 3
High20%+
Medium15-20%
Low<15%
N/ANot Available

🎭 Dragon - State Wise Gross Collection Report

Day 18

APTG ₹0.24Cr
Tamil Nadu ₹1.05Cr
Karnataka ₹0.12Cr
Kerala ₹0.08Cr
Rest of India ₹0.01Cr
Total ₹1.50Cr

About This Movie

Dragon

🎬 Key Details

  • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
  • Runtime: N/A
  • CBFC Rating: N/A
  • Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu

📅 Release Information

  • Theatrical Release: 21 Feb 2025
  • 📺 OTT Release Available
    Platform:
    Netflix
    Languages: English
    Release Date: 21 Mar 2025

🎭 Cast & Crew

🎭

Cast

Gautham Vasudev Menon Pradeep Ranganathan Mysskin Kayadu Lohar Anupama Parameswaran
👥

Crew

Director: Ashwath Marimuthu

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Here is the Tamil movie Dragon box office collection which is a comedy-drama thriller film. This film is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by AGS Entertainment. ## Dragon stars Pradeep Ranganathan, Kayadu Lohar, Anupama Parameswaran, Mysskin, and Gautham Vasudev Menon in key roles. ## Dragon State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 5.5 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 7.6 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 2.25 Cr₹ 8.6 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 12.55 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 2.2 Cr₹ 10.6 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 14.65 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 1.28 Cr₹ 4.65 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 6.7 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 3.9 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 5.9 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 1.6 Cr₹ 3.35 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 6 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 1.02 Cr₹ 3.15 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 4.8 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 5.8 Cr₹ 10.85 Cr₹ 39.75 Cr₹ 1.15 Cr₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 58.2 CrDay 8 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 3.7 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 5.45 CrDay 9 [2nd Saturday]₹ 1 Cr₹ 1.8 Cr₹ 6.5 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 9.75 CrDay 10 [2nd Sunday]₹ 1 Cr₹ 1.85 Cr₹ 7 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 10.3 CrDay 11 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.27 Cr₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 2.15 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 3.3 CrDay 12 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.58 Cr₹ 1.8 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.8 CrDay 13 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 1.68 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.7 CrDay 14 [2nd Thursday]₹ 0.23 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 1.62 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 2.5 CrWeek 2 Gross₹ 3.45 Cr₹ 6.93 Cr₹ 24.45 Cr₹ 1.62 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 36.8 CrDay 15 [3rd Friday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 0.13 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.4 CrDay 16 [3rd Saturday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.66 Cr₹ 2.8 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 4.2 CrDay 17 [3rd Sunday]₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 2.4 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 3.4 CrDay 18 [3rd Monday]₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.24 Cr₹ 1.05 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.5 CrDay 19 [3rd Tuesday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.82 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.2 CrDay 20 [3rd Wednesday]₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.18 Cr₹ 0.74 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.05 CrDay 21 [3rd Thursday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.05 CrWeek 3 Gross₹ 1.49 Cr₹ 2.48 Cr₹ 10.01 Cr₹ 0.69 Cr₹ 0.13 Cr₹ 14.8 CrDay 22 [4th Friday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.54 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.85 CrDay 23 [4th Saturday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.05 Cr₹ 0.09 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.45 CrDay 24 [4th Sunday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 1.12 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.5 CrDay 25 [4th Monday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.4 CrDay 26 [4th Tuesday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.22 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.41 CrDay 27 [4th Wednesday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.22 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.35 CrDay 28 [4th Thursday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.32 CrWeek 4 Gross₹ 0.47 Cr₹ 0.76 Cr₹ 3.6 Cr₹ 0.38 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 5.28 CrTotal₹ 11.21 Cr₹ 21.02 Cr₹ 77.81 Cr₹ 3.84 Cr₹ 1.2 Cr₹ 115.08 Cr ## Dragon Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 6.5 Cr [Ta: 5.4 Cr ; Te: 1.1 Cr] - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 10.8 Cr [Ta: 8.9 Cr ; Te: 1.9 Cr] 66.15% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 12.75 Cr [Ta: 10.9 Cr ; Te: 1.85 Cr] 18.06% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 5.8 Cr [Ta: 4.7 Cr ; Te: 1.1 Cr] -54.51% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 5.1 Cr [Ta: 4 Cr ; Te: 1.1 Cr] -12.07% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 5.2 Cr [Ta: 3.7 Cr ; Te: 1.5 Cr] 1.96% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 4.15 Cr [Ta: 3.25 Cr ; Te: 0.9 Cr] -20.19% Week 1 Collection ₹ 50.3 Cr [Ta: 40.85 Cr ; Te: 9.45; Hi: 0] - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 4.7 Cr [Ta: 3.85 Cr ; Te: 0.85 Cr] 13.25% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 8.5 Cr [Ta: 6.85 Cr ; Te: 1.65 Cr] 80.85% Day 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 9 Cr [Ta: 7.35 Cr ; Te: 1.65 Cr] 5.88% Day 11 [2nd Monday] ₹ 2.85 Cr [Ta: 2.25 Cr ; Te: 0.6 Cr] -68.33% Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 2.4 Cr [Ta: 1.9 Cr ; Te: 0.5 Cr] -15.79% Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 2.3 Cr [Ta: 1.8 Cr ; Te: 0.5 Cr] -4.17% Day 14 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 2.15 Cr [Ta: 1.75 Cr ; Te: 0.4 Cr] -6.52% Week 2 Collection ₹ 31.9 Cr [Ta: 25.75 Cr ; Te: 6.15; Hi: 0] -36.58% Day 15 [3rd Friday] ₹ 2.05 Cr [Ta: 1.65 Cr ; Te: 0.4 Cr] -4.65% Day 16 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 3.65 Cr [Ta: 3.05 Cr ; Te: 0.6 Cr] 78.05% Day 17 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 2.95 Cr [Ta: 2.55 Cr ; Te: 0.4 Cr] -19.18% Day 18 [3rd Monday] ₹ 1.3 Cr [Ta: 1.05 Cr ; Te: 0.25 Cr] -55.93% Day 19 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 1.05 Cr [Ta: 0.85 Cr ; Te: 0.2 Cr] -19.23% Day 20 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.9 Cr [Ta: 0.75 Cr ; Te: 0.15 Cr] -14.29% Day 21 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 0.9 Cr [Ta: 0.7 Cr ; Te: 0.2 Cr] -0.00% Week 3 Collection ₹ 12.8 Cr [Ta: 10.6 Cr ; Te: 2.2; Hi: 0] -59.87% Day 22 [4th Friday] ₹ 0.75 Cr [Ta: 0.6 Cr ; Te: 0.15 Cr] -16.67% Day 23 [4th Saturday] ₹ 1.25 Cr [Ta: 1.1 Cr ; Te: 0.15 Cr] 66.67% Day 24 [4th Sunday] ₹ 1.3 Cr [Ta: 1.15 Cr ; Te: 0.15 Cr] 4.00% Day 25 [4th Monday] ₹ 0.35 Cr [Ta: 0.28 Cr ; Te: 0.07 Cr] -73.08% Day 26 [4th Tuesday] ₹ 0.35 Cr [Ta: 0.25 Cr ; Te: 0.1 Cr] -0.00% Day 27 [4th Wednesday] ₹ 0.3 Cr [Ta: 0.23 Cr ; Te: 0.07 Cr] -14.29% Day 28 [4th Thursday] ₹ 0.27 Cr [Ta: 0.2 Cr ; Te: 0.07 Cr] -10.00% Week 4 Collection ₹ 4.57 Cr [Ta: 3.81 Cr ; Te: 0.76; Hi: 0] -64.30% Day 29 [5th Friday] ₹ 0.27 Cr [Ta: 0.25 Cr ; Te: 0.02 Cr] 0.00% Day 30 [5th Saturday] ₹ 0.48 Cr [Ta: 0.45 Cr ; Te: 0.03 Cr] 77.78% Day 31 [5th Sunday] ₹ 0.6 Cr [Ta: 0.55 Cr ; Te: 0.05 Cr] 25.00% Day 32 [5th Monday] ₹ 0.21 Cr [Ta: 0.2 Cr ; Te: 0.01 Cr] -65.00% Day 33 [5th Tuesday] ₹ 0.21 Cr [Ta: 0.2 Cr ; Te: 0.01 Cr] 0.00% Total ₹ 101.34 Cr [Ta: 82.66 Cr ; Te: 18.68 Cr; Hi: 0 Cr] - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 101.34 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 150.52 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 33 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 117.52 Cr ## Dragon Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Dragon Verdict: Coming Soon ## Dragon Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 21st February 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Kollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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While the top two spots on the list are held by industry titans, the story of the year's most profitable and resounding success belongs to Dragon. Collecting over four times its budget, the film is a bonafide Blockbuster. Vidaamuyarchi Director Magizh Thirumeni Lead Cast Ajith Kumar, Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Sarja, Regina Cassandra Worldwide Gross ₹ 135.65 Cr Verdict Flop Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Vidaamuyarchi is a thriller about a couple, Arjun and Kayal, whose road trip in Azerbaijan to visit Kayal's parents turns terrifying when she is abducted after a car breakdown. The film follows Arjun as he navigates a dangerous journey to rescue his wife, facing deception and a ruthless gang along the way. While Vidaamuyarchi landed in the year's top 5 thanks to Ajith Kumar's massive opening, it was a significant commercial failure. Its colossal budget of over ₹225 Cr dwarfed its final ₹135.65 Cr collection, leading to substantial losses. The film failed to sustain its run beyond the initial fan-fueled weekend, as negative word-of-mouth about a convoluted screenplay halted its momentum. Dude Director Keerthiswaran Lead Cast Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju, R. Sarathkumar Worldwide Gross ₹ 113.25 Cr Verdict Blockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Dude is a romantic comedy about cousins Agan and Kural, whose relationship is complicated when Agan confesses his love for Kural, but then an arranged marriage for Kural with someone else throws their lives into chaos. Agan must then decide between his own love for Kural and Kural's happiness. The year 2025 will be remembered for the phenomenal rise of Pradeep Ranganathan, and Dude is the film that cemented his status as the industry's new golden boy. Following the massive success of Dragon, this film proved his box office draw was no fluke. Collecting nearly four times its modest budget, Dude is another resounding Blockbuster, making Pradeep the only actor of the year to deliver two such profitable ventures. Madharaasi Director A. R. Murugadoss Lead Cast Sivakarthikeyan, Rukmini Vasanth, Vidyut Jammwal Worldwide Gross ₹ 98.48 Cr Verdict Flop Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → An NIA officer recruits Raghuram, a suicidal man suffering from Fregoli delusion, to infiltrate a gun-smuggling syndicate. The film blends high-octane action with Raghuram's psychological struggle as he is manipulated into stopping a dangerous crime lord. Despite the powerhouse combo of A.R. Murugadoss and Sivakarthikeyan, Madharaasi collapsed under its massive ₹180 Cr budget. Failing to cross even the ₹100 Cr mark, it stands as a major commercial disaster, proving that big names cannot save a project when the costs outweigh the content's appeal. Thug Life Director Mani Ratnam Lead Cast Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR, Trisha Krishnan Worldwide Gross ₹ 97.25 Cr Verdict Flop Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Presumed dead, notorious mafia kingpin Rangaraya Sakthivel returns to confront a violent past involving his brother and his adopted son, Amar. The narrative explores a complex father-son dynamic driven by power, betrayal, and revenge. The highly anticipated reunion of the Nayakan duo, Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan, turned into a colossal box office disaster. Burdened by an astronomical ₹250 Cr budget, the film failed to cross even the ₹100 Cr mark. Despite a star-studded cast including Simbu and Trisha, the film faced outright rejection from the audience. Idly Kadai Director Dhanush Lead Cast Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey Worldwide Gross ₹ 71.86 Cr Verdict Hit Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Murugan, a third-generation vendor, fights to protect his family's humble legacy, Sivanesan's Idli Kadai, when a corporate gourmet chain opens across the street. It is a battle of tradition and dignity against aggressive commercialism in a small hill town. Dhanush's fourth directorial venture earned strong critical praise for its grounded storytelling and also performed decently at the box office. Despite its steep ₹100 Cr budget, the film’s ₹71.86 Cr gross ensured a respectable run driven by word of mouth. It stands as a well-made film that found its audience and delivered a fair commercial outcome. Retro Director Karthik Subbaraj Lead Cast Suriya, Pooja Hegde Worldwide Gross ₹ 96.97 Cr Verdict Commercial Success Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → Set in the 1990s, former enforcer Paari attempts to leave his violent past behind for a peaceful life with his wife. However, when his history catches up to him, he is forced into exile on a remote island, where he eventually embraces his fighting skills to save the locals from a tyrant. Despite the exciting pairing of Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj, Retro underperformed at the box office. With a modest ₹60 Cr budget, the film grossed ₹96.97 Cr, falling just short of the ₹100 Cr milestone. While the controlled budget prevented a financial disaster, the theatrical returns were minimal for investors. Tourist Family Director Abishan Jeevinth Lead Cast Sasikumar, Simran Worldwide Gross ₹ 86.25 Cr Verdict Blockbuster Check Out the Day-Wise Box Office Breakdown → A Sri Lankan family living illegally in India attempts to build a new life while evading authorities. Their fresh start is threatened when a past connection to a bombing resurfaces, jeopardizing their acceptance in the neighborhood. The Sleeper Hit That Stole the Show - The year's most profitable venture, earning over ₹86 Cr on a meager ₹7 Cr budget. Relying purely on glowing word-of-mouth rather than star power, this grounded drama proved that compelling storytelling and strong performances can triumph over high-budget spectacles.

2025's Surprise Hits:The films that exceeded all box office expectations Bollywood
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2025's Surprise Hits:The films that exceeded all box office expectations

A film's box office performance can often be unpredictable. Every year, there are movies that are expected to do huge business, and then there are some which are not expected to draw big crowds to the theaters. Out of these, a few manage to connect with the audience and become unexpected hits. The year 2025 was no different and had its own share of such surprise hits. Let's take a look at the films that surprised everyone this year. Surprise Hits of 2025: A Look at the Numbers Movie NameBudgetWorldwide Collection Chhaava₹ 130 Cr ₹ 807.91 Cr Lokah Chapter 1₹ 30 Cr₹ 303.67 Cr Saiyaara₹ 40 Cr₹ 569.75 Cr Dashavatar₹ 7 Cr₹ 28.47 Cr Dragon₹ 35 Cr₹ 150.52 Cr Sankranthiki Vasthunam₹ 50 Cr₹ 255.2 Cr Thudarum₹ 28 Cr ₹ 234.5 Cr Court: State vs. A Nobody₹ 5 Cr₹ 56 Cr Eko₹ 5 Cr₹ 32.6 Cr Thalaivan Thalaivi₹ 25 Cr₹ 83.6 Cr Roi Roi Binale₹ 5 Cr ₹ 33 Cr Bou Buttu Bhuta₹ 2 Cr₹ 17.19 Cr Umbarro₹ 4 Cr₹ 17.3 Cr Rekhachithram₹ 7 Cr₹ 56.75 Cr Madha Gaja Raja₹ 15 Cr₹ 56.15 Cr Dashavatar₹ 5 Cr₹ 28.47 Cr Bison Kaalamaadan₹ 30 Cr₹ 65.37 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The biggest surprise of 2025 was undoubtedly Saiyaara. Released on July 18, this romantic drama starring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda was expected to be a modest success at best. However, its soundtrack became a viral rage on social media weeks before release. The film opened strong at over ₹21 crore but, powered by incredible word-of-mouth from the youth, it showed historic growth, eventually storming past the ₹500 crore mark. It became a cultural phenomenon, proving that a well-made musical love story could still create magic. Some films were expected to be hits, but no one predicted the scale of their success. Vicky Kaushal's historical epic Chhaava, which hit theaters on February 14, was mounted on a massive budget. While a hit was expected, the film's powerful storytelling and patriotic fervor connected so deeply that it went on to gross a colossal ₹850 crore, surprising the trade with its monumental success. Similarly, the pan-India action film Lokah Chapter 1 released on August 28 was a new franchise. It was expected to do well, but its gripping screenplay and stunning action sequences turned it into a monster hit, earning over ₹300 crore and establishing a new cinematic universe. The story of 2025 was also written by regional cinema. The Telugu family entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunam (January 14) was a festive release that was expected to do well in its home state. However, its heartwarming theme resonated so widely that it became a blockbuster, earning over ₹200 crore. The Tamil industry delivered a string of surprises. Dragon, a Romantic Drama starring Pradeep Ranganathan and directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, also punched far above its weight. Its unique concept was a huge draw for young audiences, turning it into a super hit.The quirky comedy Thalaivan Thalaivi connected well with viewers, while the sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan also had a solid run at the box office, turning into a profitable venture. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Malayalam film Thudarum, a gripping thriller released on April 25, started quietly but became a huge success thanks to rave reviews about its edge-of-the-seat story. Eko also made waves, proving that a strong local story could find a large and appreciative audience, making it one of the region's most successful films.The critically acclaimed drama Rekhachithram became a super-hit thanks to rave reviews. Other films also surprised the audience. The courtroom drama Court: State vs. A Nobody, made on a small budget of just ₹5 crore, became a word-of-mouth success due to its gripping plot. The mythological fantasy Dashavatar also found its audience, becoming another unexpected hit of the year. The success of regional cinema continued across the country. The Assamese film Roi Roi Binale was an emotional event that broke all local records, while the Odia horror-comedy Bou Buttu Bhuta and the Gujarathi drama Umbarro also became major successes in their respective states.

Three Films, Three Blockbusters: Pradeep Ranganathan's Unstoppable Box Office Streak Continues With Dude Kollywood
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Three Films, Three Blockbusters: Pradeep Ranganathan's Unstoppable Box Office Streak Continues With Dude

Chennai, October 27 - At a time when even top stars are struggling to deliver box office success, there comes a young actor, who debuted as a lead hero a couple of years back and is turning everything into gold he touches. Pradeep Ranganathan is having a dream run at the box office and has emerged as one of Tamil cinema's most bankable stars. The actor-filmmaker, who made his debut as a lead hero with the new-age romantic comedy Love Today in 2022, has now achieved a rare feat, which probably no one had before — three consecutive blockbusters in as many films. His latest outing, Dude, continues to dominate the box office, reaffirming his golden touch. It all began with Love Today, which struck a strong chord with youth audiences for its relatable story and modern take on relationships. The film went on to become a massive blockbuster, grossing around 84 crores worldwide — a staggering figure for a debutant actor. Pradeep not only headlined the film but also directed it, proving his versatility early in his career. He followed that success with Dragon, a coming-of-age comedy-drama that released earlier this year. The film exceeded all expectations, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2025 with collections crossing 150 crores worldwide. With its emotional depth and youthful energy, Dragon cemented Pradeep's position as a crowd favourite. Now, Dude has turned the actor's success streak into a perfect hat-trick. Currently in its second week, the film has already grossed over 100 crores worldwide and continues to hold strong at the box office. With two 100 crore grossers among his first three films, Pradeep Ranganathan has set a new benchmark for young actors — becoming the first in Tamil cinema to achieve such success so early in his career. The young sensation has one more release to close the year. Director Vignesh Shivan's science fiction romantic comedy, Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), is scheduled to release on December 18, 2025. The buzz for the film is good, with promos released so far receiving big thumbs up from viewers. Stay tuned...

Dude vs Dragon: Advance Booking Comparison and Pradeep’s Remarkable Rise Kollywood
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Dude vs Dragon: Advance Booking Comparison and Pradeep’s Remarkable Rise

The advance booking trend for Dude and Dragon has sparked noticeable discussion among Tamil cinema audiences, especially with both films carrying significant expectations for different reasons. Dragon, which hit theatres earlier, managed to secure an estimated ₹2 crore in pre-sales ahead of its release. The film’s performance in advance booking reflected decent anticipation, supported by its scale and a fair level of pre-release visibility. It also saw decent traction in urban centres, with steady ticket sales building up closer to release. In contrast, Dude seems to have turned the spotlight firmly towards itself. The film has registered an impressive ₹6.94 crore gross (including block seats) in advance bookings, which is a significant leap compared to Dragon’s numbers. This robust start underlines the growing influence of Pradeep Ranganathan, who plays the lead role in Dude and continues to make a mark in the industry. The enthusiasm surrounding the film can be attributed to his unique appeal among the youth audience and his ability to connect through relatable storytelling. Pradeep’s journey is an inspiring one — from making short films that resonated deeply online to becoming one of Tamil cinema’s most promising young writer-directors. His earlier success with Love Today showcased his knack for blending contemporary themes with emotion and humor, a formula that seems to have strengthened his fan base. The excitement around Dude’s release, coupled with such strong pre-booking numbers, stands as a testament to that curiosity among the audience. While Dragon had shown steady traction during its pre-release phase, Dude’s performance has clearly set a new benchmark in recent times. The advance booking figures not only highlight the audience’s confidence in Pradeep’s brand of cinema but also suggest that Dude could open to a highly encouraging start at the box office.

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Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude (2025) Set to Rule the Diwali Box Office? Kollywood
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Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dude (2025) Set to Rule the Diwali Box Office?

Pradeep Ranganathan is set to light up the silver screen once again this Diwali with his much-awaited film Dude (2025), directed by Keerthiswaran and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Scheduled to release on October 17, the film has already cleared censor formalities with a U/A certificate and a runtime of 139 minutes. The movie stars Pradeep alongside Mamitha Baiju, with R. Sarathkumar and Rohini in key supporting roles, while the music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar. Dude arrives at a crucial moment in Pradeep’s career — after the phenomenal success of Love Today and Dragon, two films that turned him from a young creative voice into a reliable box-office draw. Pradeep’s rise has been remarkable. His directorial-acting debut Love Today (2022) was a modestly budgeted romantic comedy that became one of the most profitable Tamil films of the year, grossing well beyond expectations through strong word-of-mouth and youth appeal. His follow-up, Dragon (2025), expanded his market reach with a larger budget and a pan-regional release, crossing the ₹100-crore mark worldwide and cementing his position as a star with consistent audience pull. Given this track record, expectations for Dude are naturally sky-high, with fans keen to see if he can complete a hat-trick of hits this Diwali. Dude is said to blend youthful romance with emotional family drama, carrying a multigenerational theme that revolves around the sacred thaali and the relationships it symbolizes. Early reports hint at a storyline that reimagines a young Rajinikanth-like personality through Pradeep’s character, a creative hook that has already generated interest among Tamil audiences. The film’s pre-release business has also been impressive — Netflix has reportedly acquired the digital streaming rights for around ₹25 crore, a deal substantial enough to recover most of the production cost even before its theatrical debut. This ensures the producers are already on safe ground, and the theatrical earnings will primarily benefit distributors and exhibitors. Comparing Dude with Pradeep’s earlier ventures gives some context. Love Today relied heavily on emotional relatability and word-of-mouth, whereas Dragon thrived on scale, music, and spectacle. Dude seems positioned between the two — big enough to feel festive but still grounded in sentiment and humor. The songs released so far, including “Oorum Blood” and “Singari,” have already gained traction online, and Sai Abhyankkar’s energetic score adds freshness to Pradeep’s onscreen persona. The film’s Diwali timing will also test its endurance against competing releases like Bison and other regional titles. With Mythri Movie Makers’ strong distribution network and Pradeep’s growing pan-Indian recognition, Dude could easily dominate multiplex chains in its opening weekend if early reviews are positive. The holiday period offers an added advantage — sustained footfalls through Monday and Tuesday could push its first-week totals far ahead of regular-season openers. Overall, Dude represents a fascinating moment for Tamil cinema — a film that merges the commercial instincts of a star on the rise with the storytelling curiosity of a debutant director. With its pre-sale success, carefully timed release, and built-in goodwill from Pradeep’s previous hits, the movie enters Diwali week as a strong contender for the festival’s biggest box-office performer. Whether it can turn that promise into another record-breaking run will depend on audience response in the first few days. For now, Dude looks well-positioned to extend Pradeep Ranganathan’s box-office streak and possibly crown him as the new Diwali favorite of Tamil cinema. Take a look at the India Gross collection of his previous movies Love Today(2022):₹ 78.55 Cr Dragon(2025): ₹ 117.52 Cr

Dragon Buzz: Director Prashanth Neel Aims For History Beyond KGF and Salaar With Jr. NTR's Film Tollywood
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Dragon Buzz: Director Prashanth Neel Aims For History Beyond KGF and Salaar With Jr. NTR's Film

Hyderabad, August 30 - Director Prashanth Neel is looking to rewrite history with his upcoming film, tentatively titled Dragon with Telugu superstar Jr. NTR. The maverick filmmaker has delivered three back-to-back blockbusters in the KGF films and Salaar, but he aims to take his game to the next level with Dragon. There is no doubt NTR-Neel is among the biggest Indian films in the making, and if the reports are anything to go by, it could become Neel's biggest blockbuster yet. According to a recent report in Hindustan Times, "Prashanth Neel’s next with Jr NTR is his most ambitious and biggest project yet; even bigger than his pan-India blockbusters like KGF and Salaar." Dragon, which is said to be a unique script that hasn't been seen in Indian cinema before, is believed to be a film Neel has dreamt of making from the very beginning, and he found his favourite actor, Jr NTR, to headline this mega movie. The film is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts, and it is said that there are no budget constraints to mount to film on a scale the filmmaker wants. He is reportedly happy with the way the film is shaping up, as it is progressing beyond what he had even imagined. Dragon has been announced for a June 2026 release worldwide in multiple languages. The first look announcement had been planned for Jr NTR's birthday in May, but it was postponed to make way for NTR's Bollywood debut, War 2, which was released on August 14. Stay tuned...

Surprise Hits of 2025: Low To Mid-Budget Films That Emerged as Winners at the Indian Box Office Bollywood
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Surprise Hits of 2025: Low To Mid-Budget Films That Emerged as Winners at the Indian Box Office

Mumbai, August 19 - The year 2025 has been full of surprises at the Indian box office, and there are still five months left. Amid the frenzy of big-budget spectacles in 2025, a group of low to mid budget budget films stunned everyone by not only becoming critical successes but also box office winners. These films, spanning multiple languages and genres, didn't have the advantage of huge star power or massive marketing campaigns. Instead, they relied on storytelling, originality, and strong word-of-mouth to win hearts. Saiyaara (Hindi – Romantic Drama) - No one expected a debutant-led love story to become the biggest romantic hit in years, but Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda's chemistry, Mohit Suri's direction, and Mithoon's soulful music turned Saiyaara into a cultural phenomenon. Made on a budget of around 60 crores, the movie started strongly and exploded eventually as the week progressed, becoming the first Hindi romantic film to cross 300 crores net. Mahavatar Narsimha (Hindi – Animated Devotional Action Drama) - An animated retelling of the Narsimha avatar from the Puranas, Mahavatar Narsimha emerged as a surprise family favourite. Released with little hype and almost zero expectations, it tapped into the growing demand for Indian devotional content. Made on a budget of around 5-10 crores, the film's strong visuals and devotional storytelling led it to cross the 100 crore mark in just 10 days, making it the first Indian animated movie to achieve the feat. Dragon (Tamil – Coming-of-age Comedy Drama) - Starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Dragon is the biggest Tamil blockbuster of the year. It is a story about a college dropout who deceptively secures a high-paying job, but is forced to accept a major challenge to avoid being exposed. Made on a budget of around 20 crores, the movie went on to gross around 120 crores in India, as one of the highest-grossing Tamil titles of the year. Tourist Family (Tamil – Comedy Drama) - It is being hailed as one of the most heartwarming stories of the year. The story follows a Sri Lankan Tamil family who, following the Sri Lankan economic crisis, arrive in India in search of a better future. It was made on a budget of around 5 crores, and went on to gross over 70 crores in India, and became a big blockbuster. Here's a Look at The Top Sleeper Hits of 2025 That Conquered The Indian Box Office (As of August 18)Movie TitleOriginal LanguageBudgetIndia GBOCVerdictSaiyaaraHindi₹ 60.00 Cr₹ 391.00 CrSuper BlockbusterMahavatar NarsimhaHindi₹ 10.00 Cr₹ 253.00 CrBlockbuster Dragon Tamil₹ 20.00 Cr₹ 119.00 CrBlockbusterTourist FamilyTamil₹ 5.00 Cr₹ 71.75 CrBlockbusterSu From SoKannada₹ 4.00 Cr₹ 92.00 CrBlockbusterThalaivan ThalaiviiTamil₹ 25.00 Cr₹ 66.00 CrSuperhitAlappuzha GymkhanaMalayalam₹ 10.00 Cr₹ 50.60 CrSuperhitF1 MovieEnglish₹ - Cr₹ 120.00 CrSuperhit Su From So (Kannada – Comedy Drama) - Set in the coastal village of Marlur linked to Someshwara, the story follows Ashoka, a carefree young man whose innocent crush spirals into rumours of possession by a ghost named Sulochana, upending village life through a cascade of comedic supernatural events. It is already the highest-grossing Kannada movie of the year with a domestic gross collection of over 50 crores, against the budget of around 4 crores. Thalaivan Thalaivii (Tamil – Romantic Action Comedy) - Starring Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, the film became another modest-budgeted Tamil box office hit of the year. It reportedly cost 25 crores the make, and it has already grossed around 60 crores domestically and is still going strong. Alappuzha Gymkhana (Malayalam – Sports Drama) - Directed by Khalid Rahman and starring Naslen among others, it is a story of a group of students, who, after failing exams, try entering college through sports quotas, picking boxing. They luck through district matches, but face uncertainty at higher competition levels. It was a success at the box office, grossing over 50 crores in India, against the budget of around 10 crores. F1 (Hollywood – Sports Drama) - Brad Pitt's F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski (of Top Gun: Maverick fame), was expected to perform well globally — but what surprised trade analysts was its exceptional run in India. Despite being a niche sports film centred on Formula 1 racing, F1 resonated with Indian audiences, thanks to sleek visuals, thrilling race sequences, and Brad Pitt's enduring star power. It grossed around 115 crores in India, emerging as one of the highest-grossing original Hollywood films. Stay tuned...

Surprise Sleeper Hits of 2025: Low To Mid-Budget Films That Conquered the Indian Box Office Bollywood
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Surprise Sleeper Hits of 2025: Low To Mid-Budget Films That Conquered the Indian Box Office

Mumbai, August 7 - The year 2025 has been full of surprises at the Indian box office, and there are still five months left. Amid the frenzy of big-budget spectacles in 2025, a group of low to mid budget budget films stunned everyone by not only becoming critical successes but also box office winners. These films, spanning multiple languages and genres, didn't have the advantage of huge star power or massive marketing campaigns. Instead, they relied on storytelling, originality, and strong word-of-mouth to win hearts. ## Saiyaara (Hindi – Romantic Drama) - No one expected a debutant-led love story to become the biggest romantic hit in years, but Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda's chemistry, Mohit Suri's direction, and Mithoon's soulful music turned Saiyaara into a cultural phenomenon. Made on a budget of around 60 crores, the movie started strongly and exploded eventually as the week progressed, becoming the first Hindi romantic film to cross 300 crores net. ## Mahavatar Narsimha (Hindi – Animated Devotional Action Drama) - An animated retelling of the Narsimha avatar from the Puranas, Mahavatar Narsimha emerged as a surprise family favourite. Released with little hype and almost zero expectations, it tapped into the growing demand for Indian devotional content. Made on a budget of around 5-10 crores, the film's strong visuals and devotional storytelling led it to cross the 100 crore mark in just 10 days, making it the first Indian animated movie to achieve the feat. ## Dragon (Tamil – Coming-of-age Comedy Drama) - Starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Dragon is the biggest Tamil blockbuster of the year. It is a story about a college dropout who deceptively secures a high-paying job, but is forced to accept a major challenge to avoid being exposed. Made on a budget of around 20 crores, the movie went on to gross around 120 crores in India, as one of the highest-grossing Tamil titles of the year. ## Tourist Family (Tamil – Comedy Drama) - It is being hailed as one of the most heartwarming stories of the year. The story follows a Sri Lankan Tamil family who, following the Sri Lankan economic crisis, arrive in India in search of a better future. It was made on a budget of around 5 crores, and went on to gross over 70 crores in India, and became a big blockbuster. ## Here's a Look at The Top Sleeper Hits of 2025 That Conquered The Indian Box OfficeMovie TitleOriginal LanguageBudgetIndia GBOCVerdictSaiyaaraHindi₹ 60.00 Cr₹ 425 Cr* expectedSuper BlockbusterMahavatar NarsimhaHindi₹ 10.00 Cr₹ 200+ CrBlockbuster Dragon Tamil₹ 20.00 Cr₹ 119.00 CrBlockbusterTourist FamilyTamil₹ 5.00 Cr₹ 71.75 CrBlockbusterSu From SoKannada₹ 4.00 Cr₹ 75+ CrBlockbusterThalaivan ThalaiviiTamil₹ 25.00 Cr₹ 65.00 CrSuperhitAlappuzha GymkhanaMalayalam₹ 10.00 Cr₹ 50.60 CrSuperhitF1 MovieEnglish₹ - Cr₹ 115.00 CrSuperhit## Su From So (Kannada – Comedy Drama) - Set in the coastal village of Marlur linked to Someshwara, the story follows Ashoka, a carefree young man whose innocent crush spirals into rumours of possession by a ghost named Sulochana, upending village life through a cascade of comedic supernatural events. It is already the highest-grossing Kannada movie of the year with domestic gross collection of over 50 crores, against the budget of around 4 crores. ## Thalaivan Thalaivii (Tamil – Romantic Action Comedy) - Starring Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, the film became another modest-budgeted Tamil box office hit of the year. It reportedly cost 25 crores the make, and it has already grossed around 60 crores domestically and is still going strong. ## Alappuzha Gymkhana (Malayalam – Sports Drama) - Directed by Khalid Rahman and starring Naslen among others, it is a story of a group of students, who, after failing exams, try entering college through sports quotas, picking boxing. They luck through district matches, but face uncertainty at higher competition levels. It was a success at the box office, grossing over 50 crores in India, against the budget of around 10 crores. ## F1 (Hollywood – Sports Drama) - Brad Pitt's F1, directed by Joseph Kosinski (of Top Gun: Maverick fame), was expected to perform well globally — but what surprised trade analysts was its exceptional run in India. Despite being a niche sports film centred on Formula 1 racing, F1 resonated with Indian audiences, thanks to sleek visuals, thrilling race sequences, and Brad Pitt's enduring star power. It grossed around 115 crores in India, emerging as one of the highest-grossing original Hollywood films. ## Stay tuned...

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IMDb Unveils Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025 Till July 1st Bollywood
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IMDb Unveils Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2025 Till July 1st

Mumbai, July 9 - The half of the year has been completed, and IMDb has unveiled the list of the top 10 most popular Indian movies of 2025 so far. The list includes films released between January 1, 2025 and July 1, 2025, that have an average IMDb user rating of 6 or higher with at least 10,000 votes. ## Determined by the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide, all the top 10 popular films had a theatrical release. Of the top 10 titles, six are Bollywood films, followed by three Tamil films, and one Malayalam movie. ## 1. Chhaava (Hindi) - Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Maddock Films, the historical action drama features Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna in the leading roles. It is currently the highest-grossing Indian film with over 800 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. ## 2. Dragon (Tamil) - Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Anupama Parameswaran, Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, and Gautham Vasudev Menon, Dragon is a coming-of-age comedy-drama released on February 21, 2025. It is the second-highest-grossing Tamil movie of the year so far, with over 150 crores worldwide collection. ## 3. Deva (Hindi) - The action thriller film, despite underperforming at the box office, remained one of the most popular Indian movies on IMDb. Directed by Rosshan Andrrews, the movie stars Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde in the leading roles. It grossed around 56 crores worldwide. ## 4. Raid 2 (Hindi) - The crime action thriller, directed by Rajkumar Gupta and starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and Vaani Kapoor, is one of the most successful Indian films of the year. The film delivered robust box office numbers, solidifying its success with over 200 cr in domestic gross and earnings of around 237 cr worldwide. ## 5. Retro (Tamil) - The romantic action thriller, starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, was one of the most anticipated Tamil movies of the year, but it underperformed at the box office, despite grossing close to 100 crores worldwide. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, Retro is among the most popular Indian titles of the year. ## 6. The Diplomat (Hindi) - John Abraham headlines this political thriller inspired by real events. Directed by Shivam Nair, the film was a decent success at the global box office, grossing over 50 crores gross collection in its full run. ## 7. L2: Empuraan (Malayalam) - The Mohanlal-starrer political action thriller, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, was the most anticipated Malayalam movie of the year, and delivered box office performance accordingly by emerging as the biggest Malayalam grosser of all-time, with a worldwide collection of over 265 crores gross. The controversy helped the film perform in its home state, Kerala, where it grossed around 90 crores. ## 8. Sitaare Zameen Par (Hindi) - This comedy drama marked a comeback for superstar Aamir Khan by delivering at the box office. Directed by RS Prasanna, SZP is only the second movie of Aamir in the post-COVID-19 era, and it timely scored success for the actor, grossing over 235 crores worldwide (19 days) and is still playing in theatres. ## 9. Kesari Chapter 2 (Hindi) - Easily one of the best films of the year, this biographical drama, starring Akshay Kumar, Ananya Pandey, and R. Madhavan, won everyone's heart with its emotional subject, strong performance, and technical brilliance. The movie emerged as a success at the box office, grossing close to 150 crores worldwide. ## 10. Vidaamuyarchi (Tamil) - A major box office shock, this Tamil action thriller, starring Ajith Kumar, remained one of the most popular Indian titles in the first half of the year. Directed by Magizh Thirumeni, the film was penned by critics and was equally disliked by audiences. The movie emerged as a flop at the box office, grossing around 135 crores worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

Jr. NTR Confirms His Four-Film Line-Up Tollywood
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Jr. NTR Confirms His Four-Film Line-Up

Hyderabad, April 6 — Telugu superstar Jr. NTR has confirmed his future film line-up during the success celebrations of Telugu comedy Mad Square, which featured his brother-in-law, Nithin, as one of the main leads. The RRR star was invited as the chief guest for the event, where he confirmed his next four films. ## It is known to all that Jr. NTR is presently shooting for Prashanth Neel's action drama, tentatively titled Dragon, along with his big Bollywood debut under Yash Raj Films, War 2, a spy action thriller which also stars Hrithik Roshan and is directed by Ayan Mukerji. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, the Telugu superstar reaffirmed Devara 2, to be directed by Koratala Siva, amid the endless rumours. The actor stressed that the second part of his 2024 hit will definitely be made, and the shoot for the same will start after Dragon. ## There have been rumours that Jr. NTR will team with Jailer director Nelson Dilipkumar for an action drama film. While the actor didn't mention the director's name, he confirmed a film with producer Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainment. The media reports have confirmed that the film in question will be directed by Nelson. ## As has been confirmed during the Mad Square success bash, Jr. NTR has at least 4 films lined up. War 2 is slated to hit the screens on August 14 this year, while Dragon is likely to release on Sankranthi 2026. Devara 2 and Nelson's movie are expected to hit the screens in 2027 and 2028, respectively. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: 'Dragon' Tops 100 Crore Gross Domestically; Beats 'Vidaamuyarchi' To Become The Biggest Tamil Grosser of 2025 Kollywood
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Box Office: 'Dragon' Tops 100 Crore Gross Domestically; Beats 'Vidaamuyarchi' To Become The Biggest Tamil Grosser of 2025

Chennai, March 9 - Actor Pradeep Ranganathan's coming-of-age comedy-drama Dragon has become the highest-grossing Tamil movie of 2025 at the domestic box office and is to become globally at the end of the third Sunday by beating Ajith Kumar's Vidaamuyarchi. ## Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, Dragon has topped 100 crores gross in India on its 16th day (3rd Saturday) and become the first Tamil title of the year to do so. It has surpassed the domestic gross total of Vidaamuyarchi (96 crores gross) to be the number 1 Tamil title of the year.## The domestic collection of 101.50+ crores gross of Dragon includes 68.50 crores gross in Tamil Nadu which is the second highest of the year after Vidaamuyarchi (78 crores gross). Additionally, Dragon has had a superb run in Telugu states so far, grossing approximately 19 crores, followed by around 10 crores in Karnataka, and 4+ crores gross in the rest of the domestic market.## Worldwide, Dragon has grossed approximately 132 crores, including around 30.50 crores at the overseas box office. The film will surpass Vidaamuyarchi's total worldwide collection of 136 crores at the end of the 17thd day to become the biggest Tamil grosser of the year, so far.## Pradeep Ranganathan - A Star in the Making?## The success of Dragon might be the birth of a star in the making, Pradeep Ranganathan. He started his career as a YouTuber, and when his time came, he rose to the occasion on the big stage called cinema. Apart from being an actor, Pradeep is also a writer and director, and he made his directorial debut with Comali (2019) which was a blockbuster.## Pradeep made his acting debut with Comali, but as a lead hero, he debuted with the 2022 romantic comedy, Love Today which emerged as a huge success with 83+ crores gross collection worldwide. And now, in his just second film, the actor has debuted in the 100 crores club, which is a huge achievement to claim. His next release is Love Insurance Kompany which has also co-written. ## Stay tuned...

NTR-Neel Film Title Confirmed As 'Dragon', More Details Revealed Tollywood
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NTR-Neel Film Title Confirmed As 'Dragon', More Details Revealed

Hyderabad, March 3 - Superstar Jr. NTR has teamed up with director Prashanth Neel for a big-budgeted Pan India movie which recently commenced filming in Hyderabad. The movie is being produced by industry giant Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts on a huge budget. ## NTR-Neel's is one of the most anticipated Indian films in the making and as had been reported in the media, the movie's title has been confirmed as Dragon by the makers. During the success celebration of Tamil blockbuster Dragon, which is distributed by Mythri Movie Makers in Nizam and Ceded Area, the makers confirmed the title and also revealed a few more details. ## Producer Ravi Shankar confirmed that NTRNeel is titled Dragon and it is a unique script that hasn't been seen in Indian cinema before. He also said that it will be released in international languages and showed confidence in the movie's box office performance, saying "sky is the limit". ## Dragon was announced for Sankranthi 2026 release and producer Ravi Shankar reiterated the commitment of the team to bring the film as scheduled. The movie reportedly features Rukmani Vasanth as the female lead alongside Tovino Thomas in a prominent role. The first look of the film is expected to be out on May 20.## Meanwhile, Jr. NTR is expected to join the shoot of Dragon by April this year. He is currently shooting for Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan in the parallel lead. It is scheduled to hit the big screens on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, languages.## Stay tuned...

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