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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...

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30 days ago

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Director Nag Ashwin Shares A Cryptic Post After Deepika Padukone's Exit From Prabhas' Kalki 2898 AD Sequel

Hyderabad, September 19 - Director Nag Ashwin has shared a cryptic post, seemingly targeting Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, after she was dropped from the sequel to Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD, following her allegedly over-the-top demands. The news of Deepika's departure came as a shock to her fans, but also not a surprise, given how things have gone in recent times. Meanwhile, Nag Ashwin has reacted to the development. The filmmaker took to Instagram and re-shared a video of Krishna's entry scene from Kalki, 2898 AD, captioning it, "You can't change what happened, but you can choose what happens next." Ashwin's cryptic story quickly went viral across social media platforms, with many speculating that it was aimed at Deepika. The users assume that the makers are clearly not happy with Deepika and are angry. But the users also point out that Nag Ashwin should not use code language to react to the same, and directly say things. Nonetheless, it was a big opportunity for Deepika to score limelight as her character will be the major highlight in Kalki 2, which is otherwise filled with star-studded. The actress essayed the role of Sumati, a pregnant lab subject of Project K and the prophesied mother of Kalki, in the 2023 hit Kalki 2898 AD. The shooting timeline of Kalki 2 is not revealed yet, but the majority of the shoot will take place next year. Some reports say it will commence in October this year with Kamal Haasan, but Prabhas and the rest of the team will join early next year. Stay tuned...

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31 days ago

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Deepika Padukone Is Dropped From The Sequel To Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD

Hyderabad, September 18 - In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone has been dropped from the sequel to Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD. The actress was supposed to play a bigger role in the upcoming part, but she will now be replaced by another actress for the role. Vyjayanthi Films took to social media to announce that Deepika Padukone will not be part of Kalki 2. The exact reason for her departure is not revealed yet, but by the looks of the studio's note, it seems the actress was not fully committed to the film, which forced the makers to drop her. "This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, we have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like @Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more", the studio said in the statement. This is to officially announce that @deepikapadukone will not be a part of the upcoming sequel of #Kalki2898AD. After careful consideration, We have decided to part ways. Despite the long journey of making the first film, we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like"¦— Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) September 18, 2025 Deepika played the role of SUM-80 alias Sumathi, pregnant lab subject of Project K and the prophesied mother of Kalki. SUM-80, alias Sumathi, is said to be one of the central roles in Kalki 2. Interestingly, Deepika was earlier backed out of Prabhas-fronted Spirit, later replaced by Triptii Dimri. Released in June 2024, Kalki 2898 AD is an epic science-fiction film, directed by Nag Ashwin. Inspired by Hindu scriptures, the film serves as the first instalment in the planned Kalki Cinematic Universe. Set in a dystopian future in the year 2898 AD, the story follows a group on a mission to protect lab subject SUM-80's unborn child, believed to be Kalki. Stay tuned...

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218 days ago

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Amitabh Bachchan To Start 'Kalki 2' In May 2025: Report

Mumbai, March 14 - Legendary Amitabh Bachchan impressed one and all with his performance in director Nag Ashwin's epic Kalki 2898 AD which was released last year. The Bollywood veteran played the role of an immortal warrior Ashwatthama and his character will have a bigger impact in Kalki 2. ## There have been many reports regarding the shooting timeline of the Kalki 2898 AD sequel and according to the latest report by Mid-Day, Big B is set to start filming for the movie in May this year. It will have a month-long schedule and he will rejoin the filming with other actors later.## Kalki 2 will mainly focus on the conflict between Prabhas' Bhairava, Big B's Ashwatthama and Kamal Haasan's supreme Yaskin. Per the report, Bachchan's screen time has been increased in the sequel.## Big B will reportedly start preparation for his role by the end of this month (March). "The sequel will take forward his and Bhairava/Karna's (Prabhas) story, and their role in rescuing Sumathi's (Deepika Padukone) unborn child. It will be grander than the last one, as Prabhas and Bachchan also confront the evil Supreme Commander, Yaskin (Kamal Haasan). So, three Titans will clash", says the report.## The release date of the movie is not yet set. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

246 days ago

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Nag Ashwin To Direct Alia Bhatt Before Starting Prabhas-Fronted 'Kalki 2'

Mumbai, February 15 - The eagerly awaited Kalki Part 2 is set to be delayed as director Nag Ashwin is looking to start a different film before this Prabhas-fronted blockbuster. The producer has been busy saying the Kalki 2 would start in 2025 but the plans seem to have changed. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, the National Award-winning director is in advanced talks with Bollywood star Alia Bhatt to headline his next. The genre and other aspects are kept under wraps for now, but it is said that the subject is close to the director's heart and is set to make it with Gangubai Kathiawadi star. ## Alia too has reportedly loved the world that Nag is looking to create and she is excited to collaborate with the maverick filmmaker. The dates of the actress are being sorted out as things are yet to be officially locked. Alia is currently shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War and she wants to finish it before starting her next. ## The report reveals that Nag Ashwin is looking to start this yet-untitled project in November and finish it in a certain timeline, as he also has Kalki 2 slated to commence in the second half of 2026. Both, the actress and the director are on the same page regarding collaborating for the first time and it's all about logistics to make things official. ## Alia's next release is Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller, Alpha which is scheduled to be released on Christmas this year. Next up for the actress is Love & War, which is likely to be followed by Nag Ashwin's directorial. The National-Award-winning actress is also in talks with Maddock Films to headline its horror comedy, Chamunda. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

257 days ago

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Upcoming Movies Of Pan-Indian Superstar Prabhas

Hyderabad, February 4 - Prabhas, the pan-Indian superstar, has captivated audiences with blockbusters like Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Salaar, and Kalki 2898 AD. Known for his versatility and larger-than-life roles, Prabhas is now gearing up for an exciting lineup of sequels and new projects with some of the most celebrated directors in Indian cinema. Here's a look at his upcoming movies:## 1. The Raja Saab## The Raja Saab is a romantic horror-comedy directed by Maruthi, who also penned the script. The film stars Prabhas alongside Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar. Initially slated for an April 10 release, the final date will be announced once the project is fully ready. This movie is one of Prabhas' most anticipated projects of the year, blending romance and horror in a unique genre mashup.## 2. Fauji## Prabhas is teaming up with Sita Ramam director Hanu Raghavapudi for a period action drama tentatively titled Fauji. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film was officially announced in early 2024. Rumors suggest that Pakistani actress Sajal Ali has been roped in for a pivotal role, though this has not been officially confirmed by the makers. The release date for Fauji remains under wraps, but the project has already generated significant buzz among fans.## 3. Salaar: Part 2 Shouryanga Parvam## Following the massive success of Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire, which grossed over Rs 600 crore worldwide, director Prashanth Neel is set to deliver the second installment, Salaar: Part 2 Shouryanga Parvam. The film, scheduled for a 2026 release, promises to be one of Neel's best works, according to the director himself. The shoot is expected to commence in mid-2025, with Prabhas reprising his role alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jagapathi Babu, and Shruti Haasan.## 4. Spirit## After the success of Animal, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is collaborating with Prabhas for the first time in Spirit, a cop action thriller. This marks Prabhas' first proper pan-Indian project with Vanga. The film features Mrunal Thakur as the female lead, with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor reportedly playing antagonists. Spirit is set to roll out in the second half of 2026 and is already one of the most awaited films in Indian cinema.## 5. Kalki Part 2## Prabhas' sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, which grossed over 1,000 crore worldwide, is set to continue with Kalki Part 2. Director Nag Ashwin recently revealed that the script for the sequel is complete, and the team is awaiting the bulk dates of Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Amitabh Bachchan to commence shooting, which is expected to begin mid-2024. Some portions of the film were already shot during the making of Kalki 2898 AD. The makers are targeting a late 2026 release, depending on the filming progress.## 6. Prabhas - Prasanth Varma## Over the last few months, there have been reports of Pan India superstar Prabhas teaming up with Hanuman director Prasanth Varma for a big-budget film. The filmmaker also teased the collaboration in a recent interview without naming the actor.Now, the latest development is that the project in question has officially been confirmed. According to the latest Telugu media reports, the look test of Prabhas for the movie is scheduled for either Wednesday or Thursday in Hyderabad.## Bonus: Cameo in Kannappa## In addition to his lead roles, Prabhas will also make a special appearance in the mythological drama Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu. The film is set to release on April 25, 2025, and Prabhas' cameo has already sparked excitement among fans.## Conclusion## Prabhas has an impressive slate of projects lined up for the next two years, spanning genres like horror-comedy, period drama, action thriller, and sci-fi. With collaborations with top directors like Prashanth Neel, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and Nag Ashwin, the pan-Indian superstar is set to dominate the box office once again. Fans can look forward to a thrilling cinematic journey as these highly anticipated films hit the screens.## Stay Tuned...

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266 days ago

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'Kalki 2898 AD' Sequel Script Is Ready; Movie Planned For 2026 Release

Hyderabad, January 26 - Things are moving faster than expected for Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki - Part 2, which is the sequel to 1000+ crores grosser Kalki 2898 AD. Recently, producer Ashwini Dutt revealed the shooting plans of the movie, and now, director Nag Ashwin provides a crucial update on the same. ## In a recent interview, director Nag Ashwin revealed that the script work on Kalki 2 has been completed and the makers are waiting for the bulk dates of Prabhas, Kamal Haasan and Amitabh Bachchan, who played the main roles in the film, to start shooting which is expected to commence in mid of this year. ## The blockbuster director also said that they are planning to release Kalki 2 towards the end of 2026 in cinemas worldwide, depending on the progress of the filming. It is to be noted that some parts of the film have already been shot with the first movie, as per the makers. ## Meanwhile, Prabhas already has a couple of movies in production in the form of The Raja Saab and Fauji. The Baahubali star will soon start director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit and also has Prashanth Neel's Saalar 2 to shoot for a 2026 release. ## Stay tuned...

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270 days ago

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'Kalki 2' Filming To Commence June 2025

Hyderabad, January 22 - Pan India superstar Prabhas and director Nag Ashwin teamed up for the first time last year in the form of sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD. The film was one of the biggest hits of the year with a worldwide gross collection of over 1000 crores. ## Kalki 2898 AD ended with an exciting cliffhanger which raised curiosity for the second part of the franchise. As the fans are waiting for Kalki 2, the buzz for the movie is naturally strong and the latest update will surely keep the excitement soaring as the shoot date is locked for the second part. ## It is learned that some parts of Kalki 2 have already been filmed with the first part, and producer Ashwini Dutt confirmed in a recent interview that Kalki 2 will go on to the sets this June. The seasoned filmmaker also promised the second part would be bigger than the first part in every aspect. ## As has been hinted in Kalki 2898 AD, the second part will mainly focus on Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan while Deepika Padukone will have a strong presence. The film will likely be released in late 2026 or 2027 in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

312 days ago

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IMDb Unveils The List of Top 10 Most Popular Indian Movies of 2024

Mumbai, December 11 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD is the most popular Indian movie of 2024, according to IMDb which released the top 10 Indian films of the year released before November 25. The movies released in December are not included in the list. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki is one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of the year and will finish the year as the second highest-grossing Indian title at the worldwide box office behind Pushpa 2 - The Rule. It grossed over 1000 crores globally, including over 750 crores gross in India. ## Another monstrous blockbuster and highest-grossing film in Hindi, Stree 2 starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, is the second most popular Indian film of the year. It is the highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year with over 850 crores gross worldwide, including over 700 crores gross in India. ## Vijay Sehtupathi's critically claimed and one of the biggest Tamil blockbusters of the year, Maharaja takes the 3rd spot in the list. The movie was recently released in China and has been performing well and keeping it on track to enter the 200 crores gross club at the worldwide box office. ## Among the other films in the top 10 most popular list, Malayalam's all-time biggest-grosser Manjummel Boys is at the 6th spot. In the list, 7 films are from Bollywood and 1 each from Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil industry. ## 1. Kalki 2898 AD (Telugu)## 2. Stree 2 (Hindi)## 3. Maharaja (Tamil)## 4. Shaitaan (Hindi)## 5. Fighter (Hindi)## 6. Manjummel Boys (Malayalam)## 7. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (Hindi)## 8. Kill (Hindi)## 9. Singham Again (Hindi)## 10. Laapataa Ladies (Hindi)## Note - Of all the movies released in India between January 1 and November 25, 2024, that have an average IMDb user rating of 5 or higher, these 10 titles were consistently the most popular with IMDb users, as determined by the actual page views of the more than 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide.## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

329 days ago

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Producer Provides Latest Update On 'Kalki 2898 AD' Part 2

Hyderabad, November 24 - Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD is one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2024 with over 1000 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. The movie, directed by Nag Ashwin, is the first instalment in a planned Kalki Cinematic Universe in which some details are revealed. ## During a recent media interaction, producer Swapna Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies revealed that they have already shot around 30-35% of Kalki 2 during the filming of the first part. The pre-production for the second part is in progress. ## The filmmaker also confirmed that Deepika Padukone will continue to play the role of mother in the second part as well. The film's story basically revolves around Deepika, a pregnant lab subject of Project K and the prophesied mother of Kalki who is the tenth and final incarnation of the lord Vishnu. ## Meanwhile, the makers are planning the international rollout of Kalki 2898 AD in some of the remaining key markets. The movie has already been confirmed to be released in Japan on January 3, 2025, while talks are on for other country releases.## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the movie is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD and follows a select group who are on a mission to save lab subject SUM-80's unborn child, Kalki. It stars Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, among others in key roles.## Kalki 2 is expected to be released in 2027. Stay tuned...

Tollywood

335 days ago

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Box Office: 'Lucky Baskhar' Tops 100 Crore Worldwide; First For Dulquer Salmaan

Hyderabad, November 17 - Actor Dulquer Salmaan, who has done the majority of his films in the Malayalam cinema since debuting in this industry back in 2012, finally scored his maiden 100 crores grosser that too from a straight Telugu film, titled Lucky Bashkar. ## Directed by Venky Atluri, the period crime drama film topped this magical box office milestone on its 18th day (3rd Sunday), becoming the first movie of Dulquer and the second for director Atluri (after Vaathi/Sir) to achieve the feat. ## Lucky Bashkar grossed approximately 76 crores domestically and 26.50 crores overseas for a worldwide cume total of 102.50 crores through the third Sunday. It has also become the 6th Telugu movie of 2024 to breach this box office mark. ## The Telugu film industry has been lucky for Dulquer Salmaan who has a 100% success rate in Tollywood. The actor debuted in Tollywood with director Nag Ashwin's Mahanati (2018) which became a big success. His second Telugu movie was Sita Ramam (2022), another big box office blockbuster and now, Lucky Bashkar has completed the hat-trick for the actor. ## Stay tuned...

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375 days ago

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Prabhas-Fronted Blockbuster 'Kalki 2898 AD' Sets Japan Release

Hyderabad, October 9 - One of the biggest Indian blockbusters of the year, Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted sci-fi action drama Kalki 2898 AD is gearing up for its release in Japan and other international territories with Russia and China in the consideration. ## According to Variety, Nag Ashwin directed Kalki 2898 AD will be released in Japanese cinemas in early 2025 through Twin, the distribution company headed by industry veteran Kabata Keizo. The studio previously released SS Rajamouli's directorial RRR which is currently the highest-grossing Indian title in Japan. ## Prabhas is a popular Indian star in Japan. His Baahubali 2 and Saaho are among the highest-grossing Indian titles in the anime country. If Kalki 2898 AD gets a positive reception, it can repeat the success of those movies. ## Apart from Japan, Kalki is also set for a Russian release, with a dubbed version expected to hit theatres in the coming months. The makers are also exploring the options to release the movie in China which hasn't been a regular international market for Indian movies. ## Produced by C. Aswani Dutt, Swapna Dutt and Priyanka Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki 2898 AD was released in June this year and grossed around 1050 crores at the worldwide box office, including 275 crore overseas collection. It is the highest-grossing Indian title of the year and the 7th Indian movie of all time to top 1000 crores globally. ## Meanwhile, a sequel to Kalki is already confirmed with 35% of the shoot completed and the remaining shoot will resume next year for a 2027 release.## Stay tuned...