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Enjoyed Thug Life Vibes? This Underrated Revenge Drama Deserves Your Attention ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Thug Life, Kamal Haasan’s latest release, hit the big screen last month and received a mixed to underwhelming response from several critics. While the film’s lead performances and some other aspects earned praise, it was burdened by inevitable comparisons to Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan’s previous iconic collaboration, Nayakan (1987).

If you’re in the mood for a revenge-themed action thriller, then we recommend checking out one of the most overlooked films by Ram Gopal Varma. We are talking about the 2010 political action thriller Rakta Charitra and its sequel, Rakta Charitra 2. Read on to find out what they’re all about and where to watch them online.

Rakta Charitra 1 & 2 – Plot & Cast

Directed by maverick filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, the film follows the journey of Pratap Ravi (played by Vivek Oberoi), who makes it his...

As it prepares for its future spun off from Comcast, the new leaders of MSNBC have made a key hire to build up its political reporting infrastructure.

Sudeep Reddy was enlisted away from Politico to join the cable news TV brand as it establishes its own presence in Washington, D.C. apart from NBC News and creates its own beltway bureau. Reddy, who led 150 journalists as senior managing editor at the Arlington-based trade publication during an eight-year tenure, will start at MSNBC on June 16.

He’ll report to Scott Matthews, the svp of newsgathering who just joined the channel’s leadership from Wabc-tv in March. “Sudeep’s appointment signals the importance of original and enterprise reporting for the future of MSNBC,” Matthews wrote in a memo to staff. “He will lead our Washington team to focus not just on the happenings inside Washington but also on how decisions in the...

To celebrate actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who has been a part of a myriad of excellent projects from the Hindi and South industries, Subhash K Jha lists her best performances… so far!

Eega (2012):

Samantha rocked Rajamouli’s show long before Baahubali. This is a love triangle with a twist. It’s a story of a man, a woman, and…a fly! By now, we’ve all heard of Rajamouli’s Eega cracking box office records in Tamil. The Hindi version comes to us with a tremendous pre-release expectations. Shall we just say, we were Eega to see this film? On paper, Makkhi must have sounded like a corny adventure saga about a fly’s vendetta spree against a man who would go to any lengths to win over a girl who rebuffs his every gesture. Sudeep’s effectual destruction by the fly has to be seen to be believed.

What Did SS Rajamouli Say About Nani’s Casting In Mahabharata?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Eminent Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli, whose illustrious directorial filmography boasts of some highly rated blockbusters like Rrr and the Baahubali films, has spoken again about his long-standing dream project, Mahabharata. During a recently held pre-release event of Nani’s upcoming action thriller, Hit: The Third Case aka Hit: 3, Rajamouli was asked about the film’s lead actor’s casting in Mahabharata.

SS Rajamouli’s Reply On Nani’s Casting In Mahabharata

The filmmaker promptly replied, “Definitely, Nani will be part of my film based on Mahabharata.” His reply was received by the audience with roaring applause. Only time will tell whether Rajamouli made the statement in a light-hearted moment to entertain the crowd or if he was genuinely serious about Nani’s confirmed casting in Mahabharata. What do you think?

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In another This Drivel That Year feature, Subhash K Jha looks back at Ram Gopal Varma’s horror Phoonk 2 which released 15 years ago.

Phoonk 2 is definitely Not the scariest film we’ve seen. Varma’s terror theme has clearly run its course. What we see here are the remnants of another Friday. And definitely not Friday The 13th.

Perched somewhere between crowing (ahem ahem) about the supernatural and crying over the nerve-wracking disruption of domestic harmony by a ghost which just won’t go away Phoonk 2 is like that promised rollercoaster ride which gets aborted in the first lap because of a short circuit.

It’s not really Varma or his director Milind Gadkar’s fault. It’s the nature of the material. Ram Gopal Varma’s love for horror has never extended beyond the there-something-under-the-bed kind of unwarranted foreboding that we all feel in a new environment. In a majority of his horror films,...

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Netflix went heavy on Original content this month, with two new Original series and two Original movies, one of which is nominated for an Oscar! Here are all of the Indian movies and series added to Netflix in February 2025.

Be sure to check out our Huge Indian slate preview for the rest of 2025 and beyond.

N = Netflix Original

New Indian Movies on Netflix: February 2025 Anuja (2025) N

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 23 Minutes

Director: Adam J. Graves

Cast: Sajda Pathan, Ananya Shanbhag, Nagesh Bhonsle

Genre: Drama, Short | Added to Netflix: February 5

Anuja has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Film (Live Action). The movie highlights the issue of child labor through the story of two orphaned sisters working at a garment factory in Delhi. Young Anuja is offered the chance to go to boarding school, but doing so would mean leaving her protective older sister Palak behind. The little...

Ultimately, after having a long run of waiting and delaying Brb has officially got its release date. Brb? What’s that? Brb is the short for Billa Ranga Baasha, that upcoming thriller packed movie of the Kannada Cinema superstar Sudeep Kichcha. The movie is a long-delayed action entertainer of the actor, which has finally all decked up to make its appearance on the silver screens in the second week of March. Before it gets on the floor, let’s take a glance at what is in the store of Brb for audiences.

Brb: A Dream Project in the Making

Brb is not just a mere film; rather, it is remarked as one of the dream projects of the actor Sudeep Kichcha, whose concept video was dropped last year on the birthday of the actor. Since then, the film has become the hot potato issue wrapped in mystery and excitement both.

Many Kannada movies are all set for Ott releases in February 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

These awaited movies have talented actors. Their performances will make the at-home experience more entertaining. Here are the movies that will be available on digital platforms soon.

The year started slowly for Kannada cinema on Ott platforms. Many films had digital streaming partners. However, none of them arrived on Ott in January 2025. The last big Kannada movie to release on Ott was Bhairathi Ranagal. This Shivarajkumar film came to Amazon Prime Video during Christmas last year.

Some delays happened due to Pushpa 2: The Rule. This major film released on Netflix on January 30 in five languages. Max and Ui were affected by this. HD prints of both Kannada films are already available online. This is a cause for concern.

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Ram Gopal Varma’s Rann, which starred Amitabh Bachchanm, that was produced by Madhu Mantena-Sheetal Talwar’s Phantom Films, is a rare cinema about the collective conscience that we often like to think has gone out of style. Like Mehboob Khan’s Mother India and Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Satyakam, Rann shows how tough it is to hold your head high in dignified righteousness in a world where ethics crumble faster than cookies in a wide-open jar left out too long in the sun. Ironically, there isn’t much sunshine in Rann. The film has been shot in an anemic light, symbolizing a world that’s largely losing light.

Cleverly, Ram Gopal Varma situates his morality tale in the cut-throat world of the electronic media, where the Trp is God and deadlines the devil. And may the voice of the conscience rest in peace. Without fuss or wastage of time, Varma...

Bollywood Mascot: Veteran Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep, known for his captivating performances and commanding screen presence, has opened up about the inevitable reality of retirement from the entertainment industry. In a recent interview, the actor shared his thoughts on the fleeting nature of stardom and the importance of embracing change with grace.

Every Hero Has a Shelf Life

Sudeep, whose career spans decades and features numerous blockbuster hits, acknowledged the natural progression of an actor’s journey. “Every hero has a shelf life. It’s the law of nature, and no one can escape it. The key is to understand and accept it,” the actor stated.

He emphasized the importance of preparing for the future and exploring other avenues outside the film industry. “Retirement isn’t about leaving something behind; it’s about finding new passions and purposes,” he added.

Sudeep’s Perspective on Aging in the Industry

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Locked-Room Murder Mystery (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Basil Joseph, widely celebrated for his directorial prowess and acting skills, has been focusing more on his acting career in recent years, temporarily stepping away from the director’s chair. With an impressive box-office record, six out of his seven films last year were hits, including three in which he played the lead role.

In an interview with OTTplay, Basil expressed his desire to break free from typecast roles often designed for family audiences. While he is keen on experimenting with diverse characters, he also emphasized his commitment to delivering a “minimum guarantee” experience for his audience.

Speaking about his latest film, Pravinkoodu Shappu, Basil shared how the project pushed him to grow as an actor. Portraying a police officer with a distinct Thrissur accent, he spent extensive hours in the dubbing studio to make his performance as authentic as possible. He also highlighted...

Film Announcements Tamil Cinema (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Let’s start with the underdog, actor Soori, once recognized primarily for his comic roles and as a supporting actor often overshadowed by the hero, experienced a remarkable career shift with Viduthalai Part 1. The film showcased his potential to handle serious and impactful roles, earning him newfound recognition in the industry. This transformation has paved the way for Soori to take on more intense and substantial characters, redefining his position in Tamil cinema. Now, Soori is set to collaborate with Mathimaran Pugazhenthi, an associate of director Vetri Maaran, who helmed Viduthalai films, and the upcoming movie will be produced by Rs Infotainment.

Director Mathimaran Pugazhenthi made his debut with Selfie (2022), featuring Gv Prakash and Gautham Menon. On Monday, January 13, 2025, Rs Infotainment announced Mathimaran’s next project through their official social media handles, precisely 25 days after the release of Viduthalai Part 2. The announcement...

Game Changer: Ram Charan Starrer Wins Little Hearts As Delhi State President Virendraa Sachdeva Organizes Special Screening For “God’s Special Angels” (Photo Credit – Facebook/Instagram)

Delhi State President Virendraa Sachdeva organized a special screening of Ram Charan’s Game Changer for young kids on his birthday. He also took to X (formerly Twitter) to share glimpses of the heartwarming theatrical experience.

Sachdeva shared the photos alongside a heartfelt caption that reads, “I celebrated my birthday by taking God’s special angels to watch @ramcharan and @advani_kiara’s movie Game Changer. The joy in their smiles and their excitement of watching a film on the big screen is a moment I will always cherish.”

Celebrated my birthday by taking god’s special angels to watch @ramcharan and @advani_kiara ’s movie Game Changer. The joy in their smiles and their excitement of watching a film on the big screen...

Soodhu Kavvum 2 Poster (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Soodhu Kavvum (2013) was a massive hit, and its song Kasu Panam remains iconic, resonating even beyond Tamil Nadu. The film’s success led to a sequel over a decade later, but not all the original cast members returned. Notably, Vijay Sethupathi’s absence stood out, among others. The sequel, Naatum Naatu Makkalum, follows the same dark comedy-drama pattern as its predecessor but didn’t achieve the same level of success. Now, the film is set to debut on an Ott platform.

Plot

In the sequel, Shiva steps into the position previously held by Vijay Sethupathi. Karunakaran, now a minister, faces a major challenge when the former leader of his political party wakes up from a long coma and vows to fight the entrenched corruption and electoral freebies dominating the state. At a crucial moment, Shiva and his team kidnap a key figure vital to all the parties involved.

Soodhu Kavvum 2 Poster (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Soodhu Kavvum (2013) was a massive hit, and its song Kasu Panam remains iconic, resonating even beyond Tamil Nadu. The film’s success led to a sequel over a decade later, but not all the original cast members returned. Notably, Vijay Sethupathi’s absence stood out, among others. The sequel, Naatum Naatu Makkalum, follows the same dark comedy-drama pattern as its predecessor but didn’t achieve the same level of success. Now, the film is set to debut on an Ott platform.

Plot

In the sequel, Shiva steps into the position previously held by Vijay Sethupathi. Karunakaran, now a minister, faces a major challenge when the former leader of his political party wakes up from a long coma and vows to fight the entrenched corruption and electoral freebies dominating the state. At a crucial moment, Shiva and his team kidnap a key figure vital to all the parties involved.

Kiccha Sudeep On Retirement (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

We know Kiccha Sudeep from films like Pailwaan, Vikrant Rona, Hebbuli, and his memorable role as the antagonist in 2012’s Eega opposite Nani. With a profound understanding of his craft, Sudeep has carved a remarkable career spanning 28 years. Now in his early 50s, he has appeared in 46 films and continues to showcase a clear vision for the future of his career.

Kiccha Sudeep opened up about his thoughts on retirement during a podcast with Raghavendra Chitravani. While he clarified that he isn’t tired, he admitted he might retire at some point. “Every hero becomes a bore in the end. Each one has a shelf life as a leading man,” he remarked. Sudeep also shared his perspective on transitioning to character roles, stating that such roles—like playing an older or younger brother, uncle, etc.—don’t appeal to him. “As a hero,...

Learn more about Suniel Shetty’s possible Tulu debut (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jai, the film directed by Roopesh Shetty, is nearing completion, and an exciting update has emerged—a special star cameo is on the way. Roopesh himself shared a video on social media, hinting that a superstar is set to make an appearance in the film.

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This sparked rumors that Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep might be the one making his debut in a Tulu film. However, the speculation soon shifted, with Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty now being considered as the potential star joining Jai.

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Ui Worldwide Box Office (18 Days) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Upendra’s Ui is on the verge of ending its theatrical run, and the overall outcome at the worldwide box office hasn’t been good so far. The way it started, the film was expected to perform well for at least 2-3 weeks, but unfortunately, it started faltering during the opening week itself. It couldn’t enjoy the momentum of the Christmas and New Year holidays, and now, it’s going to wrap up much below the 50 crore mark. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 18 days!

Written and directed by Upendra, the Kannada dystopian sci-fi biggie was released theatrically on December 20, 2024. Upon its release, the film was praised for its unique concept and narration, but among audiences, it couldn’t attract many footfalls. The complexity of the content restricted its reach, and eventually, it failed to make it big. Also,...

Identity Box Office Collection Day 6: Tovino Thomas Film Has A Long Way To Go! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan’s action thriller Identity is performing steadily at the box office. In six days, the grand total of the film, at the box office, stands at 7.22 crore and it is inching toward the 10 crore mark.

Budget & Recovery

The film has been mounted on a modest budget of 12 crore, and it is 4.78 crore away from recovering the entire amount. Currently, it has achieved only 60% of its budget, with its six-day earnings at the box office.

Identity Box Office Collection Day 6

On the sixth day, Tuesday, January 7, the film earned 0.35 crore at the box office. This was a drop of a minimal 16% from the previous day, Monday, which brought 0.42 crore. Identity might finish week 1 at 8+ crore at the box office.

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Max Box Office Collection Day 14: Kichcha Sudeep’s Film Might Not Recover Its Budget(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Kichcha Sudeep’s Christmas release Max is now surrendering at the box office, and in 14 days, the film stands at a total collection of 44.43 crore. It might be the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2024, but it is far from recovering its huge budget at the box office!

Budget & Recovery

The film has been mounted on a budget of a huge 65 crore, and it has earned only 44.43 crore at the box office. With only 68% of the budget recovery, the film still has to earn an impossible 20.57 crore at the box office to enter the profit-making zone and become successful.

Max Box Office Collection Day 14

On the 14th day, the second Tuesday, January 7, the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2024, Max earned almost 0.48 crore at the box office. This was a significant drop of almost 40% from the previous day,...

Max Box Office Collection Day 13 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Kichcha Sudeep starrer Kannada action-thriller film Max is witnessing a steady run at the box office. The film is slowly inching towards 50 crores on its 13th day. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the movie on its 13th day.

Max Box Office Collection Day 13

On its 13th day, the film’s day-wise collection came to 42 lakhs. This was almost a decrease of 81.33%. Since the movie had earned around 2.25 crores on its 12th day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 43.54 crores. The movie is slowly inching towards 50 crores but needs a consistent upward graph in the collection to achieve the same. However, the movie has become the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2024.

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Max Box Office Collection Day 12: Kichcha Sudeep Has A Long Way To Go!(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kichcha Sudeep’s Max is holding its foot at the box office. In 12 days the film stands at a total of 43.10 crore and is now inching towards the 50 crore mark which might be attained by the end of the week. In the second weekend the film earned 5.25 crore.

The film is already the highest-grossing Kannada film of the year 2024. It has surpassed the previous best Ui that earned 30.37 crore at the box office. In fact, Ui lost at the box office after Kichcha Sudeep arrived 5 days after Upendra’s film.

Max Box Office Collection Day 12

On the 12th day, the second Sunday, January 4, Max earned 2.25 crore at the box office. This was a jump of 28% from the previous day, the second Saturday that earned 1.75 crore at the box office.

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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Re-Release Box Office Collection Day 2: Enjoys A Great Run! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Bollywood lovers are currently having a blast at the box office, enjoying Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Kalki Koechlin’s Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani re-releasing in the theaters. In two days the film stands at a total of 3.50 crore at the box office!

Yjhd Re-Release Box Office

On the second day of its re-release, on Saturday, January 4, the rom-com earned 2.25 crore at the box office, which was a jump of 80% from the previous day, which earned 1.25 crore.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Og Box Office

In its initial run, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani earned a total of 190.03 crore at the box office. After adding 3.5 crore with the re-release the film is racing towards the 200 crore club.

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Identity Box Office Collection Day 3: Tovino Thomas Holds Well!( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Tovino Thomas, with his first release of the year, is sticking to its pace at the box office, and in three days, his action thriller Identity stands at a total of 4.75 crore. The film has been directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan.

Budget & Profit

The action thriller has been mounted at a budget of a reported 12 crore. It has recovered 39% of its budget at the box office. While it still needs 7.25 crore at the box office to recover its entire budget, it would need a total of 24 crore at the box office to achieve the hit tag.

Identity Box Office Collection Day 3

On the third day, Saturday, January 4, Identity has earned 1.65 crore at the box office. This is a significant 26% jump at the box office, from the previous day, Friday which brought 1.3 crore.

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Sookshmadarshini Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 40 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Basil Joseph starrer Malayalam crime-thriller film Sookshmadarshini has been witnessing an impressive run at the box office. The movie is still going strong on the 40th day of its release. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the movie on its 40th day.

Sookshmadarshini Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 40

On its 40th day, the day-wise collection of the Basil Joseph starrer saw a drop of around 25% from its previous day’s collection. It earned around 3 lakhs, whereas it had earned around 4 lakhs on its 39th day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 28.61 crores. At the same time, the gross collection of the film now comes to 33.75 crores.

The Basil Joseph starrer has amassed 22.25 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. Sookshmadarshini’s worldwide collection now comes to 56 crores. The movie is now inching towards 60 crores.

Max Box Office Collection Day 11: Witnesses Jump! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Kichcha Sudeep’s action film Max is bringing a positive note for the Kannada film industry. The box office collection for the film stands at a total of 40.95 crore in 12 days and it is heading towards the half century very soon.

The last release of 2024 in Kannada has already turned the highest-grossing Sandalwood film of this year, earning almost double the only superhit Kannada film of the year – Bheema.

Max Box Office Collection Day 12

On the 11th day, the second Saturday, January 4, Max earned 2 crore at the box office. This was a 100% jump at the box office as compared to the previous day which brought 1 crore. This film aims at a total of 5 – 6 crore in the second weekend.

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Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 17 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Malayalam action-thriller film Rifle Club has been going steady at the box office. However, the day-wise collection of the film has now gone down. This might lead to the film being wrapped up below 30 crores. Take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 17th day.

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Day 17

On its 17th day, the day-wise collection of the Vijayaraghavan starrer saw a growth of around 42%. It earned 50 lakhs on its 17th day, whereas it had amassed 35 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 14.65 crores. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 17.28 crores.

The movie earned around 7 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The film’s worldwide collection now comes to 24.28 crores. However, the day-wise collection of Rifle Club is...

Ui Box Office Collection: Far Away From Hit Status! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kannada star Upendra is having a tough time at the box office with his latest release Ui at the box office. In 15 days, the film stands at a collection of 30.37 crore and is snailing at the box office. With this pace, it would be very difficult for the film to recover its huge budget.

Budget Recovery

Upendra’s sci-fi dystopian action film has been mounted on a budget of 60 crore. With the 30.37 crore collection, it has recovered only 50% of its reported budget. While there is still a long way for the film to recover its budget, it would be another task to earn the hit tag.

Needs Impossible Figure To Cross

To earn a hit tag at the box office, Ui needs to earn an impossible 120 crore at the box office. Since it has already earned 30.37 crore in India,...

Max Box Office Collection Day 10: Growing Steadily! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kannada Film Industry got a revival at the end of the year 2024 with Kichcha Sudeep’s Max earning well at the box office. In 10 days, the action thriller stands at a total collection of 39.1 crore and is expected to take a jump over the weekend.

Kiccha Sudeep’s Last Release

The Kannada superstar’s last release at the box office was Vikrant Rona, and it earned 80 crore at the box office in its lifetime. In order to surpass the collection of his last film, Kichcha Sudeep needs to earn 40.9 crore more at the box office.

Max Box Office Collection Day 10

On the 10th day, 2nd Friday, January 3, the film earned 1.15 crore at the box office. This was a minimal 14% drop from the previous day, 2nd Thursday when the film earned 1.35 crore at the box office.

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Marco Box Office: Only 2 Crore Away From Striking Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Unni Mukundan starrer Marco is gaining better traction at the box office with every passing day, and it stands at a total collection of 45.75 crore at the box office in 15 days. In fact, it is slowly inching towards the top 5 spots at the box office.

Seventh Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film

The action thriller is currently the seventh highest-grossing Malayalam film, and it is almost 2 crore away from axing Prithviraj Sukumaran‘s Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, which stands at number 6 with 47.83 crore.

Marco Box Office Collection Day 15

On the 15th day, the third Friday, January 3, Marco earned 1.85 crore with all the versions. This is an exact match from the previous day, the second Thursday, which earned 1.85 crore as well.

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Max Box Office Collection Day 9 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Released on Christmas, Kichcha Sudeep‘s Max ended its 9-day extended opening week yesterday. Considering the festive mood of Christmas and New Year, the film was expected to fetch good numbers, but in reality, the numbers aren’t too encouraging. After a start close to 9 crores, it couldn’t even cross the 40 crore mark in the first 9 days. However, over 50% of the film’s budget has already been recovered. Keep reading for a detailed box office report!

Directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa, the Kannada action thriller was released on December 25, 2024. It received mostly favorable reviews from critics. However, it couldn’t entirely be translated into footfalls. On the opening day, the film earned 8.70 crores but fell to 3.85 crores on day 2. On day 3, 4.70 crores came in, followed by 4.75 crores on day 4. On day 5, it earned another 5.65 crores, taking the 5-day extended opening weekend to 27.65 crores.

Max Box Office Day 8 Update! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Kichcha Sudeep arrived and conquered the Sandalwood box office in 2024. The action thriller Max was released on Christmas. It has left behind Ui, Bagheera, and others to become the highest-grossing Kannada film this year. The strong run continues as it witnessed a good boost on New Year. Scroll below for updates on day 8.

New Year, New Boost!

On the second Wednesday, Max witnessed an impressive boost of 84% at the Kannada box office. It has earned 4.15 crores*, compared to 2.25 crores earned on day 7. The highest-grossing Sandalwood film of 2024 has concluded its 8-day run at 35.50 crores*.

The action thriller made the most of the New Year holiday. The footfalls remained the best during the evening shows, which registered occupancy of 65%. The overall occupancy throughout the day was around 48.08% in the Kannada belt.

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Box Office: Most Profitable Kannada Films Of 2024 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Sandalwood had a very lukewarm year at the box office with major films getting sandwiched amongst other biggies. However, it has still managed to churn out some decent numbers at the box office with as many as four profitable films at the box office.

Highest-Grossing Kannada Film Of 2024

Kiccha Sudeep’s Max has turned into the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2024, with a collection of 32.38 crore. The film is still running in theaters and is very far from recovering its entire budget.

Interestingly, before Ui and Max‘s arrival at the box office, it was Dhruva Sarja’s Martin, which was the highest-grossing Kannada film of the year with a collection of 22 crore, but it was a flop at the box office, considering its huge budget of reported 100 crore!

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Pushpa 2 India Box Office Day 28 (Early Trends): Allu Arjun Is Beasting! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

It has been 28 days, and Pushpa 2 is still screaming Jhukega Nahi Saala at the box office, with the estimated earning of the action biggie helmed by Sukumar at 1208 – 1209 crore! Since the film has led everything to an unbelievable zone, it might not be an exaggeration to believe it might hit 1500 crore!

Mounted on a budget of 500 crore and with the estimated 1208 crore total collection, Allu Arjun’s massy sequel has registered a profit of 141.6% at the box office in India.

Pushpa 2 India Box Office Day 28 Estimates

On the 28th day, January 1, the fourth Wednesday, Pushpa 2 roared yet again on the New Year holiday with almost a 70% jump from the previous day and brought almost 13 – 13.5 crore collection at the box office taking the total earnings to more than 1208 crore at the box office!

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Pushpa 2 Hindi Box Office Day 28 (Early Trends): Pure Rage! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 starts the new year with a bang and an unbelievable jump at the box office with its Hindi version. In 28 days, it stands at an estimated total of 791 – 792 crore at the box office, and this number is magical, unthinkable, and unachievable for the upcoming biggies for sure!

The action biggie is now racing towards the 800 crore club at the box office, and it will be achieved on Thursday, January 2, creating history and a target that would be impossible to be broken by any other Hindi film in recent times, at least!

Pushpa 2 Hindi Box Office Day 28 Estimates

On the 28th day, the fourth Wednesday, January 1, Pushpa 2 Hindi earned in the range of 9.5 crore to 10 crore as per the early trends. Surely, the new year started with a bang for Allu Arjun’s film.

Pushpa 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 27 (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The tremendous run of Pushpa 2 will be remembered in history. The action thriller is in the fourth week of its box office journey, but there are no signs of slowing down. Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil starrer is all set to enter the 1700 crore club. Scroll below for worldwide update on day 27.

Domestic Box Office Collection

A large section of cine-goers spent the last day of 2024 watching Pushpa 2 in theatres. Sukumar’s directorial minted 8.55 crores net in all languages on day 27. Including taxes, gross earnings come to 10.08 crores gross.

The domestic total stands at 1195.20 crores net. Today, Pushpa 2 will enter the 1200 crore club, the first-ever Indian film to achieve the mark.

Worldwide Earnings

The Allu Arjun mania continues not only in India but also in the overseas circuits, as the film added 0.50 crores gross more to the kitty.

Max Box Office Update! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Kichcha Sudeep led Max is the highest-grossing Sandalwood film of 2024. It is giving Ui the run for its money with its good run at the box office. However, the action thriller has only recovered 50% of its budget and has a long way to go before achieving the hit verdict. Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Week 1 Box Office Collection

At the Kannada box office, Vijay Karthikeyan’s directorial has minted 32.35 crores in 7 days. It has surpassed Pushpa 2 (Kannada), Bheema, Bagheera, and Martin, among others, to become the #1 Sandalwood film of 2024. Compared to Ui, it has garnered 41% higher collections in the first week.

Budget vs Box Office Collection

As per multiple reports, Max is made on an estimated budget of 65 crores, including promotional cost. Here’s how we calculate return on investment:

Collections – Budget = Roi

Roi/Budget*100 = Roi%

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Mufasa: The Lion King Box Office Day 11 Collection! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Mufasa: The Lion King has picked up the required momentum and is enjoying a fantastic run in India. The holiday season is very well benefitting the American musical drama. It has surpassed the lifetime collections of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and is set to achieve a new milestone in 2024. Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Solid hold on Monday

As per Sacnilk, Mufasa earned a box office collection of 5 crores on day 11. It witnessed a dip of 20% compared to 6.25 crores earned last Friday. It is performing the best in the Hindi language, contributing 1.9 crores to the total collections. Thanks to Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan, and the little AbRam.

English was the second-best-performing belt, raking 1.6 crores, followed by Telugu and Tamil. The overall 11-day total at the Indian box office stands at 106.70 crores.

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Anurag Kashyap Slams Bollywood Yet Again! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Anurag Kashyap seems to be unhappy with Bollywood filmmakers. He recently claimed that the Hindi industry is busy minting profits instead of coming up with fresh ideas. The Manmaraziyaan director now claims nobody in B’Town can create a blockbuster like Pushpa 2 because they don’t have the brains. Scroll below for his scandalous remark!

Bollywood is currently focussing on horror-comedy or is busy making universes. Yrf is currently working on the spy universe, while Maddock Supernatural Universe has already begun working on Thama after the blockbuster success of Stree 2. Rohit Shetty recently delivered Singham Again in his cop universe. Amid all this, Anurag feels Bollywood does not want to take risks.

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Max Box Office Collection Day 7(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Kichcha Sudeep starrer Max has officially completed its first week at the Kannada box office. It is currently the highest-grossing Sandalwood film of 2024. The action thriller is fighting it out with Upendra’s Ui at the box office to see who finally conquers the #1 position. Scroll below for the latest update on day 7.

Faces another drop!

On Tuesday, Vijay Karthikeyan’s directorial made estimated box office collections of 2.25 crores. It witnessed a further drop of 8% compared to 2.45 crores earned on Monday. It was a regular working day, but the occupancy could have improved during the evening shows since it was a New Year holiday today.

The Week 1 total at the Kannada box office stands at 32.35 crores. Take. a look at the day-wise breakdown of Max below:

Day 1: 8.7 crores Day 2: 3.85 crores Day 3: 4.7 crores Day 4: 4.75 crores Day 5: 5.65 crores Day...

Max Box Office (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kichcha Sudeep starrer Max is now the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2024. The action thriller directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa has surpassed Upendra’s Ui at the Indian box office. Scroll below for the latest box office updates on day 6.

Passes the Monday test!

Despite strong competition from Ui and Pushpa 2 (Kannada), among others, Kichcha Sudeep starrer maintained a good hold on day 6. As per Sacnilk, it made box office collections of 2.50 crores* net. It witnessed a drop of 46% compared to 3.85 crores earned on the first Friday.

It has remained on similar lines to Ui, which minted 2.48 crores on day 6. The overall box office collection of Max at the Kannada box office stands at 30.15 crores after six days.

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Barroz Box Office Collection Day 5 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Mohanlal starrer Barroz is turning out to be a major disappointment at the box office. The movie has not even crossed 10 crores and remains at a lower level. Look at the film’s box office performance on its 5th day.

Barroz Box Office Collection Day 5

Talking about the same, the day-wise collection of the Mohanlal starrer saw just a slight growth of around 8% on its 5th day. The movie earned 1.35 crores on its 5th day, whereas it had earned 1.25 crores on its 4th day. The film had opened to a disappointing collection of 3.40 crores.

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It went on to amass 1.60 crores and 1.11 crores on its second and third day, respectively.

Max Box Office Collection Day 4 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kichcha Sudeep‘s Max, after releasing on the occasion of Christmas, has managed to earn only a fair sum. It started off well by earning almost 9 crores. However, on the next day, the film faced a big drop and since then, there’s no recovery. Yes, there was some jump yesterday but it wasn’t very significant as the overall collection at the Indian box office has stayed much below the 25 crore mark. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 4!

Directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa, the Kannada action thriller released on December 25. Upon its release, the film opened to decent reviews from critics. Apart from the performance of Kichcha Sudeep, the direction and the edge-of-the-seat screenplay are being praised. Even among the ticket-buying audience, it is faring with favorable word-of-mouth. However, the same isn’t being reflected in numbers that powerfully.

Nosferatu Box Office (North America): Headed For A Spectacular Debut ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Nosferatu might align with the Halloween energy, but it is rocking the cinemas post-Christmas by scoring an all-time record number for an R-rated film in the United States. It has experienced a minor drop from Thursday, which was Boxing Day. It hit the screens clashing with Timothee Chalamet’s Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, and is leading at the domestic box office chart. Scroll below for the deets.

The film was in the news for a long time and mainly so because of its excellent cast led by the handsome and talented Bill Skarsgard in the titular role. The movie also features Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, and Willem Dafoe in crucial roles. It had its world premiere in Berlin, Germany, on December 2. The film has received positive...

Baby John Box Office Day 4 Early Estimates! (Photo Credit – Instagram )

There’s no sign of relief for Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh starrer Baby John, which is struggling to make a mark at the box office. The Christmas battle intensifies as Pushpa 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King enjoy more footfalls in theatres. Another decline has been witnessed on day 4. Scroll below for the latest updates!

Competition gets tougher

Directed by Kalees, Baby John was released in theatres on December 25, 2024. It opened to a three-way battle as Pushpa 2 remained even in its third week. On the other hand, Mufasa: The Lion King is growing with each day amid a strong buzz. Varun Dhawan starrer began its journey on an underwhelming note, and the graph continues to take the downward route.

Day 4 Early Estimates

As per the early trends flowing in, Baby John has raked in collections in the range of 4-4.50 crores on Saturday.

The Sabarmati Report Box Office Final Update! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Vikrant Massey’s political action thriller The Sabarmati Report has wrapped up its run in theatres. Despite a good start, the film eventually slowed down at the box office. It has ended its journey with a losing verdict. Scroll below for the closing collections.

Directed by Dheeraj Sarna, The Sabarmati Report is based on the Godhra train burning incident. Vikrant Massey stars as the leading male alongside Raashii Khanna and Riddhi Dogra. It received the support of the Indian government in many states as it was declared tax-free in Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Chattisgarh, and Odisha.

Final Box Office Update

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Baby John Box Office Day 3 Collection! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh were expected to end 2024 on a successful note. But that looks far from the case as Baby John is dwindling at the box office. The action thriller has been underwhelming since its first day. Scroll below to know how it has performed on day 3.

Box Office Collection Day 3

The official figures are out and Kalees’ directorial has made earnings of 3.65 crores* on Friday. It has witnessed a another drop of 28% compared to 5.13 crores earned on the previous day. Varun Dhawan starrer could not live upto the expectations, and the mixed reviews has impacted its buzz. Besides, it is also facing unbeatable competition from Pushpa 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King, which is affecting its box office run.

Take a look at the day-wise breakdown of Baby John below:

Day 1: 11.25 crores Day 2: 5.13 crores Day 3:...

Pushpa 2 Hindi Box Office Day 23 Update! ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Allu Arjun led Pushpa 2 continues its rock-solid hold at the Hindi box office. It has entered its fourth week, and the daily collections have gone below the 10 crore mark. The action thriller has achieved yet another milestone in India. Scroll below for the latest update!

Faces routine dip on 4th Friday

Sukumar’s directorial has earned 7.50 crores* on day 23. It has registered a drop of 16% compared to 9 crores earned on the previous day. It was a normal working Friday, so the fall was expected. The action thriller will grow during the fourth weekend, which will push it closer to the 800 crore club.

Take a look at the box office breakdown of Pushpa 2 Hindi below:

Week 1 (8 days)- 433.50 crores

Week 2- 199 crores

Week 3- 107.75 crores

Day 23- 7.50 crores*

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Baby John Vs Pushpa 2 Vs Mufasa Box Office Morning & Afternoon Occupancy! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The holiday season is witnessing an intense battle at the Indian box office. Pushpa 2 had been dominating the Christmas releases for the longest time. But not anymore, because Mufasa: The Lion King has turned the tables on its first Saturday. Scroll below for the morning and afternoon occupancy.

Pushpa 2 (Hindi) Day 24 Occupancy

Allu Arjun starrer is enjoying the weekend boost. It is now in its fourth week, but the momentum is rock-steady. On day 24, Pushpa 2 has registered morning occupancy of 10.24%. The admissions have improved during the afternoon, as occupancy surged to 26.24%.

Baby John Day 4 Occupancy

There’s no relief for Varun Dhawan starrer as it continues to lose the race against Mufasa: The Lion King and Pushpa 2. Even on day 4, it was the last choice of the audience, with a morning occupancy of 7.14%, which...

Max vs Ui Box Office Day 3 Collection! (Photo Credit – Facebook/Instagram)

Kichcha Sudeep starrer Max scored the highest opening for a Kannada film in 2024. It witnessed a worrisome dip on the second day, but the situation improved slightly on Friday. Scroll below for a detailed analysis as the action thriller competes with Ui to become the highest-grossing film in Sandalwood this year.

Box Office Collection Day 3

As per Sacnilk, Vijay Karthikeyaa’s directorial has made a box office collection of 4.15 crores on Friday. Max showed a slight improvement of 7% compared to 3.85 crores earned on the second day. The action thriller registered an overall occupancy of 43.73% in the theatres in Kannada on day 3.

Take a look at the day-wise breakdown of Max below:

Day 1: 8.7 crores Day 2: 3.85 crores Day 3: 4.15 crores

The 3-day total at the Kannada box office concludes at 16.70 crores.

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