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Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Collection Day 1 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bhool Chuk Maaf has knocked it out of the park on its opening day. Maddock Films has done it again! They seem to have mastered the art of attracting audiences to theatres even after a low pre-release buzz. Rajkummar Rao has scored the 2nd highest-opening of his lifetime. Scroll below for day 1 box office collections!

How much did Bhool Chuk Maaf earn on day 1 in India?

Karan Sharma’s directorial was competing with Raid 2, Kesari Chapter 2, Kapkapiii, and Kesari Veer. Despite the congested ticket windows, it managed to attract massive audiences with special offers on online booking platforms like BookMyShow. As per the official figures, Bhool Chuk Maaf earned 7.20 crores on day 1.

Trade analysts were worried that Bhool Chuk Maaf may not even cross the 5 crore mark on its opening day. But clearly, Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi...

Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Day 1 Early Estimates! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbir starrer Bhool Chuk Maaf has released in theatres worldwide today. Unfortunately, the early reviews were mixed. Given the entire mess around theatrical/ Ott release, there was fear that the sci-fi romantic comedy would open below the 5 crore mark. But it has surpassed expectations. Scroll below for day 1 early trends at the Indian box office.

Bhool Chuk Maaf Day 1 Early Estimates

Karan Sharma’s directorial arrived in theatres in a direct box office clash with Kesari Veer and Kapkapiii. It remained the #1 choice of audience in advance booking. With morning occupancy of 9.40%, Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi starrer made a promising start at the ticket windows.

It would be safe to say that Bhool Chuk Maaf managed to beat the negative word-of-mouth on the opening day. The promotional offers on BookMyShow and other online-booking platforms definitely helped boost earnings.

Raid 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 22 Update!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The mid-week blues hit Raid 2 hard, which led to its decline at the box office. But there’s good news! Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh starrer has surpassed the worldwide collections of Salman Khan’s Sikandar. It is now the second-highest Bollywood grosser of 2025. Scroll below for day 21 breakdown!

How much has Raid 2 earned in India?

Since its big release on May 1, 2025, the crime thriller fell below the 2 crore mark in its third week. According to the official figures, Raid 2 earned 1.93 crores on day 21. It remained on similar lines as 2.10 crores garnered on the previous day.

The 21-day box office collections now conclude at 161.79 crore net, which is about 190.91 crores in gross earnings. It is to be noted that Raid 2 has recovered its 120 crore budget. However, it will become a ‘hit’ once it earns double its investment.

Tourist Family Box Office Collection Day 22 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It would be safe to say that the Tamil comedy drama Tourist Family has passed the test during the mid-week blues. Although the box office collections went below the one-crore mark, M Sasikumar maintained a steady hold. It is now all set to become the fourth highest-grossing Kollywood film of 2025. Scroll below for the latest updates!

How much did Tourist Family earn in India?

Abishan Jeevinth’s directorial has completed three weeks in theatres, so a drop was inevitable. On day 22, Tourist Family earned 65 lakhs as per Sacnilk. It witnessed a decline of 8% compared to 71 lakhs earned on the previous day. The overall collections in India surged to 54.18 crores. Including taxes, the gross earnings stand at 63.93 crores.

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Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi Closing Box Office Collection (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Nandamuri Kalyan Ram starrer Telugu action drama Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi has ended its theatrical run on a dismal note. The movie wrapped up its curtains below 13 crores and could not even cover 50% of its budget. Here is taking a look at the closing box office collections of the movie.

Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi Closing Box Office Collection

In its closing collection, the Nandamuri Kalyan Ram starrer earned 1 lakh on its 30th day. The day-wise collection remained the same since its 20th day. The movie had amassed 4 lakh on its 20th day and witnessed a drop of around 75% after that.

The total India net collection of Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi now comes to 12.89 crore. The movie wrapped up below 13 crores which was truly a disappointing affair. The Vijayashanti starrer had also fallen prey to some negative reviews from the critics and masses alike,...

Ace Box Office Day 1: Needs An Opening Of 2.45 Crore Only To Enter Vijay Sethupathi’s Top 5 Post-covid Openers!(Photo Credit –Prime Video/Instagram/Netflix)

After Maharaja’s roaring success, and Viduthalai 2’s not so great run at the box office last year, Vijay Sethupathi has arrived with his first offering of 2025 – Ace. The film has opened to mixed reviews at the box office and it would be interesting to see how it fares on the opening day.

Vijay Sethupathi’s Top 5 Openers Post-covid

Ace has a very low target to enter the top 5 openers of Vijay Sethupathi post-covid. The fifth spot on the list is occupied by Merry Christmas. Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, the film starred Katrina Kaif as well and earned 2.45 crore on the opening day.

Ace Box Office Day 1 Occupancy

On the opening day, May 23, Friday, Ace has registered an occupancy of 10.5% for the morning shows. This...

Jaat Worldwide Box Office (Closing Collection): Sunny Deol Starrer Ends Its Theatrical Run(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Jaat, starring Sunny Deol in the lead role, has finally taken an exit from theatres. Internationally, it wrapped up much earlier than expected, but in India, it stayed in theatres for six weeks. During this journey, it failed to meet the desired outcome. Yes, it reached a respectable number at the worldwide box office, but much more was expected considering the film’s hefty budget and grand scale. Keep reading for a detailed closing collection report!

Failed to reach a wider audience

Directed by Gopichand Malineni, the Bollywood action entertainer was released on April 10, 2025. It opened to mixed reviews from critics. However, among the ticket-buying audience, it enjoyed mostly a favorable word-of-mouth. This positivity helped it to an extent, but the film failed to reach a wider audience and stayed restricted to mass movie lovers.

Varsham Re-Release Box Office: Prabhas Settles As 8th Biggest Ticket Pre-Sales For Telugu Re-Release!(Photo Credit –Amazon Prime Video)

Prabhas and Trisha’s Telugu re-release arrived in the theaters on May 23. But the film made its presence heard way before that with its ticket pre-sales on BookMyShow. The advance ticket sales of the romantic action film commenced five days back, and it ended its advance run with 34K ticket sales on Bms.

8th Best Ticket Pre-Sales

The romantic action film ended up recording the eighth-best ticket pre-sales for a Telugu re-release on Bms. It surpassed Prabhas’s last re-release, Mr Perfect, to occupy the 8th spot in the top 10. Mr Perfect now stands at number 9, followed by Siddharth’s Oy at number 10.

Varsham Fails To Touch Indra

Varsham fails to touch Chiranjeevi‘s Indra, which stands at number 7 in the list of top 10 ticket pre-sales for Telugu re-releases. Indra registered...

Sarangapani Jathakam Hits Ott(Photo Credit –Facebook)

After a decent run in theatres, the Telugu film Sarangapani Jathakam makes its digital debut. Starring Priyadarshi in the central role, the comedy drama is now available to stream. The movie was released in theaters on April 25 and was appreciated for its lighthearted narrative and lively performance.

Directed by Mohanakrishna Indraganti and produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad under the banner of Sridevi Movies, Sarangapani Jathakam is a story about a common man’s faith in astrology and how it changes his life in unexpected ways. Balancing comedy, emotions, and suspense, and keeping the story grounded in reality, the film is an engaging experience.

When & Where To Watch

Sarangapani Jathakam is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video starting May 23, 2025, as per OTTplay. According to a well-known Twitter account called Ott Trackers, the movie is available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.

Subham Box Office Day 13 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Telugu horror-comedy Subham has been witnessing a decent pace at the box office. The movie marks the debut of Samantha Ruth Prabhu as a producer in Tollywood. Here is looking at the box office performance of the film on its 13th day.

Subham Box Office Collection Day 13

On its 13th day, the Samantha Ruth Prabhu-backed film earned 14 lakhs when it came to the day-wise collection. This was a drop of around 12% since the movie amassed 16 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 5.13 crores.

The film is now inching towards 6 crores. However, it still needs a good word of mouth to witness a boost in the collection. Subham is yet to recover its entire budget which might spell bad news for producer Samantha Ruth Prabhu. However, it has still fared better than the last...

Guru Nanak Jahaz Box Office Collection Day 21 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Punjabi period drama, Guru Nanak Jahaz emerged as one of the most successful offerings of the Punjwood film industry. However, the film is now on the last leg of its theatrical run. Here is taking a look at the box office performance of the film on its 21st day.

Guru Nanak Jahaz Box Office Collection Day 21

On its 21st day, the film earned 6 lakhs when it came to the day-wise collection. This was a drop of 40% since the movie amassed 10 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 5.29 crore.

The film is now inching towards 6 crores. Guru Nanak Jahaz recently surpassed the Jai Randhawa and Jasmin Bhasin starrer Badnaam to become the second highest-grossing film of 2025. For the unversed, the lifetime collection of Badnaam was around 3.95 crores.

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Varsham Re-Release Box Office: Running Way Beyond Prabhas’s Last Re-Release! (Photo Credit –Jio Hotstar)

Another Prabhas film is all set to re-release in the theaters and it would be interesting to see if it makes any new records for the actor! This year, re-releases have ruled the box office and it would be Prabhas’s second big re-release after Salaar! Interestingly, Varsham, which is all set to re-release will be re-releasing for the third time!

Telugu Re-Release Ticket Pre-Sales

Prabhas‘s Salaar has registered a ticket pre-sales of 102K on Bms and had a decent run at the box office. It registered the fifth-best ticket pre-sales for a Telugu film on Bms. The list is ruled by Pawan Kalyan’s Gabbar Singh and number 1!

Varsham Box Office Ticket Pre-Sales

Varsham in two days has registered a pre-sale of 19.66K in three days. This is almost 19% of the total ticket pre-sale of Salaar re-release.

For Trisha Krishnan’s birthday, Subhash K Jha shines the spotlight on her career and selects her five finest performances

Long before Nayanthara and Parvathy Thiruvothu, Trisha was among the first female heroes of South Indian cinema, grabbing attention and acclaim in one author-backed role after another in Tamil and Telugu. Here are my favourites.

1. Varsham:

Trisha’s Tiger Tale…she teams up with Prabhas in this original version of Tiger Shroff’s Hindi Baaghi. Exploited and controlled by her father, Shailaja seeks solace in the rain, romance, and songs. Every time Trisha and Prabhas bump into each other, it rains hence the title(duh). While the film is distinctly mediocre, Trisha rises above the script (as she is wont to), elevating her character to something more than just a patriarchal victim.

2. Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana(2005, Telugu):

A bhai-bahen story interwoven into a delicate romance, Trisha excels as a traditional...

When & Where To Stream Shivangi Lioness? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s Shivangi Lioness was theatrically released on March 7, 2025, and received a mixed response from audiences. Nearly a month later, the movie is gearing up for its Ott release. A leading Tamil Ott platform recently announced that the film will soon be available for streaming on its service.

This news has brought a wave of excitement among viewers who missed its theatrical run. With its digital release, Shivangi Lioness promises to deliver plenty of twists, turns, and thrilling moments to your small screens.

Here’s When & Where You Can Stream Shivangi Lioness Online

The makers have now locked the Ott release date. Shivangi Lioness will premiere on Aha Tamil from April 18, 2025. The streaming platform confirmed the release on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: “It’s thriller time, guys. #Shivaangithelioness premieres from 18th April on namma @ahatamil.”

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What Did Mallidi Satyanarayana Reddy Say About Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara Teaser Controversy?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Chiranjeevi starrer Vishwambhara is a fantasy action film directed by Mallidi Vassishta, marking his second directorial venture after the successful Bimbisara (2022). The film initially managed to generate hype, but things changed after the release of its teaser. The CGI quality was not up to the mark, and even fans expressed disappointment with the visuals.

The teaser, which was released about six months ago, received widespread criticism. The film was originally planned for a Sankranti release. However, it was postponed and is now scheduled to release on May 9, 2025.

Interestingly, the director’s father, Mallidi Satyanarayana Reddy, who is also a producer (though not officially associated with Vishwambhara), explained in a recent interview why the teaser’s visuals were subpar.

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Hit 3 Trailer Views In 24 Hours!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Starring Nani, the official trailer of the Telugu action thriller Hit 3 was unveiled on Monday. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the standalone sequel of Hit: The Second Case is enjoying good pre-release hype. It has garnered massive viewership within the first 24 hours on YouTube, leaving behind Liger star Vijay Deverakonda.

After Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh, Nani is headlining the threequel of the Hit franchise. He’s joined by Srinidhi Shetty as the leading lady, along with Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Brahmaji, and Maganti Srinath will be seen in pivotal roles.

Hit: The Third Case trailer in Telugu has garnered a viewership of 21.40 million within the first 24 hours on YouTube. This is the highest views generated by a non-superstar in Telugu. Previously, tier-2 actor Vijay Deverakonda had knocked it out of the park with a Liger trailer, which amassed 16.80 million views within a day.

Fahadh Faasil’s Upcoming Film First Look (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Yesterday, Vishu was celebrated, marking the New Year in the Malayalam calendar and a significant Hindu festival. On this occasion, Kalyani Priyadarshan, the female lead in Fahadh Faasil’s upcoming film Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira, along with a few members of the team behind the project, unveiled the film’s first-look poster on social media. The poster was captioned: “Their love story was perfect… until the wedding.”

The film is directed by Althaf Salim, who is more recognisable as an actor. This marks his second directorial venture. His debut, Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela, starring Nivin Pauly and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles, was a successful outing with an IMDb rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on votes from 2.1k viewers.

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Who Is Rumored To Join Allu Arjun On Atlee’s Next?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Allu Arjun is at the peak of his career, with Pushpa 2 becoming a massive success. The excitement around his next venture has been building since the superstar announced his collaboration with director Atlee, tentatively dubbed AA22 X A6. Fans of Allu can’t stop talking about this mega collaboration.

Sun Pictures, the banner backing the project, promises an international film. Atlee has reportedly cooked up something massive that demands next-level VFX and graphics. It is also said that even top Hollywood studios are already working behind the scenes, making it one of the most talked-about upcoming projects in Indian cinema.

Two Star Actresses To Join Allu Arjun?

While the film is still in pre-production, the casting buzz is already in full swing. Reports from OTTplay suggest that the team has almost locked Janhvi Kapoor in as the female lead.

What Did Samantha Ruth Prabhu Say About Pay Disparity?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is known for her honesty both on and off-screen. This time, she’s using her voice for a cause that has long troubled the film industry: pay disparity. The pan-Indian star recently opened up about her personal experiences with wage gaps. Additionally, the actress shared how she wants to rewrite the rules for future generations to tackle this problem.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Reveals She Was Paid Less Despite Having Equally Demanding Roles

During an interview with Foodpharmer, Samantha didn’t hold back while sharing her story. The actress revealed how, despite putting in the same effort and working the same number of days, her paycheck was nowhere near that of her male co-stars.

She said, “I have been in many films where, not really sure why, but you’re paid dramatically different salaries for the...

Fans React To Nani’s Hit 3 Trailer(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The trailer of Nani’s Telugu crime-thriller film Hit 3 was released today. The gory and fiery triller has inevitably sent the internet into a frenzy. Here is aking a look at what the netizens have been saying about the trailer of the film.

Hit 3 Trailer Reactions

One of the netizens stated, “You cant survive here dialogue was personal….trailer looks so cool…audience trust Nani’s script selection.” Another user again praised the ‘survive’ dialogue of the actor from the Hit 3 trailer by saying, “You Can’T Survive Here. Nani to whole tollywood: “I have been hearing this since the beginning of my career.”

A netizen added, “Nani’s presence, Chaganti’s voice, pure cinema.” While a user praised the editing of the Hit 3 trailer calling it, “Goat Editing.” Another netizen praised the trailer of the film by stating,...

Is Prabhas and Trisha Krishnan’s Varsham releasing again? (Photo Credit – Hotstar)

Directed by Sobhan, this exciting re-release promises a perfect dose of nostalgia and action-packed entertainment for die-hard fans. Upon its first theatrical run, Varsham earned huge praise for the crackling chemistry between Prabhas and Trisha.

Now, according to 123Telugu, after years, the cult classic is ready to make audiences fall in love with it all over again on the big screen.

Why Varsham’s Re-Release Matters

In recent times, Prabhas has been at the box office with his blockbuster films like Baahubali, Saaho, and Salaar, and revisiting his early career hits has become a treat for fans. Varsham holds a special place because it was the film that showcased his potential to become a pan-India superstar. In contrast, Trisha Krishnan has maintained her stronghold in both Tamil and Telugu industries, making this re-release a nostalgic event for her fans too.

Prabhas Once Opened Up About His Introvert Nature (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Prabhas is one of the biggest stars in the Indian film industry with fans across the globe. His stardom witnessed a new level of popularity after his stellar performance in SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 1 & 2. He dedicated several years to both films without taking up any project between the first and second installments of the movies. He became a pan-Indian star. However, the actor is renowned for being shy and introverted. People close to him even call him very lazy, and the charming actor once addressed the matter and revealed how he had second thoughts about his career because of his introverted nature and what helped him get out of that thought. Scroll below for the deets.

His fans eagerly wait for his movies, and he has worked with some of the directors and actors at the Telugu cinema. Referred...

From Kalisundam Raa To HanuMan: A Look At Tollywood Sankranti Clash Winners Between 2000-2024 ( Photo Credit – Twitter )

Sankranti is a major festival in the Telugu film industry. Every year, many big films are released during this time. These movies compete with each other for the top spot at the box office. Over the years, some films have stood out as the highest-grossing among other releases. Even this year, many films, including Game Changer, Sankranti Ki Vastunnam, and Daaku Maharaj, are all set to lock horns during the festive season. Let’s look at the Tollywood Sankranti Clash winners from 2000 to 2024 ahead of those releases.

2000 – Kalisundam Raa

In the year 2000, Venkatesh starrer Kalisundam Raa won the Sankranthi race. The movie was a huge hit. It performed well at the box office and was loved particularly by the family audience.

2001 – Narasimha Naidu

Narasimha Naidu was the highest-grossing movie of the Sankranti...

Prabhas’ Spirit Battles Global Syndicate (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Prabhas is teaming with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga for the upcoming action film Spirit. The movie, described as a gripping cop drama, is expected to showcase Prabhas in a fierce avatar as he takes on a global crime network.

According to details shared on the Letterboxd app, Spirit tells the story of a police officer who, after facing disgrace, sets out on a mission to dismantle an international crime syndicate. His relentless pursuit to restore his reputation drives him to take extreme measures that lead to a thrilling plot.

Though the official synopsis has created a buzz, the film’s production team has yet to confirm the storyline. Reports suggest the film’s muhurat (opening ceremony) is scheduled for December 2024.

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Pan-Indian star Prabhas has signed a three-picture pact with production banner Hombale Films, following their collaboration on “Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire.”

The deal, which includes the upcoming “Salaar Part 2” and two additional features, represents one of the largest talent-studio partnerships in Indian cinema. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The agreement strengthens Hombale’s expanding slate, which already includes the anticipated sequels “Kantara 2” and “K.G.F: Chapter 3.” The production house has established itself with hits like “K.G.F: Chapter 1,” “K.G.F: Chapter 2,” “Kantara,” and “Salaar: Part 1.”

Prabhas, who gained international recognition with the “Baahubali” franchise, currently has multiple projects in the works, including “The Raja Saab,” “Spirit,” “Kalki 2” and “Fauji.” The actor has demonstrated broad market appeal across India’s major film territories, including the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada-speaking regions. Sci-fi epic “Kalki 2898 Ad,” headlined by Prabhas, remains the biggest Indian box office hit...

Prabhas Once Revealed Being Awkward With Kissing In Front Of The Camera( Photo Credit – Instagram )

South Indian movies have gained more audience over the past few years. SS Rajamouli is one of the reasons for this. His Baahubali 1 & 2 increased people’s interest, and it would not have been possible without the actors. Prabhas was so dedicated to this movie that he gave it his five years. The actor is passionate about his projects and can perform different kinds of stunts on screen, yet he gets uncomfortable doing intimate scenes. The Kalki 2898 Ad actor once revealed he gets jittery while locking lips on screen. Scroll below for the deets.

He is fondly referred to as the Rebel Star and has done around twenty movies. He got his breakthrough with the 2004 drama Varsham. His stardom increased with movies like Darling and Billa. The Kalki 2898 Ad star’s popularity exploded with Rajamouli...

Throughout Kerala, and for so many Malayalees, Onam is one of the most holy and sacred festivals which is celebrated with much pride. Malayalam superstar Mammooty participated in Onam celebrations and extended wishes to everyone.

The actor dressed up in traditional white Kasavu mundu (dhoti) and white shirt.

On his X account (formerly Twitter), he wrote: “My happiest wishes to all.”

The Malayalam actor has been greatly enthusiastic about the festival and has partaken in various celebrations and rituals throughout his career.

Apart from taking part in the Pookkalam or floral Rangoli, he was also previously seen participating in the Onam Onasadya on the set of his upcoming film, ‘Bramayugam’.

The actor was then wished by many of his fans “Happy Onam.”

A Thiruvonam ritual, Onasadya is a grand meal served on banana leaf plates as an offering to the spirit of Vamana and King Mahabali. While families usually participate in this meal,...

CinemaPrabhas’s last hit was ‘Baahubali: The Conclusion’ in 2017. Post that, the actor has suffered consecutive flops with ‘Saaho’, ‘Radhe Shyam’, and the recently released ‘Adipurush’.In an iconic sequence from Baahubali: The Beginning – elevated by stirring music – Prabhas lifts a huge Shiva lingam on his shoulders and proceeds to place it underneath a waterfall. With this scene, it would seem that the actor symbolically lifted the entire Telugu film industry and showed the entire country what it was capable of. Because of the success of the Baahubali franchise, Rrr was possible, with many more attempts to exploit a bigger ‘pan-India’ market. The franchise was pathbreaking not just for Tollywood but also for Prabhas, who left an indelible mark on the Indian film industry. Nevertheless, the huge success of these films appears to have trapped the actor into focusing only on ‘pan-Indian’ films, none of which have clicked. Prabhas’s latest release Adipurush,...