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Saturday Night Live just revealed that they are adding actor, writer and comedian Jeremy Culhane to the featured cast ahead of the upcoming Season 51. Now who is going to host Game Changer while Sam is stuck being sexy?

As Lorne Michaels and Saturday Night Live continue to adapt to an endlessly shifting comedy landscape, it’s becoming clear that someone at 30 Rockefeller Plaza has a Dropout subscription. Back in 2018, the production company and comedy website formerly known as CollegeHumor rebranded and launched the streaming service Dropout, offering original shows centered around improvisation and highlighting the off-the-cuff comedy talents of their rotating casts of elite guest performers. Today, Dropout and its...

"Saturday Night Live" is really shaking things up for season 51. Following the star-studded 50th anniversary season that just wrapped up in spring 2025, several cast members will not be returning to the show, ranging from the more recent addition Michael Longfellow to longtime performer Heidi Gardner. However, that's not stopping showrunner Lorne Michaels from bringing in some new talent to the late night sketch show.

NBC just announced the newest members of the "SNL" cast for the upcoming 51st season. Five new comedians are being added to the roster, including one who "SNL" fans will already be quite familiar with.

Ben Marshall has joined the cast of "SNL" as a featured player,...

Lego and actor Tom Holland, known for his iconic role as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, have teamed up to send a powerful message to kids and families worldwide: never stop playing. Together, they aim to reignite the playful spirits of kids and families, showing that growing up doesn't mean giving up on creativity and play.

To help spread the message, Holland stars in a new short film titled Never Stop Playing. Set to a swaggering "High Voltage" score by rock legends AC/DC, the film is a vibrant blend of fun, playfulness and humour. It also shows some never-before-seen sides of the British actor.

As the company puts it,...

Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers for the surprise Season 7 finale of “Game Changer,” “Samalamadingdong,” which released Monday on Dropout.

Last fall, Dropout CEO and “Game Changer” host Sam Reich got change-gamered when he was thrown into a surprise episode of his own game show. Today, that episode launched on Dropout as the surprise Season 7 finale, following the official end of the most recent “Game Changer” season Aug. 11.

Titled “Samalamadingdong” (more on that later), the surprise Episode 11 was the work of longtime “Game Changer” loser Brennan Lee Mulligan and a slew of other Dropout characters, Reich’s close friends and family, and even this Variety reporter herself, who all came together to give Reich a taste of his own mystery game medicine.

The stunt was shot Nov. 5 (the day of the 2024 U.S. presidential election) at a castle-style mansion in the Hollywood Hills (complete with drawbridge) and required one key...

Coolie Worldwide Box Office Day 1: 3 Major Records Nailed! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Rajinikanth’s Coolie has managed to hit a total gross collection of 151.7 crore worldwide on the opening day itself, bringing the biggest opener of Rajinikanth’s career since 2.0. The film also surpassed the previous biggest Tamil opening overseas, to bring the biggest overseas opener of the Indian Cinema!

Rajinikanth Axes Thalapathy Vijay!

Rajinikanth axed Leo’s overseas opening of $8.15 Million on Thursday, August 14, 2025, bringing the biggest overseas Tamil opener in history. Lokesh Kanagaraj, interestingly, now owns the top 2 spots with Thalapathy Vijay and Rajinikanth’s films.

Coolie Worldwide Box Office Day 1

The film earned 75 crore overseas on the opening day. This is almost $8.76 Million, making it the second biggest overseas opener in the history of Indian Cinema, standing only below Prabhas. Baahubali is still the biggest overseas opener of Indian Cinema, with a collection of $11.25 Million.

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Coolie Box Office Day 1 Morning Occupancy ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Coolie, starring the legendary superstar Rajinikanth, is out in theatres and, as expected, it’s a total blast at the Indian box office. Going by the advance booking trend, it was clear that the magnum opus would deliver a mind-blowing start, and the occupancy in day 1 morning shows proves that it is on the right path. As expected, the reports of the Tamil and Telugu versions are simply superb. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Mind-blowing start in Tamil

The Kollywood action thriller had a strong pre-release buzz, and it sold most of its tickets for the Tamil morning shows in the advance booking itself. This hinted at a hurricane at the box office, and as expected, the Tamil version is off to a fantastic start with 82% occupancy in the morning shows, as per Sacnilk.

Coolie sets the box office on...

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office (Closing Collection)(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Hari Hara Veera Mallu, starring Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol, and Nidhhi Agerwal, has ended its theatrical run on a poor note. After a rocking start, the film was expected to earn a respectable total, but it dropped more than expected and eventually settled for a disappointing lifetime collection at the worldwide box office. It could have run for another week, but the release of War 2 and Coolie pushed it out of theatres. Keep reading for a detailed closing report!

Reception of the film

Released on July 24, the Tollywood period action drama opened to negative to mixed reviews from critics. Even among the ticket-buying audience, it witnessed poor word-of-mouth. As a result, it failed to capitalise on a rocking start. In India, after scoring 40 crore+ on day 1, it couldn’t even touch the 90 crore mark, thus explaining a lot...

Coolie Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (1 Day To Go)(Photo Credit –YouTube)

With just one day to go, the excitement is at its peak for Coolie, and Rajinikanth is geared up to set the big screen on fire. But even before hitting theatres, the magnum opus impressed everyone with its superb advance booking trend for day 1. It has already clocked the third-best opening day pre-sales of 2025, standing only behind Hari Hara Veera Mallu and Game Changer, and has grossed over 27 crore gross already at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Ever since bookings opened for the Kollywood action thriller, there has been chaos at ticket windows. Like the overseas market, pre-sales in India started with a blast, and the momentum continues. In the south market, the film is showing a complete dominance as of now, despite a clash with War 2.

Coolie registers rocking advance booking...

All hail Vic Michaelis and Aabria Iyengar, co-presidents of Dropout!

Their administration was established as a result of the “Game Changer” Season 7 finale, “Outvoted,” which took the comedy game series outside of its colorful studio and onto the stage of the Elysian Theater for an episode filmed in front of an audience. The episode, in fact, hinged on a voting mechanic where the audience was able to choose their favorite candidate on a bespoke app from among Iyengar, Michaelis, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Ally Bearsley, and Demi Adejuyigbe; the players courted popularity through a series of debate questions, campaign slogans and ads, outright bribes, and special interest endorsements — everyone from Big Tobacco (Chris Grace in a cigarette mascot suit) to former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich (actually Robert Reich) weighed in. The results and their accompanying demographics were analyzed by Brian David Gilbert in real time.

A “Game Changer” that echoes...

Before television became the cultural juggernaut it is today, game shows — especially quiz shows — were one of the fastest ways to earn a bump in ratings. Exclusive sponsors would foot the bill on the production of the show in exchange for advertising, and executives did all they could to keep the brands happy. So naturally, producers started rigging the games and manipulating the outcomes to boost viewership numbers. Enter: The Quiz Show Scandals of the 1950s, when audiences found out the results of shows like "Twenty-One" and "The $64,000 Question" were pre-determined. The scandals completely changed the landscape of television. Advertisers no longer sponsored shows and instead purchased on-air time during the show in short bursts between segments, speedrunning the practice of commercial breaks, which was in its infancy.

In the wake of the scandal, game shows had to earn back trust. Prize money got slashed, sets got humbler, and contestants...

Coolie Box Office Advance Booking (2 Days To Go) Update!(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video)

What a fantastic trend Rajinikanth starrer Coolie is enjoying in advance bookings. It is two days away from the big release, but has already axed L2: Empuraan and 2 others to score the 3rd highest pre-sales of 2025. That too, in only last 24 hours! Scroll below for a detailed box office report!

Coolie Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (2 days to go)

As most know, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directorial will face a head-on clash with War 2 at the ticket windows. However, Rajinikanth’s star power is undeniable, which is why its surging pre-sales are way ahead, for a comparison! As per Sacnilk, Coolie has registered advance booking sales worth 19.68 crore gross (excluding blocked seats), as of 11 Am today.

Over 9 lakh tickets have been sold across the nation. Tamil is the best-performing language, contributing 18.90 crores worth of ticket sales.

War 2 Box Office Premiere Pre-Sales (USA): 72 Hours Left To Change The Game! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Hrithik Roshan and Jr Ntr’s War 2 has totally lost the plot when it comes to the advance booking of the film at the USA Box office. The film is too far to even touch Jr Ntr’s last theatrical release Devara’s advance booking for the premiere day!

Maximum Growth In The Last 24 Hours!

In the last 24 hours, the Spy Universe biggie witnessed the maximum growth at the box office. However this maximum growth is only 20%. The film helmed by Ayan Mukerji is all set to arrive in the theaters on August 14.

War 2 Box Office Premiere Pre-Sales USA

In the USA, War 2 has managed to earn a gross collection of $398K in advance for the premiere day, against 14.8K sold tickets for 1.8K shows! This is a growth of 20% from...

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Bms Sales (Closing Numbers): Disastrous End For Pawan Kalyan! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In almost, two weeks, Hari Hara Veera Mallu has finished its run at the ticket window, with an absolutely disappointing number. In almost 10 days, Pawan Kayan’s film managed to register a ticket sale of 1.11 million on BookMyShow. This is one of the lowest ticket sales for an A lister!

Pawan Kalyan Stays Below Thandel!

Pawan Kalyan’s magnum opus stayed even below Thandel when it comes to performing at the ticket window. Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s film registered a ticket sale of 1.22 million on Bms in its lifetime.

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Bms Sales

Meanwhile, Hari Hara Veera Mallu managed to register a ticket sale of 1.11 million in its lifetime. This is the 15th-highest ticket sale for a Telugu film that arrived in 2024-25.

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The Raja Saab Box Office Day 1: Prabhas Starrer Has A Chance Of Becoming Sankranti’s Top Opener! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The confusion around the release date of The Raja Saab still continues, and the reason is the recently released first look poster of Malavika Mohanan. As we all saw in the trailer, the actress will be seen romancing Prabhas in the film, marking her first collaboration with the superstar. Yesterday, on her birthday, the makers unveiled a poster to wish her. This poster has created confusion among everyone and even given a chance of making box office history for the film, if we go by rumors. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Confusion over the release date

Before Malavika, the makers released a similar birthday wish poster for Sanjay Dutt. On that poster, it was clearly mentioned that the magnum opus is releasing in theatres on December 5, 2025. However, on...

India’s theatrical market is flexing serious muscle in 2025, with the first six months delivering a robust 14% uptick that positions the market for a potential record-breaking year ahead.

The cumulative box office for January through June releases clocked in at INR5,723 crore ($664.2 million), marking a significant jump from the same period in 2024 and landing just INR12 crore ($1.4 million) shy of the all-time Jan-June record set in 2022, according to Ormax Media’s latest India Box Office Report.

June capped off the strong half-year showing with gross collections crossing $104.5 million, including projected future earnings from releases still playing in theaters. Hindi-language pics “Sitaare Zameen Par” ($23.3 million) and “Housefull 5” ($23.2 million) emerged as the month’s top earners. Tamil/Telugu-language title “Kuberaa” ($12.3 million) and Hollywood entry “F1: The Movie” rounded out June’s major contributors.

The momentum suggests 2025 could close at $1.57 billion — which would make it the best year ever at Indian cinemas.

Is Rajinikanth The Only Hope After Shankar’s Double Flop Trouble? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Till 2024, films directed by S. Shankar usually guaranteed a certain level of financial success. However, in 2024, his long-awaited film Indian 2 was released in theatres and turned out to be a major disaster in terms of box office performance, critical reception, and audience response. The film has now become a popular target for trolling. The Indian franchise is supposed to have another installment, Indian 3, which has partially completed production. The shooting of its remaining portions is currently stuck in limbo. According to Telugu One, Rajinikanth is now stepping in to try and rescue this Kamal Haasan starrer from production hell.

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What is the exact issue with Indian 3

Director S. Shankar’s last two films, Indian 2 and Game Changer, have both flopped.

Kannappa Box Office: Emerges As The Bigger Disaster Than Game Changer (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa has emerged as a colossal failure, heading for a dismal lifetime collection. Before its release, the film was promoted aggressively, but it didn’t help much. All the hype it made was because of cameos of big stars, particularly Prabhas. It did garner some attention but since the content was below the mark, the film failed to big earnings at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 20 days!

How much did Kannappa earn at the Indian box office in 20 days?

Currently running in its third week, the Tollywood magnum opus is in its final stage of theatrical run, and tomorrow onwards, it will be out of theatres. On the third Wednesday, day 20, the film witnessed its lowest day of its run by earning just 1 lakh, thus indicating...

It’s not often that “Game Changer” host Sam Reich is the person on the show’s colorful set made to look anxious. But the latest episode of the Dropout series begins with not just a push-in but some vignetting on Reich as he stares down the barrel of the endless wheel of content creation, coming up with “Game Changer” ideas one after the other, “backing myself further and further into a corner where it’s harder and harder to be original.” It’s real Season 7 problems.

Enter players Mike Trapp, Rekha Shankar, and Jordan Myrick, whom Reich deputized to produce the latest episode of “Game Changer” — or really, to produce the things that keep “Game Changer” inside of a virtuous cycle for online comedy series. The show’s segments get broken out into social clips, and those that perform well drive viewers who discover “Game Changer,” “Make Some Noise,...

Maalik Box Office Day 3: Rajkummar Rao Needs 17.12 Crore For Respectable Milestone! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik has witnessed a further jump, as expected on day 3. The film, in 2 days, stands at a total collection of 9.47 crore at the box office. While the numbers are not celebratory, it is still moving upwards, thanks to the satisfactory word-of-mouth. It would be interesting to see where the film ends by the end of the first weekend.

Rajkummar Rao Film Grows At The Box Office

Rajkummar Rao’s film is growing at the box office. However, it does not match the pace of the actor’s last film, Bhool Chuk Maaf. In fact, Bhool Chuk Maaf also registered the 9th-best opening weekend for a Bollywood film in 2025, earning 28.71 crore in the first three days.

Maalik Box Office Day 3 Occupancy

On the third day, Sunday, July 13, Maalik witnessed a growth, registering better occupancy in the morning shows,...

War 2 Box Office Potential For Kiara Advani! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Along with Hrithik Roshan and Jr Ntr, Kiara Advani is enjoying massive hype over her War 2 look. She’ll portray a never-seen-before avatar in Yrf’s spy universe. There’s also a huge scope at the post-covid box office – an 80% success ratio and another major feat. Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis!

Kiara Advani at the post-covid box office

Bollywood has seen more flops than hits in recent years. Amid all the chaos, Kiara Advani is among the rare Bollywood stars who have shined bright at the box office. Three of her four releases in the post-pandemic era were successes! Things would only get better if War 2 is another feather added to the cap.

Check out Kiara Advani films at the post-covid box office: Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022): 185.57 crores (super hit) JugJugg Jeeyo (2022): 85.25 crores...

A few days ago, we heard that Catherine Corcoran of Terrifier is set to play the first victim in the Killer Tomatoes franchise revival Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, and close on the heels of that news comes the announcement that Corcoran also has a role in the horror comedy Best Friends Forever, where she’ll be starring alongside Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live), Kimia Behpoornia (Abbott Elementary), Eliza Bennett (Dynasty), Jessie Ennis (Mythic Quest), Aparna Nancherla (Another Simple Favor), Esther Povitsky (Drugstone June), and Rekha Shankar (Gamechanger).

Liz Manashil (Bread and Butter) will be directing Best Friends Forever and wrote the screenplay with Amy Taylor. The story follows the bachelorette party reunion of five high school friends as they become exposed to toxic positivity turned supernatural and start to turn against each other.

The independent feature is being produced by Laura Reich and Pardis Sullins, line produced by Elena Weinberg,...

Hemlock Circle Productions Announces The Digital Release Of Summer Camp Horror Film "Marshmallow": "Hemlock Circle Productions, in partnership with Quiver Distribution, has announced that its latest horror sci-fi feature, Marshmallow, will be available to stream on Video On Demand (VOD) starting June 6, 2025.

Directed by Daniel DelPurgatorio and produced by Hemlock Circle, Marshmallow has been received positively by audiences since its debut at this year's Panic Fest, where it was awarded Best of Fest with DelPurgatorio winning Best Director. The film currently holds a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its intense suspense and narrative developments.

"Our partnership with Quiver Distribution has allowed us to reach an even wider audience for Marshmallow, and we're incredibly proud of the journey this film has taken from script to viewers’ screens," said Todd Friedman, producer at Hemlock Circle.

Viewers can access the film for $5.99 for Video On Demand rental and $14.99 for Electronic...

Housefull 5 Box Office Day 1 Morning Occupancy!(Photo Credit –YouTube/Facebook)

Housefull 5, starring Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, and the star-studded cast, has arrived in theatres today. It successfully passed the test in advance booking. However, the occupancy for the morning shows failed to beat Raid 2 and Chhaava, among other biggies. Scroll below for the day 1 update at the box office.

Housefull 5 Box Office Day 1 Morning Occupancy

As per Sacnilk, Housefull 5 has registered a morning occupancy of 13.62% in India. This includes shows in both formats — Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B. While the admissions are decent, the comedy thriller has failed to beat Bollywood biggies like Chhaava, Raid 2, and Sikandar. In fact, it also remained behind Badass Ravi Kumar.

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava had registered the best morning occupancy among Bollywood releases in 2025. In comparison, Akshay Kumar starrer has witnessed almost 55% lower admissions. It has ranked 5th among the...

Exclusive: Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live) is among the names that have signed on to star in the indie feature Best Friends Forever from filmmaker Liz Manashil.

Also set to star are Kimia Behpoornia (Abbott Elementary), Eliza Bennett (Dynasty), Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier), Jessie Ennis (Mythic Quest), Aparna Nancherla (Another Simple Favor), Esther Povitsky (Drugstone June), and Rekha Shankar (Gamechanger).

The film is written by Amy Taylor and Liz Manashil and will be directed by Liz Manashil (Bread and Butter). The film is produced by Laura Reich and Pardis Sullins, line produced by Elena Weinberg, and executive produced by Tiffany L Gray, Katie Leary, Charlie and Will Pigott, and Debra Treviño. Associate producers are Emily Hagins (Sorry About the Demon), Ted Geoghegan (We Are Still Here), and Carter Smith (The Ruins).

The horror-comedy follows the bachelorette party reunion of five high school friends as they become exposed to toxic positivity turned...

Thug Life Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking Final Update!(Photo Credit –Instagram/JioHotstar)

It is time for redemption for Kamal Haasan after the failure of Indian 2 at the box office. His Tamil gangster action drama Thug Life has been released in theatres today. The pre-release hype was massive but did not convert into footfalls, as expected. Scroll below for the final advance booking update for day 1.

Thug Life Advance Booking Day 1

As per Sacnilk, Thug Life has registered advance booking worth 6.16 crore gross (excluding blocked seats) for day 1. Mani Ratnam’s directorial was enjoying massive buzz all across and was expected to set new benchmarks. Unfortunately, it failed to even clock the double-digit score. Around 36K tickets have been sold across the nation.

Kamal Haasan starrer is releasing in 2D and IMAX format in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. As one would expect, it has witnessed the best response in the Tamil 2D version,...

Thug Life Box Office Day 1: Kamal Haasan Starrer Aims For A Smashing Start But Ram Charan’s Film To Stay Unbeaten (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Thug Life is just four days away from hitting the big screen, and excitement is already at its peak. Starring Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, and others, the magnum opus is an important film for Kollywood in 2025. Leaving behind Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly, the magnum opus will comfortably register the biggest Tamil opening of the year. It is also likely to surpass Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava on the list of the top Indian openers of 2025 at the Indian box office.

Good buzz on the ground level

The upcoming gangster action drama marks the much-awaited reunion of Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam. Apart from this exciting collaboration, the promotional material has elevated the buzz of the film. The project is mounted on a huge scale,...

Indian cinema features actresses who have gone beyond the boundaries of language. With their knack for exploration and experimentation, these actresses have bridged the gap between Hindi and South Cinema, delivering exciting spectacles that engage audiences, and raise the bar of Indian cinema as a whole. Here’s looking at 5 actresses who have proven themselves as pan-Indian stars.

Pooja Hegde: In the South film space, Pooja Hegde worked in blockbuster films like Retro, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Beast, DJ, Radhe Shyam, and others, and she extended her talent to Bollywood with films like Mohenjo Daro, Housefull 4, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and more. Her acting dynamics across both film spaces have not only earned her the respect from the masses, but have established her as a true pan-Indian actress.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Samantha Ruth Prabhu has majorly established her foot in the South space with films like Kushi,...

Indian cinema features actresses who have gone beyond the boundaries of language. With their knack for exploration and experimentation, these actresses have bridged the gap between Hindi and South Cinema, delivering exciting spectacles that engage audiences, and raise the bar of Indian cinema as a whole. Here’s looking at 5 actresses who have proven themselves as pan-Indian stars.

Pooja Hegde: In the South film space, Pooja Hegde worked in blockbuster films like Retro, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Beast, DJ, Radhe Shyam, and others, and she extended her talent to Bollywood with films like Mohenjo Daro, Housefull 4, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and more. Her acting dynamics across both film spaces have not only earned her the respect from the masses, but have established her as a true pan-Indian actress.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Samantha Ruth Prabhu has majorly established her foot in the South space with films like Kushi,...

Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Collection Day 3(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles, has ended its opening weekend run with a surprising total. In the pre-release phase, the film had low buzz, but due to various factors, it gained traction and posted an impressive total. With its solid show in the first 3 days, the film has registered Bollywood’s 7th biggest opening weekend at the Indian box office in 2025. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

The latest Bollywood romantic comedy drama saw a significant boost on the opening day due to discounted ticket rates. It surprised everyone by earning 7.20 crores on day 1. On the second day, it saw an upward trend, posting 9.81 crores on the board and just missed the double-digit score. However, on Sunday, the film comfortably crossed the 10 crore mark.

Bhool Chuk Maaf scores almost 30 crores at...

Hit 3 Box Office Collection Day 24 Update! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Nani and Srinidhi Shetty starrer Hit 3 is close to concluding its box office run. The Telugu action thriller will complete its fourth weekend today. There’s barely been any growth despite the Saturday boost. Check out the collection in 24 days.

How much has Hit 3 earned in India?

As per Sacnilk, Hit: The Third Case earned 13 lakhs on day 24. Telugu continues to be the dominant belt, but it is impressive how Nani & Srinidhi Shetty’s film is still adding footfalls in Tamil, Kannada as well as Hindi. In the last 24 hours, Sailesh Kolanu’s directorial has witnessed only 18% growth.

The total box office collections of Hit 3 surges to 79.95 crore net in India. Including taxes, the gross earnings come to 94.34 crores in 24 days. It is made on a budget of 70 crores. The makers have raked in returns of 9.95 crores so far.

Spoiler alert: Details follow for Season 7, Episode 4 of “Game Changer,” which premiered May 19 on Dropout.

There’s no such thing as a typical episode of “Game Changer.”

However, in Season 7, Episode 4 — aptly titled “Crowd Control” — the chaos wasn’t just allowed; it was actively summoned. Filmed for the first time in front of a live studio audience, the Dropout original didn’t merely break the fourth wall — it obliterated it, interviewed it, and then asked if it regretted its neck tattoo.

Hosted by Dropout CEO Sam Reich, the episode opens in stark black-and-white with an ominous jazz drumbeat, evoking a Birdman-esque aesthetic that signals to longtime fans: this is not your standard studio taping. The mood quickly shifts as Reich introduces the episode’s contestants — stand-up comedians Jeff Arcuri, Gianmarco Soresi and Josh Johnson — all visibly bracing for the unpredictable storm ahead.

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Thudarum Box Office: Mohanlal Is A Blink Away From Delivering The Tenth 100 Crore Film Of 2025! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Mohanlal’s latest theatrical release, Thudarum, has set the box office on fire, proving yet again that when it comes to captivating storytelling and star power, Lalettan is truly the undisputed king! The film stands at a total collection of 93.25 crore at the box office in 16 days.

Tenth 100 Crore Film Of 2025

Mohanlal is now a blink away from delivering the 10th 100-crore film of 2025 at the Indian box office. Interestingly, it would be the second Malayalam film to score 100 crore at the box office in India. But what’s celebratory is the fact that both the 100 crore Malayalam grossers of 2025 belong to Mohanlal.

Thudarum Box Office Day 16

On the sixteenth day, the second Saturday, May 10, Thudarum earned 4 crore at the box office, a jump from the previous day’s 3 crore. The film...

Hit 3 Worldwide Box Office Day 9: Becomes Nani’s 2nd Highest-Grossing Film By Beating Eega(Photo Credit –Instagram/Prime Video)

Hit: The Third Case, aka Hit 3, completed its 8-day extended opening week on a good note by almost hitting a century at the worldwide box office. Considering the huge expectations, the film won’t be able to reach the desired destination, but the good thing is that it’s on track to become Nani’s highest-grossing film of all time. Yesterday, on day 9, it comfortably crossed Saripodhaa Sanivaaram and Eega globally. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

The Hit threequel is a big film, and considering the hype, it was expected to mint big numbers. Yes, it has done well so far, but the result would have been much better. The mixed reactions from critics and the audience played a spoilsport, restricting the film’s pace in India and overseas.

Raid 2 Box Office To Dethrone The 3rd Highest-Grossing Hindi Film Of 2025 Soon! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Ajay Devgn is now less than 8 crore away from hitting the 100 crore club yet again. Raid 2, after 7 days, stands at a total collection of 93.56 crore in India. It might hit the century even before the weekend ends and surpass part 1’s total collection of 101.54 crore as well.

Fourth 100 Crore Film Of 2025

As soon as the film enters the 100-crore club, it will be the fourth 100-crore Hindi film this year after Chhaava, Sky Force, and Sikandar! However, it will be the 10th Indian film to do so after Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, Tamil films Good Bad Ugly & Dragon, and Telugu Films Game Changer & Sankranthiki Vasthunam, and the three Hindi films.

Raid 2 Box Office Day 7

On the seventh day, Wednesday, May 7, Raid 2 earned 4.81 crore, which was a significant drop of 35% from the previous day,...

Spoiler alert: Details follow for Season 7, Episode 3 of “Game Changer,” which premiered May 5 on Dropout.

The bit-o-meter is dead. The Seal songs have been sung — twice. And three comedians just bared their souls (and navels) in what may be one of the most hilariously heartfelt episodes of “Game Changer” yet.

Season 7, Episode 3 of Dropout’s genre-defying series, titled “Earnest-est,” is a fever dream of vulnerability, theatricality and chaos — the kind that only host and Dropout CEO Sam Reich could mastermind.

This week’s contestants — Ally Beardsley (they/them), Zac Oyama (he/him) and Lisa Gilroy (she/her) — are no strangers to the Dropout universe. But none were prepared for what Sam had in store: a sincerity-based gauntlet where the only way to win was to drop the bits and dig into their tender comic cores.

The Bit-o-Meter Dies, So Sincerity Lives

The episode opens with the debut of the bit-o-meter,...

Hit 3 Box Office (North America) Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Nani’s action thriller Hit 3 is shining bright at the box office. And the massive hype is not only limited to India but worldwide. Srinidhi Shetty co-starrer has now recorded second-best premiere sales in North America. Scroll below for the latest update!

Hit 3 North America Premiere Sales

As per Venky Box Office, Hit 3 has registered total premiere sales of $870K (Inr 7.31 crores) from 578 locations in North America. It has truly exceeded all expectations to clock Nani’s career best. That’s not it, Sailesh Kolanu’s directorial has left behind Chhaava, Retro, L2: Empuraan and every other Indian film of 2025 to land at the #2 spot.

Hit: The Third Case is only behind Game Changer. Ram Charan starrer knocked it out of the park, with earnings of a whopping $1 million+ (8.76 crores) from premieres alone. In comparison, the Nani starrer...

Hit 3 Box Office Collection Day 1: Nani Shines Bright!(Photo Credit –Prime Video/Instagram)

Nani has taken over Sailesh Kolanu’s world as he is the leading face in Hit 3. The action thriller, co-starring Srinidhi Shetty, was released in theatres worldwide on May 1, 2025. It enjoyed massive pre-release buzz, and an earth-shattering opening was inevitable. But where does it stand compared to the opening days of Hit 2 and Hit: The First Case? Scroll below for a detailed box office day 1 analysis.

Hit 3 Box Office Collection Day 1

As per Sacnilk, Hit 3 earned a whopping 19 crore* net at the Indian box office on day 1. The home ground Telugu contributed almost 96% of the total opening-day collections. Around 35 lakhs came from the Tamil belt, while the remaining sum was minted from the Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam releases. Including taxes, the gross earnings come to 22.42 crores.

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Hit 3 Box Office US Advance Booking Day 1 Final Update! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

South actor Nani is all set to strike gold with Hit 3. The action thriller, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, will be released in theatres worldwide on May 1, 2025. It has concluded its pre-sales for US premieres on a fantastic note, surpassing every Telugu film of 2025 except one. Scroll below for a detailed box office update!

Hit 3 Final US Advance Booking Sales

As per Venky Box Office, Srinidhi Shetty co-starrer has registered final advance booking sales worth $415.97K for the premiere shows at the US box office. It saw an impressive 55% surge in the last 24 hours. Around 21.5K tickets were sold across 435 locations.

The total North American premiere pre-sales concluded at a staggering $450K. Nani clearly has a massive fan following in the US. Given the massive hype, massive spot bookings are also expected. As per early predictions, Hit 3...

Good Bad Ugly Box Office Day 17 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Thala Ajith starrer Tamil action-comedy film, Good Bad Ugly has been maintaining an impressive run at the box office. The movie also became the highest-grossing Kollywood film of 2025 globally. Here is taking a look at the box office performance of the film on its 17th day.

Good Bad Ugly Box Office Collection Day 17

According to the early estimates in Sanilk, on its 17th day, the film earned 2.06 crores*. This was a good growth of around 71% since the movie amassed 1.2 crores on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 149.16 crores*.

With this, Good Bad Ugly is just 84 lakhs away from garnering 150 crores. Despite some new South releases on the block, the film continues to maintain a decent pace. It also surpassed Ram Charan’s Game Changer to become the third-highest-grossing Indian film of 2025.

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Good Bad Ugly Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 15 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Thala Ajith’s Tamil action-comedy Good Bad Ugly is basking as the highest-grossing Kollywood film of 2025 globally. On its 15th day, the movie manages to hold a steady pace and is now eyeing to cross 250 crores in its worldwide collection. However, the film is yet to achieve the success tag. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 15th day.

Good Bad Ugly Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 15

On its 15th day, the Thala Ajith starrer 1.41 crores when it came to its day-wise collection. This was a drop of around 30% since the movie amassed 2.02 crores on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 145.9 crores.

Including the taxes, the gross collection of the film now comes to 172.16 crores. The movie has garnered 65 crores when it comes to the overseas collection.

Good Bad Ugly Box Office Collection Day 14 Update! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ajith Kumar led Good Bad Ugly has achieved many milestones in its box office run. It has now added another feather to the cap. The action comedy has surpassed the lifetime collections of Ram Charan’s Game Changer to become the third highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Pace slows down

Adhik Ravichandran’s directorial was a force to reckon with in its first week. It entered the 100 crore club and became Ajith Kumar’s #1 grosser of all time shortly after. Good Bad Ugly is now facing the mid-week blues. On day 14, it suffered a 20% drop as an estimated 1.44 crore net came in.

The overall box office collections, including the Tamil and Telugu run, conclude at an estimated 143.38 crore* net, which is around 169.18 crores in gross earnings. Good Bad Ugly is now close to the 150 crore mark,...

Indian Box Office 2025 (Jan-Mar): Salman Khan & John Abraham Save Bollywood! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In the first quarter of 2025, the Indian box office earned a gross total of 2,868 crore. While the year started with 1,022 crore in January, it was followed by 1,261 crore in February. March was a disaster with Indian films bringing only 585 crore at the box office.

Tollywood Leads The Way

In the first quarter, the top 10 highest-grossing Indian films are led by Chhaava’s 691 crore gross collection. However, the top 10 list is dominated by four Telugu releases – Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Game Changer, Daaku Maharaaj, and Thandel. The four films together brought 564 crore in the first quarter.

Top 10 Indian Films Of The First Quarter

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, along with Sky Force and Sikandar, was among the top 10 Indian films at the box office in the first quarter, as per an Ormax report. Interestingly, the three Hindi films together contributed...

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S Dhankar responded to Anurag Kashyap’s comments on Game Changer ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

S Shankar clarified his statement after Kashyap suggested that Shankar made the film with the audience’s short attention span in mind. During a media interaction in Chennai, Shankar said he never compared his filmmaking to Instagram Reels. He was shocked when Anurag Kashyap made those comments.

Shankar explained, “I didn’t say anything about Instagram Reels. We need to convey things quickly and effectively. If we fail to do that, the audience may get distracted. The film should keep the audience engaged throughout. Editor Reuben has achieved this in Game Changer. That’s what I wanted to say.” He added, “I didn’t know Anurag had said this and it’s shocking because it came from a genuine place.”

Shankar also discussed the current generation of viewers. He said, “Today’s audience is impatient. Within ten minutes,...

Why Did Mammootty Once Turn Down Offer To Play Villain In Pawan Kalyan-Led Movie? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

Mammootty has gained a large fan following in the Malayalam film industry through his impressive performances. He has captured the hearts of millions of moviegoers. The actor is also popular for his humbleness. But there was a time when Mammootty declined a role in a Pawan Kalyan movie. It is common for actors to refuse certain roles, but Mammootty’s response surprised many people. Here is what happened.

In 2019, Allu Aravind shared an interesting story during the film Mamangam’s trailer launch. He spoke about his attempt to cast Mammootty as a villain in a Pawan Kalyan movie. While Allu Aravind did not mention the name of the film, many believed he was referring to the 2008 movie Jalsa.

Allu Aravind explained that he approached Mammootty for the role and told the actor...

Is Ram Charan’s Game Changer Getting A Two-Week Price Hike In AP? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Telangana government led by Cm Revanth Reddy took action after a woman died at Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad during the premiere of Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 The Rule movie on December 4. The government decided not to allow future benefit shows or ticket hikes for any Tollywood movie. But with the important Sankranti season approaching, filmmakers hoped that the Andhra Pradesh government would approve ticket hikes and early shows for big-budget movies like Game Changer.

Finally, the Andhra Pradesh government responded positively to Game Changer, a film starring Ram Charan. The movie will be released on January 10 in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi worldwide in 2D and IMAX formats. The film marks Shankar’s directorial debut in Telugu. According to India Today, the government issued a special order allowing Game Changer a two-week ticket price hike.

Was Kiara Advani Absent From Game Changer Event Due To Hospitalization? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kiara Advani is soon to be seen in Ram Charan’s Game Changer. She was supposed to attend a promotional event in Mumbai on January 4 as part of the film’s promotions. Her co-star Ram Charan was also present, but Kiara could not attend the event. Shortly after, rumors spread that she was hospitalized.

Even at the event, the emcee announced that Kabir Singh star could not attend because she was hospitalized. No further details were provided about her condition. However, Kiara’s team dismissed the rumors and confirmed that the actress was not hospitalized. According to News18, they stated that she was advised to rest due to being overworked. The team clarified that Kiara Advani had been working continuously, which caused exhaustion.

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Here’s A Look At The Top Tamil Movies Releasing In Pongal 2025 (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The year 2025 has arrived, bringing excitement for movie lovers. Many films are scheduled to be released in theaters. With Pongal and Sankranti celebrations approaching, Tamil and Telugu cinemas are preparing for big releases. Several Telugu movies will soon hit theaters, including Ram Charan’s Game Changer and Venkatesh Daggubati’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam. Similarly, Tamil cinema has an exciting lineup for Pongal. Here are the top Tamil movies releasing this festival season.

1. Madha Gaja Raja

Starring Vishal, Santhanam, Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sonu Sood, Manivannan, Subbaraju, and Rajendran, Madha Gaja Raja was originally planned for release during Pongal 2013. After a long delay of 12 years, it is finally releasing on January 12, 2025. The movie is an action-comedy directed by Sundar C. It promises a mix of thrilling action and emotional moments. Vishal plays the lead role. The cast includes Santhanam,...

Did Thalapathy Vijay’s The Greatest Of All Time Role Inspire Ram Charan’s Game Charan Character? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ram Charan’s upcoming film Game Changer has high expectations among movie audiences. The film is directed by Shankar and stars Kiara Advani as the female lead. It is set to release on January 10 during Sankranthi. Reports suggest the film might surprise audiences with unexpected elements.

Per the trailer released recently, Ram Charan plays two roles in the film. He portrays a father and a son, a common trend in South Indian films. This has made fans wonder if the character is inspired by Thalapathy Vijay’s role in Venkat Prabhu’s The Greatest Of All Time since Vijay also played dual characters in the movie.

Due to the common trend of dual roles in South Indian movies, it cannot be specified if Vijay’s role in G.O.A.