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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' To Release Across All IMAX Properties In India In Hindi and Tamil Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' To Release Across All IMAX Properties In India In Hindi and Tamil

Chennai, September 20 - Thalapathy Vijay's Leo is getting ready to release on October 19, 2023, across the globe and plans are being made for a massive release. The makers have started the promotional campaign by releasing the first-look posters in different languages each day. ## Now, according to the latest reports, Lokesh Kanagraj's directorial flick will be released across all IMAX properties in India in Hindi and Tamil languages. There are currently 26 IMAX screens in India and a few more screens are likely to be added by the end of this year.## IMAX is becoming a very popular big-screen format in India. Shah Rukh Khan-fronted "Jawan", which is currently playing in theatres, is having a very good run in this premium format while Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" grossed over 35 crores in India during its box office run.## Meanwhile, "Leo's" promotional activities will pick up in the coming days. The film's audio launch is about to take place on the 30th of September at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai. The team is also likely to hold other events across the main cities of the country.## Produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio, the movie stars Thalapathy Vijay in the title role and Trisha Krishnan, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan and Mysskin.## The movie will release on October 19, 2023, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, languages.## Stay tuned...

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Suriya 43: Suriya's Next With Director Sudha Kongara Locks Solid Primary Cast Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Suriya 43: Suriya's Next With Director Sudha Kongara Locks Solid Primary Cast

Chennai, September 14 - Tamil star Suriya and director Sudha Kongara are reuniting for their second film. The duo had earlier collaborated on "Soorarai Pottru" (2020) which won critical acclaim and also scored 5 National awards. ## Three years after the "Soorarai Pottru", the duo of Suriya and Sudha are gearing up for the second collaboration and for that, they have locked a solid rest of the primary cast. Tentatively titled "Suriya 43", the movie will be produced by Suriya's 2D Entertainment. ## The movie has been in the news regarding its casting. Suriya will play the main lead, and reliable reports have confirmed that Malayalam actress Nazriya Nazim is in the advanced talks to play the female lead. The reports have also confirmed that Dulquer Salmaan has been roped in and he is likely to play the brother's role of Suriya's character.## Apart from the aforementioned actors, the latest to join this solid cast is the Hindi film actor, Vijay Varma. He will reportedly be playing the main antagonist in the film which will be released in multiple languages, including Hindi. The pre-production work has already commenced on "Suriya 43" and it is expected to go on floors around November this year. ## Meanwhile, Sudha Kongara also has the Hindi remake of "Sorrari Pottru" ready to release. Starring superstar Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madaan, the movie is scheduled to release in February next year. Suriya, on the other hand, is working on the Pan India movie "Kanguva" with director Siva, and it will hit cinemas in 2024.## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' Sold 18+K Advance Tickets In The UK Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' Sold 18+K Advance Tickets In The UK

London, September 13 - Thalapathy Vijay-fronted gangster drama Leo is all set to open big at the UK box office. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the advance booking of the film is going on in a rampage mode despite being opened more than one month before the release.## Ahimsa Entertainment, which will be distributing the movie in the UK, previously announced that "Leo" sold a record-breaking 10,000+ tickets in the first 24 hours since the opening of advance booking, which is believed to be the all-time fastest to 10K tickets record for an Indian movie in the UK. ## The studio has now shared the latest advance booking update that the movie has sold over 18K tickets so far for all day, including around 15K tickets for the opening day. The advance booking has been opened in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi versions, however, the response to the Hindi version is slow compared to the other two languages.## "Leo", with still more than one month to go before its release, is expected to sell the highest number of tickets for the Indian movie on the opening day. Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan" is the current record holder with around 30K advance tickets sold for the opening day.## Power kick-u from our UK family! Over 18,000 tickets sold for #LEO. Cinemas are buzzing, and we're going to add more shows, screens, and theatres (especially for our Telugu cinema lovers)! 🤜🔥🧊Words can't describe the love you've shown for #AhimsaEntertainment 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/8NBKPDpRUx— Ahimsa Entertainment (@ahimsafilms) September 12, 2023 ## The film, produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio, stars Vijay in the title role, alongside Trisha Krishnan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan and Mysskin. Anirudh Ravichander has scored the music for the movie that is scheduled to release on October 19, 2023, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, languages.## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' Off To Excellent Start In The Advance Booking In The UK Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' Off To Excellent Start In The Advance Booking In The UK

Mumbai, September 8 - Thalapathy Vijay's highly-awaited gangster drama film Leo off to an excellent start in the advance booking in the UK. The movie will be distributed by Ahimsa Entertainment that opened the advances 42 days before the release. ## The studio announced via social media that the movie has sold 10K+ tickets worth over £100k within 24-hours, which is the fastest all-time record for an Indian movie in the United Kingdom. The advances opened in just 120 locations and the initial response has been excellent which hints at the record opening for the movie.## "Leo", directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is easily the most-anticipated Tamil movie of the year and it is expected to smash all the records at the box office. The film stars Thalapathy Vijay in the title role and Trisha, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Mansoor Ali Khan, and Mysskin, among others.## The movie is part of director Lokesh Kanagaraj's Cinematic Universe which also includes Karthi's "Kaithi", and Kamal Haasan's "Vikram". The movie has been super hot in the trade, and as per reports, it has already done a business of over 400 crores worldwide from theatrical and non-theatrical rights.## "Leo" is scheduled to release on October 19 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, languages.## WHOA! We set the stage, but you stole the show! Over 10k tickets sold in under 24 hours, crossing £100k in sales.. feeling the MASS? 🙌The love you've shown for #LEO in UK has left us speechless. Oct 19 is our day to celebrate #Thalapathy. Let's make it unforgettable! ❤️🥺 pic.twitter.com/so9T6rGvTr— Ahimsa Entertainment (@ahimsafilms) September 8, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Thalaivar 170: Superstar Rajinikanth's Next With Director TJ Gnanavel Ropes In Huge Star Cast Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Thalaivar 170: Superstar Rajinikanth's Next With Director TJ Gnanavel Ropes In Huge Star Cast

Chennai, September 5 - Superstar Rajinikanth is riding high on the mega-blockbuster success of the action drama "Jailer", directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The film grossed over 600 crores at the world box office and with this, it has emerged as one of the all-time Indian blockbusters.## Now, Rajinikanth is gearing up to commence his next which is with "Jai Bhim" director TJ Gnanavel and it will be produced by Lyca Productions. The movie will soon start shooting, and ahead of that, Lyca Productions is announcing the star cast of the movie.## Tentatively titled Thalaivar 170, the makers have officially confirmed Legendary Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, and Fahadh Faasil in the prominent roles. Earlier, actresses Manju Warrior, Ritika Singh, and Dushara Vijayan ("Sarpatta Parambarai") were announced as the female leads. ## Rajinikanth will reportedly be playing the role of a cop while other characters' details are not revealed yet. The shoot of the movie is expected to commence soon and it will be released in 2024. Rockstar Anirudh Ravichander is on board to score the music for the movie. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth will next be teaming up with director Lokesh Kanagaraj after "Thalaivar 170". ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Rajinikanth's Sensational Blockbuster 'Jailer' Sets Digital Release Date On Amazon Prime Video Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Superstar Rajinikanth's Sensational Blockbuster 'Jailer' Sets Digital Release Date On Amazon Prime Video

Chennai, September 2 - Superstar Rajinikanth's "Jailer" has turned out to be one of the all-time biggest blockbusters in Indian cinema with the worldwide gross collection nearing 600 crores. It has already become the second highest-grossing Tamil movie of all-time, behind Rajinikant and Akshay Kumar's "2.0".## Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, "Jailer" has been playing in theaters for three weeks, and despite still going strong at the box office, the makers have set the film's digital release date via Amazon Prime Video from September 7, 2023.## The action drama film will stream on Prime Video in Tamil, Telugu, Malayala, Kannada, and Hindi languages on September 7, only after 28 days from its theatrical debut. Interestingly, the HD format of the movie was recently leaked online which could be the reason for the film's early OTT release.## Produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures, the movie revolves around a retired jailer seeking to thwart an eccentric idol smuggler. The film stars Rajinikanth in the lead role, alongside Vinayakan, Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, Tamannaah, Sunil, Mirnaa Menon, and Yogi Babu in supporting roles while Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Shivarajkumar, and Tamannah Bhatia feature in cameo roles.## Jailer's in town, it's time to activate vigilant mode! 🔒🚨#JailerOnPrime, Sept 7 pic.twitter.com/2zwoYR6MqV— prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) September 2, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Becomes Third Highest-Gorssing South Indian Movie In GCC Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Becomes Third Highest-Gorssing South Indian Movie In GCC

Chennai, August 30 - Superstar Rajinikanth's all-time blockbuster movie "Jailer" is continuing its heroic performance at the box office. The movie is racing towards 600 crores mark, and if this happens, it will become only the second Tamil movie ever to do it, after "2.0".## Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, "Jailer" is not only performing domestically but it is also equally strong at the overseas box office. Now, it has become the all-time third highest-grossing South Indian movie in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries, behind only "KGF: Chapter 2" and "Baahubali 2".## The action drama film has grossed $6.45 million (₹53.30 crores). SS Rajamouli's "Baahubali 2 The Conclusion" is an all-time biggest movie in Gulf with approximately $10.47 million, followed by Yash-fronted "KGF 2" which grossed an estimated $8.50 million.## The total worldwide collection of "Jailer" currently stands at around 565 crores gross, including 190 crores overseas collection. The movie will be eyeing to finish around or may be over 600 crores in its lifetime run.## Produced by Sun Pictures, the movie stars Rajinikanth in the lead role, alongside Vinayakan, Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, Sunil, Mirnaa Menon and Yogi Babu in supporting roles while Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, and Jackie Shroff feature in cameo appearances. The movie revolves around a retired jailer seeking to thwart an eccentric idol smuggler.## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Rajinikanth's Film With Director Lokesh Kanagaraj To Be A Standalone Movie With No LCU Connection Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Superstar Rajinikanth's Film With Director Lokesh Kanagaraj To Be A Standalone Movie With No LCU Connection

Chennai, August 22 - Superstar Rajinikanth basking on the mega success of his latest blockbuster "Jailer", directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The superstar is now gearing up for his projects and one of them is with Lokesh Kanagaraj. ## Rajinikanth and Lokesh's collaboration has been in the news for the last few weeks. The makers haven't made the project official yet but multiple reports have confirmed the development and the previous reports also claimed that it could be a part of Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). ## Now, according to the latest reports, the project, tentatively called "Thalaivaar 171", will be a standalone movie with no connection with the LCU. The shoot for the movie is expected to commence by the end of this year or early next year. ## LCU has been the talk of the town since last year. The first movie in this universe was Karthi's "Kaithi", followed by Kamal Haasan's "Vikram" last year. The next film from the director, "Leo" starring Thalapthy Vijay, is also said to be a part of LCU. It is currently in the post-production work and is scheduled to release on October 19, 2023, in multiple languages.## Meanwhile, Rajinikanth will next be seen in "Lal Salaam", written and directed by his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth and produced by Lyca Productions. The superstar is playing an extended cameo appearance in it. He also has a film with Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel and it will also be produced by Lyca. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Hits 500 Crores At The Worldwide Box Office Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Hits 500 Crores At The Worldwide Box Office

Chennai, August 20 - Superstar Rajinikanth's latest blockbuster "Jailer", directed by Nelson Dilipkumar has become the second highest-grossing Tamil movie of all time. It surpassed the lifetime collection of 2022's blockbuster "Ponniyin Selvan - 1" (488 crores) on its 11th day. ## "Jailer" has been running riot at the box office since its debut on August 10, and till its second Sunday (11 days), it grossed approximately 507.50 crores worldwide, including 329.50 crores at the domestic box office, and 178 crores overseas collection.## The movie, with its second Sunday collection, has surpassed the 500 crores gross mark, becoming only the second Tamil and sixth South Indian film of all time to achieve this rare milestone. Interestingly, both top 2 Tamil grosser now belong to Rajinikanth as his "2.0", which also has Akshay Kumar in the parral lead, is the number 1 with approximately 745 crores. ## Among the 6 highest-grossing South Indian movies, 3 films have come in the last one-and-a-half years which shows the giant steps taken by non-Bollywood prominent Indian film industries over the last couple of years.## Territorial breakdown of Jailer box office collection worldwide (11 days) -## Tamil Nadu - 150.50 Cr## AP/TG - 68.15 Cr## Karnataka - 55.40 Cr## Kerala - 43.25 Cr## Rest of India - 12.00 Cr## Overseas - 178 Cr## Worldwide - 507+ Cr Stay tuned...

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Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Tops 400 Crores At The Worldwide Box Office; Crosses Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' Lifetime Collection Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Tops 400 Crores At The Worldwide Box Office; Crosses Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' Lifetime Collection

Chennai, August 17 - Superstar Rajinikanth's action drama Jailer continues to annihilate the box office, be it domestically or overseas. The movie marks the superstar's biggest comeback story after back-to-back underwhelming box office performances.## Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer grossed 17.50 crores on its 7th day at the domestic box office, and this takes the total collection of the movie to past 400 crores worldwide, becoming only the fourth Tamil movie of all-time to hit this rare box office mark. ## Jailer has so far grossed approximately 265 crores in India and an estimated 155 crores overseas, for a total of 420 crores at the worldwide box office in 7 days. With this, it has surpassed Kamal Haasan's biggest blockbuster Vikram's lifetime collection (414.50 crores gross) to emerge as the 3rd highest-grossing Tamil movie of all time. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer's next target will be to top Ponniyin Selvan - 1's lifetime collection (488 crores) and to emerge the second biggest Tamil grosser. Interestingly, the highest-grossing Tamil movie 2.0 (2018), which grossed approximately 745 crores worldwide also belongs to Rajinikanth. Jailer will be aiming to finish around 550 crores worldwide.## The territorial breakdown of Jailer worldwide box office collection (Approx., 7 days) -## Tamil Nadu - 121.50 Cr.## AP/TG - 53.50 Cr.## Karnataka - 44.50 Cr.## Kerala - 36.00 Cr.## Rest Of India - 9.25 Cr.## Overseas - 155.00 Cr. (estimated)## Total WW - 420.00 Cr.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Blockbuster 'Jailer' Becomes The Highest-Grossing Tamil Movie of 2023 Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Blockbuster 'Jailer' Becomes The Highest-Grossing Tamil Movie of 2023

Chennai, August 15 - Superstar Rajinikanth's action drama Jailer is in beast mode at the box office, and in just 6 days, it has become the highest-grossing Tamil movie of the year. The Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial has surpassed the lifetime biz of Ponniyin Selva - 2 to emerge the number 1 Kollywood grosser of 2023.## Produced by Sun Pictures, Jailer grossed approximately 392 crores at the worldwide box office in the first 6 days and it crossed PS-2. The Mani Ratnam-directed PS-2 grossed approximately 344.50 crores in its full run earlier this year and this record is now shattered.## Jailer, on its 5th day, also crossed 200 crores domestically. Overseas, the movie has performed exceptionally well, minting around 145 crores in the first six days. The movie has crossed 400 crores at the worldwide box office on its 7th day.## By crossing PS-2, the Rajini-led blockbuster has become the 4th highest-grossing Tamil movie of all time, and at the end of the extended first week or by the second Friday, it will reach 3rd spot by surpassing Kamal Haasan's last year's blockbuster Vikram which grossed around 415 crores worldwide.## The territorial breakdown of Jailer box office collection worldwide (6 days) -## Tamil Nadu - 113.00 Cr## AP/TG - 49.85 Cr## Karnataka - 41.80 Cr## Kerala - 33.75 Cr## Rest Of India - 8.80 Cr## Overseas - 145.00 Cr (estimated)## Total WW - 392.20 Cr (6 days)## 7 days worldwide - 410+ Cr (expected)## Stay tuned...

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D51: Rashmika Mandanna To Play Female Lead Opposite Dhanush In Sekhar Kammula's Next Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

D51: Rashmika Mandanna To Play Female Lead Opposite Dhanush In Sekhar Kammula's Next

Chennai, August 14 - Pan India actress Rashmika Mandanna has been confirmed on board Dhanush's 51st movie as the female lead. The movie will be directed by the national award-winning filmmaker, Sekhar Kammula and the upcoming movie marks Rashmika's maiden collaboration with Dhanush and Kammula.## Tentatively titled "D51", the multi-lingual movie was officially announced in 2021 before it went for a long delay until recently when the makers confirmed the development. It is the first time that the national awardee, Dhanush and Kammula joined hands for a film. ## The film in the combination of Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Sekhar Kammula will be shot simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi languages and will also be released in Malayalam and Kannada languages. The breezy entertainer will feature Dhanush in a never-before-seen avatar. ## "D51" is produced by Suniel Narang, and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao of the accomplished production house Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP, in association with Amigos Creations Pvt Ltd. It is currently in the pre-production work and will go on floors soon.## Rashmika took to Twitter and shared the news of her joining "D51" with a video message.## Beginning of a new journey.💃🏻❤️#D51 A @sekharkammula film 🎥@dhanushkraja @AsianSuniel @puskurrammohan #AmigosCreations @SVCLLP pic.twitter.com/dQFghtqd6R— Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) August 14, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Storms Past 300 Crores Gross Worldwide Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Storms Past 300 Crores Gross Worldwide

Chennai, August 14 - Superstar Rajinikanth has made a roaring comeback with his latest blockbuster "Jailer" which is going bonkers at the box office, be it domestic or overseas. Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial action drama film grossed sensational 308 crores worldwide in the extended 4-day weekend, more than 130 crores than the lifetime collection of the superstar's last movie "Annaatthe" (2021).## "Jailer" grossed huge approx. 177 crores at the domestic box office, including approx. 82 crores in Tamil Nadu. On its fourth day/first Sunday, it grossed approx. 49.40 crores, the second biggest day of its run so far after the opening day of 56.60 crores. In Tamil Nadu, the movie recorded its biggest day on Sunday with approx. 24 crores, besting opening day numbers of approx. 23.50 crores.## At the overseas box office, "Jailer" has been sensational with approx. 131 crores gross ($15.8 million) over the 4-day weekend. North America emerged as the biggest market for the movie with $4.75 million (39.50 crores), followed by Gulf countries with $4.50 million (37.30 crores). ## Produced by Sun Pictures, "Jailer" will cross 400 crores worldwide by Tuesday and will be aiming to go past 500 crores in its lifetime run which will make it the biggest Tamil grosser post the covid-19 pandemic, and second biggest of all-time, behind Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar's "2.0".## The territorial breakdown of Jailer box office collection worldwide (4 days) - ## Tamil Nadu - 82.00 Cr Approx.## AP/TG - 33.50 Cr.## Karnataka - 30.25 Cr## Kerala - 24.00 Cr## Rest Of India - 7.00 Cr## Overseas - 131 Cr## Total WW - 308 Cr## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jailer Fourth Day/First Sunday Early Estimates Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Jailer Fourth Day/First Sunday Early Estimates

Chennai, August 13 - Superstar Rajinikanth's "Jailer" scores another huge day at the domestic box office. The movie sees a jump of around 10% today, the first Sunday/fourth day from the Saturday collection which itself was huge.## The action drama film scores an estimated approx. 45 crores gross collection on Sunday which takes the total collection to approx. 170 crores gross over a 4-day extended weekend. In Tamil Nadu, the movie grossed an estimated 21-22 crores today, pushing the total gross in the state to approx. 80 crores in 4 days.## As far as the net collection is concerned, "Jailer" is nearing the 150 crore mark after an estimated 38 crore net on its fourth day for a total of approx. 146 crores net. The movie will see a dip tomorrow, but collections are expected to remain strong as the day after tomorrow is a holiday.## "Jailer" might hit 200 crores net and approx. 235 crores gross on Tuesday, August 15 on the occasion of Independence Day. Worldwide, the movie has a shot of reaching 300 crores mark by Sunday depending on the overseas collection.## Stay tuned...

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Suriya Confirms 'Rolex' As Standalone Movie With Director Lokesh Kanagraj Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Suriya Confirms 'Rolex' As Standalone Movie With Director Lokesh Kanagraj

Chennai, August 13 - There haven't been many instances in Indian cinema when a 5-minute cameo role got the loudest cheers in theaters and it is very rare that they get remembered for a long time. ## Suriya, one of the biggest movie stars in Tamil cinema, played one such cameo in director Lokesh Kanagaraj's mega-blockbuster "Vikram" headlined by legendary Kamal Haasan. The movie is a part of Lokesh Cinematic Universe in which Suriya played a theater-shaking cameo as Rolex at the end of "Vikram" and teased a standalone movie. ## Now, a year later, Suriya has reportedly confirmed 'Rolex' as a standalone movie in the LCU. During a recent fans meet, Suriya confirmed that director Lokesh Kanagraj narrated to him the script of Rolex as a standalone film which he liked. He reportedly confirmed that the movie will happen soon once he is done with his current commitments.## Meanwhile, the actor also updated his fans about his upcoming blockbuster, highly-anticipated Pan India movie "Kanguva" and said that it has come out 100 times better than what the team had expected before shooting. He also confirmed that his next movie will start shooting in October this year while the long-awaited "Vaadivaasal" will start once director Vetrimaaran completes "Viduthalai Part - 2". ## "Rolex" will start before "Irumbu Kai Maayavi", a superhero project which has been in discussion for a long time between Suriya and Lokesh Kanagaraj. Last year, it was reported that Suriya was keen to start IKM soon, but now, it seems it has been delayed further and will happen only after "Rolex". Meanwhile, Lokesh is currently busy with the post-production work of Thalapathy Vijay's "Leo" which is reportedly a part of LCU. He will next direct superstar Rajinikanth and also has "Kaithi 2" with Karthi in the pipeline.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Crosses 100 Crores Domestically and 200 Crores Worldwide In 3 Days Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Crosses 100 Crores Domestically and 200 Crores Worldwide In 3 Days

Chennai, August 13 - Superstar Rajinikanth's action drama film "Jailer" is running riot at the box office, be it domestically or overseas. The Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial had an excellent third day in India with a gross collection crossing the 40 crores mark for the second time in its first three days.## The growth on the movie's third day was around 33% as the movie scored 40.20 crores gross on Saturday at the domestic box office. With this, the total gross collection has exceeded the 100 crores mark, with three days cume total of 127.10 crores gross. The collection on Sunday is expected to be in the same range as yesterday as the 4-day extended weekend is heading for 165+ crores gross domestically.## In the home state, Tamil Nadu, "Jailer" has so far minted approx. 58.30 crores gross in three and it will top 100 crores gross in the state by Tuesday, on Independence Day. Produced by Sun Pictures, "Jailer" is also fairing well outside Tamil Nadu, especially in Telugu states, Karnataka, and Kerala.## At the overseas box office, "Jailer" is nearing 100 crores gross mark as collection stands at approx. 95 crores in three days. It will top 100 crores gross by the end of the day. Meanwhile, the excellent First Saturday overseas collection proved enough for the movie to go past 200 crores at the worldwide box office, and with this, it has also crossed Rajinikanth's last film "Annaatthe" which minted approx. 172 crores worldwide in 2021.## The territorial breakdown of Jailer box office collection (approx. collection) - ## Tamil Nadu - 58.30 Cr## AP/TG - 24.00 Cr## Karnataka - 22.50 Cr## Kerala - 16.85 Cr## Rest Of India - 5.25 Cr## Overseas - 95.00 Cr (estimated)## Total WW - 222.00 Cr (3 days)## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jailer Third Day/First Saturday Early Estimates Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Jailer Third Day/First Saturday Early Estimates

Chennai, August 12 - Superstar Rajinikanth's action drama "Jailer" witnesses a handsome jump of around 35% on its first Saturday at the domestic box office. The movie had a usual drop on Friday after debuting on Thursday. ## On its third day/first Saturday, "Jailer" scored an estimated 40+ crores gross collection, including an estimated 20+ crores gross in Tamil Nadu state. The total gross collection of the film reaches approx. 128 crores domestically, including approx. 59-60 crores in Tamil Nadu.## As far as the net collection is concerned, "Jailer" has crossed 100 crores net (109 crores) after an estimated 35 crores net on its third day. Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial movie should witness further jump on Sunday. ## "Jailer" is in a very good position to emerge a huge hit with a long Independence Day week ahead and might emerge as the biggest Tamil grosser of the year. It also has a shot at crossing 200 crores gross today (3rd day) depending on where overseas collection lands. ## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy 68: Makers Finalizes Lead Actress Opposite Thalapathy Vijay In Director Venkat Prabhu's Next Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Thalapathy 68: Makers Finalizes Lead Actress Opposite Thalapathy Vijay In Director Venkat Prabhu's Next

Chennai, October 2 - Thalapathy Vijay is gearing up for the release of the highly-anticipated Pan India movie "Leo" which is scheduled for October 19, 2023. It is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Seven Screen Studio. ## The shoot of "Leo" has been wrapped up and the team is now busy with the post-production work. Meanwhile, Thalapathy Vijay has already confirmed his next film with director Venkat Prabhu. Tentatively titled "Thalapathy 68", the movie marks the maiden collaboration between Thalapathy and Venkat Prabhu.## Now, as per the latest reports in Tamil media, the makers have roped in Telugu actress Meenakshi Chaudhary to play the female lead opposite Thalapathy Vijay. It will be her first film with the superstar and her third Tamil movie after "Kolai" and the upcoming "Singapore Saloon".## "Thalapathy 68" will reportedly be launched officially tomorrow (October 2) while the regular shoot will commence a day later on 3rd October. It will be produced by Kalpathi S Aghoram's AGS Entertainment which also produced Thalapathy's "Bigil" (2019). ## Yuvan Shankar Raja is on board to compose the music for the upcoming movie that marks his reunion with the superstar after 20 years of "Pudhiya Geethai" (2003), which remains their only collaboration to date.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jailer Second Day and Bholaa Shankar Opening Day Early Estimates Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Jailer Second Day and Bholaa Shankar Opening Day Early Estimates

Chennai, August 11 - After the record-breaking opening day, superstar Rajinikanth's action drama "Jailer" has a good hold on its second day at the domestic box office. The movie has a drop of around 45% which is a much better hold than Thalapathy Vijay's "Varisu" and Ajith Kumar's "Thunivu", released earlier this year.## The early estimates suggest the second-day collection of the movie to 30+ crores gross on its second day/first Friday, including an estimated approx. 17 crores gross in Tamil Nadu. The two days collection of the film is approx. 86 crores domestically, including approx. 40 crores in the home state.## Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial movie should witness a jump tomorrow, Saturday, and with this, it will also cross the 100 crores domestic gross mark. It is in the very good positive to emerge a huge hit with a long Independence Day week ahead and might emerge as the biggest Tamil grosser of the year.## Meanwhile, Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi's "Bholaa Shankar" has taken a good start at the box office. Despite the negative reviews from critics, the movie witnessed houseful boards in the evening and night shows as fans thronged to cinemas in big numbers.## "Bhola Shankar" scored an estimated 23+ crores gross collection on its opening day, including an AP/TG share collection of approx. 13-14 crores. The opening is good but the movie will need to hold strong in the coming days to stand a chance to emerge box office success.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Jailer Opening Day Early Estimates; Record Shattering Start Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Jailer Opening Day Early Estimates; Record Shattering Start

Chennai, August 10 - Superstar Rajinikanth's action drama "Jailer" opens to record-breaking numbers at the domestic box office. After receiving a fabulous response in the advance sales, the Nelson Dilipkumar's directorial showed very good growth throughout the day, especially in the entire South belt.## The early estimates collection of the movie suggests 50+ crores opening day domestically (official data may vary), by far the biggest start for a Tamil title this year. In Tamil Nadu, the movie scored an estimated 22-23 crores gross, again the biggest in the state for any movie this year. ## Outside the home state, Tamil Nadu, "Jailer" has a record biggest opening of all-time for a Tamil movie in Karnataka state with an estimated 11 crores gross. The record-breaking run continued in Kerala as well where the movie grossed an estimated 5+ crores, the biggest opening for any movie this year in the state.## The Rajini-mania also felt in Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) as early estimates suggest around 10 crores gross in the two states, the biggest for Kollywood this year. The Telugu dubbed version helped it to score such big numbers in the states. The rest of India is expected to gross an estimated approx. 3 crores for a total of approx. 52 crores estimated opening day. ## Overall, "Jailer" was in beast mode on its opening day, and with positive reviews by its side, the movie is expected to continue its juggernaut over the Independence Day week. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Opens With Terrific Response From Early Shows Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Opens With Terrific Response From Early Shows

Chennai, August 10 - Superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited action drama "Jailer", directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, has been released in cinemas worldwide today. The movie is produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures and it also stars Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, Ramya Krishnan, Shiva Rajkumar, and Sunil in key roles. ## The movie had early morning shows all over Tamil Nadu and going by the initial response, it looks like Thaliavar is set to deliver a massive blockbuster at the box office. Nelson Dilipkumar, who was under fire after his last release "Beast" starring Thalapathy Vijay, seems to have made a great comeback with "Jailer".## In early audience response, the first half is being hailed as superb, followed by a decent second half. The interval and post-interval scenes are said to be the major highlight while comic portions throughout the movie land well and are seemingly entertaining.## A movie featuring superstar Rajinikanth always makes noise and it seems Nelson Dilipkumar has given full justice to his aura where the superstar's unmatchable screen presence is getting the highest praise. The extended appearance of Mohanlal and Shiva Rajkumar is another big plus the movie is having, especially Mohanlal who seems to have made an impactful cameo.## Apart from the physically involved factors, it is Anirudh Ravichandran's music that hit the bull's eye again. The rockstar has been in fine form for the last few years and he delivers another rocking BGM in "Jailer". Overall, despite some minor issues with the lengthy runtime, the early audience reactions are positive which should translate into box office numbers. ## Stay tuned...

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Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' To Be A Two-Part Film? Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Leo' To Be A Two-Part Film?

Chennai, August 8 - Thalapathy Vijay's gangster drama film "Leo" is among the most-anticipated Pan-Indian movies. Directed by Lokesh Kanaganaraj, the movie features Thalapathy Vijay in the title role alongside Sanjay Dutt, and Trisha Krishnan among others in key roles.## Now, according to LetsCinema, "Leo" is gearing up to be a two-part film. The first part, "Leo" is scheduled to release on October 19 this year, and it is said that the climax of the movie will tease the sequel or Part 2 of the film.## It will be the first time in Thalapathy Vijay's career that his film gets a sequel. The second part is planned for a 2026 release, based on the performance of other movies in Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). Before "Leo 2" (if happens), Lokesh Kanagaraj will direct a film with superstar Rajinikanth and the sequel to Karthi's "Kaithi".## "Leo" is produced by S. S. Lalit Kumar and Jagadish Palanisamy under the banner of Seven Screen Studio. It is a hotly anticipated movie in the trade and the makers have already sold the theatrical and non-theatrical rights of it in almost all territories at the all-time record price for a Tamil-origin movie.## The film has music by rockstar Anirudh and it also stars Gautham Menon, Mysskin, Mansoor Ali Khan, Joju George, Mathew Thomas, Sandy, Priya Anand, Vasanthi, Babu Antony, and Action King Arjun. The film is slated for release on October 19, 2023, release in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada, languages.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Set For Big Start In The USA Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Box Office: Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' Set For Big Start In The USA

Los Angeles, August 5 - Superstar Rajinikanth's much-awaited action drama film "Jailer", directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, is set for its worldwide release on August 10 in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. It is produced by Kalanithi Maran's Sun Pictures. ## "Jailer" is carrying very good buzz among the audiences and it is set to open big at the box office, not just domestically but overseas as well. In the USA, "Jailer" is recording very good pre-sales for the premiere which is scheduled for August 9. ## The advance booking for the premieres of "Jailer" has crossed a huge $500K in the USA with 5 days still to go. Industry trackers are expecting at least a $1 million gross collection from premieres only. If this happens, it will become the second film of superstar Rajinikanth to score million dollars in premieres.## "Jailer" is also getting a wide release in other international markets. Rajinikanth's last film "Annaatthe" grossed 16 crores overseas on the opening day and "Jailer" will look to outscore it comfortably. ## The movie features Rajinikanth in the lead role while it also stars Jackie Shroff, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Yogi Babu, and Vinayakan in key roles. "Jailer" will release on August 10, on Thursday, and will enjoy a long Independence Day weekend.## Stay tuned...

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Director Murugadoss Finalizes Lead Starcast For His Next Film Kollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Director Murugadoss Finalizes Lead Starcast For His Next Film

Chennai, August 5 - AR Murugadoss is one of the most celebrated Indian filmmakers who has worked across different industries. The filmmaker's last directorial was Rajinikanth-fronted "Darbar" which was released in 2020, and now, after more than 3 years, Murugadoss is making his directorial return.## It has been reported that Murugadoss will make his directorial return with a Tamil action entertainer. Now, as per the latest reports, the filmmaker has finalized Tamil star Sivakarthikeyan and actress Mrunal Thakur in the leading roles for his next film.## The upcoming movie will mark Mrunal Thakur's debut in Tamil cinema. The actress has been keeping herself busy in Telugu cinema and currently has two projects on floors in the form of "Hi Nanna" with Nani and "VD 13" with Vijay Deverakonda. She made her Telugu debut last year with "Sita Ramam" which emerged as a huge blockbuster.## While the movie is yet to be announced officially, reports say it will go on floors by the year-end, after Sivakarthikeyan finishes his Rajkumar Periyasamy film. Mrunal will also be done with "VD 13" by that time while her "Hi Nanna" is also in the last leg of filming.## Stay tuned...

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