BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, September 12 - Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe has been one of the biggest crowd-pullers over the year. From Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger, which shattered records back in 2012, to Shah Rukh Khan's record-breaking Pathaan, Spy Universe has proved its stamina in attracting audiences to theatres. However, just like a coin has two sides, Spy Universe too is showing the sign of fatigue after peaking with Pathaan in 2023. It has been over a decade since the franchise kicked off, but over the past few years, the cinema has evolved, which has started reflecting in the Spy Universe with the underperformance of Tiger 3 and War 2. The biggest downfall for the YRF Spy Universe came with the recently released War 2. The Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-fronted failed to score even half the admissions of Ek Tha Tiger at the domestic box office, despite a much bigger scale and a bigger market. YRF Spy Universe Films and Their Domestic Theatrical Performance All Languages (Est.) Movie Title Domestic GBOC Domestic Footfalls/Admissions Ek Tha Tiger (2012) ₹ 263.00 Cr 2.47 Cr Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) ₹ 433.75 Cr 3.09 Cr War 2 (2019) ₹ 375.00 Cr 2.10 Cr Pathaan (2023) ₹ 657.50 Cr 3.49 Cr Tiger 3 (2023) ₹ 339.50 Cr 1.60 Cr War 2 (2025) ₹ 283.00 Cr 1.20 Cr Note: Pathaan admits are subject to revision Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 has finished as the least-watched Spy Universe film domestically, with all language footfalls of just around 1.20 crores. Ek Tha Tiger, despite only releasing in Hindi, sold a huge 2.47 crores tickets in India, and is the third most-watched Spy Universe film in theatres after Tiger Zinda Hai and Pathaan. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, meanwhile, remains the path-breaker film in the series. It is not only the most-watched film with approximately 3.50 crores admissions, but also the first and the only film in the Spy Universe to gross over 1000 crores gross at the worldwide box office. The record is likely to remain intact until Pathaan 2, which is expected to start after the upcoming Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Wagh, and Bobby Deol. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, September 12 – Yash Raj Films' ambitious spy action thriller War 2 has ended up as one of the major box office disappointments of recent times. It was one of the most-awaited films of the year, carrying the legacy of 2019's blockbuster War. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the movie promised high-octane action, cutting-edge visuals, and the first-ever collaboration between Hrithik Roshan and Telugu superstar Jr. NTR. However, despite the hype and sky-high expectations, War 2 massively underperformed, not just at the domestic but also the overseas box office, wrapping up its run on a disappointing note as the second-lowest-grossing film in the YRF Spy Universe. It is the costliest film in the famous Spy Universe, with over 400 crores. War 2 started struggling with the advance sales itself as it failed to build the moment despite the star power of Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, along with the brand value of the franchise. The pre-sales trend was clearly reflected in the opening, which was also affected by the negative reviews. Here Is The Final Worldwide Box Office Breakdown of War 2 (expected) India Net Box Office Collection₹ 237.00 CrHindi Net Box Office Collection₹ 178.00 Cr India Gross Box Office Collection₹ 283.00 Cr Overseas Box Office Collection₹ 82.00 Cr Worldwide Box Office Collection₹ 365.00 Cr India Footfalls/Admits1.20 Cr approx. Box Office VerdictFlop The Hindi version, which was expected to lead the charge, finished below 200 crores net as the lowest in the Spy Universe and far below the benchmarks set by other spy universe outings like Pathaan and War. However, the big letdown was the Telugu version, which couldn't even cross 100 crores domestically despite the presence of one of the biggest stars of South Indian cinema. As a result of poor collections, War 2 finished below 300 crores gross domestically. In the overseas market, the collections were also not up to the level the franchise has set over the year, reaching 82 crores gross, a low figure for a film of this scale. It has also been the least-watched movie in the Spy Universe. Despite its lavish scale, budget, star power, and action-packed marketing campaign, War 2 failed to resonate with audiences beyond the initial buzz. Weak storytelling, mixed word-of-mouth, and high expectations worked against it. For YRF’s spy universe, which has otherwise delivered record-smashing successes, War 2 serves as a reminder that brand value alone cannot guarantee box office glory. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, September 12 – Japanese anime phenomenon Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is heading for a massive start at the Indian box office, after recording one of the biggest pre-sales in the country this year. The unexpected rise of the animation genre in India has been taken to another level by Infinity Castle, which has already become the biggest non-Hollywood grosser here with pre-sales only. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, the film has registered the biggest ever pre-sales for an animation film in India for the opening day as well as the weekend. Among the Bollywood films of 2025, Demon Slayer is the third biggest pre-sales earner this year in terms of tickets sold in the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis). To put the numbers into perspective, here's how Infinity Castle stacks up against other major openers of the year in national chains: The Conjuring 4 – 227K tickets Chhaava – 223K tickets Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – 200K tickets Saiyaara – 193K tickets Mission Impossible 8 – 165K tickets With these figures, Demon Slayer comfortably sits at #3 in 2025 pre-sales rankings, only behind Hollywood horror juggernaut The Conjuring 4 and Vicky Kaushal’s historical blockbuster Chhaava. The strong pre-sales indicate a record-breaking opening day for the anime, which has been certified U/A with a runtime of 2 hours 35 minutes and is releasing across 1,700 screens nationwide. Audience buzz, combined with the ever-growing popularity of anime in India, suggests that Infinity Castle could set new milestones for the genre in the country. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, September 12 – The rising Telugu star Teja Sajja's much-awaited superhero spectacle Mirai hit the big screen on September 12 amid a wave of positivity, after the actor delivered a big Pan India blockbuster in Hanuman last year. Mirai, directed by Karthik Gattamneni and Anil Anand, has been carrying positive reports, and as expected, it has opened with positive reviews, both from critics and audiences alike. After good pre-sales worldwide with 7+ crores gross, the film is gearing up for a strong opening at the worldwide box office. Early reviews highlight the movie’s impressive visual effects and the seamless blend of action with a divine touch, something that is striking a chord with viewers. The grandeur in presentation, coupled with a rooted storytelling style, has been widely appreciated. Many believe that Mirai builds upon the massive goodwill generated by Teja Sajja's previous blockbuster HanuMan. The film was censored with U/A (16+) with the approved runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes (169 minutes) by the CBFC. Adding to the excitement, Prabhas' voiceover in the beginning has emerged as a big plus, amplifying the cinematic experience and instantly engaging the audience. His presence, though brief, lends a starry boost to the film's pan-India appeal. With strong word-of-mouth already setting in, Mirai is well-positioned to register a solid opening day worldwide. If the momentum sustains, which is very much likely given the initial reception, Teja Sajja could be on his way to scoring another pan-India blockbuster, cementing his rising stature as one of the most promising stars in the industry today. Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Telugu movie Kishkindhapuri box office collection, which is a horror mystery thriller film. This film is directed by Koushik Pegallapati and produced by Shine Screen. ## Kishkindhapuri stars Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Anupama Parameswaran, Makrand Deshpande, Tanikella Bharani, and Hyper Aadi in key roles. ## Kishkindhapuri Review - Coming Soon! ## Kishkindhapuri Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 2.15 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 2.5 Cr 16.28% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 2.9 Cr 16.00% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 1.65 Cr -43.10% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 1.45 Cr -12.12% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.95 Cr -34.48% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.85 Cr -10.53% Week 1 Collection ₹ 12.45 Cr - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 0.7 Cr -17.65% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 1.2 Cr 71.43% Day 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 1.15 Cr -4.17% Day 11 [2nd Monday] ₹ 0.43 Cr * rough data -62.61% Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 0.38 Cr * rough data -11.63% Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 0.26 Cr * rough data -31.58% Total ₹ 16.57 Cr - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 16.57 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 21.35 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 3.15 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 18.2 Cr ## Kishkindhapuri Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Kishkindhapuri Verdict: Coming Soon ## Kishkindhapuri Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 12th September 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Kishkindhapuri State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.11 Cr₹ 2.35 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.5 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 2.65 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.95 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 3.08 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 3.45 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 1.85 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.95 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 1.6 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.7 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.1 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.93 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 0.95 Cr₹ 13.46 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.11 Cr₹ 14.65 CrDay 8 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.73 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.8 CrDay 89 [13th Tuesday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.22 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.4 CrDay 9 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.22 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.4 CrDay 10 [2nd Sunday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.17 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.35 CrTotal₹ 1.45 Cr₹ 17.8 Cr₹ 0.17 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 19.6 Cr ##

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Hindi movie Mirai box office collection, which is a sci-fi action thriller film. This film is directed by Karthik Gattamneni and produced by People Media Factory. ## Mirai stars Teja Sajja, Ritika Nayak, Manoj Manchu, Jagapathi Babu, Shriya Saran, and Jayaram in key roles. ## Mirai Review - Coming Soon! ## Mirai State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 1.6 Cr₹ 11.5 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.9 Cr₹ 15.35 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 12 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 3.25 Cr₹ 17.55 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 2 Cr₹ 12.5 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 4.35 Cr₹ 19.45 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 5.5 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 1.35 Cr₹ 7.6 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 4.25 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 2.12 Cr₹ 7.1 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 3.35 Cr₹ 0.17 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 1.6 Cr₹ 5.65 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 2.5 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 3.9 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 7.3 Cr₹ 51.6 Cr₹ 1.82 Cr₹ 0.31 Cr₹ 15.57 Cr₹ 76.6 CrDay 8 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 2.4 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 3.2 CrDay 9 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.8 Cr₹ 4.25 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.89 Cr₹ 6.05 CrDay 10 [2nd Sunday]₹ 0.85 Cr₹ 5 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.09 Cr₹ 7.05 CrDay 11 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.18 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 2.15 CrDay 12 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.55 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.37 Cr₹ 2.1 CrDay 13 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.27 Cr₹ 1.75 CrDay 14 [2nd Thursday]₹ Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.14 Cr₹ 0.55 CrWeek 2 Gross₹ 2.53 Cr₹ 16.5 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 3.36 Cr₹ 22.85 CrDay 15 [3rd Friday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.77 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.95 CrDay 16 [3rd Saturday]₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 1.22 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.6 CrDay 17 [3rd Sunday]₹ 0.21 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 1.85 CrDay 18 [3rd Monday]₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.9 CrDay 19 [3rd Tuesday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.11 Cr₹ 1.2 CrDay 20 [3rd Wednesday]₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.87 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 1.1 CrDay 21 [3rd Thursday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.12 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.15 CrWeek 3 Gross₹ 0.79 Cr₹ 7.13 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.71 Cr₹ 8.75 CrTotal₹ 10.62 Cr₹ 75.23 Cr₹ 2.24 Cr₹ 0.37 Cr₹ 19.64 Cr₹ 108.2 Cr ## ## Mirai Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 13 CrHindi: 1.65 Cr Telugu: 11.15 Cr Tamil: 0.1 Cr Kannada: 0.05 Cr Malayalam: 0.05 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 15 CrHindi: 3 Cr Telugu: 11.75 Cr Tamil: 0.15 Cr Kannada: 0.07 Cr Malayalam: 0.03 Cr 15.38% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 16.6 CrHindi: 3.5 Cr Telugu: 12.75 Cr Tamil: 0.2 Cr Kannada: 0.1 Cr Malayalam: 0.05 Cr 10.67% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 6.4 CrHindi: 1.15 Cr Telugu: 5.13 Cr Tamil: 0.07 Cr Kannada: 0.04 Cr Malayalam: 0.01 Cr -61.45% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 6 CrHindi: 1.65 Cr Telugu: 4.21 Cr Tamil: 0.08 Cr Kannada: 0.04 Cr Malayalam: 0.02 Cr -6.25% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 4.75 CrHindi: 1.3 Cr Telugu: 3.32 Cr Tamil: 0.08 Cr Kannada: 0.04 Cr Malayalam: 0.01 Cr -20.83% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 3.35 CrHindi: 0.85 Cr Telugu: 2.4 Cr Tamil: 0.05 Cr Kannada: 0.04 Cr Malayalam: 0.01 Cr -29.47% Week 1 Collection ₹ 65.1 CrHindi: 13.1 Cr Telugu: 50.71 Cr Tamil: 0.73 Cr Kannada: 0.38 Cr Malayalam: 0.18 Cr - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 2.75 CrHindi: 0.4 Cr Telugu: 2.3 Cr Tamil: 0.02 Cr Kannada: 0.02 Cr Malayalam: 0.01 Cr -17.91% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 5.15 CrHindi: 0.8 Cr Telugu: 4.28 Cr Tamil: 0.03 Cr Kannada: 0.03 Cr Malayalam: 0.01 Cr 87.27% Day 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 6 CrHindi: 0.95 Cr Telugu: 4.95 Cr Tamil: 0.03 Cr Kannada: 0.05 Cr Malayalam: 0.02 Cr 16.50% Day 11 [2nd Monday] ₹ 1.8 CrHindi: 0.2 Cr Telugu: 1.55 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr Kannada: 0.03 Cr Malayalam: 0.01 Cr -70.00% Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 1.75 CrHindi: 0.35 Cr Telugu: 1.35 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr Kannada: 0.03 Cr Malayalam: 0.01 Cr -2.78% Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 1.5 CrHindi: 0.25 Cr Telugu: 1.2 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr Kannada: 0.03 Cr Malayalam: 0.01 Cr -14.29% Day 14 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 0.45 CrHindi: 0.12 Cr Telugu: 0.3 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr Kannada: 0.02 Cr -70.00% Week 2 Collection ₹ 19.4 CrHindi: 3.07 Cr Telugu: 15.93 Cr Tamil: 0.12 Cr Kannada: 0.21 Cr Malayalam: 0.07 Cr -70.20% Day 15 [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.8 CrHindi: 0.07 Cr Telugu: 0.71 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr Kannada: 0.01 Cr 77.78% Day 16 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 1.35 CrHindi: 0.13 Cr Telugu: 1.2 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr Kannada: 0.01 Cr 68.75% Day 17 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 1.6 CrHindi: 0.18 Cr Telugu: 1.4 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr Kannada: 0.01 Cr 18.52% Day 18 [3rd Monday] ₹ 0.75 CrHindi: 0.07 Cr Telugu: 0.67 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr -53.13% Day 19 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 1.05 CrHindi: 0.09 Cr Telugu: 0.95 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 40.00% Day 20 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.95 CrHindi: 0.1 Cr Telugu: 0.83 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr Kannada: 0.01 Cr -9.52% Day 21 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 1 CrHindi: 0.01 Cr Telugu: 0.98 Cr Tamil: 0.01 Cr 5.26% Week 3 Collection ₹ 7.5 CrHindi: 0.65 Cr Telugu: 6.74 Cr Tamil: 0.07 Cr Kannada: 0.04 Cr Malayalam: 0 Cr -61.34% Total ₹ 92 CrHindi: 16.82 Cr Telugu: 73.38 Cr Tamil: 0.92 Cr Kannada: 0.63 Cr Malayalam: 0.25 Cr (estimated) - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 92 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 141 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 32.8 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 108.2 Cr ## Mirai Budget: ₹ 50 Cr * Approx ## Mirai Verdict: Coming Soon ## Mirai Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 12th September 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Kantara: Chapter 1, the highly anticipated prequel to Rishab Shetty’s 2022 blockbuster Kantara, is officially slated for release on October 2, 2025, as confirmed by the filmmakers at Hombale Films, dismissing all delay rumors. Directed and headlined once again by Rishab Shetty, the film takes a bold mythological turn, exploring the spiritual and ancestral origins of the lore introduced in the original film, set around 300 CE during the Kadamba dynasty. ##Backed by a massive budget and shot on an epic scale—including war sequences featuring over 3,000 people and 500 skilled fighters—the project has undergone extensive preparation, with Shetty training in horse riding, Kalari, and sword-fighting. The buzz surrounding the film has been immense, amplified by a fiery promotional campaign, including a fire-themed logo unveiled in partnership with PVR INOX, and first-look posters of new characters like Rukmini Vasanth as Kanakavathi and Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara. ##In a major musical collaboration, Diljit Dosanjh is set to record a special track for the film at YRF Studios, Mumbai, aimed at expanding the film’s North Indian appeal as part of its pan-India strategy. The soundtrack and trailer—expected to drop on September 20, 2025—are expected to play a key role in widening its cultural reach. ##With the digital rights reportedly sold for ₹125 crore, multi-language distribution (Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, and English), and national attention growing by the day, Kantara: Chapter 1 is positioned not just as a sequel, but as a spiritual epic brimming with action, folklore, and divinity—poised to become one of India’s biggest cinematic events of 2025.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

OG, the much-awaited gangster action thriller, stars Telugu cinema icon Pawan Kalyan in the lead role as Ojas Gambheera, or simply "OG"—a feared underworld don returning from exile. The film marks the Telugu debut of Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, who plays the menacing antagonist Omi Bhau, setting up a high-stakes confrontation between two powerful characters. Directed by Sujeeth, best known for Saaho, OG promises a stylized, high-octane narrative set in the gritty underworld of Mumbai. The supporting cast includes Priyanka Arul Mohan, Arjun Das, Prakash Raj, Sriya Reddy, and a special appearance by Neha Shetty. Backed by DVV Danayya’s DVV Entertainment (of RRR fame), the film features cinematography by Ravi K. Chandran and Manoj Paramahamsa, with a pulsating score by Thaman S. ##The film has generated massive buzz, both domestically and overseas. Its teaser, titled “Hungry Cheetah,” was released on Pawan Kalyan’s 54th birthday (September 2) and immediately went viral for its slick visuals and intense tone. Fan enthusiasm reached a fever pitch when a single ticket for the Nizam region was sold in an auction for a staggering ₹5 lakh, showcasing the unmatched devotion of Pawan Kalyan’s fan base. In the U.S., the movie has already broken pre-release records, earning over $82,000 from just 46 premiere shows—weeks before its theatrical release. The production budget has ballooned to an estimated ₹240–₹250 crore, making it the most expensive film of Pawan Kalyan’s career. Delays due to his political commitments (as Deputy CM of Andhra Pradesh) only amplified the hype, with fans tracking every schedule update and teaser drop. ##Despite these delays, OG is now set for a pan-India theatrical release on September 25, 2025, in multiple languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. The movie has already clocked over ₹150 crore in pre-business in Telugu-speaking states alone, putting it in the league of other mega-films like RRR and Pushpa 2. Adding to its commercial promise, Netflix has acquired the OTT rights for a record ₹92 crore, with streaming expected roughly four weeks post theatrical release. With its stylish direction, intense character arcs, and massive production scale, OG is poised to be a landmark entry in the gangster-action genre—and one of the biggest Telugu releases of 2025.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, September 11 - The Indian box office is about to witness a storm from an unfamiliar friend as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is all set for a massive opening. The film, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, is arriving with historic levels of anticipation among fans of Japanese animation, and advance bookings confirm that India is gearing up for a massive opening. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the film with a U/A certificate and a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes. This makes it accessible to younger audiences as well as families, giving the film an additional boost beyond the core anime fandom. As per reports, it will be released on over 1700 screens nationwide by Sony Pictures. Bookings for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle have been phenomenal, already grossing over 25 crores before release for the opening weekend. For opening day alone, the pre-sales are around 12 crores gross, which is one of the highest this year. With a few hours still left for the release, the final opening day sales could be 14-15+ crores gross, which is huge. Though the pre-sales of Infinity Castle are huge, animation still has a limited reach beyond fandom in India. But given how past films have fared with these sorts of bookings, the animated saga is expected to open in the range of 18-20 crores gross in India. It is already the biggest non-Hollywood grosser in India, even before the first show begins. The film will be released in the original Japanese along with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English, expanding its reach across regions. With early morning shows starting as early as 5 AM, as well as the midnight shows in some cities, the demand is clearly unprecedented for an anime film in India. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, September 11 - Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller Ek Tha Tiger (2012), starring superstar Salman Khan, is returning to theatres. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film is the foundation stone of YRF's blockbuster Spy Universe. Originally released in August 2012, Ek Tha Tiger was a massive success and went on to become a blockbuster at the worldwide box office. With 320 crores worldwide, it was the highest-grossing Indian film of 2012 and the second-highest-grossing of all time at that time, behind Aamir Khan's 3 Idiots (350 crores worldwide). According to the latest reports, the much-loved film is set to return to theatres with a special re-release, giving audiences a chance to revisit this iconic blockbuster, while also offering audiences who missed it during its original run in 2012 the opportunity to experience the film in cinemas for the first time. The date, however, has not been revealed yet. Starring Salman in the title role as Tiger, and Katrina Kaif as the female lead, alongside Ranvir Shorey, Roshan Seth, Girish Karnad, and Gavie Chahal, the film follows an Indian intelligence agent, codenamed Tiger, who is sent to Dublin to observe a professor suspected of sharing nuclear secrets with Pakistan. While on the mission, Tiger falls in love with the professor’s caretaker, Zoya, who harbours a secret of her own. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, September 11 - The much-awaited sequel to Nandamuri Balakrishna's blockbuster Akhanda has been delayed, but the anticipation for the film shows no signs of slowing down. Directed by Boyapati Srinu, Akhanda 2 is now aiming for a grand worldwide release in the first week of December, in multiple languages. In 2025, the sequels failed to justify the massive expectations, except for a few, and despite that, the trade is supremely confident in Akhanda 2. Not just theatrical ambitions, the film has managed to strike a massive post-theatrical streaming deal with Netflix, possibly without a Hindi version. According to the latest Telugu media reports, Netflix has acquired the streaming rights of the movie for 80+ crores, which is the biggest for Balakrishna. It is not reported whether the streamer has bought the rights for all languages or just for the South Indian versions. Akhanda 2 is expected to have a full-fledged release in Hindi version, meaning an 8-week theatrical window, which is beyond Netflix's agenda. Produced by 14 Reels Plus and Sarke Studio, Akhanda 2 was supposed to be released on September 25, but the makers recently announced that due to the extensive post-production, it has been postponed. There is Pawan Kalyan's highly-awaited OG on September 25, so the trade believes it was the right decision to move back the release of the sequel. The big success of Akhanda (2021) has boosted the box office prospects of Akhanda 2, which is expected to open with massive collections all around. If word of mouth also turns out to be positive, then it is sure to become the biggest blockbuster of NBK. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, September 11 - The Indian audience is yet to be done with the homemade Mahavatar Narsimha, there comes another animation phenomenon called Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, which is about to set the Indian box office on fire with record-breaking numbers. The Japanese animated dark fantasy action film based on the "Infinity Castle" arc of the 2016–20 manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge, Infinity Castle is in rampage mode, and has already become the highest-grossing non-Hollywood title in India with opening day pre-sales only. As per the latest trade report, the film has sold tickets worth over 10 crores gross for the opening day alone, and is heading towards around 15 crores gross. With this, it has beaten the collection of Suzume and Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which grossed around 10 crores in their respective lifetime runs in India. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, however, is looking to score much higher numbers. To understand the craze for the movie, Sony Pictures India has scheduled midnight and early morning shows on the public demand, which is a rarity for an animation film in India. On the ticketing platform, Book My Show, the movie has already sold over 500K tickets for all days, which indicates one of the biggest opening weekends for a non-Indian film this year in the country. The pre-sales of this animated blockbuster are better than any other foreign film this year, ahead of the recently released horror-thriller The Conjuring: Last Rites, which scored to record-breaking 61 crores opening weekend, after 21 crores opening day in India. Infinity Castle will be aiming to top the Last Rites, considering the pre-sales phenomenon. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, the movie is scheduled to release on September 12 in the original Japanese language, along with the dubbed versions of English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. Stay tuned...