BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, May 21 - The much-awaited first look glimpse of Dragon, starring Jr. NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, has taken the internet by storm. The high-octane teaser clocked more than 64 million views on YouTube within the first 24 hours of release, making it the most-watched glimpse ever for an Indian film, according to makers. Released on the evening of Jr. NTR's birthday, the 4+ minute-long teaser, which introduces all the major characters of the film, instantly went viral across platforms and generated massive buzz among moviegoers. Social media users praised the glimpse for its gritty visuals, large-scale action blocks, powerful background score, and the intense presentation of Jr. NTR in a never-before-seen avatar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The glimpse introduces audiences to a dark and violent world centred around the character named Luger, played by Jr. NTR. Sporting a rugged look and commanding screen presence, the actor appears in one of the most menacing and intense roles of his career. The teaser's raw treatment and stylised action have once again become the talking point. Prashanth Neel recently opened up about the film and called Dragon the darkest story he has written so far. The filmmaker revealed that he spent nearly three years developing the character and its world, highlighting the scale and ambition behind the project. His comments further increased anticipation surrounding the film, especially among fans of mass-action entertainers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Apart from Jr. NTR, the film features a strong supporting cast including Anil Kapoor, Rukmini Vasanth, Biju Menon, Khushbu Sundar, Ashutosh Rana, and Sidhant Gupta, among others, in key roles. The extraordinary response to the glimpse has once again showcased Jr. NTR’s massive popularity across markets and the strong hype surrounding his collaboration with Prashanth Neel. The film is scheduled to release on June 11, 2027.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

We are looking at the final stretch of a historic journey as Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge completes its 63rd day at the box office. If you have been tracking this film since its massive opening weekend, you know we are witnessing a rare level of theatrical stamina. As of today, the active ticket sales on digital platforms have finally come to a halt, marking the end of a record-breaking 62-day run on BookMyShow. On its ninth Wednesday, the movie added another 20 lakh rupees to its domestic net total. When we compare this to Tuesday's collection of 22 lakh, we see a very logical 9 percent dip. For a film that has been playing in theaters for over two months, this kind of stability is quite impressive. The movie operated across 409 shows today, which is just a small fraction of the massive 523,910 total shows it has screened throughout its entire run. To give you some perspective on this longevity, this sequel has officially outlasted the first Dhurandhar film (59 days). It also comfortably moved past other major hits like Chhaava (58 days), Stree 2 (57 days), and even Pushpa 2 (53 days). This 62-day streak has now set a new benchmark for modern blockbusters, showing just how much the audience was willing to keep coming back to the big screen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) If we look at the ticket sales in the major national chains for the day, the numbers are modest but tell a consistent story. PVR recorded about 535 tickets, while INOX and Cinepolis contributed 210 and 148 tickets respectively. This brings the total tickets sold across these three major chains to 893 for the day. While these might seem like small numbers in isolation, they have been the final building blocks in pushing the total India net collection to a staggering 1,146.55 crore rupees. The global picture is even more massive. With a domestic gross of 1,372.19 crore and an overseas contribution of 426.67 crore, the worldwide total now stands at 1,798.86 crore rupees. The Hindi version alone has been the primary engine for this success, contributing over 1,078 crore to the net total, followed by significant contributions from the Telugu and Tamil markets. Even on day 63, the occupancy levels remained surprisingly healthy in key regions. In Mumbai, the film still managed a 17 percent occupancy rate, with afternoon shows peaking at 21 percent. In the National Capital Region, the overall occupancy stayed around 12 percent. These figures suggest that even with a limited show count, the film continued to find a dedicated audience in the major metros right until the end. Ultimately, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is finishing its theatrical run exactly how it started: by rewriting the record books. It is not just about the final 1,800 crore gross milestone, but about the incredible endurance it showed over nine long weeks. As the curtains finally close on this run, it leaves behind a legacy that will be a massive challenge for any upcoming release to match.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Telugu movie Drishyam 3 box office collection which is a crime drama suspense thriller film. This film is directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Panorama Studios. ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) stars Mohanlal, Meenakshi, Esther Anil, Siddique, Asha Sharath, and Ansiba Hassan in key roles. ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Thursday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Verdict: Coming Soon ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 21st May 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Mollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Thursday]₹ 2.8 Cr₹ 1.9 Cr₹ 1.3 Cr₹ 11.05 Cr₹ 1.32 Cr₹ 18.37 CrDay 2 [1st Friday]₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 0.85 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 8.85 Cr₹ 0.61 Cr₹ 12.81 CrDay 3 [1st Saturday]₹ 2.5 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 1.45 Cr₹ 9.25 Cr₹ 1.29 Cr₹ 15.99 CrDay 4 [1st Sunday]₹ 2.4 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 9.6 Cr₹ 1.26 Cr₹ 16.06 CrDay 5 [1st Monday]₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 6.55 Cr₹ 0.26 Cr₹ 8.91 CrDay 6 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.44 Cr₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 5.7 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 7.54 CrDay 7 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 6.1 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 7.7 CrDay 8 [2nd Thursday]₹ 0.8 Cr₹ 0.51 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 5.7 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 7.71 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 11.59 Cr₹ 8.01 Cr₹ 7.25 Cr₹ 62.8 Cr₹ 5.44 Cr₹ 95.09 CrDay 9 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 4.25 Cr₹ 0.09 Cr₹ 4.99 CrDay 10 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 4.4 Cr₹ 0.27 Cr₹ 5.92 CrDay 11 [2nd Sunday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 4.85 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 6.2 CrDay 12 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.11 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 2.15 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 2.56 CrDay 13 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.11 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.79 CrDay 14 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 1.2 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.45 CrDay 15 [3rd Thursday]₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.95 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.08 CrWeek 2 Gross₹ 1.76 Cr₹ 1.07 Cr₹ 1.19 Cr₹ 19.2 Cr₹ 0.77 Cr₹ 23.99 CrDay 16 [3rd Friday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.85 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.93 CrDay 17 [3rd Saturday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 1.35 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.51 CrDay 18 [3rd Sunday]₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.95 CrDay 19 [3rd Monday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.58 CrDay 20 [3rd Tuesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.43 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.46 CrDay 21 [3rd Wednesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.43 CrDay 22 [4th Thursday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.33 CrWeek 3 Gross₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.13 Cr₹ 5.63 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 6.19 CrDay 23 [4th Friday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.38 CrDay 24 [4th Saturday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.59 CrDay 25 [4th Sunday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.74 CrDay 26 [4th Monday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.31 CrDay 27 [4th Tuesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.26 CrDay 28 [4th Wednesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.16 CrTotal₹ 13.76 Cr₹ 9.18 Cr₹ 8.6 Cr₹ 89.93 Cr₹ 6.24 Cr₹ 127.71 Cr ##

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, May 20 - It has already been some years since director Prashanth Neel announced his maiden film with superstar Jr. NTR. The film has been in the making since last year and is easily one of the most anticipated Indian films at the moment. The recently released teaser of the film has taken the buzz to another level while leaving fans wanting more. While the film still has over a year for its release, the maverick director has made some explosive revelations about Jr. NTR's character in the film and the movie's unexpected genre direction. Ever since the title glimpse was unveiled, many assumed Dragon would be a high-scale period action drama in the style of Neel's previous mass entertainers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, the director has now clarified that the teaser only represents the "setting" of the film and not its actual thematic core. Speaking about Jr. NTR's role, Prashanth Neel made a shocking statement. "It's a dark character, and the darkest character I have ever written". "It took me three years to write this. I have taken it very seriously. We have cast the most expensive villain in the history of Indian cinema (referring to Luger aka Dragon aka Jr. NTR). That's how we're looking at it. He (NTR) knows the character he is playing, and we did not want to hide the fact", he said. The statement has immediately sparked massive online chatter, especially because Jr. NTR is reportedly not playing a conventional heroic role. Neel's films always have an anti-hero at their core, but Jr. NTR seems to be playing a pure villain role, a completely new territory for the RRR star. Enter INSIDE THE WORLD OF #Dragon as #PrashanthNeel takes you through the madness behind it.▶️ https://t.co/elqqIM9hyU Don’t miss the conversation!Man of Masses @tarak9999 @AnilKapoor @rukminitweets #BijuMenon @ravibasrur @bhuvangowda84 #Venkatachalapathi @peterheinoffl… pic.twitter.com/N78m1BMAfK— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) May 20, 2026 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, the biggest surprise came when Prashanth Neel addressed the film's genre and emotional foundation. While audiences expected a brutal period action spectacle, the director hinted at something entirely different. "The Teaser is just a setting... We probably will end up making one of the most patriotic movies ever seen!" Produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with NTR Arts and T-Series, Dragon is being made on a massive scale with intense world-building. The film also stars Anil Kapoor, Biju Menon, Rukmini Vasanth, Khushbu Sundar, Ashutosh Rana, and Sidhant Gupta in key roles alongside Guru Somasundaram, Rajeev Kanakala, Anshuman Pushkar, Prabhas Srinu, Shatru, Shiva, Bhimal Jeet Oberoi, Ntuthuzelo Prince Grootboom, Aleksandr Mizev, and Benedict Paul Garrett. It is scheduled to release on June 11, 2027.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, May 20 - Director Prashanth Neel has sparked fresh speculation around the future of the blockbuster KGF and Salaar franchise after his latest comments during promotions for his next period action drama Dragon starring superstar Jr. NTR. In a recent interview with Baradwaj Rangan, Prashanth Neel stated that Dragon would be his final film in the hyper-stylised post-apocalyptic noir mass space - a genre template that heavily defines both the KGF films and Salaar. The statement has now led many fans to believe that Yash-fronted K.G.F: Chapter 3, as well as Prabhas' Salaar 2, may no longer be part of the filmmaker's plans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The development comes as a major surprise, considering Neel and Yash had previously teased the continuation of the KGF universe multiple times after the historic success of K.G.F: Chapter 2. Earlier reports had even suggested that Chapter 3 would begin production after both Neel and Yash completed their existing commitments. Neel is currently occupied with Dragon, which has consumed a lot of his time, while Yash is focused on Toxic and Ramayana. With both the actor and director committed to multiple large-scale projects for the next few years, the possibility of KGF Chapter 3 happening anytime was already looking unlikely, and now, after Neel's comments, both the films have seemingly been scrapped.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, May 20 - Director RJ Balaji's Karuppu is marching on its way to the 100 crores club at the Tamil Nadu box office after extending the double-digit streak to its first Tuesday. The movie has been on a roll since its release in May 15, and after the excellent weekend, it continues its solid performance in the weekdays with minimal drops. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Starring superstar Suriya, Karuppu opened to 11.25 crores gross in Tamil Nadu, followed by massive growth over Saturday and Sunday to end the opening weekend at 48.50 crores gross in the state. Since the word of mouth has been super positive, the trade was anticipating a regular drop on Monday, but the film stunned by scoring bigger than the opening day collection in Tamil Nadu with around 11.30 crores. On Tuesday, the action drama managed to stay in the double-digit club with approximately 10 crores gross, helping its total Tamil Nadu gross to reach around 70 crores in 5 days. It is now certain to enter the 100 crores club in the state, and it is expected to achieve this feat in the second weekend itself, to become the first film of Suriya to do so. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Karuppu Day-Wise Gross Collection In Tamil Nadu Day 1 - 11.25 Cr Approx. Day 2 - 17.00 Cr Approx. Day 3 - 20.25 Cr Approx. Day 4 - 11.30 Cr Approx. Day 5 - 10.00 Cr Approx. In the history of Tamil cinema, only superstar Rajinikanth, along with Thalapathy Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan, and Sivakarthikeyan, have managed to score 100 crores gross in Tamil Nadu. Chiyaan Vikram and Karthi also have 100 crore grossers in the form of legendary Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Ponniyin Selvan 2. It has been a long wait for Suriya, who once dominated the box office in the 2010s, to have a film in the prestigious club. As of now, 23 films have managed to enter the 100 crores club in the Southern state, and Karuppu will be the 24th title to do so. Thalapathy Vijay has the highest number of films in the club with 8 titles, followed by Rajiniakanth with five films, and Ajith Kumar has four films. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Actors With 100 Crore Films In Tamil Nadu (Lead Role) S. No. Actor No. Of 100 Crore Films 1 Vijay 8 2 Rajinikanth 5 3 Ajith Kumar 4 4 Vikram / Karthi / Jayam Ravi 2 5 Kamal Haasan 1 6 Sivakarthikeyan 1 7 Prabhas 1 8 Yash 1

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Raja Shivaji is showing remarkable staying power as it nears the end of its third week in theaters. Usually, biographical dramas see a sharp decline by this stage, but the film managed a surprising 13 percent growth on its 19th day. On Tuesday, it collected a net of 1.30 crore in India, which is a noticeable step up from the 1.15 crore it earned on Monday. This mid-week uptick suggests that the movie is still finding a audience even after nearly three weeks of release. This latest performance brings the total India net collection to 87.00 crore. When looking at the gross domestic figures, the film has successfully breached the 100 crore milestone, currently standing at 102.90 crore. These results have been achieved through an extensive theatrical run consisting of 78,615 shows across the country since the opening day. On Tuesday alone, the film maintained a presence across 2,152 shows, showing that exhibitors still have significant confidence in the title. The Marathi version remains the primary driver of this success, contributing 1.10 crore on Day 19 with a solid 26 percent occupancy across 1,383 shows. The Hindi version added another 0.20 crore from 769 shows, holding a steady occupancy of 13 percent. In the Marathi heartlands, Mumbai and Pune are performing consistently. Mumbai recorded 29.8 percent occupancy over 334 shows, with night screenings peaking at 46 percent. Pune followed closely with 29.3 percent occupancy over 278 shows, also seeing its highest engagement of 42 percent during the late-night slots. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the Hindi-speaking regions, Surat and Ahmedabad are showing better traction than the North. Surat saw 20 percent occupancy across 66 shows, while Ahmedabad managed 16.8 percent over 65 shows. Both cities saw their strongest numbers during the night shows, peaking at 37 percent and 33 percent respectively. The National Capital Region had a more modest day, recording 10.8 percent occupancy across 47 shows. The performance within the national multiplex chains remains a steady contributor to the daily totals. On Tuesday, the three major chains recorded a total of 10,210 ticket sales across 587 shows, resulting in a gross of 13.04 lakh with an overall occupancy of 8.30 percent. Breaking this down, PVR moved approximately 3,960 tickets across 218 shows, while INOX followed with about 3,840 tickets from 230 shows. Cinepolis accounted for roughly 2,410 tickets across 139 shows. These figures indicate that the film is still a viable choice for urban audiences visiting premium theaters. Digital booking trends also reflect this late-stage growth. According to BookMyShow data, ticket sales jumped from 38.92 thousand on Monday to 45.15 thousand on Tuesday. To date, the platform has processed a total of 23,78,130 ticket bookings for the film. This high volume of online transactions highlights the sustained interest in the historical narrative among the digitally-active audience. On the global stage, Raja Shivaji added another 0.10 crore from international markets on Day 19. This brings the total overseas gross to 4.10 crore. When we combine the domestic and international performances, the total worldwide gross collection now stands at 107.00 crore. As the film approaches the end of its third week, the focus remains on whether it can maintain this momentum to finish as one of the most successful biographical films in its category.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Suriya's action drama Karuppu is proving to be a powerhouse at the box office, maintaining a very strong grip as it moves through its first week. On its first Tuesday, the film recorded a net collection of 12.75 crore in India. This represents a minor and healthy drop of just 10.8 percent from Monday's collection of 14.30 crore, indicating that the movie is benefiting from positive word-of-mouth across its primary markets. After five days of theatrical run, the total India net collection stands at 95.05 crore, while the gross collections within the country have touched 110.04 crore. The film operated across 6,093 shows on Tuesday, contributing to a massive cumulative total of 30,062 shows since its release. The fact that such a massive show count is being maintained on a working day is a direct testament to the film's consistent drawing power and the steady, sustained demand from audiences across all regions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With its strong Tuesday hold, Karuppu has successfully entered the elite list of the highest-grossing Kollywood films on their first Tuesday. Suriya's film now sits at the number 7 spot, outperforming several massive blockbusters in terms of weekday stability. Below is the list of the top 10 Kollywood films with the highest first Tuesday collections: Kollywood 1st Tuesday Highest Collection Movies (Tamil Net) RANK MOVIE NAME 1ST TUESDAY NET 01 Sarkar ₹ 35.65 Cr 02 Jailer ₹ 26.70 Cr 03 Leo ₹ 24.50 Cr 04 Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 ₹ 18.65 Cr 05 Varisu ₹ 11.75 Cr 06 Vikram ₹ 11.55 Cr 07 Karuppu ₹ 10.55 Cr 08 The Greatest of All Time ₹ 9.50 Cr 09 Thunivu ₹ 9.40 Cr 10 Ponniyin Selvan - Part 2 ₹ 8.34 Cr Looking at the state-wise gross report for Day 5, Tamil Nadu continues to lead with 10.00 crore. The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (APTG) region contributed a solid 2.25 crore, followed by Karnataka at 1.20 crore and Kerala at 1.05 crore. The rest of India added another 0.24 crore, bringing the single-day India gross to 14.74 crore. In terms of language-wise net earnings for Tuesday, the Tamil version brought in 10.55 crore, while the Telugu version added 2.20 crore. The occupancy rates remain quite impressive for a working day. The Tamil version saw an overall occupancy of 42 percent across 4,362 shows. Chennai remains the film's strongest fort, recording an overall occupancy of 66.8 percent over 706 shows, with night screenings peaking at a staggering 85 percent. Coimbatore and Madurai also performed well with 57.8 percent and 43 percent occupancy respectively. In the Telugu market, the film maintained a 24 percent occupancy rate over 1,731 shows, with Vizag leading the region at 26 percent and Hyderabad following at 22.3 percent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's trajectory in the Telugu states is particularly noteworthy. Karuppu has officially become the number one Tamil grosser in the Telugu states for 2026. It is currently on track to become Suriya's highest-grossing film in this region, potentially overtaking the long-standing record held by 24 (₹27.10 Cr). It is also chasing the lifetime collections of dubbed hits like Vikram (₹24.17 Cr) and Kanchana 3 (₹30.60 Cr) to secure a spot in the all-time Top 10 list for dubbed films in the Telugu market. In the national multiplex chains, Karuppu stands as the top-selling movie. On Day 5, the three major chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—recorded approximately 37,500 ticket sales, resulting in a gross of roughly 59 lakh. PVR led the chains with about 26,500 tickets and a 42.6 lakh gross, while INOX contributed 8,800 tickets and Cinepolis added 2,100 tickets. The overall occupancy in these premium national chains hovered around 17 percent. Digital engagement on BookMyShow reflects this massive demand. The film sold 261.96 thousand tickets on Tuesday alone, marking the third-highest first Tuesday sales on the platform, trailing only behind industry giants like Jailer and Leo. To date, the film has seen a total of 25.25 lakh tickets booked via the platform, demonstrating a significant digital footprint that started with 75,000 pre-sales and peaked on Friday with over 7 lakh tickets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the international front, Karuppu is rewriting the record books for Kollywood in 2026. It has officially become the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year internationally, surpassing the ₹23 crore overseas mark set by Parasakthi. On Day 5, the film added approximately ₹4.00 crore from overseas markets, bringing its total international gross to ₹51.00 crore. The North American market has been a significant contributor; the film earned $40,000 (approx. ₹33.40 lakh) on its fourth day, taking its total gross in that region to $842,000 (approx. ₹7.03 crore). These strong international figures have pushed the total worldwide gross collection to a massive ₹161.04 crore. Analytically, the film is performing like a top-tier blockbuster. With a total India net of 95 crore in just five days, it is virtually guaranteed to breach the 100 crore mark by Wednesday. The combination of high occupancy in Tamil Nadu and record-breaking trends in the Telugu states suggests that Karuppu is not just a seasonal hit but a significant commercial milestone for Suriya and the Tamil film industry this year.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, May 20 - The much-awaited trailer of superstar Ram Charan-fronted Peddi has taken the internet by storm. The high-octane glimpse from the upcoming sports action drama recorded more than 100 million views within the first 24 hours of its release, making it one of the biggest trailer launches ever for a Telugu film. The makers officially announced that the trailer crossed the 101 million views mark across platforms in just a day. The overall views so far have crossed 175+ million under 48 hours, signalling huge anticipation for the film. The response has been phenomenal not only in the Telugu version but also in Hindi-speaking markets, where the film has generated anticipation ahead of release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi presents Ram Charan in a rugged and intense avatar. The trailer showcases the actor in multiple sports-based sequences involving cricket, wrestling, and athletics, while also hinting at a strong emotional core and mass-action moments. The visuals and production scale have also become a major talking point online. Backed by grand cinematography and powerful background music by A. R. Rahman, the trailer has further increased expectations surrounding the pan-India film. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions from fans, many calling it one of Ram Charan's most promising films. The film features a strong ensemble cast including Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyenndu in important roles. Produced under the banner of Vriddhi Cinemas, the movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 4, 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 19 - The excitement surrounding Drishyam 3 continues to rise as the Mohanlal-led thriller gears up for its theatrical release on May 21. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film marks the return of Georgekutty, one of the most celebrated characters in Indian cinema, and the anticipation is clearly getting reflected in the advance booking trends across India and overseas markets. According to the latest trade report (11 PM on May 20), the film's opening day pre-sales are now approaching the 25 crore gross mark worldwide, with current sales around 24 crores. Of this, nearly 10.50 Crore gross has reportedly come from India alone, underscoring strong demand in Kerala as well as other key domestic circuits. With less than a day left before release, industry trackers expect the bookings to accelerate further over the final stretch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The overseas response has been particularly remarkable for the Mohanlal starrer. Gulf countries, North America, the UK, and Australia are witnessing excellent booking trends, continuing the growing global dominance of Malayalam cinema in recent years. Kerala, meanwhile, is expected to contribute heavily through spot bookings other than superb pre-sales so far, with around 6.75 crores gross. The current momentum could push the final opening day advance sales to around 27-30 crore gross worldwide before the first show even begins. If the film maintains this pace, Drishyam 3 could comfortably target an opening day collection in excess of 40+ crore gross globally, and could go to 50 crores if word of mouth is positive. Such a start would comfortably place the film among the biggest openers in Malayalam cinema history. At present, the record for the highest opening also belongs to Mohanlal, whose Empuraan opened at around 70 crore gross worldwide. Drishyam 3 is certain to score the second biggest opening, and it needs to be seen how far it can climb. One of the biggest factors working in the film's favour is the immense popularity of the Drishyam franchise itself. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The franchise value is also expected to boost spot bookings significantly on release day, plus, it has more pan-India weight than other Malayalam titles, so it is also going to play a major role in its big opening. Trade experts suggest that if audience reception turns positive from the morning shows, the worldwide opening day total could even push towards the 40 crore gross mark or more. The original film became a landmark success and was remade in several languages across India, while Drishyam 2 expanded the franchise's reach even further with its direct OTT release during the pandemic. The third instalment is being promoted as the continuation of Georgekutty's intense journey, creating enormous curiosity among audiences.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, May 19 - The theatrical comeback of Tamil superstar Suriya has turned into a box office storm as Karuppu continues its excellent run worldwide. The fantasy action drama has now raced past the 100 crore gross mark domestically, becoming the first film in Suriya's career to achieve the feat in India alone. The film has also emerged as one of the biggest Tamil blockbusters of 2026 within just four days of release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by RJ Balaji, Karuppu opened to strong numbers and kept growing over the weekend with exceptional jumps. The movie had already grossed over 120 crore worldwide in its first three days, while the India gross was nearing the 80 crore mark by Sunday. The film passed the crucial Monday test with ease and added another 16.50 crores gross in its domestic tally to take the collection to 95+ crores in 4 days. At the time of writing this piece, Karuppu has surpassed the 100 crores gross mark in India, beating the final collection of Singam 2, which minted around 97 crores gross in 2013. It has been over a decade since a film has beaten the record of cop action drama for the actor, and Karuppu has done that with ease in just 5 days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest-Grossing Films of Suriya In India S. No. Movie Year Director India Gross 1 Karuppu 2026 RJ Balaji ₹ 110.00 Cr (5 Days) 2 Singam 2 2013 Hari ₹ 98.00 Cr 3 7 Aum Arivu 2011 A. R. Murugadoss ₹ 89.00 Cr 4 Kanguva 2024 Siva ₹ 82.65 Cr 5 Singam 3 2017 Hari ₹ 81.00 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The strong hold on Monday, and a solid Tuesday (running) indicates that the film has gone beyond just fan-driven openings and is benefiting from positive audience reception across Tamil Nadu, Telugu states, Karnataka, Kerala, and overseas markets. The fantasy-action entertainer, also starring Trisha Krishnan, has especially dominated the Tamil Nadu box office, with a gross of almost 60 crore in 4 days. Karuppu had already become the biggest worldwide grosser for Suriya in just 4 days, and it is now heading towards the 200 crores gross milestone, which will be the first for the 24 Movie actor. In Tamil Nadu, the movie is expected to open the actor's account in the 100 crores club, which only a handful of Tamil stars have been able to achieve.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The marketing campaign for the Ram Charan starrer Peddi has moved into its next phase following a recent trailer launch event in Mumbai. According to reports from Bollywood Hungama, this Buchi Babu Sana directorial is officially confirmed for an IMAX release. The film, which also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Divyenndu, is being positioned as a large-scale theatrical experience, with Jio Studios overseeing the distribution in North India. The news was confirmed by Preetham Daniel, the IMAX Vice President for India and surrounding regions, who took to social media to announce that Peddi will be leveraging the premium large format to deliver its mass-appealing visuals. With Jio Studios handling the North India release, the film is clearly being positioned as a global cinematic event. But it's not just Peddi; the first week of June is looking like a treat for IMAX lovers. Just a day after Peddi's worldwide release on June 4, the Hollywood spectacle Masters Of The Universe—starring Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man—will also take over IMAX screens on June 5. This means audiences will have two back-to-back high-octane experiences from different industries on the largest screens possible. While the IMAX confirmation is making waves locally, the film's performance in international markets is already turning heads. The advance booking for the USA premieres has opened to a phenomenal response, signaling a massive start for the Global Star Ram Charan. With 15 days still left for the premieres, the film has already crossed a significant revenue milestone. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to the latest data shared by Venky Box Office, the early numbers from the North American market are quite revealing. With a full 15 days still to go before the premieres, the film has already amassed a total advance gross of $393,000 across the continent. Focusing specifically on the USA Telugu version, the collections have hit $359,516, driven by the sale of 12,562 tickets. This initial success is spread across 466 locations and a massive 1,379 shows. While the overall occupancy currently sits at 7 percent, this is a strong starting point considering the release is still over two weeks away. Texas is currently the standout performer among the states, contributing over $147,000 to the total, while the Cinemark chain is leading the pack among exhibitors, accounting for nearly $240,000 of the advance sales. A closer look at the state-wise data reveals that Texas is leading the charge by a huge margin, contributing $147,160 alone—nearly 40% of the total US collection so far. Other strong territories include North Carolina ($22,248), Virginia ($15,475), and New Jersey ($13,031). Among theater chains, Cinemark is dominating the sales with nearly $240,000 already in the kitty. Considering there are still over two weeks to go, Peddi is eyeing a historic premiere total in North America. The film boasts a stellar technical crew, with the legendary A.R. Rahman composing the score and Janhvi Kapoor playing the female lead. On the other hand, Masters Of The Universe brings a heavy-duty Hollywood cast including Jared Leto, Idris Elba, and Camila Mendes. Both films are looking to capitalize on the early June window, and the IMAX format will likely be the preferred choice for fans wanting to see these worlds come to life. Analytically, the early trends for Peddi suggest that the brand Ram Charan has seen a massive boost post-RRR. For a Telugu film to secure nearly $400K in advance sales 15 days out—without even factoring in the recent IMAX announcement—is a testament to its massive ground-level hype. As we inch closer to June 4, we can see if Peddi can set new benchmarks for Indian cinema on the global stage.