BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, October 31 - Director SS Rajamouli's epic one-cut re-release of his path-breaking blockbuster Baahubali duology - Baahubali: The Epic has started with a bang at the worldwide box office after record-breaking premiere gross. Starring Prabhas in the title role, the 3-hour and 45-minute-long blockbuster had a limited premiere in India on October 30 and a full-fledged premiere in North America. The film grossed approximately 1.25-1.50 crores in its domestic premiere. In North America, the film is looking to gross around 3.75 crores, making it 5-5.25+ crores gross worldwide premiere. The Indian re-release titles historically don't have a premiere, so it is a new record for Baahubali: The Epic, and is likely to remain so. Also read - Can Prabhas' Baahubali: The Epic Make Baahubali 2 To Reclaim Indian Box Office Crown? The combined version of Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion is likely to become the biggest Telugu re-release grosser after the first day itself (including premiere). If the momentum persists, it could become the biggest Indian re-release blockbuster in the first weekend itself, which needs to be seen. Currently, Harshvardhan Rane's romantic drama, Sanam Teri Kasam, is the top Indian grosser in its repeat run. The film stunned everyone earlier this year and went on to gross around 40 crores in its re-release run, followed by Tumbbad, which minted an excellent 37.50 crores gross. Stay tuned...

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Leading comedian-turned-actor Santhanam is once again in the spotlight in Kollywood — this time with strong buzz that he will be part of the highly anticipated sequel Jailer 2, starring Superstar Rajinikanth and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. Though an official confirmation from the team is still awaited, multiple credible industry reports suggest that Santhanam is likely to join the film in a significant comedic role. According to Samayam Tamil, his character is expected to be more than just a cameo — described as a “stylish” and impactful part that reportedly impressed Rajinikanth during discussions. If this materialises, it will mark Santhanam’s third collaboration with the Superstar after Enthiran (2011) and Lingaa (2014), as noted by Cinema Express. With shooting already underway and an upcoming schedule reportedly planned in Goa, industry speculation is that Santhanam may join the set soon. For Santhanam, who has spent the past several years transitioning from breakout comic performances to leading roles, this development would mark a notable return to his comedic roots — and in one of Tamil cinema’s biggest franchises no less. His presence is expected to bring additional humour and mainstream appeal to Jailer 2, a project already surrounded by strong expectations and a star-studded ensemble. If confirmed, Santhanam’s inclusion would be a promising win-win: he gets a high-impact platform to reconnect with audiences in his trademark comic style, while the film gains a familiar and much-loved performer whose screen chemistry with Rajinikanth is fondly remembered. The prospect of the duo sharing screen space again — after more than a decade — has already sparked excitement among fans. For now, we await an official announcement from the makers of Jailer 2. Until then, this intriguing development only adds to the growing buzz surrounding one of Tamil cinema’s most awaited releases of 2026.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Chiyaan Vikram’s next big film now has its captain. Production house Shanthi Talkies has officially announced that Bodi K Rajkumar will direct Chiyaan 63, marking a bold new creative pairing for the star.The announcement came through the banner’s social media handle, where they welcomed the filmmaker and shared a striking new poster — confirming the fresh direction the project is heading in. Beginning of an exciting journey!Happy to announce #BodiRajkumar as our director for #Chiyaan63We are elated that a debutant is directing a Powerhouse like @chiyaan sir! @iamarunviswa pic.twitter.com/iY2snhr51p— Shanthi Talkies (@ShanthiTalkies) October 30, 2025 While this marks Rajkumar’s feature film debut, he is not a newcomer to storytelling. His short films — including Amen and Lo and Behold — have received recognition, with Amen winning awards at the Independent Film Festival of Chennai (2021) and Venice Shorts (2021).This leap from festival-circuit shorts to directing a star of Vikram’s calibre makes the project one of the most exciting talent-meets-superstar moments in recent Tamil cinema. The film was first announced in December 2024, and early buzz suggested a different filmmaker was originally associated with the project. However, Shanthi Talkies has now officially handed the reins to Bodi K Rajkumar, marking a creative reset for Chiyaan 63. With this move, the makers are clearly betting on a fresh cinematic voice to shape Vikram’s next outing. Backed by producer Arun Viswa under Shanthi Talkies — a banner known for ambitious projects like Maaveeran — the film is now set to move forward with renewed energy and a bold new direction. Tamil cinema has always flourished when star power meets bold new creative energy. Vikram choosing a debutant filmmaker — especially one with an indie-festival background — signals confidence in fresh storytelling.For Rajkumar, it's a dream opportunity; for Shanthi Talkies, it’s a statement move; and for audiences, it promises something intriguing, unpredictable, and ambitious. With casting, crew and production timelines yet to roll out, Chiyaan 63 is already trending as the industry watches how this fresh pairing unfolds. The excitement is equal parts curiosity and confidence, especially given Vikram’s legacy of bringing intensity and innovation to his roles.For now, fans are celebrating — and waiting — as a promising new chapter in Chiyaan Vikram’s career gears up to begin.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Tamil movie Aaryan box office collection which is a crime thriller film. This film is directed by Praveen K. and produced by Vishnu Vishal Studioz. ## Aaryan stars Shraddha Srinath, K. Selvaraghavan, Vaani Kapoor, Jeeva Subramanian, Vishnu Vishal, and Vani Bhojan in key roles. ## Aaryan Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 1.2 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 1.65 Cr 37.50% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 1.5 Cr -9.09% Total ₹ 4.35 Cr - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 4.35 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 5.1 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 5.1 Cr ## Aaryan Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Aaryan Verdict: Coming Soon ## Aaryan Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 31st October 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Kollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Aaryan State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1.22 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.4 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.09 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.95 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1.58 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.75 CrTotal₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 4.55 Cr₹ 0.27 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 5.1 Cr ##

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Malayalam movie Dies Irae box office collection, which is a horror thriller film. This film is directed by Rahul Sadasivan and produced by Night Shift Studios and YNOT Studios. ## Dies Irae stars Pranav Mohanlal, Arun Ajikumar, Jaya Kurup, Manohari Joy, and Gibin Gopinath in key roles. ## Dies Irae Review - Positive response from previews. ## Dies Irae State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 0.22 Cr₹ 4.65 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 5.5 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 5.15 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 6.7 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 0.9 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 5.65 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 7.5 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.22 Cr₹ 2.85 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 3.55 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.23 Cr₹ 2.3 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 3.05 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 2.1 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 2.7 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.17 Cr₹ 1.7 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 2.1 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 3.15 Cr₹ 0.46 Cr₹ 1.89 Cr₹ 24.4 Cr₹ 1.2 Cr₹ 31.1 CrDay 8 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 1.8 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 2.35 CrDay 9 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 2.75 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 4 CrDay 10 [2nd Sunday]₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 2.55 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 3.45 CrDay 11 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.8 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 1.03 CrDay 12 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.87 CrDay 13 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.75 CrDay 14 [2nd Thursday]₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.65 CrWeek 2 Gross₹ 1.67 Cr₹ 0.53 Cr₹ 1.06 Cr₹ 9.5 Cr₹ 0.34 Cr₹ 13.1 CrDay 15 [3rd Friday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.65 CrDay 16 [3rd Saturday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.9 CrDay 17 [3rd Sunday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.67 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.95 CrDay 18 [3rd Monday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.33 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.4 CrDay 19 [3rd Tuesday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.24 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.3 CrDay 20 [3rd Wednesday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.27 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.35 CrDay 21 [3rd Thursday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.17 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.25 CrWeek 3 Gross₹ 0.48 Cr₹ 0.09 Cr₹ 0.41 Cr₹ 2.73 Cr₹ 0.09 Cr₹ 3.8 CrTotal₹ 5.3 Cr₹ 1.08 Cr₹ 3.36 Cr₹ 36.63 Cr₹ 1.63 Cr₹ 48 Cr ## Dies Irae Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 4.7 Cr [Mal: 4.7 Cr ] - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 5.7 Cr [Mal: 5.7 Cr ] 21.28% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 6.35 Cr [Mal: 6.35 Cr ] 11.40% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 3 Cr [Mal: 3 Cr ] -52.76% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 2.6 Cr [Mal: 2.6 Cr ] -13.33% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 2.3 Cr [Mal: 2.3 Cr ] -11.54% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 1.8 Cr [Mal: 1.8 Cr ] -21.74% Week 1 Collection ₹ 26.45 Cr [Mal: 26.45 Cr ; Te: 0] - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 2 Cr [Mal: 1.97 Cr ; Te: 0.03 Cr] 11.11% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 3.4 Cr [Mal: 3.3 Cr ; Te: 0.1 Cr] 70.00% Day 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 2.9 Cr [Mal: 2.8 Cr ; Te: 0.1 Cr] -14.71% Day 11 [2nd Monday] ₹ 0.87 Cr [Mal: 0.83 Cr ; Te: 0.04 Cr] -70.00% Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 0.73 Cr [Mal: 0.7 Cr ; Te: 0.03 Cr] -16.09% Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 0.65 Cr [Mal: 0.6 Cr ; Te: 0.05 Cr] -10.96% Day 14 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 0.55 Cr [Mal: 0.52 Cr ; Te: 0.03 Cr] -15.38% Week 2 Collection ₹ 11.1 Cr [Mal: 10.72 Cr ; Te: 0.38] -58.03% Day 15 [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.5 Cr [Mal: 0.49 Cr ; Te: 0.01 Cr] -9.09% Day 16 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 0.73 Cr [Mal: 0.72 Cr ; Te: 0.01 Cr] 46.00% Day 17 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 0.77 Cr [Mal: 0.76 Cr ; Te: 0.01 Cr] 5.48% Day 18 [3rd Monday] ₹ 0.35 Cr [Mal: 0.35 Cr ] -54.55% Day 19 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 0.25 Cr [Mal: 0.25 Cr ] -28.57% Day 20 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.3 Cr [Mal: 0.3 Cr ] 20.00% Day 21 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 0.22 Cr [Mal: 0.22 Cr ] -26.67% Week 3 Collection ₹ 3.12 Cr [Mal: 3.09 Cr ; Te: 0.03] -71.89% Day 22 [4th Friday] ₹ 0.08 Cr [Mal: 0.08 Cr ] -63.64% Day 23 [4th Saturday] ₹ 0.14 Cr [Mal: 0.13 Cr ; Te: 0.01 Cr] 75.00% Day 24 [4th Sunday] ₹ 0.13 Cr [Mal: 0.13 Cr ] -7.14% Day 25 [4th Monday] ₹ 0.05 Cr [Mal: 0.05 Cr ] -61.54% Day 26 [4th Tuesday] ₹ 0.04 Cr [Mal: 0.04 Cr ] -20.00% Day 27 [4th Wednesday] ₹ 0.05 Cr [Mal: 0.05 Cr ] 25.00% Day 28 [4th Thursday] ₹ 0.03 Cr [Mal: 0.03 Cr ] -40.00% Week 4 Collection ₹ 0.52 Cr [Mal: 0.51 Cr ; Te: 0.01] -83.33% Day 29 [5th Friday] ₹ 0.02 Cr [Mal: 0.02 Cr ] -33.33% Total ₹ 41.21 Cr [Mal: 40.79 Cr ; Te: 0.42 Cr] - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 41.21 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 82 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 33.4 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 48.6 Cr ##

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, October 30 - Netflix drops the trailer of the highly-awaited final sci-fi horror thriller show Stranger Things 5, ahead of its premiere on November 26. The finale of the blockbuster series will be released in three volumes, with the first four episodes dropping on November 26, followed by the next three on December 25 and the final episode on December 31. The final season brings back Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and her friends as they battle Vecna one last time. The trailer promises high-octane moments as Elven and friends promise to find Vecna to end this suffering for once and all, while he is planning to end this world. English trailer Created by the Duffer Brothers, the show stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Jamie Campbell Bower, Cara Buono, Amybeth McNulty, Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, Alex Breaux, and Linda Hamilton. Hindi trailer Tamil trailer Stay tuned...

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Thamma arrived in theatres not just as another Diwali release, but as the next chapter in a universe that has quietly grown into one of Bollywood’s most reliable crowd-pleasers. After the success of films like Stree and Bhediya, audiences walked into Thamma already familiar with the quirky world of the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe — where spooky spirits meet sharp humour and heartfelt storytelling. This time, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna step into the supernatural playground, joined by Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, bringing together a cast designed to spark curiosity and laughter in equal measure. Riding on festive mood and strong franchise recall, Thamma floated into cinemas with confidence — and early numbers showed clear audience interest. The film opened strong and paced ahead in its early theatrical run, marking a solid commercial chapter for Ayushmann Khurrana in the genre-driven entertainer space. However, the franchise comparison tells an interesting story. Stree 2 opened at a massive ~₹55.4 crore on Day 1 and ~₹35.3 crore on Day 2, proving its powerful franchise advantage. In contrast, Thamma leveraged Diwali buzz and familiarity to register ~₹24 crore on Day 1, followed by ~₹18.6 crore on Day 2, ₹13 crore on Day 3, and ₹10 crore on Day 4 — showing a dip after the initial festive rush. In other words, while the predecessor sprinted ahead early, Thamma followed a slower, festival-weighted curve. What turned the tide was the film’s mid-run strategy. With a ₹99 ticket offer rolled out around Day 7/8, footfalls surged again, pushing the Day-8 figure to ~₹4.6 crore and helping the film cross the ₹100-crore India net mark. This smart pricing intervention allowed Thamma to climb back after its decline — proving that today’s box office doesn’t reward just big openings, but sustained momentum and recovery. The film also faced early piracy leaks online even as it crossed the ₹100-crore mark domestically. Despite that, Thamma continued trending across social platforms and retained strong audience chatter, reflecting the pull of supernatural comedy blended with emotional beats and Maddock’s expanding horror-comedy universe. Box-Office Snapshot India Net (Day 1): ₹24 crore India Net (Day 2): ₹18.6 crore India Net (Day 3): ₹13 crore India Net (Day 4): ₹10 crore India Net (Day 5): ₹13.1 crore India Net (Day 6): ₹12.6 crore India Net (Day 7): ₹ 4.3 crore India Net (Day 8): ₹ 5.75 crore India Net (Day 9): ₹ 3.65 crore India Gross (till Day 9): ₹ 125.75 crore Overseas: ₹18 crore Worldwide Total: ₹143.75 crore(approx) The film found steady support from family audiences and franchise followers. While it didn’t match the opening pace of Stree 2, Thamma showed how hybrid strategies — festival timing, franchise recall, and flexible pricing — can help theatrical films sustain in a changing box-office environment.In the end, the combination of Diwali turnout, brand value, and the discounted-ticket move pushed the movie to achieve the ₹100 crore mark..

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Punjabi movie Ikk Kudi box office collection, which is a romantic comedy film. This film is directed by Amarjit Singh Saron and produced by Dharma Productions, Shehnaaz Gill Production, and Raaya Picturez. ## Ikk Kudi stars Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, Sukhi Chahal, Baljinder Darapuri, Nirmal Rishi, and Gurjazz in key roles. ## Ikk Kudi Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 0.12 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 0.2 Cr 66.67% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 0.28 Cr 40.00% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.15 Cr -46.43% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.3 Cr 100.00% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.36 Cr 20.00% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 0.21 Cr -41.67% Week 1 Collection ₹ 1.62 Cr - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 0.17 Cr -19.05% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 0.4 Cr 135.29% Day 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 0.65 Cr 62.50% Day 11 [2nd Monday] ₹ 0.18 Cr -72.31% Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 0.15 Cr -16.67% Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 0.18 Cr 20.00% Day 14 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 0.15 Cr -16.67% Week 2 Collection ₹ 1.88 Cr 16.05% Day 15 [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.15 Cr 0.00% Day 16 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 0.22 Cr 46.67% Day 17 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 0.28 Cr 27.27% Day 18 [3rd Monday] ₹ 0.1 Cr -64.29% Day 19 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 0.14 Cr 40.00% Day 20 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.08 Cr -42.86% Total ₹ 4.47 Cr (estimated) - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 4.47 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 14.25 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 9 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 5.25 Cr ## Ikk Kudi Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Ikk Kudi Verdict: Coming Soon ## Ikk Kudi Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 31st October 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Pollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Bengaluru, October 30 - The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Kannada superstar Yash, have reacted to the widespread rumours surrounding the film's delay. There have been rumours that the film was postponed due to production delays and other issues. The producers have officially denied all reports suggesting a postponement, confirming that the much-awaited action thriller will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, as originally scheduled, according to renowned critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh. The producers clarified that post-production work has already begun, even as Yash continues to shoot for Ramayana in Mumbai. The KGF star, who has been balancing both projects, will soon wrap up the final portions of Toxic. Once the filming is complete, the production house plans to begin full-fledged promotions in January 2026. STOP THE RUMOURS... YASH'S NEXT FILM 'TOXIC' IS *NOT* DELAYED OR POSTPONED – 19 MARCH 2026 RELEASE CONFIRMED… Spoke to the producers – #Toxic is firmly on track for its [Thursday] 19 March 2026 release, perfectly timed for the festive weekend of #Ugadi, #GudiPadwa, and #Eid.… pic.twitter.com/bG1YsvdrQY— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 30, 2025 Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is described as a dark, stylised action-drama with a strong emotional core. Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film marks a major collaboration between Yash and the acclaimed filmmaker, known for her distinctive storytelling style. The film is being shot simultaneously in English and Kannada, making it one of the most ambitious pan-Indian projects in recent times. The movie will also be dubbed in multiple Indian and international languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, to ensure a wide global reach. Over the last few weeks, several reports claimed that Toxic was facing production hurdles, with talk of creative differences and delays leading to speculation about an indefinite postponement. However, the latest clarification from the producers has firmly put those rumours to rest. The team maintains that everything is progressing smoothly and that the film is right on track for its summer 2026 release. Stay tuned...

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Buzz around Lokesh Kanagaraj’s debut as a lead actor continues to build, and the latest talk in industry circles suggests Wamiqa Gabbi has been approached to play the female lead in the upcoming film directed by Arun Matheswaran. While an official announcement is still awaited, multiple insider reports indicate that the makers are keen on bringing Wamiqa on board for the project. Lokesh, known for films like Maanagaram, Kaithi, Master, Vikram, and Leo, is stepping in front of the camera for the first time with this project, which will be directed by Arun Matheswaran. The pairing itself has sparked curiosity, as both talents are currently on strong career runs. Arun Matheswaran, who has carved a niche with his gritty and stylish filmmaking, is reportedly shaping this film as a raw gangster action drama. The story is said to be rooted in intense, grounded violence, infused with Arun’s signature stylised realism and bold storytelling — a space that aligns perfectly with Lokesh’s action persona. Wamiqa Gabbi, meanwhile, has been enjoying a solid career phase with acclaimed performances across Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Punjabi projects. Her addition to the cast would lend the film a fresh pairing and a strong screen dynamic — something Lokesh’s fans are already discussing on social platforms. Shooting schedules and complete cast details are likely to be revealed soon. For now, all eyes are on the official confirmation, as fans look forward to seeing how Lokesh transitions in front of the camera — and whether Wamiqa Gabbi will join him in this much-anticipated project.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Ever since the exciting declaration of Baahubali: The Epic re-release hit headlines, curiosity has flooded across the nation. Fans immediately began speculating whether it hinted at the long-awaited Baahubali 3. After all, the first two films — Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion — reshaped Indian cinema forever with their grand storytelling, iconic characters, and unmatched box-office dominance, becoming a historic cultural phenomenon. During a special conversation held ahead of the re-release, director S. S. Rajamouli clarified that this announcement wasn’t for Baahubali 3, but for a massive new project expanding the universe — a 3D animated feature titled Baahubali: The Eternal War. The film, made on a budget of around ₹120 crore and in production for over 2.5 years, will unveil its first teaser during the interval of the theatrical re-release, igniting fresh excitement within the fandom. Prabhas expressed genuine astonishment at the scale of the project His playful reaction only highlighted the extraordinary scale at which the franchise continues to evolve, further fueling conversations online.This announcement ensures that the legacy of Mahishmati isn't just returning — it's expanding into a new medium with cutting-edge animation, promising to introduce the world of Baahubali to new generations while giving loyal fans another spectacular chapter to look forward to. For audiences who once turned cinema halls into epic battlegrounds of emotion and celebration, the journey is far from over — the kingdom rises once again, this time in a grand animated avatar.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, October 30 - Maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli and Pan India superstar Prabhas' action drama Baahubali: The Conclusion ruled the Indian box office for nearly eight years as the country's highest-grossing film, before that reign came to an end when Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule took over the top position following its phenomenal success in December last year. There is currently a difference of around 50 crores between the two films in favour of Pushpa 2. But the tables may yet turn with the upcoming re-release of the Baahubali duology, now presented as Baahubali: The Epic. This special cut will bring together both films — Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion — into a single, nearly 3-hour-45-minute cinematic experience. The advance booking of Baahubali: The Epic is robust, better than all the films which have been re-released at the Indian box office so far. To earn over 50 crores gross for the film shouldn't be a big ask, but it has to double it up to make Baahubali 2 reclaim its top spot. Baahubali: The Epic poses a unique case for box office accounting, as it includes both parts in one continuous feature, so the total earnings of its can't be attributed to just Baahubali 2. Since this is a one-of-a-kind case, what can be done is to split the collection of Baahubali: The Epic in half and add to both parts. If done so, the re-release will need to gross over 100 crores at the Indian box office to bridge the 50+ crores gap between Baahubali 2 and Pushpa 2. For the record, no film has ever grossed more than 50 crores in its re-release run at the Indian box office, so it needs to be seen how Baahubali: The Epic fares, even though it is certain to become the biggest Indian re-release grosser of all time. Whether it can also help Baahubali 2 reclaim its long-held crown remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — this epic is about to make history again. Stay tuned...