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Empuraan Takes Over: Historic Advance Booking Trend in Malayalam Cinema

Empuraan sees a hurdle in recent times with some issues in production houses, and Lyca is replaced by Gokulam Movies. Despite all this, the team did not do much promotion. All these issues were sorted recently, and the trailer is expected to arrive very soon.

Empuraan Overseas: Record Bookings

Still, without any aggressive promotions and with the trailer not yet released, the movie’s advance bookings are off to a phenomenal start. The advance bookings opened in the USA, Canada, UK, and Germany, and the shows are already getting sold out. For example, in America, the advance bookings are now at 130K, which is already a record premiere grosser for Malayalam films with still 9 days to release. The same response is seen in the UK and Germany.

The main territory for Mollywood overseas is the Gulf countries, where bookings are expected to open by today or tomorrow, and it will definitely have a record start here. The trade is expecting a 3M range start in overseas markets, which is an all-time record start for a Malayalam cinema. Not only overseas, but in each and every territory, it is expected to create a new benchmark for Malayalam film openings.

Empuraan Set For 40 Cr Opening:

Worldwide, Marakkar is the biggest opener with around 20 Cr till now for Malayalam films. Empuraan is expected to break this record by more than double the margin, which shows how big the opening is. In Kerala, Leo is the biggest and only double-digit opener, and Empuraan is expected to break the Leo record as well. The blockbuster sequel is carrying massive craze. It did theatrical business at a record range, and now bookings are also off at the same level. The film will have a massive weekend as it is releasing on 27th March (Thursday), with a long weekend and Monday being Eid. If WOM is positive, then the numbers will be insane.

Empuraan Trailer Update:

Empuraan’s trailer cut was ready a long time ago and was censored with a duration of 3:51 minutes. Due to recent hurdles, the trailer release was delayed, and the team officially announced yesterday that the update is coming today at 6 PM . The movie has been censored with a U/A certificate and has a runtime of 179.52 minutes.

Empuraan Telugu Release

Dil Raju is releasing the film in Telugu States. Chiranjeevi did the Lucifer remake as God Father. If you want to see the original Lucifer in Telugu to watch Empuraan in theatres. It is streaming on Prime Video. Check it out now on Prime Video!

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Court Day 4 Box Office Trend and Collection

Nani’s most recent film, ‘Court: State vs A Nobody’, continues to dominate the box office, with remarkable collections even after a solid opening weekend. On its fourth day, the Court allegedly grossed over ₹4 crore, accounting for nearly half of its initial earnings. This steady momentum reflects the positive word-of-mouth and audience appreciation for the picture.

‘Court’ has emerged as one of the most anticipated Telugu films of the year, owing to its captivating plot and ensemble cast. The film begins as a love drama, but quickly transforms into a thrilling courtroom thriller that digs into social themes. ‘Court’ has captivated viewers with its unusual narrative and superb performances.
In just four days, the film has grossed over 28.5 crore, setting it up for a spectacular lifetime total.

Unlike earlier Nani-produced films such as ‘Awe’, ‘HIT: The First Case’, and ‘HIT: The Second Case’, which experienced a decline after the weekend, ‘Court’ maintained its momentum. Analysts anticipate it may eclipse ‘HIT 2’s ₹40 crore gross and become Nani’s highest-grossing venture. With favorable trends continuing, ‘Court’ is anticipated to cross ₹50 crore by the weekend, cementing Nani’s image as a successful Telugu film producer.

Coolie is done and dusted

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Rajinikanth, Lokesh Kanagaraj’s movie Coolie shooting has been completed, and the team has provided an official update with a small glimpse. Rajinikanth completed his shooting schedule in this movie and recently has begun filming of Jailer 2. Lokesh Kanagaraj will be spending a significant amount of time now on post-production work, which is projected to take approximately three months to complete. With all post-production operations, the film is expected to conclude by June.

Coolie vs War 2

The makers planned to release the film on Independence weekend but War 2 releasing at same time putting them in huddle, Still makers yet to finalize the release date discussing with distributors, The release date likely to be announced very soon with a teaser.

The movie’s theatrical business is experiencing record-breaking sales, as is the non-theatrical industry. Prime Video purchased the digital rights to Rajinikanth’s film for 120 crore, a record sum. The combination of Rajanikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj is likely to set new box office records.

Exclusive: SSMB 29 Shifts Gears – Action Done, Song Shoot Begins

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Rajamouli has taken a lot of time to start shooting for SSMB 29. He and Mahesh Babu spent a long time on pre-production work and rehearsals to make everything perfect before going to the sets. The team recently started shooting in Hyderabad and finished a schedule there. After that, they moved to Odisha for the next schedule.

In Odisha, the team completed filming an action sequence. Right now, they are shooting a song under the choreography of Raju Sundaram. This song shoot is expected to be completed by March 22nd.

Once this schedule is done, the team will not take a long break. Within just 10 days, they will begin another schedule at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. This movie is a mix of action and mythological elements, which makes it appealing not just in India but also in international markets.

The film has a strong star cast. Prithviraj Sukumaran is playing the villain, while Priyanka Chopra is the lead actress. The movie is being made on a huge budget, and the makers are planning to release it in the summer of 2027.

After completing the shoot, the team will spend almost a year on post-production and promotions to ensure the best quality. The movie will have a grand worldwide release in multiple languages.

Godari Gattu Magic Strikes Again in Chiranjeevi’s Film

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The first promotional content from Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi’s last Sankranthi movie took the industry by storm. The song Godari Gattu has become a massive sensation, significantly amplifying the film’s buzz. The track played a crucial role in the film’s success, much like previous musical hits in Anil Ravipudi’s movies.

Adding to the excitement, music director Bheems Ceciroleo is continuing his association with Anil Ravipudi for his next project with Mega Star. Additionally, veteran singer and composer Ramana Gogula, known for his iconic songs in Telugu cinema, is lending his voice after a long gap. His inclusion has heightened anticipation, as his unique style has a proven track record of elevating films to blockbuster status.

Recently, Anil Ravipudi, along with his team, visited the Simhachalam temple to seek blessings for the upcoming film. Anil Ravipudi confirmed that this movie will be a family entertainer, crafted to showcase Chiranjeevi’s strengths in comedy and drama. The shoot is set to begin in June, with a planned Sankranti 2026 release. With a strong storyline, energetic music, and Chiranjeevi’s unmatched charisma, this film is poised to be a festival winner.

Chhaava creates history: First 300 crore grosser in Maharashtra

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Chhaava starring Vicky Kaushal had a rampage at the box office even in its 5th weekend. The film has collected more than 20 crore Nett on its 5th weekend in India which is just sensational. For 31 days, Chhaava collected around 520 crores Nett in Hindi and around 625 crores gross. Half of it has come from Maharashtra alone which is phenomenal.

Chhaava also becomes the first film to gross more than 300 crores gross in Maharashtra. The Telugu version also did well on its 2nd weekend raking in a gross of 16-17 crores. The total gross in India till 16th March is around 640 crores. With the overseas numbers, the total worldwide gross will be closer to 750 crores and is set for 800 crore+ in its full run.

This is definitely a great achievement for the team and Vicky Kaushal especially. The film has been delayed for release but has struck gold now. However, the film will short of the coveted 1000 crore gross mark worldwide.

Dilruba 1st weekend Box office collections

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Kiran Abbavaram’s ‘Dilruba’, failed to keep the momentum following the huge success of ‘KA’. Before the film’s release, the movie team was confident in its success and even scheduled premieres. However, from its first showing, ‘Dilruba’ garnered unfavorable reviews and terrible word of mouth, which had a considerable impact on its box office results.

The film made a disappointing ₹1.1 crore on its first day, including premieres. Collections continued to drop over the weekend, rather than increasing. Day 2 collections dropped than the first day, and Day 3 saw tremendous decline, indicating lack of public engagement.

After the first weekend, ‘Dilruba’ earned only ₹2.25 crore gross, with a share of less than ₹1 crore. Given this tendency, these figures are expected to be the film’s final box office total, representing a significant setback for Kiran Abbavaram.

This failure is in stark contrast to the smash triumph of ‘KA’. The bad reception and mediocre collections indicate that ‘Dilruba’ failed to connect with moviegoers, underlining the box office’s unpredictability. Kiran Abbavaram will now have to reconsider his plans for future projects.

Puri Jagan Meets Vijay Sethupathi

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Director Puri Jagannadh is currently facing a challenging phase in his career, struggling to lock his next film after a series of setbacks. After the failure of Liger and Double Ismart , Puri is in search of a comeback movie. Despite multiple script narrations to various actors, nothing has been finalized yet. However, the latest buzz is that Puri recently met acclaimed Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi and narrated a story. The actor is yet to make a decision, but the filmmaker and his team are optimistic about getting his approval.

Vijay Sethupathi, known for his versatile performances, is currently focused on lead roles. After the success of movies like Maharaja and Viduthalai Vijay Sethupathi gained a good following in telugu market also.If he teams up with Puri Jagannadh, it could be a promising collaboration. Puri, known for delivering mass entertainers when backed by a solid script, has the potential to make a strong comeback with this project.

If the film materializes, it will be a bilingual release in Telugu and Tamil, further expanding its reach. With Puri’s signature storytelling and Vijay Sethupathi’s strong screen presence, the film could create a significant impact. Fans of both the director and the actor are eagerly waiting for an official confirmation. If all goes well, this could be the much-needed turning point in Puri Jagannadh’s career.

Robinhood theatrical business and breakeven details

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Robinhood, starring Nithiin is gearing up for release on 28th March worldwide. The film directed by Venky Kudumula, has a lot of expectations with the combo of Bheeshma making a return. The film’s theatrical business negotiations have been started. The worldwide theatricals are valued at a range of 30 crores.

Coastal AP business discussion is said to be in the range of 12 crores and ceded at 3.6 crores. This is definitely a reasonable business, and it could have been a bit higher if Nithiin provided hits. Bheeshma collected a similar range of 30 crores worldwide in the full run and Robinhood just needs to match Bheeshma numbers for the breakeven mark.

On the other hand, Nithiin not just wants to score a hit but wants a huge blockbuster like a 100 crore grosser to record a solid comeback. The Summer season will also help Robinhood put good numbers at the box office.

Court’s box office storm: Sensational first weekend with 24 crores gross

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Court had a terrific and sensational first weekend performance at the box office. Day 3’s performance was much bigger than Day 1 and Day 2 in India. The worldwide gross is expected to be around 24 crores overall. If the weekdays hold well, the film will have a good chance of joining the 50 crore club.

For the 1st weekend, the worldwide share will be in the range of 12 crores. It also recovered the entire budget for the film on the 1st weekend. The Non-theatricals and the numbers after the weekend will be profits for the film, which is very huge. No one expected that Court would perform to this level.

The film has also crossed the half Million Dollar Mark in the USA box office. It is racing ahead for the coveted 1 Million Dollar mark and may even cross it by the end of its final run. The film is really a memorable film for the team and Producer, Nani.