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Drishyam 3 18 Days Collections: Enters Kerala Top 5

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Drishyam 3 18 Days Collections: Enters Kerala Top 5

Mohanlal‘s Drishyam 3 has achieved a major box office milestone, collecting ₹86.25 Cr Gross in 18 days in Kerala and securing its place as the 5th Highest Grosser in Kerala of All Time.

Drishyam 3 18 Days Kerala Box Office

The Drishyam 3 Malayalam thriller has emerged as one of Kerala’s biggest blockbusters, crossing ₹86 Cr in its home territory. The film’s 18 days collections have placed it among the elite league of Malayalam cinema’s top earners.

RankFilmKerala Gross
1Vaazha 2₹129.55 Cr
2Lokah₹121.95 Cr
3Thudarum₹118.90 Cr
42018 Movie₹89.40 Cr
5Drishyam 3₹86.25 Cr*
6Empuraan₹86.25 Cr
7Pulimurugan₹80.00 Cr
8Aadu Jeevitham₹79.28 Cr
9Sarvam Maya₹78.00 Cr
10Aavesham₹76.10 Cr

Worldwide Collections and Closing Estimates

The worldwide total for Drishyam 3 has reached approximately ₹235 Cr across all territories. While initial trade expectations projected a ₹100 Cr Gross finish in Kerala, the film is now estimated to close around ₹90 Cr in its final run.

The Drishyam 3 North America performance also registered record-breaking business for a Malayalam film in overseas markets.

Peddi Opening Weekend: Ram Charan Film Ranks 9th Best

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Peddi Opening Weekend: Ram Charan Film Ranks 9th Best

Ram Charan and director Buchi Babu’s Peddi has scored an impressive Peddi opening weekend with ₹237 Cr gross worldwide in 4 days, securing the 9th position in the all-time best opening weekends for Telugu films.

Peddi Opening Weekend Box Office Performance

The Ram Charan starrer Peddi collected ₹237 Cr gross across all languages in its 4-day opening weekend (Thursday to Sunday). This performance places Peddi at the 9th spot in the elite list of Telugu movies with the highest opening weekend collections worldwide.

RankFilmOpening Weekend GrossDays
1Pushpa 2₹765 Cr4 Days
2Baahubali 2₹510 Cr3 Days
3RRR₹495 Cr3 Days
4Kalki 2898 AD₹494 Cr4 Days
5Salaar₹310 Cr3 Days
6Adipurush₹271 Cr3 Days
7Saaho₹255 Cr3 Days
8Devara₹250 Cr3 Days
9Peddi₹237 Cr4 Days
10OG₹225 Cr4 Days

Strong 9th Position Among Telugu Biggies

Securing the 9th position among Telugu cinema’s biggest openers is a significant achievement for Peddi. The Ram Charan and Buchi Babu collaboration has outperformed OG and is within striking distance of Devara‘s ₹250 Cr opening weekend gross.

The film’s ₹237 Cr opening weekend collection demonstrates strong audience pull across multiple markets, competing with established franchises and multistarrers in the top 10 list.

Monday Hold Points to Breakeven Target

The film showed encouraging Monday hold on its first working day, which is crucial for reaching the breakeven target. Sustaining similar weekday holds will be key for Peddi to achieve commercial success and move past the recovery mark in the coming days.

With the Peddi opening weekend establishing strong foundations, the focus now shifts to weekday performance and the film’s ability to maintain momentum in its second week.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Collects ₹42 Cr in First Weekend

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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Collects ₹42 Cr in First Weekend

Varun Dhawan’s latest romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has collected ₹41.99 Crore worldwide gross in its opening weekend, according to official figures released by the producers. The film, which marks David Dhawan’s final directorial venture, received average reviews but posted decent collections at the box office.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Collections – Opening Weekend Breakdown

According to the official weekend poster shared by Tips Films, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai recorded strong growth across its three-day opening, with Sunday emerging as the biggest day.

Worldwide Gross Collections

DayIndia GrossOverseas GrossTotal Gross
Day 1 (Friday)₹10.20 Cr₹2.50 Cr₹12.70 Cr
Day 2 (Saturday)₹10.74 Cr₹3.25 Cr₹13.99 Cr
Day 3 (Sunday)₹12.70 Cr₹2.60 Cr₹15.30 Cr
Weekend Total₹33.64 Cr₹8.35 Cr₹41.99 Cr

India Net Box Office Collection

DayIndia Net Collection
Day 1 (Friday)₹8.65 Cr
Day 2 (Saturday)₹9.10 Cr
Day 3 (Sunday)₹10.76 Cr
Weekend Total₹28.51 Cr

The film showed healthy day-wise growth, with Sunday collections jumping 18% over Friday’s opening day performance. The India Net total of ₹28.51 Crore translates to a gross collection of ₹33.64 Crore after adding entertainment taxes.

About Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is a romantic comedy directed by veteran filmmaker David Dhawan, known for his blockbuster comedy franchises. The film stars Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde in lead roles.

Released globally on 5 June 2026, the movie marks the fourth collaboration between David Dhawan and his son Varun Dhawan. Their previous collaborations include Main Tera Hero (2014), Judwaa 2 (2017), and Coolie No. 1 (2020).

This film is widely reported to be David Dhawan’s final directorial project, bringing an end to a legendary career spanning over three decades in Bollywood comedy cinema. With 45 films to his credit, including iconic hits like Raja Babu, Coolie No. 1, and the Judwaa franchise, Dhawan has been instrumental in shaping the masala comedy genre in Hindi cinema.

The film’s weekend collections suggest a decent start for the romantic comedy, especially considering the competitive June release window. The overseas performance of ₹8.35 Crore indicates reasonable international appeal, with Varun Dhawan continuing to maintain his box office presence in key markets.

Peddi First Weekend Telugu States Share: ₹108 Cr

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Peddi First Weekend Telugu States Share: ₹108 Cr

Mega Power Star Ram Charan’s Peddi has delivered an impressive first weekend run in Telugu states, posting solid box office numbers across all territories. The film collected a massive share in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, though overseas and other language markets showed relatively weaker performance.

By the end of its first weekend, Peddi amassed ₹140.62 crore share from its Telugu version worldwide. Including other language versions, the total worldwide share stands at approximately ₹147 crore.

Peddi Telugu States First Weekend Collections

The area-wise breakdown reveals exceptionally strong performance across key territories in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana:

TerritoryShare (₹ Cr)
Nizam41.00
Ceeded15.00
Uttarandhra14.77
Guntur10.05
East Godavari9.25
West Godavari6.35
Krishna7.40
Nellore4.10
AP/Telangana Total107.92

Nizam emerged as the highest-grossing territory with ₹41 crore, followed by Ceeded and Uttarandhra. The coastal Andhra regions — Guntur, East Godavari, and West Godavari — contributed significantly to the film’s Telugu states total.

Worldwide Share Breakdown

MarketShare (₹ Cr)
AP/Telangana Total107.92
Rest of India (Telugu)13.00
Overseas19.70
Telugu Version Worldwide140.62
Other Languages~6.00
Total Worldwide (All Languages)~147.00

The Telugu version dominated collections, accounting for over 95% of the worldwide share. The Hindi, Tamil, and other dubbed versions collectively contributed around ₹6 crore.

Territory-Wise Performance Analysis

TerritoryPerformance
NizamGood
CeededDecent
UttarandhraExcellent
GunturExcellent
East GodavariExcellent
KrishnaGood
West GodavariGood
NelloreDecent
KarnatakaAverage
Tamil Nadu & KeralaPoor
North IndiaVery Poor
OverseasPoor

Uttarandhra, Guntur, and East Godavari emerged as the strongest contributors, with excellent reception from audiences. While Peddi Telugu states performance has been phenomenal, markets outside the Telugu-speaking regions showed underwhelming response.

Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi struck a chord with audiences through its emotional storytelling, rooted sports drama backdrop, and Ram Charan’s widely appreciated performance. The film benefited from A.R. Rahman’s music and several emotionally charged sequences that resonated strongly with Telugu moviegoers.

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 and Kalki 2898 AD similarly dominated Telugu states collections earlier, proving that strong regional content continues to drive box office success.

With weekdays now becoming crucial, all eyes are on whether Peddi can maintain its momentum and continue its successful run in Telugu states at the box office.

Peddi vs Devara Opening Weekend: ₹250 Cr vs ₹235 Cr

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Peddi vs Devara Opening Weekend: ₹250 Cr vs ₹235 Cr

Jr NTR‘s Devara and Ram Charan‘s Peddi are among the biggest Telugu releases in recent years, and both films registered massive openings worldwide. This Peddi vs Devara box office comparison reveals contrasting dynamics: Devara emerged stronger overall with around ₹250 crore gross in its opening weekend (3 days), whereas Peddi collected nearly ₹235 crore gross in 4 days.

Opening Weekend: Peddi vs Devara Collections

FilmOpening PeriodWorldwide Gross
DevaraWeekend (3 Days)₹250 Cr
Peddi4 Days₹235 Cr

While the overall worldwide numbers favor Devara, the territorial breakdown paints a far more competitive picture between the two star-led films.

Telugu States: Peddi Takes the Lead

In the Telugu states excluding Ceeded, Peddi outperformed Devara during its opening weekend and surprised trade circles with its strong hold across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In several territories, Peddi‘s first weekend collections were reportedly on par with — and in some cases even higher than — Devara‘s entire first week numbers.

The sports drama particularly gained momentum on Sunday, helping it emerge as the stronger performer in the Telugu belt and reaffirming Ram Charan‘s box-office pull in his core markets.

Devara Dominates Pan-India and Overseas

However, Devara maintained a massive advantage in Hindi markets, Rest of India territories, and overseas circuits. The film performed significantly better in North India and international markets, especially in the US, which eventually helped it secure a clear worldwide lead.

While Peddi dominated several Telugu territories with stronger local performance, Devara‘s wider pan-India and overseas reach ensured a superior overall box-office result. In the end, Peddi won the Peddi vs Devara battle in Telugu states, but Devara comfortably remains the bigger worldwide opener.

Peddi Box Office: Ram Charan Film Earns ₹145 Cr Worldwide

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Peddi Box Office: Ram Charan Film Earns ₹145 Cr Worldwide

Ram Charan‘s latest sports drama Peddi has collected ₹145.2 Cr worldwide in its opening weekend, with strong performance in Telugu states despite mixed reviews. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film opened on a non-holiday Thursday and held well through Sunday.

Opening Weekend Performance

Despite releasing on a non-holiday Thursday, the Ram Charan-starrer registered a strong opening at the box office. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences but managed to hold reasonably well over the next two days, with Sunday emerging as the strongest day of the weekend.

Regional Performance Analysis

Peddi has performed well across the Telugu states, collecting ₹107.92 Cr from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. However, the A. R. Rahman musical underperformed in overseas markets, Karnataka, and the Hindi belt. Multiple postponements and the backlash surrounding Janhvi Kapoor‘s portrayal are believed to have affected the film’s overall performance significantly.

In North India, Peddi opened to lower numbers than Ram Charan‘s previous outing, Game Changer. While Sunday showed some improvement, trade experts believe the film still faces an uphill battle considering its massive budget. The absence of any major Hindi releases this week could help the film maintain a decent second-week run at the box office.

Territory-Wise Box Office Collections

TerritoryCollectionsBreakevenRecovery
Nizam₹41 Cr₹58 Cr71%
Ceeded₹15 Cr₹24 Cr62%
UA₹14.77 Cr₹20 Cr74%
Guntur₹10.05 Cr₹12 Cr84%
East₹9.25 Cr₹12.6 Cr73%
Krishna₹7.40 Cr₹10.5 Cr70%
West₹6.35 Cr₹9 Cr71%
Nellore₹4.10 Cr₹6.3 Cr65%
**AP/TG Total****₹107.92 Cr****₹152.4 Cr****71%**

**Verdict (AP/TG):** Strong Opening

MarketCollectionsBreakevenRecovery
Karnataka₹10 Cr₹17 Cr59%
TN + Kerala₹2 Cr₹6.5 Cr31%
North India₹6 Cr₹25 Cr24%
Overseas₹19.7 Cr₹40 Cr49%
**Worldwide Total****₹145.2 Cr****₹241 Cr****60.2%**

**Verdict (Worldwide):** Decent Opening

Peddi 1st Weekend: ₹235 Cr Gross, 50% Recovery

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Peddi 1st Weekend: ₹235 Cr Gross, 50% Recovery

Peddi, starring Ram Charan, recorded a below-par performance in its first weekend at the box office. The film collected approximately ₹235 crore worldwide gross but achieved only 50% recovery against its ₹470 crore breakeven target across all languages.

Telugu Markets Show Decent Recovery

In the Telugu States, Peddi posted a decent-to-good weekend with more than 60% recovery. However, the film needs to hold strongly on weekdays to achieve breakeven even in this core territory.

The Rest of India (ROI) Telugu markets also recorded decent numbers with over 60% recovery, but sustaining momentum in the coming days remains critical.

Hindi Version Turns Disastrous

The Hindi version has turned out to be a major disappointment, collecting only around ₹12 crore nett in India during its first weekend. This poor performance in the Hindi belt adds significant pressure on the film’s overall recovery.

Overseas Collections Disappoint

Peddi faced a challenging opening in overseas markets. The breakeven target is valued at around $9 million, while the movie has collected only about $4.5 million as per estimates, resulting in just 50% recovery.

Since overseas collections are largely driven by the opening weekend, even reaching $6 million in its full run looks very difficult at the current trend. The film’s overseas performance mirrors recent underperformers like Dacoit, which also recorded 50% recovery in its opening weekend.

Territory-Wise Recovery Analysis

TerritoryRecovery StatusPerformance
Telugu States60%+Decent to Good
ROI Telugu60%+Decent
Hindi BeltVery LowDisastrous
Overseas50%Disappointing

Uphill Battle Ahead

With only 50% recovery from its first weekend and ₹235 crore out of the required ₹470 crore gross already collected, Peddi faces a challenging road ahead. The film needs exceptional weekday holds across all territories to salvage its theatrical run and move toward breakeven.

Suriya’s Karuppu Digital Debut Set for June 12

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Suriya’s Karuppu Digital Debut Set for June 12

Suriya’s blockbuster fantasy action drama Karuppu is all set for its digital debut after an impressive theatrical run that grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide. The film begins streaming on Amazon Prime Video from June 12, 2026.

Karuppu Digital Debut Details

Following the standard four-week theatrical-to-OTT window adopted by most major South Indian releases, Karuppu is now gearing up to reach an even wider audience through its digital premiere. The film will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. In Telugu, the movie was released under the title Veerabhadrudu.

Similar to other major releases this year, Coolie made its OTT debut after completing its theatrical run, demonstrating the growing importance of digital platforms for South Indian cinema.

About the Film

Directed by RJ Balaji, Karuppu features Suriya in a powerful role as Vettai Karuppu, a revered guardian deity. The story blends mythology, fantasy, and action with the struggles of a common man battling a deeply flawed judicial system, creating a unique cinematic experience that resonated strongly with audiences.

The film also stars Natti Nataraj, Swasika, Shivada, and Indrans in pivotal roles. Music is composed by Sai Abhyankar, while G.K. Vishnu handled the cinematography.

Extended Cut Expectations

Interestingly, despite featuring popular names such as Yogi Babu, Insta-fame Satheesh, Deepa, and Watermelon Star Divakar, several of their scenes did not make it into the theatrical cut. Following this revelation, fans have been urging the makers to include the deleted sequences in the OTT version.

Whether Amazon Prime Video will stream an extended cut featuring these unseen scenes remains to be seen. If that happens, it could provide an added incentive for audiences who have already watched the film in theatres.

With its successful theatrical run and strong word of mouth, Karuppu’s digital debut on June 12 is expected to attract a massive viewership across multiple languages.

The Paradise Postponements: December 2026 on Cards?

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The Paradise Postponements: December 2026 on Cards?

Nani’s The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, is reportedly facing yet another postponement, with fresh buzz suggesting a December 2026 release. The Paradise postponements have become a growing concern for fans who have already witnessed multiple delays.

Timeline of The Paradise Postponements

The Paradise was originally announced for a March 26th, 2026 release. Production delays led the makers to officially postpone the film to August 21st, a five-month pushback that disappointed eager audiences.

In April, rumors of further postponement surfaced, but the team quickly denied them and reaffirmed the August 21st date. However, fresh speculation has now emerged suggesting the film will miss its August deadline and move to December instead.

What’s Causing the Delays?

While no official reason has been provided, the postponements appear connected to the film’s production schedule. Director Srikanth Odela, who previously collaborated with Nani on the blockbuster Dasara, is known for taking time to perfect his vision.

The Hype Factor at Risk

The Paradise generated massive excitement with its debut single, “Aaya Sher,” which became a major chartbuster. The song’s success elevated anticipation for this action drama significantly.

However, repeated postponements pose a serious risk to that momentum. When a film changes its release date multiple times, maintaining audience enthusiasm becomes increasingly difficult. Each delay allows the initial buzz to fade, requiring fresh promotional efforts to rebuild interest.

No Official Confirmation Yet

Despite widespread December release speculation, the makers have not issued any official statement. Fans are hoping for clarity soon, especially given the earlier false alarm in April.

Until an announcement is made, The Paradise remains officially scheduled for August 21st, though industry watchers are skeptical about that date holding.

Jailer 2 Disappointing Fans with Major Reshoot Delays

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Jailer 2 Disappointing Fans with Major Reshoot Delays

Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated sequel Jailer 2 continues disappointing fans with yet another setback, as the film is now set to undergo a month-long reshoot. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel to 2023’s massive blockbuster has faced multiple delays that have left audiences frustrated.

Major Reshoot Announced After Creative Dissatisfaction

The decision to reshoot significant portions of Jailer 2 came after Director Nelson and his team expressed dissatisfaction with the film’s rough cut. According to reports, the reshoot will focus on key action sequences that need to be reworked to match the realistic tone that made the first Jailer such a phenomenon.

The original Jailer succeeded by moving away from unrealistic, larger-than-life action sequences, presenting Rajinikanth in a grounded avatar that resonated strongly with audiences. The current reshoot suggests that Nelson may have strayed from this winning formula during principal photography, prompting corrective measures.

Release Date Pushed to Diwali 2026

With the reshoot now confirmed, Jailer 2 is likely targeting a Diwali 2026 release. The film’s teaser, which was expected months ago, still hasn’t materialized, adding to fan disappointment. Earlier reports had suggested a September 2026 release window, but the reshoot timeline has effectively ruled out that possibility.

Disappointing Fans Despite High Expectations

Jailer 2 carries tremendous expectations as the sequel to one of 2023’s biggest blockbusters. The first film established a unique blend of action and realism that audiences loved, making the sequel one of the most awaited projects in South Indian cinema.

However, the production has been disappointing fans at every turn—from delayed teasers to extended post-production, and now a major reshoot. Despite these setbacks, fans remain hopeful that the final product will deliver the same magic as the original, with Rajinikanth’s iconic portrayal of Muthuvel Pandian returning to enthrall audiences once again.

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