The stage is set for another clash between Mythri Group and Dil Raju, as Ravi Teja’sIrumudi and Yash’sToxic are facing a major screen allocation battle this week in Nizam, reminding everyone of the old clashes between both parties.
Screen Allocation Controversy in Hyderabad
While Irumudi is carrying extraordinary ticket demand, Toxic, releasing this Wednesday, is taking a maximum number of screens in Nizam. The Book My Show app shows very few shows for Ravi Teja’s starrer in major centers like Hyderabad on Wednesday. This is creating a major uproar on social media.
The main-language vs dubbed-film factor also comes into play, along with the screen allocation and strong audience demand. We have seen these factors play a big role in such clashes before.
Long Weekend Advantage for Toxic
Toxic is arriving on Wednesday, August 26, to take advantage of the long weekend. But as said above, Irumudi has built a strong connection with audiences, with many viewers returning to theatres, particularly for the Mallepoola Pallaki song and the overall theatrical experience.
Many fans are opposing Dil Raju and Toxic on social media. But if the film releases and gets positive talk, then it can gather superb collections. The stage is set for a big, heated clash at the box office as Irumudi and Toxic compete for screens. Everyone is waiting to see how Irumudi performs from August 26th with reduced screen count.
From the universe of HANU-MAN, rises MAHAKALI, the next chapter of Prasanth Varma’s PVCU (Purana Veera Chitra Udyam), marking the first female superhero in the franchise. The MahaKali teaser, titled Shukracharya’s War Cry, has been released and impresses with its grand scale and mythological presentation.
MahaKali Teaser Showcases Epic Conflict
The MahaKali teaser presents Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya, a character who seeks justice for the Asuras and aims to unite them against the gods and humans. In contrast, Mahakaali stands firm, confronting evil to restore harmony and peace in the universe.
The final shot, which shows a fierce Mahakaali with numerous arms caring for a baby, is particularly powerful and leaves a deep impression. The visual effects and production scale align with the standards set by HanuMan, the ₹300 Cr blockbuster that launched PVCU.
Cast and Production Details
Directed by Puja Aparna Kolluru, Mahakali is produced by Riwaz Ramesh Duggal at RKD Studios. The film features an ensemble cast including Khushbu Sundar, Shriya Reddy, Samuthirakani, Rakesh Bedi, Rajat Kapoor, Nassar, Murali Sharma, Prudhviraj, and others in significant roles.
Netflix has already acquired the OTT rights well before the film’s theatrical debut, signaling strong platform confidence in the project.
Theatrical Release Plans
Mahakali is scheduled to hit theaters on January 8, 2027, in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. The movie will be available in premium formats including IMAX 3D, Dolby Cinema, ICE, D-BOX, 4DX, and ScreenX, ensuring an immersive theatrical experience across multiple viewing formats.
Ravi Teja has scored a monumental comeback with Irumudi, and the film is now set to rewrite his career box office records. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, this emotional drama has turned into an unexpected blockbuster, achieving break-even within just three days of its theatrical run.
Irumudi Surpasses Dhamaka
With today’s collections, Irumudi is all set to become Ravi Teja’s career-biggest grosser by surpassing his previous best, Dhamaka. The film will also become Ravi Teja’s first film to cross the ₹50 Cr share milestone — a rare feat for the Mass Maharaja who faced a lean phase in recent years.
Now, the race begins for the ₹100 Cr share milestone, a target that once seemed distant for Ravi Teja’s career.
Unprecedented Box Office Trending
Irumudi’s first Monday is trending like the opening day of a crazy medium-budget film, which is an insane trending pattern rarely seen in Telugu cinema. Industry observers can’t even predict where this film is heading or where it will stop.
This is one of a kind comeback for any hero. Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja has truly showed his potential with Irumudi at the box office, proving that strong content and the right collaboration can turn the tide even after a prolonged rough patch.
Suriya’s family drama Vishwanath & Sons continues its strong box office run despite facing competition from Irumudi and other releases. The film has crossed ₹175 Cr gross worldwide in its 10-day theatrical run, emerging as a Super Hit in Telugu States.
10-Day Box Office Collections Breakdown
The film’s 10-day all India tracked gross stands at ₹106.15 Cr, with actual collections estimated around ₹118 Cr. When overseas markets are factored in, Vishwanath & Sons has collected over ₹175 Cr gross worldwide.
Territory
10-Day Gross
All India (Tracked)
₹106.15 Cr
All India (Actuals)
₹118 Cr
Worldwide Total
₹175 Cr
Super Hit Verdict in Telugu States
The most significant milestone in Vishwanath & Sons theatrical run is its performance in the Telugu States. The film has collected ₹50 Cr gross in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 10 days, comfortably surpassing the ₹45 Cr gross break-even mark.
This Super Hit verdict validates the strong word-of-mouth and family audience appeal that the film has generated in the Telugu market. The consistent performance over the 10-day period shows sustained audience interest beyond the opening weekend.
Tamil Nadu Collections Trail Behind Karuppu
In contrast, the film’s Tamil Nadu performance has been below par. The state has contributed ₹46 Cr gross in the 10-day period, which is underwhelming for a Suriya starrer in his home market.
Industry tracking suggests the film will cross ₹50 Cr gross in Tamil Nadu during its full theatrical run. However, this won’t even reach half of what Suriya’s previous blockbuster Karuppu collected in the state. The Tamil version is facing tougher competition and weaker walk-ins compared to the Telugu version’s robust performance.
The contrasting performance highlights how Vishwanath & Sons has resonated more strongly with Telugu audiences, while the Tamil market response remains lukewarm despite the film’s overall positive word-of-mouth.
Nivin Pauly delivers a massive blockbuster with Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, co-starring Mamitha Baiju and directed by Girish AD. The film has registered exceptional first weekend collections, with the worldwide gross crossing ₹60 Cr and strong momentum heading into the Onam week.
First Weekend Box Office Performance
The film’s 3-day performance shows a remarkable growth trajectory. Total all-India tracked gross stands at ₹22.13 Cr, with actuals estimated around ₹25 Cr. Combined with exceptional overseas performance, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has taken its worldwide gross to above ₹60 Cr.
Territory
Gross Collection
India (Tracked)
₹22.13 Cr
India (Actuals)
~₹25 Cr
Worldwide Total
₹60+ Cr
Explosive Day-wise Growth
The film has shown tremendous growth over the opening weekend. Day 3 tracked gross is double the opening day figure, which is a huge feat for any film. This kind of upward trajectory indicates strong word-of-mouth and audience approval. Saturday's collections showed the film gaining serious momentum, and Day 3 has capitalized on that trend.
Today’s advances are also super strong, setting the film up for another big day on Monday. The weekday hold will be crucial for the film’s overall lifetime collections.
Overseas Performance Drives Worldwide Total
The film has done exceptionally well in overseas markets, contributing significantly to the ₹60 Cr+ worldwide gross. Overseas collections have complemented the strong India performance, giving the film a healthy worldwide share from the opening weekend itself.
The Malayalam market sees extended box office legs during Onam, and with the film showing this kind of growth pattern, it’s well-placed to maximize the festive window.
Road to ₹200 Crore Club
With the current trending, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is all set to cross ₹100 Cr and ₹150 Cr in the coming weeks. If the momentum sustains through the Onam period, it could even become Nivin Pauly’s first ₹200 Cr grosser, marking a historic milestone in the actor’s career.
The combination of strong content, positive word-of-mouth, festive advantage, and growing collections sets up Bethlehem Kudumba Unit as one of the biggest Malayalam blockbusters of 2026.
Ravi Teja’s latest emotional drama Irumudi has delivered a sensational box office performance in its opening weekend, achieving an extraordinary 200% recovery. The film, directed by Shiva Nirvana, has exceeded everyone’s expectations with its compelling blend of family emotion and devotional elements.
Irumudi Ravi Teja Worldwide Collections
Including GST in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Irumudi has collected a share of 44.25 Cr worldwide in just three days. The film’s performance marks a remarkable comeback for Ravi Teja, who delivered a strong opening of ₹24 Cr gross on Day 1.
Excluding GST, the worldwide share stands at 39.69 Cr, with the Telugu states contributing the lion’s share of the collections.
Nizam territory leads the collections with 14 Cr share, followed by Ceeded with 5 Cr. The film’s strong performance across all territories indicates widespread audience acceptance.
Extraordinary Monday Trends
The film’s momentum continued even on its first weekday. On Monday, Irumudi maintained extraordinary trends on ticketing platform BookMyShow, scoring 17,000 tickets per hour. This exceptional weekday hold confirms the film’s status as a true blue blockbuster.
The emotional family drama has struck a chord with audiences across demographics, translating into sustained box office performance beyond the opening weekend.
Ravi Teja’sIrumudi had an extraordinary opening weekend, emerging as a sensational blockbuster that no one anticipated. The film has received immense love from Telugu audiences, registering over ₹20 Cr gross worldwide on all three days and finishing the Irumudi weekend on an outstanding note.
Weekend Box Office Breakdown
The action drama showcased remarkable consistency across the opening weekend, with Sunday emerging as the best day for the film.
Day
Worldwide Gross
Performance
Day 1 (Friday)
₹20+ Cr
Double-digit shares
Day 2 (Saturday)
₹20+ Cr
Double-digit shares
Day 3 (Sunday)
₹27 Cr
Best day
Total Weekend
₹75 Cr
Outstanding
All three days registered double-digit shares, reflecting strong theatrical performance across circuits.
What Worked for Irumudi
The emotional quotient of Irumudi struck a chord with audiences, and the Lord Ayyappa devotion angle connected deeply with family audiences. This spiritual and emotional combination elevated the film beyond typical commercial fare.
The film’s unique blend of devotion and drama has resonated particularly well in the Telugu states, where such themes have historically performed well when executed authentically.
Sunday Night Surge Defies Trends
What surprised trade analysts was the Sunday night performance. Typically, Sunday night shows register a downward trend even for big hits as audiences prepare for the workweek. However, Irumudi defied this pattern with 80% occupancy during Sunday evening and night shows.
This sustained momentum heading into the weekdays positions the film well for a strong extended run. The combination of positive word-of-mouth, emotional content, and the Ayyappa devotion theme continues to draw audiences.
With other recent releases like Vishwanath & Sons also performing well at the box office, the Irumudi weekend has established Ravi Teja’s film as one of the surprise success stories of 2026.
With its sensational performance at the box office, Ravi Teja’sIrumudi beats Ram Charan’sPeddi at the first Sunday box office in footfalls. The film has shown outstanding consistency and strong jumps through its first weekend.
Peddi had a huge Sunday in terms of gross, but footfall-wise, Irumudi is clearly ahead in Telugu States.
Peddi sold 9.47 lakh tickets in Telugu States through online-tracked shows, while Irumudi sold a massive 11 lakh tickets.
Yet, Peddi grossed ₹20.50 Cr from those 9.47 lakh tickets, whereas Irumudi grossed ₹16.88 Cr from 11 lakh tickets.
The key difference lies in ticket pricing:
Film
Tickets Sold
Gross (₹ Cr)
Avg Ticket Price (₹)
Peddi
9.47 lakh
20.50
216
Irumudi
11 lakh
16.88
153
The difference in average ticket price explains the revenue gap. Irumudi can deliver much stronger footfalls and occupancy yet show a lower gross compared to big Pan-India films like Peddi, which command premium pricing.
This is also the answer to those asking why Irumudi’s numbers look lower despite its phenomenal performance. Small or medium-budget movies can cover the difference in openings if they sustain a long theatrical run with strong word-of-mouth and repeat audiences.
South beauty Ashika Ranganathis stealing hearts once again with her infectious charm and effortless ethnic elegance. Taking to Instagram, the actress treated her followers to a series of delightful clicks from her latest photoshoot, captioning it simply with a tulip emoji: “🌷”.
Furthermore, she shared a sweet appreciation note on her Instagram story for designer Tejaswini (@kalasthreebytejaswini), thanking her for crafting the comfortable yet stunning ensemble:
“This beautiful look @kalasthreebytejaswini You inspired me to wear this comfortable pretty saree.. thanks for creating this look for me Teju”
Dressed in a lightweight botanical-printed drape with delicate pink borders, Ashika seamlessly blended comfort with festive glamour. In addition, she paired the saree with a matching sleeveless floral blouse, traditional silver jhumkas, and a colorful stack of glass bangles. Consequently, fans flooded her comment section with praise within minutes of posting, making the photos go viral across social media platforms.
Check out the full high-definition gallery of her radiant look below.
Malayalam cinema continues its glorious run at the box office this year! Director Girish A.D’s latest romantic-comedy, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, is officially setting the cash registers on fire. Following a solid opening on Friday, the film witnessed a phenomenal surge in ticket sales over its first Saturday. Consequently, the movie is already on track to become one of the biggest Mollywood blockbusters of the season.
Here is the complete, data-driven breakdown of the Bethlehem Kudumba Unit collection for Day 2, its worldwide performance, and the massive Sunday live tracking numbers.
Day 2 Box Office: A Massive Saturday Jump
The word-of-mouth for this Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju starrer is exceptionally positive. Therefore, family audiences flooded the theaters on Saturday.
Specifically, on Day 2 (Saturday, August 22), Bethlehem Kudumba Unit collected a massive India-tracked gross of ₹7.75 Crore. Interestingly, this number registers a staggering 65.2% increase from its opening day collection of ₹4.69 Crore. Furthermore, the film operated at a fantastic 70.6% occupancy across 2,442 shows spanning 219 cities. As a result, the film’s total India-tracked gross pushed to ₹12.44 Crore after just two days.
2-Day Worldwide Box Office Summary
While the domestic market is performing brilliantly, the overseas market is absolutely exploding. The film is performing exceptionally well in international territories, particularly in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region. In fact, the movie collected a jaw-dropping $2.55 Million (₹24.50 Crore) from the overseas markets in just two days.
Here is the complete 2-day worldwide box office breakdown:
The Sunday momentum is proving to be even more destructive. As of Sunday evening (August 23, 8:02 PM IST), the Day 3 live tracker shows that the film has already collected ₹8.98 Crore. Notably, the movie crossed the entire Day 2 final number by the evening shows itself!
Currently, the film is maintaining a phenomenal 74.5% occupancy across 2,679 shows. Because the night shows are still filling up rapidly, trade experts expect the film to post a humongous double-digit gross today.
Onam Festival & Full Run Box Office Outlook
Looking ahead, the box office future for Bethlehem Kudumba Unit seems incredibly bright. Ultimately, the film will close its first weekend with a worldwide gross close to ₹60 Crore.
Moreover, the highly lucrative Onam festival begins this week in Kerala. Since the holiday season will significantly boost daytime theater walk-ins, the film will likely continue this exact momentum until the end of its second weekend. Consequently, trade circles firmly believe that a massive ₹150 Crore Worldwide Gross is well within reach for the film in its full theatrical run.
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