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Devara, OG USA Trend: From Bumper Openings to Average Run

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The USA run of NTR’s Devara and Pawan Kalyan’s OG is similar from opening to full run. Both the films had bumper openings, but the afterward run is average. 

During the USA premieres, Devara and OG opened bigger than Baahubali 2 and Salaar and went closer to Pushpa 2, RRR, and Kalki. But in the long run the films did not see much bigger numbers.

Devara opened with $2.8M in premieres and ended up with $6.07M, with the Telugu version grossing $5.5M. The premiere number is slightly higher than Day 1 to closing. Definitely $5.5M is a big number, but for such a massive start, it could have at least done $7M in the full run.

The same with OG, as it opens much bigger than Devara with $3.1M, but the final run is likely to be around the Telugu version of NTR’s film. The Premier’s number is much higher from day 1 to closing numbers, and if we compare the long run, its trend is weaker than Devara’s.

Overall, Pawan Kalyan’s OG and NTR’s Devara were huge blockbusters in America and gave huge profits for the makers, but their overall numbers are a bit disappointing.

OG Settles for 13th in Middle East

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Pawan Kalyan’s OG has done remarkably well at the overseas box office. Its genre and the massive reach of the teaser played a key role in driving higher numbers. OG wraps up its Middle East Box Office run as the 13th highest-grossing film.

Directed by Sujeeth, the film did not have much support from additional languages, and that is why the closing number, 450K+, is a decent number for the film.

Top 15 Tollywood Middle East Grossers

  • 1 Baahubali 2 $10.31M
  • 2 Pushpa 2 $5.70M
  • 3 RRR Movie $4.72M
  • 4 Kalki 2898 AD $4.25M
  • 5 Saaho $2.8M
  • 6 Salaar $2.8M
  • 7 Baahubali ~$1.7M
  • 8 Lucky Baskhar $1.4M
  • 9 Pushpa The Rise $1.03M
  • 10 Adipurush ~$0.90M
  • 11 Devara $0.81M
  • 12 Khaidi No 150 $520K
  • 13 They Call Him OG $457K
  • 14 Bharat Ane Nenu $445K
  • 15 Spyder $420K

But if we compare the USA numbers, it’s a bit disappointing. Nonetheless, Pawan Kalyan’s OG ends its Middle East run with achieving the 13th position in the overall highest grossers list, and for the rights valued, it is a profitable venture.

The film collected 280 Cr gross worldwide for 11 days, and it is expected to have a decent run till the Diwali festival.

King 100 Begins: Fans Disappointed

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Nagarjuna, who played Simon in Rajinikanth’s Coolie, garnered mixed reactions for his character. The actor also revealed his milestone hundredth film, King 100, which was launched today, and it left Akkineni fans feeling let down.

Everyone knows about the die-hard fanfare of Telugu heroes, and if anyone’s favorite hero announces or does a landmark film in his career, the fans always want it to be the biggest film of his career and to have a massive hype and release.

Akkineni fans are disappointed with the low-key launch of King 100

Akkineni fans eagerly awaited every update about their favorite hero’s landmark film, hoping to create a buzz among audiences. Surprisingly, Nagarjuna’s highly anticipated film, King 100, was launched quietly on Monday at Annapurna Studios.

Akkineni fans are severely disappointed with this, as they wanted the 100th film of Nag to have a massive announcement. Maybe the team wants to release a grand glimpse after a few days of shooting.

Said to be an action entertainer, the 100th film of Nagarjuna will be directed by Tamil director RA Karthik, produced by Annapurna Studios, and Devi Sri Prasad is likely to compose music for this landmark film.

Baahubali The Epic Runtime Locked

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Indian cinema lovers are excited for the re-release of Baahubali, which merges the two parts of this iconic movie series. Recently, the film’s producer, Shobhu Yarlagadda, revealed that the runtime of Baahubali: The Epic is locked.

Producer Shobhu Yarlagadda has announced that Baahubali: The Epic will have an impressive runtime of about 3 hours and 40 minutes. Fans of the franchise are eager to see how the creators have merged both parts of the original story into one spectacular film.

As per the producer, Baahubali: The Epic has its runtime finalized and neatly divided into two parts: the first half, Baahubali: The Beginning, and the second half, Baahubali: The Conclusion.

This format allows viewers to relive the full journey of Amarendra and Mahendra Baahubali in a single sitting, with all the drama, action, and emotion that made the original films iconic.

With this announcement, expectations are high for Baahubali: The Epic, which aims to deliver a cinematic spectacle that honors the legacy of the franchise while offering a spectacular ride to the fans.

Vijay Deverakonda’s Car Accident: Full Details Inside

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Fans were shocked to learn that actor Vijay Deverakonda was involved in a minor road accident while traveling from Puttaparthi to Hyderabad. The incident occurred near Undavalli in the Jogulamba Gadwal district.

Reportedly, the accident caused damage to the left side of the vehicle, but thankfully, no one was injured.

According to police reports, the accident happened around 3 PM. Vijay was accompanied by two others in the car. After the collision, he quickly shifted to another vehicle and continued his journey. His team later filed a police complaint for insurance purposes.

Vijay Deverakonda was involved in a car accident, but he has assured fans that he is safe

Reacting to the news, Vijay reassured fans with a light-hearted message: “The car took a hit, but we are all fine. Went and did a strength workout as well and just got back home. My head hurts, but nothing a biryani and sleep won’t fix.” 

Vijay Deverakonda’s car accident news made his fans and admirers shocked, but his calm response and sense of humor brought relief to them.

Kantara Chapter 1 Creates History: Fastest 100 Cr Grosser in Karnataka

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Kantara Chapter 1 is sensational in its home state of Karnataka, with the film achieving tremendous and extraordinary numbers. After a sensational opening weekend, the film posted double-digit gross collections on the 1st Monday. 

The total 5-day gross of the film in Karnataka goes past 90 Cr, and Tuesday advances are much better than Monday, which means Rishab Shetty’s spiritual action drama is set for huge numbers today. 

Kantar Chapter 1 is all set to make history at the Karnataka Box Office

Today the film will cross the 100 Cr milestone and become the all-time fastest ever for the Kannada film industry.

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has been a sensational success in Karnataka from the very first day. The film is all set to achieve the first 200 Cr milestone for Karnataka and, judging by the current trend, it might even reach the 250 Cr mark.

Other than Karnataka, Kantara prequel is holding good collections in other territories as well. On Monday, the film collected more than 40 Cr, taking the overall worldwide total number for 5 days to 370 Cr.

Idli Kadai OTT Streaming Details

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Idli Kadai, the latest film starring Dhanush, hit theaters on 1st October and is performing well at the box office in Tamil Nadu. The latest buzz is that the details for its OTT streaming release have now been announced.

Apart from Tamil Nadu, the other Tamil territories are seeing average collections, while the Telugu version, Idli Kottu, has turned out to be a complete failure.

Idli Kadai premieres on OTT at the end of October

The OTT rights for Idli Kadai have been acquired by Netflix, and the film will be available for streaming in Telugu and Tamil starting 29th October. As is common with South Indian movies, it follows a 28-day theatrical window.

Idli Kadai is an emotional drama directed by Dhanush, who also plays the lead role. The story follows Murugan, a passionate chef who leaves his village along with his father’s humble idli shop to chase big dreams abroad but comes back after some incidents.

The film features a strong ensemble cast, including Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Sathyaraj, and Shalini Pandey, alongside veteran actors like Rajkiran, Samuthirakani, and R. Parthiban in crucial roles, with music by GV Prakash Kumar.

Kantara Chapter 1 Scores Big on Monday – 5th Day Crosses 40 Cr Worldwide

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After a superb 1st weekend with 325 Cr+ gross collections worldwide, Kantara Chapter 1 holds strong on the 1st Monday with good collections from all languages, and the Monday gross collections are more than 40 Cr. 

So the 5-day gross of this spiritual action drama by Rishab Shetty will be around 370 Cr. The collections on the 6th day are likely to be bigger than the 5th day, as overseas numbers will be better on Tuesday than Monday with some offers.

In India, there is the Valmiki Jayanthi holiday tomorrow, and there will be a 149-ticket offer in all national multiplex chains across North India.

Kantara Chapter 1 scores solid on its 1st Monday, and with all the above-mentioned advantages, the film can easily target a 50 Cr Day on Tuesday, with a shot at a total of 450 Cr gross collections for the first week.

It’s Official: No Baahubali 3 Announcement Coming

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Ever since the announcement of Baahubali: The Epic on October 31st by SS Rajamouli, the fans could not stop from spinning stories about the third film in the franchise, but it is now official that there will be no announcement of Baahubali 3 anytime soon.

Producer Shobu Yarlagadda has officially clarified that Baahubali 3 will not be announced in Baahubali: The Epic. While fans were hoping for a major update, he confirmed that the team still has a lot of work to do before anything can be revealed. The statement puts to rest any speculation about a third installment being hinted at in the re-released version.

No update of Baahubali 3 will come anytime soon, says the producer

However, Shobu hinted at something unexpected on the horizon. He mentioned that while Baahubali 3 won’t be part of the current release, there could be “another surprise” in store. This has sparked curiosity among fans, who are now eagerly waiting to see what the makers have planned, such as a new spin-off, a special appearance, or something entirely fresh.

The Baahubali franchise continues to hold a massive fan base, and even the smallest update creates a wave of excitement. With Baahubali: The Epic nearing completion, all eyes are on the team to see what surprise they unveil next.

Telugu Version All Time Top 10 Grossers

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Pawan Kalyan’s OG enters the list of Top-10 Grossers of the Telugu film industry. The action drama crosses the full run gross of Sankranthiki Vasthunam Ala Vaikunthapuramuloo and settles at the 8th position.

RRR, the mighty multistarrer of Ram Charan and NTR, tops the list of Top 10 Grossers for Telugu films, followed by Baahubali 2 and Pushpa 2.

Telugu Version Top 10 Grossers (Approx)

  1. RRR -620 Cr
  2. Baahubali2 -550 Cr
  3. Pushpa2 -505 Cr
  4. Kalki 2898 AD -485 Cr
  5. Salaar -360 Cr
  6. Devara -330 Cr
  7. Baahubali -320 Cr
  8. OG -273 Cr*(11 Days)
  9. Ala Vaikunthapurramulo -268 Cr
  10. Sankranthiki Vasthunam -265 Cr

If we consider overall numbers, Pawan Kalyan’s OG gross number will be 280 Cr, but if we consider only the Telugu version, then it will be 273 Cr.

The gross numbers are approximate, as many of the below films are pan-Indian films, and numbers will be reported for all languages.

So, there might be some difference with actual numbers, but these numbers are figured out considering all the factors, so they will be almost accurate.