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Mandaadi 1st Week Worldwide Box Office: Soori’s Career-Best ₹73 Cr Grosser

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Mandaadi 1st Week Worldwide Box Office: Soori’s Career-Best ₹73 Cr Grosser

Soori’s Mandaadi has performed exceptionally well at the box office in its opening week. The film released head-to-head with Karthi’s Sardar 2 and was made on a budget of around ₹75 Cr; the biggest of Soori’s career, which had raised doubts over whether a film of this scale could work for him at the box office. Those doubts have been comprehensively answered, and Sardar 2’s poor run at the box office has added a further advantage for Mandaadi.

Mandaadi Week 1 Area-Wise Gross

  • Tamil Nadu: ₹45 Cr
  • Telugu States: ₹11 Cr
  • Karnataka: ₹4.75 Cr
  • Kerala: ₹1.65 Cr
  • ROI: ₹0.60 Cr
  • All India Gross: ₹63 Cr
  • Overseas: ₹10 Cr
  • Worldwide Gross: ₹73 Cr

A New Career Peak for Soori

Mandaadi has not just achieved the biggest opening week of Soori’s career, but it is his career-biggest grosser already. His previous highest-grosser stood in the ₹60 Cr range, and Mandaadi has already blown past that mark within a single week. The film is now firmly on course to take Soori into the ₹100 Cr club at the box office, with a good second week expected to carry it there.

The Paradise North America Premieres Cross $370K Pre-Sales, Million-Dollar Premiere Guaranteed

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The Paradise North America Premieres Cross $370K Pre-Sales, Million-Dollar Premiere Guaranteed

The Paradise has seen a massive jump in North America premiere pre-sales, crossing the $350K mark with a full week still to go before its September 23 premieres, a superb number this early into the sales window. Total North America premiere pre-sales now stand in the $370K range.

On Track for a Career-Best Premiere:

With this kind of early trending, The Paradise is a sure shot for a million-dollar premiere in North America, and depending on how the trend builds over the coming days, it could go as high as $1.25M–$1.5M. Whatever the final number lands at, a $1M+ premiere is guaranteed, a mark that would not only be a record opening for Nani, but an all-time record premiere for a tier 2 star in North America.

For context, Nani’s previous career-best premiere-day gross was set by HIT: The Third Case at $870K. The Paradise crossing the $1M mark would push past that benchmark and set a new high for his career in the territory.

The premiere buzz isn’t limited to North America. The Paradise is trending massively in the UK-Ireland circuit as well, with the film already selling 7,500+ tickets for its premieres, an insane number with a full week still remaining before release.

Ajith Kumar’s Dare Devil Officially Announced: Wife Shalini Steps in as Producer

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Ajith Kumar’s Dare Devil Officially Announced: Wife Shalini Steps in as Producer

Ajith Kumar’s much-awaited next film has finally been announced, which is titled Dare Devil. The project reunites the actor with director Adhik Ravichandran after their successful collaboration on Good Bad Ugly. Filming begins on November 2, 2026.

The announcement comes after a long and eventful wait. The project had been stuck in limbo for months, held up by Ajith’s remuneration demand, which pushed the film’s overall budget well past ₹300 crore once factored in. Several production houses showed interest along the way but backed off, unable to make the economics work. With no outside producer willing to take on the financial risk, Ajith’s wife, Shalini Ajithkumar, has now stepped in to produce the film herself , marking her debut as a producer under the newly launched banner Bravehearts Production.

Dare Devil has music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, marking his reunion with Ajith after Vedalam and Vidaamuyarchi. The film is written and directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The first-look poster shows Ajith in a striking all-white suit with red-tinted glasses, seated on a red leather chair with a die in hand , a stylish, high-stakes visual that matches the title.

With Shalini backing the project and a firm floor date locked in, Dare Devil is now officially on track after over a year of speculation.

Exclusive: The Paradise Area-Wise Business Details Out , Biggest-Ever for Nani

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Exclusive: The Paradise Area-Wise Business Details Out , Biggest-Ever for Nani

Track Tollywood has exclusively learnt the detailed area-wise theatrical business of Nani’s The Paradise, releasing on September 24. The numbers confirm this as the biggest business film of Nani’s career and the biggest-ever for a Tier 2 hero film in Tollywood.

The Paradise Telugu States: Area-Wise Business

  • Nizam : ₹35 Cr
  • Ceeded : ₹10 Cr
  • Uttarandhra : ₹8.5 Cr
  • Guntur : ₹5.4 Cr
  • East Godavari : ₹5.6 Cr
  • West Godavari : ₹4 Cr
  • Krishna : ₹4.5 Cr
  • Nellore : ₹2.7 Cr
  • Total Telugu States : ₹75.7 Cr
  • Karnataka : ₹6.5 Cr
  • Rest of India (ROI) : ₹3.5 Cr
  • Overseas : ₹18 Cr
  • Worldwide Rights : ₹103.7 Cr

All figures above are for the Telugu version only.

What This Means for The Paradise:

To be declared a Hit, The Paradise needs to collect a worldwide share of ₹105 Cr+. Given the theatrical share of ₹103.7 Cr, the film will need to gross in the range of ₹200 Cr worldwide to recover its business and emerge as a Super Success. Means it needs to collect almost double the gross of Nani and Srikanth Odela’s Dasara.

This isn’t just Nani’s biggest business film to date; it’s the biggest pre-release business ever recorded for a tier 2 hero film in Telugu cinema.

Nani and Srikanth Odela’s The Paradise Premiere Update:

The makers are backing the film with paid premieres on the night of September 23, across India and overseas. Advance bookings for the overseas premieres have already opened and are trending strongly. With this scale of business and premiere confidence, The Paradise is set for a record opening among tier 2 star films.

Kamal Haasan Claps Off MS Subbulakshmi Biopic, Rashmika’s Grand Launch in Chennai

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Kamal Haasan Claps Off MS Subbulakshmi Biopic, Rashmika’s Grand Launch in Chennai

Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan turned the clapper board for the grand launch of the M.S. Subbulakshmi biopic, held at The Music Academy in Chennai on Wednesday. The film, which stars Rashmika Mandanna as the legendary Carnatic vocalist, was launched to mark the 110th birth anniversary of M.S. Subbulakshmi.

Titled M.S. — A Legacy On Screen, the film is directed by Gautam Tinnanuri, best known for Jersey, with music composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The project is jointly produced by Allu Aravind, Bunny Vas and Rockline Venkatesh under the banners Geetha Arts, BV Works and Rockline Entertainments.

The launch event was a fitting tribute to the Bharat Ratna awardee, featuring a live performance of M.S. Subbulakshmi’s iconic songs by the Indian Choral Ensemble. Guests followed an “MS Blue” dress code for the occasion.
Rashmika Mandanna, dressed in an elegant saree, thanked the team for the opportunity to portray the singer on screen.

With Kamal Haasan’s presence adding stature to the launch, expectations are high for this prestigious biopic. More details on the cast and shooting schedule are expected to be revealed in the coming days.

Yellamma Heroine: Ananthika Sanilkumar Opposite Devi Sri Prasad

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Yellamma Heroine: Ananthika Sanilkumar Opposite Devi Sri Prasad

Ananthika Sanilkumar has been locked as the female lead for Yellamma, the highly anticipated acting debut of music composer Devi Sri Prasad. The actress will star opposite DSP in director Venu Yeldandi’s rural devotional drama, bringing an end to months of casting speculation.

Eventful Casting Journey

Yellamma has undergone multiple casting changes before finalizing its leads. The project was initially planned with Nani in the protagonist role, but the actor stepped away due to prior commitments.

The film was then officially announced with Nithin as the hero and Keerthy Suresh as the leading lady. However, the casting changed again after Nithin’s previous collaboration with producer Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations—Thammudu—turned into a major box-office disaster. With Nithin’s plans for Yellamma shelved amid the fallout, the makers handed the lead role to Devi Sri Prasad himself.

DSP makes his acting debut playing a character named Parshi. His first look, unveiled on the music director’s birthday, showed him in a rustic village avatar that generated strong buzz across social media.

Ananthika Sanilkumar Joins the Team

For the female lead, the production team considered several actresses including Mrunal Thakur and Mamitha Baiju before finalizing Ananthika Sanilkumar. Bhagyashree Borse was also approached but opted out due to scheduling conflicts.

Ananthika has built a steady filmography in Telugu cinema with notable performances in MAD, 8 Vasanthalu, Parimala & Co, and most recently Romanchakam. Her selection adds fresh energy to a project already carrying high expectations, given Venu Yeldandi’s blockbuster success with Balagam.

Production and Release Timeline

Yellamma is produced by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations and is currently in pre-production. The rural drama revolves around devotional themes and is being mounted as a pan-Indian project. The makers are eyeing a summer 2027 release, giving the team ample time to complete production and post-production work.

With the lead pair now locked, Yellamma is expected to go on floors soon. The combination of Venu Yeldandi’s proven storytelling credentials and DSP’s massive fan following has positioned the film as one of the most anticipated releases in the Telugu film calendar.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Enters Germany Top 10

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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Enters Germany Top 10

Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s romantic comedy Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has achieved a significant milestone at the Germany box office, securing the 7th position among the top-grossing Indian films in the country.

The Malayalam film has grossed €369.5K in 27 days, placing it ahead of several major Indian blockbusters in the all-time Germany list, according to official Comscore data.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Beats Major Indian Releases

The film’s €369.5K haul puts it just ahead of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Empuraan, which stands at €369K. Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has also surpassed the Germany theatrical grosses of Thalapathy Vijay’s Leo (€355K) and Kalki 2898 AD (€344K).

The Malayalam romantic comedy dominated the Onam 2026 box office in India, and its overseas performance has been equally impressive.

Germany Top 10 Indian Films

RankFilmGross (EUR)
1Dhurandhar: The Revenge€1.06M
2Pathaan€890K
3Jawan€689K
4Dhurandhar€528K
5Dunki€487K
6My Name Is Khan€452K
7Bethlehem Kudumba Unit€369.5K
8Empuraan€369K
9Leo€355K
10Kalki 2898 AD€344K

Strong Overseas Footprint for Malayalam Cinema

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has emerged as a strong performer in the Germany market, competing alongside Hindi blockbusters like Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki, as well as South Indian biggies.

The film’s success in Germany reinforces Malayalam cinema’s growing theatrical presence in overseas markets. With its blend of romance and comedy, the Nivin Pauly-Mamitha Baiju starrer continues to attract audiences beyond traditional strongholds.

Suriya-Jyothika Pair Turns 20 [HD Pics]

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Suriya-Jyothika Pair Turns 20 [HD Pics]

Suriya and Jyotika have given fans a beautiful glimpse of their 20th wedding anniversary celebrations, renewing their wedding vows in an intimate Christian-style ceremony in Scotland. The couple, who originally tied the knot in Chennai in September 2006, marked two decades of marriage with their children, family and close friends by their side.

The pictures capture their romantic chemistry beautifully. Jyotika looks elegant in a stunning lavender off-shoulder gown, while Suriya complements her in a sharp burgundy suit as they pose against the picturesque Scottish landscape. Another frame captures their affectionate exchange, adding a warm, candid touch to the celebrations.

The family portrait is equally special, featuring their children Dev and Diya alongside the couple. Jyotika called the celebration “The Sequel”, describing it as a celebration of the imperfections, adjustments, understanding and love that shaped their 20-year journey.

Mythri Movie Makers Lands In A Huge Controversy!

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Mythri Movie Makers Lands In A Huge Controversy!

A promotional poster for Sundeep Kishan’s upcoming film Sigma has landed Mythri Film Distributors in controversy. The poster, released to announce the film’s distribution across Coastal Andhra and Telangana, reportedly featured a map of the erstwhile undivided Andhra Pradesh. The imagery quickly drew criticism from sections of the Telangana audience, with social-media users objecting to the use of a combined-state map more than a decade after the bifurcation. Sigma, directed by Jason Sanjay and produced by Lyca Productions, is scheduled to hit theatres on October 2.

Backlash Forces Mythri To Act

The issue quickly turned into a talking point online, with the poster being perceived by some as insensitive to Telangana’s separate identity. Amid the backlash, Mythri Film Distributors reportedly deleted the controversial poster and replaced it with a revised version representing Andhra Pradesh and Telangana separately. While there has been no indication that the controversy is connected to the actual story of Sigma, the promotional material has nevertheless put the spotlight on how regional identities are represented in film marketing. The incident comes just as Mythri has taken up the theatrical distribution of the film in two major Telugu regions.

Sigma Heads For A Big Release

Despite the controversy, Sigma continues to generate buzz ahead of its October 2 release. The action-adventure heist thriller marks Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut, with Sundeep Kishan and Faria Abdullah in the lead and Thaman S composing the music. Mythri is handling Coastal Andhra and Telangana, while NVR Cinema will distribute the film in Ceded, giving it a sizeable Telugu release. The poster episode has certainly added an unexpected layer of attention to a film that was already under the spotlight because of Jason Sanjay’s debut.

Suriya Jyothika Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage!

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Suriya Jyothika Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage!

Suriya and Jyothika have once again exchanged wedding vows, 20 years after tying the knot. The couple celebrated their two-decade journey with an intimate Christian-style vow renewal ceremony in the presence of their children Diya and Dev, family members and close friends. Jyothika described the occasion as a celebration of their “20 years of love and war,” emphasizing the imperfections, adjustments, understanding and sacrifices that shaped their relationship. The beautiful ceremony has now gone viral, with Suriya and Jyothika recreating the magic of their wedding day in an emotional new chapter.

Suriya’s Box-Office Comeback

Interestingly, the celebration comes at a particularly special time for Suriya on the professional front. His 2026 releases Karuppu and Vishwanath & Sons have given his box-office fortunes a major boost. Karuppu emerged as a blockbuster and crossed the ₹300 crore worldwide mark, becoming Suriya’s first ₹300 crore grosser. Vishwanath & Sons, directed by Venky Atluri, also opened strongly and crossed ₹200 crore worldwide, with reports putting its collections around ₹240 crore during its theatrical run.

A Perfect Time For The Celebration

After a challenging phase at the box office, Suriya has bounced back with two major successes in the same year, making the couple’s 20th-anniversary celebration all the more special for fans. On the personal front, Suriya and Jyothika are marking two decades of marriage and celebrating the family they have built together, while professionally, Suriya is enjoying renewed momentum. With Jyothika calling this celebration “The Sequel” and raising a toast to their next 20 years, the vow renewal has arrived at a genuinely memorable point in Suriya’s career and personal journey.

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