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Hanuman Ansh Blockbuster: Record ₹64 Cr in 6th Weekend

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Hanuman Ansh Blockbuster: Record ₹64 Cr in 6th Weekend

The sensational blockbuster from Bollywood, Hanuman Ansh, continues its record-breaking rampage at the box office. In its 6th weekend, the film has collected an all-India tracked gross of more than ₹64 Cr, marking an unprecedented achievement in Indian cinema history.

All-Time 6th Weekend Record

The ₹64 Cr tracked gross is an all-time record for a 6th weekend in Indian cinema, surpassing every film that has come before. Hanuman Ansh has also recorded its biggest weekend to date, with Day 38 collecting the highest single-day total since the film’s release. This exceptional performance demonstrates the blockbuster’s sustained momentum and growing audience appeal.

MilestoneCollection
6th Weekend Gross₹64 Cr+
Total After 38 Days₹263 Cr
Potential Final Total₹500 Cr

Marching Towards ₹500 Crore

After 38 days of its theatrical run, Hanuman Ansh has amassed an all-India tracked gross of ₹263 Cr. With its exceptional performance at the box office, the blockbuster can even reach the ₹500 Cr milestone. The feat looks easily achievable, with the final total potentially climbing even higher with each passing day.

Telugu Version Set for September 18

Expanding its regional footprint, Hanuman Ansh will be released in Telugu on September 18th, a move that could further boost the film’s already impressive box office trajectory.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit 4th Weekend Box Office Collections

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Bethlehem Kudumba Unit 4th Weekend Box Office Collections

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit continues its extraordinary box office run with another super-strong 4th weekend. The Malayalam blockbuster posted ₹11 Cr+ tracked gross over the weekend, with the most surprising achievement being Day 24 matching Day 1 collections — a feat only possible for massive blockbusters.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Box Office Collections

MetricCollections
4th Weekend Tracked Gross₹11 Cr+
24-Day All-India Tracked Gross₹155.46 Cr
24-Day All-India Actuals (Est.)₹171 Cr+
Kerala Gross₹138 Cr+
Worldwide Gross₹304 Cr+

The film has maintained extraordinary hold even in its 4th weekend. In Kerala alone, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has crossed ₹138 Cr gross with minimal drops.

With overseas collections added, the worldwide gross now stands at over ₹304 Cr — cementing its status as an All-Time Industry Hit for the Malayalam film industry.

Irumudi 4th Weekend: Blockbuster Run Continues

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Irumudi 4th Weekend: Blockbuster Run Continues

Ravi Teja’s Irumudi continues its strong run at the box office, collecting decent numbers even in its 4th weekend. The film has maintained a proper theatrical run, an achievement only a few films have managed this year.

Despite new releases, Irumudi remains the number 1 choice among audiences and continues to dominate the weekend box office.

Box Office Breakdown After 24 Days

TerritoryCollection
All India (Tracked Gross)₹185.59 Cr
All India (Actuals)₹213 Cr (estimated)
Overseas Gross₹22 Cr
Worldwide Gross₹235 Cr

Blockbuster Status

With the 4th weekend delivering decent collections, Irumudi has emerged as a solid blockbuster and the most-watched Telugu film of 2026. The sustained theatrical run over four weeks has become increasingly rare, marking this as a significant success.

Mirzapur Second Weekend Box Office: ₹218 Cr in 10 Days

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Mirzapur Second Weekend Box Office: ₹218 Cr in 10 Days

Mirzapur: The Movie has delivered a good second weekend at the box office, though the numbers are not in the same range as its first weekend. The film continues its super hit run as it targets the ₹300 Cr milestone.

Second Weekend Collections

Mirzapur: The Movie collected nearly ₹43 Cr tracked gross in its second weekend. While the collections have dropped from the opening frame, the Mirzapur second weekend numbers remain strong for a film that has already crossed the ₹200 Cr mark.

₹218 Crore Total in 10 Days

The film has achieved an all-India tracked gross of ₹218 Cr in 10 days. The overall 10-day performance remains super strong and extraordinary, positioning the film firmly as a bona fide super hit at the box office.

Path to ₹300 Crore

The question now is whether Mirzapur: The Movie can reach ₹300 Cr in its full theatrical run. Today’s Ganesh Chaturthi is expected to help gather good numbers, while tomorrow’s Cinema Day in North India (Tuesday) can add substantial collections as well.

At the time of announcement, the film was expected to bring decent numbers, but no one expected it would cross ₹200 Cr and chase the ₹300 Cr gross in India in the full run.

Mandaadi Box Office: Heads Towards ₹100 Cr Blockbuster

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Mandaadi Box Office: Heads Towards ₹100 Cr Blockbuster

Mandaadi, the sports action drama starring Soori, is on a rampage at the box office with a superb jump on Sunday. The film, featuring Telugu actor Suhas as the villain in his Tamil debut, has managed to get impressive collections despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.

Directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi and released on 10 September 2026 during the Vinayagar Chaturthi weekend, Mandaadi had a fairly decent first day at the box office but showed strong improvement from the second day onwards. On Sunday, it collected double-digit numbers in Tamil Nadu alone, showcasing robust audience word-of-mouth.

Opening Weekend Box Office Performance

Witnessing solid growth each day, Mandaadi has collected a massive ₹37.27 Cr All India tracked gross in its opening weekend at the box office. Actuals are estimated to be over ₹40 Cr.

Collection CategoryAmount
All India Gross (Tracked)₹37.27 Cr
All India Gross (Actuals Est.)Over ₹40 Cr
Worldwide Opening Weekend (Est.)Around ₹50 Cr*

*As of now, overseas numbers have yet to be reported

Strong Growth Trajectory Points to ₹100 Cr Club

The film’s consistent day-on-day improvement is a positive indicator for its long-term box office prospects. Similar growth patterns were recently witnessed in DC's opening weekend, which also saw a massive Sunday jump, and Korean Kanakaraju's Saturday surge.

Based on the current momentum and positive audience reception, Mandaadi is certain to enter the ₹100 Cr club in its full run. The worldwide opening weekend is expected to be around ₹50 Cr once overseas numbers are fully reported.

What’s Driving Mandaadi’s Success

Despite average critical reviews, Mandaadi has found strong acceptance with family audiences. The film features music by G.V. Prakash Kumar and co-stars Mahima Nambiar alongside the leads. The sports drama narrative, combined with Soori‘s performance and the Vinayagar Chaturthi weekend advantage, has helped the film gain traction in the Tamil market.

Sardar 2 First Weekend: Under ₹20 Cr Worldwide

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Sardar 2 First Weekend: Under ₹20 Cr Worldwide

Karthi‘s Sardar 2 has emerged as a major box office disaster after posting disastrous first weekend numbers. Despite being a sequel with a bankable star like Karthi leading the cast, the film’s opening weekend performance fell drastically short of even conservative estimates.

Sardar 2 Weekend Box Office Collections

The film managed a worldwide first weekend gross below ₹20 Cr, marking one of the weakest three-day openings for a Karthi starrer in recent memory.

Performance MetricCollection
Worldwide First Weekend GrossBelow ₹20 Cr

These numbers spell complete disaster for the venture. For a sequel featuring an established star and a proven director, such low collections indicate a fundamental rejection by audiences.

When Sequels Don’t Deliver

Sequel films typically leverage the goodwill and fan base built by their predecessors. Recent examples like Gatta Kusthi 2 showed strong weekend trending with collections doubling by Day 3 when content connects.

Sardar 2 bucked this trend entirely. The first Sardar had performed well, creating a foundation for the sequel. Yet advance ticket sales for part two remained worryingly low throughout the pre-release phase, with booking trends indicating a weak opening from day one.

Director P. S. Mithran, who helmed the original, returned for the sequel but couldn’t capture the same magic. The promotional campaign also failed to generate the necessary buzz.

Negative Talk Seals the Fate

The situation worsened after release. Early reviews and audience word of mouth turned overwhelmingly negative, killing any chance of weekend growth or word-of-mouth driven collections.

Similar to Dhanush’s Kara, which crashed to under ₹60 Cr gross, Sardar 2 has become a heavy-loss proposition for producers, distributors, and exhibitors alike. The film won’t even achieve a meaningful recovery, let alone break even or turn profitable.

The disaster will likely force a reassessment of sequel strategies in Tamil cinema, proving that franchise value alone cannot guarantee box office success without strong content.

EPIC Box Office: Expectations Crash with ₹7.5 Cr Weekend

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EPIC Box Office: Expectations Crash with ₹7.5 Cr Weekend

Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya’s romantic drama EPIC has delivered a disastrous box office performance, falling far short of pre-release expectations. The film’s first weekend collections paint a grim picture for the theatrical run.

Pre-Release Expectations and Context

Directed by Aditya Haasan of #90s fame, EPIC – First Semester hit theaters on September 11, 2026, with paid premieres on September 10. The romantic drama follows a student sent to London for higher studies, where he navigates complex love and identity crises during his first semester.

There were decent expectations for the film’s box office prospects. With Anand Deverakonda building his career trajectory and the pairing with Vaishnavi Chaitanya generating buzz, trade circles anticipated the film would pull in notable opening weekend numbers. However, audience rejection started from the paid premieres itself, setting an ominous tone for the theatrical run.

First Weekend Box Office Collections

The romantic drama failed to cross even double-digit gross in its opening weekend — a disastrous outcome that caught many by surprise. Here’s the complete breakdown:

TerritoryFirst Weekend Gross
All India Tracked₹4.8 Cr
Worldwide (Estimated)₹7.5 Cr

These numbers represent an outright rejection from moviegoers. The All India tracked gross of just ₹4.8 Cr and a worldwide estimate of around ₹7.5 Cr are catastrophic for any theatrical release with commercial expectations.

What Led to the Disaster?

The film received outright rejection from paid premieres, which typically serve as the first litmus test for commercial viability. Despite trade circles hoping for some recovery during the opening weekend, EPIC turned down all expectations.

With a runtime of 2 hours 29 minutes and an A certification, the film faced an uphill battle. The longer runtime and adult certification may have limited the audience base, but the core issue appears to be audience reception of the content itself.

This is a disastrous number by any measure — one that no one in the trade anticipated despite the softer-than-expected premiere response. The first weekend performance suggests extremely limited legs for the theatrical run, making recovery virtually impossible.

Vishwambhara to Take the Place of Kaaka

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Vishwambhara to Take the Place of Kaaka

Strong reports are emerging within Telugu Film industry circles that Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara may replace his other film Kaaka for the Sankranthi 2027 release slot.

The makers already announced Kaaka, a mass action film directed by Bobby Kolli, for January 13, 2027, as a Sankranti treat. The film brings back the blockbuster combo after Waltair Veerayya’s success.

Vishwambhara Eyeing Sankranthi 2027 Slot

However, speculation is mounting that Vishwambhara, the long-delayed socio-fantasy helmed by Mallidi Vassishta, is also gearing up for a Sankranthi release. Reports suggest it may release instead of Kaaka on the same festive weekend.

Since it’s rare for two massive projects starring the same hero to compete within just four days, only one film will likely release. This prevents conflicts in theater allocation and box office collections.

Kaaka Title Glimpse Receives Massive Response

Kaaka reunites Megastar Chiranjeevi with director Bobby Kolli after their blockbuster collaboration. Made on a grand scale under KVN Productions, the film features Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj in key roles, with music by Thaman.

The film’s title glimpse generated tremendous response from fans. The team announced a worldwide theatrical release on January 13, 2027, as a Sankranti special.

Can Vishwambhara Capitalize on Festival Season?

Amidst this, Vishwambhara is reportedly set to join the Sankranti release race. The visual spectacle, produced by UV Creations, has faced delays due to VFX work. Speculation suggests plans are underway to release it on January 9th or 13th to capitalize on the Sankranti holiday season.

We’ll have to wait for official confirmation, but reports strongly indicate that Vishwambhara is targeting Sankranthi 2027.

Irumudi and Hanuman Ansh Cross 1 Cr Footfalls Mark

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Irumudi and Hanuman Ansh Cross 1 Cr Footfalls Mark

Ravi Teja’s Irumudi has created several records at the box office with its amazing success, crossing the prestigious 1 Cr footfalls mark in India a few days ago. For a medium-budget film to achieve such a massive milestone is nothing short of sensational.

Bollywood’s phenomenal blockbuster, Hanuman Ansh, joins the club of 1 Cr footfalls now, with Bethlehem Kudumba Unit and another superhit movie, Mirzapur, also set to join soon.

Films Joining the 1 Cr Footfalls Club

FilmIndustryStatus
IrumudiTelugu1 Cr+ Footfalls
Hanuman AnshHindi1 Cr+ Footfalls
Bethlehem Kudumba UnitMalayalamApproaching 1 Cr
MirzapurHindiApproaching 1 Cr

Content Decides a Film’s Range — Not Budget

What makes the Irumudi footfalls achievement and this broader trend remarkable is that none of these films are massive-budget or huge star-studded projects. Yet, they are achieving milestones that even big-star and big-budget films have failed to reach this year.

Hanuman Ansh, made on just a ₹2 Cr budget, has emerged as one of 2026’s most profitable films, proving that compelling storytelling trumps production scale. Similarly, Irumudi has delivered sensational numbers despite being a regional medium-budget release.

Nivin Pauly is a star hero in Malayalam cinema, but Bethlehem Kudumba Unit‘s budget is not huge. Malayalam stars mostly do medium-budget films that prioritize strong narratives over spectacle.

What makes this trend even more significant is the timing. In a year where several big-budget releases have struggled to sustain theatrical momentum, these medium-budget films have demonstrated exceptional staying power through word-of-mouth and repeat viewership.

Medium-budget films have been creating history across languages this year. Irumudi, Hanuman Ansh, and BKU joining the 1 Cr footfalls club makes one thing clear: only content brings audiences, not budgets.

Now, we will have to wait and see which small or medium-budget film will achieve this feat in the coming days.

Dhruv Vikram Teams Up With Ramesh Varma For Action Film

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Dhruv Vikram Teams Up With Ramesh Varma For Action Film

Dhruv Vikram, son of acclaimed actor Chiyaan Vikram), has been making his mark in Tamil cinema with intense performances in films like Adithya Varma, Mahaan and Bison Kaalamaadan. He is now set to team up with Telugu director Ramesh Varma for a new action entertainer. Ramesh Varma, who has helmed commercial action films such as Ravanasura, Rakshasudu and Khiladi_, brings his expertise in mounting large-scale action cinema to this collaboration. The project, tentatively titled DV4, marks an exciting first-time combination of these two talents from different film industries.

What Is Dhruv Vikram’s DV4 About?

DV4 is being positioned as a large-scale action entertainer that combines high-octane action with emotion and drama. According to the makers, Dhruv Vikram was thoroughly impressed by Ramesh Varma’s script and connected deeply with its cinematic vision. The project is being presented by Pen Jayanthilal and produced by Koneru Satyanarayana and Sireesha Kurapati under the banners of Pen Studios, Sri Neeladri Productions and RV Studios — a combination that promises strong production values.

Pre-production activities are currently progressing at full pace, with the principal photography scheduled to commence in October. Adding to the anticipation, the official title along with complete cast and crew details will be unveiled on September 23, a date strategically chosen to coincide with Dhruv’s birthday.

Telugu-Tamil Bilingual With Cross-Industry Appeal

The film is being made as a Telugu-Tamil bilingual, which significantly expands its market potential across South India. For Dhruv, who has carved a niche in Tamil cinema, this collaboration presents a valuable opportunity to establish his presence in the Telugu film industry. Meanwhile, for Ramesh Varma, it’s a strategic move to extend his directorial footprint into Tamil cinema with a talented young actor who brings his own fan following.

The makers are committed to mounting DV4 on a grand canvas, presenting Dhruv in a powerful and intense action avatar that could redefine his screen image. If the film manages to deliver on its commercial and creative ambitions, it could mark a significant turning point — giving Dhruv a stronger foothold in Telugu cinema while allowing Ramesh Varma to tap into the Tamil market with renewed vigor.

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