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Kantara Chapter 1 Storms the Box Office – Biggest 1st Week of the Year

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Kantara Chapter 1 Storms the Box Office – Biggest 1st Week of the Year

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 shows a superb consistency at the box office and ends up with the biggest 1st-week collections of the year, which is a truly sensational achievement.

Initially, the spiritual action drama failed to set 2025’s biggest opening day and biggest weekend, as both milestones were with Coolie. Rajinikanth’s Coolie collected over 150 Cr gross on the opening day, whereas the Kantara prequel settled with 85 Cr.

Also, Coolie collected around 380 Cr gross for the first weekend (4 days), whereas Rishab Shetty’s spiritual action drama scored 330 Cr on the opening extended weekend.

However, Coolie sees a big drop after the weekend due to below-par reviews and WOM, whereas Kantara maintains super strong collections on weekdays. 

Coolie’s first week’s collections stand around 430 Cr gross, but Kantara Chapter 1 registers the biggest first week of the year. For 6 days itself the film collected 415 Cr, and with today the film’s worldwide gross goes to the 450 Cr range, which is the biggest number for 2025.

The film needs to aim for the full run of Chhaava, 800 Cr collections, to become the biggest grosser of 2025, and it needs a massive box office to do so.

Malla Reddy’s Bold Reason for Rejecting Ustaad Bhagat Singh

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Malla Reddy’s Bold Reason for Rejecting Ustaad Bhagat Singh

Chamakura Malla Reddy, the former labor and employment minister of Telangana (2019 to 2023) and the MLA of the Medchal Assembly constituency, reveals why he rejected Harish Shankar’s offer to play the villain in Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh.

Politician Malla Reddy Reveals why he rejected the offer playing the villain role in Ustaad Bhagath Singh

“Recently, an intriguing incident took place. Director Harish Shankar came to my college and waited for nearly an hour, hoping to convince me to play the villain in a film starring Pawan Kalyan. He even offered ₹3 crore for the role, which is a massive amount.

Despite the generous offer, I politely declined. I simply don’t want to play a villain. It’s not the kind of role I’m interested in.

If I take on the villain role, I can dominate and curse at the hero until the interval, but after that, the hero will turn the tables, curse me back, and even beat me up. That’s why I turned down the offer.

Malla Reddy’s reason for rejecting the villain role in Ustaad Bhagat Singh, along with the video, is currently going viral on social media.

Ustad Bhagat Singh’s promotions are expected to start this Diwali, and the film is likely to be released in summer 2026.

Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office on Fire – 6th Day Surpasses 5th Day

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Kantara Chapter 1 Box Office on Fire – 6th Day Surpasses 5th Day

Kantara Chapter 1 is having a very good 6th day at the box office. The spiritual action drama continues to hold well on weekdays, and the best thing is the 6th-day collections have surpassed the 5th day.

In Karnataka, the Hindi belts, and overseas markets, the 6th-day numbers for Kantara Chapter 1 surpassed the 5th-day collections. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Telugu states, the film’s 6th-day collections maintained over 80% of the 5th-day numbers.

Kantara Chapter 1 on fire at the box office: Day 6 overtakes Day 5.

Overall, the worldwide gross for the 5th day is over 40 Cr, and the 6th is expected to be over 45 Cr. For 6 days the movie’s worldwide gross will be around 415 Cr, and Kantara Prequel is expected to hit 450 Cr gross by tomorrow.

According to the movie’s business, it needs to continue the same trend, and the trade expects huge numbers for the film this weekend from all languages.

Sincere Appeal from Kantara Producers

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Sincere Appeal from Kantara Producers

Hombale Films, the production house of Kantara Chapter 1 has shared a heartfelt message with audiences worldwide, asking everyone to respect the spiritual tradition of Dhaivaradhane, which is deeply rooted in the culture of Tulunadu, Karnataka.

Their films Kantara and Kantara Chapter 1 were made to honor and showcase the devotion to the Daivas with sincerity and care.

While the team is thankful for the overwhelming support, they have noticed some people imitating Daiva characters from the film in public places, which is disrespectful. Dhaivaradhane is a sacred practice, not meant for casual performance or mimicry. Such actions hurt the sentiments of the Tulu community.

The production house of Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1, Hombale Films strongly requests the public to avoid imitating or mocking these portrayals. They urge everyone to protect the dignity of this tradition and help preserve its cultural and spiritual value.

Mohanlal Becomes Honorary Lieutenant Colonel

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Mohanlal Becomes Honorary Lieutenant Colonel

The legendary actor Mohanlal continues to shine in 2025, not just at the box office but also with prestigious honors. After delivering several blockbuster hits and receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award earlier this year, Mohanlal has now been awarded by the Indian Army with the title of Honorary Lieutenant Colonel.

Mohanlal was invited to the Army Headquarters by Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, where he was awarded the COAS Commendation Card. The ceremony took place in the presence of seven senior army commanders, making it a proud and memorable moment for the actor.

Sharing his joy, Mohanlal said, “Today, I had the honor of being called by the Chief of the Army Staff… where I was awarded the COAS Commendation Card.”

This recognition adds another feather to Mohanlal’s cap, highlighting not only his contribution to cinema but also his connection with the armed forces. His fans and well-wishers are celebrating this achievement, as the actor continues to inspire both on and off screen.

Jana Nayagan Release in Doubt?

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Jana Nayagan Release in Doubt?

Tamil hero Vijay’s Jana Nayagan was officially announced for a 9th January release. The team had also planned to release a single last week, but due to the Karur stampede, they canceled the update. Now, there are rumors that the release of Jana Nayagan itself is in doubt.

The latest buzz in Tamil circles hints that Vijay’s Jana Nayagan’s release is in doubt if the controversy or case surrounding the Karur Stampede isn’t resolved this month.

It is clear that Vijay or the movie’s cannot do any promotions until Vijay’s party – Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) or his name gets cleared from the stampede incident.

However, the closed sources to the production house deny these rumors and say that they are confident to release the film on 9th January without any issues or delays and promotions will start from November.

But we have to wait for a few more days to be sure about anything as in politics any issue can be escalated to a bigger extent.

Kantara Chapter 1 Smashes 400 Cr Mark

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Kantara Chapter 1 Smashes 400 Cr Mark

Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 continues to show strong hold at the box office after an impressive opening weekend. Today, the film celebrates two major milestones: entering the 400 Cr club and surpassing the collections of the first part, Kantara (2022).

The first part collected around 400 crore gross, and the figure has been crossed by chapter 1. The film needs to hold the same strong momentum, and a big jump on weekends is needed to become the biggest grosser of 2025. 

Kantara Chapter 1 Full Run estimates stand at 700 Cr

Kantara Chapter 1 is maintaining a strong hold at the box office after its first weekend, surpassing 400 Cr. While reaching the 1000 Cr mark seems unlikely, current trade estimates suggest a maximum closing figure of around 700 Cr.

But if the film maintains strong legs at the box office with solid jumps during the weekends, there is some possibility to go to 800 Cr. Chhaava, with 800 Cr gross, is the biggest grosser of 2025, and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara prequel needs to aim for it.

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

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

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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OG Settles for 13th in Middle East

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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King 100 Begins: Fans Disappointed

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.

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