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OG 3 Days Box Office: Recovers Two-Thirds

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Pawan Kalyan’s OG is having a successful weekend at the box office, and even though the film is not seeing huge numbers after opening day, it is maintaining the hold. Day 3 did not have any fall from Day 2, as it held on par with Day 2.

For 3 days, the action drama has collected a 120 Cr+ share in Telugu, and as the breakeven is valued at 180 Cr, a 2/3 recovery has been achieved for the film already. The trade expects it to see good numbers at the box office today.

OG Area-wise Collections for 3 days (including GST in Andhra and Nizam)

Nizam: 35.35 Cr
Ceded: 10.5 Cr
UA: 9.1 Cr
East: 8.45 Cr
West: 6.1 Cr
Guntur: 7.87 Cr
Krishna: 6.55 Cr
Nellore: 2.98 Cr
Telugu States: 86.9 Cr
ROI: 7.5 Cr
Overseas: 26.3 Cr
Worldwide: 120.7 Cr

Pawan Kalyan’s OG has achieved 2/3rds recovery on the first weekend at the box office, and today, the film will go close to 135 Cr.

Thereafter, the film needs to collect another 50 Cr share for success. This is definitely possible if the film holds good momentum during the Dasara holidays.

OG Storm: 200 Cr in Just 3 Days

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Pawan Kalyan’s OG day 3 collections are on par with day 2. This is not great but not bad either, as the film had a decent day at the box office, and it hit 200 Cr gross in 3 days, and it is a first one for the actor.

To date, Pawan Kalyan did not have a 200 Cr gross film, but OG crossed the benchmark in 3 days, which is a huge achievement, and it is important to note that it is without any other language support.

OG Crosses 200 Cr: Needs a Big Jump on Sunday

On Sunday the film is expected to have a much bigger day than day 2 and day 3, and it needs to aim for a 30 Cr gross on Sunday to end its first weekend with good collections.

The film benefits from the upcoming Dasara festival and Gandhi Jayanthi, which are expected to boost its numbers even after the weekend.

Chaos at Vijay’s Roadshow: Multiple Lives Lost

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A heartbreaking stampede happened at Thalapathy Vijay’s roadshow in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday, and sadly, it looks like many people, including kids, have lost their lives.

According to the media reports, nearly 29 people have died so far because of the chaos at Vijay’s roadshow, as his fans showed up at the place almost seven hours early. When the actor showed up late, the crowd apparently rushed forward to see him, causing chaos and a tragic stampede.

M.K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, shared his shock about the incident and sent his condolences in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The officials are keeping an eye on things and organizing help efforts.

Vijay launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), earlier this year and has been hitting the road with statewide shows and public gatherings as he gears up for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Today’s event apparently attracted more than 100,000 attendees.

Koratala Siva to Direct Balakrishna?

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Director Koratala Siva made Devara with NTR, which completed one year today. While the fans are excited for the film’s part 2, exciting news is being circulated that Koratala Siva is all set to direct Balakrishna. 

The director is currently tied up with the final pre-production tasks for the sequel of Devara, which is expected to begin shooting either at the end of this year or early 2026. Following this, Koratala Siva is reportedly set to collaborate with another Nandamuri hero, Balakrishna.

Koratala Siva and Balakrishna to join hands for a film

Balakrishna, at present, is working with Boyapati Sreenu for Akhanda 2, and after this, he also signed a film with Gopichand Malineni. So, the film with Koratala may go on floors in 2027 after Devara 2 gets finished.

When Korala directed Janatha Garage (2016) with Tarak and Mohanlal, Nandamuri fans believed Balayya would have been an ideal choice to play the uncle of their hero. Now, they will be thrilled to learn that the Akhanda actor is collaborating with their favorite director. 

Mirai At The Lowest Ticket Prices

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Teja Sajja’s Mirai was released in theaters on September 5th and became a blockbuster at the box office. Now, the makers of the film have lowered the ticket prices of the film to boost its theatrical run. 

For Mirai, the single screens’ ticket price (Balcony-150 & First Class – 105) was reduced across Telugu states, and the Vibe Undhi song was also added in theaters. The film has collected around 130 Cr gross for 2 weeks at the box office.

Teja Sajja and Vedha Prajapati star in this action-adventure movie. He discovers that he was born to protect nine sacred scriptures once held by Emperor Ashoka. These ancient texts possess the power to turn mortals into gods. As Vedha uncovers his true identity, he must stop Mahabir Lama, the leader of the ruthless Black Sword faction who wants to gain immortality.

OG Overseas Storm: 50 Cr in Just 2 Days

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Pawan Kalyan’s OG is making waves in overseas markets, achieving breakeven in just two days, covering all expenses, and surpassing a gross of 50 crore.

For 2 days the film has collected around $5.65M (50 Cr), which is definitely sensational. The film is expected to do over 7.5 million overseas in its full run. This is one of the biggest grossers ever in Tollywood and a highly profitable venture film for overseas buyers.

OG Box Office: A blockbuster overseas but needs a strong run to achieve superhit status in India

Pawan Kalyan’s OG is collecting superbly overseas, and it has collected 170 Cr gross worldwide in 2 days. The film is set to become Pawan Kalyan’s 1st 200 Cr grosser in the first weekend itself. 

The film needs to hit the 300 Cr mark to secure an overall super hit status. While it’s already a blockbuster overseas, the action drama must maintain strong momentum in India through the Dasara weekend.

Lokah Chapter 2 Officially Announced – Full Details Inside

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Lokah, the latest Malayalam film, is a sensational blockbuster and Mollywood’s industry hit, which is racing towards the 300 Cr mark at the box office. The makers announced Lokah Chapter 2.

The franchise is likely to get more reach after its OTT release, and definitely the movies from the franchise will see huge openings and numbers. The director mentioned that the stories for all five films in the franchise were finalized even before the first installment was released.

Tovino Thomas to lead Lokah Chapter 2

The makers recently announced Lokah Chapter 2, with Tovino Thomas in the lead role. Dulquer Salmaan also appears in the announcement video, suggesting that he will have a crucial part of the film as well.

The second movie in the Lokah Franchise has been announced, with filming set to begin in the summer of 2026.

Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Turns Director

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Actress Varu Sarathkumar is very popular in Telugu, with films like Krack, HanuMan, and Veera Simha Reddy. The latest and exciting news is that she is all set to take on a new job. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar turns director.

Her first film’s title is Saraswathi, presented by Dosa Diaries, which boasts a powerful ensemble cast. Leading the lineup is Varalaxmi herself, joined by seasoned actor Prakash Raj, the versatile Priyamani, and the talented Naveen Chandra.

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar will make a new age thriller in her directorial debut, and Thaman S will compose the music. Certainly, the audiences will be curious to see the creative side of the talented actress.

Let’s wish Varu Sarathkumar all the best for her debut as a filmmaker.

Slum Dog: Puri Jagan – Vijay Sethupathi

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Everyone was surprised when a film with the combination of Vijay Sethupathi and Puri Jagannath was announced. The film’s shooting is currently in progress, and the latest buzz is that the film’s title is Slum Dog.

On the occasion of Puri’s birthday, which falls on 28th September, the title and teaser of his next film with Vijay Sethupathi will be released, and the title is said to be Slum Dog. This is a good choice from the team as it suits all languages.

Puri Jagan plans to release the film in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Along with Puri Connects, another production house, JB Motion Pictures, has also collaborated to produce the film.

The film features Samyuktha as the female lead opposite Vijay Sethupathi, while Tabu and Vijay Kumar take on significant roles.

Mohan Babu Turns Ruthless Villain Against Nani

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Nani and Srikanth Odela’s The Paradise has raised a lot of anticipation among audiences with its posters and first glimpse. Now, the excitement gets more as Mohan Babu turns into a ruthless villain against Nani in the film. 

The makers announced that the legendary actor will take on the role of Shikhanja Malik in the film. The first look is strikingly bold and intense, instantly capturing everyone’s attention.

Mohan Babu as Shikhanja Malik in The Paradise

If Mohan Babu is indeed playing the villain against Nani in The Paradise, it could mark a compelling return to his iconic villainous persona, adding weight and gravitas to this high-stakes action drama.

Directed by Dasara fame Srikanth Odela, the film will be released in theaters on 26th March 2026 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish.