Bollywood

12 days ago

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Bhooth Bangla Box Office: The Horror Comedy Hits 60+ Crore Worldwide In 2 Days As It Sets BookMyShow Record For Akshay Kumar

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, April 19 - Superstar Akshay Kumar's latest horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla has taken a good start at the box office, delivering impressive numbers in its opening weekend. The film, which blends humour with supernatural elements, is witnessing solid traction across both urban multiplexes and mass circuits. Bhooth Bangla Crosses 60 Crores Worldwide In 2 Days (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After the worldwide opening of 28.70 crores gross, including 19+ crores gross in India alone, Priyadarshan's directorial witnessed a solid growth of 55% on its second day at the domestic box office to score around 23 crores gross. It remained good in overseas markets as well to earn in the double digits. Bangla has grossed 61.50 crore worldwide in just two days, marking one of the fastest starts for an Akshay Kumar film in recent times. While the overall numbers are impressive, the film's overseas performance is seeing one of the best responses for an Akshay Kumar-starrer, especially in the Gulf region. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A BMS Record For Akshay Kumar Showing confidence in the movie, the makers kept paid previews on April 16 from 9 PM, and this move paid off with better than expected premiere numbers of 3.75 crores net, and set the tone with positive word of mouth. The growing interest among the audiences was clearly reflected in the ticket sales on BookMyShow. On Sunday, Bhooth Bangla crossed 30K tickets per hour, making it the first instance for an Akshay Kumar starrer since BookMyShow started hourly trend. The film clocked peak hour at 32.65K tickets, which indicates a strong day at the domestic box office. The horror-comedy genre, which has seen renewed popularity in recent years, seems to be working in favour of Bhooth Bangla. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film’s mix of spooky thrills and comedic timing has struck a chord with audiences, particularly families looking for a light-hearted theatrical experience. With the weekend momentum still strong, all eyes are now on whether Bhooth Bangla can maintain its pace beyond the weekend.

Bollywood

28 days ago

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Becomes First Bollywood Film To Sell 15+ Million Tickets On BookMyShow; Legs Behind Only Three Films On Pan India Level

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, April 3 - The Ranveer Singh-fronted Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has added another massive milestone to its historic run by becoming the 4th most ticketed Indian film on BookMyShow, crossing the 15 million ticket sales mark. It has become the first Bollywood film of all-time to sell 15 million tickets on the platform. On the Pan-India level, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is the 4th film ever to cross the milestone of 15 million tickets. Leading the charts is Pushpa 2: The Rule with a staggering 20.40+ million tickets sold, followed by KGF: Chapter 2 at 17.10 million and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion with 16 million tickets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Aditya Dhar's directed film has outperformed its predecessor, Dhurandhar, which had sold 14.20 million tickets during its run. This highlights the massive growth of the franchise and its ever-expanding fan base across the country. The spy action thriller has enjoyed phenomenal occupancy, repeat value, and strong word-of-mouth since its release. Dhurandhar 2's consistent performance in both metro cities and mass circuits has played a crucial role in achieving such record-breaking footfalls. With this achievement, the film not only sets a new benchmark for Bollywood but also proves its mettle against the biggest pan-India spectacles, cementing its place among the all-time greats in Indian cinema history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest Number of Tickets Sold on BookMyShow Rank Movie Industry Tickets Sold (BMS) 1 Pushpa 2: The Rule Telugu 20.40+M 2 KGF Chapter 2 Kannada 17.1M 3 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Telugu 16M 4 Dhurandhar 2 Hindi 15+M 5 Dhurandhar Hindi 14.20M

Bollywood

36 days ago

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Dhurandhar 2 Records 11.33M BMS Ticket Sales in Week 1, Beating Jawan to Take the Second Spot Behind Pushpa 2

BY SACNILK

The landscape of Indian cinema is witnessing a tectonic shift as the 8-day extended week data for BookMyShow ticket sales reveals an unprecedented level of audience frenzy. We are no longer just looking at box office collections but at the sheer volume of humanity moving toward the big screens. In a market where crossing the 5 million ticket mark in a week is considered a massive achievement, the Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge has effectively entered a stratosphere of its own by breaching the 11 million mark with ease, becoming the second-highest of all time. This massive volume of sales places the film firmly behind the monstrous 12.53 million tickets sold by Pushpa 2 The Rule. The gap between these two titans and the rest of the industry is becoming a significant talking point among the trade fraternity. For context, legendary runs like Jawan and Kalki 2898 AD, which were considered massive during their runs, now find themselves trailing behind this new era of dominance. Dhurandhar 2 is not just a success story; it is a total demolition of the previous theatrical footprints established by some of the biggest global blockbusters. Top 5 Movies: BMS Ticket Sales vs India Net (8-Day Extended Week)MOVIE NAMEBMS TICKETS (MILLIONS)INDIA NET (COLLECTION)Pushpa 2: The Rule12.53M₹ 725.8 CrDhurandhar 2: The Revenge11.33M₹ 674.17 CrKalki 2898 AD8.47M₹ 414.85 CrKantara Chapter 18.20M₹ 337.4 CrJawan7.65M₹ 389.88 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Analyzing the conversion rate from tickets to net collection reveals a fascinating trend in ticket pricing and regional dominance. While Pushpa 2 leads in volume with a staggering 725.8 crore net, Dhurandhar 2 shows a very high efficiency in revenue per ticket, clocking in 674.17 crore in its 8-day extended week. This highlights the massive demand in premium multiplexes where ticket pricing plays a major role. Even huge blockbusters like Jawan, which raked in 389.88 crore from 7.65 million tickets, now look modest in comparison to the sheer scale of the Dhurandhar 2 juggernaut. The trend shows that the audience is now gravitating toward event-scale cinema like never before. The fact that Dhurandhar 2 has managed to sell 11.33 million tickets despite a highly competitive market speaks volumes about the brand loyalty of the franchise. It has officially set a new gold standard for theatrical resilience. With the second weekend approaching, the momentum suggests that these ticket volumes will continue to swell, setting benchmarks that might remain untouched for years.All eyes are now on this unstoppable force to see if it can eventually rewrite the record books for lifetime footfalls in the history of Indian cinema..

Bollywood

37 days ago

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Highest BookMyShow Ticket Sales: Dhurandhar 2 Joins 10 Other Blockbusters In 10 Million Club

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, March 25 - The phenomenal run of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues to rewrite benchmarks, this time in the digital ticketing space. The Ranveer Singh-led blockbuster has crossed 10 million tickets on BookMyShow, securing its place among the 11 films to reach this mark as the highest ticket-selling films on the platform. This milestone underlines the film's massive reach and sustained audience pull well beyond its opening frenzy. The list of the highest ticket sold on BMS is topped by Allu Arjun-fronted Pushpa 2: The Rule with a staggering 20.40+ million tickets, setting a benchmark that remains untouched so far. It is followed by KGF Chapter 2 (17+M) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (16+M), both of which were historic theatrical juggernauts in their time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The first Dhurandhar, released in December last year, is the 4th highest ticket-selling movie on BMS with 14.20 million tickets. Films like Kantara Chapter 1 (14.1M), RRR (13.4M), and Kalki 2898 AD (13.10+M) also are among the top selling title, along with Chhaava (12.55+M), Jawan (12.4M), and Stree 2 (11.15+M), demonstrating how diverse genres, from historical dramas to mass entertainers and horror-comedies, have managed to attract huge footfalls. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2 will be eyeing the top spot in BMS ticket sales count. The film is still in its 7th day of release, and with strong momentum clearly by its side, the film is expected to claim the top spot in the long run. Overall, Dhurandhar 2 has generated over 20 million footfalls in India so far, already the most-watched title of 2026 in India. At this point, the movie is looking at 35+ million or more lifetime footfalls. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest Number of Tickets Sold on BookMyShow Rank Movie Industry Tickets Sold (BMS) 1 Pushpa 2: The Rule Telugu 20.40+M 2 KGF Chapter 2 Kannada 17.1M 3 Baahubali 2: The Conclusion Telugu 16M 4 Dhurandhar Hindi 14.20M 5 Kantara Chapter 1 Kannada 14.1M 6 RRR Telugu 13.4M 7 Kalki 2898 AD Telugu 13.10+M 8 Chhaava Hindi 12.55+M 9 Jawan Hindi 12.4M 10 Stree 2 Hindi 11.15+M 11 Dhurandhar 2 Hindi 10M+

Bollywood

43 days ago

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge Beats Pushpa 2's All-Time Record On BookMyShow

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, March 19 - Ranveer Singh-fronted Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has begun its box office journey to become one of the top three highest-grossing Indian films of all-time, and in this process, it has shattered a record on the online ticketing platform, Book My Show. As per the latest update, the film clocked a staggering 109K tickets sold in just one hour, surpassing the previous record held by Pushpa 2: The Rule, which had peaked at around 107.60K tickets per hour on BMS. This makes Dhurandhar 2 the fastest-selling film in terms of hourly ticket sales on the platform. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This milestone highlights the unprecedented demand for Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, which has been dominating advance bookings across the country. The surge in ticket sales reflects massive audience anticipation, not just in metro cities but also in smaller centres where shows are filling up at lightning speed. Dhurandhar 2 earlier had the record paid previews in India with over 50 crores gross collection, and now, it is on course to put the biggest pure day 1 for a Bollywood title. This record is particularly significant because it showcases real-time demand rather than cumulative numbers, making it a stronger indicator of hype and audience urgency. The 109K/hour figure places Dhurandhar 2 in a league of its own, signalling a potentially historic opening at the box office. Stay tuned...

Kollywood

102 days ago

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Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan's BookMyShow Interest Tops 1 Million Amid Release Delay

BY SACNILK

Chennai, January 20 - Thalapathy Vijay's much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan continues to create waves of excitement despite the continued uncertainty over its release date. The political action drama was supposed to hit the big screens on January 9, but was postponed due to a censor certificate delay. Amid the disappointment of release postponement, the buzz around the film continues to grow as it has crossed the 1 million interest on BookMyShow, underlining the superstar's unparalleled fan following and the massive curiosity surrounding what is touted to be one of the most significant films of his career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's theatrical launch has been delayed due to pending certification issues, with the makers exploring legal options to resolve the matter. While the delay has caused concern among exhibitors and fans alike, it has done little to dent the film's hype on digital ticketing platforms. Crossing 1 million interests places Jana Nayagan in an elite league of Indian films, reflecting extraordinary pre-release demand. Historically, such high engagement on BookMyShow has translated into strong advance bookings and record-breaking openings once tickets go live. For Vijay, whose recent films have consistently delivered huge openings, the numbers only reinforce his box-office dominance. Adding to the anticipation is the emotional significance attached to Jana Nayagan, which is set to be Thalapathy's final film before he shifts focus fully to politics. With fan expectations at an all-time high, all eyes are now on the authorities and the makers to clear the hurdles and announce a release date. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

119 days ago

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Dhurandhar Becomes All-Time Number 1 Bollywood Film On BookMyShow

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, January 2 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has become the highest Bollywood ticket seller on BookMyShow, after beating Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava. The spy actioner continues to rewrite history at the box office and is breaking records with each passing day. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has sold 13+ million tickets so far on BMS, beating Chhaava, which sold 12.50+ million tickets on the platform, followed by Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan (12.40+ million) and Maddock's horror comedy Stree 2 (11.15+ million). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The biggest movie on BookMyShow is Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule, with nearly 20 million tickets, followed by Kantara Chapter and Dhurandhar. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has still enough legs left to outnumber the Rishab Shetty-starrer to emerge as the number 2 film on the platform. Dhurandhar is racing towards beating Pushpa 2's 810+ crores net collection to become the highest-grossing movie ever in the Hindi language at the domestic box office. The film has so far scored 740 crores (885+ crores gross) in 28 days, as the second biggest grosser. Worldwide, the spy actioner is nearing 1150 crores and is likely to beat Jawan's 1160 crores gross to become the biggest Bollywood blockbuster (without China) by today or tomorrow. Interestingly, it is the only single-language film to enter the 1000 crores club, which speaks a lot about its legendary box office run. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

140 days ago

48.9K views

Top 10 Bollywood Films With Highest First-Week Ticket Sales on BookMyShow: Dhurandhar Climbs To 8th Position

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, December 12 - Over the last couple of years, Bollywood witnessed a significant surge in theatrical footfalls, especially for big-ticket entertainers, and BookMyShow's first-week ticket sales list highlights just how strong audience demand has been for major releases. Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has emerged as one of the strongest box-office performers of the year, surprising trade with its phenomenal audience pull. The spy action thriller was all in its glory, registering 3.31 million ticket sales on BookMyShow in its opening week, a figure that places it firmly in the 8th position among the top first-week ticket sellers on the platform. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The list is dominated by some of Bollywood's biggest event films. At the very top stands superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, which rewrote records with a staggering 7.65 million tickets sold within its 8-day extended opening week, setting a benchmark that remains unmatched. Close behind is Ranbir Kapoor's Animal, maintaining strong momentum with 6.43 million tickets. Shraddha Kapoor-led Stree 2 continued the success of its franchise with an impressive 5.81 million tickets sold, further proving its hold over the horror-comedy space. Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal, followed closely at 5.44 million, demonstrating its strong connect with audiences, while Sunny Deol's Gadar 2, propelled by enormous nostalgia and mass appeal, is the fifth in the list with 5.30 million ticket sales. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The latest entrant in the list, Dhurandhar, has turned into a major success story. The film's stunning commercial run has been powered by strong word of mouth, high-octane storytelling, and the exceptional performances by every actor. The film has already grossed around 250 crores domestically in the first week and is heading towards the 500 crores mark. The list not only highlights Bollywood's thriving box office resurgence but also confirms that theatrical entertainment remains stronger than ever, with diverse genres, action, comedy, drama, and thrillers, drawing massive crowds nationwide. Rank Movie First Week Tickets (Million) No. of Days in Week 1 Jawan 7.65 8 2 Animal 6.43 7 3 Stree 2 5.81 8+Premiere 4 Chhaava 5.44 7 5 Gadar 2 5.30 7 6 Saiyaara 4.32 7 7 War 2 3.35 8 8 Dhurandhar 3.31 7 9 Tiger 3 3.24 7 10 Dunki 2.83 8 Note: Data via Filmy View

Bollywood

150 days ago

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Tere Ishk Mein Box Office: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon's Romantic Drama Crosses 1 Million Tickets On BookMyShow

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, December 3 - The National-Award-winning duo of Dhanush and Kriti Sanon-fronted romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein continues to make marry at the box office as it is heading towards the coveted 100 crores net mark domestically, emerging a runaway success. As the movie continues to perform strongly, it has sold over 1 million tickets already on BookMyShow within the first week. In 5 days so far, Tere Ishk Mein has sold approximately 1.36 million tickets, which is a strong footfall count for the genre and cast involved. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This solid traction began with pre-sales, as it sold 150K tickets on BMS before the first show began. On its Friday release day (November 28), Tere Ishk Mein sold 263K tickets, followed by 310K on Saturday, 288K on Sunday, 167K on Monday, and 184K on the discounted Tuesday. Overall, Tere Ishq Mein has generated approximately 40 lakh footfalls in the 5 days so far, making it one of the most watched Bollywood films of 2025 at the same time. It is expected to top 50 lakh admissions in the first full week, which is an excellent result. Meanwhile, Anand L Rai's directorial venture has scored approximately 71 crores net, including around 68 crores net in Hindi, in 5 days. At the worldwide box office, it has grossed over 91 crores so far, set to breach the 100 crores mark either today or by tomorrow. Day Tickets Booked Pre Sales 150K Friday 263K Saturday 310K Sunday 288K Monday 167K Tuesday 184K Total 1.36 Million Stay tuned...

Bollywood

154 days ago

4.6K views

Tere Ishk Mein Box Office: Dhanush, Kriti Sanon-starrer Scores Big Opening Day On BookMyShow

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, November 29 - Bollywood's 2025 box office is heading for a solid ending as the race continues to heat up with the latest release Tere Ishk Mein. The Dhanush and Kriti Sanon-starrer had a big opening day on the online ticketing platform, BookMyShow. The romantic drama, directed by Anand L Rai, had a superhit start on BMS as it sold 263K tickets on the release day. Among the 2025 Bollywood films, Tere Ishk Mein had the 8th biggest start on the platform, ahead of Jolly LLB 3 (235K tickets) and Sitaare Zameen Par (225K tickets). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) At the top of the list is War 2, which dominated with a massive 676K tickets sold on day 1, followed closely by Chhaava with 669K. Among romantic dramas, YRF's breakout success Saiyaara leads with an impressive 419K, cementing its place as one of 2025's strongest performers in the genre. Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's Tere Ishk Mein surprised trade circles by debuting at #8, second among romantic films, marking a powerful start for it and confirming growing audience interest ahead of its release. At the box office, it grossed approximately 19-20 crores opening day, which is fantastic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With these numbers, Tere Ishk Mein firmly positions itself among the year’s top openers, especially for films outside the action-franchise zone. Its strong BookMyShow showing is expected to translate into a promising opening weekend at the box office. Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

202 days ago

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Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 Outsells Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan On BookMyShow During Opening Week

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, October 11 - Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 continues its excellent run at the box office, grossing over 500 crores worldwide at the start of the second weekend, after the big first week in India and worldwide. The first week of Kantara 2's box office run saw it competing with the biggest Indian blockbusters, as far as ticket sales are concerned. On the online ticketing platform BookMyShow, the period folk action thriller sold the third highest tickets after the first week. The film, which has emerged as a nationwide phenomenon, sold approximately 8.20 million tickets in its 8-day opening week on the platform, edging past Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan's impressive 7.65 million and Rajinikanth's Jailer (6.60 million) tickets. In the all-time BookMyShow first-week chart (since trending feature), Kantara Chapter 1 now ranks third, behind Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 and Prabhas–starrer Kalki 2898 AD, which sold 12.53 million and 8.47 million tickets, respectively. The numbers underscore the pan-India pull of Kantara Chapter 1, which has captivated audiences beyond language and region. With its rustic storytelling, cultural depth, and Rishab Shetty’s commanding performance, the film has dominated box offices so far and is expected to continue in the coming days. Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

212 days ago

37.7K views

Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 Takes A Massive Start At The Indian Box Office: Crosses 1 Million Tickets On BookMyShow

BY SACNILK

Bengaluru, October 2 - Rishab Shetty's period folk action thriller Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 has taken an excellent start at the Indian box office. After scoring very good pre-sales, thanks to the late push, the movie exploded in the morning shows on its release day. Directed by Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 had limited paid premieres, and the reception to them was excellent. Moviegoers hail the film for its technical brilliance and goosebump-worthy extended climax. The initial critics' reviews are excellent, calling it bigger and better than Kantara (2022). The initial reception at the box office is nothing short of extraordinary. It has easily taken the second biggest start ever for a Kannada movie, after Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2, from the same production house, Hombale Films. It will easily cross 50 crores gross domestically on day 1, but that is not the target now, and it aims to go much higher. The film is performing best in the home state, Karnataka, where it might beat the opening of KGF Chapter 2, if the momentum remains the same throughout the day. The Hindi and Kannada versions have also opened to good numbers, which makes it a true Pan-India phenomenon. On the online ticketing platform BookMyShow, Kantara 2 has already sold 1 million tickets and is selling over 60K tickets per hour, which is the peak count for any Indian film this year. With the extended holiday weekend ahead, Kantara is set for massive collection at the domestic box office. Stay tuned...