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The first weekend for the movie Blast shows how strong word-of-mouth can completely shift a film's box office trajectory. What started as a modest release has quickly turned into a profitable venture for the producers. The movie was made on a reported budget of 15 Cr, and with a major portion of that already recovered through Netflix digital rights, every rupee earned at the ticket window now adds to its success. The gritty vibe of the film and its engaging plot seem to have caught the attention of the audience, leading to an impressive jump in show counts and occupancy as the weekend progressed. Analyzing the growth from the first day to the fourth, the momentum is clearly visible. On Day 1, the film opened with a net collection of 1.25 Cr from 1,728 shows. By Sunday, Day 4, the demand pushed the show count to 2,706, and the net collection grew to 6.00 Cr. This represents a massive surge compared to the opening day. The occupancy levels provide a clearer picture of this trend; in Chennai, the Tamil version started at 39.5 percent occupancy on Thursday and skyrocketed to 73.3 percent by Sunday. Similarly, Coimbatore saw a jump from 25.8 percent to 69.3 percent. This type of growth suggests that the audience is actively recommending the film, which is the best-case scenario for a mid-budget project. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The regional performance has been led by Tamil Nadu, which contributed 3.75 Cr to the gross on Sunday alone, bringing its total state gross to 9.30 Cr. Kerala has also emerged as a strong market, with a Sunday gross of 1.45 Cr taking its total to 2.56 Cr. In the Telugu states, the movie earned 1.00 Cr gross on Day 4, with Hyderabad recording a 32 percent occupancy. Significantly, the total India gross of 16.03 Cr has already overtaken the film's 15 Cr production budget within the first four days. With digital rights already securing the investment and the worldwide gross standing at 21.58 Cr, the project has moved into a super-profitable zone. Ticketing momentum in national chains and digital platforms also tells a story of increasing popularity. Over 42,000 tickets were sold in national chains throughout the weekend. The momentum built up significantly from around 7,300 tickets on Day 1 to a peak of 17,000 tickets on Saturday, followed by 11,000 on Sunday. On BookMyShow, the engagement has been high, with over 1.42 Lakh tickets sold in the last 24 hours alone. The total tickets sold on the platform have now reached 399.53K, indicating a very active interest from urban audiences who are driving the multiplex numbers. Internationally, the film is finding a decent footing as well. The worldwide gross collection has reached 21.58 Cr, supported by an overseas total of 5.55 Cr. The Middle East has been a standout performer in the international circuit, grossing $140K in the first two days alone. By the end of the four-day weekend, the total India gross stands at 16.03 Cr. Given the low cost of production and the high recovery from digital rights, Blast is currently positioned as one of the most efficient commercial successes of the year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Blast - 4-Day Extended Weekend India CollectionsDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONINDIA GROSS COLLECTIONDay 1 (1st Thursday)₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 1.43 CrDay 2 (1st Friday)₹ 2.15 Cr₹ 2.47 CrDay 3 (1st Saturday)₹ 4.55 Cr₹ 5.23 CrDay 4 (1st Sunday)₹ 6.00 Cr₹ 6.90 CrTotal Weekend₹ 13.95 Cr₹ 16.03 Cr Check Out The State-wise Gross Collection (4-Day Total): Tamil Nadu: 9.30 Cr Kerala: 2.56 Cr APTG: 2.43 Cr Karnataka: 1.60 Cr Rest of India: 0.14 Cr Overall Collection Summary: Total India Net Collection: 13.95 Cr Total India Gross Collection: 16.03 Cr Total Worldwide Gross Collection: 21.58 Cr

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Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is part of the popular Spy Universe, a franchise known for its connected stories and high-scale action. Being a sequel has helped the film reach a wide audience both in India and internationally. The fact that it has stayed in theaters for eleven weeks is a rare achievement for an action movie, showing that viewers are still interested in this franchise even after two months of its release. During its eleventh weekend, the film showed consistent performance across its limited show count. On Friday, Day 72, it collected a net of 0.10 Cr from 203 shows with an overall occupancy of 14 percent. Saturday, Day 73, saw a 100 percent growth as the collection rose to 0.20 Cr with 225 shows and an occupancy of 20 percent. On Sunday, Day 74, the film held its ground with another 0.20 Cr net from 233 shows, with the overall occupancy peaking at 21 percent. This steady weekend performance brought the eleventh-weekend total to approximately 0.50 Cr net, which is a solid figure for a film at this stage of its theatrical life. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The 0.50 Cr net collected over this weekend indicates a typical tapering of earnings as the film moves further into its theatrical run. Compared to the 0.83 Cr net earned during the tenth weekend, there has been a decline of approximately 40 percent in the collections. This drop is standard for a major release at this stage, especially considering the film is still maintaining over 200 shows daily across the country while competing with newer titles. In national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film sold over 3,100 tickets during the weekend. On Sunday alone, these chains accounted for approximately 780 tickets. PVR led the count with around 450 tickets, followed by INOX with 270 tickets and Cinepolis with 60 tickets. These rounded figures reflect the film's continued presence in major urban multiplexes. Digital engagement on BookMyShow also remained active, with 6.49K tickets booked on the eleventh Saturday alone, bringing the cumulative tickets sold on the platform to a staggering 1.83 crore across its entire run. Regional occupancy on Sunday was led by the National Capital Region (NCR), which recorded an 18 percent average across 59 shows, with afternoon screenings reaching as high as 31 percent. Ahmedabad maintained a 13 percent occupancy over 16 shows, peaking at 26 percent in the afternoon. These localized numbers indicate that the Spy Universe continues to find viewers in key Hindi-speaking markets, helping the film sustain its show count even as newer releases enter the fray. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The total collections for Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge have now reached historic proportions. By the end of Day 74, the India net collection stood at 1,148.70 Cr. The Hindi version remains the primary contributor with 1,080.16 Cr, while the Telugu and Tamil versions have added 43.07 Cr and 19.83 Cr respectively. The India gross has climbed to 1,374.75 Cr, and with a stable overseas gross of 438.00 Cr, the total worldwide collection now stands at 1,812.75 Cr. Having managed over 5.26 lakh shows globally, the film has cemented its status as one of the biggest commercial successes in Indian cinema history. Dhurandhar 2 - 11th Weekend India Gross CollectionDAYINDIA GROSS COLLECTIONDay 72 (11th Friday)₹ 0.12 CrDay 73 (11th Saturday)₹ 0.24 CrDay 74 (11th Sunday)₹ 0.24 CrTotal 11th Weekend₹ 0.60 Cr Check Out The Language-wise India Net Collection Breakdown: Hindi: 1,080.16 Cr Telugu: 43.07 Cr Tamil: 19.83 Cr Kannada: 3.87 Cr Malayalam: 1.77 Cr Cumulative Box Office Totals: Total India Net: 1,148.70 Cr Total India Gross: 1,374.75 Cr Total Overseas Gross: 438.00 Cr Total Worldwide Gross: 1,812.75 Cr

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Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla has moved into its seventh weekend with a steady performance at the box office. The film, which blends horror and comedy, has managed to maintain a consistent presence in theaters, primarily due to its appeal in the mass circuits and family audience segments. Entering Day 45, the movie continues to find an audience despite the long duration since its release, which is a testament to the genre's enduring popularity and the star's pull in the domestic market. During its seventh weekend, the film showed a typical but healthy growth pattern. Friday, or Day 43, started the weekend with a net collection of 0.55 Cr across 1,396 shows. Saturday saw a significant jump of 45.5 percent, bringing in 0.80 Cr from 1,480 shows. The momentum continued into Sunday, Day 45, which recorded the highest collection of the weekend at 1.10 Cr from 1,539 shows. This represents a 37.5 percent growth over Saturday's numbers. In total, the film added 2.45 Cr to its domestic net over these three days, showing that there is still a clear demand for the film in its late theatrical stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Ticketing trends on digital platforms and national chains further confirm this stability. On BookMyShow, the film saw 8.11K tickets sold on Friday, which increased to 12.04K on Saturday and peaked at 16.09K on Sunday. This brings the cumulative tickets sold on the platform to over 3.35 million. In national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film sold more than 4,900 tickets over the weekend. On Sunday alone, approximately 1,200 tickets were sold in these chains, with PVR contributing 330 tickets, INOX adding 580 tickets, and Cinepolis accounting for 290 tickets. The occupancy rates on Sunday remained decent for a film in its seventh week, with an overall average of 18 percent across the country. Looking at the major regions, the National Capital Region (NCR) held 235 shows with a 19.3 percent occupancy, seeing peaks of 29 percent during the evening. Lucknow performed even better with 20.8 percent occupancy across 60 shows, reaching up to 33 percent in the afternoon. Ahmedabad also maintained a steady 15 percent occupancy over 92 shows. These numbers indicate that the film is still performing well in the northern and western belts, where the horror-comedy genre traditionally finds a strong foothold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As of Day 45, the total India net collection for Bhooth Bangla stands at 179.35 Cr, with the total India gross reaching 212.48 Cr. The overseas market has remained stable at a total gross of 53.75 Cr, as there were no major shifts in international numbers during this specific weekend. Combined, the total worldwide gross collection has reached 266.23 Cr. Having completed over 2.36 lakh shows across its lifetime so far, the film has established itself as a significant success, maintaining a steady pace toward its final theatrical milestones. Bhooth Bangla - 7th Weekend India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONDay 43 (7th Friday)₹ 0.55 CrDay 44 (7th Saturday)₹ 0.80 CrDay 45 (7th Sunday)₹ 1.10 CrTotal 7th Weekend₹ 2.45 Cr In terms of career milestones, this film has successfully positioned itself as the third highest-grossing release for Akshay Kumar in the post-pandemic phase. It has moved past the lifetime collections of OMG 2 (₹221 Cr), Jolly LLB (₹171 Cr), and Sky Force (₹150 Cr). At present, it is ranked just behind Sooryavanshi (₹293 Cr) and Housefull 5 (₹288 Cr). While the film has climbed the charts significantly, catching up to the 288 Cr lifetime total of Housefull 5 appears out of reach at this stage of its theatrical run.The sustained demand for this specific horror-comedy blend has allowed the movie to maintain its theater count through seven weeks, marking a solid success and providing a notable entry in the actor's top-performing list since 2021.

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Suriya's latest film, Karuppu, is maintaining its momentum as it moves into the third week of its theatrical run. The film offers a raw, grounded narrative that relies heavily on a high-intensity performance by Suriya, moving away from typical commercial tropes to deliver something that feels visceral. This authenticity has clearly resonated with the audience, as the occupancy rates throughout the third weekend remained consistently high, particularly in urban centers where the gritty atmosphere of the plot has found a dedicated following. It is not just about the star power anymore; the plot's ability to keep viewers engaged for seventeen days straight is the real driver behind these numbers. Looking at the specific data, the third Friday or Day 15 saw a net collection of 3.25 Cr. While this represented a 34.3 percent drop from the previous day's 4.95 Cr, the film was still playing across 3,024 shows with an overall occupancy of 22.9 percent. Regional performance on Friday remained steady, with Chennai maintaining 455 shows at a 32.8 percent occupancy rate, peaking at 43 percent during night screenings. Coimbatore followed with 157 shows at 27.8 percent occupancy. In the Telugu states, Hyderabad managed 235 shows with a 12.3 percent occupancy, while Bengaluru held 234 shows at 10.5 percent. This solid footprint across major cities set the foundation for the significant surge that followed over the next two days. Saturday witnessed a massive turnaround as the collection jumped by 58.5 percent to reach 5.15 Cr net. The total number of shows increased to 3,292, and the overall occupancy rose to 29.1 percent. By the end of Day 16, the total India net collection had reached 176.55 Cr, while the worldwide gross climbed to 281.21 Cr. The overseas market contributed 2.00 Cr on this day alone, pushing the international total to 77.00 Cr. This momentum signaled that the movie was still the primary choice for cinema-goers despite being in its third week, with the audience volume showing a healthy trend that typically suggests long-term stability. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Sunday brought in the peak performance of the weekend with a net collection of 5.90 Cr, marking a 14.6 percent growth from Saturday. The film reached its highest show count of the weekend at 3,327 shows with an improved overall occupancy of 33.1 percent. The Tamil version led the daily total with 5.20 Cr net from 2,353 shows at a 39 percent occupancy rate, while the Telugu version added 0.70 Cr from 974 shows. In national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film was a dominant force. On Sunday alone, these chains sold approximately 18,100 tickets, with PVR accounting for roughly 12,700 tickets, INOX for 4,600, and Cinepolis for 800. This pushed the total weekend ticket sales in national chains to over 57,500, outperforming all other current releases. Check Out The State-wise Gross Collection and Totals: Tamil Nadu Gross: 144.05 Cr APTG Gross: 30.61 Cr Karnataka Gross: 20.71 Cr Kerala Gross: 12.60 Cr Rest of India Gross: 3.02 Cr Total India Net: 182.45 Cr Total India Gross: 210.99 Cr Total Worldwide Gross: 289.24 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The engagement on digital booking platforms further validates this theatrical success. On BookMyShow, the film recorded 76.54K tickets on Friday, 113.6K on Saturday, and 98.61K on Sunday. The cumulative BMS sales have now reached 4.31 million, placing Karuppu in the elite tier of recent high-volume ticket sellers, trailing just behind major hits like Amaran. Internationally, the film is achieving milestones that redefine its global reach. In Malaysia, the movie has already collected RM 9.74 million and is currently on track to reach the RM 10 million mark soon. In North America, the film added 11K on Friday to reach a total of 1.34 million. By the end of Day 17, the overseas total gross stood at 78.25 Cr, which, when combined with the India gross of 210.99 Cr, brings the total worldwide collection to a massive 289.24 Cr. The consolidated impact of this third weekend reinforces the movie's status as a major draw, with the film bringing in a net of 14.30 Cr over the three days. This phase has been instrumental in solidifying the film's financial standing, especially with the international circuit maintaining a steady flow to push the total overseas gross to 78.25 Cr. By the end of Sunday, the worldwide total successfully reached the 289.24 Cr mark, proving that the movie remains a dominant force for audiences globally and is effectively sustaining interest well into its run. Karuppu - 3rd Weekend India Gross CollectionDAYINDIA GROSS COLLECTIONDay 15 (3rd Friday)₹ 3.73 CrDay 16 (3rd Saturday)₹ 5.93 CrDay 17 (3rd Sunday)₹ 6.78 CrTotal 3rd Weekend₹ 16.44 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This sustained performance has significantly reshuffled the historical box office charts in Tamil Nadu. With a state gross of 144.05 Cr, Karuppu has officially moved past the lifetime collections of Varisu to claim the ninth spot among the highest-grossing films in the state. The film has also performed exceptionally well in the APTG region, where it has crossed the 30.61 Cr gross milestone. Top 10 Highest Grossing Movies in Tamil Nadu (TamilNadu Gross): 1. The Greatest of All Time - 217.25 Cr 2. Leo - 213.62 Cr 3. Ponniyin Selvan part 1 - 212.92 Cr 4. Jailer - 189.35 Cr 5. Vikram - 180.57 Cr 6. Amaran - 157.38 Cr 7. Good Bad Ugly 2025 - 152.19 Cr 8. Coolie - 147.15 Cr 9. Karuppu - 144.05 Cr 10. Varisu - 142.54 Cr

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The action-drama genre in Tamil cinema has found a fresh pulse with Blast, a film that combines a high-stakes martial arts core with a grounded narrative about a family's survival against corporate greed. The story follows Rajaraman, Neelaveni, and their fearless daughter Nila, whose intervention in a local harassment case leads them into a dangerous confrontation with a violent sand mining baron, Varun. This battle of karate versus criminal syndicates has clearly piqued the audience's interest, further bolstered by the thunderous Tamil debut of music director Ravi Basrur, who brings his signature sonic weight to the project. As we head into the conclusion of the first weekend, Blast has witnessed an extraordinary surge in its trajectory. It appears that positive word of mouth is doing the heavy lifting, as the film has managed to see a notable surge in footfalls every single day of its opening run. On its third day, this momentum delivered a massive shot of oxygen to the box office, with a net collection of 4.55 crore. This represents a staggering 111.6 percent growth compared to Saturday’s 2.15 crore, proving that Sunday has been a complete game-changer. This push brings the total India net collection to 7.95 crore within just three days, with the film playing across 2,294 shows on Sunday alone. The worldwide picture looks equally healthy for a mid-budget actioner. While the India gross has reached 9.13 crore, the overseas market contributed a solid 2.00 crore on Sunday, taking the total international gross to 4.05 crore. This brings the overall worldwide gross tally to 13.18 crore. When you consider that the film has sustained itself across a total of 5,911 shows so far, it is evident that the moolah is coming in from multiple territories with consistent momentum. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the state-wise breakdown for Sunday, Tamil Nadu remains the primary engine, contributing 3.00 crore gross to the kitty. However, the film is finding traction in neighboring states as well, with Kerala pulling in 80 lakhs and the Telugu market (APTG) adding another 75 lakhs. Karnataka saw a gross of 64 lakhs, while the rest of India contributed 4 lakhs, bringing the single-day India gross for Sunday to 5.23 crore. The Telugu version is also holding its own, particularly in Hyderabad, where overall occupancy stood at 32.5 percent. The ground-level occupancy in Tamil Nadu is particularly impressive, indicating strong word-of-mouth. Chennai led the charts with a 64.8 percent overall occupancy, peaking at a massive 85 percent for the night shows. Coimbatore followed closely with 58.5 percent occupancy. Even in smaller Telugu centers like Vijayawada and Vizag, the film maintained steady occupancy levels between 17 and 20 percent. The footfalls are also reflected on digital platforms, with BookMyShow recording 152,890 tickets sold in the last 24 hours, bringing the platform's total to nearly 249,000 tickets. In the national chains, the film saw a significant volume of ticket sales as well. PVR saw approximately 12,000 tickets sold, while INOX and Cinepolis contributed roughly 3,500 and 1,700 tickets respectively. This brings the total ticket count in these three major chains to 17,200 for the day. For a film marking Ravi Basrur's entry into the Tamil market, the initial response suggests that the combination of gritty action and martial arts training has successfully landed with the mass audience.

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The horror-comedy landscape in Indian cinema has undergone a massive transformation over the last two decades. It all started back in 2007 when the legendary filmmaker Priyadarshan helmed the original Bhool Bhulaiyaa. With Akshay Kumar at the forefront, that film set a benchmark for the genre, eventually wrapping up its worldwide journey with about 82.35 crore. Fast forward to 2022, and the franchise saw a reboot of sorts under director Anees Bazmee. Starring Kartik Aaryan, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 became a massive phenomenon, scoring the highest opening of that year and finishing as Kartik’s first 200 crore global grosser with a lifetime worldwide total of 265.50 crore. Now, the wheel has come full circle. Akshay Kumar is back in the genre with Bhooth Bangla, and the box office numbers suggest that the veteran is ready to reclaim his territory. As of its 45th day the 7th Sunday, the film has achieved a significant milestone by essentially catching up to the global lifetime collections of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. This is not just a win for the star, but a testament to how much the market for horror-comedies has expanded since the 2007 original. The momentum over the seventh weekend has been particularly impressive. On Saturday, Bhooth Bangla witnessed a 45.5 percent spike in its earnings, bringing in 80 lakhs compared to the 55 lakhs it collected on Friday. This jump is a much-needed shot of oxygen for a film that has been in theaters for over six weeks. This Saturday performance pushed the total India net collection to 178.25 crore, while the worldwide gross climbed to 264.93 crore. With the film breathing down the neck of Kartik Aaryan's record, today's live tracking confirms the inevitable takeover. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the live data for Sunday, the film has already added about 20 lakhs net to its kitty by mid-afternoon. With the Sunday evening shows still ahead, Bhooth Bangla is now within striking distance of the 265.50 crore lifetime mark set by Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. It is expected to clear that hurdle by the time the final numbers for the day come in. This steady stream of moolah is a shot of oxygen few expected this late into the run, proving that even after 234,764 shows, the audience's interest is far from exhausted. The ground-level occupancy and ticket sales reflect this endurance. On Saturday alone, BookMyShow recorded over 12,000 ticket bookings, contributing to a massive cumulative total of over 3.33 million tickets on the platform. Even in the high-stakes national chains, the film is holding its own. On Saturday, PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis combined for approximately 2,000 ticket sales. The momentum hasn't dipped today either, as the national chains have already moved about 1,200 tickets by 2 PM on Sunday. This late-stage momentum shows that Bhooth Bangla is finding its second wind. By catching up to the 265.50 crore lifetime mark of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Akshay Kumar has reclaimed a spot in the horror-comedy genre. While the film won't be catching up to the massive 400.35 crore worldwide record set by Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, matching the second part is a solid indicator of its longevity. The film continues to add a steady flow of moolah to its total, proving it still has a place in the market even after six weeks.

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Chennai, May 30 - Suriya is enjoying one of the biggest box office triumphs of his career as Karuppu continues to dominate theatres across India and overseas markets. The fantasy action entertainer, directed by RJ Balaji, is marching towards a historic double milestone for the Tamil superstar at the domestic and worldwide box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After 15 days in theatres, Karuppu has grossed approximately 274 crore worldwide and 134 crore in Tamil Nadu, which are already record numbers for the Singam actor. The film opened to strong collections and maintained excellent momentum through its first two weeks, putting it firmly on course to cross 300 crore globally and 150 crore in its home state. The film has emerged as the biggest Tamil hit of 2026 (so far), drawing audiences across domestic and international markets. At the time of writing this piece, it has topped 200 crores at the Indian box office, becoming the first film for Suriya to do so, as Tamil Nadu remains the film's strongest territory. With 134 crore already collected in just 15 days, Karuppu is expected to comfortably surpass the 150 crore mark in the state over the coming days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Overseas markets have also contributed significantly to the film's success, with 75+ crores in 15 days. Combined with its robust domestic performance, Karuppu has amassed 274 crore worldwide, leaving the coveted 300 crore milestone within touching distance. Given the trend, the movie is expected to breach the milestone at the end of the third week or during the 4th weekend. The film marks the first collaboration between Suriya and RJ Balaji and has delivered the actor one of the biggest box office successes of his career. Suriya's performance, coupled with the film's blend of action, fantasy and emotional drama, has resonated strongly with audiences.

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The iconic reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan has once again proven to be a goldmine at the box office. After giving us timeless classics like Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, the duo returned with the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, which dominated the theaters during its run. Now, following its successful theatrical innings, the film is ready to make its way to the digital world, allowing a wider audience to experience the thrills and laughs. When and where to stream Bhooth Bangla on OTT? According to latest reports, Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy is officially scheduled to make its OTT premiere on June 12, 2026. The digital streaming rights for the film were acquired by Netflix for a significant price. This release follows the standard theatrical window, giving fans the chance to watch the film from the comfort of their homes. Interestingly, the film was a safe venture for the makers even before its theatrical release. It is reported that the producers recovered a massive chunk of the estimated 120 crore budget through non-theatrical deals, securing 105 crore in total. This includes 60 crore from Netflix for digital rights, 25 crore from Zee Cinema for satellite rights, and 10 crore from Zee Music Company for music rights. What is the story of Bhooth Bangla? The film follows the journey of Arjun Acharya, played by Akshay Kumar, who inherits a massive, abandoned estate in the rural village of Mangalpur. Desperate for money, Arjun ignores the local warnings and decides to use the palace for his sister's lavish destination wedding. However, the village lives in constant fear of Vadhusur, a demonic entity known for brutally killing newlywed brides on their wedding night. As the festivities begin, terrifying paranormal activities erupt inside the mansion. Arjun, along with a chaotic group of friends and wedding planners, must frantically uncover the dark secrets of the estate to save his sister before she becomes the demon's next victim. Bhooth Bangla has been a massive success commercially, capitalizing on the nostalgia of the iconic actor-director duo. As of its 43rd day, the film is still running in theaters and has already completed over 2.33 lakh shows, maintaining a steady hold in both urban and rural centers. So far, it has achieved a worldwide collection of 263.98 crore, making it one of the most profitable horror-comedies in recent years. The strong performance in the domestic market, coupled with a healthy overseas contribution, continues to cement its status as a certified blockbuster even as it nears the end of its theatrical window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bhooth Bangla: Total Box Office Collection ( As of Day 43 ) CATEGORY COLLECTION (INR) India Net Collection ₹ 177.45 Cr India Gross Collection ₹ 210.23 Cr Overseas Collection ₹ 53.75 Cr Worldwide Total ₹ 263.98 Cr Bhooth Bangla: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Is Bhooth Bangla a hit or a flop? Bhooth Bangla is a certified hit at the box office. As of Day 43, the film has achieved a worldwide gross of 263.98 crore against a budget of 120 crore. When you factor in the 105 crore already recovered through non-theatrical rights, it is clear that the film has become a highly profitable venture for the makers. Where to stream Bhooth Bangla on OTT? The film will be available for streaming exclusively on Netflix. Who is the director of Bhooth Bangla? The film is directed by Priyadarshan, marking his highly anticipated reunion with Akshay Kumar after many years. What is the OTT release date for Bhooth Bangla? The reported OTT release date for Bhooth Bangla is June 12, 2026.

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Kochi, May 30 - Malayalam cinema continues its dream run at the box office as megastar Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 has achieved yet another major milestone. The crime thriller has crossed the 100 crore mark in India gross collections and has simultaneously entered the prestigious 200 crore worldwide club within just nine days of release, emerging as one of the biggest successes of 2026. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the third instalment of the iconic Drishyam franchise opened to massive anticipation and quickly translated that excitement into impressive box office numbers. Despite the mixed audience reception, the film has collected approximately 100+ crore gross in India, becoming the 8th Malayalam film to do so, while overseas markets have contributed around 108 crore, taking its total worldwide gross to an outstanding 208 crore in nine days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Malayalam Films With 100 Crore Gross Domestically S. No. Film Domestic Gross Collection 1 Lokah Chapter 1 ₹ 184.00 Cr 2 Manjummel Boys ₹ 167.65 Cr 3 Vaazha 2 ₹ 149.50 Cr 4 Thudarum ₹ 141.60 Cr 5 Empuraan ₹ 124.50 Cr 6 2018 ₹ 110.50 Cr 7 Drishyam 3 ₹ 100.00+ Cr 8 Pulimurugan ₹ 100.00 Cr As of May 29, 2026. The film's performance has been particularly remarkable in international territories, where it has enjoyed an exceptional run across the Middle East, North America, Europe, and other key overseas markets. In fact, overseas collections have outpaced domestic earnings throughout most of its theatrical run, highlighting the global appeal of the franchise and Mohanlal's star power. Drishyam 3 had already signalled blockbuster potential by crossing the 100 crore worldwide mark in just three days, becoming one of the fastest Malayalam films to achieve the feat. The film maintained strong momentum throughout its first week and comfortably crossed the double-century mark globally during its second weekend. It has become the sixth Mollywood title to top 200 crores worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Malayalam Films With 200 Crore Gross Worldwide S. No. Film Worldwide Gross Collection 1 Lokah Chapter 1 ₹ 303.85 Cr 2 Empuraan ₹ 266.80 Cr 3 Manjummel Boys ₹ 241.00 Cr 4 Thudarum ₹ 235.40 Cr 5 Vaazha 2 ₹ 235.25 Cr 6 Drishyam 3 ₹ 208.00 Cr The latest achievement further strengthens Mohanlal's dominance at the box office. The superstar has consistently delivered major theatrical successes in recent years, and Drishyam 3 has now joined the list of his biggest worldwide grossers. The film has also become one of the select Malayalam titles to cross the 200-crore milestone worldwide, underscoring the industry's growing commercial reach. Featuring Mohanlal in his celebrated role of Georgekutty alongside Meena, Ansiba Hassan, Esther Anil, Asha Sharath, and Siddique, the thriller continues to attract audiences despite the arrival of new releases. With strong word-of-mouth support and sustained overseas business, the film is expected to add significantly to its total in the coming days.

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Karuppu has entered its third week at the box office with a steady performance, bringing its total India net collection to 171.40 crore. On its 15th day, which was the third Friday, the film earned a net of 3.25 crore across 3,024 shows in India. This figure marks a 34.3 percent drop from the 4.95 crore collected on the previous day. This is expected as the film has been enjoying a high momentum period for an extended time, and it is now settling into a more consistent pace for its long run, with natural ups and downs during the holiday period. The total India gross collection currently stands at 198.28 crore. Given the usual jump in footfalls during the weekend, the movie is guaranteed to cross the 200 crore gross mark in India by today, its 16th day. This puts Karuppu in an elite club of high-earning regional films that have managed to sustain interest deep into their theatrical run. Looking at the engagement on BookMyShow for this third Friday, Karuppu sold approximately 77,000 tickets. By doing so, it has surpassed many other blockbusters like Leo and GOAT and is trailing only behind Jailer and Amaran, which sold 135,000 and 115,000 tickets respectively on their third Fridays. While Karuppu is slightly behind these giants, its overall performance remains robust, with a total of 4,095,560 tickets booked on the platform so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In terms of national cinema chains, the advance bookings for Day 15 showed focused interest. PVR led the contributions with 10,000 tickets, followed by INOX with 3,800 tickets and Cinepolis with 700 tickets. This brings the total across these major chains to 14,500 tickets, generating a gross of 21.53 lakhs. These numbers indicate that while the mass centers are driving the bulk of the revenue, the urban audience in multiplexes is still contributing to the daily totals. The regional breakdown highlights Tamil Nadu as the primary contributor, accounting for 2.90 crore of the 3.73 crore gross earned on Day 15. The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana markets added 0.50 crore, while Karnataka and Kerala contributed 0.20 crore and 0.12 crore respectively. In terms of language, the Tamil version remains the dominant force with a net of 2.85 crore, while the Telugu version brought in 0.40 crore. Cities like Chennai and Coimbatore maintain healthy occupancy rates at 32.8 percent and 27.8 percent, showing the film still has legs in its home state. In the Telugu market, Hyderabad had the highest show count, with the film running across 235 shows at an overall average occupancy of over 12 percent, followed by Vizag-Visakhapatnam with the film running across 63 shows at the same average occupancy level. Globally, Karuppu is also making its mark. The film collected 1.75 crore from overseas markets on Day 15, taking its total international gross to 75.75 crore. When we combine the domestic gross of 198.28 crore with the overseas earnings, the worldwide gross collection has reached 274.03 crore. With 76,385 shows completed across its run, the movie has successfully transitioned from a strong opening into a reliable hit that continues to draw audiences into the third week.

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Antony Varghese, popularly known as Pepe, has returned to the big screen with his latest action-packed thriller, Kattalan. Directed and written by Paul George, the film has generated a lot of curiosity due to its rugged forest setting and its unexpected ties to the wider Marco universe. Set in the village of Aanakolli, the story follows Maari, played by Antony, who initially appears to protect the villagers from rogue elephants but eventually becomes an even greater threat. With a powerful background score by KGF Fame Ravi Basrur, the movie had a mid-week release on Thursday and has posted a decent set of numbers on its opening day. Looking at the numbers, Kattalan has delivered a massive career-best opening for Antony Varghese. With an India gross of 4.35 crore, it has easily overtaken his previous top openers like RDX, which earned 1.38 crore on its first day, and the 2021 hit Ajagajantharam, which opened around the 1-crore mark. This jump in opening-day figures is a clear indicator of Pepe's rising bankability as a solo lead. On its first day, Kattalan collected a net of 3.80 crore at the Indian box office, which was achieved across 3,358 shows nationwide. When we look at the gross collections, the film earned 4.35 crore in India. Since the overseas numbers are yet to trickle in, the worldwide gross currently stands at 4.35 crore. For a film primarily rooted in the Malayalam market, these are healthy starting figures, especially considering it released on a working Thursday. It is also important to note that the film is currently navigating a significant screen crunch, as Drishyam 3 is simultaneously running in theaters and dominating a major portion of the available screens. The performance was heavily driven by the home state, Kerala, where the movie saw strong footfalls. In Kerala alone, the film grossed 3.50 crore, while other regions like Karnataka and the Telugu states provided additional support. Here is the state-wise gross breakdown for the opening day: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Kerala: ₹3.50 Cr APTG (Andhra Pradesh & Telangana): ₹0.30 Cr Karnataka: ₹0.18 Cr Tamil Nadu: ₹0.09 Cr Rest of India: ₹0.30 Cr Analysing the language-wise performance, the Malayalam version contributed the lion's share of the revenue, netting 3.25 crore with an impressive 48% occupancy. The film also saw a multilingual release, with the Hindi version bringing in 0.28 crore and the Telugu version adding 0.20 crore. The Tamil and Kannada versions had a quieter start, contributing 0.05 crore and 0.02 crore, respectively. In terms of major regions, Kochi stood out with an exceptional 77.8% occupancy, while Trivandrum also performed well at 42.3%. Kattalan Movie - Day 1 India Net CollectionLANGUAGEINDIA NET COLLECTIONMalayalam₹ 3.25 CrHindi₹ 0.28 CrTelugu₹ 0.20 CrTamil₹ 0.05 CrKannada₹ 0.02 CrTotal Day 1₹ 3.80 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ticket sales data reflects a positive trend as well. On BookMyShow, Kattalan sold 61.86K tickets in the last 24 hours alone, bringing its total sales on the platform to 126.73K tickets so far. Looking at the national chains, the film sold over 1,100 tickets in advance across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. The majority of these sales came from PVR, which accounted for more than 800 tickets. Overall, Kattalan has had a solid start, particularly in the Kerala market. The dark themes and high-octane action sequences seem to be resonating with the core audience. While the Hindi and Telugu versions had a slow start in terms of occupancy, the upcoming weekend will be crucial for the film to gain traction in these markets. With a unique plot and a strong lead performance by Antony Varghese, the movie is expected to see a significant jump in collections over Friday and Saturday.

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Here is the Hindi movie The Great Grand Superhero box office collection which is an adventure family fantasy film. This film is directed by Manish Saini and produced by Amdavad Films, and Zee Studios.## The Great Grand Superhero stars Jackie Shroff, Prateik Babbar, Bhagyashree, Saharsh Kumar Shukla, Sharat Saxena, and Sharat Saxena in key roles. ## The Great Grand Superhero Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## The Great Grand Superhero Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## The Great Grand Superhero Verdict: Coming Soon ## The Great Grand Superhero Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 29th May 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.