BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 21 - The first Dhurandhar is not done yet. After the record-breaking box office run and setting viewership records on Netflix, the extended and uncensored version of Aditya Dhar's directorial is set to stream on both Netflix and JioHotstar. On Thursday, both platforms announced that the Dhurandhar: Raw & Undekha version will start streaming on May 22 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The announcement quickly grabbed attention on social media, with fans expressing excitement over the alternate version. Many viewers had previously claimed that the earlier OTT release featured trimmed sequences and toned-down dialogues compared to the theatrical cut. The newly announced Raw & Undekha edition is expected to restore several of those moments while presenting the film in a grittier format. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Soon after the streaming date was revealed, confusion spread online as some users assumed the announcement was related to Dhurandhar: The Revenge. However, reports later clarified that the upcoming release is an alternate cut of the original Dhurandhar and not the sequel, which will begin streaming on JioHotstar on June 4, followed by Netflix on June 19. The film, headlined by Ranveer Singh, emerged as one of the biggest action entertainers of the year and performed exceptionally across theatrical markets. With the extended version now arriving on OTT, viewers who wanted a more uncensored experience are expected to revisit the film once again. The dual-platform release on Netflix and JioHotstar is also likely to boost the film's digital reach significantly.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The box office has a new heavy-hitter as Karuppu officially crossed the prestigious 100 crore net mark in India today. It has been a whirlwind six-day journey for this actioner, and reaching this milestone within the first week itself speaks volumes about its massive ground-level pull. As of its first Wednesday, the film has cemented its status as a major blockbuster of 2026. On its sixth day, Karuppu collected 10.30 crore rupees across all languages in India. When we compare this to Tuesday's collection of 12.75 crore, we see a logical 19.2 percent drop. For a mid-week performance, staying in double digits is a fantastic sign of stability. The film operated across 6,194 shows today, maintaining a strong presence even as it moves toward the end of its first week. One of the most remarkable aspects of this run is the digital footprint on BookMyShow. On its first Wednesday alone, the film sold 210K tickets, which is an incredible figure. To put this into context, it has outpaced the Wednesday sales of major hits like Leo (203K) and Amaran (185K), trailing only behind Jailer (324K). With a total of over 27.35 lakh tickets sold on the platform so far, Karuppu has now become the 6th best-selling Tamil film on BookMyShow, surpassing the final lifetime sales of both Vettaiyan and GBU. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) If we look at the performance in the major national chains, the contribution remains solid. PVR recorded approximately 29,890 tickets, while INOX and Cinepolis saw around 9,300 and 2,540 tickets respectively. This brings the total ticket sales in these three major chains to roughly 41,730 for the day. These urban centers, especially in the south, are continuing to drive the bulk of the revenue. In terms of regional occupancy, the Tamil version is leading the charge with a 35 percent overall rate. Chennai remains the strongest fortress for the film with nearly 60 percent occupancy across 718 shows, followed closely by Coimbatore at 53 percent. The Telugu version is also holding its own, particularly in Vizag where occupancy hit 23 percent today. These consistent numbers across different regions have pushed the total India net collection to 105.35 crore rupees. The global picture is equally impressive. With a domestic gross of 121.96 crore and an overseas contribution of 54 crore, the total worldwide gross now stands at 175.96 crore rupees. The film is currently enjoying a great run in the international markets, adding another 3 crore to its tally today. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As the film finishes its first six days, it has already secured a spot among the elite openers of Kollywood. Here is how its Day 6 Tamil Net collection compares with the all-time highest performers in the industry: Top 10 Kollywood Day 6 Highest Collection (Tamil Net)RANKMOVIE NAMEDAY 6 NET (TAMIL)1Jailer₹ 26.70 Cr2Leo₹ 24.50 Cr3Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1₹ 18.15 Cr4Varisu₹ 12.20 Cr5Thunivu₹ 10.60 Cr6Sarkar₹ 10.50 Cr7The Greatest Of All Time₹ 9.50 Cr8Vikram₹ 9.40 Cr9Master₹ 8.58 Cr10Karuppu₹ 8.55 Cr With its entry into the 100 crore club and a top 10 spot on the all-time day 6 list, Karuppu is proving to be a force to be reckoned with. The film is currently on track for a massive first-week finish, and with no major competition in sight, the second weekend is expected to see another significant jump in numbers.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, May 21 - The anticipation surrounding Drishyam 3 has reached extraordinary levels as the superstar Mohanlal-starrer closed its final advance booking with a massive 35 crore gross worldwide for opening day alone. The phenomenal pre-sales performance has now placed the film firmly on course for a potential 50 crore-plus worldwide opening day gross. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the third instalment of the iconic thriller franchise is witnessing historic demand across both domestic and overseas markets. The film has generated exceptional momentum in Kerala while also recording sensational advances internationally, particularly in the Gulf region, North America, the UK, and Australia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Worldwide First-Day Advance Booking of Drishyam 3 Kerala – 8.50 crore Rest of India – 4.50 crore Overseas – $2.3 million (22.15 crore) Total Day 1 Worldwide Pre-sales: 35.15 crore gross The overseas market alone has contributed over 22 crore, highlighting the massive global appeal of the franchise and Mohanlal's strong fanbase outside India. Kerala remains the biggest domestic contributor as expected, with 8.50 crore in pre-sales, which is among the strongest booking performances ever for a film in the state. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Opening Weekend Advance Booking Finished At 48 Crore Apart from its record-setting first-day sales, the film has also posted huge numbers for its opening weekend. In Kerala, the weekend pre-sales for the stand finished at 13.50 crore, while the rest of India sales closed at 5 crore. Overseas bookings have been sensational at $3+ million (29.50 crore) with the total worldwide advance sales for the weekend clocking 48 crores, which is massive. The extraordinary weekend figures indicate that audience interest is extending far beyond just the opening day. Industry observers believe the thriller is set for packed occupancy throughout the weekend, especially if word-of-mouth remains positive after the first shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 50 Crore Worldwide Opening Looks Likely With advance sales already crossing 35 crore globally for day one, the film is now expected to challenge the 50 crore worldwide opening milestone through spot bookings and walk-in ticket sales. It was already locked to score the second biggest start for a Malayalam film after the initial response in pre-sales, and was looking to take the opening in the range of 40 crores, but now, it is eyeing much bigger numbers. The film carries enormous expectations due to the popularity of the previous two instalments, both of which became landmark successes (the second film was a direct OTT release) and earned cult status among audiences. The return of Georgekutty has particularly fueled fan excitement, with social media already flooded with discussions, fan celebrations, and early reactions from premiere screenings.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The fifth-week journey of Bhooth Bangla is proving to be a masterclass in theatrical endurance. As we move past the 34-day mark, the film is still managing to pull in audiences despite several new releases entering the fray. On its fifth Wednesday, the movie added another 80 lakh rupees to its domestic net total, showing that it still has enough gas in the tank to keep the momentum alive. When we look at the numbers analytically, today's collection of 0.80 crore represents a very logical 11.1 percent drop from Tuesday's performance of 0.90 crore. For a film in its fifth week, staying near the 1-crore mark on a weekday is a clear sign of healthy occupancy. The movie operated across 2,457 shows nationwide today, which is a significant count considering the length of its run. To give you a better picture of the cumulative success, Bhooth Bangla has now reached a total India net collection of 170.75 crore rupees. If we look at the gross figures, the domestic total stands at 202.39 crore. The international markets have also played their part, contributing roughly 3 lakh rupees today to take the overseas total to 53.63 crore. This brings the grand worldwide gross to a staggering 256.02 crore rupees. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the historical numbers, this collection puts the film in a very strong position. At 80 lakhs, it is now tied for the 9th highest Day 34 collection, right alongside Jawan. Being on the same level as some of the biggest releases shows that the film has a lot of staying power and is continuing to find an audience even late into its run. Dhurandhar: 4.25 Cr Stree 2: 2.50 Cr Chhaava: 2.35 Cr Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge: 2.00 Cr URI: The Surgical Strike: 1.60 Cr Mahavatar Narsimha: 1.40 Cr Drishyam 2: 0.82 Cr Jawan: 0.80 Cr Bhooth Bangla: 0.80 Cr Badhaai Ho:0.80 Cr Looking at the national chains, the film saw consistent ticket movement throughout the day. PVR led the way with approximately 1,470 tickets sold, while INOX and Cinepolis followed with 1,080 and 630 tickets respectively. This brings the total ticket sales across these major three chains to about 3,180 for the day. These contributions have helped the film maintain its presence in urban centers even after a month of release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In terms of regional performance, the National Capital Region remained the most active with 305 shows and an overall occupancy of 10 percent. Mumbai followed with 94 shows and a higher occupancy rate of 11.5 percent, with afternoon shows peaking at 19 percent. Ahmedabad also showed decent interest with 159 shows and an evening occupancy of 14 percent. This spread indicates that the film is still effectively catering to its core Hindi-speaking audience in the major metros. The broader stats for this project are quite massive. Over its 34-day journey, Bhooth Bangla has been screened across 219,081 shows. The total ticket sales on BookMyShow have now crossed the 31.85 lakh mark, with the current week showing steady figures of 15K on Monday, 21K on Tuesday, and 12K on Wednesday. This consistency is exactly what helped the film sail past the 250-crore worldwide gross milestone earlier this week.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, May 21 - The much-awaited first look glimpse of Dragon, starring Jr. NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, has taken the internet by storm. The high-octane teaser clocked more than 64 million views on YouTube within the first 24 hours of release, making it the most-watched glimpse ever for an Indian film, according to makers. Released on the evening of Jr. NTR's birthday, the 4+ minute-long teaser, which introduces all the major characters of the film, instantly went viral across platforms and generated massive buzz among moviegoers. Social media users praised the glimpse for its gritty visuals, large-scale action blocks, powerful background score, and the intense presentation of Jr. NTR in a never-before-seen avatar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The glimpse introduces audiences to a dark and violent world centred around the character named Luger, played by Jr. NTR. Sporting a rugged look and commanding screen presence, the actor appears in one of the most menacing and intense roles of his career. The teaser's raw treatment and stylised action have once again become the talking point. Prashanth Neel recently opened up about the film and called Dragon the darkest story he has written so far. The filmmaker revealed that he spent nearly three years developing the character and its world, highlighting the scale and ambition behind the project. His comments further increased anticipation surrounding the film, especially among fans of mass-action entertainers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Apart from Jr. NTR, the film features a strong supporting cast including Anil Kapoor, Rukmini Vasanth, Biju Menon, Khushbu Sundar, Ashutosh Rana, and Sidhant Gupta, among others, in key roles. The extraordinary response to the glimpse has once again showcased Jr. NTR’s massive popularity across markets and the strong hype surrounding his collaboration with Prashanth Neel. The film is scheduled to release on June 11, 2027.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

We are looking at the final stretch of a historic journey as Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge completes its 63rd day at the box office. If you have been tracking this film since its massive opening weekend, you know we are witnessing a rare level of theatrical stamina. As of today, the active ticket sales on digital platforms have finally come to a halt, marking the end of a record-breaking 62-day run on BookMyShow. On its ninth Wednesday, the movie added another 20 lakh rupees to its domestic net total. When we compare this to Tuesday's collection of 22 lakh, we see a very logical 9 percent dip. For a film that has been playing in theaters for over two months, this kind of stability is quite impressive. The movie operated across 409 shows today, which is just a small fraction of the massive 523,910 total shows it has screened throughout its entire run. To give you some perspective on this longevity, this sequel has officially outlasted the first Dhurandhar film (59 days). It also comfortably moved past other major hits like Chhaava (58 days), Stree 2 (57 days), and even Pushpa 2 (53 days). This 62-day streak has now set a new benchmark for modern blockbusters, showing just how much the audience was willing to keep coming back to the big screen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) If we look at the ticket sales in the major national chains for the day, the numbers are modest but tell a consistent story. PVR recorded about 535 tickets, while INOX and Cinepolis contributed 210 and 148 tickets respectively. This brings the total tickets sold across these three major chains to 893 for the day. While these might seem like small numbers in isolation, they have been the final building blocks in pushing the total India net collection to a staggering 1,146.55 crore rupees. The global picture is even more massive. With a domestic gross of 1,372.19 crore and an overseas contribution of 426.67 crore, the worldwide total now stands at 1,798.86 crore rupees. The Hindi version alone has been the primary engine for this success, contributing over 1,078 crore to the net total, followed by significant contributions from the Telugu and Tamil markets. Even on day 63, the occupancy levels remained surprisingly healthy in key regions. In Mumbai, the film still managed a 17 percent occupancy rate, with afternoon shows peaking at 21 percent. In the National Capital Region, the overall occupancy stayed around 12 percent. These figures suggest that even with a limited show count, the film continued to find a dedicated audience in the major metros right until the end. Ultimately, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is finishing its theatrical run exactly how it started: by rewriting the record books. It is not just about the final 1,800 crore gross milestone, but about the incredible endurance it showed over nine long weeks. As the curtains finally close on this run, it leaves behind a legacy that will be a massive challenge for any upcoming release to match.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Telugu movie Drishyam 3 box office collection which is a crime drama suspense thriller film. This film is directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Panorama Studios. ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) stars Mohanlal, Meenakshi, Esther Anil, Siddique, Asha Sharath, and Ansiba Hassan in key roles. ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Thursday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Verdict: Coming Soon ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 21st May 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Mollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Thursday]₹ 2.8 Cr₹ 1.9 Cr₹ 1.3 Cr₹ 11.05 Cr₹ 1.32 Cr₹ 18.37 CrDay 2 [1st Friday]₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 0.85 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 8.85 Cr₹ 0.61 Cr₹ 12.81 CrDay 3 [1st Saturday]₹ 2.5 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 1.45 Cr₹ 9.25 Cr₹ 1.29 Cr₹ 15.99 CrDay 4 [1st Sunday]₹ 2.4 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 9.6 Cr₹ 1.26 Cr₹ 16.06 CrDay 5 [1st Monday]₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 6.55 Cr₹ 0.26 Cr₹ 8.91 CrDay 6 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.44 Cr₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 5.7 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 7.54 CrDay 7 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 6.1 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 7.7 CrDay 8 [2nd Thursday]₹ 0.8 Cr₹ 0.51 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 5.7 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 7.71 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 11.59 Cr₹ 8.01 Cr₹ 7.25 Cr₹ 62.8 Cr₹ 5.44 Cr₹ 95.09 CrDay 9 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 4.25 Cr₹ 0.09 Cr₹ 4.99 CrDay 10 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 4.4 Cr₹ 0.27 Cr₹ 5.92 CrDay 11 [2nd Sunday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 4.85 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 6.2 CrDay 12 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.11 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 2.15 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 2.56 CrDay 13 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.11 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.79 CrDay 14 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 1.2 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.45 CrDay 15 [3rd Thursday]₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.95 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.08 CrWeek 2 Gross₹ 1.76 Cr₹ 1.07 Cr₹ 1.19 Cr₹ 19.2 Cr₹ 0.77 Cr₹ 23.99 CrDay 16 [3rd Friday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.85 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.93 CrDay 17 [3rd Saturday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 1.35 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.51 CrDay 18 [3rd Sunday]₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.95 CrDay 19 [3rd Monday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.58 CrDay 20 [3rd Tuesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.43 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.46 CrDay 21 [3rd Wednesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.43 CrDay 22 [4th Thursday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.33 CrWeek 3 Gross₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.13 Cr₹ 5.63 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 6.19 CrDay 23 [4th Friday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.38 CrDay 24 [4th Saturday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.59 CrDay 25 [4th Sunday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.74 CrDay 26 [4th Monday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.31 CrDay 27 [4th Tuesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.26 CrDay 28 [4th Wednesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.16 CrTotal₹ 13.76 Cr₹ 9.18 Cr₹ 8.6 Cr₹ 89.93 Cr₹ 6.24 Cr₹ 127.71 Cr ##

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, May 20 - It has already been some years since director Prashanth Neel announced his maiden film with superstar Jr. NTR. The film has been in the making since last year and is easily one of the most anticipated Indian films at the moment. The recently released teaser of the film has taken the buzz to another level while leaving fans wanting more. While the film still has over a year for its release, the maverick director has made some explosive revelations about Jr. NTR's character in the film and the movie's unexpected genre direction. Ever since the title glimpse was unveiled, many assumed Dragon would be a high-scale period action drama in the style of Neel's previous mass entertainers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, the director has now clarified that the teaser only represents the "setting" of the film and not its actual thematic core. Speaking about Jr. NTR's role, Prashanth Neel made a shocking statement. "It's a dark character, and the darkest character I have ever written". "It took me three years to write this. I have taken it very seriously. We have cast the most expensive villain in the history of Indian cinema (referring to Luger aka Dragon aka Jr. NTR). That's how we're looking at it. He (NTR) knows the character he is playing, and we did not want to hide the fact", he said. The statement has immediately sparked massive online chatter, especially because Jr. NTR is reportedly not playing a conventional heroic role. Neel's films always have an anti-hero at their core, but Jr. NTR seems to be playing a pure villain role, a completely new territory for the RRR star. Enter INSIDE THE WORLD OF #Dragon as #PrashanthNeel takes you through the madness behind it.▶️ https://t.co/elqqIM9hyU Don’t miss the conversation!Man of Masses @tarak9999 @AnilKapoor @rukminitweets #BijuMenon @ravibasrur @bhuvangowda84 #Venkatachalapathi @peterheinoffl… pic.twitter.com/N78m1BMAfK— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) May 20, 2026 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, the biggest surprise came when Prashanth Neel addressed the film's genre and emotional foundation. While audiences expected a brutal period action spectacle, the director hinted at something entirely different. "The Teaser is just a setting... We probably will end up making one of the most patriotic movies ever seen!" Produced by Mythri Movie Makers in association with NTR Arts and T-Series, Dragon is being made on a massive scale with intense world-building. The film also stars Anil Kapoor, Biju Menon, Rukmini Vasanth, Khushbu Sundar, Ashutosh Rana, and Sidhant Gupta in key roles alongside Guru Somasundaram, Rajeev Kanakala, Anshuman Pushkar, Prabhas Srinu, Shatru, Shiva, Bhimal Jeet Oberoi, Ntuthuzelo Prince Grootboom, Aleksandr Mizev, and Benedict Paul Garrett. It is scheduled to release on June 11, 2027.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, May 20 - Director Prashanth Neel has sparked fresh speculation around the future of the blockbuster KGF and Salaar franchise after his latest comments during promotions for his next period action drama Dragon starring superstar Jr. NTR. In a recent interview with Baradwaj Rangan, Prashanth Neel stated that Dragon would be his final film in the hyper-stylised post-apocalyptic noir mass space - a genre template that heavily defines both the KGF films and Salaar. The statement has now led many fans to believe that Yash-fronted K.G.F: Chapter 3, as well as Prabhas' Salaar 2, may no longer be part of the filmmaker's plans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The development comes as a major surprise, considering Neel and Yash had previously teased the continuation of the KGF universe multiple times after the historic success of K.G.F: Chapter 2. Earlier reports had even suggested that Chapter 3 would begin production after both Neel and Yash completed their existing commitments. Neel is currently occupied with Dragon, which has consumed a lot of his time, while Yash is focused on Toxic and Ramayana. With both the actor and director committed to multiple large-scale projects for the next few years, the possibility of KGF Chapter 3 happening anytime was already looking unlikely, and now, after Neel's comments, both the films have seemingly been scrapped.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, May 20 - Director RJ Balaji's Karuppu is marching on its way to the 100 crores club at the Tamil Nadu box office after extending the double-digit streak to its first Tuesday. The movie has been on a roll since its release in May 15, and after the excellent weekend, it continues its solid performance in the weekdays with minimal drops. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Starring superstar Suriya, Karuppu opened to 11.25 crores gross in Tamil Nadu, followed by massive growth over Saturday and Sunday to end the opening weekend at 48.50 crores gross in the state. Since the word of mouth has been super positive, the trade was anticipating a regular drop on Monday, but the film stunned by scoring bigger than the opening day collection in Tamil Nadu with around 11.30 crores. On Tuesday, the action drama managed to stay in the double-digit club with approximately 10 crores gross, helping its total Tamil Nadu gross to reach around 70 crores in 5 days. It is now certain to enter the 100 crores club in the state, and it is expected to achieve this feat in the second weekend itself, to become the first film of Suriya to do so. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Karuppu Day-Wise Gross Collection In Tamil Nadu Day 1 - 11.25 Cr Approx. Day 2 - 17.00 Cr Approx. Day 3 - 20.25 Cr Approx. Day 4 - 11.30 Cr Approx. Day 5 - 10.00 Cr Approx. In the history of Tamil cinema, only superstar Rajinikanth, along with Thalapathy Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Kamal Haasan, and Sivakarthikeyan, have managed to score 100 crores gross in Tamil Nadu. Chiyaan Vikram and Karthi also have 100 crore grossers in the form of legendary Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 1 and Ponniyin Selvan 2. It has been a long wait for Suriya, who once dominated the box office in the 2010s, to have a film in the prestigious club. As of now, 23 films have managed to enter the 100 crores club in the Southern state, and Karuppu will be the 24th title to do so. Thalapathy Vijay has the highest number of films in the club with 8 titles, followed by Rajiniakanth with five films, and Ajith Kumar has four films. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Actors With 100 Crore Films In Tamil Nadu (Lead Role) S. No. Actor No. Of 100 Crore Films 1 Vijay 8 2 Rajinikanth 5 3 Ajith Kumar 4 4 Vikram / Karthi / Jayam Ravi 2 5 Kamal Haasan 1 6 Sivakarthikeyan 1 7 Prabhas 1 8 Yash 1

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Raja Shivaji is showing remarkable staying power as it nears the end of its third week in theaters. Usually, biographical dramas see a sharp decline by this stage, but the film managed a surprising 13 percent growth on its 19th day. On Tuesday, it collected a net of 1.30 crore in India, which is a noticeable step up from the 1.15 crore it earned on Monday. This mid-week uptick suggests that the movie is still finding a audience even after nearly three weeks of release. This latest performance brings the total India net collection to 87.00 crore. When looking at the gross domestic figures, the film has successfully breached the 100 crore milestone, currently standing at 102.90 crore. These results have been achieved through an extensive theatrical run consisting of 78,615 shows across the country since the opening day. On Tuesday alone, the film maintained a presence across 2,152 shows, showing that exhibitors still have significant confidence in the title. The Marathi version remains the primary driver of this success, contributing 1.10 crore on Day 19 with a solid 26 percent occupancy across 1,383 shows. The Hindi version added another 0.20 crore from 769 shows, holding a steady occupancy of 13 percent. In the Marathi heartlands, Mumbai and Pune are performing consistently. Mumbai recorded 29.8 percent occupancy over 334 shows, with night screenings peaking at 46 percent. Pune followed closely with 29.3 percent occupancy over 278 shows, also seeing its highest engagement of 42 percent during the late-night slots. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the Hindi-speaking regions, Surat and Ahmedabad are showing better traction than the North. Surat saw 20 percent occupancy across 66 shows, while Ahmedabad managed 16.8 percent over 65 shows. Both cities saw their strongest numbers during the night shows, peaking at 37 percent and 33 percent respectively. The National Capital Region had a more modest day, recording 10.8 percent occupancy across 47 shows. The performance within the national multiplex chains remains a steady contributor to the daily totals. On Tuesday, the three major chains recorded a total of 10,210 ticket sales across 587 shows, resulting in a gross of 13.04 lakh with an overall occupancy of 8.30 percent. Breaking this down, PVR moved approximately 3,960 tickets across 218 shows, while INOX followed with about 3,840 tickets from 230 shows. Cinepolis accounted for roughly 2,410 tickets across 139 shows. These figures indicate that the film is still a viable choice for urban audiences visiting premium theaters. Digital booking trends also reflect this late-stage growth. According to BookMyShow data, ticket sales jumped from 38.92 thousand on Monday to 45.15 thousand on Tuesday. To date, the platform has processed a total of 23,78,130 ticket bookings for the film. This high volume of online transactions highlights the sustained interest in the historical narrative among the digitally-active audience. On the global stage, Raja Shivaji added another 0.10 crore from international markets on Day 19. This brings the total overseas gross to 4.10 crore. When we combine the domestic and international performances, the total worldwide gross collection now stands at 107.00 crore. As the film approaches the end of its third week, the focus remains on whether it can maintain this momentum to finish as one of the most successful biographical films in its category.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Suriya's action drama Karuppu is proving to be a powerhouse at the box office, maintaining a very strong grip as it moves through its first week. On its first Tuesday, the film recorded a net collection of 12.75 crore in India. This represents a minor and healthy drop of just 10.8 percent from Monday's collection of 14.30 crore, indicating that the movie is benefiting from positive word-of-mouth across its primary markets. After five days of theatrical run, the total India net collection stands at 95.05 crore, while the gross collections within the country have touched 110.04 crore. The film operated across 6,093 shows on Tuesday, contributing to a massive cumulative total of 30,062 shows since its release. The fact that such a massive show count is being maintained on a working day is a direct testament to the film's consistent drawing power and the steady, sustained demand from audiences across all regions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With its strong Tuesday hold, Karuppu has successfully entered the elite list of the highest-grossing Kollywood films on their first Tuesday. Suriya's film now sits at the number 7 spot, outperforming several massive blockbusters in terms of weekday stability. Below is the list of the top 10 Kollywood films with the highest first Tuesday collections: Kollywood 1st Tuesday Highest Collection Movies (Tamil Net) RANK MOVIE NAME 1ST TUESDAY NET 01 Sarkar ₹ 35.65 Cr 02 Jailer ₹ 26.70 Cr 03 Leo ₹ 24.50 Cr 04 Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1 ₹ 18.65 Cr 05 Varisu ₹ 11.75 Cr 06 Vikram ₹ 11.55 Cr 07 Karuppu ₹ 10.55 Cr 08 The Greatest of All Time ₹ 9.50 Cr 09 Thunivu ₹ 9.40 Cr 10 Ponniyin Selvan - Part 2 ₹ 8.34 Cr Looking at the state-wise gross report for Day 5, Tamil Nadu continues to lead with 10.00 crore. The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (APTG) region contributed a solid 2.25 crore, followed by Karnataka at 1.20 crore and Kerala at 1.05 crore. The rest of India added another 0.24 crore, bringing the single-day India gross to 14.74 crore. In terms of language-wise net earnings for Tuesday, the Tamil version brought in 10.55 crore, while the Telugu version added 2.20 crore. The occupancy rates remain quite impressive for a working day. The Tamil version saw an overall occupancy of 42 percent across 4,362 shows. Chennai remains the film's strongest fort, recording an overall occupancy of 66.8 percent over 706 shows, with night screenings peaking at a staggering 85 percent. Coimbatore and Madurai also performed well with 57.8 percent and 43 percent occupancy respectively. In the Telugu market, the film maintained a 24 percent occupancy rate over 1,731 shows, with Vizag leading the region at 26 percent and Hyderabad following at 22.3 percent. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's trajectory in the Telugu states is particularly noteworthy. Karuppu has officially become the number one Tamil grosser in the Telugu states for 2026. It is currently on track to become Suriya's highest-grossing film in this region, potentially overtaking the long-standing record held by 24 (₹27.10 Cr). It is also chasing the lifetime collections of dubbed hits like Vikram (₹24.17 Cr) and Kanchana 3 (₹30.60 Cr) to secure a spot in the all-time Top 10 list for dubbed films in the Telugu market. In the national multiplex chains, Karuppu stands as the top-selling movie. On Day 5, the three major chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—recorded approximately 37,500 ticket sales, resulting in a gross of roughly 59 lakh. PVR led the chains with about 26,500 tickets and a 42.6 lakh gross, while INOX contributed 8,800 tickets and Cinepolis added 2,100 tickets. The overall occupancy in these premium national chains hovered around 17 percent. Digital engagement on BookMyShow reflects this massive demand. The film sold 261.96 thousand tickets on Tuesday alone, marking the third-highest first Tuesday sales on the platform, trailing only behind industry giants like Jailer and Leo. To date, the film has seen a total of 25.25 lakh tickets booked via the platform, demonstrating a significant digital footprint that started with 75,000 pre-sales and peaked on Friday with over 7 lakh tickets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the international front, Karuppu is rewriting the record books for Kollywood in 2026. It has officially become the highest-grossing Tamil film of the year internationally, surpassing the ₹23 crore overseas mark set by Parasakthi. On Day 5, the film added approximately ₹4.00 crore from overseas markets, bringing its total international gross to ₹51.00 crore. The North American market has been a significant contributor; the film earned $40,000 (approx. ₹33.40 lakh) on its fourth day, taking its total gross in that region to $842,000 (approx. ₹7.03 crore). These strong international figures have pushed the total worldwide gross collection to a massive ₹161.04 crore. Analytically, the film is performing like a top-tier blockbuster. With a total India net of 95 crore in just five days, it is virtually guaranteed to breach the 100 crore mark by Wednesday. The combination of high occupancy in Tamil Nadu and record-breaking trends in the Telugu states suggests that Karuppu is not just a seasonal hit but a significant commercial milestone for Suriya and the Tamil film industry this year.