BY CHRISTA LINCY

Bhooth Bangla is a delightful horror-comedy that brings back the iconic collaboration of Akshay Kumar and filmmaker Priyadarshan. The film follows a London-based man who inherits a massive, cursed ancestral palace in India and gets caught in a series of spooky yet hilarious situations while facing a mythological demon This mix of chills and chuckles has clearly worked wonders, as the movie has completed its fourth week with a very strong performance at the box office. Ending its fourth week on a high note, the film has managed to collect a total net of 14.30 crore over the last seven days. On its 28th day, the movie collected 1.25 crore net, showing zero drop from the previous day. Holding steady like this on a Thursday is a clear sign that the word-of-mouth remains positive and the audience is still coming in to enjoy the laughs. The film had a wide reach this week, and on Day 28 alone, it was screened across 4,061 shows. This brings the cumulative show count since the release to a massive 196,561 shows. Even after nearly a month in theaters, the movie is commanding a significant number of screens, which has helped it maintain a consistent flow of revenue. The overall performance for the fourth week has been exceptional, with the film raking in a net collection of 14.30 crore. This is a massive number that places it at the very top of the charts when compared to other major post-pandemic releases in their fourth weeks. Here is the day-wise breakdown for the week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Bhooth Bangla - Week 4 India Net CollectionWEEK 4 DAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONDay 22 (Friday)₹ 1.75 CrDay 23 (Saturday)₹ 3.00 CrDay 24 (Sunday)₹ 4.00 CrDay 25 (Monday)₹ 1.35 CrDay 26 (Tuesday)₹ 1.70 CrDay 27 (Wednesday)₹ 1.25 CrDay 28 (Thursday)₹ 1.25 CrTotal Week 4₹ 14.30 Cr When we look at the ticket sales in the big multiplex chains, the fourth week saw a total of 56,592 tickets sold across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. Looking specifically at Thursday, these chains sold roughly 2,970 tickets in total. PVR led the way with around 1,305 tickets, followed by INOX with 1,245 tickets, and Cinepolis contributing about 420 tickets. These numbers show that the urban audience in major cities is still actively supporting the film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The digital footprint on BookMyShow is equally impressive. In the fourth week, the film recorded 234K ticket bookings on the platform. The weekend was particularly busy, with Sunday peaking at over 59K tickets. With these additions, the total number of tickets booked for Bhooth Bangla on BookMyShow has now crossed the 3 million mark, reaching 3,070,380 tickets in total. This level of engagement is a testament to the film popularity across different regions. With this strong fourth-week finish, Bhooth Bangla has now solidified its position as one of Akshay Kumar's top-performing films in the post-pandemic era. It has officially surpassed the lifetime collections of OMG 2, moving into the third spot on his list of post-covid hits. Currently, Sooryavanshi and Housefull 5 hold the first and second positions. It is fascinating to see that Bhooth Bangla fourth-week collection of 14.30 crore is actually higher than what his other hits managed during the same period, outperforming Sooryavanshi (6.43 crore), OMG 2 (7.40 crore), and Housefull 5 (2.30 crore) in their respective fourth weeks. To give you the full picture of its financial success, the total India net collection now stands at 164.30 crore, with a gross collection of 194.82 crore. The film has also found an audience overseas, adding 53.30 crore to the kitty. All combined, the worldwide gross collection has reached a fantastic 248.12 crore. For a horror-comedy, these are exceptional numbers, and it looks like the film will continue to add more to its total in the coming days.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is a high-octane action thriller that continues the gritty saga of justice and retribution. The film follows a relentless protagonist navigating a web of betrayal to settle old scores, and this gripping narrative has clearly resonated with the audience for over eight weeks now. Even as it approaches the end of its second month in theaters, the movie is showing remarkable stamina at the box office. If we look at the performance yesterday, Day 57 proved to be another steady day for the film. It managed to collect a net of 0.35 crore across the country. When compared to the previous day collection of 0.37 crore, this represents a minor drop of about 5.4 percent. For a film in its ninth week, maintaining such low levels of attrition is quite impressive and suggests that there is still a niche audience catching up with the action on the big screen. In terms of screen presence, the movie played across 735 shows on its 57th day, maintaining an average occupancy of 14.0 percent. This brings the total number of shows screened since the release to a massive 521,461. The steady occupancy even on a weekday shows that the film still holds value for exhibitors who are keeping it in their schedules alongside newer releases. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The eighth week has been quite productive overall, with the film racking up a total net collection of 3.89 crore. While the numbers are naturally lower than the initial weeks, the consistency is what stands out. Most of the contribution came from the Hindi version, which remains the primary driver for this franchise. Here is a look at how the eighth week played out day by day. Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge - Week 8 Collection BreakdownWEEK 8 DAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONDay 51 (Friday)₹ 0.42 CrDay 52 (Saturday)₹ 0.90 CrDay 53 (Sunday)₹ 1.10 CrDay 54 (Monday)₹ 0.35 CrDay 55 (Tuesday)₹ 0.40 CrDay 56 (Wednesday)₹ 0.37 CrDay 57 (Thursday)₹ 0.35 CrTotal Week 8₹ 3.89 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the ticket sales in national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film sold a total of 36,111 tickets during the eighth week. On Day 57 specifically, the sales were around 2,220 tickets. Breaking this down with rounded figures, PVR accounted for 1,180 tickets, INOX contributed around 710 tickets, and Cinepolis added another 330 tickets. These chains continue to provide a stable base for the film collections even after 57 days of its theatrical run. The performance on BookMyShow further highlights the film enduring popularity. In the eighth week alone, about 81,000 tickets were booked through the platform. The daily trend on BMS showed a peak on Saturday with 19.48K tickets and Sunday with 15.98K tickets, followed by a steady weekday average of around 6K to 10K tickets. With 6.48K tickets sold on Thursday, the cumulative tickets booked on BookMyShow since the film release has reached a staggering total of 1,83,00,470. Taking the global perspective into account, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has reached a massive worldwide gross of 1,796.51 crore. This includes a total India gross of 1,369.84 crore and an overseas contribution of 426.67 crore. The total India net collection currently stands at 1,144.56 crore. Even on Day 57, the overseas market chipped in with 0.02 crore, proving that the film appeal has truly been global. It has been a phenomenal journey for the sequel, solidifying its place as a historical blockbuster.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 14 - Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company's historical action drama Raja Shivaji is inching closer to creating history after becoming the second-highest-grossing Marathi film of all time. The film has crossed the 90 crores gross mark worldwide after its second week and is now marching towards the prestigious 100 crores milestone. Raja Shivaji Becomes Second Biggest Marathi Grosser (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Raja Shivaji is expected to end its second week with 91+ crores gross worldwide. The film is estimated to collect 2.25+ crores on its second Thursday, which will help it surpass the lifetime collection of the female-led blockbuster Baipan Bhari Deva. Released in June 2023, Baipan Bhari Deva had emerged as a sensational success by grossing 90.50 crores worldwide during its theatrical run, making it the second-highest-grossing Marathi film at the time. With Raja Shivaji overtaking that benchmark, the film now stands behind only Sairat, which remains the industry’s all-time highest grosser with around 110 crores gross worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest-Grossing Marathi Films S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1 Sairat (2016) ₹ 110 Cr 2 Raja Shivaji (2026) ₹ 91+ Cr (14D) 3 Baipan Bhari Deva (2023) ₹ 90.50 Cr 4 Ved (2022) ₹ 73 Cr 5 Natsamrat (2016) ₹ 46 Cr* As of May 14, 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Raja Shivaji Eyes 125+ Crore Gross Finish Based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire, Raja Shivaji is now expected to enter the 100 crores gross club during its third weekend. The film will become only the second Marathi movie in history to achieve the feat after Sairat. Though the day-to-day collections have started slowing down after a phenomenal start, the film is still showing a strong theatrical hold across Maharashtra. Trade estimates currently suggest a lifetime finish of 125+ crores gross worldwide. If the film achieves the projected total, Raja Shivaji will emerge as the highest-grossing Marathi film of all time, surpassing Sairat and setting a new benchmark for the Marathi film industry.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, May 14 - The advance booking of superstar Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 is getting bigger with each passing day. Jeethu Joseph's directorial suspense thriller is heading toward one of the biggest openings in Malayalam cinema history as the buzz around the return of Georgekutty reaches another level ahead of release. As per the latest trade reports, Drishyam 3 has now crossed 4 crore gross in Kerala alone for the opening day. The film has sold over 2 lakh tickets in the state, while worldwide booking has crossed the 7-10 crore gross mark, with 7 days still left for release. Kochi, Trivandrum, and Calicut are emerging as the strongest-performing centres, and several premium shows are already nearing sold-out status. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film had initially crossed 1 crore in Kerala pre-sales within hours of bookings opening before witnessing a steady surge over the following days. The response was superb despite limited shows initially available, indicating huge anticipation among audiences for the third instalment of the iconic thriller franchise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Mohanlal's thriller is pacing ahead of recent Mollywood blockbusters in terms of advance momentum. Industry estimates indicate that the film could challenge opening-day records in Kerala if the current pace continues and more shows are added in the coming days. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the third instalment of the iconic franchise is releasing on May 21 and is being positioned as one of the biggest pan-India Malayalam releases ever. Apart from Malayalam, the film will also release in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada dubbed versions.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Raja Shivaji is nearing the end of its second week at the box office, and the film continues to show its strength in specific markets. On its 13th day, which was the second Wednesday, the movie collected 1.90 crore net in India. This represents a 24 percent drop from the 2.50 crore it earned on Tuesday, which is a fairly standard trend for mid-week screenings. With this latest addition, the total India net collection has officially crossed the 75 crore milestone, standing at exactly 75.05 crore so far. The Marathi version remains the primary engine behind the film's success. On day 13, the Marathi screenings contributed 1.40 crore from 1,855 shows with a healthy 18 percent occupancy. In comparison, the Hindi version brought in 0.50 crore from 1,915 shows with an 8 percent occupancy. Looking at the total language-wise split since release, the Marathi version has grossed 53.15 crore net, while the Hindi version has added 21.90 crore to the total. This highlights the movie's massive appeal in its home region. Regional occupancy data shows exactly where the film is resonating most. In the Marathi market, Pune recorded a strong overall occupancy of 20.5 percent across 358 shows, while Mumbai maintained 14.3 percent occupancy with 481 shows. Night shows in Pune were particularly busy, peaking at 26 percent. In the Hindi market, the National Capital Region and Ahmedabad saw overall occupancy levels of about 6 percent, indicating a more selective audience in those regions. Across all versions, the film held on to 3,770 shows on Wednesday. National cinema chains have also provided a consistent flow of audience. On Wednesday, PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis sold a combined total of roughly 8,020 tickets. Specifically, PVR accounted for approximately 3,090 tickets, followed closely by INOX with 3,190 tickets. Cinepolis contributed another 1,740 tickets to the daily tally. These figures match the steady trajectory seen throughout the second week, showing that the movie still has a reliable multiplex audience despite being nearly two weeks old. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ticket sales data on BookMyShow further illustrates the movie's massive reach. Total ticket sales on the platform have now officially crossed the 2 million mark, standing at 2,035,810 tickets. After a huge first week where 1.22 million tickets were sold, the second week has seen a logical tapering of numbers. Daily sales in the second week started at 109K on Friday and adjusted to 44.41K by Wednesday. When you include the 217K pre-sale tickets, it is clear that Raja Shivaji has been one of the most consistent performers in terms of digital bookings this year. What is truly remarkable about this run is that Raja Shivaji has already entered the elite list of all-time Marathi blockbusters, and it hasn't even been a month since its release. With a worldwide gross of 89 crore, it has already comfortably surpassed the lifetime worldwide collection of Ved (73 crore) and is on the verge of overtaking Baipan Bhari Deva (91 crore). While its India net collection still trails slightly behind these hits, that is largely due to the film's dual-language release strategy. Unlike the previous record-holders, Raja Shivaji has a steady Hindi version, which has helped push its global numbers much faster. At this current pace, it is only a matter of time before it claims the top spot on the worldwide leaderboard for the genre. Taking a step back to look at the bigger picture, the total India gross collection, which includes taxes, has reached 88.88 crore. The film has successfully navigated the mid-week hurdle and is now positioned to add more to its tally over the upcoming third weekend. The consistent performance in the Marathi belt and the steady multiplex interest suggest that Raja Shivaji will continue to be a significant player at the box office for the remainder of its theatrical run.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 14 - Ayushmann Khurrana is stepping back into the commercial rom-comedy space with Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, co-starring Wamiqa Gabbi, Rakul Preet Singh, and Sara Ali Khan. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film banks on chaotic relationship comedy, confusion-driven humour, and family entertainment. There was a time when sequels were box office guarantees, but things are not the same in the present scenario, especially for a non-star film. The recent trends indicate that the films which failed to take a decent start stuggled in their box office, and the opening day prospects aren't looking good for PPAWD, which is heading towards the opening of five crore net range. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Mudassar Aziz, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do has struggled to create even decent pre-release excitement right from its announcement phase. Despite being a sequel to a commercially successful rom-com, the film's reveal arrived in a surprisingly low-key manner and failed to spark major social media conversation or audience curiosity. In today's theatrical landscape, sequel announcements often trend instantly with posters, teasers, motion videos, or surprise casting reveals. However, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do largely came without generating that "event film" feeling. The announcement lacked a strong promotional hook, which immediately affected the film's early buzz cycle. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) That muted response has continued into the marketing phase as well. Months after the announcement, the film still hasn't built widespread anticipation among audiences, especially compared to other upcoming Bollywood sequels. The absence of aggressive promotions, viral music, or high-energy campaigns has made the sequel feel unusually quiet for a commercial rom-com. More importantly, PPAWD looks more like a studio-driven extension of a successful title rather than a film audiences were actively demanding. The original Pati Patni Aur Woh worked because of its fresh humour, entertaining performances, and surprise factor, which is clearly missing in the upcoming film. As a result, the film is increasingly looking like another word-of-mouth-dependent theatrical release, and that is going to decide its fate.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart has officially completed its first week at the box office, providing a clear picture of how the audience has received this new release. On its seventh day, which was the first Wednesday, the film collected 1.50 crore net in India. This represents an 18.9 percent drop from Tuesday's collection of 1.85 crore. While a mid-week dip is common, the film has managed to maintain a decent level of interest, bringing its total India net collection to 12.07 crore after seven days of theatrical run. To look at how the different languages contributed on day seven, the Hindi version remains the main driver, bringing in 1.32 crore from 1,983 shows with a 16 percent occupancy. The Telugu version added 0.15 crore from 161 shows with a 21 percent occupancy, while the Tamil market contributed 0.03 crore from 48 shows with an occupancy of 23 percent. These figures show the film's primary reliance on the Hindi market, while the regional versions provide a steady supplement from a smaller number of screens. The ticket sales data on BookMyShow also tells an interesting story of how the buzz evolved during the week. Total ticket sales on the platform have reached 314.78K so far. After starting with 14.18K tickets on the first Thursday, the film saw a significant surge over the weekend, peaking on Sunday with 71.32K tickets sold. For Wednesday, the platform recorded 33.98K ticket bookings, which is a natural adjustment following the high volumes seen earlier in the week. These steady bookings indicate that the film has established a consistent base of interest across various regions. In the major national cinema chains, the performance remained stable through the mid-week period. On Wednesday, PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis combined to sell roughly 8,630 tickets. Specifically, PVR recorded about 3,880 tickets, followed by INOX with approximately 2,930 tickets, while Cinepolis contributed around 1,820 tickets. Across the entire first week, these major chains have sold a total of nearly 91,270 tickets, reflecting the film's reliance on multiplex audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The cumulative totals for the first week highlight a strong regional footprint. Out of the 12.07 crore total net, the Hindi version has contributed 11.14 crore from over 11,000 shows. The Telugu market follows with 0.71 crore, while the Tamil market has added 0.22 crore. When we look at the gross collections, which include taxes, the total India gross stands at 14.29 crore. The film has managed to sustain over 2,000 shows daily through the week, which has been crucial in building this total despite the fluctuating occupancy levels. To see how the daily collections progressed through the first week, here is the breakdown of the net earnings from day one to day seven: Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart - 7-Day India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONDay 1 (Thursday)₹ 0.42 CrDay 2 (Friday)₹ 1.15 CrDay 3 (Saturday)₹ 2.25 CrDay 4 (Sunday)₹ 3.55 CrDay 5 (Monday)₹ 1.35 CrDay 6 (Tuesday)₹ 1.85 CrDay 7 (Wednesday)₹ 1.50 CrTotal₹ 12.07 Cr As the film enters its second week, the focus will be on its ability to hold screens against new releases. The trajectory seen so far shows a film that gained momentum over its first weekend and is now settling into a steady weekday rhythm. While the initial numbers were modest, the total net surpassing the 12-crore mark in a single week provides a solid foundation. The coming days will determine the long-term potential of the project as it moves past its debut week hurdles.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 13 - After days of confusion around the digital premiere of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, the OTT situation surrounding the film has finally become clearer. While Indian audiences were waiting for an official confirmation from JioHotstar, reports now suggest that Netflix will debut the film for international audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Netflix To Debut Dhurandhar 2 Internationally Netflix has listed the film on its platform. The Ranveer Singh starrer is expected to begin streaming globally on the platform from midnight in several international territories. Netflix will stream the uncut international version of the film outside India starting May 15, while JioHotstar holds the India-specific streaming rights. The OTT version will be released under the extended title Dhurandhar: The Revenge (Raw and Undekha) and will reportedly include additional footage along with uncensored dialogues that were removed from the theatrical cut. The streaming version is said to be around three minutes longer than the theatrical release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) JioHotstar To Stream The Film In India Despite the streaming date now surfacing online, JioHotstar has still not officially announced the India premiere date, leaving fans confused on social media. It was assumed that the movie would be released on a single platform worldwide, but with Netflix confirming international release, things have become clear now. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, has emerged as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of all-time. The film has grossed 1800 crore worldwide after a historic theatrical run spanning more than 50 days. Meanwhile, fans continue to debate the platform situation online, especially after reports claimed that international viewers would get the extended uncensored version on Netflix before Indian audiences receive any official update from JioHotstar.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Ayushmann Khurrana is returning to a familiar space with the release of Pati Patni Aur Woh Do this Friday, May 15. This sequel to the 2019 hit is arriving with a fair amount of curiosity, especially given the rare partnership between Zee Studios and T-Series for its nationwide distribution. Joining Ayushmann in this chaotic romantic comedy are Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh, forming an ensemble that looks promising on paper. The film has received a UA 16+ rating with a concise runtime of one hour and fifty-seven minutes, which should help in maintaining a high show count. Since the pandemic, Ayushmann's box office run has been a mix of massive hits and niche experiments. His last outing, Thama, set a very high benchmark, becoming his most successful film to date by a wide margin. To give you some context on how his films have fared lately, here is a look at his top-performing movies in the post-pandemic era based on their India net collections. Top 5 Movies of Ayushmann Khurrana - India Net Collection (Post-COVID)MOVIE NAMEINDIA NET COLLECTIONThama (2025)₹ 187.59 CrDream Girl 2 (2023)₹ 142.20 CrDoctor G (2022)₹ 44.00 CrChandigarh Kare Aashiqui (2021)₹ 30.20 CrAn Action Hero (2022)₹ 16.85 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The romantic comedy genre has seen a significant revival in recent years, with several films crossing the 100-crore mark through strong word-of-mouth and relatable storytelling. For Pati Patni Aur Woh Do to find its footing, it will have to compete with the expectations set by recent genre-leaders. The following list highlights the top five highest-grossing romantic comedies released after the pandemic: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani: ₹357.50 Cr Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar: ₹223.00 Cr Dream Girl 2: ₹142.20 Cr Jugjugg Jeeyo: ₹139.50 Cr Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya: ₹139.00 Cr When we look at the ground reality of the advance bookings, the buzz for Pati Patni Aur Woh Do appears to be a bit muted compared to its predecessor. As of May 14 at 11:40 AM, the film has managed to sell approximately 5,880 tickets across the three major national cinema chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. This early interest has generated a gross of about 18.8 lakh for the opening day. In terms of how these sales are spread out, PVR is currently in the lead with around 3,160 tickets, followed by INOX with roughly 2,550 tickets. Cinepolis has seen a slower start with about 170 tickets sold so far. These numbers suggest that the movie is largely counting on the walk-in audience and a strong word-of-mouth surge to pick up the pace once it hits theaters tomorrow. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the current trends, the film is expected to open in the range of 4 to 5 crore net at the Indian box office. This would place it significantly lower than the prequel, which had opened to a solid 9.1 crore net back in 2019. It also falls behind Ayushmann's traditional top openers, where his recent blockbuster Thama led the charts with a massive 24-crore start. Here is a look at his career-best opening day collections to see where the current prediction stands. Ayushmann Khurrana's Top 5 Opening Day Net CollectionsMOVIE NAMEOPENING DAY NETThama (2025)₹ 24.00 CrDream Girl 2 (2023)₹ 10.69 CrBala (2019)₹ 10.15 CrDream Girl (2019)₹ 10.05 CrShubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020)₹ 9.55 Cr If the film opens within the predicted 4 to 5 crore bracket, it will likely rank alongside his mid-range openers like Doctor G or Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui in terms of initial momentum. The 2019 original ended its run with a worldwide gross of 109 crore and an India net of 84.56 crore, earning a hit status. For the sequel to replicate that success, it will rely heavily on spot bookings and a strong jump in collections over the weekend. The shorter runtime should prove beneficial for theaters to squeeze in more shows if the walk-in audience begins to show up after the initial reviews.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 14 - The production house behind the blockbusters like KGF, Kantara, and Salaar, Hombale Films, recently announced that it would be entering the overseas distribution, and now, the studio has confirmed its first major Indian international rollout with one of the most anticipated films. Hombale Films Makes International Debut With Peddi (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Starring superstar Ram Charan, Peddi is easily the most anticipated Telugu movie at the moment, and Hombale Films has secured rights to distribute the rural sports action drama in international territories. Over the years, Hombale Films has built a strong reputation for delivering high-octane cinematic spectacles that combine rooted storytelling with massive theatrical appeal as a producer. Peddi is set for a massive overseas rollout as leading production house Hombale Films has come on board to distribute the film in international markets. The move is expected to significantly boost the film's reach across key territories like North America, the UK, Australia, and the Gulf region. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Stories rooted in our soil. Emotions meant for the world 🌍✨ Proud to begin our Overseas Distribution journey with #PEDDI ❤️‍🔥 Taking Indian stories beyond borders and bringing them closer to audiences worldwide. Excited to bring the world of #PEDDI to cinemas this JUNE… pic.twitter.com/Hc4cglX5Gr— Hombale Overseas (@HombaleOverseas) May 14, 2026 Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi is a sports action drama featuring a rugged and intense avatar of Ram Charan. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles, with music composed by A. R. Rahman. The movie has already generated huge pre-release buzz, particularly in overseas territories where advance interest has reportedly been very strong. Trade reports recently suggested that the overseas theatrical rights of Peddi were sold for over 40 crore, making it one of the biggest overseas deals in Telugu cinema. The film’s strong pre-sales momentum in North America has further increased expectations for a record-breaking international opening.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Bhooth Bangla continues to hold its ground as it completes 27 days at the box office. On its fourth Wednesday, the film earned 1.25 crore net in India. This reflects a 26.5 percent drop from the 1.70 crore it collected on Tuesday, which is a standard mid-week trend for a film this far into its theatrical run. Despite the natural slowdown, the horror-comedy managed to retain a significant presence with 4,043 shows across the country, showing that there is still consistent demand for the movie. Looking at the overall figures, the total India net collection has now reached 163.05 crore. When we account for taxes, the gross domestic collection stands at 193.35 crore. The film has also seen steady contributions from the international market, adding 0.05 crore on its 27th day. This brings the total overseas gross to 53.25 crore, pushing the worldwide total gross collection to 246.60 crore. It is now very close to crossing the 250 crore mark globally, which is a significant achievement for a film in this genre. The ticket sales data on BookMyShow gives us a clear picture of where Bhooth Bangla stands compared to other big releases from the 2025-26 period during their respective fourth weeks. In the ranking of the highest ticket sales specifically for a fourth Wednesday, the film has grabbed the fifth spot. It follows major hits like Dhurandhar (179K), Chhaava (81K), Dhurandhar 2 (62K), and Saiyaara (19K). For this specific Wednesday, Bhooth Bangla recorded 18.16K ticket sales on the platform, which is a natural adjustment from the 34.67K sold on Tuesday. Even with this mid-week trend, the total tickets sold on BMS have officially crossed the 30.53 lakh mark, showing just how much ground the film has covered over the past month. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In terms of performance at major national cinema chains, the film recorded about 5,000 ticket sales on Wednesday. PVR led the way with approximately 2,140 tickets sold, while INOX followed with around 2,080 and Cinepolis recorded about 780 tickets. This shows that the film is still pulling a consistent crowd in multiplexes. This steady movement is exactly what has helped the film build such a strong total as it moves toward the end of its fourth week. The journey of Bhooth Bangla so far has been quite resilient. While daily collections are naturally lower than the initial weeks, the fact that it is still holding onto over 4,000 shows is a strong indicator of its sustainability. Overall, the box office journey of Bhooth Bangla remains impressive. It has successfully navigated through various competition and maintained a steady flow of collections. As it nears the end of its fourth week, the focus is now on how it will perform over the coming weekend and whether it can reach the 250 crore worldwide milestone before the end of its theatrical run.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

It is quite rare to see a film still drawing crowds as it finishes its eighth week in theaters, but Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is doing exactly that. On its 56th day, which was the eighth Wednesday, the movie added another 0.37 crore to its massive net collection in India. While this represents a small 7.5 percent drop from the 0.40 crore it earned the previous day, it shows remarkable stability for a film that has been running for nearly two months. To understand where these numbers are coming from, we can look at the show count and occupancy levels. Even on day 56, the film held on to 739 shows across the country. The average occupancy stood at a steady 14 percent. Most of the action is still happening in the Hindi market, where it earned 0.35 crore from 706 shows with a consistent 14 percent occupancy. The Tamil and Telugu versions added about 0.01 crore each from a limited number of shows, proving that the Hindi audience remains the primary driver at this late stage of the theatrical run. If we look at the performance in national cinema chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film is still selling tickets in consistent volumes. On this particular Wednesday, these three major chains combined to sell about 3,200 tickets. Specifically, PVR led the way with around 1,450 tickets sold, followed closely by INOX with 1,340 and Cinepolis with roughly 400 tickets. This aligns with the daily trend where we saw about 6,600 tickets sold across all theaters on Wednesday, compared to the 10,500 tickets sold on Tuesday. Taking a step back to look at the bigger picture, the total India net collection has now reached a staggering 1,144.21 crore. When you factor in taxes, the gross India collection stands at 1,369.42 crore. The film has not just been a domestic hit but a global phenomenon, adding about 0.03 crore from overseas markets on its 56th day alone. This brings the total overseas gross to 426.65 crore, pushing the worldwide total gross to 1,796.07 crore. It is now rapidly closing in on the 1,800 crore milestone, which is a massive achievement for the franchise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The contribution from different languages over these 56 days tells an interesting story about the film's reach. The Hindi version is the clear champion, contributing over 1,075 crore to the net total. The Telugu market has been the second-largest contributor with 43 crore, while the Tamil version has added nearly 20 crore. Even smaller markets like Kannada and Malayalam have chipped in with 3.85 crore and 1.77 crore respectively. This broad appeal across different regions and languages is exactly what allowed the film to sustain such incredible longevity at the box office.The language-wise breakdown of the film's total net collection is as follows: Hindi: ₹1,075.77 Cr Telugu: ₹43.03 Cr Tamil: ₹19.79 Cr Kannada: ₹3.85 Cr Malayalam: ₹1.77 Cr As we move toward the next weekend, the focus remains on how long the film can maintain this steady pace. While the daily collections are now measured in lakhs rather than crores, the consistency is what matters most for its final lifetime standing. The journey of Dhurandhar 2 has been defined by its ability to keep the audience engaged week after week, setting a very high bar for future big-budget sequels in the Indian film industry.