Kollywood

5 days ago

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Rajinikanth's Coolie vs Jailer Opening Day Box Office Comparison: Lokesh Kanagaraj and Nelson's Box Office Face-Off

Chennai, August 15 - Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth, unfolds as an action-packed gangster drama. The film follows the story of Deva, who uncovers the mystery surrounding his friend's death. It serves as a standalone narrative outside the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). ## There has been a massive demand for movie tickets, not just in India but also internationally. The ticket prices surged dramatically, reaching as high as 4,500 in Chennai, while Singapore even granted paid leave for fans wanting to watch Coolie on opening day. A viral video by the Singapore Police featuring the film’s soundtrack added to the global excitement. ## Coolie launched with enormous pre-release hype, already breaking 100 crore in advance bookings and setting massive expectations. Trade analysts estimate it needs around 600 crore worldwide to be considered a hit. The film broke opening day records for a Tamil title, emerging as the all-time biggest Tamil opener. (final number awaited)## Rajinikanth's previous biggest opener was action drama Jailer, helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar. It featured Rajinikanth as a retired jailer determined to rescue his missing son and take down an eccentric idol-smuggler. It was released in August 2023 and proved to be the superstar's comeback vehicle that shattered records, grossing around 605 crores, becoming the second-highest-grossing Tamil film ever at that time. ## Jailer premiered on over 7,000 screens worldwide, with 3,000 additional screens in international markets, a remarkable distribution scale for Tamil cinema. During its box office run, the film created new milestones for Tamil cinema, such as becoming the biggest Tamil grosser in Kerala at the time, and also did wonders in the Telugu states, apart from the record-breaking run at the home turf, Tamil Nadu. ## Have A Look At The Opening Day State-Wise Box Office Comparison of Coolie and JailerRegion (State)Jailer Day 1 GBOCCoolie Day 1 GBOCTamil Nadu₹23.40 Cr₹29.00 CrKarnataka₹11.80 Cr₹14.00 CrAP/TG₹12.50 Cr₹17.00 CrKerala₹5.90 Cr₹9.50 CrRest of India₹3.00 Cr₹7.25 CrTotal₹56.60 Cr₹76.75 Cr## Note: *estimated ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

8 days ago

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Coolie First Day Worldwide Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Heads For Excellent 100 Crore Gross

Chennai, August 12 - Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to rewrite the history books of Tamil cinema with his upcoming gangster action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The actor-director duo is already creating havoc at the global box office even before the film's release, and the pre-sales numbers stand as solid proof. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie is racing towards the historic 100 crore mark in its opening day pre-sales. With just one day left before release, the film has already scored around 75 crore worldwide, including 30+ crore gross from India, which is truly sensational. ## The pre-sales of Coolie opened with a bang in the Telugu states, where bookings opened to massive demand and have been surging ever since. Going by the current momentum, the film is poised to hit the 100 crore opening day pre-sales milestone, and has reportedly already crossed the same figure for its opening weekend. ## If trends hold, Coolie will become Rajinikanth's biggest opener ever with the pre-sales only, surpassing the superstar's current record set by Nelson Dilipkumar's action drama Jailer, which grossed around 96.50 crore worldwide on day one in 2023. ## The trade is bullish about Coolie's worldwide opening. With record-breaking pre-sales, the movie is certain to open with 125+ crores gross, and if audience word-of-mouth turns out positive, Coolie could even dethrone Thalapathy Vijay's Leo (143 crores) to become the biggest Tamil opener of all time. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

70 days ago

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Jr. NTR To Reunite With Director Trivikram After Allu Arjun's Mythological Film Shelved

Hyderabad, June 11 - Director Trivikram Srinivas last directed the superstar Mahesh Babu-fronted Guntur Kaaram, which was released in January 2024. Since then, the director has been working on a mythological film and teamed up with superstar Allu Arjun for the same. ## Allu Arjun's film with Trivikram was supposed to start rolling by the end of this year; however, things have changed a lot over the last few weeks. According to the latest Telugu media reports, the Pushpa star has amicably parted ways with the director due to a scheduling conflict. ## It is said that the film, which was supposed to be made with Allu Arjun, will now be headlined by superstar Jr. NTR, marking his reunion with the director after Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018). The film is about the God of War, Kartikeya / Subrahmanya Swamy. The project is said to be confirmed, and it will be produced by Haarika and Hassine Creations. The official announcement of the same is expected to be made in a few days. ## There has been an interesting rumour about Trivikram's film. It is said that the film was originally planned with Tamil star Suriya back in 2020. But then Covid happened, and later, the project went to Allu Arjun, and now, it will finally be made with Jr. NTR. ## Meanwhile, Trivikram will team up with Venkatesh Daggubati for his next, which begins in July this year. He will then make a film with superstar Ram Charan, and after completing it, he will start Jr. NTR's film, possibly by the end of 2026 or early 2027. Jr. NTR, on the other hand, will next be seen in War 2 (August 14), followed by Dragon with Prashanth Neel. He also has a film with Nelson Dilipkumar. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

98 days ago

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Jr. NTR To Headline The Biopic of 'Father of Indian Cinema' Dadasaheb Phalke

Hyderabad, May 14 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR is set to headline the biopic of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is regarded as the father of Indian cinema. The film, titled Made In India, was announced back in September 2023 by producer Varun Gupta (Max Studios) and SS Karthikeya (Showing Business) as a Pan India title. ## Ever since the film was announced, SS Rajamouli, along with SS Karthikeya and Varun Gupta, have been working on the script diligently and now, they have reportedly locked a draft. The script was recently narrated to Jr. NTR, who immediately gave his nod to the project, according to the report by Pinkvilla.## "NTR Jr. heard the script and was blown away with the lesser-known tales of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is termed as the 'Father of Indian Cinema'. The story chronicles the birth and rise of Indian Cinema, and NTR was surprised by the detailing. He is excited to play the father of Indian Cinema on the big screen", says the report.## The RRR star is presently shooting for director Prashanth Neel's period action drama Dragon, and then moves on to director Nelson Dilipkumar's next. After finishing both, Jr. NTR will start Made In India, which is going to be a different film than he has done so far in his career.## Meanwhile, the actor will next be seen in Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan. The shoot of the movie has completed, and it is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14 this year in multiple languages.## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

113 days ago

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Jr. NTR's Action Drama With Director Prashanth Neel To Be Released In June 2026

Hyderabad, April 29 - Superstar Jr. NTR's hugely-awaited period action drama film, tentatively titled Dragon with KGF director Prashanth Neel has been confirmed to hit the big screen in June 2026, the makers announced on Tuesday. ## Taking to the social media platform X, NTR Arts announced that the film will be released on June 25, 2026, in multiple languages. The makers will unveil the first look glimpse of Jr. NTR on his 42nd birthday, which is on May 20. ## NTR-Neel film was originally announced for Sankranthi 2026 release, but it has now been moved back to June. The shoot of the film was recently commenced while the RRR star joined it on April 22. It will be the actor's next release after the upcoming War 2, which hits the big screen on August 14 this year.## Meanwhile, Jr. NTR also has a film with Jailer director Nelson Dilipkumar, along with the second part of director Koratala Siva's Devara. Both films will start after Dragon. ## A Massacre by the dynamic duo delivers a notice for a havoc-filled experience 🔥 𝟮𝟱 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.You’ll hear the loudest chants! #NTRNeel 💥 A Special glimpse for the Man of Masses @Tarak9999’s birthday.#PrashanthNeel @MythriOfficial @NTRNeelFilm @TSeries… pic.twitter.com/3P2uFCo7kc— NTR Arts (@NTRArtsOfficial) April 29, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

137 days ago

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Jr. NTR Confirms His Four-Film Line-Up

Hyderabad, April 6 — Telugu superstar Jr. NTR has confirmed his future film line-up during the success celebrations of Telugu comedy Mad Square, which featured his brother-in-law, Nithin, as one of the main leads. The RRR star was invited as the chief guest for the event, where he confirmed his next four films. ## It is known to all that Jr. NTR is presently shooting for Prashanth Neel's action drama, tentatively titled Dragon, along with his big Bollywood debut under Yash Raj Films, War 2, a spy action thriller which also stars Hrithik Roshan and is directed by Ayan Mukerji. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, the Telugu superstar reaffirmed Devara 2, to be directed by Koratala Siva, amid the endless rumours. The actor stressed that the second part of his 2024 hit will definitely be made, and the shoot for the same will start after Dragon. ## There have been rumours that Jr. NTR will team with Jailer director Nelson Dilipkumar for an action drama film. While the actor didn't mention the director's name, he confirmed a film with producer Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainment. The media reports have confirmed that the film in question will be directed by Nelson. ## As has been confirmed during the Mad Square success bash, Jr. NTR has at least 4 films lined up. War 2 is slated to hit the screens on August 14 this year, while Dragon is likely to release on Sankranthi 2026. Devara 2 and Nelson's movie are expected to hit the screens in 2027 and 2028, respectively. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

163 days ago

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Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' Begins

Chennai, March 10 - The hugely-anticipated action drama Jailer 2 starring superstar Rajinikanth has commenced filming today. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, the movie was recently announced with a promo teaser, generating huge hype. ## Sequel to the mega-blockbuster Jailer (2023) - the shoot of Jailer 2 is said to have begun in Chennai. The first schedule is reportedly around 15 days and superstar Rajinikanth will join it soon. As the stakes are high and the hype is on the next level, the movie will be mounted on a scale and budget bigger than the first film. ## The makers haven't confirmed the remaining cast yet but it is said that most of the original cast will return to reprise their roles in the sequel. Anirudh Ravichandran is the music composer of the film and the fans are expecting him to re-create the magic of the first film in which his music played a massive role in making it a huge blockbuster.## Jailer 2 will have a proper pan-India release in multiple languages. Released in August 2023, Jailer emerged as one of the biggest Tamil blockbusters, with a worldwide gross collection of over 600 crores. It performed excellently in the dubbed Telugu version other than scoring one of the biggest grosses in the original Tamil version. ## There is no release date set yet for Jailer 2 but it is likely to hit the screens in the first half of 2026.## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

183 days ago

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NTR-Neel's 'Dragon' Shoot Commences On February 20

Hyderabad, February 18 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR and KGF director Prashanth Neel are teaming up for the first time for an action drama film, tentatively titled Dragon. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, it is among the biggest Indian films in the making and there is finally an update regarding the shoot. ## According to the latest Telugu media reports, the shoot of Dragon will commence on February 20 and Jr. NTR will join the shoot in a few days. The actor is currently shooting for his debut Bollywood movie, the hugely-anticipated War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan and directed by Ayan Mukerji.## Neel's movie with the RRR star was announced a long time back but due to the other commitments of both, it took more than expected time but now, it is set to take off. It is said that the rising star, Rukmini Vasanth will play the female lead and be paired opposite NTR. ## The other cast and crew details are expected to be revealed after the commencement of the shoot. There is no release date set yet but it is believed that it might be released early next year. It is a big Pan India release, slated to hit screens in multiple languages. ## Meanwhile, Jr. NTR will next be seen in Yash Raj Films' War 2 which is gearing up for release on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The actor is also in talks with Tamil director Nelson Dilipkumar for an action drama, likely to be next acter Dragon. ## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

220 days ago

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Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' Announcement Date and Time Revealed

Chennai, January 12 - Superstar Rajinikanth and director Nelson Dilipkumar teamed up for the first time for the action thriller Jailer which shattered records at the box office and was one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of 2023 with over 600 crores gross collection worldwide. ## A few months after the film's magical box office performance, director Nelson hinted that he was working on its sequel and wrapping up the script for the same. The news delighted the fans who are now awaiting official confirmation from the production studio, Sun Pictures. ## Well, the wait is finally coming to an end and the announcement of Jailer is around the corner. On Saturday (January 11), Sun Pictures teased a Super Mega announcement soon, and on Sunday, the studio revealed that its next project (which is said to be Jailer 2) would be announced on January 14 at 6 PM on the occasion of Pongal. ## In a special video shared on X, the studio confirmed that the highly anticipated announcement teaser would be played in select theatres across multiple cities like Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore, Trivandrum, and Pallakad, and will also be released on YouTube at 6 PM on January 14 in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.## Time to set the theatres on fire🔥Get ready to witness the high-octane Announcement Teaser of Sun Pictures' next Super Saga 🤩Special screening in select Theatres and releasing on YouTube on Jan 14, 6 PM !💥 Stay tuned for theatre list!#SunPictures #TheSuperSaga pic.twitter.com/LP2TaHVVrF— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) January 12, 2025 ## Superstar Rajinikanth, meanwhile, will next be seen in director Lokesh Kanagaraj's highly-awaited action drama Coolie which will reportedly be released in August this year.## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

265 days ago

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Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' Latest Update Revealed

Chennai, November 28 - Superstar Rajinikanth made a roaring comeback at the box office with director Nelson Dilipkumar's action drama Jailer which grossed over 600 crores worldwide. Shortly after the mega success, the sequel of the movie was confirmed and is now gearing up to roll out soon. ## According to the latest reports, the look test of Rajinikanth for Jailer 2 happened recently and a promo shoot for the same will be done on December 5. It is reported that the film will be officially announced on the superstar's birthday on December 12 with the first look promo. ## Director Nelson Dilipkumar has reportedly completed the script work of Jailer 2 and the rest of the cast for the same is being finalized. Sun Pictures will produce this mega project which is easily one of the most anticipated Tamil films in the making.## The original film follows "Tiger" Muthuvel Pandian (Rajinikanth), a retired jailer who decides to protect his family from idol smuggler Varman. The movie also starred Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff in special roles along with Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vasanth Ravi, Mirnaa Menon, Yogi Babu, and Sunil. ## Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is currently busy with director Lokesh Kanagaraj's highly-awaited action thriller Coolie which boasts a solid rest of the cast including Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj. It will be released in the summer of 2025.## Stay tuned...

Kollywood

315 days ago

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Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' Worldwide Pre-Release Theatrical Business Details

Chennai, October 9 - Superstar Rajinikanth made a grand comeback last year with the mega-blockbuster success of Jailer, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The movie made over 600 crores gross worldwide and was one of the highest-grossing Indian titles of the year. ## Rajinikanth has now teamed up with Jai Bhim director TJ Gnanavel for an action drama Vettaiyan which is scheduled to hit the big screens on October 10, during Dussehra weekend. The movie carries a decent buzz among the fans and pre-sales are good for the opening day in Tamil Nadu and overseas. ## Meanwhile, Vettaiyan has managed to generate good pre-release theatrical business. In the home state, Tamil Nadu, the movie's theatrical business is valued at 73 crore, according to T2BLive. In Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), the business is locked at 17 crores while the rest of India theatrical business is valued at 25 crores. ## Apart from the domestic region, the overseas business of Vettaiyan is locked at 45 crores, for the total worldwide business at 160 crores. The movie will need to score 160+ crore share or 300+ crores gross collection globally to break even and emerge as a box office hit. ## Produced by Lyca Productions, Vettaiyan's inside reports are positive and if the audience reception matches with it then the break-even target for the film should be a cakewalk.## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

318 days ago

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Superstar Jr. NTR Teams Up With 'Jailer' Director Nelson Dilipkumar

Hyderabad, November 9 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR is basking on the success of the action drama Devara: Part 1 which grossed over 420 crores at the worldwide box office. This was the actor's second release in nearly 6 years and now, he is gearing up for back-to-back films. ## Jr. NTR is currently shooting for Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller War 2 which marks his Bollywood debut. He will soon start director Prashanth Neel's action drama, tentatively titled Dragon, and now according to the latest reports, the actor has locked in one more film. ## As per the latest Telugu media reports, the RRR star has been in talks with Jailer director Nelson Dilipkumar for a film. It is said that Nelson narrated a few story ideas to Jr. NTR and one of them will be locked soon. It will be the actor's next after Dragon. ## Nelson last directed superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer which was a huge blockbuster last year. His next directorial is Jailer 2 with the superstar and the production for the same is expected to begin once Rajinikanth finishes work on director Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie. Either Sun Pictures or KVN Productions is expected to producer NTR's film.## Jr. NTR, on the other hand, also has the second part of Devara with director Koratala Siva. The production timeline for the same is not yet locked. Meanwhile, the actor's next release is War 2 which is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14, 2025. It is being directed by Ayan Mukerji and also stars Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani in the leading roles.## Stay tuned...