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Raja Shivaji Dominates May 1 Releases with Rs. 33 Crore Net; Comparing how Patriot, Prada 2, and Ek Din Fared in a Diverse Weekend

BY SACNILK

The opening weekend numbers for movies released on May 1 show Raja Shivaji leading the domestic market with a 33.90 crore net collection. While the Marathi biopic found strong footing in India, Patriot focused its success overseas, grossing 38.50 crore internationally despite a downward trend in domestic shows. Along with The Devil Wears Prada 2, which held steady in premium multiplexes, the weekend data highlights a concentrated audience interest in big-ticket regional and international content over smaller releases like Ek Din and Jetlee. May 1 New Releases: Opening Weekend (3-Day) Box Office SnapshotMOVIE NAMEINDIA NET COLLECTIONWORLDWIDE GROSSTOTAL SHOWSRaja Shivaji₹ 33.90 Cr₹ 40.34 Cr18,238Patriot₹ 21.65 Cr₹ 63.61 Cr7,239The Devil Wears Prada 2₹ 13.35 Cr₹ 2,215.00 Cr5,592Ek Din₹ 3.85 Cr₹ 3.65 Cr5,216Jetlee₹ 2.45 Cr₹ 3.69 Cr2,661 Raja Shivaji has undeniably stolen the show domestically, recording the highest opening weekend among the new releases. With an India net of 33.90 crore, it benefited from massive show counts and strong regional loyalty. Looking at the BookMyShow data, the film sold nearly 1 million tickets in its opening weekend, with a total of 998,290 bookings. The national multiplex chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) played a significant role, contributing 222,406 tickets across the three days. Interestingly, Sunday saw a strong recovery in these chains with 82,028 tickets sold, surpassing the opening Friday numbers of 81,866, indicating healthy word-of-mouth in urban centers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In contrast, the Malayalam release Patriot tells a story of two different markets. In India, the film started with a promising 10 crore on Friday but struggled to sustain that momentum, dropping to 5.50 crore by Sunday. This 10.6 percent dip from Saturday suggests that the initial buzz was driven by fan excitement rather than general audience growth. However, its overseas performance is where the film truly shines. It grossed 38.50 crore internationally in just three days, which is significantly higher than its total India gross of 25.11 crore. In North America specifically, it delivered a total weekend gross of 334 thousand dollars, making it the third-biggest opening for a Malayalam film in that region. The Hollywood entrant, The Devil Wears Prada 2, maintained a very steady profile throughout the weekend. After an opening day net of 3.80 crore (including pre-sales bringing the first day total to 5.50 crore), it saw a 5.3 percent growth on Saturday with 4.00 crore. While Sunday saw a minor 3.7 percent dip to 3.85 crore, the film's national chain presence remained robust. It sold over 150,000 tickets across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis over the three days, proving that urban multiplex audiences were consistently interested. On BookMyShow alone, it trended with over 36,180 tickets booked in a single 24-hour period on Sunday. Ek Din followed a volatile path during its opening weekend, struggling to find a consistent audience despite a late-weekend surge. The film opened on Friday with a net collection of 1.15 crore across 1,961 shows, supported by 9,559 ticket sales in national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. Saturday saw a 13 percent drop as collections dipped to 1.00 crore, while ticket sales in these premium chains fell significantly to 6,339. However, the film managed a notable recovery on Sunday, netting 1.70 crore across 1,490 shows with a recorded occupancy of 14.4 percent. While the Sunday performance provided a much-needed bounce-back, the national chain ticket sales only rose slightly to 7,240, indicating that the bulk of the Sunday growth came from single screens or non-national multiplexes. With a total India net collection of 3.85 crore and a modest overseas gross of 0.25 crore, the film's worldwide gross stands at 3.65 crore, suggesting it may struggle to maintain its screen count in the coming week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Jetlee faced a challenging opening weekend, beginning its run with a net collection of 1.10 crore on Friday. Despite operating across 893 shows, the film struggled to build momentum in the premium national chains, selling only 4,151 tickets on the first day. This downward trend intensified on Saturday, where collections dropped by 27.3 percent to reach 0.80 crore. By Sunday, the film saw another significant decline of 31.3 percent, netting just 0.55 crore. Interestingly, while digital platforms recorded a surge of over 58,000 tickets for Sunday, the actual theatrical turnout in national chains was at its lowest, with only 1,599 tickets sold across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. This disconnect between digital bookings and ground-level footfalls resulted in a domestic weekend total of 2.45 crore net. When combined with an overseas gross of 0.85 crore, Jetlee ends its first three days with a worldwide gross collection of 3.69 crore, a figure that places it at the bottom of the weekend major releases. National Chain Ticket Sales : Raja Shivaji: 222,406 Total Tickets | Friday: 81,866 | Saturday: 58,512 | Sunday: 82,028 The Devil Wears Prada 2: 154,878 Total Tickets | Friday: 49,328 | Saturday: 53,127 | Sunday: 52,423 Patriot: 126,107 Total Tickets | Friday: 54,814 | Saturday: 38,980 | Sunday: 32,313 Ek Din: 23,138 Total Tickets | Friday: 9,559 | Saturday: 6,339 | Sunday: 7,240 Jetlee: 7,907 Total Tickets | Friday: 4,151 | Saturday: 2,157 | Sunday: 1,599 Raja Shivaji has undeniably stolen the show domestically... Overall, Raja Shivaji is setting new benchmarks for Marathi cinema, while Patriot highlights the growing power of the Malayalam diaspora in global box office tallies. The Devil Wears Prada 2 remains a reliable option for urban viewers, but for Ek Din and Jetlee, the road ahead looks difficult as show counts are likely to be redistributed to the better-performing regional titles in the coming week.

Box Office

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Patriot Final Advance Booking: Rs. 21+ Crore Worldwide Pre-Sales Secures Second-Biggest Malayalam Opening and Positions Film for a 100 Crore Weekend

BY SACNILK

The much-awaited Malayalam actioner Patriot is off to a scorching start at the box office. Featuring the powerhouse trio of Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Fahadh Faasil, the film is officially the most expensive Malayalam production ever, with a massive budget estimated between 125 and 140 crores. This scale is evident on screen, with the story of a retired JAG officer and a colonel fighting a national security conspiracy shot across global locations like London, Azerbaijan, and Thailand. Even before the first show began, the pre-sales figures made it clear that we are looking at a historic opener. Starting with its home turf, Kerala, the film has managed a final pre-sale figure of around 5.45 crores. This is a huge achievement as it becomes only the tenth film in history to cross the 4 crore mark in Kerala advance bookings, joining big names like Odiyan and Leo. The ticket velocity was particularly wild during the initial hours; over 32,000 tickets were sold in the very first hour, which jumped to 85,000 by 1 PM on the first day. This record-breaking pace has pushed it to become the second-best advance for a Malayalam film in the state. To give you some perspective, here is how the top leaderboard for Kerala pre-sales looks now: Empuraan: 11.75 Crores Coolie: 8.05 Crores Leo: 7.60 Crores Patriot: 5.45 Crores Coming to the performance in national multiplex chains, the trend has been quite interesting. While the activity was almost non-existent on April 30 with less than a hundred tickets sold, it saw a massive spike as May 1 approached. On the opening day, the film sold over 54,000 tickets across major chains, bringing in a gross of nearly 1.75 crores. The momentum is staying strong for the rest of the weekend too, with bookings for May 2 already crossing the 20,000 mark. Occupancy levels are also looking healthy, with chains like PVR and Cinepolis showing nearly 50 percent occupancy for day one shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Moving to the digital side of things, the response on BookMyShow has been equally dominant. Patriot wrapped up its pre-sales on the platform with 333,000 tickets. The final 24 hours before release saw a huge surge, with 145,000 tickets booked in that window alone. In the context of Malayalam films released since 2024, this puts it at the number two spot, ahead of major hits like The GOAT Life at 309,000 and Aadu 3 at 235,000. While the 1.3 million record set by Empuraan is still far off, Patriot has created a significant gap between itself and other recent releases. The international market has provided another massive boost to these numbers. Overseas pre-sales have touched the 14 crore mark, with the GCC region alone contributing a solid 7.11 crores. When you add the 1.70 crores from the rest of India and the strong Kerala numbers, the total worldwide pre-sales stand at a staggering 21.15 crores. This makes it the second-biggest global advance in the history of Malayalam cinema, trailing only behind the record-breaking figures of Empuraan. Overall, with a combined three-day weekend advance of roughly 28 crores, the film is perfectly positioned for a historic run. Since today is a May 1st holiday, the movie is expected to gain huge traction from walk-in audiences, putting it on a clear path to potentially breach the 100 crore gross mark globally over the long weekend. Given the massive 130 crore plus investment, the trade will be watching the weekday holds closely, but if the initial word of mouth stays positive, Patriot is set to completely redefine the commercial potential of the industry.

Bollywood

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From Patriot and Raja Shivaji to Kara and Ek Din: 7 Major Theatrical Releases This Week

BY SACNILK

The final week of April and the beginning of May 2026 are shaping up to be one of the most significant periods for the Indian box office this year. With the Maharashtra Day and May Day holidays providing a lucrative window, several high-profile films across Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, and Hindi are slated for release. The lineup features a mix of massive superstar reunions, highly anticipated debuts, and historical magnums opuses that have already begun showing decent momentum in pre-sales and audience interest. Leading the charge in terms of sheer scale and nostalgia is the Malayalam spy thriller Patriot, which brings together legends Mammootty and Mohanlal. Simultaneously, the Tamil and Kannada markets are bracing for intense action dramas like Kara and KD: The Devil. In the North and Maharashtra circuits, the focus remains on the historical scale of Raja Shivaji and the debut of Junaid Khan in Ek Din. This multi-lingual explosion ensures that every major film circuit will have a high-stakes release to drive footfalls over the long weekend. Below is the detailed breakdown of the major releases scheduled for this week: Movie Name: KD: The Devil Release Date: April 30, 2026 Language: Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam Director: Prem Set in 1970s Bangalore and based on real-life underworld events, this period actioner marks a grand return for Dhruva Sarja. The production scale is heavily bolstered by the presence of Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist Dhak Deva and Shilpa Shetty's return to Kannada cinema. The film has already recorded 13.12K tickets sold on BookMyShow within a 24-hour window, benefiting from its wide multi-lingual release and a star-studded ensemble that includes Nora Fatehi making her Kannada debut. Movie Name: Kara Release Date: April 30, 2026 Language: Tamil, Telugu Director: Vignesh Raja This gritty thriller is set in 1991 Ramanathapuram, unfolding over 16 days against the backdrop of the Gulf War fuel crisis. Dhanush plays Karasamy, a man returning to protect his ancestral land, supported by Mamitha Baiju and Suraj Venjaramoodu. With a meaty runtime of 2 hours 41 minutes and a UA 16+ certificate, the film has seen 5.41K tickets sold on BookMyShow in 24 hours, with Netflix already bagging the digital rights for a significant price. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Movie Name: Raja Shivaji Release Date: May 1, 2026 Language: Marathi, Hindi Director: Riteish Deshmukh Mounted as the most expensive Marathi film to date with a budget of ₹100–200 crore, this is a decade-long dream project for Riteish Deshmukh. Featuring the technical pedigree of cinematographer Santosh Sivan and the music duo Ajay-Atul, the film is witnessing high ground-level excitement. Early trends show 22.41K tickets sold in a 24-hour period, with an additional 5,000 new users marking their interest daily on BookMyShow as it heads into a major Maharashtra Day release. Movie Name: Ek Din Release Date: May 1, 2026 Language: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu Director: Sunil Pandey This Aamir Khan production marks the official Bollywood debut of Junaid Khan and South star Sai Pallavi. An official remake of the Thai film One Day, the narrative follows a socially awkward man who gets to live his dream with his colleague for just one day in Sapporo, Japan. The film is generating steady interest through its emotional soundtrack by Ram Sampath and strong early praise from Aamir Khan regarding the lead pair's performances. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Movie Name: Patriot Release Date: May 1, 2026 Language: Malayalam Director: Mahesh Narayanan This high-stakes spy thriller is breaking pre-sale records by reuniting industry titans Mammootty and Mohanlal after 13 years. Shot on a massive ₹140 crore budget across international locations, the film recorded an unprecedented 10.62K tickets booked in just one hour. Despite overseas pre-sales crossing $200,000, Mammootty has explicitly stated that the project is designed to set a new standard for Malayali cinema rather than simply chasing pan-India trends. Movie Name:Nooru Saamy Release Date: May 1, 2026 Language: Tamil Director: Sasi Reuniting actor-producer Vijay Antony with director Sasi nearly a decade after their hit Pichaikkaran, this film is described as a family biopic based on true events. The story explores a mother's unfulfilled desires and the bond with her son, aiming to capture the emotional audience segment. While the title draws inspiration from their previous collaboration, the director has clarified that this is a standalone story focused on grounded realism. Movie Name: Varavu Release Date: May 1, 2026 Language: Malayalam Director: Shaji Kailas This action-survival thriller marks the first collaboration between veteran director Shaji Kailas and Joju George. Set in the rugged hilly regions of Kerala, Joju plays a man on a quest for revenge against a power-ruled town. The film has gathered strong momentum online, with over 39,000 users marking themselves as interested on BookMyShow, signaling strong potential for a mass opening in the Kerala circuit.

Mollywood

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Mohanlal To Have Back-To-Back Releases In April 2026 With Drishyam 3 and Patriot

BY SACNILK

Kochi, January 13 - Superstar Mohanlal is all set to dominate the box office in 2026 with two of highly anticipated releases arriving back-to-back. The legendary actor will be seen in Drishyam 3, the third instalment of the blockbuster thriller franchise, followed closely by the big-budget multi-starrer Patriot. Drishyam 3, directed by Jeethu Joseph, will see Mohanlal reprise his iconic role as Georgekutty, a character that has become one of the most celebrated in Indian cinema. The Drishyam franchise enjoys massive popularity not only in Malayalam but also across multiple languages, making the third chapter one of the most anticipated films of 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The makers have confirmed an April 3rd release, ensuring a strong holiday window for the thriller, which is expected to once again rely on sharp writing and gripping storytelling rather than spectacle. The Hindi version of the movie, headlined by Ajay Devgn, will be released on October 2nd. Soon after, Mohanlal will return to the big screen with Patriot, a large-scale political-espionage thriller directed by Mahesh Narayanan. The film boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast featuring Mammootty alongside Mohanlal, marking one of the most talked-about collaborations in Malayalam cinema in recent years. On Monday (January 26), the makers officially announced that the movie will be hitting the big screens on April 23, three weeks after Drishyam 3's global rollout. This strategic April 2026 lineup not only strengthens Mohanlal's box office presence but also sets the stage for one of the most exciting months for Malayalam cinema in recent times. Stay tuned...

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Mahesh Narayanan's Multistarrer With Mohanlal and Mammootty Gets Officially Titled As Patriot

BY SACNILK

Kochi, October 2 - One of the most-awaited Malayalam movies in the making, featuring the Big M's of Indian cinema, Mohanlal and Mammootty, has officially been titled as Patriot. The mega movie also stars Nayanthara, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, and Revathi in key roles. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the title teaser of Patriot was launched on October 2nd, on the occasion of Dussehra. The 1-minute and 21-second-long teaser promises an action-packed espionage thriller. The promo leaves many hints, as it doesn't reveal much about the plot. Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan shared the teaser of Patriot on his Instagram stories. There have been reports that he would be teaming up with Mahesh Narayan for an action thriller film, and the latest development hints at the same. Produced by Anto Joseph Productions, the film will be released in multiple Indian languages, including Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil, languages. While the makers didn't reveal the release date yet, reports say the film will hit the big screens on Vishu 2026, on April 15. Stay tuned...