Sandalwood

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100 Crore Kannada Grosser At The Worldwide Box Office: Blockbuster Su From So Joins Yash's KGF 2 and Four Others

Bengaluru, August 17 - Kannada cinema has delivered yet another remarkable milestone at the worldwide box office. Actor-producer Raj B. Shetty's comedy-drama Su From So has emerged as a surprise 100 crore blockbuster, joining an exclusive list of just a handful of Kannada films that have crossed the century mark in global collections. ## Kannada industry, despite the potential, has been the least successful South Indian film industry in terms of delivering 100 crore movies. And when a film achieves this mark, it becomes a monumental feat worthy of huge celebrations, unlike other industries, where 100 crores becomes the norm. ## The success of Su From So comes at a time when Kannada cinema was going through a relatively dull phase in 2024, with failure after failure. Released on July 25, the film steadily grew with strong word of mouth, eventually storming past the coveted figure. It is the highest-grossing Kannada movie of the year by a long margin. ## Su From So is only the sixth Kannada film ever to achieve the milestone of 100 crores gross worldwide. This is the first 100 crores Kannada grosser since Rishab Shetty's mega blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1, which was released in September 2022. Have a look at the complete list of 100 crores Kannada grossers - ## KGF: Chapter 2 (1215 crore) - Yash's magnum opus, directed by Prashanth Neel, remains the biggest ever Kannada film and one of the highest-grossing Indian films in history. It is the only Kannada and one of only eight Indian films to breach the milestone of 1000 crores worldwide. ## Kantara (408 crore) - Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, the divine folklore action-drama shocked trade analysts by becoming a cultural and commercial phenomenon worldwide, and is currently the second biggest Kannada grosser of all-time. ## KGF: Chapter 1 (237.75 crore) - It was the first Kannada movie to breach the 100 crores milestone worldwide. The film that started the KGF storm, turning Yash into a pan-India superstar and proving Kannada cinema's global potential. ## 100 Crore Kannada Grosser At The Worldwide Box OfficeRankFilm TitleTotal Worldwide GBOCRelease Year1.KGF: Chapter 2₹ 1215.00 Cr20222.Kantara₹ 408.00 Cr Cr20223.KGF: Chapter 1₹ 237.75 Cr20184.777 Charlie₹ 102.75 Cr20225.Vikrant Rona₹ 100+ Cr20226.Su From So₹ 100+ Cr2025## Note: Overseas collection of 777 Charlie and Vikrant Rona might be underreported as data are not available ## 777 Charlie (102.75 crore) - The heartwarming dog adventure drama, fronted by Rakshit Shetty, connected with families and animal lovers, pushing it past the century mark. It is hailed as one of the finest films of Kannada cinema in recent times. ## Vikrant Rona (100+ crore) - Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep's fantasy action entertainer, with its stylish visuals and grand scale, managed to go past 100 crores worldwide. It was one of the most hyped Kannada movies, but the film somewhat underperformed. ## Su From So (100+ crore) - The latest entrant, Raj B. Shetty's unique blend of comedy and drama, has found massive love from audiences, bringing Kannada cinema back into the spotlight. ## Even though the success count of Kannada cinema has largely been underwhelming, it now proudly has six worldwide 100 crore grossers, a feat that only a few years ago seemed far-fetched. The trend shows that while mega spectacles like KGF and Kantara set records, even smaller-budget, content-driven films like Su From So can emerge victorious at the box office if backed by strong storytelling and word of mouth. ## As the industry looks ahead, there are a few films, including Yash's Toxic and Rishab Shetty's Kantara 2, in the making, which are sure to find their place in the biggest Kannada grossers. The industry, however, will hope that more and more tentpole films are put under production to increase the success count. ##

Bollywood

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IMDb's Top 10 Most-Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025 (As of August 13); Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 and Rajinikanth's Coolie Fight For The Top Spot

Mumbai, August 6 - The Indian box office is in a very good shape at the moment, with films across the industries, especially Bollywood, breathing fire. The winning streak is expected to continue with a few of the most-awaited films, along with promising mid-range titles lined up to hit the big screens in the next 5 months. ## As the anticipation for what is next is soaring, it is Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's spy action thriller War 2, which is currently getting higher traction than other movies. Sun Pictures' gangster action drama Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth, is not far behind in attracting audiences' interest, as both the movies are fighting out to win over each other when they collide at the box office on August 14. ## According to IMDb's most anticipated Indian movies of 2025 based on real-time popularity, Coolie and War 2 take the first two spots, which is not a surprise as both release on August 14. Even though they are still far from release, surprisingly, Akshay Kumar's Jolly LLB 3 and Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1, along with a few others, are not there in the most-anticipated Indian titles of the year. ## Have a look at the top 10 most-anticipated Indian movies (as of August 13) - ## 1. War 2 (Hindi) – August 14## 2. Coolie (Tamil) – August 14 ## 3. Baaghi 4 (Hindi) – September 5## 4. Dhumketu (Bengali) – August 14## 5. The Call Him OG (Telugu) - September 25## 6. Andhera (Hindi) - August 14## 7. Mirai (Telugu) – September 5## 8. Nishaanchi (Hindi) - September 19## 9. Lokah Chapter One: Chandra (Malayalam) – August 28## 10. Kaantha (Tamil) – September 12 ## Note: The list compiled by IMDb is based on the real-time page views. The list may change within hours, or most probably close to the release date of a film. Currently, Coolie and War 2 have captured around 70% of total movie page views on the platform. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

41 days ago

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' To Clash With 'Kantara: Chapter 1'?

Mumbai, July 9 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's hugely anticipated courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3, co-starring Arshad Warsi, is reportedly eyeing a Gandhi Jayanti 2025 release. The first is currently scheduled to hit the big screen on September 19.## According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter India, the Subhash Kapoor's directorial blockbuster is set to be postponed by two weeks. The report states that the makers are eyeing to bring the movie on October 2, 2025, as they feel it is a perfect holiday release. ## The team, including Akshay Kumar and director Subhash Kapoor, is confident that they have made an entertaining movie, and the discussions are going on to give it a holiday release, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, on October 2nd. ## Produced by Star Studios and Kangra Talkies, the film will pit Akshay and Arshad against each other in the movie as lawyers, with Saurabh Shukla returning to play Judge Sunderlal Tripathi. The movie will also feature Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Annu Kapoor in their respective roles. ## Jolly LLB 3 To Clash With Kantara: Chapter ## If the makers lock the October 2nd release for Jolly LLB 3, it could mean that the movie will clash with Rishab Shetty's Pan India movie, Kantara: Chapter 1. There were rumours of the postponement of the much-awaited Kannada title, but the makers dropped a new poster a couple of days ago and confirmed that the film is on track for October 2 release as the shoot is completed. ## Can Kantara Pose A Threat To Jolly LLB 3 or Vice Versa? ## Even though Kantara: Chapter 1 is not a direct Hindi film, it is carrying a big buzz in the dubbed version, especially since the first film, Kantara (2022), was a surprise hit in the Hindi market. The trade is optimistic about the film's box office prospects. However, Jolly LLB 3 is also a franchise film with a strong star cast and is easily one of the most anticipated Bollywood films. While the clash with Kantara 2 might reduce the full potential, Jollywood LLB 3 is expected to score a big opening. ## Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

43 days ago

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Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' Release Date Remains Unchanged As Makers Drop A New Poster

Bengaluru, July 7 - On the occasion of actor, director Rishab Shetty's 42nd birthday, the makers dropped a new powerful poster of his upcoming film Katara: Chapter 1. It is the prequel to one of the biggest Kannada blockbusters, Kantara (2022). ## The new poster features Shetty in full tribal-warrior mode, armed with an axe and shield, roaring amidst a fiery backdrop. With this latest update, Hombale Films, the production house backing this big project, confirmed that the release date of the movie remains set for October 2, 2025, with no changes despite rumours of delays. ## Significane of Kantara 2 release date ## The release date of Kantara: Chapter 2 is strategically chosen to coincide with Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra festivities, which are national holidays. The movie, being one of the most anticipated one of the year, can take full advantage of the extended weekend as it will be released on Thursday. ## Shoot details and post-production ## The entire filming of Kantara Chapter 1 has been completed after months on the floors. The film promises even grander scale than the first film, with massive war sequences featuring 500+ fighters and 3,000 extras filmed over 50 days on a sprawling 25-acre set. The post-production is underway, and the movie is on schedule to hit the big screen on October 2nd. ## What to expect from Kantara Chapter 1 ## There are huge expectations from this upcoming fantasy action drama film, especially after the first film emerged as an unexpectedly huge blockbuster. Released amid not much hype in September 2022, Kantara stunned the trade and went on the become the second highest-grossing Kannada movie with over 400 crores worldwide collection, against a budget of just around 16 crores. ## The first film was a big success in the dubbed Hindi version, which generated approximately 100 crores gross. The prequel can become an even bigger success, as there is huge buzz for it in the Hindi market. It will be released in multiple languages - Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, and English - underscoring its pan-India ambition. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) ## Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

88 days ago

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Makers Reconfirm The Release Date of 'Kantara: Chapter 1'

Bengaluru, May 22 - Actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1, which is the prequel to his mega blockbuster Kantara, is one of the most anticipated Pan India movies of the year. The film has been in production since last year as makers announced the October 2, 2025, release of it. ## For the last few days, there have been rumours that Kantara: Chapter 1 has been postponed for some reason, however, the makers have addressed the rumours and re-confirmed that it will be released as scheduled on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. ## "We're right on track, and everything is progressing as planned. #KantaraChapter1 will release in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2025. Trust us, it'll be worth the wait. We kindly urge everyone to avoid speculation and refrain from sharing unverified updates", the official X handle of the film said in a post, shared by Hombale Films. ## Produced by Hombale Films, Kantara stars Rishab Shetty in the lead role. He has also directed the movie, which is reportedly being made on a budget of over 100 crores. The film, exploring the origins of Kaadubettu Shiva during the Kadamba dynasty era, delves into the untamed wilderness and forgotten lore surrounding his past. ## It will be released on October 2, 2025, in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil, languages. ## We’re right on track, and everything is progressing as planned.#KantaraChapter1 will release in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2025. Trust us, it’ll be worth the wait.We kindly urge everyone to avoid speculation and refrain from sharing unverified updates.ಕಾಂತಾರದ ದರ್ಶನ…— Kantara - A Legend (@KantaraFilm) May 22, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

174 days ago

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Prabhas' Film With Prashant Varma Confirmed

Hyderabad, February 25 - Over the last few months, there have been reports of Pan India superstar Prabhas teaming up with Hanuman director Prasanth Varma for a big-budget film. The filmmaker also teased the collaboration in a recent interview without naming the actor. ## Now, the latest development is that the project in question has officially been confirmed. According to the latest Telugu media reports, the look test of Prabhas for the movie is scheduled for either Wednesday or Thursday in Hyderabad. ## It is said that Hombale Films will be producing this movie. The studio has signed a three-film deal (excluding Salaar Part 1) with Prabhas and reportedly, a film with director Prasanth Varma is one of them. The official confirmation, however, is yet to be made. ## There is no shooting timeline locked yet for Prabhas' movie with Varma but with the latest development, it looks like the film will start sooner than expected. Prabhas is currently shooting for director Hanu Raghavapudi's Fauji and Maruthi's The Raja Saab. He will start Sandeep Reddy Vanga's hugely-awaited Spirit by May this year. ## Meanwhile, the next release for the actor is The Raja Saab, slated to hit the screens later this year. Varma, on the other hand, also has the sequel to last year's big blockbuster Hanuman - Jai Hanuman starring Rishab Shetty. ## Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

177 days ago

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Upcoming Movies of Kannada Superstar Rishab Shetty

Bengaluru, February 23 - Rishab Shetty, the talented Kannada actor who won hearts with his blockbuster film Kantara in 2022, is all set to entertain fans with some exciting new projects. Known for his powerful performances and versatility, Rishab is working on big films that promise action, drama, and pride. Here’s a look at his upcoming movies that you won’t want to miss.## 1. Kantara: Chapter 1## Rishab Shetty is returning with Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to his blockbuster movie Kantara for which he received the National Film Award for the best actor. This film's story is about the reign of Kadambas of Banavasi. Apart from acting Rishab Shetty is also the director and writer of the film. He stars alongside actor Jayaram in lead roles. Produced by Hombale Films, Kantara: Chapter 1 is set to release on October 2, 2025. Fans are already excited to see more of Rishab’s magic on screen.## 2. Jai Hanuman## After the massive success of Hanuman, the makers have announced its sequel, Jai Hanuman. While Teja Sajja is the lead actor in this film, rumors suggest that Rishab Shetty might take on the lead role of Hanuman, the mighty monkey god. This action-packed movie is being produced by Mythri Movie Makers and is expected to be a grand treat for audiences across India. Though the release date isn’t out yet, this one is already creating a buzz.## 3. The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj## Rishab Shetty is stepping into a historical role with The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In this epic action drama, he will play the legendary warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film is directed by Sandeep Singh, who has turned from producer to director and this will be his first film. It will be released on January 21, 2027, and will be made in multiple languages, bringing the story of the brave Maratha king to a wide audience. This promises to be a grand and inspiring watch.## Rishab Shetty is clearly on a roll, taking on diverse and challenging roles. From mythology to history to his own creative vision, these films show his range as an actor and filmmaker.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

181 days ago

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New Poster of Rishab Shetty In The Historical Epic 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj' Unveiled

Mumbai, February 19 - In December last year, producer turned director Sandeep Singh announced his ambitious historical action drama The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with the first look poster. Kannada star Rishab Shetty was locked in to play the greatest Maratha warrior. ## On the 395th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on February 19, the makers have unveiled a new poster showing the great warrior's power, devotion and valour. The movie will have music by Pritam and lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. It will have many award-winning crew members involved. ## Other than Pritam and Prasoon Joshi, the upcoming film will have Ravi Varman as cinematographer, Resul Pookutty as sound designer, Craig Macrae as stunt choreographer, Nitin Zihani Chaudhary as set designer, Philomin Raj as editor, Ashley Rebello and Ajay Kumar as costumes and aesthetics designer, Ronex Xavier as makeup and prosthetics, and Ganesh Hegde as choreographer.## The film's shoot is expected to commence in a few months as it has been announced to be released globally on January 21, 2027, in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali languages. The film marks Rishab Shetty's Bollywood debut and some of the best talents are expected to feature in it. ## RISHAB SHETTY IN & AS 'CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ': BRAND NEW POSTER UNVEILS... On the birth anniversary of #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj, #SandeepSingh and #RishabShetty unveil the #NewPoster of #ThePrideOfBharat: #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj.The film stars #RishabShetty as… pic.twitter.com/5FnR8Tz0Dk— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 19, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

259 days ago

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Rishab Shetty To Headline 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'; Release Date Locked

Mumbai, December 3 - Kannada star Rishab Shetty is on a roll with the back-to-back mega-budgeted Pan India films. After the huge success of Kantara, the actor started working on its prequel, Kantara: Chapter 1 and recently was confirmed to headline director Prasanth Varma's highly-awaited Jai Hanuman. ## Now, the national award-winning actor has been locked to play the great warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the epic historical action drama film titled The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, to be directed by producer turned director Sandeep Singh. ## The film was announced on Tuesday, December 3 with the first look poster featuring Shetty as the Maratha King. The makers have also locked the worldwide release date as 21 January 2027 in multiple languages. Top technicians are expected to come on board this mega-movie that will start production by the end of next year or early 2026. ## "This isn't just a film – it's a battle cry to honour a warrior who fought against all odds, challenged the might of the Mighty Mughal empire, and forged a legacy that can never be forgotten", Rishab said on X. ## Our Honour & Privilege, Presenting the Epic Saga of India’s Greatest Warrior King – The Pride of Bharat: #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj. #ThePrideOfBharatChhatrapatiShivajiMaharajThis isn’t just a film – it’s a battle cry to honor a warrior who fought against all odds, challenged… pic.twitter.com/CeXO2K9H9Q— Rishab Shetty (@shetty_rishab) December 3, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

275 days ago

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Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1' Release Date Locked

Bengaluru, November 17 - Kannada star Rishab Shetty's hugely anticipated folk action thriller Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1, which is the prequel to the 2022 mega-blockbuster Kantara, has locked a festive, October 2025 release date in multiple languages. ## Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 will be hitting worldwide theatres on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra on October 2, 2025. It will have a Thursday release, with a clear advantage over the 4-day opening weekend. Diwali falls on October 20 so that will also be an advantage for the movie if received well. ## The movie is produced by Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films and also stars Jisshu Sengupta, Sapthami Gowda, Achyuth Kumar, and Kishore Kumar G. in prominent roles. The film will be released in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Tamil languages. ## The expectations from the upcoming movie are high as the original Kantara was a massive box-office success with over 400 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. It is the second highest-grossing direct Kannada movie of all time, behind KGF: Chapter 2. ## 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐃 🔥𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒 🕉️#KantaraChapter1 Worldwide Grand Release on 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓.#KantaraChapter1onOct2 #Kantara@shetty_rishab @VKiragandur @hombalefilms @HombaleGroup @ChaluveG… pic.twitter.com/VoehP4xW96— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) November 17, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

305 days ago

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Rishab Shetty To Play Lead Role In Prasanth Varma's 'Jai Hanuman'?

Hyderabad, October 17 - Director Prasanth Varma created a sensation earlier this year with his superhero movie Hanuman which emerged as a surprise big blockbuster at the box office, grossing close to 300 crores worldwide. The movie, which kicked off Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, was headlined by Teja Sajja. ## After the mega success of Hanuman, the makers officially confirmed its sequel Jai Hanuman and the pre-production on the same started recently. Now, according to a social media post by Aakashavaani, Kannada star Rishab Shetty is likely to step in to headline this much-anticipated Pan India movie. ## Shetty recently won his maiden national award for the all-time blockbuster movie Kantara and has been the talk of the town regarding its prequel which is currently on floors. With Jai Hanuman also in his kitty, the actor has two potential big blockbusters in the pipeline. ## The official confirmation regarding Shetty doing the sequel is yet to be made but there have been rumours about this development in the past as well and the latest report has more or less confirmed the same. It is also reported that Mythri Movie Makers is likely to produce the upcoming movie on a massive scale. ## Jai Hanuman was originally announced with Sankranthi 2025 release but it has been pushed back as the production is yet to commence. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

363 days ago

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Kannada Actor-Filmmaker Rishab Shetty Calls Bollywood A Bad Influencer; Netizens Call Out His Hypocracy In Return

Bengaluru, August 21 - Kannada actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty, who recently secured a National Award win for Kantara, has criticised the Bollywood film industry as he thinks that it is a bad influencer and represents India in a negative light worldwide.## In a recent interview with MetroSaga (via News18), Shetty called out Bollywood for its portrayal of India at international film festivals. ## The actor said "Indian films, especially Bollywood, show India in a bad light. These art films are invited to global events and given a red carpet. My nation, my state, my language—my pride. Why not take it on a positive note globally, and that’s what I try to do".## Shetty's comments have sparked a heated debate online and criticism in return, with some netizens calling him out as a Bollywood hater and accusing him of hypocrisy as there is a video going viral on social media from a scene in 'Kantara' where Shetty's character pinches a female character's waist without her consent.## One of the X users hit out Shetty and wrote, "Such a jealous soul. Katter bollywood hater. He begged the Bollywood audience to support his third-class class overrated film that was filled with animal k!ling, s£x pervert, meat-eating, women abuser etc". Another user wrote, pointing out the actor, "With due respect, first stop female waist-pinching sequences in your movies. It looks totally disgusting. Pride, language come later".## Stay tuned...