BY SUNIT JANGIR

Bengaluru, October 3 - Hombale Films' period folk action thriller Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 has taken one of the biggest starts for an Indian film at the domestic box office, after grossing an estimated 75 crores on day 1 in all versions. Directed and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 is among the top 15 biggest South Indian films and the second-highest Kannada grosser at the domestic box office. The top opening day grosser list is dominated by Telugu films, with Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 - The Rule being the number 1 and only film with 200+ crores opening. Top 10 Biggest South Indian Openers Here Are The Top Biggest South Indian Openers At The Domestic Box Office Rank Film Title Original Language Day 1 India GBOC 1.Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024)Telugu₹ 209.20 Cr 2.RRR (2022)Telugu₹ 156.00 Cr 3.Baahubali - The Conclusion (2017)Telugu₹ 152.00 Cr 4.KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)Kannada₹ 134.50 Cr 5.Kalki 2898 AD (2024)Telugu₹ 114.00 Cr 6.Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire (2023)Telugu₹ 107.10 Cr 7.Saaho (2019)Telugu₹ 105.00 Cr 8.Adipurush (2023)Hindi/Telugu₹ 102.50 Cr 9.They Call Him OG (2025)Telugu₹ 101.50 Cr 10.Devara Part 1 (2024)Telugu₹ 98.00 Cr 11.Coolie (2025)Tamil₹ 77.00 Cr 12.2 Point 0 (2018)Tamil₹ 76.60 Cr 13.Leo (2023)Tamil₹ 76.20 Cr 14.Kantara Chapter 1 (2025)Kannada₹ 74.25 Cr Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Bengaluru, October 3 - Kannada superstar Yash, who delivered the all-time biggest Kannada blockbuster - KGF: Chapter 2 with Homble Films, has heaped high praise for the studio's latest blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1, headlined and directed by Rishab Shetty. The prequel to 2022's blockbuster has opened to big numbers at the box office and is set for a solid opening weekend. Yash has called Kantara 2 a "benchmark for Kannada and Indian cinema", while lauding the efforts of Shetty and the rest of the team. "Rishab Shetty, your conviction, resilience, and sheer devotion are evident in every frame. As the writer, director, and actor, your vision translates into a truly immersive experience on screen—heartfelt congratulations to Vijay Kiragandur, sir and Hombale Films. Your vision and unwavering support for ambitious projects continually raise the industry's bar", the actor said. Kantara Chapter 1: The New Benchmark for Kannada and Indian Cinema. @shetty_rishab , your conviction, resilience, and sheer devotion are evident in every frame. As the writer, director, and actor, your vision translates into a truly immersive experience on screen.Heartfelt…— Yash (@TheNameIsYash) October 3, 2025 Set in pre-colonial coastal Karnataka, the film explores the ancient roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the mythological lore and history explored in the first film released in 2022. Being a prequel, it delves deeper into the origins of the mythological tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first film. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, October 3 - Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja's Mass Jathara has confirmed its release date. Directed by Bhanu Bhogavarapu, the much-awaited action drama will be hitting the worldwide theatres on October 31st, after facing multiple delays. The makers officially announced the new release date on October 1st with a new poster and fun promo. Mass Jathara, however, won't be a solo release as it will be up against SS Rajamouli's Baahubali - The Epic, which is a single-part film of the director's duology. Starring Prabhas in the lead role, Baahubali - The Epic could be a big challenge for Mass Jathara, despite everyone knowing what the story is about. It is said that there will be new footage in the nearly 4-hour cut of Baahubali 3, and that might attract viewers, as the first two parts were massive box office blockbusters. Mass Jathara, meanwhile, is carrying good buzz among the fans. Produced by Fortune Four Cinemas, Sithara Entertainments, and Srikara Studios, the film also stars Sreeleela as the female lead, reuniting with Ravi Teja after Dhamaka, alongside Nitish Nirmal, Krishna Kumar, and Pandu Chirumamilla. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Bengaluru, October 3 - The prequel to Kantara, titled Kantara: A Legend - Chapter has opened to massive numbers at the worldwide box office. Back in 2022, the original movie took the modest start of 2.80 crores worldwide, but it did enough to set the stage for Chapter 1, which has opened to at least 30x the collection. Written, directed, and headline by Rishab Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 carried solid buzz, though the initial advance booking reception was not that strong before it picked up well on the last day before the release. To boost the buzz, the makers limited paid premieres, which received a solid response. On its release day, the film started behaving like a true Pan-India blockbuster with a fantastic response across the country in every language it was released. As a result, the film has had a big opening day collection in India with an estimated 75 crores gross, including paid premieres. The opening of Kantara 2 is by far the second biggest for a Kannada film after Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2, which took the domestic opening of 134.50 crores gross in 2022. Overseas, the latest blockbuster has grossed an estimated 10+ crores on its day 1, making its 85+ crores worldwide start. With this near-100 crore debut, Kantara Chapter 1 has set the stage for a monumental box office run. The film is now positioned to become one of the highest openers ever for a Kannada movie. The word of mouth seems to be positive, and if the momentum continues, the movie may well rewrite several records in the coming days. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, October 2 - Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's rom-com Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has taken a decent start at the box office. The film began on a fair note in the morning shows and made steady progress throughout the day, getting the benefit of the holiday. However, due to the tough competition with Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1, the movie failed to make a big impact despite the big holiday, particularly on single screens where the Kannada action drama enjoyed dominance. According to early estimates, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has collected in the range of 9–10 crore net on its opening day, which is broadly in line with trade expectations. The initial audience feedback is mixed, with appreciation performance and music, but divided opinions on the narrative and overall execution. With Saturday and Sunday still to come, the film's weekend trend will be crucial in determining whether it can consolidate its start and build momentum despite stiff competition. Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Punjabi movie Nikka Zaildar 4 box office collection which is a romantic comedy drama film. This film is directed by Simerjit Singh and produced by White Hill Studios and Patiala Motion Pictures. ## Nikka Zaildar 4 stars Ammy Virk, Sonam Bajwa, Nirmal Rishi, Sonia Kour, Anita Devgan, and Sukhi Chahal in key roles. ## Nikka Zaildar 4 Review - Coming Soon! ## Nikka Zaildar 4 Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Thursday] ₹ 1 Cr - Day 2 [1st Friday] ₹ 0.5 Cr -50.00% Day 3 [1st Saturday] ₹ 0.7 Cr 40.00% Day 4 [1st Sunday] ₹ 0.8 Cr 14.29% Day 5 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.25 Cr -68.75% Day 6 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.4 Cr 60.00% Day 7 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.15 Cr -62.50% Day 8 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 0.15 Cr 0.00% Week 1 Collection ₹ 3.95 Cr - Day 9 [2nd Friday] ₹ 0.16 Cr 6.67% Day 10 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 0.2 Cr 25.00% Day 11 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 0.25 Cr 25.00% Day 12 [2nd Monday] ₹ 0.1 Cr -60.00% Day 13 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 0.15 Cr 50.00% Day 14 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 0.1 Cr -33.33% Day 15 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 0.08 Cr -20.00% Week 2 Collection ₹ 1.04 Cr -73.67% Day 16 [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.09 Cr 12.50% Day 17 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 0.12 Cr 33.33% Day 18 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 0.11 Cr -8.33% Day 19 [3rd Monday] ₹ 0.05 Cr -54.55% Day 20 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 0.01 Cr -80.00% Day 21 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.02 Cr 100.00% Day 22 [4th Thursday] ₹ 0.01 Cr -50.00% Week 3 Collection ₹ 0.41 Cr -60.58% Day 23 [4th Friday] ₹ 0 Cr -100.00% Day 24 [4th Saturday] ₹ 0.01 Cr 0.00% Day 25 [4th Sunday] ₹ 0.02 Cr 100.00% Day 26 [4th Monday] ₹ 0.01 Cr -50.00% Total ₹ 5.44 Cr - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 5.44 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 6.4 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 6.4 Cr ## Nikka Zaildar 4 Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Nikka Zaildar 4 Verdict: Coming Soon ## Nikka Zaildar 4 Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 2nd October 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Pollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, October 2 - Hombale Films' period folk action thriller Kantara Chapter 1 is heading for a very good opening at the Hindi box office. The advance booking, which picked up well on the last day, indicated a 13-15 crores net start, but the movie has exceeded those expectations after a solid response in walk-ins. According to early estimates, the Kantara prequel is heading for a 19-21 crores net opening in the dubbed Hindi version, which can go higher depending on the single screens. The Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti holidays have propelled spot bookings, aided by positive reviews. Kantara 2 has easily taken the second-largest opening ever for a Kannada film in Hindi, after KGF Chapter 2, which exploded in 2022 with almost 54 crores net. Among the South Indian films, it will be in the top 10 biggest openers in the dubbed versions, setting itself up for a big run. The opening of the film is quite contrasting to the initial booking response, which was quite lukewarm. At that time, even a double-digit opening looked like a far cry, but the tide started to turn a day before the release when pre-sales witnessed a much-needed positive turnaround, followed by a solid spot booking response. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

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...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, October 2 - Tamil star Dhanush's action drama film Idly Kadai has taken a good start at the Indian box office, grossing approximately 13 crores. Unlike the previous few films, it has been the least hyped movie of Dhanush in recent times, yet it has managed to make a mark at the box office. Directed by Dhanush himself, Idli Kadai has become the biggest opener for the actor in the home state, Tamil Nadu, collecting approximately 10.75 crores gross. It has beaten Raayan, which scored 10.60 crores gross in the state on its first day last year. Idli Kadai was released amid low hype, but it got the holiday advantage, which propelled its opening to double digits and beyond, eventually creating a record for Dhanush in the state. Apart from Tamil Nadu, the movie minted approximately 1.25 crores in Karnataka and another 1 crore in the rest of India markets. The reception for the film is contrasting. While Tamil critics praised the film, reviews were opposite outside the home market. But as said, the movie got the appreciation when it mattered the most, and that should be enough for it to score a good opening weekend. Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Bengaluru, October 2 - Rishab Shetty's period folk action thriller Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1 has taken an excellent start at the Indian box office. After scoring very good pre-sales, thanks to the late push, the movie exploded in the morning shows on its release day. Directed by Shetty, Kantara Chapter 1 had limited paid premieres, and the reception to them was excellent. Moviegoers hail the film for its technical brilliance and goosebump-worthy extended climax. The initial critics' reviews are excellent, calling it bigger and better than Kantara (2022). The initial reception at the box office is nothing short of extraordinary. It has easily taken the second biggest start ever for a Kannada movie, after Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2, from the same production house, Hombale Films. It will easily cross 50 crores gross domestically on day 1, but that is not the target now, and it aims to go much higher. The film is performing best in the home state, Karnataka, where it might beat the opening of KGF Chapter 2, if the momentum remains the same throughout the day. The Hindi and Kannada versions have also opened to good numbers, which makes it a true Pan-India phenomenon. On the online ticketing platform BookMyShow, Kantara 2 has already sold 1 million tickets and is selling over 60K tickets per hour, which is the peak count for any Indian film this year. With the extended holiday weekend ahead, Kantara is set for massive collection at the domestic box office. Stay tuned...

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Idly Kadai, Dhanush’s latest Tamil directorial and acting venture, opened to decent numbers on its first day at the box office. Featuring a strong ensemble cast including Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Shalini Pandey, Sathyaraj, Parthiban, Samuthirakani, and Rajkiran, the film tells the story of Murugan and his ties to his father’s humble eatery. The film collected an estimated 10-11 crore Net, making the opening modest compared to Dhanush’s Raayan. Still, the film saw strong local support in Tamil Nadu, where occupancy rates averaged over 40% on release day. Advance bookings of 5.77 Cr (with blocked seats) before release, with nearly all sales concentrated in Tamil Nadu, reflecting Dhanush’s strong regional pull. While competition from Kantara: Chapter 1 premieres posed some challenge, Idly Kadai retained screens and pulled in solid crowds, with industry watchers noting that its long-term run will depend heavily on positive word-of-mouth. Overall, the film’s first day performance was steady if not record-breaking, showing promise for growth over the weekend.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, October 1 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's courtroom comedy-drama Jolly LLB 3, co-starring Arshad Warsi, has entered the coveted 100 crore net club in India in 13 days, becoming the 10th Bollywood release of 2025 to breach the milestone. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the third instalment of the hit franchise has carved its way to enter the 100 crores club after getting mixed to positive reception. The achievement further consolidates Akshay Kumar's box office legacy, as this marks his record 19th film to surpass the 100-crore net mark domestically. For Arshad Warsi, who reprises his much-loved role in the franchise, Jolly LLB 3 is his 4th film to achieve this milestone, reflecting his continued audience connect in multi-starrers and content-driven entertainers. Overall, Jolly LLB 3 is the 135th Hindi film ever to cross 100 crore net collections in India. The Jolly LLB franchise has enjoyed immense popularity since its inception, with the third instalment continuing the legacy by delivering a mix of satire, courtroom drama, and mass appeal. With its entry into the 100-crore club, the film further strengthens its position as one of the notable successes of 2025. Stay tuned...