BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, July 23 - Power star Pawan Kalyan’s period action adventure drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu is all set to take a strong opening at the domestic as well as worldwide box office. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film is scheduled for release on July 24. ## The advance booking for Hari Hara Veera Mallu has opened across India and international markets, receiving an excellent response so far. The first day pre-sales, including premieres, have already crossed 30 crore gross globally. ## The film is having its premiere in the Telugu states today (July 23), where pre-sales have reached approximately 7 crore gross. In India, total bookings for the first day have crossed 25 crore gross, with a few hours still left before release. ## In the overseas market, the film has collected around 6-7 crore gross in pre-sales for day one. In North America alone, premiere sales are around 4.50 crore gross, with over 18,000 tickets sold. The final worldwide pre-sales are expected to close around 40 crore gross, setting the stage for a massive opening. ## About Hari Hara Veera Mallu ## Produced by Mega Suriya Productions, the film stars Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, alongside Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and Satyaraj in prominent roles. Set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, the story follows legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, who is entrusted with the mission of stealing the famed Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals. The movie will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada, languages. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, July 23 - The countdown has begun for superstar Rajinikanth's highly awaited Pan-India gangster action drama Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film is all set for a grand worldwide release on August 14, perfectly timed with the Independence Day 2025 holiday. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie marks one of the most ambitious collaborations in recent Indian cinema, with its scale, ensemble cast, and international release strategy generating massive buzz across the board, not just only in India. ## With three weeks to go before the release, the advance booking for the film has opened in North America, one of the key international markets for Indian titles. The movie will be released by Prathyangira Cinemas in North America, while overall overseas release will be handled by Hamsini Entertainment. ## Coolie pre-sales starts strongly in North America ## With just three weeks left until release, Coolie has already begun raking in impressive numbers overseas. Advance bookings for the film opened in North America on July 22, and the initial response has been nothing short of phenomenal. ## According to Venky box office, the film already sold 4,570 tickets for 240 premiere shows across the U.S. and Canada, collecting a whopping $128,000 in pre-sales for the August 13 premiere alone. ## The film is being released in North America by Prathyangira Cinemas, with Hamsini Entertainment handling the overall overseas distribution. If the current momentum sustains, Coolie could set new records for Indian films in the North American market. ## Coolie trailer on August 2nd ## The trailer of this much-awaited biggie will be launched on August 2nd, as confirmed by director Lokesh Kanagaraj in the recent interview. There will be no teaser for the movie as the filmmaker promised that the trailer will be enough to take the hype to the next level. ## About Coolie ## Coolie stars Rajinikanth in the lead role alongside Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan (cameo) in prominent roles. Anirudh Ravichander has scored the music, which has already become a talk of the town. The film will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada on August 14 worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 23 - Yash Raj Films' Saiyaara is carving its own way at the box office and downing top star films with each passing day. The romantic drama is trending very much similar to Vicky Kaushal's historical epic Chhaava, which went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters of Indian cinema. ## Saiyaara has a huge first Tuesday at the worldwide box office ## After an impressive weekend haul of 117 crores worldwide, followed by a rock-solid 34 crores gross on Monday, Saiyaara did the unthinkable on Tuesday — it grew further. On its fifth day, the film collected an estimated 30 crores gross domestically and 7 crores overseas, bringing in a total of 37 crores for the day. ## This takes the film's 5-day worldwide total to approximately 188 crores gross, including 158 crores from India and 30 crores from overseas markets. ## Saiyaara crossed Salman Khan's Sikandar, becomes 5th biggest Bollywood grosser of 2025 ## With its latest earnings, Saiyaara has officially surpassed the lifetime worldwide total of superstar Salman Khan's Sikandar (185 crores), becoming the 5th highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025. It now trails only behind Raid 2, Sitaare Zameen Par, Housefull 5, and Chhaava. ## The Mohit Suri directorial had earlier eclipsed the full collections of Akshay Kumar's Sky Force (150 crores) and Kesari: Chapter 2 (145 crores) within just 4 days, debuting at No. 6 before moving up a rank on Day 5. Overall, after the 5th day. Saiyaara is the 9th biggest Indian grosser of 2025 worldwide. ## Saiyaara to cross 200 crores worldwide in 6 days ## The momentum shows no signs of slowing down as Saiyaara is expected to collect another 20-25 crores gross worldwide on Day 6, which will push its worldwide total past the 200 crores mark. It will become the fastest Bollywood film led by newcomers to enter the 200-crore club and among the quickest non-pan-India films ever to achieve the feat. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 23 - Director James Cameron's sci-fi adventure Avatar: Fire and Ash is still a few months away from hitting the big screen, but the craze for the movie is already at an all-time high among Indian cine lovers. Starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña in the leading roles, Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third instalment in this mega blockbuster franchise. The last blockbuster was a huge success at the Indian box office, with a nearly 500 crore gross collection in 2022. Avatar: Fire and Ash (Avatar 3) Hits 1 Million Interest on Book My Show Avatar is one of the most loved film franchises in India, and the upcoming film will prove it once again. With nearly 5 months still left for the release, Avatar 3 has already marked 1+ million (10,00,000) interest on Book My Show. It means this many people are already interested in watching Avatar - Fire and Ash. There haven't been many films which got 1 million interest on this online ticketing platform, and Avatar 3 is probably the first movie to hit 1 million interest on the platform five months before the release date. Earlier, films like Salaar, Pushpa 2, Kalki 2898 AD, Baahubali 2, Leo, KGF 2, Vikram, Adipurush, RRR, and a few others managed to mark 1 million interest on BMS. About Avatar: Fire and Ash Plot, Cast, and Release Date Directed by James Cameron and backed by 20th Century Studios, the film is the sequel to Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and the third instalment in the Avatar film series. Apart from the returning cast of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, and Joel David Moore, among others, the movie will feature David Thewlis and Oona Chaplin, portraying new characters. Oona Chaplin will portray Varang, the Na'vi leader of a volcano-dwelling "Ash People" clan. Director James Cameron said of Varang that "Varang is the leader of a people who have gone through an incredible hardship. She's hardened by that. She will do anything for them, even things that we would consider to be evil." The film will also see the return of Payakan, the Tulkun who befriends Lo'ak. Avatar: Fire and Ash is scheduled to release on December 19, 2025. In India, the film will be released in English along with the dubbed versions of Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Telugu movie Hari Hara Veera Mallu box office collection, which is a period action drama film. This film is directed by Krish (director) and produced by Mega Surya Production. ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu stars Pawan Kalyan, Nidhhi Agerwal, Bobby Deol, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, Jisshu Sengupta, Sunil Varma, and Sathyaraj in key roles. ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu Review - Coming Soon! ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 0 [ Wednesday] ₹ 12.75 Cr [Te: 12.75 Cr ] 0.00% Day 1 [1st Thursday] ₹ 34.75 Cr [Te: 34.65 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr; Ta: 0.03 Cr; Mal: 0.05 Cr] - Day 2 [1st Friday] ₹ 8 Cr [Te: 7.75 Cr ; Hi: 0.18 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr; Ta: 0.03 Cr; Mal: 0.03 Cr] -76.98% Day 3 [1st Saturday] ₹ 9.15 Cr [Te: 9.03 Cr ; Hi: 0.05 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr; Ta: 0.03 Cr; Mal: 0.03 Cr] 14.38% Day 4 [1st Sunday] ₹ 10.6 Cr [Te: 10.53 Cr ; Hi: 0.02 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr; Ta: 0.03 Cr; Mal: 0.01 Cr] 15.85% Day 5 [1st Monday] ₹ 2.1 Cr [Te: 2.05 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ka: 0.01 Cr; Ta: 0.02 Cr; Mal: 0.01 Cr] -80.19% Day 6 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 1.75 Cr [Te: 1.7 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ta: 0.02 Cr; Mal: 0.02 Cr] -16.67% Day 7 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 1.3 Cr [Te: 1.27 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ta: 0.02 Cr] -25.71% Day 8 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 0.7 Cr [Te: 0.68 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr; Ta: 0.01 Cr] -46.15% Week 1 Collection ₹ 81.1 Cr [Te: 80.41 Cr ; Hi: 0.3; Ka: 0.05; Ta: 0.19; Mal: 0.15] - Day 9 [2nd Friday] ₹ 0.55 Cr [Te: 0.54 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr] -21.43% Day 10 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 0.9 Cr [Te: 0.89 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr] 63.64% Day 11 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 1.1 Cr [Te: 1.09 Cr ; Hi: 0.01 Cr] 22.22% Day 12 [2nd Monday] ₹ 0.35 Cr [Te: 0.35 Cr ] -68.18% Day 13 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 0.3 Cr [Te: 0.3 Cr ] -14.29% Day 14 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 0.25 Cr [Te: 0.25 Cr ] -16.67% Day 15 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 0.86 Cr [Te: 0.86 Cr ] 244.00% Week 2 Collection ₹ 4.31 Cr [Te: 4.28 Cr ; Hi: 0.03; Ka: 0; Ta: 0; Mal: 0] -94.69% Day 16 [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.44 Cr [Te: 0.44 Cr ] -48.84% Day 17 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 0.18 Cr [Te: 0.18 Cr ] -59.09% Day 18 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 0.11 Cr [Te: 0.11 Cr ] -38.89% Day 19 [3rd Monday] ₹ 0.03 Cr [Te: 0.03 Cr ] -72.73% Day 20 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 0.46 Cr [Te: 0.46 Cr ] 1 433.33% Day 21 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.39 Cr [Te: 0.39 Cr ] -15.22% Day 22 [4th Thursday] ₹ 0.09 Cr [Te: 0.09 Cr ] -76.92% Week 3 Collection ₹ 1.7 Cr [Te: 1.7 Cr ; Hi: 0; Ka: 0; Ta: 0; Mal: 0] -60.56% Day 23 [4th Friday] ₹ 0.01 Cr [Te: 0.01 Cr ] -88.89% Day 24 [4th Saturday] ₹ 0.05 Cr [Te: 0.05 Cr ] 400.00% Day 25 [4th Sunday] ₹ 0.01 Cr [Te: 0.01 Cr ] -80.00% Day 26 [4th Monday] ₹ 0.01 Cr [Te: 0.01 Cr ] 0.00% Total ₹ 87.19 Cr [Te: 86.47 Cr ; Hi: 0.33 Cr; Ka: 0.05 Cr; Ta: 0.19 Cr; Mal: 0.15 Cr] - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 87.19 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 116.82 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 14.5 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 102.32 Cr ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu Verdict: Coming Soon ## Hari Hara Veera Mallu Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 24th July 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Hari Hara Veera Mallu State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 0 [ Wednesday]₹ 1.45 Cr₹ 13.5 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 15 CrDay 1 [1st Thursday]₹ 2.5 Cr₹ 37 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.87 Cr₹ 41 CrDay 2 [1st Friday]₹ 0.83 Cr₹ 8 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 9.4 CrDay 3 [1st Saturday]₹ 1.05 Cr₹ 9.25 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 10.8 CrDay 4 [1st Sunday]₹ 1 Cr₹ 11 Cr₹ 0.18 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 12.5 CrDay 5 [1st Monday]₹ 0.18 Cr₹ 2.15 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 2.45 CrDay 6 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 2.05 CrDay 7 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 1.35 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 1.55 CrDay 8 [2nd Thursday]₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.85 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 7.36 Cr₹ 84.75 Cr₹ 1.23 Cr₹ 0.26 Cr₹ 2 Cr₹ 95.6 CrDay 9 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.65 CrDay 10 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.05 CrDay 11 [2nd Sunday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.3 CrDay 12 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.38 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.4 CrDay 13 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.34 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.35 CrDay 14 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.29 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.3 CrTotal₹ 7.5 Cr₹ 88.61 Cr₹ 1.24 Cr₹ 0.26 Cr₹ 2.04 Cr₹ 99.65 Cr ##

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 23 - There seems to be no stopping Saiyaara, which continues its historic run at the box office since its release on July 18. After a stellar opening weekend and an impressive hold on its first Monday, the Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda-starrer has taken another leap on Tuesday, posting even higher collections. ## According to early estimates, Saiyaara has collected in the range of 24–26 crore net on Day 5 (Tuesday), witnessing a 5%–10% jump from Monday. The romantic drama benefited significantly from the discounted ticket pricing offer, driving footfalls across urban and mass belts. ## With this jump, the film is now challenging the Tuesday collection of Vicky Kaushal’s blockbuster Chhaava, which earned 25.25 crore on its first Tuesday. It may even come close to Saiyaara's own Saturday figures (26 crore net), depending on where the actuals land. ## Importantly, average occupancy has remained strong at around 50%, which has been a rare case this year. As of the end of Tuesday, Saiyaara has amassed 132+ crore net domestically. With two more days left in the week, the film is expected to finish its first-week total with 160 crore or more — the highest-ever for a debutant-led Indian film. ## Advance bookings for Wednesday are also reportedly excellent, pointing toward another big day ahead. The absence of major competition is aiding the film's momentum; however, with the kind of phenomenon it has turned into, it would still be performing on the same level. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 22 - Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda’s romantic drama Saiyaara continues its dream run at the box office. After delivering a historic opening weekend, the film held firm on its first Monday, scoring the joint biggest first Monday of the year with Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, domestically. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara netted approximately 24 crore (28 crore gross) in India on Monday, bringing its 4-day India total to 107.25 crore net (approx. 128 crore gross). The movie also had an excellent day at the overseas box office, bringing 6 crores on Monday for a total international collection of around 23 crores. With an additional ₹26 crore coming from the overseas markets, Saiyaara has now amassed an impressive ₹161 crore gross worldwide in just four days. ## Saiyaara beats lifetime worldwide collection of Kesari: Chapter 2 and Sky Force ## After four days, the Yash Raj Films production has grossed approximately 151 crores, which is enough to top the lifetime worldwide grosses of Akshay Kumar's Sky Force and Kesari 2, which earned 150 crores and 145 crores, respectively. ## That makes Saiyaara not just a breakout debut for its newcomers but also one of the fastest Bollywood films to outpace the global lifetime collections of star-driven titles this year. The Monday hold was particularly noteworthy as it signals solid word-of-mouth. Despite being a non-franchise and a newcomer-led film, Saiyaara has already become the 6th biggest Bollywood grosser of the year. ## By today or tomorrow, the latest blockbuster will also outgross Salman Khan's Sikandar (185 crores) to become the 5th biggest grosser of the year. With minimal competition until August 1st, Saiyaara will remain the top choice of moviegoers at the Hindi box office. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 22 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's biographical drama Kesari: Chapter 2 has been one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year. Lauded for its intense storytelling, stirring performances, and patriotic theme, the film has also enjoyed a respectable run at the box office, emerging as a moderate commercial success. ## Kesari 2 India and Overseas Box Office Collection ## Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film scored approximately 111 crore gross (92.60 crore net) at the Indian box office, making it the 8th highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year domestically (so far). Overseas too, the film performed exceptionally well, collecting around 34 crore and becoming the 5th biggest Bollywood grosser of the year in international markets. ## Kesari 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection ## The spiritual sequel to the historical action film Kesari (2019), Kesari 2 grossed approximately 145 crores at the worldwide box office. The film's subject didn't appeal to the masses, but incredible word of mouth helped it in multiplexes. Currently, it is the highest-grossing Bollywood movie globally. ## Kesari 2 Footfalls/Admissions and Verdict ## With approximately 50 lakh tickets sold during its theatrical run, Kesari: Chapter 2 is among the top 10 most-watched Bollywood films of 2025 so far in theatres. While it may not have reached blockbuster status, its strong critical reception and decent commercial returns have made it a notable success or semi-hit in Akshay Kumar's filmography. ## About Kesari: Chapter 2 ## Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films, the film's plot is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, centred around C. Sankaran Nair and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film stars Akshay Kumar stars Akshay as Nair, who took on the British Empire to reveal the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. It also features R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, July 22 - Superstar Pawan Kalyan is all set to make a grand comeback to the silver screen after nearly two years with the much-awaited period action-adventure film Hari Hara Veera Mallu – Part 1. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, and produced by A. M. Rathnam under the Mega Suriya Productions banner, the film is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on July 24. ## Massive Business Expectations in Telugu States ## Trade expectations are sky-high, with strong anticipation that the film will be a major box office blockbuster. According to T2BLive, the worldwide theatrical business for Hari Hara Veera Mallu has already been locked. In the Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) alone, the film's distribution rights have reportedly been valued at an impressive 103 crores, broken down as follows: Nizam – 37 crore## Ceded – 16 crore## Uttarandhra (UA) – 12 crore## East – 10 crore## West – 7 crore## Guntur – 9.50 crore## Krishna – 7.50 crore## Nellore – 4.50 crore## Outside Telugu states, the film's theatrical business is valued at approximately 12.50 crores for the Rest of India, while overseas collection is 10 crores. To break even, HHVM needs to score around 175 crores gross collection in Telugu states, while the overall target is 225+ crores gross at the worldwide box office. ## This places it significantly above Pawan Kalyan's highest-grossing film to date, Bheemla Nayak, which closed at approximately 160 crore worldwide gross. With such steep recovery targets, HHVM will need positive word of mouth and strong audience traction from day one. However, the film is generating tremendous buzz in trade and fan circles alike, raising hopes for a strong opening weekend. ## About Hari Hara Veera Mallu - Part 1 ## Depicting the life of fictional legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, the film stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, alongside Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi and Satyaraj in other prominent roles. It is set in the 17th-century Mughal Empire, where outlaw Veera Mallu is tasked with the job of stealing the Koh-i-Noor diamond from the Mughals. The movie will be released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, and Kannada languages. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 21 - Debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda’s romantic drama Saiyaara is rewriting the record books at the Indian box office. After a stellar opening weekend, the film is now eyeing the biggest first Monday of the year, challenging Vicky Kaushal's blockbuster Chhaava, which holds the Monday benchmark at 24 crore net. ## Despite the pressure of a working day, Saiyaara defied expectations. Trade had already anticipated a strong Monday due to robust advance bookings, but the film exceeded projections as ticket sales accelerated throughout the day, surprisingly outpacing Sunday numbers during evening and night shows, which is a rare trend. ## According to early estimates, Saiyaara is poised to collect between 22–24 crore net on Monday. This marks a minimal drop of around 30–35% from Sunday and a 5% jump from its opening Friday — a trajectory almost unheard of in the current box office climate. ## With this impressive hold, Saiyaara has crossed the 100 crore net mark in just four days, standing at an estimated 105 crore net. The film is also expected to benefit from a discounted ticket pricing strategy on Tuesday, with strong bookings already in place. The first week is expected to close at a phenomenal 150+ crore net. ## The film is witnessing a pan-India success, performing consistently across both multiplexes and single screens. Its youthful appeal and emotional storytelling have particularly resonated with younger audiences, who are showing up in large numbers. With no major competition until August 1st, Saiyaara is expected to maintain its dream run at the box office. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 21 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is set to return in the highly anticipated courtroom comedy-drama Jolly LLB 3, reprising his role as Advocate Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra. The film also marks the return of Arshad Warsi in the franchise, bringing back his character Advocate Jagdish "Jolly" Tyagi from the first instalment. ## Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Jolly LLB 3 is among the most-awaited Bollywood films of the year, and the makers are gearing up to kick off an intense promotional campaign as the release date nears. ## Jolly LLB 3 Teaser to Arrive With War 2 ## According to a report by Pinkvilla, the teaser of Jolly LLB 3 is scheduled to launch in the second week of August, around the 10th. It will be screened nationwide with the big Independence Day 2025 release, War 2, which stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani. This move is a strategic decision by the team, aiming to present the teaser in front of a massive theatrical audience expected to turn up for War 2. ## "The team of Jolly LLB 3 is well aware of the pre-release expectations, and this will be among the best-promoted films of Akshay Kumar. The entire asset campaign is already planned – from teaser, to songs, and a trailer. In fact, the team is presently shooting for a promotional song in Mumbai with the two Jollys," the report adds. ## No Change in Release Date ## Despite ongoing speculation around a potential shift to October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti), Pinkvilla confirms that the makers have no intention of postponing the release. The film will arrive as scheduled on September 19, 2025. ## Jolly LLB 3 is generating strong buzz in the trade circuit, with many expecting it to be one of Akshay Kumar’s biggest hits. This is the first time in the franchise that both Akshay and Arshad will appear together after individually headlining the previous films. The movie also stars Huma Qureshi, Saurabh Shukla, Annu Kapoor, and Amrita Rao, in their returning roles. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

At the heart of the film is the tender relationship between Mandharai and Malaiyan (played brilliantly by Sheela Rajkumar and Aadhavan), a couple awaiting the birth of their child. While the film follows several storylines, it’s their journey that forms the emotional core. ##In one beautifully written moment, the couple is caught in the rain. The pregnant Mandharai says the raindrops feel like their unborn child’s tiny kisses. Malaiyan chuckles and says it feels more like the baby is urinating. It's a brief, funny exchange — but when the film snaps back to the present, where their lives are hanging by a thread, you realise what’s truly at stake: not just survival, but the little dreams, hopes, and joys they’re fighting to protect. Moments like these pull us deep into Gevi’s world. ##Mandharai goes into labour, but with no hospital or proper transport available in their remote village, she must be carried downhill in a makeshift cradle. Her pain exposes a deeper truth: the quiet cruelty of being neglected by a system that offers no safety net. Her suffering reflects the kind of oppression born from inaction and apathy — where the absence of help becomes its own form of violence, especially against women in crisis. ##Meanwhile, Malaiyan’s torture at the hands of the police highlights a different kind of brutality — one that comes from force and control. He dares to speak up against injustice, and the system answers with beatings and threats. His pain stands for every voice crushed for demanding dignity. Together, their struggles show how oppression works in two ways: by failing to help, and by punishing those who ask for help. ##Though the film includes the familiar “good cop, bad cop” trope, it feels unnecessary. The presence of kind-hearted characters elsewhere in the story already proves that the system has good people — but when one “good apple” is placed in a rotten bunch, it risks weakening the film’s stronger message. ##The recurring use of oppari (folk lament) adds to the emotional weight, but also reflects the contradictions within the community and their fight for justice. At times, the film quietly suggests that the people may share some responsibility for their condition, but Tamil Dhayalan handles this with care, never losing sight of their dignity. ##Despite a few flaws, it’s the performances that carry Gevi forward. Sheela Rajkumar and Aadhavan are magnetic, and Vivek Mohan as Mandharai’s brother adds strength to the story. There’s a rawness in every frame that makes the film feel real — not like it’s trying to entertain the privileged, but like it’s telling a truth that needs to be heard. ##In the end, Gevi doesn’t just show a couple’s fight for life — it shows an entire community’s battle for basic rights, love, and hope.