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Acclaimed actor Vijay Sethupathi has forayed into songwriting, penning the lyrics for the romantic track “Eternal Subway” (“Yedho Pesathaney”) in the upcoming Tamil drama Bun Butter Jam. The song is sung by actor Siddharth and playback sensation Shilpa Rao. ## Composer Nivas K Prasanna revealed that though Sethupathi was initially hesitant, he eventually embraced the opportunity and even assisted in writing lyrics for other upcoming projects. The pair crafted the song during breaks on the sets of Sethu’s Train and Viduthalai Part II, working from Sethupathi’s caravan. ## Nivas praised Sethupathi’s command of Tamil and his philosophical flair, stating: “His Tamil is strong, and there’s a rhythm to the way he speaks”. ## ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, July 17 - Superstar Aamir Khan's gangster action drama Coolie is set to blast on the big screen on August 14, ahead of Independence Day in multiple languages. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the hugely anticipated blockbuster also features Nagarajuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and Aamir Khan (cameo), among others. ## The Hindi business of Coolie is one to watch out for, and the makers have collaborated with Pen Mrudhar to bring the movie in Hindi. Backed by Jayanti Lal Gada, Pen Mrudhar has distributed some of the biggest hits in Hindi, and one of them is SS Rajamouli's RRR. ## Coolie is eying history at the box office, and the makers will need the film to perform well in the dubbed Hindi version to achieve their goal. In Pen Mrudhar, they may have found an able partner to distribute the film on a big scale in Hindi, despite it clashing with Yash Raj Films' War 2. ## About Coolie ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie stars Rajinikanth in the lead role alongside Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan (cameo) in prominent roles. It will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada on August 14 worldwide. ## #CoolieThePowerHouse Incoming!⚡🔥 Hindi distribution by #PenMovies #PenMarudhar #CoolieThePowerHouse releasing worldwide August 14th @rajinikanth @Dir_Lokesh @anirudhofficial #AamirKhan @iamnagarjuna @nimmaupendra #SathyaRaj #SoubinShahir @shrutihaasan @hegdepooja @anbariv… pic.twitter.com/747LXgqyfx— Pen Movies (@PenMovies) July 17, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 17 - Bollywood fans, rejoice! The charming and ever-energetic Genelia D'Souza is making her much-anticipated return to the silver screen after a 10-year hiatus — and she’s doing it in style, alongside none other than Aamir Khan in the upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. ## Last seen in a lead role in 2012's Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, Genelia took a step back from mainstream cinema to focus on her family and personal life. But now, the actress is ready to dazzle audiences once again, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. ## Directed and headlined by Aamir Khan, Sitaare Zameen Par is said to be a spiritual sequel to the 2007 critically acclaimed Taare Zameen Par. While that film explored the struggles of a child with dyslexia, the upcoming project is expected to bring a more lighthearted and inspiring tone, focusing on children with special needs and their journey of self-belief through sports. ## Genelia’s role is still under wraps, but sources close to the project hint at a "heartfelt and emotionally strong" character that plays a pivotal part in the narrative. Her inclusion has already created a wave of nostalgia among fans who fondly remember her bubbly screen presence and effortless charm in hits like Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Bommarillu, and Masti. ## Speaking about her comeback, Genelia shared her excitement in a recent interview: “It feels like coming home. I waited for the right story and the right moment — and working with Aamir on a film like this couldn’t have been more perfect". ## Aamir Khan Productions has already begun promotions for the film, slated for a December 2025 release, aiming for both a strong box office performance and a meaningful cinematic impact. ## With her trademark smile and magnetic energy, Genelia's return is not just a comeback — it's a celebration. And if early buzz is anything to go by, Sitaare Zameen Par could well mark the beginning of a glorious second innings for the actress. ##

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, July 17 - It has been a so-so year for Tamil cinema with a mixed bag of success, and the eyes are now on superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama film Coolie, which debuts in theatres worldwide on August 14, ahead of Independence Day, in multiple Indian languages. ## The highly anticipated film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is the sole hope for Tamil cinema to score a big blockbuster this year. Touted as one of the most ambitious projects in Kollywood, Coolie is already being viewed as the industry's biggest shot at entering the elite 1000 crore club — a feat only a handful of Indian films have managed to achieve. ## What Makes Coolie A Potential 1000 Crore Grosser? ## What makes Coolie stand out is not just the star power of Rajinikanth but his collaboration with Lokesh, the director behind Tamil blockbusters like Kaithi, Master, Vikram, and Leo. This marks their first-ever collaboration, and the anticipation around the film is huge across India and overseas among the Indian diaspora. ## Apart from Rajinikanth and Lokesh, who obviously have complete command over the Tamil market in India and overseas, the movie also features stars like Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan (cameo), and Upendra. Their presence makes the film a major selling point in regions outside Tamil. Additionally, there is Anirudh Ravichandar, whose music has been a talking point of the films he has done in recent times, and Coolie is another one in this list. ## Major Hurdle For Coolie's Shot At 1000 Crore Club ## The history of a 1000 crores Indian grosser has always been fascinating. So far, only eight Indian films have achieved this monumental feat at the global box office. Among them, three are outright Bollywood (Hindi) productions, while the remaining films — although rooted in South Indian cinema — were heavily reliant on the Hindi market to cross the milestone. ## In the case of Coolie, things are not as easy as the makers would have liked. While the film enjoys a good buzz due to the blockbuster collaborations, it faces a significant roadblock: a direct box office clash with Yash Raj Films' War 2 — a high-octane spy thriller starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. ## Though Coolie does have an edge with Aamir Khan's cameo presence, which could potentially boost its appeal in the Hindi belt, it is still unlikely to challenge War 2 in the North Indian and metro multiplex circuits, at least in the opening stages. And that's a critical factor. ## The highest-grossing non-Bollywood Indian film to date is SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2, which amassed a staggering 1788 crore worldwide, with its Hindi version alone contributing approximately 800 crore. Similarly, Pushpa 2 — the third biggest Indian grosser with around 1750 crore globally — crossed the 1000 crore mark from its Hindi version alone, an exceptional feat. ## The trend continued with RRR (1230 crore worldwide), KGF Chapter 2 (1215 crore), and Kalki 2898 AD (1042 crore) — all of which heavily benefited from strong box office performance in the Hindi-speaking belt. These cases clearly show how critical the Hindi market has been for South Indian films in reaching the 1000 crore milestone. ## Coolie probably lacks this advantage, especially when it is directly clashing with an equally hugely anticipated Bollywood movie, War 2. Whether Coolie can overcome this challenge and leave a mark in the Hindi belt remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — to enter the 1000 crore club, regional dominance alone won't be enough. Its real test will be in the Hindi heartland, which is its way to the 1000 crores collection. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Los Angeles, July 17 - After creating history with Oppenheimer (2023), acclaimed director Christopher Nolan will return to the big screen with the epic action fantasy The Odyssey on July 17, 2026, and there is already massive anticipation for it. ## With exactly a year to go before the release, Universal Pictures and Christopher Nolan have already put the movie on advance sale for IMAX theatres that are equipped to screen the epic in 70MM, which is said to be Nolan's format of choice. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, this is the first time in history that any tickets have gone on sale a year before a film's release. Reportedly, there are around 30 IMAX locations that are capable of playing 70mm film reels, and the bookings for The Odyssey have opened in 26 of them. ## The initial response to the movie is excellent, as expected. The iconic BFI IMAX in London opened the pre-sales for the movie, and in less than 30 minutes, the midnight and 8 PM shows on July 17 are almost sold out. Interestingly, the BFI IMAX doesn't refund tickets in any case. ## About The Odyssey ## The Odyssey follows Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, on his long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, and culminating in his reunion with his wife, Penelope. ## The movie stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal, among others, in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 17 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, starring two newcomers Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, continues to surprise with its advance booking trend. The movie seemingly had a low buzz on social media, but the booking trend is not resonating with that. ## The Mohit Suri's directorial is putting all the pre-release talks in the dustbin and has sold 1,20,000 tickets at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) with still 12 hours left for the first show to begin, according to Himesh Mankad of Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla. This is a historical booking for a movie featuring unknown faces. ## As of 12 PM, the film has sold around 90,000 tickets in PVR+INOX and around 30,000 tickets in Cinepolis for the first day. The final ticket sale count in PIC is expected to be around 1.75-2 lakh, which is phenomenal to say the least. ## Saiyaara Beats Housefull 5 and Raid 2 Final Advance Ticket Count At The National Chains ## Such has been the response that Saiyaara has beaten the final ticket sale count of Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 and Ajay Devgn's Raid 2, even before the first show begin. Housefull 5 had sold approximately 95,000 tickets, while Raid 2 sold 93,000 tickets at national chains for the first day. ## The movie is now on track to beat Salman Khan's Sikandar, which sold around 1,43,000 tickets. Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is currently the biggest pre-sales scorer for Bollywood in 2025, with around 2,25,000 tickets in PIC, and Saiyaara will be close to it by the end of the day, if not able to surpass the figure. ## Saiyaara Opening Day Box Office Expecatations ## The Hindi film industry is bracing up for an unexpected big opening, and no one has any answer as to why the movie has suddenly become the hot topic in the trade. With this sort of pre-sales, a 20 crore net opening is given, but the size of the release is not as big as some of the other movies with similar kinds of sales data. ## There is buzz in the industry that YRF is looking to increase the screens after seeing the excellent response in the pre-sales. According to Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla, the film is aiming to release on 1750 screens nationwide, with the possibility to go higher as well. If this happens, then a 20 crore net opening is certain, which remains to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

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Here is the Malayalam movie JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala box office collection which is legal drama film. This film is directed by Pravin Narayanan and produced by Cosmos Entertainments. ## JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala stars Shruthi Ramachandran, Suresh Gopi, Anupama Parameswaran, and Divya Pillai in key roles. ## JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Thursday] ₹ 1.1 Cr [Mal: 1.1 Cr ] - Day 2 [1st Friday] ₹ 1 Cr [Mal: 1 Cr ] -9.09% Total ₹ 2.1 Cr [Mal: 2.1 Cr ; Ta: 0 Cr; Hi: 0 Cr] - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 2.1 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 2.4 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 2.4 Cr ## JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala Verdict: Coming Soon ## JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 17th July 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Mollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.JSK - Janaki V vs State of Kerala State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 1.15 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 1.25 CrDay 2 [1st Friday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 1.03 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 1.15 CrTotal₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 2.18 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 2.4 Cr ##

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Los Angeles, July 16 - Director James Gunn's Superman, the first film in DC Universe (DCU), is putting up a show at the box office and heading towards becoming a major and much-needed success for DC Studios. It stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, aka Superman. ## After a fantastic opening weekend of $125 million at the domestic (North America) box office, the superhero movie is having a rock-solid hold during the weekdays and setting the stage for a big second weekend in the home market. ## Superman Scored The Biggest First Tuesday of 2025 In North America ## After a solid first Monday of $12.9 million, the film showed an excellent jump of over 32% to score the biggest discounted first Tuesday domestically with a huge $17.1 million. The movie hits $155 million in North America in just 5 days, heading for $175+ million first week collection. ## Superman To Remain Number 1 Movie In The Second Weekend With $55+ Million ## According to Variety, James Gunn's directorial will score big again, aiming to collect $55 million to $62 million in the second weekend with a standard 50% to 55% domestically. Despite the intense competition, solid reviews and positive word-of-mouth should help the comic book adventure remain strong. ## Superman Tops $250+ Million Worldwide In 5 Days ## The Warner Bros. Pictures production is also putting up strong legs at the overseas box office and has grossed around $115 million so far. Worldwide, Superman has topped $250 million after just 5 days, currently standing at around $270 million. It is likely to hit $300 million by the end of the first week itself. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 16 - After getting a setback with Sikandar, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has now teamed up with director Apoorva Lakhia for a war action drama Battle of Galwan. The movie is set against the backdrop of the Galwan Valley clash in 2020 between Indian and Chinese troops. ## The makers recently announced the film with the first look poster, which was appreciated by all, and piqued the curiosity for the movie. The movie is set to go on floors in August this year, and ahead of it, the possible release date plans have been revealed. ## Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan To Skip Eid 2026 Release? ## According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the much-awaited film might skip releasing during the Eid weekend in 2026. This particular holiday period has seen Salman's many films in the past, but the same may not be the case with his upcoming movie. ## "The makers are not looking at releasing the film on Eid. This is because three films are already scheduled for release on March 19, 2026 – Yash-starer Toxic, the comic caper Dhamaal 4 and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's intense romantic drama Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal", says the report. ## The report further stated that with Eid release almost ruled out, the makers are considering to the bring the film to the big screen in either January or June 2026. It is said that the makers are planning to wrap the shoot in 55-60 days, so there is a possibility of a January 2026 release. The official confirmation regarding the release date will be made soon. ## About Battle of Galwan ## Produced by Salman Khan Films, the film stars Salman Khan in the lead role, portraying the late Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who heroically led Indian soldiers during the conflict. It has Chitrangda Singh as the female lead while Himesh Reshammiya is the music composer. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 16 - Yash Raj Films, the powerhouse behind some of Bollywood's most iconic romantic dramas, is all set to deliver its next potential blockbuster in the form of Saiyaara. The film, which marks the big screen debuts of Ahaan Pandey and Aneeth Padda, is already making waves even before its theatrical release. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara has registered a phenomenal response in advance bookings, breaking records for a film featuring debutants. Bookings opened just yesterday, three days ahead of the release, and the initial pre-sales numbers have surprised the entire trade circuit. ## In just over a day, Saiyaara has sold more than 50,000 tickets for its opening day, and the final pre-sales tally could touch an impressive 150,000+ tickets by the time the film hits screens. This is an exceptional achievement for a film without any established stars. ## The buzz and pre-release traction are being viewed as a rare moment, especially in a time when even films with popular actors have been struggling to generate such interest. The trend suggests a double-digit crore opening at the box office — an unprecedented feat for a movie led by newcomers in today's time. ## About Saiyaara ## Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. ## The film is scheduled to release on July 18 worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 16 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar-led comedy thriller Housefull 5 has completed its box office run with a collection below 300 crores gross, finishing as the second highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year at the time it ended its theatrical journey. ## Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 was released on June 6 amid a good hype. It was the movie that was perceived as one of Bollywood's biggest hits of the year, but the mixed reviews and audience reception drastically reduced its box office prospects. ## The movie was reportedly made on a budget of around 250 crores, making it the most expensive Indian comedy movie. Despite earning close to 300 crores gross, Housefull 5 ended as an average affair, and the budget is the major reason for this verdict. ## Housefull 5 India Net/Gross Box Office Collection ## The Sajid Nadiadwala's production scored an estimated 183.50 crores net collection (218.50 crores gross), making it the second biggest Bollywood net-grosser of the year. Overall, Housefull 5 finished as the 45th biggest Bollywood and 51st Hindi net-grosser of all time. For Akshay Kumar, it is his 6th biggest domestic grosser. ## Housefull 5 Overseas Box Office Collection ## At the international box office, the film grossed an estimated 70 crores gross collection, which is the second biggest for a Bollywood title of 2025. For Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5 is the 4th biggest overseas grosser, after 2.0, Good Newwz, and Toilet Ek Prem Katha. ## Housefull 5 Worldwide Box Office Collection ## The film has grossed an estimated 289 crores at the worldwide box office, emerging as the second biggest Bollywood grosser of the year, behind Chhaava. It is Akshay Kumar's biggest grosser since Sooryavanshi (293 crores), and his second biggest grosser in the post-COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Housefull 5 is the actor's 7th biggest grosser globally. ## Housefull 5 India Footfalls/Admissions and Verdict ## In India, the film has sold approximately 10 million or 1 crore tickets. This is the second most-watched Bollywood movie of the year in India, behind Chhaava. Despite the early promises, Housefull 5 finished with an Average verdict. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 16 - Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par continues its steady run at the box office, with the film showing resilience in its fourth week. The film had a good 4th weekend in which it showed solid growth. The movie saw an expected dip on Monday (Day 25), but benefited from a discounted offer to score a slight jump on Tuesday. ## Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Day 26 ## Sitaare Zameen Par earned an estimated 75-80 lakh net collection on Tuesday, aided by the popular discounted ticket pricing implemented across various cinema chains. The film's total India net collection after 26 days stands at around 162 crore, a commendable feat considering the increasing competition. With family-friendly content and positive word of mouth, it has been able to attract weekday footfalls even weeks after its release. ## The fourth week began with a dip, scoring 55-60 lakh on Monday (Day 25). However, the Tuesday offer drew more audiences back into theatres, providing a modest mid-week boost. Cities like Jaipur recorded notably higher occupancy levels, clocking over 30%, while the national average occupancy was around 20%. In 5 days of the 4th week so far, the film has minted around 7.65 crores net as the full week is heading for 8.50 crores net. ## The film, which deals with themes of childhood trauma, education, and sports mentorship, has found a strong emotional connection with the audience. Its consistent weekend jumps and stable weekday figures have positioned it as a surprise success story in 2025. The movie is eyeing to finish its run with 165-170 crores net. ## Sitaare Zameen Par Worldwide Box Office Collection ## SZP has crossed 250 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. After 26 days of run, the movie's India gross collection stands at around 193.50 crores (162 crores net), while overseas collection is around 65 crores, for the worldwide total of around 258.50 crores. It is headed towards finishing with 265-270 crores gross globally. ## Stay tuned...