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Pan-India Power Report 2025: Kantara Ch 1 Mints 223 Cr in Hindi; A Reality Check for Southern Dubs in 2025

BY SACNILK

2025 has been the year of the Pan India Reality Check. The Hindi audience has become ruthless embracing authentic rooted stories like Kantara with open arms while coldly rejecting generic mass actioners, even those starring heavyweights like Pawan Kalyan and Kamal Haasan. While Rishab Shetty emerged as the undisputed king of the Hindi box office this year, other highly anticipated projects like Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie and Suriya's Retro posted numbers that fell short of their astronomical pre release hype.From folklore to gangster dramas, here is the ultimate report card of how South Indian films performed in the Hindi belt this year. Movie Industry Hindi Net Collection Kantara: Chapter 1 Sandalwood ₹223.79 Cr Coolie Kollywood ₹37.23 Cr Game Changer Tollywood ₹32.93 Cr Mirai Tollywood ₹16.86 Cr Baahubali: The Epic Animation ₹6.94 Cr HIT: The Third Case Tollywood ₹4.11 Cr Kannappa Tollywood ₹3.98 Cr Lokah: Chapter 1 Mollywood ₹3.78 Cr They Call Him OG Tollywood ₹3.36 Cr L2: Empuraan Mollywood ₹2.59 Cr Thug Life Kollywood ₹1.70 Cr The Girlfriend Tollywood ₹ 0.60 Cr Madharasi Kollywood ₹0.50 Cr Retro Kollywood ₹ 0.49 Cr Daaku Maharaaj Tollywood ₹ 0.40 Cr Hari Hara Veera Mallu Tollywood ₹ 0.33 Cr Bad Girl Kollywood ₹0.06 Cr 1. Kantara:Chapter 1 Industry:Sandalwood (Kannada) Director:Rishab Shetty Star Cast:Rishab Shetty,Rukmini Vasanth
 The prequel to the 2022 divine blockbuster Kantara shattered ceilings. Delving deeper into the origins of the Panjurli Daiva during the Kadamba era, the film offered a visual spectacle that was both raw and grandiose. The Divine climax once again became a cultural talking point, driving repeat audiences in Maharashtra and the Hindi belt. It stands as the only true All Time Blockbuster from the South in Hindi this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 2. Coolie Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Lokesh Kanagaraj Star Cast:Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir.
 The union of Thalaivar Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj was expected to set the screens on fire. A stylish gangster drama involving a gold-smuggling syndicate, the film had massive hype. However, the Hindi numbers (₹ 37.23 Cr) suggest it played more to the gallery of existing fans rather than breaking out to the neutral Hindi audience like Vikram or Jailer. 3.Game Changer Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:S. Shankar Star Cast:Ram Charan, Kiara Advani.
 Coming off the global high of RRR, Ram Charan teamed up with the showman Shankar. While the film's political theme resonated in the South, the Hindi audience found the narrative slightly dated. ₹ 32.93 Cr is a respectable total but falls short of the expectations set for a Ram Charan and Shankar collaboration. 4.Mirai Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Karthik Ghattamaneni Star Cast:Teja Sajja, Ritika Nayak. 
The surprise package of the year. After HanuMan, Teja Sajja cemented his position with Mirai. Based on the legend of Ashoka's 9 secret books, this Super Yodha film connected well with kids and families, earning nearly ₹ 17 Cr purely on concept strength without a Tier-1 star. 5. Baahubali:The Epic Industry:Pan India (Re-release/Edit) Director:S.S. Rajamouli Star Cast:Prabhas,Anushka Shetty
 To celebrate the franchise's legacy, the makers released a special Single Film edit of the two part saga with remastered visuals.While die hard fans turned up, the ₹ 6.95 Cr collection proves that the audience prefers new content over nostalgia trips in theaters. 6. HIT:The Third Case Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Sailesh Kolanu Star Cast:Nani, Srinidhi Shetty.
 Nani entered the HIT universe as Arjun Sarkar. While the film was a critical success in Telugu, the dark, gritty thriller genre has a limited ceiling in the Hindi dubbed market unless backed by massive marketing, reflected in its niche ₹ 4.11 Cr collection. 7. Kannappa Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Mukesh Kumar Singh Star Cast:Vishnu Manchu,Preity Mukhundhan (Cameos: Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal).
 Despite a star-studded lineup of cameos including Prabhas and Akshay Kumar, this mythological drama starring Vishnu Manchu failed to generate buzz in the Hindi belt, collecting a meager ₹ 3.98 Cr. 8. Lokah:Chapter 1 - Chandra Industry:Mollywood(Malayalam) Director:Dominic Arun Star Cast:Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy. 
Malayalam cinema's ambitious entry into the superhero genre! Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, the film was praised for its VFX and unique world-building. For a Malayalam film without a traditional Mass Hero, earning ₹ 3.78 Cr in Hindi is a positive sign of growth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 9.They Call Him OG Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Sujeeth Star Cast:Pawan Kalyan, Priyanka Mohan.
 The biggest shocker of the list. Pawan Kalyan's gangster drama, despite featuring Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist, crashed in Hindi with just ₹ 3.36 Cr. It highlights that Pawan Kalyan's stardom is still strictly regional compared to peers like Prabhas or Allu Arjun. 10. L2:Empuraan Industry:Mollywood (Malayalam) Director:Prithviraj Sukumaran Star Cast:Mohanlal, Manju Warrier,Prithviraj. The sequel to Lucifer. While a massive blockbuster in Kerala, the complex political drama of Empuraan proved too dense for the mass Hindi audience, collecting just ₹ 2.59 Cr. 11. Thug Life Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Mani Ratnam Star Cast:Kamal Haasan, Trisha Krishnan,Silambarasan TR.
 The reunion of legends Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan after decades was a cinematic event, but sadly, only for Tamil Nadu. The Hindi version was a non-starter (₹ 1.7 Cr), proving that Class Classics rarely translate to Mass Hindi Box Office. 12.The Girlfriend
 Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)
 Director:Rahul Ravindran
 Star Cast:Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty.
 
A solo lead thriller by Rashmika Mandanna. While she is a National Crush, the film's niche subject matter restricted its appeal, leading to a washout in the Hindi dubbed version.
 13.Madharasi
 Director:A.R.Murugadoss
 Star Cast:Sivakarthikeyan, Vidyut Jammwal.
 
Despite being directed by A.R.Murugadoss (known for Ghajini) and starring Vidyut Jammwal (a known face in Hindi), this film was a disaster in Hindi. It seems the audience has moved past the 2000s style of commercial filmmaking.
 14.Retro Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Karthik Subbaraj Star Cast:Suriya, Pooja Hegde.
 Also known as Suriya 44, this stylish actioner by Karthik Subbaraj was expected to be Suriya's big theatrical comeback in Hindi. The shocking collection of less than ₹ 50 Lakhs indicates a complete failure in marketing or release strategy in the North. 15.Daaku Maharaaj
 Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)
 Director:Bobby Kolli
 Star Cast:Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol

 Even the presence of Bobby Deol (fresh off Animal fame) couldn't save this Balakrishna mass entertainer in Hindi. The over the top action style of NBK clearly has zero takers in the Hindi belt in 2025.
 16. Hari Hara Veera Mallu
 Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)
 Director:Krish Jagarlamudi,Jyoti Krishna
 Star Cast:Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol.
 
A delayed period drama that felt stale upon arrival. With collections of just ₹33 Lakhs, it stands as a significant commercial underperformer for a star of Pawan Kalyan's stature.
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 17.Bad Girl Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Varsha Bharath Star Cast:Anjali Sivaraman.
 A small budget coming of age drama produced by heavyweights like Vetrimaaran. While critically acclaimed in festivals, it was virtually non-existent at the Hindi box office. Ultimately, 2025 will be remembered as the year the Hindi market transitioned from being a star reliant territory to a landscape defined by audience discernment. The staggering gap between Kantara (₹223 Cr) and generic mass entertainers highlights a significant shift in viewer preferences. When highly anticipated projects featuring legends struggle to gain traction while a rooted folklore thriller creates history, the trend is undeniable.The era of blind loyalty to formulaic tropes is fading, making way for a new chapter of content supremacy.

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351 days ago

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'Kannappa' Makers' Silly Claim After First Day Box Office Business

BY SACNILK

Hyderabad, June 28 - It might be a marketing gimmick, the makers declared actor Vishnu Manchu's divotational film Kannappa as an industry hit, only after the first day. This is the first instance when the makers of any film have declared their movie an industry hit, after the opening day itself. ## While the intention behind such a gimmick is unclear, it is probably the silliest thing to do, as in reality, Kannappa will fall way short of the box office mark, which is required to become an industry hit. It is basically a self-trolling act by the Kannappa team, which is strange to even think about. ## As for the box office collection, Kannappa opened to around 11 crores gross at the Indian box office and around 13 crores gross at the worldwide box office. This collection, however, is good for a Vishnu Manchu film. It is, in fact, the biggest opening for the actor. ## The presence of superstar Prabhas played a huge role in the opening of Kannappa, as any sort of buzz the movie was able to generate before the release was due to Prabhas, who played a cameo role alongside Akshay Kumar and Mohanlal. It needs to be seen how the movie fares in the coming days, which are crucial for the film's success. ## #Kannappa emerges as an Industry Hit 💥An unstoppable saga of faith and power now ruling the silver screen! The divine has spoken — audiences have blessed it! 🙏🎟️ Book Now: https://t.co/r9X3mxOcKEHar Har Mahadev 🔱Har Ghar Mahadev 🔥#KannappaInCinemas #KannappaMovie… pic.twitter.com/4VlWzV2drA— 24 Frames Factory (@24FramesFactory) June 28, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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353 days ago

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Kannappa Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

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Here is the Tamil movie Kannappa box office collection which is a historical action drama film. This film is directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory. ## Kannappa stars Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Madhoo, Preity Mukhundhan, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmaji, Brahmanandam, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, and Mohanlal in key roles. ## Kannappa Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 9.35 CrTamil: 0.15 Cr Telugu: 8.25 Cr Hindi: 0.65 Cr Kannada: 0.1 Cr Malayalam: 0.2 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 7.15 CrTamil: 0.15 Cr Telugu: 6 Cr Hindi: 0.8 Cr Kannada: 0.05 Cr Malayalam: 0.15 Cr -23.53% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 6.9 CrTamil: 0.2 Cr Telugu: 5.4 Cr Hindi: 1.1 Cr Kannada: 0.05 Cr Malayalam: 0.15 Cr -3.50% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 2.3 CrTamil: 0.1 Cr Telugu: 1.75 Cr Hindi: 0.35 Cr Kannada: 0.02 Cr Malayalam: 0.08 Cr -66.67% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 1.8 CrTamil: 0.05 Cr Telugu: 1.28 Cr Hindi: 0.4 Cr Kannada: 0.02 Cr Malayalam: 0.05 Cr -21.74% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 1.35 CrTamil: 0.05 Cr Telugu: 0.98 Cr Hindi: 0.25 Cr Kannada: 0.02 Cr Malayalam: 0.05 Cr -25.00% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 1.35 CrTamil: 0.05 Cr Telugu: 0.98 Cr Hindi: 0.25 Cr Kannada: 0.02 Cr Malayalam: 0.05 Cr 0.00% Week 1 Collection ₹ 30.2 CrTamil: 0.75 Cr Telugu: 24.64 Cr Hindi: 3.8 Cr Kannada: 0.28 Cr Malayalam: 0.73 Cr - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 0.45 CrTamil: 0.01 Cr Telugu: 0.37 Cr Hindi: 0.07 Cr -66.67% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 0.6 CrTamil: 0.01 Cr Telugu: 0.52 Cr Hindi: 0.07 Cr 33.33% Total ₹ 33.01 CrTamil: 0.77 Cr Telugu: 25.53 Cr Hindi: 3.94 Cr Kannada: 0.28 Cr Malayalam: 0.73 Cr (estimated) - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 33.01 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 43.5 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 5.1 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 38.4 Cr ## Kannappa Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Kannappa Verdict: Coming Soon ## Kannappa Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 27th June 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Kannappa State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.9 Cr₹ 8.75 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.8 Cr₹ 11.05 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 0.8 Cr₹ 6 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 8.35 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 5.5 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 1.35 Cr₹ 8.1 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 2.7 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 2.1 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 1.6 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.9 Cr₹ 0.13 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.32 Cr₹ 1.55 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 3 Cr₹ 25.15 Cr₹ 1.83 Cr₹ 0.8 Cr₹ 4.67 Cr₹ 35.45 CrDay 8 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0.5 CrDay 9 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.7 CrTotal₹ 3.06 Cr₹ 26.15 Cr₹ 1.85 Cr₹ 0.8 Cr₹ 4.79 Cr₹ 36.65 Cr ##

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495 days ago

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Upcoming Movies Of Pan-Indian Superstar Prabhas

BY SACNILK

Hyderabad, February 4 - Prabhas, the pan-Indian superstar, has captivated audiences with blockbusters like Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Salaar, and Kalki 2898 AD. Known for his versatility and larger-than-life roles, Prabhas is now gearing up for an exciting lineup of sequels and new projects with some of the most celebrated directors in Indian cinema. Here's a look at his upcoming movies:## 1. The Raja Saab## The Raja Saab is a romantic horror-comedy directed by Maruthi, who also penned the script. The film stars Prabhas alongside Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar. Initially slated for an April 10 release, the final date will be announced once the project is fully ready. This movie is one of Prabhas' most anticipated projects of the year, blending romance and horror in a unique genre mashup.## 2. Fauji## Prabhas is teaming up with Sita Ramam director Hanu Raghavapudi for a period action drama tentatively titled Fauji. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film was officially announced in early 2024. Rumors suggest that Pakistani actress Sajal Ali has been roped in for a pivotal role, though this has not been officially confirmed by the makers. The release date for Fauji remains under wraps, but the project has already generated significant buzz among fans.## 3. Salaar: Part 2 Shouryanga Parvam## Following the massive success of Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire, which grossed over Rs 600 crore worldwide, director Prashanth Neel is set to deliver the second installment, Salaar: Part 2 Shouryanga Parvam. The film, scheduled for a 2026 release, promises to be one of Neel's best works, according to the director himself. The shoot is expected to commence in mid-2025, with Prabhas reprising his role alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jagapathi Babu, and Shruti Haasan.## 4. Spirit## After the success of Animal, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga is collaborating with Prabhas for the first time in Spirit, a cop action thriller. This marks Prabhas' first proper pan-Indian project with Vanga. The film features Mrunal Thakur as the female lead, with Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor reportedly playing antagonists. Spirit is set to roll out in the second half of 2026 and is already one of the most awaited films in Indian cinema.## 5. Kalki Part 2## Prabhas' sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD, which grossed over 1,000 crore worldwide, is set to continue with Kalki Part 2. Director Nag Ashwin recently revealed that the script for the sequel is complete, and the team is awaiting the bulk dates of Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Amitabh Bachchan to commence shooting, which is expected to begin mid-2024. Some portions of the film were already shot during the making of Kalki 2898 AD. The makers are targeting a late 2026 release, depending on the filming progress.## 6. Prabhas - Prasanth Varma## 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.## Bonus: Cameo in Kannappa## In addition to his lead roles, Prabhas will also make a special appearance in the mythological drama Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu. The film is set to release on April 25, 2025, and Prabhas' cameo has already sparked excitement among fans.## Conclusion## Prabhas has an impressive slate of projects lined up for the next two years, spanning genres like horror-comedy, period drama, action thriller, and sci-fi. With collaborations with top directors like Prashanth Neel, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and Nag Ashwin, the pan-Indian superstar is set to dominate the box office once again. Fans can look forward to a thrilling cinematic journey as these highly anticipated films hit the screens.## Stay Tuned...

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510 days ago

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Akshay Kumar's First Look As Lord Shiva In 'Kannappa' Revealed

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Mumbai, January 20 - Vishnu Manchu-fronted epic Kannappa is one of the biggest-budget films in the making. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, this Telugu Pan India film features some of the biggest stars of Indian cinema in cameo roles. ## Scheduled for a grand release on April 25 in multiple languages, the makers of the film have unveiled a striking poster featuring Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar as Lord Shiva. The actor perfectly embodies the divine character which is gaining attention. ## "Stepping into the sacred aura of Mahadev for #Kannappa🏹. Honoured to bring this epic tale to life. May Lord Shiva guide us on this divine journey. Om Namah Shivaya", Akshay wrote on X while sharing the first-look poster. ## Stepping into the sacred aura of Mahadev for #Kannappa🏹. Honored to bring this epic tale to life. May Lord Shiva guide us on this divine journey. Om Namah Shivaya!#LordShivaॐ #HarHarMahadevॐ pic.twitter.com/OclB6u18TH— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) January 20, 2025 ## Produced by AVA Entertainment and 24 Frames Factory, Kannappa also stars Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam,[5] Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan and Madhoo play supporting roles, alongside Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay Kumar (his Telugu film debut) and Kajal Aggarwal in cameo appearances. ## The film is scheduled to be released on April 25, 2025, in multiple languages.## Stay tuned...

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566 days ago

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'Kannappa' Official Release Date Locked

BY SACNILK

Hyderabad, November 25 - Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu's prestigious devotional action drama Kannappa is one of the keenly-awaited Telugu movies with big actors featuring in it. The movie is directed by Mahabharata fame Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Mohan Babu. ## Kannappa has been in the making since last year and the makers have now confirmed its release date. On Monday, Vishnu Manchu took to social media to announce that the film would be hitting worldwide cinemas on April 25, 2025, in multiple languages. The team unveiled a poster showcasing a trident to reveal the release date. ## The film was initially planned for a December 2024 release but the makers are taking extra time in the production to make sure the best output is ready. Earlier, the team launched the teaser of the film at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival and that helped to create buzz. ## Kannappa stars Vishnu Manchu in the title role alongside Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal, Madhoo, and Mohan Babu, among others in supporting roles. It is produced under the banner of 24 Frames Factory.## #HarHarMahadevॐ #Kannappa🏹 pic.twitter.com/qGFxAOKp14— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) November 25, 2024 ## Stay tuned...