Kantara Chapter 1 India Gross Beats GBU - Coolie World

We had reported that Kantara Chapter 1 making Rs 50 crore gross in Tamil Nadu was great and that it was second highest in South. A different look at statement. It says that the combined worldwide gross of two top Tamil films GBU and Coolie will not come close to combined India gross of Kantara Chapter 1. Secondly the expected total gross of Rs 650 crores is much below the Rs 1500 crores that was expected. Thirdly the film Tamil Nadu run has ended with new Diwali releases and on Oct 21 Thamma ( Ayushman Khuranna)will end the North run. READ ON: Kantara disappoints despite a near ₹550 Crore Gross At last The movie finally made ₹50 Crore and stands at ₹51.66 Crore just before the Diwali Run in TN With the screen count falling from 306 to 52 , the films run is almost completely over Bison, Diesel and Dude share 1196 Screens with the FIRST TIME that B+C centers run short of fodder Bison (384) , Dude (355) and Diesel (247) with 210 Screens being free run (Any one of the 3 films) However Kantaras Run across India was very impressive ₹ 178.68 Crore in the Hindi Market , not exactly a KGF 2 moment but still impressive ₹ 166 Crore in Karnataka ₹ 90.55 Crore in AP/TG ₹ 51.66 Crore in TN ₹42.33 Crore in KL Around ₹540 — ₹550 Crore in India alone ________________________________________ Unfortunately the Gross did not match up to the massive hype of the film that was expected to gross ₹1500 Crore by pundits Too much Hindutva - was the verdict by the South Indian Gen Z My Young neighbors in Bangalore said “We watched because it's a Kannada film and we love the Shettys but there is too much Hindu mythology for our liking” Nonetheless Karnataka and Mumbai and Delhi are still running Kantara in multiple screens Bollywood has no major Diwali release until THAMMA hits the screens on 21st and has a whopping 790 screen release, a record for Ayushmaan Khurana Let's hope for a ₹650 Crore finish Unfortunately this gross in India alone beats anything Tamil Films Grossed Worldwide this year GBU managed a limp ₹207.73 Crore Gross across India while Coolie managed a nice ₹363.85 Crore Gross Their combined total is almost what Kantara alone grossed ________________________________________

Kantara Chapter 1 Tamil Nadu Second Highest After Karnataka

Though Kantara was a non starter in Tamil Nadu, sequel has created a box office record.The film officially crossed the ₹50 crore gross mark in the state yesterday, creating a new record. This incredible achievement makes it only the eighth film from outside the Tamil film industry (non-Kollywood) to hit this half-century milestone. The film is showing a very strong hold with the audience. Its collections in the second week are expected to drop by only 35%, which is a fantastic trend. Looking at its current pace, trade analysts are predicting that Kantara: Chapter 1 could be heading towards a final collection of around ₹70 crore, especially with the big Diwali holiday period coming up. A Massive Jump From The Original Film What makes this success story even more interesting is the huge growth the franchise has seen in Tamil Nadu. The original Kantara was considered an underperformer in the state, collecting only around ₹12 crore. This was much lower than its collections in other South Indian states. However, the tables have completely turned with Kantara: Chapter 1. This time, Tamil Nadu has become the film’s biggest market in the South, right after its home state of Karnataka. The final collection of the prequel is expected to be 5 to 6 times more than what the first film earned, which is a phenomenal jump and shows how much the audience has connected with this world. Top Non-Kollywood Grossers In Tamil Nadu With its entry into the ₹50 crore club, Kantara: Chapter 1 has joined an elite list of high-grossing films from other industries that have won over the Tamil audience. Here is the updated list:

Rank Title Year Gross Collections 1 Baahubali: The Conclusion 2017 ₹146.00 cr. 2 KGF Chapter 2 2022 ₹105.50 cr. 3 RRR 2022 ₹75.00 cr. 4 Avatar: The Way of Water 2022 ₹71.00 cr. 5 Pushpa: The Rule 2024 ₹71.00 cr. 6 Manjummel Boys 2024 ₹63.50 cr. 7 Baahubali: The Beginning 2015 ₹58.00 cr. 8 Kantara: Chapter 1 2025 ₹50.50 cr. 9 Jawan 2023 ₹44.00 cr. 10 Kalki 2898 AD 2024 ₹

Latha Rajinikanth forgery case UPDATE / Soundarya Rajinikanth film wrap

Bengaluru court in September rejected an application by Latha Rajinikanth, wife of superstar Rajinikanth, seeking discharge in a criminal case related to alleged forgery in the 2014 film Kochadaiiyaan. The court observed on September 27 that she "has not made out any justifiable ground to discharge her from the alleged offenses." This has come to the fore now. The 48th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate also noted there is a prima facie case against the accused. Case details Case against Latha emerged from financial dispute The criminal case against Latha emerged from a financial dispute with a film production house over dues related to Kochadaiiyaan, directed by her daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth. In 2015, Chennai-based Ad Bureau Advertising Private Limited filed a private complaint accusing Latha of using forged documents to secure an injunction that prevented around 70 media outlets from covering the financial dispute. You're 33% through Legal proceedings Complainant argued it constituted offenses under IPC sections Latha's civil suit was dismissed on December 13, 2015, citing "territorial jurisdiction" issues. The complainant contended that her actions amounted to offenses under Sections 196 (using false evidence), 199 (false statement in a declaration), and 463 (forgery) of the Indian Penal Code. After an investigation, the Halasurugate police filed a chargesheet on February 27, 2021. You're 66% through Judicial review Karnataka High Court had partially quashed proceedings On August 2, 2022, the Karnataka High Court had partially quashed the proceedings against Latha in relation to certain charges. However, the Supreme Court reinstated those charges through its order dated October 10, 2023. The court has now found sufficient grounds to proceed with prosecution against the accused. source; https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/bengaluru-court-dismisses-latha-rajinikanth-s-plea/story

The shooting of the new film, jointly presented by Soundarya Rajinikanth and MRP Entertainment under Zion Films, produced by Basilian Nazareth and Mahesh Raj Basilian, starring 'Tourist Family' director Abhishan Jeevind and Anaswara Rajan, has been completed. This new film, starring Abhishan Jeevindh, who gained attention with the film “Tourist Family”, created great anticipation among the fans when it was announced. In this situation, the entire shooting of the film was completed in a single phase at lightning speed, in just 35 days. The shooting of the film has been completed in Chennai and Trichy. The film, which is a wonderful love story that will appeal to modern-day youth, is being written and directed by Madhan, who worked as an associate director on the films “Lover, Tourist Family.” Director Abhishan Jeevind plays the lead role in the film, and Anaswara Rajan, a leading star of the Malayalam film industry and the dream girl of the youth, will be playing the lead role. MRP Entertainment, which has been delivering a series of successful films in diverse storylines in Tamil cinema, is producing the film, following the hat-trick success of Good Night, Lover and this year's blockbuster hit Tourist Family. Soundarya Rajinikanth is co-producing the film on behalf of Zion Films. The film is composed by music composer Shawn Roldan. Cinematography is handled by Shreyas Krishna. Editing is handled by Suresh Kumar. Art direction is by Rajkamal. Costume design is by Priya Ravi. With the film's shooting complete, the team will begin post-production work. The team plans to release the first look, teaser, and single of the film one by one soon.

Sivakarthikeyan reply to Bhaijaan / Prabhas PAKI Heroine sparks outrage

Sivakarthikeyan FAN REPLY to Nhaijan First improve your acting skills Baai then you can talk about our movies. All you do is remake Tamil and Telugu movies in the whole of your career. You are talking about the film of our actor who hasn't done a single remake. And Madharaasi is a flop film but it is 1000 times better than that cringe, worthless, asshole film Sikandar. So the mistake is with you. Madharaasi was supposed to release during Summer Holidays but it was postponed only because of Baai. First try to give 1 hit. Since 2017 how many flops you gave. Tubelight, Race 3, Bharath, Dabangg 3, Radhe, Antim, Kisi Ki Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Tiger 3 and Sikandar. Oh my god 9 flops. Save your career first. Then talk about our actor. The hero you talked about gave 5 hits out of his last 10 films (Namma Veetu Pillai, Doctor, Don, Maaveeran and Amaran). U in the other side gave 9 flops.

What started as a simple birthday greeting has erupted into a major controversy for the upcoming film, PrabhasHanu. The Hyderdabad based production house, Mythri Movie Makers, recently posted a birthday wish for their new lead actress, Imanvi, expressing high hopes for her debut. However, the commentsAccording to numerous comments from social media users, the actress’s real name is Iman Iqbal Esmail, and she is a Pakistani national. The unverified claims state that she changed her name to the Indian-sounding “Imanvi Kumari” specifically to secure work in the Indian film industry. Some users even alleged that she used to have a Pakistani flag in her social media bio, which has since been removed. The most serious of these claims suggests that she is the daughter of a Pakistan Army officer. The Director And A Perceived Double Standard The allegations didn’t stop with the actress. Social media users also targeted the film’s unnamed director, labeling him a “Pakistan premi” (a lover of Pakistan). The comments alleged that it was the director who instructed the actress to change her identity and erase her past to avoid controversy. This incident has also ignited a larger debate online about perceived double standards. Many have pointed out that while a Pakistani artist is being launched in a South Indian film, a similar move in Bollywood would likely face massive backlash and be branded as “anti-national. ”PrabhasHanu is an upcoming Indian film presented by the successful production house Mythri Movie Makers. The film is set to mark the debut of actress Imanvi. While details about the plot and the full cast are still under wraps, the title suggests a project of significant scale and interest. section of their post was quickly flooded with serious allegations about the actress’s identity. Mythiri are rich IT consultancy(body shopping) owners in the USA . They are friends of Anil Sunkara and were associated with him on projects like 1:Nenokkadine, Aagadu. They also might have helped finance those movies. Later they became independent producers with Srimanthudu. After the success of Anil Sunkara as producer of Dookudu, During Early 2010’s and Mid 2010’s many NRI’s ventured into movie production , Mythri Movie Makers are one of them. Initially There were three partners but the third partner went on his own way and kept his own production house Vyra Entertainments that produced ‘Hi Nanna’ and ‘Matka’.

Salman asks Is Madharasi Bigger hit than Sikandar ?

Tamil celebrated Director A R Murugadoss has got a reality check that was long overdue. Salman Khan gave it back to him royally for blaming him for the flop pf Sikandar. Salman interview makes a point that just by arriving on the sets at 6 AM does not make a film a hit. Secondly that ARM as a Director and Producer Sajid washed their hands off as soon as they knew it was not working. He pointed out that with a South Star that comes as early 6 AM, the film did not work. He was meaning Madharasi of Suvakarthikeyan that ended as a loss. With the film, Salman returned to the big screen for the first time since 2023 but failed to make a mark at the box office. Sikandar is Salman's first Eid release in two years. Sikandar was released in theatres on March 30. Despite receiving criticism for its direction and performances, the film managed to cross ₹100 crore at the box office and ultimately grossed over ₹200 crore worldwide. However, considering Salman Khan's standards, the film was deemed an underperformer at the box office. The film was also panned when it was released on Netflix in May. Using the popular stage of Bigg Boss 19, Salman Khan addressed the comments during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode with his signature wit, making his stance on the matter crystal clear. What Director AR Murugadoss Claimed The controversy started when director AR Murugadoss, in an interview, spoke about the challenges of working with a major Bollywood star. He claimed that Salman would often arrive on the set only by 8 PM, which forced the crew to shoot scenes meant for the daytime during the night. The director described the schedule as chaotic and hinted that the erratic timings contributed to the film’s underperformance at the box office, even while admitting his own creative faults. Salman Khan’s Sarcastic Reply On Bigg Boss Salman addressed the issue head-on when comedian Ravi Gupta asked him if he regretted doing any films. While he named some old projects, he clarified he had no regrets about his recent films, including Sikandar. He then directly took on the director’s comments with a playful but sharp jab. “Main set pe raat ke 9 baje pahuchta tha, meri pasaliyan tooti thi (I used to reach the set at 9 PM, but my ribs were fractured),” he said, giving a reason for his timing. In a sarcastic tone, Salman added, “Hamare director sahab bolte the aisa, lekin unki picture jo abhi release hui hai, uske actor to 6 baje pahuchte the.” This was a clear dig at Murugadoss’s recent Tamil film, Madharaasi, suggesting that even though its actor arrived earlier, the film still struggled to find success. The "Madharaasi" box office collection was ₹99.12 crore worldwide, with ₹62.82 crore in India and ₹25 crore overseas. The film had a strong opening but saw a significant drop in collections after the first week, failing to meet the expectations set by its hype. The actor didn’t stop there. He also remarked that both producer Sajid Nadiadwala and Murugadoss quickly distanced themselves from Sikandar after it failed to perform well at the box office. “Pehle Sajid kalti, phir Murugadoss South sidha,” he joked, implying that the team moved on quickly once the film didn’t work. To top it all off, Salman cheekily praised Murugadoss’s other film, calling Madharaasi a “bigger blockbuster than Sikandar” with a knowing smile, which drew laughs from the Bigg Boss audience.

Mega Star Mammootty Patriot in London / Dhanush- Mari Selvaraj / STR Telugu Debut

Mari Selvaraj’s next film will be with Dhanush, set under a historical backdrop, and the story was narrated to the actor a long time ago. The VIP actor was initially set to produce it himself. But now, the project will be produced by Vels Films International. The film’s work will begin soon, and they planned it as a grand, big-budget historical drama. The actor-director combination joined hands before for a sensational blockbuster, Karnan, and is set for a much bigger film next.

Producer Nag Vamsi who liked the story written by Deepak who gained recognition for his award-winning short film Manasanamaha, has narrated it to Dhanush and SK. Now we hear that Simbhu is to sign it and be his first straight Telugu film. Producer Naga Vamsi’s banner ‘Sithara Entertainments’ created a brand value for itself in Tollywood by delivering back-to-back box office hits with strong content and quality production values. A subsidiary of Haarika and Haasini Creations, which only bankrolls big-ticket films with Trivikram Srinivas, this production house started making medium and big budgeted films at a brisk pace from 2016 unlike its parent company. The production house scored a success streak with smashing blockbusters like Jersey, Bheeshma, DJ Tillu, Sir, Mad, Lucky Bhaskar and Daaku Maharaj. There is a strong line-up of films coming from this happening banner in the next couple of years. Besides securing dates of leading Telugu actors, the production house seems to be betting big on the market of Tamil stars as well. t is already a known fact that the banner is bankrolling the much anticipated bilingual project of Tamil superstar Suriya and talented Telugu director Venky Atluri. Now reports suggest that they have finalized a new film with another popular Kollywood star Simbhu. A debutant directorAlso, the same production house has already announced their upcoming collaboration with Kannada sensation Rishab Shetty. It looks like Naga Vamsi is planning to expand the brand value of his banner beyond Tollywood. In Telugu, they have Akhil’s Lenin and Ravi Teja’s Mass Jathara in the pipeline. is going to be introduced with this film and an official announcement is likely to be made very soon.

Mammootty took part in Hyderabad will be moving to London for Patriot.. London shoot behins from October 18th. After London shoot, the unit comes to Kochi where Mohanlal takes part. Zarin Shihab ( Rekjachithram- Aatam) will be part of London. Mohanlal will join the Kochi part. Mahesh Narayanan directs the film. Release Timeline: The film is slated for a Vishu 2026 release, which falls in April 2026, with a potential release date of April 9, 2026, reported by India TV News. Production Status: Filming is progressing, with the Hyderabad schedule recently completed. Mammootty has now flown to London for the next shooting segment. Key Cast: The movie boasts a major cast, including Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Kunchacko Boban, Darshana Rajendran, Revathy, and Zarin Shihab. Director: The film is directed by Mahesh Narayanan. Genre: It is described as a high-stakes political thriller involving power, surveillance, and state control. Mammooty's Patriot after Hyderabad schedule will move to London. Rehachithran- Aatam fame Zarin Shihab

Nivin Pauly B'Day lineup / Kantara moves to Top 2 Indian Grosser// Kerala composer for Vijay Devarakonda

As actor Nivin Pauly celebrates his birthday, fans are celebrating the promise of what looks to be a monumental phase in his career. The upcoming year is loaded with a versatile lineup that audiences have been eagerly awaiting, signaling a brilliant new era for the star. While the slate is diverse, the biggest cheer is for his foray into the fan-favorite genres he has perfected. The fun begins with Sarvam Maya, a horror-comedy for Christmas 2025 that reunites him with Aju Varghese. Following this is the highly anticipated Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, a romantic comedy from the blockbuster Premalu team. Paired with Mamitha Baiju, this is the perfect Nivin Pauly entertainer that fans have been craving. But his artistic range doesn't stop there. He will showcase his intense side in the thriller Baby Girl, hitting theatres this November. His presence in Tamil cinema is also growing stronger, with director Ram’s unique romantic psychological thriller Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai releasing soon. In a massive future leap, he will also enter the Lokesh Cinematic Universe as the villain "Walter" in the 2026 film Benz. Capping off this powerful lineup is a high-budget political thriller directed by B. Unnikrishnan and backed by Gokulam Movies. His creative expansion continues beyond the big screen. Nivin is making his much-anticipated web series debut with Pharma, an intense drama exploring the world of medical representatives. As a producer, he also backs ambitious projects like the pan-Indian superhero film Multiverse Manmadhan and the Nayanthara-starrer Dear Students under his Pauly Jr. Pictures banner. Nivin Pauly is masterfully balancing the genres he is celebrated for with bold new challenges. For his legions of fans, this birthday marks the exciting beginning of a festival of cinema.

Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 Box office data War 2 For the first week, Kantara Chapter 1 sets the milestone this year, and within 10 days, it surpasses Coolie’s full run collections and emerges as the top 3 grosser for this year in Indian movies. Tomorrow the film will cross Saiyaara and will settle at the top 2, but to reach the top 1 position, the film needs to maintain a stronghold for at least another two weeks, as Chhaava, which is in the first place, collected 800 Cr gross. Kantara Chapter 1 joined the 500 Cr grossers’ club yesterday, becoming the 4th Indian film to do so in 2025, and today, by beating Coolie’s lifetime gross (520 Cr), it became the biggest South Indian grosser this year as well. On the opening day and 1st weekend, Rajinikanth’s Coolie maintains a big lead over Kantara Chapter as it had the biggest opening and biggest weekend for Indian cinema this year. But after the weekend the film crashes, whereas the Kantara prequel maintains a strong hold.Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 Box office data War 2 For the first week, Kantara Chapter 1 sets the milestone this year, and within 10 days, it surpasses Coolie’s full run collections and emerges as the top 3 grosser for this year in Indian movies. Tomorrow the film will cross Saiyaara and will settle at the top 2, but to reach the top 1 position, the film needs to maintain a stronghold for at least another two weeks, as Chhaava, which is in the first place, collected 800 Cr gross.

Vijay Deverakonda’s new film with Ravi Kiran Kola of Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru was formally launched with a pooja ceremony. For the first time in her career, Keerthy Suresh is sharing screen space with Vijay Deverakonda. Rowdy Janardhan is the title. According to the latest buzz on social media, Malayalam music composer Christo Xavier will make his Tollywood debut with Rowdy Janardhan. Christo Xavier is known for films like Bramayugam, Turbo, and Sookshmadarshini. An official confirmation is awaited. The project will be bankrolled by ace producer Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. Apart from Rowdy Janardhan, Vijay also has a film with Rahul Sankrityan of Taxiwala fame, and the project is now in the production phase.