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Mumbai, July 9 - Ajay Devgn returns to the big screen with Dhamaal 4, the fourth instalment in the popular comedy franchise directed by Indra Kumar. The film is set to release in cinemas on July 10 and has generated decent pre-release buzz among family audiences. Riding on the franchise's popularity and the genre's appeal, the film is expected to register a decent opening at the Indian box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Based on the current trend, Dhamaal 4 is expected to collect 12-14 crore net on its opening day in India. As of 8 PM on Thursday, the film has recorded 5 crore+ gross in advance bookings (with block seats) for Day 1, with final pre-sales expected to close at around 6 crore+ gross. These numbers are almost identical to the booking of Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle before its release. Despite similar advance sales, the box office trajectory of the two films is slightly different. Welcome To The Jungle went on to open at 15 crore+ net (19 crore net with previews), largely because its paid previews generated positive word of mouth before the official opening day, resulting in a surge in spot bookings from morning shows themselves. Dhamaal 4 does not have the benefit of paid previews, making its opening more dependent on Friday's audience response. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Nevertheless, the film still has the potential to exceed expectations. Comedy entertainers traditionally rely heavily on spot bookings and walk-in audiences, especially in mass circuits and smaller centres. If the initial audience reactions are positive, Dhamaal 4 could witness a strong jump in evening and night shows, giving it a realistic chance of touching the 15 crore net mark on its opening day. Positive word of mouth will be the key factor in determining whether the film can outperform its current projections.

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Mumbai, July 9 - The first six months of 2026 have painted an interesting picture for the Indian film industry. While a handful of blockbuster releases dominated the box office and broke multiple records, some high-profile films struggled to justify their massive budgets. Overall, the period from January 1 to June 30 witnessed a healthy theatrical market led by Hindi cinema, while Malayalam films continued to punch above their weight with remarkable overseas performances. The biggest story of the year was undoubtedly the phenomenal success of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, which emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of the year by a massive margin. The Ranveer Singh-led action spectacle crossed 1800 crore worldwide, making it one of the biggest Indian successes in history. It was followed by Border 2, while Telugu cinema contributed one major success in the form of Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu. Tamil cinema's biggest performer was Karuppu, which comfortably crossed the 300 crore mark worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Movies Overall – All-India (First Half of 2026) Rank Movie Language India Gross Worldwide Gross Footfalls (India) 1 Dhurandhar 2 Hindi ₹ 1375.00 Cr ₹ 1813.00 Cr 4.50+ Cr 2 Border 2 Hindi ₹ 393.00 Cr ₹ 450.00 Cr 1.58 Cr 3 Peddi Telugu ₹ 288.00 Cr ₹ 340+ Cr N/A 4 MSVPG Telugu ₹ 258.50 Cr ₹ 301.50 Cr 1.27 Cr 5 Karuppu Tamil ₹ 229.00 Cr ₹ 310.00 Cr N/A Hindi cinema enjoyed the strongest headline performance thanks to Dhurandhar 2 and Border 2, but the overall success was largely concentrated among a few event films. Telugu cinema delivered mixed results, with the only major success being Mana Shankara. The box office collections alone did not always translate into commercial success, as some expensive productions failed to recover their investments despite respectable worldwide numbers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Malayalam cinema once again proved why it continues to be one of India's most consistent film industries. Films like Vaazha 2 and Drishyam 3 not only performed exceptionally well in Kerala but also generated huge revenues overseas. The industry continued to benefit from its strong presence in international markets, especially across the Gulf region, allowing several medium-budget films to achieve impressive worldwide totals. Tamil cinema also experienced a mixed first half. While Karuppu emerged as a blockbuster and became one of the biggest Tamil hits of the year, mid-budget films such as Thaai Kizhavi and Blast also delivered solid numbers, indicating that audiences were willing to support well-made commercial entertainers beyond star-driven spectacles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Hollywood Movies Rank Movie India Gross Worldwide Gross 1 Obsession ₹ 100.15 Cr ₹ 3850+ Cr 2 Project Hail Mary ₹ 89.50 Cr ₹ 6436+ Cr 3 Michael ₹ 83.65 Cr ₹ 9050+ Cr 4 The Devil Wears Prada 2 ₹ 35.90 Cr ₹ 6400+ Cr 5 Lee Cronin's The Mummy ₹ 30.00 Cr ₹ 30.00 Cr Hollywood releases maintained a steady presence in India, with films such as Obsession, Project Hail Mary, and Michael attracting strong urban audiences. However, their worldwide collections were naturally driven by international markets rather than India, making domestic box office comparisons with Indian films less meaningful. Kannada cinema endured a relatively quiet first half compared to other industries. No Sandalwood release managed to create a nationwide impact, and the industry's highest-grossing films remained significantly behind their counterparts from Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. The second half of the year will be crucial for Kannada cinema to regain momentum. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Surprise Indian Successes S. No. Movie Industry India Gross Worldwide Gross 1 Thaai Kizhavi Kollywood ₹ 71.65 Cr ₹ 82.00 Cr 2 Vaazha 2 Mollywood ₹ 149.50 Cr ₹ 235.25 Cr 3 Aadu 3 Mollywood ₹ 59.10 Cr ₹ 120.10 Cr 4 Blast Kollywood ₹ 61.00 Cr ₹ 75.40 Cr One of the most encouraging trends of the first half was the continued success of content-driven cinema. Films like Thaai Kizhavi, Blast, and Aadu 3 exceeded trade expectations despite not carrying the scale or hype of pan-India spectacles. Their performances reinforced the fact that audiences continue to reward strong storytelling and positive word of mouth. At the same time, a few expensive productions struggled to meet expectations. Despite collecting well worldwide, some big-budget releases were unable to secure profitable theatrical runs due to their enormous production costs. This once again highlighted that worldwide collections alone are no longer sufficient to determine a film's commercial success. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Hyped but Failed/Underwhelmed Movies S. No. Movie Industry India Gross Worldwide Gross 1 The Raja Saab Tollywood ₹ 174.15 Cr ₹ 208.40 Cr 2 Peddi Tollywood ₹ 288.00 Cr ₹ 340+ Cr 3 Patriot Mollywood ₹ 36.75 Cr ₹ 80.00 Cr Overall, the first half of 2026 can be described as top-heavy but healthy. Films across industries have grossed around 6500 crores at the Indian box office in the first 6 months, which is better than the first halves of the previous post-pandemic years. Bollywood produced the year's biggest blockbuster, Telugu cinema delivered mixed results, Malayalam cinema continued its remarkable consistency, and Tamil cinema found success through both star vehicles and mid-budget entertainers. As the industry heads into the second half of the year with several highly anticipated releases on the horizon, the box office appears well-positioned to build on an encouraging start to 2026.

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Here is the Malayalam movie I, Nobody box office collection which is a Action Crime Thriller film. This film is directed by Nisam Basheer and produced by ,Supriya Menon. ## I, Nobody stars , Prithviraj Sukumaran, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Vijayaraghavan, Ashokan, Nandhu, Suraj Venjaramoodu in key roles. ## I, Nobody Review ## I, Nobody Review: What Public Has To Say About This Movie ## I, Nobody Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Thursday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## I, Nobody Budget: ₹ 1 Cr * Approx ## I, Nobody Verdict: Coming Soon ## I, Nobody Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 9th July 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Mollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.I, Nobody State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 2.3 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 2.55 CrTotal₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 2.3 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 2.55 Cr ##

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Mumbai, July 8 - The first half of 2026 has delivered a few blockbuster successes across the Indian film industry, with Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema all contributing major hits at the global box office. While a handful of films crossed significant milestones worldwide, one title stood far above the rest in the form of Dhurandhar: The Revenge The Ranveer Singh-fronted spy actioner emerged as the undisputed box office champion, becoming the biggest Indian blockbuster of the year so far and one of the biggest of all-time with a phenomenal worldwide gross of over 1800 crore. The film continued to dominate the box office week after week and shattered several records for an Indian film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Sunny Deol's Border 2 lit up the box office earlier this year, justifying the hype around the film with its superb trending. The war drama secured the second position on the list with an impressive 450 crore worldwide gross, reaffirming the enduring popularity of the border franchise and patriotic action dramas. Tamil superstar Suriya found his lost box office mojo with the Tamil blockbuster Karuppu emerging as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of the year so far. The action drama continued its remarkable theatrical run for weeks to finish with 310 crore globally, becoming the actor's highest-grossing film by more than 2x margin. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Megastar Chiranjeevi also muscled his star power with the Telugu family entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, and proved that he can still challange biggest of the stars of Telugu cinema with his unmatched aura and fan following even at the age of 70. The Anil Ravipudi directorial collected over 300 crores worldwide and is among the top 5 highest-grossing Indian films of the year so far. Meanwhile, the Indian box office also delivered rich results, thanks to blockbuster runs of the top 5 movies and beyond. With over 6500+ crores gross so far, it is turning out to be one of the biggest years for Indian cinema. With several big-ticket releases still scheduled for the second half of 2026, the race for the year's highest-grossing Indian film is far from over. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 Highest-Grossing Indian Films of the First Half of 2026 S. No. Movie Industry Worldwide Gross 1 Dhurandhar: The Revenge Bollywood (Hindi) ₹ 1813.00 Cr 2 Border 2 Bollywood (Hindi) ₹ 450.00 Cr 3 Peddi Tollywood (Telugu) ₹ 340+ Cr 4 Karuppu Kollywood (Tamil) ₹ 310.00 Cr 5 Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Tollywood (Telugu) ₹ 301.50 Cr

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Rishab Shetty recently shared some key updates regarding his upcoming films, and the biggest news for fans is the official confirmation of Kantara Chapter 2. While the franchise has already seen massive success with its first two installments, Shetty clarified that he is already in the writing stage for this third film. This update comes just as his birthday celebrations concluded, providing a clear roadmap for where the Kantara universe is headed next while he balances a very demanding acting schedule. The progression of this franchise has been nothing short of legendary. To put things into perspective, the original Kantara released in 2022 was an unexpected phenomenon, earning a total India net of ₹309.64 Cr and a worldwide gross of ₹407.82 Cr. However, the 2025 prequel, Kantara: Chapter 1, took things to a completely different level. That film shattered records with an India net of ₹622.48 Cr and a worldwide gross of ₹852.36 Cr, effectively doubling the reach of the franchise and cementing its status as an all-time blockbuster. With such high stakes, Shetty has revealed that he is already working with a dedicated team of writers to ensure the next chapter meets these massive expectations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Beyond the world of Kantara, Rishab Shetty has a very demanding acting schedule that requires him to be extremely disciplined with his time. He clarified that he will not be multitasking or overlapping his projects because of the drastic physical transformations required for each role. His immediate focus will be on Jai Hanuman, the high-profile superhero film directed by Prashanth Varma. Once that is completed, he will move on to the historical epic, The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Each of these roles requires a distinct look that he needs to maintain, which explains why he is taking a one-film-at-a-time approach. One of the most inspiring parts of his recent statements revolves around his commitment to his roots. While there is often a discussion about building a central film city in Bengaluru, Shetty has taken a different route by creating a cinema village in his hometown, Keradi. This location served as the primary backdrop for the first Kantara and was expanded significantly during the production of Chapter 1. By developing this local infrastructure, he is not just making films but also creating a sustainable ecosystem for storytelling within his own community. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Rishab Shetty admitted that direction provides him with a sense of peace and happiness that he cannot stay away from for long. Even as he prepares for massive acting assignments in 2027 and 2028, his mind remains focused on the creative development of Kantara Chapter 2. Given the franchise's track record of turning local stories into global sensations, the industry is watching closely. With Chapter 1 having already crossed the ₹850 Cr mark worldwide, the next installment will undoubtedly be one of the most anticipated Indian films in the coming years.

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Mumbai, July 7 - Director Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga continues to script one of the biggest comeback stories of the year at the box office. After a slow start, the period romantic drama has witnessed extraordinary growth on the back of exceptional word-of-mouth, turning into a genuine sleeper hit. The period romantic drama is now inching closer to the 100 crore worldwide gross milestone. Starring Diljit Dosanjh, Nasserudin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari, the film has collected an estimated 58.25 crore net (69.30 crore gross) at the Indian box office in 25 days. The fourth weekend once again delivered impressive gains, with the film continuing to attract audiences despite fresh competition. Its remarkable trend has ensured that it remains one of the strongest-performing Hindi releases in recent weeks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The worldwide total is also moving steadily upward, with estimates indicating that the film now has a chance to reach the 100 crore gross mark. In 25 days, the film has grossed around 90 crores, with overseas collection around 20 crores gross. What makes the run even more impressive is that Main Vaapas Aaunga has consistently outperformed its opening week in subsequent weeks, a rare achievement in today's theatrical market. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the Partition-era drama has earned widespread appreciation for its emotional storytelling, music, and performances, particularly those of Nasserudin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, and Sharvari. If the current trend continues over the coming days, Main Vaapas Aaunga is expected to comfortably finish its theatrical run with over 100 crore in worldwide gross collections, completing an outstanding turnaround at the box office.

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Mumbai, July 7 - Michael is all set to enter the prestigious $1 billion club at the worldwide box office, capping off a sensational theatrical run across global markets. The musical biographical drama has emerged as one of the biggest commercial successes of the year and is now only a few million dollars away from reaching the historic milestone. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has already concluded its run in India with a gross collection of over 83.50 crore. Despite facing strong competition from multiple local and Hollywood releases, Michael enjoyed a successful run in the country, driven by fanfare, positive audience reception and steady collections throughout its theatrical journey. Globally, Michael has amassed $991 million so far and is expected to reach $1 billion in the coming days. Strong performances across Europe, Latin America, and Asia have ensured that the film maintained momentum well beyond its opening weeks, putting it on course to surpass the landmark figure. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Joining the billion-dollar club would place Michael among the highest-grossing films of the year and further underline its worldwide appeal. The milestone is especially significant as only a select number of films manage to achieve the feat during their theatrical run. With several overseas markets still contributing to its box office total and limited theatrical engagements continuing, Michael is expected to comfortably cross the $1 billion mark in the coming days. The film's remarkable global performance, coupled with its solid 83 crore-plus gross in India, has firmly established it as one of the year's biggest worldwide blockbusters.

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Here is the Hindi movie Dhamaal 4 box office collection which is a Comedy film. This film is directed by Indra Kumar and produced by . ## Dhamaal 4 stars , Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Javed Jaffrey, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Ravi Kishan, Upendra Limaye, Esha Gupta, Sanjay Mishra, Anjali Anand in key roles. ## Dhamaal 4 Review ## Dhamaal 4 Review: What Public Has To Say About This Movie ## Dhamaal 4 Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language DayIndia Net Collection Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ - Cr * may earn Total ₹ - Cr ## India Net Collection ₹ - Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ - Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ - Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ - Cr ## Dhamaal 4 Budget: ₹ 1 Cr * Approx ## Dhamaal 4 Verdict: Coming Soon ## Dhamaal 4 Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 10th July 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, July 7 - After witnessing a noticeable drop in collections on Monday, Alpha is looking to bounce back on its fifth day at the Indian box office with the help of discounted ticket prices. The YRF Spy Universe action thriller, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, is expected to record better occupancy throughout Tuesday as several cinema chains continue to offer attractive ticket deals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film opened with decent numbers but couldn't match the blockbuster standards set by previous YRF Spy Universe titles. While it showed healthy growth over its first weekend despite mixed word-of-mouth, Monday witnessed the expected decline. Now, the Tuesday discount offer is likely to bring back family audiences and young moviegoers, giving the film a chance to post a day-on-day jump. The evening and night shows will play a crucial role in determining the extent of the growth. If walk-in bookings improve as expected, Alpha could register a solid increase over Monday's business, keeping its first-week total on a respectable trajectory. However, the film will still need strong holdover collections over the coming days to maintain momentum before new releases arrive. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) LIVE BLOG 09:00 PM (IST) 07 JUL 2026 Live Update: Heads For 4.25+ Crore Net Day Alpha has minted 3.25 crores net as of 9 PM and is heading towards 4.25+ crores net. The occupancy is obviously much better than yesterday due to discounted prices, which keeps it on course for 10-15% growth. 04:00 PM (IST) 07 JUL 2026 Live Update: Heads For 4+ Crore Net Day Alpha has minted 1.25+ crores net as of 4 PM and is heading towards 4+ crores net. The occupancy is obviously much better than yesterday due to discounted prices, which keeps it on course for 10-15% growth. 11:00 AM (IST) 07 JUL 2026 Live Update: Discounted Tuesday Expected To Give A Boost The film is expected to witness a growth on Tuesday due to the discounted prices. It will be interesting to see if it can touch the 5 crore net mark which will keep it on course for a 50 crore net weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 10:00 AM (IST) 07 JUL 2026 Alpha Collected 3.85+ Crore Net On Monday The spy action thriller witnessed a 70% drop on Monday from its Sunday collection. The film collected around 3.85+ crores net, which is somewhat respectable given the negative reception, keeping the film on track for a decent week. @keyframes pulse { 0% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.2; } 100% { opacity: 1; } } .blinking-dot { height: 7px; width: 7px; background-color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; animation: pulse 1.2s infinite ease-in-out; } { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LiveBlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Update", "description": "Analytical report and live updates for Peddi box office performance.", "liveBlogUpdate": [ { "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi hits 150 cr mark", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T09:50:00+05:30", "articleBody": "Peddi has officially crossed the 150 crore net mark in India, according to early estimates." } ] }

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Mumbai, July 6 - Warner Bros and DC Studios' latest superhero film Supergirl is reportedly heading to digital platforms sooner than expected following its disappointing theatrical performance worldwide. According to the reports, the Milly Alcock-starrer is eyeing a July 28, 2026, digital release date, although Warner Bros. has not officially confirmed the announcement yet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to a viral post, Supergirl will become available on Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) platforms including Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, and Google Play Movies & TV. The movie is expected to be offered for both digital rental and purchase. Released theatrically on June 26, 2026, Supergirl struggled to generate strong momentum at the global box office despite being part of James Gunn's new DC Universe. The film opened to $60+ million worldwide in the opening weekend. Industry analysts described the debut as disappointing for a superhero film carrying a reported production budget of approximately $170 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The movie has managed to top $100 million but is heading towards a disastrous $150 million worldwide finish. Reports suggest the movie could ultimately result in losses exceeding $100 million for Warner Bros. once marketing and distribution costs are factored in. Directed by Craig Gillespie, Supergirl stars Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. The film is inspired by the acclaimed comic storyline Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and follows Kara on an emotional and violent intergalactic journey. The cast also includes Jason Momoa, David Corenswet, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, and Emily Beecham.

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Mumbai, July 6 - The first weekend of July delivered a decent boost to the Indian box office, with new releases and strong holdover titles combining to generate impressive numbers across languages and territories. Leading the charts was Alpha, which opened at the top spot with better-than-expected weekend numbers, while Welcome to the Jungle continued its good run with a superb second-weekend hold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 1. Alpha Leads The Pack With 40+ Cr Gross Alpha topped the weekend charts with a 40.80 crore gross opening weekend at the domestic box office. While expectations were significantly higher considering the scale and its connection to the YRF Spy Universe, the overall start can still be termed decent. The film performed best in multiplexes and urban markets, with Sunday collections showing noticeable growth. 2. Welcome To The Jungle Stood Firm In The Second Weekend Welcome 3 continued its successful theatrical run with a strong 25+ crore gross in its second weekend. The comedy entertainer showed a very good hold despite the arrival of new competition and continued to attract family audiences across mass circuits and single screens. The franchise value and entertainment factor are clearly working in the film's favour. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 3. Gatta Kusthi 2 Took An Excellent Opening Gatta Kusthi, the sequel to Vishnu Vishal's 2022 movie Gatta Kusthi, was one of the biggest winners of the weekend. The film performed very well in Tamil Nadu while the rest of the markets put up a decent performance, where positive word-of-mouth translated into strong occupancies throughout the weekend. Its trend indicates solid audience acceptance. Meanwhile, the Telugu 100 crore budgeted film had an average opening weekend domestically. Despite being mounted on a massive budget, Nagabandham managed a moderate 11+ crore gross during the weekend. While the film saw decent traction in select Telugu centres, the overall performance remained average considering the expectations. Rounding off the top 5 list was Main Vaapas Aaunga, which, despite increasing competition, emerged as one of the most impressive performers of the weekend due to its superb hold. The film continued to attract audiences steadily and maintained stable collections despite facing competition from multiple releases. Its consistency suggests strong support in mass pockets and smaller centres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 India Box Office Weekend Winners (July 3-5) S. No. Movie Weekend India GBOC Total India GBOC 1 Alpha ₹ 40.80 Cr ₹ 40.80 Cr 2 Welcome 3 ₹ 25.85 Cr ₹ 136.80 Cr 3 Gatta Kusthi 2 ₹ 16.00 Cr ₹ 16.00 Cr 4 Nagabandham ₹ 11.65 Cr ₹ 11.65 Cr 5 Main Vaapas Aaunga ₹ 6.20 Cr ₹ 68.50 Cr Note: Gross collection*

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Cocktail 2 has wrapped up its third weekend at the box office, and the narrative has shifted from a promising start to a struggle for survival. After seventeen days in theaters, the film has reached a total India net collection of ₹92.55 Cr. While the movie began its journey with a powerhouse opening week of ₹70.50 Cr, the subsequent weeks have seen a sharp and concerning decline. Although the film is indeed battling a massive screen crunch due to newer tentpole releases, the primary issue lies with the word of mouth, which hasn't been strong enough to sustain interest. In an environment where audience appreciation typically drives longevity, the mixed reception has made it difficult for the sequel to maintain its momentum against the heavy competition. The third weekend began on a quiet note this past Friday, with the film collecting ₹0.75 Cr net. However, as is often the case with urban comedies, it saw a significant jump on Saturday, growing by 53.3% to earn ₹1.15 Cr. Sunday followed with another 8.7% rise, bringing in ₹1.25 Cr. This brings the three-day weekend total to approximately ₹3.15 Cr. When we look at the cumulative figures, the India gross now stands at ₹110.35 Cr, achieved across more than 1,01,000 shows since its release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Cocktail 2 - 3rd Weekend India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 15 (3rd Friday)₹ 0.75 Cr1,521Day 16 (3rd Saturday)₹ 1.15 Cr1,095Day 17 (3rd Sunday)₹ 1.25 Cr1,129Total 3rd Weekend₹ 3.15 Cr3,745 In terms of audience engagement on digital platforms, BookMyShow recorded steady interest over the weekend. Friday saw 12.94K tickets sold, Saturday peaked with 19.25K, and Sunday maintained a decent hold with 17.62K tickets. In total, the film has sold over 1.6 million tickets on the platform to date. In the national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film sold over 15,000 tickets during the third weekend, with Sunday being the busiest day. Specifically for Sunday, around 7,400 tickets were sold across these chains. PVR led the weekend contribution with 3,800 tickets, followed by INOX with 2,100, and Cinepolis with 1,500 tickets. The occupancy for Sunday sat at an average of 6.5%, reflecting the limited screen space currently available. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The global performance remains a highlight, with the film grossing a total of ₹140.40 Cr worldwide. This includes an overseas contribution of ₹30.05 Cr. In the North American market, Cocktail 2 continues to find takers; data from Venky Box Office shows it collected $16K on Saturday, taking its total in that region to $1.42M. While these international numbers are respectable, the domestic market remains the primary focus as the film nears the 100 Crore milestone. The journey from the second week to the third has been particularly difficult for the film. After a solid opening weekend of ₹47.50 Cr, the collections suffered a significant 75% drop in momentum. While a severe screen crunch caused by the arrival of Alpha, Welcome to the Jungle, and Main Vaapas Aaunga certainly limited its reach, the primary challenge has been the lack of strong word-of-mouth. Typically, films that resonate deeply with audiences manage to find their way even with fewer screens, but the mixed reception for this sequel has made it hard to sustain footfalls. With a landing cost of ₹150 Cr, the film is now in a tough spot as it struggles to recover its investment against the current box office trend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The big question now is whether Cocktail 2 can cross the ₹100 Cr net mark in India. It currently needs about ₹7.45 Cr to reach that goal. Given that the entire third weekend only generated a little over ₹3 Cr, reaching the century mark will be a steep uphill battle. Unless the film manages a miraculous hold during the weekdays or regains some screens in the coming week, it might fall just short of that coveted three-figure milestone.