BY CHRISTA LINCY

The box office has a new heavy-hitter as Karuppu officially crossed the prestigious 100 crore net mark in India today. It has been a whirlwind six-day journey for this actioner, and reaching this milestone within the first week itself speaks volumes about its massive ground-level pull. As of its first Wednesday, the film has cemented its status as a major blockbuster of 2026. On its sixth day, Karuppu collected 10.30 crore rupees across all languages in India. When we compare this to Tuesday's collection of 12.75 crore, we see a logical 19.2 percent drop. For a mid-week performance, staying in double digits is a fantastic sign of stability. The film operated across 6,194 shows today, maintaining a strong presence even as it moves toward the end of its first week. One of the most remarkable aspects of this run is the digital footprint on BookMyShow. On its first Wednesday alone, the film sold 210K tickets, which is an incredible figure. To put this into context, it has outpaced the Wednesday sales of major hits like Leo (203K) and Amaran (185K), trailing only behind Jailer (324K). With a total of over 27.35 lakh tickets sold on the platform so far, Karuppu has now become the 6th best-selling Tamil film on BookMyShow, surpassing the final lifetime sales of both Vettaiyan and GBU. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) If we look at the performance in the major national chains, the contribution remains solid. PVR recorded approximately 29,890 tickets, while INOX and Cinepolis saw around 9,300 and 2,540 tickets respectively. This brings the total ticket sales in these three major chains to roughly 41,730 for the day. These urban centers, especially in the south, are continuing to drive the bulk of the revenue. In terms of regional occupancy, the Tamil version is leading the charge with a 35 percent overall rate. Chennai remains the strongest fortress for the film with nearly 60 percent occupancy across 718 shows, followed closely by Coimbatore at 53 percent. The Telugu version is also holding its own, particularly in Vizag where occupancy hit 23 percent today. These consistent numbers across different regions have pushed the total India net collection to 105.35 crore rupees. The global picture is equally impressive. With a domestic gross of 121.96 crore and an overseas contribution of 54 crore, the total worldwide gross now stands at 175.96 crore rupees. The film is currently enjoying a great run in the international markets, adding another 3 crore to its tally today. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As the film finishes its first six days, it has already secured a spot among the elite openers of Kollywood. Here is how its Day 6 Tamil Net collection compares with the all-time highest performers in the industry: Top 10 Kollywood Day 6 Highest Collection (Tamil Net)RANKMOVIE NAMEDAY 6 NET (TAMIL)1Jailer₹ 26.70 Cr2Leo₹ 24.50 Cr3Ponniyin Selvan - Part 1₹ 18.15 Cr4Varisu₹ 12.20 Cr5Thunivu₹ 10.60 Cr6Sarkar₹ 10.50 Cr7The Greatest Of All Time₹ 9.50 Cr8Vikram₹ 9.40 Cr9Master₹ 8.58 Cr10Karuppu₹ 8.55 Cr With its entry into the 100 crore club and a top 10 spot on the all-time day 6 list, Karuppu is proving to be a force to be reckoned with. The film is currently on track for a massive first-week finish, and with no major competition in sight, the second weekend is expected to see another significant jump in numbers.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, May 21 - The anticipation surrounding Drishyam 3 has reached extraordinary levels as the superstar Mohanlal-starrer closed its final advance booking with a massive 35 crore gross worldwide for opening day alone. The phenomenal pre-sales performance has now placed the film firmly on course for a potential 50 crore-plus worldwide opening day gross. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the third instalment of the iconic thriller franchise is witnessing historic demand across both domestic and overseas markets. The film has generated exceptional momentum in Kerala while also recording sensational advances internationally, particularly in the Gulf region, North America, the UK, and Australia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Worldwide First-Day Advance Booking of Drishyam 3 Kerala – 8.50 crore Rest of India – 4.50 crore Overseas – $2.3 million (22.15 crore) Total Day 1 Worldwide Pre-sales: 35.15 crore gross The overseas market alone has contributed over 22 crore, highlighting the massive global appeal of the franchise and Mohanlal's strong fanbase outside India. Kerala remains the biggest domestic contributor as expected, with 8.50 crore in pre-sales, which is among the strongest booking performances ever for a film in the state. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Opening Weekend Advance Booking Finished At 48 Crore Apart from its record-setting first-day sales, the film has also posted huge numbers for its opening weekend. In Kerala, the weekend pre-sales for the stand finished at 13.50 crore, while the rest of India sales closed at 5 crore. Overseas bookings have been sensational at $3+ million (29.50 crore) with the total worldwide advance sales for the weekend clocking 48 crores, which is massive. The extraordinary weekend figures indicate that audience interest is extending far beyond just the opening day. Industry observers believe the thriller is set for packed occupancy throughout the weekend, especially if word-of-mouth remains positive after the first shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 50 Crore Worldwide Opening Looks Likely With advance sales already crossing 35 crore globally for day one, the film is now expected to challenge the 50 crore worldwide opening milestone through spot bookings and walk-in ticket sales. It was already locked to score the second biggest start for a Malayalam film after the initial response in pre-sales, and was looking to take the opening in the range of 40 crores, but now, it is eyeing much bigger numbers. The film carries enormous expectations due to the popularity of the previous two instalments, both of which became landmark successes (the second film was a direct OTT release) and earned cult status among audiences. The return of Georgekutty has particularly fueled fan excitement, with social media already flooded with discussions, fan celebrations, and early reactions from premiere screenings.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The fifth-week journey of Bhooth Bangla is proving to be a masterclass in theatrical endurance. As we move past the 34-day mark, the film is still managing to pull in audiences despite several new releases entering the fray. On its fifth Wednesday, the movie added another 80 lakh rupees to its domestic net total, showing that it still has enough gas in the tank to keep the momentum alive. When we look at the numbers analytically, today's collection of 0.80 crore represents a very logical 11.1 percent drop from Tuesday's performance of 0.90 crore. For a film in its fifth week, staying near the 1-crore mark on a weekday is a clear sign of healthy occupancy. The movie operated across 2,457 shows nationwide today, which is a significant count considering the length of its run. To give you a better picture of the cumulative success, Bhooth Bangla has now reached a total India net collection of 170.75 crore rupees. If we look at the gross figures, the domestic total stands at 202.39 crore. The international markets have also played their part, contributing roughly 3 lakh rupees today to take the overseas total to 53.63 crore. This brings the grand worldwide gross to a staggering 256.02 crore rupees. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the historical numbers, this collection puts the film in a very strong position. At 80 lakhs, it is now tied for the 9th highest Day 34 collection, right alongside Jawan. Being on the same level as some of the biggest releases shows that the film has a lot of staying power and is continuing to find an audience even late into its run. Dhurandhar: 4.25 Cr Stree 2: 2.50 Cr Chhaava: 2.35 Cr Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge: 2.00 Cr URI: The Surgical Strike: 1.60 Cr Mahavatar Narsimha: 1.40 Cr Drishyam 2: 0.82 Cr Jawan: 0.80 Cr Bhooth Bangla: 0.80 Cr Badhaai Ho:0.80 Cr Looking at the national chains, the film saw consistent ticket movement throughout the day. PVR led the way with approximately 1,470 tickets sold, while INOX and Cinepolis followed with 1,080 and 630 tickets respectively. This brings the total ticket sales across these major three chains to about 3,180 for the day. These contributions have helped the film maintain its presence in urban centers even after a month of release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In terms of regional performance, the National Capital Region remained the most active with 305 shows and an overall occupancy of 10 percent. Mumbai followed with 94 shows and a higher occupancy rate of 11.5 percent, with afternoon shows peaking at 19 percent. Ahmedabad also showed decent interest with 159 shows and an evening occupancy of 14 percent. This spread indicates that the film is still effectively catering to its core Hindi-speaking audience in the major metros. The broader stats for this project are quite massive. Over its 34-day journey, Bhooth Bangla has been screened across 219,081 shows. The total ticket sales on BookMyShow have now crossed the 31.85 lakh mark, with the current week showing steady figures of 15K on Monday, 21K on Tuesday, and 12K on Wednesday. This consistency is exactly what helped the film sail past the 250-crore worldwide gross milestone earlier this week.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, May 21 - The much-awaited first look glimpse of Dragon, starring Jr. NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, has taken the internet by storm. The high-octane teaser clocked more than 64 million views on YouTube within the first 24 hours of release, making it the most-watched glimpse ever for an Indian film, according to makers. Released on the evening of Jr. NTR's birthday, the 4+ minute-long teaser, which introduces all the major characters of the film, instantly went viral across platforms and generated massive buzz among moviegoers. Social media users praised the glimpse for its gritty visuals, large-scale action blocks, powerful background score, and the intense presentation of Jr. NTR in a never-before-seen avatar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The glimpse introduces audiences to a dark and violent world centred around the character named Luger, played by Jr. NTR. Sporting a rugged look and commanding screen presence, the actor appears in one of the most menacing and intense roles of his career. The teaser's raw treatment and stylised action have once again become the talking point. Prashanth Neel recently opened up about the film and called Dragon the darkest story he has written so far. The filmmaker revealed that he spent nearly three years developing the character and its world, highlighting the scale and ambition behind the project. His comments further increased anticipation surrounding the film, especially among fans of mass-action entertainers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Apart from Jr. NTR, the film features a strong supporting cast including Anil Kapoor, Rukmini Vasanth, Biju Menon, Khushbu Sundar, Ashutosh Rana, and Sidhant Gupta, among others, in key roles. The extraordinary response to the glimpse has once again showcased Jr. NTR’s massive popularity across markets and the strong hype surrounding his collaboration with Prashanth Neel. The film is scheduled to release on June 11, 2027.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

We are looking at the final stretch of a historic journey as Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge completes its 63rd day at the box office. If you have been tracking this film since its massive opening weekend, you know we are witnessing a rare level of theatrical stamina. As of today, the active ticket sales on digital platforms have finally come to a halt, marking the end of a record-breaking 62-day run on BookMyShow. On its ninth Wednesday, the movie added another 20 lakh rupees to its domestic net total. When we compare this to Tuesday's collection of 22 lakh, we see a very logical 9 percent dip. For a film that has been playing in theaters for over two months, this kind of stability is quite impressive. The movie operated across 409 shows today, which is just a small fraction of the massive 523,910 total shows it has screened throughout its entire run. To give you some perspective on this longevity, this sequel has officially outlasted the first Dhurandhar film (59 days). It also comfortably moved past other major hits like Chhaava (58 days), Stree 2 (57 days), and even Pushpa 2 (53 days). This 62-day streak has now set a new benchmark for modern blockbusters, showing just how much the audience was willing to keep coming back to the big screen. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) If we look at the ticket sales in the major national chains for the day, the numbers are modest but tell a consistent story. PVR recorded about 535 tickets, while INOX and Cinepolis contributed 210 and 148 tickets respectively. This brings the total tickets sold across these three major chains to 893 for the day. While these might seem like small numbers in isolation, they have been the final building blocks in pushing the total India net collection to a staggering 1,146.55 crore rupees. The global picture is even more massive. With a domestic gross of 1,372.19 crore and an overseas contribution of 426.67 crore, the worldwide total now stands at 1,798.86 crore rupees. The Hindi version alone has been the primary engine for this success, contributing over 1,078 crore to the net total, followed by significant contributions from the Telugu and Tamil markets. Even on day 63, the occupancy levels remained surprisingly healthy in key regions. In Mumbai, the film still managed a 17 percent occupancy rate, with afternoon shows peaking at 21 percent. In the National Capital Region, the overall occupancy stayed around 12 percent. These figures suggest that even with a limited show count, the film continued to find a dedicated audience in the major metros right until the end. Ultimately, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is finishing its theatrical run exactly how it started: by rewriting the record books. It is not just about the final 1,800 crore gross milestone, but about the incredible endurance it showed over nine long weeks. As the curtains finally close on this run, it leaves behind a legacy that will be a massive challenge for any upcoming release to match.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Telugu movie Drishyam 3 box office collection which is a crime drama suspense thriller film. This film is directed by Jeethu Joseph and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Panorama Studios. ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) stars Mohanlal, Meenakshi, Esther Anil, Siddique, Asha Sharath, and Ansiba Hassan in key roles. ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) 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 ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Verdict: Coming Soon ## Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 21st May 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Mollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Drishyam 3 (Malayalam) State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Thursday]₹ 2.8 Cr₹ 1.9 Cr₹ 1.3 Cr₹ 11.05 Cr₹ 1.32 Cr₹ 18.37 CrDay 2 [1st Friday]₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 0.85 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 8.85 Cr₹ 0.61 Cr₹ 12.81 CrDay 3 [1st Saturday]₹ 2.5 Cr₹ 1.5 Cr₹ 1.45 Cr₹ 9.25 Cr₹ 1.29 Cr₹ 15.99 CrDay 4 [1st Sunday]₹ 2.4 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 9.6 Cr₹ 1.26 Cr₹ 16.06 CrDay 5 [1st Monday]₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 6.55 Cr₹ 0.26 Cr₹ 8.91 CrDay 6 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.44 Cr₹ 0.6 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 5.7 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 7.54 CrDay 7 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 6.1 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 7.7 CrDay 8 [2nd Thursday]₹ 0.8 Cr₹ 0.51 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 5.7 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 7.71 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 11.59 Cr₹ 8.01 Cr₹ 7.25 Cr₹ 62.8 Cr₹ 5.44 Cr₹ 95.09 CrDay 9 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 0.2 Cr₹ 4.25 Cr₹ 0.09 Cr₹ 4.99 CrDay 10 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 4.4 Cr₹ 0.27 Cr₹ 5.92 CrDay 11 [2nd Sunday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 4.85 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 6.2 CrDay 12 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.11 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 2.15 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 2.56 CrDay 13 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.11 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.79 CrDay 14 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 1.2 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 1.45 CrDay 15 [3rd Thursday]₹ 0.06 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.95 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.08 CrWeek 2 Gross₹ 1.76 Cr₹ 1.07 Cr₹ 1.19 Cr₹ 19.2 Cr₹ 0.77 Cr₹ 23.99 CrDay 16 [3rd Friday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.85 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.93 CrDay 17 [3rd Saturday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 1.35 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.51 CrDay 18 [3rd Sunday]₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.95 CrDay 19 [3rd Monday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.58 CrDay 20 [3rd Tuesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.43 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.46 CrDay 21 [3rd Wednesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.4 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.43 CrDay 22 [4th Thursday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.33 CrWeek 3 Gross₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.13 Cr₹ 5.63 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 6.19 CrDay 23 [4th Friday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.35 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.38 CrDay 24 [4th Saturday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.59 CrDay 25 [4th Sunday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.7 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.74 CrDay 26 [4th Monday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.31 CrDay 27 [4th Tuesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.26 CrDay 28 [4th Wednesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.16 CrTotal₹ 13.76 Cr₹ 9.18 Cr₹ 8.6 Cr₹ 89.93 Cr₹ 6.24 Cr₹ 127.71 Cr ##