BY CHRISTA LINCY

The latest addition to the Yash Raj Films Spy Universe, Alpha, has finally hit the theaters today. As the seventh installment in this successful franchise, the film carries significant weight, especially being the first female-led standalone action movie in the series. Directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra, the film brings Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh into the spy world with a reported budget of approximately 100 crore rupees. Looking at the final advance booking numbers, the film has managed a steady start. In the national theater chains comprising PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the movie sold about 39,000 tickets for its opening day. This resulted in a gross collection of roughly 1.50 crore rupees from these major chains alone. When we break it down, PVR led the way with around 21,500 tickets, followed by INOX with 12,000, and Cinepolis with 5,500 tickets. The overall occupancy in these national chains settled at approximately 6 percent across nearly 2,800 tracked shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The regional data reveals that major metropolitan areas are providing the bulk of the early momentum. The National Capital Region led the way with a gross collection of 60 lakh rupees across 867 shows, followed closely by Mumbai at 56 lakh rupees from 697 shows. Other significant contributions came from Bengaluru, which recorded around 27 lakh rupees from 338 shows, and Hyderabad with 17 lakh rupees across 249 shows. Meanwhile, Pune added roughly 9 lakh rupees from 258 shows. These numbers show that while the film is playing across thousands of screens, these urban centers are currently the primary drivers of its box office revenue. On a pan-India level, including single screens and smaller regional centers, the total ticket sales for the opening day reached approximately 90,000 tickets. This resulted in an overall advance booking collection of 3.06 crore rupees. Most of these sales were concentrated in the standard 2D Hindi format, which accounted for over 8,200 shows nationwide. While niche formats like ICE and Dolby Cinema are available, they represent a very small fraction of the total bookings, suggesting that the general mass audience is sticking to traditional screens. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) An interesting trend emerged on digital booking platforms like BookMyShow in the final 48 hours leading up to the release. On July 1, the platform recorded about 16,000 ticket sales, but this number jumped significantly to over 54,000 on July 2. This suggests that the trailers and promotional material successfully built last-minute curiosity. With over 159,000 users expressing interest before the first show, the film has clearly captured the attention of the core movie-going demographic. Also the presence of seasoned actors like Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, combined with the highly anticipated cameo of Hrithik Roshan reprising his role as Kabir, is expected to drive walk-in audiences throughout the weekend. For a film produced on a 100 crore rupee scale, the initial momentum suggests that the overall box office performance will rely heavily on positive word-of-mouth and growth in evening show turnouts.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Tamil movie Gatta Kusthi 2 box office collection which is a Comedy Drama Romantic Sports film. This film is directed by Chella Ayyavu and produced by . ## Gatta Kusthi 2 stars , Vishnuu Vishal, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Karunas, Kaali Venkat, Munishkanth in key roles. ## Gatta Kusthi 2 Review ## Gatta Kusthi 2 Review: What Public Has To Say About This Movie ## Gatta Kusthi 2 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 ## Gatta Kusthi 2 Budget: ₹ 1 Cr * Approx ## Gatta Kusthi 2 Verdict: Coming Soon ## Gatta Kusthi 2 Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 3rd July 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Kollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Gatta Kusthi 2 State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.8 Cr₹ 0.13 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 3.11 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 5 Cr₹ 0.17 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 5.69 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 6.25 Cr₹ 0.28 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 7.13 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 2.4 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.7 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.14 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 2.25 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 2.51 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 2 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 2.24 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.85 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 2 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 1.61 Cr₹ 0.12 Cr₹ 22.55 Cr₹ 0.93 Cr₹ 0.17 Cr₹ 25.38 CrDay 8 [2nd Friday]₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.9 Cr₹ 0.1 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 2.11 CrDay 9 [2nd Saturday]₹ 0.21 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 3.65 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 3.93 CrDay 10 [2nd Sunday]₹ 0.19 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 4 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 4.26 CrDay 11 [2nd Monday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1.32 CrDay 12 [2nd Tuesday]₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1.1 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1.17 CrDay 13 [2nd Wednesday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1.05 CrDay 14 [2nd Thursday]₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.85 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.89 CrWeek 2 Gross₹ 0.63 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 13.75 Cr₹ 0.3 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 14.73 CrDay 15 [3rd Friday]₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.9 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.94 CrDay 16 [3rd Saturday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.4 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1.5 CrDay 17 [3rd Sunday]₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 1.85 CrDay 18 [3rd Monday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.65 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.68 CrDay 19 [3rd Tuesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.57 CrDay 20 [3rd Wednesday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.52 CrDay 21 [3rd Thursday]₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.15 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.16 CrWeek 3 Gross₹ 0.23 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 5.9 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 6.22 CrTotal₹ 2.47 Cr₹ 0.17 Cr₹ 42.2 Cr₹ 1.3 Cr₹ 0.19 Cr₹ 46.33 Cr ##

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, July 2 - Superstar Rajinikanth's highly anticipated Jailer 2 is gearing up to be one of the biggest theatrical events of 2026. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, the sequel brings back Rajinikanth as the iconic Tiger Muthuvel Pandian after the massive success of Jailer in 2023. The film has been in production since last year, and the makers have officially announced the film's release date in the evening on July 2. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's release strategy is expected to help capitalise on the extended festive weekend and maximise box-office potential across Tamil Nadu and overseas markets. Reports suggest the makers shifted from earlier planned release windows to secure a stronger holiday slot. Apart from Rajinikanth, the film features an ensemble cast including Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, and S. J. Suryah, with Anirudh Ravichander returning as composer. The sequel is also expected to include several high-profile cameo appearances, including Hrithik Roshan, adding further excitement among fans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) One name to rule the game! 💥#Jailer2 storms into theatres worldwide on October 15 🔥 #Jailer2FromOct15 #RajiniTheJailer2FromOct15@rajinikanth @Nelsondilpkumar @anirudhofficial @vijaykartikdop @Nirmalcuts @ChethanDsouza @AlwaysJani @KiranDrk #PallaviSingh @valentino_suren… pic.twitter.com/RJIpMXVekv— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) July 2, 2026

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The 2026 Dasara festive window is set to witness a major box office competition as two high-profile films have confirmed their release dates. Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 is scheduled for October 15, while Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara is locked for October 16. This brings the two veteran stars into a direct head-to-head release schedule once again, following their previous box office encounter in 2023. With both films carrying high production values and significant expectations, the trade is now focused on how screen allocation and audience footfalls will be divided over the holiday weekend. Jailer 2, produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, is officially scheduled to hit screens on Thursday, October 15, 2026. An official release date announcement is expected from the production house this evening, confirming the return of Superstar Rajinikanth as the iconic retired lawman Tiger Muthuvel Pandian. Following the massive global success of the first installment in 2023, director Nelson Dilipkumar is returning to helm this action-comedy sequel. The anticipation for this project is exceptionally high, especially considering how well the character resonated with audiences across domestic and international markets during the first chapter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Just a day later, on October 16, Chiranjeevi's socio-fantasy epic Vishwambhara will make its grand theatrical debut. Directed by Mallidi Vassishta, this film is being produced on a record-breaking budget of 400 crore. The narrative is rooted in Hindu cosmology and follows a hero's journey across celestial realms, starting from Satya Lokam, to save the protagonist played by Trisha Krishnan. UV Creations has taken a very meticulous approach with this project, even choosing to delay the release to allocate an additional 70 to 75 crore specifically for a massive international VFX overhaul. This decision came after mixed feedback on the initial teaser, showing the production house’s commitment to delivering a world-class visual experience. The timing of these releases is strategically aimed at the Dasara holidays, which historically provide a significant boost to box office collections. However, this head-to-head encounter brings back memories of August 2023, when Chiranjeevi's Bhola Shankar clashed with Rajinikanth's Jailer. That particular weekend saw a massive divide in footfalls, and the trade is curious to see how the screens will be allocated this time around, especially since both films carry immense brand value and high production costs. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Vishwambhara also features Kunal Kapoor in a pivotal role and boasts a technical team led by Oscar-winner M.M. Keeravani for music and Chota K. Naidu for cinematography. With two such heavyweights arriving within 24 hours of each other, the pressure on the distribution networks will be immense. While Jailer 2 will look to capitalize on the momentum of a successful franchise, Vishwambhara is betting big on its socio-fantasy scale and visual spectacle.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 2 - The buzz surrounding Alpha has been steadily growing as Alia Bhatt and Sharvari gear up for the release of their upcoming spy action thriller. Backed by YRF and set within the popular Spy Universe, the film has attracted attention primarily because of its female-led espionage storyline and stylish action-packed presentation. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The trailer and promotional material have received mostly positive reactions online, with audiences praising the visuals and action sequences, though some remain cautious about the film's mass appeal compared to previous entries in the Spy Universe. It was important for the movie to show some movement in advance sales, which opened just two days before release. Advance bookings in multiplex chains have shown fair momentum so far, particularly in urban centres, with over opening day sales reaching 2+ crore gross (with block seats) as of 3 PM, with a few hours still left before the film hits the big screen on July 3rd. While the advances are not that strong, they are not too poor either. The trade has been projecting 7-8 crore net opening, and the pre-sales trend does suggest the same. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Opening Day Net Collection in the YRF Spy Universe (Hindi Only) S. No. Movie Lead Actor(s) Opening Day Collection 1 Ek Tha Tiger (2012) Salman Khan ₹ 32.93 Cr 2 Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) Salman Khan ₹ 34.10 Cr 3 War (2019) Hrithik Roshan / Tiger Shroff ₹ 51.60 Cr 4 Pathaan (2023) Shah Rukh Khan ₹ 55.00 Cr 5 Tiger 3 (2024) Salman Khan ₹ 43.00 Cr 6 War 2 (2025) Hrithik Roshan / Jr. NTR ₹ 29.00 Cr Though the makers would have liked a double-digit start, the movement in advance sales doesn't seem to be that strong. Positive word-of-mouth could still push the film closer to a double-digit opening, but that's the thing for the future. If the film manages to score on the projected lines, it can be considered modest to decent, given that it is a female-led film in the Spy Universe. Alpha carries considerable expectations because of its association with the YRF Spy Universe, which has previously delivered multiple blockbuster titles led by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Hrithik Roshan. However, Alpha is attempting to carve its own identity by focusing on a fresh narrative and female protagonists rather than relying solely on established franchise formulas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Venkatesh Maha is a filmmaker known for breaking conventions, and his latest project, Rao Bahadur, is officially ready to hit theaters worldwide on July 3, 2026. This psychological dark comedy, starring Satyadev, has been generating significant curiosity among mature moviegoers who are looking for something beyond standard commercial cinema. As we head into the opening day, the initial tracking data and advance sales suggest that the film is already making an impact, particularly in the international circuit and major urban hubs in India. One of the most discussed aspects of Rao Bahadur is what trade analysts are calling the 169-minute bet. The film has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A certificate and a finalized runtime of 2 hours and 49 minutes. For a psychological thriller, this is a very bold duration, but it highlights the director's confidence in his ability to keep the audience immersed in his story. The marketing campaign, built around the tagline Doubt is a Demon, has successfully positioned the film as a dark, intellectual experience. This approach seems to be working, as we are seeing a strong wave of interest from premium-plex audiences who favor character-driven narratives. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Venkatesh Maha has consistently proven that the scale of a film is defined by its storytelling rather than its budget. His directorial debut, C/o Kancharapalem, remains a gold standard for Return on Investment (ROI) in modern Telugu cinema. Produced on a micro-budget of just 44 to 70 Lakhs, the film collected roughly 20 times its cost in theaters, finishing with a worldwide gross of 7 Cr. It also made a significant mark in the US market with a lifetime gross of 274,600 dollars, driven purely by word-of-mouth. His second outing, Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya, saw his first collaboration with Satyadev and became a top performer on Netflix during the pandemic. This track record of critical and commercial efficiency is a major reason why the industry has high expectations for Rao Bahadur, despite its unconventional and experimental nature. The overseas market has provided the strongest initial response so far. The film has officially crossed the 100,000 dollar milestone in total overseas pre-sales, which translates to over 83 Lakhs in Indian rupees. The NRI diaspora, especially in North America, has shown exceptional enthusiasm for this release. According to the final premiere advance sales report from Venky Box Office, the film earned 55,829 dollars in the USA across 167 locations. With approximately 250 shows scheduled for the premiere, the film sold nearly 3,800 tickets. These are healthy numbers for a mid-budget Telugu drama, especially one that deviates from the usual action-heavy formula. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the domestic front, the momentum is picking up rapidly as well. Online ticketing portals went live on July 1, and the response from urban centers has been sharp. In Hyderabad alone, BookMyShow reported over 6,000 ticket bookings within the first 24-hour window of the sales going live. This surge is being led by high-end multiplexes in cities like Hyderabad, Vizag, and Vijayawada. The domestic tracking suggests that while the film might have a focused target audience, that segment is turning up in large numbers to catch the early shows. As Rao Bahadur begins its worldwide journey, it is clear that the film is relying on its unique premise and the reputation of its director to drive footfalls. With premieres scheduled in the UK, Ireland, and Canada alongside the US today, followed by Australia, UAE, and Singapore on Friday, the global rollout is extensive. The next 24 hours will be crucial as the first set of reviews and audience feedback will determine how well this 169-minute psychological gamble pays off at the box office.