BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 7 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is set to explore a completely new space with his next feature film, as the actor has reportedly joined hands with director Amit Sharma for a quirky body-swapping comedy. The project, which is currently in the pre-production stage, is being described as a high-concept entertainer packed with humour, chaos, and emotional drama. According to Variety India report, the upcoming film revolves around a body-swapping premise, a genre rarely attempted on a big scale in mainstream Hindi cinema. The sci-fi romantic-comedy follows a married couple on the brink of divorce who unexpectedly swap bodies following a failed scientific experiment. This forces them to leave each other's daily routines, leading to comedic elements and a deeper understanding of one another. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Amit Sharma, known for directing acclaimed films like Badhaai Ho and Maidaan, is expected to bring his signature mix of heart and comedy to the project. Shahid Kapoor has often showcased his comic timing in films such as Jab We Met and Phata Poster Nikhla Hero, and this new entertainer is expected to tap into that side once again. The report also stated that the makers are looking to cast a younger leading actress opposite Shahid. Actress Janhvi Kapoor is reportedly in discussions for the female lead, though an official confirmation is still awaited. If finalised, this would be the first on-screen pairing of Shahid Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The untitled film is expected to begin production later this year and is targeting a mid-2027 theatrical release. Shahid is expected to complete his ongoing commitments, including the much-awaited second season of Farzi. Meanwhile, the actor's next release is Cocktail 2, co-starring Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, and is slated to release on June 21, 2026.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do has taken a significant lead in the latest 24-hour interest data on BookMyShow, recording over 10.1K interests. This puts the Hindi romantic comedy at the top of the list for upcoming Indian releases, showing a clear preference from the audience compared to other high-profile titles currently trending on the platform. Pati Patni Aur Woh Do is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 15, 2026. Directed by Mudassar Aziz, the film features Ayushmann Khurrana alongside Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh. There has been a lot of conversation online regarding the film theme, specifically around the concept of infidelity. However, Ayushmann Khurrana has stepped in to clarify that the movie is a family-friendly comedy of errors rather than a serious take on extramarital affairs. The excitement for this sequel is largely driven by the upping of stakes, with the protagonist now caught between three leading ladies. In the Tamil market, Suriya upcoming film Karuppu is also making waves with 2.4K interests. Set to release on May 14, 2026, this RJ Balaji directorial is special for fans as it marks the reunion of Suriya and Trisha Krishnan after nearly 20 years. The film, which has already cleared the censors with a U/A certificate, features Suriya as a lawyer who takes on a supernatural superhuman persona to deliver justice. The trade buzz is equally strong, with theatrical rights reportedly sold for over 45 crore and a record-breaking digital deal with Netflix already in place. BMS Interest Trends & Release Details (As of May 7, 2026)MOVIE NAMEBMS INTEREST (24H)RELEASE DATEPati Patni Aur Woh Do10.1KMay 15, 2026Karuppu2.4KMay 14, 2026Drishyam 3 (Malayalam)1.7KMay 21, 2026Peddi1KJune 4, 2026Spirit1KMarch 5, 2027 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Moving to the Malayalam industry, the highly anticipated Drishyam 3 is seeing a steady rise in interest with 1.7K recorded. The Mohanlal-Jeethu Joseph combination remains a gold standard for the genre, and the film is set to release on May 21, 2026, coinciding with the superstar birthday. The film has already secured a record-breaking North American theatrical deal worth 10 crore. Interestingly, the global premiere will take place in the USA on May 20, a day before the India release. Pre-sales in international markets like the UK and Gulf have already begun, showing strong early numbers. The Telugu film industry also has its share of big hitters in the pipeline. Ram Charan sports action drama Peddi has started its USA show listings with premiere pricing set at 35 for IMAX. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana and featuring music by A.R. Rahman, the film is scheduled for June 4, 2026. Meanwhile, Prabhas Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, continues to hold a spot in the top interests despite its release being much further away on March 5, 2027. The project, which features Triptii Dimri, will see Prabhas playing a fierce police officer for the first time, adding to the long-term curiosity surrounding the film. Overall, the interest levels across these films show a balanced mix of genres, from light-hearted comedies and supernatural thrillers to high-stakes dramas. The digital traction is a good indicator of opening day potential, and as these release dates draw closer, we can expect these numbers to climb even further across all major platforms.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Kara has wrapped up its opening week on a relatively low note, failing to maintain the momentum it showed during its initial two days. On its seventh day, the film collected 1.58 crore net across India, which is a 21 percent decline from Tuesday's 2.00 crore. This brings the first-week total net collection to 28.73 crore, with the domestic gross standing at 33.14 crore. For a film that started with over 6 crore on its opening day, finishing the week under the 30 crore mark indicates a lukewarm response from the general audience. The film's trajectory shows a clear struggle to sustain interest after the first Friday. While it peaked on its second day with 6.95 crore, the collections began to slide even on Saturday and Sunday, followed by a steep crash on Monday where it fell to 1.80 crore. Wednesday's performance confirms this downward trend. Language-wise, the Tamil version remains the only notable contributor with 1.11 crore from 2,217 shows on day 7, while the Telugu version added a minor 0.47 crore. Despite the wide release across Southern markets, the movie has found it difficult to generate significant footfalls beyond the opening weekend. In terms of the overall language performance, the Tamil version has predictably led the way as the film's primary market. During the first week, it netted 23.26 crore while seeing an average occupancy of 24.6 percent, showing that the home audience provided the most consistent support. The Telugu version further supplemented the collections by contributing 5.47 crore net, with its average occupancy standing at 18.6 percent. By bringing these two together, the movie finished its seven-day domestic run with a net total of 28.73 crore. Kara Day-wise India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 1 (Thu)₹ 6.20 Cr4,172Day 2 (Fri)₹ 6.95 Cr4,181Day 3 (Sat)₹ 5.20 Cr3,820Day 4 (Sun)₹ 5.00 Cr3,634Day 5 (Mon)₹ 1.80 Cr3,226Day 6 (Tue)₹ 2.00 Cr3,322Day 7 (Wed)₹ 1.58 Cr3,351Total₹ 28.73 Cr- (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the state-wise gross performance for day 7, the film continues to rely heavily on its home turf. Here is the breakdown of how the film performed across different regions on Wednesday: Tamil Nadu: ₹1.12 Cr AP-TG: ₹0.51 Cr Karnataka: ₹0.14 Cr Kerala: ₹0.02 Cr Rest of India: ₹0.01 Cr Total Day 7 Gross: ₹1.80 Cr In the national multiplex chains, Kara recorded a low turnout on its seventh day. Across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film sold nearly 8,700 tickets, resulting in a gross of around 10.8 lakh. PVR was the primary contributor among the three, grossing nearly 6.9 lakh, while INOX and Cinepolis followed with roughly 3 lakh and just over 1 lakh, respectively. With an average occupancy of less than 7% in these chains, the film is struggling to draw urban audiences as it moves into its second week. On the global front, Kara has grossed a total of 10.25 crore in the overseas markets over its first week. This brings the worldwide gross collection to 43.29 crore. The international trend saw its peak on Saturday with 2.75 crore gross, followed by a gradual decline during the weekdays. The film overall seems to be heading towards an average lifetime total, especially if it manages to hold its screen count during the second weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Digital interest on BookMyShow has also slowed down significantly following the opening weekend. The film has sold a total of 5.49 lakh tickets on the platform so far, with a visible gap between the initial three days and the weekday performance.Here is the day-wise breakdown of tickets booked through the app during the first week: Pre-sales: 67,000 Thursday: 118,500 Friday: 133,040 Saturday: 93,860 Sunday: 75,350 Monday: 21,200 Tuesday: 21,590 Wednesday: 18,640 As the film enters its second week, the sharp drop in ticket sales—from over 1.3 lakh on Friday to just 18.6K on Wednesday—suggests that the initial curiosity has faded quite quickly. While it has managed to cross the 40 crore mark worldwide, the heavy reliance on the first two days is evident. Without a significant turnaround in the second weekend, the movie is likely to finish its theatrical run with an average lifetime collection, as new releases will begin to take over its existing screen space.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, May 7 - Malayalam cinema has produced several successful films over the last few years, but the industry's ambitious big-budget ventures continue to face major hurdles at the box office. Director Mahesh Narayanan's spy action thriller Patriot, headlined by legendary stars Mammootty and Mohanlal, was initially expected to emerge as a landmark global blockbuster for Mollywood, but it is now witnessing a sharp downward trend after a promising start. Released amid massive expectations and strong pre-release buzz, Patriot opened to an impressive worldwide gross of around 28 crores on its opening day. The film collected more than 60 crores globally during its first three-day weekend, giving hope for a long theatrical run. However, the weekend trend itself indicated that sustaining momentum during weekdays could become difficult, and the collections have now dropped heavily since Monday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The spy thriller is currently struggling to even touch the 100 crore milestone worldwide. The film's first-week total is expected to finish in the range of 75 crores gross globally. Mixed word of mouth and the film's niche subject appear to have impacted its performance beyond the initial weekend rush. In six days so far, Patriot has grossed around 30.25 crores in India, while the overseas market has contributed an estimated 42 crores, taking the worldwide cumulative total to approximately 72 crores gross. Reportedly mounted on a massive budget of nearly 125 crores, Patriot ranks among the most expensive Malayalam films ever made. Unfortunately, this is not the first time a high-budget Mollywood film has failed to meet expectations at the box office. Back in 2024, Mohanlal's Malaikottai Vaaliban also ended up as a commercial disappointment. Despite strong hype before release, the film failed to gross even 30 crores worldwide against a reported budget of over 60 crores and was eventually declared a disaster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Mohanlal's Empuraan, the sequel to his blockbuster Lucifer (2019), also failed to meet its full potential despite being the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time with around 267 crores gross worldwide. It had an earthshattering opening of around 70 crores with a 4-day opening weekend, grossing a mammoth 173 crores. However, the mixed word of mouth dented its collection beyond the weekend, and despite emerging as a commercial success story, it somehow fell short of industry expectations.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 7 - Riteish Deshmukh's historical action drama Raja Shivaji is rewriting box office history for Marathi cinema with record-breaking collection. Released amid some hype in Maharashtra, the film has collected approximately 58 crores gross and is heading towards finishing the first week with around 62 crores gross, which will be the record week for a Marathi film. No major release this Friday, the Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company's blockbuster is expected to remain the first choice of moviegoers this weekend, with a big jump expected in the Maharashtra region. Raja Shivaji will not have an entirely free run though, as a few films are releasing this coming Friday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Kapil Sharma and Neetu Kapoor's Daadi Ki Shaadi, along with Krishnavataram Part 1: The Heart (May 7), Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Main Actor Nahin Hoon, and comedy-mystery-satire Dug Dug, are among the notable Hindi releases this week. The Hollywood film Mortal Kombat II is also hitting theatres, but neither film is expected to challenge Raja Shivaji in terms of numbers. The low-key competition leaves Raja Shivaji as the only major title to perform in the coming days, even though there is Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla running successfully, but it will already be in its 4th week. While Riteish Deshmukh's directorial and starring will lose some screens to the new releases, it will be looking to score around 20 crores gross in its second weekend, which will put it within touching distance of the 100 crores mark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As reported earlier, Raja Shivaji is currently the 4th biggest Marathi film of all-time, and it is expected to be number 2 at the end of the second weekend, behind only Sairat, which minted 110 crores gross collection. It is certain to become only the second Marathi film ever to reach 100 crores gross mark and eventually top the top seeder to become the new all-time blockbuster Marathi cinema.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Bhooth Bangla is proving once again that the nostalgic reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan is a formula that still resonates deeply with the Indian audience. On its 20th day, which was the third Wednesday of its theatrical run, the film earned 1.75 crore net at the box office. While this reflects a 22.2 percent drop from the previous day's 2.25 crore, it is a very resilient hold for a movie entering its third week. In a market where newer releases often struggle to find footing, this horror-comedy is managing to stay relevant and pull in crowds through sheer brand value and genre appeal. The success of the film highlights a significant trend in Bollywood. Horror-comedy has become a safe haven for the box office, successfully following the massive footprints left by blockbusters like Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. By tapping into this popular genre, the Akshay-Priyadarshan duo has reclaimed their territory, proving that the blend of humor and chills is exactly what the audience wants right now. Even with 4,522 shows running across India on day 20, the film is maintaining a steady pace, bringing its total India net collection to 148.25 crore. If we dive into the engagement on digital platforms, the performance is quite impressive. According to BookMyShow data, the film has now sold a total of 28,10,390 tickets since its release. The third week specifically started with strong numbers, recording over 89K tickets on Friday and maintaining a consistent daily average. On Wednesday, even with a natural midweek dip, it saw 31.49K tickets booked. This kind of ticket-selling momentum shows that the film is not just relying on its opening week hype but is actually benefiting from sustained interest and word-of-mouth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When analyzing the film's performance across the major national multiplex chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, it managed to gross nearly 14 lakh on Wednesday from approximately 1,840 shows. PVR stood out as the leading contributor among these chains with a gross of over 6.8 lakh, while INOX and Cinepolis followed with contributions of around 4.5 lakh and over 2.5 lakh respectively. While these numbers have naturally scaled down as the movie moves deeper into its theatrical run, they still represent a reliable stream of revenue from urban centers. Globally, the movie is also making its mark. With an overseas addition of 0.15 crore on its 20th day, the total international gross has reached 56.25 crore. Combined with the domestic gross of 175.93 crore, the total worldwide gross now stands at a healthy 228.18 crore. As the film completes its third week, it is now on the verge of hitting the 150 crore net milestone in India. The ability to maintain a collection of over 1.70 crore on a third Wednesday is a strong indicator of its steady appeal. Despite several new films entering the market over the last few weeks, this horror-comedy has carved out its own space and is currently heading into its fourth weekend with a very solid total.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is showing remarkable staying power as it reaches the end of its seventh week in theaters. On its 49th day, which was Wednesday, the film managed to net 0.52 crore at the Indian box office. This represents a very small and controlled drop of just 5.5 percent from the 0.55 crore it collected on Tuesday. Seeing this level of stability after nearly two months of release is quite rare, and it highlights a very consistent demand from the audience that is helping the movie maintain its ground. If we look at the language-wise data for day 49, the Hindi version remains the primary contributor, earning 0.50 crore from 820 shows with an occupancy of 16 percent. The regional versions had a smaller presence, with the Tamil version recording 28 percent occupancy across 13 shows and the Telugu version seeing 13 percent occupancy over 26 shows. Both these versions added 0.01 crore each to the daily net. While the show counts have naturally decreased, the film is still finding an audience in the remaining slots across the country. The overall totals for the film have reached massive proportions. The total India net collection now stands at 1,140.17 crore. The breakdown shows the massive dominance of the Hindi market, which accounts for 1,071.91 crore of the total. The Telugu version has performed decently as the second-highest contributor with 42.96 crore net, followed by Tamil at 19.70 crore, Kannada at 3.83 crore, and Malayalam at 1.77 crore. Including taxes, the India gross total has reached 1,364.61 crore. On the global front, with a day 49 overseas addition of 0.05 crore, the international gross stands at 426.30 crore, pushing the worldwide gross to a massive 1,790.91 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the domestic performance is grabbing the headlines, the international circuit has added a total of 1.15 crore over the last six days, contributing steadily to the film's massive global tally.Here is the day-wise breakdown of the overseas gross collections during this seventh week: Day 44 (7th Friday): ₹0.25 Cr Day 45 (7th Saturday): ₹0.35 Cr Day 46 (7th Sunday): ₹0.25 Cr Day 47 (7th Monday): ₹0.15 Cr Day 48 (7th Tuesday): ₹0.10 Cr Day 49 (7th Wednesday): ₹0.05 Cr Focusing on the performance in the major national multiplex chains on Wednesday, the film grossed 12.23 lakh from 520 shows across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. PVR led the chains with a gross of 7.33 lakh from 239 shows, followed by INOX at 3.67 lakh from 177 shows and Cinepolis at 1.23 lakh from 104 shows. Even on day 49, the film saw 10.13K tickets booked through BookMyShow, confirming that interest remains healthy across digital platforms and in urban centers. Looking ahead to today, which marks the landmark 50th day, the movie is set to finish its seventh week on a very positive note. Given how consistently the numbers have held since Monday, day 50 is likely to land in the range of 0.49 crore to 0.53 crore net. If the collections touch that higher end, the total week 7 earnings will wrap up at approximately 5.61 crore. For any film to close out its seventh week with over 5.6 crore is an incredible show of strength, proving that the momentum is still very much alive as it heads into its eighth week of theatrical run.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Telugu movie GaayaPadda Simham box office collection, which is an action drama film. This film is directed by Kasyap Sreenivas and produced by POV Stories, Sapta Aswa Media Works, and Zee Studios. ## GaayaPadda Simham stars Tharun Bhascker, J. D. Chakravarthy, Sree Vishnu, and Faria Abdullah in key roles. ## GaayaPadda Simham 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 ## GaayaPadda Simham Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## GaayaPadda Simham Verdict: Coming Soon ## GaayaPadda Simham Screen count ## India: - ## Overseas: - ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 1st May 2026 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, May 6 - The upcoming Indian films have been carrying massive expectations, and two of the most-awaited immediate next titles, superstar Ram Charan's Peddi and mega star Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 are set to ignite the box office, not just in India but in international markets amid the growing anticipation. Peddi North America Advance Booking (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the rural sports action drama marks his first film with RRR star, and the film has been one of the most anticipated ever since it was announced. Despite dealing blows with multiple release date postponements, the buzz for Peddi remains high with the trade anticipating it to emerge as one of the biggest Telugu blockbusters. Also starring Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyenndu, Peddi is scheduled to release on June 4 with a North America premiere slated on June 3. In an exciting development, the makers have confirmed that the advance booking for the US premiere will kick off on May 7 at 8 PM EST, nearing a month before the release. Given the excitement around the film, Peddi is expected to deliver one of the biggest premieres for an Indian film. Drishyam 3 Overseas Advance Booking Opens (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It has been a good year for Malayalam cinema so far, and the industry is now gearing up for potentially the biggest Malayalam film ever in terms of box office potential in the form of Drishyam 3. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, it is the third instalment in the iconic crime suspense thriller franchise, headed by Mohanlal. Drishyam 3 is scheduled to hit the big screens on May 21 after getting postponed for the originally planned April 2 release. With two weeks left before the release, the advance booking for the same has opened in the United Kingdom, North America, and the Gulf countries on May 6, and if the pre-release buzz is anything to go by, Drishaym 3 is expected to score huge numbers in bookings itself.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

The year 2026 has been a significant period for Indian cinema on streaming platforms, with several titles achieving massive viewership numbers both domestically and internationally. While theatrical runs remain the primary indicator of a films success, the digital transition has allowed movies to find a much larger, global audience. Netflix has emerged as the dominant player this year, hosting the majority of the top-performing titles, though platforms like Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar have also secured major wins with their respective originals and digital premieres. Leading the charts is Dhurandhar, which has set a massive benchmark with 31.1 million views on Netflix. The film has shown incredible staying power, maintaining its position at the top for several weeks. Following closely is Accused, starring Konkona Sen Sharma, which has amassed 16.6 million views. This film became a major success by reaching the number one spot in India immediately upon release and trending in 74 countries. Within just its first ten days, it had already secured 15.1 million views, outperforming the initial numbers of major blockbusters like Animal. Another standout performer is the Tamil film Made In Korea, which proved that regional content is no longer restricted by language barriers. Released in March 2026, it reached 13.5 million views within its first three weeks. It held the top spot on Netflixs Global Top 10 Non-English list for two consecutive weeks, recording 4.1 million views in its first week and jumping to 6.7 million in the second. This global reach was further supported by its performance in India, where it climbed to the top trending spot within 24 hours of its digital arrival. Courtroom dramas and female-led thrillers have also seen strong engagement this year. Haq, featuring Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi, garnered 11.3 million views globally within its first month. It debuted at number one in India and performed exceptionally well in countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and the UAE. Similarly, Rani Mukerjis Mardaani 3 recorded 10.7 million views in just ten days. The film trended in the top ten in 22 countries, highlighting the sustained interest in the franchise across international territories. In terms of platform variety, Subedaar emerged as a record-breaker for Amazon Prime Video. Starring Anil Kapoor, the film achieved viewership across 91 percent of Indias pin codes, indicating a very deep reach in both urban and rural markets. On the other hand, Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab found a second life on JioHotstar after a polarized theatrical reception. Despite critical backlash, the horror-comedy garnered 10.3 million views, trending as the number one title in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada for several weeks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The romantic drama genre also saw success with Tere Ishk Mein and De De Pyaar De 2. Dhanush and Kriti Sanons Tere Ishk Mein amassed 9.7 million views, becoming one of the biggest Bollywood debuts of 2026 on Netflix. Meanwhile, De De Pyaar De 2 reached 7.7 million views globally. It trended in 14 countries and spent three consecutive weeks in the global top ten, surpassing other major titles in terms of sustained weekly engagement. These numbers reflect a healthy and diverse streaming landscape where various genres are finding their dedicated audience bases. Most Watched Indian OTT Films in 2026RANKMOVIE TITLEPLATFORMVIEWERSHIP1DhurandharNetflix31.1M2AccusedNetflix16.6M3Made In KoreaNetflix13.5M4HaqNetflix11.3M5Mardaani 3Netflix10.7M6The Raja SaabJioHotstar10.3M7Tere Ishk MeinNetflix9.7M8SubedaarAmazon Prime9.6M9De De Pyaar De 2Netflix7.7M

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Fans of Prabhas have been following various reports regarding his upcoming project with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Recently, several rumors were circulating that Spirit might be postponed to December 2027. However, the makers have now officially clarified that the film is progressing exactly as planned. The high-octane action drama is set to arrive in cinemas worldwide on 5 March 2027, putting an end to all postponement speculation and confirming that there is absolutely no delay. This clarification is particularly significant because of how it impacts the box office calendar for 2027. When reports of a possible postponement first surfaced, many believed it would clear the path for Salman Khan's upcoming film with Nayanthara, which is scheduled for an Eid release that same year. Salman Khan has long been considered the king of Eid releases, and a shift for Spirit would have potentially given him a solo window to dominate the box office as he usually does. With the official confirmation that Spirit is staying on its March date, the industry is now looking at a very busy and competitive year for major superstars. Spirit marks a notable departure for director Sandeep Reddy Vanga in terms of characterization. While his previous leads in Arjun Reddy and Animal were depicted as coming from wealthy backgrounds, the protagonist in this film comes from a middle-class setting. Prabhas will be playing the role of a disgraced former police officer who takes a ruthless, no-nonsense approach to dismantle an international crime syndicate. This is the first time in his career that Prabhas will be portraying a police officer, which has added a lot of curiosity regarding his look and performance in the film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The project also features a strong ensemble cast designed for pan-Indian and international appeal. Triptii Dimri is set to play the female lead, reportedly portraying a doctor who becomes romantically involved with the character played by Prabhas. Vivek Oberoi is rumored to be the primary antagonist, while Prakash Raj will take on the role of a jail superintendent who has intense confrontations with the protagonist. The inclusion of veteran actress Kanchana in a pivotal supporting role further strengthens the lineup, making it a very interesting mix of talent. One of the most discussed aspects of the casting is the potential involvement of South Korean action star Don Lee, also known as Ma Dong-seok. There is strong speculation and ongoing talks for the Train to Busan star to join as a key international antagonist, which would give the film a massive global edge. Produced by Bhushan Kumar and T-Series, Spirit remains one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema. With the release date now firmly set for March 2027, fans and trade analysts are eagerly waiting to see how this intense, character-driven saga unfolds on the big screen.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, May 6 - National-award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut is set to headline a gripping thriller film titled Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, which now has an official 12 June 2026 theatrical release window. The film is rooted in a true story of extraordinary courage during a terror attack in India. A Story of Courage Under Fire (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Unlike conventional action-driven narratives around terror incidents, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata shifts the focus to ordinary people placed in extraordinary circumstances. The film revolves around hospital staff who managed to save nearly 400 lives during a high-risk terror situation, turning a place of healing into a battleground for survival. The narrative unfolds within the confines of a hospital, capturing the fear, urgency, and resilience of doctors, nurses, and workers who risked everything to protect their patients. It's this grounded, human perspective that sets the film, written and directed by Manoj Tapadia, apart from typical large-scale thrillers. Kangana Ranaut in a Performance-Driven Role (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Kangana Ranaut takes on a central role in this real-life inspired story, leading a cast that represents the unsung heroes of the incident. Known for choosing intense and unconventional roles, Kangana's character is expected to anchor the film's emotional and dramatic weight as the story navigates through chaos and courage. Positioned as a contained thriller, the film emphasises tension, survival, and human bravery rather than spectacle. By focusing on a single location and a life-or-death scenario, the makers aim to deliver a gripping cinematic experience rooted in realism. With a compelling real-life premise, a strong emotional core, and Kangana Ranaut at the forefront, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata is shaping up to be a hard-hitting thriller that pays tribute to unsung heroes.