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OTT Release This Week Dec 22 to Dec 28: From Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat to Revolver Rita, 10 Must Watch Christmas Movies. Bollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

OTT Release This Week Dec 22 to Dec 28: From Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat to Revolver Rita, 10 Must Watch Christmas Movies.

The holiday season is officially here, and the streaming giants are playing Santa to all the binge-watchers out there!From spine-chilling horror and high-stakes action to heartwarming family dramas and supernatural sagas, the week of December 22 to December 28, 2025, is packed with a blockbuster lineup that will make your holiday break legendary. Whether you’re waiting for the return of the iconic Naagin or looking for some South Indian spice with Andhra King Taluka and Revolver Rita, your watchlist is about to get very crowded! OTT Releases This Week Dec 22, 2025 Together  Supernational,Horror Prime Video Language:English, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi Running Time: 1h 42m IMDB Rating: 6.7/10 View Box Office Collection→ Together is a supernatural body-horror film starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco as a couple, Tim and Millie, whose strained relationship takes a bizarre turn when they move to the country and drink from a strange spring, causing them to physically fuse together as their emotional distance turns into literal, grotesque closeness, forcing them to confront their codependency in a nightmarish, body-horror metaphor for relationship decay. Dec 24, 2025 Middle Class  Comedy,Drama Zee5 Language:Tamil Running Time: 2h 5m IMDB Rating: 9.2/10 View Box Office Collection→ Middle Class is a Tamil family drama about Karl Marx, a financially struggling middle-class man who receives a massive 1 crore cheque from a grateful businessman, only to lose it, triggering a frantic, humorous, and heartfelt race against time to find it before it expires, all while dealing with his wife's loan shark debts and family pressures, exploring themes of dreams, sacrifice, and modern Indian middle-class life (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 24, 2025 Rajini Gaang  Comedy,Horror Prime Video Language: Tamil Running Time:2h 6m IMDB Rating: 8.9/10 View Box Office Collection→ Rajini Gaang is a supernatural horror film where a husband must help free his wife from dark possession after their quick marriage, involving a stolen sacred necklace with a dark past, forcing him to uncover its history and fight supernatural forces to save her Dec 25, 2025 Andhra King Taluka   Romantic Drama netflix Language: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi Running Time: 2h 50m IMDB Rating: 7.3/10 Direct OTT Release Andhra King Taluka is a Telugu drama about Sagar (Ram Pothineni), a die-hard fan of superstar Surya (Upendra), whose life revolves around his idol, especially when Surya faces career decline while working on his 100th film, leading Sagar on a journey of self-discovery, love, and proving the profound power of fan loyalty against societal pressures, all set in a rustic Godavari village. Dec 26, 2025 Revolver Rita Comedy,Action Netflix Language: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Hindi Running Time: 2h 23m IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 View Box Office Collection→ Rita's family accidentally kills a notorious gangster during a birthday party and gets caught in a violent gang war. With a corrupt police officer also involved, Rita must protect her family by outwitting the various criminals who are all after the body. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 26, 2025 Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Romance,Drama Zee5 Language:Hindi Running Time: 2h 21m IMDB Rating:5.4/10 View Box Office Collection→ Vikramaditya, a politician, falls deeply for Adaa, a free-spirited woman who sees love as liberation, not possession. What begins as an all-consuming romance soon unravels when Vikramaditya's affection turns obsessive and his insecurities consume him. As tragedy and betrayal intertwine, their love story becomes a haunting reflection on desire, ego, and the thin line between devotion and madness. Set against a backdrop of music, memories, and heartbreak, the film explores how love's intensity can both create and destroy. The film was officially announced on 14 February 2025 under the working title Deewaniyat. In May 2025, the title was renamed to Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Dec 25, 2025 Ithiri Neram Romance,Drama SUNNxt Language:Malayalam Running Time: 2h 17m IMDB Rating:6.9/10 View Box Office Collection→ Ithiri Neram is a Malayalam romantic drama directed by Prasanth Vijay, starring Roshan Mathew and Zarin Shihab.The film follows Anish, a television host who receives an unexpected call from his college ex-girlfriend, Anjana, on the eve of his daughter's baptism. The two meet for "a little while" to catch up before she moves abroad. What begins as a polite conversation quickly descends into a night of drinking, buried resentment, and long-overdue accusations. As they revisit their failed relationship, an unexpected crisis forces them to confront their current realities, ultimately leading to a bittersweet sense of closure. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dec 24, 2025 Nidhiyum Bhoothavum Mystery,Thriller SUNNxt Language:Malayalam Running Time: 2h 3m IMDB Rating:NA View Box Office Collection→ Nidhiyum Bhoothavum is a Malayalam mystery-thriller about three young motorcycle mechanics who move their workshop to a supposedly haunted homestay, leading to strange occurrences that turn into a fight for truth and survival, challenging their beliefs and reality. Dec 25, 2025 Psychological Thriller Zee5 Series:Ronkini Bhavan Language: bengali No Of Episodes:8 Ronkini Bhavan is a psychological thriller series set in a remote 1990s mansion.Following her marriage into the elite Lahiri family, Juthika enters a household haunted by a supposed ancestral curse linked to the goddess Ronkini Devi. After her father-in-law's sudden death, she uncovers a chilling pattern of newlywed brides who have vanished or died within the mansion's walls. Juthika must investigate whether the "curse" is supernatural or a dark family conspiracy used to hide systemic abuse and secrets. Dec 27, 2025 Supernatural, Fantasy Jio Hotstar Series:Naagin 7 Language: Hindi No Of Episodes:NA Naagin 7 starring Priyanka Chahar Choudhary as a woman who discovers her divine inheritance as the Maha-Sheshnaagin. Set against the spiritual backdrop of the Kumbh Mela, the season follows her transformation into a protector of the Naagmani as she faces a formidable new dragon-like antagonist. 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Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Beats Pushpa 2 To Score Biggest Third Week In 4 Days In Hindi Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Beats Pushpa 2 To Score Biggest Third Week In 4 Days In Hindi

Mumbai, December 23 - Ranveer Singh-fronted Dhurandhar has once again topped Allu Arjun's action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule before the deadline ends, by becoming the biggest third week grosser at the Hindi box office in just 4 days. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy action thriller has minted approximately 111.75 crores net in just 4 days of the third week, outgrossing the entire third week collection of Pushpa 2, which minted 103 crores net in Hindi in December last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Earlier, Dhurandhar had recorded the biggest second week also in just 5 days, showing a trend like no other film in Indian cinema history. The movie continues to exceed expectations, defying the trade projections by a margin. In 18 days so far, the film has scored 572 crores net, which is the highest of the year in Hindi. Dhurandhar has already become the highest-grossing Indian film of the year at the overseas and worldwide box office. So far, it has grossed over 875 crores in 18 days and is expected to cross the 900 crore mark by the end of the day, followed by the 1000 crore mark, mostly over the Christmas weekend. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Overseas Box Office: Ranveer Singh-fronted Becomes Highest Indian Grosser of 2025, Beating Rajinikanth's Coolie Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Dhurandhar Overseas Box Office: Ranveer Singh-fronted Becomes Highest Indian Grosser of 2025, Beating Rajinikanth's Coolie

Mumbai, December 22 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar has shattered a major record by becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of the year at the overseas box office, beating superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama, Coolie. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has been a word-of-mouth sensation, not just in India but also internationally. The film has grossed approximately 186 crores overseas through the third Sunday (17 days), outgrossing Coolie's entire overseas run of 180.50 crores and becoming the number 1 Indian blockbuster. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The trade was bullish on the film, but it didn't expect it to become this big internationally. Dhurandhar started on a decent note, but became a beast after word of mouth spread like wildfire. The film is now heading towards the 200 crore mark and will be the first 200 crore overseas grosser for Ranveer Singh. Produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, Dhurandhar is also set to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 at the worldwide box office by today. It has minted 845+ crores gross in 17 days, just behind Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1, which minted around 852 crores gross globally earlier this year. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar becomes the First Indian Film to Feature Thrice in Global Top 5 Charts Bollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

Dhurandhar becomes the First Indian Film to Feature Thrice in Global Top 5 Charts

Aditya Dhar's espionage thriller Dhurandhar is no longer just a domestic blockbuster; it has officially become a global phenomenon.In a historic first for Indian cinema, the Ranveer Singh starrer has secured a spot in the Global Box Office Top 5 for three consecutive weekends, standing tall alongside Hollywood titans like Avatar and Disney’s Zootopia. While several Indian films have broken into the global Top 10 for a single weekend, Dhurandhar has displayed unprecedented legs internationally.Its third-weekend performance saw it holding the #5 spot worldwide, despite facing the massive release of James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash. While Indian films often make a splash in their opening weekends, Dhurandhar has shown unprecedented staying power. It has held its ground against major Hollywood releases like Avatar: Fire and Ash and Zootopia 2. Dhurandhar Global Rankings: 1st Weekend: #5 2nd Weekend: #3 3rd Weekend: #5 Global Top 5 (Weekend: Dec 19–21, 2025): Avatar: Fire and Ash – $345 M Zootopia 2 – $91 M David – $22.11 M The Housemaid – $19.16 M Dhurandhar – $16.04 M Data Source: Comscore (Verified as of Dec 22, 2025) With a worldwide gross now standing at ₹ 847 Cr, Dhurandhar will breach the ₹1000 Crore Worldwide mark before the New Year, cementing Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh's status as a powerhouse duo in the Pan-World era of Indian cinema.

Ajay Devgn Officially Announces Drishyam 3 With Release Date Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Ajay Devgn Officially Announces Drishyam 3 With Release Date

Mumbai, December 22 - One of the most successful film franchises, Drishyam, is returning for the possibly final chapter as Bollywood star Ajay Devgn has officially announced Drishyam 3 on December 22 amid the months of speculation. Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, which has been in the news ever since the second part was released in 2022. Director Abhishek Pathak returns to helm the third film, which has already commenced filming recently. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Apart from Ajay Devgn, the original ensemble star cast, including Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, and other celebrated actors, will be seen in Drishyam 3, which has been confirmed to hit the big screens on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Presented by Star Studio18, the Panorama Studios production is written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Parveez Shaikh. Reportedly, the film will be different from the original Malayalam version of Drishyam 3, for which the shoot has already completed. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Aditya Dhar's Directorial Becomes The Highest-Grossing Indian Film of 2025 Worldwide Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Dhurandhar Box Office: Aditya Dhar's Directorial Becomes The Highest-Grossing Indian Film of 2025 Worldwide

Mumbai, December — Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, headlined by Ranveer Singh, has scripted history at the worldwide box office. The high-octane spy action thriller has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 worldwide, outperforming Rishab Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1 (852 crores gross). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar's extraordinary theatrical run has pushed its worldwide gross beyond 850 crore in 17 days, cementing its position at the top of the 2025 box office charts. With robust footfalls in India and a phenomenal response in overseas markets, the film has shown rare consistency, registering strong weekday numbers even after record-breaking weekends. In India, the Aditya Dhar directorial has benefited from repeat audience turnout, backed by extremely positive word of mouth. It has performed exceptionally well in both mass and multiplex centres, and the trend suggests it is unlikely to stop anytime soon. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Overseas, Dhurandhar has delivered one of the strongest performances ever for a Hindi-language action thriller. Markets such as North America, the UK, and Australia have played a crucial role in pushing the film past every other film. It is the highest-grossing Indian title of the year at the overseas box office. The milestone marks a defining moment for actor Ranveer Singh as well as for director Aditya Dhar, whose vision and scale have translated into both critical appreciation and box office dominance. With its sustained run and minimal drop-offs, Dhurandhar is now eyeing the next major benchmark, which is 1000 crores global haul. As 2025 draws to a close, Dhurandhar stands tall as the undisputed box office king of the year, redefining the commercial potential of Indian action cinema on the global stage. With upcoming films unlikely to make this much, Dhurandhar will finish the year as the biggest Indian grosser of the year. Stay tuned...

Christmas 2025 Box Office Carnage: 9 Multi Language Blockbusters Set for a Historic Clash Bollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Christmas 2025 Box Office Carnage: 9 Multi Language Blockbusters Set for a Historic Clash

This Christmas, movie lovers are in for the ultimate treat as nine massive films from across the country are all set to hit the big screen on the same day. From Kartik Aaryan's romantic vibes to Mohanlal's epic fantasy and Kichcha Sudeep's high-octane action, December 25th is going to be a total cinematic carnival. 1. Anaconda (English/Multi) Director: Tom Gormican Cast: Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, Thandiwe Newton Sony Pictures' meta-reboot is the surprise wild card. Unlike the 1997 original, this is a horror-comedy about a film crew trying to make a movie about a giant snake, only to find one. The humor is expected to pull massive urban youth audiences. 2. Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri(Hindi) Director: Sameer Vidwans Cast: Kartik Aaryan, Ananya Panday, Jackie Shroff Kartik Aaryan's return to the romantic genre after his action streak in 2024. This Dharma Productions film is a modern-day take on soulmates. The album is already a viral hit on Spotify, ensuring a huge opening in the North belt. 3. Sirai (Tamil) Director: Suresh Rajakumari Cast: Vikram Prabhu, LK Akshay Kumar, Anishma Anilkumar This survival thriller is Vikram Prabhu's 25th film. The story revolves around a prison break and a constable's struggle to keep his humanity. It's expected to perform exceptionally well in B and C centers of Tamil Nadu. 4. Retta Thala (Tamil) Director: Kris Thirukumaran Cast: Arun Vijay (Dual Role), Siddhi Idnani Arun Vijay plays a protagonist and an antagonist in this high-octane crime thriller. With music by Sam CS, the Arun Vijay action brand is currently at its peak after the trailer went viral for its raw action choreography. 5. Mark (Kannada) Director: Vijay Kartikeyaa Cast: Kichcha Sudeep, Shine Tom Chacko, Naveen Chandra Sudeep plays SP Ajay Markandeya in this 18-hour ticking-clock thriller. Filming wrapped on Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru, after 110 days of intense work. It marks the second collaboration between Sudeep and Kartikeyaa after Max. 6. 45 (Kannada) Director: Arjun Janya Cast: Shivarajkumar, Upendra, Raj B Shetty Verified Buzz: Possibly the biggest multi-starrer in Sandalwood history. Director Arjun Janya's debut is a philosophical action drama. The combination of Shivarajkumar and Upendra is guaranteed to set the Karnataka box office on fire. 7. Shambhala (Telugu) Director: Ugandhar Muni Cast: Aadi Saikumar, Archana Iyer, Ravi Varma A mystical thriller centered on ancient secrets and a comet strike. Following the Hanu-Man trend, this film is banking on VFX and spiritual elements to capture the family audience in the Telugu states. 8. Sarvam Maya (Malayalam) Director: Akhil Sathyan Cast: Nivin Pauly, Aju Varghese, Janardhanan Nivin Pauly returns to the comedy genre with this horror-satire. Early screenings suggest it's a laugh-riot with a hidden social message, making it Mollywood's primary festive choice. 9. Vrusshabha (Malayalam/Telugu) Director: Nanda Kishore Cast: Mohanlal, Roshan Meka, Shanaya Kapoor The largest Pan-Indian production in this list. Mohanlal plays a dual-timeline role in this fantasy epic. It is being released in over 4,000 screens globally, targeting the highest worldwide opening for any December 2025 release.

Dhurandhar Joins the Elite: Only the 13th Film to Cross 500 Crore Nett in India Bollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Dhurandhar Joins the Elite: Only the 13th Film to Cross 500 Crore Nett in India

The Indian box office has a new member in its most prestigious club. Aditya Dhar's spy-action spectacle Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has officially crossed the ₹500 crore nett milestone at the domestic box office. Reaching this target on its 16th day, it has become the fastest outright Bollywood film to do so, surpassing the previous record held by Jawan (18 days). This achievement cements 2025 as a historic year for Indian cinema, contributing three blockbusters to the all-time Top 13 list. Below is the official list of Indian films that have surpassed ₹500 crore in nett collections (All Languages) in India, ranked by their release timeline: Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) – ₹1,030.42 Cr KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) – ₹859.70 Cr RRR (2022) – ₹782.20 Cr Pathaan (2023) – ₹543.09 Cr Jawan (2023) – ₹640.25 Cr Gadar 2 (2023) – ₹525.70 Cr Animal (2023) – ₹553.87 Cr Kalki 2898 AD (2024) – ₹646.31 Cr Stree 2 (2024) – ₹597.99 Cr Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024) – ₹1,234.10 Cr Chhaava (2025) – ₹601.54 Cr Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 (2025) – ₹622.43 Cr Dhurandhar (2025) – ₹555.5 Cr* Note: Dhurandhar is still in its theatrical run; figures are as of Dec 22, 2025. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The emergence of the ₹500 crore nett club signifies a major shift in the Indian film industry, highlighting the growing dominance of Pan India blockbusters. Currently, the list is led by Bollywood (Hindi Cinema) with 7 films, featuring massive hits like Pathaan, Jawan, Gadar 2, Animal, Stree 2, and the recent 2025 sensations Chhaava and Dhurandhar. This resurgence of Hindi cinema is complemented by the powerhouse performances of Tollywood (Telugu Cinema), which contributes 4 films including the legendary Baahubali 2, RRR, Kalki 2898 AD, and the record-breaking Pushpa 2: The Rule. Rounding out the elite group is Sandalwood (Kannada Cinema) with 2 films, KGF: Chapter 2 and the latest prequel Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1, proving that rooted, regional storytelling can achieve unprecedented national success. In terms of pure box office dominance, Pushpa 2: The Rule remains the undisputed king of the domestic market, holding the highest record with a staggering India nett collection of ₹1,234.10 Cr. It also set the benchmark for speed, becoming the fastest film in history to reach the 500-crore mark, doing so in just 11 days. The year 2025 has already proven to be a golden era for Indian cinema, witnessing a historic surge where three films—Chhaava, Kantara Chapter 1, and Dhurandhar—entered the club in a single year, matching the high-performance record set in 2023.

Pan-India Power Report 2025: Kantara Ch 1 Mints 223 Cr in Hindi; A Reality Check for Southern Dubs in 2025 Bollywood
BY Sacnilk Team 📰 News

Pan-India Power Report 2025: Kantara Ch 1 Mints 223 Cr in Hindi; A Reality Check for Southern Dubs in 2025

2025 has been the year of the Pan India Reality Check. The Hindi audience has become ruthless embracing authentic rooted stories like Kantara with open arms while coldly rejecting generic mass actioners, even those starring heavyweights like Pawan Kalyan and Kamal Haasan. While Rishab Shetty emerged as the undisputed king of the Hindi box office this year, other highly anticipated projects like Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie and Suriya's Retro posted numbers that fell short of their astronomical pre release hype.From folklore to gangster dramas, here is the ultimate report card of how South Indian films performed in the Hindi belt this year. Movie Industry Hindi Net Collection Kantara: Chapter 1 Sandalwood ₹223.79 Cr Coolie Kollywood ₹37.23 Cr Game Changer Tollywood ₹32.93 Cr Mirai Tollywood ₹16.86 Cr Baahubali: The Epic Animation ₹6.94 Cr HIT: The Third Case Tollywood ₹4.11 Cr Kannappa Tollywood ₹3.98 Cr Lokah: Chapter 1 Mollywood ₹3.78 Cr They Call Him OG Tollywood ₹3.36 Cr L2: Empuraan Mollywood ₹2.59 Cr Thug Life Kollywood ₹1.70 Cr The Girlfriend Tollywood ₹ 0.60 Cr Madharasi Kollywood ₹0.50 Cr Retro Kollywood ₹ 0.49 Cr Daaku Maharaaj Tollywood ₹ 0.40 Cr Hari Hara Veera Mallu Tollywood ₹ 0.33 Cr Bad Girl Kollywood ₹0.06 Cr 1. Kantara:Chapter 1 Industry:Sandalwood (Kannada) Director:Rishab Shetty Star Cast:Rishab Shetty,Rukmini Vasanth
 The prequel to the 2022 divine blockbuster Kantara shattered ceilings. Delving deeper into the origins of the Panjurli Daiva during the Kadamba era, the film offered a visual spectacle that was both raw and grandiose. The Divine climax once again became a cultural talking point, driving repeat audiences in Maharashtra and the Hindi belt. It stands as the only true All Time Blockbuster from the South in Hindi this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 2. Coolie Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Lokesh Kanagaraj Star Cast:Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir.
 The union of Thalaivar Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj was expected to set the screens on fire. A stylish gangster drama involving a gold-smuggling syndicate, the film had massive hype. However, the Hindi numbers (₹ 37.23 Cr) suggest it played more to the gallery of existing fans rather than breaking out to the neutral Hindi audience like Vikram or Jailer. 3.Game Changer Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:S. Shankar Star Cast:Ram Charan, Kiara Advani.
 Coming off the global high of RRR, Ram Charan teamed up with the showman Shankar. While the film's political theme resonated in the South, the Hindi audience found the narrative slightly dated. ₹ 32.93 Cr is a respectable total but falls short of the expectations set for a Ram Charan and Shankar collaboration. 4.Mirai Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Karthik Ghattamaneni Star Cast:Teja Sajja, Ritika Nayak. 
The surprise package of the year. After HanuMan, Teja Sajja cemented his position with Mirai. Based on the legend of Ashoka's 9 secret books, this Super Yodha film connected well with kids and families, earning nearly ₹ 17 Cr purely on concept strength without a Tier-1 star. 5. Baahubali:The Epic Industry:Pan India (Re-release/Edit) Director:S.S. Rajamouli Star Cast:Prabhas,Anushka Shetty
 To celebrate the franchise's legacy, the makers released a special Single Film edit of the two part saga with remastered visuals.While die hard fans turned up, the ₹ 6.95 Cr collection proves that the audience prefers new content over nostalgia trips in theaters. 6. HIT:The Third Case Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Sailesh Kolanu Star Cast:Nani, Srinidhi Shetty.
 Nani entered the HIT universe as Arjun Sarkar. While the film was a critical success in Telugu, the dark, gritty thriller genre has a limited ceiling in the Hindi dubbed market unless backed by massive marketing, reflected in its niche ₹ 4.11 Cr collection. 7. Kannappa Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Mukesh Kumar Singh Star Cast:Vishnu Manchu,Preity Mukhundhan (Cameos: Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal).
 Despite a star-studded lineup of cameos including Prabhas and Akshay Kumar, this mythological drama starring Vishnu Manchu failed to generate buzz in the Hindi belt, collecting a meager ₹ 3.98 Cr. 8. Lokah:Chapter 1 - Chandra Industry:Mollywood(Malayalam) Director:Dominic Arun Star Cast:Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy. 
Malayalam cinema's ambitious entry into the superhero genre! Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, the film was praised for its VFX and unique world-building. For a Malayalam film without a traditional Mass Hero, earning ₹ 3.78 Cr in Hindi is a positive sign of growth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 9.They Call Him OG Industry:Tollywood (Telugu) Director:Sujeeth Star Cast:Pawan Kalyan, Priyanka Mohan.
 The biggest shocker of the list. Pawan Kalyan's gangster drama, despite featuring Emraan Hashmi as the antagonist, crashed in Hindi with just ₹ 3.36 Cr. It highlights that Pawan Kalyan's stardom is still strictly regional compared to peers like Prabhas or Allu Arjun. 10. L2:Empuraan Industry:Mollywood (Malayalam) Director:Prithviraj Sukumaran Star Cast:Mohanlal, Manju Warrier,Prithviraj. The sequel to Lucifer. While a massive blockbuster in Kerala, the complex political drama of Empuraan proved too dense for the mass Hindi audience, collecting just ₹ 2.59 Cr. 11. Thug Life Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Mani Ratnam Star Cast:Kamal Haasan, Trisha Krishnan,Silambarasan TR.
 The reunion of legends Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan after decades was a cinematic event, but sadly, only for Tamil Nadu. The Hindi version was a non-starter (₹ 1.7 Cr), proving that Class Classics rarely translate to Mass Hindi Box Office. 12.The Girlfriend
 Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)
 Director:Rahul Ravindran
 Star Cast:Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty.
 
A solo lead thriller by Rashmika Mandanna. While she is a National Crush, the film's niche subject matter restricted its appeal, leading to a washout in the Hindi dubbed version.
 13.Madharasi
 Director:A.R.Murugadoss
 Star Cast:Sivakarthikeyan, Vidyut Jammwal.
 
Despite being directed by A.R.Murugadoss (known for Ghajini) and starring Vidyut Jammwal (a known face in Hindi), this film was a disaster in Hindi. It seems the audience has moved past the 2000s style of commercial filmmaking.
 14.Retro Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Karthik Subbaraj Star Cast:Suriya, Pooja Hegde.
 Also known as Suriya 44, this stylish actioner by Karthik Subbaraj was expected to be Suriya's big theatrical comeback in Hindi. The shocking collection of less than ₹ 50 Lakhs indicates a complete failure in marketing or release strategy in the North. 15.Daaku Maharaaj
 Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)
 Director:Bobby Kolli
 Star Cast:Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bobby Deol

 Even the presence of Bobby Deol (fresh off Animal fame) couldn't save this Balakrishna mass entertainer in Hindi. The over the top action style of NBK clearly has zero takers in the Hindi belt in 2025.
 16. Hari Hara Veera Mallu
 Industry:Tollywood (Telugu)
 Director:Krish Jagarlamudi,Jyoti Krishna
 Star Cast:Pawan Kalyan, Bobby Deol.
 
A delayed period drama that felt stale upon arrival. With collections of just ₹33 Lakhs, it stands as a significant commercial underperformer for a star of Pawan Kalyan's stature.
 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 17.Bad Girl Industry:Kollywood (Tamil) Director:Varsha Bharath Star Cast:Anjali Sivaraman.
 A small budget coming of age drama produced by heavyweights like Vetrimaaran. While critically acclaimed in festivals, it was virtually non-existent at the Hindi box office. Ultimately, 2025 will be remembered as the year the Hindi market transitioned from being a star reliant territory to a landscape defined by audience discernment. The staggering gap between Kantara (₹223 Cr) and generic mass entertainers highlights a significant shift in viewer preferences. When highly anticipated projects featuring legends struggle to gain traction while a rooted folklore thriller creates history, the trend is undeniable.The era of blind loyalty to formulaic tropes is fading, making way for a new chapter of content supremacy.

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Records Near 100 Crore Third Weekend Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Records Near 100 Crore Third Weekend

Mumbai, December 20 - Ranveer Singh-fronted spy actioner continues to extend its record-breaking spree, which began after the first week. The Aditya Dhar's directorial, after blasting the record second week by a long margin, carried the momentum into the third weekend to break more records. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film kicked off its third weekend with a record Friday of 22.50 crores net, almost 70% more than the previous record holder, Chhaava. On the third Saturday, Dhurandhar recorded an unheard +50% jump over Friday, collecting approximately 34.25 crores net, which is another record third Saturday collection. The extremely positive word of mouth was always going to fuel more fire on Sunday with another growth. According to early trends, Dhurandhar scored 38-40 crores net on the third Sunday, finishing the third weekend with almost 100 crores net, at around 95 crores net, which is a record for any film in Hindi. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In fact, the third weekend collection of Dhurandhar is higher than the entire third week collection of all movies but Pushpa 2: The Rule's 103 crores net. With momentum, which continues to grow, Dhurandhar will most likely outgross Pushpa 2's entire third week's total by Monday itself. Dhurandhar has topped 550 crores net through the third weekend, scoring 555 crores net. It is currently the second biggest Hindi net grosser of the year, and will take the number 1 spot by the third Tuesday by beating Chhaava's 585 crores domestic haul in Hindi. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-fronted Becomes The Second Fastest To Hit 500 Crore Net In Hindi Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-fronted Becomes The Second Fastest To Hit 500 Crore Net In Hindi

Mumbai, December 20 - Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar continues its historic march at the box office, entering the historic 500 crores net club in Hindi and becomes the fastest outright Bollywood film of all-time to do so. The Ranveer Singh-fronted spy actioner hit the milestone on its 16th day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar is the second fastest Hindi movie to reach the milestone, bettered only by Allu Arjun-fronted Telugu blockbuster Pushpa 2 - The Rule, which set the record by crossing 500 crore net in 11 days. Among the Bollywood films, superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan was previously the fastest, with 18 days taken to breach the milestone. The achievement further cements Dhurandhar's status as one of the biggest theatrical phenomena in recent years. The film has displayed extraordinary momentum, especially during its second week. Strong weekend surges, packed theatres across mass circuits, and sustained urban footfalls have powered the film past the landmark figure at a better pace than other Bollywood titles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has struck a chord with audiences nationwide, thanks to the powerful performances and intense narrative. Word of mouth has remained consistently strong, translating into repeat viewership and exceptional holds on weekdays, a key factor behind the film's rapid climb to 500 crore net. With this milestone, Dhurandhar also becomes the first film of Ranveer Singh to enter the 500 crores net club, surpassing his previous biggest blockbusters by a considerable margin. The film's dominance at the domestic box office has been mirrored overseas as well, where it continues to post robust numbers. S. No. Movie Days Taken To 500 Cr Net (Hindi Net)Total Hindi Net 1 Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2 11 Days (552.1 Cr) 812.00 2 Dhurandhar 16 Days (517.25 Cr) 517.25 3 Jawan 18 Days (505.94 Cr) 582.25 4 Stree 2 22 Days (503.25 Cr) 598.00 5 Chhaava 23 Days (503.3 Cr) 585.75 Note: All collections are in Indian Rupees (INR) and in crores. Stay tuned...

From Animal to Dhurandhar: Sandeep Reddy Vanga Reviews the 214 Minute Spy Epic; Calls it Dominant and Fierce Bollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

From Animal to Dhurandhar: Sandeep Reddy Vanga Reviews the 214 Minute Spy Epic; Calls it Dominant and Fierce

In a significant nod from one powerhouse filmmaker to another, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director behind the global blockbusters Animal and Kabir Singh, has showered high praise on Aditya Dhar's latest spy-action thriller, Dhurandhar. Known for his unapologetic style of filmmaking and masculine storytelling, Vanga took to social media to share his thoughts on the film, which has been making waves for its gritty realism and high-octane action. In a tweet that has since gone viral, Sandeep Reddy Vanga described Dhurandhar as a film that carries a masculine spine and moves with dominance and fierce. Vanga, whose own film Animal redefined the landscape of A-rated Indian cinema, lauded the film's clarity and lack of chaos, stating: DHURANDHAR is built like a man who doesn't talk much & carries a masculine spine.... The title fits because the film moves with dominance and fierce. The depiction is very clear with zero chaos. Music, performances, screenplay & direction are on the top. He specifically highlighted the performances of the leads, noting that Akshaye Khanna and Ranveer Singh erased into air and just disappeared into characters effortlessly. He concluded by thanking director Aditya Dhar for allowing audiences to experience the true weight of untold sacrifices. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) DHURANDHAR is built like a man who doesn’t talk much & carries a masculine spine.... DHURANDHAR The title fits because the film moves with dominance & fierce. The depiction is very clear with zero chaos. Music, performances, screenplay & direction are on the top. #AkshayKhanna…— Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) December 20, 2025 The association between Animal and Dhurandhar started long before Vanga's review. When the first trailers for Dhurandhar dropped, cinephiles quickly drew parallels between the two. Epic Runtimes: Much like Animal's 3-hour-21-minute odyssey, Dhurandhar boasts a massive runtime of 214 minutes (3 hours and 34 minutes). The A Factor: Both films received an Adult (A) certificate from the CBFC for their raw violence and intense themes. Hyper-Masculinity: While Animal focused on a volatile father-son dynamic, Dhurandhar applies a similar hyper-masculine lens to the world of international espionage and RAW operations. Dhurandhar has officially cemented its status as a Box Office Monster. After completing its first 14 days in theaters, the film has shown incredible holding power, particularly in the mass circuits. As of the end of its second week, the film's domestic performance is record-breaking, with an India Net Collection of ₹460.5 Cr and an India Gross Collection of ₹552.5 Cr. Its dominance isn't limited to the home turf; the film has raked in ₹158 Cr from Overseas markets, bringing its total Worldwide Collection to a staggering ₹710.5 Cr. While Dhurandhar initially trailed slightly behind Animal's historic opening weekend, its masculine spine and strong word-of-mouth have given it extraordinary legs. Heading into its third week, the momentum remains red-hot. Early estimates for Day 15 (2nd Friday) suggest a collection of ₹22.50 Cr, indicating that the film is poised for a massive third weekend that could see it challenging Animal's lifetime worldwide gross of ₹915 Cr.

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh eyes history; Set to join Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas in the elite 1000Cr Club Bollywood
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Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh eyes history; Set to join Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas in the elite 1000Cr Club

The Indian box office is currently witnessing a storm named Dhurandhar. The Ranveer Singh starrer has been on a record-breaking spree since its release, and if the current trajectory is any indication, we are looking at the birth of a new box office Emperor. Ranveer Singh is now on the verge of joining an elite club that currently only features two names: Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas. After a thunderous opening week, Dhurandhar has maintained a rock-solid grip over the weekdays. As of its 13th day, the film has already crossed massive milestones. The film's total collection stands as follows: India Net Collection: ₹437.25 Cr India Gross Collection: ₹524.5 Cr Overseas Collection: ₹150 Cr Worldwide Total (13 Days): ₹674.5 Cr On Day 14 (its second Thursday), early estimates suggest the film earned another ₹23 crore in India. This takes the worldwide total to approximately ₹700 crore within just two weeks. With no major competition in sight for the next few days, the ₹1000 crore mark is no longer a question of if, but when. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Currently, the elite 2,000 Crore Club for Indian leading men is a strictly exclusive group featuring only two names: Shah Rukh Khan, who dominated 2023 with the back-to-back massive hits Pathaan and Jawan, and Prabhas, who reached the milestone with the historical Baahubali 2: The Conclusion and the sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD. However, with Dhurandhar currently on a record breaking rampage and poised to comfortably cross the ₹1,000 crore mark globally, Ranveer Singh is officially on track to become the third actor to enter this prestigious league. With the sequel, Dhurandhar 2, already scheduled for a March 2026 release, Ranveer is not just joining the club but is set to create a new historical record by delivering two ₹1,000 crore grossers in the shortest timeframe ever seen in Indian cinema. What makes Ranveer's journey even more significant is the release strategy of the franchise. While SRK and Prabhas took months or years between their ₹1000 crore hits, Ranveer Singh is looking at a back to back record. With Dhurandhar 2 scheduled to hit screens in March 2026—just 3.5 months after the first installment the trade is buzzing with the possibility of the sequel also crossing the ₹1000 crore mark. If this happens, Ranveer will become the first Indian actor in history to deliver two ₹1000 crore films in less than 120 days. The success of Dhurandhar has cemented Ranveer Singh's position as a massive pan-India draw. The film's performance with its steady run in the Hindi belt, suggests that the Dhurandhar brand is now one of the biggest IPs in Indian cinema. All eyes are now on how quickly the film reaches the ₹1000 crore milestone and how big the hype for Dhurandhar 2 grows as we approach the March 2026 release. Stay tuned to this space for more box office updates.

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 15 Estimates: The Spy Actioner Begins Third Weekend With Exceptional Hold Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Dhurandhar Box Office Day 15 Estimates: The Spy Actioner Begins Third Weekend With Exceptional Hold

Mumbai, December 19 - Ranveer Singh-fronted spy actioner has kicked off its third weekend with an exceptional hold, scoring in the range of the second Thursday collection. The film is in the territory of insanity, where it is shattering records for fun on day wise basis. According to early estimates, the Aditya Dhar's directorial is heading to score 22-23 crores net collection on its third Friday (Day 15). Needless to say, it is the biggest third Friday ever in Hindi, beating Chhaava's 13 crores net by a massive margin of around 70%. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar practically had no major competition in the second week, but it was welcomed by James Cameron's Avatar: Fire & Ash, the third instalment of the Avatar franchise, which has had a strong box office history in India. However, even Cameron failed to stop Dhurandhar's juggernaut, and is likely to remain the number 1 movie this weekend as well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The total collection of the film stands at around 482 crores net in 15 days, set to enter the 500 crores net club by tomorrow to become only the 9th film of all-time to hit the mark in Hindi. The third weekend is expected to be in the range of 80 crores net, which will be a record third weekend in Hindi. As reported earlier, Dhurandhar is almost locked for 700+ crores net, especially given the long holiday period ahead. It needs to be seen if it can go on to beat Pushpa 2: The Rule's 800+ crores net and become the biggest Hindi net grosser, once this holiday period is over. Stay tuned...

Tere Ishk Mein Week 3 Box Office Collection: Dhanush Starrer Shows Steady Hold; Crosses 160 Crore Worldwide Bollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Tere Ishk Mein Week 3 Box Office Collection: Dhanush Starrer Shows Steady Hold; Crosses 160 Crore Worldwide

Aanand L. Rai's romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush, has successfully completed its three-week run at the box office. Despite facing massive competition from the Dhurandhar wave and the arrival of Hollywood biggies, the film has managed to maintain a steady, albeit lower, trajectory. After a strong opening fortnight, the film has now consolidated its position, crossing the ₹115 crore India Net mark. The third week saw a predictable drop of 73.36% compared to the previous week, primarily due to a reduction in screen count. However, the film continues to find an audience in its core markets. Tere Ishk Mein Week 3 Daily Breakdown (India Net): Day 15 (3rd Friday): ₹1.05 Cr Day 16 (3rd Saturday): ₹1.65 Cr Day 17 (3rd Sunday): ₹1.85 Cr Day 18 (3rd Monday): ₹0.55 Cr Day 19 (3rd Tuesday): ₹0.60 Cr Day 20 (3rd Wednesday): ₹0.50 Cr Day 21 (3rd Thursday): ₹0.50 Cr Week 3 Total: ₹6.70 Cr As of Day 21, the film's total performance across India and overseas stands at a respectable level for a romantic drama. The film has officially entered the Hit category, especially considering its strong performance in the North Indian belt. India Net Collection: ₹115.5 Cr India Gross Collection: ₹137.5 Cr Overseas Collection: ₹23.0 Cr Worldwide Total: ₹160.5 Cr Tere Ishk Mein marks the third collaboration between Dhanush and Aanand L. Rai after the iconic Raanjhanaa and Atrangi Re. The film benefited significantly from the Raanjhanaa world brand value, which helped it breach the ₹100 crore club within its second week. However, the third week was a challenge. With the release of Dhurandhar dominating over 60% of the market share and the international release of Avatar: Fire and Ash taking up IMAX and premium screens, Tere Ishk Mein saw its footprint shrink. Despite this, the weekend jumps (57% on Saturday) indicate that the film still has legs among the family audience. With the Christmas vacation period beginning, the film is expected to keep some screens for a final push toward the ₹125 crore India Net mark. While the bulk of the business has been concluded, the overseas collection of ₹23 crore has been a bonus, proving Dhanush's growing bankability as a pan India star.

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Ends Glorious Run In IMAX With 15+ Crore Gross Collection In India Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Ends Glorious Run In IMAX With 15+ Crore Gross Collection In India

Mumbai, December 19 - Director Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller Dhurandhar has completed its two weeks of theatrical run in IMAX on December 18, before James Cameron's Avatar: Fire & Ash has taken all the IMAX screens in India and worldwide. Starring Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar has had a blockbuster run in IMAX screens across India. In its two-week window (14 days), the film scored approximately 16.50 crores gross, making it one of the highest-grossing films in IMAX in India. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Reportedly, Dhurandhar is the highest-grossing Indian film in IMAX in India, beating Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2, which minted approximately 15.50 crores domestically. The success of Dhurandhar in the premium format isn't a surprise, as it is a kind of film which has a big screen appeal. Dhurandhar is having a dream run at the box office, already grossing over 550 crores in India and 700+ crores worldwide in just 15 days. The movie is heading towards breaching the 1000 crores milestone, and is very much certain to achieve the feat with the long Christmas and New Year holidays in sight. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh Starrer Overtakes Dangal; Now 7th Highest-Grossing Bollywood Film Of All-Time (Hindi Net) Bollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh Starrer Overtakes Dangal; Now 7th Highest-Grossing Bollywood Film Of All-Time (Hindi Net)

The Ranveer Singh-led actioner Dhurandhar is currently on a record-shattering spree.As of its 14th day, the film has officially entered the elite All-Time Top 10 Highest-Grossing Bollywood Films (Hindi Net) list. By collecting an estimated ₹460.25 Cr Hindi Net in just two weeks, Dhurandhar has comfortably surpassed the lifetime collection of Aamir Khan's Dangal (₹374.43 Cr Hindi Net). It is now the 7th highest-grossing original Hindi film in history. All-Time Top 10 Bollywood Films (Hindi Net): Stree 2 (2024): ₹597.99 Cr Chhaava (2025): ₹ 585.7 Cr Jawan (2023): 582.31 Cr Gadar 2 (2023): ₹525.70 Cr Pathaan (2023): ₹524.53 Cr Animal (2023): ₹ 502.98 Cr Dhurandhar (2025): ₹460.25 Cr (Current Run - 14 Days) Dangal (2016):₹ 374.43 Cr Sanju (2018):₹ 342.57 Cr PK (2014): ₹340.80 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar has achieved the 7 spot in record time, displacing legendary blockbusters like Dangal, Sanju, and PK. After a historic 14-day run of ₹460.25 Cr (Hindi Net), the film has now entered its high-stakes third week. While it faces a massive clash with the Hollywood titan Avatar starting today, the Dhurandhar wave remains formidable. Given the current momentum and heavy advance bookings, the film is set to breach the elusive ₹500 crore Hindi Net milestone within this weekend. Once this mark is crossed, it will officially begin its hunt to dethrone Ranbir Kapoor's Animal and the spy-epic Pathaan, with all eyes set on becoming the highest-grossing original Hindi film of all time by the end of the Christmas holidays.

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection 14 Days: Ranveer Singh film hits 460 Cr; Eyes massive 500 Cr milestone on Day 15 Bollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection 14 Days: Ranveer Singh film hits 460 Cr; Eyes massive 500 Cr milestone on Day 15

Ranveer Singh's latest action spectacle, Dhurandhar, is rewriting history at the Indian box office. After a phenomenal opening week, the film has maintained a sensational grip in its second week, emerging as the highest-grossing Hindi film in Week 2, comfortably overtaking the previous records held by biggies like Pushpa 2 (Hindi). As the film enters its third week today, all eyes are on the massive ₹500 crore India Net milestone, which is expected to be breached by the end of the day. Dhurandhar has shown unprecedented stability during the weekdays. On its 14th day (second Thursday), the film collected an estimated ₹23.00 crore net in India, taking its two-week total to a humongous level. Dhurandhar: 14-Day India Net Collection Breakdown Week 1 Total: ₹ 207.25 Cr Day 8 (2nd Friday): ₹ 32.5 Cr Day 9 (2nd Saturday): ₹ 53 Cr Day 10 (2nd Sunday): ₹ 58 Cr Day 11 (2nd Monday): ₹ 30.5 Cr Day 12 (2nd Tuesday): ₹ 30.5 Cr Day 13 (2nd Wednesday): ₹ 25.5 Cr Day 14 (2nd Thursday): ₹ 23.25 Cr Total India Net (14 Days): ₹ 460.5 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) As of Day 14, the worldwide collection of Dhurandhar has crossed the ₹700 crore mark. With a strong overseas contribution of ₹150+ crore and an India gross of approximately ₹550 crore, the film is now eyeing the elite ₹1000 crore club globally. India Net: ₹460.25 Cr India Gross: ₹552.5 Cr Overseas: ₹ 158 Cr Worldwide Gross: ₹710.5 Cr Starting today (Day 15), Dhurandhar faces competition from the Hollywood giant Avatar, which is expected to take up a significant chunk of premium screens (IMAX/4DX). However, trade analysts suggest that the Dhurandhar Wave is too strong to be derailed. With the Christmas vacation period beginning this weekend, the film is expected to see a massive jump on December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 25 (Christmas Day). The trend indicates that reaching the ₹600 crore India Net milestone will be a cakewalk for the film before the New Year begins. By overtaking the second-week collections of Pushpa 2, Dhurandhar has proved its long-term theatrical legs. If the film maintains this momentum, Ranveer Singh will soon become the third Indian actor (after Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas) to have a ₹1000 crore worldwide grosser to his name.

Ram Gopal Varma Hails Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar as a Quantum Leap In Indian Cinema Bollywood
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Ram Gopal Varma Hails Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar as a Quantum Leap In Indian Cinema

Mumbai, December 19 - Veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has heaped high praise for director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, calling the Ranveer Singh–led film nothing less than a "quantum leap in Indian cinema." In a long post, RGV stated that Dhurandhar is not merely a film, but a transformative cinematic event that has the power to change the future of Indian cinema across both the North and South industries. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to Varma, Aditya Dhar has "completely and single-handedly" altered the cinematic landscape with Dhurandhar. He emphasised that the film's achievement goes far beyond scale, delivering a vision that is experienced not only visually, but psychologically. In his words, Dhar does not simply direct scenes - he engineers states of mind, immersing both characters and audiences into the film's world. The Satya director noted that Dhurandhar does not request the audience's attention, but commands it. From its very first shot, the film establishes an irreversible momentum, transforming viewers from passive spectators into accomplices to the unfolding events on screen. He described the film as unapologetically aggressive, refusing to be polite or comforting in its storytelling. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Praising the writing and staging, RGV said the screenplay cuts with precision, while the film's silences are as lethal as its thunderous sound design. He highlighted Dhar's mastery over narrative pressure, explaining that the power of Dhurandhar lies not in loudness, but in the gradual compression of tension - like a coiled spring that snaps with operatic brutality. On performances, Varma pointed out that the characters are not designed to be liked, but to linger long after the audience leaves the theatre. He applauded the film's confidence in trusting viewers to read emotional scars without spoon-feeding backstories, calling this belief in the audience's intelligence the highest respect a filmmaker can show - and a defining trait that separates Dhurandhar from conventional mainstream cinema. DHURANDHAR is not a film , it is a QUANTUM LEAP in INDIAN CINEMA I believe that @AdityaDharFilms has completely and single handedly changed the future of Indian cinema , be it north or south ..That’s because Duradhar is not just a film.. it is a quantum leap What Dhurandhar…— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) December 19, 2025 Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, Dhurandhar has been a word-of-mouth sensation at the box office. Grossing over 700 crores worldwide in just two weeks, the spy action thriller has already established itself as one of the biggest Indian blockbusters of all-time. Stay tuned...

Box Office 2026:SRK, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor and more ;Here's the massive lineup of 5 Bollywood Titans who gave 2025 a miss Bollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Box Office 2026:SRK, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor and more ;Here's the massive lineup of 5 Bollywood Titans who gave 2025 a miss

If 2025 felt a little quieter at the box office, it wasn’t just you. The year saw a rare phenomenon where the biggest pillars of Bollywood—Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Kareena Kapoor Khan—all took a collective step back from the silver screen. But make no mistake: this wasn't a hiatus; it was a strategy. While the theaters missed their magic this year, these superstars were busy mounting some of the most ambitious projects Indian cinema has ever seen. Here is the verified report on how these 5 A-listers are gearing up to reclaim the throne in 2026. 1. Shah Rukh Khan Movie: King (2026 Release) Director: Siddharth Anand Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone. After shattering every record in the book with his 2023 hat-trick (Pathaan, Jawan, Dunki) which generated a cumulative gross of over ₹2,500 Crores, King Khan decided to take a well-deserved pause in 2025. He returns to the action-thriller genre in 2026 with King. This film is monumental as it marks the big-screen theatrical debut of his daughter, Suhana Khan, with Abhishek Bachchan reportedly playing the stylish antagonist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 2. Ranbir Kapoor Movie 1: Ramayana: Part 1 (Diwali 2026) Director: Nitesh Tiwari Cast: Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol. Movie 2: Love & War (Christmas 2026) Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal. Following the polarizing yet colossal blockbuster success of Animal (₹917.82 Cr Worldwide), Ranbir Kapoor vanished from the big screen in 2025 to prep for a historic double whammy. He steps into the divine shoes of Lord Ram for the Diwali 2026 release of Ramayana, and later reunites with his mentor Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the epic saga Love and War, marking his return to intense drama. 3. Alia Bhatt Movie 1: Alpha (2026) Director: Shiv Rawail Cast: Sharvari Wagh, Bobby Deol. Movie 2: Love & War (Christmas 2026) Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal. The powerhouse performer, who ruled the box office with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani and Gangubai Kathiawadi , took 2025 off to physically transform for her biggest action role yet. She headlines Alpha, the YRF Spy Universe's first female-led solo film, and will also feature in a lead role in the love triangle Love and War alongside her husband Ranbir Kapoor. 4. Deepika Padukone Movie: King Role: Pivotal / Extended Appearance Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan. 2025 was a personal milestone for Deepika as she embraced motherhood, but she has silently locked her return. She officially rejoins her lucky charm Shah Rukh Khan for King. This marks their 6th collaboration after massive blockbusters like Pathaan and Jawan. Her last release, Kalki 2898 AD, entered the exclusive ₹1,000 Crore Club, keeping her box office dominance intact. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 5. Kareena Kapoor Khan Movie: Daayra Director: Meghna Gulzar (Raazi fame) Cast: Prithviraj Sukumaran. Bebo continues to reinvent herself. After receiving critical acclaim for The Buckingham Murders, she skipped a theatrical release in 2025 to focus on a gritty, content-driven thriller. Produced by Junglee Pictures, Daayra pairs her with Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran, promising a raw and intense performance similar to the director's previous hit, Raazi.

Top 5 A-Rated Indian Films At Worldwide Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Tops The Chart Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Top 5 A-Rated Indian Films At Worldwide Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Tops The Chart

Mumbai, December 25 - Indian cinema has seen big results at the box office over the last few years, with many films crossing the 500 crores milestone. It used to be a rarity before the COVID pandemic, but with audiences craving for big-ticket entertainers with solid theatrical appeal, the milestone is no longer out of reach. While crossing the half-billion mark might not be a big ask anymore, films with A-ratings have always walked a tightrope at the box office. With restricted audiences, limited family footfalls, and often polarising themes, breaking records in the adult-certified space is no easy feat. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Yet, every once in a while, a film comes along that defies the odds, rewriting the rules of what an A-rated Indian film can achieve commercially. Well, this has happened a few times over the last couple of years, where multiple A-rated titles achieved big success at the box office, proving that audiences are ready to embrace such films if they are worthy of their time and money. Here are the top 5 highest-grossing Indian films at the worldwide box office - 1. Dhurandhar (Hindi, 2025) - 944+ crore (20 days) Director - Aditya Dhar Starring - Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi Still in theatres and still breathing fire, Dhurandhar is rewriting the narrative in real time. Powered by ferocious performances, raw action, and an uncompromising tone, the film has already crossed massive global milestones by becoming the all-time biggest A-rated grosser. It is now marching towards 1000 crores gross milestone. 2. Animal (Hindi, 2023) - 915 crore Director - Sandeep Reddy Vanga Starring - Ranbir Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Violent, divisive, and relentless, the action drama rooted in father-son sentiments, Animal, went against the regular filmmaking and bulldozed its way to the top with an unprecedented worldwide gross, proving that controversy can fuel commerce when executed with scale and conviction. It remains the gold standard for A-rated dominance. 3. Salaar Part 1: Ceasefire (Telugu, 2023) - 618 crores Director - Prashanth Neel Starring - Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumara, Shruti Haasan A dark, violent, and thunderous action spectacle, Salaar: Ceasefire was largely believed to have underperformed at the box office despite big numbers. However, despite its A-rating, the Prabhas-led film stormed the worldwide box office, driven by massive openings across multiple territories and sustained mass appeal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 4. Coolie (Tamil, 2025) - 518 crores Director - Lokesh Kanagaraj Starring - Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Aamir Khan The film surprised with its adult-rating, which eventually proved to be a roadblock for its overall potential. Coolie, headlined by superstar Rajinikanth, combined raw storytelling with commercial sensibilities. The film received mixed word of mouth, which helped it to cross the 500 crores milestone. 5. Kabir Singh (Hindi, 2019) - 377 crores Director - Sandeep Reddy Vanga Starring - Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani The film that changed the game before the era of mega-scale A-rated actioners. Kabir Singh thrived on its obsessive romance, flawed protagonist, and intense emotional pitch, becoming the highest-grossing adult-certified film of its time and laying the foundation for what followed. S. No. Movie India Gross Collection Overseas Collection Worldwide Collection 1 Dhurandhar (2025) 729.00 crore 215.00 crore 944.00 crore 2 Animal (2023) 660.00 crore 255.00 crore 915.00 crore 3 Salaar: Ceasefire (2023) 488.00 crore 130.00 crore 618.00 crore 4 Coolie (2025) 337.50 crore 180.50 crore 518.00 crore 5 Kabir Singh (2019) 330.00 crore 47.00 crore 377.00 crore Note: Data as of December 24, 2025. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Spy Actioner Becomes 16th Film To Hit 500 Crore Gross In India Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh's Spy Actioner Becomes 16th Film To Hit 500 Crore Gross In India

Mumbai, December 18 - Ranveer Singh's spy actioner unlocked a massive milestone on its second Wednesday and crossed 500 crores gross collection at the domestic box office, becoming one of the fastest films ever to do so, taking just 13 days. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is the third Indian and the second Bollywood movie of 2025 to hit 500 crores gross in India, while it marked Ranveer Singh's maiden half a billion grosser. Overall, the mega hit has become the 16th Indian movie of all time to enter this prestigious box office club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar has been on a run of its life ever since it debuted on December 15. Released amid high expectations, it grossed nearly 250 crores (207+ crores net) in the opening week. The film remarkably witnessed a growth in the second week to score 300+ crores (250+ crores net), taking the total domestic gross past 500 crores. SS Rajamouli's Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) was the first film ever to top 500 crores gross in India. Since then, eight Bollywood films, four more Telugu films, two Kannada films, and one Tamil title have crossed this figure. Meanwhile, in terms of net collection, only 12 films have topped 500 crores, and Dhurandhar will become the 13th in a couple of days. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Box Office (North America): Becomes the Third Film of Ranveer Singh To Top $10 Million Bollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Dhurandhar Box Office (North America): Becomes the Third Film of Ranveer Singh To Top $10 Million

Mumbai, December 18 - Director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar has another big achievement to its extraordinary theatrical run as it has crossed the $10 million mark at the North American box office, becoming the first Indian film of the year to hit the milestone. The spy actioner has also become actor Ranveer Singh's third film to enter the prestigious club, after Padmaavat and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has enjoyed a powerful run in the North American market right from its opening weekend. Thanks to the strong word of mouth, the film scored a jump in the second weekend and has sustained superbly on weekdays. It grossed $9.80 million through the second Wednesday, and with Thursday pre-sales, Dhurandhar has officially surpassed the $10 million mark in NA. This achievement further underlines Ranveer Singh's growing pull in overseas territories. While Padmaavat showcased his larger-than-life appeal and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani highlighted his wide urban and family audience reach, Dhurandhar proves his ability to deliver big numbers in the international market with a high-octane action entertainer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Dhurandhar is now the 11th Indian movie overall to cross the $10 million mark in North America, placing it among an elite list of titles that have managed to crack this difficult overseas benchmark. The movie has one of the strongest legs for an Indian film there, with no sign of slowing down anytime soon. The North America milestone comes alongside an exceptional worldwide box office performance, where Dhurandhar continues to post massive numbers, crossing 700 crores in two weeks. Its overseas strength has played a crucial role in elevating the film into mega blockbuster territory globally. Stay tuned...

Dhurandhar Becomes First Bollywood Film to Have Entire Soundtrack in Spotify Global Top 200 Bollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Dhurandhar Becomes First Bollywood Film to Have Entire Soundtrack in Spotify Global Top 200

The box office was just the beginning. Aditya Dhar's spy-universe thriller, Dhurandhar, has now conquered the global music streaming landscape, marking a watershed moment for Bollywood music on the international stage.As of today, all 11 tracks from the film's soundtrack are trending on the coveted Spotify Global Top 200 list a dominance previously unseen for an Indian film album. While individual Indian songs have frequently made waves globally, Dhurandhar's achievement distinguishes itself through the unprecedented consumption of the entire album as a cohesive body of work. In a stunning display of dominance, all 11 songs from the soundtrack are currently charting simultaneously, driving the album to a massive debut at 2 on Spotify's Global Top Albums chart and breaking into the American market at 5 on the US Top Albums chart. The list is led by the high-octane Title Track, which is currently sitting at 3, followed closely by the soulful numbers Ishq Jalakar and Karvaan at 5, while Gehra Hua holds a strong position at 7. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The architect of this sonic revolution is National Award winning composer Shashwat Sachdev.Known for his work on Uri: The Surgical Strike, Sachdev has crafted a diverse soundscape for Dhurandhar that blends cinematic scores, contemporary hip-hop, and emotional ballads. Reacting to the historic news, a humbled Sachdev stated: I never imagined this album as a chase for numbers. Dhurandhar was made slowly, with trust, friendship, and a lot of love for the music itself. To see all eleven tracks finding a place on the charts... is deeply humbling. This belongs to every artist, musician, and engineer who gave a piece of their soul to these songs. This milestone signals a shift in how global audiences are consuming Indian cinema. It is no longer just about a viral item song or a hook step; international listeners are engaging with the full narrative depth of a Bollywood soundtrack. The album features a mix of powerhouse vocalists and experimental genres, including a much talked about collaboration with Hanumankind and Diljit Dosanjh, and a Bahraini infused track, FA9LA, which has bridged the gap between Gulf hip hop and mainstream Bollywood. With the film nearing the ₹500 Crore mark at the box office and the music ruling the global charts, Dhurandhar has officially become a cultural phenomenon. For Bollywood, the sound of victory has never been louder.

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