BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, December 6 - Vijay Sethupathi's action thriller Maharaja has completed its first week at the China box office with a superb collection of close to 41 crores gross, including premieres. It has already become the highest-grossing Tamil movie on the mainland. ## After grossing approximately 26.50 crores in the opening weekend (including premiers), Maharaja showed a stronghold on Monday by scoring 3 crore gross. The movie has shown an upward trend since Monday as the collection for the rest of the week was higher than the previous day (from Tuesday to Thursday). ## The Nithilan Swaminathan's directorial minted $4.82 million (40.80 crores gross) in the full first week which is a fantastic total. Maharaja is the highest-grossing Indian movie in China since Thugs Of Hindostan in November 2018. Overall, the Tamil blockbuster is the 13 biggest Indian grosser there. ## Maharaja is expected to have a strong second weekend as word of mouth is super positive. The film has an 8.6 rating on the Chinese movie review site Douban and is regarded as "one of the highest-rated Indian films in recent years". ## After the first week of collection in China, Maharaja's worldwide total is nearing 150 crores gross which it will achieve by the second weekend. As said, it is one of the biggest Tamil blockbusters of the year and easily the biggest success for Vijay Sehtupathi. ## Click here for detailed collection of Maharaja in the Mainland## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, December 5 - It's red letter day for the Indian cinema which is seeing history being re-written at the box office, courtesy of the most hyped movie in recent times, Pushpa 2 - The Rule starring superstar Allu Arjun and director by Sukumar. ## After the record-breaking night previews on December 4, the action drama set the box office on fire on its opening day and created history by taking the biggest opening ever in India, beating the record of SS Rajamouli's RRR by a good margin. ## The film is flirting with the biggest opening ever in Hindi which is with Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan (65.50 crores net). According to the early estimates, Pushpa 2 has scored around 65 crores net and the opening can be higher than Jawan depending on the single screen numbers which will be known by tomorrow. ## In Telugu states, the blockbuster is estimated to gross in the range of 85+ crores on its first day and including previews (December 4), the opening is estimated to be around 100 crores gross in AP/TG, making it only the second movie after RRR to score 100+ crore opening in this region (per estimates). ## In Karnataka, Pushpa 2 is expected to gross in the range of 15 crores, followed by 9-10 crores gross in Tamil Nadu and 6-7 crores gross in Kerala. Overall, the film has grossed an estimated 195+ crores (160+ crores net), and including previews, the opening of the film is around 205+ crores gross (estimates), making it the first film ever to cross 200 crores gross opening day in India. ## This historic opening has come on a non-holiday and on a proper working day which makes it even more special. The initial word of mouth seems to be positive, so the opening weekend numbers will be extraordinary which is hard to predict at this point. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Hyderabad, December 5 - The never-before-seen mass rampage has begun at the box office as Allu Arjun's action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule has taken a historical start with records getting shattered left, right and centre. The film is re-writing history for Indian cinema. ## The craze for Pushpa 2 was already high among the audiences and after the extraordinary initial response, the phenomenon is reaching new heights. To meet the rising demand, theatre owners are scheduling mid-night shows and the response is no different from others. ## It has been learned that midnight shows have been scheduled across different cities such as Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Delhi, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. The latest allotted shows in these cities are getting full be extraordinary occupancy. ## Meanwhile, Pushpa 2 has broken another major record on the leading ticketing platform Book My Show. The film has recorded the highest number of tickets sold count in an hour and first to 100K on the platform, beating the previous record of Kalki 2898 AD of which the hourly ticket sold count peaked at 97.7K. ## Pushpa 2 hourly ticket count was hovering around the magical mark of the 100K ticket sold count, a target which seemed inevitable and could happen anytime, and it happened. It's, as said before, a never-before-seen phenomenon.## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, December 5 - Superstar Allu Arjun is officially the king of Indian cinema as his highly-awaited action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule, the second part of 2021's Pushpa - The Rise, has re-written the history at the box office by taking the biggest opening for an Indian title domestically and worldwide. ## Directed by Sukumar, Pushpa 2 hit the big screen on December 5 after the record-breaking night previews on December 4. It was the most anticipated Indian movie and after the opening day response, it can be said that the hype around it has been justified and it just seems the beginning of its record-breaking box office run. ## While the last show of the first day is yet to be done, Pushpa 2 has broken some of the records and will take a special upcoming movie to go past these records in the near future which holds a significant opportunity for the growing box office market for an Indian film. ## Have a look at some of the major box office records broken by Pushpa 2 - The Rule -## 1. Biggest opening for an Indian film at the worldwide box office (279 crores gross), beating the record of SS Rajamouli's directorial RRR (223 crore gross). ## 2. Biggest opening ever at the Indian box office (209 crores gross), beating RRR (156 crores gross).## 3. First film ever to take the opening of 200 crore gross or more at the Indian box office (including premiere). ## 4. First film ever to score 50 crores net or more in two languages (Telugu and Hindi) in a single day. ## 5. Biggest opening for a South Indian movie at the Hindi box office (70 crores net).## 6. Biggest opening ever in Hindi, beating Jawan's 65.50 crores net.## 7. Biggest overseas opening (66 crores gross) for an Indian movie of 2024, beating Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD (63.70 crores gross).## 8. Biggest domestic, overseas, and worldwide opening for Allu Arjun. ## 9. Biggest domestic, overseas, and worldwide opening for director Sukumar.## 10. Biggest domestic, overseas, and worldwide opening for Rashmika Mandanna.## 11. Biggest domestic, overseas, and worldwide opening for Mythri Movie Makers. ## 12. Biggest opening ever for a non-Tamil movie in Tamil Nadu.## 13. Biggest opening ever for a Telugu movie in Kerala. ## 14. Biggest opening of 2024 in Karnataka.## 15. Biggest opening for a South Indian film in North India (84 crore gross).## 16. Second highest opening day footfalls in India (79 lakh).## 17. All-time record previews in India (13 crore gross approx.).## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, December 5 - After the historic blockbuster success of Gadar 2, Bollywood star Sunny Deol will next be seen in Telugu director Gopichand Malineni's action drama Jaat and the teaser for the same has been launched exclusively in theatres with superstar Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 - The Rule on December 5. ## The over-a-minute-long teaser is action-packed with seetmaar dialogues and it promises a solid follow to Gadar 2 for Sunny Deol. The makers have also confirmed that Jaat will be released in April 2025, however, the exact date is not revealed officially. ## Meanwhile, according to the report by Bollywood Hungama, Jaat will be released in cinemas on April 10, 2025. The date is significant as Baisakhi is celebrated on April 13 by the members of the Punjabi community and makers are looking to cash in on this big opportunity since Sunny Deol carries a huge fan following in Punjab. ## Earlier, there were reports that Jaat would be released on Republic Day 2025 and the makers did reportedly also consider the same, however, due to the longer-than-expected time in the shot and post-production, they have now finalized the April 2025 release for this mass entertainer. ## Jaat will clash with Prabhas-fronted horror-comedy The Raja Saab which is already scheduled for April 10 release. Prabhas has a massive fan following among the Hindi audiences with an excellent track record at the box office, so the clash will be interesting to see. ## Produced by Mythri Movie Makers and People Media Factory, Jaat also stars Randeep Hooda as the antagonist alongside Regina Cassandra, and Saiyami Kher in the prominent roles.## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, December 5 - Malayalam star Fahadh Faasil is set for his Bollywood debut with director Imtiaz Ali's next film, touted to be an unconventional love story, in line with the genre Imtiaz is popularly known for. Triptii Dimri has been roped in to play the female lead. ## According to a report by Peepingmoon.com, Ali and Fahadh Faasil have been discussing the film for quite some time and the project was recently finalized as the actor signed on the dotted lines to officially come on board the film. ## "Imtiaz is known for pushing boundaries in love stories, and this one promises to stand out in his repertoire where Triptii’s pairing with Fahadh adds an exciting and unique dimension to this collaboration", says the report adding that Ali is currently finishing the script and aiming to start production in the first quarter of 2025. ## The yet-untitled film will be produced by Ali under his banner, Window Seat Films. It will mark the filmmaker's return to the big screen after Love Aaj Kal in 2020. More details about the film will be revealed soon. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Hyderabad, December 4 - National award-winning superstar Allu Arjun's highly-anticipated action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule hits the big screen on December 5 after having premieres shows across the country on December 4 in Telugu version.## The critics are going gaga over the film and calling it a blockbuster entertainer already. Allu Arjun won a national award for Pushpa - The Rise and the critics expect the same from Pushpa 2, directed by Sukumar. Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil are also getting a lot of praise for their roles. ## Have a look at some of the critics' reviews of Pushpa 2 - The Rule - ## #OneWordReview...#Pushpa2: MEGA-BLOCKBUSTER.Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½Wildfire entertainer... Solid film in all respects... Reserve all the awards for #AlluArjun, he is beyond fantastic... #Sukumar is a magician... The #Boxoffice Typhoon has arrived. #Pushpa2Review#Sukumar knows well… pic.twitter.com/tqYIdBaPjq— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 4, 2024 ## PUSHPA 2 - ROARING BLOCKBUSTER - ALLU ARJUN SHOW - 4 STARS (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)#Sukumar packs a solid punch with #Pushpa2, as he weaves the screenplay with high-points & inter character conflicts at regular intervals. The film starts off with a bang, as you are engrossed in the cat &… pic.twitter.com/xtCaIjffDD— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) December 4, 2024 ## #Pushpa2 is a Decently Packaged Commercial Entertainer with a Good 1st Half and a 2nd Half that started well but drops pace significantly in the last hour. The first half starts right where Part 1 ends. This half runs purely on drama which feels slightly slow at times but…— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) December 4, 2024 ## #Pushpa2TheRule: One and Only #AlluArjun's King Size mass masala package in the form of #PushpaRaj, He is Just Phenomenal. Pushpa Raj character portrayal is 5X in every way from No rules to his Rule. #Pushpa3TheRampage lead in last and the villian character is clear.— 𝐁𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 (@BheeshmaTalks) December 4, 2024 ## #Pushpa2 : ⭐⭐⭐⭐TERRIFIC #Pushpa2Review:#AlluArjun stole the show completely with his raw and rustic performance in this mass commercial template by Sukumar. #Pushpa2TheRule is highly supported by #FahadhFaasil who deserves an applause for his acting.… pic.twitter.com/MfTF9XPE5S— Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) December 4, 2024 ## #Pushpa2TheRule - All hail Allu Arjun & all hail Sukumar. Go book your tickets to witness ‘THE ACTOR’ Allu Arjun at his peak and Sukumar ‘THE MASS DIRECTOR’ at his peak. A bonified blockbuster film & get ready to see madness at the box office worldwide.— Aakashavaani (@TheAakashavaani) December 5, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Hyderabad, December 4, 2024:Pushpa 2: The Rule, one of the most anticipated movies of all time, is set to hit theaters tomorrow (December 5). Even before its release, the film is shattering records, with advance bookings crossing the ₹100 crore mark for its opening day in India alone. ## Starring Allu Arjun, Pushpa 2 is poised for a historic opening, with projections estimating a worldwide gross of at least ₹250 crore on its first day - a milestone for any Indian movie. ## The film is releasing across approximately 40,000 shows in India, making it one of the widest releases in the country’s cinematic history. Advance booking figures are expected to reach between ₹105-110 crore, setting a new benchmark as the highest ever for any film. ## In this 100 Cr advance booking, the best contribution states are: ## Telangana: 22+ Cr ## Andhra Pradesh: 20+ Cr ## Karnataka: 10+ Cr ## Maharashtra: 9.5+ Cr ## Tamil Nadu: 5+ Cr ## Delhi: 4.50+ Cr ## Gujarat: 4.5+ Cr ## About This Movie ## It is an action thriller film. This film is directed by Sukumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. ## Pushpa: The Rule - Part 2 stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Sunil Varma, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Rao Ramesh, and Ajay Ghosh in key roles. ## Stay tuned.

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, December 3 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn's next film in the lead role, crime thriller Raid 2 release date has moved back by 3 months and it will now be released in May 2025. The film is directed by Raj Kumar Gupta and is the sequel to 2018's Raid. ## Produced by Panorama Studios and T-Series Films, Raid 2 was scheduled for February 21, 2025, release and it will now hit the big screen on May 1st. Ajay Devgn will return to reprise his role as IRS Ajay Devgn. Ritesh Deshmukh is playing the antagonist role while Vaani Kapoor is the female lead. ## The postponement of Raid 2 on May 1st means Ajay Devgn's romantic comedy De De Pyaar 2 which is scheduled for the same date, has also been postponed. The new release date of DDPD 2, however, is yet to be announced officially by the makers. ## DDPD 2 is directed by Anshul Sharma and it will see Ajay Devgn returning to reprise his role along with Rakul Preet Singh while R. Madhavan is the new addition to the cast. It is produced by T-Series and Luv Films. ## Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn's Singham Again is currently playing in theatres with a worldwide gross collection of around 375 crores. The actor will next be seen in director Abhishek Kapoor's period action drama, Azaad, scheduled to be released on January 17, 2025. The film is headlined by Aaman Devgn and Rasha Thadani while Ajay plays an extended role. ## IRS Amay Patnaik’s next mission begins from May 2025! Raid 2 is all set to release on 1st May 2025!@Riteishd @Vaaniofficial #RajatKapoor @rajkumar_rkg #BhushanKumar #KrishanKumar @KumarMangat @AbhishekPathakk @TSeries @PanoramaMovies #ShivChanana @neerajkalyan_24 pic.twitter.com/PyqU0rea1J— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) December 3, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, December 3 - The pre-sales of Pushpa 2 - The Rule has surpassed 100 crores gross for the opening day at the worldwide box office with more than a day still left for the release. The action drama, starring superstar Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil is scheduled to be released on December 5. ## Directed by Sukumar, the film has amassed 30+ crores gross pre-sales at the overseas box office while domestic sales are 70+ crores gross (including the early premiers on December 4 night). This makes it the second Indian movie of 2024 to top 100 crores worldwide advance booking gross for the first day after Kalki 2898 AD. ## Pushpa 2 has beaten Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD in the domestic opening day pre-sales. Kalki had scored 62 crores gross which Allu Arjun-fronted achieved a day before as pure first-day sales of the film are around 66.50 crores gross (as of 8 PM on December 3). ## The film has already become Allu Arjun's biggest domestic and worldwide opener with pre-sales only. The actor's previous biggest starter was Pushpa - The Rise which took an opening of approximately 64 crores gross worldwide, including around 53 crores in India. ## As said before, Pushpa 2 is eyeing a 200+ crores gross start in India which will be a record while worldwide opening might be as high as 300 crores, again a record for an Indian title. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, December 3 - After the blockbuster successes of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3, Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is now focussing more on the franchises rather than standalone films. He has already lined up the sequel to Pati, Patni Aur Woh and potentially Aashiqui 3 as well. ## At a time when sequels to successful films have almost become a guarantee of emerging hits, Kartik has reportedly started talks with filmmaker Luv Ranjan, with whom he has worked on 4 films, to make the second part of Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, which was a huge success for the duo in 2018. ## According to the report by Peepingmoon.com, Kartik and Luv Ranjan have initiated talks for Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety 2, with plans to start filming in the second half of 2025. It is said that Ranjan pitched the idea for SKTKS 2 recently and it was approved by the actor immediately. ## Ranjan is currently writing the screenplay for the second part of this romantic comedy, however, it is not yet confirmed whether it will be the continuation of the first part or will completely be a new story. Things are expected to get clear after the final draft is ready. ## Kartik will next start Pati, Patni Aur Woh with director Mudassar Aziz, and will follow it up with Aashiqui 3. He will also reportedly reunite with his Satyaprem Ki Katha director, Sameer Vidwans for a romantic drama under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.## Meanwhile, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which is currently playing in theatres in its fifth week, has emerged as a huge success and is nearing 400 crores gross at the worldwide box office. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, December 3 - Superstar Allu Arjun's Pan India action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule is all set to storm the box office on December 5, and ahead of this much-awaited debut, the third film of the franchise has been confirmed with the title Pushpa - The Rampage. ## According to the reports, the climax of Pushpa 2 will lead to the third part and it is said that a small teaser has been attached to the same. The details of the third part have not been revealed yet and it may take some time to get on the floor. ## In the viral picture on social media, sound designer Resul Pookutty and the rest of the crew members standing in front of a screen with the third film's title. Resul Pookutty reportedly posted the picture before deleting it soon.## Interestingly, actor Vijay Devarkonda, who is not a part of the project (yet), hinted about Pushpa - The Rampage nearly 3 years ago in January 2022 when he wished director Sukumar on his birthday. The actor tweeted a picture with the filmmaker and mentioned Pushpa - The Rampage in the caption. ## It is not yet confirmed whether VD will be a part of the third film but his tweet, which has now gone viral, indicates something big which will be only known after the release of Pushpa 2 which also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles.## Stay tuned...