Box Office: News

03 Apr 2025

Bihar

Abhishek Chaubey says theaters now favor only big-budget films

Acclaimed director Abhishek Chaubey, known for his work on films like Ishqiya and Sonchiriya, has expressed his concerns regarding the changing landscape of cinema.

03 Apr 2025

Iulia Vantur

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' leak seems like an insider job 

Salman Khan's new film, Sikandar, has been mired in controversy after the film leaked online early on the release day.

02 Apr 2025

Manju Warrier

'L2: Empuraan' becomes highest-grossing Malayalam film, beats 'Manjummel Boys' 

The Malayalam film industry has found a new box office champion in Prithviraj Sukumaran's L2: Empuraan. The film has reportedly set a new record as the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, amassing ₹250cr worldwide.

02 Apr 2025

Hollywood

Everything to know about 'Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'

The Hunger Games franchise is expanding with a new prequel film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, based on Suzanne Collins's book of the same name.

02 Apr 2025

Akshay Kumar

Bollywood Q1: 'Chhaava' wins big, 'Sikandar' struggles at box office

The first quarter of 2025 has been a mixed bag for Bollywood at the box office. While Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's Chhaava emerged as a success, Salman Khan's Sikandar failed to meet expectations.

02 Apr 2025

John Abraham

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' crashes at box office post-Eid 

The much-anticipated Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Sikandar is witnessing a decline in box office earnings after its release on March 30.

02 Apr 2025

Ana de Armas

'John Wick 5' confirmed: Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski reunite 

The popular John Wick franchise will continue with a fifth installment, John Wick: Chapter 5, with Keanu Reeves reprising his iconic role as the titular hitman.

02 Apr 2025

James Gunn

James Gunn debuts Fortress of Solitude in new 'Superman' footage 

Director James Gunn revealed a sneak peek of his upcoming film, Superman, at CinemaCon.

'L2: Empuraan' is on fire! Mohanlal-Prithviraj's film eyes ₹250cr

Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran's latest venture, L2: Empuraan, is on a roll!

01 Apr 2025

Salman Khan

Despite strong start, Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' faces show cancelations

Salman Khan's latest release Sikandar had a promising start at the box office with a solid ₹26 crore opening on Sunday, the first day.

01 Apr 2025

Salman Khan

'Chhaava' Telugu version concludes with ₹15.86 crore run

The Telugu-dubbed version of Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava has rounded up its box office run at ₹15.86 crore over three weeks.

01 Apr 2025

Bipasha Basu

Vijay-Genelia's 'Sachein' returns to theaters on April 18 

The popular Tamil romantic comedy film Sachein, featuring Vijay and Genelia D'Souza, is all set to be re-released on April 18.

01 Apr 2025

Prithviraj Sukumaran

'L2: Empuraan' dethrones 'Chhaava' as fastest film to cross ₹200cr

Director and lead actor Prithviraj Sukumaran's film L2: Empuraan has created a new box office record. The movie scored the highest Indian film opening of 2025, beating Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava.

01 Apr 2025

Rashmika Mandanna

Salman's 'Sikandar' sees decent opening, collects ₹55cr in 2 days

The much-anticipated action film Sikandar, starring Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, started with a box office storm.

01 Apr 2025

Sony

'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' to hit theaters in 2027

The much-awaited third installment of Sony's animated Spider-Man trilogy, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, has officially been scheduled for a June 4, 2027, release.

31 Mar 2025

Box Office Collection

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' opens at ₹26cr amid piracy, negative reviews

Salman Khan's latest film, Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss, was released in theaters on Sunday, a day ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in India.

30 Mar 2025

Mohanlal

Mohanlal apologizes for 'distress' caused by 'Empuraan' controversy

Malayalam actor Mohanlal has apologized for the "distress" caused by his latest film, L2: Empuraan.

30 Mar 2025

Walt Disney Studios

How much Disney's 'Snow White' needs to break even

Disney's live-action remake of Snow White has long been making headlines but not for flattering reasons.

30 Mar 2025

Bollywood

'Sikandar' box office Day 1: Salman promises bumper opening

Salman Khan's latest action drama, Sikandar, was released in Indian theaters on Sunday, March 30. Co-starring Rashmika Mandanna and directed by AR Murugadoss, the film is likely to open to a mammoth response since it releases just before Eid.

30 Mar 2025

Bollywood

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' leaked online in HD 

The highly anticipated action thriller Sikandar, starring Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, was released on Sunday. However, a few hours before its premiere, the film was leaked online by piracy websites.

30 Mar 2025

Salman Khan

Before 'Sikandar,' revisiting Salman Khan's top 5 openers

Salman Khan's upcoming film, Sikandar, is creating immense buzz ahead of its Sunday release.

28 Mar 2025

Mohanlal

'L2: Empuraan' smashes records with ₹22 crore opening day collection 

The much-hyped film L2: Empuraan, starring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has broken box office records on its first day.

27 Mar 2025

Palestine

'Snow White' producer's son blasts Rachel Zegler over controversy

Snow White producer Marc Platt's son Jonah Platt has taken to social media to slam lead actor Rachel Zegler for her "political remarks."

27 Mar 2025

Mohanlal

Mohanlal-Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'L2: Empuraan' leaked online 

Just hours after it hit the theaters, the much-awaited Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, featuring Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, has reportedly been leaked online.

26 Mar 2025

Kerala

'L2: Empuraan' fever: Million tickets sold, bumper advance figures

The much-awaited Malayalam movie, L2: Empuraan, helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and featuring Mohanlal, will be released in theaters on Thursday.

'Sikandar' advance booking: Salman Khan starrer has already collected ₹6.22cr

The much-anticipated action thriller Sikandar, headlined by Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna, arrives in theaters on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

26 Mar 2025

AR Rahman

Tamil film industry mourns Manoj Bharathiraja's sudden demise 

The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja, who passed away suddenly.

26 Mar 2025

Cate Blanchett

'Sikandar' aside, watch these biggies in theaters this week

This week is going to be a cinematic treat for movie buffs, as a bunch of highly anticipated films release on the silver screen.

25 Mar 2025

Lyca Productions

'L2: Empuraan': What to expect from Mohanlal-Prithviraj's film

The upcoming Malayalam flick L2: Empuraan, helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and featuring Mohanlal, has broken new records in advance bookings.

24 Mar 2025

Hollywood

Disney's 'Snow White' falls short despite topping American box office

Disney's live-action remake of Snow White has opened to disappointing box office figures, even as it topped in the US.

23 Mar 2025

Akshaye Khanna

Vicky Kaushal's unstoppable 'Chhaava' crosses ₹775cr globally

Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's film Chhaava has broken all box office norms by continuing its successful run even after three weeks.

21 Mar 2025

John Abraham

John Abraham's 'The Diplomat' was rejected by OTT platforms 

The political thriller film The Diplomat, directed by Shivam Nair and starring John Abraham, has been doing well at the box office despite being initially rejected by several OTT platforms.

21 Mar 2025

Pritam

Overseas advance booking open for Salman Khan's 'Sikandar'

Salman Khan's much-awaited film, Sikandar, is already creating a lot of buzz in international markets with its advance booking open, even before the trailer release.

21 Mar 2025

Akshaye Khanna

Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' leaked online, faces legal complaint over piracy

The Mumbai Police have registered an FIR in connection with the alleged piracy of the Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chhaava.

21 Mar 2025

Akshay Kumar

Why John Abraham refused to be part of 'Housefull 5'

In an exclusive interview with Zoom, actor John Abraham revealed that he was approached for Housefull 5, a film starring Akshay Kumar. However, he turned down the offer.

20 Mar 2025

Bollywood

Karan Johar unveils director, shuts trolls with '90% outsiders' claim

Filmmaker Karan Johar has announced his next project, which he says is the "proudest film" of his production house, Dharma Productions.

20 Mar 2025

Devendra Fadnavis

Vicky's 'Chhaava' crosses ₹570cr amid controversy, on track for ₹600cr

Vicky Kaushal's historical drama, Chhaava, continues to shine at the Indian box office, crossing the ₹570 crore mark on its 34th day.

19 Mar 2025

Amazon Prime Video

'Bandit Queen' OTT release: Where to stream the controversial film? 

Shekhar Kapur's controversial 1994 film Bandit Queen, starring the amazing Seema Biswas, is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. But the movie has stirred outrage for the OTT giant's edited version.

19 Mar 2025

Akshay Kumar

Why Jaya Bachchan would never watch Akshay Kumar's 'Toilet'

Veteran actor-turned-politician Jaya Bachchan has publicly slammed Akshay Kumar's 2017 film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, meant to promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

19 Mar 2025

Adah Sharma

'Tumko Meri Kasam,' 'Snow White': Top theatrical releases this week

This week, a mixed bag of films will hit the theaters, catering to every taste and flavor.

18 Mar 2025

Bollywood

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' confirmed for March 30 release (on Sunday)

The much-awaited Bollywood movie, Sikandar, featuring superstar Salman Khan, will be released on Sunday, March 30, 2025, Bollywood Hungama reports.

17 Mar 2025

Andhra Pradesh

'Salaar' re-release: Will Prabhas starrer claim the highest-grossing title? 

Due to its enduring popularity on OTT, the Prabhas-starrer, Salaar: The Ceasefire, will be re-released on Friday.

17 Mar 2025

Hyderabad

Telugu actor Vishwak Sen's home burgled; items worth ₹2.2L stolen

Tragedy struck Telugu film star Vishwak Sen after his residence in Hyderabad was robbed recently.

13 Mar 2025

Bengaluru

Karnataka's ₹200 movie ticket cap troubles multiplexes: Here's why

The Karnataka state government's recent announcement to impose a price cap of ₹200 on movie tickets has sent shockwaves across the cinema industry.

11 Mar 2025

Amazon Prime Video

Shonali Bose plans re-release of 'Margarita with a Straw'

Acclaimed filmmaker Shonali Bose is considering re-releasing her film Margarita With A Straw, which completes 10 years this year.

07 Mar 2025

Dinesh Vijan

How Maddock Films scripted history with back-to-back ₹500cr hits

Dinesh Vijan's production house, Maddock Films, is on a roll as it reportedly becomes the sole banner to have produced two films that have grossed over ₹500cr at the box office.

06 Mar 2025

Bollywood

Sohum Shah changes 'Crazxy' climax; watch new version from Friday

In a first, the makers of the recently released Hindi film Crazxy have decided to change its climax post-release.

CBFC clears Stephen King's 'The Monkey' without any cuts

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the India release of The Monkey, a horror-comedy film based on Stephen King's short story.

05 Mar 2025

Academy Awards

'Anora' sees 144% box office surge after winning five Oscars

Sean Baker's dark romantic comedy, Anora, has witnessed a massive spike in its box office earnings after its triumph at the 97th Academy Awards.

05 Mar 2025

Bollywood

'Mickey 17' to 'The Monkey': Top movies releasing this week

This week, a diverse set of movies is about to hit Indian theaters.

04 Mar 2025

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Samantha on early struggles: 'I had no friends, no mentors' 

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, a celebrated name in South Indian cinema, recently completed 15 incredible years in the film industry.

04 Mar 2025

Allu Arjun

'Chhaava' to become highest-grossing Indian film in Mumbai  

The historical drama Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar and starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead, has recently been crowned Maharashtra's highest-grossing movie. The film has surpassed Pushpa 2's box office collection in the state.

02 Mar 2025

Bollywood

Rajkummar Rao's 'Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana' re-releases on this date

The trend of re-releasing films is gaining momentum in Bollywood, and Deepak Mukut's Soham Rockstar Entertainment is at the helm of it.

28 Feb 2025

Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun to collaborate with 'Game Changer' producer Dil Raju

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is reportedly interested in teaming up with producer Dil Raju for a new project.

28 Feb 2025

Ashutosh Rana

'Awarapan,' 'Aashiqui 2' set to hit theaters again

Actor Salil Acharya has confirmed the re-release of two popular films: Awarapan (2007) and Aashiqui 2 (2013).

27 Feb 2025

Bollywood

'Sanam Teri Kasam' becomes first re-release to surpass ₹50 crore

The 2016 film Sanam Teri Kasam, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, has set a new record at the Indian box office with its re-release. It stands as the first re-released film to cross the ₹50cr mark.

27 Feb 2025

Varun Grover

'Superboys of Malegaon' opens advance booking; targets ₹1cr start

The much-awaited film Superboys of Malegaon, directed by Reema Kagti, has finally opened its advance booking.

27 Feb 2025

Adarsh Gourav

'Crazxy' advance booking begins; Sohum Shah-starrer aims for ₹1.5cr start

The advance booking for Sohum Shah's upcoming film Crazxy started on Wednesday. After the success of Tumbbad's re-release, Shah is returning with this genre-defying movie.

26 Feb 2025

Nana Patekar

After 'Deva's failure, Shahid Kapoor eyes success with 'Arjun Ustara'

Despite his acting versatility, Shahid Kapoor has not had a proper box office hit streak.

26 Feb 2025

Allu Arjun

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' will premiere on TV soon

The blockbuster action-packed drama, Pushpa 2: The Rule, featuring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, will soon have its world television premiere, reported The Times of India.

26 Feb 2025

John Abraham

John Abraham slams actors for high fees and entourage costs

Bollywood actor John Abraham has taken a stand against his colleagues within the Indian film industry for their ridiculous fees and even more ridiculous entourage expenses.

26 Feb 2025

Akshaye Khanna

'Chhaava': Vicky Kaushal's historical epic set for grand Telugu release

Vicky Kaushal's historical action drama, Chhaava, has been a massive success at the box office, grossing over ₹500 crore worldwide since its release on February 14.

25 Feb 2025

Malayalam

Kerala film producers call for strike, AMMA refuses to participate

The Kerala Film Producers's Association (KFPA) has reportedly called for a one-day token strike in Kochi, demanding a slew of changes including a cut in actors' fees.

25 Feb 2025

Rashmika Mandanna

'Sikandar': International advance bookings open for Salman Khan's film

The anticipation around Salman Khan's upcoming film Sikandar is reaching a fever pitch with its release date approaching.

25 Feb 2025

Adarsh Gourav

Why is Prime releasing 'Superboys of Malegaon' in theaters first?

Reema Kagti's latest directorial venture, Superboys of Malegaon, will be making its theatrical debut on Friday.

'Game Changer' extras file police complaint over alleged unpaid dues 

The production team of Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's political thriller Game Changer is facing legal issues. A bunch of background actors have filed a police complaint alleging that they were not paid for their work in the movie.

24 Feb 2025

China

Chinese film 'Ne Zha 2' becomes IMAX's highest-grossing animated film

The Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 is continuing its phenomenal run at the box office, grossing $152.9 million over the February 21-23 weekend, according to Artisan Gateway.

24 Feb 2025

Rashmika Mandanna

'Chhaava' director apologizes to Ganoji-Khanoji families amid ₹100cr defamation threat 

Laxman Utekar, the director of the popular film Chhaava, has apologized to the descendants of Maratha warriors Ganoji and Kanhoji Shirke.

24 Feb 2025

Deadpool

Why 'Deadpool' creator wants Marvel boss Kevin Feige to resign

Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld recently took to social media to slam Marvel Studios and its honcho Kevin Feige. This comes on the heels of a string of disappointing performances of the latest MCU releases.

24 Feb 2025

Anurag Kashyap

Anurag Kashyap to present Hindi version of Malayalam thriller 'Footage'

Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is all set to present the Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam thriller Footage.

22 Feb 2025

Anurag Kashyap

Viineet Kumar Siingh wants 'Mukkabaaz' to re-release in theaters

In a recent interaction with OTTplay, actor Viineet Kumar Siingh revealed that he wants his 2018 film Mukkabaaz to be re-released in theaters.

22 Feb 2025

Divya Dutta

'Incredible actor': Divya Dutta defends 'Chhaava' co-star Rashmika amid criticism

Actor Divya Dutta has defended her co-star Rashmika Mandanna after she was criticized for her performance in the historical action film Chhaava.

21 Feb 2025

Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan appointed as head of FICCI's Media-Entertainment Committee South

Renowned Indian actor Kamal Haasan has been appointed as the chairperson of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FICCI) Media and Entertainment Committee South, reported Variety.

21 Feb 2025

Netflix

Did Urvashi Rautela charge ₹3cr for 3-minute-role in 'Daaku Maharaaj'

Actor Urvashi Rautela has been hogging the limelight ever since her latest film, Daaku Maharaaj, hit the screens on January 12.