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Karuppu: Did Suriya’s fantasy action entertainer bag Rs 110 crore in pre-release deal? Find out

Karuppu: Did Suriya’s fantasy action entertainer bag Rs 110 crore in pre-release deal? Find out

Suriya starrer Karuppu is slated to release in theatres on May 14, 2026, after a long delay. Now, it appears that the film has secured a massive pre-release deal worth Rs 110 crore. Did Suriya’s Karuppu ba a pre-release deal of Rs 110 crore? According to a report by Lets Cinema, the makers of Karuppu have successfully sold the music rights, as well as the South and Hindi satellite and OTT rights. With these deals finalized, the film has reportedly earned more than Rs 110 crore. Moreover, the theatrical rights for the film in the South region and overseas are also expected to be finalized soon. Speculation suggests that the film was made on a budget of Rs 130 crore. However, these are only reports for now. More about Karuppu Karuppu follows the story of a lawyer who becomes possessed by a deity and fights against the injustices faced by certain sections of society. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film stars Trisha Krishnan as the female lead. Apart from the lead actors, the film also …

Pre-Release Theatrical Business Drops By 29% From OG – What’s The Breakeven Number?

Pre-Release Theatrical Business Drops By 29% From OG – What’s The Breakeven Number?

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office: 29% Lower Pre-Release Theatrical Business Than OG – Breakeven Target Revealed(Photo Credit –Facebook) After The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is the next big Tollywood release of 2026. Starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, the film releases in theaters this Thursday (March 19), and fans are all charged up. However, the excitement is much lower than that of They Call Him OG, aka OG, and there are a couple of reasons. This has impacted the film’s overall pre-release theatrical business. Much lower buzz than They Call Him OG They Call Him OG was among Pawan’s most hyped projects. Its music album, trailer, and overall presentation garnered eyeballs. In the case of his next biggie, there’s a lack of chartbuster songs, and even the recently released trailer failed to create any impact. Another thing is that it’s a remake of Thalapathy Vijay’s Theri. In the post-COVID era, the majority of remakes have faced rejection straightaway, making the upcoming Tollywood biggie a risky bet. The …

Yash’s Toxic earns Rs 600 crore pre-release ahead of March 19 clash with Dhurandhar 2

Yash’s Toxic earns Rs 600 crore pre-release ahead of March 19 clash with Dhurandhar 2

4 min readHyderabadMar 2, 2026 11:24 PM IST Toxic pre-release business: Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has not released yet, but veteran film producer Dr. G. Dhananjayan believes it has already made close to Rs 600 crore from pre-release business alone. Speaking on his show Cinema Strategist, Dhananjayan broke down exactly why that number should not come as a surprise to anyone who has been following how this film was put together. “They’ve made almost Rs 600 crore just from pre-business,” he said flatly, adding that the figure is a direct result of deliberate planning and not just Yash’s star pull. For Dhananjayan, the story of Toxic’s pre-release success starts with how its cast was assembled. “You’ve got Nayanthara, then Rukmini Vasanth, then Tovino Thomas from Malayalam, then Amit Karval,” he listed, making the point that each name was placed there with a specific market in mind. He went further to explain the logic behind each choice. “Nayanthara has already come and gained some popularity from the movie Jawan. Everyone knows …

Nani Set To Make History With The Film’s Pre-Release Theatrical Business?

Nani Set To Make History With The Film’s Pre-Release Theatrical Business?

The Paradise: Nani’s Magnum Opus To Cross A Major Milestone In Pre-Release Theatrical Business?(Photo Credit –Instagram) The Paradise is one of the most anticipated Telugu films of 2026, and it’s Nani’s biggest film to date. Considering the actor’s track record lately, it’s clear the trade expects the film to deliver superb box-office business. Even among buyers, the film is having a strong buzz given its potential, and now, if the latest report is to be believed, it might make history for the actor through pre-release theatrical business. Keep reading for a detailed report! After the success of HIT: The Third Case, all eyes were set on Nani’s next biggie, and so far, things have worked in the film’s favor. Right from the teaser to the Aaya Sher song, everything has been well received by the audience, leading to strong hype on the ground. Scheduled to release on August 21, the film is likely to enjoy impressive offers from distributors/buyers. Nani set to make history with The Paradise? According to industry buzz, The Paradise is expected …

FWICE Says Renaming Ghooskhor Pandat Is Insufficient, Demands Pre-Release Screening | Bollywood News

FWICE Says Renaming Ghooskhor Pandat Is Insufficient, Demands Pre-Release Screening | Bollywood News

Last Updated:February 10, 2026, 17:57 IST FWICE president BN Tiwari seeks a pre-release screening of Manoj Bajpayee’s film for the community, amid protests and legal action in two states. Manoj Bajpayee plays the lead in the film. Even as the makers of Neeraj Pandey’s upcoming Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Ghooskhor Pandat have informed the Delhi High Court of their decision to change the film’s title, industry body Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has said the move alone does not address the concerns raised around the project. The organisation has now called for a mandatory screening of the film for the concerned community before any release plans are finalised. Reacting to the latest development, FWICE president BN Tiwari said that while the decision to rename the film is a step forward, it does not resolve apprehensions about how the community is portrayed in the narrative. He stressed that the filmmakers must allow representatives to view the film before moving ahead. “We are fine with the decision to change the title, but that alone is not enough. …

Vaa Vaathiyaar Box Office Collection Day 2: Why did Karthi Sivakumar’s movie FAIL to match its pre-release hype?

Vaa Vaathiyaar Box Office Collection Day 2: Why did Karthi Sivakumar’s movie FAIL to match its pre-release hype?

Vaa Vaathiyaar Box Office Collection Day 2: Why did Karthi Sivakumar’s movie FAIL to match its pre-release hype? | Bollywood Life Home News and Gossip Vaa Vaathiyaar Box Office Collection Day 2: Why did Karthi Sivakumar’s movie FAIL to match its pre… Vaa Vaathiyaar Box Office Collection Day 2: Karthi Sivakumar starrer film has been performing on a slow note. The film had a good hype before the release but could not match it as per expectations. Vaa Vaathiyaar Box Office Collection Day 2: Karthi Sivakumar and Krithi Shetty starrer Tamil action comedy movie released in theatres on January 14. The film has been opened with mixed reactions from the audience so far. After earning over a crore on day 1, Vaa Vaathiyaar has collected under 50 lakhs, going by the morning shows. The movie had a good hype ahead of the release, but it failed to match the expectations. Since its release, the film was expected to do …

The Raja Saab Pre-release Event Was a Grand Affair

The Raja Saab Pre-release Event Was a Grand Affair

The makers of Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab hosted a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Tipped to be one of the biggest horror-fantasy entertainers, the event offered fans a closer glimpse into the world of the film. Producer Vishwa Prasad, director Maruthi, actors Nidhhi Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar, along with other members of the cast and crew, attended the event. A horror-comedy with a Pan-India star The event was held at a specially constructed Raja Saab haunted house spanning over 40,000 sq ft on the outskirts of the city. It allowed audiences and fans to experience the scale and atmosphere of the film’s world firsthand. Speaking about the vision behind the project, Vishwa Prasad expressed confidence that the film would strike a chord with audiences across the country. “Our journey started three years ago. We wanted to make a horror-comedy film with one of the biggest Pan-India stars, without changing the structure. We found opportunities to introduce a Mohra-style horror fantasy—something that hasn’t really been explored much in Indian cinema,” he said. Audience will …

The Raja Saab maker clarifies on pre-release business of Prabhas-starrer amid comparisons: ‘Our film has secured…’

The Raja Saab maker clarifies on pre-release business of Prabhas-starrer amid comparisons: ‘Our film has secured…’

Updated on: Dec 22, 2025 06:31 am IST TG Vishwa Prasad, who is one of the producers of The Raja Saab, has spoken out on the noise surrounding the film’s pre-release business ahead of release. As The Raja Saab nears its release date next month, expectations are at an all-time high from Prabhas fans who have been waiting for the film for months. TG Vishwa Prasad, one of the film’s producers, has now issued an official clarification regarding the film’s pre-release business. In the last few days, there were a lot of comparisons with the way the other films of Prabhas fared on pre-release business alone. Prabhas headlines the horror comedy directed by Maruthi. ‘What truly matters to us and the fans is the theatrical impact’ TG Vishwa Prasad took to his X account and wrote, “There’s a lot of noise around the business of our biggest film. We don’t discuss internal spends or numbers publicly. What truly matters to us and the fans is the theatrical impact. Post release, we will officially share the …

Mohanlal–Jeethu Joseph’s Drishyam 3 enters Rs 350 cr club after record pre-release business, reveals Thudarum producer | Malayalam News

Mohanlal–Jeethu Joseph’s Drishyam 3 enters Rs 350 cr club after record pre-release business, reveals Thudarum producer | Malayalam News

Drishyam 3 total collection: Arguably one of the most anticipated Indian movies at the moment, director Jeethu Joseph’s Mohanlal-starrer Drishyam 3, the third instalment in the eponymous franchise, has been the talk of the town ever since its initial announcement. With each new update, the hype seems to be only increasing, hinting that it will be a monumental affair when the movie finally hits the screens. Now, producer M Renjith of Rejaputhra Visual Media, which bankrolled Mohanlal’s blockbuster Thudarum (2025), has made a stunning revelation about Drishyam 3 that has turned the hype dial all the way up. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Revealing that the third instalment in the Drishyam franchise has already entered the Rs 350 crore club while filming is still underway, Renjith stated that this highlighted the heights Malayalam cinema has finally reached. While taking part in a session at the second edition of Manorama Hortus, he claimed that this is the first time a regional-language Indian film has registered such massive business while still in production. It was with Panorama Studios …

Mastiii 4 Censor Report Out! Pre-Release Whispers Hail This Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani & Riteish Deshmukh-Led As A Full-On Comedy Masala Entertainer

Mastiii 4 Censor Report Out! Pre-Release Whispers Hail This Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani & Riteish Deshmukh-Led As A Full-On Comedy Masala Entertainer

Mastiii 4 Censor Report Out ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Riteish Deshmukh, Vivek Oberoi, and Aftab Shivdasani are returning almost a decade later with yet another laugh riot in their Masti series. Mastiii 4 is hitting the screens this Friday, and the buzz around it keeps getting stronger. The Censor Board has given its verdict on the film, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for viewers. Keep scrolling for the deets. As the title suggests, this marks the fourth chapter in the popular Masti franchise. The original film, released in 2004, also starred Ajay Devgn and Lara Dutta in key roles. It opened to favourable reviews and enjoyed impressive box office success. Its popularity paved the way for two follow-up installments — Grand Masti and Great Grand Masti. Mastiii 4 Passes Censor Test Mastiii 4’s trailer was released a few days back, and it has already made a connection with the film. From its vibrancy to its ensemble cast, fans cannot wait to watch this film in the theaters. Mastiii 4 has been awarded …