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Top 6 Most Expensive South Indian Films Ever Made

Top 6 Most Expensive South Indian Films Ever Made

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Adipurush (Rs 750 Crore): Leading the list is the 2023 release starring Prabhas. This Indian mythological action-fantasy film also features Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon. Upon release, it became the focus of intense controversy over certain objectionable dialogues and perceived character distortions. (Image: IMDb) Kalki 2898 AD (Rs 600 Crore): Another Prabhas starrer released in 2024 went on to gross over Rs 1,000 crore worldwide, marking it as one of the biggest superhits from the Telugu film industry. This epic science fiction film blends Hindu mythology with a dystopian future and has been praised for its stunning visual effects and powerful performances by Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. It is part of the Kalki Cinematic Universe (KCU), a futuristic franchise created by Nag Ashwin. (Image: IMDb) RRR (Rs 550 Crore): Featuring Ram Charan, this 2022 epic period action drama, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, combined action-packed sequences with emotional storytelling and a signature masala mix. The film also stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr., Ajay Devgn, and Alia Bhatt in pivotal roles. Its post-theatrical streaming …

Mrithyunjay To Cockroach, South Films To Watch In Theatres This Week | Regional Cinema News

Mrithyunjay To Cockroach, South Films To Watch In Theatres This Week | Regional Cinema News

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Last Updated:March 09, 2026, 12:57 IST Planning a movie outing? Here are eight South films to watch in theatres this week, including new releases and movies that arrived last weekend. Here are eight South films currently running or releasing in theatres this week. (Photo Credit: Instagram) South cinema continues to dominate the theatrical landscape with a steady stream of releases across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada industries. While some films arrived in theatres last weekend, a few others are scheduled to release later this week, offering audiences a variety of genres ranging from action thrillers to romantic dramas. If you are planning a theatre outing, here are eight South films currently running or releasing on the big screen. Mrithyunjay Release Date: March 6, 2026 Telugu action thriller Mrithyunjay stars Sree Vishnu and Reba Monica John in the lead roles. Directed by Hussain Sha Kiran, the film follows a man who refuses to accept a death that authorities dismiss as natural and begins digging for the truth, triggering a dangerous investigation filled with secrets and deception. …

Radhika Apte says she was asked to pad her chest and butt on a South Indian film: ‘How much rounder will you make?’

Radhika Apte says she was asked to pad her chest and butt on a South Indian film: ‘How much rounder will you make?’

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Published on: Dec 20, 2025 08:28 pm IST Radhika Apte opened up on her experience on working in some of the South Indian films in the past, sharing that she had a ‘really difficult time’. Radhika Apte has acted in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali and Malayalam. The actor shared that she had a particularly ‘difficult time’ working in some of the South Indian films, but did not give away any names. In a conversation with Saali Mohabbat co-star Divyenndu Sharma for Screen, Radhika recalled that she was once asked to add padding on her breasts and on her bum for the film. (Also read: ‘The awful producers didn’t put me up, didn’t pay me’: Radhika Apte on her traumatic film debut) Radhika Apte talked about her experience on working in a film from South India.(Photo: Instagram) What Radhika said During the chat, Radhika said, “I did some South Indian films because I really needed money. The thing is there is such good cinema also, especially in South India. I am not …

Chapter 1 to Ashwin Kumar’s Mahavatara Narasimha; TOP 7 HIGHEST-grossing South Indian films

Chapter 1 to Ashwin Kumar’s Mahavatara Narasimha; TOP 7 HIGHEST-grossing South Indian films

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Highest grossing South Indian movies in 2025 South Indian cinema has dominated the box office with its impressive collection in 2025. Before the end of the year, let us check on the box office collection for South Indian movies in 2025. Kantara: Chapter 1 Kantara: Chapter 1 emerged as the highest-grossing South Indian film with Chapter 1. It was directed and acted by Rishab Shetty. It was made with a budget of approximately Rs 130 crores. It minted an amount of Rs 850 crores. Coolie The list also includes Rajinikanth and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film Coolie. It was made with a budget of Rs 350 crores and earned Rs 517 crores, and it was a semi-hit. Mahavatara Narasimha The animated movie Mahavatara Narasimha also took everyone by surprise. It was made with an investment of merely Rs 40 crore. But it garnered over Rs 325 crore at the box office and emerged as the biggest blockbuster of the year. Lokah Chapter 1 A Malayalam film titled Lokah Chapter 1, featuring Kalyani Priyadarshan, collected more than Rs …

Chapter 1’s success bash, thanks viewers for…

Chapter 1’s success bash, thanks viewers for…

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Rishab Shetty shares VIRAL photos from Kantara: Chapter 1’s success bash, thanks viewers for… Home News and Gossip Rishab Shetty shares VIRAL photos from Kantara: Chapter 1’s success bash, thanks viewers for… Rishab Shetty recently shared pictures from the success party of Kantara: Chapter 1, and credited the viewers with the film’s success. Read ahead to know what the famous actor-director shared. Rishab Shetty is over the moon right now, with Kantara Chapter 1 absolutely killing it at the box office. The film seems to be doing extremely well, raising the bars of the Kannada film industry. The director and lead actor of the film recently took to his X (formerly Twitter) to share heartfelt thanks to the fans and audience for their continuous love and encouragement. In the post, he also shared pictures from the success party of the film, where the entire cast and crew of Kantara Chapter 1 were seen celebrating the milestone together. Shetty gave …

Top 10 Kamal Haasan films you must watch at least once

Top 10 Kamal Haasan films you must watch at least once

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Kamal Haasan is considered one of the finest actors in Indian cinema who has won numerous awards for his outstanding performances, including 4 National Awards, Padma Shri, and Padma Bhushan. Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan has been ruling hearts with his exceptional performances, charming personality, and brilliant drama choices. Let’s take a look at some of his popular hit films. Nayakan Nayakan features Kamal Hassan, Saranya, and Karthika and was written by Mani Ratnam. The story revolves around Velu, who gradually transforms from an ordinary slum dweller to a highly respected don. Guna Guna is a psychological, romantic drama directed by Santhana Bharathi. The film features Kamal Haasan, Rekha, and Roshini. The story revolves around a newly released psychiatric patient who kidnaps an heiress. Anbe Sivam Anbe Sivam is directed by Sundar C. and produced by K. Muralitharan. It was penned down by Kamal Haasan, and Madhan wrote the dialogues. The film features Madhavan, Kiran Rathod, and Nassar along with Kamal Haasan. Indian Indian, directed by S. Shankar, features Kamal Haasan, Manisha Koirala, and Urmila Matondkar. …

Bad news for Nani even after the film crosses Rs 100 crore mark, check details

Bad news for Nani even after the film crosses Rs 100 crore mark, check details

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HIT 3 box office collection day 4: Bad news for Nani even after the film crosses Rs 100 crore mark, check details Home News and Gossip HIT 3 box office collection day 4: Bad news for Nani even after the film crosses Rs 100 crore mark, … HIT: The Third Chapter starring Nani made it to the theatres o May 1. The film opened to positive reviews and is performing well at the box office. Here’s the latest box office report of HIT 3. The latest instalment in HIT franchise is making waves at the box office. HIT: The Third Chapter starring Nani in the lead released on May 1. The film opened to positive reviews and its impact can be seen on its box office numbers. HIT: The First Case released in 2020 and had Vishwak Sen in the lead. HIT: The Second Case had Adivi Sesh playing the leading role. Carrying forward the successful franchise, Nani came …

Nani’s action thriller becomes his biggest opener, beats Dasara, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram’s record; Earns Rs…

Nani’s action thriller becomes his biggest opener, beats Dasara, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram’s record; Earns Rs…

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HIT 3 box office collection day 1: Nani’s action thriller becomes his biggest opener, beats Dasara, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram’s record; Earns Rs… Home News and Gossip HIT 3 box office collection day 1: Nani’s action thriller becomes his biggest opener, beats Dasara, … Nani is back with a bang. His latest movie HIT 3: The Third Case is creating waves at the box office. The movie has taken a solid start and is minting numbers. South actor Nani’s Telugu action thriller HIT: The Third Case made it to the theatres on May 1. There was a lot of buzz around the movie as Nani has proved himself to be one of the best when it comes to action thrillers. He now enjoys a massive fandom. His fans eagerly waited for HIT 3 to release and its impact can be directly seen on box office numbers. The film has taken a solid start at the box office. As per reports, Nani …

Meet the actress who allegedly murdered her friend with the help of…, cut body into 300 pieces, mystery was solved when…

Meet the actress who allegedly murdered her friend with the help of…, cut body into 300 pieces, mystery was solved when…

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Filmy murder mysteries are interesting to watch. However, this real-life murder mystery involving an actress will send chills down your spine. The case is from 2008 when an actress was allegedly charged for murder of a friend. The actress was arrested and had to spend enough time in jail. The case is of 26-year-old television executive Neeraj Grover. He was brutally murdered in May 2008 and the details of the case shocked the entire nation. As per reports, Kannada actress Maria Susairaj and her boyfriend Lieutenant Emile Jerome were arrested on the charges of murder of Neeraj Grover. As per reports, Neeraj suspiciously went missing one day while he was helping the Kannada actress with shifting to new address. No one saw him after that day. As per reports, Maria Susairaj was in a long-distance relationship with Emile Jerome. A fact that she had kept hidden from Neeraj Grover. When Neeraj came to help Maria with shifting, Emile called her. Upon hearing Neeraj’s voice, he got angry. Maria reportedly told him that Neeraj would leave …

Box Office: As Sandalwood legend Upendra confirms Aamir Khan’s presence in Coolie, revisiting collections of Talaash

Box Office: As Sandalwood legend Upendra confirms Aamir Khan’s presence in Coolie, revisiting collections of Talaash

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Bollywood Superstar Aamir Khan is well-known even in the South of India for his famous parts in popular films like Dangal and PK. He is currently preparing for a special cameo in a Tamil biggie, even though he has already established himself as an actor, producer, voice actor, and television host in Bollywood. At the moment we cannot ignore the enthusiasm surrounding his role in the upcoming Coolie, Superstar Rajnikanth‘s mass actioner directed by Leo and Vikram fame Lokesh Kanagaraj, here comes a new piece of information about this cameo. Kannada superstar Upendra, who’s doing a cameo in Coolie, has revealed that Aamir Khan would be starring alongside him, Rajinikanth, and Nagarjuna Akkineni in the forthcoming high-profile Tamil. During a public interaction, while promoting his latest multi-starrer, 45, the actor revealed this titbit. Movie lovers are excited about Aamir Khan’s highly anticipated appearance because of the film’s ensemble cast and this collaboration is set to become a talked-about event. Regarding standout performances, it is worthwhile to review some of Aamir Khan‘s past hits, such as …