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Box Office tracks the performance of films across India and globally, highlighting earnings, returns on investment, and audience trends. Coverage includes regional successes, Hollywood releases, re-releases, and financial milestones.
Verity has overtaken Avengers: Endgame Encore in North America, raking in $40.4 million in six days — and it’s only just getting started. The Anne Hathaway-led R-rated thriller, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel, is now the top-grossing film domestically, outpacing the Marvel re-release that was meant to reignite nostalgia ahead of Doomsday.
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has wrapped its Kerala theatrical run at Rs 155.50 crore gross, overtaking Vaazha 2 to become the state's biggest Malayalam hit and its most profitable film.
Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' is set to close its Indian theatrical run at ₹232 crore, making it his highest-grossing film in the country and a rare blockbuster among Hollywood period dramas.
Anne Hathaway has given Tom Cruise’s latest film, Digger, a perfect score on Letterboxd, calling it 'smart and trippy' and urging audiences to judge it for themselves. Despite a $8 million opening and mixed critical reception, the film is finding unexpected champions among Hollywood heavyweights.
Ravi Teja’s Irumudi ends its run with 251.69 crore worldwide, a 455% return on a 35-crore budget—his first major hit since six straight misses.
Avengers Endgame Encore has crossed ₹35 crore net at the Indian box office, surpassing Baahubali – The Epic to become second-highest-grossing re-release. With only Sanam Teri Kasam ahead, the film is poised to claim the top spot in the coming days.
Jessica Chastain's horror film Other Mommy is projected to open above $20 million across 3,200 North American screens on October 9, outpacing Sony's The Social Network follow-up The Social Reckoning, per early trade estimates.
Robert Pattinson's Primetime crosses $36 million in North America, outperforming Materialists and nearing The Drama’s total. The $14.5 million acquisition is already a profitable move for A24.
Avengers: Doomsday has already crossed $100 million in pre-release ticket sales — two months before its December debut. Collider reports the milestone comes as Marvel bets big on nostalgia, spectacle, and a villainous turn from RDJ as Doctor Doom.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil is closing in on $250 million worldwide after a strong China debut, but it still needs $21 million more to beat Weapons as his highest grosser.
The anime film earned Rs 1.25 crore on Day 6 — a 30% dip from the previous day — and is on track to close its first week around Rs 14 crore.
Nana Patekar’s death leaves a void not just in Indian cinema, but in its financial logic. His films — from Krantiveer’s 316% ROI to Natsamrat’s 500% — prove he was never just an actor. He was a brand. A risk. A reward.
The first review for Jailer 2 calls it a 'festival' experience, citing strong action, a standout villain, and a surprise cameo. The film releases October 15.
Tom Cruise’s Digger opened to $8 million—its worst debut yet. Meanwhile, Melania Trump’s documentary outperformed it per theater. The irony? It’s already a meme.
Early tracking has Jessica Chastain's doppelganger horror film Other Mommy opening around $24 million, while Sony's Social Reckoning, a Social Network follow-up on Mark Zuckerberg, trails badly at the box office.
Sony’s The Social Reckoning targets $7 million in North America, while James Wan’s Other Mommy aims for $20 million-plus. Digger drops 50% in its second weekend, and Nolan’s The Odyssey returns to Imax. October 2026 is a cinematic wasteland — and audiences aren’t helping.
The actor says he’s not here to speak on politics. But he is furious about what happened behind the scenes at Paramount.
Contestants in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 are being paid in three tiers — from ₹10,000 to ₹40,000 per day — depending on their screen presence. But those who leave early? They get paid only for the days they were in the house. Even the winner of the Money Box task got his daily rate calculated. The host’s fee is also reported to have increased.
Hanuman Ansh ends its 61-day run with 8 million BMS ticket sales, becoming the first low-budget spiritual film to crack the top 10 on the all-time chart — and pushing major franchises down the rankings.
Scarlett Johansson’s casting in The Exorcist: Martyrs isn’t just a star power play—it’s a bet on legacy. The film, set for release on March 12, 2027, aims to topple the 1973 original’s North American box office record of $233 million, including re-releases.
Avengers: Doomsday has crossed $100 million in global pre-sales, becoming the fastest film to hit $1 million in pre-sales in Brazil and the UK. The movie, set for release on December 18, features an ensemble cast including Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
Ramayana may open on November 5 after a paid preview on November 4. Godzilla Minus Zero follows on November 6, but gets limited IMAX showings.
The Paradise has become Kayadu Lohar’s highest-grossing film globally, surpassing Dragon with 169.27 crore worldwide after 13 days. But the 200 crore mark remains out of reach.
Drishyam: The Conclusion crosses 4M tickets in 5 days, with 1 million sold on October 2 alone. Mumbai leads, advance bookings 4X higher than Drishyam 2, opening-day sales 3X. BookMyShow calls it a 'true cinematic event'.
Verity is within $3 million of overtaking Avengers: Endgame Encore at the North American box office.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day clears $58 million in North America during September 2026, remaining in the top three despite weak competition. The film is now in its fourth week, outlasting The Odyssey and Avengers: Endgame Encore, which failed to make the top five. Total domestic gross for the month stands at $448.12 million, per Box Office Mojo.
Soori's Mandaadi has crossed 100 crore net at the Indian box office, cementing its status as a commercial triumph.
Dangal’s ₹2,059 crore global gross remains unchallenged in 2026. No new film has breached ₹2,000 crore worldwide since.
Tom Cruise’s Digger bombed with $8 million in North America. A $160 million+ production, it needs $350 million to break even. It won’t. Cruise says he makes films to last—not to open big. But this one didn’t even stay in theaters.
CutMirchi's coverage shows sequels drawing attention and money, but the release tracker's genre data points to drama and crime as the real backbone of Indian output.