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Jailer 2 Cameos Fuel Hopes for Part 3
Two weeks after release, stunt choreographer Chethan D'Souza opens up about working with Vijay Sethupathi and Jackie Shroff in Jailer 2 — and the unspoken hints of a third film.
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Franchise films continue to shape global cinema with major openings and evolving narratives. Recent releases highlight strong performances, record-breaking debuts, and the enduring power of storytelling across sequels and reboots.
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Drishyam: The Conclusion Box Office: Ajay Devgn Film Nears Rs 357 Crore Net
Drishyam: The Conclusion collected Rs 1 crore on its fourth Monday, taking its India net to Rs 357 crore. Trade has trimmed its final target to Rs 365-370 crore, still Ajay Devgn's biggest hit ever.
14 Oct 20262 min
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Matt Damon to Play Odysseus in Mythic Franchise
Matt Damon’s latest action role isn’t in a trailer or a press release — it’s already in the frame. The man who once played a soldier with no name, a spy with no past, and a factory worker with a death sentence is now stepping into the shoes of a Greek king on a mythic journey. And yes, The Odyssey is finally getting its due.
11 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Can The Exorcist: Martyrs Break the 1973 Record? Johansson’s Star Power Isn’t Enough
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.
7 Oct 20261 min
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Drishyam: The Conclusion Hits 4M Tickets in 5 Days, Surpasses Drishyam 2's Pace
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'.
7 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Resident Evil Reboot Inches Past $250M, Overtakes Retribution in Franchise Rankings
Resident Evil’s $245.4 million gross puts it just $4.6 million short of $250M. It’s now the franchise’s third-highest-grossing film, surpassing Retribution. With China opening today, the reboot is on track to hit $320–$350M globally.
5 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
How Drishyam: The Conclusion Was Written
Drishyam: The Conclusion continues to draw crowds, but the real story isn’t just Ajay Devgn’s performance—it’s the script. Screenwriter Aamil Keeyan Khan, formerly a stand-up comic, shares how he wrote the finale without a brief, under constant pressure, and kept the twists locked down tighter than a safe. The film’s success hinges on a single truth: no doors left open for Drishyam 7.
4 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Practical Magic 2 Crosses $96M
Practical Magic 2 has surpassed the original’s worldwide gross, becoming the top earner in the franchise. But the film’s North American run is fading fast. Just $420k on its third Thursday. A 43.1% drop. It’s out of the top five. Still less than $5M from $100M globally. The numbers are tight. The momentum? Gone.
3 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Drishyam 3 Ends With a Verdict. The Real Case Begins Now.
Meera Deshmukh’s final line — 'Wo galat hokar bhi hero hai... aur hum sahi hokar bhi villain' — is not just a quote. It’s a warning. The franchise may have ended, but the story hasn’t.
2 Oct 20262 min
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Resident Evil Smashes $60 Million Opening, Sets New Franchise Record
Resident Evil opened to $60 million domestically, eclipsing the series’ prior best and beating forecasts by $20 million, while a modest $80 million budget and solid B+ CinemaScore suggest strong staying power.
20 Sept 20262 min