
Irumudi Becomes First 2026 Telugu Film To Cross 150 Crore ROI
Irumudi slipped under the one-crore mark on day 27 but its total haul of 185.15 crore against a 35-crore budget makes it 2026's biggest Telugu return on investment so far.
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Everything the desk has filed on Mythri Movie Makers.

Irumudi slipped under the one-crore mark on day 27 but its total haul of 185.15 crore against a 35-crore budget makes it 2026's biggest Telugu return on investment so far.

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have wrapped shooting on Ranabaali after 130 days, with director Rahul Sankrityan confirming post-production is underway ahead of an October 16 Dasara release.

Prabhas' period actioner Fauzi, announced for a December 3 release, is reportedly being pushed to February 2027 after mid-range films crowded the December slot, with Netflix talks pending and Spirit possibly delayed as a result.

Rishikanth and Anishma Anilkumar's rural comedy Modha Rathiri, about a wedding night that spirals into chaos, moves to streaming a month after its theatrical release, per Filmfare.

Ravi Teja's Irumudi has overtaken Peddi and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad to become the most-watched Telugu film of 2026, grossing 184.20 crore net on a 35-crore budget within 26 days of release.

Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan met Ravi Teja, director Shiva Nirvana and Mythri Movie Makers' producers to celebrate Irumudi's box office run, which trade reports put anywhere between ₹225 and ₹288 crore worldwide.

Rashmika Mandanna has completed her role as Jayamma in Ranabaali, the Vijay Deverakonda period drama set for an October 16 worldwide release, with Mythri Movie Makers sharing a wrap video from the sets.

Ravi Teja's emotional drama Irumudi gets a confirmed Netflix premiere on September 18, arriving on streaming after crossing Rs 200 crore worldwide during a strong fourth week in cinemas.

Dhanush has thrown his weight behind Modha Rathri, a debutant-led Tamil film that's earned praise but modest box office numbers two weeks into its run.

Irumudi's third Tuesday brought in 2.25 crore and 32,000 BMS tickets, enough to beat Mirai, Devara and Lucky Baskhar on the same day of release. The film's 19-day net stands at 170.95 crore.

Ram Charan has kicked off a fitness overhaul for RC17, his upcoming film with Sukumar, aiming to shed around 8 kg through a customised diet before shooting begins in late November.

Ranabaali's teaser drops September 9, and the Vijay Deverakonda-Rashmika Mandanna period drama now releases worldwide on October 16, a month later than first planned. It's their first film since marrying.

Ravi Teja's Irumudi has climbed past The RajaSaab to become 2026's third highest-grossing Telugu film worldwide, with 210.27 crore banked in 16 days on a 35 crore budget.
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