It’s a 50 for Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari! After being in theatres for 10 days, the Karan Johar production has now scored a half century at the box office. The film did open well on the national holiday of Dusshehra and Gandhi Jayanti, and now in its second weekend it’s finding an audience for itself at the key urban centres.

All of that has ensured that collections grew from Friday (Rs. 2.50 crores) to Saturday (Rs. 3.75 crores), and that’s a good sign because Sunday is yet to come which will be the best day of its run in the second week. That should amp up the overall total further post which the countdown begins for its next 10 days before Diwali releases arrive.

Standing at Rs. 50.25 crores, this is now second consecutive half century for Janhvi Kapoor after Param Sundari. Of course, she too would be aiming for a Rs. 100 Crore Club success soon but then romcoms have their own limitations, ever since pandemic, and hence the benchmark is for the numbers to be in the vicinity of Rs. 75 crores.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari held quite well on its second Friday with Rs. 2.50 cr coming in. One waited to see if that would happen indeed since there was no new notable release this weekend. Still, despite no competition, it’s always a wait-n-watch scenario since anything can happen in today’s box office scenario and hence this kind of hold on Friday was very much required.

The Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor led romcom ended up collecting Rs. 2.50 crores and now there would certainly be good growth evidenced today. The film would be aiming to go past the Rs. 3.50 crores mark and once that happens then tomorrow too a little better number may come in which means it has a shot at Rs. 10 crores+ weekend.

So far, the Shashank Khaitan directed film has collected Rs. 46.50 crores and by the time the second weekend would be through, it would be close to Rs. 55 crores mark. Tho also means that a lifetime in the vicinity of Rs. 65 crores is there for the taking, as a result of which the Karan Johar production would comfortably go past the last romcom seen at the big screen, Param Sundari.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari had a first week on the lower side as it collected Rs. 44 crores at the box office. It was 8 days extended week since the film had released on Thursday October 2. Moreover, it was also a major holiday of Dusshehra and Gandhi Jayanti, hence it did have advantage of that as well at least on the first day.

On the other hand, it was also impacted by Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi) which scored a huge century in its first seven days itself. If not for this competition - as a result of which it also had to get into screen and shows sharing mode - the collections would certainly have looked better. The film is also finding its audience in big cities and metros due to its inherent appeal which catered to urban audience.

The Shashank Khaitan directed romcom deserved to cover a larger distance though. There are 10-11 open days ahead of it where the only competition will stay on to be Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi). With no new major release today and then next Friday, the Karan Johar production is expected to cross Rs. 60 crores in its lifetime.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The success streak of South Indian cinema in the Hindi belt continues as Kantara: Chapter 1 has now become the second highest Hindi dubbed release of 2025 to cross the coveted Rs. 100 crore mark, collecting an impressive Rs. 103.10 crore in its Hindi version. Directed by Rishab Shetty, the mythological action-drama has emerged as one of the most organically celebrated films of the year, following in the footsteps of Harman Baweja’s animated blockbuster Mahavatar Narsimha (Rs. 182.83 crore), which currently holds the top spot among Hindi dubbed releases of 2025.

While Mahavatar Narsimha represented a landmark for Indian animation, Kantara: Chapter 1 marks another triumph for storytelling rooted in folklore and tradition. With its intense narrative, spiritual symbolism, and Shetty’s compelling screen presence, the film has resonated strongly with audiences across demographics. Its Hindi run has been particularly noteworthy, sustaining excellent footfalls well beyond the opening week — a rarity in today’s fast-paced box office landscape.

Trade experts attribute the film’s steady rise to its powerful word-of-mouth and emotional appeal. Without relying on large-scale promotions or aggressive marketing, Kantara: Chapter 1 managed to pull audiences into theatres through sheer curiosity and authenticity. The result: the film now joins a rare club of South-origin dubbed hits that have crossed Rs. 100 crore in Hindi, standing tall alongside massive franchise titles like Pushpa: The Rise, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, and RRR.

The success also underlines the shifting preferences of Hindi audiences, who are embracing regional cinema that offers deeper narratives and cultural resonance. Much like the original Kantara (2022), this chapter thrives on its rootedness, combining mysticism and emotion in a way that connects beyond linguistic boundaries.

With Kantara: Chapter 1 crossing Rs. 100 crore, and Mahavatar Narsimha leading the Hindi dubbed box office for 2025, the year has so far been a strong one for non-Hindi content that emphasizes originality and vision over conventional Bollywood formulas.

As it continues its theatrical journey, Kantara: Chapter 1 not only strengthens the foothold of Kannada cinema in the pan-India market but also reinforces Rishab Shetty’s reputation as a storyteller who can blend devotion, drama, and cinematic scale seamlessly.

Rs. 100 cr Hindi Dubbed grossers of 2025:

Mahavatar Narsimha - Rs. 182.83 cr Kantara: A Legend Chapter - 1 - Rs. 103.10 cr

The remarkable box office journey of Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to underline the growing power of regional storytelling in the pan-India space. The Rishab Shetty directorial has officially crossed the coveted ₹100 crore mark in its Hindi version, earning an impressive Rs. 103.10 crore and securing its position as the 12th highest-grossing Hindi dubbed film of all time.

This milestone firmly places Kantara: Chapter 1 in an elite league of South-origin blockbusters that have managed to conquer the Hindi market — a list dominated by films such as Pushpa 2: The Rule (Rs. 830.10 crore), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Rs. 510.99 crore), KGF – Chapter 2 (Rs. 434.70 crore), Kalki 2898 AD (Rs. 294.25 crore), and RRR (Rs. 274.31 crore).

While those titles rode on massive nationwide campaigns and mega-budget scale, Kantara: Chapter 1 has achieved this feat on the strength of its rooted storytelling, word-of-mouth publicity, and organic audience pull — much like its predecessor Kantara (2022), which became a cultural phenomenon. Its Hindi dubbed collections reflect the growing appetite of northern audiences for authentic regional narratives delivered with cinematic scale and emotional depth.

The Rs. 100 crore milestone also cements Kantara: Chapter 1’s standing alongside other big-ticket dubbed successes such as 2.0 (Rs. 189.55 crore), Mahavatar Narsimha (Rs. 182.83 crore), Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (Rs. 153.84 crore), Saaho (Rs. 142.95 crore), Baahubali: The Beginning (₹118.70 crore), and Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1 (Rs. 108.26 crore).

For a film that thrives on mythology, tradition, and mysticism rather than star power or heavy VFX, Kantara: Chapter 1’s Hindi success reiterates a defining trend of the past few years: content now transcends language. It’s proof that cinematic authenticity can generate the same box office energy as spectacle-driven event films.

Trade experts credit Rishab Shetty’s direction and performance for grounding the narrative in strong cultural ethos while still appealing to a national audience. The film’s Hindi business remained remarkably steady even after its initial surge, benefitting from repeat viewership in multiplexes and strong retention across Tier 2 and Tier 3 centres.

With this latest milestone, Kantara: Chapter 1 not only expands the commercial footprint of the franchise but also reaffirms the rise of Kannada cinema in the Hindi-speaking belt. As it continues its theatrical run, the film joins a rare bracket of dubbed releases to have crossed Rs. 100 crore, a benchmark that once belonged exclusively to pan-India giants from Telugu and Tamil industries.

Highest Hindi Dubbed Grossers at a glance:

Pushpa 2 - The Rule - Rs. 830.10 cr Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion - Rs. 510.99 cr KGF - Chapter 2 - Rs. 434.70 cr Kalki 2898 AD - Rs. 294.25 cr RRR - Rs. 274.31 cr 2.0 - Rs. 189.55 cr Mahavatar Narsimha - Rs. 182.83 cr Salaar: Part 1 - Ceasefire - rs. 153.84 cr Saaho - Rs. 142.95 cr Bahubali - The Beginning - Rs. 118.7 cr Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1 - Rs. 108.26 cr Kantara: A Legend Chapter - 1 - Rs. 103.10 cr

It was Blockbuster Tuesday yesterday, which means tickets were available at a lower price for all the films. But Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari still remained on the lower side and ended up bringing in Rs. 3.60 crores.

This is the trajectory of practically all the films currently when Monday drop is more than what it used to be before Blockbuster Tuesdays came into existence. There is also this Wednesday drop that usually comes in.

The romcom has now collected Rs. 38.97 crores and the film will have an extended first week in the range of Rs. 44-45 crores. It has a couple of open weeks ahead and it will be interesting to see if the overall numbers do cross Rs. 65 crores mark. The coming weekend and then the next can be beneficial for the film in some way.

Produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Production and directed by Shashank Khaitan, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has an ensemble cast of Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

On Thursday, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari had opened at Rs. 10.11 crores. It then saw a dip on Friday, which was a working day. Following this, the film had some growth in numbers on Saturday (Rs. 7.80 crores) and Sunday (Rs. 8.20 crores) but it hasn’t been substantial enough.

Now, all eyes are on how does the film hold on Monday. Today, there is BOGO offer and tomorrow there will be Blockbuster Tuesday, which means collections will go up. Meanwhile, though Kantara: Chapter 1 has a different audience base for it, at the end of the day it’s huge competition as well as it has netted Rs. 75 crores already in its Hindi version.

Next up, the Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor fronted film would be aiming to go past the Rs. 50 crores mark soon and then collect some more for next couple of weeks till Diwali releases arrive. Janhvi Kapoor’s last release Param Sundari did a lifetime business of Rs. 53.25 crores. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will, at least, fare better than that.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After seeing a dip in collections on Friday, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari saw growth on Saturday as Rs. 7.80 crores came in. This was on the cards as well since the Karan Johar production is pretty much a Saturday film and romcoms like these tend to grow over the weekend.

One now waits to see how Sunday turns out to be and adds to the extended four-day weekend. Post that, it would be all about how it holds during the weekdays. The Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor led film is running at a decent count of screens and shows, though it deserved better showcasing due to credentials involved and also the fact that Kantara: Chapter 1 isn’t running riot either.

Nonetheless, things are where they are and now the three day collections stand at Rs. 23.92 crores. The film will comfortably go past the Rs. 30 crores mark by tonight and would find itself around Rs. 33 crores mark.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

On its opening day, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari collected Rs. 10.11 crores. While Gandhi Jayanti and Dusshehra holiday helped it, competition with Kantara: Chapter 1 (Hindi) neutralised it. With Friday being a working day, the collections were bound to come down and that’s what happened as well.

With reduced footfalls, the Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor starrer ended up collecting Rs. 6.01 crores at the box office. Yes, something around Rs. 7 crores would have been even better but then there is a weekend ahead of it, which means collections are bound to go up. Moreover, there is this whole open period right till Diwali arrivals too that gives the film a lot of space to keep collecting as long as word of mouth is decent to good.

In its first two days, the film has now collected Rs. 16.12 crores and while there would be a jump in collections seen today, it would have to be seen that how big does it turn out to be. The target would be an extended weekend of Rs. 40 crores and as long as that comes, there are reasonable numbers that one can expect in weekdays to come too.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Ever since the trailer of the film was out, it was expected that Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will open in Rs. 9-10 crores range. After all, urban romcoms have their own target audience, which typically grows over the weekend. In fact, Varun Dhawan, Shashank Khaitan and Dharma Productions’ own Badrinath Ki Dulhania (Rs. 12.25 crores) and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (Rs. 9.02 crores) has opened on the same lines, while an exception is Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (Rs. 15.73 crores). Another one’s that come close though are Befikre (Rs. 10.36 crores) and Pati Patni Aur Woh (Rs. 9.10 crores).

Yes, due to arrival on Dusshehra and Gandhi Jayanti holiday, one could well have expected a hike of around 20%-30% in collections. The Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor led film could well have managed that as well but then Kantara: Chapter 1 came and, while it took away a huge share of screens and shows, there was good audience footfalls that got diverted there as well, due to which the holiday advantage was evened out.

Hence, what Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has eventually managed is good enough as well, what with Rs. 10.11 crores being registered at the box office. A double digit number has its own charm and the film will now benefit from the extended weekend. Today being a working day, there would be a dip in collections, but then tomorrow and day after there would be jumps seen, which should result in comfortable double digit days.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After having a stable Monday when Rs. 2.25 crores came in, Jolly LLB 3 earned the same on Blockbuster Tuesday when the ticket prices were lesser as it ended up bringing Rs. 2.25 crores on that day.

The film will further collect around Rs. 2 crores today before the new releases Kantara: Chapter 1 and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari take over the screens from tomorrow. It is left to be seen how much the film gets affected by the new releases. Jolly LLB 3 has so far collected Rs. 92.85 crores and by tomorrow it would be little under Rs. 95 crores.

From there on, it will be interesting to see when it reaches the three figure mark. If this happens, it will be a box office success and yet another century for Akshay Kumar in 2025.

Directed by Subhash Kapoor, Jolly LLB 3 also stars Arshad Warsi, Saurabh Shukla, Seema Biswas and Gajraj Rao in pivotal roles. The first two films in the franchise turned out to be success stories.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Jolly LLB 3 had a decent Sunday as yet again, Rs. 6.50 crores came in. The film saw a jump on Saturday when collections had moved up to Rs. 6.75 crores and expectations from Sunday were on the same lines as well. In fact, if not for the India-Pakistan Asia Cup Final match, the collections would have comfortably crossed the Rs. 7 crores mark and perhaps even had a shot at Rs. 8 crores. However, just like last Sunday when the footfalls were impacted in the evening and night shows due to the match, same held true for this weekend as well.

Nonetheless, the film is staying steady in its quest to hit Rs. 100 crores eventually. Currently, it stands at Rs. 91 crores and over Rs. 5 crores will comfortably come between Monday to Wednesday. Post that, new releases Kantara and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari will take over the screens from Thursday onwards but still the holiday season will ensure that there would be steady footfalls for Jolly LLB 3.

Even if the film keeps moving ahead at a steady pace, it will enter the Rs. 100 Crore Club before the third weekend comes to a close. Post that too, collections will keep trickling till Diwali and that will help it gain some bonus numbers before its theatrical run concludes.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After collecting Rs. 4 crores on Thursday, all eyes were on whether Friday would maintain similar collections too without any drop. That was required as well for Jolly LLB 3 to stay in contention for an entry into the Rs. 100 Crore Club. Thankfully, that turned out to be the case as the numbers were pretty much the same on Friday with Rs. 3.75 crores coming in.

With no major Bollywood release and arrivals from other languages (Telugu, Japanese) not quite emerging as any sort of competition, Jolly LLB 3 had a ground wide open for it and audiences grabbed it as well. What needs to be seen is the kind of jump that takes place today. As long as more than Rs. 6 crores come in today, a Rs. 100 crores total is well in sight. Tomorrow, the film won’t see much of a growth due to India-Pakistan finals which will keep audiences busy from evening onwards. Hence all the magic needs to happen today.

So far, the film has collected Rs. 77.75 crores and the aim for the Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla starrer would be to go past the Rs. 90 crores mark before the weekdays kickstart. From there then, the journey to collect Rs. 10 crores and more would become comfortable for the film.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Jolly LLB 3 did well in its first week as Rs. 74 crores* came in. The film had scored a comfortable half century in the first week and that ensured that Rs. 70 crores mark was crossed by the time the first week came to a close. In fact, a few extra crores have come in as well which positions it well for ultimately hitting a century.

Weekend was quite good for the Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi starrer as Rs. 20 crores mark was breached on Saturday as well as Sunday. At that point in time it seemed like the first week would actually aim for a number around Rs. 80 crores. However, while the film did grow well on Blockbuster Tuesday with deducted ticket rates, rest of the days were decent enough. Moreover, since the film is primarily finding audiences at key multiplexes, this is where growth would be evidenced again in the second weekend.

There is no competition for the film this week as well, though it would be a shortened one since Sunny Sanskaari Ki Tulsi Kumari and Kantara: Chapter One arrive on Thursday itself. That means audiences will have a lot more choices available. However, as long as today the film can collect similar to yesterday and then tomorrow’s jump is around 70%-80%, it will stay on board to enter the Rs. 100 Crore Club.

*Estimates

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After bringing in Rs. 5.75 crores on Monday, Jolly LLB 3 saw some growth on Tuesday as Rs. 6.50 crores came in. With reduced ticket prices coming into picture, increase in footfalls was always on the cards and that has enabled the numbers to go past Rs. 6 crores mark.

At one point in time it did seem like Rs. 7 crores were on the cards as well, since evening and night shows were quite good. However, the morning and afternoon shows were just about decent which balanced out the overall numbers. The film would now be ailing to bring in Rs. 8-10 crores more between today and tomorrow so that it’s all set for the second weekend.

The Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi film has now collected Rs. 65.75 crores so far and the first week would be in the vicinity of Rs. 75 crores. An entry into the Rs. 100 Crore Club is a given for the film and now it has to be seen where does it eventually land in weeks to come.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After scoring a comfortable half century over the weekend, Jolly LLB 3 had a decent Monday as Rs. 5.50 crores came in. The drop from Friday (Rs. 12.50 crores) is just a little more than 50% and that’s manageable because nowadays due to Blockbuster Tuesday offer, Mondays are a bit lower and then Tuesdays see a surge again.

That’s what will happen today and the collections are all set to go up, hence balancing it out between Monday and Tuesday. Post that, regular Wednesday and Thursday will take it through. The good part is that it’s an open week ahead and due to its good multiplex appeal, the film will have a healthy second weekend that will comfortably take it past the Rs. 100 crores mark.

The Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla starrer currently stands at Rs. 59 crores and while Rs. 75 crores mark will be crossed by the close of first week, a couple of extra crores may come in as well. The Subhash Kapoor directed film is a success story for sure and what remains to be seen is how big does it turn out to be in the final run.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Jolly LB 3 has done quite well over the weekend. After seeing an opening of Rs. 12.50 crores and then growing well on Saturday (Rs. 20 crores), it consolidated on Sunday with Rs. 21 crores coming in. The trajectory of the film is positive which means it would definitely enjoy a run.

The film has now scored a half century with Rs. 53.50 crores mark being hit. Considering the fact that the film has been made at controlled costs, soon it would be registering profits from theatrical business as well. In fact, the comparison here would be with Akshay Kumar’s Jolly LLB 2 and the film is on track to find itself on the same lines at the end of its run.

The film should find itself in the Rs. 100 Crore Club in the coming weekend itself which means it would be one of the rare franchises to stay alive and then move into the fourth instalment as well. Coming together of the trio of Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla has played out well and rest assured, director Subhash Kapoor would be taking this franchise forward with them.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After taking an opening of Rs. 12.50 crores, Jolly LLB 3 grew well on Saturday as Rs. 20 crores came in. This was the kind of growth that was on the cards as well since the word of mouth for the film has been positive. Also, audiences have been waiting for a clean entertainer and this one provides it in abundance.

Trajectory of the film is even better than Jolly LLB 2. That film had opened at Rs. 13.20 crores, and then collected Rs. 17.31 crores on Saturday. Post that, on Sunday it had brought in Rs. 19.95 crores, hence resulting in a weekend of Rs. 50.46 crores. Now, Jolly LLB 3 should do far better as it’s set for Rs. 55 crores+ weekend, what with Rs. 32.50 crores already in its kitty.

There is no competition around it since Hollywood film The Conjuring: Last Rites has run its time, and Japanese anime film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is also in its second week and exhausted its target audience. There is nothing from Bollywood either which is posing any sort of threat, which means this Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi starrer has a field wide open to keep consolidating itself for a couple of weeks.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Jolly LLB 3 is recording a winning run at the box office in India. After a healthy start of Rs. 12.5 crores on Friday, the Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi film has jumped by approx. 55 percent on the second day to collect around the Rs. 19 crores to Rs. 20 crores mark. With this, the two-day total of Jolly LLB 3 stands at Rs. 33 crores, and the movie is set to collect more than Rs. 50 crores in its opening weekend.

The jump is among the biggest of the year for a film that has opened in double digits, and this has happened due to strong audience word of mouth. Jolly LLB 3 is the third film of the franchise and will continue the success streak as director Subhash Kapoor has definitely scored a hat-trick at the box office. The heartening side for Jolly LLB 3 is the fact that the business has gone up in the mass belts too, where the film was low on the first day. The jump in single screens is also a plus sign, indicating a big run on the weekdays. The film will surely enter the Rs. 100 crore club and emerge as a Bonafide box office hit. The costs are in control, which makes it a money spinner for producers.

It was predicted in this column that Jolly LLB 3 will open in Rs. 13-15 crores. This was before the VPF issue derailed advance booking plans for more than a day, which resulted in at least a loss of Rs. 1-2 crore. Considering that, the film still managed to pull through well on the basis of spot booking and as a result ended up bringing in Rs. 12.50 crores. Now, if not for the advance booking issue, the film could well have collected Rs. 13-14 crores.

Nonetheless, in the bigger scheme of things, this doesn’t really matter because the film has earned all around positive reviews already. Also, the audience word of mouth is absolutely positive too, which means there is very good growth on the cards today. Around Rs. 16-17 crores should come in today, which means a weekend of around Rs. 48-50 crores will be on the cards.

Akshay Kumar has now delivered fourth film in a row this year, which has taken an opening and is pretty much in the thick of things. Conversations around over-exposure are out of the window as well as not just has he played different characters in Sky Force, Kesari: Chapter 2, Housefull 5 and Jolly LLB 3, he has also won loads of appreciation for his performance. Box office returns are coming as well and Jolly LLB 3 is on track to enter Rs. 100 Crore Club.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After captivating audiences with Jolly LLB and its sequel, the dynamic duo of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi have returned to the courtroom comedy space with Jolly LLB 3, and the verdict is crystal clear - the film has opened on a promising note at the box office!

As per early trade estimates, the much-anticipated entertainer has clocked in a robust Rs. 12-13 crore on Day 1. While the morning shows hinted at a respectable opening in the Rs. 10 crore vicinity, the film picked up remarkable momentum by evening, thanks to glowing word-of-mouth and strong family turnout, resulting in solid occupancy during the late-night shows.

The third instalment in the franchise is poised for a sharp upward trajectory over the weekend. With its clean humour and family-friendly narrative, Jolly LLB 3 is perfectly positioned to witness a significant surge in collections on Saturday and Sunday. The positive chatter surrounding the film is already translating into footfalls, suggesting a spectacular run ahead.

With late-night numbers still trickling in, the final Day 1 figure might just inch a notch higher.

This Friday sees the release of Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s Jolly LLB 3. Both Jolly LLB and Jolly LLB 2 were hits and now expectations are that Jolly LLB 3 will also follow suit. A mid-city film has its own charm and also a higher reach when a superstar leads from the front, as seen in Akshay’s earlier films like PadMan and Toilet-Ek Prem Katha as well. While those were out and out social films, Jolly LLB 3 has a blend of humour and drama with farmers protest as its backdrop.

There is good equity that the core theme of the film has built, and the subject better has always carried something which is topical and relevant. Director Subhash Kapoor has succeeded in giving a consistent look and feel to each of the three instalments and that’s what expected to bring on audiences for Jolly LLB 3 too which brings back Amrita Rao and Huma Qureshi from the first two parts.

Teaser and trailer of the film have worked and that ensures a good start for the film. Jolly LLB 2 had taken a start of Rs. 13.20 crores and now Jolly LLB 3 too should open in a similar range of Rs. 13-15 crores. As is the trend in last one year or so, Saturday jumps are really huge when a film is liked by the audience and that’s something that Jolly LLB 3 would be ailing for as well with all eyes on Sunday to cross Rs. 20 crores mark.

Baaghi 4 stayed in double digits on Saturday as Rs. 11.34 crores came in. The film had seen Rs. 13.20 crores on Friday. What the Tiger Shroff starrer needs is an added push today as well so that the weekdays are set well.

Action films anyways tend to be front loaded on the weekends which means a lot needs to come right now before the weekdays kickstart. Moreover, since the second weekend is free, there would be yet another 3-day period when the film can score well all over again.

So far, the film has collected Rs. 24.54 crores and with some more push from here, a weekend of Rs. 37-38 crores can be scored. It would set a platform for this Sajid Nadiadwala film to aim for a first week score of around Rs. 55-60 crores. However, for all of that to happen, momentum gathered today and tomorrow would be of utmost importance.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Baaghi 4 has taken a good opening at the box office. The signs were there when the teaser was out and at that point in time, anything around Rs. 8 crores seemed possible. Then came the trailer and there were good indications of a double digit opening. However, it was the advance booking trend that not just sealed the deal for an opening of more than Rs. 10 crores but also took it into a zone where Rs. 12-14 crores seemed possible.

This is what happened as well as Rs. 13.20 crores came in. This is a good start for the film as first and foremost it’s an A certificate film and secondly, the kind of violence which is there in it, it’s primarily catering to hardcore masses. Moreover, Tiger Shroff is back after a hiatus as a solo lead and hence the need of the hour was for at least a reasonably good opening to come in so that momentum can be built over rest of the weekend.

This is what this Sajid Nadiadwala franchise would be aiming for as well with today and tomorrow expected to grow further. While it’s a given that the weekend numbers will cross Rs. 40 crores mark, anything around Rs. 45 crores would be promising. This one is a biggie and with an open Friday ahead, good word of mouth will ensure that it continues to collect uninterrupted for two weeks.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara is rewriting the rules of box office success. The romantic action drama, starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has officially collected a staggering Rs. 576.21 crore at the worldwide box office, cementing its place as one of the year’s biggest blockbusters.

The film’s India performance has been nothing short of extraordinary. Saiyaara has amassed Rs. 337.20 crore nett domestically, translating into a gross collection of Rs. 408.48 crore. Beyond home turf, the film’s international appeal has also been remarkable, with overseas markets contributing Rs. 167.73 crore to its overall tally. Together, these figures have propelled the film to its monumental worldwide gross of Rs. 576.21 crore.

Trade experts attribute the film’s triumph to its strong emotional core, soaring music, and the palpable chemistry between its lead pair. For Ahaan Panday, Saiyaara has proven to be a career-defining debut, with critics and audiences praising his intense screen presence and natural charisma. Aneet Padda, too, has earned accolades for her nuanced performance, which has struck a chord with audiences across demographics.

What makes Saiyaara’s box office journey even more impressive is its consistency across multiple viewing circuits. In India, the film dominated multiplexes in metros while also registering impressive footfalls in single screens across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. Overseas, Saiyaara resonated particularly well in the Middle East, North America, and the UK, regions that traditionally respond strongly to Bollywood’s mix of music, romance, and drama.

The soundtrack has also played a pivotal role in the film’s success. Composers Mithoon and Tanishk Bagchi delivered a collection of songs that not only dominated Indian charts but also found popularity abroad, enhancing the film’s cross-border appeal. Tracks like Toote Dil Ki Saiyaara and Raakh Se Roshni continue to trend on streaming platforms, further fuelling audience interest in the movie.

Director Mohit Suri, long celebrated for his ability to merge soulful storytelling with stylish action, has once again struck gold. With Saiyaara, he has crafted a narrative that balances intensity with relatability — an element that has resonated with audiences worldwide.

With its Rs. 576.21 crore global haul, Saiyaara is not just a hit — it is a phenomenon that has catapulted its young stars into the spotlight and reaffirmed Bollywood’s ability to deliver cinematic spectacles that connect across borders. As the film continues its theatrical run, all eyes are now on whether Saiyaara can inch closer to the elite Rs. 600 crore mark worldwide.

Saiyaara Worldwide Box Office at a glance: India box office Nett: Rs. 337.20 cr. India box office Gross: Rs. 408.48 cr. Overseas Gross: Rs. 167.73 cr. Worldwide Gross: Rs. 576.21 cr.

After seeing a good rise in collections on Blockbuster Tuesday when deducted ticket rates led to Rs. 4.31 crores coming at the box office, Param Sundari dropped on Wednesday. The collections went below Rs. 3 crores mark as Rs. 2.87 crores came in. While this is certainly a steep drop when compared to Tuesday, if one looks at Monday numbers of Rs. 3.32 crores then this is a par score as it’s an expected trajectory,

As such, Monday to Wednesday average is Rs. 3.50 crores and this is fine if one looks at Friday which had brought in Rs. 7.37 crores. Compared to that, the drop is just a little over 50% and to maintain this average till Wednesday brings the film into a decent zone. What Param Sundari would be looking at is to not drop any more than 10%-15% today, so that overall week looks fine.

So far, the film has collected Rs. 38.98 crores and now the first week will stand around Rs. 41 crores mark. There is a substantial reduction in shows from tomorrow onwards due to the arrival of Baaghi 4, The Conjuring: Last Rites and The Bengal Files. This would have a telling on the film because if not for competition, the film was on track to go past the Rs. 60 crores mark. For now, it should still manage Rs. 55 crores lifetime for itself and then post that whatever more comes in would be added bonus.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

The Conjuring has emerged as a crowd-pulling series worldwide and India is no exception. The Conjuring: Last Rites is all set to release this Friday, September 5, and the response to the advance booking in India has been phenomenal. It has brought relief to the exhibitors after a not-so-great August.

As of 6:00 pm on September 3, The Conjuring: Last Rites has sold 85,000 tickets in the national chains, that is, PVR, Inox and Cinepolis. This is more than the tickets sold by Barbie (2023; 80,000 tickets) and at par with the advance booking of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023; 85,000 tickets). Looking at the trends, the advance will pick up tomorrow and there’ll also be heavy spot booking on the day of release, especially in mass centres, where this series has found an audience.

As a result, it won’t be wrong to say that The Conjuring: Last Rites will sell 1 lakh tickets by Thursday night. Once that happens, it’ll cross the advance sales of Fast X (2023), which sold around 1 lakh tickets in advance and opened at Rs. 11.90 crores. In other words, the horror saga is set for a double-digit opening. Warner Bros has also organized paid-previews at around 11:30 pm and 11:59 pm on Thursday, September 4. The response to it has been encouraging as well. In fact, the collections of paid previews and day 1 can be as high as Rs. 13-14 crores; a clearer picture would emerge as the release day nears.

If the word of mouth is positive, The Conjuring: Last Rites will record a strong weekend. The collections would be huge on Tuesday, when tickets would be sold at discounted rates. With no major competition from other Hollywood films, it can have a long run and possibly even cross the Rs. 100 crores mark. It’ll be the first Hollywood horror film to achieve this feat.

The trade is not surprised with such a response, as The Conjuring 2 (2016) collected Rs. 61.78 crores, which was quite commendable for its time. The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), however, performed poorly as it had a delayed release in India due to the pandemic. By the time it hit cinemas in the country, many had seen it on pirated prints. The word of mouth also wasn’t favourable and moreover, the crucial state of Maharashtra was shut. As a result, it earned just Rs. 7.45 crores from 786 screens. It’s evident that the tepid response to that film hasn’t affected The Conjuring: Last Rites.

 The Conjuring: Last Rites is backed by Warner Bros and they are on a high this year. F1: The Movie crossed the Rs. 100 crores mark earlier this week, the first film of the studio to do so. The Conjuring: Last Rites could be the next one, if reports are on its side. Moreover, when it comes to horror films from Hollywood, Warner Bros is ahead by miles as all 6 highest Hollywood grossers in India belong to the reputed Hollywood production house. Interestingly, 4 of them belong to The Conjuring-The Nun-Annabelle Universe.

Recently, Final Destination Bloodlines, also backed by Warner Bros, broke the 9-year record of The Conjuring 2 and became the highest grossing Hollywood horror film in India. Looking at the response to The Conjuring: Last Rites’ advance, the record might be broken in a mere few months.

The highest-grossing horror films of Hollywood in India (Nett Figures)

1. Final Destination Bloodlines - Rs. 62.12 crores 2. The Conjuring 2 – Rs. 61.80 crores 3. Annabelle: Creation – Rs. 48.45 crores 4. The Nun – Rs. 47.65 crores 5. The Nun II – Rs. 44 crores 6. Evil Dead Rise - Rs. 36.50 crores

Param Sundari did decent business on Blockbuster Tuesday as reduced ticket prices led to better footfalls. While on Monday, the film had dipped a little more than expected to Rs. 3.32 crores, on Tuesday it did better as the collections managed to cross the Rs. 4 crores mark. Yes, had Monday collections itself been in this range then that would have been a lot better but then this has happened on Tuesday now and that helps the film to an extent.

With Rs. 4.31 crores coming in, the film has now moved to Rs. 36.11 crores. This is a reasonable total for the film and Rs. 41-42 crores would be scored by the time the first week is through. Param Sundari is performing better than most Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor starrers in the longest time and it would be a mini-win in itself once half century mark is crossed by it over the second weekend.

Considering the budget of the film and the expectations that came with it, this Tushar Jalota directed romcom has done reasonably well business and will, at least, sail through. There are multiple films from this Friday onwards which means it won’t be having an uninterrupted run. That would make a difference to which side of the Rs. 60 crores mark does its lifetime eventually lie.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After bringing in Rs. 28.48 crores over the weekend, Param Sundari was positioned reasonably well at the box office. After all, the film has been made at a reasonable cost and hence is by and large a safe proposition. Hence, one waited to see how Monday unfolded since Friday collections were Rs. 7.37 crores and hence anything over Rs. 4 crores would have been decent enough.

The film did a bit lesser than that though with Rs. 3.32 crores coming in. That’s a little over 50% drop, as a result of which the numbers can be considered fair. The film could actually have added a bit more, especially in NCR, but then huge rains right through the day meant that there was a loss of at least Rs. 25 lakhs, which turned out to be a spanner in the plans.

Nonetheless, today is Blockbuster Tuesday, which means reduced ticket rates should bring in more footfalls. Ideally, the film would be aiming to cross at least Rs. 4 crores today. If that happens, then the film will be on course to go past Rs. 40 crores mark after the first week is through. So far, the Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor starrer has collected Rs. 31.80 crores and stays in contention for a lifetime of around Rs. 55-60 crores.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Mahavatar Narsimha (Hindi) is continuing to find audience, and how. With the release of War 2 and Coolie a couple of weeks, a large volume of screens and shows had been taken away from the mythological animation film. With 5000+ screens being dedicated to the Independence Day weekend releases, Mahavatar Narsimha had only a select shows for itself. However, it still did well enough to collect Rs. 23.24 crores in its fourth weekend, which was actually similar to what Coolie (Hindi) did in its first week. Post that, it did manage to get back screens in the fifth week and brought in Rs. 12.75 crores.

Now in its sixth weekend, the film has collected Rs. 3.33 crores already and should end the week with a total in excess of Rs. 5 crores. There is Param Sundari for competition already and then Baaghi 4 and The Bengal Files arrive this Friday. As a result of that, the pace will slow down further for sure.

Currently standing at Rs. 180.57 crores, the film will stretch to cross Rs. 190 crores eventually. However, it will unfortunately miss an entry into the Rs. 200 Crore Club. Still, the film is a BLOCKBUSTER for sure, and a surprising one at that!

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

There was yet another double digit score for Param Sundari as the film brought in Rs. 11.04 crores on Sunday. Though at some stage on Thursday, some had started predicting that there was an outside chance for the film to go past the Rs. 10 crores mark, that was more of a wishful thinking than anything else. Then on Saturday it had started seeming that a double digit score was there for the taking, and the film managed to cross it by just a whisker. Now on Sunday it has happened with relative ease as further growth came in.

Of course, the quantum of growth wasn’t on the same lines as Saturday as this time around 10% more footfalls were there instead of 35%+. Still, that was also good enough to ensure that not just Rs. 10 crores mark was crossed again but also overall trending stayed positive instead of staying flat. Otherwise, sometimes it has happened indeed that there is Friday to Saturday growth seen but then on Sunday that goes missing.

The Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor starrer has now reached Rs. 28.48 crores and though Rs. 30 crores would have had a better ring to it, this is decent too. At the very least, this one is now a safe proposition and one now waits to see how the trajectory looks like during the weekdays. A Rs. 4 crores+ day is there for the taking and that should ensure weekdays contributing around 15 crores as Blockbuster Tuesday will see a rise in numbers.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

It was predicted in this column that Param Sundari will open in Rs. 6-7 crores range. Well, this is what happened as the first day numbers have come to Rs. 7.37 crores. The actual collections are a bit higher than the range and that’s because the advance booking turned out to be somewhat better than what it seemed like till mid-week.

This one is an easy breezy film and that’s something which has worked with youth as well as family audiences. Yes, there was a love story Saiyaara too that had arrived a few weeks back and had actually taken a humongous opening. That had high dose of drama as well and then the new faces were further attraction. In case of Param Sundari, it’s more of a family entertainer with the backdrop of romance and then the costs are also controlled.

Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor have seen a safe start to their film and now normal trending will ensure that it turns out to be a profitable affair. In fact, with zero competition around it, the film should enter double digits today and then grow some more tomorrow as well. Post that the weekdays should take it through and at the bare minimum, we are looking at a lifetime of over Rs. 60 crores which would be a comfortable score for the Tushar Jalota directed film.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Param Sundari has performed better than expected at the box office in India. According to early estimates, the romantic comedy has collected in the range of Rs. 7.5 crores to Rs. 8 crores on Friday, performing better than the pre-release expectations of Rs. 6 crores.

The Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor film has earned Rs. 4 crores across the national multiplex chains, with the remaining Rs. 3.50 crores coming in from single screens and non-national chains. Param Sundari is continuing the golden run of Dinesh Vijan, as he is a man who has not gone wrong in the last 3 years.

The film has been reviewed positively, and the audience reactions are also in its favour, which means that a hit is on the way for Sid Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor. The music has worked well for Param Sundari, and the start in the Top 5 of their careers for both Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor.

The film should see a spike on Saturday and Sunday, and will be in a good spot post the weekend.

15 days after the twin release of much hyped War 2 and Coolie, theatres will finally see a new release in the form of Param Sundari. With Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead, the film is a romantic musical drama and comparisons with Chennai Express have already been floating around ever since the trailer unveiled. After all, this one too is about a romantic affair between a North Indian guy and a South Indian girl and what happens when former visits latter’s native town.

One now waits to see though if the comparisons are just restricted to the trailer or go beyond that in the entire film as well. It could well be the fact that this comparison has actually helped create some buzz for the film and the core storyline is actually different, something that would be known when one eventually watches it at the big screen. For both Sidharth and Janhvi, this is an important film since they are looking for a hit. The good part is that a couple of songs from the film have become popular and that has helped in it bring noticed.

That said, one would have expected the hype to go up prominently in the last couple of weeks, especially since War 2 and Coolie buzz has died down and the stage is wide open for Param Sundari to make all the noise. Yes, the lead pair has been painting the town red with multiple appearances amongst the locals and while this formula has worked for a couple of films in the past, one waits to see if that pays off in this case as well. At one point in time, it seemed like Param Sundari may well have a shot at a double digit opening though for now Rs. 6-7 crores look more feasible for the opening day, which would be decent as well.

The divine run of Mahavatar Narsimha (Hindi) is continuing with great force, and how! Despite being in its fifth week, the film is seeing huge numbers coming its way.

The animation film saw as much as Rs. 4 crores* coming in. Before release, one could well have imagined this to be the entire first week total of the film since Indian animation films practically don’t have any takers for decades. However, these are the numbers which are coming on its 31st day and that’s just unfathomable.

There is no stopping the film and now the weekdays will further bring in Rs. 3-4 crores more which will further extend its overall collections that currently stand at Rs. 175 crores*. The film will end its fifth week just a little under Rs. 180 crores mark and one waits to see if it has ample ammunition it to make an attempt for the Rs. 200 Crore Club entry.

Blockbuster.

*Estimates

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Despite an open week with no new release, War 2 (Hindi) couldn’t sustain itself and went down further on its second Friday. The film had brought in Rs. 4 crores on Thursday, so one would have expected that if not seeing an increase in numbers, it would at least stabilise on Friday and bring in Rs. 3.75-4 crores again. However, that was not the case to be as collections plummeted further to Rs. 3.50 crores*.

This shows how the film hasn’t been accepted at all, and now all hopes whatsoever of scoring at least one more double digit number have gone for a toss. Had the collections at least moved up to Rs. 5 crores then by some stroke of luck it could have got into that Rs. 8-10 crores zone on Sunday. That would have been very tough though but at least trending wise there was some possibility. However, now that the trending is negative, going up to even Rs. 6-7 crores by Sunday looks very difficult since audiences are just not interested in catching this film in big numbers.

The Hrithik Roshan and NTR starrer has now reached Rs. 158.25 crores* and it would barely cross Rs. 165 crores by the time the second weekend is through. Also, this Friday drop indicates that an entry into the Rs. 200 Crore Club is now out of question. The best case scenario for the film is a lifetime of Rs. 180 crores and that would be about it with the flurry of new releases in the coming few weeks. The Ayan Mukherji and YRF film is now a huge box office flop and that’s very disheartening since Bollywood was having such a good run till its arrival.

*Estimates

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

Universal Pictures’ Jurassic World: Rebirth has stormed past the Rs. 100 crores benchmark at the Indian box office, becoming only the second Hollywood release of 2025 to achieve this feat. The film has collected an impressive Rs. 100.07 crores so far, pushing it just ahead of F1: The Movie (Rs. 95.04 crores), Superman (Rs. 48.89 crores), and The Fantastic 4: First Steps (Rs. 25 crores), further cementing its place as one of the biggest international hits of the year in the country.

The dino-franchise, which has consistently enjoyed massive popularity with Indian audiences since Jurassic World (2015), has once again proven its box office clout. The nostalgic appeal of the brand, combined with cutting-edge VFX and large-scale action sequences, has drawn families and younger audiences alike to theatres. Trade experts highlight that the film’s strong run also reflects India’s growing appetite for Hollywood blockbusters that combine franchise value with spectacle-driven entertainment.

With this milestone, Jurassic World: Rebirth now trails only Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which continues to dominate the charts with Rs. 110.21 crores in India. Industry insiders note that the Rs. 100 crores performance by Jurassic World: Rebirth is significant, given the competitive release calendar and the strong turnout for homegrown Hindi films around the Independence Day period.

The success of Jurassic World: Rebirth further underlines a shifting trend where international franchises are not only finding space in India’s theatrical market but also emerging as top earners. As the festive season draws closer, the film is expected to continue adding to its tally, though surpassing Mission: Impossible may remain an uphill climb.

For now, Jurassic World: Rebirth has firmly established itself as a box office dinosaur of 2025—proving that in India, the roar of the Jurassic saga is far from extinct.

Top 5 Hollywood Grossers of 2025 (India) Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning — Rs. 110.21 cr Jurassic World: Rebirth — Rs. 100.07 cr F1: The Movie — Rs. 95.04 cr Superman — Rs. 48.89 cr The Fantastic 4: First Steps — Rs. 25.00 cr

It’s a century for Jurassic World: Rebirth. In its seventh week, the film has gone past the Rs. 100 crores mark and hence has become the first Hollywood movie to enter the Rs. 100 Crore Club in 2025. In the process, it has emerged as a solid hit at the box office.

The film had opened quite well and scored Rs. 56.48 crores in its first week. Reports for the film were mixed and hence it had seemed that it would fold up around Rs. 80 crores mark. However, there is a loyal fan following of the franchise and that ensured that footfalls kept coming. Moreover, the film travelled in the interiors as well and collections in B and C centres ensured that box office kept ticking. As a result, the second week saw Rs. 25.61 crores coming in, which was just a little over 50% drop. In the third week, it again managed to score in double digits but ever since then the drops were seen for the film.

Still, somehow it has now managed to touch Rs. 100 crores mark and though it has taken time to reach there, the fact remains that it has turned out to be a box office winner. This also ensures that the franchise will stay in the reckoning and the next one too would be gladly accepted by the audiences (at least from the opening standpoint), as and when it arrives.

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

After collections went up to Rs. 8.50 crores on Blockbuster Tuesday, there was a sharp decline seen again on Wednesday. This was on expected lines as well since Monday had anyways gone into single digits with Rs. 7.50 crores coming in and while an increment on collections on Wednesday was a surprise (despite cheaper ticket rates), the word of mouth ensured that collections saw a dip all over again on Wednesday.

The film saw Rs. 5 crores* coming in and today there may be a bit of a drop seen again. The film is now just seeing some footfalls coming in on a daily basis because the release is very huge and hence with over 4500 screens running shows right through the days, even with minimum occupancy there are some sort of collections. Also, with no real competition around it as Coolie (Hindi) hasn’t been collecting either and Mahavatar Narsimha playing at few screens and shows, the Hrithik Roshan and NTR starrer is managing to collect more than all other films combined together, including YRF’s Saiyaara.

That would be the case in the coming weekend as well since there is no new notable release. In fact, it would be interesting to see if by some stroke of luck it manages to see a rise in numbers and end up scoring in double digits on Sunday. That would be some consolation for the film which has just not done well with Rs. 151 crores* being collected in its first seven days.

Flop.

*Estimates

Note: All collections as per various box office sources

For years, Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe has been Bollywood’s golden goose - a money-spinning franchise that gave the industry its biggest-ever hits, transformed stars into larger-than-life agents, and set benchmarks for event cinema in India. From Salman Khan’s Tiger franchise to Shah Rukh Khan’s thunderous comeback with Pathaan, these films didn’t just pull crowds - they created hysteria, rewriting box office history and cementing YRF as the studio that could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Hollywood franchises.

But with War 2, the empire has cracked. The film, billed as YRF’s “biggest action spectacle ever,” has instead turned into its most humiliating misfire, shaking audience confidence & worrying exhibitors. What was supposed to be a roaring expansion of the Spyverse has instead exposed its weakest links.

Let’s talk numbers - because numbers don’t lie. Each Spyverse film, until now, brought in hefty numbers at the box office: Pathaan – ₹543.05 cr. Tiger Zinda Hai – ₹339.16 cr. War – ₹318.01 cr. Tiger 3 – ₹285.52 cr. Ek Tha Tiger – ₹198.78 cr. War 2 – ₹175 cr. (lifetime estimates)

To put this in perspective - War 2 will finish ₹362 crore behind Pathaan and nearly ₹150 crore short of Hrithik’s first War. For a film carrying the Spyverse brand, two megastars, and sky-high pre-release hype, this freefall isn’t just underperformance - it’s a franchise-altering disaster.

From Ek Tha Tiger to Tiger 3, the formula has barely evolved - guns, gadgets, glamour, and the girl in a bikini. By the time War 2 arrived, fatigue had set in.

An exhibitor from Mumbai, on condition of anonymity, put it bluntly: “Audiences aren’t coming for another round of bikini songs and recycled patriotism. They want storytelling, not just stunts on steroids.”

Budget ballooned, VFX hype skyrocketed, and expectations went through the roof. But when the dust settled, War 2 looked less like a slick espionage thriller and more like a confused, bloated showreel.

A trade analyst quipped, “War 2 wanted to be Mission Impossible. What we got was Mission Impossible-to-sit-through after the first hour.”

The Spyverse isn’t just any franchise - it’s Aditya Chopra’s crown jewel. Pathaan’s ₹543 crore run had convinced Bollywood that the brand was unshakable. But War 2 has ripped open a harsh reality: franchises don’t guarantee success when storytelling falters.

“This isn’t a routine flop; this is a dent in the Spyverse brand. If even Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. together can’t pull crowds, then something is seriously broken,” an overseas distributor remarked.

War 2 isn’t just another flop - it’s the lowest rung of the Spyverse ladder, a film that failed to justify its existence in a legacy of blockbuster tentpoles. While Pathaan sits at the top as the king of the Spyverse, War 2 sits at the bottom like a cautionary tale of hype, hubris, and half-baked storytelling.