The Ranbir Kapoor- and Yash-led Ramayana is just 5 days away from release, and advance bookings have started gaining solid momentum across the board. As of Saturday at 3 PM, the Nitesh Tiwari-directed epic has sold 1.70 lakh tickets in the top 3 national chains - PVRInox and Cinepolis - and is all set to hit the 2 lakh pre-sales mark by the end of Sunday.

From there, it will be targeting to just about double up, and land up in the pre-sales zone of Drishyam 3. The pricing is high, and the release is wider, so the film will be looking to open in the north of Drishyam 3. Having said that, Ramayana might be hit by the pre-Diwali factor too, so it's going to be an interesting wait-and-watch scenario. The momentum is in its favour, and that is indicative of stronger advances as the D-Day nears.

The advances have started to open up in the non-national chains too now, and this will give a clearer idea of the trajectory for opening day. All in all, a big opening day is on the cards for Ramayana, and the days ahead will tell us how big.

A start bigger than Animal and Toxic is assured for both Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, and we wait and watch to see if it can top Jawan to emerge the 3rd biggest opener of all time.

With less than a week to go for its release, the conversations around Namit Malhotra's Ramayana refuse to die down as the hype is at an all-time high. As of Friday at 2 PM, Ramayana has sold 1,50,000 tickets in the top 3 national chains - PVRInox and Cinepolis - and the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-led saga is now looking to gain momentum leading to the release.

At this moment, Ramayana is trailing Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 by a substantial margin in India, but it won't take long for things to turn in its favour. A start in the north of Animal and Toxic is assured, but the targets are big, as the makers would be wanting Ramayana to take the #1 opening of all time in Hindi, surpassing Dhurandhar 2 and Pushpa 2.

The present advance sales cycle is suggesting a start of Rs. 65 crores, which is huge for the Pre-Diwali period, but the momentum shift needs to happen over the next 3 days for us to say this figure with certainty. Ramayana is tracking to hit the 5 lakh pre-sales in the national multiplex chains, which places it in the top 5 of all time.

More shows are expected to open from today onwards in the non-national chains, and that will give an idea of where the film is headed, as the Pre-Diwali factor will come into play at some point in time.

In most films, the biggest challenge for a filmmaker is to keep the audience guessing what happens next. Will the hero defeat the villain? Will the lovers reunite? Will good triumph over evil?

Nitesh Tiwari doesn't have that luxury.

As he prepares to bring Ramayana: Part One to cinemas on November 5, the filmmaker faces a challenge unlike almost anything in contemporary Indian cinema. A vast audience already knows the story. They know the characters, the major conflicts, the sacrifices and the eventual outcome.

And yet, they will pay to watch it again.

This is the fascinating paradox at the heart of Ramayana. The familiarity of the epic could become the film's biggest commercial strength. But it could also become its greatest creative obstacle.

How do you surprise an audience that already knows what is going to happen?

The biggest spoiler in Indian cinema history

Imagine making a thriller where the audience already knows the killer. Or a romantic film where everyone knows whether the couple will end up together. That is effectively the challenge facing the makers of Ramayana.

The epic has been narrated, performed, adapted and reinterpreted across generations. From Ramanand Sagar's iconic television series to animated adaptations, theatrical productions and countless regional retellings, the story occupies an extraordinary place in Indian cultural consciousness.

For many viewers, Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Hanuman and Ravana are not simply characters from a story. They are figures with deep religious, emotional and cultural significance. That creates an unusual relationship between the audience and the filmmaker.

Viewers are not necessarily arriving to discover a new narrative. They are arriving with memories, expectations and deeply established ideas about how the characters should behave. Even a small creative choice could generate intense discussion.

Familiarity can be a box-office superpower

However, knowing the story does not necessarily reduce the desire to watch it. In fact, some of the biggest cinematic successes have been built around narratives that audiences already understand.

Titanic was based on a historical disaster whose outcome was universally known. The Lord of the Rings attracted readers familiar with J.R.R. Tolkien's novels. The Harry Potter films turned bestselling books into enormous theatrical events.

In these cases, audiences were not buying tickets merely to find out what happened next.

They wanted to experience familiar stories in a new cinematic form.

Ramayana has a similar opportunity, although the cultural and religious significance of its source material creates additional responsibilities.

The film does not need to invent suspense around the eventual outcome. It needs to make the journey emotionally compelling. The question is not whether Rama will defeat Ravana. It is whether audiences will feel the emotional weight of everything that leads to that confrontation.

The danger of changing too much or too little

This is where the creative challenge becomes particularly difficult. If the makers follow familiar versions of the story too closely, younger audiences accustomed to contemporary cinematic storytelling may find the treatment predictable. But if they introduce significant changes to the characters, dialogues or events, they risk alienating viewers who expect a faithful interpretation.

The challenge is further complicated by the fact that the Ramayana does not exist in only one narrative tradition. Different regions, languages and communities have their own retellings and interpretations.

What one audience considers familiar may not be identical to what another expects. Nitesh Tiwari must therefore balance creative interpretation with cultural sensitivity. And that balance could prove more important than the film's visual effects or action sequences.

Why emotion must defeat spectacle

The scale of Ramayana is undoubtedly one of its major attractions. The involvement of Prime Focus Studios and DNEG has generated expectations of elaborate visual effects and ambitious world-building.

But spectacular imagery alone cannot make the film memorable. Audiences may initially be impressed by the grandeur of Ayodhya, the magnificence of Lanka or the scale of the battle sequences. What will remain with them, however, is the emotional impact of the characters.

Rama's sense of duty, Sita's courage, Lakshman's loyalty, Hanuman's devotion and Ravana's pride offer extraordinary dramatic possibilities. If these relationships are handled convincingly, audiences could find themselves deeply moved by events they have known since childhood.

That would be a far greater achievement than merely delivering technically impressive action sequences.

The generational challenge

Another fascinating aspect is the difference in expectations across age groups. Older viewers may approach the film with memories of traditional portrayals and television adaptations. Middle-aged audiences may seek a balance between emotional familiarity and modern cinematic production values.

Younger audiences, meanwhile, may expect the visual sophistication and pacing associated with contemporary global blockbusters.

The film must appeal to all these groups without feeling like three different films stitched together. That is no ordinary challenge.

A sequence that feels appropriately reverential to one audience could appear slow to another. A visually spectacular interpretation that excites younger viewers might not necessarily appeal to those who prefer a more traditional presentation.

The makers must find a common emotional language capable of bridging these expectations.

The final verdict

The box-office numbers of Ramayana will undoubtedly dominate headlines. Its opening-day collections, worldwide gross and comparisons with previous blockbusters will generate enormous attention.

But the film's most important test cannot be measured entirely in crores.

It will be whether Nitesh Tiwari can make audiences laugh, cry, cheer and feel emotionally invested in a story whose major events they already know. The greatest achievement of Ramayana would not be surprising viewers with what happens next. It would be making them feel as though they are experiencing those familiar moments for the very first time.

After all, when the whole country knows the story, the only thing left to surprise them with is how powerfully it is told.

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 continues to make waves at the worldwide box office. The action entertainer has crossed the Rs. 735 crore mark in worldwide gross collections within just 12 days of its theatrical release, underlining its strong commercial performance across markets.

The film, which brings back Rajinikanth in a high-voltage avatar, has emerged as a major box-office force, attracting audiences in India as well as overseas. Its latest worldwide collection milestone further strengthens its position among the biggest theatrical performers of the year.

Crossing Rs. 735 crores worldwide in 12 days is a significant achievement for the Rajinikanth starrer, particularly given the scale of its theatrical business across territories. The film has maintained momentum beyond its opening phase, adding to its cumulative gross and continuing its impressive run at the global box office.

With this milestone, the focus now shifts to how far Jailer 2 can push its worldwide total in the coming days. The film’s performance over the next week will be crucial in determining its eventual lifetime collections and the records it could challenge.

For now, Jailer 2 has delivered another major box-office milestone, crossing Rs. 735 crores in worldwide gross collections in just 12 days and reinforcing Rajinikanth’s formidable theatrical pull.

The Ranbir Kapoor and Yash led Ramayana release is round the corner, and the early response to the pre-sales is strong, though it is yet to get towards the bumper levels that the trade expected to. As of Monday at 2 PM, Ramayana has sold approximately 1 lakh tickets in the top 3 national chains - PVRInox and Cinepolis - and the real game of pre-sales is expected to commence from the second half of the week.

Ramayana advances are indicating a career-best opening for both Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, surpassing their previous best, Animal and Toxic, which opened around the Rs. 50 crore mark in Hindi. The target for Ramayana will be to surpass the first-day business of Dhurandhar 2, but at the moment, that seems like a difficult ask, as the pre-Diwali factor will also come into play.

Ramayana will be aiming to sell around 5 lakh tickets in the national chains for the opening day, which would set it up well for a start in the north of Rs. 60 crore, and the movement in non-national chains will decide if it has a real shot of even topping the Rs. 70 crore mark.

The advances of Ramayana are good outside of the opening day too, and that's always a great sign indicating interest in the film. The first 4 days might fall short of expectations, but the real game will begin from Monday, and if the content lands, the sky is the limit for Ramayana.

The Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan led comic caper, Udta Teer has surprised with its trend in the opening weekend. According to early estimates, the Karan Johar produced comedy collected approx. Rs. 7.9 crore on Sunday, taking the 3-day total collections to Rs. 18.83 crore.

For those aware, Udta Teer opened at Rs. 3.89 crore on Friday, followed by a jump to Rs. 7.04 crore on Saturday, and peaked at Rs. 7.9 crore on Sunday. The film has doubled from Friday, and that's a great sign for holding in the long term, as it will benefit from a clean run in the second weekend too.

The Monday business will give an idea of where the film could end, but at the moment it has a shot at hitting the Rs. 50 crore mark. That's not saying that the film is a success, but from where it started, this should be a win for the makers.

Udta Teer is a one-of-a-kind spy comedy, and a genre breaker of sorts, and these numbers are encouraging, but the race has just begun, and the holds on the weekdays will decide the fate.

The biggest spectacle of Indian cinema, Ramayana: Part One, has opened up for advance bookings in India, and as expected, the response has been encouraging. With 12 days to go for its grand release on November 5, the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer has crossed 1lakh tickets in the top national chains – PVR INOX and Cinepolis – as of Sunday, October 25, at 9 AM. The film is selling tickets like hotcakes in IMAX properties, whereas the pre-sales elsewhere are reasonably good at the moment.

Of the total 1,07,562 tickets sold, PVR INOX has contributed 96,645 tickets, while Cinepolis has recorded sales of 10,917 tickets.

Having said that, Ramayana is expected to gain stronger momentum as it nears its grand release date of November 5. The target for Ramayana will be to hit the 5 lakh mark in the national chains, though the pre-Diwali factor could keep it away from attaining this milestone. For the Nitesh Tiwari directorial, anything north of 3.5 lakh tickets for the opening day will be a good result for a pre-Diwali release.

The pricing is at an all-time high, with IMAX shows crossing the Rs. 2,000 mark at several locations, and interestingly, there are sales in those centres too. This is just the beginning, as Ramayana will be aiming for an onslaught in pre-sales from Wednesday, October 28, when the final eight days leading up to the release begin.

The target for Ramayana should be to top the Rs. 70 crore mark on November 5 and build from there. However, keeping in mind the limitations of the pre-Diwali period, a start of Rs. 60 crore will also keep the film firmly in the race for big results over the peak Diwali period starting November 9.

All said and done, the engine has started gathering momentum. With over 1 lakh tickets already sold and the biggest phase of advance bookings still to come, it's only a matter of time before Ramayana turns up the heat at the box office.

Superstar Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 continues its phenomenal run at the worldwide box office. The action entertainer has crossed the Rs. 616 crore mark in worldwide gross collections in just 8 days, further strengthening its position among the biggest box-office successes of 2026.

After delivering a historic first week, the Nelson Dilipkumar directorial has carried its momentum into the second week, with audiences continuing to turn up for the big-screen spectacle. The film’s remarkable worldwide total underlines Rajinikanth’s enduring star power and the franchise’s massive appeal across markets.

With its collections now exceeding Rs. 616 crores worldwide, Jailer 2 has added another significant milestone to its record-breaking theatrical journey. The film’s performance has been powered by its strong domestic business as well as a substantial contribution from overseas territories.

The next target will be to sustain its momentum over the second weekend and add to its already impressive worldwide haul. Having made a historic start, Jailer 2 is firmly in the race to set further benchmarks for Tamil cinema.

The biggest spectacle of Indian Cinema, Ramayana: Part One, has opened up for advance bookings in India, and as expected, the response is phenomenal. With 13 days to go for the release, the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer has sold 53,000 tickets in the top 3 national chains - PVRInox and Cinepolis - as on Thursday at 9.30 PM. The film is selling tickets like hot cupcakes in the IMAX properties, whereas the pre-sales elsewhere are just about good at the moment.

Having said that, Ramayana will definitely gain stronger momentum as it nears the grand release date of November 5. The target for Ramayana will be to hit the 5 lakh mark in the national chains, though the pre-Diwali factor could keep it away from attaining this. For the Nitesh Tiwari directorial, anything in the north of 3.5 lakh tickets for the opening day will be a good release for a Pre-Diwali release.

The pricing is at an all-time high, with IMAX shows hitting the Rs. 2,000 mark at some locations, and interestingly, there are sales in those centres too. This is just the beginning, as Ramayana will be aiming at an onslaught in pre-sales from Wednesday, which is the final 7 days leading to the release.

The target for Ramayana should be to top the Rs. 70 crore mark on November 5, and build on from there, but keeping in mind the limitations in the pre-Diwali period, a start of Rs. 60 crore will also keep the film in the race for big results over the peak Diwali period starting from November 9.

All said and done, the engine has started; it's a matter of time before it ignites the heat.

The Drishyam franchise has achieved a major box-office milestone, emerging as the fifth highest-grossing franchise on Bollywood Hungama's domestic lifetime collections chart. Powered by the phenomenal run of Drishyam The Conclusion, the franchise has accumulated Rs. 648.65 crores, edging past the Housefull franchise, which has collected Rs. 646.08 crores.

The achievement is particularly noteworthy for Ajay Devgn, as the franchise has reached this position with three films. The original Drishyam, released in 2015, collected Rs. 67.13 crores, followed by Drishyam 2 in 2022, which earned Rs. 240.54 crores. The latest instalment, Drishyam The Conclusion, has contributed Rs. 340.98 crores, taking the combined total to Rs. 648.65 crores.

In comparison, the Housefull franchise has five instalments to its credit. The series comprises Housefull (Rs. 75.62 crores), Housefull 2 (Rs. 106 crores), Housefull 3 (Rs. 109.14 crores), Housefull 4 (Rs. 194.60 crores) and Housefull 5 (Rs. 160.72 crores). Their combined domestic lifetime collections stand at Rs. 646.08 crores, leaving the franchise Rs. 2.57 crores behind Drishyam.

The comparison highlights the remarkable contribution of Drishyam The Conclusion. Its collections have not only surpassed those of Drishyam 2, but have also propelled the franchise past an established comedy series that has twice as many instalments.

At the top of the franchise chart is Dhurandhar, with Rs. 2,004.05 crores, followed by Pushpa (Rs. 938.36 crores), Ek Tha Tiger (Rs. 823.46 crores) and Stree (Rs. 756.92 crores). With Rs. 648.65 crores, Drishyam now occupies the fifth position, ahead of Housefull and Baahubali, which has accumulated Rs. 635.82 crores.

With Drishyam The Conclusion driving the franchise to new heights, the latest milestone underlines the commercial strength of the suspense-thriller series and its ability to compete with some of Indian cinema's biggest franchises.

Top 10 Highest Grossing Franchises: Dhurandhar Franchise - Rs. 2004.05 cr Pushpa Franchise - Rs. 938.36 cr Tiger Franchise - Rs. 823.46 cr Stree Franchise - Rs. 756.92 cr Drishyam Franchise - Rs. 648.65 cr Housefull Franchise - Rs. 646.08 cr Baahubali Franchise - Rs. 635.82 cr Gadar Franchise - Rs. 602.33 cr Animal - Rs. 556.36 cr Bhool Bhulaiyaa Franchise - Rs. 518.82 cr

Drishyam The Conclusion is on the verge of achieving a major box-office milestone in the Mumbai circuit. The Ajay Devgn starrer has collected Rs. 98.72 crores in the circuit and is expected to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark today.

Once it achieves the feat, Drishyam The Conclusion will become the third release of 2026 to collect Rs. 100 crores or more in the Mumbai circuit, underlining its strong theatrical performance in one of the most significant territories for Hindi films.

Leading the list is Dhurandhar The Revenge, which has amassed a phenomenal Rs. 343.94 crores in the Mumbai circuit. The film has established a considerable lead over other releases this year, emerging as the territory's biggest box-office performer of 2026.

Border 2 occupies the second position with collections of Rs. 101.29 crores. Drishyam The Conclusion, meanwhile, is currently in third place with Rs. 98.72 crores and needs another Rs. 1.28 crores to enter the coveted Rs. 100 crore club in the circuit.

With the milestone expected to be achieved today, Drishyam The Conclusion will further strengthen its standing among the year's biggest theatrical successes. Its entry into the Mumbai circuit's Rs. 100 crore club will also place it alongside Dhurandhar The Revenge and Border 2, making it the third film released in 2026 to accomplish the feat.

2026 Rs. 100 cr Grossers within the Mumbai circuit Dhurandhar The Revenge - Rs. 343.94 cr Border 2 - Rs. 101.29 cr Drishyam The Conclusion - Rs. 98.72 cr

The Rajkummar Rao led Prahaar is turning out to be a failure at the box office, as the film has failed to show substantial growth in biz on the second day. According to early estimates, the courtroom drama has collected Rs. 3 crore to Rs. 3.25 crore on Saturday, taking the two-day collections to Rs. 5.25 crore

The film should have shown bigger gains on Saturday, more so because the start was on the lower side, but this more or less spells trouble for the trajectory in the long run. Prahaar has received a good reception in the media, but the audience interest seems to be on the lower side, which is resulting in a not-so-good spike in business.

With this, the first weekend of Prahaar is expected to be around the Rs. 9 crore mark, and from there, it might be a task to even hit the Rs. 20 crore mark at the box office in India. The numbers are dismal internationally, and given the high costs, it could prove to be a loss-making film for the producers.

Prahaar has also been hit by competition on all fronts from films like Jailer 2, Nayyi Navelli and Drishyam 3, among others.

The Yami Gautam led horror comedy, Nayyi Navelli is facing a tough time at the box office in India. After a start of Rs. 3.25 crore on Friday, the Aanand L Rai production has collected in the range of Rs. 4.25 crore on Saturday, taking the two-day total to Rs. 7.5 crore.

The film will be in the same range on Sunday too, targeting first weekend business of Rs. 12 crore, and from there it's on the weekdays trajectory. The word of mouth of Nayyi Navelli is mixed, tilted towards the negative side, so it's tough for it to have long theatrical legs at the box office.

Nayyi Navelli was arriving with some expectations of sorts due to the genre, but the not-so-good word of mouth has resulted in a poor theatrical trajectory. The competition from Jailer 2, Drishyam 3 and Prahaar too has put limitations on its theatrical performance.

There is a Dussehra Holiday on Tuesday, which could push the business by some crores, but that's about it, as the film will still be far off from emerging as a success story.

Rajinikanth means Superstar, and Superstar means Rajinikanth. At the age of 76, the superstar of all generations is smashing it out of the park at the box office with the Nelson Dilipkumar directorial, Jailer 2. In just 3 days of its release, the action thriller has collected Rs. 325 crores at the worldwide box office, and is fast headed to surpass the Rs. 400 crore mark.

Jailer 2 is set to score the biggest opening weekend of all time for a Tamil Film, and is racing towards emerging as the #1 Tamil film of all time by going past the overall collections of the 8-year-old film, 2.0. And guess what? Even that film starred Rajinikanth in lead, and it took another Rajinikanth film after 8 years to break the record.

Jailer 2 opened at Rs. 130 crore on Thursday, followed by the second day of Rs. 85 crore, and now the early box office trend is indicating third-day business in the range of Rs. 110 crore, taking total collections to Rs 325 crore.

The fourth-day business of Jailer 2 will also be above the Rs. 100 crore mark, which means that the film will consolidate the extended opening weekend in the north of Rs. 425 crores, marking it one of the biggest opening weekends of all time in India, and the biggest ever for a film from Tamil origin.

It's Rajini mania all across the board, as even at 76, the superstar is delivering mammoth projects and smashing it at the box office.

The Rajinikanth led Jailer 2 directed by Nelson Dilipkumar is doing well at the box office in Hindi. After opening at Rs. 3.25 crore on Thursday, the film showed a strong hold on Friday with collections of Rs. 3 crore. And now, as per early trends, the comic action thriller is showing a strong surge in collections on Saturday, as the early estimates are in the range of Rs. 4 crore to Rs. 4.50 crore.

With this, the 3-day total of Jailer 2 in Hindi stands at approx. Rs. 10 crore, and the film will be looking at another big surge in business on Sunday, to pack a punch with weekend business of Rs. 14-15 crore plus. The Rajinikanth starrer is doing these numbers without a national chain release, and that makes the collections even better as the bulk of the biz is coming in from non-national multiplexes and single-screen theatres.

With a national chain release, the 3-day total could have been around the Rs. 20 crore mark, whereas the weekend could have been well above the Rs. 30 crore mark. It's a big misfire from Sun Pictures by skipping national chain releases in the greed of getting some extra revenues from digital platforms, as Jailer 2 had the chance to emerge as a big blockbuster at the pan-India level.

The film has a cameo from a top star like Hrithik Roshan, which has been appreciated by the cine-goers, and this could have fueled stronger momentum in national chains as well.

Drishyam The Conclusion has crossed the coveted Rs. 500 crore mark at the worldwide box office, adding another major milestone to its impressive theatrical run. The Ajay Devgn starrer has accumulated Rs. 507.01 crore in worldwide gross collections, emerging as one of the significant box office successes of 2026.

According to the latest figures, the film has collected Rs. 326.98 crore in India nett, translating into an India gross of Rs. 389.26 crore. The overseas market has contributed Rs. 117.75 crore, taking the worldwide gross to Rs. 507.01 crore. The numbers underline the film's strong performance across domestic and international territories, with overseas collections accounting for a substantial share of its global business.

The crossing of the Rs. 500 crore milestone is particularly significant for the Drishyam franchise, which has steadily expanded its reach with each instalment. The latest film has benefited from the popularity of the property, audience familiarity with Vijay Salgaonkar's world and the sustained interest surrounding the thriller's theatrical release. Its worldwide performance also reflects the appeal of established franchises when backed by a strong theatrical response.

In India, the film's nett collection of Rs. 326.98 crore highlights the scale of its domestic run, while the gross figure of Rs. 389.26 crore places it firmly among the year's major theatrical performers. The overseas contribution of Rs. 117.75 crore further strengthens its global standing, demonstrating that the film's appeal has extended beyond the domestic market.

For Ajay Devgn, the milestone adds to a year marked by major box office achievements. With Drishyam The Conclusion now past Rs. 500 crore worldwide, attention will turn to how much further the film can grow in the coming days. Its final global total will depend on its remaining theatrical momentum and the pace at which collections settle in both India and overseas markets.

For now, the thriller has achieved a significant landmark, taking its worldwide gross to Rs. 507.01 crore and cementing its position among the notable global box office performers of 2026.

Drishyam The Conclusion Worldwide Collections India box office Nett: Rs. 326.98 cr India box office Gross: Rs. 389.26 cr Overseas Gross: Rs. 117.75 cr Worldwide collections Gross: Rs. 507.01 cr.

Drishyam The Conclusion continues to hold its ground at the box office. The film collected Rs. 4.08 crores on its second Thursday, taking the second spot among the highest second Thursday grossers of 2026. The Ajay Devgn starrer has managed to stay ahead of several notable releases this year, including Bhooth Bangla, Mirzapur The Movie and Border 2, underlining its sustained theatrical appeal.

At the top of the list is Dhurandhar The Revenge, which remains in a league of its own with Rs. 18 crores on its second Thursday. Drishyam The Conclusion follows at a considerable distance but comfortably occupies the second position with Rs. 4.08 crores. The film has edged past Bhooth Bangla, which collected Rs. 3.75 crores, while Mirzapur The Movie stands next with Rs. 3.37 crores. Border 2 rounds off the top five with Rs. 3.25 crores.

The film's performance becomes even more noteworthy when compared with other releases that have managed to feature in the top 10. Main Vaapas Aaunga collected Rs. 2.38 crores on its second Thursday, followed by Dhamaal 4 at Rs. 2.10 crores and Welcome To The Jungle at Rs. 2.08 crores. Pati Patni Aur Woh Do earned Rs. 1.50 crores, while Cocktail 2 completed the list with Rs. 1.19 crores.

For Drishyam The Conclusion, the second Thursday figures offer another encouraging sign as the film moves beyond its opening week. While weekday collections typically see a correction after the initial rush, the film's ability to outperform several other major releases on the corresponding day highlights its continued draw among moviegoers.

With Rs. 4.08 crores on its second Thursday, Drishyam The Conclusion has established itself as the second-highest second Thursday grosser of 2026 so far, with only Dhurandhar The Revenge ahead of it. The coming days will determine how well the thriller can sustain its momentum as it continues its theatrical run.

Top 10 Highest Second Thursday Grossers of 2026 Dhurandhar The Revenge - Rs. 18 cr Drishyam The Conclusion - Rs. 4.08 cr Bhooth Bangla - Rs. 3.75 cr Mirzapur The Movie - Rs. 3.37 cr Border 2 - Rs. 3.25 cr Main Vaapas Aaunga - Rs. 2.38 cr Dhamaal 4 - Rs. 2.10  cr Welcome To The Jungle - Rs. 2.08 cr Pati Patni Aur Woh Do - Rs. 1.50 cr Cocktail 2 - Rs. 1.19 cr

Drishyam The Conclusion has achieved a major milestone at the worldwide box office, with the Ajay Devgn starrer crossing the Rs. 500 crore mark in gross global collections. The film has accumulated Rs. 500.40 crore worldwide, emerging as a major commercial success for the franchise.

The film's India business has been the primary contributor to its worldwide total. Drishyam The Conclusion has collected Rs. 324.15 crore nett at the domestic box office, translating into a gross collection of Rs. 385.89 crore. The film has also performed well in the overseas markets, where it has amassed Rs. 114.51 crore gross.

Combining its domestic and international business, the film's worldwide gross collections stand at Rs. 500.40 crore. The overseas contribution has provided a significant boost to its global tally, taking the film past the coveted Rs. 500 crore milestone.

The achievement further underlines the audience appeal of the Drishyam franchise, which has built a strong following through its suspense-driven storytelling and the enduring popularity of Ajay Devgn's portrayal of Vijay Salgaonkar. The latest instalment has managed to translate that familiarity into substantial box office returns, drawing audiences in India as well as international markets.

With its worldwide gross now standing at Rs. 500.40 crore, Drishyam The Conclusion has added another significant achievement to its theatrical run. Its final box office standing will depend on how much further the film manages to add to its collections in the coming days.

Drishyam The Conclusion Worldwide Collections: India box office Nett: Rs. 324.15 cr India box office Gross: Rs. 385.89 cr Overseas Gross: Rs. 114.51 cr Worldwide Gross: Rs. 500.4 cr

Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 is all set to arrive in cinemas tomorrow, October 15, and the excitement surrounding the film is enormous. The frenzy can be attributed to Rajinikanth's unparalleled stardom, the phenomenal popularity of the first instalment and the mass-appealing genre of the franchise. In this article, Bollywood Hungama takes a closer look at the film's extraordinary advance booking trends.

As of 3:45 pm on October 14, Jailer 2 had sold a mind-boggling 14.15 lakh tickets for its opening day alone. The phenomenal response has put the film on course for a massive opening of more than Rs. 30 crores, making it one of the biggest openers of the year. Meanwhile, the total advance ticket sales for the opening weekend stand at approximately 18-19 lakhs. These figures indicate that Jailer 2 is poised for a healthy weekend at the box office. While its performance on weekdays will depend on audience word of mouth, the film has undoubtedly laid the foundation for a terrific theatrical run.

Interestingly, the Hindi version of Jailer 2, titled Rajini: The Jailer 2, has also sprung a pleasant surprise. It has sold 39,485 tickets for Thursday, October 15, an impressive achievement for two reasons. Firstly, the film is releasing on a non-holiday Thursday, and yet, the advance booking response has been encouraging. Secondly, the Hindi version has not secured a release in the national multiplex chains, namely PVR INOX, Cinepolis and Miraj, reportedly due to its planned OTT premiere just four weeks after its theatrical release.

As a result, Rajini: The Jailer 2 will release on a comparatively limited number of screens and with a lower average ticket price (ATP). Despite these limitations, the advance booking response is praiseworthy and underlines Rajinikanth's popularity among Hindi-speaking audiences.

The Hindi version of the first Jailer (2023) had failed to make much of a mark theatrically, partly due to its clash with Gadar 2 and OMG 2. Moreover, it, too, had missed out on a release in the national multiplex chains. However, the film subsequently found a wide audience through satellite television and OTT platforms. This factor appears to have translated into significantly stronger interest in the sequel.

Rajinikanth's last release, Coolie (2025), had opened at Rs. 4.50 crores in Hindi, though it secured a release in the national chains. Given the encouraging advance booking of Rajini: The Jailer 2, it remains to be seen whether the sequel can come close to, or even match, the Hindi opening-day collections of Coolie, despite operating with a significant disadvantage in terms of screen count and ticket pricing.

Nevertheless, the advance booking numbers have made one thing clear: Even at the age of 75, Rajinikanth continues to be one of the greatest superstars Indian cinema has ever seen. His unparalleled stardom and appeal transcend generations, languages and geographical boundaries. The excitement surrounding Jailer 2, even in markets where its theatrical reach is restricted, is yet another testament to the extraordinary craze for the legendary superstar.

Drishyam The Conclusion has registered the second highest second-weekend collection of 2026, further strengthening its position among the year's biggest theatrical performers. The Ajay Devgn starrer collected Rs. 65 crore in its second weekend, placing it behind only Dhurandhar The Revenge in the list of highest second-weekend grossers of the year.

The film collected Rs. 14.50 crore on Friday, October 9, before witnessing a substantial jump on Saturday with Rs. 26.17 crore. It followed this up with Rs. 24.33 crore on Sunday, taking its second-weekend total to Rs. 65 crore. The strong Saturday and Sunday numbers helped the film maintain momentum in its second week.

At the top of the list is Dhurandhar The Revenge, which leads with a massive Rs. 164 crore second weekend. Drishyam The Conclusion occupies the second spot with Rs. 65 crore, followed by Border 2, which collected Rs. 48.50 crore. Mirzapur The Movie ranks fourth with Rs. 33.01 crore, while Dhamaal 4 rounds off the top five with Rs. 27.79 crore.

The remaining films in the top 10 are Bhooth Bangla with Rs. 26.90 crore, Awarapan 2 with Rs. 21.66 crore, Welcome To The Jungle with Rs. 20.53 crore, Cocktail 2 with Rs. 12.37 crore and Main Vaapas Aaunga with Rs. 12.12 crore.

The ranking highlights the continued box office strength of Drishyam The Conclusion, which has managed to deliver a substantial second weekend amid competition from other major releases. The film's performance also reflects the audience interest surrounding the conclusion to Vijay Salgaonkar's story, with Ajay Devgn reprising one of his most popular roles.

With Rs. 65 crore in its second weekend, Drishyam The Conclusion has secured the second position among 2026 releases in this category. Its subsequent weekday collections will determine how well it can sustain its run and add to its overall box office total.

Top 10 Highest Second Weekend Grossers of 2026 Dhurandhar The Revenge - Rs. 164 cr Drishyam The Conclusion - Rs. 65 cr Border 2 - Rs. 48.50 cr Mirzapur The Movie - Rs. 33.01 cr Dhamaal 4 - Rs. 27.79 cr Bhooth Bangla - Rs. 26.90 cr Awarapan 2 - Rs. 21.66 cr Welcome To The Jungle - Rs. 20.53 cr Cocktail 2 - Rs. 12.37 cr Main Vaapas Aaunga - Rs. 12.12 cr