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