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Tollywood Standoff Explained as Ram Charan Peddi Becomes Bargaining Chip for Single Screen Theatres

Tollywood Standoff Explained as Ram Charan Peddi Becomes Bargaining Chip for Single Screen Theatres

Tollywood’s behind-the-scenes crisis is escalating as producers and single-screen theatre owners clash over a revenue-sharing model. While stars keep up promotional appearances, mediation rounds involving the Film Chamber of Commerce and the South Indian Film Producer Council have failed. Single screens in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana say fixed rental deals are unsustainable amid rising costs and weaker release pipelines. They want ticket-price splits—60% first week, 50% second, 40% thereafter—while producers support revenue share only for new films.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
Pakistani flop Mera Lyari sells 22 tickets as Dhurandhar races past ₹1300 crore

Pakistani flop Mera Lyari sells 22 tickets as Dhurandhar races past ₹1300 crore

Pakistani film Mera Lyari has crashed at the box office, reportedly selling just 22 tickets in some locations and facing screenings being stopped within a day. The poor turnout sharply contrasts with Aditya Dhar’s Indian spy thriller Dhurandhar, which crossed about ₹1300 crore worldwide. Mera Lyari was pitched as an effort to project a positive image of Lyari town.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Indian cinema bets on theatres again as OTT waits longer and rights spending cools

Indian cinema bets on theatres again as OTT waits longer and rights spending cools

Indian film studios are re-centering movie theatres, delaying OTT releases after theatrical debuts to chase box-office success. As streaming platforms cut spending on film rights, collections have surged, with 2025 hitting record highs. The shift changes the release rhythm for audiences and reshapes revenue strategies across producers, exhibitors, and streamers alike.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
Indian cinema swings back to theatre first strategy as OTT waits eight weeks

Indian cinema swings back to theatre first strategy as OTT waits eight weeks

Indian film studios are re-embracing a theatre-first release model as streaming platforms cut spending. Instead of going straight to OTT, movies are reaching OTT only about eight weeks after their cinema debut. The change signals fading appetite for direct-to-digital premieres, with box office collections rising even as demand for digital licensing weakens.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026
PVR INOX swings to profit in Q4 as blockbuster releases supercharge earnings recovery

PVR INOX swings to profit in Q4 as blockbuster releases supercharge earnings recovery

PVR INOX has reported a sharp turnaround, posting a net profit of ₹186 crore in the March quarter after last year’s losses. The company’s annual results were even stronger, with profit rising to ₹333 crore. Management attributes the recovery to blockbuster film performance, reflecting improved demand and momentum in cinema revenues.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 11 May 2026
Raja Shivaji Day 10 Box Office Surges Past 2nd Weekend Close to 70 Crore Mark

Raja Shivaji Day 10 Box Office Surges Past 2nd Weekend Close to 70 Crore Mark

Riteish Deshmukh’s Raja Shivaji continues to gather momentum at the box office as its second weekend lifts collections sharply. Between May 8 and 10, the film added more than ₹15 crore, pushing its Day 10 total close to the ₹70 crore mark. Based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the historical drama is proving to be a steady crowd puller.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 10 May 2026

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Drishyam 3 advance bookings race toward ₹5 crore as Kerala leads in just 10 hours

Drishyam 3 advance bookings race toward ₹5 crore as Kerala leads in just 10 hours

Drishyam 3 advance bookings are gathering momentum as overseas sales opened earlier in key territories, followed by pre-sales in Kerala. Real-time collections crossed ₹1.50 crore in Kerala within just 10 hours of ticket availability, highlighting a strong early pull. With limited advance bookings now underway, total advance collections are edging closer to the ₹5 crore mark.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 10 May 2026
Michael Biopic Is Set to Enter 50 Crore Club in India Third Weekend

Michael Biopic Is Set to Enter 50 Crore Club in India Third Weekend

Jaafar Jackson’s Michael, released worldwide on April 24, is proving to be a record-breaker. After delivering the biggest ever opening for a biopic, the film is now on track to cross ₹50 crore in India in its third weekend. Internationally, it’s also nearing a major worldwide milestone, expected to pass $500 million soon.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 9 May 2026
Sai Pallavi calls herself miscast as Ek Din bombs and Aamir Khan faces new questions

Sai Pallavi calls herself miscast as Ek Din bombs and Aamir Khan faces new questions

Sai Pallavi has opened up about feeling “miscast” in Junaid Khan’s lead film Ek Din, which is based on the Thai original One Day. The remake has flopped hard at the box office, with reports estimating a ₹25 crore budget and only around ₹4 crore collected in the first week, reigniting criticism of Aamir Khan’s production choices.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 8 May 2026
Daadi Ki Shaadi Day 1 Collection Shrugs Past ₹60 Lakh as Reviews Cool Audiences Fast

Daadi Ki Shaadi Day 1 Collection Shrugs Past ₹60 Lakh as Reviews Cool Audiences Fast

Kapil Sharma’s Daadi Ki Shaadi opened modestly on May 8, earning about ₹60 lakh in India on Day 1. Worldwide figures are closer to ₹72 lakh, but the overseas market is subdued and theatrical response in India remains lukewarm, following early reactions that failed to build momentum.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 8 May 2026

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Varun Dhawan fires back warmly as Janhvi teases their June film faceoff

Varun Dhawan fires back warmly as Janhvi teases their June film faceoff

Janhvi Kapoor playfully teased Varun Dhawan’s upcoming box office battle, posting about their June film faceoff. Varun responded with warmth, saying it’s “never a clash with you,” as both actors emphasized camaraderie. Their movies, Peddi and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, are set for consecutive-day releases—turning competition into mutual support.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Ek Din Box Office Flops Again While Sita Fails Junaid Khan

Ek Din Box Office Flops Again While Sita Fails Junaid Khan

Junaid Khan’s theatrical debut, Ek Din, is struggling at the box office despite a controlled budget. The film’s poor early run threatens its chances of reaching the break-even mark. Comparisons are already being drawn to Loveyapa, which performed better during its run, as attention shifts to why this remake has not clicked with Hindi audiences yet.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 5 May 2026
Javed Akhtar defends Dhurandhar 2 amid propaganda row saying stories always have viewpoints

Javed Akhtar defends Dhurandhar 2 amid propaganda row saying stories always have viewpoints

Javed Akhtar has come out in support of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 after online backlash over “propaganda” claims. He argued that every story carries a viewpoint and filmmakers are entitled to share their version of truth. The comments follow the film’s roaring box-office run, now among India’s biggest worldwide performers, overtaking Baahubali 2 in buzz.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Devil Wears Prada 2 Box Office Day 2 Sees Rare Weekend Growth In India

Devil Wears Prada 2 Box Office Day 2 Sees Rare Weekend Growth In India

Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 is finding steady traction in India after its May 1 release. While other films struggled to maintain momentum over the weekend, it reportedly posted notable growth on Saturday, positioning itself as the only May release showing upward business trends.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 3 May 2026

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Patriot crosses Rs 50 crore worldwide as Day 2 India collections dip sharply

Patriot crosses Rs 50 crore worldwide as Day 2 India collections dip sharply

Mohanlal and Mammootty’s Patriot crossed ₹50 crore worldwide, but its momentum slowed on Day 2 in India. India net collections reportedly stand at ₹16.15 crore, with Kerala leading among regional markets. The film’s strong overseas traction is cited as the main factor pushing up the global total despite the domestic dip.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Raja Shivaji roars at box office with record 11 crore opening day in Marathi

Raja Shivaji roars at box office with record 11 crore opening day in Marathi

Riteish Deshmukh’s period drama Raja Shivaji has made a sensational Marathi box office debut, collecting ₹11 crore on its release day. The Marathi version accounted for ₹8 crore net, surpassing prior records from major crowd pullers. Strong advance bookings and high occupancy rates across Maharashtra point to strong audience momentum for the historical epic.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Aamir Khan admits he once signed films without reading scripts and now calls it terrifying

Aamir Khan admits he once signed films without reading scripts and now calls it terrifying

Aamir Khan says his “perfectionist” approach didn’t always guide his career. He reveals he agreed to Awwal Number and Tum Mere Ho without reading or hearing the story, influenced by his father. The actor now prefers instincts and meticulous preparation, citing Taare Zameen Par as an example. Those early 1990 films, however, failed at the box office.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026
Cardi B makes history selling out consecutive Madison Square Garden nights for first time in decades

Cardi B makes history selling out consecutive Madison Square Garden nights for first time in decades

Cardi B has wrapped her Little Miss Drama Tour with a record-breaking feat: she became the first female rapper to sell out consecutive nights at Madison Square Garden. The 35-date run moved 453,000 tickets and grossed over $70 million, with every show booked solid and no opening acts—just full headline performances across major U.S. cities.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026

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Bhooth Bangla Box Office Buzz After 14 Years Pairing Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan Hit or Flop

Bhooth Bangla Box Office Buzz After 14 Years Pairing Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan Hit or Flop

After reuniting for the first time in 14 years, Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan’s horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla hit theatres on April 14 and quickly started meeting expectations. The film is now reported as the third-highest grossing Hindi movie of the year, trailing only Dhurandhar 2 and Border 2—prompting the biggest question: was the audience ready for this comeback?

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 30 Apr 2026
Ek Din advance bookings open early yet box office starts below expectations at 1 to 2 crore

Ek Din advance bookings open early yet box office starts below expectations at 1 to 2 crore

Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan’s romantic drama Ek Din, releasing May 1, opened advance bookings a month ahead—a bold push by the makers. Yet the film’s early box office reception has been underwhelming, with opening estimates hovering around ₹1–2 crore. The early booking window didn’t translate into strong momentum at theatres.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 29 Apr 2026
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