Drishyam 3 is doing steady business but the Rs 250 crore mark looks tough now. The film stars Mohanlal and is directed by Jeethu Joseph. It is the third part of the hit Drishyam series. The movie had a good opening and strong first weekend. The first week also held well in Kerala and other states. But the speed has slowed down in the second weekend. Many trade experts feel the film may fall short of the big target.So far Drishyam 3 has made around Rs 104 crore gross in India. The worldwide total is close to Rs 220 crore. That means the film needs about Rs 30 crore more to reach Rs 250 crore. Weekday numbers are important now. The film is getting family crowds but new releases are taking screens.Kerala, UAE, and US markets are still giving good collections. The first Drishyam in 2013 and Drishyam 2 (OTT Release) in 2021 were both blockbusters. Fans expected part 3 to break all records in Malayalam cinema. The big question is if Drishyam 3 can become the new industry hit in Mollywood. Right now that record stays with Lokah.Drishyam 3 got praise for Mohanlal’s acting and the tight script. The suspense story worked well with the audience. OTT rights and satellite deal have already given good profits to the makers. Still, the theatrical race to Rs 250 crore needs a strong second week hold. If collections stay steady, the film may get close. If not, it will end as a big hit but below the target. The Drishyam team is happy with the love from fans across India.&nbsp;

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Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 Crosses 220 Crore Mark 

Can Drishyam 3 Reach Rs 250 Crore

Janhvi who made her debut in Tollywood with NTR's Devara is now awaiting the &nbsp;release of her upcoming film Peddi which stars Ram Charan &nbsp;in the lead.Speaking to scribes, she praised Ram Charan and Tollywood's work culture. She said “I think Ram sir has that ability that he can enter a room without saying a word and be as simple and as humble as he is. But you still feel his presence, and I think that says a lot about his stardom."Speaking about Tollywood, she said &nbsp;“What I really appreciate about specifically the Telugu film industry is their respect for everyone's working hours. Not just the actors but also the technicians and the crew members.”She added "What I really appreciate about the Telugu film industry is their respect for everyone’s working hours. Not just the actors, but also the technicians and the crew members. Lunch break means sab log 40 minutes ke liye lunch khaake, 20 minutes ke liye nap leke aake fresh hoke acting ya apna kaam kar sakte hain. Sometimes that is compromised back home. And I think only once or twice I must have shot for all of 12 hours. Otherwise it’s almost always like 9-10 hours. And a night shoot always ends at 2 am so you are rested. I think they are very particular about things like that."&nbsp;

Janhvi Kapoor about Ram Charan and Tollywood

Janhvi praises RC and Tollywood

The makers of Ram Charan's Peddi are promoting the film in a grand manner. The film directed by Buchi Babu Sana stars Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead and it is releasing on 4 June 2026.Today the makers will be celebrating the pre release event at Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Ahead of it, mega fans &nbsp;under took an extravagant bike rally from 3 PM onwards.Peddi stars Divyenndu Sharma, Jagapathi Babu, Shiva Rajkumar and Boman Irani in important roles with Shruti Haasan doing a special song. Rahman is the music director for the film which is produced by in a prestigious manner on Vriddhi Cinemas banner .The film's songs, teaser and trailer got tremendous response from all quarters and Ram Charan will be surprising all with multiple getups. The film is a sports based entertainer and expectations are soaring on each passing second.&nbsp;

Peddi pre release event: Extravagant bike rally underway

Bike Rally to show Peddi power

&nbsp;The Tamil action film Blast is doing very well at the box office. The film stars Arjun, Preity Mukundhan, and Abhirami in key roles. Directed by Subash K Raj, Blast made Rs 21.58 crore worldwide in just four days. The movie got a big jump on Sunday. It earned Rs 6 crore net in India on day four, which is about 32 percent more than Saturday. Strong word of mouth and action scenes are bringing more people to theatres attaining Blockbuster status.In India, Blast has collected Rs 13.95 crore so far. Tamil Nadu is the top state for the film, followed by good numbers from Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. Overseas viewers are also supporting the movie. The film added Rs 1.5 crore from outside India on Sunday alone. Total overseas collection is now Rs 5.55 crore. Shows are going houseful in many cities. The story of a family fighting a gang is connecting with the audience. The film’s music and fight scenes are getting praise.Trade reports say June 1, 2026 saw strong numbers for big films. Along with Blast, Suriya’s Karuppu is also doing huge business. Karuppu made Rs 82.30 crore net in India in four days. Its worldwide gross has crossed Rs 140 crore after the first Monday. Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh earned around Rs 60.8 crore net in India in four days. It had a small drop on Sunday, but still had one of the best opening weekends in Telugu films this year. Blast is holding well because of family crowds and repeat viewers.Blast was made on a medium budget and is already in the safe zone for makers. The film has no big star clash this week, which helps its run. Makers are planning more screens from Friday. With the current speed, Blast may cross Rs 30 crore worldwide in the first week. The film’s success shows that content-based action films still work if the story is strong.

Blast Attains Blockbuster Status

Blast Box Office Roars With Rs 21.58 Crore In Four Days

&nbsp;Gopichand 34 gets going. Macho Star Gopichand who once blew the minds of all with action-packed mass entertainers, is now reeling under a string of flops. He is currently starring in the direction of V.Venkat, stunt choreographer making his debut as the director.The project is referred to as Gopchand 34. The makers shared the latest update, and according to it, the project started its shooting. The film stars Anarkali Nazar as the female lead, and the music is tuned by Sam CS. Shamdat Sainuddin and Sreekar Prasad are the cinematographer and &nbsp;editor for the film The film is produced by Vijay Chilla and Shashi Devireddy under 70mm Entertainments. Production design is led by Rama Krishna and Monika. With Venkat transitioning from fight choreography to direction, the film is expected to feature well-crafted, high-impact action sequences.Apart from it, Gopichand is also starring in the direction of Sankalp Reddy of Ghazi fame. The film is titled &nbsp;Bharata Varsha: Saga of Shula. &nbsp;

Gopichand 34 kickstarts

Gopichand 34 gets going

&nbsp;Spirit progressing at Hyd. Prabhas has multiple projects in his kitty, and he is shuffling between various projects. His upcoming action entertainer Spirit is generating immense interest among movie lovers.Inside talk is that the film's shooting is progressing at a brisk pace at a 45-year-old theatre in Hyderabad. The shooting started from today at Vimal theatre, Hyderabad, and Prabhas will be participating in the shoot along with the other actors.Fans thronged in huge numbers to catch a glimpse of Prabhas during the two-day schedule. Adequate security arrangements have been made for the shoot purpose.The film stars Tripti Dimri as the female lead, while Prakash Raj, Vivek Oberoi, Kanchana are playing important roles. Harshavardhan Rameshwar is the music director for the film helmed by Sandeep Vanga.The film is bankrolled on &nbsp;T Series and Bhadrakali Productions in a prestigious manner and is up for release next year.&nbsp;

Spirit at iconic place in Hyd

Spirit progressing at Hyderabad

&nbsp;Madhavan on reinventing himself. Madhavan, speaking to scribes, shared his thoughts on reinventing. He said , “The secret is that there is no secret. I don’t do anything clandestine to look young. I don’t even pay attention to how I look until someone asks about it. I believe in eating, sleeping, and living a balanced life. I think starving to stay slim is a criminal way of trying to remain young. As for artificial ways of de-ageing, they should be strictly banned.”About his character as Gopalswamy Doraiswamy Naidu in his next film, he said, “The character was extremely slim. If I don’t match him physically, I can’t think or feel like him. What did I do? Nothing. Just some extra laps in the pool with my son.”He shared, “In my 30-year career, I’ve never encountered anything like Dhurandhar. This is something unparalleled,” and added, “You can’t rest on your laurels. You keep moving ahead and make sure the audience doesn’t get bored of you. For that, you need to keep growing and stay grounded. That’s where family comes in.” &nbsp;

Maddy reinventing himself

Madhavan on reinventing himself

Date locked for Irumudi glimpse. Ravi Teja is coming to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming spiritual actioner Irumudi. The film directed by Shiva Nirvana is progressing at a brisk pace.The makers today came up with an update on the film's glimpse. The glimpse will be released on 3 June 2026, and they have posted a pic and with a message " The heart of Irumudi glimpse'.The makers are planning to release the film in August. Priya Bhavani Shankar is the female lead, while the music is tuned by GV.Prakash Kumar.The film also stars &nbsp;Baby Nakshatra in the role of Ravi Teja's daughter. The film is bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers in a prestigious manner. Inside talk is that Irumudi revolves around father-daughter bonding and how a father goes all out to save his daughter from the clear and present danger. The film stars Sai Kumar in an important role. &nbsp;

Irumudi glimpse arriving

Date locked for Irumudi glimpse

&nbsp;&nbsp;Today, we celebrate the birthday of talented actor Nikhil Siddharth. He is loved for choosing fresh and different stories. This quality made him popular with fans and gave him many hits. Nikhil started with small roles but slowly became a name known across India. He built his career step by step and found his own path in films. Now, directors pick him first for new and unique ideas. His simple and friendly look helps him play many roles that people connect with.From Assistant Director To Happy Days FameNikhil first worked in films as an assistant director. He got his break as an actor in Sekhar Kammula’s Happy Days. The film was a big hit and gave him a strong start. After that, he acted as a lead in films like Ankit, Pallavi and Friends, Kalavar King, Veedu Theda, and Alasyam Amrutham. His film Yuvatha was also a success. It was director Parasuram’s first film too. Yuvatha gave Nikhil more respect in the film world and helped him get better roles.Choosing New Paths With Every FilmAfter early films, Nikhil decided to do something different. He moved away from regular stories. Swamy Ra Ra was a turning point. The crime comedy was a hit and showed his smart script sense. Then came Karthikeya. It became the biggest hit of his career at that time. He also gave a hit with Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, a horror thriller. In Keshava, he played a man with a rare heart condition who wants justice for his family. The role showed his acting skill. Arjun Suravaram was another strong hit where he played an investigative journalist.Pan India Success And Exciting LineupKarthikeya 2 took Nikhil to a new level. The film was a pan-India blockbuster and joined the 100 crore club. It made him a known face in North India too. The film’s mix of mystery, adventure, and faith worked well with all audiences. Now Nikhil has big films like The India House and Swayambhu. Both are pan-India projects with large-scale and fresh ideas. The India House is set before independence and deals with a key event. Swayambhu is a period action drama where he plays a warrior. These films show he is in the best phase of his career.Wishes For The Talented HeroOn his birthday, fans and the film world wish Nikhil Siddharth great success. He proved that good stories and hard work always win. His journey from a supporting actor to a pan-India star is inspiring. We hope his new films break more records. May this year bring him more unique roles, big hits, and joy. CineJosh wishes Happy birthday to the hero who keeps surprising us with his choices. &nbsp;

Happy Birthday To Unique Star Nikhil Siddharth

Nikhil The Star Who Picks Unique Scripts

&nbsp;&nbsp;Singer Chinmayi Sripaada got a lot of online criticism after she shared a viral fight scene from the new film Blast. The video shows actress Preity Mukundhan in a strong action moment. Many people liked the scene and shared it on social media. Chinmayi also reposted the 54-second clip on X and wrote, "whattay wow :)". Soon, users said the video looked like it was shot inside a theatre. They said sharing it can support piracy because Blast released only a few days ago.The scene from Blast shows Preity Mukundhan’s character in a cab at night. She tells the driver to stop and then surprises the passengers. She fights a man who sits next to her after he tries to trouble her. Fans praised Preity for her action and strong screen presence. The clip spread fast and many pages posted it. After Chinmayi’s repost, some users asked her not to share theatre clips. They said it hurts the film team and box office. Chinmayi did not delete the post right away, which led to more talk online.Blast is an action drama directed by Subash K. Raj. It is his first film. AGS Entertainment made the movie. Arjun Sarja, Abhirami, and Preity Mukundhan play the main roles. The story is about Rajaraman, a karate expert played by Arjun Sarja. His calm life with his wife and daughter changes when strong enemies attack them. The family must fight back to stay safe. The film got mixed reviews from critics but the public liked the action and family angle. Tamil Nadu shows are doing very well.Blast is doing strong business at the box office. The film made Rs 3.90 crore on day 3. That is an 81.4 percent rise from day 2’s Rs 2.15 crore. Total India net is now Rs 7.30 crore. India gross stands at Rs 8.42 crore. Overseas markets added Rs 4.05 crore. After three days, the worldwide total is around Rs 12.47 crore. The film’s fight scenes and Preity’s role are getting special praise. The debate about theatre clips and piracy is still active on social media.

Chinmayi Faces Online Heat

Chinmayi Sripaada Faces Online Heat Over Blast Fight Clip Post

&nbsp;&nbsp;Sobhita Dhulipala’s first look from the film Vettuvam was shared on May 31, her 34th birthday. The poster looks strong and creates a lot of interest. Sobhita is seen in a black tank top, jacket, and loose trousers. She stands on a brick wall with dark clouds in the sky. Her face shows calm power and deep feeling. Fans loved the look and said it feels bold, mysterious, and stylish. Many called her the calm before the storm.Vettuvam is a sci-fi action drama directed by Pa Ranjith. The story is about a rural gangster who acts like a modern Robin Hood for his people. To stay safe from his enemies, he gives himself to the police. But life inside prison is even more dangerous. Sobhita said the film moves across different time periods and has high drama and strong action. She feels this is her best work so far and her role is very different. The film also stars Arya, VR Dinesh, Kalaiyarasan, Mime Gopi, Guru Somasundaram, and Shabeer Kallarakkal.The movie is in the last stage of shooting. It is made by Neelam Productions. The team shared warm birthday wishes for Sobhita with the poster. They said the year ahead will bring new roads, strong winds, and big adventures for her. Fans on social media praised the poster and are now waiting for the film. This is Sobhita’s return to Tamil cinema after three years since Ponniyin Selvan II. The film’s music and VFX work are also getting special focus.Vettuvam is set to be a big film with a mix of action, sci-fi, and emotion. Pa Ranjith is known for strong stories and powerful characters. With Sobhita in a new avatar and Arya in a key role, the film has high buzz. The teaser and release date are expected soon. Trade circles say the film may release in early 2027. Fans expect a fresh and bold movie experience from the team.

Sobhita First Look From Vettuvam

Sobhita Dhulipala’s Vettuvam First Look Wows Fans On Birthday

&nbsp;Superstar Krishna’s birth anniversary brought big news for Mahesh Babu fans. The 4K version of the 2006 blockbuster Pokiri will release in theatres this August. The film is directed by Puri Jagannath and changed mass films in Telugu cinema. It has been 20 years since Pokiri first came to theatres. The new 4K print will give fans a fresh big screen experience with better sound and picture.Pokiri first came back in 4K with special shows on August 9, 2022 for Mahesh Babu’s birthday. That event started the 4K re-release trend in Tollywood. Fans filled theatres to see the Pandu character and famous scenes again. Last year Khaleja 4K did good business on Krishna’s birth anniversary. Earlier this year Athadu 4K also earned well even without a special day. These films showed that old hits can still pull huge crowds.Mahesh Babu holds the top record for re-release collections with Murari. That film made Rs 9 crore gross and set a new opening record for old films. Now Pokiri has a bigger fan base and a strong cult status. Many feel the 4K re-release will beat the Murari number and set a new record. The 4K trend is now very popular in Telugu cinema. Fans celebrate old films on birthdays and special days. It also helps new viewers see classic films in theatres.The Pokiri re-release is planned on a large scale with many screens across Telugu states. Fans are already planning big celebrations and cutouts. The film’s songs and action scenes are still loved today. With clear 4K visuals, the film will feel new to the young crowd. Trade experts say Pokiri can open to full houses and run well for many days. &nbsp;