The Fantastic Four: First Steps Opens India With ₹5 Crore Net on Day 1

 

Mumbai / New Delhi, July 25, 2025 — Marvel’s highly anticipated reboot The Fantastic Four: First Steps opened in India on July 25, earning an estimated ₹5.1 crore (nett) across all formats on its first day, according to early trade estimates .

🎥 Day 1 Occupancy & Regional Performance

• Overall English occupancy averaged ~55%.

• Top-performing cities included:

  • Bengaluru (~69%)

  • Chennai (~72%)

  • Ahmedabad (~74.5%)

  • Mumbai, Kolkata, NCR also saw strong turnout .

🌍 Multilingual Collection Breakdown

The ₹5.1 crore estimate includes earnings from all language versions: English, Hindi (including 3D, IMAX), Tamil, and Telugu, with regional splits indicating about ₹2 crore net coming from South Indian states and the remainder from northern and western markets.

📊 How It Compares

• Fantastic Four’s opening is slightly below MCU's recent Superman reboot, which opened to around ₹6.75 crore net .

• Nevertheless, it surpasses Thunderbolts’ Day 1 tally (~₹3.85 crore nett).

🧾 Analyst Insight

Trade expert Ramesh Bala projected around ₹5 crore nett for opening day, pointing to strong interest in Mumbai, Chennai, and the NCR region, and noting that South Indian states contributed nearly ₹2 crore of that sum .

Janaki V vs State of Kerala" Opens Strong Despite Controversy — Suresh Gopi Headlines Courtroom Drama

 

Kerala, July 26, 2025 — The courtroom drama Janaki V vs State of Kerala, starring Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran, opened in theatres on July 17, 2025, and collected ₹1.1 crore on its first day, followed by ₹1 crore on the second day, totaling ₹2.1 crore in India by July 18 

🎬 Film Background & Controversy

Directed by an underwrapped creative team, the film draws on a real-life legal battle. Before release, it ran into censorship hurdles—the CBFC demanded 96 edits and a title change, but after court mediation, this was reduced to only a few name references being muted and a minor title tweak. Despite the delays, the film finally hit screens mid‑July 

📊 Box Office & Regional Response

Day 2 occupancy stood at 11.64% nationwide, with strong performance in:

• Mumbai: ~19.5%

• Bengaluru: ~18.75%
  Lower turnout was seen in Alappuzha (6%) and Hyderabad (12.33%) 

🧾 Early Reactions & Reviews

Early reactions have been mixed:

• Critics praised the film’s concept and lead premise, especially Suresh Gopi’s commanding presence.

• However, reviewers pointed out weaknesses in execution and editing, citing pacing issues. India Today rated it 2 out of 5 stars

“Hari Hara Veera Mallu” Opens with a Bang at Box Office — Pawan Kalyan's Biggest Debut Yet

Hyderabad/Chennai, July 25, 2025 — Hari Hara Veera Mallu, starring Pawan Kalyan, made a dramatic debut at the box office, raking in an impressive ₹44.2 crore on its first day. This historic opening includes ₹31.5 crore nett from day-one collections and ₹12.7 crore from premiere shows — marking it as Pawan Kalyan's career‑best opener to date.

📽️ Epic-Scale Historical Action Drama

Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and Jyothi Krishna, the film unfolds the mythical story of an outlaw on a daring mission to reclaim the legendary Koh‑i‑Noor diamond from the Mughals. With a reported budget of ₹250 crore, this large-scale historical epic stars Pawan Kalyan in the titular role, along with Bobby Deol, Nidhi Agerwal, and Nora Fatehi. The music is composed by M.M. Keeravani, adding musical grandeur to the cinematic vision 

🌟 Weekend Box‑Office Snapshot

• Strongholds: The film recorded solid occupancy rates in regions such as Vijayawada and key Telugu markets.

• Mixed Response: While critics praised the lead performance and thrilling action sequences, several pointed to issues with the screenplay and VFX quality in the film’s second half.

• In certain regions like Chennai, NCR, and dubbed versions in Hindi, Kannada, and Tamil, the film did not live up to early expectations.

🔎 Key Details

Title	Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Lead Actor	Pawan Kalyan (titular role)
Director(s)	Krish Jagarlamudi, Jyothi Krishna
Supporting Cast	Bobby Deol, Nidhi Agerwal, Nora Fatehi
Music	M.M. Keeravani
Production Budget	₹250 crore
Box Office Day 1 Gross	₹44.2 crore (₹31.5 crore nett + ₹12.7 crore premieres)

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Karuppu Teaser Review: Suriya Returns to His Mass Roots in RJ Balaji’s High-Octane Tamil Action Drama

 

The official teaser of "Karuppu", starring Suriya, Trisha, Indrans, Natty, Swasika, and Sshivada, dropped on July 23, and it's already creating a buzz among Tamil cinema fans. Directed and written by RJ Balaji, with music composed by Sai Abhyankkar, this teaser hints at a mass masala entertainer that throws back to Suriya's powerful cop roles, reminiscent of his iconic "Singam" series.

From the first frame, "Karuppu" blends the flavor of native Tamil Nadu culture with a modern stylish narrative. RJ Balaji seems to be channeling the energy of directors like Hari and Siva, known for their high-voltage commercial blockbusters. The teaser feels like a fusion of rural mass appeal and slick urban action, promising fiery dialogues, intense stares, and adrenaline-pumping moments.

Suriya’s screen presence is as charismatic as ever, and his look, body language, and delivery tease a performance that fans have been craving—a return to the mass hero avatar. Trisha, as always, brings elegance and strength, while the rest of the cast, including veterans like Indrans and rising stars like Swasika and Sshivada, add to the anticipation.

The background score by Sai Abhyankkar sets the tone well, though the songs from the teaser feel decent but not instantly chart-busting. It seems like the best is yet to come on the musical front.

While Tamil cinema has explored this genre repeatedly, Karuppu aims to bring a fresh spin to the tried-and-tested mass formula, promising emotion, action, and style packed in a commercial template.

Final Verdict (Teaser):
A promising start for a film that could be Suriya's big mass comeback. If you're a fan of action-packed Tamil films with rural grit and urban swag, Karuppu might just be the one to watch this season.