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Malayalam’s latest blockbuster, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (BKU), is showing no signs of slowing down at the box office. Released on August 1, 2026, the Girish AD directorial has turned into a major success, with its collections continuing to climb despite being well into its theatrical run.

According to the makers, the film has crossed Rs. 173.68 crore worldwide in 9 days. The second Saturday emerged as its biggest day yet, with a whopping Rs. 24.25 crore gross. Such momentum has made Bethlehem Kudumba Unit one of the most talked-about Malayalam successes of the season.

The film is now set for its Telugu release on September 4, 2026, raising curiosity over whether it can strike the same chord with Telugu audiences.

The cast includes Sangeeth Prathap, Vinay Forrt, Suresh Krishna, Meenakshi Raveendran and others, while Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan and Syam Pushkaran are the producers. Vishnu Vijay has composed the music.

There is fresh buzz that Allari Naresh’s Rambha Oorvasi Menaka may miss its scheduled September 3 release due to a censor issue.

According to the latest gossip, the Censor Board has raised objections to the costumes worn by the characters Rambha, Oorvasi and Menaka, reportedly asking the makers to replace the revealing outfits.

The makers are said to be working on the issue and may approach the Revising Committee if the matter is not resolved in the days to come. An official confirmation is yet to be made in this regard.

The film, directed by Chandra Mohan Chintada, is a fantasy comedy starring Allari Naresh, Surabhi, Raashi Singh and Vishnupriya.

Kannada star Yash’s Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, recently hit theatres to mixed, largely negative reviews. Amid the ongoing discussion, an old remark by veteran producer Allu Aravind about Yash has resurfaced and gone viral on social media. The renewed chatter has now prompted a strong response from Yash’s mother, Pushpa.

The remark came during a promotional event for Kotabommali PS, where Aravind was discussing production budgets and star remunerations. While explaining the impact of scale on a film’s appeal, he asked, “Who was Yash before KGF?” The comment did not go down well with Yash’s fans, who felt it undermined the actor’s stardom before KGF. Responding to it, Pushpa stressed that her son was already a leading star in Karnataka with several successful films to his credit.

Pushpa also highlighted Yash’s humble beginnings, saying his success was built on hard work rather than privilege or generational wealth. She questioned why those from established industry families should feel threatened by a self-made actor and said her family had nothing when Yash began his journey. Standing firmly by her son, she expressed pride in everything he has achieved on his own merit.

Vishwanath & Sons continues to put up a decent show at the box office despite facing tough competition from several new releases. The Suriya-starrer family drama has completed 15 days at the ticket windows and is maintaining a steady run.

According to the makers, the film has now crossed the Rs. 240 crore mark in worldwide gross, marking another milestone in its theatrical journey. Despite the arrival of new films, Vishwanath & Sons has managed to stay in the race and attract audiences.

Produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya, the film is directed by Venky Atluri and features a lovely performance by Mamitha Baiju. With its third weekend ahead, it remains to be seen how much further the family drama can push its worldwide tally.

Yash’s Toxic, released on August 26, 2026, arrived amid sky-high expectations, but the film has fallen short of the hype. Its story and execution have failed to strike a chord with audiences, and the latest box-office trend in the Hindi belt has only added to the concerns.

After opening to around Rs. 54.50 crore nett in Hindi, Toxic hit its lowest daily tally so far on day 4, collecting roughly Rs. 14 crore nett. The figure is only around a quarter of its opening-day haul, highlighting the sharp drop after a massive start. The film has failed to capitalise on the weekend momentum, leaving its theatrical run facing a challenging road ahead.

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic features Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Sudev Nair and others in key roles. Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film has Ravi Basrur and others as composers.

The team of Raaka has completed a major shooting schedule in Mumbai. In this schedule, Allu Arjun shot some key scenes related to his character along with a core supporting cast, as per the news.

Directed by Atlee, Raaka is one of the most awaited projects in Indian cinema. Allu Arjun has been busy filming the ambitious sci-fi action entertainer for the past few months.

The film stars Deepika Padukone alongside Allu Arjun and is being mounted on a massive scale. With Atlee at the helm, expectations are sky-high among fans and trade circles alike.

After wrapping up this key schedule, Bunny is back in Hyderabad, where he will take a break and join the sets again in the month of September.

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s Irumudi continues its sensational run at the box office, showing no signs of slowing down. The blockbuster is now closing in on the Rs. 200 crore worldwide mark, after the makers claimed it recorded the highest-ever 24-hour ticket sales for an Indian film.

The film delivered another strong show on day 9, with the Nizam region standing out in particular. Several theatres that were allotted to Toxic have reportedly brought Irumudi back, underlining its strong demand.

The film is said to have amassed a share of around Rs. 36 crore in Nizam alone in just 9 days – a remarkable feat for a regional film, achieved without a major holiday advantage or ticket price hikes.

The impressive run has put the makers in celebration mode. Directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the film stars Priya Bhavani Shankar, Baby Nakshathra and Sai Kumar in key roles, with music by GV Prakash Kumar.

Despite stiff competition in theatres, Ravi Teja’s Irumudi is showing no signs of slowing down. Instead, the film continues to set new benchmarks at the box office, with its ticket sales and collections maintaining strong momentum.

The film has now achieved a remarkable feat at the ticket windows. According to the makers, Irumudi recorded the highest-ever 24-hour ticket sales for an Indian film across BookMyShow and District. While the exact number of tickets sold has not been revealed, the record underlines the film’s exceptional demand.

The Sunday trend on BookMyShow is also encouraging, with more than 22K tickets being sold per hour, setting the stage for another strong day at the box office. With this momentum, the film is closing in on the Rs. 200 crore worldwide mark.

Directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Irumudi features Priya Bhavani Shankar, Baby Nakshathra, Sai Kumar and others in key roles. G. V. Prakash Kumar has composed the music, which has also struck a chord with audiences.