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Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection Day 14: Ashwin Kumar's animated epic nears ₹115 crore in India
Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection Day 14: Ashwin Kumar's mythological animated feature, created on a reported budget of ₹ 15 crore, is inching closer to the ₹ 150 crore milestone at the global box office. Following a strong performance in North America, the Kannada-language film is set to release in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, August 7, according to the makers. On Day 14 of its theatrical run, Mahavatar Narsimha earned ₹ 1.92 crore (net) at the domestic box office on Wednesday (Day 13), as per estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk. With this, the film's India net collection has reached ₹ 114.72 crore, a remarkable achievement for an animated movie in India. Final updates are awaited and may push the figure even higher. As per Sacnilk, the film has also garnered ₹ 5.15 crore from overseas markets through limited international screenings. The global collection is expected to surge in the coming days as more international showings are added. This brings the total worldwide earnings of Mahavatar Narsimha to ₹ 132.25 crore, with its India gross pegged at ₹ 127.1 crore so far. In North America alone, Prathyangira Cinemas—one of the film's overseas distribution partners—reported a gross of over $400,000. Back home, the Kannada movie has been released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, helping it reach a wider audience. Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel described the film's success as a breakthrough moment for Indian animation. 'Mahavatar Narsimha crossing the ₹ 100 crore mark is a landmark event for the Indian film industry. While Hollywood animated films often rake in $1-2 billion globally, India has now proved it can deliver high-scale animated storytelling too,' he shared on X.
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection Day 14: Ashwin Kumar's animated epic nears ₹115 crore in India
Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection Day 14: Ashwin Kumar's mythological animated feature, created on a reported budget of ₹ 15 crore, is inching closer to the ₹ 150 crore milestone at the global box office. Following a strong performance in North America, the Kannada-language film is set to release in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, August 7, according to the makers. On Day 14 of its theatrical run, Mahavatar Narsimha earned ₹ 1.92 crore (net) at the domestic box office on Wednesday (Day 13), as per estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk. With this, the film's India net collection has reached ₹ 114.72 crore, a remarkable achievement for an animated movie in India. Final updates are awaited and may push the figure even higher. As per Sacnilk, the film has also garnered ₹ 5.15 crore from overseas markets through limited international screenings. The global collection is expected to surge in the coming days as more international showings are added. This brings the total worldwide earnings of Mahavatar Narsimha to ₹ 132.25 crore, with its India gross pegged at ₹ 127.1 crore so far. In North America alone, Prathyangira Cinemas—one of the film's overseas distribution partners—reported a gross of over $400,000. Back home, the Kannada movie has been released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, helping it reach a wider audience. Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel described the film's success as a breakthrough moment for Indian animation. 'Mahavatar Narsimha crossing the ₹ 100 crore mark is a landmark event for the Indian film industry. While Hollywood animated films often rake in $1-2 billion globally, India has now proved it can deliver high-scale animated storytelling too,' he shared on X. 'India's mythological stories offer immense creative potential. This success should motivate more filmmakers to tap into the genre. It's a win-win for the industry and exhibitors alike,' he added.
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Coolie advance booking: Kerala shows to begin at 6 am, Tamil Nadu shows at 9 am
It's less than a week for the biggest clash of this year - 'Coolie' vs 'War 2'! As we all gear up to see the box office clash, the advance bookings for Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' have begun. With selected theatres opened and many more to open in the coming days, it is expected to set the box office on fire. Early shows in Kerala and Karnataka will begin at 6 am, while shows in Tamil Nadu will begin at 9 booking for 'Coolie' in Kerala will begin at 10.30 am tomorrow, August 8. Selected theatres will screen the film at 6 am on August 14 amid heightened the post: The Tamil Nadu government has cancelled the early morning shows after the death of a fan during the 'Thunivu' FDFS (first-day first-show) in 2023. Hence, the first show in the state will begin only at 9 am. The film has been given an A certificate by the Censor Board of Film theatres in Tamil Nadu have already put out clear disclaimers that people who are below 18 years will not be allowed inside the theatre halls. In the United Kingdom, the film has been censored without any cuts. The first show will begin at 12.30 am (5 am IST). At the time of publishing the copy, Dubai had listed 9.30 am (IST) shows for 'Coolie'. One can expect early shows to be added in the days to come. According to early trade reports, 'Coolie' has already raked in $2 million in pre-sales with $1.3 million from North America alone. Prathyangira Cinemas, who is distributing the film in North America, announced that over 50,000 tickets have been sold as of now. With the current advance booking numbers, 'Coolie' is expected to have a massive opening not just in India but across the globe. With an ensemble cast from different film industries, including Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Aamir Khan and Shruti Haasan, among others, there are huge expectations among audiences across the 'Coolie' become the first Rs 1,000-crore grosser in Kollywood? Only time will tell.- EndsMust Watch
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajinikanth's Coolie To Open With 6 AM Shows In Kerala, 9 AM In Tamil Nadu
Rajinikanth's Coolie starts advance bookings ahead of its big box office clash with War 2. Shows begin at 6 am in Kerala and Karnataka, 9 am in Tamil Nadu. The countdown is on for one of the biggest box office battles of the year, and it's already heating up. With just days to go before the release of Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', cinemas have started opening advance bookings – and the response has been massive. Set to go head-to-head with War 2, the action-packed star vehicle is pulling in big numbers even before it hits screens. Select theatres in Kerala and Karnataka will begin screening 'Coolie' with early shows starting as early as 6 am on August 14, while audiences in Tamil Nadu will have to wait until 9 am, due to local restrictions. The Tamil Nadu government has barred early morning screenings following a fan's death during the first-day-first-show of 'Thunivu' in 2023. As a result, theatres in the state have confirmed they will not start shows before 9 am. Adding to that, Coolie has been awarded an A certificate by the Censor Board, meaning under-18s won't be allowed in. Several cinemas have already issued disclaimers making this clear to audiences. Meanwhile, Kerala bookings open tomorrow (August 8) at 10.30 am, with selected halls lined up for the early 6 am show. Across the border, bookings are expected to expand over the coming days as demand grows. Internationally, the buzz is just as strong. In the UK, the film has been cleared with no cuts by the censors, with the first screening locked in for 12.30 am BST (5 am IST). Over in Dubai, listings already show a 9.30 am IST screening, with more expected to roll out soon. Early numbers are already coming in – and they're big. 'Coolie' has reportedly pulled in $2 million in pre-sales, with $1.3 million from North America alone. Distributor Prathyangira Cinemas revealed that over 50,000 tickets have been snapped up in that region, signalling a blockbuster opening on the horizon. With a star-studded cast including Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, and Shruti Haasan, the film is drawing attention from fans across India and overseas. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Day 13: Mythological movie nears ₹150 crore globally; screening in Australia, NZ today
Mahavatar Narsimha Box Office Collection Day 13: Ashwin Kumar's mythological movie, made with an estimated budget of ₹ 15 crore, is now nearing a record-breaking ₹ 150 crore at the global box office. After a successful feat in North America, the Kannada movie is all set to screen in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, August 7, said the makers. 'The divine roar echoes across the world… #MahavatarNarsimha is arriving in Australia & New Zealand, igniting the screens from August 7th. Brace yourself for a divine cinematic experience,' Hombale Films said in a tweet. They also shared a list of the theatres screening it. The screening of Mahavatar Narsimha will also be improved in North America, with the introduction of shows at more locations from August 8, they shared. The movie has been released in multiple languages abroad – Kannada, Hindi, and Telugu. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Mahavatar Narsimha has collected ₹ 5.15 crore overseas through its limited screening abroad. The number is expected to improve significantly over the weekend, especially since the announcement of screening at more locations. This brings the movie's total worldwide collection to ₹ 132.25 crore; its India gross has been reported at ₹ 127.1 crore. Prathyangira Cinemas, Mahavatar Narsimha's screening partner in the US, said that the movie has reached a gross of $400K+ in North America. According to Sacnilk, Mahavatar Narsimha minted ₹ 6 crore at the Indian box office on Wednesday, August 6, thanks to the discounted prices. With this, its 13-day total stands at ₹ 112.80 crore, a staggering milestone for an Indian animated feature. In India, the Kannada movie has been released in several more languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel hailed the movie's success as a turning point for India's animation industry. 'Mahavatar Narsimha… crossing the 100 crore mark is a historic moment for the Indian film industry. While many Hollywood animated films do a worldwide business of $1-2 billion, now in India, we too can create large-scale animated films like Mahavatar Narasimha,' he wrote in a tweet.
