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Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Mahavatar Narsimha Set To Hit 100 Crore In India Bollywood
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Box Office: Animated Blockbuster Mahavatar Narsimha Set To Hit 100 Crore In India

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Mumbai, August 2 - Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films Mahavatar Narsimha is turning out to be a sensational blockbuster and box office phenomenon no one predicted before the release. The epic animated devotional action drama is heading towards 100 crores gross in India. ## The first film in the ambitious Mahavatar Cinematic Universe is rewriting history at the Indian box office. It had already become the highest-grossing animated movie in the opening weekend itself, and through the second Friday (8 days), it grossed around 62 crores in India, after taking the opening of just around 2 crores gross. ## Mahavatar Narsimha is expected to gross around 18 crores domestically on its 9th day, the second Saturday, after showing almost a 100% jump from Friday. This pushes the total domestic collection to around 80 crores gross in 9 days. With a big Sunday ahead, the movie is likely to enter the 100 crores gross club by tomorrow itself, which is a monstrous result. ## The Hindi version continues to lead the charge, contributing around 59 crore gross alone in 9 days. Despite being a non-mainstream genre in Indian cinema, Mahavatar Narsimha has received strong traction in both multiplexes and single screens, especially in northern circuits. The film's appeal across age groups—ranging from families to young animation fans—has helped it defy expectations and sustain momentum beyond its opening week.## Directed by Ashwin Kumar and featuring a stylised reimagining of the Narsimha avatar from the Hindu epic, Mahavatar Narsimha has been praised for its high-quality animation, intense action sequences, and emotionally resonant storytelling. The film's visual scale and mythological depth have connected with audiences beyond language barriers, as reflected in its performance across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam markets. ## Stay tuned...

Raj B. Shetty's Blockbuster 'Su From So' Hits A Major Milestone For Kannada Cinema Sandalwood
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Raj B. Shetty's Blockbuster 'Su From So' Hits A Major Milestone For Kannada Cinema

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Bengaluru, August 2 - The box office throws another surprise and brings a major milestone for Kannada cinema, which has had a poor year so far. Actor-producer Raj B. Shetty's comedy drama Su From So has surprised one and all by emerging as a box office blockbuster. ## Directed by J. P. Thuminad, Su From So was released on July 25, and despite the limited expectations, the movie has crossed 30 crores gross collection at the domestic box office and is heading towards the 50 crores mark. It is already the highest-grossing Kannada movie of the year, which also indicates how poorly Kannada films have fared this year. ## While the movie continues to march along, it has become the first original Kannada movie of the year and first since August 2023 to sell 1+ million tickets on the online ticketing platform Book My Show. There is an animated film, Mahavatar Narsimha, backed by Hombale Films, which has sold more than 2 million tickets, but it is a multilingual title. ## Produced by Shashidhar Shetty Baroda, Ravi Rai Kalasa and Raj B. Shetty under Lighter Buddha Films, the movie stars Shaneel Gautham, J. P. Thuminad, Sandhya Arakere, Prakash Thuminad, Deepak Rai Panaje, Mime Ramdas and Raj B. Shetty in key roles. ## Set in the coastal village of Marlur linked to Someshwara, the story of the movie follows Ashoka, a carefree young man whose innocent crush spirals into rumours of possession by a ghost named Sulochana, upending village life through a cascade of comedic supernatural events. ## Stay tuned...Su From So State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.89 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.9 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 2.45 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 2.5 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 3.98 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 4.1 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 3.5 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 3.55 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 4 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 4.05 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 4.07 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 4.15 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday]₹ 4.26 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 4.35 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 23.15 Cr₹ 0.11 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.27 Cr₹ 23.6 CrDay 8 [2nd Friday]₹ 4.25 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 4.4 CrDay 9 [2nd Saturday]₹ 5.85 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.25 Cr₹ 0.13 Cr₹ 6.3 CrTotal₹ 33.25 Cr₹ 0.14 Cr₹ 0.14 Cr₹ 0.33 Cr₹ 0.44 Cr₹ 34.3 Cr ## Su From So Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 0.78 Cr [Ka: 0.78 Cr ] - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 2.17 Cr [Ka: 2.17 Cr ] 178.21% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 3.5 Cr [Ka: 3.5 Cr ] 61.29% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 3.05 Cr [Ka: 3.05 Cr ] -12.86% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 3.4 Cr [Ka: 3.4 Cr ] 11.48% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 3.5 Cr [Ka: 3.5 Cr ] 2.94% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 3.75 Cr [Ka: 3.75 Cr ] 7.14% Week 1 Collection ₹ 20.15 Cr [Ka: 20.15 Cr ; Mal: 0] - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 3.8 Cr [Ka: 3.75 Cr ; Mal: 0.05 Cr] 1.33% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 5.4 Cr [Ka: 5.2 Cr ; Mal: 0.2 Cr] 42.11% Total ₹ 29.35 Cr [Ka: 29.1 Cr ; Mal: 0.25 Cr] - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 29.35 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 34.3 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 34.3 Cr ##

Coolie North America Premiere Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Nears $1 Million Kollywood
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Coolie North America Premiere Advance Booking: Rajinikanth-starrer Nears $1 Million

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Los Angeles, August 2 - Superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action thriller film Coolie is less than 2 weeks away from hitting the worldwide theatres. As if the anticipation for the film wasn't already skyrocketing, the makers are set to drop the trailer on August 2, which is expected to take the hype to the next level. ## The advance booking of Coolie is yet to open in India, but it is going strong at the international box office, especially in North America. With still 12 days to go for the release, the film's premiere pre-sales have crossed $900K and are set to cross $1 million by tomorrow. ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie will be eyeing all-time record premiere for Tamil movies in North America. The record currently belongs to Rajinikanth's Kabali (2016), which scored $1.92 million. Unlike Coolie, Kabali had a full-day premiere in North America. ## While Coolie is looking to create history, it has massive competition with Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-fronted War 2, which also has its premiere on the same day. The pre-sales for the latter opened a couple of days ago, and the initial response is excellent. ## Produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie stars Rajinikanth in the lead, supported by a star-studded ensemble including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and a special cameo by Aamir Khan. Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, whose soundtrack has already become a rage among fans.## The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 14 and will be available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

Top 10 Biggest Second Week Hindi Grossers: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Takes 10th Spot, Beats Aamir Khan's PK, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan Bollywood
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Top 10 Biggest Second Week Hindi Grossers: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Takes 10th Spot, Beats Aamir Khan's PK, Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan

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Mumbai, August 1 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, starring debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, has entered the elite list of the top ten highest second-week grossers in Hindi language. The movie has had an excellent second week with a collection of over 100 crores net, making it only the tenth Hindi-language film to ever cross the 100 crore mark in the second week. This milestone underlines the film's strong word-of-mouth and consistent audience interest. ## With this impressive second-week number, the Mohit Suri's directorial has beaten the iconic blockbusters like Aamir Khan's PK and Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan in terms of week-two collections. PK had collected around 96 crore net, while Pathaan did approximately 92 crore. Saiyaara, being a non-franchise romantic film with fresh faces, outperformed these megastar-driven projects, speaks volumes about its content resonance and mass connect.## The top films in second-week collections in Hindi include juggernauts like Pushpa 2, Chhaava, Baahubali 2, Gadar 2, and Stree 2. It's also notable that most films in this list were massive action spectacles or franchise films backed by heavy marketing and established stars. Saiyaara's entry into this list breaks that mould. ## In just 14 days, the film has managed a total net collection of 280.5 crore, while its worldwide gross is estimated at over 441 crore, also making it the highest-grossing romantic Bollywood film of all time. This performance is not just a victory for the film itself but a statement on how strong storytelling and emotional engagement can triumph even in a star-driven industry.## Top 10 Biggest Second Week Grosser In Hindi (Net Collection)S.N.Movie Title2nd Weekend Collection1Pushpa 2 (2024)₹ 196.50 Cr2Chhaava (2025)₹ 180.25 Cr3Baahubali 2 (2017)₹ 143.25 Cr4Stree 2 (2024)₹ 141.40 Cr5Gadar 2 (2023)₹ 134.47 Cr6Animal (2023)₹ 130.73 Cr7Jawan (2023)₹ 125.46 Cr8Dangal (2016)₹ 115.96 Cr9The Kashmir Files₹ 108.97 Cr10Saiyaara (2025)₹ 107.75 Cr## Stay tuned...

War 2 North America Premiere Advance Booking: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, Kiara Advani-Starrer Tops $100K In Record Time Bollywood
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War 2 North America Premiere Advance Booking: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, Kiara Advani-Starrer Tops $100K In Record Time

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Mumbai, August 1 - The excitement surrounding Yash Raj Films' highly-anticipated spy action thriller War 2 is already breaking records overseas, especially in North America. With over two weeks still to go for its grand release, the Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani-starrer has crossed the $100K advance bookings collection for the USA premiere. ## According to Bollywood Hungama, this feat makes War 2 the fastest Indian film to hit $100K pre-sales mark in the region, achieving it in just seven hours. Previously, the record was held by Jr. NTR Devara, which took over 11 hours to reach the same milestone. ## The overwhelming response to War 2's advance bookings speaks volumes about the film's pre-release buzz. The sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War, this YRF Spy Universe project brings together two of the biggest pan-India stars, Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, for the first time. Fans across the globe, especially in the US and Canada, seem to be eager to witness the high-octane action spectacle on the big screen.## If this momentum continues, War 2 will easily cross $1 million in premiere day sales. It also sets the stage for an epic overseas showdown as the film clashes with Rajinikanth's Coolie, for which the pre-sales opened earlier and are already nearing $1 million. The growing overseas demand for Indian tentpole films reinforces the increasing global appeal of Indian cinema. ## With still 2 weeks to go for the release, trade experts are already throwing their hats at a historic opening for War 2 across domestic and international markets. The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji and is expected to carry forward the Spy Universe with intense action, stylish set-pieces, and emotional stakes. With Jr. NTR making his Hindi film debut and Hrithik reprising his fan-favourite role of Kabir, War 2 is gearing up to storm the box office. ## Stay tuned...

Dhadak 2 Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide Box Office
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Dhadak 2 Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

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Here is the Hindi movie Dhadak 2 box office collection which is a romantic thriller film. This film is directed by Shazia Iqbal and produced by Dharma Productions, Zee Studio, and Cloud9 Studio. ## Dhadak 2 stars Siddhant Chaturvedi, Tripti Dimri, Saurabh Sachdeva, Zakir Hussain, Deeksha Joshi, and Vipin Sharma in key roles. ## Dhadak 2 Review - Coming Soon!## Dhadak 2 Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 3.5 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 3.75 Cr 7.14% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 4.15 Cr 10.67% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 1.35 Cr -67.47% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 1.7 Cr 25.93% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 1.15 Cr -32.35% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 1.1 Cr -4.35% Week 1 Collection ₹ 16.7 Cr - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 0.65 Cr -40.91% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 1.4 Cr 115.38% Day 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 1.65 Cr 17.86% Day 11 [2nd Monday] ₹ 0.6 Cr -63.64% Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 0.7 Cr 16.67% Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 0.52 Cr -25.71% Day 14 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 0.03 Cr -94.23% Week 2 Collection ₹ 5.55 Cr -66.77% Day 15 [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.07 Cr 133.33% Day 16 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 0.06 Cr -14.29% Day 17 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 0.07 Cr 16.67% Total ₹ 22.45 Cr - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 22.45 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 31.5 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 4.6 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 26.9 Cr ## Dhadak 2 Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Dhadak 2 Verdict: Coming Soon ## Dhadak 2 Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 1st August 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

Son of Sardaar 2 Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide Box Office
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Son of Sardaar 2 Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide

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Here is the Hindi movie Son of Sardaar 2 box office collection which is a comedy-drama film. This film is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced by Ajay Devgn FFilms and Jio Studios. ## Son of Sardaar 2 stars Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Neeru Bajwa, Deepak Dobriyal, Chunky Pandey, Kubbra Sait, Vindu Dara Singh, Mukul Dev, and Ashwini Kalsekar in key roles. ## Son of Sardaar 2 Review - Coming Soon!## Son of Sardaar 2 Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 7.25 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 8.25 Cr 13.79% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 9.25 Cr 12.12% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 2.35 Cr -74.59% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 2.75 Cr 17.02% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 1.75 Cr -36.36% Day 7 [1st Thursday] ₹ 1.4 Cr -20.00% Week 1 Collection ₹ 33 Cr - Day 8 [2nd Friday] ₹ 1.25 Cr -10.71% Day 9 [2nd Saturday] ₹ 4 Cr 220.00% Day 10 [2nd Sunday] ₹ 3.75 Cr -6.25% Day 11 [2nd Monday] ₹ 1.1 Cr -70.67% Day 12 [2nd Tuesday] ₹ 1.25 Cr 13.64% Day 13 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 0.8 Cr -36.00% Day 14 [2nd Thursday] ₹ 0.1 Cr -87.50% Week 2 Collection ₹ 12.25 Cr -62.88% Day 15 [3rd Friday] ₹ 0.25 Cr 150.00% Day 16 [3rd Saturday] ₹ 0.2 Cr -20.00% Day 17 [3rd Sunday] ₹ 0.2 Cr 0.00% Day 18 [3rd Monday] ₹ 0.04 Cr -80.00% Day 19 [3rd Tuesday] ₹ 0.09 Cr 125.00% Day 20 [3rd Wednesday] ₹ 0.05 Cr -44.44% Day 21 [3rd Thursday] ₹ 0.04 Cr -20.00% Week 3 Collection ₹ 0.87 Cr -92.90% Day 22 [4th Friday] ₹ 0.09 Cr 125.00% Day 23 [4th Saturday] ₹ 0.2 Cr 122.22% Day 24 [4th Sunday] ₹ 0.25 Cr 25.00% Day 25 [4th Monday] ₹ 0.07 Cr -72.00% Day 26 [4th Tuesday] ₹ 0.09 Cr 28.57% Total ₹ 46.82 Cr (estimated) - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 46.82 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 65.75 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 9.75 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 56 Cr ## Son of Sardaar 2 Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Son of Sardaar 2 Verdict: Coming Soon ## Son of Sardaar 2 Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 1st August 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Bollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

Mahavatar Narsimha First Week (7 Days) Box Office Collection: Animated Blockbuster Score Fantastic 50+ Crore Gross Bollywood
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Mahavatar Narsimha First Week (7 Days) Box Office Collection: Animated Blockbuster Score Fantastic 50+ Crore Gross

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Mumbai, August 1 - The Indian animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha has taken the box office by storm, concluding its first week with a sensational 50+ crore gross collection at the Indian box office. Released on July 25, the film has quickly become a cultural and commercial phenomenon, pushing the boundaries of what animated cinema can achieve in India. ## Groundbreaking Success for Indian Animation ## Directed by Ashwin Kumar and backed by Kaleem Productions in association with Hombale Films, Mahavatar Narsimha marks a historic achievement for Indian animation. The film's devotional themes, spiritual narrative, and high-quality visuals have struck a chord with audiences across age groups and linguistic regions. ## From Day 1, the film showed growth fueled by strong word-of-mouth and positive audience reactions. Its appeal among family audiences and its widespread dubbed release across multiple Indian languages have played a crucial role in its box office performance. ## Hindi Version Leads The Way, Followed By Telugu ## The Hindi version has emerged as the frontrunner in terms of performance, accounting for around 38.50 crore in India gross collections alone during the first week. It grossed over 13.50 crores in the first weekend, followed by the sensational hold during the weekdays. ## Meanwhile, the Telugu version continues to contribute steadily, with strong regional support, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It has grossed approximately 12 crores in its first week, while other versions contributed around 2 crores gross, for a total domestic opening week in the range of 52 crores gross, which is excellent. ## This remarkable feat is especially significant for an animated film and underscores the growing appetite for culturally rooted, visually rich storytelling among Indian-audience audiences, especially Hindi and Telugu-speaking. ## What Is Next For Mahavatar Narsimha? ## The movie is unlikely to stop anytime soon. The word of mouth is spreading fast, and despite the new releases this week, Mahavatar Narsimha is expected to perform very well. Depending on how it performs in the coming days, the movie has a real shot at 100 crores gross, which is looking inevitable at this point. ## Stay tuned...

Box Office: Kingdom Emerges Biggest Premieres Grosser For Vijay Deverakonda In North America Tollywood
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Box Office: Kingdom Emerges Biggest Premieres Grosser For Vijay Deverakonda In North America

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Los Angeles, July 31 - Telugu heartthrob Vijay Deverakonda's search for a big box office hit might end soon as his latest spy action drama Kingdom opened to packed theatres across Telugu states and key international markets, heading towards the biggest opening day collection for the actor. ## The Kingdom has already broken the premiere day record for Vijay Deverakonda at the North American box office. The movie kicked off with a bang in international markets, especially in the US, with the premiere day gross collection of over $900K (8.50+ crores), which is an excellent start. ## Shloka Entertainments, which released the film in North America, announced on social media that Kingdom is the biggest premiere grosser for VD with the running gross of $900K+. It is being reported that the film is having excellent night shows with houseful shows in the region. ## Box office trackers note that the major centres across the US and Canada are nearing capacity, which shows the word of mouth is positive, which can also be seen in India. With WOM spreading rapidly, Kingdom could emerge as Vijay Deverakonda's biggest blockbuster internationally. ## Directed by Jersey fame Gowtham Tinnanuri and produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, Kingdom is being lauded for its technical brilliance and solid performance by Vijay Deverakonda and others. If the initial reception is anything to go by, Kingdom is heading towards a big opening weekend worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

Director AR Murugadoss Gives a Weird Reason For The Box Office Failure of Salman Khan-fronted Sikandar Bollywood
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Director AR Murugadoss Gives a Weird Reason For The Box Office Failure of Salman Khan-fronted Sikandar

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Mumbai, July 31 - Tamil director AR Murugadoss returned to Hindi cinema after 9 years with superstar Salman Khan-fronted action drama Sikandar. However, the filmmaker's grand return didn't bring desired results as the film flopped at the box office, finishing under 200 crores gross collection worldwide. ## The film was panned by critics and audiences alike, and now, Murugadoss has come up with a weird and unwanted reason to justify the failure of the movie. During the promotion of his upcoming film Madharaasi, the filmmaker spoke about Sikandar and said that it failed due to the language barrier. ## He revealed that working on Sikandar felt like being at a disadvantage, as he described it as feeling "handicapped" on set due to his inability to understand Hindi fluently, saying he often didn't understand what was happening around him. ## "When we make films in our mother tongue, it gives us strength. We know what is happening here. Today, there's a trend going and suddenly the audience gets connected with that trend. When we shift language, we don't know what the youngsters are enjoying in that language. All we need is a script to believe it", he said. ## He further explained, "For once, I can take up Telugu films, but Hindi may not work for us because after we write the script, they translate it into English. Then it is again translated into Hindi. We can only guess what they are saying, but we are not exactly sure about what is happening. When you make a film in an unknown language and place, it feels like you are handicapped. It is like you don't have hands. I strongly believe our strength depends on where and which culture we come from". ## It is weird that Murugadoss has come up with this silly reason of not understanding Hindi. Before Sikandar, the director previously helmed three Hindi films, and two of them (Ghajini and Holiday) became blockbusters. It proves that his language excuse doesn't fully hold up — it's more about how prepared and empowered a filmmaker feels in a new environment. ## Stay tuned...