‘Sigma,’ ‘Anbil Avan,’ ‘Don’t Trouble the Trouble’ and More: Can the South Indian Box Office Handle Nine Releases in One Week?
With nine South Indian films releasing this week alongside five holdovers, exhibitors and trade experts weigh in on the battle for screens, prime-time shows and audience attention during the festive season.
‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’ Box Office Prediction: Ajay Devgn Eyes His Biggest Opener With Abhishek Pathak’s Crime-Thriller
While 'Singham Again' holds the record for Devgn’s highest first-day grosser with ₹43.50 crore, 'Drishyam: The Conclusion' is expected to surpass it comfortably due to the Gandhi Jayanti holiday, which will boost spot bookings in Tier-2 and Tier-3 centers.
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Gets Major TV Cuts, Runtime Reduced By Nearly 10 Minutes
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