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The Conjuring: Last Rites performs well at the Indian box office. The horror film stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga. It earns Rs 3.25 crore on its second Sunday. The total collection is Rs 75.30 crore. The movie is among the top five highest-grossing Hollywood films in India this year. The film brings back Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Teja Sajja's 'Mirai' has enjoyed a successful opening weekend, earning ₹16.50 crore on Day 3 domestically, bringing its total to ₹44.50 crore. The Telugu version had impressive theatre occupancy, while Hindi theatres saw steady growth throughout the day. The film, directed by Karthik Gattamneni, features high-intensity action and VFX as Teja Sajja protects sacred scriptures from a villainous sorcerer.

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites,’ released on September 5th, concludes the original franchise with Ed and Lorraine Warren's final case, surpassing Bollywood films at the box office. On its ninth day, the film earned Rs. 3.05 crore, with English and Hindi versions leading viewership. Despite a consistent decline after a strong opening, Saturday marked a rise in occupancy.

A viral screenshot falsely quoted Aamir Khan criticizing his cameo in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' sparking controversy. Khan's team swiftly refuted the claims, asserting his high regard for Rajinikanth, director Lokesh Kanagaraj, and the entire 'Coolie' team. The statement emphasized that Khan never made negative comments about the film, which has grossed over Rs 500 crore worldwide, highlighting its success.

Mohanlal's family entertainer 'Hridayapoorvam' continues its successful theatrical run, earning an estimated Rs 3.30 crore on its eleventh day, totaling Rs 29.30 crore. Despite competition, the film boasts impressive theatre occupancy, particularly during afternoon and evening shows. Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, the movie, also starring Malavika Mohanan, revolves around a heart transplant recipient attending the donor's daughter's engagement.

Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's 'Param Sundari' has grossed approximately Rs 43.50 crore in nine days, directed by Tushar Jalota. Despite new releases, the film showed a slight increase on its second Saturday, earning Rs 2.00 crore. The romantic comedy, showcasing a North-South love story, continues to attract audiences with its music and performances.

Kalyani Priyadarshan's 'Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra' is a box office success. The Malayalam superhero film directed by Dominic Arun attracts audiences. It earns over Rs 9.75 crore on Day 10. First-week collections are around Rs 54.7 crore across languages. Malayalam version leads with Rs 42.45 crore. Tamil and Telugu versions contribute significantly. The film surpasses Mohanlal's 'Hridayapoorvam' in popularity.

Vivek Agnihotri's controversial film, 'The Bengal Files', faced a modest opening, earning approximately Rs 1.75 crore amidst clashes with 'Baaghi 4'. The film's release was marred by alleged theatre pressure in West Bengal, with actress Pallavi Joshi decrying an “unofficial ban”. 'Baaghi 4' overshadowed 'The Bengal Files', collecting around Rs 12 crore on the same day.

Tiger Shroff's 'Baaghi 4' is poised for a strong box office debut, with advance bookings already reaching an estimated ₹5.54 crore. The film has sold 2.23 lakh tickets across 9,892 shows, primarily in Maharashtra and Delhi. Despite competition from 'The Bengal Files,' 'Baaghi 4' is expected to secure a double-digit opening, potentially landing in the ₹9–11 crore range.

Despite a significant drop in numbers at the box office during its third weekend, 'War 2,' starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, saw a slight increase on Sunday, earning Rs 1.50 crore. The film's India net total has reached Rs 234.31 crore, while globally it has grossed an estimated Rs 355.1 crore.

Dominic Arun's 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,' starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, has dominated the box office, earning Rs 13.95 crore domestically in three days. The film's Malayalam version saw impressive occupancy, particularly during night shows. Filmmaker Nag Ashwin of 'Kalki 2898 AD' praised the superhero film and its team on social media, acknowledging their efforts.

Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, released this Friday. The film earned Rs 3.97 crore on Saturday. Its total collection now stands at Rs 11.22 crore. The movie maintains pace with other romantic comedies released in 2025. Param Sundari had an overall occupancy of 13.85% on Saturday.

Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, Malayalam cinema's first female superhero film, made a strong debut. The film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan earned Rs 2.7 crore on its opening day. Collections rose nearly 39% on day two, totaling Rs 6.45 crore. Kalyani Priyadarshan's performance received praise. Viewers lauded the film's visual effects and entertainment value.

War 2's box office collections have slowed significantly in its second week, earning approximately Rs 1.50 crore on its second Thursday, closely mirroring Rajinikanth’s Coolie. The release of 'Param Sundari', starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, is expected to further impact War 2's performance, potentially drawing away audiences and making it difficult for the film to regain momentum.

Starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, 'Kuberaa' continues its box office success, earning Rs 1.25 crore on its second Monday, bringing the domestic total to Rs 81.70 crore. Sekhar Kammula's crime drama, released on June 20, revolves around a businessman's exploitation of oil reserves and a CBI officer's covert operation involving beggars, leading to a tense manhunt.