18 October 2026
Issue 1
Issue 1 of Filmi Patakha opens a Bollywood-only week: stars, films, and box office, with the cover still waiting for its first story.
Box OfficeDhamaal 4 Box Office: Comedy Franchise Passes ₹230 CroreDhamaal 4 grossed roughly ₹230 to ₹236 crore worldwide per Sacnilk and Koimoi. Opening, ranking and verdict labels compared across trackers.
Box OfficeHai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Box Office Closes at ₹88 CrHai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai closed near ₹87.78 crore worldwide per Koimoi. Earlier estimates were lower, and trackers differ on the label.
Box OfficeMain Vaapas Aaunga Box Office: Slow Start, Long RunMain Vaapas Aaunga started with ₹1.15 crore on day one and closed near ₹99 crore worldwide per Koimoi. Trackers disagree on the verdict.
Box OfficeMardaani 3 Box Office: Rani Mukerji Franchise BestMardaani 3 is the highest-grossing film in its franchise at about ₹75 to ₹77 crore worldwide, but trackers disagree on the verdict.
Box OfficeMirzapur: The Movie Box Office Passes ₹339 Crore WorldwideMirzapur: The Movie has grossed about ₹334 to ₹340 crore worldwide per Sacnilk and Koimoi. Opening, ranking and tracker differences compared.
Box OfficeAlpha Box Office: Alia Bhatt Spy Film Ends Under ₹100 CrAlpha closed near ₹99 crore worldwide against a reported ₹100 crore budget, per Koimoi. Figures, verdicts and the Spy Universe context.
Box OfficeCocktail 2 Box Office: Shahid Kapoor Film Near Break-EvenCocktail 2 closed near ₹166 crore worldwide per Koimoi, about 95 per cent of its reported budget. Pinkvilla and KS Box Office differ.
Box OfficeWelcome to the Jungle: Trackers Split on the VerdictWelcome to the Jungle grossed about ₹193 to ₹196 crore worldwide, yet Koimoi says Plus and Sacnic says disaster. Why trackers split.
Box OfficeAwarapan 2 Box Office: Emraan Hashmi's ₹217 Crore HitAwarapan 2 with Emraan Hashmi earned a Super Duper Hit label from Koimoi on a reported ₹45 crore budget. Figures and tracker differences.
Box OfficeBhooth Bangla Box Office: Akshay Kumar Hit ClosesBhooth Bangla, with Akshay Kumar, has closed its run as a hit per trackers. Figures from Koimoi and others, with sources compared.
Box OfficeDrishyam 3 Box Office: Ajay Devgn's Record OpeningDrishyam 3 opened to strong numbers with Ajay Devgn leading. Trade estimates from Sacnilk and Koimoi, and where they differ, in one report.
Box OfficeBorder 2 Box Office: Sunny Deol Film Ends at ₹485 CroreBorder 2 ended near ₹485 crore worldwide, with Sunny Deol in the lead. Trade estimates from Koimoi and others, compared with their caveats.
Box OfficeDhurandhar: The Revenge Closes Near ₹1,850 CroreDhurandhar The Revenge crossed ₹1850 crore worldwide per trade trackers, led by Ranveer Singh. Figures from Sacnilk, Koimoi and others, with caveats.
FilmsUdta Teer: Ayushmann, Sara Ali Khan Film Now Oct 23Udta Teer, with Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, moved from October 9 to October 23 after Drishyam 3's opening. A sourced preview.
FilmsLove & War: Bhansali's Film Wraps, Eyes January 21, 2027Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War has wrapped and is reported for January 21, 2027, with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.
FilmsThe Vvaan Box Office: Sidharth Malhotra Film ClosesThe Vvaan closed near ₹90.87 crore worldwide per Koimoi, labelled Plus, while reviews were largely negative. Figures and caveats, sourced.
FilmsO'Romeo Box Office: Vishal Bhardwaj Film Closes at ₹123 CrVishal Bhardwaj's O'Romeo closed near ₹123 crore worldwide per Koimoi against a reported ₹130 crore budget. Figures, reviews and verdicts, compared.
FilmsPrahaar Box Office: Rajkummar Rao Film Opens at ₹2.35 CrPrahaar, with Rajkummar Rao as Ujjwal Nikam, opened on October 16 with an India net of ₹2.35 crore on day one per Sacnilk and the Times of India.
FilmsKartavya Review Roundup: Saif Ali Khan's Netflix Cop DramaSaif Ali Khan's Netflix police drama Kartavya drew scores from 1.5 to 3.5 out of 5. A roundup of the verified reviews and facts.
FilmsDaayra Box Office: Kareena Kapoor Khan Thriller FlopsMeghna Gulzar's Daayra, with Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, ended near ₹11.9 crore worldwide per Koimoi despite good reviews.
FilmsToaster Review: Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra on NetflixToaster, a black comedy thriller on Netflix with Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, drew a 3 out of 5 from Firstpost. Cast, crew and facts.
FilmsSubedaar Review Roundup: Anil Kapoor's Prime Video ThrillerSuresh Triveni's Subedaar, with Anil Kapoor, premiered on Prime Video on March 5. A roundup of the verified reviews and ratings.
FilmsEetha: Shraddha Kapoor Plays a Lavani Artist on December 4Eetha, with Shraddha Kapoor as Lavani artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar, is now due on December 4. Cast, crew and what is known, sourced.
FilmsYeh Prem Mol Liya: Ayushmann Khurrana in Barjatya's New FilmSooraj Barjatya's Yeh Prem Mol Liya, with Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, arrives on November 27. Cast, songs and release facts, with sources.
FilmsRamayana Part 1: Ranbir Kapoor Film Opens November 5Ramayana: Part 1 opens on November 5, 2026 with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash. Release plan, cast, trailers and the reported budget, sourced.
FilmsKing: Shah Rukh Khan Holds December 24 Date, What We KnowKing, with Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan, is set for December 24, 2026. Cast, crew, the promo and what remains unconfirmed, with sources.
StarsSaif Ali Khan in 2026: Kartavya, Haiwaan and Next ProjectsSaif Ali Khan had Kartavya on Netflix and the theatrical flop Haiwaan in 2026. Reviews, box office figures and the next projects reported.
StarsMadhuri Dixit in 2026: Maa Behen and Kon Honar CrorepatiMadhuri Dixit starred in Netflix's Maa Behen and now hosts the Marathi Kon Honar Crorepati. A sourced look at her streaming and television year.
StarsAnil Kapoor in 2026: Subedaar, Alpha and KingAnil Kapoor has three films in 2026: Subedaar on Prime Video, Alpha in theatres and King in December. Reviews and trade figures, with sources.
StarsJackie Shroff in 2026: Jungle, Kaali Kheti and KingJackie Shroff appears in Welcome to the Jungle, Kaali Kheti and King this year. A sourced look at his 2026 slate, with figures where trackers publish them.
StarsShahid Kapoor in 2026: O'Romeo, Cocktail 2 and What Is NextShahid Kapoor's O'Romeo and Cocktail 2 both ended short of their reported budgets per Koimoi. Figures, reviews and what he has confirmed next.
StarsPriyanka Chopra in Varanasi: Mandakini, April 2027 DatePriyanka Chopra plays Mandakini in S.S. Rajamouli's Varanasi, which the makers have dated for April 7, 2027. What is confirmed so far.
StarsRajkummar Rao in 2026: Toaster, Prahaar and a Producer's HatRajkummar Rao stars in Netflix's Toaster and the theatrical drama Prahaar, and produces the first. A sourced profile of a two-film year.
StarsKartik Aaryan in 2026: A February Flop and Two 2027 DatesKartik Aaryan's only 2026 release closed near ₹56 crore worldwide, and two films are dated for 2027. A sourced look at his year and what comes next.
StarsAkshay Kumar 2026: One Hit, One Split Verdict, One FlopAkshay Kumar had a hit in Bhooth Bangla, a split verdict on Welcome to the Jungle and a flop in Haiwaan. Trade figures from three trackers, compared.
StarsAamir Khan in 2026: Batwara 1947, Small Films, Next PlansAamir Khan's 2026 brought Batwara 1947, a Flop per Koimoi, plus two small releases. A sourced look at his year and the plans reported for the next.
StarsSalman Khan in 2026: Bigg Boss 20, Maatrubhumi StatusSalman Khan is hosting Bigg Boss 20 while Maatrubhumi remains in post-production with no release date. A sourced status report on his year.
StarsAlia Bhatt in 2026: Cannes, Alpha and Love & WarAlia Bhatt had a Cannes red carpet in May, Alpha in July and Love & War next. A sourced guide to where her year stands, with box office figures.
StarsDeepika Padukone in 2026: King, Raaka and What Is ConfirmedDeepika Padukone has King on December 24 and Atlee's Raaka planned for 2027. A sourced look at what is confirmed, reported and unconfirmed.
StarsShah Rukh Khan: First National Award, Then KingShah Rukh Khan won his first National Award for Jawan and returns in King on December 24. What is confirmed so far about both, with sources.