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Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Thamma' is a box office hit, but a major piracy leak threatens its success. Despite the illegal downloads, the film has crossed ₹50 crore in three days. Authorities warn of severe penalties, including jail time and hefty fines, for those caught watching pirated content, urging viewers to support the industry legally.

Pawan Kalyan's 'They Call Him OG' continues its strong box office run, crossing Rs 184.20 crore domestically despite a dip on its second Monday. The film, directed by Sujeeth, has confirmed prequel and sequel plans, fueled by its success and audience reception. The action-drama features Pawan Kalyan as a gangster confronting his past.

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari garnered a mixed reception, earning Rs 33 crore domestically by its first Monday. Despite a strong opening, the film experienced a significant drop in collections, facing competition from Kantara Chapter 1 and struggling to reach the Rs 50-crore global mark.

Akshay Kumar's 'Jolly LLB 3' crossed Rs 90 crore after the second weekend. It saw growth on its second Saturday and Sunday, despite facing competition from 'They Call Me OG'.

Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio, premiered on September 26 to mixed reviews. The film, focusing on an immigration dispute turning personal, garnered low box office collections in India. DiCaprio reportedly received a $20 million fee for this, Anderson's first IMAX release. Read on to know more.

Mouli and Shivani Nagaram's 'Little Hearts' continues its successful run, garnering positive feedback and maintaining a strong box office presence into its second week. The film has grossed over Rs 22.22 crore, with Rs 41 lakh earned on its thirteenth day. Directed by Sai Marthand, the movie revolves around Akhil's journey of love and self-discovery after failing an engineering exam.

Divya Khosla and Neil Nitin Mukesh's 'Ek Chatur Naar,' directed by Umesh Shukla, had a subdued opening, earning Rs 50 lakhs on its first day. The black comedy thriller faced stiff competition from existing Bollywood and Hollywood hits. Despite a 22.74% occupancy rate, Hyderabad and Chennai showed the strongest initial interest.

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.

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' a sports drama directed by R.S. Prasanna, is a box office hit, earning Rs 122.65 crore in ten days. The film received praise from Shashi Tharoor and President Droupadi Murmu at special screenings. It tells the heartwarming story of a basketball coach training players with special needs, starring Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza.