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Mammootty and Mohanlal's action thriller 'Patriot' has crossed Rs 71.72 crore worldwide in just seven days, driven by strong overseas performance. While domestic collections are modest, the film has already surpassed their previous collaboration 'Twenty:20'. Director Mahesh Narayanan defended Fahadh Faasil's performance amidst audience debate.

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is inches away from the Rs. 50 crore India net milestone on Day 6 with a cumulative net of Rs. 44.66 crore and gross of Rs. 52.99 crore. Released on Maharashtra Day, May 1, 2026, the Rs. 100 crore historical epic set the highest-ever first Monday for a Marathi production with Rs. 5.60 crore on Day 4 and has already recovered 58% of its budget. Featuring Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh, the debut of Rahyl Deshmukh and Salman Khan's viral surprise cameo as Jiva Mahala, with Ajay-Atul's music and Santosh Sivan's cinematography, Raja Shivaji is the most significant milestone in Marathi cinema history.

Dhruva Sarja's action drama 'KD - The Devil' is holding steady at the box office, grossing Rs 16.27 crore worldwide after five days, entirely from domestic markets. The film saw weekend growth, with Monday collections reaching Rs 2.57 crore net. Set in 1970s Bengaluru, it features a star-studded cast including Sanjay Dutt and Shilpa Shetty.

Dhanush's period action drama 'Kara' is garnering positive reviews and showing steady box office growth. The film's second Saturday saw a collection of Rs 1.17 crore, pushing its India net total to Rs 32.39 crore. With overseas earnings contributing significantly, 'Kara' is nearing the Rs 50 crore worldwide milestone, resonating with audiences for its compelling narrative.

India is significantly boosting defence spending and prioritizing domestic production, aiming for self-reliance and export growth. New policies like 'Make in India' and DAP 2020 are reshaping procurement, encouraging local manufacturing and foreign collaboration. Despite global supply chain challenges, indigenous production and exports are rising, signaling a strategic shift towards greater defence capability and autonomy.

Hyundai Motor India is set to launch two new SUVs in FY27, including a mid-size ICE model and a compact electric SUV on a localized EV platform. The company aims for 8-10% domestic volume growth and has outlined a significant investment of Rs 7,500 crore for expansion and development.

The Mohanlal-Mammootty starrer 'Patriot' has achieved a remarkable Rs 63.61 crore worldwide in just three days. The film's strong performance in India, especially Kerala, coupled with impressive overseas collections, has propelled it to become this year's highest grosser so far. Audiences and critics are praising the lead actors' performances and the movie's action sequences.

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is on the verge of crossing Rs. 50 crore India net in its first weekm a historic first for Marathi cinema. Released on Maharashtra Day (May 1, 2026), the Rs. 100 crore production set the highest-ever Marathi first Monday (Rs. 5.60 crore) and delivered an extraordinary weekday hold throughout its opening week. The film features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh and the debut of Rahyl Deshmukh, with Salman Khan's viral surprise cameo as Jiva Mahala, Ajay-Atul's music and Santosh Sivan's cinematography.

India’s macro exposure to the Middle East continues to be transmitted primarily through energy and critical input prices, reflecting structurally high dependence on imported crude and natural gas.

Mammootty and Mohanlal's 'Patriot' is struggling domestically, with collections dipping significantly on weekdays. Despite this, strong overseas performance has pushed the film's global gross past Rs 70 crore in just eight days. The spy thriller, centered on a surveillance conspiracy, has garnered praise for its writing and character development, particularly its portrayal of female roles.

Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju's period drama 'Kara' is performing well at the box office, amassing Rs 43.14 crore worldwide in eight days. The film has shown stable collections domestically and overseas, with India's net collection reaching Rs 28.73 crore. Set in 1991 during the Gulf War, 'Kara' is praised for its powerful storytelling and compelling performances, particularly Dhanush's.

While the data is at a record high, the biggest factor driving the surge has been the growth in import-led revenues which outpaced domestic transactions. To put it simply, the GST collections from imports were higher than those from domestic transactions.

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's 'Bhooth Bangla' continues its successful run, crossing Rs 230 crore worldwide in 19 days. The horror-comedy, starring Wamiqa Gabbi and Paresh Rawal, saw a significant 28.6% growth on Tuesday, pushing its India net collection to Rs 146.50 crore.

According to government data released on Friday, gross GST revenue for the month reached a record Rs 2.43 lakh crore, registering an 8.7% increase over Rs 2.23 lakh crore collected in April last year.

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has surpassed Rs 20 crore at the Indian box office within its first week, demonstrating strong performance despite competition. The film, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, garnered significant opening weekend collections, driven by nostalgia. Overseas, it continues to perform exceptionally well, contributing to a substantial worldwide gross.

On April 28, 2026, ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ reached a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,779.02 crore, placing it just Rs. 10.54 crore away from beating ‘Baahubali 2’ to become the second highest-grossing Indian film globally. Directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, the film’s India net stands at Rs. 1,131.83 crore, continuing its pursuit of ‘Pushpa 2’s domestic record. Despite the IPL 2026 season and the release of ‘Bhooth Bangla,’ the espionage thriller remains a box office juggernaut.