South films take over top 10 all-time highest openers in Indian cinema, see list
Updated On: 26 September, 2025 04:08 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar
pawan kalyan they call him og South films take over top 10 all time highest openers in Indian cinema see list
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pawan kalyan they call him og South films take over top 10 all time highest openers in Indian cinema see list
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Pushpa 2 (2024)
The sequel of the successful franchise starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna raked in a whopping Rs 179.25 crores on its opening day
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RRR (2022)
Directed by SS Rajamouli, the Telugu blockbuster was the biggest film of the year. Starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR, the film earned Rs 134 crores
.jpeg "<p><strong>Baahubali 2 (2017) </strong></p>
<p>This was where the term pan India became popular. All eyes were glued to the screens to find out answer to the big question- Kattappa ne Baahubali ko kyu maara?` The curiosity led to the film earning Rs 121 crores on opening day</p>")
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Baahubali 2 (2017)
This was where the term pan India became popular. All eyes were glued to the screens to find out answer to the big question- Kattappa ne Baahubali ko kyu maara?` The curiosity led to the film earning Rs 121 crores on opening day
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KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)
Yash broke out into the scene with the success of KGF. Fans were eagerly awaiting the second part of the film, helping the film open at Rs 116 crores
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Kalki 2898 AD (2024)
This multi-starrer directed by Nag Ashwin stars Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan in the lead. The sci-fi narrative earned Rs 93 crores on its opening day
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.jpeg "<p><strong>Salaar (2023) </strong></p>
<p>Directed by Prashanth Verma, this film brought together powerhouse performers Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The action packed film earned Rs 92 crores on its opening day</p>")
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Salaar (2023)
Directed by Prashanth Verma, this film brought together powerhouse performers Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The action packed film earned Rs 92 crores on its opening day
.jpeg "<p><strong>They Call Him OG (2025) </strong></p>
<p>The film had special paid premieres in India on September 24, ahead of its global theatrical release. According to tracking website Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 20.25 crore nett (gross minus taxes) from the special premiere shows</p>")
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They Call Him OG (2025)
The film had special paid premieres in India on September 24, ahead of its global theatrical release. According to tracking website Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 20.25 crore nett (gross minus taxes) from the special premiere shows
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.jpeg "<p>On Day 1, They Call Him OG recorded an estimated Rs 70-crore nett opening in India. This takes the total to Rs 90.25 crore nett at the domestic box office. If we include the collection from the international market, They Call Him OG would have crossed Rs 100 crore globally</p>")
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On Day 1, They Call Him OG recorded an estimated Rs 70-crore nett opening in India. This takes the total to Rs 90.25 crore nett at the domestic box office. If we include the collection from the international market, They Call Him OG would have crossed Rs 100 crore globally
.jpeg "<p><strong>Adipurush (2023)</strong></p>
<p>While the Hindi language film received a lot of flak after release, it had a great opening owing to the hype around the film. The film saw Prabhas as Lord Ram, Kriti Sanon as Sita and Saif Ali Khan as Raavan. The film earned Rs 89 crores on its opening day</p>")
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Adipurush (2023)
While the Hindi language film received a lot of flak after release, it had a great opening owing to the hype around the film. The film saw Prabhas as Lord Ram, Kriti Sanon as Sita and Saif Ali Khan as Raavan. The film earned Rs 89 crores on its opening day
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.jpeg "<p><strong>Saaho ( 2019) </strong></p>
<p>After the massive success of the Baahubali franchise, Prabhas was seen in this Hindi film. While the film did not receive great reviews, it earned Rs 88 crores on its opening day</p>")
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Saaho ( 2019)
After the massive success of the Baahubali franchise, Prabhas was seen in this Hindi film. While the film did not receive great reviews, it earned Rs 88 crores on its opening day
.jpeg "<p><strong>Devara (2024) </strong></p>
<p>Directed by Kortala Siva, the Telugu film marked the debut of Janhvi Kapoor in the South. The film starred Jr NTR and was his first solo film in years. The film also starred Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist</p>")
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Devara (2024)
Directed by Kortala Siva, the Telugu film marked the debut of Janhvi Kapoor in the South. The film starred Jr NTR and was his first solo film in years. The film also starred Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist
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