Move over big-budget blockbusters, there’s a new king in town – Little Hearts! The small telugu film with no star power and a fresh-faced cast has sent shockwaves across the North American box office this weekend, leaving even big names like anushka shetty, tiger shroff, and mega-budget tamil flicks in the dust. Here’s the juiciest roundup:
1. Little Hearts – The Cinderella Story of Tollywood
Who would’ve thought a film with zero stars could dominate the US box office? Little Hearts did just that!
Day 1: $114K (including $38K from premieres)
Saturday: $130K
Weekend: Closing in on $250K!
Smart promotions, viral pre-release content, and sheer word-of-mouth magic turned this tiny film into a massive hit.
2. Ghaati – anushka Shetty’s Dream Turns into a Nightmare
Even superstar anushka shetty couldn’t save this one.
Day 1: $47K
Saturday: $16K
Total US run expected to stay below $100K.
Critics slammed it, audiences stayed away – a colossal flop in the overseas market.
3. Bhaagi 4 – tiger Shroff’s Big Hype, Tiny Numbers
Bollywood biggie Bhaagi 4 failed to excite the North American crowd.
Saturday collections: $64K
Looks like the tiger shroff magic didn’t translate overseas this time.
4. Madharaasi – tamil Blockbuster Holding Its Own
Madharaasi continues to perform decently in the US.
Day 1: $192K
Saturday: $127K
Total crossing $300K, but still trailing behind the mega surprise called Little Hearts.
5. Lokah Chapter: 1 Chandra – malayalam Film Crushing Records
malayalam sensation Lokah Chapter: 1 Chandra is set to smash the $1 Million mark this weekend!
Saturday alone brought in $155K, proving malayalam cinema’s overseas power.
The Verdict:
Big stars? Flopped.
Small film, zero stars? Blockbuster!
Tollywood’s underdog Little Hearts has shown that clever marketing, engaging content, and audience love can beat even the most hyped releases. This weekend was pure box office drama, and the Cinderella story of Little Hearts is the hero everyone’s talking about!
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