EntertainmentWomen-Led Films Gain Box Office Success in South Cinema 2026
In 2026, South cinema's box office was dominated by big releases and star-led films, but women-led movies also made a significant impact. Films like Parvathy Thiruvothu’s Malayalam thriller Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Maa Inti Bangaaram, and Radikaa Sarathkumar’s Thaai Kizhavi attracted audiences across languages. Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, made on a ₹3 crore budget, became a sleeper hit, earning over ₹50 crore worldwide through strong word of mouth.
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