Dhanush’s ‘Kara’ Takes a Flying Start at the Box Office

The South Indian film industry has a new winner as Dhanush’s Kara hit theaters today, April 30, 2026. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the film is being hailed as a “masterclass in slow-burn storytelling.” Set against the 1991 Gulf War, the plot follows Karasaami (Dhanush) as he fights a personal war against corruption and inflation. Early X (Twitter) reviews suggest that the interval block and Dhanush’s performance are the highlights, with fans already predicting a massive opening weekend.

In Bollywood, the “Khiladi” is back on top. Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla has officially joined the ₹200 crore club worldwide as of Wednesday night. Despite the release of the Hollywood biopic Michael (which is also holding steady in India), the horror-comedy has maintained a strong grip on the Hindi belt. On its sixth day, Bhooth Bangla earned another ₹3.40 crore, proving that family audiences are still flocking to theaters for a good laugh-and-scare combo. Meanwhile, the Hollywood film Michael recorded ₹2.30 crore yesterday, showing the Indian audience’s growing appetite for global biopics.