Kesari 2 (Hindi): With a global box office collection of Rs 129.14 crore, this patriotic courtroom drama starring Akshay Kumar had the audience gripped throughout. The perfect blend of history and emotion didn't miss striking a chord with its audience.

Court: State vs. A Nobody (Telugu): Nani takes the stage (and the stand) in this razor-sharp legal thriller. With a Rs 58.15 crore BO collection, this film has the audience yelling "objection" at the screen and probably at society too.

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Tourist Family (Tamil): Sasikumar brings this heartfelt tale of an immigrant family trying to build a new life. With a Rs 25 crore BO collection, this funny family drama will surely get you in your feels.

Thudaram (Malayalam): The OG of Malayalam cinema, Mohanlal, is back with his revenge mode activated. This is the emotional roller coaster you didn't know you signed up for, but you're strapped in and loving it. With a BO smash, this film grossed over Rs 175 crore globally.

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Agnyathavasi (Kannada): If you're into crime dramas where everybody's a suspect, look no further because Rangayana Raghu has you covered. Set in a rural village with many secrets, this film has some twists and secrets no one prepared you for.

With such impressive filmography from every industry, these films prove that a hefty budget isn't the only requirement for a film to do well as long as it connects with the audience.

From Bollywood to regional cinema, there's something in store for everyone. With such a kickstart, it will be exciting to see what the next half of the year holds.