Friday, August 07
Mahesh Narayanan's highly anticipated film, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, is generating buzz due to speculation about its title, possibly 'Patriot,' sparked by a Sri Lanka Tourism post. Mohanlal recently arrived in Sri Lanka for the eighth shooting schedule, joining a star-studded cast including Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil. The film, with cinematography by Manush Nandan, boasts high production values and aims for international appeal.
Janhvi Kapoor’s recent video walking with rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya in London grabbed attention, as the duo were seen holding hands while strolling with Janhvi’s sister, Khushi Kapoor. Shortly after the video went viral, Janhvi herself shared a series of pictures from her London vacation, including a cute video with Shikhar in the final slide
Comedian Samay Raina is set to return to YouTube after removing all videos due to backlash over a comment on India’s Got Latent. His channel was made private amid controversy. Fans are excited, and he has announced a European and UK tour following his successful US-Canada Unfiltered tour.
Aamir Khan hosted a special screening of 'Sitaare Zameen Par', attended by stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Rekha. Imran Khan and Lekha Washington made a stylish appearance. The film introduces 10 new actors and follows a coach training children with special basketball talents.
Aamir Khan makes his return with 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' directed by R.S. Prasanna, also marking Genelia D’Souza's comeback. The film has garnered ₹3.7 crore in advance bookings, including block bookings, selling 42,021 tickets across 6,834 shows. While Hindi version leads, the film has also found takers in the southern markets, indicating Aamir Khan’s pan-India appeal.
In 1990, the blockbuster film *Dil*, starring Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit, faced a hurdle when Aamir hesitated to perform the song "Dum Duma Dum." He felt intimidated by Madhuri's exceptional dancing skills, fearing he would be overshadowed. Director Indra Kumar eventually persuaded him, and the film became a massive success, solidifying both actors' careers.
Aamir Khan faced a rare setback in 2018 with 'Thugs of Hindostan', as the movie failed to meet expectations from both critics and at the box office. The film, starring Katrina Kaif, Amitabh Bachchan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Aamir himself, did not make an impression on the audience, despite its star-studded line-up. Aamir has now opened up about the film and its failure.
A judge has granted Justin Baldoni access to communications between Blake Lively and Taylor Swift in the ongoing legal dispute stemming from Lively's sexual harassment accusations. Lively's attempt to block the access was denied, with the judge citing Swift's potential knowledge of the film's working environment. Lively's spokesperson has criticized Baldoni's strategy, accusing him of exploiting Swift's popularity.
On Raj Kiran's 76th birthday, the mystery surrounding his disappearance persists. Filmmaker Rajiv Rai revealed that Raj Kiran was his initial choice for the memorable 'Jhakaas' role in 'Yudh,' later immortalized by Anil Kapoor. Rai regrets eliminating Kapoor's 'Jhakaas' character too early, acknowledging the audience's strong connection with it.
Dhanush's Kuberaa is creating buzz in North America. Advance bookings are strong, reaching $210,000. USA sales jumped significantly on the final day. Kuberaa is on track for a $350K+ premiere. Positive word-of-mouth could boost its overseas performance. The film is expected to boost the action drama genre. Kuberaa will clash with Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par.
