Friday, March 13
'Mardaani 3' is enjoying a strong box office run, with Sunday collections pushing the three-day total to an estimated Rs 17.50 crore. The film saw a significant jump in occupancy, particularly in afternoon and evening shows, indicating good audience turnout.
Steven Spielberg achieved EGOT status at 79, winning his first Grammy for producing the documentary 'Music by John Williams.' This award marks a significant milestone, adding a Grammy to his collection of Emmy, Oscar, and Tony awards after a celebrated career in filmmaking and production.
Horror-comedy 'Prakambanam' is exceeding expectations, with a remarkable jump on its third day. The film has garnered over Rs 3 crores worldwide, a significant achievement for its modest budget and promotions. Initial reviews are largely positive, praising its entertaining first half and lead performances, though some note a dip in later narrative quality. This could be the next surprise hit.
Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' continues its impressive run, crossing Rs 275 crore domestically and Rs 370 crore worldwide by its tenth day. The war drama saw a significant surge over its second weekend, earning Rs 22.5 crore on Sunday despite strong competition, showcasing its enduring box office appeal.
Veteran actor and politician Hema Malini has reacted to Dharmendra being honoured with a posthumous Padma Vibhushan for his contribution to cinema. The actress expressed that if it had come earlier, he would have been very happy.
Following the firing outside Rohit Shetty’s Juhu home, security for him and his film 'Golmaal 5' has been intensified, with a two-tier setup at the sets. His Rakesh Maria biopic starring John Abraham is temporarily paused. Film bodies like IFTDA and AICWA condemned the attack, citing rising threats in Bollywood.
Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' is experiencing a significant box office slowdown, with collections dwindling significantly by its 24th day. Despite a Rs 208 crore worldwide gross, the film's performance falls short of expectations, particularly in its Telugu and Hindi versions. Audience reactions online reflect disappointment with the movie's technical aspects and Prabhas's portrayal.
Composer Amaal Mallik faced significant pushback for casting Sonu Nigam in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3's 'Mere Dholna 3.0'. Despite doubts from marketing and actor's teams, Mallik insisted, believing Nigam's classical prowess was essential. Nigam's swift, masterful recording of the challenging track ultimately silenced critics, proving Mallik's vision correct.
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur lauded Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' on OTT, praising its storytelling and performances. He revealed he missed the theatrical release due to the film not being available in Dubai, where he was located. Kapur also noted the Netflix version felt largely uncensored, with only swear words omitted.
