Friday, June 12
The live-action 'One Piece' Season 2 teaser has arrived, introducing the formidable Baroque Works assassins who will challenge Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat crew. Set to premiere on March 10, 2026, the season promises intense battles as the pirates navigate the treacherous Grand Line, facing new foes like Miss Wednesday and Mr. 3.
Nivin Pauly's 'Sarvam Maya' continues its successful run, nearing Rs 66.30 crore in India after 19 days. Despite weekday dips, the film maintained steady weekend collections and positive audience reception, praised for its blend of horror, comedy, and feel-good elements. Directed by Akhil Sathyan, the movie is resonating well with family audiences.
Nivin Pauly, fresh off his OTT debut in 'Pharma' and the feel-good hit 'Sarvam Maya,' is gearing up for a busy 2026 with five diverse projects. Reflecting on his 15-year career, he expresses gratitude for both successes and failures. Upcoming releases include 'Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai,' 'Dear Students,' a villainous turn in 'Benz,' 'Baby Girl,' and a B. Unnikrishnan film.
Prajakta Koli embraced 'Single Papa' on a gut feeling, trusting the creators. Now greenlit for season two, Koli reflects on her journey from YouTube to diverse projects, including her Marathi film debut. She highlights the current era's creative freedom for artists, allowing bold choices across various platforms and languages.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, continues its phenomenal run, crossing the Rs 800 crore nett mark in India. Despite a slight dip in its sixth week, the film's total collections are soaring, with a worldwide gross estimated at over Rs 1258 crore, solidifying its status as a record-breaking Bollywood blockbuster.
Despite a promising start of Rs 53.75 crore on its opening weekend, Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' encountered a steep decline, managing just THIS amount on its fourth day. The horror-comedy's overall earnings have reached over Rs 110 crore, but this falls short of the blockbuster status anticipated, even with an impressive cast and a sequel in the works.
Sivakarthikeyan's political drama 'Parasakthi' opened strongly, collecting ₹12.5 crores on day one. However, a significant drop occurred on Monday, with earnings falling to ₹2.75 crores, bringing the three-day total to ₹25.35 crores. Mixed audience reactions and lukewarm occupancy suggest the film needs strong word-of-mouth to sustain its box office run.
Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh starrer 'Mana ShankaraVaraprasad Garu' has roared at the box office, raking in Rs 37.10 crores on its opening day, including previews. The film witnessed strong occupancy across Telugu states, with evening and night shows performing exceptionally well. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the movie has garnered mixed reviews but shows significant public interest.
Archana Puran Singh's vlog unveils Kapil Show BTS: home prep chaos with son Ayushmann revealing wig/travel kit overload; chats with Kiku on seasons, Krushna joking her high Laughter Chef fees, Sunil gasping at her ring's 7BHK Worli price. Glam cricket stars praised.
Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben made their first public appearance as a married couple at the airport after their Udaipur wedding. Nupur wore her bridal chooda and mangalsutra, while Stebin looked cheerful. Kriti Sanon and her family were also spotted, keeping a low profile after the festivities.
