Sunday, June 28
Malayalam cinema mourns the loss of Santhakumari Amma, mother of superstar Mohanlal. She passed away at 90. Mohanlal shared a deep bond with his mother, often expressing his love and seeking her blessings. This connection was evident in his social media posts. Santhakumari Amma's influence on Mohanlal's life and career is remembered by fans and the industry.
James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' experienced a significant 50% drop in Indian box office collections on its second Monday, earning an estimated Rs 4.75 crore. Despite this slowdown, the film has amassed Rs 142.65 crore net in India. While the English version leads, its performance falls short of earlier predictions and its predecessor, 'Avatar: The Way Of Water'.
Mammootty's thrilling serial killer role in 'Kalamkaval' is set for an OTT release on Sony LIV in January 2026, available in multiple languages. The film, directed by Jithin K. Jose and featuring Vinayakan, garnered mostly positive reviews, with Mammootty's performance highlighted. Meanwhile, his action thriller 'Patriot' with Mohanlal is highly anticipated.
Nivin Pauly's 'Sarvam Maya' is a resounding box office hit, raking in over Rs 22 crore in just five days. The film's strong performance, with solid weekday collections and high theatre occupancy, signals a significant comeback for the actor. Audiences are praising the movie as a clean entertainer, with positive word-of-mouth driving its success.
Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' opened to a decent start but saw a significant dip, earning Rs 25.25 crore after five days. Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' continues its reign, crossing Rs 701 crore on its 25th day. James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire And Ash' also performed well, reaching Rs 142.8 crore.
'Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate' continues its remarkable theatrical run, crossing 80 days and still drawing audiences. Despite a recent dip in box office collections, the film has achieved an impressive Rs 120.4 crore worldwide. Viewers praise its spiritual depth and relatable narrative, calling it an unforgettable experience.
Akshaye Khanna's unexpected withdrawal from 'Drishyam 3' has surprised many in the cinematic community. Clarifying the situation, director Abhishek Pathak explained that Jaideep Ahlawat would take on a fresh role rather than fill Khanna's shoes.
Saif Ali Khan loves literature, praising Nilanjana Roy's 'Black River'—a poignant murder mystery about a girl's death that he bought film rights for. He adores Lafcadio Hearn's poetic Japanese ghost stories and Natalie Haynes' feminist Pandora’s Jar retelling Medusa's tragedy. In the adaptation, he plays cop Ombir Singh.
Dhurandhar, the spy-thriller starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, is a massive box office success. The film has crossed Rs 701 crore in India and Rs 1078 crore worldwide. It has surpassed Kalki 2898 AD and Pathaan in collections. Dhurandhar is now chasing Jawan's lifetime earnings and is set to become the biggest Bollywood grosser.
Mohanlal's multilingual film 'Vrusshabha' is struggling at the box office, with meager collections even on its fifth day. Despite the star power, the film has failed to gain traction, collecting a mere Rs 1.94 crore worldwide. The Malayalam version saw a low Rs 9 lakh on day 5, indicating a weak performance across all languages.
