Monday, June 29
Akshaye Khanna, currently receiving accolades for 'Dhurandhar', previously stated he wouldn't share screen space with his father Vinod Khanna or Amitabh Bachchan due to their overpowering screen presence. He admitted working with his father was intimidating, acknowledging he lacked his father's unique magnetism. Khanna also ruled out playing his father in a biopic, citing a lack of resemblance.
Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' has achieved an unexpected box office triumph, becoming the 5th biggest Indian film ever in just 22 days, grossing Rs 648.5 crore. This Hindi-only release surpassed 'Kalki 2898 AD's' collection, despite the latter's multi-language release. The film's success continues, with projections for further gains and a second part slated for March 2026.
Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's latest film experienced a significant dip on its second day, earning approximately Rs 5 crore. Despite a holiday release, the movie's total collection now stands at Rs 12.75 crore net.
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte has died aged 65, the legendary British dark rock band announced on Friday. The band later had hits with much cheerier material, including "Friday I'm in Love".
Intense romantic film 'Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat', starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, has transitioned to OTT after a successful theatrical run, collecting over Rs 110 crore worldwide. A recent viral clip shows Rane being swarmed by enthusiastic fans during a promotional event, sparking varied social media reactions.
Jugal Hansraj reminisced about his 'Masoom' days, revealing Shabana Azmi's method acting approach. She maintained distance to portray on-screen discomfort authentically. Jugal also shared his career struggles post-child roles, emphasizing the importance of a strong support system and taking success and failure with perspective.
Bollywood icon Salman Khan celebrated his 60th birthday with a lavish party at his Panvel farmhouse. A touching moment saw the star, clean-shaven and casually dressed, cutting his cake alongside his father, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, with brother Sohail Khan offering support. Family members, including his mother Salma and siblings, joined the heartfelt celebration, creating a memorable milestone.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2 Thaandavam' is experiencing a slowdown at the box office, with collections dipping significantly in its third week. Day 15 saw earnings of around Rs 45 lakhs, bringing the total to approximately Rs 89.5 crore. Theatre occupancy across Telugu states remains low, indicating a decline in audience footfalls despite a strong opening.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' saw a dip in its second week, collecting Rs 7.50 crore on its eighth day, its lowest single-day total. Despite this, the film's India net total reached Rs 117 crore. English screenings led collections, with Hindi and regional dubbed versions contributing significantly.
Upendra's latest film '45' has kicked off its box office run with a solid opening, earning approximately Rs 5.50 crore on its first day and an additional Rs 2.00 crore on the second, totaling Rs 7.50 crore. Despite a slight dip on Friday, the film is steadily gaining traction, particularly in the Kannada market.
