Wednesday, July 01
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has lauded Ranveer Singh's blockbuster 'Dhurandhar' as a 'perfect film,' praising its performances, direction, and crew. He particularly highlighted Akshaye Khanna's impactful role, drawing parallels to iconic villains. Khanna also addressed his earlier stance on Ranveer Singh's potential 'Shaktimaan' casting, acknowledging the actor's talent and energy.
Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan was involved in a minor road accident in Chennai on Sunday, emerging unharmed. Meanwhile, his upcoming film 'Parasakthi', a significant Kollywood release, has had its release date moved up to January 10, 2026, setting it for a box office clash with Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'.
Bollywood's 'Dhurandhar' continues its phenomenal box office journey, crossing Rs 500 crore net in its third week. Starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, the film is now the second-fastest to reach this milestone, surpassing 'Jawan'. With strong word-of-mouth and repeat viewership, its worldwide gross is nearing Rs 1,000 crore.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' is shattering box office records, entering its third week with impressive earnings. The film defied competition from 'Avatar Fire And Ash', even showing growth on its third Saturday. With a total collection of ₹530.26 crore, it has now surpassed the lifetime collection of 'Gadar 2', marking a significant achievement in Indian cinema.
2025 marked a significant year for Vicky Kaushal and Ranveer Singh, with both actors delivering impactful performances in nationalism-themed films. 'Chhaava' and 'Dhurandhar' achieved massive commercial success, crossing ₹500 crore worldwide. Kaushal emphasized that patriotism in cinema stems from sincerity, not strategy, reflecting pride in India's diverse legacy.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' continues its strong box office journey, nearing Rs 80 crore net in India after nine days. The film maintained stable collections on its second Saturday, grossing Rs 2.90 crore. Worldwide, it has surpassed Rs 107 crore, showcasing consistent audience engagement despite a mixed critical reception.
James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has crossed Rs 50 crore in India within two days, showing strong family entertainer appeal. Despite a modest 15% growth on Saturday, its Rs 22.35 crore Day 2 collection lags significantly behind its predecessor. The film's performance is being impacted by the continued success of 'Dhurandhar'.
Dileep's latest film, 'Bha. Bha. Ba.', experienced a steady hold on its third day, collecting Rs 3.25 crore net. After an initial drop, the film's Day 3 earnings nearly matched Day 2. Globally, the movie has amassed Rs 27.80 crore, with overseas markets contributing significantly. The film's performance is being closely watched.
Tamannaah Bhatia marked her 36th birthday today with friends Suved Lohia, Mrunal Thakur, and Siddhant Chaturvedi. Suved's Instagram tribute gushed: "Happy Birthday... Your kindness inspires me," wishing health, joy, success. Post-'Raid 2' and 'Odela 2', she eyes O' Romeo with Shahid and 2026's 'V Shantaram'.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' smashed 2025 as a superhit, earning Rs 500cr worldwide (Rs 300cr India). Directed by Mohit Suri, it triumphed on OTT and TV premiere Dec 20. Stars recall scorching beach shoots: burning sand, tripping runs for drone shots.
