Thursday, July 02
Kapil Sharma's comedy drama 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2' has crossed Rs. 10 crore in its debut week but faced a significant drop in collections by its seventh day, earning only Rs. 0.75 crore. The film's box office performance is being impacted by strong competition from 'Dhurandhar' and upcoming releases like 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' has surpassed Rs 75 crore in India within its first week. Despite a dip in collections after an initial strong opening, the film maintained a steady performance. Early estimates suggest Rs 2.50 crore on Day 7, bringing the total net collection to approximately Rs 76.40 crore.
Dileep's comeback film, 'Bha. Bha. Ba.', has stormed the Kerala box office, raking in approximately Rs 6.75 crore on its opening day. The movie's success is significantly boosted by Mohanlal's impactful cameo, drawing in family audiences. Despite some script criticisms, viewers are enjoying the humor and energetic presentation, calling it a fun spoof.
Filmmaker Farah Khan's most recent vlog brought her to the charming Mumbai abode of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal. In an entertaining house tour, Farah hilariously confused a striking portrait for that of Sonu Sood, leading Sonakshi to clarify the identity of the artwork. In a cheeky moment, Zaheer suggested they capture additional memories with another photo.
Esha Deol, still grieving her father Dharmendra’s loss, shared that she will take a brief break from social media while resuming work. Recently, she and Hema Malini hosted a prayer meet in his memory. On his 90th birth anniversary, Esha paid tribute, vowing to honour his legacy with pride and love.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has lauded director Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar', calling it a 'quantum leap' that has changed the future of Indian cinema. Varma praised the film's unique vision, its trust in audience intelligence, and how it avoids typical hero elevation, instead allowing for character flaws and consequences.
Actress Nidhhi Agerwal shared a dance video post-controversy at a song launch event where she was mobbed. The video, featuring her grooving to 'Sahana Sahana,' was seen as a subtle thank you to fans and a way to focus on her work amidst a police probe into the event's security.
At Waves Summit, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan advocated for more cinema screens to revitalize Indian theatrical business. However, the article argues that the core issue is a content drought, not screen scarcity, as most films fail to attract audiences despite available screens. The industry needs to invest in compelling storytelling to revive audience interest.
The Bhojpuri industry continues to thrive, led by actresses like Rani Chatterjee, Akshara Singh, Monalisa, and Aamrapali Dubey. Known for their massive fan appeal, hit songs, and powerful screen presence, these stars ensure strong box office performances, blending glamour, talent, and mass connect across family dramas, romances, and action films.
Rajkumar Hirani is set to direct the much-awaited sequel to the blockbuster '3 Idiots*' Titled '4 Idiots' (working title), the film will reunite Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, and Kareena Kapoor after 15 years. The makers plan to begin shooting in 2026, introducing a new “fourth idiot.”
