Thursday, July 02
Agastya Nanda's launchpad into Bollywood, 'Ikkis', helmed by acclaimed director Sriram Raghavan, has announced a new release timeline. Initially set for December 25, 2025, the film will now hit screens on January 1, 2026. Amitabh Bachchan made the announcement, explaining that the change was advised by astrology to invoke better fortunes.
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' is a box office sensation, nearing ₹450 crore in India and surpassing ₹600 crore globally. Amidst this success and the upcoming 'Avatar Fire And Ash' release, Dharmendra's final film 'Ikkis' has been postponed to January 1.
Ishaan Khatter, celebrating his film 'Homebound's' Oscar shortlist, reflects on Hollywood's lack of entourage culture. He experienced this firsthand on 'The Perfect Couple,' where he managed his own daily routines. This led him to question the extent to which Indian actors are coddled, emphasizing the need to distinguish between genuine necessity and entitlement in production support.
Nick Reiner faced his first court appearance on two first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing his parents, actor-director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. The couple died from "multiple sharp force injuries." Their other children expressed "unimaginable pain," while friends like Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal mourned the loss of the beloved couple.
'Dhurandhar' continues its impressive box office run, with its second weekend surpassing the first and becoming the biggest second weekend grosser, even beating 'Pushpa 2'. The film has now crossed Rs 674 crore worldwide, surpassing 'Baahubali's lifetime collection. Domestically, it has reached Rs 440.78 crore, though a slowdown is now evident as 'Avatar Fire And Ash' gains momentum.
Actor Dileep's passport has been returned by a Kerala court following his acquittal in the 2017 actress rape case. The court ruled there was no legal bar to its release, despite government opposition citing potential appeals. Meanwhile, the survivor actress has filed a complaint alleging cyberattacks post-verdict, prompting a police investigation.
Madhuri Dixit Nene and Dr. Shriram Nene sold their Juhu apartment for ₹3.9 crore, nearly doubling its 2012 purchase value of ₹1.96 crore. The 780.13 sq ft flat was bought by Darshana Ghatlia. Earlier, Madhuri leased her Andheri office space for ₹3 lakh monthly, continuing her active property dealings.
Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' is making waves, nearing Rs 250 crore in its second week and surpassing Rs 500 crore in India gross collections. The film has become Ranveer Singh's highest-grossing movie globally, outperforming 'Padmaavat' and is now set to enter the Rs 1000 crore club.
Salman Khan, busy shooting Battle of Galwan, may surprise fans with a 'Kick 2' announcement on his birthday. Reports hint producer Sajid Nadiadwala could cast Kriti Sanon as the new lead. The film, confirmed in 2024, is expected to begin shooting in 2025 as the Kick sequel’s buzz grows.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2: Thaandavam' continues its strong box office performance, amassing Rs 73.85 crore net in India by Day 6. The action-packed film, directed by Boyapati Srinu, maintained steady collections even after the initial weekend. Telugu occupancy remained stable, with evening and night shows showing good traction.
