Sunday, July 05
Aditya Dhar's directorial 'Dhurandhar', starring Ranveer Singh, has become a box office sensation, garnering positive reviews and impressive collections. The film demonstrated strong weekday stability, maintaining collections in the Rs. 20 crore range and is now eyeing Rs 200 crore by the end of its first week, with potential to enter the Rs 500 crore club.
Ashish Chanchlani launched his web series Ekaki. The premiere event was attended by many creators. Samay Raina gained attention with his red carpet interactions. This happened amidst recent IndiGo flight cancellations. Raina had previously gone viral for a humorous encounter on an IndiGo flight. Ekaki is a horror-comedy series. It marks Chanchlani's entry into long-form storytelling.
Dhurandhar continues its box office success, with look designer Preetisheel Singh sharing behind-the-scenes moments with lead Ranveer Singh, who praised their strong bond. The film's viral Akshaye Khanna entry was improvised, adding to the hype of this star-studded spy thriller. Despite mixed reviews, the audience is captivated by the gripping storyline and action.
While Shatrughan Sinha was initially offered Amitabh Bachchan's iconic role in 'Sholay', Dharmendra recommended Big B, believing he was a better fit. Sinha, busy with other commitments, couldn't commit to the required dates, leading to a missed opportunity that ultimately propelled Bachchan to stardom. Their enduring friendship remained strong despite this.
Akshaye Khanna is winning hearts with his powerful portrayal of Rehman Dakait in 'Dhurandhar'. His performance has overshadowed co-stars like Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt, earning widespread acclaim. Ameesha Patel, reminiscing about their 'Humraaz' days, shared a throwback photo, praising Akshaye's enduring talent and humble nature, highlighting his current national impact.
Abhishek Bachchan recounts the harrowing 1982 'Coolie' accident that nearly claimed his father, Amitabh Bachchan's life. He reveals how his mother, Jaya Bachchan, shielded him and sister Shweta from the trauma, transforming hospital visits into games. Abhishek credits Jaya's strength for holding the family together during that intensely difficult period.
Neelam Kothari shared a distressing experience on her Toronto-Mumbai flight, claiming she fainted and received no help from airline staff. Calling it “mid-air neglect,” she criticised Etihad Airways for poor treatment and lack of response. The airline apologised on X, asking her to connect via DM for assistance.
Fans are buzzing about a 'private video' on Marvel's YouTube, sparking theories of an 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer drop. While Marvel remains silent, reports suggest the teaser, rated UA and running 1:25, might debut with 'Avatar: Fire and Ash'. This could be the first glimpse of the Russo Brothers' return, featuring Robert Downey Jr.
Exciting news for movie lovers! Nandamuri Balakrishna's much-anticipated sequel 'Akhanda 2', which faced delays due to legal disputes between the production titans 14 Reels Plus and Eros, has finally received the green light from the Madras High Court. Mark your calendars for December 12, 2025, when this blockbuster will hit theaters!
Actor–designer Masaba Gupta recently opened up about the emotional pressure she felt growing up as the daughter of legendary Antiguan cricketer Viv Richards. Appearing on Serving It Up With Sania, the talk show hosted by tennis icon Sania Mirza, Masaba revealed that even though she later built a celebrated career in fashion, sports played a significant role in her early years — especially tennis.
