Tuesday, April 29
Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha has voiced his concern and support for Saif Ali Khan following a knife attack that left him severely injured. Sinha shared an AI-generated image of Saif in a hospital, recovering and smiling with his wife Kareena Kapoor beside him. He emphasized the family's strength and urged the public to avoid blame games, praising Maharashtra’s leadership for their efforts. Sinha also thanked medical staff as Saif, after surgery to remove a blade, is now stable and out of danger.
Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and directed by Shankar, has failed to connect with mass audiences, resulting in significant losses for distributors, particularly in North America. Despite crossing the US $1.5 million mark in its initial days, the film struggles to breakeven as its current trends suggest a lifetime collection capped at US $2.
Mumbai Police arrested Mohammad Shariful Islam Shahzad in connection with the knife attack on actor Saif Ali Khan. Shahzad, a Bangladeshi national, had illegally entered India and changed his name to Vijay Das. He worked for a housekeeping agency in Mumbai. Saif was stabbed six times during an attempted robbery at his Bandra residence, leading to serious injuries.
‘Pushap 2’ achieved massive success at the box office since its release on December 5, 205, earning a total of ₹1226.75 Cr in 45 days. Despite new releases like ‘Emergency,’ ‘Game Changer,’ and ‘Azaad’ taking the lead, the Allu Arjun starrer continued to draw audiences, demonstrating its strong impact and consistent performance.
Ben Affleck was seen spending time with his son Samuel and their new German Shepherd after evacuating wildfires in Los Angeles. The duo, accompanied by dog trainers, was spotted in his Brentwood neighborhood. FBI and Sheriff's Department officers investigated a drone-related incident in the area last week.
Taylor Swift is puzzled by Justin Baldoni's claim that she is controlling, asserting her friendship with Blake Lively is being misconstrued. Baldoni's $400M lawsuit alleges Swift, Lively, and Ryan Reynolds pressured him into accepting a revised script, amidst his countersuit following Lively's harassment complaint.
Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' had an impressive opening day with Rs. 51 crore but saw a significant drop in subsequent days, earning Rs. 123.05 crore in 9 days. On the other hand, Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' showed promising potential, outperforming 'Game Changer' on its second day. 'Game Changer' combines action and political drama but sticks to familiar tropes.
Mumbai Police have arrested Mohammad Alian, who attacked Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his Mumbai home. The intruder entered Jeh Khan's room, leading to a struggle that resulted in Khan being severely injured. Alian has confessed to the crime, and Khan is recovering after emergency surgery.
Kangana Ranaut's movie 'Emergency' faced controversies and release delays but managed an impressive box office opening. Released on January 17, 2024, it earned Rs. 2.5 crores on its first day and Rs. 3.42 crores on the second day, surpassing initial expectations and providing stiff competition to Ajay Devgn's 'Azaad.'
Oscar nominations for 2025 have been delayed due to wildfires in Los Angeles. Among the films vying for Best Picture are several from India, including All We Imagine as Light and Anuja. If these trends from the recent awards shows hold, it may leave little room for Indian films in the main categories. However, with a diverse range of global narratives and talents, surprises could be on the horizon.
