Wednesday, July 08
Celebrated as a cultural milestone, the Gujarati film Laalo has impressively sustained a 50-day theatrical run, eclipsing Hindi romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat to become the 35th highest-grossing film of the year 2025. Built on a modest budget of Rs 50 lakh, Laalo's earnings skyrocketed to Rs 80 crore, boasting an astonishing 16,000% return on investment.
Sayani Gupta was overwhelmed meeting Rekha at Gustaakh Ishq premiere, posting pics with Manish Malhotra, Vijay Varma, Fatima Sana Shaikh. Caption: “Yaar.. aakhein bhar aayi... Rekha makes everything ethereal.” She praised the film, cast, crew, and her latest Delhi Crime S3 role.
The Roshan family has significantly expanded its commercial property portfolio in Mumbai with a recent acquisition of 10 office units in Andheri West for Rs 28 crore. These purchases, split between two family-linked firms, follow other recent commercial property deals by Rakesh Roshan and Sunaina Roshan, solidifying their growing real estate presence.
Zootopia 2 is a global box-office titan, projected to shatter records with a massive opening weekend. However, India presents a stark contrast, with the animated sequel earning a modest Rs 1.6 crore on its opening day, despite a star-studded Hindi dub featuring Shraddha Kapoor. This underperformance in India highlights the unpredictable nature of the animation market locally.
Kriti Sanon's latest film, Tere Ishq Mein, has achieved a remarkable Rs 16.50 crore opening day, marking the third-highest debut of her career. This success, despite a conventional release, underscores her growing star power and audience trust, surpassing even bigger-budget films. The film's strong performance, boosted by its music and Kriti's popularity, highlights her consistent momentum in the industry.
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and the legendary football icon shared memorable moments together during the latter's visit to India, during which they exchanged jerseys.
Bollywood's bright young star Divya Bharti, known for hits like 'Deewana' and 'Shola Aur Shabnam', shared a charming anecdote about meeting Amitabh Bachchan. She recounted her father introducing her to the legendary actor, leading to a playful moment where her mother advised her not to wash her hands for days.
Dhanush's latest film, 'Tere Ishk Mein,' has achieved a massive Day 1 opening, surpassing his biggest Tamil hits. This success, reuniting him with Aanand L Rai, marks a significant shift in his Hindi market appeal. The film's strong performance is attributed to the audience's appetite for musical love stories, AR Rahman's music, and Dhanush's pairing with Kriti Sanon.
Gujarati film 'Laalo-Krishna Sada Sahaayate' has achieved a rare feat, completing 50 days in theatres and becoming one of 2025's biggest Indian hits. Defying its modest budget, the movie has crossed Rs 80 crore, astonishing trade analysts. Its success highlights the growing audience preference for strong content over grand spectacles, marking a significant cultural milestone for Gujarati cinema.
The news of superstar Dharmendra's demise on November 24 shocked the entire nation, especially the Bollywood fraternity. Many prominent figures from the Bollywood industry were seen visiting the Deol house post the news of the superstar's demise.
