Wednesday, July 08
'Masti 4' experienced a weak opening, earning Rs 2.75 crore on its first day. Despite a slight Sunday uptick, the film saw a steady decline throughout its first week, concluding at Rs 13.85 crore.
Farhan Akhtar's '120 Bahadur' is in its second week, earning Rs 15.4 crore domestically. The film, depicting Major Shaitan Singh Bhati's bravery in the 1962 Sino-Indian War, has been declared tax-free in Delhi, a move lauded by Akhtar. Despite facing competition, the movie highlights the soldiers' courage and struggles in harsh conditions.
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's 'Tere Ishk Mein' has stormed the box office, exceeding expectations with a massive Rs 16.5 crore opening day. This romantic drama's success, fueled by positive reviews and word-of-mouth, marks the highest opener of Dhanush's Bollywood career and signals a strong comeback for intense romantic films. The film's performance is already outshining other releases.
Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh's 'Gustaakh Ishq', a 90s-set romantic drama, opened to a modest Rs 50 lakh on its first day. Facing stiff competition from 'Tere Ishk Mein', the film's low occupancy highlights its challenging box office start. Despite this, the weekend is crucial for potential growth, driven by word-of-mouth.
Deepika Padukone's sister Anisha set to marry Rohan Acharya, Bimal Roy's great-grandson and brother of Karan Deol's wife. Private couple awaits official announcement; Deepika, Ranveer follow him on social media. Rohan runs Dubai travel biz with dad. Mom Chimoo launched events firm with Aamir Khan gig.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher, with a 40-year career, shared past marijuana and bhaang experiences on a podcast. He watched a plane to Heathrow after drags, feeling the road "run" in his car. At drama school, bhaang made him laugh 8 hours.
Stranger Things' villain Vecna has become the subject of hilarious desi memes following Season 5's release. Netizens are creating relatable content, imagining Vecna in Delhi trying momos and naan, or being scolded by an Indian mother. Spoofs of popular songs and characters like Guddu Bhaiya also add to the viral humor, offering a lighthearted take on the series.
In a heartfelt podcast discussion, Pooja Bhatt unveiled the true inspiration behind 'Sadak 2'. Rather than the pressure of continuing a successful franchise, it was Sanjay Dutt's nostalgia for the authentic camaraderie on set that led to the sequel's creation.
Hot on the heels of 'Chikiri Chikiri's' success, Ram Charan's latest film, 'Peddi,' is capturing attention with a pivotal shoot underway at a sprawling Hyderabad location. Featuring the talents of Shiva Rajkumar and Janhvi Kapoor, the shoot includes an epic stunt sequence, masterfully crafted by stunt coordinator Sham Kaushal. With music by the legendary A.R.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan attributes his resilience through life's challenges and career setbacks to humility and accepting both good and bad with grace. He shared this philosophy during his TED Talks India appearance, emphasizing that life's experiences, including personal losses, have provided strength. Now, the actor is preparing for his next film, 'King,' alongside his daughter Suhana Khan.
