Saturday, July 18
War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan is a box office success. The film earned Rs 125.5 crore in Hindi in four days. It surpassed Agneepath in Hrithik's top films. War 2's total collection is Rs 173.90 crore across languages. The film's Friday surge boosted its opening weekend. It needs to maintain momentum on weekdays.
Vivek Agnihotri's trailer launch for 'The Bengal Files' in Kolkata was halted by police due to the filmmaker's failure to obtain the necessary administrative permission under the West Bengal Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1954. Agnihotri alleges the film, which addresses demographic change, was suppressed, while police officials are asking for proof of permission.
Faisal Khan, Aamir Khan's brother, has publicly severed ties with his family, citing years of pressure to marry his maternal aunt after his 2022 divorce. He revealed that his family was angered by a letter he wrote detailing personal matters, including his sister's multiple marriages and Aamir's past relationships and alleged illegitimate child.
Taylor Swift has denied rumours of her appearance as a bear in 'Happy Gilmore 2'. She supported her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, for his cameo in the movie. Swift shared her love for the original film. She also revealed the title of her upcoming 12th studio album, 'The Life of a Showgirl'.
Mahavatar Narsimha achieved a significant milestone. The Hindi version outpaced Salaar's earnings. It became the seventh-highest-grossing Hindi dubbed film. This success highlights the film's content strength. It also shows audience acceptance. The film survived a clash with Coolie and War 2 releases. Mahavatar Narsimha's total collection reached Rs 210.5 crore.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' is creating waves at the North American box office, surpassing his own film '2.0' in just four days. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial has earned over USD 6 million, becoming the third-highest-grossing Tamil film in the region. 'Coolie' is now aiming to overtake 'Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1' and become the second highest grosser.
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Nostalgia swept Bollywood fans as photos of a young Shah Rukh Khan resurfaced, coinciding with the release of Aryan Khan's first look from 'Bad**s of Bollywood'. The uncanny resemblance between father and son sparked widespread admiration, with fans noting similarities in looks, style, and even voice.
Director AR Murugadoss faced challenges while filming 'Sikandar' with Salman Khan. Khan's late arrival at 8 PM disrupted the schedule. The crew filmed day scenes at night. This unusual timing affected child actors. They often fell asleep during shoots. Salman Khan defended his timings. He said he remains disciplined once on set.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' despite a star-studded cast and Lokesh Kanagaraj's direction, opened strong with ₹65 crore in India and crossed ₹100 crore worldwide. However, mixed reviews led to a drop in collections from day two. Despite the dip, the film managed to cross ₹200 crore on its fifth day, although Monday saw a significant decline in earnings, totaling ₹202.87 crore.
