Wednesday, July 22
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' released globally with a massive screen count. Lokesh Kanagaraj directed the film. Initial reviews are mixed. The film earned Rs 53 crore in India till evening shows. Tamil Nadu theaters are housefull. Day 1 gross is predicted around Rs 130 crore. Rajinikanth, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, and Kanna Ravi performed well. Anirudh Ravichander's BGM impressed fans.
Dhanush attended an early morning screening of Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' with his ex-wife Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth and their son, expressing his enjoyment with a thumbs up. The actor, dressed casually, was seen beaming after the film. This comes amidst recent rumors of Dhanush dating actress Mrunal Thakur, following his role in 'Kuberaa'.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the stars of 'Saiyaara,' are making waves again after a video surfaced showing them dancing on a table during a shoot. The duo, who have captured hearts since their film debut, were spotted leaving a Mumbai restaurant separately, fueling speculation about their relationship and future projects.
Zeeshan Ayyub, who was last seen in the latest season of Criminal Justice: A Family Matter alongside Pankaj Tripathi, Surveen Chawla and Asha Negi, recently opened up about filming a high-pressure scene with Salman Khan in Kabir Khan’s 2017 film Tubelight. He revealed that his very first scene on set in Manali involved slapping Salman Khan’s character, a daunting task for any actor, especially on day one.
Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay' is completing 50 years. Actor Sachin Pilgaonkar recalls his time on set. He played Ahmed in the film. Sachin remembers his first shot. It was the turning point of the film. He observed Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Sanjeev Kumar. Sachin also talks about Dharmendra's water tank sequence. He shares his thoughts on the film's enduring appeal.
Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara,' starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, became a massive hit, unexpectedly earning over Rs 300 crore. The film's success reportedly caused anxiety among established stars, as trade experts noted their disbelief and insecurity. Suri stated his intention was to reinvent himself after a previous setback, not to intentionally disrupt the industry.
Ayan Mukerji's 'War 2,' part of the Spy Universe with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, saw a strong opening with ₹32.21 crore in advance bookings. However, reviews may hinder its ability to surpass the original 'War's' ₹53.35 crore debut. Rajinikanth’s 'Coolie' also released, earning ₹46 crore in advance booking and is expected to mint nearly ₹60 crore.
Vyjayanthimala, the iconic Indian actress, celebrated her 92nd birthday, reflecting on a fulfilling career that spanned from captivating audiences with her performances in classics like 'Sangam' and 'Madhumati' to her graceful exit from the film industry at 35.
Karan Johar has opened up about the commercial disappointment of Jigra, the 2024 action drama starring Alia Bhatt. Directed by Vasan Bala, the film failed to meet expectations at the box office despite strong faith from the cast and crew. In a recent interview, Karan admitted the team was “disappointed, dejected and sad” but maintained that Jigra remains a project they are deeply proud of.
War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, has hit theaters with mixed reviews but a promising start, collecting ₹11.76 crore by 12 pm on the opening day. However, it faces stiff competition from Rajinikanth's Coolie, which has earned ₹20.84 crore in the same period.
