Thursday, July 23
Vijay Deverakonda's spy thriller 'Kingdom' faces a slowdown. The film's box office collections decline after its release on July 31. Initial earnings were promising, but reviews were mixed. Domestic collections reach approximately Rs 48.40 crore by the second Friday. Theatre occupancy varies across Telugu-speaking states and Tamil Nadu. Gowtam Tinnanuri directs the film, which features Deverakonda as an undercover cop.
Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' has grossed Rs 34.15 crore in its first eight days, outperforming 'Dhadak 2' but facing stiff competition from 'Saiyaara' and 'Mahavatar Narsimha.' The film's occupancy remains low, and the upcoming release of 'War 2' poses a significant challenge. Despite a mixed reception, Ajay Devgn and Ravi Kishan's performances have been praised.
As the release date of 'War 2' approaches, anticipation soars, with advance bookings opening tomorrow. Ticket prices are expected to be higher, aligning with major releases like 'Pushpa 2'. Yash Raj Films has requested cinemas to implement 'mega blockbuster pricing', confident in the film's widespread appeal and star-studded cast, including Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani.
Mohit Suri's musical romance “Saiyaara,” starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, continues its box office reign, crossing ₹310 crore in its fourth weekend. Despite facing competition from new releases like 'Son of Sardaar 2' and 'Dhadak 2', the film's success is challenging industry norms about newcomers.
Ram Charan and Allu Arjun, despite their familial connection, reportedly had a falling out due to actress Neha Sharma. Allu Arjun was allegedly in love with Neha, but rumors suggested she then dated and secretly married Ram Charan, leading to a rift between the cousins. While both actors are now happily married to others, reports indicate they remain estranged.
The animated mythological action film 'Mahavtar Narsimha', directed by Mohit Suri, has become a box office success after its release on July 25. Initially overshadowed by 'Saiyaara', 'Mahavtar Narsimha' gained momentum through positive word-of-mouth, leading to significant growth in its second weekend. The film's Hindi version is performing exceptionally well, contributing significantly to its overall earnings, which reached ₹131.
Saiyaara’s leads, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, celebrated Raksha Bandhan with Ahaan’s cousin Ananya Panday in Mumbai. Videos of their cheerful interaction and fan moments went viral. Ananya wished Ahaan warmly online. The 'Saiyaara' team also celebrated the film’s box office success, directed by Mohit Suri.
Faissal Khan lauded the superstar’s generosity, work ethic and dedication, even as he reiterated his past claim that Aamir Khan once kept him confined at home for over a year and gave him medicines against his will. The actor revealed that one of the moments that hurt him most was not being invited to a family appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' will release on YouTube via pay-per-view, a decision that led to his partners backing out. Khan revealed the film's budget increased from USD 11 million to USD 14-15 million after he rejected OTT platform deals. The film has grossed Rs 276 crore worldwide and features ten debut artists alongside Aamir and Genelia Deshmukh.
Suniel Shetty celebrated Raksha Bandhan by sharing a heartwarming photo with his sisters, expressing gratitude for their constant support and love. He is currently relishing the success of 'Hunter 2' and is set to appear in upcoming projects like 'Hera Pheri 3', reuniting with Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, and 'Welcome To The Jungle', where he plays a humorous don.
