Friday, July 24
Rajinikanth's Coolie is currently dominating North American advance sales with $1.06 million, surpassing War 2's $178K. Coolie's success is driven by Rajinikanth's charisma and Lokesh Kanagaraj's direction, potentially breaking records. War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr., is expected to gain momentum, aiming for a historic double blockbuster opening despite Coolie's early lead.
Urvashi, after winning Best Supporting Actress, openly criticized the National Film Awards jury's selection criteria. She questioned Shah Rukh Khan's Best Actor win for 'Jawan' and Vijayaraghavan's supporting role categorization in 'Pookkaalam,' highlighting inconsistencies in the evaluation process. Urvashi also expressed concern over the underrepresentation of Malayalam cinema and the award for 'The Kerala Story,' prompting Kerala's CM to condemn it as divisive.
Tamannaah Bhatia, a popular actress, reveals her skincare secrets. She emphasizes that celebrities also get pimples. Her surprising pimple hack involves using saliva. Tamannaah highlights the importance of starting skincare early. She also discovered her gluten and dairy intolerance. She believes a healthy gut reflects on the skin. Understanding one's body is crucial for good skin.
On Kishore Kumar's 96th birth anniversary, Amitabh Bachchan shared a heartfelt tribute, revealing Kishore Da's multifaceted artistry. Bachchan emphasized that Kishore wasn't just a playback singer but a true artist with innate filmmaking skills. Big B fondly recalls Kishore's humanity, highlighting that despite his fame and eccentric public image, he possessed a deeply compassionate heart.
Dino Morea discussed his past relationship with Bipasha Basu. He addressed rumours of rivalry with John Abraham. Dino clarified the timeline of his breakup with Basu. He mentioned his brief relationship with Lara Dutta. Morea maintains cordial relationships with his exes' partners. He reflected on the emotional challenges during the filming of Raaz and Gunaah.
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara is making waves at the North American box office, having already grossed over $4.5 million. The romantic action-drama is now the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year in the region, trailing only Chhaava. Its consistent performance and strong audience retention suggest it will likely reach $5 million, despite upcoming competition from Coolie and War.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is generating immense buzz. The film has already surpassed USD 1.06 million in North American advance ticket sales, signaling a potentially record-breaking premiere. With nearly 35,000 tickets sold across the USA and Canada, 'Coolie' is poised to challenge Rajinikanth’s 'Jailer' and Lokesh's 'Leo' box office records despite muted trailer response.
Dhanashree Verma subtly responded to divorce buzz with an Instagram post from Dubai, showcasing peaceful moments and temple visits. This followed Yuzvendra Chahal's podcast appearance where he addressed their divorce and the viral 'Sugar Daddy' T-shirt incident. Chahal clarified his actions were a message, triggered by an event from Dhanashree's side, aiming for personal closure.
Priyanka Chopra has returned to India with her daughter, Malti Marie, sparking excitement among fans. She landed in Hyderabad, fueling speculation that she's resuming work on the highly anticipated film 'SSMB 29' alongside Mahesh Babu and directed by SS Rajamouli. Priyanka shared heartwarming glimpses of her journey with Malti on Instagram, captivating followers with adorable snapshots of their travels.
Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha continue to be one of the most endearing celebrity couples, often winning hearts with their chemistry, public appearances, and candid interviews. The duo recently appeared on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3, where they opened up about their first meeting, early conversations, and what Parineeti did immediately after their first date.
