Saturday, July 25
The 'Coolie' trailer launch event saw huge fanfare. Rajinikanth's vintage style and Lokesh Kanagaraj's direction are a hit. Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna Akkineni attended the event. Fans are excited about Rajini's mass comeback. They praise the Lokesh-Rajini duo. Lokesh Kanagaraj is being hailed as Kollywood's best director. 'Coolie' is set to release on August 14.
Kajol celebrates the National Film Awards wins of Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Rani Mukerji. She shares heartfelt messages on Instagram. Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' wins big. Shah Rukh Khan receives Best Actor for 'Jawan'. Rani Mukerji is awarded Best Actress for 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway'.
This Friday witnessed the release of two major films, ‘Dhadak 2’ starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, and ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ featuring Ajay Devgn. While ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ earned over Rs. 6 crore on its opening day, ‘Dhadak 2’ collected Rs 3.35 crore.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is generating immense excitement with its promise of vintage Rajini style. The trailer, unveiled at a star-studded audio launch, showcases punchy dialogues and action. Certified 'A,' the film is set for a grand release on August 14, aiming to break box office records with its realistic portrayal of action and emotion.
Pallavi Joshi's acting debut in 'Naag Mere Saathi' took an unexpected turn when, at four years old, she struggled to cry on cue. Frustrated, the director resorted to slapping her, leading to uncontrollable tears and a temporary walkout. Despite the upsetting experience, she eventually returned, marking the beginning of her successful acting career.
Ajay Devgn's ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ released on August 1, 2025, garnering Rs 6.75 crore on its opening day, lower than ‘Raid 2’. The film stars Mrunal Thakur and features a large ensemble cast. Critics noted the film's humour, particularly in the first half, but cited an overstuffed plot in the second half.
Vijay Deverakonda's action thriller 'Kingdom' has garnered a good start at the box office, earning Rs 25.50 crore in India within two days. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film witnessed a drop on its second day but maintained respectable numbers. 'Kingdom', also starring Satyadev, Venkatesh, and Bhagyashri Borse, faces competition from Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'.
Farhan Akhtar’s war drama '120 Bahadur' is set for a November 2025 release. Raashii Khanna joins him as the leading lady. Filmed under harsh Ladakh conditions, the film depicts the heroic Battle of Rezang La. Farhan plays Major Shaitan Singh, a Param Vir Chakra recipient.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's romantic drama 'Saiyaara' continues its successful run, grossing Rs 284.75 crore in 15 days. Despite new releases like 'Son of Sardaar 2' and 'Dhadak 2' entering the competition, 'Saiyaara' maintains steady occupancy. The film now eyes the Rs 300 crore milestone, with weekend performance being crucial for achieving this target.
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara,' directed by Mohit Suri, continues its box office reign, nearing Rs 300 crore after 16 days. The film earned Rs 2.84 crore on Saturday, totaling Rs 287.84 crore. Despite new releases like 'Son of Sardaar 2' and 'Dhadak 2,' 'Saiyaara' maintains a strong performance, outperforming 'Dhadak 2' in early earnings.
