Sunday, July 26
Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar reflects on his debut film 'Yahaan' as it marks its 20th anniversary. Sircar fondly recalls his documentary work in Kashmir that inspired the movie. He shares casting insights, revealing Tigmanshu Dhulia's role in bringing Jimmy Shergill on board and Minissha Lamba's casting due to the challenges of finding local Kashmiri actresses.
Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom', directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, is generating significant buzz and positive reactions after its theatrical release. Early reviews on Twitter praise Vijay Deverakonda's performance, Anirudh Ravichander’s electrifying background score, and the film's strong storytelling. While some noted minor pacing issues, the overall consensus points towards a blockbuster, with high expectations for its box office performance.
Ashwin Kumar's animated spiritual drama, 'Mahavatar Narsimha,' has become a surprise box office hit, earning an impressive Rs 37.05 crore in six days. Initially released with limited expectations, the film gained momentum through positive word-of-mouth, particularly in Hindi and Telugu regions. The Hindi version leads with Rs 20.9 crore, followed by Telugu with Rs 7.
Karisma Kapoor's Delhi visit with her children amid the legal battle over her late ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's estate has sparked media attention. While a family source clarified Karisma has no claim to the property, her children are the rightful heirs. Sunjay's mother, Rani Kapur, has raised concerns about her son's death and the family legacy, adding complexity to the situation.
A New Mexico judge dismissed Alec Baldwin's lawsuit alleging malicious prosecution in the 'Rust' shooting case, citing inaction. Baldwin's attorney claims this is procedural, pending settlement talks. The suit targeted prosecutors and investigators, alleging defamation and exploitation. Involuntary manslaughter charges against Baldwin were previously dropped due to withheld evidence.
Urvashi Rautela claims her luxury bag containing jewellery worth Rs 70 lakhs was stolen at London's Gatwick Airport after her Emirates flight from Mumbai. The actress, who was in London for Wimbledon, reported the missing Christian Dior bag and expressed disappointment at the lack of assistance from airport and Emirates officials. She has urged authorities to investigate the security breach.
‘Saiyaara’, starring Aneet Padda and Ahaan Panday, has achieved remarkable box office success, surpassing collections of major films like ‘Sikandar’ and ‘Housefull 5’. After a strong initial run, the film experienced its first single-digit collection on its second Monday, with slight growth on Tuesday due to discounted ticket rates. Despite competition from ‘Mahavtar Narsimha’, ‘Saiyaara’ has grossed ₹274.
Ahaan Panday is basking in the success of his debut film 'Saiyaara,' drawing comparisons to Hrithik Roshan's early fame. The film, directed by Mohit Suri, has grossed Rs 270 crore in two weeks. His mother, Deanne Panday, expressed immense joy and pride in her son's hard work and humble nature.
Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' faces a box office slowdown in India, earning Rs 1.05 crore on its sixth day, bringing the total to Rs 24.71 crore. The film's performance is impacted by competition from Bollywood's 'Saiyaara' and the animated film 'Mahavatar Narsimha'. It is unlikely to match the first-week success of 'Superman' and 'Jurassic World Rebirth'.
Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara,' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, nears ₹275 crore at the Indian box office after nearly three weeks. Despite a slight dip, the film earned ₹7 crore on its thirteenth day, totaling ₹273.50 crore domestically. Globally, 'Saiyaara' has surpassed ₹400 crore, outperforming 'Kabir Singh' and 'Sitaare Zameen Par'.
