Thursday, July 30
James Gunn's 'Superman' debuted in India with Rs 24.96 crore over the weekend, falling short of the projected Rs 40 to Rs 50 crore. The English version led with Rs 17.92 crore, while Hindi contributed ₹5.22 crore. Globally, it topped North American box office with $122 million, but overseas performance was subdued. Positive audience feedback may boost weekday earnings for the DC reboot.
Ram Gopal Varma believes the controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone's potential exit from 'Spirit' due to work hour disagreements is overblown. He emphasizes that actors and filmmakers have the right to negotiate their terms, and neither party should be forced into an agreement. 'Spirit,' now starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, remains a highly anticipated project slated for a 2027 release.
Wrestler and actor Sangram Singh recently shut down rumours of divorce with wife Payal Rohatgi as the couple celebrated their third wedding anniversary. While the special day was meant to be filled with love and reflection, it was instead marred by speculation about their relationship hitting a rough patch. Now, Sangram has not only addressed those rumours head-on but has also opened up about an exciting new chapter in their journey together, embracing parenthood.
Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, known for their blockbuster collaborations, are reportedly facing tensions. Bhansali's decision to cast Ranbir Kapoor over Ranveer in 'Love & War' seems to be the cause. Ranveer's absence from Bhansali's next project and Bhansali's absence from Ranveer's birthday celebrations indicate a rift, as Ranveer moves on to Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar'.
In a candid interview, Kiran Joneja addresses rumors of filmmaker Ramesh Sippy's past relationships, stating she's unaware of any affairs since their marriage in 1991. She emphasizes respecting boundaries with Sippy's children from his previous marriage, Rohan, Sonya, and Sheena, fostering a 'wonderful' relationship. Joneja clarifies she never aimed to replace their mother, celebrating special occasions together.
Bollywood is seeing a shift towards women-led films. Urban audiences are embracing movies with female leads. Films like 'Raazi' and 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' have done well. Thrillers, biopics, and social dramas are popular genres for women. Priyanka Chopra's career paved the way. OTT platforms are providing more opportunities. The industry needs more consistent hits to remove the 'risky bet' tag.
Following the release of 'Sardaarji 3' and subsequent controversy over casting Hania Aamir after the Pahalgam attack and 'Operation Sindoor', Diljit Dosanjh faced backlash and calls for a ban in India. Anupam Kher defended Dosanjh's right to choose, while expressing his own reservations. Ajay Devgn emphasized the need for understanding different perspectives and open conversation regarding the issue.
As debates continue to swirl around Deepika Padukone’s reported demand for an 8-hour workday, and her subsequent replacement in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, actor-director Deepak Tijori has come out in strong support of the actress. Deepika, who exited the Prabhas-starrer reportedly over schedule-related issues, has now been replaced by Animal actress Triptii Dimri.
Shah Rukh Khan and his son, AbRam, stole hearts during a star-studded Antakshari session hosted by Ranveer Singh. A viral video captures AbRam singing confidently as SRK lovingly cheers him on, even lip-syncing and dancing along. Fans are clamoring for an SRK-AbRam movie, reminiscing about their past collaboration in 'The Lion King'.
Preity Zinta and her husband, Gene Goodenough, enjoyed a weekend at the Wimbledon men’s final in London. Preity shared photos on Instagram of their outing, showcasing their coordinated outfits and fun moments with friends. She also enjoyed Wimbledon traditions like strawberries and cream, and watched Jannik Sinner win his first Wimbledon title.
