Friday, July 31
Elli AvrRam's past with cricketer Hardik Pandya continues to intrigue fans, despite rumours of her current relationship with Ashish Chanchlani. Their speculated romance, marked by public appearances and family events, ended without official confirmation. Elli's reaction to Pandya's 'Koffee With Karan' controversy and a cryptic post after his engagement to Natasa Stankovic fueled further speculation.
R Madhavan addressed the Hindi-Marathi language debate, advocating for linguistic unity. Amaal Mallik responded to sexual harassment allegations against Anu Malik, acknowledging the seriousness of the claims. Yuzvendra Chahal and RJ Mahvash sparked dating rumors with London snapshots. Veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao passed away at 83, leaving behind a rich legacy.
Janhvi Kapoor and Shikhar Pahariya are openly displaying their affection, captivating fans with their public appearances at Bollywood events and Wimbledon. Janhvi expressed her love by wearing a custom T-shirt featuring Shikhar's pictures. Shikhar reciprocated with a heartfelt Women's Day note. Janhvi is currently filming 'Peddi' and has upcoming Bollywood projects like 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumar'.
Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor's romantic drama, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, experienced a slight increase in collections on Day 2, earning an estimated Rs 43 lakh. However, its overall performance remains underwhelming, especially when compared to Massey's previous film. The movie also faces competition from Hollywood releases like Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth.
Rajkummar Rao's political thriller 'Maalik' is dominating the box office, earning ₹4.45 crore on Saturday, bringing its total to ₹8.2 crore. Shanaya Kapoor's debut, 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan,' is struggling, with only ₹49 lakh on Day 2 and a total of ₹79 lakh.
Kiran Kumar credits Mukul S Anand for his role as Pasha in 'Khuda Gawah', originally meant for Amrish Puri. He described his polite but distant relationship with Sridevi, admired her versatility, and recalled her concern when he injured his leg during filming. Sridevi passed away in 2018.
Neha Dhupia lauded Priyanka Chopra's performance in 'Heads of State,' a political action comedy also starring Idris Elba and John Cena. Premiering on Prime Video, the film blends satire with global espionage, featuring high-stakes crises and uneasy alliances. Neha praised Priyanka as a 'force to reckon with,' admiring her strength and global impact.
Scarlett Johansson's 'Jurassic World: Rebirth' dominates the Indian box office, earning an estimated Rs 7.25 crore on Saturday, bringing its total to Rs 65.15 crore. Despite competition from 'Superman,' the dinosaur blockbuster is on track to surpass Rs 70 crore, potentially becoming the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2025 in India, exceeding 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.'
Anurag Basu's 'Metro... In Dino', a spiritual sequel to 'Life... In A Metro', explores love and relationships in a bustling city. Featuring stars like Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur, the film had a steady box office start, grossing Rs 26.85 crore in its first week. A significant surge on the second Saturday boosted collections to Rs 33.
James Gunn's Superman is making waves at the Indian box office, grossing Rs 16.25 crore in its first two days. While it leads as the highest-grossing superhero film this year and best Hollywood opener, it faces competition from domestic releases like Maalik. The film's performance is closely watched as it enters Sunday, with expectations for continued growth.
