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Box Office: 'Deadpool and Wolverine' And 'Raayan' Second Day Early Estimates
684 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Deadpool and Wolverine' And 'Raayan' Second Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, July 27 - After the huge opening day of approximately 21 crores net (approx. 27 crores gross), Marvel Studios' superhero comedy Deadpool and Wolverine has witnessed a jump of around 10% on its second day at the Indian box office which is good for an A-rated Hollywood title. ## According to the early estimates, the Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-starrer blockbuster scored in the range of 22.50-23.50 crores net (28-30 crores gross) on its second day, pushing the 2-days total to around 44 crores net and 55+ crores gross in all versions.## The jump in the collection indicates the positive word of mouth among the moviegoers. These types of films tend to stay flat after the big opening. The Marvel tag, however, is a big plus as it is a popular movie brand in India and with positive reception, Marvel movies have done well in the past and Deadpool 3 should be the next on this list. ## The Shawn Lavy's directorial is heading for around 67-70 crores net (85+ crores gross) on the opening weekend which is an excellent result for the movie.## On the other hand, the Tamil movie Raayan has a super solid hold on its second day after delivering the career-best opening for actor Dhanush with approximately 15.75 crores gross in India. On its second day, the action thriller scored an estimated 15.50-16.50 crores gross (13.50-14.50 crores net) in all versions.## South Indian movies tend to see a drop on their second day after the big opening but this was not the case with Raayan which is riding high on the positive word of mouth. Despite the A-rating, the movie has minted around 27.50+ crores net (32 crores gross) in 2 days. The first weekend headed to 41-43 crores net collection.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'Khel Khel Mein' Trailer To Be Launched On August 2nd
684 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Khel Khel Mein' Trailer To Be Launched On August 2nd

Mumbai, July 27 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is gearing up to release his third movie of the year Khel Khel Mein. While the previous two movies, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Sarfira ended up with box office failure, the hopes have now been pinned on KKM to change the fate. ## Directed by Mudassar Aziz, Khe Khel Mein recently launched the first song and the makers are now gearing up to release the much-awaited trailer. According to the report by Pinkvilla, the trailer of the film will be out on August 2 at a grand event in Mumbai. ## It is said that the makers have planned a unique media event involving a bus on August 2 in Mumbai in the presence of the entire star cast alongside the director Mudassar Aziz and the producers Bhushan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde and Rajesh Bahl. ## The trailer is 3 minutes and 8 seconds long and is loaded with gags and unfolds the core plot of this film for the first time for the viewers. The film will be released on August 15, and clash with Stree 2 and Vedaa at the box office. ## Produced by T-Series, Wakaoo Films and White World Productions, the movie features an ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Fardeen Khan, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Pragya Jaiswal and Aditya Seal.## Stay tuned...

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Ranveer Singh's Film With Director Aditya Dhar Officially Announced With Full Cast
684 days ago
Bollywood

Ranveer Singh's Film With Director Aditya Dhar Officially Announced With Full Cast

Mumbai, July 27 - After debuting with the huge blockbuster success of Uri: The Surgical Strike, director Aditya Dhar's second directorial feature to be headlined by Ranveer Singh and the film was officially announced on July 27, Saturday. ## The yet-untitled film will be produced by Jyoti Deshpande along with Lokesh Dhar and Aditya Dhar under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios. Ranveer Singh will lead the stellar cast which also includes Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, and R. Madhavan. ## As reported earlier, the film is set in the golden era of Indian Intelligence Agencies and is said to be based on some incredible true events from the history books of R&AW. Sanjay Dutt will be playing the antagonist role while Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal will be on the side of Ranveer as R&AW agents.## While the official announcement is yet to be made, the movie has reportedly been titled Dhurandar and has already commenced filming on July 25. It will have a grand release in 2025.## This is what movie dreams are made of! Helmed by #RanveerSingh, directed by #AdityaDhar, this much-anticipated collaboration between #JioStudios & #B62Studios is all set to dazzle you with a stellar cast like never before.@RanveerOfficial @duttsanjay #AkshayeKhanna… pic.twitter.com/2Gd4o0Mzkk— Jio Studios (@jiostudios) July 27, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' Shoot And Release Date Update Revealed
684 days ago
Sandalwood

Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' Shoot And Release Date Update Revealed

Bengaluru, July 27 - Rishab Shetty's Kantara was a box office phenomenon upon its release in September 2022. The movie shattered many records in Karnataka before it was dubbed into other languages, including Hindi and scored the same success. ## After the monstrous success at the Pan India level, Hombale Films and Shetty announced its Kantara 2, the prequel to the first part. It will explore the backstory of the folklore featured in the first part. The movie is shaping into a proper Pan India blockbuster with huge anticipation among the audiences. ## The filming of Kantara 2 commenced towards the end of 2023 and over the last year, the makers have extensively shot the film at real locations and in the studio set-up. According to the report by Pinkvilla, Rishab Shetty and the team have completed the outdoor portions for Kantara 2 and only 15 to 20 days of indoor shoot remains before the makers call it wrap. ## The pre-production work, however, has already begun as it's a big-budget visual spectacle and the makers are investing a lot of time to get the VFX right. Kantara 2 is a lot bigger than the first part, with the introduction of prequel and mythological elements in the story.## The report further revealed that Kantara 2 is eyeing a summer 2025 release date and the official announcement will be made later this year. The first assest of the movie is expected to be released by October this year. It is written and directed by Rishab Shetty who also plays the lead role. ## The first film, which was released on September 30, 2022, grossed over 400 crores at the worldwide box office, including 364 crores in India. It is the second highest-grossing Kannada movie, behind KGF: Chapter 2 of all time. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Deadpool and Wolverine' And 'Raayan' Opening Day Early Estimates
685 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Deadpool and Wolverine' And 'Raayan' Opening Day Early Estimates

Mumbai, July 26 - Marvel Studios' highly-anticipated superhero comedy Deadpool & Wolverine has taken a very good start at the Indian box office, coming ahead of the projections. It was easily the number-one movie of the day and finally gave a solid start for a Hollywood title this year.## The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman-fronted threequel scored superb pre-sales in India, indicating a huge start at the box office and that's what happened as according to the early estimates, Deadpool 3 scored 21-23 crores net (26+ crores gross) on opening day in India for all languages. ## It scored easily the biggest opening for a Hollywood movie of 2024 in India, beating Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire which scored 13.25 crores net first day for 39 crores net weekend. Depending on where the actual first-day collection lends, Deadpool 3 will be aiming for 70+ crores first weekend total which is excellent for an 'A' rated title.## Tamil star Dhanush's action thriller Raayan, another A-rated title, has taken the career-best opening for the actor. The movie was released in the original Tamil along with the dubbed versions of Telugu and Hindi, and according to early estimates, it has scored in the range of 12-13 crores net (14+ crores gross) in all versions.## The Tamil version remains the major contributor for an estimated 11+ crores net (13 crores gross) while the Telugu and Hindi versions mint in the range of 1.50 crores net (estimates). The movie got positive reviews and the initial word of mouth also seems on the positive side which should lead to an excellent first weekend. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Yash-Fronted 'Toxic' To Get A New Release Date
685 days ago
Sandalwood

Superstar Yash-Fronted 'Toxic' To Get A New Release Date

Bengaluru, July 26 - After scripting box office history with Prashanth Neel's directorial action drama KGF: Chapter 2, superstar Yash will be returning to the big screen with National Award-Winning director, Geetu Mohandas' gangster-based action film Toxic - A Fairy Tale of Grown-Ups. ## The film was announced last year with the official release date of April 10, 2025. The movie commenced its shoot recently, and according to the reports, the makers have locked a solid female cast in the form of Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Shruti Haasan, and Huma Qureshi. ## Now, according to the report by Pinkvilla, Toxic will no longer be released on April 10, 2025, as announced. It is a huge-budgeted film and the makers are taking their time to mount it on the right scale. Due to the massive star cast, the scheduling of the dates of the actors is also a challenge for the makers and they are trying to align all the dates to shoot together.## The movie is produced by Yash under his banner Monster Mind Creations in association with KVN Productions. The movie will announce the new release date keeping the shoot schedule and post-production in mind as they are aware of the massive expectations fans have from this film.## As reported earlier, Nayanthara is playing the role of Yash's sister while Huma Qureshi plays the antagonist turn. The character details of Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Shruti Haasan, have been kept under wraps now. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' Release Date Locked
685 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' Release Date Locked

Mumbai, July 26 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi's comedy-drama Jolly LLB 3 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Indian movies of 2025. The movie, directed by Subhash Kapoor, has wrapped up filming and is currently in the post-production stage. Meanwhile, the makers have locked a release date for the same. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, the hugely-awaited film has been locked to be released on April 10, 2025, on account of Mahavir Jayanti and then reap the benefit of the Ambedkar Jayanti Holiday on Monday, April 14 as well. It's a 5-day extended holiday weekend for the blockbuster. ## The report also revealed that superstar Yash-fronted Toxic, which is scheduled to be released on April 10, 2025, has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict and it will now be released on some other date, and without wasting any time, the Jolly LLB 3 makers occupied this slot for their movie.## Produced by Star Studios and Kangra Talkies, Jolly LLB 3 pits Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi against each other inside the court, marking the first time when the duo coming together in this 3-film franchise (including the third instalment). Earlier, Arshad Warsi headlined the first movie in 2013 while Akshay headlined Jolly LLB 2 in 2017. ## Apart from Akshay and Arshad who reprise their roles as Advocate Jagdishwar "Jolly" Mishra and Advocate Jagdish Tyagi, respectively, the movie also marks the return of Huma Qureshi as Pushpa Pandey Mishra, Amrita Rao as Sandhya Tyagi and Saurabh Shukla as Justice Sunderlal Tripathi. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn To Headline Director Jagan Shakti's High Concept Action Film, To Be Produced By Luv Ranjan
686 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn To Headline Director Jagan Shakti's High Concept Action Film, To Be Produced By Luv Ranjan

Mumbai, July 25 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn, who is gearing up for the release of director Neeraj Pandey's romantic thriller Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, will be reuniting with filmmaker Luv Ranjan for a high-concept action thriller, to be directed by Mission Mangal fame Jagan Shakti.## The film in question has been in development for the last few months. Luv Ranjan, who previously produced Ajay Devgn-fronted De De Pyaar De and its upcoming sequel, has come on board to produce Jagan Shakti's directorial, according to Bollywood Hungama. ## "It's a high-concept action film and will see Ajay Devgn in a completely new avatar. Luv, Jagan and Ajay are excited to explore this action space together in their next directorial. The film will go on floors by December 2024 and will hit the big screen in 2025", says the report.## The shoot of the film will commence in December this year, and before that, Ajay Devgn will wrap up Son of Sardaar 2 and De De Pyaar De 2. The actor also has Rohit Shetty's highly-awaited Singham Again and crime thriller Raid 2, ready to release. ## Stay tuned...

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Superstar Prabhas Shows Big Heart For Director Maruthi's 'The Raja Saab'
687 days ago
Tollywood

Superstar Prabhas Shows Big Heart For Director Maruthi's 'The Raja Saab'

Hyderabad, July 24 - After getting a major shock with Radhe Shyam and Adipurush, Pan India superstar Prabhas made a roaring comeback with back-to-back big successes in the form of Salaar: Ceasefire and Kalki 2898 AD which has crossed 1000 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office, becoming the second film of Prabhas to achieve the feat. ## The next release for Prabhas is director Maruthi's horror-comedy The Raja Saab which is produced by People Media Factory. The production house had also distributed Adipurush in Telugu states but suffered heavy losses due to the film's disastrous performance. ## Prabhas, who has a reputation for being a producer's delight, has once again shown a big heart for The Raja Saab. According to the latest Telugu media reports, the Baahubali star has reduced his remuneration significantly to compensate for the losses People Media Factory incurred for releasing Adipurush. ## The Raja Saab is currently in production and is expected to be released on Sankranthi 2025. Prabhas plays the titular role alongside Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Sanjay Dutt, Riddhi Kumar, and Yogi Babu among others in key roles. ## Meanwhile, Prabhas has a jam-packed schedule going forward. The actor will soon start filming for Salaar 2 with director Prashanth Neel. He also has Sandeep Reddy Vanga's highly-anticipated Spirit which is scheduled to go on floors by the end of this year along with Hanu Raghavapudi's untitled film. There is Kalki 2 with director Nag Ashwin is also in the pipeline. ## Stay tuned...

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma Makes A Bold Statement On SS Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's 'SSMB 29'
687 days ago
Tollywood

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma Makes A Bold Statement On SS Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's 'SSMB 29'

Hyderabad, July 24 - There is so much genuine curiosity about maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli's next film which is with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu. Touted to be a jungle-based adventure movie, SSMB 29 will be Rajamouli's first film since the monstrous blockbuster RRR in 2022. ## Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma seems to be one of the people who is excited about Rajamouli's next and he has some bold things to say about it. During a recent interview with a Telugu media platform, RGV claimed that SSMB29 will be the biggest film ever and he put reasons to say that.## "My guess is the film he (Rajamouli) is going to do now, I think that is going to go beyond imagination for the simple reason that post RRR release, I think he has spent a lot of time with the technician for the visual effects, so I have a feeling that this (SSMB29) is going to be really a "baap of all the films" made", RGV said.## As per reports, some of the award-winning international technicians will work on SSMB29 which is currently in the pre-production stage. The cast of the movie hasn't been announced yet but it was recently reported that would be playing the role of antagonist against Mahesh Babu's protagonist in this big-budget epic blockbuster. ## The shoot of SSMB29 is expected to commence by the end of this year or early 2025 for a grand worldwide release in 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Megastar Chiranjeevi's All-Time Blockbuster 'Indra' To Re-Release On August 22
687 days ago
Tollywood

Megastar Chiranjeevi's All-Time Blockbuster 'Indra' To Re-Release On August 22

Mumbai, July 24 - Megastar Chiranjeevi's all-time blockbuster movie Indra is all set to be re-released in theatres on the occasion of the veteran superstar's 69th birthday. The movie was directed by B. Gopal and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies.## Released in July 2002, Indra was a box office sensation and went on to gross over 50 crores at the worldwide box office. It was the highest-grossing South Indian film at that time and is considered one of the best commercial entertainers in Telugu cinema.## Also starring Aarthi Agarwal, Sivaji, Sonali Bendre, and Mukesh Rishi, among others, the film was dubbed and released into Tamil as Indhiran and in Hindi as Indra: The Tiger. It is one of the most-watched South Indian movies in the dubbed Hindi version on Television. ## Vyjayanthi Movies took to social media to announce the re-release of Indra on August 22. "22 glorious years of MEGA BLOCKBUSTER #Indra, a film that etched its mark on cinema and our hearts forever. In celebration of 50 GOLDEN YEARS OF VYJAYANTHI MOVIES, let’s relive the magic with a π†π«πšπ§π π‘πž-π‘πžπ₯𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟐, in honour of Megastar @KChiruTweets garu's birthday!"## 22 glorious years of MEGA BLOCKBUSTER #Indra, a film that etched its mark on cinema and our hearts forever ❀️In celebration of 50 GOLDEN YEARS OF VYJAYANTHI MOVIES, let’s relive the magic with a π†π«πšπ§π π‘πž-π‘πžπ₯𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟐, in honour of Megastar… pic.twitter.com/jF3eSXrUX7— Vyjayanthi Movies (@VyjayanthiFilms) July 24, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Siddharth Anand's Next Directorial To Be A 2-Hero Big Budget Action Spectacle
687 days ago
Bollywood

Siddharth Anand's Next Directorial To Be A 2-Hero Big Budget Action Spectacle

Mumbai, July 24 - Director Siddharth Anand has earned the tag of one of the best commercial filmmakers after having delivered a couple of huge box office blockbusters over the last few years. This includes superstar Shah Rukh Khan-fronted spy action thriller Pathaan which is one of the all-time highest-grossing Indian films. ## Siddharth Anand's last directorial venture was Hrithik Roshan-fronted aerial action thriller Fighter which was released earlier this year. Since then, the maverick filmmaker has been chalking out plans to set up his next directorial and there is finally a massive update on the same. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, the Bang Bang director is working on a mega-budget two hero action spectacle which he aims to take on floors in 2025. Siddharth has time and again said how big he is a fan of the action genre and has plans to explore new ideas in this space, and his upcoming movie is said to be one of its kind entertainer.## The director has been working on the script for a while now and is finally in the stage of proceeding to casting. Siddharth aims to bring two of the biggest superstars of Indian Cinema together for his next which will be his 9th directorial venture. The casting for the movie is already underway. ## Stay tuned...

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