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'Sikandar' Teaser To Be Out On Salman Khan's Birthday
542 days ago
Bollywood

'Sikandar' Teaser To Be Out On Salman Khan's Birthday

Mumbai, December 16 - Superstar Salman Khan's much-awaited action drama Sikandar is set to unleash at the box office on Eid 2025. Directed by AR Murugadoss and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, it is one of the biggest Bollywood films of the next year. ## According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the makers will release the teaser of Sikandar on Salman Khan's birthday, December 27. The teaser is currently being edited and is expected to be action-packed and entertaining on a huge scale. ## The background score is done by Santosh Narayanan, who is best known for his work in Kalki 2898 AD, among many other films. The teaser will kick-start the promotion of the film leading to its release on Eid in March 2025. The entire shoot of the movie is expected to be wrapped by January. ## Meanwhile, after Sikandar, Salman Khan will start director Atlee's yet-untitled big-budget Pan India film from the summer of 2025. It will also be expected to feature either Kamal Haasan or Rajinikanth in the parallel lead and will be released in 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Second Sunday Early Estimates
542 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Second Sunday Early Estimates

Mumbai, December 15 - Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 - The Rule surpasses 500 crores net collection in Hindi after scoring a historic 125+ crores net second weekend at the Hindi box office. It is the first movie ever to score 100+ crores net in the second weekend in Hindi. ## Pushpa 2 on its second Sunday is looking to score in the range of 54-56 crores net, according to estimates. This pushes the total Hindi collection to over 550 crores in 11 days, becoming the third-biggest Hindi grosser of all time, behind Jawan and Stree 2. ## The film will surpass Stree 2 during or before the third weekend to become the biggest Hindi grosser ever. At this point, the film seems to be heading for 750+ crores net in Hindi and it can go higher depending on new releases and repeat audience. ## In Telugu states, Pushpa 2 has a good second Sunday for an estimated 15-16 crores gross while in Karnataka, it is expected to gross around 5.50 crores and in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the collection is in the range of 4.75-5 crores gross. Overall, the movie is estimated to gross 90-95 crore in India on its second Sunday, pushing total domestic cume to 1075+ crores gross in 11 days. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Second Saturday Early Estimates
543 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Second Saturday Early Estimates

Mumbai, December 14 - Pushpa 2 is creating a mass frenzy and hits the ball out of the park once again by scoring a monstrous second Saturday at the Hindi box office with a sensational jump of over 60% from the second Friday which itself was huge. ## According to early estimates, Pushpa 2 scored 45-47 crores net collection on its second Saturday (10th day) in Hindi, pushing the total collection to around 497+ crores net. It will enter the 500 crores net club by tomorrow morning and will become the fastest to do so. ## This is a never-before-seen trend at the box office, and it will be hard to replicate soon unless there comes a movie with a similar kind of mass appeal with favourable audience reception. Pushpa 2 is now certain to open 600 crores net and 700 crores net account in Hindi. ## The film has also scored a good jump in Telugu states where the second Saturday collection is expected to be in the range of 12-13 crores gross, followed by 4.50-5 crores gross in Karnataka and around 3.50 crores gross in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Overall, Pushpa 2 is estimated to gross 70-75 crores domestically on its second Saturday. ## The total domestic collection of the film after the second Saturday is 980+ crores gross and by tomorrow before noon, it will go past 1000 crores gross to become only the third movie ever to achieve this feat. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Second Friday Early Estimates
544 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Second Friday Early Estimates

Mumbai, December 13 - Pushpa 2 starts the second weekend with a fantastic hold at the Hindi box office with the collection coming in more or less in the same range as yesterday, the second Thursday. In the first week, the movie minted around 425 crores net collection in Hindi.## According to the early estimates, Pushpa 2 has scored in the range of 26-27 crores on its second Friday/9th day in Hindi, pushing the total collection to over 450 crores net. The second weekend is probably heading for 100+ crores net with a drop of around 50% from the first Friday to Sunday weekend which is an excellent hold. ## As said, Pushpa 2 will enter the 500 crores net club by the second Sunday (11 days) and will become the fastest to achieve this feat, taking 7 fewer days than Jawan which is currently the fastest to do so in 18 days. Pushpa 2 is certain to beat Stree 2 (598 crores net), probably by next weekend to become the biggest Hindi grosser. ## Apart from Hindi, the Allu Arjun-fronted blockbuster action drama has a decent hold in Telugu states and the rest of the market as overall second Friday is estimated to gross in the range of 40 crores in all versions. This takes the total domestic gross to over 900 crores in just 9 days and it will break into the 1000 crores gross domestically by Sunday to become only the third movie ever to do so. ## Stay tuned...

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SSMB 29: Priyanka Chopra To Join Mahesh Babu In SS Rajamouli's Next?
544 days ago
Tollywood

SSMB 29: Priyanka Chopra To Join Mahesh Babu In SS Rajamouli's Next?

Mumbai, December 13 - The hugely-anticipated film of director SS Rajamouli with superstar Mahesh Babu is gearing up to go on floors early next year. The pre-production of the film, tentatively called SSMB 29, is ongoing and the makers will officially announce the project soon. ## According to the latest report by Filmfare, the makers are in talks with India's global star Priyanka Chopra to come on board to play the female lead. The actress hasn't done an Indian movie since The Sky Is Pink (2019), but SSMB 29 can be her mega comeback to the Indian cinema if the report is true. ## While there haven't been any official words from the makers yet, the movie has been making buzz for quite some time with its casting. It is said that Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran will be playing the antagonist role in this mega project Pan India world movie and rumours are that it will also have international actors playing prominent parts.## SSMB 29, which was hyped as a globe-trotting action adventure by SS Rajamouli, is one of the most ambitious films in the making with a rumoured budget of 1000 crores. Award-winning writer, Vijayendra Prasad, who is also SS Rajamouli's father, has written the script. ## More details about the project will be revealed soon. Stay tuned...##

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Allu Arjun Sent For 14-Day Judicial Custody In Sandhya Theater Stampede Case
545 days ago
Tollywood

Allu Arjun Sent For 14-Day Judicial Custody In Sandhya Theater Stampede Case

Hyderabad, December 13 - In a shocking turn of events, superstar Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday in a case related to a stampede at Sandhya Theater in Hyderabad where a woman died. This happened when the premiere of the actor's Pushpa 2 - The Rule was held and was attended by Allu Arjun and family on December 4. ## Now, according to the latest media reports, the bail of Allu Arjun has been rejected and sent to 14-dau judicial custody by a local court in Telangana in the case in which the deceased son was also injured and undergoing treatment. The actor has moved the Telangana High Court for urgent relief.## Earlier in the day, a police team, headed by the assistant commissioner, arrived at Arjun's home to take him into custody whilst his family members were present. The authorities escorted him to their vehicle before transporting him to the police station. ## Meanwhile, industry people have come in support of the actor, including Bollywood star Varun Dhawan who believes that Allu Arjun was not at all fault in that unfortunate case and that it was the responsibility of the authorities to handle the situation. ## It has also been reported that Sandhya Theater owners had resorted to police protection to handle the crowd during the premiere of the film but it wasn't provided. ## Stay tuned...

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Yash Raj Films Announces Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 3' For 2026 Release
545 days ago
Bollywood

Yash Raj Films Announces Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 3' For 2026 Release

Mumbai, December 13 - Yash Raj Films has officially announced the third instalment of Rani Mukerji-led action thriller franchise Mardaani. The actress will return to reprise her role as SP Shivani Shivaji Roy in Mardaani 3 which is expected to be more dark and brutal. ## Abhiraj Minawala, who has worked as the second unit assistant director in films like Tiger 3, and Sultan, will be making his debut as a director with this upcoming movie that is scheduled for a 2026 release worldwide. ## Mardaani is the first female-led film franchise to have a trilogy. It is said that the popularity of Rani's character is one of the reasons behind the makers' decision to go ahead with Mardaani 3 which will go on floors by early next year and the team plans to shoot across international locations.## The wait is over! #RaniMukerji is back as the fierce Shivani Shivaji Roy in #Mardaani3. In cinemas 2026. #AbhirajMinawala | #AdityaChopra pic.twitter.com/Yc1Zw1auDA— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) December 13, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Second Thursday Early Estimates
545 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' Second Thursday Early Estimates

Hyderabad, December 12 - Pushpa 2 has completed the first extended 8-day week with over 400 crores net at the Hindi box office, becoming the first ever film to achieve this feat in the first week. The movie once again has a fantastic hold to finish the week on high. ## According to the early estimates, Pushpa 2 minted in the range of 27-28+ crores net collection in Hindi on its second Thursday (8th day), dropping around 10% from Wednesday, a sensational hold. The total Hindi film collection is now around 425 crores net after 8 days. ## As said, Pushpa 2 will enter the 500 crores net club by the end of the second weekend itself to become the fastest to do so. It is now certain to become the biggest Hindi grosser of all time and has a chance to break into uncharted territory at the box office. ## In Telugu states, Pushpa 2 is expected to gross 7.50-8.50 crores, followed by around 2.50 crores gross in Karnataka, and 2.75 crores in Tamil Nadu and Kerala on its second Thursday. Overall, the film is estimated to gross around 42-45 crores in India on its 8th day, pushing the total to around 865 crores gross. ## Stay tuned...

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Female Lead Locked Opposite Tiger Shroff In Baaghi 4
546 days ago
Bollywood

Female Lead Locked Opposite Tiger Shroff In Baaghi 4

Mumbai, December 12 - Former Miss Universe Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Tiger Shroff-fronted Baaghi 4. Harnaaz won the Miss Universe title on this same day in 2021 and to make it more memorable, the makers have officially confirmed her on board the film. ## Harnaaz, who has starred in a couple of Punjabi films, has been paired opposite Tiger in the fourth instalment of this action thriller franchise, directed by Kannada director A Harsha. Sajid Nadiadwala produces Baaghi 4 under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. ## Earlier, the makers signed on Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa to play one of the female leads while Sanjay Dutt was confirmed to play the antagonist role. The shoot of the movie has already commenced and it will be released worldwide on September 5, 2025. ## From #MissUniverse to the #BaaghiUniverse! Presenting the lady Rebel in #Baaghi4 - @HarnaazKaur ♥️🔥 #SajidNadiadwala’s #Baaghi4Directed by @NimmaAHarsha Releasing in cinemas on 5th Sept 2025 @duttsanjay #SonamBajwa @rajatsaroraa @NGEMovies @WardaNadiadwala @TSeries… pic.twitter.com/SzQ0S77ZG2— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) December 12, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' First Wednesday Early Estimates
546 days ago
Tollywood

Box Office: 'Pushpa 2' First Wednesday Early Estimates

Mumbai, December 11 - Allu Arjun's action drama Pushpa 2 - The Rule has completed its first week (7 days) with the record-breaking collection. The movie has performed exceptionally well throughout the week and has another solid hold on its first Wednesday in Hindi and other versions. ## The movie is having an insane hold in Hindi despite the record-shattering day-wise collection. On Wednesday, Pushpa 2 is witnessing a drop of just 15%-20% for an estimated 29-31 crores net, pushing total Hindi collection to around 397+ crores net in just 7 days. ## The extended opening week of the film is heading towards 420 crores net (+/-) and it looks like will break into the 500 crores club during the second weekend only in a record time and may become the biggest Hindi grosser by the third weekend which looks a serious possibility at this point. ## In Telugu states, Pushpa 2 continues to have a decent hold as it scored another 8-9 crores gross on Wednesday, followed by 4-5 crores gross in Karnataka, and around 3 crores gross in Tamil Nadu and Karela. Overall, 48-50 crores gross collection in India is expected on Wednesday, which takes its total India gross to around 820 crores in 7 days. ## Pushpa 2 has topped 1000 crores gross at the worldwide box office in 7 days and it will cross this mark at the domestic box office during the second week. ## Stay tuned...

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Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2' Release Date Locked
547 days ago
Tollywood

Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2' Release Date Locked

Hyderabad, December 11 - Veteran Telugu star Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Boyapati Seenu are reuniting for the fourth time for the sequel to their big box office blockbuster Akhanda. The movie was officially announced in October this year and now, the makers have dropped a major update. ## On Wednesday (December 11), the makers officially announced that the shoot of Akhanda 2 - Thaandavam has commenced today in Hyderabad and the film has been locked to be released on Thursday, September 25, 2025, during the pre-Dussehra weekend. ## The release date was announced with a teaser promo which has S Thaman's electrifying music. First, the film's announcement and now, the release date confirmation have raised curiosity among the audience. Produced by Raam Achanta, and Gopi Achanta under the banner of 14 Reels Plus, Akhanda 2 will have a pan-India release in multiple languages.## The first Akhanda was released in December 2021 and emerged as Balakrishna's first 100 crores grosser at the worldwide box office, scoring 117 crores gross collection. Meanwhile, NBK will next be seen in director Bobby Kolli's action drama Daaku Maharaaj which is scheduled to be released on January 12, 2025. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' Trailer Scores 79+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours
547 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John' Trailer Scores 79+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours

Mumbai, December 11 - Varun Dhawan's anticipated action thriller Baby John is hitting the big screen in two weeks on December 25, on the occasion of Christmas. The trailer of the film was launched on launched on December 9 and it received a fantastic response. ## The 3-minute-plus long action-packed trailer scored a huge 79+ million views across social media platforms in the first 24 hours. On YouTube alone, the trailer generated 52+ million real-time views, making it the most-watched Hindi trailer of the year on the first full day. ## It has beaten the viewership of Ajay Devgn's Singham Again which also scored around 52 million on YouTube in the first 24 hours. Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 - The Rule trailer is the third most watched Hindi trailer of the year with 49.4 million, followed by Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 at number 4 with 46 million views.## Baby John is the adaptation of Thalapathy Vijay's Tamil blockbuster Theri (2016) which was directed by Atlee. The Hindi movie is directed by Tamil director Kalees and is produced by Atlee under the banner of A for Apple Productions in association with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios.## Varun Dhawan plays the titular role alongside Keerthy Suresh (in her first Hindi film), Wamiqa Gabbi, Zara Zyanna and Jackie Shroff in prominent roles while superstar Salman Khan plays a blockbuster cameo in the movie. ## ## Stay tuned...

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