Prabhas To Put 'Salaar' And 'Project K' Shoot On Hold For 'Adipurush'

September 27, 2022 at 8:03 PM IST
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Prabhas To Put 'Salaar' And 'Project K' Shoot On Hold For 'Adipurush'
Hyderabad, September 26 - It is going to be an exciting few months for superstar Prabhas who will be juggling between the shoots of his upcoming films and the promotion of his mega movie Adipurush.
Prabhas recently returned to the sets of Salaar and resumed filming after the demise of his actor uncle, legendary Krishnam Raju. The exciting news is that Prabhas will be heading to Ayodhya on October 2nd and unveiling the first look teaser of "Adipurush".



Directed by Om Raut, "Adipurush" is based on the epic Ramayana and it is scheduled to release on January 12, 2023. The promotion of the movie will begin with a first-look teaser but the extensive promotion will start in November.





It is said that Prabhas will fully focus on "Adipurush" in December and January till the release of the movie. During this period, the "Baahubali" actor will not shoot for "Salaar" and "Project K". Prabhas has reportedly agreed to cater all his dates in December for the film's promotions.





"Adipurush" is the most expensive Indian film to date with a budget of approx. 500 crores. It stars Prabhas as Lord Rama along with Kriti Sanon as Sita, Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, Sonal Chauhan, Sunny Singh, and Vatsal Seth in prominent roles.





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Cocktail 2 Day 25 Box Office: Total India Net Hits 94.89 Crore as the 100 Crore Milestone Slips Away

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Cocktail 2 is currently navigating its fourth week of theatrical release, but the numbers tell a challenging story. As of its 25th day, the film has reached a total India net collection of 94.89 crore. When weighed against its sizable production budget of 150 crore, this theatrical run is officially being deemed a commercial failure. The movie is now struggling with a major screen crunch following the release of the multi-starrer Dhamaal 4 last Friday, alongside the continued presence of other successful holdovers like Welcome 3 and Maain Vaapas Aunga, which have further squeezed its remaining show counts. The impact of this screen crunch became evident starting this Friday, Day 22, when the show count dropped to just 360 shows, earning a net of 0.10 crore. The fourth weekend did see a slight jump in interest, with Saturday collecting 0.18 crore and Sunday reaching 0.21 crore despite the film running on a very limited number of screens, hovering around 165 to 170. On its fourth Monday, Day 25, the film collected a net of 0.05 crore from 145 shows with an overall occupancy of 14 percent. This brings the cumulative India gross to 113.07 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking back at the week-by-week progression, Cocktail 2 had a stellar opening week with a net collection of 70.50 crore. However, the momentum slowed down in the second week to 18.90 crore, and the third week saw a further dip to 4.95 crore. Despite the downward trend, the steady weekend bumps helped the movie edge closer to the century mark in domestic net collections. On the global front, the film has performed consistently, adding an overseas gross of 34.00 crore, which pushes the total worldwide gross collection to 147.07 crore. The digital engagement for the film was highest during its initial days. According to BookMyShow data, the film has sold a total of approximately 16.40 lakh tickets so far. The first week alone contributed a massive 1.09 million tickets, while the second week saw 344k sales. By the third week, daily sales began to taper off, moving from 12.9k on Friday to around 9k on Monday. During the current fourth week, the film has largely moved out of the top trending charts on the platform as show counts continue to diminish. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the national chains on its fourth Monday, the film saw very limited activity. It sold approximately 500 tickets across 115 shows, resulting in a gross of roughly 1.1 lakhs with an occupancy rate of 3.7 percent. Breaking this down by specific chains, INOX led the segment with around 330 tickets sold and a gross of 58k. PVR followed with approximately 90 tickets sold, earning 32k, while Cinepolis contributed roughly 100 tickets with a gross of 23k. Over the course of its 25-day run, Cocktail 2 has occupied a total of 106,418 shows. While surviving in the market for nearly a month is usually a feat for a romantic drama, the numbers simply have not added up to offset the high production costs. With a current worldwide gross of 147.07 crore, the film is on the verge of hitting the 150 crore milestone, yet this achievement offers little consolation given that it barely matches the initial investment. This seals its fate as a commercial failure as the movie rapidly nears the end of its theatrical journey.

 Alia Bhatt Joins the Cast of Tumbbad 2: Official Release Date and Casting Update for the Folk-Horror Sequel Bollywood
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Alia Bhatt Joins the Cast of Tumbbad 2: Official Release Date and Casting Update for the Folk-Horror Sequel

BY SACNILK

The cult phenomenon Tumbbad is finally moving forward with its much-anticipated sequel, Tumbbad 2. Fans have waited years for official confirmation, and the makers have now locked the theatrical release for December 3, 2027. After a long pre-production phase that took over seven years to perfect the script, the cameras officially started rolling on April 7, 2026. The sequel aims to expand the dark, greed-driven mythology that made the 2018 original a landmark in Indian folk-horror, promising to dive deeper into the ancient curses that haunt the village of Tumbbad. In a significant casting move that has surprised the industry, Alia Bhatt has officially joined the crew. She has reportedly committed to a 20-day filming schedule for a character that is being described as the catalyst for a massive twist at the conclusion of the film. Most interestingly, her role is intended to act as a bridge that leads directly into Tumbbad 3, ensuring her presence in the franchise's future. For Alia, this choice comes at a strategic time in her career. Her recent ventures, the action-thriller Jigra and the YRF Spy Universe project Alpha, both underperformed at the box office. Jigra struggled to recover its investment, while Alpha faced a lukewarm reception compared to other films in that franchise. By stepping into a high-concept, critically acclaimed world like Tumbbad, Alia is balancing her experimental side with major commercial projects like Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, which is scheduled for release shortly after on January 21, 2027. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Joining the cast alongside Alia is veteran actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who has been signed to play a morally complex and central character. His inclusion adds a new layer of intensity to the film, especially when paired with Sohum Shah, who reprises his role as the anchor of the franchise. Sohum Shah has been the driving force behind the Tumbbad legacy, and his return ensures that the sequel remains deeply rooted in the original lore. The dynamic between Nawazuddin and Sohum is expected to be a major highlight, as both actors are known for their ability to portray gritty, grounded characters in atmospheric settings. The scale of Tumbbad 2 is a significant departure from the first installment. While the original was an underdog story, its recent theatrical re-release in 2024 earned an impressive 40 crore, proving there is a massive audience for this genre. This success has allowed the producers to skyrocket the budget for the sequel, which is now estimated to be between 100 crore and 150 crore. On the creative front, Adesh Prasad has taken over the director’s chair following the departure of Rahi Anil Barve. Prasad, who was the co-director and writer of the first film, is focusing on organic realism. To recreate the signature gloom of the franchise, the crew is purposefully filming during the natural Maharashtra monsoons to ensure authentic rain sequences rather than relying on artificial setups. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With the tagline #PralayAayega, the makers are signaling a much larger threat than what was seen in the first film. The combination of a significantly higher budget, a star-studded cast, and a commitment to the franchise's unique aesthetic suggests that Tumbbad 2 is being positioned as a mainstream blockbuster rather than just a cult favorite.