Akshay Kumar's Production House Claims Exclusive Rights to Hera Pheri 3, Issues Legal Warning

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Mumbai, July 5 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's production house, Cape of Good Films LLP, has issued a legal warning claiming exclusive worldwide rights over the much-awaited film Hera Pheri 3. The company reportedly published a public notice stating that it holds the sole authority to produce, distribute, market, and commercially exploit the film across all platforms. The notice also warned distributors, OTT platforms, exhibitors, and other industry stakeholders against entering into any agreement related to the film without written permission from the production house. The company stated that any unauthorised association could invite legal action. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The development comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding the future of Hera Pheri 3. Reports of legal disputes over the franchise rights and uncertainty regarding the film's production have surfaced repeatedly in recent months. Director Priyadarshan had also stepped away from the project due to unresolved issues. Despite the legal complications, fans continue to hope for the reunion of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in the iconic comedy franchise. The latest announcement has now added another twist to the highly anticipated sequel's journey. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle is currently playing in theatres and doing good business.

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Mumbai, July 5 - The much-awaited comedy entertainer Welcome To The Jungle has achieved a major milestone at the Indian box office by crossing the 100 crore net mark. The film witnessed impressive growth on its second Saturday, proving that audience interest remains strong even after the opening week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Headlined by Akshay Kumar, the film added an estimated 7.50 crore net with a solid 67% growth on Day 9, pushing its total domestic net collection to 105+ crore in 9 days. The strong weekend jump has given the movie fresh momentum and strengthened its position among the successful Bollywood releases of the year.

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Mumbai, July 5 - Yash Raj Films' latest spy actioner Alpha is showing encouraging signs at the box office as the film witnessed a decent growth on Saturday collections. After opening to a decent response on Friday, the Alia Bhatt and Sharvari-led actioner saw growth of around 25% on Saturday, collecting an estimated 11.50 crores net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Despite the largely mixed word of mouth, the film is doing well among the fans of Spy Universe as the movie is now expected to comfortably target a 30 crore-plus opening weekend in India, giving the female-led action entertainer a good start in theatres. Set within the expanding YRF Spy Universe, Alpha has attracted audiences with its high-octane action sequences, stylish visuals, and the fresh pairing of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in powerful action-driven roles. The film's Saturday jump indicates growing interest among urban audiences and multiplex viewers, especially in metro cities. LIVE BLOG (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 09:00 PM (IST) 05 JUL 2026 Live Update: Alpha Eyes 13.50+ Crore Net On Sunday Alpha has witnessed good growth on Sunday, collecting 12.50 crores net as of 9 PM. The film is heading towards 13.50+ crores net, which is a good collection and the weekend finishing around 34.25+ crores net. 11:00 AM (IST) 05 JUL 2026 Live Update: Alpha Eyes 12+ Crore Net On Sunday The Shiv Rawail's directorial is expected to continue the upward momentum on Sunday as well. As of 11 AM, the movie has collected around 75 lakh (tracked shows only) and is heading towards 12+ crore net day. 10:00 AM (IST) 05 JUL 2026 Alpha Jumped 25% On Day 2 Showing the power of the YRF Spy Universe, Alpha delivered 25% growth on its second day despite the audience response not being favourable. The movie had performed better than expected on day 1 as well. @keyframes pulse { 0% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.2; } 100% { opacity: 1; } } .blinking-dot { height: 7px; width: 7px; background-color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; animation: pulse 1.2s infinite ease-in-out; } { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LiveBlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Update", "description": "Analytical report and live updates for Peddi box office performance.", "liveBlogUpdate": [ { "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi hits 150 cr mark", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T09:50:00+05:30", "articleBody": "Peddi has officially crossed the 150 crore net mark in India, according to early estimates." } ] }

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Mumbai, July 4 - The makers of superstar Salman Khan's upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace have issued an official clarification after reports surfaced claiming that the film was facing delays due to issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Several media reports earlier suggested that the film's certification process had been put on hold, leading to speculation about a possible indefinite postponement of its release. The reports quickly gained traction online, with many assuming that the film had encountered obstacles at the censorship stage. Responding to the rumours, Salman Khan Films released a statement dismissing the claims as inaccurate and misleading. According to the production house, the film has not yet been submitted to the CBFC for certification, making reports about the certificate being withheld "entirely baseless." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Official Statement! pic.twitter.com/ewj5EoENGk— Salman Khan Films (@SKFilmsOfficial) July 4, 2026 Maatrubhumi has already attracted significant attention due to its subject matter. The film is inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and was previously titled Battle of Galwan before undergoing a title change. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film stars Salman Khan in the lead role alongside Chitrangada Singh. The project is considered one of Salman Khan's most ambitious films in recent years, with fans eagerly awaiting updates regarding its release. While the clarification from the makers settles the CBFC-related rumours for now, the official release date of the film is yet to be announced.

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Mumbai, July 4 - The iconic actor-director duo of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan is reportedly set to reunite once again for an exciting comedy thriller. The duo recently teamed up for the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, while their 8th film, Haiwaan, co-starring Saif Ali Khan, is scheduled for release in September this year. Recently, it was reported that Akshay and Priyadarshan had finalised another project in the comedy thriller genre. Now, according to the latest report by Bollywood Hungama, the duo's 9th film together has been titled Wicked Sunny. It is said that the title does complete justice to the film's zone as well as its lead character. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The upcoming film is said to be a comedy-thriller and will reportedly be produced by Ramesh Taurani under the banner of Tips Films. While an official announcement is still awaited, the reported title has already generated significant buzz among fans of the duo. Interestingly, the title Wicked Sunny is believed to be inspired by the popular phrase associated with Akshay Kumar's character from the 2004 comedy Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. The nostalgic connection has added to the excitement surrounding the project, especially among audiences who have enjoyed the actor’s comic timing over the years. Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan have delivered several memorable films together, including Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, and Khatta Meetha. Their collaborations are widely known for blending humour, chaos, and entertainment, making them fan favourites across generations.