The Malayalam rom‑com has crossed the ₹50 crore mark worldwide on its opening Sunday, according to tracker AB George. Day‑1 earnings were about ₹16 crore and Day‑2 about ₹23 crore, bringing the two‑day total to roughly ₹39 crore. The film is on track to hit the ₹60 crore threshold by the end of its opening weekend.
At a Hyderabad pre‑release, producer Dil Raju admitted he was skeptical when Yash chose director Geetu Mohandas for Toxic after KGF. After seeing Mumbai footage, Raju praised the film’s visuals and Yash’s bold choice. He also hinted at future collaborations and praised the team’s confidence.
Taiwanese actor Cheng Chang Fan has ignited speculation after a video of him hugging an Indian woman surfaced online. The clip shows the pair sharing a warm moment at a hotel, hinting at a possible romance. Neither party has confirmed the relationship, leaving fans to wonder what’s next.
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s new Malayalam action‑crime thriller ‘Khalifa’ is on track to hit ₹30 crore worldwide by the end of its opening weekend. The film, directed by Vysakh and released on August 20, has already completed three days of release across India and overseas. Its fourth day, Sunday, will determine whether the movie closes the gap to the milestone as theatres report higher footfall on ope…
Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia suffered a serious back spasm while deadlifting, requiring bed rest and gradual re‑training. Jr NTR’s shoulder injury led to arthroscopic surgery at KIMS Hospitals and a three‑month recovery plan. Rashmika Mandanna sustained a hip strain during a Mysaa dance sequence, opting for six weeks of rest and physiotherapy.
Indian star Ajith Kumar escaped serious injury after his car lost control and hit another vehicle during a European endurance event. The incident happened while he was competing in the Asian Le Mans Series and Michelin Le Mans Cup. Despite previous crashes, the actor remains unscathed and continues his racing career.
The Malayalam rom‑com ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has crossed ₹50 crore worldwide in just three days, making it Nivin Pauly’s quickest film to reach the mark. The movie, directed by Girish A. D., opened on August 21 and saw strong growth over its opening weekend.
Veteran actor Suresh Oberoi recalled walking from house to house with his son Vivek’s portfolio to secure a film role. The effort paid off when Ram Gopal Varma saw Vivek’s tape and cast him in Company. Vivek later said he earned the part on his own merit, dropping his surname to avoid nepotism.
Taapsee Pannu replied to Kangana Ranaut’s ‘sasti copy’ jab with a short Instagram caption that read ‘Hence proved’. The exchange reignited a feud that began in 2019 over comments on upbringing. Pannu’s terse response highlights the ongoing tension between the two actresses.
‘Khalifa’ earned ₹1.90 crore net in India on its third day, a 20.8% fall from Friday. The film’s domestic total stands at ₹9.65 crore, while worldwide earnings reach ₹25.50 crore after three days. Occupancy dipped to 31% across 1,340 screens as the movie continues its run.
