Emraan Hashmi's 'Awarapan 2' has broken records by crossing the ₹100 crore mark in its opening weekend. The sequel, directed by Nitin Kakkar, has become one of Hashmi's biggest box office successes to date. The film's strong performance has also been driven by its nostalgic value, with many fans eager to see the original's iconic scenes reimagined.
Vishal's action drama Magudam has experienced a decline in box office earnings, with its third day net collection reaching ₹0.56 crore. The film's total India net collection now stands at ₹1.84 crore. Released on August 14, Magudam is currently in its fourth day of theatrical run.
Suriya's family drama Vishwanath And Sons has achieved a significant milestone at the box office, crossing ₹110 crore in worldwide gross collections after just three days. The Tamil-Telugu film, directed by Venky Atluri, has received a strong response from audiences, with a net collection of ₹20.55 crore in India on its third day. As the film enters its fourth day of theatrical run, it will be int…
Sunny Deol's historical drama Batwara 1947 struggled to sustain momentum following a boost on Independence Day, resulting in a disappointing 46% drop on Sunday. The film's opening weekend earnings fell short of ₹30 crore, with a total of ₹26.50 crore net in India. This underwhelming performance contrasts sharply with Sunny Deol's previous releases, including Border 2 and Gadar 2.
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 took the lead at the box office, earning a total of ₹81.75 crore in its opening weekend. The success of Awarapan 2 marks a major turnaround for Emraan Hashmi, who has struggled with box office failures in recent years. With a reported budget of ₹45 crore, the film's performance is significant for Emraan's career.
Yash's film Toxic has been delayed multiple times, initially set to clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2. The film's makers cited uncertainty in the Middle East as the reason for the postponement. Toxic is now set to release in theaters on August 26, starring Yash, Nayanthara, and Kiara Advani.
Bollywood actress Saiyami Kher has spoken out about the industry's pressure to conform to a certain image. She revealed that early in her career, she was advised to change her look and get rid of her curly hair to succeed. Kher's refusal to conform has led to critically acclaimed performances in films like Ghoomer and Choked.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken the North American box office by storm, raking in $70 million in its third weekend. The superhero film has now surpassed $2 billion in global ticket sales since its release on July 31. The movie's massive success has also cemented its place as Sony Pictures' highest-grossing film to date.
Bollywood actress Ananya Raj passed away at 27 due to prolonged health issues. She was known for her roles in films like 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit, and Ghost. Ananya's family remembered her as a strong and spirited individual who fought courageously against her health struggles.
David Dhawan marked his 75th birthday with a low-key celebration attended by close friends and family, including Salman Khan and his sons Varun and Rohit. The veteran director has collaborated with Salman on numerous films over the years. This milestone birthday follows the recent release of David's latest directorial effort, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.
