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Animal has a strong Monday at the Box-office December 05, 2023 13:05

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has garnered positive feedback from both audiences and industry insiders. The movie had an impressive start, joining the 200 crore club in just three days in India. It has now surpassed the first Monday collections of Jawan, Gadar 2, and Pathaan. Animal collected 63.8 crore on its opening day, with the numbers increasing over the next two days to 66.27 crore and 71.46 crore on Saturday and Sunday respectively. As expected, there was a drop in collections on Monday, a weekday. However, the film still managed to collect 39.90 crore, surpassing the collections of Jawan (32.92 crore), Pathaan (26.5 crore), and Gadar 2 (38.7 crore). The total collection of Animal now stands at 241.43 crore, with Hindi contributing 212.58 crore, Telugu 26.65 crore, Tamil 1.75 crore, Kannada 0.41 crore, and Malayalam 0.04 crore. On Monday, December 4, 2023, the film had an overall Hindi occupancy of 48.92% and an overall Telugu occupancy of 33.30%. Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal, a vengeance-filled tale, has garnered praise for the exceptional acting by Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Tripti Dimri. Described as a bond between father and son, forged in blood, the film has captivated viewers with its powerful storyline. However, amidst the overwhelming positive response, there has also been criticism from certain quarters of society, citing the movie's violent and sexist elements.

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Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra Box-Office Predictions September 08, 2022 17:51

Ranbir Kapoor's Brahmastra Box-Office Predictions:- Bollywood is struggling for success and even actors like Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar are struggling to report decent openings and box-office numbers. All eyes are completely focused on Brahmastra. The film is made on a budget of Rs 500 crores and is in making for five years. Stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, Alia Bhatt and Mouni Roy played the lead roles. Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone will be seen in special cameos. Ayan Mukerji directed the film and Dharma Productions, Fox Star Studios bankrolled the film jointly. The advance bookings for the film are just terrific and all the 3D shows are fast filling. Trade analysts predict that Brahmastra is expected to collect over Rs 25 crores in India on its opening day which is decent. This would be the highest ever for a Hindi film in 2022. Only South biggies like RRR and KGF: Chapter 2 have made big openings. The entire Bollywood is closely watching the performance of Brahmastra. The makers promoted the film aggressively all over. The team is super confident on the film.

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Venkatesh' Bollywood Comeback Film Updates May 05, 2022 17:06

Victory Venkatesh is done with the shoot of F3 and he recently wrapped up the dubbing work of the film. The actor will promote the film this month and F3 releases on May 27th across the globe. Venkatesh has been keen on making his Bollywood comeback and the discussion about the project has been going on from a long time. The project is locked and Salman Khan, Venkatesh will play the lead roles. The film is titled Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali and the shoot commences this month. Salman Khan suggested the name of Venkatesh and the Tollywood actor has a full-length role in the film. Farhad Samji will direct the film and Pooja Hegde is paired opposite to Salman Khan in this big-budget film. Sajid Nadiadwala and Salman Khan will produce this film jointly and Venkatesh will join the sets of the film in June. Venkatesh loved the script and he signed the film immediately. The film will head for release next year.

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Shraddha Kapoor Down With Dengue October 16, 2018 09:43

Shraddha Kapoor Down With Dengue:- Bollywood beauty Shraddha Kapoor is juggling between the sets of her Bollywood and Tollywood outings. After wrapping up a major schedule of Saaho, the actress shifted her focus towards Saina Nehwal's biopic. Shraddha Kapoor has been trained intensely for the role and right before the start of a major schedule, Shraddha Kapoor is down with dengue. Shraddha Kapoor will be practicing again before starting this crucial schedule. Some portions of Saina Nehwal playing international tournaments will be canned once the actress recovers completely. The schedule will be shot in the presence of thousands of junior artists on a huge badminton court. With Shraddha Kapoor down with dengue, the schedule has been postponed. The new schedules will be planned once Shraddha Kapoor recovers completely. Amole Gupte is the director and the film has been titled Saina. Shraddha Kapoor recently wrapped up major portions of Saaho featuring Prabhas in the lead role. Both Saaho and Saina will release during the mid of 2019.  

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Shraddha Kapoor happy with Haider October 13, 2014 17:34

Shraddha Kapoor is one talented actress who is not in a hurry to do films and she has been choosy among her films. After super successes like Aashiqui 2 and Ek Tha Villan, Shraddha has been seen in Vishal Bharadwaj’s Haider which has been released on October 1st and received critical reception. Speaking on the occasion Shraddha said “I am extremely happy and feeling proud to be a part of Haider. The experience of shooting in Kashmir and working with technicians like Vishal Bharadwaj brought me immense pleasure through Haider”. She also said “People are calling the movie one of the best films in the recent times. Shahid Kapoor is a terrific actor and he has given his career’s best performance through Haider. By God's grace I'm getting the kind of roles I want to do. And yes, by chance my next film ABCD2 would be a lighter film”. Currently Shraddha Kapoor is shooting for ABCD 2, the sequel of super hit dance film ABCD with Varun Dhawan in the direction of Remo Dsouza. (Siva Kumar)

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Bomb Proof Car for Sharukh Khan October 13, 2014 17:32

The latest update is that Sharukh Khan has opted out for a bomb proof car as he has received threat calls from the underworld. If reports are to be believed, Sharukh Khan has taken things seriously. It has been two months after which the gangsters opened fire at the residence of his friend and Bollywood producer Ali Morani. Even Sharukh has received some threatening calls and he has filed a complaint regarding it. The latest new is that Sharukh has purchased a customized model of Mercedes Benz which has been specially designed and will be bomb proof. Earlier this year, Aamir Khan has purchased a bomb proof car which has costed around 10 crores as he started receiving threats regarding his TV show Satyameva Jayathe. Now Sharukh is the one who joined Aamir. Sharukh Khan is currently busy promoting his latest flick Happy New Year in the direction of Farah Khan. The movie has Deepika Padukone, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood and Abhishek Bachchan in the main leads. Happy New Year has been produced by Sharukh Khan himself on Red Chillies Entertainments. (Siva Kumar)

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Two States official trailer February 28, 2014 13:04

Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Two States official trailer has been released today. The movie is based on popular writer Chetan Bhagat's Two States book. Alia Bhatt will be seen as Tamilian and Arjun Kapoor as a Punjabi boy who fall in love while studying at a business school. Sajid Nadiadwala and Karan Johar are mutually producing the movie while Abhishek Varman handled the direction. Two States will be releasing worldwide on April 18th . The film also stars Amrita Singh, Ronit Roy and Revathy in key roles. (AW: Vamshi)

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2 States New Poster February 27, 2014 14:35

2 States is a love story between lovers from North and South India based on the novel written by Chetan Bhagat.  As all love stories this too has a tussle from the elders of the family of both the lovers as the poster suggests. The first poster showed both the lovers and the latest one shows both of them with their respective parents sitting by their sides.  The lovers in question are Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhat who are also real time lovers as film gossips say.  Will the movie ring any bells? Yes for the old timers.  The veteran film director of South K.Balachander made “Maro Charitra” in Tamil and Telugu which was remade in Hindi.  Kamal Haasan played lead role in all these movies.  There the boy Kamal Haasan was from South and heroine Rati Agnihotri was from Northern part of India.  Sarita played the heroine role for Tamil/Telugu.  Now in 2 States the story is entirely different and also roles are changed.  Boy is from North and girl is from the Southern part of India.  Amrita Singh plays mother of the boy Arjun Kapoor and Revathy plays mother of Alia Bhatt.  The film directed by Abhishek Yarnan is going to hit screens on April 18 as per schedule of the movie makers. -SriJa

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Big B wishes to work with Ranbir February 26, 2014 15:10

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan wished to work with hero Ranbir Kapoor whom he feels is more popular than him. Big B made these statements at the launch of Bhoothnath Returns trailer in Mumbai. “Ranbir has done a cameo but I have not shot with him. He is very popular and I can't compare myself with him. Hope I get to work with him someday,” said the senior Bachchan. Mr. Bachchan also said that he is still learning as an actor and from the young generation there is a lot to learn. Bhoothnath Returns is the sequel to the Bhoothnath in which Big B will be seen as ghost. Directed Nitesh Tiwari, actor Boman Irani will be seen in a crucial role. (AW: Vamshi)

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Two States First Look February 21, 2014 12:54

Popular writer Chetan Bhagat's book "Two States" which is shaping up as film got unveiled its first look. Arjun Kapoor and Aliah Bhatt are the playing the lead roles in this film. Sajid Nadiadwala and Karan Johar are mutually producing the movie. Abhishek Varman is handling the direction department and the movie is all set for release on April 18th of this year. The makers of Two States are planning for a strategical promotion of the film and so accordingly the first look was released. The movie is all about two IIM students the male lead  from North India while the female lead is from South India who fall in love. How they convince both the families and marry forms the entire plot. (AW: Vamshi)

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Kapil Sharma to debut with YRF February 21, 2014 10:08

King of Comedy, Kapil  Sharma who is ruling the small screen industry is all set to make his debut in Bollywood. And guess what, the comedian will be making his entry with Bollywood's prestigious banner Yash Raj Films. In deed Kapil Sharma has  signed a 3-film contract with Yash Raj films under their Youth Films division. His first movie will go to floors from the month of April and the flick is expected to be an out and out rom-com one. The film is titled Bank- Chor and Bumpy will be directing the movie. So get ready to see the new Kapil on Silverscreen. (AW: Vamshi)

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Amitabh Shakes a leg and likes sweating for it February 09, 2014 15:03

The movie Bhoothnath Returns sequel to Bhootnath is thoroughly enjoyed by its main lead Amitabh Bachchan while dancing in a scene for the movie.  After the scenes were shot Amitabh gets surprised for his own movements which he could do well and says that the choreographers are probably forgetting his age. Amitabh posted on his blog srbachchan.tumblr.com on Sunday, "Grooving and shaking with the young at the shoot for Bhootnath Returns, at times the choreographer and the production forget how old I am to be still doing this stuff. But to be honest I did enjoy myself, despite the buckets of perspiration after each approaching summer heat-filled shot” Bhootnath released in 2008 was a successful movie with Amitabh playing a soul sticking to his house after leaving his body.   Amitabh Bachchan says that he liked the physical exercises he received during the dance shoot to keep him fit for a decade to come.   -SriJa

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