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₹29.2 crore nett in the domestic market on Day 1. The Bollywood movie, which deals with the theme of illegal immigration and homecoming, is expected to earn ₹20 crore nett on Day 2. So, after two days, the estimated business is of ₹49.2 crore nett.

At least five brands have signed Hindi film celebrities in the past two weeks, accelerating a turnaround that began earlier in the year after a lean phase in 2021 and 2022, when a string of box office flops and a drug controversy took a toll on big Bollywood endorsements. On Thursday, Bisleri International named Deepika Padukone as its first global brand ambassador. She will also feature on bottle labels of the mineral water brand.

One Piece chapter 1102 graces readers, the emotional journey of Bartholomew Kuma and Jewelry Bonney takes center stage, drawing a poignant conclusion to the seven-chapter flashback that began earlier. Set for an official release on December 25, 2023, the installment delves into Kuma's life and sacrifices, leaving readers in a cascade of emotions.

Eminence in Shadow" Season 3 will release as a silverscreen movie or not, after a recent update. The update says that the feature film's title is «Eminence in The Shadow: Lost Echoes». Lately, the anime series has completed the run of its second season in Japan. The anime series which is a hit is based on the Japanese novel with the same name. The American fans can now stream the series on Hulu and HIDIVE. The series revolves around Minoru Kageno, the Japanese boy, who after facing a terrible accident, discovers himself to be living in a world infused with mystery and magic.

Jenna Ortega's captivating performance in Netflix's 'Wednesday' has not only garnered a massive fan following but has also propelled co-star Emma Meyers into the spotlight. As the announcement of the second season echoes, Meyers shares her aspirations for the evolution of her character, Enid Sinclair, Wednesday's werewolf roommate.

The Gilded Age" will be returning for a third season on HBO, the American cable network has announced. The series comes from the creative mind of Julian Fellowes, best known for creating the popular show «Downton Abbey».

Salaar is anticipated to surpass the 100-crore gross mark in its opening in India, with projections ranging between 100-110 crores. The overseas pre-sales for this Prabhas-starrer are exceptionally strong, and the international market opening is expected to contribute over 45 crores, culminating in a projected worldwide box office opening day of 150-160 crores. If the number materialise, it could mark the most substantial opening of the year 2023.

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Barbie, Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, and Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon emerged as prominent contenders across various categories. They feature in the lists for score and sound. Jonathan Glazer's The Zone of Interest and Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things also made significant strides in makeup, visual effects, and score.

Laal Krishna Advani-led Ram Mandir movement materialised in 2019 owing to a Supreme Court decision ruling in favour of the Hindu side, during the Narendra Modi governance period, giving the saffron party an edge with the religious fundamentalists. Now the Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar government has announced the Bihar government's ₹72-crore plan to redevelop the Punourdham in Sitamarhi.

Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire’, the much-awaited Prabhas-starrer hit the big screens on Friday. The Prashanth Neel directorial is all set to become one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Moments after the movie was released, fans of the Telugu superstar flooded X (formerly Twitter) and lauded Neel’s direction, as well as the performance of the leads. One fan described the movie as a visual extravaganza. “Just finished watching #SALAAR it’s technically strong and a visual wonder. Perfect film for #Prabhas Garu after #Bahubali goosebumps every time he is on screen. congratulations to the entire team of @hombalefilms… #PrashanthNeel you have given us a Visual Spectacle. MUST WATCH,” reads the post. Another fan waxed poetic about the ‘Baahubali’ star’s magnetic screen presence, another Prabhas admirer wrote, “What a Screen presence of R E B E L S T A R.” Another hailed Prabhas as India’s biggest star and remarked that this was his strongest comeback. “KING #Prabhas RECLAIMING BACK HIS THRONE (Indian cinema)… GREATEST COMEBACK OF INDIA's BIGGEST STAR,” reads the tweet. Another wrote, “Enough of pan India… enough of experiments… this is the Rebel Star we were missing since one decade… this is the fuckin violent mental #Prabhas we want… that's it… My Rebel God is backkk.” Cricket enthusiast CricCrazyJohns tweeted that the movie was goosebump-inducing and praised Neel for creating an engaging universe. «Goosebumps in the first half, the build up for Prabhas was just fire. Welcome to the world of Prashant Neel with Salaar,» they wrote.

sexual assault from a former employee. The ‘Fast & Furious’ actor has been accused of sexual harassment by his former personal assistant Asta Jonasson. In the lawsuit filed against the ‘XXX’ actor, Jonasson claimed that he physically overpowered her in his suite, pinned her to a wall, and violated her.

first-day earnings of ‘Dunki’, the much-awaited Shah Rukh Khan-starrer have been unexpectedly modest. According to a report by the Indian box-office tracking portalSacnilk.com, the Rajkumar Hirani directorial collected about Rs 30 crore on its opening day. Although many cities in North India showed a lukewarm response to the movie, ‘Dunki’ performed well in the city of Hyderabad. Additionally, the film was met with an enthusiastic response in regions such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and West Bengal. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Box Office Worldwide shared the first-day collections of the movie (Rs 31-33 crore) and called it a “fantastic” figure for a social comedy-drama genre. “#Dunki is taking a solid opening of 31.5-33 cr on day 1, which is FANTASTIC for this social drama genre and given a mid-week release! There are reports of phenomenal audience response from cinemas, like all Hirani films this one is also going to trend strongly from here,” reads the post. ‘Dunki’s lukewarm first-day collections (in comparison to SRK’s previous releases ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’, led detractors to troll the superstar and Hirani on X. The words “SRK’s Disaster Donkey’ trended on the microblogging platform. “#Dunki is Raju Hirani's Weakest film, It's a Borefest of Epic Proportions, Shahrukh's acting and accent is Cartoonish, You will be scrolling your mobiles in the 2nd Half!” wrote one X user.

Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon has made its cinematic debut with the release of Part One: A Child of Fire, but this is just the beginning. Snyder envisions a more extensive journey into the Rebel Moon universe, hinting at the possibility of a four-movie saga. As the first installment hits screens, discussions are buzzing about the confirmed sequels, potential additional movies, and Snyder's signature extended versions.

Sweet Magnolias is set to commence filming in January 2024, extending through the summer. The renewal for the fourth season was confirmed on October 19 after the third season premiered on July 20, 2023 on Netflix. Sweet Magnolias Season 4: Behind-the-Scenes Work

Mint’s queries. Although Awatramani has been crafting his image for years, the meteoric rise started in 2022. He began sharing selfies and photos with celebrities and film stars almost like a teaser for many months before the paparazzi was ready to click him solo.

Netflix's original content, The Brothers Sun emerges as a highly anticipated series set to redefine the landscape of streaming action-comedy. Conceived by Brad Falchuk, the creative genius behind Glee, American Horror Story, and Scream Queens, the series promises a groundbreaking blend of genres. The inclusion of action heroine Michelle Yeoh, renowned for her prowess in the industry, elevates the excitement, making The Brothers Sun a potential flagship for the streaming giant.

Anand Mahindra has shared a photo of Anandi Gopal Joshi of India, Keiko Okami of Japan and Sabat Islambouli of Syria who were the 1st licensed doctors in their respective countries. The photo was taken in 1885. «All educated at the Women’s Medical College in Pennsylvania. Anandibai was married at 9, became a mother at 14 & sadly passed away at the age of 22! But her life clearly is evidence of how a single individual can leave a strong footprint behind on the planet, despite incredible social constraints & a breathtakingly brief lifespan! Nothing is impossible,» Mahindra said in the post.

Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba', the sequel of 'Haseen Dillruba', is complete, the makers have announced. Starring Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey, the first part of the romantic thriller series released on Netflix in 2021. 'Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba' is written by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Jayprad Desai.

Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon: Part One — A Child of Fire. Scheduled for streaming on Friday, Dec. 22, this Netflix Original will deviate from the norm, allowing subscribers to catch it a night earlier, on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 10:00 p.m. EST, with west coast viewers gaining access even earlier.

Martin Scorsese is set to receive an honorary Golden Bear at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival, scheduled from February 15 to 25, 2024. The award acknowledging his lifetime achievement will be presented during a special ceremony on February 20. Berlinale managing director Mariëtte Rissenbeek and Artistic Director Carlo Chatrian expressed that, Martin Scorsese serves as an unparalleled role model for those who perceive cinema as the art of shaping a story in a manner that is both entirely personal and universal.