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Jawan, has proven yet again why he is often termed the "King of the Box Office". The film's commercial performance has been nothing short of staggering, amassing a colossal sum of ₹562.13 crore in India itself thus far. The movie got off to a thundering start, raking in ₹75 crore on its opening day, which fell on Janmashtami 2023, a Thursday.

Nicolas Cage, the Hollywood veteran renowned for his compelling performances, is set to grace the screen once again in "Dream Scenario," a highly anticipated A24 production. Following his appearance earlier this year in «Renfield,» Cage's acting prowess takes center stage in this indie film, skillfully delving into the realm of existential horror. Here's your sneak peek into the intriguing world of «Dream Scenario.»

PVR Inox expects the fiscal second quarter to be one of the best quarters for cinema exhibitors with the film industry delivering a string of blockbusters like Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, Sunny Deol's Gadar-2, and Rajinikanth's Jailer, said PVR Inox co-CEO Alok Tandon. «I hope that comes true,» Tandon said when asked if the July-September period would be the best quarter for the cinema exhibition industry. «The last couple of weeks have been extraordinarily good for footfalls in cinema halls, and even the pipeline looks very exciting.» He noted that movies like Jawan, Oh My God 2, Gadar 2, Jailer, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Oppenheimer, and Mission Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One have drawn record audiences to theatres. Tandon is also hopeful that the cinema exhibition industry will return to pre-pandemic levels in terms of footfalls.

Paramount Pictures has made exciting announcements for movie enthusiasts. A sequel to the successful horror film "Smile" is officially in the works for a 2024 release. Additionally, the highly-anticipated "Mean Girls" musical movie, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway production and the iconic 2004 film, will make its way to theaters instead of its initially planned streaming debut.

AAP) MP Raghav Chadha and actor Parineeti Chopra are all set to tie the knot in the presence of their close family members and friends. According to sources, the couple will exchange nuptial vows on September 24. Many guests arrived in Udaipur to participate in the wedding rituals. On Saturday evening, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann arrived in Udaipur amid high security to attend Raghav –Parineeti’s wedding functions. Both the CMs were snapped at the airport by the shutterbugs. Kejriwal was seen donning a blue shirt paired with black pants, while Bhagwant Mann wore a white kurta pyjama paired with a grey Nehru jacket. Apart from them, AAP's Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh, and actor Bhagyashree also arrived to attend the grand wedding. The wedding rituals and functions are scheduled to take place later on Saturday at the Leela Palace Hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan, and carry over into Sunday, according to several reports. The duo exchanged rings on May 13 at Kapurthala House in New Delhi in the presence of their loved ones. The star-studded engagement ceremony was attended by several politicians, including Delhi CM Kejriwal, Punjab CM Mann, former Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray. Before their engagement, the couple had chosen to keep mum about their relationship. Parineeti and Raghav reportedly knew each other for several years before they began dating.

PTI. The pro-Kannada organizations even appealed to schools, colleges, shopkeepers, owners of various commercial establishments, factories, companies, and transporters to support their call for a shutdown. On Saturday, the official call for shutdown in Bengaluru was given by farmers and pro-Kannada outfits observing 'Mandya Bandh.' As per details, farmers' leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar appealed to schools, colleges, IT companies, and the film chamber to declare a holiday.

IPOs Next Week: The primary market witnessed some major listings in both main board and small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) segments last month, which kept investors engaged with subscriptions and listings. Moving on, the last week of September sees strong market buzz - similarly packed with new listings and initial public offering (IPO) issues, that are available for subscription. Last week, three mainboard IPOs - Jupiter Life Line Hospitals, EMS Limited and R R Kabel listed raising a total of ₹3,154 crore.

Pankaj Tripathi and Richa Chadha as they gear up to return for the third part. The buddy comedy film franchise began in 2013 with «Fukrey» and was followed by a 2017 sequel, titled «Fukrey Returns».

hero cop" delivering quick justice without bothering about the due process of law, as shown in blockbuster films like "Singham", sends out a very harmful message, Justice Gautam Patel of the Bombay High Court said on Friday. Speaking at a function organised by the Indian Police Foundation to mark its annual day and Police Reforms Day, he also questioned people's «impatience» with the process of law. Talking about police reforms, the judge said that the Supreme Court's judgement in the Prakash Singh case was an «opportunity missed», and also noted that the law enforcement machinery can not be reformed unless we reform ourselves. The image of police as «bullies, corrupt and unaccountable» is a populist one and the same can be said about anyone in the public life including judges, politicians and journalists, he said. When the public thinks that the courts are not doing their job, it celebrates when the police step in, the judge said. «This is why when a rape accused is killed in an encounter while allegedly trying to flee, people think it is not just alright but it is celebrated. Justice has been served, they feel, but has it?» he said. This view is deeply pervasive and reflected strongly in our popular culture, especially in Indian cinema, Justice Patel noted. «In movies, police rail against judges who are shown as docile, timid, thickly-spectacled and often very badly dressed.

Jawan has stunned industry analysts and filmgoers alike, amassing a whopping ₹389.88 crore in its first week. This initial surge set the stage for its continued success at the Box Office. Though Box Office collections usually see a dip after the opening week, Jawan managed to hold its ground impressively.

Meg 2: The Trench’ is now in theaters, but if you prefer watching it at home, you'll soon have the option. The action thriller, starring Jason Statham as Jonas Taylor, will be available for streaming on Max starting September 29, 2023.

Dolly Parton released a new song from her upcoming rock album, Rockstar, on September 22. She covered the 1993 song "What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes and teamed up with Linda Perry, who is the former singer of the band. In the video, filmed at a Nashville elementary school on a hot day, Linda Perry also makes an appearance.

Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin’ as strikes hit Hollywood. The renewal was announced in January after the first season's debut on November 23, 2022, but viewing data wasn't released. The cancellation follows similar decisions due to strikes, including Amazon Prime Video's 'The Peripheral' and 'A League of Their Own.' The strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) began on May 2, causing ‘Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin’ to fall behind schedule for season two. Peacock and Amazon Prime Video have made similar renewal reversals during the pandemic. Negotiations have resumed between WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), raising hopes for a resolution to the labor dispute. The strike has been ongoing for five months, nearing the guild's previous record of 154 days in 1988. ‘Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin’ featured Adam Devine, reprising his role as Bumper Allen from the 'Pitch Perfect' film series. He portrayed the leader of an all-male a cappella group, attempting to revive his music career in Germany. The show also starred Flula Borg, Sarah Hyland, Lera Abova, and Jameela Jamil. Megan Amram from 'The Good Place' served as showrunner and executive producer alongside Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, Devine, and more from 'Pitch Perfect 2.'

Expendables 4' or 'Expend4bles' jointly produced by Millennium Media and Lionsgate, made its debut as the sole new wide release on Thursday night, garnering $750,000 in preview showings. This action-thriller, featuring Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone as elite mercenaries embarking on a daring mission, is anticipated to claim the top spot at the box office upon its official release. With an R rating, the film is projected to open with approximately $15 million, marking the lowest opening among all entries in the franchise. Some estimates suggest it could reach $17 million, surpassing the $15.8 million opening of «Expendables 3» in 2014. The series began with a bang as the original 'Expendables' kicked off with a $34.8 million opening in 2010, followed by «Expendables 2» in 2012, which started with $28.5 million. In comparison, 'Expendables 3' earned $875,000 in Thursday preview grosses back in 2014, as per reports. The latest installment, «Expendables 4,» reunites iconic stars such as Stallone, Statham, Randy Couture, and Dolph Lundgren, while introducing new additions like Megan Fox and Curtis «50 Cent» Jackson into the mix. Directed by Scott Waugh, the movie plunges this group of battle-hardened mercenaries into a mission fraught with Russian operatives and nuclear warheads. Although the film came with a hefty $100 million production price tag, it is expected to perform well in international markets, similar to its predecessors. 'Expend4bles', a Lionsgate release, has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association “for strong/bloody violence throughout, language and sexual material.” Running time: 103 minutes.

general elections, inspired by the success of the period film Gadar 2. Kangana Ranaut will portray Indira Gandhi in the upcoming film Emergency, and a biopic on Atal Bihari Vajpayee is currently in the works. Director Vivek Agnihotri, known for films such as The Kashmir Files, is set to release The Vaccine War later this month.

Supreme Court on Friday sought response of Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on a plea seeking registration of a criminal case against him over his recent remarks on Sanatana Dharma. A bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi issued notices to the DMK leader on the plea filed by a Tamil Nadu advocate, B Jagannath. The petitioner told the bench that there has been a call for «eradication of a faith». Although the bench sought a response from Udhayanidhi, it clarified that the instant matter will not be tagged with the pending cases pertaining to hate speech. The petitioner argued that the September 2 conference where Udhayanidhi made the controversial remarks against Sanatana Dharma be declared unconstitutional for being violative of the right to freedom of religion. The petition also sought an injunction to restrain the Tamil Nadu minister from making such remarks and to prevent the holding of such events in future. Recently, 262 eminent persons including 14 retired high court judges had in a letter to Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud sought suo motu cognisance of Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks on Sanatana Dharma. Udhayanidhi had said that Sanatana Dharma divides people in the name of caste and religion, and hence should be eradicated.

OTT platforms this week. Lets look into what's new as we check OTT releases this week for movies and web series. The Disney+ Hotstar horror web series features Venu Thottempudi, Bhadram, Ravi Varma, Chanakya, Gayathri, Avanthika Mishra, Aidit Gautam, Venkatesh Kakumanu and others in crucial roles.

Harry Potter" books in the US, the Empire State Building in New York will illuminate its facade in the distinct colors of Hogwarts houses at sunset on Wednesday, September 27. For those outside of New York, an exciting spectacle awaits as the Empire State Building's Tower Lights will transform into shades of red for Gryffindor, yellow for Hufflepuff, blue for Ravenclaw, and green for Slytherin. This enchanting display can be viewed via the Empire State's live cam. If you happen to be in New York, there's even more magic in store.

JioCinema is set to launch a digital film festival on September 29. According to the organisers, the festival will showcase 20 remarkable films across 20 days. A celebration of India's rich storytelling, the festival line-up features titles such as "The Comedian", which revolves around an aging comedy actor in the Indian film industry who has no laughter left in his life, and "Birha" (The Journey Back Home), a story of a family that tears apart due to the unjustified ambitions of a young child. Other films in the line-up are «Ghuspaith: Between Borders», which is inspired by the life and tragic death of renowned Indian photojournalist Danish Siddiqui; «Rat in the Kitchen», a story of a man going through loneliness and having surreal experiences while being at home alone; «Bebaak» a gripping tale about a woman's identity crisis as a Muslim in India; and «The Daughter», a film about a young woman who sets out in search of a man who can help her carry out an act that will test her limits. «Bebaak» producer Anurag Kashyap said he is thrilled to be part of the festival. «India is like a never-ending library of stories, with storytellers waiting to be discovered.

₹530 crore mark today. According to industry tracker Sacnilk.com, early estimates suggest that the film directed by Atlee collected ₹8.85 crore on September 21, bringing its total to ₹526.78 crore. In the last two days the collection at Indian Box Office witnessed a slight dip with daily collection falling below ₹10 crore.