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Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan and Jyotika's supernatural thriller movie will make its debut on theatres countywide on March 8, 2024, the makers announced on Thursday. The untitled film is directed by filmmaker Vikas Bahl, known for movies such as 'Super 30', «Queen» and 'Goodbye'. Devgn's production banner Ajay Devgn Ffilms shared the news of the film's release date on X, formerly known as Twitter. «Things are about to take a supernatural turn.

Jawan’, the much anticipated action-thriller starring Shah Rukh Khan and Nayanthara hits the theatres today. The release of any SRK-starrer is no less than an elaborate, memorable event these days. From fans showing up at theatres at dawn to catch first day, first show, to King Khan’s cutout from the film’s posters being garlanded at South, here’s a wrap-up of some of the most exciting events, ‘Jawan’s release generated!

₹75 crore on its opening day across all language versions in India, and it's noteworthy that this release falls on a Thursday. In terms of early shows, the Hindi version exhibited an initial 46% occupancy, a figure that is projected to increase throughout the day. On the film's opening day, morning show occupancy stood at 43%, with the NCR region recording a 42% occupancy rate.

A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) The film is produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak. As soon as the release date was announced, the actor's fans flooded the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons, expressing their excitement.

Disney+ Hotstar has announced a new Tamil original called MY3 directed by M Rajesh starring Hansika Motwani, Shanthnu, Mugen Rao and Ashna Zaveri that will premiere on 15 September. Video streaming platforms are likely to offer 50-60% of the budgets to southern language content, with these programmes seeing much traction, accounting for 30% of OTT viewership, said industry experts.

Red Chillies Entertainment, the production house behind "Jawan", on Wednesday urged audiences to shun piracy and watch the new Shah Rukh Khan film in theatres. The banner, founded by Shah Rukh and his wife Gauri Khan, shared the appeal on its official X page a day before the release of the pan-India film directed by Atlee. «Say No to Piracy.

Jawan' opened in theatres on Thursday morning, causing a mass hysteria among fans. From making it on time for the first show to bursting crackers outside the theatres, the fans have shown much love to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's movie. An SRK fan club shared a video of the first-day-first-show army marching to the theatres with a big banner that read, «First Day First Show Jawan.» They also carried several small signages with «We Love SRK» written on it. The fans began marching at 5:35 AM for the 6 AM show. They were also shouting slogans — «We Love Shah Rukh,» «Bharat Ki Shaan Shah Rukh,» and «Banda Hai To Zinda Hai.» Overwhelmed by their gesture, King Khan took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to thank his fans for the love.

Mathieu Kassovitz, director of the 1995 film «La Haine», on Wednesday thanked fans for their support following his serious motorbike accident which left him with a broken femur and ankle. The movie star, also known for his outspoken comments on political issues including police violence, posted a video on Instagram in his first public comments since the accident at the weekend. «I thank all those who phoned me and sent messages of support,» Kassovitz said in the bare-chested Instagram story from his hospital bed. «I did not know I had so many friends, it's a pleasure. »I fell off my motorbike, it was stupid, and broke my femur and ankle and now I am in physical therapy and I have come out of the operation… See you soon guys and thank you." His latest movie «Visions», in which he stars alongside Diane Kruger, just opened in French cinemas on Wednesday. Prosecutors had said Sunday that Kassovitz was injured while taking part in a motorbike training course in the Essonne department just south of Paris. He was not involved in a collision with another vehicle, they added, but flew out of the saddle and fell hard to the ground. People close to Kassovitz said that he was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and had not suffered any head injuries. An investigation into the cause of the accident has been launched by local prosecutors and police. More recently, Kassovitz has become know for his starring role as secret agent Malotru in the hit spy thriller series «Le Bureau des Legendes» («The Bureau»). But he burst onto the French cinema scene in 1995 as the director of «La Haine» («Hatred»).

Jawan premiered today at 5 AM (yes, you read that right), smashing records even before its release. Now, it seems 2023 belongs to SRK as, after Pathaan minted ₹1,000 crore, Jawan looks all set to top Khan’s all-time-blockbuster. The first reviews and reactions are out.

Gary Busey, aged 79, is facing accusations of involvement in a hit-and-run collision in Malibu, According to a statement by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department provided to USA TODAY. The media reports have also stated that allegedly, Busey was driving a blue Volvo on August 30 in the late afternoon when he collided with another driver. The driver involved in the incident reported that «he refused to stop after the collision occurred and refused to provide proof of registration and financial responsibility,» as stated in the news release. The incident took place on the 23000 block of Pacific Coast Highway, which is the location of the Malibu Pier. As of now, representatives for Gary Busey have not officially commented on the situation. If you have any information about the collision, you are encouraged to contact the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station's Traffic Investigations Office at 818-878-1808. It's worth noting that in 2015, the LA County Sheriff's Department reported an incident in which Busey struck and slightly injured a woman with his car while backing out of a shopping center parking lot in Malibu. She received on-site treatment and was released. Additionally, last year, he faced charges including two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, one count of attempted criminal sexual contact, and one count of harassment at the Monster-Mania Convention in New Jersey. Gary Busey gained fame for his portrayal of Buddy Holly in the 1978 film «The Buddy Holly Story,» which earned him an Academy Award nomination.

Saltburn, featuring Barry Keoghan in the lead role, is set to captivate audiences with its thrilling narrative. Here's all you need to know about Emerald Fennell's Saltburn.

Reliance Entertainment, and Shemaroo Entertainment are now unlocking a treasure trove on YouTube despite the platform yielding 30% lower revenues compared to SVoD services. The strategy proves beneficial by offering monetization opportunities for older titles that may not find buyers, and also offer viewers a chance to revisit classics. For instance, titles such as Ready and Bhool Bhulaiyaa are on the T-Series YouTube channel, and Johnny Gaddaar is on Reliance Entertainment’s channel.

A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar)A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) "Heroes don't wait for medals to do what's right! Watch the story of Bharat's true hero with #MissionRaniganj in cinemas on 6th October. Teaser out tomorrow," Akshay captioned the post.

OK, not all the movies. Some of them, like 'Dune: Part Two,' have been postponed until next year due to the ongoing actors and writers strikes. But most of the film calendar has stayed intact — for now. Just like summer, there are plenty of sequels and prequels on the way. A second 'Nun," a third 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding,' a fourth 'Expendables' and a 10th 'Saw.' But many of the most anticipated titles are awards contenders, historical epics and festival hits. Here's a look at some of the highlights of the next three months.

₹51.17 crore in worldwide advance bookings, and it has managed to surpass the opening day record of Pathaan in India. Film trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan shared this news on Twitter, providing insights into Jawan's exceptional pre-release performance. He revealed that the film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, has not only secured a whopping ₹32.47 crore in advance bookings for its opening day in India but has also earned ₹18.70 crore ($2.25 million) from overseas markets.

Jawan, the Indian film industry is buzzing with forecasts regarding its expected Box Office performance. The global advance booking for the film is closing in on a staggering ₹45 crore, as per Sacnilk. Jawan has become only the second Bollywood film to surpass the one-million mark in advance ticket sales.

Jawan’. All eyes are on Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action extravaganza. Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu has also joined the ‘Jawan’ fan club. Taking to Twitter, the ‘Pokiri’ star gushed about the trailer and wished the film enjoyed a great box-office outcome in all the markets. He also revealed he would be watching the movie with his family. “It's time for #Jawan! The frenzy and power of @iamsrk are on full display!!! Wishing the team an all-time blockbuster success across all markets! So looking forward to watching it with the entire family!!” King Khan did not forget to thank the ‘Maharshi’ star for his sweet gesture of support. “Thank u so much my friend. Hope you enjoy the film. Let me know when you are watching I will come over and watch it with you. Love to you and the family. Big hug,” he wrote. Bollywood’s ‘OG He Man’ Dharmendra was also one of the celebs to wish Khan all the best. The ‘Sholay’ star dropped a picture of them posing together and wrote, “Shah Rukh bete, wish you great luck for ‘Jawan’!” The post went viral and gained over 430.7K views and over 16K likes. Many SRK fans thanked the ‘Phool Aur Patthar’ star profusely for his support and goodwill. One fan wrote that they cannot wait to watch the two stars share screen space in the Rajkumar Hirani film ‘Dunki’. “Dunki Mein Ye Combination Father And Son Ka Will Be Remembered For Ages Thank You Dharam Paaji,” they tweeted. “Dharam ji. We SRKians wish u good health and happiness sir,” wrote another. “Thank you so much sir evergreen dharam paaji, wishes from one handsome hunk to another, wishes from one living legend to another,” gushed another.

Bengaluru has triggered a meme frenzy on social media after he significantly raised the rental price for his 2BHK flat. It all started when the landlord, who goes by the username @Bharath_MG on social networking site X (formerly Twitter), shared the details of the 2BHK flat's availability on the internet. The advertisement said that for a monthly rent of Rs 45,000, potential tenants could secure a stylish property on Indiranagar's prestigious 80-feet road.

Emmanuelle Beart was a victim of incest as a child, she said in a documentary presented on Tuesday, without identifying her abuser. Beart, who has starred in dozens of films and TV productions over the past 50 years, is the co-director of the documentary which was screened at a news conference Tuesday before being broadcast to viewers by the M6 channel on September 24. She has been famous in France for decades thanks to performances in «Manon of the Spring», «A Heart in Winter» and «Nelly and Mr Arnaud», and reached global audiences with roles in «Mission Impossible» and «8 Women». The attacker was not her father Guy Beart, co-director Anastasia Mikova told reporters Tuesday. Speaking for the actor who was not present, Mikova said Beart would not name her abuser because that is not «the approach of the film».

Jawan starring Shah Rukh Khan is set to make a grand entrance at the box office. However, the upcoming G20 Summit in Delhi could put a damper on the celebrations for fans in the national capital. The Summit, scheduled for September 9-10, will see heads of state from around the globe, including US President Joe Biden, convening in Delhi.