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Gadar 2', featuring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel, shows no signs of slowing down. The movie, which raked in an impressive 50 crore rupees on Sunday, is now gearing up to rewrite history on Monday. The journey of 'Gadar 2' has been nothing short of remarkable.

Gadar 2 has taken the box office by storm, showcasing a remarkable performance in its initial three days since release. The film, known for its compelling narrative and star-studded cast with Sunny Deol leading the team, has captured the hearts of audiences across India. Here's a breakdown of the box office collections for the first weekend: The film roared into theatres with an impressive opening day collection of ₹40.1 crore, setting the stage for a thrilling cinematic experience.

₹100-crore club in India. The film, starring Sunny Deol, managed to collect over ₹50 crore at the box office on the third day of its release. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol fans are fondly remembering a time when “Iron Man" Robert Downey Jr.

PVR INOX rallied nearly 4% to Rs 1,697 in Monday's trade on BSE after the firm achieved the feat of highest ever single day and weekend admissions and box office. «PVR INOX has achieved the feat of highest ever admissions and box office in a single day across our circuit on August 13, 2023. We entertained 12.8 lakh guests and earned Gross box office revenue of 39.5 crores,» the company said in an exchange filing.

film industry. The general secretary of Maharashtra Navnirman Seva (MNS), Ameya Khopkar, has thrown a spotlight on the matter. Khopkar, aligned with Raj Thackeray, expressed his concerns over Haider's involvement in the Indian film scene, asserting that a Pakistani national should not have a place in the industry.

₹40 crore on its opening day in theatres. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the action-packed sequel to Deol's 2001 blockbuster film Gadar has recorded the second-best opener of 2023 after Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan'.

For movie geeks with a penchant for alien-themed films, this curiosity finds a thrilling outlet. Alien movies offer a unique blend of speculative fiction, suspense, and wonder, allowing us to explore the «what if» scenarios in a controlled, cinematic environment. Through the lens of talented filmmakers, we're taken on journeys that explore the complexities of human-alien interactions, the awe-inspiring possibilities of advanced civilizations, and the chilling suspense of potential threats from the cosmos. Netflix, a treasure trove of cinematic experiences, houses an array of alien-themed movies that cater to this very fascination. From heartwarming tales of interstellar friendships to spine-tingling encounters with unknown entities, these films provide an avenue for our curiosity to be indulged. As we press play on these extraterrestrial adventures, we find ourselves drawn into narratives that echo our longing to connect with the cosmos.

Last Voyage of the Demeter" struggled in its opening weekend, earning a meager $6.5 million. The movie, based on a chapter from Bram Stoker's «Dracula,» which follows the transport of the vampire's coffin from Transylvania to England, was distributed by Universal. In contrast, "Barbie" continued its dominance, securing the top spot for the fourth consecutive weekend. The Warner Bros. release generated $33.7 million, pushing its total earnings to an impressive $526.3 million. Taking second place was Universal's «Oppenheimer,» directed by Christopher Nolan. The film earned $18.8 million during the weekend, bringing its domestic earnings for the portrayal of atomic bomb creator J. Robert Oppenheimer's life to $264.3 million. This achievement solidifies its position as Nolan's fourth-highest grossing movie domestically, trailing behind «Inception,» «The Dark Knight,» and «The Dark Knight Rises.» «Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,» produced by Paramount Pictures, secured third place with $15.7 million. The animated feature, co-produced by Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Productions, has amassed $72.8 million in domestic earnings after two weeks. Warner Bros.' «Meg 2: The Trench» experienced a 60% drop in earnings from its $30 million opening, garnering $12.7 million and landing in fourth place. The adventure film's total domestic earnings now stand at $54.5 million. «The Last Voyage of the Demeter» had a production cost of $45 million but failed to attract audiences, marking another disappointment for Steven Spielberg's Amblin production company.

George A. Romero passed away in July 2017, leaving a void in the horror film genre. The good part is that before he died, Romero had begun writing on the final product of his famous horror franchise. Titled Twilight of the Dead, George had described the project as the ‘Godfather of the Zombie’, or at least he thought his fans would think of it like that. Twilight of the Dead was announced four years after Romero’s death, but there had not been much news about the project. But in Summer 2023, we heard that Twilight of the Dead will begin production soon.

₹110-120 crore within India and global gross collections of ₹150 crore for the film. Gadar 2 has been lapped up in the Hindi heartland including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and parts of central India in a welcome relief to such cinemas at a time of waning popularity of Bollywood films among mass-market viewers with several new releases considered to feature mostly urban, elitist themes.

Barbiecore fashion sweeping through the streets. With Greta Gerwig's iconic film carving its mark in history, enthusiasts globally have embraced the Barbiecore aesthetic, donning head-to-toe pink ensembles. While this trend delights Barbie's ingenious costume designer, a single note of caution accompanies her elation.

Ted Lasso will end after three seasons, it has been confirmed. The award-winning show is produced by Jason Sudeikis who also stars in it in the lead. Ted Lasso has won 11 Emmy Awards so far and has been nominated for 40 Emmys.Ted Lasso director Declan Lowney, in an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, talked about the series finale and how difficult it was to say goodbye to the cast and crew. Lowney has been with the show since its first season in dual roles – as director for all three seasons, and as supervising producer for season two. The director proudly said that the US production, which has been shot in Richmond in the UK, is bigger than most English film and television productions.

magnum opus Oppenheimer has broken a new record at the US box office. Oppenheimer has broken the record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) at Los Angeles’ iconic TCL Chinese Theatre. Here are the details.

₹43 crores at the national box office on the second day following its initial release. If we add the earnings of Day 1, the total collections by Gadar 2 reach a whopping ₹83 crore and the weekend is not over yet. Paired with the emblematic representation of the hand pump scene, the film intricately explored the lasting impact left by Tara Singh and Sakeena.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds are eagerly awaiting the resolution of the intense cliffhanger that concluded the show's second season. The Enterprise crew, led by Pike, encountered the hostile Gorn aliens responsible for attacking a colony and destroying Pike's girlfriend's starship. The survivors, including Pike's girlfriend, were abducted by the Gorn. The fate of the crew and Pike's next move remained uncertain at the end of the season.

Indian cinema. Organised withthe support of the Victorian Government and the backing of Indian film aficionados, IFFM has emerged as a global platform that fosters cultural exchange and appreciation of cinema. The festival will run till August 20.

Anupama Chopra on Film Companion, she said, “I wasn’t allowed to watch Ramayan and Mahabharat either. She insisted that I read the epics first (before delving into the serialised versions)." Further adding, she said that her mother believed, "the first exposure to these epics should not be someone else’s imagination; it should be a product of your own imagination." In the interview, she also revealed that her mother also never let her watch the mainstream Hindi or Bengali films but explored some world and regional cinema.

Gadar 2 box office collection: Sunny Deol and Amisha Patel starrer Gadar 2 continues to get appreciation at the domestic box office. The Anil Sharma directed film had become the second highest opner of 2023 after Shah Rukh Khan's ‘Pathaan’. Gadar 2 has amassed over ₹43 crores at the domestic box office on Day 2, as per early estimates by Sacnilk.com stated.

₹35 crore net in India for all languages , according to early estimates available on Sacnilk.com. Speaking of the three days collections, the film has so far earned roughly ₹107.85 crore net in India. Speaking of estimates for Day 4, the report added that film may see collection of approximately ₹33.25 crore net in India for all languages.

Jailer, starring the incomparable Rajinikanth, burst onto the theatre scene. Its release was like a grand festival, creating a buzz of celebration that resonated far and wide. And that's not all – the megastar himself embarked on a serene and soulful journey to the enchanting Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand.

OMG 2 earned a whopping amount of ₹14.50 crore on the second day of its release, taking the total two days collection of the movie to ₹24.76 crore, according to early estimates published by Sacnilk.com. All movie theatres in India had an overall 57.91% occupancy for its Hindi version, the report said. On the opening day, "OMG 2" collected ₹10.26 crore net at the domestic box office, the makers said on Saturday.