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dhai kilo ka haath’ still works wonders at the box-office! ‘Gadar 2’, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2001 blockbuster ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’, and the comeback vehicle for leads Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel have set the box-office on fire. According to a report shared by the Indian box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com, the movie has emerged as one of the highest grossers this year, earning Rs 40 crore on the first day of its release. ‘Gadar 2’ is predicted to mint around Rs 45 crore on the second day. If it manages to do so, it will cross Rs 85 crore at the box-office! The movie managed an overall occupancy of over 60 per cent on day one, while the night shows enjoyed a spectacular 85 per cent occupancy. Another box-office tracking website Box Office Worldwide has predicted that the movie may mint over Rs 115 crore over the weekend if it can keep up the momentum! Bollywood superstar Salman Khan was all praise for the movie. "Dhai kilo ka haath equals chalis cr ki opening. Sunny paaji is killing it. Congrats to the entire team of Gadar 2," wrote the 'Dabangg' actor. Trade analyst Komal Nahta took to Twitter to gush about the movie. “Gadar 2’ is not a film, it’s a celebration, an emotion that touches the heart of every Indian. No wonder it’s ruling the box-office like no film has ruled after ‘Pathaan’ this year! Its opening is HISTORIC in many places! Await my detailed review. But if you may, watch the film even before that,” he wrote. In contrast, ‘OMG 2’, a social satire starring Akshay Kumar, Pankaj Tripathi, and Yami Gautam had a more modest opening day figure — Rs 9.50 crore.

lobby groups have told the government that their OTT platforms are ensuring compliance with IT Rules even before the content is published. The Indian Digital Media Industry Foundation (IDMIF) and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) have, in separate but identical letters, to the ministry of information and broadcasting (MIB) said that OTT platforms have agreed to go through a thorough process to ensure that the content they produce is in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the IT Rules 2021.

₹10 lakh to anyone who can slap or spit on Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar for hurting the sentiments of people with his portrayal of Lord Shiva's messenger in Oh My God 2 (OMG2), said the outfit's president Govind Parashar as quoted by The Print. The Hindu organizations also burnt Akshay Kumar's effigies and the film's posters on Thursday in Agra. It said that the outfit will not call off a demonstration against the actor's role of Lord Shiva's messenger in OMG2 before theatres.

₹185 crore loan taken from ECL Finance Ltd, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) promoted by the Edelweiss Group. Desai’s family claimed that the loans were taken from Edelweiss between 2016 and 2018, and part of the repayment had been made.

Yogi Babu and Mohanlal. Apart from the acting and starcast, the song Hukum also found a mention in several tweets and started trending on Twitter, reported Hindustan Times. Commenting on the movie, filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj wrote on Twitter, “#Jailer Speechless… Goosebumps...

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie" is a feminist romp peppered with suggestive jokes, existential themes and choreographed dance numbers. Rated PG-13, the film has amused and confused some of its younger viewers. Quinn Berry, a 10-year-old New Yorker, saw “Barbie" with her parents and a friend.

#Gadar2 is old-school desi entertainment at its best… #SunnyDeol returns to the big screen with a vengeance… He is as ferocious as ever… #Gadar2 will create #Gadar at the #BO… The patriotic flavour coupled with tremendous recall value will make it a huge money-spinner. #Gadar2Review #Gadar2 lives up to massive expectations…," movie critic Taran Adarsh said in a long review.

Heart of Stone’ led and produced by Gal Gadot, released on Netflix today, 11 August. The movie starring Gal Gadot, Alia Bhatt, and Jamie Dornan is a globe-trotting spy thriller. Alia Bhatt’s role as a tech prodigy named Keya is one that’s hard to describe without spoiling the twisty plot, but it’s an important one.

My Bat Mitzvah’, with his real-life daughters Sadie Sandler and Sunny Sandler. The trailer of the film has been released. Here’s what we think of it. The trailer of You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah reveals that Adam Sandler’s daughters have more screen time than him in the film. That’s not such a bad thing, as the girls seem actually good at their job, just like their father.

Hyundai Motor has once again pushed the boundaries of innovation with the world premiere of its eagerly awaited fifth-generation Santa Fe. The grand unveiling took center stage on the company's YouTube channel, where viewers were treated to an immersive experience showcasing the SUV's core features. The premiere video, titled «Open for More,» not only accentuates the model's impressive attributes but also pays homage to its heritage, with filming taking place in SANTA FE, New Mexico, the birthplace of the iconic vehicle.

real estate tycoon Gopal Ansal, convicted in an evidence tampering case related to the 1997 Uphaar cinema fire trial, seeking an urgent hearing of his plea for renewal of passport for 10 years. The high court said an early hearing was not possible in the matter. «I consider that the board (work load) does not permit an early date.

DC Universe (DCU) fans were all excited when ‘Wonder Woman’ Gal Gadot hinted at the return of the female superhero in a third film in the franchise. The sequel had been shelved when DC Studios’ new co-CEOs, James Gunn and Peter Safran, took over. So, has Wonder Woman been revived? A new report in Variety rebutted the claims. Gal Gadot, who plays the iconic female superhero in the film, recently revealed to ComicBook.com that she had been assured by James Gunn and Peter Safran of a new Wonder Woman movie with her. «I love portraying Wonder Woman. It's so close to and dear to my heart,” said Gal Gadot. “From what I heard from James and from Peter is that we're gonna develop a Wonder Woman 3 together,» she added. She said in the interview that both CEOs had told her, “You’re in the best hands. We’re going to develop Wonder Woman 3 with you. (We) love you as Wonder Woman— you’ve got nothing to worry about.” But now Variety has learned from sources at DC that a third Wonder Woman film is “not in development at DC Studios nor do Gunn and Safran have plans at this time for any Wonder Woman project in the new DC Universe other than their previously announced “Paradise Lost” prequel series for Max”.

Meg 2: The Trench was released in theatres on August 4th. The big question for fans of the Jason Statham-headlined blockbuster is where they can stream the movie online. Here are some options for online streaming of Meg 2: The Trench.

The guild that represents striking film and television screenwriters says negotiations with major studios and streaming services will resume Friday

The strike-delayed 75th Emmy Awards have a new date — one that places them directly in Hollywood’s awards season for a change

Bombay High Court on Friday refused to pass any order granting urgent interim reliefs to Edelweiss company officials, accused of abetting the suicide of renowned film art director Nitin Desai, and said it would hear their pleas against the FIR on August 18. A division bench of Justices N W Sambre and R N Laddha also issued a notice to Desai's wife, who is the complainant in the case. Senior counsel Amit Desai, appearing for Edelweiss Financial Services Chairman Rashesh Shah, Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company's MD and CEO Raj Kumar Bansal and two other company officials urged the court to grant them interim protection from any coercive action and also sought quashing of the first information report (FIR) registered against them.

reported that in an essential dialogue, references to revered religious elements such as Shivling, Shri Bhagavad Gita, Upanishad, Atharvaved, Draupadi, Pandav, Krishna, Gopiyan and Raas Leela were removed. A user on X called the new Akhay Kumar starrer film ‘mindblowing’ while also praising the acting performance of Pankaj Tripathi and Yami Gautam.

Rocky aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' is on a winning spree. The Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt-starrer, which marks KJo’s return to the director’s chair after seven years, has earned a lot of praise for bringing back the charm of Bollywood to the big screens. More than the progressive message in the movie, Bhatt's colourful range of sarees won people's hearts.

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Edelweiss Financial Services Chairman Rashesh Shah and others in the Nitin Desai suicide case. Apparently, FIRs were registered against Shah, Edelweiss ARC MD and CEO Raj Kumar Bansal and others for allegedly abetting the suicide of renowned film art director. Apart from Shah and Bansal, company official Smit Shah, another person named Keur Mehta, and Jitender Kothari, who was appointed by the NCLT as an interim resolution professional, have also moved the HC seeking for the FIR to be quashed.

Jailer’ has the Midas touch! Superstar Rajinikanth’s comeback venture has recorded the highest opening for Kollywood (Tamil film industry) this year. According to a report by the Indian box-office tracking portal Sacnilk.com, the Rajinikanth-starrer earned a staggering Rs 44.50 crore on the first day of its release. The report also revealed that the movie has collected a gross figure of Rs 52 crore domestically. This includes Rs 23 crore from Tamil Nadu, Rs 11 crore from Karnataka, Rs 5 crore from Kerala, Rs 10 crore from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Rs 3 crore from the other states. The movie is predicted to earn Rs 30 crore on the second day. If it can manage this feat, the movie would cross Rs 73 crore at the box-office! Trade analyst Manobala Vijayabalan took to Twitter to share the box-office collections of the action-comedy. “Superstar #Rajinikanth's #Jailer takes an earth-shattering opening at the TN Box Office. The movie has minted ₹ 29.46 cr in the state. Record Day 1 for any Tamil movie released in 2023,” he wrote. He also revealed that ‘Jailer’ is now among the top three all-time highest first-day grossers of Kollywood, the other two movies also being Rajinikanth-starrers — ‘2Point0’ and ‘Kabali’.