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Rajinikanth's latest movie minted around ₹44.50 crore net in India for all languages, while the gross collection crossed the ₹50 crore mark on the opening day, according to a report available on Sacnilk.com. As per early estimates by Sacnilk, Jailer collected ₹52 crore on Thursday including ₹23 crore from Tamil Nadu, ₹11 crore from Karnataka, ₹10 crore from Andhra Pradesh, ₹5 crore from Kerala, and ₹3 crore from other states, HT reported. Rajinikanth's much-awaited Jailer movie has hit the big screens today, August 10.

Prime Video's queer romcom "Red, White & Royal Blue" has been released today, August 11. Fans can enjoy watching a star-crossed love story between the United States and Great Britain on Amazon Prime Video. The official trailer already introduced Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the US, and Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Henry of Britain, reported Variety.

Lance Reddick, who played Commander Zavala in ‘Destiny 1’ died earlier this year, Keith David will replace him in ‘Destiny 2’. David will make his first appearance with Destiny 2’s upcoming ‘The Final Shape expansion’. It will be launched in 2024. Confirming his role, David said in a statement, “I am honored to continue the great work of Lance Reddick as Zavala. Lance captured the character’s sense of integrity so wonderfully. It is my intention to continue that work.” Earlier, David voiced The Arbiter in Bungie’s Halo series. He also acted in ‘Mass Effect’, ‘Call of Duty’ and ‘Saints Row’. Lance Reddick was known for his roles in the John Wick films, ‘The Wire’ and Bungie’s Destiny games. Zavala is crucial to the story of Destiny and Reddick has been portraying this from the very beginning. He served as a Titan vanguard. David has acted in films like ‘The Thing’, ‘They Live’, and ‘Nope’. Praising David, Bungie said in a statement on the website, that the team is excited for what David would bring to the role of the commander. He said, “We will always remain respectful to the role Zavala has played thus far, and look forward to the journey ahead.”

Gran Turismo movie is set to debut on Netflix in the US and other countries, following its theatrical release at the end of August. The film, based on the video game with the same title, revolves around the story of a GT Academy participant, who transitions from virtual to real-world racing.

Hindi film industry, has shared a grave personal tragedy which she suffered before filming her latest film ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’. The bollywood actress, who was speaking at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023, said she had not revealed this tragic phase of her life before but she lost her second baby five months into her pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Black fame actress said sharing her story before the release of the film or during promotions, would be been as promotion tactics, the Business Today reported.

Pankaj Tripathi says 'OMG 2' is an entertaining film with an important social message and revolves around issues faced by teenagers. The film was given an 'A' certificate by the censor board after a few modifications. Tripathi plays a Shiva devotee, whereas Akshay Kumar features in the role of a messenger of God.

Simon Carlyle, the creator of the television series Two Doors Down, has died at the age of 48. The news of Carlyle's passing has led to an outpouring of tributes, highlighting his status as a talented comedic figure and a kind person. His manager, Amanda Davis, confirmed his death in a statement.

The 64-year-old designer is reinventing the Swiss traditional art of paper cutting, which typically shows Alpine landscapes and cows heading to mountain pastures, by infusing a large dose of poetry and modernity. Dubuis, a florist by training, told AFP that she has devoted herself to paper cutting since childhood and now spends around six hours a day on her passion. At her home studio in Chateau d'Oex, in the Pays-d'Enhaut area where the Swiss tradition was born around 200 years ago, she showed off her craft, using scissors or a cutter to carve out intricate scenes inspired by the surrounding woods and the people she meets. The works, either in black and white or in colour, have been shown in Switzerland, France, Germany and Japan.

Riley Keough, who is Elvis Presley's granddaughter, recently had an in-depth conversation with Vanity Fair for a feature story published on Tuesday. In the interview, the 34-year-old actress discussed her mother Lisa Marie Presley's untimely passing in January due to complications from weight-loss surgery. She also talked about the subsequent legal dispute that emerged with her grandmother Priscilla Presley over her mother's estate. Priscilla released a statement in May confirming that the family had «resolved all confusion as it relates to our plea to the court.» As per Vanity Fair, Keough is now the sole trustee of Lisa Marie's estate. She is also the sole custodian of Graceland and the family's shares in Elvis Presley Enterprises, an estate reportedly valued at around $500 million. Amid varying accounts, Riley Keough has clarified that Priscilla is indeed permitted to be laid to rest at Graceland alongside her late husband Elvis. The Memphis estate holds the final resting place for multiple generations of the Presley family, a lineage that includes Keough's younger brother, Benjamin, who tragically passed away at the age of 27 in 2020.

Dulquer Salmaan on Thursday unveiled the trailer of his highly-anticipated movie 'King of Kotha', which sees the actor play an alcoholic gangster. 'King of Kotha' is a Malayalam period drama directed by debutant filmmaker Abhilash Joshiy. It is Salmaan's first release after the 2022 hit Telugu movie 'Sita Ramam'.

trolls! The superstar is gearing up for his next release — the action thriller 'Jawan’. Recently, the ‘Pathaan’ star hosted a Q & A session on Twitter, after sharing a poster of his new film. One ageist troll tried to take a potshot at his age, commenting that at his age (57), he is no longer fit to play the role of a ‘jawan’ (in Hindi, the word ‘jawan’ means youth). “Sir jawan hone ki ek umar hoti hai par aapki umer to bahut jada ho gai hai,” (sir there is an age-limit to be jawan, you are much more older than that), wrote the troll. The ‘Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge’ star was the epitome of composure and biting wit when he gave the troll a taste of his own medicine. “Accha kiya yaad dila diya….ek aur yaad rakhna…bewakoof hone ki koi Umar nahi hoti….ha ha,” (Good that you reminded me, however, remember, there is no age for foolishness!” The acerbic tweet went viral on the microblogging website, gaining 204K views and 6,730 likes. Many Twitter users gushed over his unparalleled wit and presence of mind. “Just him & his unmatched wit & humour,” wrote one fan. Another Twitter user wrote, “How to give back to trollers in his language I loved it!”

Rajinikanth fans at Freshworks are having the time of their lives. The Chennai-based global software company reportedly booked no less than 2,200 tickets of the Rajinikanth film ‘Jailer’ for its employees! Freshworks CEO Girish Mathrubootham took to Twitter to share the news. “2,200 tickets, 7 screens, Freshworks employees only,” tweeted the entrepreneur. The post went viral, amassing more than 434K views and 8289 likes. Many Twitter users gushed at the generous gesture. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala wrote, “#Freshworks — Best place for #Thalaivar fans to work..” A former staff of the organisation, was all praises for the software company. “As a former employee of Freshworks, it's not hard to see why the company was so beloved. One memory that stands out is the company's love for Rajini movies — entire theatre screens were booked for employees to watch together! Nostalgic for those days and grateful for the memories,” they wrote. Some however, were less than impressed with the gesture and indicated that such initiatives can have a negative impact on the work culture. “Do all this, spoil the work ethics and then cry when losses mount up. fire the same guys to salvage the company. Many new startups are doing these things — reason — easy money ?

Oscars 2024, specifically for the category of Best International Feature. Each entry for this prestigious award is currently being highlighted and detailed on this particular page. Scheduled for March 10, 2024, the 96th edition of the Academy Awards is poised to unfold at the illustrious Dolby Theatre located in Los Angeles. In cinematic terms, an international feature film is classified as a motion picture of extended duration (running for more than 40 minutes) crafted outside the borders of the United States. These films predominantly feature dialogue tracks that encompass languages other than English, with a minimum threshold of more than 50 per cent non-English content. The category further extends its scope to encompass animated as well as documentary features. To be eligible for consideration, the submitted films must have experienced theatrical releases within their respective countries during the timeframe spanning from December 1, 2022, to October 31, 2023. The Academy's stipulated deadline for these submissions is set at October 2. On December 21, a shortlist comprising 15 finalists will be announced. Subsequently, the ultimate five nominees will be unveiled on January 23. Reflecting on the previous year's proceedings, the 2023 edition witnessed a substantial total of 92 submissions. Among these, the final roster of nominated films encompassed noteworthy entries such as «Argentina, 1985» from Argentina, «Close» from Belgium, «EO» from Poland, «The Quiet Girl» from Ireland, and ultimately, the triumphant victor, «All Quiet On The Western Front» from Germany.

Investing.com — U.S. futures rose Thursday, with investors awaiting a key inflation release which could provide clues towards future Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

Priya Cinema, a popular landmark in the city and one of the first PVR properties in the country. Unlike other IMAX cinemas that are housed along with regular formats, this is the first time that an IMAX theatre is taking over an individual single screen cinema. Tickets to the 316-seater will be priced anywhere between ₹350 and ₹600 depending upon the film, day and show timing.

Abhishek Bachchan is leaving no stone unturned to promote his upcoming sports drama 'Ghoomer'. With just a week left for the theatrical release on August 18, the makers recently shared the trailer of the inspiring movie. The R Balki directorial is getting all the praise from fans, but an unexpected appreciation note came from billionaire businessman Anand Mahindra.

American streaming platform Netflix will premiere Malayalam film Padmini starting 11 August. The film features Kunchacko Boban, Madonna Sebastian, Aparna Balamurali, and Vincy Aloshious in lead roles. 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.

Dulquer Salmaan, riding high on the success of his recent series 'Guns & Gulaabs', is eagerly awaiting the launch of his forthcoming cinematic endeavor, 'King Of Kotha'. Directed by Abhilash Joshiy, the much-anticipated film is poised to grace the silver screen on August 24th, and the actor himself has affirmed that it will be a spectacular Onam treat for his devoted audience. The unveiling of the long-awaited trailer for 'King Of Kotha' has set cinephiles abuzz with excitement.

OTT platforms. This Independence Day, the box office battle will be between the two most-anticipated movies of the year--Gadar 2 and OMG 2. Actors Sunny Deol, 60, will be back as 'Tara Singh' on the big screens.

Also read: Blockbuster ‘Barbie’ becomes first-ever woman directed movie to cross $1 billion in ticket sales worldwide Mortada's action claims that the film encourages "homosexuality and sexual transformation" and contradicts the principles of faith and morality by diminishing the significance of the family unit. Consequently, Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi has requested General Security's censorship committee, responsible for censorship decisions and under the interior ministry, to assess the film and provide a recommendation.

Puma India has on-boarded budding actor Shanaya Kapoor as its new brand ambassador to deepen its connect with Gen Z consumers in the country. Shanaya will front PUMA’s athleisure and performance wear, taking the sports brand a step closer to its next generation of shoppers and boosting its commitment towards connecting with youth culture. “I have always been a daredevil.