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According to early reports from the trade circuit, the combined collection of these two releases for the last weekend (Friday to Sunday) was ₹231.4 crore. While Singham Again made box-office collections of ₹121.2 crore, Bhool Bhulaiyaa collected ₹110.2 crore, they said. «After a long period, two big films released in theatres on the same day. The festival period provided the much-needed boost required at the box office in terms of strong collections,» said Girish Wankhade, a movie trade analyst. These films, however, are not competing at the box office, he said. «Screens were not proportionately shared between these two films. The ratio of screen count between the two films is 60:40 with Singham Again receiving 60% of the total screens...»

Tom Cruise may be unexpectedly reintroducing Nicole Kidman into his life. He may be making a career decision that could have an impact on Nicole Kidman as well, even though it was reported that he made a concerted effort to avoid Kidman during last year's awards season, as quoted in a report by SheKnows. Rewind to 1989, when Kidman and Cruise first appeared together on the Days of Thunder set. Both of them later remarried and moved on after their brief romance came to an end. But given that he is reportedly thinking about starring in a follow-up to the ‘NASCAR’ drama Days of Thunder, Cruise might be bringing the past back. Despite his ex-wife's attachment, it is rumoured that Cruise is thinking about bringing this film back because Mission Impossible appears to be coming to an end, according to a report by SheKnows.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Dwindling footfalls in recent years, in part due to steep ticket prices, have prompted theatre chains to announce a string of Cinema Day-like occasions to lure audiences with tickets priced as low as ₹99. Initiatives like this may have spurred a jump in footfalls on those special days, but such one-off occasions may not be enough for theatre chains to sustain demand, experts said.

Amaran’, starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role, is making waves at the box office with a phenomenal start. In just four days, Amaran has grossed over Rs 150 crore, establishing it as a major hit, while anticipation for its OTT release continues to build among streaming fans. Netflix has acquired the rights as the film's official digital partner. South Indian films that perform well in theaters typically premiere on Netflix within a month of their theatrical release, suggesting Amaran will follow this trend and be available for streaming by late November. The film’s OTT rights were reportedly purchased for an impressive Rs 60 crore, as per Filmibeat. Given its strong box office performance, Amaran is likely to emerge as one of the most profitable Tamil films this year, solidifying Sivakarthikeyan’s position as a leading actor. The story of Amaran revolves around Major Mukund Varadharajan, an army officer who heroically sacrifices his life in the fight against terrorism to protect his country.

Jr NTR attended the engagement of his brother-in-law, Narne Nithiin, who is the younger brother of Jr NTR's wife, Lakshmi Pranathi. The private ceremony took place on Sunday in Hyderabad, where Nithiin, also an actor, exchanged rings with Shivani Talluri. The event saw appearances from other celebrities, including Venkatesh. Jr NTR shared family photos from the occasion, featuring himself, his wife Lakshmi, and their children, Abhay and Bhargav, all dressed in coordinated pastel outfits as they posed with the newly engaged couple. Several pictures and videos from the event show Jr NTR and Lakshmi actively participating in the ceremonies, including a special moment where they presented Shivani with a necklace and offered their blessings. Venkatesh was also seen in photos with the couple, extending his congratulations. The guest list included Jr NTR’s brother Kalyanram, as well as prominent film producers Allu Aravind, Suresh Babu, and Naga Vamsi.

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala are all set to take their relationship to the next level with a wedding planned for December 4, 2024. The highly anticipated ceremony will reportedly take place at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, a significant location for Chaitanya's family and the Telugu film industry. The couple’s engagement took place on August 8, 2024, in an intimate gathering attended by family and close friends. Annapurna Studios was set up by Akkineni Nageswara Rao and is located on a 22-acre site in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. There has been no official announcement from the Akkineni family yet but many media reports, citing family insiders, have been providing updates about the wedding.

Karuppi from the acclaimed 2018 Tamil film "Pariyerum Perumal" met a heartbreaking end. Terrified by the explosive sounds of firecrackers, Karuppi fled her home in Tirunelveli and was fatally struck by a bus.

“Venom: The Last Dance” is enjoying another weekend at the top of the box office charts

Paddington in Peru, the latest installment of the Paddington film series. The movie’s trailer dropped following the UK release over the summer.

stand-up comedian Arjun Pratap Rana has drawn attention to what Indian managers can learn from the iconic Bollywood villain Mogambo, portrayed by Amrish Puri in the classic film Mr India. This humorous take has resonated widely, amassing over five million views on Instagram.

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Godzilla Minus One" made headlines in 2023 as the film made an impressive collection in the box-office as well as bagged Oscars award. Since then fans have been asking about «Godzilla Minus One» sequel. It's a good news for fans as Takashi Yamazaki is directing a new Godzilla film. Godzilla-Toho has made an «emergency announcement» stating that there will be new Godzilla movie. The film's VFX will be helmed by Yamazakhi. The movie's screenplay will be written by «Godzilla Minus One» apart from being the director of the film. Also Read: Taylor Swift is against dynamic pricing of Eras Tour tickets, rather, she made a bold choice; here's what that is

In Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, Kartik Aaryan reprises his role as Rooh Baba, a fake exorcist who finds himself caught in a haunting dilemma within an old mansion in Kolkata. As he encounters two supernatural entities, each claiming to be the notorious spirit Manjulika, Rooh Baba is left to uncover the truth in a race against fear. This gripping storyline is complemented by performances from Vidya Balan, who originally popularized the Manjulika character, and Madhuri Dixit, adding a new twist to the haunting mystery.

Shah Rukh Khan, also known as ‘Bollywood Badshah,’ turned a year younger today. The actor is considered to be the last of the superstars in Bollywood—an icon who holds an inexplicable sway over the masses and classes alike and is also one of the wealthiest individuals in the world. Aside from commanding the box-office, the actor has also built an empire slowly yet steadily.

Basel Adra, a Palestinian, and Yuval Abraham, an Israeli, spent five years making a movie that depicts daily life in Adra’s village under Israeli occupation

Malia Obama, daughter of former President Barack Obama, has chosen to drop her last name professionally for her directorial debut. Barack Obama shared his thoughts on this decision during an episode of the “Pivot” podcast. He noted that while Malia hoped to avoid being associated with her famous family, people would still recognize her identity.

The Diplomat Season 2, the mastermind behind the HMS Courageous attack is revealed as none other than U.S. Vice President Grace Penn. The season unpacks layers of conspiracy, uncovering that the British far-right politician Lenny Stendig and Parliament member Merritt Grove were also involved, with CIA operative Margaret Roylin orchestrating much of the scheme. Working alongside Russian mercenary Roman Lenkov, this group launched a false-flag operation intending minor damage, but a supply issue led to using a powerful submarine missile, which caused more destruction than anticipated. The revelation positions Vice President Penn at the helm of a plan aimed at hindering Scotland’s independence, emphasizing a hidden motive—preserving Creagan, a vital U.S. nuclear base in Scotland.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh introduced their daughter Dua to the world. Taking to Instagram, Bollywood’s resident power couple shared a picture of the baby’s feet draped in red silk clothes and wrote, “Dua Padukone Singh | दुआ पादुकोण सिंह ‘Dua’: meaning a Prayer. Because She is the Answer to our Prayers. Our hearts are filled with Love & Gratitude. Deepika & Ranveer.” The couple, known for sharing the screen in films like Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, and 83, recently welcomed their newborn the day after Deepika was admitted to a private hospital in Mumbai. The announcement photo quickly took the internet by storm, as fans and celebrities alike celebrated the news with heartfelt messages. Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Malaika Arora, Rakul Preet Singh, Bhumi Pednekar, Aditi Rao Hydari, Hansika Motwani, Upasana Konidela, Arjun Kapoor, and others reacted with love heart and protective-eye emojis. Deepika’s sister, Anisha Padukone, humorously commented, “Mothering is the other thing,” while Arjun Kapoor chimed in with, “Laxmi aayi hai!!! The queen is here.” Ananya Panday shared her joy with, “Baby girl! Congratulations!”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. JOKO ANWAR had a bleak childhood growing up in a slum in North Sumatra in Indonesia. “I was worried I might get kidnapped by Wewe Gombel," he says, referring to a female ghost in Javanese mythology known for abducting children.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Southern film heroes Prabhas and Jr NTR are reaping the benefits of their movies such as Baahubali and RRR, which turned out to be massive hits in the Hindi-speaking northern belt. Their new releases such as Salaar and Devara, dubbed in Hindi, are generating box-office success even though they are unrelated to their earlier hits, trade experts said.