After Pathaan, John Abraham returned in Nikkhil Advani’s Vedaa, initially set for a 15th August release. Despite a decent start, the film’s performance dwindled, overshadowed by Stree 2’s success. Vedaa struggled through its first weekend and fell on Monday, gathering only Rs 15.50 crore so far. John is slated for Houseful 5 next.
Thalapathy Vijay’s The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), directed by Venkat Prabhu has begun its advance bookings in the USA, selling just 161 tickets and collecting $3,575 (₹2.95 lakh) so far. Despite the slow start in the US, the film has performed better in the UK, already surpassing ₹50 lakh in collections.
Aamir Khan’s sister Nikhat drops photos with him as she celebrates Raksha bandhan. Netizes love this sight and drop hearts. On work front, Aamir will be seen next in ‘Sitare Zameen Par’.
Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has become the 29th biggest hit in Hindi cinema within just five days, grossing ₹228.45 crore. The horror-comedy sequel broke records, surpassing films like Hrithik’s Fighter. Salman’s Bharat and Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki, and is poised to climb higher with its strong box office performance.
In the documentary series, ‘Angry Young Men’, Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar reveal that ‘Sholay’ was a big flop when it released on Friday. Trade papers had written off the film and they had an emergency meeting with Amitabh Bachchan and Ramesh Sippy!
Sinha noted that Kapur is not one to agree to roles easily, stating that the actor expressed his reluctance by questioning, “Why should I?” This moment underscores Kapur’s commitment to choosing roles that resonate with him personally. To persuade Kapur, Sinha attempted to send him the scenes from the series, hoping that might sway his … Read more
The documentary ‘Angry Young Men’ explores Javed Akhtar’s early hardships in Bombay, detailing how he struggled with poverty before rising to fame. Javed recounts his initial days of homelessness and deprivation, showcasing his unwavering determination. His journey from poverty to prominence is marked by resilience and the emotional scars left by those trying times.
In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Biswas reflected on her experiences in the film industry, particularly her role in the controversial film Bandit Queen. She discussed the initial hesitation she felt due to the bold nature of the role and the criticism and derogatory remarks about her background. Her parents’ supportive reaction after watching the … Read more
Salim Khan, father of Salman Khan and a renowned screenwriter, attended the ‘Angry Young Men’ screening on August 19. His presence, marked by Salman’s iconic bracelet, drew attention. The event, featuring notable industry figures, highlighted the impact of Salim-Javed on Indian cinema.
The Hema Committee report, delayed for over a decade, revealed casting couch practices and workplace harassment in the Mollywood industry. Actress-politician Khushboo Sundar expressed her support for the women who fought for its release. She stated this as their victory and lauded the initiative, comparing it to the Me Too movement that highlighted similar issues … Read more