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'Housefull 5' box-office report: Akshay Kumar's comic caper crosses Rs 54 crore within three days
Housefull 5, released in 2025, has made a strong debut, securing the third-highest opening day earnings in Bollywood this year with Rs 24.35 crore. This marks a significant achievement for Akshay Kumar, becoming his fourth-highest opener and second-best performance since the pandemic. The film now aims to surpass Rs 73.83 crore over the weekend.

Akshay Kumar sues Paresh Rawal for Rs 25 crore, says report. Hera Pheri gone wrong?
Akshay Kumar has filed a lawsuit against Paresh Rawal, demanding ₹25 crore for breach of contract after Rawal abandoned Hera Pheri 3 despite signing on and commencing filming. Rawal's sudden exit, citing a lack of interest, has sparked controversy and accusations of unprofessionalism, leading to Kumar's unprecedented legal action to uphold accountability in Bollywood.

Amid romance buzz, RJ Mahvash opens up about Yuzvendra Chahal’s 'caring' nature. What impresses her most about him?
RJ Mahvash, who recently debuted in the web series Pyaar Paisa Profit, spoke warmly about Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal during a promotional interview. Amid ongoing dating rumours, she praised Chahal as “the most caring person” and said she would steal his humble nature. Their frequent public appearances and social media exchanges have fueled speculation, though Mahvash maintains they are just friends. She also shared her old-school views on relationships, saying she doesn’t connect with modern dating or casual love.

Sikandar Day 5 box office: Salman Khan’s film collects just Rs 5.75 crore
Salman Khan’s Sikandar has been facing a fall in its collections since Eid. The actioner grossed Rs 5.75 crore on April 3, bringing its total domestic earnings to Rs 90 crore. The movie also stars Rashmika Mandanna in the lead.

Actor who worked with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR says his 'life went into gutter' after Bollywood debut
Ronit Roy opened up about the struggles he faced early in his career, revealing that despite his successful debut, he was left without work, leading to financial hardship. He admitted that desperation and poverty pushed him to sign wrong films, which flopped, leaving him with no job and no money. His frustration led him to alcoholism, further worsening his situation. Written off by the industry, Ronit found a way to survive when a friend suggested he use his name to start a security agency.

Multiplexes make swift move to 'Taylor' Kohli, Dhoni as big screen heroes amid IPL craze
PVR INOX announced it will screen Gujarat Titans vs. Mumbai Indians on Saturday and Delhi Capitals vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday across 30+ cities. Fans can enjoy these thrilling IPL 2025 matches on the big screen with crystal-clear visuals, Dolby sound, and gourmet food. CEO Gautam Dutta emphasized PVR INOX's commitment to evolving cinemas into multi-faceted entertainment hubs.
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Why is KL Rahul not available for Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants IPL clash?
KL Rahul is set to miss Delhi Capitals' IPL 2025 opener against Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam. The cricketer flew back home due to his wife's pregnancy. This absence is a big setback for DC as they had invested heavily in him during the IPL 2025 mega auction. Rahul had a successful ICC Champions Trophy campaign prior to IPL 2025.
Rockstar 2 in the works? Imtiaz Ali drops big hint about a possible sequel
Imtiaz Ali recently hinted at the possibility of Rockstar 2, exciting fans of the 2011 musical drama starring Ranbir Kapoor. Speaking on Komal Nahta’s podcast, Ali stated, “Never say never,” leaving the door open for a sequel if the right idea emerges. Rockstar remains a cult classic, with its re-release in May 2024 reaffirming its enduring popularity. However, Ali remains cautious about sequels, citing lessons from Love Aaj Kal 2.
'Chhaava' enjoys the biggest opening day collection of 2025: Vicky Kaushal's period drama breaks Ranveer Singh film record
Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' earns Rs 31 crore on its first day, setting a new record for 2025 and surpassing previous Valentine's Day collections. Directed by Laxman Utekar, this historical drama features Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna, with music by A. R. Rahman.
Sanam Teri Kasam sets new record for biggest Bollywood re-release opening weekend. Beats Sky Force, Loveyapa and others
Sanam Teri Kasam, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, has become a surprise hit during its re-release, coinciding with Valentine’s Week. The film garnered Rs 15.50 crore over the opening weekend, surpassing its original lifetime earnings within four days. The re-release is driven by a strong cult following and may face competition from upcoming releases.
How much income tax Thalapathy Vijay paid in 2023-24? Hint: More than Virat Kohli and Salman Khan
Actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay has made a significant advance tax payment of Rs 80 crore in 2023-24, surpassing Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Amitabh Bachchan. His latest film, GOAT, has achieved impressive box office success. Vijay's political ambitions also add to his growing influence as he plans to contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Stree 2 Box Office Collection: Shraddha Kapoor-starrer breaks Bollywood's Day 1 record for this year
Stree 2 Box Office Collection: Directed by Amar Kaushik, the movie earned ₹54.35 crore on its first day. Featuring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, it achieved the highest-grossing opener of 2024. The film saw high occupancy rates across India, surpassing competitors Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein in collections.
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Jawan' mints a whopping Rs 520 cr at global box-office on opening weekend
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's film "Jawan" has become the fastest Hindi movie to cross the Rs 500 crore mark at the box office. The blockbuster action-thriller entered the prestigious Rs 500 crore club on its opening weekend.
Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' smashes 'Pathaan' box-office record with jaw-dropping Day 1 collection, earns Rs 75 cr domestically
Shah Rukh Khan's film 'Jawan' has made a historic debut in Bollywood, becoming the biggest Hindi opener of all time. It earned Rs 75 crore on its first day, surpassing SRK's previous record with 'Pathaan.'
‘Jawan’ records phenomenal pre-release bookings! Upcoming SRK-starrer sells 2.7 lakh tickets in one day
While the tickets are quite exorbitantly priced - Rs 2400, that has not stopped them selling out in minutes!
SRK announces 'Pathaan’ grand debut on OTT with 'fasten your seatbelts' tweet!
'Pathaan' is currently the highest-grossing Hindi movie.
‘Pathaan’ BO report: SRK comeback enters legendary club, mints Rs 542 crore on Day 5
The movie earned made Rs 57 crore on its first day.
King of comebacks: SRK-starrer ‘Pathaan’ sets box-office on fire, crosses Rs 200 cr globally
With 'Pathaan', SRK has proved that he is the undisputed king of the box office and comebacks!
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Pathaan' creates history, becomes highest-grossing Hindi film with Rs 106 cr collection on Day 1
'Pathaan' registers biggest opening day collection aboard for a Hindi film.
'Pathaan' Box Office Predictions: Shah Rukh Khan starrer aims for the biggest opening, might pool INR 200 crore in 5 days
Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’ is set to have one of the biggest openings in Bollywood. Film analysts hint toward INR 200 crore collections in the first five days of the release in India.
Avatar 2 sees significant decline at the box office in India on the 5th day of its release
The box office collection of 'Avatar 2: The Way of Water' went down to Rs. 16.63 crores on the 5th day of its release from Rs. 41 crores grossed on the opening of the movie. The Box office of India believes the movie to cross Rs. 200 crores by Christmas weekend.
Will a Brahmastra strike turn Bollywood’s fledgling fortunes around?
Brahmastra will come at a time when Bollywood movies have failed to attract audiences to the screens and movies of top actors with mega budgets have flopped. Brahmastra has clocked the best advance for a Hindi movie since War in 2019. It has also crossed the advance booking of the Hindi version of RRR and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which are now among the top five highest grossing movies in India this year so far.
The fall of Bollywood’s hubris as OTTs, regional movies’ reel journey through magnum opus to hinterland steal limelight
The rise of the OTTs, the changing preference of audience in new India, the social media boycott trend for various reasons, faltering content quality and the power shift to the south with the emergence of Baahubali-like Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam movies, all have played a role in the dwindling box office collection for the opening day of Hindi movies. While we can't blame the factors, it is for certain that the hubris of Hindi movies' Friday blockbuster day is shaken.
'Jolly LLB 2' mints over Rs 50 crore in opening weekend
The film has already created many records including the all-time-biggest February opening weekend in Bollywood.
Salman Khan starrer 'Sultan' breaks box office record in Pakistan
"Sultan" collected over Rs 76 million on the first two days since its release on Eid (Wednesday) and another Rs 40 million on the third day.
Avengers outguns Bollywood flicks; 1st weekend box office collection at Rs 35.74-cr
Disney's Avengers: Age of Ultron netted Rs 35.74 crore on its first weekend, becoming the second-highest collection at the Indian box office this year.
Aamir Khan's 'PK' earns over Rs 26 crore on first day
The film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, bagged the second highest non-holiday opening after Aamir's last Christmas outing 'Dhoom 3'.
3 Idiots wins over Chinese, collects Rs 11 crore in two weeks
Chinese are madly falling in love with Funsuk Wangdu & Ranchodas Chanchwad, characters in Amir Khan-starrer 3 Idiots.
Salman Khan's Bodyguard sprints to Rs 100 cr mark in Bollywood; beats Dabangg
Salman Khan's flick gives Bollywood its biggest weekend, now all set to become superstar's biggest overseas hit beating Dabangg
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