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Sikandar Box Office: Salman Khan Aims To Destroy His Last 4 Eid Openings! (Photo Credit – Zee5)

Salman Khan’s Sikandar is all set to open on Eid in the theaters and break box office records like none. Helmed by Ar Murugadoss, the film is a huge hope for Bhai fans to help him reclaim his box office throne that is ruled by a number of Eid releases.

Salman Khan’s Last Eid Release

Salman Khan arrived with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan on Eid 2023. The family drama entertained the audiences but was not like any other roaring Eid release of the superstar. In fact, even the numbers earned by the film at the box office were satisfactory but not celebratory!

Sikandar Box Office Opening!

Looking at the trends of action films and superstar films, it is safe to assume that Sikandar will bring a box office opening of 50+ crore at the least.

Kangana Ranaut Sanju Offer (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

Actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut once revealed that she rejected to work with Salman Khan, Akshay Kumara and Ranbir Kapoor. Read on to know more!

In an interview with Mashable India, Kangana opened up on her relationship with Bollywood celebrities with whom she once refused to work with. Kangana mentioned that Ranbir Kapoor himself came to her house, and offered her a role in Sanju, which was eventually played by Anushka Sharma.

Kangana Ranaut further shared that Akshay Kumar had also approached her with a role in Singh Is Bling, which she rejected immediately. The Queen actress shared, “Akshay Kumar, when he did Singh Is Bling, he called me, ‘Tu naa mere saath kaam he nahi karna chahti hai. Tereko naa mujhse koi problem hai’. I said, ‘Sir, sach mein, mujhe koi problem nahi hai’. He said, ‘Itni filmein tune mere saath kyun reject kiya?...

Chhaava Worldwide Box Office (16 Days): Vicky Kaushal Inching Towards Top 10! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Chhaava is roaring like a hungry lion at the worldwide box office, and the total film collection is standing at a massive 613.26 crore gross worldwide in 16 days. The next stop for the film is the 800 crore mark at the box office, and then it would be the journey of climbing up to the list of the top 10 Hindi films ever at the worldwide box office!

Vicky Kaushal Claims The 12th Rank

Currently, Vicky Kaushal has claimed the 12th rank at the box office in the list of highest-grossing Hindi films at the worldwide box office. In doing so, it has snatched the position from Dhoom 3 that, earned 601 crore at the worldwide box office in its lifetime!

Chhaava Axes Aamir & Salman Biggies

In a span of 24 hours, Chhaava has surpassed three Hindi biggies – Kannada superstar Yash...

Chhaava Worldwide Box Office Day 14: Becomes No.1 Historical Film By Beating Padmaavat! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has turned out to be a blockbuster success at the worldwide box office. Right from the opening day, the film has been surpassing expectations, and in recent development, it has finally surpassed Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor’s Padmaavat to become the highest-grossing historical film in Indian cinema. Apart from that, it has also crossed Salman Khan’s third highest-grossing film. Keep reading for a detailed day 14 report!

Earns over 18 crores on day 14

In India, the Bollywood magnum opus witnessed its first significant drop on the second Thursday. It earned 16.04 crore gross, coming down by 45.66% from Wednesday’s 29.52 crore gross (Mahashivratri holiday). Even if we compare it with Tuesday’s 22.69 crore gross, it’s a drop of 29.30%. It’s still an impressive number but...

Chhaava Box Office Day 10: Sets An Impressive 300 Crore Record! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava finally enters the 300 crore club at the box office, with the estimated collection of period drama hitting a total of 335.41 crore* at the box office in 10 days. However, the film witnessed a slight drop on Sunday due to the India-Pakistan match!

Enters 300 Crore Club!

Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s film has finally entered the 300-crore club at the box office. While this is Vicky Kaushal’s second entry to the club, the first one being Sanju, where he played a supporting character, it is Rashmika’s third entry to the club after Pushpa 2 and Animal.

Chhaava Box Office Day 10 Estimates

On the tenth day, the second Sunday, February 23, the film earned in the range of 42 – 43 crore* at the box office, as per the early trends. Chhaava witnessed a slight drop from the previous day,...

Chhaava Box Office Update! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna put their heart and soul into Chhaava. The results are highly favorable as the historical action drama has concluded its first week with triumph. It has scored the 6th highest opening week in Bollywood. Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

200 crore+ in the first week!

Chhaava surpassed expectations as it maintained a 20 crore+ streak in its first week. With 21.60 crores added to the kitty on day 7, its opening week concludes at 225.28 crores. It is the first Bollywood film of 2025 to have entered the 200 crore club and is soon set to become Vicky Kaushal’s highest-grosser in India.

The historical action film has witnessed tremendous response from Maharashtra. It was indeed the target market as the film is based on the life of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire. Interestingly, it...

Chhaava Box Office Collection Day 6 Collection! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Laxman Utekar’s directorial Chhaava is on rampage mode at the Indian box office. It is surpassing all odds to add massive moolah to its kitty. Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna starrer has left us mind-boggled as it surpassed the Hindi collections of Pushpa 2: The Rule on its first Wednesday. Scroll below for the box office update on day 6.

200 crore milestone unlocked!

On its first Wednesday, Chhaava surpassed all expectations as it minted 32.40 crores. It witnessed an impressive growth of 26% compared to 25.75 crores earned on Wednesday. Maharashtra was expected to witness a boost due to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti holiday, but it also showed good trends across Rajasthan and West Bengal.

The epic historical action film has officially entered the 200 crore club and has become the first Bollywood film to do so. The 6-day total stands at 203.68 crores. Today...

Chhaava Box Office Week 1 Prediction (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Chhaava, starring Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has done a mind-blowing business so far. After an unexpected start, the film is in no mood to slow down a bit, and the run will continue for a longer time until it gets disturbed by Salman Khan’s Sikandar. So, some big records are already on the way. But before this long, glorious theatrical run, the magnum opus is just a couple of days away from registering one of the biggest opening weeks in the history of Bollywood. Keep reading for a detailed box office prediction report!

Fantastic opening weekend!

While the Laxman Utekar directorial was expected to open well, the actual collection left everyone stunned. The film is doing extraordinary business in Maharastra, followed by some southern regions. Even in other regions, the response is much better than expected. As a result,...

Ahead of World Children’s Day on 20 November, Unicef UK has enlisted the help of its celebrity supporters from the worlds of film, music, sport, and fashion to release a limited-edition T-shirt collection, helping to raise vital funds for the leading children’s organisation.

The star designers – including Unicef UK President Olivia Colman, and Ambassadors Robbie Williams, Andy Murray, Ramla Ali, and Claudia Schiffer – have each created personalised T-shirts inspired by their childhood memories, aiming to raise awareness of Unicef’s mission to create a better world for every child, protecting their childhoods, no matter where they are.

Launched today in collaboration with Everpress, fans can pre-order their one-of-a-kind T-shirt at everpress.com/everpress-for-unicef-uk for £25.00. Profits from every purchase will go towards Unicef’s critical work to support children in over 190 countries around the world, making these tees a must-have gift that gives back this festive season.

For each design,...

Halloween is still months away, but the Disney Store added some new Disney Princess costumes and accessories to its online store. These are also perfect for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party or visiting the parks.

Each costume also has coordinating shoes tiaras and jewelry sets ($19.99) available.

Some of these are just absolutely gorgeous!

Let’s take a look! Aurora Sleeping Beauty Costume – $49.99

Sizes 3-14

“Your Sleeping Beauty will awaken fairytale dreams when stepping into this glamorous Princess Aurora gown adorned by golden trims, sequined bodice, layered skirts with forest filigree, textured organza peplum and pleated collar, plus bejeweled brooch.”

Coordinating Accessories

Tiana The Princess and the Frog Costume – $49.99

Sizes 3-14

“Your little princess will be crowned best dressed at the masquerade ball in this tiered Tiana costume. Green organza petal peplum, floral appliqués with a jeweled brooch at the waist, sparkling sequins, golden trims and fairytale filigree lend...

Disney and Dooney and Bourke have two new Disney Dogs pieces available on Disneystore.com today. One is a backpack, and the other is a tote bag that is a Disney Visa Card member exclusive for 2024.

The dogs on the bag include various canine and canine adjacent characters like Pluto, Fifi, Dinah, Bruno, Nana, Lady, Pongo, Perdita, Copper, Max, Tramp, Toby, Dodger, Georgette, Tito, Percy, Winston, Dug, Little Brother, Bolt, Sultan and Stitch.

Let’s take a look! Disney Dogs Tote Bag – Disney Visa Cardmember Exclusive 2024 -$278.00

This bag measures 11 1/2” H x 13 1/4” W x 4 3/4” D with a strap drop length of 10.”

To purchase this bag you need to use your Disney Visa Card or Disney Rewards Redemption Card when you checkout.

“Woof! This adorable tote by Dooney & Bourke is simply pawfect for dog-loving Disney fans everywhere. This canine carry-all features favorite dog stars from across the wonderful world of...

The advance booking for the upcoming action entertainer film ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, which stars Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in the lead, is now officially open as the movie is just four days away from its release.

Both Akshay and Tiger are set to lock horns with Prithviraj Sukumaran in the film as the Malayalam superstar serves as an antagonist in the film.

The film, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar of ‘Sultan’ and ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ fame, also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, and Alaya F, and promises a cinematic spectacle that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

From heart-stopping action sequences to gripping suspense and high-octane thrills, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan guarantees an unforgettable movie experience that will keep you hooked from start to finish. As anticipation reaches a fever pitch, now is the time to secure the best seats in the house and ensure...

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Producer Is Confident About The Film’s Success(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is all set to hit the big screen after 6 days. Yes, the countdown for the release is in the final stage, and everyone is eagerly waiting to see how the film performs at the box office. Now, amid all the promotions, producer Vashu Bhagnani has come out predicting that his film will do record-breaking business globally, and the video is going viral. Keep reading to know more!

Scheduled to release on 10th April, during the Eid festive season, the mega action entertainer is said to be the biggest film in the career of both Akshay and Tiger. Loaded with heavy VFX work and deadly action sequences, the film carries huge potential, but there’s one big hurdle in the form of Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan.

Did Shoaib Malik Send Texts To Pak Actress Nawal Saeed? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Shoaib Malik has become controversy’s favorite child. The Pakistani cricketer announced his second marriage with actress Sana Javed earlier this year. Many weren’t happy with the news and backlashed him over allegedly betraying his second wife, Sania Mirza. The latest rumor claims he has slid into Nawal Saeed’s Dm. Scroll below for all the details!

Rumors about Shoaib and Sania’s divorce have been viral for the past two years. The duo remained tight-lipped until Shoaib announced his marriage to Sana Javed in January 2024. Mirza’s father broke the silence shortly after the announcement and confirmed she sought ‘khula.’ She reportedly now stays at their house in Dubai with her son Izhaan.

Shoaib Malik accused of flirting with Nawal Saeed

In an interview with Aijaz Aslam and Nadia Khan on Pakistan’s Green TV Entertainment,...

Box Office – Crew holds well on Monday ( Photo Credit – Tips Official / YouTube )

Crew did well on Monday as 4.52 crores came in. On Friday, which was a partial holiday, the film had collected 10.21 crores which means the hold is definitely there. From this point on, the film should stabilise further and the drops would be even minimal since it has already happened on Monday. Moreover, with good word of mouth coming its way, the film will further stabilise.

The common sentiment amongst those who have watched Crew is that it’s after ages that a light-hearted film like this has come, which also caters to the entire country and not just a state or two. Otherwise, there have been numerous North, Maharashtra or Up-centric films that have come, which are good but then restricted in appeal. Here, Crew as well actually caters primarily to the multiplex audiences but at least the...

How Much Did Salman Khan & Anushka Sharma Get Paid For Sultan? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Salman Khan went through a drastic transformation for the 2016 sports drama Sultan. Anushka Sharma beautifully supported him by undergoing intensive training to portray the role of his love interest as a state-level wrestler. But do you know how much the leading actors were paid? Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis, profits, and more!

Released in July 2016, Sultan received massive praise from audiences and critics alike. It opened up to an earth-shattering sum of 36.54 crores and surpassed all prior Eid releases, including Chennai Express, Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Kick.

Sultan Budget & Box Office Collection

Yash Raj Films splurged a massive sum of 90 crores for Sultan. As opposed to the budget, the film made box office collections of 300.45 crores in India. It was declared a super duper hit. The magic wasn’t restricted nationwide but also globally.

Mumbai, Aug 21 (Ians) Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi’s father Pandit Banaras Tiwari has died at the age of 99. The final rites will be taking place on Monday.

According to reports, Pankaj was shooting in Uttarakhand for a film, and is now on his way back to his village in Gopalganj, Bihar.

An official statement read: “It’s with a heavy heart to confirm that Pankaj Tripathi’s father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari is no more. He lived a wholesome life of 99 years.”

“His last rites will be performed today amongst his close family. Pankaj Tripathi is currently on his way to his village in Gopalganj,” the statement added.

Pankaj’s latest release is Omg 2 with Akshay Kumar and Yami Gautam. It has been performing well at the box office. The film on its tenth day has collected Rs. 113.67 crore at the box office.

Born in Gopalganj, Bihar, the National Award-winner...

The theory that the peddler in Aladdin is actually the Genie was confirmed by the co-director of the film and supported by storyboards of the original ending. In The Lion King, the theory that the hyenas survived by resorting to cannibalism was confirmed in a Disney comic series. The theory that Tarzan is the brother of Elsa and Anna from Frozen was confirmed by the co-director of Frozen, although the release of Frozen II complicates the theory's believability.

Disney’s animated movies have made way for a variety of theories, some darker than others, and to the surprise of the audience, some of them have actually been confirmed. Disney’s reign in the world of animation began in 1937 with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and since then, the Mouse House has been unstoppable with its animated movies. Disney often takes inspiration from fairy tales, folk tales, legends, and more...

Yet, ‘Akbar Allahabadi’ does not enjoy the place he deserves in the pantheon of Urdu poets.

Called "Lisan-ul-Asr" (‘Voice of the Time’) in his heyday, he is not entirely unknown due to ghazals like "Duniya mein hoon, duniya ka talabgar nahi hoon…", as rendered by the immortal K.L. Saigal, and "Hangama kyun barpa, thodi si jo pi li hain..", performed by Ghulam Ali, with that line reflecting Descartes’ ‘cogito ergo sum’ ("… har saans ye kahti hai ham hai to Khuda bhi hai"), as well as many more couplets on a range of issues and themes.

Take "Falsafi ko bahs ke andar Khuda milta nahi/Dor ko suljha raha hai aur sira milta nahi", or the rather sarcastic "Chorh ‘literature’ ko apni, ‘history’ ko bhool ja/Sheikh-o-masjid se ta’alluq tark kar ‘school’ ja/Char din ki zindagi hai koft se kya fayda/Kha ‘double-roti’, ‘clerki’ kar, khushi se phul ja...