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Jaya Bachchan never minces words. And most of the time, people love her outspokenness. However, her recent statement calling out the 2017 Akshay Kumar film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha as an inappropriately titled flop has not gone down well with some.

The film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’s co-producer Prerna Arora is wounded by the slight. “Let me first state I am a huge Huge fan of Jayaji. For me, she is the ultimate. I can watch Guddi, Uphaar, Abhimaan and Mili anytime, anywhere, and feel happy about life. It is, therefore, very hurtful to hear her say our film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha was a flop. Ma’am should check the box office figures. Our film earned a very handsome profit at the box office. It was one of the five biggest hits of 2017.”

As for the title, Prerna reveals it was retained after considerable debate. “We weren’t sure about the title.

Chhaava Worldwide Box Office Day 7 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram/Hotstar)

The epic historical action film Chhaava refuses to slow down at the box office. It has concluded its first week on a successful note. Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna starrer has now become the first 300 crore grosser of Bollywood in 2025. Scroll below for the worldwide update!

Week 1 Domestic Update

On Thursday, Laxman Utekar‘s directorial added 21.60 crores more to its box office collections. It is maintaining an excellent hold as the earnings have not missed the 20 crore mark yet. The 7-day total in India stands at 225.28 crores net.

Overseas Earnings

In the international circuit, Chhaava is the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025 so far. In its first week, it made cumulative earnings of 52.83 crores gross. The epic historical action drama has achieved another feat as it has crossed the 50 crore mark. The second weekend will further boost the earnings and hopefully,...

Sky Force Worldwide Box Office Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sky Force has concluded its fourth weekend at the Indian box office. The action drama continues to rely on domestic collections to rake in a respectable worldwide total. It has unlocked another milestone, as it is now Akshay Kumar’s eighth highest-grossing film at the Indian box office. Scroll below for a detailed analysis.

Domestic Box Office Update

In 24 days, Sky Force has made box office collections of 133.93 crores net. With the arrival of Badass Ravikumar and Chhaava on the last two Fridays, the screen count has suffered a massive reduction. The pace has slowed down, and it would be impossible to clock the 150 crore mark in the domestic market.

But there’s good news! Akshay Kumar starrer has surpassed the lifetime collections of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha (133.60 crores) to become his 8th highest grosser in India.

Trending Chhaava Box Office Collection Day 3: Earth-Shattering!

Sky Force Box Office Collection (20 Days): Beats Akshay Kumar’s Rowdy Rathore (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sky Force, starring Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya, is approaching its end at the Indian box office. With Chhaava marking its grand arrival tomorrow, the film will go down further. But before wrapping up, it is making sure to rake in as many achievements as possible. Recently, it emerged as Akshay’s ninth highest-grossing film of all time in the domestic market. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 20 days!

Performance at the Indian box office

In the opening week, the Akshay Kumar starrer amassed an impressive total and almost scored a century. But after that, the film couldn’t maintain the same momentum and is heading for an underwhelming lifetime total. On a day-to-day basis, the collection has now dropped below the 50 lakh mark.

Yesterday, Sky Force earned 45 lakh, taking its total...

Sky Force Box Office (16 Days): Becomes Akshay Kumar’s 10th Highest-Grosser By Crossing Airlift (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Akshay Kumar-led Sky Force has definitely slowed down at the Indian box office, and the day before yesterday, it fell below the 1 crore mark for the first time. Still, it is doing its best to achieve some significant feats. In the latest development, it has surpassed the domestic lifetime collection of Airlift to enter the list of Akshay’s top 10 highest-grossing films. It is ready to beat another biggie of Akshay today or tomorrow. Keep reading for a detailed report of 16 days!

Directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur, the Bollywood action drama opened to mixed reviews, but among moviegoers, it enjoyed mostly favorable reactions. This positivity kept the momentum intact for a few days, but eventually, the film slowed down. As a result, despite a strong opening week of almost 100 crores,...

Sky Force Box Office: Seems Impossible To Beat The Top 10 Most Profitable Akshay Kumar Films (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force has hit a total of 119.50 crore at the box office and is the third Akshay Kumar film to enter the 100 crore club post-covid after Sooryavanshi and Omg 2. However, the film still has 40 crore more to go, before making any huge records.

Budget & Recovery

The war drama has been mounted on a budget of a reported 160 crore at the box office, and with the 119.5 crore collection, it has recovered only 74% of the entire budget of the film. Meanwhile, the film, in total, needs a collection of 320 crore to secure a hit verdict, which is entirely impossible!

Sky Force Vs Most Profitable Akshay Kumar Films

The most profitable film of Akshay Kumar film since 2010 is Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. Mounted on a budget of 24 crore, it earned 133.6 crore at the box office,...

Sky Force Box Office Collection Day 10 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Republic Day 2025 release Sky Force has concluded its second weekend at the Indian box office on a steady note. Starring Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, and Nimrat Kaur, the action drama is enjoying good on-ground buzz. Scroll below for the box office collections on day 10.

Witnesses slight growth on the second Sunday!

Sky Force added 7.80 crores to its box office collections on day 8. It witnessed limited growth of 5% compared to 7.40 crores earned on the previous day. The second weekend total concludes at 19.80 crores.

Trending Deva Worldwide Box Office Day 2: Biggest Overseas Opening For Bollywood In 2025, To Overtake Sky Force Soon

Box Office: Baahubali 2 & Pushpa 2 May Have Created History But Bollywood Still Rules #1 Global Opening Weekend In IMAX!

Take a look at the box office breakdown below:

Week 1: 99.70 crores Weekend 2: 19.80 crores

Total: 119.50 crores

Beats Akshay Kumar’s...

What Did Matt Damon Say About Akshay Kumar’s Toiler: Ek Prem Katha Movie? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Matt Damon once praised Akshay Kumar for Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, highlighting its powerful message on India’s sanitation crisis. According to Hindustan Times, Damon called the film’s message crucial. “It’s great to have stars like Akshay and films like Toilet: Ek Prem Katha spotlighting the open defecation crisis,” he alluded. “It helps drive awareness, not only about the issues but also what can be done to tackle this and create change.”

Damon’s Water.org has tackled sanitation for years, and he firsthand experienced the impact of open defecation during his 2013 India visit. “I’ve seen how it threatens health, contaminates safe drinking water, and endangers women and children,” he asserted. Damon stressed that access to clean water and sanitary toilets is a cornerstone for human dignity and potential.

In 2013, Matt...

Sana Khan Net Worth 2024 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sana Khan (now Saiyad Sana Khan) quit her acting career in 2020. Her big decision came shortly after her ugly publicized split with Melvin Louis. Today, she’s on a path of spiritualism while also leading multiple business ventures. She’s witnessed an impressive boost of 354% in her net worth. Scroll below for a detailed analysis.

Net Worth in 2020

Former actress Sana has appeared in several TV shows, web series, and Bollywood films. She participated in Bigg Boss 6 and finished as second runner-up. She also took part in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 as a wild-card contestant. Her other Television outings included Khatron Ke Khiladi 6, Entertainment Ki Raat, and Comedy Nights Bachao.

Sana Khan also featured in the Bollywood films Halla Bol, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, and Jai Ho. Her portrayal as Sonya in Special Ops remains of her best works in the acting world.

Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja Beats Prabhas’ Baahubali 2 At The China Box Office (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Vijay Sethupathi starrer Maharaja is enjoying a glorious run at the China box office. On its 21st day, the film has now achieved a humongous milestone. It has surpassed Prabhas’ Baahubali 2’s lifetime collection at the China box office to be the highest-grossing South Indian film in China.

Maharaja Surpasses Baahubali 2’s Lifetime Collection

According to the estimates in Sacnilk, Maharaja earned 85 lakhs in its day-wise collection at the China box office. This has resulted in the total China collection coming to 85.75 crores. For the unversed, the lifetime collection of the Prabhas starrer Baahubali 2 was 80.50 crores.

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Worldwide Box Office Collection (10 Days): Overtakes Singham Again & Akshay Kumar’s Highest-Grosser (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 entered the beast mode during the second weekend and fetched impressive numbers, both in India and overseas. Exceeding all expectations, it is already on its way to crossing the 350 crore mark at the worldwide box office. But before that happens, the film has managed to take the lead over Singham Again and has surpassed the lifetime collection of Akshay Kumar’s highest-grossing Bollywood film ever. Keep reading for a detailed report of 10 days!

Despite mixed reviews, the Anees Bazmee directorial has turned out to be a theatrical winner. As there’s no major competition until Pushpa 2 arrives, it is going to achieve great heights. In the meantime, it has emerged victorious in a Diwali clash as it has finally overtaken the collection of its competitor Singham Again, and considering the trend,...

Move out of the way, Bridgerton. There's a new royal family in town! Netflix has a new Indian romantic drama series slated to come out soon called The Royals, and it will tell a modern-day love story between two people from very different social classes: a Prince and a startup whiz.

Obviously, the show's plot is interesting enough to pull you in, but wait until you find out who's in the cast! On Aug. 14, Netflix revealed the official cast via a cast announcement video, and we instantly recognized some familiar faces. You can check out the video above.

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Well-known Indian actors Ishaan Khattar and Bhumi Pednekar take on the leading roles of an entitled Prince and a startup whiz. You might've watched Khattar in the romantic drama film Dhadak, the masala film Khaali Peeli, the supernatural comedy flick Phone Bhoot and the biographical war film Pippa.

Akshay Kumar Is The King Of Versatility! Revisiting His Impressive Performances Ahead Of Sarfira ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Akshay Kumar is back to his busy self. After a string of highly anticipated releases, Khiladi Kumar is returning to action with his upcoming release, Sarfira. Akshay is renowned for his unique taste in films and his comedic abilities. His next aviation drama adds to the hype, and fans are curious to see how it will fare given that it joins the list of his highly versatile performances in movies like Pad Man and Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. So, before Sarfir’s release, let’s revisit some of Akshay’s most impressive performances.

Throughout his multi-decade career, Akshay Kumar has worked hard to remain relevant; his keys to success have been perseverance and hard work. However, his experimental approach has also contributed to his long reign of power. As the man of many firsts,...

As Akshay Kumar gears up for the release of his upcoming movie Khel Khel Mein, slated to hit theaters on 15th August, let’s take a look back at his Independence Day releases over the years. Known for his patriotic fervor and commitment to entertaining audiences, Akshay Kumar has made it a tradition to release a film around Independence Day almost every year.

The trend began in 2013 with Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara, where Kumar played a villainous role in the Milan Luthria directorial. However, the film didn’t perform well at the box office. His next release, Entertainment in 2014, became a hit post its cinema run when it aired on television.

In 2015, the sports drama Brothers hit the screens, followed by the successful Rustom in 2016, which clashed with Hrithik Roshan’s Mohenjo Daro and emerged victorious. Toilet Ek Prem Katha released on 11th August 2017 and was well-received by audiences.

Akshay Kumar is Gearing Up for His Next Releases Khel Khel Mein & Sarfira. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Khiladi Kumar is on a roll, as usual. With three major releases set for 2024, there will be a lot of box-office excitement in the future. Akshay is known for his comedic chops and one-of-a-kind movie choices. He has achieved immense fame for helming movies like Pad Man or Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. But did you know that this tech billionaire loved his underrated movie? Read for the full story!

The 2017 smash hit “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” starring Akshay Kumar had a significant social impact in addition to entertaining audiences across the country and igniting discussions about a pressing issue. Despite having a modest budget of Rs 18 crore, the film broke records by earning over Rs 316.97 crore worldwide. For Akshay Kumar, it was another watershed moment in his illustrious career, cementing his reputation as a social cause champion on screen.

Indian producer Prerna Arora is including intimacy coordination clauses in actors’ legal agreements. Arora, known for acclaimed films “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” and “Pari” is believed to be one of the first Indian producers to do so.

Intimacy coordination is a nascent field in Indian cinema with Aastha Khanna Bhardwaj (Netflix’s “Murder Mubarak”) being one of the pioneers in the Hindi-language Bollywood industry and Jayalakshmi Sundaresan (“Iruttu Araiyil Murattu Kuththu”) in the Tamil-language Kollywood industry. Shakun Batra’s Prime Video film “Gehraaiyaan,” headlined by Deepika Padukone, was one of the first Bollywood films to have a dedicated intimacy department and the team included Bhardwaj, Dar Gai and Neha Vyas.

Arora recognized the need to formalize protocols surrounding intimate scenes in response to industry-wide discussions on the importance of creating a supportive and respectful atmosphere on set.

“In light of recent conversations and movements within the global film industry, it...

In the world of cinema, where innovation reigns supreme, producer Prerna Arora and director Suresh Krissna are set to challenge Indian cinema norms with ‘Hero Heeroine.’ Known for groundbreaking projects like ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ and ‘Padman,’ Arora promises fresh narratives. “Hero Heeroine” is a love saga exploring the dynamics between reel and real.

However, it was during a recent coffee rendezvous in Chennai that Prerna Arora and Suresh Krissna stumbled upon a revelation that would change the course of their project. Why confine the narrative to Hindi in a city steeped in the rich tapestry of Telugu cinema? Just as Tamil, Malayalam, or Bengali talents contribute to the magic of Hindi cinema, the film showcases a diverse cast and crew from different corners of the country, converging in Hyderabad to create something truly extraordinary.

“This is more than just a film; it’s a cultural phenomenon,” says Prerna Arora.

Akshay Kumar, who will be seen in an action avatar in the upcoming film ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’, revealed he loves to jump from one genre to another as he himself gets bored by doing the same thing.

During the trailer launch of ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ in Mumbai on Tuesday, Akshay said: “I don’t like to stick to one genre. I like jumping from one genre to another, whether success or not, I have always done that from the beginning of my career and nothing has stopped me. I will keep doing that, something which is social, something which is comedy, something which is action, I will keep doing different genres.”

Akshay, who was last seen in ‘Mission Raniganj’, shared: “Today if people say comedy and action films are in trend, that doesn’t mean I should only be doing that. I myself get bored doing one thing.

Holi Excitement Builds Up: With the festival of colors, Holi, around the corner, excitement is palpable. For those not keen on playing with colors, enjoying movies can be a great alternative. Here are some Bollywood films to watch on Holi that offer entertainment alongside the vibrant hues.

“Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani”

Celebrate Holi with Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s film “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.” This movie boasts several lively songs and a romantic love story that will brighten up your day.

“Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela”

Another excellent choice for Holi viewing is “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela,” starring Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. The sizzling chemistry between the leads ensures you won’t be bored this Holi.

“Kabir Singh”

No Holi celebration is complete without reminiscing about the iconic scene from “Kabir Singh.” Enjoy Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani’s film for a dose of entertainment this festive season.

“Padmaavat...

Actor Tusshar Kapoor is set to play a pivotal role in acclaimed producer Prerna Arora’s Ott film ‘Dunk – Once Bitten Twice Shy’. The actor will be portraying the role of a lawyer inside the mystery. The project marks a leap for Kapoor, who is known for his multifaceted performances spanning romantic, dramatic, and comedic genres. Produced by Ujs Studio and Ess Kay Gee Entertainment, ‘Dunk’ holds the promise of a thrilling cinematic voyage, diving into the depths of land exploitation’s hard core reality and its grave impact on rural life. Kapoor’s depiction of this character is poised to be his most demanding yet, injecting an additional dose of mystery into the film’s storyline.

Talking about ‘Dunk’, Prerna had earlier said, “Dunk focuses on the urgent need for legal protections, enforcement mechanism, and support systems to safeguard the rights of farmers. As a society, we must stand...

Akshay Kumar South Movies. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

In the last few years, there have been many comparisons between the Hindi and South film industry. Even though both cinematic worlds have merged quite a few times, the comparisons never stop. Often, Bollywood celebs are asked their view about what’s working for the South and why Hindi films lack the hold at the box office and on the audience like the old days. In the past, Akshay Kumar was also asked the same question, and he gave an interesting answer.

In 2018, when Akshay Kumar was promoting Toilet Ek Prem Katha, he was asked why the success rate of Hindi films was declining. The Omg 2 actor said, “Maybe it has got to do with our content, which is not right.” Akshay called the South Indian film industry systematic and added, “They don’t spend more than Rs 2 crore on publicity. They...

Aamir Khan’s Box Office Journey Has Been Phenomenal Over The Years (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Aamir Khan is an actor par excellence. Moreover, he is a businessman and strategist beyond belief. He was the first one to find an opportunity for Bollywood films in China, and voila, once he opened the gates, there was no looking back. The journey that started from Dangal stayed back for a number of films.

Movies like Hindi Medium, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, and Secret Superstar might not have churned out great numbers in India, but they performed like beasts at the Chinese box office. And only one man needs to be thanked for the same.

Aamir Khan took a sabbatical after his last release. Laal Singh Chaddha tanked at the box office and did not perform as he had expected. While he is gearing up for his next film titled Sitaare Zameen Par, here...

For women making their movies and especially making their mark in a male-dominated industry like Bollywood it is not easy. However, Guneet Monga, Mira Nair, Prerna Arora, Ashwini Iyer Tiwary, Kiran Ral, and Zoya Akhtar have proven that everyone has space to exist and excel. To celebrate International Women’s Day today, we want to shine the spotlight on influential women filmmakers who have succeeded and redefined the narrative of Indian cinema with their impactful films.

Mira Nair

A pioneer in film the world over, Mira Nair needs no introduction. The filmmaker was one of the first female filmmakers who put India on the global map. Her filmography boasts epics such as Salaam Bombay!, Golden Globe winner Hysterical Blindness, Vanity Fair, The Namesake, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and the series ‘The Suitable Boy’. This powerhouse of talent also has numerous documentaries and loves to showcase her Indian roots and heritage on...

The writers of the Ranveer-Deepika-starrer ‘Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela’, Siddharth and Garima, on Wednesday launched the trailer of their directorial debut film ‘Dukaan’ here in the presence of the maker of ‘Animal’, Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film, which is said to be based on true events and will be released on April 5, is all about the emotional roller-coaster ride of a surrogate mother.

Two minutes 39 seconds long, the trailer begins with Monika Panwar’s character Jasmine talking to a child, saying to him, “Our love story is a triangle.”

The movie is set in Gujarat and shows Jasmine speaking in a Gujarati accent. She is seen showing a picture of the child’s parents to him, and says she is the third person in the triangle.

We then see the father of the child saying, “It is my child”, to which Jasmine replies: “I have given birth to him.”

Monika...

Fighter Box Office Collection Day 19 Updates!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan led Fighter was expected to break Siddharth Anand’s previous records. Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan, as well as Hr’s War, was a rage at the box office. Unfortunately, that’s not the case with his latest release in the domestic market. But there’s good news as the film has entered the 200 crore club. Scroll below for all the details!

Fighter hit the big screens on January 25, 2024. The release coincided with Republic Day, which made perfect sense. References of the Pulwama attack, Balakot airstrike, and India–Pakistan border skirmishes in 2019 blended very well with the theme, but unfortunately, the response wasn’t as heartwarming as expected. Siddharth Anand feels the audience couldn’t relate to the aerial action and felt “alien” to the concept of fighter planes.

Fighter Box Office Collection

At the box office,...

Popular choreographer Ganesh Acharya, who has made the who’s who of Bollywood dance to his steps, recalled his rags to riches journey in the industry. The choreographer said that the reason behind his success was his “quality” of work.

“My life began in a slum, but today I stand as a choreographer. I was the youngest choreographer in Bollywood, and the sole reason for this achievement was quality,” Acharya said during the Youth for Quality Bharat Festival.

The 52-year-old choreographer added that it was the presence of “quality” in him that enabled him to fulfill his “dreams”.

“It was the presence of quality within me that enabled me to fulfill my dreams. Cultivate quality within yourselves as well. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to connect with the Quality Bharat Mission, which adds to my happiness,” he said.

Apart from choreographing A-listers in Hindi cinema, Acharya has been feted with several honours.

Dunki Box Office (Worldwide): Shah Rukh Khan Crosses 2 Salman Khan Films (One From 2012 & Another From 2019) & 4 Other Movies’ Lifetime ( Photo Credit – Facebook; YouTube )

Another day, another milestone for Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki & it continues its obsession of crossing ‘six films’ at the worldwide box office. A fresh lot of 6 movies have bitten the dust & this time, it’s a pretty exciting list to look at. Shah Rukh Khan’s starrer, on its way to the 400 crore club, now stands at 323.77 crores (worldwide gross). It completed 8 days at the box office on Thursday.

In India, the film has clocked 160.22 crores (gross), which will take its net figure to 189.05 crores. Talking about Shah’s ruling region, i.e., overseas, the film has crossed the 130-crore mark and has now collected 134.72 crores.

Of the six films it has crossed, Dunki has surprisingly surpassed two Salman Khan-led films. One was released in 2012 (Ek Tha Tiger...

‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ actress Komal Sachdeva will be seen sharing screen space with superstar Shah Rukh Khan in Rajkumar Hirani’s immigration drama ‘Dunki’ and recalled her first meeting with the filmmaker.

“When I first met Raju sir and introduced myself, he said, ‘I know you, Komal. I have seen your audition and we really liked it.’ It was a very pleasant surprise as someone like him who would have seen so many auditions for so many characters remembered my particular audition,” she said.

Komal, who was recently seen in Shilpa Shetty-starrer ‘Sukhee’, started her acting journey with theatre in Delhi with Dinesh Khanna, a professor at National School of Drama.

Her first commercial acting project was ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ starring Akshay Kumar, wherein she played Chulni, a part of Lota Party. Thereafter she was seen in several projects like ‘Taandav’ starring Saif Ali Khan, Habib Faisal’s...

Director Bhav Dhulia, who is known for his works like — ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’, and ‘The Freelancer’ has teamed up with Abundantia Entertainment for two feature film projects.

The projects are an engaging, large-scale, action-thriller tinged with a deep patriotic flavour, and an equally thrilling underdog story, inspired by true events set to introduce Indian fans to a whole new style of investigative storytelling.

Abundantia Entertainment is the producer of films like ‘Jalsa’, ‘Sherni’, ‘Ram Setu’, ‘Shakuntala Devi’, ‘Chhorii’, ‘Toilet – Ek Prem Katha’ ‘Sukhee’, ‘Airlift’, ‘Breathe’ and ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows’ among others.

On making his directorial feature-film debut, Bhav said: “I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work on some high-quality streaming content and have thoroughly enjoyed creating for the longer format.”

“I felt that now is the right time to make the transition to feature films. As I get ready to embark on this new journey,...

Director Bhav Dhulia, who is known for his works like — ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’, and ‘The Freelancer’ has teamed up with Abundantia Entertainment for two feature film projects.

The projects are an engaging, large-scale, action-thriller tinged with a deep patriotic flavour, and an equally thrilling underdog story, inspired by true events set to introduce Indian fans to a whole new style of investigative storytelling.

Abundantia Entertainment is the producer of films like ‘Jalsa’, ‘Sherni’, ‘Ram Setu’, ‘Shakuntala Devi’, ‘Chhorii’, ‘Toilet – Ek Prem Katha’ ‘Sukhee’, ‘Airlift’, ‘Breathe’ and ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows’ among others.

On making his directorial feature-film debut, Bhav said: “I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work on some high-quality streaming content and have thoroughly enjoyed creating for the longer format.”

“I felt that now is the right time to make the transition to feature films. As I get ready to embark on this new journey,...

Toronto Film Festival gala presentation “Thank You for Coming” is that rarity – a Bollywood sex comedy that also serves as a patriarch-bashing women empowerment tale.

Bhumi Pednekar stars as Kanika Kapoor, a Delhi food blogger and serial monogamist, who has spent her adult life seeking a satisfying love match, both emotionally and physically, but has never had an orgasm. The morning after her engagement to a dull suitor, she wakes up satisfied, but can’t remember who’s responsible.

The film is written by two women, Radhika Anand (“Broken But Beautiful”) and stand up comic Prashasti Singh and directed by a man, Karan Boolani, making his feature directing debut. Boolani previously directed series “24: India” for Viacom18’s Colors channel and Netflix’s “Selection Day.”

“It’s a really fine line between sleaze and tease in this film, and to keep it in that tease and fun space is something...

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Viacom18 Studios has just delivered three back-to-back theatrical hits in India. Now it has plans for further expansion in the market.

The company distributes all Paramount titles in India and scored a success with “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,” which grossed $16 million in the country. Viacom18 Studios also co-produced and distributed Karan Johar’s “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” and “Omg 2,” headlined by Akshay Kumar. “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,” a star-studded romcom that addressed a number of Indian societal issues, opened shortly after the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon and grossed $21.7 million in India with a further $20 million overseas.

“Omg 2,” a rare blend of religion and sex education, released alongside the juggernauts that are Rajinikanth’s “Jailer” and Sunny Deol’s “Gadar 2” and held its own, grossing $20 million in India and a total of $25.3 million worldwide.

“Everybody has become a little...

New Delhi, July 24 (Ians) Known for their heart-stirring melodies musical duo Sachet-Parampara, who have given major chartbusters like ‘Malang Sajna’ followed by ‘Ram Siya Ram’ from the magnum opus ‘Adipurush’, are once again all set to take the music world by storm with their latest track, ‘Har Har Mahadev’.

A powerful and soul-stirring devotional song that pays homage to Lord Shiva, the duo has given it a contemporary spin by infusing rock beats, rap phrases, and their signature powerful vocals.

The music video, shot by Team Savio Sandhu, captures the essence of Sachet-Parampara’s creative vision, as they adorn traditional Indian attire and emanate a whole new energy and spunk, testament to their versatility as Indian musicians.

Sachet said: “Lord Shiva has always been an inspiration for us, and we wanted to create a musical offering that pays homage to his divine energy. With ‘Har Har Mahadev,’ we aimed to...

India is a country that loves cinema and celebrates its stars like no other. The film industry in India is one of the largest and most diverse in the world, producing films in various languages, genres and styles. Among the many actors who have made their mark on the silver screen, some have achieved a level of popularity and influence that transcends boundaries and cultures. These are the stars of India, who have not only entertained millions of fans in their home country, but also gained recognition and admiration across the world.

In this article, we will rank the top 10 most popular actors in India, based on their box office success, awards, fan following and global appeal.

10. Hrithik Roshan War Official Scene

Hrithik Roshan is one of the most handsome and talented actors in Bollywood, who has starred in some of the highest-grossing films of Indian cinema, such as Krrish...

‘Bhed Chaal’ is a Hindi proverb very much used in relation to the Hindi film industry. It means that one huge success is followed by numerous other attempts. Original ideas are at a premium in the Hindi film industry. The makers either depend on a foreign film, or a novel, or a South Indian film for a subject.

Filmmakers always want to play safe because the risk factor is always high. The distributor, while being wined and dined, gets a sales pitch, like “Zanjeer se kam nahi hamari picture…” and such. Many smaller-budget imitations of ‘Sholay’, ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Deewaar’ and other such films flooded the market. That is to say, if one action film worked, many more were certain to follow.

With the introduction of the video format followed by CDs, the trend changed to copying Hollywood films. A star was sent two videos or discs to watch, and they were...

Raaj Shaandilyaa along with his partner Vimal Lahoti thrives to give the entertainment industry great cinemas and these movies will be across genres of comedy, romance, drama, emotion, talent and music with various actors and production scale along with explicit writing, making sure to entertain the audience.

Thinkink Picturez is solely content driven studio where they believe in working and making their script unique and entertaining. They are always burgeoning for great content and thrive to deliver a storyline that is always right off the bat.

The slate of the 7 films are as follows

Ramlali – Directed by the National Award-winner Omung Kumar. He has given us hits in the past like “Mary Kom” and “Sarabjit”. Googly – Directed by Sanjay Gadhavi. He is the director of the blockbuster franchise of “Dhoom 1” and “Dhoom 2”. Arabi Kalyanam – Directed by Shree Narayan Singh. He has directed movies in the past like “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha...

Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar while talking about her co-star Rajkummar Rao said that he keeps pulling her leg on the sets and that is why she calls him her “jethani” (sister-in-law). Bhumi compared their bond with each other similar to the relationship between Kapil Sharma and Archana Puran Singh. As they both keep teasing each other, similarly, Rajkummar enjoys teasing Bhumi.

The 33-year-old actress is known for her powerful acting in movies such as ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’, ‘Shubh Mangal Saavdhan’ and many of her projects are yet to be released like ‘Bheed’ starring Rajkummar Rao among others.

Amid the fun conversation on the Kapil Sharma Show, Bhumi made some amusing revelations about her co-star in the movie who is also her very good friend.

She said: “I believe that just like Kapil refers to Archana as his ‘jethani’ from a previous birth, Rajkummar is similar...

For Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar, whose film ‘Raksha Bandhan released on Thursday, its a special day as the film was released on the same day as her ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha where she co-starred with Akshay Kumar. The actress shares that Akshay has played a huge part in her career as he has always backed her to deliver nothing but the best.

Commenting on the same, Bhumi said, “It is such a lovely coincidence that on the 5th anniversary of Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Raksha Bandhan – my second movie with Akshay sir is releasing in theatres today! Akshay sir has been a huge part of my career and there is so much I have learnt from him. Akshay sir has always backed me to deliver on screen and I’m grateful for his trust and vision for me as an artiste.”

Incidentally, both ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ and ‘Raksha Bandhan...

The nearly moribund Bollywood family drama genre is set for a revival with “Raksha Bandhan,” directed by Aanand. L. Rai (“Atrangi Re”) and starring Akshay Kumar (“Sooryavanshi”) and Bhumi Pednekar (“Badhaai Do”).

Films revolving around the family unit, which used to be a staple in Bollywood, peaked with blockbuster “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!” (1994), starring Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit, and made a brief reappearance with “Badhaai Ho” (2018) featuring Neena Gupta, Gajraj Rao and Ayushmann Khurrana. “Raksha Bandhan” hopes to emulate the heydays of the genre.

“In ‘Raksha Bandhan’ there is a lot of hunger — hunger to come out with Indian values, hunger to depict the culture, hunger to talk about the bonding, the relationships, which are there with us, we’ve not gone insensitive towards them, but somehow they’ve taken a back seat, we don’t talk about it,” Rai told Variety. “Let me bring all those emotions to the forefront,...

Akshay Kumar is known as one of the finest actors in Hindi cinema and has been making films for 30 years… Can you believe it? He has played a myriad of avatars with his incredible characters and in his 30th-year he takes on Yash Raj Films’ first historical, Samrat Prithviraj. Based on the life and valour of the fearless and mighty King Prithviraj Chauhan, Akshay is essaying the role of the legendary warrior who fought valiantly to protect India from the merciless invader Muhammad of Ghor.

The actor says, “It’s fascinating that 30 years have passed since my first film Saugandh! The first shot of my film career was at Ooty and it was an action shot!”

Fans of course have been celebrating his films and success in his career and are looking forward to this new role.

To mark this occasion, five of the biggest film-makers of our country – Karan Johar,...

Bachchhan Paandey

Starring Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Arshad Warsi, Pankaj Tripathi, Jacqueline Fernandez

Directed by Farhad Samji

Akshay Kumar does a Pushpa and gets away with it. He kills,destroys property, and vandalizes good taste. But hey, his men love him. And the women too. Mr. Pandey’s ragged army consists of Kandi (Saharsh Kumar Shukla), Bufferia Chacha (Sanjay Mishra), Pendulum (Abhimanyu Singh), and Virgin (Prateik Babbar). Each of the four is given a backstory, lest Mr. Pandey is accused of hogging the limelight.

Kandi, for example, is a porn addict, and his wife catches him red-handed if you know what I mean. Pendulum …I am not sure why he is thus named. I suspect it’s something obscene. When his sweetheart is forced to marry another man, Pendulum gatecrashes the wedding with Mr. Pandey singing Sarey bolo bewafaa. The bride also joins in with Pandeyji, doing dance moves that...

MollywoodThe Malayalam film industry in which 'Asanghadithar' was made, has, in itself, been hostile towards women’s demands for sanitation facilities.Sowmya RajendranIn Kunjila Mascillamani’s Asanghadithar (The Unorganised), part of Jeo Baby’s anthology film Freedom Fight, the women are engaged in a battle that amuses the men around them. They are fighting for a toilet because their workplace, Sm Street, does not have one, and none of the women employed in the small shops on the street can relieve themselves when they want to. Why can’t they hold their bladders until it’s the end of the work day? Why can’t they use the toilet at a restaurant nearby? Why can’t they find a discreet place to urinate like the men? Why can’t they take a membership with a union and then figure out a way? The unhelpful suggestions from the men only go...

The Indian arm of Sony is planning to produce local content that has the potential to travel globally.

Speaking at Singapore’s Asia TV Forum and Market on Friday, Vivek Krishnani, MD at Sony Pictures Entertainment Films India, said: “We are strongly focusing on creating Indian IPs, which can crossover into the mainstream and therefore, to that extent, some of the content that we’re creating for certain Ott [streaming] platforms, does have the ability to appeal to audiences, not just Indian audiences, but audiences across geographies.”

“That’s where the next leap has to come from [for] Indian content creation, because you have to be able to be a player in the global platform, you have to create content like how, for example, you’ve seen Korean content now dominate the world,” Krishnani said. “Why can’t content from India do the same thing? Consciously as content creators, we need to...

Grown adults behave like horny kids in this ill-judged comedy, meant to start discussion about contraception in India

The eyebrow-raising title is intentional: Satramm Ramani’s comedy has been fashioned after 2017’s Toilet: A Love Story and 2018’s Pad Man, Hindi films designed to initiate conversations around subjects deemed taboo in 21st-century India. The national reticence addressed in this case is condom use: an urgent matter, given the country’s explosive population growth and Std rates. Ramani’s cheerfully flimsy farce means to be to the India of 2021 what Madness’s House of Fun video was to 1980s Britain, with its nudging innuendo and nervy approaches to the pharmacist. Yet the film’s leads aren’t red-faced teens, but 30-plus. The problem being dramatised is clear, but one of Helmet’s weaknesses is that it demands we watch grown adults behaving like dumb, horny kids.

The national conversation is summarised by a prologue,...

Actress Bhumi Pednekar will once again be seen sharing screen space with actor Akshay Kumar in the upcoming film ‘Raksha Bandhan.

Taking to Instagram on Wednesday to make the announcement, Bhumi shared an image, where she can be seen sitting alongside Akshay and filmmaker Aanand L. Rai.

"A very special film and a very special reunion. Am supremely excited to be collaborating again with two of my favourite creative powerhouses & humans. Am full of gratitude to be a part of this special, heart-touching story," she captioned the image.

Akshay, who shared screen space with Bhumi in the 2017 film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha", welcomed her on board.

Sharing the same picture on Instagram, the actor wrote: "When you are happy, it shows. And indeed we are to have @bhumipednekar onboard #RakshaBandhan."

Announced last year on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the movie revolves around the brother-sister bond. Other details about the film are still under wraps.

Sony Pictures Films India has tapped emerging local talent to spearhead its burgeoning Bollywood slate, while simultaneously making moves to aggressively grow its Hollywood footprint.

The studio has handed Aakash Bhatia (Amazon series “Inside Edge”) a feature directorial debut with “Looop Lapeta,” the Indian adaptation of “Run Lola Run,” starring Taapsee Pannu and Tahir Raj Bhasin. Similarly, Satram Ramani, chief Ad on Salman Khan vehicle “Jai Ho,” makes his feature directorial debut with comedy “Helmet,” starring Aparshakti Khurana and Pranutan Bahl.

The studio has also given directorial reins to successful screenwriters. “Saand Ki Aankh” and “Mubarakan” writer Balwinder Singh Janjua debuts with an as-yet-untitled romance starring Randeep Hooda and Ileana D’Cruz, while “Toilet: A Love Story” writer duo Siddharth and Garima debut with honor killings drama “Saale Aashiq.”

Sony is also giving feature film breaks to talent that has shone in related fields. For example, singer Shirley Setia, who has 15 million followers across social media,...

Hong Kong’s FilMart will be a coming out of sorts for China’s Lian Ray Pictures, which will be operating as a sales company at a major film rights market for the first time.

The company is representing rights to “Sister,” a mainland Chinese drama about a young woman who, after the sudden death of her two parents, learns that she has a much younger brother and that she needs to step into the mother role.

“Until now, our company identity at film markets has largely been as a buyer, looking for distribution rights and remake rights. But with our new 2021 strategy, Lian Ray Global will also be handling international distribution of our own productions,” a company spokesman told Variety.

“Sister” is directed by Yin Ruoxin, whose first film “White Sun” (aka Farewell My Lad”) played at the 2020 editions of the Shanghai and Hainan film festivals before receiving a December commercial release.

New Delhi, Feb 17 (Ians) With a growing demand for fresh stories, storytellers have started exploring topics that bring fresh perspectives to the screen. One addition seems to be stories on surrogacy.

At some point, it was almost a taboo to discuss the topic, on or off the screen. With mindsets as well as platforms of exhibition opening up with the advent of Ott, Bollywood filmmakers no longer shy from dealing with the subject ion a fictional manner.

"Mimi", starring Kriti Sanon, is one film based on the subject that has been creating a buzz. The actress plays a young surrogate mother in the film and had even undergone body transformation for her role, putting on 15 kilos.

Another film, "Dukaan", featuring Monika Panwar in the lead, was announced recently. The film is directed by Siddharth and Garima.

There was also a talk about a film being made on male surrogacy by Raaj Shandilyaa,...

The incredible writing duo Garima Wahal and Siddharth Singh, known has Siddharth-Garima, have given film fans some brilliant words both as story, screenplay, dialogue writers and lyricists. If you have seen Ram-Leela, Bajirao Mastani, and Padmaavat you know their work. Not only that, they have also written for Toilet Ek Prem Katha, Kabir Singh, the upcoming Animal and more. Now they are adding a new line and taking on a new challenge.

Sony Pictures Films India’s Saale Aashiq will mark the directorial debut of Siddharth – Garima. The gritty youth drama, is set to go on the floor in the second half of 2021.

Excited about the association, Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director, Sony Pictures Films India says, “Over the last couple of years as we have ramped up our local production, we have especially focused on partnering with and nurturing new and young talent. Be it writers, directors, or actors; we...

Actress Bhumi Pednekar is excited about her upcoming film Durgamati: The Myth, and says it is an honour to play the lead in the conspiracy thriller. The trailer of the film was unveiled on Wednesday.

"I'm super excited about my upcoming film 'Durgamati' and it is an honour to play the lead in this conspiracy thriller. Being an ardent fan of spine-chilling thrillers myself, I was delighted to be a part of such a gripping story," said Bhumi Pednekar, adding, "Also, I am glad to collaborate with Akshay (Kumar) sir again after three years and present this wonderful film for audiences across the world," said Bhumi.

Akshay Kumar is one pf the presenters of Durgamati, and he had acted opposite Bhumi Pednekar in the 2017 film, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.

The thriller also features Arshad Warsi, Mahie Gill, Jisshu Sengupta and Karan Kapadia. The film, written and directed by G. Ashok,...