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Salman Khan Vs Shah Rukh Khan – Who’s Truly Ruling The Box Office Since 2011? (Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook)

Both Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are unbeatable when it comes to stardom. Known for their powerful screen presence, the superstars continue to rule the hearts of millions even after spending over three decades in the entertainment industry. While both share mutual respect and are close friends in real life, their fans keep the battle heated when it comes to the box office game. So today, we’ll look at who’s having the edge over the other in terms of success ratio and per-film average collection since 2011.

Salman Khan’s box office run from 2011 to the present

Salman was truly unstoppable in his dominance from 2011 to 2019. Unfortunately, in the post-covid era, he completely lost his Midas touch. From 2011 to the present, he has witnessed 18 theatrical releases. Out of these, only 4 failed,...

Salman Khan’s Filmometer & Box Office Worth (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Salman Khan is undoubtedly the emperor of the box office! Ever since he made his acting debut in 1989 (as a lead), the actor never looked back and kept climbing the ladders of success. Just like his on-screen persona, his feats at ticket windows, too, have always been larger-than-life. Despite delivering several flops over the years, the superstar has maintained a healthy success ratio, and below is all you need to know!

How do we calculate the success ratio?

Formula: (Super-Hits/Super-Duper Hit + Hit + Plus + Average)/Total Releases x 100 = Success ratio

Salman Khan’s box office success ratio: (19 + 13 + 5 + 5)/80 x 100 = 52.50%

Total releases – 80 Super-Hit/Super-Duper Hit – 19

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Indian cinema features actresses who have gone beyond the boundaries of language. With their knack for exploration and experimentation, these actresses have bridged the gap between Hindi and South Cinema, delivering exciting spectacles that engage audiences, and raise the bar of Indian cinema as a whole. Here’s looking at 5 actresses who have proven themselves as pan-Indian stars.

Pooja Hegde: In the South film space, Pooja Hegde worked in blockbuster films like Retro, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Beast, DJ, Radhe Shyam, and others, and she extended her talent to Bollywood with films like Mohenjo Daro, Housefull 4, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and more. Her acting dynamics across both film spaces have not only earned her the respect from the masses, but have established her as a true pan-Indian actress.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Samantha Ruth Prabhu has majorly established her foot in the South space with films like Kushi,...

Indian cinema features actresses who have gone beyond the boundaries of language. With their knack for exploration and experimentation, these actresses have bridged the gap between Hindi and South Cinema, delivering exciting spectacles that engage audiences, and raise the bar of Indian cinema as a whole. Here’s looking at 5 actresses who have proven themselves as pan-Indian stars.

Pooja Hegde: In the South film space, Pooja Hegde worked in blockbuster films like Retro, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Beast, DJ, Radhe Shyam, and others, and she extended her talent to Bollywood with films like Mohenjo Daro, Housefull 4, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and more. Her acting dynamics across both film spaces have not only earned her the respect from the masses, but have established her as a true pan-Indian actress.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Samantha Ruth Prabhu has majorly established her foot in the South space with films like Kushi,...

Raid 2 Box Office Collection Day 9: Scores A Century, Ajay Devgn Ties With Salman Khan (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Raid 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh in the lead roles, is back on track after facing a significant drop on Wednesday. Amid the growing tension between India and Pakistan, the film dropped more than expected on its day 7, but now, it has been maintaining a steady pace. In the meantime, on day 9, it has comfortably entered the 100 crore club at the Indian box office, making it Ajay Devgn’s 4th film to achieve the feat in the post-covid era. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

Benefits from no competition

In the absence of new Bollywood arrivals, the Raid sequel retained an impressive share of shows/ screens in the Hindi belt for its second week. This helped the film to bring in a steady score despite underwhelming occupancy. In the morning shows,...

Raid 2 Box Office: It’s Ajay Devgn Vs Salman Khan! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

There are massive expectations for Ajay Devgn’s upcoming crime thriller, Raid 2. The sequel factor has been working very well in Indian cinema. Raj Kumar Gupta’s 2018 film was a hit, and the streak of success is expected to continue. But will the superstar finally tie with Salman Khan in the 100 crore club? Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis!

Ajay Devgn in the 100 crore club

In almost 34 years of his career, Ajay Devgn has delivered 10 films in the 100 crore club. He first hit a century at the box office with Golmaal 3 in 2010. Ever since, many of his other successful films, including Singham, Raid, and Bol Bachchan, have achieved the milestone!

Take a look at Ajay Devgn films that have entered the 100 crore club: Total Dhamaal – 154.23 crores Shaitaan – 151 crores Singham Returns – 140 crores...

Arjun S/o Vyjayanthi Box Office Opening: Sohail Khan’s Pathan Avatar Makes A Smashing Telugu Debut!Sohail Khan

Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s new Telugu release, Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi, has opened to a decent start at the box office. Marking the debut of Sohail Khan in Tollywood, the film also stars Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3 co-star Saiee Manjrekar. On the opening day, the film has brought as much as Kalyan Ram’s last film!

7th Biggest Tollywood Opener Of 2024

Kalyan Ram delivered the seventh biggest Tollywood opener of 2025, surpassing the opening day numbers of the recently released Jack and Robinhood as well, both of which opened in the range of 2 – 2.5 crore!

Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi Box Office Day 1

On the opening day, Friday, April 18, Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi registered an opening day of 3 crore at the box office. This is only a little less than Nandamuri Kalyan Ram’s last theatrical release,...

Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 7 Update!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Salman Khan arrived on Eid, but unfortunately, not with the Eid feast we anticipated. Sikandar is dwindling at the Indian box office owing to negative word-of-mouth. Even on its first Saturday, there was barely any sign of growth. Check out the box office collections on day 7.

Danger ahead?

After the mid-week blues, all eyes were on the relief on the weekend. Unfortunately, Salman Khan starrer failed to witness any growth during its first Saturday. Since it was released on a Sunday, the risk was huge, and clearly, this is yet another occasion after Tiger 3 when the strategy backfired.

On day 7, Sikandar added 5.24 crores to its box office collections. Sadly, Salman Khan has registered the lowest first Saturday in the last 7 years. Even Tiger 3, which was released on a Sunday, had added 18.75 crores on its first Saturday. However, Ar Murugadoss‘ directorial remained almost 72% lower.

Sikandar Box Office Day 7 Has Failed To Enter Salman Khan’s Top 10 Week 1 Total! (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Salman Khan has witnessed a massive blow at the box office. His latest action, biggie Sikandar, could not bring any relief on the seventh day. On the first Saturday (which could have been ideally the second Saturday if the film was released on Friday instead of a Sunday), the film did not experience any major jump!

Salman Khan Fails To Enter His Own Top 10

As the film has completed one week at the box office, the total earnings might fall in the range of 114 – 115 crore in seven days. This is way less than the tenth highest-grossing week 1 total; forget the top spot!

Sikandar Box Office Day 7 Estimates

On the seventh day, April 5, Saturday, Sikandar earned in the range of 4 – 5 crore, as per the early estimates, which is too low for a superstar of...

Sikandar Becomes The 2nd Highest-Grossing Hindi Film Of 2025 At The Worldwide Box Office! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Sikandar is inching towards the 200 crore mark worldwide, and only Salman Khan is the superstar whose films can earn this huge amount despite all the criticism. In 6 days, his action biggie, helmed by Ar Murugadoss, stands at a total gross collection of 178.16 crore.

Second Highest-Grossing Film Of 2025

Salman Khan has now dethroned Akshay Kumar at number 2, claiming the spot for the second highest-grossing Hindi film at the worldwide box office in 2025. Overseas, the action biggie has earned 48.65 crore.

Sikandar Worldwide Box Office Day 6

While Sikandar stands at 178.16 crore at the box office in six days, it has surpassed Akshay Kumar‘s film. Sky Force earned 174.21 crore worldwide in its lifetime. It will next surpass Salman Khan’s last Eid release Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.

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Sikandar Box Office Collection Day 2 Update!(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Sikandar witnessed the biggest day of its box office journey on Monday, the Eid holiday. It clocked a much-needed boost in its box office collections. Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer is now the third highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025. But how was it performed compared to his last Eid release? Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Scores good growth on day 2

The word-of-mouth is polarised! Ar Murugadoss’ directorial is battling negative reviews and attracting decent footfalls to the ticket windows. It added 33.36 crores more to its kitty on day 2. Salman Khan starrer would have witnessed a big jump on the Eid holiday, but the situation is far from ideal. However, a jump of 11% from the opening day, given the current circumstances, is appreciable.

The two-day total of Sikandar comes to 63.42 crores. Take a look at the daily breakdown below:...

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Netflix went heavy on Original content this month, with two new Original series and two Original movies, one of which is nominated for an Oscar! Here are all of the Indian movies and series added to Netflix in February 2025.

Be sure to check out our Huge Indian slate preview for the rest of 2025 and beyond.

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New Indian Movies on Netflix: February 2025 Anuja (2025) N

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 23 Minutes

Director: Adam J. Graves

Cast: Sajda Pathan, Ananya Shanbhag, Nagesh Bhonsle

Genre: Drama, Short | Added to Netflix: February 5

Anuja has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Film (Live Action). The movie highlights the issue of child labor through the story of two orphaned sisters working at a garment factory in Delhi. Young Anuja is offered the chance to go to boarding school, but doing so would mean leaving her protective older sister Palak behind. The little...

When Nayanthara’s Relationship With Prabhu Deva Ended His 16-Year-Long Marriage (Photo Credit – Instagram)

That Nayanthara is often hailed as the ‘Lady Superstar’ of South cinema due to her glorious work in the industry is known to all. But did you know that her personal life has also repeatedly made quite a lot of noise? She might be happily married to director Vignesh Shivan today, but there was a time when her relationship with choreographer-actor-director Prabhu Deva was surrounded by several controversies. This was mainly because he was already married to his then-first wife Latha, during that time. Not only this, but the affair with the actress became one of the main reasons for his marriage ending with Latha.

Talking about the same, Prabhu Deva had tied the knot with Latha in 1995, and the former couple had three children namely Vishal Deva, Raghavendra Deva, and Adith Deva. However, they had...

Will Sikandar Be A Much-Needed Box Office Hit For Salman Khan? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Things haven’t been going smoothly for Salman Khan for a while now. At a time, he was considered a superstar with a Midas touch, as even his mediocre films managed to rake in big numbers at the Indian box office. But he has been out of form completely for the last few years. His Tiger 3 was expected to bring him back into the game, but that didn’t happen. Now, with Sikandar, he’s looking for a much-needed comeback.

It’s true that few underperforming films won’t do much harm to Salman’s stature, but when all-time blockbusters are being delivered one after another, one expects a smashing hit from Bhaijaan. In the past, his films have minted big money, but if we talk about films with clean hit verdicts, there’s no...

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Christmas Holiday Releases In Bollywood (December 20-December 31) (Photo Credit – YouTube/Prime Video/ZEE5)

Over the last two decades, Xmas has been dominated by superstars in Bollywood. Actors like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Aamir Khan have had targeted releases near December 25, 2024, to mint superb box office collections. Scroll below as we detail the highest-grossing Bollywood films released on Christmas.

Christmas releases 2024

This Christmas, Aamir Khan was supposed to arrive with Sitaare Zameen Par. Unfortunately, the production did not meet the deadline, and the film has been postponed to 2025. Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan treated fans with Baby John, but it isn’t performing well amid the Pushpa 2 dominance.

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Aamir Khan led Dangal had achieved many milestones in its box office journey. It is the ninth highest-grossing Indian film. The 2016 biographical sports drama was released on December 23 and is, to date,...

Dabangg is the story of a village cop, Chulbul ‘Robin Hood’ Pandey, who deals with corruption and the system according to his own moral compass. The film offers a glimpse into Chulbul’s romantic escapades and his strained relationship with his family, which the local politician Chedi Singh (Sonu Sood) cunningly exploits to his advantage.

When Dabangg first hit theaters in 2010, I couldn’t quite understand the hype surrounding it. It was madness—everyone seemed gaga over it. But why? It had ear-splitting sound effects, and most annoyingly, music that drowned out many of the one-liners delivered by the cast.

It was a spectacle of exaggerated fights and loud sounds, a film where Salman pandered to his audience by ripping his shirt off, driven by the sheer force of his rage. Of course, at the time, a Salman Khan film without a shirtless scene was unthinkable. Like most Hindi films,...

Pushpa 2 Vs Baby John Vs Mufasa The Lion King Box Office: Only One Enters Top 10 Christmas Day Collection!(Photo Credit – Instagram?Prime Video)

It is the end of the year, and December 25, Christmas Day box office always acts as a goldmine for films at the box office. This year, three major superstar biggies were running in the theaters, fighting for box office numbers – Mufasa: The Lion King, Pushpa 2 Hindi, and Baby John.

Pushpa 2 Vs Baby John Vs Mufasa: The Lion King Box Office

While Pushpa 2 was on its 21st day on December 25, Mufasa had its sixth, and Varun Dhawan’s biggie produced by Atlee arrived on December 25.

Christmas Day Box Office

Considering the top 10 Christmas Day box office collections for Hindi films, only one of the three biggies we discussed entered the top 10 Christmas Day box office collections. However, it was expected that all three of...

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Worldwide Box Office After 7 Days: All Set To Beat The Sequel (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has been raging at the box office, with Manjulika’s magic crossing the 250 crore mark worldwide swiftly in one week. In fact, in just 7 days, the horror comedy has surpassed the worldwide lifetime collections of many superstar biggies, including Salman Khan’s Dabangg 3, Shah Rukh Khan’s Jab Tak Hai Jaan, and others.

Bb 3 WW Box Office

The film has surpassed 257.61 crores at the box office, and this is an achievement considering the film has tough competition at the box office with Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again and Sivakarthikeyan’s war-drama Amaran.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Vs Bb 2

Kartik Aaryan’s film is currently only 2.8 crore away from crossing the worldwide lifetime collection of his own sequel, which earned 260.49 crore in its entire run. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is...

Hot rumours masquerading as authentic news, insist that Salman Khan will reprise his role as the mischievous cop Chulbul Pandey from the Dabangg series in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Returns.

But a very close friend of Salman completely debunks the rumours. “Where did that come from? Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey in Singham Returns , sounds like someone’s idea of clickbaiting. There is Absolutely no truth to it. Singham is far removed from Dabangg. For now, Salman is done with Chulbul Pandey and Dabangg. He is not doing the fourth part of Dabangg unless he finds the right script and director. Prabhu Deva who directed Dabangg 3 refused the offer to carry the Franchise forward. So where and why would Salman play Chulbul Pandey in someone else’s franchise? This is one of the funniest rumours in recent times.”

We have it from reliable sources that the other stars from...

Shah Rukh Khan Revamped His Box Office Glory With Pathaan & Jawan, Salman Khan To Do The Same With Sikandar?(Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook)

In the post-pandemic era, several big stars have suffered at the box office, and one such is Salman Khan. Yes, he has delivered films crossing 100 crores and 200 crores in the domestic market, but none of his theatrical releases have matched the stature of Salman’s blockbusters. Finally, the search seems to have ended with Sikandar, which will be released next year. Keep reading to know more!

Salman Khan’s poor form

Even before Covid-19 started, Salman had delivered an underwhelming box office grosser in the form of Dabangg 3. All thanks to his mega-stardom, the film avoided being a debacle. However, in the post-pandemic phase, the audience has become brutal and if the content isn’t good enough, the film is rejected straight away.

Salman Khan’s...

Salman Khan Shares An Important Update On Dabangg 4. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Salman Khan’s portrayal of Chulbul Pandey is amongst the cult characters of Bollywood. With a different level of desi swag and charisma, the actor has entertained us to the core with his Chulbul character, and fans have been eagerly waiting for Dabangg 4 to happen. While Salman hasn’t revealed when the project will go on floors, he made it clear that it is going to happen very soon. Keep reading to know more!

The Dabangg franchise kickstarted in 2010. The first film was a huge box office blockbuster, and over the years, it has emerged as a cult. The second installment was released in 2012, and even that one was a big success. After 5 years, Salman returned as Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg 3, and the film was released in 2019. Unlike the first two parts, this one wasn’t a big success,...

Actress Saiee M Manjrekar, who made her Bollywood debut with Salman Khan-starrer ‘Dabangg 3’, has opened up on her holistic upbringing, revealing that she first wanted to be an investment banker.

After making her acting debut in 2019 with the action-comedy ‘Dabangg 3’, the daughter of actor and filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, Saiee has done movies like ‘Ghani’, ‘Major’, and ‘Skanda’.

Sharing heartfelt insight into her family life and childhood, Saiee spoke about being shaped by the diverse values instilled by her parents.

“My mother (Medha Manjrekar) is a naturopathy doctor. Upbringing wise, she has given me a very simple and nice upbringing. And I’m so happy about it. For her, studies was everything. She wanted me to finish my studies, which I haven’t done yet,” she said.

Saiee further added: “And my father is completely artistic — do what you want, do what you love. And I wanted to...

Worldwide Box Office Update Of Fighter After 10 Days ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

After an underwhelming extended opening week, Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter needed a booster during the run of the second weekend, and that’s what exactly happened. Yes, the film witnessed a big jump on the second Saturday and brought in a number close to 20 crores gross at the worldwide box office. Keep reading to know more!

Reception of Fighter

Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action drama was released on 25th January. The film opened to mostly favorable reviews and audience feedback upon its arrival. Apart from the performances and the VFX work, the viewers praised the aerial sequences. Unfortunately, such a positive reception didn’t fully translate into box office numbers, as the overall performance has not been up to the mark.

Fighter’s run at the worldwide box office

Coming to the latest collection update, Fighter has amassed...

Fighter Beats Baaghi 2 & Ae Dil Hai Mushkil At The Worldwide Box Office (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Hrithik Roshan’s Fighter is definitely underperforming in its theatrical run but doing its best to achieve whatever milestones lie in its path. The latest thing that this magnum opus has achieved is that it has crossed the milestone of 250 crores gross at the worldwide box office. While doing so, it has surpassed the lifetime collection of several Bollywood global successes. Keep reading to know more!

Fails to live up to expectations

The film marks the third collaboration between director Siddharth Anand and Hrithik Roshan after the super success of Bang Bang and War. It was released on 25th January amid high expectations, but surprisingly, the biggie isn’t doing well despite being appreciated for its content. Still, the performance in the overseas market is something that deserves praise.

Fighter’s status at the worldwide...

From 2011 To 2024 – What Happened To No Entry Mein Entry In 13 Years (Picture Credit: Facebook & IMDb)

It has been finally been decided that Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh are the new cast for No Entry Mein Entry, who will be replacing Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan. The film is a sequel to the 2005 comedy film that also starred Lara Dutta, Celina Jaitley, Esha Deol, and Bipasha Basu.

While Ishq Di Galli Vich’s No Entry was a rage, the film entertained audiences alike, and ever since, murmurs of a sequel dropped in. You would not believe that the sequel to No Entry has been in the making for 13 years! Yes, you read that right.

In fact, what if we tell you that during the course of these 13 years, most of the bizarre things happened, right from Salman Khan signing the film to him walking out and then...

Dunki Box Office Collection (3 Day Total) Second Best In The Last 5 Years (Picture Credit: IMDb)

Shah Rukh Khan’s Dunki was expected to be another box-office marvel after Pathaan and Jawan, but at the moment, nothing of that sort is happening. The genre of the Rajkumar Hirani film is the major differentiating factor here. Still, the film is not earning on the expected lines and has currently touched the 75 crore mark.

However, the film could have surely done better. It was also expected that it might pick after word of mouth. Now the aim is to cross the 100 crore mark as soon as possible, and probably, with the Christmas holiday, the film could pick up better.

Going by the data, Dunki still might be the second-best film since 2018 to have collected 75 crore in three days! Yes, Shah Rukh Khan’s film managed to earn the consolation prize. But guess who could Dunki not beat?...

Actress Saiee Manjrekar, who is known for ‘Major’ and ‘Dabangg 3’, has shared her birthday plans ahead of her 22nd birthday. The actress celebrates her birthday on December 24 and will host an intimate party at her home with her family and friends.

Talking about her plans for the day, the actress said: “I am very excited for my 22nd Birthday. I will celebrate it like every year with an intimate party at home with my close childhood friends, cousins, and family.”

“Every year we listen to the same songs, eat the same food, dance to the same songs, and play the same games, so it has become a beautiful, cute ritual that forms one of my core memories. I have been doing this since I was a child. This year will be the same and I am excited to start the celebrations,” she added.

Meanwhile, on the work front, the...

Mumbai, Nov 12 (Ians) Actress Saiee M. Manjrekar, who made her debut with ‘Dabangg 3’ and received unanimous praise for her work in the trilingual film ‘Major’, has shared her plans for Diwali.

Talking about whatherdaylooks like on the occasion ofDiwali, the actress told Ians: “I’mcelebrating with my friends and family. We’re having a couple of parties and I’mso excited to dress up and decorate the house.”

The festive vibe has gripped theManjrekarhouse and the excitement extends to theDiwalispread as well.

Sharing what she will gorge on on the auspiciousday, the actress said: “Besan ladoo, shankarpali and chivda, basically everything mom makes at home and we love to indulge.”

The actress also shared one precious childhood memory ofDiwalias she said: “Making the rangoli with my cousins and making a fort with stones and other spare things was so much fun. Oh and also putting Uttan ondiwalimorning.”

Saieeis the...

Mumbai, Nov 12 (Ians) Actress Saiee M. Manjrekar, who made her debut with ‘Dabangg 3’ and received unanimous praise for her work in the trilingual film ‘Major’, has shared her plans for Diwali.

Talking about whatherdaylooks like on the occasion ofDiwali, the actress told Ians: “I’mcelebrating with my friends and family. We’re having a couple of parties and I’mso excited to dress up and decorate the house.”

The festive vibe has gripped theManjrekarhouse and the excitement extends to theDiwalispread as well.

Sharing what she will gorge on on the auspiciousday, the actress said: “Besan ladoo, shankarpali and chivda, basically everything mom makes at home and we love to indulge.”

The actress also shared one precious childhood memory ofDiwalias she said: “Making the rangoli with my cousins and making a fort with stones and other spare things was so much fun. Oh and also putting Uttan ondiwalimorning.”

Saieeis the...

Mumbai, Sep 19 (Ians) Actress Saiee Manjrekar, who is known for ‘Major’ and ‘Dabangg 3’, is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi on Tuesday and shared her memories of childhood of celebrating the festival with her cousins.

Sharing this year’s plan, the actress told Ians: “We will have family members and extended family members coming in at our place as they do at only this time of the year for the Pooja. We will revisit all our old memories of Ganpati celebrations, attending the Grand aartis and eating the prasad way beyond the limit that we are allowed to.”

The actress also shared that while growing up, she and all her cousins used to fight over who would get the limited number of zanzas (a musical instrument used in Maharashtrian culture).

When asked to name one delicacy that she will feast on, the actress excitedly said, “Ukadiche modak, obviously!”

Meanwhile, on the work front,...

Mumbai, Sep 19 (Ians) Actress Saiee Manjrekar, who is known for ‘Major’ and ‘Dabangg 3’, is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi on Tuesday and shared her memories of childhood of celebrating the festival with her cousins.

Sharing this year’s plan, the actress told Ians: “We will have family members and extended family members coming in at our place as they do at only this time of the year for the Pooja. We will revisit all our old memories of Ganpati celebrations, attending the Grand aartis and eating the prasad way beyond the limit that we are allowed to.”

The actress also shared that while growing up, she and all her cousins used to fight over who would get the limited number of zanzas (a musical instrument used in Maharashtrian culture).

When asked to name one delicacy that she will feast on, the actress excitedly said, “Ukadiche modak, obviously!”

Meanwhile, on the work front,...

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who was most recently seen in ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, recently left his fans and the Internet amazed when he slipped into a pair of hot pink pants. The superstar attended the birthday bash of his brother Arbaaz Khan recently and chose hot pink coloured pants for the occasion.

As the photos & videos from the occasion went viral, it left the Internet bemused about Salman’s sartorial choice as the actor, who is known for his hyper-masculine roles on screen, chose a colour which is considered feminine as per societal norms.

The Internet had a field day as netizens joined the dots and put together Salman in the ‘Barbiecore’ trend which emanated from the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-starrer ‘Barbie’. The Hollywood extravaganza is currently clashing its swords against the Christopher Nolan directorial ‘Oppenheimer’ in theatres.

Netizens were quick to react to the...

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Monday issued a stern warning stating that neither he nor his production banner Salman Khan Films are associated with any third party for casting in films.

Salman took to Instagram, where he shared the statement and shared that legal action would be taken against those using his identity or his company’s name for fraud purposes.

The superstar captioned the warning as “Official Notice!”

The notice read as follows: “This is to clarify that neither Mr Salman Khan nor Salman Khan Films are casting for any film currently. We have not hired any casting agents for any of our future films.”

Salman added to “not trust any emails or messages received by you for this purpose.”

“Legal action will be taken if any party is found falsely using Mr Khan’s or Skf’s name in any unauthorised manner.”

Salman Khan Films (Skf) was established...

Mumbai, May 27 (Ians) Fauja, a first-of-its-kind movie on the life of a jawan, shot in the hinterlands of Haryana, is all set to hit the theatres on June 1.

Starring Pavan Malhotra in a senior role, the movie revolves primarily around Karthik Dammu, an alumnus of the National School of Drama, who was previously seen in the Sayantan Mukherjee web series ‘Ray’. Sources privy to the closed-door premiere show of ‘Fauja’ have unanimously talked about it stirring up an emotion that is hard to let go.

Karthik, who is still in his extended student life and soon to transition into the corporate work life, talks about movies being more of a passion rather than a profession.

“In today’s fast-paced and competitive corporate world, finding a harmonious balance between one’s professional life and personal passions can be a daunting task,” says Karthik, who also is eagerly awaiting the release of...

Actress Saiee M Manjrekar is a busy bee. The actress, who has teamed up with Telugu star Ram Pothineni for her next film, has two films lined up for the release, ‘Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay’ in which she will share the screen with Punjabi music star Guru Randhawa, and ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ which is helmed by Neeraj Pandey of ‘Special 26’ fame.

Talking about what appealed to her about ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’, the actress told Ians: “The world of ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ is something which is completely different to what I have seen in a while, both in the real world and on screen. It’s so beautifully showcased in the movie. What appealed the most to the actor in me about the project was the fact that Neeraj Pandey sir was at the helm of affairs. It has been quite an enriching experience while working on this film.

Actress Saiee Manjrekar who debuted in Bollywood, alongside superstar Salman Khan in ‘Dabangg 3’, went on to act in two Tollywood projects, ‘Ghani’, and pan-India movie ‘Major’. Now, Saiee is back in Tollywood, for her third Tollywood project, ‘Agent’ starring Akkineni scion Akhil.

“It’s a very exciting project and it happened kind of suddenly because we heard the narration on I think February 15 and we were shooting by the 18th. That’s how exciting the story was and the cast is amazing, such experienced artistes in it, and it’s so exciting to be back in Hyderabad and shooting out and about again so I’m very excited to see how this pans out,” Saiee said.

The young actress feels that too much is being read into the apparent fascination for Bollywood imports in Tollywood and other South film industries. Both, glamour and talent matter in the film industry,...

Mumbai, March 9 (Ians) Actress Saiee M Manjrekar, who is known for her work in films like ‘Dabangg 3’ and ‘Major’, will be soon seen opposite ‘iSmart Shankar’ star Ram Pothineni in the upcoming yet-to-be-titled film. She will essay the pivotal role of a wealthy, well-educated girl who gets caught up in a family feud.

The film is currently under production.

Talking about her experience of working on the film, the actress said, “Working on this film has been an incredible journey for me. The character I play is complex and multi-layered, which is always a challenge as an actor”.

She credited her director and co-actors for helping her up to carve her character in the film as she further mentioned, “But with the guidance of our director and my co-stars, I’ve been able to bring her to life in a way that I hope will resonate with audiences. I...

Popular singer Darshan Raval is gearing up to set the festive mood with his latest track ‘Dhol Bajaa’ featuring ‘Dabangg 3’ actress Warina Hussain. The singer talked about the track which includes pop beats, sounds of dhol and fast dance moves by about 100 dancers.

Darshan said: “Navratri is one of my favourite festivals. It marks the beginning of the festive season in our country and sharing my music with audiences for a season of celebration has been an absolute joy.”

While the track is sung by Darshan and Prakriti Giri, it is composed by Javed-Mohsin and written by Danish Sabri.

The 27-year-old singer has given several hits like ‘Kheech Meri Photo’ from 2016 movie ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’, ‘Khair Mangde’ from 2021 Akshay Kumar-starrer film ‘Bell Bottom’, ‘Kabhi Tumhe’ from 2021 biographical war film ‘Shershaah’ starring Sidharth Malhotra.

He appreciated the composition and lyrics of the song and said it is perfect for...

After Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal and Simbu, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who has worked with Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeepa in ‘Dabangg 3’, will be launching the release date teaser of upcoming Kannada film ‘Vikrant Rona’ in Hindi on April 2. The film will be released in five different languages including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. The […]...

Actor-producer Nikhil Dwivedi dragged Kamaal Rashid Khan aka Krk to court for his slanderous tweets and making baseless allegations against him and his company. After initially ignoring Krk’s posts last September, the Veere Di Wedding and Dabangg 3 producer chose the legal route when the latter again started posting defamatory content against him in January this year.

Recently, the High Court ruled in Nikhil’s favour and granted an injunction against Krk from posting anything about the actor-producer, either directly or indirectly.

His lawyer Kartikeya Desai, said, "Our client Mr Nikhil Dwivedi, an actor, producer has filed a lawsuit against Mr Kamaal R Khan for the slanderous tweets and YouTube videos, which were posted by Mr Kamaal R Khan wherein he had made defamatory statements and also baseless allegations against Mr Dwivedi. The series of tweets and other posts were categorically reproduced in the said suit filed by Mr Dwivedi.

Bengaluru, March 2: Karnataka Bjp Mlc, A H Vishwanath on Tuesday expressed his desire to be part of the ongoing Kannada version of the Bigg Boss reality show, which is in its eighth season now.

Maverick Bjp leader, Vishwanth is known for his witty and acerbic remarks. He started his political journey in the Congress from early 70s till recently after his feud with Karnataka Kuruba strongman, Siddaramaiah, who is now leader of the opposition.

Bigg Boss show in Kannada is hosted by Kannada superstar Kiccha Sudeep. He was recently seen in the role of a villain opposite Hindi superstar Salman Khan in Dabangg 3.

"My friends in the Kannada movie industry are asking me to be part of the current Bigg Boss show. I am also thinking of appearing on the show," he told reporters.

He added that he had been receiving feelers from the show makers for the last two or three seasons,...

Mumbai, March 2: Bollywood has seen a surge in slice-of-life entertainers in recent years. However, this year, many top filmmakers seem bullish about reloading the vintage larger-than-life formula that was a rage in the eighties and the nineties.

Although vintage masala never went away, Bollywood lately had been veering towards realism when it came to characters, plot and other entertainment factors. The rise of Ott, where realistic content seems to find a better audience than the big screen and the need for filmmakers to woo the audience back to the theatres seem to be reasons why many in Bollywood is going no-holds-barred with cinematic idiom this year.

Some of the big films that revisit vintage masala with new-age swag were scheduled to hit the screens last year but got postponed owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. These mega entertainers are all riding high on star factor, heavy-duty dialogues, high-octane action sequences and,...

Tollywood Saiee made her Bollywood debut with the 2019 film ‘Dabangg 3’. Digital NativeDigital NativeAllu Arjun is collaborating with director Koratala Siva for a Telugu film which is likely to release in early 2022. According to the latest reports, Saiee Manjrekar has been signed on to play the lead role in the film. Saiee Manjrekar, who was seen in Salman Khan's Dabangg 3 which released in 2019, will soon be making her debut in Tollywood with the film Major, starring Adivi Sesh. Major, which will be released in Hindi as well, is based on the life of National Security Guard (Nsg) commando Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was martyred in the November 2008 Mumbai attacks. Tentatively titled AA21, the project was announced last year along with a poster. Announcing the film, Allu Arjun said that he had been waiting to work with Koratala Siva for a long time. The black and white poster, which appears to be a digital painting,...

SandalwoodAnup Bhandari, who will be directing the project, is currently working with Sudeep for ‘Phantom’.Digital NativeKannada director Anup Bhandari announced his new project some months ago, and the poster of this film was released by Kichcha Sudeep, garnering interest amongst his fans. While the duo is associated with Phantom currently, the groundwork for this yet-untitled project is also happening simultaneously. According to the latest reports, this new project will be based on Ashwatthama, an important character in the epic Mahabharata. Sources in the know say that Sudeep will be playing the lead role. Speaking about the project in an interview earlier with the Times of India, director Anup Bhandari had said, “I have already written the first half of the script and whenever I get time off, I get cracking on the second part of the script. I have been working on the story for two years now. I...

SANDALWOODThe makers of the film will reportedly launch the teaser at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai early in 2021. Digital NativeDigital NativeIt is being reported that Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez will make a special appearance in the Kichcha Sudeep starrer Phantom. She will appear in a scene or two, as well as a special number in the film. Confirming this, the co-producer of the film, Alankar Pandian of Invenio Films, said in an interview with the Times of India, “Jacqueline has been in talks with Invenio Films to star in the Bollywood remake of a popular Tamil film, so, when she was approached for the cameo in Phantom, she readily agreed. Before signing up, which she did over the weekend, she heard the song and wanted a briefing about the setting for her character, etc. She is expected to shoot for her portions in April next year.” Earlier, there were reports...

Salman Khan celebrated his 55th birthday while his niece Ayat Sharma turned 1. Aayush Sharma shared a priceless picture of Salman Khan and Ayat on his Instagram stories.

In the picture, Salman Khan can be seen smiling with all his heart as he admires his niece Ayat.

In other pictures, few guests, mostly family members, were spotted in their cars as they entered the farm house. Names included his father Salim Khan, brother Sohail, sister Alvira Agnihotri and her husband Atul, comedian Sunil Grover, Dil Bechara director Mukesh Chhabra and politician Baba Siddique among others.

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ENTERTAINMENTThe actor is currently shooting for the same in Chandigarh. Digital NativeDigital NativeSouth Indian actor Rashmika Mandanna will be seen in a music video in rapper Badshah’s upcoming album. The actor is currently shooting for the same in Chandigarh. Badshah, who used to work with fellow rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, has had a solo career since 2012. Along with his independent albums, he has made music for several Bollywood films as well. His most recent success is the song ‘Garmi’ from the movie Street Dancer 3D, after also making music for the movies Good Newwz and Dabangg 3. Badshah is also known for his work in south India, including the famous ‘Aaluma Doluma’ from Ajith Kumar’s Vedhalam, as well as Prabhas’s Saaho. After her debut with the Kannada movie Kirik Party in 2016, Rashmika Mandanna has also been an active figure in the Telugu film industry. Notably, she...

SANDALWOODThe actor is currently busy with the shooting of his upcoming ‘Phantom’. Digital NativeDigital NativeFans of the Sandalwood star Kichcha Sudeep have been receiving exciting news of the actor’s many upcoming ventures this year. The latest one is that, after wrapping up his portrayal of the lead role in Phantom, Kichcha Sudeep is all set to direct a new film. The star is well known for wielding the megaphone for films like My Autograph, No 73, Shanthi Nivasa, Veera Madakari, Just Math Mathalli, Kempe Gowda and Maanikya. The industry grapevine has it that Sudeep had been working on his directorial during the lockdown, and is keen on taking it further as soon as possible. Interestingly, his upcoming Phantom was one of the first few Kannada films that recommenced shooting once lockdown restrictions eased. The Phantom team completed a long schedule in Hyderabad in late November, and reports are that...

Netflix series “Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives” delivers exactly what it promises: a glossy window into the lives of four wealthy, glamorous women celebrating their enduring friendships on screen. Bravo may have gotten there first with its “Real Housewives” franchise, but the streaming giant’s take is the first of its kind out of India.

The chemistry between the four women — all of whom are married to actors — is palpable. Of the four, Neelam Kothari is arguably the most successful, having enjoyed a long career as a Bollywood leading lady in the 1980s and 1990s.

Some 20 years ago, Kothari called time on her acting career. She is now married to actor Samir Soni (“Student of the Year 2″). “To be back on screen after so many years and, that too, with my best friends, has been an exhilarating experience,” Kothari tells Variety. “We wanted the audience to see us for who...

Mumbai, Nov 9 (Ians) Actress Sonakshi Sinha shared a picture sporting glasses, stating that it was a vibe.

In the Instagram picture, Sonakshi sports oversized glasses, a monochrome blazer paired with a black T-shirt, and minimal makeup. She completes her look by leaving her hair open.

"This was a vibe," she wrote alongside the image.

Sonakshi recently shared that she was missing the hustle bustle of work during lockdown. She shared a video on Instagram where she is seen getting her hair and make-up done. The actress did not reveal what she was gearing up to shoot.

Sonakshi was last seen in "Dabangg 3" starring Salman Khan. The actress returns on the screen in the Ajay Devgn-starrer "Bhuj: The Pride Of India". The film tells the tale of Indian Air Force pilot Vijay Karnik. The period drama looks back at the story of 300 women of Madhapar village in Gujarat's Kutch district,...