Himesh Reshammiya's 'Badass Ravi Kumar' leads the box office over 'Loveyapa' despite a gradual decline in earnings. The film earned Rs 8.20 crore in its first week. Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' is set to give both these films a tough competition as it releases on Friday, February 14.
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Udit Narayan faced criticism after kissing a female fan during a live performance, an incident that stirred social media. Mika Singh, who previously faced controversy for a similar act as he kissed Rakhi Sawant, commented on the matter, linking it to the tendency of emulating his actions and his sense of 'swag'.
Alia Bhatt is currently busy with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War. She is in advanced discussions with director Nag Ashwin for a new project, tentatively her next after Love & War. Despite missing out on Abhishek Pathak's Housewife, she is excited about collaborating with Nag Ashwin. Her upcoming films also include Alpha and Maddock's Chamunda.
Hollywood lined up movies for March 2025, spanning genres from espionage and political thrillers to musical adventures, modern fairytales, and dark satire. Notable releases include 'Black Bag' with Cate Blanchett, 'Opus' starring Ayo Edebri, and 'O’Dessa' featuring Sadie Sink.
Criticism arises as Bandra police delayed in responding to the Saif Ali Khan attack, potentially allowing the suspect to escape. Delays in critical actions and alerts highlight inefficiencies and suggest a trend of diminished police efficacy in addressing street crimes and high-profile cases in Mumbai.
Following the massive success of Pushpa 2, attention turned to Ram Charan's Game Changer until Daaku Maharaj, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Bobby Deol, unexpectedly stole the spotlight. Released on January 12, it earned Rs 22.5 crore on day one despite mixed reviews. Highlighted by the song Dabidi Dabidi, the film is making waves in the Telugu cinema landscape.
Kannada star Upendra's dystopian sci-fi film 'UI' has raked in ₹13.45 crore in just two days across India, with ₹6.50 crore collected on its second day. The film's opening day saw a strong ₹6.95 crore, primarily from Karnataka. 'UI' also saw moderate success in Telugu regions. The film boasts high occupancy rates, particularly in Kannada-speaking areas. While praised by Bollywood's Aamir Khan, an ETimes review criticized the film's preachy narrative, describing it as more of a lecture... Expand
Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi's film Thandel is captivating audiences in North America and India, earning $579,000 and Rs 22.5 crore in two days respectively. Based on a real incident about an Indian fisherman held captive in Pakistan, it is praised for its emotional depth. Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, the film highlights perseverance and hope.
Lyricist and writer Manoj Muntashir has now joined the conversation regarding YouTuber and social media personality Ranveer Allahbadia’s recent controversial remark on comedian Samay Raina’s show, India’s Got Latent. The writer called for strict action against him through a social media post.
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