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Brahmastra Box Office: Film collects USD 4.36 million at the North America box office on its opening weekend
The much talked about and keenly anticipated release Brahmastra hit screens last week on Friday. Directed by Ayan Mukherji the film starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt along with Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna and Mouni Roy made headlines in the run up to its release. Touted to be one of the biggest money-spinners of the year, Brahmastra came with immense hopes and expectations. Living up to the same, the film opened on a thunderous note assisted by the wide screen count and hype surrounding it.
Brahmastra Box Office: Film collects Rs. 9.92 cr. at PVR chain of cinemas on Day 3; sets ALL TIME new record
The Ayan Mukherji directorial Brahmastra starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt released last week on Friday. After enjoying a good spate of advance bookings, the film which hit over 5,000 screens in India opened on a good note. In fact, just yesterday Bollywood Hungama revealed that Brahmastra had surpassed War and KGF 2 in terms of collections at the PVR Cinemas chain of theatres. Well, continuing its march at the box office, it seems like Brahmastra has set a new record of sorts.
Brahmastra Box Office Estimate Day 4: Passes the crucial Monday test; headed for Rs. 15.50 crores on Day 4
After a record-breaking opening weekend of Rs. 121 crores at the Indian box office, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's Brahmastra is headed for a strong Monday. According to early estimates, the movie has collected in the range of Rs. 14.50 to 16.50 crores on its fourth day taking the four-day total collection to Rs. 137 crores.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Chef Zorawar Kalra receives appreciation for his dance on ‘khaike paan’, wins judges’ hearts with a signature dish on ‘paan’
Celebrity restaurateur Zorawar Kalra is trying to win everyone's hearts with his performance on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa which is currently in its tenth season. His performances are gradually garnering a fan following as his zest and determination is winning hearts.
Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10: Karan Johar ‘salutes’ Ali Asgar’s efforts; calls him 1000% entertainer
Ali Asgar is currently seen on Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa 10 and has been giving his best every single day to prove his mettle as a performer garnered truckloads of praises for his performance for his recent performance.
Sachin Shroff replaces Shailesh Lodha in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma; begins shooting for sitcom
The last couple of years was not quite happy for fans of the popular comedy TV show, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma. While the audience is eagerly waiting for Disha Vakani’s Daya to make a return, Shailesh Lodha’s exit from the show left many shocked. Now, it’s been nearly three months since the audience has seen him on the screen except for his last segment in each episode. However, there is a good news for the audience and fans.
Tamannaah Bhatia aces street wear in a button-down shirt and wide pants for Babli Bouncer’s promotions
Tamannaah Bhatia has become one of the most well-liked actors in the entertainment business due to her skill and sense of style. The diva is currently preparing for her new movie, Babli Bouncer. All of her fans are quite eager to see her in this avatar after the recent release of the trailer. The actress recently appeared on the sets of television's most popular programme, The Kapil Sharma Show, to promote her eagerly anticipated movie, Babli Bouncer.
EXCLUSIVE: Rakul Preet Singh reveals she loves rom-com films; says, ‘people think it’s out’
Actress Rakul Preet Singh recently spoke with Bollywood Hungama and discussed her recently released film, Cuttputlli. While providing briefings for her upcoming films, the actress also shared her experience of working with Akshay Kumar for the first time. However, the rapid-fire round turned up a lot of surprising information on Singh.
Katrina Kaif reveals ‘Monday Mood’ sporting a black t-shirt and radiant skin
Although Katrina Kaif can carry off any look, it's clear from her Instagram account that the star feels most at ease in unfussy, casual attire. Her fans have frequently received quick tips on how to appear chic while lounging at home from the numerous makeup-free, at-home pictures she has uploaded on her social media profile over the last year.
Ananya Panday rides an e-scooter through Rome wearing a pink floral dress
Ananya Panday is one of the most talked-about actors in the industry. After making a huge Bollywood breakthrough in Student of The Year 2, the young diva has successfully carved out a space for her. It goes without saying that Ananya has a sizable fan base. The actress recently took a much-needed vacation to Italy. The actress has been on vacation in Italy, and she has shared some really exotic images and videos from her trip. The actress recently posted a picture and a video from Rome, Italy.
Mahesh Babu begins shoot for Trivikram Srinivas’ SSMB 28: ‘Superstar in a massy rugged avatar ‘
The combination of Mahesh Babu and Trivikram Srinivas is back with the craziest project SSMB 28. S Radhakrishna (China Babu) is producing the highly anticipated film under Tollywood’s leading production house Haarika & Hassine Creations. The film’s regular shoot begins today. Mahesh Babu begins shoot for Trivikram Srinivas’ SSMB 28: ‘Superstar in a massy rugged avatar ‘ Mahesh Babu and Trivikram Srinivas duo earlier delivered a couple of massive blockbusters Athadu and Khaleja.
EXCLUSIVE: Rakul Preet Singh admits buying cheap things; says, ‘the middle class in me hasn’t gone’
Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who is currently basking the success of her latest release Cuttputlli, revealed a few lesser-known facts about her in the Bollywood Hungama rapid-fire round. Interestingly, the actress was asked to name the cheapest thing that she has got, which she really values. EXCLUSIVE: Rakul Preet Singh admits buying cheap things; says, ‘the middle class in me hasn’t gone’ Though the De De Pyaar De actress did not name it, she revealed that she often buys a lot of cheap things.
Park Hae Jin and Lee Moo Saeng’s agencies shut down speculations around being arrested for drug use; to take strong legal action
South Korean actors Park Hae Jin and Lee Moo Saeng's agencies have shut down speculations that they were the actors who were recently arrested for drug use. Both their agencies firmly denied the rumours and even said that if these false rumours continue to spread, they will take strong legal actions.
Brahmastra Box Office: Film collects Rs. 120.75 cr; emerges as Alia Bhatt’s highest opening weekend grosser
The Alia Bhatt – Ranbir Kapoor starrer Brahmastra directed by Ayan Mukherji released last Friday. Also featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy the film that was released across over 5000 screens in the domestic market was said to be one of the most anticipated releases this year. In fact, Brahmastra came with immense hopes and expectations and has managed to not just live up to the same, but even surpass expectations.
Brahmastra Box Office: Film emerges as Ayan Mukherji’s highest opening weekend grosser
The Ranbir Kapoor – Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra directed by Ayan Mukherji was released last week on Friday. After seeing a massive spate of advance bookings, the business of Brahmastra took off to a flying start with Rs. 36 cr coming in on its opening day. Following this, the collections of Brahmastra continued to see growth over its opening weekend. In this box office report, we look at the opening weekend collections of Brahmastra while comparing the same to Ayan Mukherji’s previous releases.
SIIMA 2022: Ranveer Singh shares candid moments with Kamal Haasan, Allu Arjun, Yash, Vijay Deverakonda and Rana Daggubati
Ranveer Singh has emerged as one of the biggest stars of this country! So, it is no surprise that SIIMA, in its 10th year, has awarded him with the ‘Most Loved Hindi Actor In South India’ trophy! While receiving the honour, Ranveer said that he is proud of the diversity that India has to offer which makes our country’s film industry rich and dynamic.
EXCLUSIVE: Milap Zaveri begins work on his next directorial venture; also writing Sanjay Gupta, Mohit Suri, Remo D’Souza and Kookie Gulati’s next films : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama
Milap Zaveri got into a different league with the success of his action-packed directorial venture, Satyameva Jayate (2018), starring John Abraham and Manoj Bajpayee. This was followed by Marjaavaan (2019), which was also a box office success. Satyameva Jayate 2 (2021), featuring John Abraham in a triple role, sadly failed. There has been no news of him ever since. However, Milap has been silently working on not just his next directorial venture but also several writing projects.
Alia Bhatt expresses gratitude after mammoth opening weekend at the box office for Brahmastra: ‘Our hearts are full of love ‘
After several years of wait, Brahmastra starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt released in theatres on September 9, 2022. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, the film has received mixed reviews with the audience calling it a visual spectacle while also admitting that the story and dialogues could have been much better. But, the team is being praised for their efforts, their hard work and the box office collections have been mammoth.
EXCLUSIVE: Rakul Preet Singh reveals she completed Delhi Crime 2 in 1.5 days despite shooting; says, “I was stuck to my iPad”
In a recent conversation with Bollywood Hungama, actress Rakul Preet Singh talked about her latest release Cuttputlli extensively. On the other hand, the actress also shared her piece of mind on OTT vs theatre release while giving briefs of her upcoming movies. However, the rapid-fire round revealed quite a lot of interesting things related to Singh.
Brahmastra Box Office: Brahmastra surpasses Sanju; emerges as Ranbir Kapoor’s highest opening weekend grosser
Back in 2018, Ranbir Kapoor set a record for the best opening weekend ever for a Bollywood film. The Rajkumar Hirani-directed film Sanju, had collected Rs. 120.06 crores in its first 3 days, hence quashing the previous record that was set by Salman Khan starrer Tiger Zinda Hai [Rs. 114.93 crores] that was directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.
Ayan Mukerji pens note of gratitude for massive response for Brahmastra at the box office: ‘Feel proud that we managed to create a great energy at the cinemas’ : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama
After several years of wait, Brahmastra starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt released in theatres on September 9, 2022. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, the film has received mixed reviews with the audience calling it a visual spectacle while also admitting that the story and dialogues could have been much better. But, the team is being praised for their efforts, their hard work and the box office collections have been mammoth.
Brahmastra Occupancy Report Day 4: Film opens to approx. 10% occupancy during morning shows on Monday
The Ayan Mukherji directorial Brahmastra was released last week on Friday. Starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt the film that was released in over 5000 screens in the domestic market has been consistently recording good collection figures. After enjoying a massive spate of advance bookings for its first three days, the business of the film has continued its domination at the box office. Now on its fourth day running, the business of Brahmastra is expected to see a decline.
Soundarya Rajinikanth welcomes her second child Veer; shares pics from the maternity shoot
Pan-India star Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth and her husband Vishagan welcomed a baby boy on Sunday. While announcing the birth of her second child on social media, Soundarya shared a series of adorable pictures. One of the photos captures the newborn’s little finer holding Soundarya’s finger. Meanwhile, the rest of the photos are from her maternity shoot featuring her son Ved and husband Vishagan.
Jacqueline Fernandez requests Delhi Police to postpone her questioning in Rs. 200 crore extortion case; cites pre-scheduled shoots
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez requested the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police to postpone the questioning on Monday citing pre-scheduled shoots as a reason. The actress has been summoned for her alleged connection to conman Sukesh Chandrashekar who has been accused in the Rs. 200 crore money laundering case.
Karisma Kapoor drops a sizzling photo in purple sequined swimsuit from beach vacation
Glitzy dresses add instant glamour quite like one that glimmers every time you stride. Therefore, there is no need to search any further if you want to add some glittering deliciousness to your beach closet, Trust Karisma Kapoor, she can take you to beach looking all lit. Karisma Kapoor drops a sizzling photo in purple sequined swimsuit from beach vacation Karisma Kapoor makes great fashion decisions.
Brahmastra Worldwide Box Office: Film crosses the Rs. 200 cr. mark at the worldwide box office
The much talked about, immensely promoted and keenly awaited release Brahmastra hit screens last week on Friday. Directed by Ayan Mukherji the film, which featured Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy was touted to be one of the biggest releases of the year. Living up to expectations Brahmastra which saw a release across over 9000 screens worldwide has been doing rather well at the box office.
Brahmastra Box Office: Film is unstoppable as it scores another huge day of Rs. 40 crores+; collects Rs. 120 cr on opening weekend
It is raining records at the box office. Finally, the charm of the big screen is working tremendously well amongst the audiences, what with not just advance booking but also current booking turning out to be brisk for Brahmastra. This was seen on Sunday too when yet another fantabulous day of over Rs. 40 crores was registered at the box office. The collections were superb all over which shows yet again how well has the film been accepted by the audiences.
Hansika Motwani arrives at the SIIMA Awards 2022 looking ravishing in a sheer silver sequin gown
The 10th edition of South Indian International Awards (SIIMA) took place in Bengaluru on Saturday, where the winners for Telugu and Kannada cinema were announced. The event is happening across two days and covers four film industries from South – Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. Allu Arjun, Kamal Haasan and Yash looked dapper as they arrived at SIIMA 2022 red carpet. Ranveer Singh was also spotted receiving an award on stage.
Film exhibitor Manoj Desai asks acting professionals to not enter politics; talks about boycott Bollywood trend
The frequent boycott call of Bollywood on social media has affected the Box-Office performance of many Hindi films. However, the poor performance not only affects the producers involved in the film but also the exhibitors. Recently, in a conversation with Bollywood Hungama, renowned film exhibitor Manoj Desai candidly spoke about the downfall of Bollywood while giving a piece of advice to the Hindi film stars.
Gaiety Galaxy director Manoj Desai talks about OTT vs Theatre; says, ‘Chota screen, chota screen hota hai’
“Lights, camera, action!” comes to mind as soon as you think about the film industry. However, it's just the tip of the iceberg. The process of making a successful film also includes distribution by exhibitors. Discussing the same, recently, a renowned film exhibitor Manoj Desai reacted to OTT vs theatrical releases.
Pooja Hegde exudes princess vibes in a pink gown at SIIMA 2022, pens a note post winning two awards
The 10th edition of South Indian International Awards (SIIMA) took place in Bengaluru on Saturday, where the winners for Telugu and Kannada cinema were announced. The event happened across two days and covers four film industries from South – Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. Allu Arjun, Kamal Haasan and Yash looked dapper as they arrived at SIIMA 2022 red carpet. Ranveer Singh was also spotted receiving an award on stage. Pooja Hegde had a big night as she won multiple awards.
Yash starrer KGF: Chapter 2 to premiere on Sony MAX on September 18
The exhilarating battle for Kolar Gold Fields is headed to television screens with the flamboyant Rocky Bhai in a face-off against lethal enemies clamouring for revenge. Having emerged as the biggest blockbuster of 2022, KGF: Chapter 2 is set for a dynamic World Television Premiere on Sony MAX on 18th September 2022 at 8 PM. The film stars Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty and Prakash Raj in prominent roles.
Brahmastra Advance Booking Report: Film records over Rs. 4 cr. in advance booking for the first Monday
The Ayan Mukherji directorial Brahmastra starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt was released last week on Friday. Touted to be one of the biggest releases of recent times, the film came with immense hopes and expectations. Living up to expectations, Brahmastra whose advance bookings opened nearly a week before release has been performing relatively well. After taking a stellar start with Rs. 36 cr.
Brahmastra opening weekend spikes rally in PVR and INOX stocks; market cap rises by Rs. 450 crores
On Friday noon, the internet was flooded with articles and conjectures on how Brahmastra had wiped off Rs. 800 crores from the market cap of PVR and Inox as the stocks fell by 8 percent following the film's release. The news spread like wildfire claiming Brahmastra a big manmade disaster, though eventually, market experts claim that the reason for the drop was much beyond Brahmastra. And now, the unexpected has happened to put the vindictive news writers in a state of shock.
Bigg Boss 16 promo: Salman Khan revelas details of new season of reality show
Colors is all set to bring back the brand-new season of India’s favourite reality show Bigg Boss with the one and only megastar Salman Khan as the host. The actor recently shot the promo for the show.
Ananya Panday shares glimpse of pink skies & wishing fountains from Italy; Suhana Khan reacts
One of the most talked-about actresses in the industry is Ananya Panday. The young diva has effectively carved out a place for her after making her significant Bollywood debut in Student of The Year 2. It goes without saying that Ananya has a sizable fan base. The actress has been on vacation in Italy, and she has shared some really exotic images and videos from her trip. The actress recently posted a picture and a video from Rome, Italy.
Veteran film exhibitor Manoj Desai opens up on the back to back Akshay Kumar underperformers; says, “Subject galat, content galat”
Making a film on a massive scale is not enough in the process of delivering a hit. Rather it is teamwork as it involves distribution and exhibition as well. Recently, Manoj Desai, a renowned film exhibitor, candidly spoke about Hindi films turning into a debacle at the box office with Bollywood Hungama. Interestingly, he also shared his piece of mind on hit machine Akshay Kumar giving three back-to-back flops on the big screen.
Koffee With Karan 7: Anil Kapoor admits ‘sex’ makes him feel younger; Varun Dhawan says he looks younger than Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif
Koffee With Karan Season 7 is candidly taking viewers a step closer to the secrets of celebrities week after week. In its eleventh episode, the conversations turn steamy as Jugjugg Jeeyo stars Anil Kapoor and Varun Dhawan keep viewers hooked with conversations around marriage, relationships and competition in the industry. Delivering laughter by the dozen, the duo prove how being ‘filmi’ is what defines them best.
Photos: Kareena Kapoor Khan spotted in Bandra
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Salman Khan meets Jain monk Acharya Vijay Hansratnasur on his 180 days fast completion
Salman Khan has always been an epitome of a kind human being. As he never leaves a chance to extend his hands to serve humanity, he also acknowledges it with his open arms, one such example was witnessed when Salman went for meeting Jain monk Acharya Vijay Hansratnasur during his 180 days of fasting.
Sidharth Malhotra to kick off new schedule of action thriller Yodha in Manali
Sidharth Malhotra is all set for yet another army man role. Following his spectacular performance in Shershaah last year, this time the actor will play a soldier who fights terrorists who have hijacked an aircraft. While the first look was unveiled last year, today the actor begins a new schedule in Manali. Sidharth Malhotra to kick off new schedule of action thriller Yodha in Manali As per a daily, this will be Dharma Productions' first offering in aerial action space.
EXCLUSIVE: “I have seen Vikram Vedha; it’s a very INTELLIGENTLY presented script” – Rakesh Roshan : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama
Hrithik Roshan was last seen on the big screen in War (2019), which was released nearly three years ago. The superstar is now finally back with Vikram Vedha. The teaser was released nearly two weeks and was well-received and it has made it clear that it is set for a great opening. Besides Hrithik, Saif Ali Khan also stars in this two-hero film.
Kartik Aaryan bags Best Actor award for Dhamaka, says, ‘honored and grateful’
Kartik Aaryan has been riding high on the mega success of his latest film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 but his accolades for his previous release, Dhamaka, have still not stopped pouring in. At an award function held on Saturday, the versatile superstar bagged the award for Best Actor award for Dhamaka.
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