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Mirzapur Season 3 Most Viewed Web Series Of 2024! (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

The year 2024 has been a year of good original content on Ott and streaming platforms while the theaters were busy and bustling with chest-thumping heroes. Right from the third installment of the much-loved series Panchayat, Mirzapur, Mismatched, and Kota Factory, new worlds arrived with Call Me Bae, Showtime, and Indian Police Force.

Most-Viewed Web Series Of 2024

Interestingly, the most-viewed web series of 2024 turned out to be Kaleen Bhaiya’s world. Mizapur season 3, with a total of 30.8 million views is the most-viewed web series of 2024, surpassing Panchayat’s world by a margin of 2.6 million views.

Netflix & Prime Video dominated the list of the top 15 most-viewed web series of 2024, with 5 entries each. However, Netflix could claim only one spot in the top 5 with Heeramandi. The rest of the 3 spots in the top 5 are claimed by Prime Video and one by Disney+Hotstar.

Was Divyanka Tripathi scammed by her Chartered Accountant? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Divyanka Tripathi is one of the biggest names in the Indian television industry. Known for her role as Dr. Ishita Bhalla in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, she has also appeared in Nach Baliye and Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa. Recently, she revealed a distressing financial fraud she endured at the hands of her trusted Chartered Accountant (CA).

Known for her hard work and dedication, Divyanka opened up about the incident in an interview with Hindi Rush, describing how the scam unfolded and the emotional toll it took on her. This came at a time when Divyanka used to work for the whole day and had no time to look after her finances. Unfortunately, the person she entrusted her money with betrayed Tripathi and duped her of money.

Divyanka Tripathi says her CA disappeared after taking 4 cheques worth ₹12 Lakh

Divyanka Tripathi has consistently...

Here’s All We Know About Tamil Nadu’s Shark Tank-Inspired Show Startup Singam (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shark Tank India has been one of the most successful reality shows launched in the past few years. Airing on SonyLiv, the show is currently in its fourth season and has played an enormous role in promoting the startup culture in India. Based on the International Shark Tank and Dragon Den, the show has inspired several other shows in India. Now, Tamil Nadu is stepping into the entrepreneurial spotlight with Startup Singam, the state’s first-ever startup reality show.

The show, hosted by Angelin and modeled after the globally acclaimed Shark Tank, promises to be a game-changer for Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem. Startup Singam features 50 carefully selected finalists from a pool of over 1,500 applicants who will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of seasoned investors.

Startup Singam To Start...

Bollywood Mascot: Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has lauded the recently released second season of the crime thriller series Paatal Lok. Taking to social media, Kashyap shared his admiration for the show, highlighting the brilliant performance of Jaideep Ahlawat as Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary. He described Ahlawat’s portrayal as a “masterclass in acting” and admitted that the show’s powerful narrative moved him to tears.

Kashyap’s appreciation didn’t stop there. Reflecting on the growth of Indian web series, he noted how Paatal Lok Season 2 raises the bar with its intricate storytelling, intense character arcs, and a strong societal commentary. According to him, the series stands out for delving into the dark realities of society while maintaining a gripping and engaging narrative.

The filmmaker was particularly impressed by the opening sequence, which he said set the tone for the season and instantly drew him in. He commended the creators for...

Paatal Lok Season 2 Ott Verdict: Jaideep Ahlawat Fails To Surpass Jitendra Kumar! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The year 2025 has started on a good note for the streaming world with the arrival of two brilliantly made web series – Black Warrant streaming on Netflix and Paatal Lok season 2 streaming on Prime Video. However, when it comes to viewership, both of them got a lukewarm response in their debut week.

65% Lesser Views Than Panchayat

In its debut week, Jaideep Ahlawat’s web series failed to match the opening week numbers of two of the biggest web series that arrived with their new seasons on Prime Video in 2024. While Panchayat season 3 garnered 12 million views in its opening week when it arrived in May 2024, Mirzapur season 3 arrived in July 2024 and garnered 11.7 million views in its opening week.

Paatal Lok Ott Verdict

Starring Jaideep Ahlawat and Ishwak Singh, the second season of Prime Video’s crime drama...

Black Warrant Ott Verdict: Rave Reviews Push Vikramaditya Motwane’s Web Series ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The year 2025 started with a bang for Netflix with a brilliantly done web series, Black Warrant. Based on the tales of Tihar Jail seen through the eyes of a young Jailer, the web series garnered rave reviews for its brilliant execution and stellar cast.

Created by Satyanshu Singh and Vikramaditya Motwane, and produced by Applause Entertainment, the web series starred Shashi Kapoor’s grandson, Zahan Kapoor, who proved his mettle as the protagonist of this web series, which has been rated 8.1 on IMDb. The web series arrived on Netflix on January 10, 2025.

Black Warrant Ott Verdict

While the web series could not gain much relevance globally in its debut week, it finally found a spot in the top 10 in the second week of its Netflix run. As per Netflix‘s data from January 13 to January 19, Black Warrant...

Rifle Club Ott Verdict: Malayalam Action-Comedy Struggles In Debut Week! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

After a successful run in the theaters, the Malayalam action comedy Rifle Club arrived on Netflix. However, in the first four days, the film did not make an impressive debut on the Ott platform compared to other films of the same caliber.

Directed by Ashiq Abu and starring Vijayaraghavan, Dileesh Pothan, and Anurag Kashyap, the film is rated 7.1 on IMDb, and the official synopsis of the action comedy says, “A historic rifle club faces a vengeful arms dealer’s gang in the Western Ghats. Skilled hunters fight to survive and protect their legacy.”

Rifle Club Ott Verdict

In its debut week, as per Netflix’s data from January 13 to January 19, Rifle Club garnered 1 million views against 1.9 million viewing hours and secured eighth spot in the list of top 10 trending non-English films globally this week. Rifle Club arrived on January 16, 2025 on Netflix.

A great director and a great actor that are Vetrimaaran and Vijay Sethupathi are capable of making a mess together.

The fault really doesn’t lie with the Star. How is Sethupathi to blame if director Vetrimaaran, in all his wisdom, decided to split Viduthalai into two parts due to the inordinate length of the original content?

Director Vetrimaaran is to Tamil cinema what Anurag Kashyap tries to be for Hindi cinema. His hard-hitting, raw, and blunt indictment of a corrupt and insensitive establishment has often labelled Vetrimaaran a rebel with a cause.

With Vidhuthalai Part 2 now streaming on Amazon, I really feel it’s time for a pause. We have seen enough police brutality and social inequality in Vetrimaaran’s cinema. In Vidhuthalai, a lot of it appears redundant, not in the social but in the cinematic context. In how many ways can the director show tribals being showered...

Why Did Madhu Chopra Scold Priyanka Chopra During Aitraaz Filming? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Priyanka Chopra is one of the world’s most loved and successful actresses. The character of Sonia Kapoor in Aitraaz (2004) was one of the most outstanding roles in her acting journey. In a conversation with Anupama Chopra, the Citadel actress revealed that she had started behaving like Sonia Kapoor in her real life while filming the movie. However, her mother didn’t like the behavior and scolded her, saying, “Snap out of it if you are going to come to my house!”

The actress also revealed that she would walk slowly, pick up her coffee cup in a particular way, and look at people the same way as her character in the film. The Fashion star shared that her mother, Madhu Chopra, noticed her changing behavior and even shot a video of her to prove it.

Priyanka Chopra said,...

Did Ram Gopal Varma Lose His Creative Vision After Making Satya? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ram Gopal Varma is one of the most famous directors in Indian cinema. He is celebrated for his groundbreaking films like Rangeela (1995) and Satya (1998). The director was just 33 years old when Rangeela, starring Aamir Khan, became a critical and commercial blockbuster. While Rgv was hailed all around India for these two movies, he has admitted to being “blinded” by their success.

As these masterpieces cemented his reputation in Indian cinema, Varma found himself going far away from his core values as a filmmaker. In a heartfelt note shared on his social media, Varma revealed how the acclaim of Satya and Rangeela caused him to lose sight of storytelling. The realization struck him during a recent screening of Satya, his first viewing of the film in nearly 27 years.

Ram Gopal Varma Became Emotional After Rewatching Satya 27 Years Later

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When Anurag Kashyap Regretted Refusing To Associate With Sushant Singh Rajput 3 Weeks Before His Death (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Today (January 21) marks the 39th birth anniversary of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. He passed away on June 14, 2020, by suicide, plunging his fans and the entire film fraternity into a state of shock and gloom. However, did you know that the actor was ignored by ace director Anurag Kashyap for a collaboration three weeks prior to his tragic demise.

Anurag Kashyap Regrets Not Responding To Sushant Singh Rajput Before His Death

In a throwback interview with Showsha, Anurag Kashyap recalled being upset with Sushant Singh Rajput and actor Abhay Deol. The director recalled not responding to Sushant’s request to work with him just three weeks prior to the actor’s death. The Gangs Of Wasseypur director said, “And the day the unfortunate incident happened of Ssr, I felt so bad. Three weeks...

Malayali director Aashiq Abu’s fourteenth film Rifle Club, now streaming on Netflix, is a bit of a conundrum. Let me explain. It holds you in thrall, grips you by your… err….jowl, rinses you, leaves you dry-mouthed. But at the end of it, you are left with little except a swankily designed thriller, in which the music pieces in the background seem to have been appended as an arresting afterthought.

Nothing flows in Rifle Club organically; every move feels over-designed. Not that there is anything wrong with a film that must have come alive on the drawing board. I wouldn’t be surprised if the director actually drew sketches of each scene before putting them on screen.

The film has a texture of richly designed visuals; they almost jump out of the screen like an over-friendly canine. This is both an upper and a bummer: the will to grab...

Viduthalai Part 2 Ott Release Date Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Today, Prime Video announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of the Tamil crime thriller Viduthalai Part 2, directed by five-time National Award winner Vetrimaaran. This critically acclaimed film has been brought to life by a powerhouse cast, including Vijay Sethupathi, Manju Warrier, Soori, Gautam Vasudev, Rajiv Menon, and Anurag Kashyap.

With its emotionally charged storytelling, awe-inspiring cinematography, and powerful performances, complemented by Vetrimaaran’s directorial finesse and a soul-stirring score by Ilaiyaraaja, the film masterfully weaves together themes of resistance, systemic oppression, and the moral complexities of revolution. Starting January 19, audiences can watch Viduthalai Part 1 and the second installment on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide in Tamil, with dubs in Telugu.

Viduthalai Part 2 picks up right after the events of the first part, following the intense fallout of Perumal’s (Sethupathi) arrest. Through gripping flashbacks,...

“Rifle Club” by Aashiq Abu delivers neon-lit chaos, gun culture critique, and an all-timer third act in one of 2024’s sexiest thrillers.

The conceit of “The Most Dangerous Game” – the 1932 pre-code horror movie directed by Ernest B. Schoedsack and Irving Pichell – was a horror movie that takes the romanticization of the hunt and uses that to delineate the psychology of a serial killer. From a structural standpoint, it allows the template of victims trapped in a desolate location and being hunted off one by one.

The influence of “The Most Dangerous Game” would be numerous, both directly and through differing adaptations, with the basic concept choosing to remain the same. What Aashiq Abu chooses to do is take that basic idea and craft a world where the love of guns and a celebration of gun culture and the hunt would bring individuals together, resulting in the titular “Rifle Club.” Then,...

French sales outfit Loco Films has acquired international rights to “Tiger’s Pond” (Vagachipani), the latest film championed by celebrated Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap. The dark crime drama, directed by emerging filmmaker Natesh Hegde, is set to make its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival’s Forum strand.

Kashyap, whose producing credits include festival favorites like “The Lunchbox,” backs the project alongside Singapore-based producer Jeremy Chua (Cannes winner “Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell”) and producer Ranjan Singh (Cannes selection “Kennedy”). The film charts the collision course between a feudal businessman attempting to manipulate local elections and a defiant outcast villager, promising “rapturous textures and treacherous depths” in its exploration of rural power dynamics.

The cast includes Dileesh Pothan, Achyut Kumar, Natesh Hegde, Gopal Hegde and Sumitra.

Hegde’s “Pedro” was in the New Currents competition at the Busan International Film Festival in 2021 and “Tiger’s Pond” participated in the...

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 21 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam action-flick Rifle Club witnessed a steady run at the box office. However, the day-wise collection of the film has now drastically reduced and it is yet to cross 30 crores. Let us look at the box office collection of the film on its 21st day.

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 21

On its 21st day, the film witnessed a drop of almost 20%. It earned 16 lakhs, whereas it had amassed 20 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 15.81 crores. At the same time, the gross collection stands at 18.65 crores.

The movie earned around 9.25 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the film now comes to 27.9 crores. The Vijayaraghavan starrer is moving at a snail’s pace towards 30 crores. Rifle Club’s day-wise collection has now drastically...

Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap has thrown his weight behind “Aakhri Ride” (The Last Ride), set to feature as one of the market picks at the upcoming Clermont-Ferrand short film market.

The film follows Aman, a Mumbai ride-share driver racing to secure dowry money for his sister’s wedding, whose night takes an unexpected turn when he picks up a mysterious passenger – a Chudail (demonic witch). The supernatural encounter forces him to confront deeper truths about urban survival and morality.

Several films directed by Kashyap have played at Cannes, including “Kennedy” (2023), “Psycho Raman” (2016), “Ugly” (2013), “Bombay Talkies” (2013) and “Gangs of Wasseypur” (2012). In addition, several films produced by him have made it to the Croisette, including “Masaan” (2015), “The Lunchbox” (2013), “Monsoon Shootout” (2013), “The Congress” (2013) and “Udaan” (2010).

“When I read the script, I quite liked it. It’s a story about characters whom we meet everyday in lives and yet maybe don’t stop to...

Vikramaditya Motwane is one of the rare artists working in the Hindi film industry who doesn’t stick to one genre, both as a storyteller and a producer. His directorial debut was a coming-of-age film, Udaan. Then he switched gears to romance with Lootera, which happens to be one of my favorite love stories of all time. After that he locked his protagonist in a room in a high-rise apartment for Trapped. A few years later, while the superhero/vigilante genre was leaning towards CGI-heavy spectacle, Motwane took the grounded approach to talk about the water scarcity in Mumbai through Bhavesh Joshi Superhero. Simultaneously, he collaborated with Anurag Kashyap and set the bar for made-for-ott crime dramas with Sacred Games. He followed that up with an all-out action film, which doubled as a meta commentary on the parasocial relationship between stars and fans, titled Ak vs Ak. In 2023, he released Jubilee,...

Fateh Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Sonu Sood, Jacqueline Fernandez, Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Raaz, Shiv Jyoti Rajput

Director: Sonu Sood

Fateh Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: Maybe, to a point, Jacqueline Fernandez in all the male overdrive!

What’s Bad: The sickening, ultra-gratuitous violence, and almost everything else.

Loo Break: Take your pick through the 130 minutes. At the most, you will miss a few stabs and shots!

Watch or Not?: I did, sadly! We critics have to do our duty!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical Release

Runtime: 130 Minutes

User Rating:

The story begins in a Punjab pind (village) where Fateh Singh (Sonu Sood) is the local darling and is compelled to look for Nimrit Kaur (Shiv Jyoti Rajput), who runs a mobile shop. She unintendedly becomes a stool pigeon who entices her fellow villagers to become victims in a cyber racket. When a fellow villager commits suicide after his loss,...

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Day 20 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam action thriller Rifle Club has enjoyed a stellar box office run. Despite being mounted at a modest scale, it managed to cover its entire budget and yield profit. Here is taking a look at the box office performance of the movie on its 20th day.

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 20

On the 20th day, the day-wise collection of the Vijyaraghavan starrer remained at lower levels. It earned 20 lakhs, and the collections were the same on the 19th day. The India net collection of the film now comes to 15.65 crores.

At the same time, the gross collection of Rifle Club stands at 18.46 crores. The film earned around 9.25 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the movie comes to 27.71 crores. The movie needs around 3 crores more to cross 30 crores. However, the day-wise collection of...

Identity Box Office Collection Day 4: Tovino Thomas Walks Half Way To The Success! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tovino Thomas is all set to bring the first successful film of the year 2025, and his action thriller Identity stands at a total of 6.45 crore in four days in India. The film would reach the 10 crore mark soon.

Starring Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan, the film is winning accolades in the theaters and hopefully will continue the actor’s winning streak at the box office after last year’s two successes, Anweshippin Kandethum and Ajayante Randam Moshanam.

Identity Box Office Collection Day 4

On the 4th day, Sunday, January 4, the film earned 1.7 crore at the box office which was a minimal jump at the box office from the previous day Saturday which brought 1.65 crore.

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Max Box Office Collection Day 12: Kichcha Sudeep Has A Long Way To Go!(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kichcha Sudeep’s Max is holding its foot at the box office. In 12 days the film stands at a total of 43.10 crore and is now inching towards the 50 crore mark which might be attained by the end of the week. In the second weekend the film earned 5.25 crore.

The film is already the highest-grossing Kannada film of the year 2024. It has surpassed the previous best Ui that earned 30.37 crore at the box office. In fact, Ui lost at the box office after Kichcha Sudeep arrived 5 days after Upendra’s film.

Max Box Office Collection Day 12

On the 12th day, the second Sunday, January 4, Max earned 2.25 crore at the box office. This was a jump of 28% from the previous day, the second Saturday that earned 1.75 crore at the box office.

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Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 18 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam action thriller Rifle Club has been witnessing a solid performance at the box office. However, the day-wise collections of the film have slowed down now, and it might wrap up below 30 crores. Let us take a look at the box office collection of the movie on its 18th day.

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 18

On its 18th day, the day-wise collection of the film witnessed a slight growth of 30%. It earned 65 lakhs while it had amassed 50 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 15.3 crores. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 18.05 crores.

The film earned around 7 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the film now stands at 25.05 crores. The movie needs 5 crores more to breach 30 crores. However, the day-wise...

Marco Hindi Box Office Day 17: Unni Mukundan Is Unstoppable! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Marco is roaring at the box office with its Hindi numbers and in 17 days the Hindi version of the film stands at 8.58 crore, much better than any dubbed South Indian biggies like Vettaiyan and Captain Miller this year. In fact the film might be looking at a 12 crore lifetime collection from the Hindi version.

The action thriller started very slow, with its Hindi version earning only 0.01 crore on its opening day, which was followed by 0.02 crore and 0.05 crore on the first Saturday and first Sunday, bringing an opening weekend of 0.08 crore.

Marco Hindi Box Office Day 17

On the 17th day, January 5, the third Sunday, Marco again took a sharp jump and brought 1.5 crore with its Hindi version, the highest earning day for the film in Hindi. Combined with 0.85 crore on the third Friday and 1.3 crore on the third Saturday,...

Marco Box Office Collection Day 17: On The Way To Getting A Hit Tag!(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Unni Mukundan starrer Marco has been raging at the box office every single day and the film after crossing half century, stands at a total collection of 51.85 crore in 17 days. This is a remarkable and the actor might deliver the last Malayalam hit of 2024.

Budget & Profit

The action thriller has been mounted on a budget of 30 crore and has earned 51.85 crore at the box office, churning out a profit of 21.8 crore and registering 72.67% return on investments.

Marco Box Office Collection Day 17

On the 17th day, January 5, the third Sunday, Marco earned a whopping 3.1 crore at the box office. This was a jump of almost 12% from the previous day, the third Saturday, when the film earned 2.75 crore. The third weekend of the film brought 7.95 crore at the box office.

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Game Changer US Box Office Pre-Sales (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ram Charan and Kiara Advani led Game Changer is only 4 days away from its big premiere in the USA. The trailer was released recently and was well received by the viewers. The pre-sales for the special shows have witnessed some growth, but it’s not at par with Guntur Kaaram. Scroll below for the latest box office updates!

Advance Booking for US Premieres

As per Venky Box Office, Game Changer has registered pre-sales of $522K for the premiere shows scheduled for January 9, 2024. Ram Charan & Kiara Advani starrer has sold over 18.6K tickets from 1,241 shows across 413 locations in the US.

There are four days until the premiere. Ideally, the advance booking sales have been much higher. However, the initial promos did not meet the expectations, which dipped the curiosity around the film. The trailer has revived the buzz to a certain extent and hopefully,...

Pushpa 2 Canada Box Office (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Pushpa 2: The Rule was released worldwide on December 5, 2024. It has completed a month-long run in theatres but refuses to stop. Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer has now become the highest-grossing South Indian film of all time in Canada. Scroll below for the latest box office update!

Canada Box Office Collection

The producers have released the official figures, and Pushpa 2 has minted $4.13 million gross at the Canadian box office so far. It is the highest-grossing South Indian film, going way past the earnings made by Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 Ad.

It is to be noted that Pushpa 2 is not the highest-grossing Indian film in Canada. It stays behind leading Bollywood biggies like Animal, Pathaan, and others. However, it is the only South film among the top 5 highest Indian grossers.

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Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani Re-Release Box Office Collection! (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Yeh Jawaani hai Deewani re-release is currently the talk of the town. Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s film is enjoying good footfalls in theatres. It continued its streak of success with another big jump on Sunday. Scroll below for the opening weekend total at the box office.

Re-Release Box Office

Despite competition from ongoing releases like Pushpa 2 and Baby John, Yjhd made a promising start at the box office, with 1.15 crores coming in. The romantic comedy enjoys a massive fan base, and the collections jumped by 95% on the second day as the word-of-mouth around the re-release spread nationwide.

On day 3, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani re-release earned 2.85 crores. It witnessed another jump of 26%. Take a look at the revised day-wise breakdown at the box office below:

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Actor Vishal worries fans with fever at Madha Gaja Raja event (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Madha Gaja Raja is getting released on the occasion of Sankranthi. The makers held a pre-release event yesterday on Sunday. Film’s lead actor Vishal and director Sundar C attended the event.

During the event, Vishal’s health caused concern. He was shivering because of a high fever. Fans became worried when they saw this. Vishal is known for his dedication and professionalism. Despite being unwell, he attended the event to promote his film.

One user on X wrote, “Though he has a high fever, he came to promote his film #MadhaGajaRaja.” Another user commented, “What happened to him? His hand was shaking so much, he couldn’t even hold the mic. Get well soon, Vishal.”

What happened to him...

Identity Box Office Collection Day 3: Tovino Thomas Holds Well!( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Tovino Thomas, with his first release of the year, is sticking to its pace at the box office, and in three days, his action thriller Identity stands at a total of 4.75 crore. The film has been directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan.

Budget & Profit

The action thriller has been mounted at a budget of a reported 12 crore. It has recovered 39% of its budget at the box office. While it still needs 7.25 crore at the box office to recover its entire budget, it would need a total of 24 crore at the box office to achieve the hit tag.

Identity Box Office Collection Day 3

On the third day, Saturday, January 4, Identity has earned 1.65 crore at the box office. This is a significant 26% jump at the box office, from the previous day, Friday which brought 1.3 crore.

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From Kalisundam Raa To HanuMan: A Look At Tollywood Sankranti Clash Winners Between 2000-2024 ( Photo Credit – Twitter )

Sankranti is a major festival in the Telugu film industry. Every year, many big films are released during this time. These movies compete with each other for the top spot at the box office. Over the years, some films have stood out as the highest-grossing among other releases. Even this year, many films, including Game Changer, Sankranti Ki Vastunnam, and Daaku Maharaj, are all set to lock horns during the festive season. Let’s look at the Tollywood Sankranti Clash winners from 2000 to 2024 ahead of those releases.

2000 – Kalisundam Raa

In the year 2000, Venkatesh starrer Kalisundam Raa won the Sankranthi race. The movie was a huge hit. It performed well at the box office and was loved particularly by the family audience.

2001 – Narasimha Naidu

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Has Chiranjeevi Charged A Huge Amount For His Next Project With Srikanth Odela? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Megastar Chiranjeevi, known for his quirky and fun roles, is collaborating with the Dasara filmmaker Srikanth Odela, and since its official announcement, the buzz around the film has been uncanny. The film is set to be a gangster drama and would feature the megastar in a completely new avatar. Odela confirmed that this film will not have any songs or heroines. The buzz is that Chiranjeevi has charged a massive remuneration for the film.

According to Siasat, Chiranjeevi has allegedly locked in a deal for Rs. 75 crores in remuneration for his upcoming film. If the sources are to be believed, this will be his highest paycheck in his entire career. The sources further suggest that the actor has already been paid a significant portion of his remuneration even before the film’s shooting.

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S Dhankar responded to Anurag Kashyap’s comments on Game Changer ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

S Shankar clarified his statement after Kashyap suggested that Shankar made the film with the audience’s short attention span in mind. During a media interaction in Chennai, Shankar said he never compared his filmmaking to Instagram Reels. He was shocked when Anurag Kashyap made those comments.

Shankar explained, “I didn’t say anything about Instagram Reels. We need to convey things quickly and effectively. If we fail to do that, the audience may get distracted. The film should keep the audience engaged throughout. Editor Reuben has achieved this in Game Changer. That’s what I wanted to say.” He added, “I didn’t know Anurag had said this and it’s shocking because it came from a genuine place.”

Shankar also discussed the current generation of viewers. He said, “Today’s audience is impatient. Within ten minutes,...

Nosferatu Box Office (United Kingdom): Opening Day Update ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Lily-Rose Depp and Bill Skarsgard’s gothic horror romance Nosferatu has finally opened in the United Kingdom and has shown unexpected results. The film has beaten the likes of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Mufasa: The Lion King’s release-day collections. Scroll below for the deets.

Mufasa and Sonic 3 received a decent welcome at the British box office and are ruling the US as well. The gothic horror flick is enjoying a good time back home as well. The film is on track to record the biggest debuts for any horror post-covid, beating even Alien: Romulus at the British box office. It was released last year and was one of the most successful movies of the year.

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Max Box Office Collection Day 11: Witnesses Jump! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Kichcha Sudeep’s action film Max is bringing a positive note for the Kannada film industry. The box office collection for the film stands at a total of 40.95 crore in 12 days and it is heading towards the half century very soon.

The last release of 2024 in Kannada has already turned the highest-grossing Sandalwood film of this year, earning almost double the only superhit Kannada film of the year – Bheema.

Max Box Office Collection Day 12

On the 11th day, the second Saturday, January 4, Max earned 2 crore at the box office. This was a 100% jump at the box office as compared to the previous day which brought 1 crore. This film aims at a total of 5 – 6 crore in the second weekend.

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A Complete Unknown Box Office (North America): Beats Poor Things (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Timothee Chalamet’s starrer musical biopic based on the legendary artist Bob Dylan is getting quite the attention ahead of the award season. A Complete Unknown has now beaten Emma Stone starrer Poor Things’ domestic run as Searchlight’s 2nd highest-grossing release ever. Scroll below for the deets.

Poor Things was released in 2023, and it received multiple accolades and honors, including more than one award at the 96th Academy Awards, 81st Golden Globe Awards, and the 77th British Academy Film Awards. Emma Stone took home the Best Actress at each ceremony. It was released in the US, UK, and Ireland by Searchlight Pictures. Emma’s film also featured Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael in key roles.

The 2023 movie by Yorgos Lanthimos collected $34.5 million in the US and $117.6 million worldwide during its run.

Viduthalai Part 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 14 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Vijay Sethupathi starrer Tamil political crime thriller Viduthalai Part 2 has witnessed a dry run at the box office despite recovering its budget. The film was released at the box office with much expectations on December 20, 2024, but it has failed to live upto those expectations. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 14th day.

Viduthalai Part 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 14

On its 14th day, the Vijay Sethupathi starrer saw a significant decrease in the day-wise collection of around 57%. The film earned around 45 lakhs on its 14th day, while it had amassed 1.05 crore on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 38.55 crore. At the same time, the gross collection stands at 45.48 crore.

Viduthalai Part 2 earned 10.2 crores when it comes to the overseas collection.

Marco Box Office Collection Day 16: Upward & Higher! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Unni Mukundan’s Marco, on the 16th day, stands at a total of 48.75 crore and is racing fast towards the half-century at the box office, bringing the last Malayalam hit of 2024 very soon. The action thriller has enthralled audiences since day 1, bringing the highest-grossing film of the actor’s career.

Budget & Profit

Mounted on a budget of 30 crore, the film has earned 48.75 crore at the box office in India, churning out a profit of 18.75 crore and registering a 62.5% return on the investment. It still needs 12 crore more at the box office to earn a hit tag.

Marco Box Office Collection Day 16

On the 16th day, the third Saturday, January 4, Marco earned 2.75 crore at the box office. This is almost a 30% jump from the previous day, the 3rd Friday, which brought 2.1 crore at the box office. Currently, the action thriller...

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 17 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Malayalam action-thriller film Rifle Club has been going steady at the box office. However, the day-wise collection of the film has now gone down. This might lead to the film being wrapped up below 30 crores. Take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 17th day.

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Day 17

On its 17th day, the day-wise collection of the Vijayaraghavan starrer saw a growth of around 42%. It earned 50 lakhs on its 17th day, whereas it had amassed 35 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 14.65 crores. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 17.28 crores.

The movie earned around 7 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The film’s worldwide collection now comes to 24.28 crores. However, the day-wise collection of Rifle Club is...

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Day 14 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The action-thriller film Rifle Club is another film which has been making the Malayalam film industry proud. The movie follows a steady pace in terms of box office performance. Let us look at its box office performance on the 14th day.

Rifle Club Worldwide Box Office Day 14

On its 14th day, the Vijayaraghavan starrer saw a growth of around 91.89%. The movie earned around 71 lakhs whereas it had garnered 37 lakhs on its 13th day. The India net collection of the film now stands at 13.33 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 15.72 crores. The movie’s worldwide box office collection now comes to 22.62 crores. The film is now slowly inching towards 30 crores.

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Priyanka Chopra Was Bullied During Her Childhood – Here’s All About Her Unknown Past! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Priyanka Chopra has made India proud with her global domination. After shining bright in the West, she is all set for homecoming next year. The actress has signed her next Indian film with Mahesh Babu, which SS Rajamouli will direct. But did you know our female superstar was once called ‘kaali’ by her family members and wasn’t allowed to wear tight clothes? Scroll below for all the details!

As most know, Priyanka is the daughter of military doctors Ashok Chopra and Madhu Chopra. She was born in India but has lived in many different countries, including the US, since childhood. Many wouldn’t know, but PeeCee was the darkest in her Punjabi family and was often mocked for her complexion during light-hearted conversations.

In an interview with The Guardian in 2016, Priyanka Chopra revealed,...

Ssmb 29: Prithviraj Sukumar Signed Opposite Mahesh Babu & Priyanka Chopra? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Priyanka Chopra is returning to Bollywood, and it’s for one of the biggest blockbusters in the making. We’re talking about Ssmb 29, which marks the union of SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu for one of the most expensive films in Indian cinema. The duo are leaving no stone unturned to make it a success. Scroll below for the latest updates!

A two-part jungle adventure?

According to a new report by Pinkvilla, the writing has been completed for Ssmb 29. SS Rajamouli plans to blend the jungle adventure genre with thrill and espionage. The film will reportedly go on the floors in April 2025. The project will be divided into two parts, which will be released in 2027 and 2029 respectively.

Casting Update

Apart from Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, SS Rajamouli has roped in Prithviraj Sukumar as the leading antagonist.

Famous filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is known for his candid and often sharp comments. Recently, he voiced his concerns over a statement made by director Shankar regarding his upcoming film Game Changer. In an interview, Anurag criticized Shankar’s remark about making films according to the audience’s preferences, a statement that didn’t sit well with him.

The much-awaited film Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, has been the talk of the town for quite some time. Directed by Shankar, the film has created quite a buzz, especially after its grand pre-release event at the Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas, USA. During the event, Shankar mentioned that the film was being made keeping in mind the audience’s evolving tastes, which Anurag Kashyap found troubling.

Anurag Kashyap’s Reaction

In an interview with Hollywood Reporter India, Anurag shared his discomfort with Shankar’s comment. He said, “I read the statement by Shankar sir,...

Anurag Kashyap Slams Bollywood Yet Again! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Anurag Kashyap seems to be unhappy with Bollywood filmmakers. He recently claimed that the Hindi industry is busy minting profits instead of coming up with fresh ideas. The Manmaraziyaan director now claims nobody in B’Town can create a blockbuster like Pushpa 2 because they don’t have the brains. Scroll below for his scandalous remark!

Bollywood is currently focussing on horror-comedy or is busy making universes. Yrf is currently working on the spy universe, while Maddock Supernatural Universe has already begun working on Thama after the blockbuster success of Stree 2. Rohit Shetty recently delivered Singham Again in his cop universe. Amid all this, Anurag feels Bollywood does not want to take risks.

Bollywood cannot make Pushpa?

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Anurag Kashyap said, “They don’t understand anything. They can’t even make a Pushpa. They cannot,...

Tripti Dimri Holidaying With Rumored Beau Sam Merchant? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Animal actress Tripti Dimri is ringing in her New Year vacation in the picturesque and snowcapped locales of Finland. However, rumors are rife that she is not alone in this getaway. According to speculations, Tripti is holidaying in the location with her rumored boyfriend and businessman Sam Merchant.

Yes, you heard that right! Tripti Dimri might be spending a romantic getaway with Sam Merchant in Finland. Rumors for the same have sparked after there has been an uncanny resemblance between Tripti and Sam’s social media posts. The Bad Newzz actress took to her social media handle to share a beautiful video of herself enjoying in the snow. She can be seen basking in the lovely locales of Finland to her heart’s content. She captioned the same, stating, “Snowflakes And Smiles. Today feels like one of the happiest chapters of my life.

Sridevi Mithun Chakraborty Romance (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The world of Bollywood has seen its fair share of love stories, some that stood the test of time and others that ended in heartbreak. Among these, the relationship between superstar Mithun Chakraborty and the late Sridevi remains one of the most talked-about romances of the 1980s. Sridevi and Mithun Chakraborty were two of the biggest names in Bollywood in the 1980s and 90s.

The two stars met each other on the sets of Jaag Utha Insan, a 1984 movie directed by K. Viswanath. After that, the two stars reportedly began dating and even got married, as per various reports. However, Mithun was already married to Yogeeta Bali at the time. All in all, this chapter of both Mithun and Sridevi was full of turbulence before they excelled in their separate personal lives.

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Sunil Pal Recalls The “Hell” He Went Through During Kidnapping! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sunil Pal was kidnapped earlier this month under the pretext of invitation to an event. He was held hostage for nearly 24 hours, and the culprits demanded a ransom of 10 lakhs. The comedian is now revealing how the incident has left him scarred. Scroll below for all the details.

What went wrong?

On December 2, Sunil was kidnapped in Meerut. His wife had registered a zero Fir in Mumbai, which was then transferred to Lal Kurti police station in Meerut. There were five accused in the case, who went absconding as soon as the police began investigation. The officials announced a reward of Rs 25,000.

Sunil calls his experience “hell”

In an interview with ETimes, Sunil Pal said the 22 hours he spent under the kidnappers were like “hell” for him. He was threatened with dire consequences, and all the data was transferred from his phone,...

Anurag Kashyap South Cinema Switch (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Anurag Kashyap is one of the most popular filmmakers in the Indian film industry. Known for his raw storytelling, Kashyap is most famous for movies such as Gangs of Wasseypur, Return of Hanuman, and Dev.D. While he made a name for himself in Bollywood, the director is no longer interested in working in Bombay. As an actor, he has already been playing roles in the Southern film industry in the past few years.

He starred in the Tamil films Leo and Maharaja, and most recently in the Malayali film Rifle Club. Furthermore, he is set to star in upcoming Tamil films Viduthalai Part 2 and One 2 One. But what prompted Kashyap to leave Bombay and move to the South for his cinematic journey?

Anurag Kashyap Believes that the Joy of Filmmaking is Sucked Out in Bollywood

Anurag Kashyap’s body of work...

Viduthalai Part 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 9 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Vijay Sethupathi starrer Tamil period political crime film Viduthalai Part 2 has been witnessing an underwhelming performance at the box office. However, on its 9th day, the film is just 16 lakhs away from entering the safe zone, thanks to a modest budget. Let us look at the film’s box office performance on its 9th day.

Viduthalai Part 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 9

On its 9th day, the India net collection of the Vijay Sethupathi starrer stands at 34.84 crores. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 41.11 crores. The movie has earned around 9.25 crores when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the movie now comes to 50.36 crore. Even though the movie has not received the response that it was expected from it, it is all set to enter the safe zone.

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Barroz Box Office Collection Day 4 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Mohanlal starrer Malayalam fantasy flick Barroz is struggling to mint numbers at the box office. The movie also marks his directorial debut. Let us look at its box office performance on the 4th day.

Barroz Box Office Collection Day 4

The Mohanlal starrer was released on the big screen on Christmas day (December 25) with much expectation. However, it has miserably failed to impress at the box office. The movie is yet to cross 10 crores. The film opened at a dismal 3.40 crores. It only witnessed a downward graph post that as the film earned 1.60 crores and 1.11 crores respectively on its second and third day. On its 4th day, the film just saw a slight growth and earned 1.25 crores. These numbers are inevitably not enough.

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