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The Gujarati film, Chaniya Toli, which was released on Diwali, has emerged as a huge hit at the box office. Produced by Anand Pandit's Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and Vaishal Shah's Jannock Films, the comic caper, which tells the story of a group of village women robbing a bank, had generated tremendous pre-release buzz. There were apprehensions about whether it would be able to withstand competition from the big Hindi releases on Diwali, that is, Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Chaniya Toli not only gave a tough fight to these two films but is collecting much more than them in Gujarat since last week. Chaniya Toli released in cinemas on Tuesday October 21 and opened at Rs. 1.12 crores, which is a feat, considering it’s a regional film and also the competition from the Bollywood films. The collections jumped to Rs. 1.24 crores on Wednesday and Rs. 1.36 crores on Friday. The earnings further increased to Rs. 1.64 crore on Saturday and Rs. 1.68 crore on Sunday. All films d...

Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan's highly anticipated war drama, Ikkis, has completed filming and is now officially slated for a theatrical release on December 25, 2025. Produced by Dinesh Vijan under his banner Maddock Films, the movie is a biographical tribute to Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India's youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, who was martyred during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The film, whose title Ikkis alludes to Khetarpal's age at the time of his sacrifice, stars Agastya Nanda in his big-screen debut as the young war hero. Veteran actor Dharmendra plays a pivotal emotional role as Arun Khetarpal's father, and the cast also features Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher in key roles. Ikkis marks a significant departure for National Award-winning director Sriram Raghavan, known for his mastery of noir thrillers and crime dramas like Andhadhun and Badlapur. Raghavan described the project as a welcome break from his us...

On Thursday, October 30, Bollywood Hungama exclusively reported that after Jolly LLB 3, Star Studio18 once again got into a tiff with national multiplex chains on paying Virtual Print Fee (VPF), this time over their latest release, Single Salma, starring Huma Qureshi. Bollywood Hungama will now update readers on what happened after the article was published. A trade source told us, “The discussions went on till late Thursday night. Star Studio18 once again reminded the multiplexes about their agreement that they would pay VPF only until 2024. Though they paid VPF under protest at the last minute in the case of Jolly LLB 3, they made it clear that they would not do the same for Single Salma. Last time, PVR Inox hit back and even suspended the advance bookings of Jolly LLB 3. However, this time, they didn’t object as the Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigation is undergoing. Hence, Single Salman released in the properties of PVR Inox without VPF, a rare Hindi film to have th...

The wait is finally over for Naagin fans! On the latest episode of Weekend Ka Vaar, television czarina Ektaa R Kapoor made a special appearance on Bigg Boss 19, joining host Salman Khan on stage — and with her came a major revelation that set the internet buzzing. Kapoor officially announced Naagin 7 and introduced the show’s new lead — Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. The announcement came as a delightful surprise for fans who had long been speculating about the next face of the fantasy franchise. Dressed in her Naagin avatar, Priyanka made a stunning entry on the Bigg Boss stage, performing a captivating act that marked her grand return to television. The actress, who rose to fame with Udaariyaan and became one of the most loved contestants on Bigg Boss 16, is now ready to embrace her most powerful role yet. Expressing her excitement, Priyanka shared that the role of Naagin has been a dream come true. She revealed that this opportunity was first hinted at during her stint in the Bigg Bos...

Mahesh Babu’s upcoming film, tentatively titled SSMB29, has been a hot topic among fans and the film fraternity, especially with the makers promising an exciting update in November 2025. The buzz reached another level recently when Mahesh Babu broke social media silence and sparked a playful conversation with director SS Rajamouli on Twitter—accidentally revealing key casting details and teasing fans with a fun banter that confirmed Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran as part of the project. The exchange began with Mahesh Babu tweeting to Rajamouli, “It’s November already,” to which the ace filmmaker responded humorously, asking which movie Mahesh was planning to review this month. Mahesh cheekily referenced Rajamouli’s long-anticipated Mahabharata project, pushing for the promised November reveal about SSMB29. Rajamouli replied that November had only just started and promised to unveil information gradually. However, Mahesh playfully questioned the pace with, “How slow si...

Actor Pankaj Tripathi’s mother, Smt. Hemwanti Devi, passed away at the family’s hometown in Belsand, Gopalganj, Bihar, on Friday. She was 89 years old and had been unwell for some time. According to an official statement issued on behalf of the Tripathi family, Smt. Hemwanti Devi “left for her heavenly abode peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones.” The actor was by her side during her final moments. The cremation took place on Saturday in Belsand, attended by close family members, relatives, and friends. In the statement, the family expressed deep sorrow over the loss and requested privacy during this difficult time. “The Tripathi family is mourning this immense loss and humbly request everyone to keep Smt. Hemwanti Devi in their thoughts and prayers. The family also requests the media and well-wishers to respect their privacy during this period of grief and allow them time to mourn in peace,” it read. Smt. Hemwanti Devi’s passing marks a personal loss for Pankaj Tri...

The spirit of India soared high as Netflix unveiled its upcoming series, Operation Safed Sagar —an ambitious retelling of the Indian Air Force’s pivotal role in the Kargil War — at the first-ever Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025 (SIM-25) in New Delhi. Created by Abhijeet Singh Parmar and Kushal Srivastava and directed by Oni Sen, the series is headlined by Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, and Arnav Bhasin, among others. The marathon, held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, brought together serving officers, veterans, dignitaries, including Air Chief Marshal AP Singh- Chief of the Airstaff, members of the press, and thousands of civilians united in pride for the Indian Air Force. Amid an atmosphere charged with patriotism, Netflix India’s VP of Content, Monika Shergill, and Series Head, Tanya Bami, unveiled the teaser of what promises to be Netflix’s biggest Indian series of 2026. Produced by Matchbox Shots and Feel Good Films, and created w...