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Drishyam The Conclusion Box Office: Ajay Devgn scores his biggest opening week ever with Rs. 240 cr, leaves Singham Again behind

Drishyam The Conclusion has rewritten Ajay Devgn's box office record books, emerging as the actor's highest opening-week grosser with collections of Rs. 240 crore in its first seven days. The Abhishek Pathak directorial has surpassed the previous record held by Singham Again, underlining the extraordinary response to the concluding chapter of the popular thriller franchise. The film opened in cinemas on October 2 and took full advantage of the Gandhi Jayanti holiday and the extended weekend. It collected Rs. 62 crore on Friday, followed by Rs. 52 crore on Saturday and Rs. 60 crore on Sunday, taking its opening weekend total to Rs. 174 crore. The film maintained its momentum on weekdays, earning Rs. 19 crore each on Monday and Tuesday, followed by Rs. 15.50 crore on Wednesday. With its updated opening-week business now at Rs. 240 crore, the film has delivered an impressive first seven days at the box office. The achievement becomes even more significant when compared with Devgn...

Drishyam The Conclusion Box Office: Ajay Devgn starrer collects Rs. 240 cr in Week 1, records biggest opening week in franchise

Drishyam The Conclusion has enjoyed a strong start at the box office, collecting Rs. 240 crore in its first week at the India box office. Starring Ajay Devgn, the film has capitalised on the popularity of the franchise to register an impressive opening run, with its first-week business putting it within striking distance of becoming the highest-grossing film in the series based on the reported India collections of its predecessor. The Abhishek Pathak directorial opened with Rs. 62 crore on Friday, October 2, before collecting Rs. 52 crore on Saturday. The film witnessed a recovery on Sunday, when it earned Rs. 60 crore, taking its opening weekend total to Rs. 174 crore. The three-day performance gave the film a substantial head start as it entered the crucial weekday period. The film subsequently collected Rs. 19 crore on Monday and maintained the same figure on Tuesday, followed by Rs. 15.50 crore on Wednesday. With its updated opening-week business now at Rs. 240 crore, the film has...

Nana Patekar cremated at Pune farmhouse with Full State Honours; son Malhar Patekar performs last rites

Veteran actor Nana Patekar was cremated at his Pune farmhouse on Thursday, October 8, following his sudden demise earlier that morning. The actor was accorded full state honours, as announced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in recognition of his contribution to Indian cinema and his social welfare initiatives. Fadnavis, along with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, was also seen paying his respects to the late actor at Pune airport. Although Nana Patekar passed away in Goa, his mortal remains were brought to Pune in accordance with his wishes. According to reports, the actor had expressed his desire to be cremated at his Donje farmhouse in Pune. His son, Malhar Patekar, performed the last rites and lit the funeral pyre in the presence of family members, friends and colleagues from the film industry. Several prominent personalities attended the funeral to pay their final respects to the veteran actor. Among those present were Jackie Shroff, producer Sajid...

Nana Patekar messaged friend at 2:30 AM saying he was unwell, reveals doctor; adds actor was “brought dead” to hospital

Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away on Thursday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence. Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, has now shared details of the actor’s final hours, revealing that the actor was brought to the hospital in an unresponsive state and could not be revived despite prolonged resuscitation efforts. Speaking to ANI, Dr. Salkar said, “Nana Patekar was brought dead to the hospital. He was declared dead by 5:30 am. We had tried our best to save him, but he was brought dead. Cardiac massage was given for almost 45 minutes to an hour, but he just could not be saved.” Nana Patekar had messaged friend around 2:30 AM According to Dr. Salkar, Nana Patekar had reportedly messaged a friend around 2:30 AM saying that he was not feeling well. However, as it was nighttime, the friend did not see the message immediately. The friend later called Nana and went to his residence at around 4 AM. By then, the actor was reportedl...

Shraddha Kapoor, Shakti Kapoor lease Mumbai apartment for Rs 2.5 lakhs monthly rent: Report

Actor Shakti Kapoor and his daughter, actor Shraddha Kapoor, have leased a residential apartment in Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi area to Akshat Khetan for a monthly rent of Rs 2.5 lakhs. The details are based on the registered leave and licence agreement accessed by CRE Matrix. The 1,050 sq ft apartment is located on the third floor of Piramal Mahalaxmi South Tower. The agreement was registered on June 26, 2026, with the 36-month lease commencing on July 1, 2026. It will remain valid until June 30, 2029. According to the agreement, the monthly rent has been fixed at Rs 2.5 lakhs for the first year of the lease. The rent will increase by 5% annually, taking it to Rs 2.625 lakhs per month during the second year. For the final 12 months, the monthly rent will rise further to approximately Rs 2.756 lakhs. Across the entire three-year lease period, the total rental payment is estimated at around Rs 94.58 lakhs. Khetan has also paid an interest-free refundable security deposit of Rs 7.5 lakhs. The ag...

Nana Patekar passes away at 75 after severe cardiac arrest at Goa residence

Veteran actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. He was declared dead at 5:20 AM on Thursday, October 8. Doctors attempted to revive the actor through continuous CPR for around 45 minutes, but he could not be saved. Dr. Shekhar Salkar, Chief of the Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital, confirmed the news and said that a medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered. Further details regarding the circumstances of his death are expected following the post-mortem examination. “Veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away at 5:20 AM today after suffering a severe cardiac arrest at his residence. Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived. A medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered, and a post-mortem will be conducted,” Dr. Shekhar Salkar said. Nana Patekar’s journey in cinema Nana Patekar began his film career with the 1978 film Gaman. While his early years in cinema were gradual, he went on to es...

Drishyam Franchise Box Office: Ajay Devgn starrer takes series past Rs. 500 cr, enters Top 10 Hindi franchises

Drishyam The Conclusion has taken the Drishyam franchise into a new box office league. With the third instalment now standing at Rs. 212 crore nett in India, the three-film franchise has collectively crossed the Rs. 500 crore mark, with its combined India nett collection reaching approximately Rs. 519.67 crore. The achievement is a striking reflection of how the franchise has grown with every instalment. The original Drishyam, released in 2015, ended its theatrical run at Rs. 67.13 crore. Seven years later, Drishyam 2 delivered a huge jump, finishing at Rs. 240.54 crore. The first two films had therefore accumulated Rs. 307.67 crore between them. Drishyam The Conclusion has now added another Rs. 212 crore to that total, taking the franchise to Rs. 519.67 crore. In other words, the third film alone has contributed more than two-thirds of the combined business generated by the first two films. The speed of this transformation is what makes the milestone particularly impressive. Before t...