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Vikram Vedha Box Office Occupancy Report Day 1: Hrithik Roshan – Saif Ali Khan starrer has an average opening of 25%

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The remake of the R Madhavan – Vijay Sethupathi starrer Vikram Vedha , which features Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan, has been the talk of the town in the run-up to its release. In fact, ever since the release of the film’s trailer, the audiences have been keenly awaiting the release of this action-packed entertainer. However, will Vikram Vedha, which comes close on the heels of Brahmastra entice the audience to venture into theatres is the question. As per reports, Vikram Vedha has opened on a surprisingly slow note, with occupancy rate over the morning and early afternoon shows pegged at 25%. Surprisingly, Vikram Vedha , which saw a decent spate of advance bookings with reports claiming that the film, managed to sell approximately 1.50 lakh tickets across India as of Thursday, at 8.30 pm. Given this sale, the film, which has already managed to gross Rs. 3.75 cr. from advance bookings alone, was estimated to see a massive increase in collections with spot bookings, and single-s

HarperCollins India to publish the memoir of Rani Mukerji on her birthday; actress says, “Book delves into my personal trials”

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After Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Neena Gupta, and Soha Ali Khan, among others, Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji is also all set to become an author. HarperCollins India is delighted to announce the acquisition of actor Rani Mukerji’s autobiography to be published on March 21, 2023. The memoir will be a sure-shot treat for her fans and readers, the memoir is a deeply personal, disarmingly honest account of Rani’s inspiring journey.  It will give readers a look into the Bollywood icon’s life like never before. Speaking on the same, Rani Mukerji says, “In the 25 years that I have so lovingly spent in the Indian film industry, I have never spoken my heart out about my life and my journey in cinema. As women in cinema, we are constantly judged and the book delves into my personal trials and tribulations and the impact it had on me, as I navigated the industry and my career.” The Kuch Kuch Hota Hai actress elaborated, “I haven’t had the time to pause, look back on my life, retrospectively and

Armor Wars: Marvel's c spin-off series starring Don Cheadle now being re-developed as a feature film

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Marvel’s Armor Wars, which was originally developed as a Disney+ series, is now being retooled and moved forward as a feature. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the move essentially pushes back the title further down the development slate. Sources say the studio was committed in getting the story told the right way and, in that process, realized that a feature was better suited for the project. Like all Marvel movies, it is intended for a theatrical release. The project, first announced back in 2020, will see Don Cheadle reprise his MCU role of Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes, aka War Machine. Marvel had previously aimed to begin production in 2023, though the team was reportedly notified on Thursday of the project’s shift in direction. Yassir Lester is still on board write a feature script for the film. No director has been officially attached to the project. As the report notes, plot details are still being hushed although it was brought up earlier this month at Disney’s D23 Exp

Brahmastra Box Office: Film does well in third week, is Rs. 20 crores away from Rs. 275 crores milestone

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Brahmastra stood up well in third week as well which has pushed its overall total to Rs. 255.50 crores*. These collections are across all languages with a little over Rs. 20 crores coming from the south versions, predominantly Telugu. As has been the trend during the first week as well, weekdays were seeing relatively lesser collections but then the weekend more than compensates for it. In fact this was seen in a big way last Friday when National Cinema Day resulted in a massive Rs. 9 crores, when otherwise around Rs. 4-5 crores would have come in (which was good too). However, the spill over effect was felt on the weekdays when collections did not hold as well, and as a result they came to Rs. 1.50 crores range as the week came to an end. Nonetheless, now all eyes are on how does the film hold up today and then grows again during the weekend. With Vikram Vedha and PS-1 coming in, a large number of screens have gone to these two films and now Brahmastra is playing on a reduced sc

Amitabh Bachchan film festival to be held in 17 cities across India to mark his 80th birthday; 11 iconic films to be screened at PVR Cinemas

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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will celebrate his 80 th birthday on October 11. Known for his mega movie star status and brilliant performances in films spanning decades, there will be a grand celebration in his honour. To mark his 80 th birthday, a film festival will be organised in October. The Film Heritage Foundation is organising a 4-day film festival starting from October 8 to October 11 to celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday. 11 iconic movies from his filmography will be screened at 22 screens in PVR Cinemas across 17 cities in India. The films that will be premiered are Don, Kaala Patthar, Kaalia, Kabhi Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halaal, Abhimaan, Deewar, Mili, Satte Pe Satta and Chupke Chupke . Apart from this, a special exhibition of Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia will also be held at PVR Cinemas at Juhu in Mumbai. It will be organised by SMM Ausaja. Film Heritage Foundation is a not-for-profit organization set up by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur in 2014. It is

Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan starrer Vikram Vedha sees wide release across 5640 screens worldwide

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The highly anticipated Vikram Vedha , Hindi remake of Tamil film with the same name, has finally hit theatres today. The film, which was originally headlined by R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, stars Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the lead roles. The action-packed thriller has been one of the most awaited remakes of the year. With the film releasing in over 100 countries, the screen count details are out. The film has the largest international distribution for a Hindi film, with a record-breaking 100+ countries worldwide. Apart from the major markets like North America, the U.K., the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, the film has been released in 22 countries across Europe, 27 countries in Africa and non-traditional countries like Japan, Russia, Israel and Latin American nations such as Panama and Peru. Vikram Vedha ’s final screen count is 4007 in India and 1633 in 104 countries. The film has been released on over 5640 screens worldwide today. Vikram Vedha is an action-

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan-hosted show to have four bedrooms for the first time

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A few days away from its premiere, Colors’ Bigg Boss 16,  hosted by Salman Khan,   has sparked incredible excitement with its theme ‘Game badlega kyunki BIGG BOSS khud khelega’. While viewers wait for the big reveal of the house every year, this season will see an unexpected twist as the house will have four bedrooms for the first time ever! Yes, you read it right! Enlivening the grand circus era and designed by Omung Kumar B. and Vanita Omung Kumar, the four bedrooms namely the 'Fire Room', 'Black And White Room', 'Cards Room', and 'Vintage Room'. What these rooms have in store for the contestants remains to be seen! The elaborate set-up of the bedrooms also stirs speculation about what the contestants must overcome to earn them. How will they earn these rooms and what BIGG BOSS has in store for them will be fun to witness as the master of the house will also play the game. At the press conference event, Salman Khan announced the first contestant, h

Ranveer Singh hints at doing a movie with Deepika Padukone soon; says, “There is a sweet surprise for everyone”

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Known as one of the ‘it’ couples of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have been one of the fan favourites. While ‘DeepVeer’ fans as they like to call themselves, are excited about seeing them together on social media and other platforms, Ranveer’s recent confession comes as good news to them. The actor, who recently attended FICCI Frames 2022, hinted at doing a film with his wife soon and needless to say, fans are thrilled about this piece of news. Ranveer Singh discussed a wide range of topics when he attended FICCI Frames 2022. He was asked about his relationship with Deepika Padukone. Fans were also inquisitive about their next onscreen appearance. For the uninitiated, the couple was last seen in ’83 as real-life cricketer Kapil Dev and his wife Romi Dev. It was their first onscreen role as a couple after their marriage. Responding to the question, Ranveer asserted that they will catch a glimpse of him with wife Deepika soon and referred to it as a ‘sweet surprise’. H

Dia Mirza backs Greendigo as a strategic investor and brand ambassador

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Greendigo, a three-year-old brand focussing on offering organic clothing options for babies has partnered with actor Dia Mirza. Mom, actress, producer, social worker, and long-time champion for sustainability, Dia Mirza, managed by Exceed Entertainment, has chosen to back Greendigo as the brand echoes deeply with her own eco-friendly and conscious lifestyle. The actor has stepped in as Strategic Investor and Brand Ambassador for the female-founded, sustainability-driven, baby clothing brand. She and her team at Exceed Entertainment strongly believe that the future of our little ones is directly dependent on the choices that we as parents make today. Staying true to the belief, the team together has set out on a mission to partner with like-minded businesses that can affect changes at multiple levels under Dia’s tutelage and allegiance to a safer and healthier environment. Greendigo, an SDGs-compliant business is a very effective and logical chapter in her already existing eco-sphere

Vikram Vedha Advance Booking Report: Hrithik Roshan & Saif Ali Khan starrer sells approx. 70,000 tickets; Day 1 likely to hover around Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2

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The advance booking of Vikram Vedha opened last weekend and it is showing a decent trend at the ticket windows so far. As of Thursday early morning, the Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan film has sold approximately 30,000 tickets in the three national chains - PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis. By Thursday noon, the film will easily zoom past the overall advance booking of films like Raksha Bandhan, Samrat Prithviraj, and Shamshera in the three chains. The advance in non-national chains is also decent so far, but we anticipate a good walk in the audience to step out on Friday given that Hrithik Roshan is a big star and the combo with Saif Ali Khan makes this film even more exciting. Vikram Vedha's advances in the three chains will be similar to Laal Singh Chaddha by Thursday midnight, however, the start will be much bigger as Vikram Vedha is much more appealing to the single-screen audience as compared to Laal Singh Chaddha, which was a multiplex film. Vikram Vedha on the all-India front

Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes Hindi dialect training for Indian adaptation of Russo Brothers' Citadel

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu has always won the audiences over with her presence on-screen and it all comes from her dedication to her craft. The actress is leaving no stone unturned in her preparation for Citadel . According to a source, "For her upcoming project, Citadel and a few others too, Samantha has been taking Hindi dialect training for a while. She is working with a very reputed dialect coach and tutor, who has previously trained the best of the best in the industry." Citadel , produced by Russo Brothers, will have an Indian version starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It will be directed by director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. The American series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden and is expected to air in 2023. On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has an exciting slate of projects ahead including  Citadel, Shaakuntalam ,  Kushi , and  Yashoda . ALSO READ: Samantha Ruth Prabhu begins training with experts for Citadel in US;

Arrest warrant issued against Ekta Kapoor in connection to XXX season 2 series for insulting soldiers & hurting sentiments

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A court in Bihar issued arrest warrants against producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor on the charges of insulting soldiers and hurting the sentiments of their family members in her ALT Balaji web series XXX season 2. A complaint was filed by a resident and ex-servicemen from Begusarai, Shambhu Kumar. The court of judge Vikas Kumar issued the arrest warrants. "The series was aired on ALTBalaji, an OTT platform owned by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Shobha Kapoor is also associated with Balaji Telefilms," said Hrishikesh Pathak, the advocate of Shambhu Kumar, as reported by NDTV. He added, "The court had issued summons to them (Kapoors) and asked them to appear before it in connection with the matter. They (Kapoors), however, informed the court that certain scenes in the series were removed after the objection. But they did not appear before the court following which the warrant was issued against them." In the 2020 complaint, Shambhu Kumar

Ayan Mukerji reveals he doesn’t want to take up another 7 years for Brahmastra 2; reveals what Part Two and Part Three are all about

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Readers would be aware that Brahmastra was announced years ago, way back somewhere in 2015. Seven years later, the film finally saw the light of the day and has opened up to rave reviews from audiences. The VFX of the film is being highly appreciated and there are a lot of expectations riding high on the second part of the trilogy. When the film was announced with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the lead, filmmaker Ayan Mukerji asserted that it is only the first part of the Brahmastra trilogy. Speaking about the other two parts at the recently held FICCI event in Mumbai, Ayan, who shared the stage with producer Karan Johar, opened up about the details of the film. At the recent FICCI event, Ayan Mukerji said, “We hope we can complete the film faster and people can enjoy it. That's the vision! Our production processes are now being able to fasten this Astraverse. It was very important to achieve that because we can’t take another 7 years to make Part 2. So how do we integrate th

Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee starrer Gyeongseong Creature to be a Netflix K-drama; Wi Ha Joon and Claudia Kim join the series

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Netflix is set to bring Gyeongseong Creature to viewers around the globe. The thriller series follows individuals going up against monstrous creatures that were born out of human greed. Set in the spring of 1945, in the city of Gyeongseong, the series is highly anticipated due to the sheer amount of talent tied to it. Park Seo Joon, who received acclaim for his roles in the dramas Itaewon Class and What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim , and Han So Hee of My Name fame will headline the project. Park Seo Joon plays Jang Tae Sang – the head of merchant marketplace Golden Jade House who is the wealthiest, most well-connected person in Gyeongseong. Tae Sang is someone who puts money before justice, but all that changes when he crosses paths with Yun Chae Ok while investigating a series of missing person cases. Han So Hee plays Yun Chae Ok – a famous bounty hunter who can track down missing people, even ones who are dead. Chae Ok possesses a sharp eye and agile survival skills learned from

Box Office Prediction: Hrithik Roshan - Saif Ali Khan starrer Vikram Vedha set to take an opening in Rs. 14-15 crores range

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It's going to be a big day on 30th September. The momentum that has been set by Brahmastra needs to be maintained so that one can finally say that things are back to normal in Bollywood. There have been months and months since the reopening of theatres in February that the film industry as a whole has seen a lot of heartbreaks and while Gangubai Kathiawadi. The Kashmir Files, KGF: Chapter 2, RRR, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Brahmastra have shown the way, the need of the hour is to have continued successes at the box office rather than sporadic. Thankfully, the biggest movie to release after Brahmastra is Vikram Vedha and that by itself manifests into a good performer in the offering. The setup is right, what with Hrithik Roshan arriving with a film of his after War . That one was a Rs. 300 Crore Club affair and with three years gone by since one saw the superstar in action; there is a lot of excitement to catch up back in theatres. For Saif Ali Khan too the film is special since h

Satish Kaushik to play activist-politician Jagjivan Ram in Kangana Ranaut's Emergency, see first look

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Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency  continues to announce the cast of the upcoming film. Directed by the actress, the film’s array of actors who are a force to reckon with. Now, the makers have revealed that Satish Kaushik will be playing activist and politician Jagjivan Ram. Talking about Satish Kaushik joining the film’s cast, Kangana Ranaut says, “Jagjivan Ram was a very popular leader. One of the most loved and revered leaders of his times. When Mrs Gandhi refused his request of relaxing Emergency , he quit Congress and there were grave consequences for her. That was his relevance. I needed somebody for this role who has his strength, his wit and his sarcasm. Satish ji was an obvious choice for this role. I am looking forward to my scenes with him as an actor. They are some of the most engaging, entertaining and strong scenes in the film. Satish Kaushik adds, “When you are playing the role of a historic or political personality then you have to really study and research a lot abou

Ryan Reynolds announces Deadpool 3 coming in 2024; Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine

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It’s official. Deadpool 3 starring Ryan Reynolds is set for a 2024 release in theatres. Not only is the actor returning with the role, but he also brings along Hugh Jackman with him. The Wolverine star is set to reprise the iconic character, who died in the 2017 film Logan . The announcement was made on Tuesday. “Hey everyone, we’re extremely sad to have missed D23, but we’ve been working very hard on the next Deadpool film for a good long while now,” Reynolds says in a hilarious announcement video, referencing the D23 Expo which took place in Anaheim in California in early September. “I’ve had to really search my soul on this one. His first appearance in the MCU obviously needs to feel special. We need to stay true to the character, and find new depth, motivation, and meaning. Every Deadpool needs to stand out and stand apart. It’s been an incredible challenge that has forced me to reach down deep inside. And I…I have nothing. Yeah, just completely empty up here. And terrifying.

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan gets irritated due to quitting rumours; says the channel is ‘majboor’ to take him as the host

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Salman Khan is once again taking his hosting duties. The actress is set to return to the TV screens with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss . The official announcement of Bigg Boss 16 was made on Tuesday at a grand press conference in Mumbai. During the event, the actor spoke about the speculations about him not returning as the host of the reality show. Addressing the claims at the press conference on Tuesday, Salman Khan said, “I also get irritated sometimes and tell this to people that I don’t want to do the show. But these people are majboor to take me. If not me, who then. However, if it was on them, they wouldn’t come to me. Main khud apne paas na jaun. But inke paas option nahi hai.” When asked what brings him back to the show each season, he added, “Bahut kuch sekhne ko milta hai (I get to learn a lot). I get to meet so many people and whenever everyone goes off track, I like getting them back on the right way. I protect the bullied and bully the ones who bull

Deepika Padukone recuperating after being rushed to hospital following uneasiness

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Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was rushed to Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital on Monday night, September 26. The actress reportedly complained of uneasiness. The actress is currently recuperating after numerous tests were done which took half a day. The report in Pinkvilla suggested that it was a taxing situation due to which she was taken to the hospital. “The actress faced quite a taxing situation and was immediately hospitalized. Fortunately, Deepika is feeling better now,” the report read. The actress’ team is yet to release an official statement regarding her health. In June 2022, it was reported that Deepika Padukone had complained of an increased heart rate and was in Hyderabad for the shoot of Project K alongside Prabhas. The actress was admitted to Kamineni Hospital for proper check-up. Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika Padukone was last seen in Gehraiyaan with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa. The film, helmed by Shakun Batra, was released on A

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan announces Tajik singer Abdu Rozik as the first contestant

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Superstar Salman Khan is set to return with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss. At an official announcement on Tuesday in a grand press conference, the actor announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star Abdu Rozik. Abdu Rozik is a Tajik singer, who is a sensation on social media and lives in Dubai. “It is great, he does not understand Hindi but can sing Hindi songs," Salman said as Abdu entered the stage singing ‘ Dil Deewana ’ from Maine Pyar Kiya . They spoke about what happens once you enter the house. While Rozik insisted one can expect a lot of drama, Salman Khan said that romance stars in the house first before the drama begins. Talking about his entry into the house, Abdu said at the event, “I am very happy. I am excited to go inside the house. I love everyone and please support me.” Gauahar Khan, the former winner of Bigg Boss, hosted the event on Tuesday. Bigg Boss will premiere on October 1 and the introduction to the contestan

Armageddon Time submits Anne Hathaway for Oscar consideration in Supporting Actor category with Jeremy Strong and Anthony Hopkins

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Period drama film Armageddon Time – which is being well received by the critiques – has reportedly submitted Anne Hathaway’s name for Oscar consideration in Supporting Actor category. According to Variety, two-time Oscar nominee Anne Hathaway, who plays the devoted mother Esther, was one of the actors who seemed to straddle the line between lead and supporting, and she will be seeking the latter. Additionally for supporting actor, Emmy winner Jeremy Strong ( Succession ) will also compete for the award alongside a long list of veterans including his co-star Anthony Hopkins who portrays the wise and loving grandfather Aaron. Per the report, Jaylin Webb will also be presented as a supporting player for his debut in the feature film. His co-star Banks Repeta, who plays the young Paul, will be the sole actor submitted for lead consideration. The coming-of-age story is also seeking recognition in the technical races: production design (Happy Massee and Teri Bella), cinematography (Dar

Neha Kakkar-Falguni Pathak row: Sona Mohapatra speaks on people calling their tiff a ‘publicity stunt’; call it ‘silly’

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Amid all the chaos around the remake version of ‘O Sajna’ , Neha Kakkar and Falguni Pathak playing Garba and Dandiya have left netizens confused. For the unversed, days after the release of the Neha Kakkar track, Falguni Pathak slammed the makers of the song while revealing that she wanted to sue them. While the debate on the matter is making rounds on the internet, singer Sona Mohapatra has jumped into the conversation and defended her contemporaries.  Before voicing her opinion, the ‘Ambarsariya’ singer shared a tweet bashing Bollywood music. In her tweet, Sona wrote, “the constant showcasing of a lack of courage to back new compositions, songwriters, disrespecting creators, writers has destroyed the fabric of what made #Bollywood music culturally relevant.The horror of the Sri Lankan ‘Manike Mage’ remade, case in point2. Puke worthy for me.” The ‘Jiya Laage Na’ singer shared another tweet, in which she addressed Neha Kakkar and Falguni Pathak’s feud while commenting on peo

Brahmastra Box Office: Film fares well on third Monday, goes past the Rs. 250 cr mark

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On its third Monday, Brahmastra continued to attract audiences in theatres and do well. Theatres had taken a good decision to reduce the ticket prices all over to just Rs. 100 and that allowed much more than regular footfalls. As it is, theatres rates are traditionally low during the weekdays when compared to the weekend. However, with the prices further slashed, it was good news indeed. That said, the footfalls were not on the same lines as was the case with Friday when the scenario was rather extraordinary. Since National Cinema Day was being celebrated and the event was much publicised a week before itself, there was huge advance booking as a result of which theatres had started filling up. The news had already like wildfire and as a result practically all screens were running to capacity, especially from late afternoon onwards. That was not quite the case on Monday since awareness wasn’t as much and moreover it was the first working day of the week. Since a large volume of audie

Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Om Raut to have grand launch for Adipurush teaser and poster in Ayodhya on October 2

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Filmmaker Om Raut is gearing up for Adipurush . Starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan and Sunny Singh, the film has grabbed the eyeballs since its inception. After a long wait, the much-anticipated teaser and poster of the film are set to be unveiled on 2nd October on the bank of Sarayu in the holy land of Lord Ram, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The grand event will be graced with the presence of superstar Prabhas and Kriti Sanon along with director Om Raut and producer Bhushan Kumar. The film is based on the epic of Ramayana, showcasing the triumph of good over evil. This religious town in Uttar Pradesh is also the birthplace of Lord Ram, making the location much more relevant for this grand event. The poster, as well as the teaser, will reflect the scale of the film. The film is based on the Hindu epic Ramayana. Produced by T-Series Films and Retrophiles, the film features Prabhas as Lord Ram, while Kriti plays the role of Janaki (Sita). It also stars Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh and

Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell starrer holiday musical comedy Spirited to premiere on Apple TV+ on November 18; will release in select theatres in the US

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Apple Original Films along with Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell announced the anticipated holiday musical comedy, Spirited , will premiere in US theatres on November 11. It will globally release on Apple TV+ on November 18, 2022. Along with the release date, a comical black-and-white teaser poster was unveiled. Ryan Reynolds shared the poster on his social media along with the first look at Octavia Spencer. “It started as the hokey-pokey. Then things escalated. Spirited on @appletv November 18,” Ryan wrote along with the photos. The film shooting had begun in Boston last year.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Ryan Reynolds (@vancityreynolds) As per The Hollywood Reporter, while Reynolds essays the role of “an Ebeneezer Scrooge-like character”, Ferrell will be seen as “the Ghost of Christmas Present.” The musical is Hollywood's latest retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel “A Christmas Carol”. Spirited has been

Relief for Shah Rukh Khan as Supreme Court upholds Gujarat HC order quashing complaint against the actor in Vadodara stampede case

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The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the Gujarat High Court order which quashed a criminal complaint case filed against Shah Rukh Khan. Readers may be aware that the actor was travelling by Rajdhani Express for the promotions of Raees and it allegedly caused a stampede when they halted at Kota to meet the fans. A case against Shah Rukh Khan was registered regarding the matter under various sections. Now, as per Live Law India, on September 26, 2022, a bench comprising Justice Ajay Rastogi and Justice C. T. Ravikumar passed the order “refusing to interfere with the decision taken by the High Court quashing the complaint filed by Jitendra Madhubai Solanki.” For the unversed, Indian Penal Code Sections 336, 337, and 338 of IPC and Sections 145, 150, 152, 154, and 155 (1) (a) of the Railways Act, 1989 were charged against Shah Rukh Khan. One person had died and two cops had collapsed following the panic on January 23, 2017, while it was alleged that several were injured during Raees’ rai

HYBE to turn Busan in South Korea into BTS City ahead of World Expo 2030 bid concert in October

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HYBE announced on Monday that ‘The City’ project would be launched in parallel with the Korea concert of BTS, called Yet To Come in Busan, for the bid for World Expo 2030 in October. ‘The City’ project is an “urban concert playpark” that takes over an entire city with various entertainment activations and events which provides an expansive and immersive experience for fans to enjoy beyond the concert. HYBE previously rolled out the project with BTS’ Permission to Dance on Stage – Las Vegas in April 2022, transforming the entire city with events that took place across the Las Vegas Strip area before and after the concerts. ‘The City’ in Busan plans to hold similar events—from shopping and entertainment, F&B, hotel accommodations and more—throughout the city to set forth the festive atmosphere, while raising the anticipation around the bid to host the World Expo 2030 in Busan Metropolitan City. Highlights from ‘The City’ will include, A photo exhibition ‘2022 BTS Exhibition: Proof’

Brahmastra Box Office: Film continues to stay strong on third Sunday, to be available for just Rs. 100 for the entire week

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It was yet another very good day for Brahmastra as Rs. 6.75 crores* more came in on Sunday. The trend was set to be upwards on Sunday after Saturday dip (when compared to Friday being the National Cinema Day). With things coming back to normalcy on Sunday, so was the case with footfalls as well. The film had collected Rs. 248.50 crores* now (across all languages) and the golden landmark of Rs. 250 crores would be surpassed today. For this big budgeted film, a number like this is truly heartening as it shows that at least for well-made event films, there are audiences waiting to throng theatres. Somehow, things went for a toss over the Rakshabandhan and Independence Day weekend where it's still difficult to fathom what really went wrong. However, thankfully the disastrous trend has been stopped well in time with Brahmastra and has saved the industry. It would be interesting to see how things unfold during the weekdays since the ticket prices at regular seats have been slashed t

Ram Setu: Teaser of Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez starrer gives us a glimpse of the long-lost world of the legend

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Ram Setu is one of the most anticipated films, created in association with Cape of Good Films, Lyca and Abundantia Entertainment. The Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez starrer is an action-adventure film and the makers recently decided to give the audience a glimpse of it. On September 26, the makers of the film and Akshay Kumar not only confirmed the release date of the film but also released a one-minute-long teaser featuring the fantasy World of Ram Setu . As for the story, it revolves around an atheist archaeologist turned believer, Aryan Kulshrestha (Akshay Kumar), who must race against time to prove the true existence of the legendary Ram Setu before evil forces destroy the pillar of India’s heritage. The film also stars Satyadev Kancharana, Nushrratt Bharuccha, and M. Nasser in primary roles. Promising to be a fast-paced, action-adventure entertainer for the entire family and a massive visual scale, Ram Setu is written and directed by Abhishek Sharma who is known for films

Khatron Ke Khiladi 12: Tushar Kalia turns winner; Mr. Faisu becomes first runner up

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Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 has finally found its winner. While the finalists included choreographer Tushar Kalia, internet sensation and TV actress Jannat Zubair, popular television star Rubina Dilaik, TV actor Mohit Malik, and vlogger Mr. Faisu. After a strong competition, Tushar finally held the trophy and also won Rs. 20 lakhs as well as a car after turning winner for the stunt-based reality show. Mr. Faisu earned the place of the first runner-up. Tushar Kalia took to Instagram to share a photo of him kissing the trophy and thanked the audience for all the love and support he received from them. On the other hand, the official Instagram page of Colors Channel shared a series of photos marking his epic win on the show as well as included photos where the host Rohit Shetty was presenting him the coveted trophy. The finale episode showcased a tough competition from contestants, and it also had the team of the Rohit Shetty film Cirkus as its special guests. Ranveer Singh, Pooja Hegde and