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War 2 North America Premiere Advance Booking: Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, Kiara Advani-Starrer Tops $100K In Record Time

Mumbai, August 1 - The excitement surrounding Yash Raj Films' highly-anticipated spy action thriller War 2 is already breaking records overseas, especially in North America. With over two weeks still to go for its grand release, the Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani-starrer has crossed the $100K advance bookings collection for the USA premiere. ## According to Bollywood Hungama, this feat makes War 2 the fastest Indian film to hit $100K pre-sales mark in the region, achieving it in just seven hours. Previously, the record was held by Jr. NTR Devara, which took over 11 hours to reach the same milestone. ## The overwhelming response to War 2's advance bookings speaks volumes about the film's pre-release buzz. The sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War, this YRF Spy Universe project brings together two of the biggest pan-India stars, Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, for the first time. Fans across the globe, especially in the US and Canada, seem to be eager to witness the high-octane action spectacle on the big screen.## If this momentum continues, War 2 will easily cross $1 million in premiere day sales. It also sets the stage for an epic overseas showdown as the film clashes with Rajinikanth's Coolie, for which the pre-sales opened earlier and are already nearing $1 million. The growing overseas demand for Indian tentpole films reinforces the increasing global appeal of Indian cinema. ## With still 2 weeks to go for the release, trade experts are already throwing their hats at a historic opening for War 2 across domestic and international markets. The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji and is expected to carry forward the Spy Universe with intense action, stylish set-pieces, and emotional stakes. With Jr. NTR making his Hindi film debut and Hrithik reprising his fan-favourite role of Kabir, War 2 is gearing up to storm the box office. ## Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha First Week (7 Days) Box Office Collection: Animated Blockbuster Score Fantastic 50+ Crore Gross

Mumbai, August 1 - The Indian animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha has taken the box office by storm, concluding its first week with a sensational 50+ crore gross collection at the Indian box office. Released on July 25, the film has quickly become a cultural and commercial phenomenon, pushing the boundaries of what animated cinema can achieve in India. ## Groundbreaking Success for Indian Animation ## Directed by Ashwin Kumar and backed by Kaleem Productions in association with Hombale Films, Mahavatar Narsimha marks a historic achievement for Indian animation. The film's devotional themes, spiritual narrative, and high-quality visuals have struck a chord with audiences across age groups and linguistic regions. ## From Day 1, the film showed growth fueled by strong word-of-mouth and positive audience reactions. Its appeal among family audiences and its widespread dubbed release across multiple Indian languages have played a crucial role in its box office performance. ## Hindi Version Leads The Way, Followed By Telugu ## The Hindi version has emerged as the frontrunner in terms of performance, accounting for around 38.50 crore in India gross collections alone during the first week. It grossed over 13.50 crores in the first weekend, followed by the sensational hold during the weekdays. ## Meanwhile, the Telugu version continues to contribute steadily, with strong regional support, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It has grossed approximately 12 crores in its first week, while other versions contributed around 2 crores gross, for a total domestic opening week in the range of 52 crores gross, which is excellent. ## This remarkable feat is especially significant for an animated film and underscores the growing appetite for culturally rooted, visually rich storytelling among Indian-audience audiences, especially Hindi and Telugu-speaking. ## What Is Next For Mahavatar Narsimha? ## The movie is unlikely to stop anytime soon. The word of mouth is spreading fast, and despite the new releases this week, Mahavatar Narsimha is expected to perform very well. Depending on how it performs in the coming days, the movie has a real shot at 100 crores gross, which is looking inevitable at this point. ## Stay tuned...

325 days ago

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Mahavatar Narsimha First Week (7 Days) Box Office Collection: Animated Blockbuster Hits Excellent 50+ Crore Gross

Mumbai, August 1 - The Indian animated epic Mahavatar Narsimha has taken the box office by storm, concluding its first week with a sensational 50+ crore gross collection at the Indian box office. Released on July 25, the film has quickly become a cultural and commercial phenomenon, pushing the boundaries of what animated cinema can achieve in India. ## Groundbreaking Success for Indian Animation ## Directed by Ashwin Kumar and backed by Kaleem Productions in association with Hombale Films, Mahavatar Narsimha marks a historic achievement for Indian animation. The film's devotional themes, spiritual narrative, and high-quality visuals have struck a chord with audiences across age groups and linguistic regions. ## From Day 1, the film showed growth fueled by strong word-of-mouth and positive audience reactions. Its appeal among family audiences and its widespread dubbed release across multiple Indian languages have played a crucial role in its box office performance. ## Hindi Version Leads The Way, Followed By Telugu ## The Hindi version has emerged as the frontrunner in terms of performance, accounting for around 38.50 crore in India gross collections alone during the first week. It grossed over 13.50 crores in the first weekend, followed by the sensational hold during the weekdays. ## Meanwhile, the Telugu version continues to contribute steadily, with strong regional support, particularly in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It has grossed approximately 12 crores in its first week, while other versions contributed around 2 crores gross, for a total domestic opening week in the range of 52 crores gross, which is excellent. ## This remarkable feat is especially significant for an animated film and underscores the growing appetite for culturally rooted, visually rich storytelling among Indian-audience audiences, especially Hindi and Telugu-speaking. ## What Is Next For Mahavatar Narsimha? ## The movie is unlikely to stop anytime soon. The word of mouth is spreading fast, and despite the new releases this week, Mahavatar Narsimha is expected to perform very well. Depending on how it performs in the coming days, the movie has a real shot at 100 crores gross, which is looking inevitable at this point. ## Stay tuned...

325 days ago

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Salman Khan Teases A New Announcement With A Cryptic Social Media Post

Mumbai, July 31 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has teased a new big announcement with this latest social media post, which has gone viral. The post has sparked excitement among the fans who want to know what the announcement could be. ## On Thursday, Salman took to Instagram to share a story, one that came with a surprising political twist. Dressed in a crisp kurta, the actor greeted a cheering crowd with a traditional namaskara where his face is not visible, as he captioned the story "Milte hain ek naye maidaan mein". ## While the official details about the announcement are not known yet, the rumours say that it could be for a Bigg Boss announcement. Salman is the host of this popular, controversial show. As said, the official details are not known yet. ## Superstar #SalmanKhan's latest Instagram story 🤔 pic.twitter.com/7HKewO8ljO— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) July 31, 2025 ## Meanwhile, Salman is gearing up to start shooting for his next film, Battle of Galwan, in August. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced by Salman Khan Films, the movie is based on the Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops in 2020. Chitrangada Singh plays the female lead in the movie that is expected to release in January next year. ## Stay tuned...

325 days ago

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Tiger Shroff Finalises His Next Two Films With Top Producers After Sajid Nadiadwala's Baaghi 4

Mumbai, July 31 - Bollywood action star Tiger Shroff is slowly coming back in the game and is lining up multiple films after the release of the upcoming action thriller Baaghi 4. Directed by Harsha and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film is scheduled to release on September 5 this year. ## After Baaghi 4, Tiger Shroff has reportedly locked, at least two films. According to the report by Pinkvilla, the Heropanti star has signed on for an exciting high-concept action film with producer Murad Khetani. The movie in question will mark the directorial debut of Avane Srimannaryana director Sachin Ravi. ## It is said that Tiger has been on the lookout for a new format of action, and when producer Murad Khetani and director Sachin Ravi approached him with a film that pushes the boundaries of action in a new direction, the actor was bowled over by the vision for telling this intriguing story and went ahead to allot dates to the film on priority. ## The pre-production work has already begun, and the makers are aiming to take the film on the floors by October this year with a 45-day schedule. The dialogues of this yet untitled high-concept action thriller are being written by Sumit Arora (Jawan and Border 2), and the film will hit the big screen in 2026. ## Apart from the film with Murad Khetani Production, Tiger also has a film with producer Karan Johar. The movie, titled Lag Ja Gale, will be directed by Raj Mehta. The revenge-based actioner features Tiger with Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya Lalwani in leading roles, and is scheduled to go on floors in November this year. ## Stay tuned...

326 days ago

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Director AR Murugadoss Gives a Weird Reason For The Box Office Failure of Salman Khan-fronted Sikandar

Mumbai, July 31 - Tamil director AR Murugadoss returned to Hindi cinema after 9 years with superstar Salman Khan-fronted action drama Sikandar. However, the filmmaker's grand return didn't bring desired results as the film flopped at the box office, finishing under 200 crores gross collection worldwide. ## The film was panned by critics and audiences alike, and now, Murugadoss has come up with a weird and unwanted reason to justify the failure of the movie. During the promotion of his upcoming film Madharaasi, the filmmaker spoke about Sikandar and said that it failed due to the language barrier. ## He revealed that working on Sikandar felt like being at a disadvantage, as he described it as feeling "handicapped" on set due to his inability to understand Hindi fluently, saying he often didn't understand what was happening around him. ## "When we make films in our mother tongue, it gives us strength. We know what is happening here. Today, there's a trend going and suddenly the audience gets connected with that trend. When we shift language, we don't know what the youngsters are enjoying in that language. All we need is a script to believe it", he said. ## He further explained, "For once, I can take up Telugu films, but Hindi may not work for us because after we write the script, they translate it into English. Then it is again translated into Hindi. We can only guess what they are saying, but we are not exactly sure about what is happening. When you make a film in an unknown language and place, it feels like you are handicapped. It is like you don't have hands. I strongly believe our strength depends on where and which culture we come from". ## It is weird that Murugadoss has come up with this silly reason of not understanding Hindi. Before Sikandar, the director previously helmed three Hindi films, and two of them (Ghajini and Holiday) became blockbusters. It proves that his language excuse doesn't fully hold up — it's more about how prepared and empowered a filmmaker feels in a new environment. ## Stay tuned...

326 days ago

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Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Becomes Biggest Bollywood Grosser of 2025 Overseas; Beats Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna's Chhaava

Mumbai, July 30 - Yash Raj Films’ romantic drama Saiyaara has unlocked another box office milestone by emerging as the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025 in the international market. Starring debutantes Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, the film has achieved this milestone in just 12 days since its release. ## As of its second Tuesday, Saiyaara has grossed approximately 94 crores overseas, overtaking the lifetime international collections of Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna, and Akshaye Khanna's historical action drama Chhaava, which stood at 91 crores. The overseas momentum is being seen as remarkable, considering the film features debutants in the lead roles. ## Among all Indian releases in 2025, Saiyaara now stands as the second-highest-grossing film internationally, also beating Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's Thudarum (93.80 crores). Only Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan stands above it with a towering international gross of 124.50 crores. With strongholds in key markets, Saiyaara continues to perform exceptionally well and is on track to potentially become the biggest Indian international grosser of the year. ## Meanwhile, on the global front, Saiyaara has crossed the 400 crore mark worldwide, becoming only the second Indian film of 2025 to do so after Chhaava (808 crores). Its total worldwide gross has reached 414 crores in 12 days, and it is now eyeing entry into the prestigious 500 crore club, a monumental achievement for a romantic drama led by fresh faces, possibly by the end of the third weekend. ## Top 10 Biggest Bollywood Grosser of 2025 At The Overaeas Box OfficeS.N.Movie TitleOverseas Box Office Collection1Saiyaara₹ 94.00 Cr (12D)2Chhaava₹ 91.00 Cr3Housefull 5₹ 70.25 Cr4Sitaare Zameen Par₹ 66.75 Cr5Sikandar₹ 54.00 Cr6Kesari Chapter 2₹ 34.25 Cr7Raid 2₹ 31.00 Cr8Deva₹ 15.50 Cr9Sky Force₹ 14.50 Cr10Jaat₹ 14.00 Cr## Note: Estimated figures, as of July 29.## Stay tuned...

326 days ago

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After Border 2, Lahore 1947, and Ramayana, Sunny Deol Adds One More Film To His Blockbuster Line-Up; Collaborates With Farhan Akhtar For An Action Thriller

Mumbai, July 30 - After the massive success of Gadar 2 and the decent box office run of Jaat, Bollywood veteran Sunny Deol is on a roll with a power-packed film lineup. The actor is gearing up for the much-anticipated Border 2, Lahore 1947, and the epic saga Ramayana: Part One and Two, each carrying immense box office potential and promising to extend Sunny's winning streak. ## Having recently wrapped up the shoot of Border 2, Sunny is all set to begin filming for Ramayana in the coming weeks. Amidst this packed schedule, a new report from Pinkvilla confirms that the actor has signed yet another major film, this time with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment. ## Sunny Deol and the Excel team have reportedly been in talks for a while regarding a high-octane, big-budget action thriller. The report says the things are almost finalised, marking the first-ever collaboration between Sunny Deol and Excel Entertainment. The film is being touted as a high-concept project that blends mass appeal with scale and cinematic innovation. ## The film in question will mark the directorial debut of Balaji, who has worked on several Tamil blockbusters as an assistant and associate director. The movie is expected to go on floors by December this year, and the makers are presently working to design every aspect of the film for the big screen format. ## What Is Next For Sunny Deol? ## Sunny will next be seen in the highly anticipated Border 2, which releases on January 23, 2026. Following this, the actor has director Rajkumar Santoshi's period drama Lahore 1947, slated for the summer of 2026 release, and then, there is an ambitious Ramayana Part 1, in which he plays the role of Lord Hanuman, slated for Diwali 2026 release, while Part Two is scheduled for Diwali 2027 release. ## Stay tuned...

326 days ago

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Mahavatar Narsimha Is Unstoppable At The Box Office: Scores +20% Jump On Day 5

Mumbai, July 30 - Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' epic animated action drama Mahavatar Narishma is unstoppable at the box office. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, it has already become the highest-grossing animated Indian film of all time, beating 2005's Hanuman. ## After the very good opening weekend collection of 19 crores gross, followed by excellent hold on Monday, Mahavatar Narsimha jumped further on discounted Tuesday. With +20% growth, the film grossed approximately 9+ crores on its first Tuesday, and it was the second biggest grosser for the day in India. ## The total collection of Mahavatar Narsimha is approximately 35.25 crores gross (29.50 crores net) after 5 days, and it is heading towards 50 crores gross first week collection at the domestic box office, which is a massive milestone for the film, as no one saw it coming for the release date. ## Hindi Version Leads The Way, Followed By Telugu ## The Hindi version has been the major driving force behind the film's success. After collecting around 15.40 crore net (18.50 crore gross) over the first four days, the movie scored an estimated 5.50 crore net (6.50 crore gross) on Tuesday. This pushes the Hindi version's total to 20.50+ crore net and over 24.50 crore gross in 5 days. Telugu version, on the other hand, has also done well and collected approximately 8.75 crores gross (7.50 crores net) in the five days, while other versions minted around 1.25 crores so far. ## For the second day in a row, Mahavatar Narsimha has beaten superstar Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which was released a day earlier. HHVM is much bigger in scale and budget than Mahavatar Narsimha, which boasts of super positive word of mouth, rapidly growing among the audience. ## About Mahavatar Narsimha ## The film's high-quality animation, thematic depth, and spiritual undertones appear to have resonated with family audiences and devotees alike. It retells the iconic story of Prahlad Maharaj, a young devotee of Lord Vishnu, whose unwavering faith ultimately led to the manifestation of the powerful Narasimha avatar of Lord Vishnu to defeat demon Hiranyakashyap.## Stay tuned...

327 days ago

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Dominates Rajinikanth's Coolie in Theatrical Runtime, as YRF's Production Set to be the Longest Film in Spy Universe, beating Salman Khan's Tiger Zinda Hai

Mumbai, July 30 - Ahead of the mega box office clash this Independence Day weekend, the theatrical runtimes for two of the biggest upcoming Indian films — YRF Spy Universe's War 2 and Rajinikanth-fronted Coolie — have reportedly been revealed, and the comparison is already making waves. ## The Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani-starrer War 2 has reportedly been censored with a U/A certificate with an approved runtime of 2 hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes). War 2's runtime has beaten Salman Khan's Tiger Zinda Hai (162 minutes) to become the longest film in the YRF Spy Universe. ## Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the sequel is expected to be a high-octane cinematic experience that delves deeper into the emotional and espionage layers of the YRF Spy Universe. It also stars Kiara Advani alongside Anil Kapoor and others in key roles. ## On the other hand, Rajinikanth's Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is not far behind War 2 as it is reported to have a runtime of approximately 170 minutes (2 hours and 50 minutes). It received an A certificate from the CBFC, which makes it the first A-rated title for director Lokesh Kanagaraj. ## While slightly shorter, Coolie is expected to be packed with stylised action, Lokesh's signature dark world-building, and Rajinikanth's unmatched screen presence — ensuring no moment goes to waste. Coolie's tighter length could point to a sleek, relentless pace in keeping with Lokesh's successful formula from Vikram and Kaithi. ## With War 2 taking the lead in terms of runtime, fans are speculating whether this extra duration allows for deeper storytelling or more explosive action set-pieces involving two of Indian cinema's biggest stars — Hrithik and Jr. NTR. ## Both films are set for massive theatrical releases on August 14 and are among the most anticipated Indian movies globally. Whether audiences prefer the grandeur of a nearly three-hour spy saga or the tight punch of a gritty action drama, only time will tell which runtime delivers the bigger impact at the box office. ## Stay tuned...

327 days ago

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Saiyaara Vs Kabir Singh: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Beats Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani's Blockbuster To Become Highest-Grossing Indian Love Story

Mumbai, July 29 - Yash Raj Films' Saiyaara has officially become the highest-grossing Indian romantic drama film of all time, beating Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani-fronted Kabir Singh in just 11 days, while also crossing the 400 crores gross worldwide today. ## Starring debutante Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, the modern-day love story has grossed approximately 394 crores at the worldwide box office through the second Monday (11 days), surpassing Kabir Singh's lifetime worldwide grosses of 377 crores, to emerge as the number 1 Indian love story. ## Saiyaara has been on a record-breaking run ever since the day it was released (July 18). It scored the biggest opening for a romantic as well as for a debutante, followed by the biggest opening weekend, and then opening weekend. Not only has it become the highest-grossing love story, but also emerged as the biggest grosser for a debutante. ## The latest blockbuster is miles ahead of Kabir Singh in like-for-like days. Kabir Singh, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, had managed an excellent 251 crore globally in its first 11 days — a figure that Saiyaara has surpassed by a staggering 143 crore in the same timeframe. This phenomenal lead underscores the magnitude of the new film’s box office dominance. ## With momentum fully on its side, the Mohit Suri's directorial is now on track to enter the coveted 500 crore club — potentially by the end of its second weekend. The film's storytelling, youthful vibe, soulful music, and wide family appeal have proven to be a winning formula, resulting in packed theatres and euphoric word-of-mouth across all demographics. ## Stay tuned...

327 days ago

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Aamir Khan Announces Paid YouTube Streaming Release Date of His Box Office Hit Sitaare Zameen Par

Mumbai, July 29 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is shaking up the Indian film distribution landscape with a historical move for his box office hit Sitaare Zameen Par. Although Aamir had already shared his plans regarding the future of his films, today, he confirmed the same. ## On Tuesday (July 29), the Dangal star announced that Sitaare Zameen Par will be released exclusively on YouTube Movies-on-Demand starting August 1. It will be available for rent at ₹100 ($1.15) in India and 38 international markets, including the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Germany, and Indonesia, with localised pricing for each territory. ## Aamir Khan told Variety that his long dream has been to make films available to almost every household in the country, as the people who watch movies in theatres are only 2-3% of the total population. He believes that subscription models are not economically viable for films to do that, not over a long-term period, hence he is favouring YouTube's pay-per-view model. ## This is a major move regarding the film's post-theatrical distribution, which could make streaming platforms uncomfortable. To take this approach, Aamir Khan reportedly rejected the offer of 120 crores from a leading streaming platform to sell the post-theatrical rights. ## Aamir Khan said, "If a family of four sits and watches the film, then it comes to ₹25 per head, which I think is a value that works not just for the audiences, but also allows filmmakers to earn so they can make better content."## Directed by RS Prasanna and produced by Aamir Khan Films, Sitaare Zameen Par is a spiritual successor to Khan's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, and also stars Genelia Deshmukh. It is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Champions, and follows a suspended basketball coach who must serve community service by helping a team of players with disabilities prepare for a tournament. ## Released on June 20, SZP has been a box office hit with the worldwide collection of around 270 crores gross. In India, the movie has made over 200 crores gross, while overseas collection is around 67 crores. The movie, meanwhile, will be available for pay-per-view streaming on YouTube after just 6 weeks of theatrical run. ## Stay tuned...

327 days ago

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Top 10 Biggest Second Weekend at the Hindi Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara Takes 8th Spot, Beating Dangal, and Kashmir Files

Mumbai, July 28 - Yash Raj Films' mega blockbuster Saiyaara scored an excellent second weekend at the domestic and worldwide box office. The romantic drama, starring debutante Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, made it into the top 10 biggest 2nd weekends in Hindi, beating some of the all-time blockbusters in the list. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara minted 74.50 crores net collection over the second Friday to Sunday frame. On the second Friday, the movie scored 18 crores net, followed by 26.50 crores on Saturday, and 30 crores on Sunday. Worldwide, the film grossed approximately 120 crores in the second weekend. ## Domestically, Saiyaara scored the 8th biggest second weekend ever at the Hindi box office. It has beaten some of the all-time blockbusters like Dangal, Pathaan, Sanju, The Kashmir Files, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tiger Zinda, KGF: Chapter 2, among others, to claim the spot. ## Top 10 Biggest Second Weekend Grosser In Hindi (Net Collection)S.N.Movie Title2nd Weekend Collection1Pushpa 2 (2024)₹ 127.00 Cr2Chhaava (2025)₹ 107.50 Cr3Stree 2 (2024)₹ 92.90 Cr4Gadar 2 (2023)₹ 90.54 Cr5Animal (2023)₹ 87.56 Cr6Jawan (2023)₹ 82.46 Cr7Baahubali 2 (2017)₹ 80.75 Cr8Saiyaara (2025)₹ 74.50 Cr9Dangal (2016)₹ 71.12 Cr10The Kashmir Files (2022)₹ 70.15 Cr## Saiyaara Near 400 Crores Worldwide ## At the end of the second weekend (10 days), Saiyaara grossed approximately 374 crores worldwide, including 297 crores domestically and 77 crores at the overseas box office. By tomorrow (2nd Tuesday), Saiyaara will enter the 400 crores gross club and become only the second Indian film of 2025 to do so, after Chhaava (808 crores gross). ## Stay tuned...

329 days ago

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Akshay Kumar Opens Up About Playing An Antagonist In Director Priyadarshan's Upcoming Film 'Haiwaan', Co-starring Saif Ali Khan

Mumbai, July 28 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is on a roll with back-to-back films. He has already released three films so far, and there is one more, Jolly LLB 3, scheduled to hit the big screens this year. The actor has multiple films in the pipeline, including the talk of the town, Haiwaan, directed by Priyadarshan and co-starring Saif Ali Khan. ## Akshay will be portraying the negative role of a ruthless, cold-blooded killer against Saif Ali Khan, who plays a blind man in this crime thriller, after many years. The actor, known for his versatility across action, comedy, and socially conscious films, revealed during an interview with Hindustan Times that Haiwaan completes what he jokingly refers to as his "unintentional trilogy" after Insaan and Jaanwar. ## The upcoming film marks a long-awaited reunion between Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after 17 years. The reunion is creating quite a buzz in the industry, especially with Priyadarshan helming the project. The director-actor trio — Akshay, Saif, and Priyadarshan — has fans anticipating a gripping blend of action and drama. While it is unconfirmed, reports say that Haiwaan is the remake of Priyadarshan's Oppam, but with a darker, high-octane twist suited to Hindi cinema audiences. ## Interestingly, Akshay Kumar's role as the antagonist is a departure from his usual image, and he seems eager to embrace this change. In the interview, he emphasised that playing a villain offers him the creative challenge he's been looking for. "It's not just about being bad for the sake of it. There's a layered complexity to this character that I'm really excited to explore," he said. His fans, too, are looking forward to seeing him step into a villain avatar — a rarity in his recent filmography. ## Akshay humorously pointed out the difference in the comedic styles of his and Sai Ali Khan, saying, “Saif’s humour is very 'SoBo' (South Bombay), while mine is more Andheri and Borivali." The camaraderie between the two actors is also expected to be one of the film’s highlights. This difference, he believes, will make their on-set dynamic both fun and engaging. ## The shoot of Haiwaan will begin on August 23 in Cochin, with a theatrical release planned for 2026. ## Stay tuned...

329 days ago

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Mahavatar Narsimha Day 3 Box Office Collection: Becomes Highest-Grossing Indian Animated Film of All Time

Mumbai, July 27 - Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' epic animated action drama Mahavatar Narsimha has created history at the Indian box office. After a sensational opening weekend, the Ashwin Kumar directorial has officially become the highest-grossing Indian animated film ever, surpassing the long-standing record of Hanuman (2005). ## The first film in the ambitious Mahavatar Cinematic Universe started on a good note but picked up extraordinary momentum through the weekend. The film earned approximately 2.10 crore gross on Friday, followed by a staggering +160% jump on Saturday with collections of around 5.50 crore gross. ## Sunday saw another massive surge, with early estimates suggesting collections in the range of 10.75–11.50 crore gross (9.25–9.75 crore net). From Friday to Sunday, the movie witnessed a staggering jump of around 500%. This brings the total domestic opening weekend to around 19 crore gross (approx. 15.50 crore net) — an excellent number for an animated feature in India. ## Hindi Version Leads the Way, Followed by Telugu ## The Hindi version has been the major driving force behind the film's success. After collecting around 4.50 crore net (5.50 crore gross) over the first two days, the movie scored an estimated 6.75–7 crore net (~8 crore gross) on Sunday. ## This pushes the Hindi version's weekend total to 11+ crore net and over 13.50 crore gross. Telugu version, on the other hand, has also done well and collected approximately 4.50 crores gross (3.85 crores net) in the first weekend. Other versions minted around 75 lakh. ## A New Benchmark for Indian Animation ## With its strong numbers, Mahavatar Narsimha has overtaken Hanuman (2005), which had earned an estimated 5.50 crore net (unadjusted for inflation). The film is now officially the highest-grossing Indian animated blockbuster and has redefined commercial possibilities for animated features in the country. ## Exhibitors are increasing the number of shows across the country to meet soaring demand, especially in urban centres and Hindi-speaking regions. With no major animated competitor in sight and strong word of mouth, Mahavatar Narsimha is poised for a solid theatrical run. ## Stay tuned...

329 days ago

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Box Office: Saiyaara Second Sunday Early Estimates; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Scores 75 Crore Net In Second Weekend

Mumbai, July 27 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara has shown no sign of any fatigue, and scored an excellent second weekend at the domestic as well as the worldwide box office. The Mohit Suri directorial, which had already become the biggest opener for debutants in Hindi cinema history, is now rewriting the box office record books with each passing day. ## According to early estimates, the film has raked in an impressive 29–31 crore net on its second Sunday, marking yet another huge day for the Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda starrer. With this, the second weekend of the movie hits around 74-76 crores. ## The film's drop from its first weekend is minimal (around 10%), especially considering the large opening it enjoyed. More importantly, Saiyaara has shown superb growth over the second Saturday and Sunday, which indicates long legs at the box office.## The film's 10-day total now stands around 246 crore net in India, possibly heading towards 300 crores by the end of the second week. From multiplex audiences to single screens in mass circuits, Saiyaara is enjoying exceptional word of mouth across demographics. Its blend of fresh romance, emotional storytelling, and soulful music has struck a chord with moviegoers. ## Internationally too, the film is performing exceedingly well, with solid business reported from North America, the UK, the Middle East, and Australia. After 10 days, Saiyaara stands at approximately 370 crores gross worldwide, of which around 120 crores gross came in the second weekend. It will be topping 400 crores gross by the second Tuesday, and then, the journey towards 500 crores will begin. ## Stay tuned...

329 days ago

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Is Costliest Indian Spy Film With A Whopping 400 Crore Budget; Salary Revealed

Mumbai, July 27 - Yash Raj Film's hugely-awaited spy action thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, is said to be the costliest Indian spy film with a whopping budget of over 400 crore. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, it is the sixth film in YRF's Spy Universe. ## War 2 is said to be the most ambitious film in Spy Verse. The movie has been generating buzz about its grandeur, as the makers have reportedly crafted six unique action sequences to take the audience on a thrilling ride. The big scale, however, comes with a high cost, and War 2 is no different. ## According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, War 2 is made on a budget of 400 crores, which makes it the costliest Spy film in India, surpassing the budget of Salman Khan's Tiger 3 (350 crores) and Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan (325 crores). This budget does not include the marketing budget kept aside for print and publicity. ## The budget of War 2 comprises the production cost and actors' remuneration. According to the report, Hrithik Roshan receives a huge upfront fee of 50 crore, with an additional clause for a back-end deal involving profit sharing. Jr. NTR, on the other hand, gets the pay cheque of 70 crores, while Kiara Advani gets 15 crores. ## Anil Kapoor, who hasn't made any appearance in the teaser and trailer so far, reportedly walks away with a 10 crore fee. Apart from the actor's fee of around 150 crores, director Ayan Mukerji is getting a hefty cheque of 30 crores, and the remaining 220 crores have been invested in mounting the massive scale of the film. ## About The War 2 Movie ## War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role from the first movie, Jr. NTR as a special unit officer, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, 2D and major premium formats, including Dolby Cinemas and IMAX. ## Stay tuned...

330 days ago

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Mahavatar Narsimha Day 2 Box Office Collection: Scores More Than 100% Jump Over First Day

Mumbai, July 26 - After surprising one and all with its opening day collection, Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' animated epic action drama Mahavatar Narsimha has scored more than 100% jump today, and is heading towards a blockbuster opening weekend at the domestic box office. ## Based on the 4th avatar of Lord Vishnu, the film is directed by Ashwin Kumar and is the first film in the Kaleem Production and Hombale Films' Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. ## Mahavatar Narsimha Sees More Than 100% Jump On Day 2 ## Following its opening day net of 1.30 crore (1.60 crore gross) in the Hindi version, Mahavatar Narsimha saw a spectacular jump of nearly 150% on Saturday, scoring an estimated 3.75–4 crore gross (~3.25 crore net) in Hindi alone. ## The Telugu version wasn't far behind, registering a stunning 200%+ jump to post around 1.25 crore gross. Other language versions added approximately 25 lakh gross, bringing the total Day 2 gross to 5.25–5.50 crore (4.50–4.75 crore net) — a remarkable number for an animated devotional action epic. ## Mahavatar Narsimha Eyes 15 Crore Gross Opening Weekend ## With a two-day India gross of around 7.5 crore, the film is all set for another big jump on Sunday. The advance booking and trending word-of-mouth suggest that the film is headed for around 15 crore gross opening weekend — phenomenal for a genre that has traditionally been niche in the country. ## If momentum holds, Mahavatar Narsimha could not only become one of the highest-grossing animated Indian films but also pave the way for more animated divotional content on the big screen. It also marks an ambitious beginning of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe (MCU). ## Note: The collection is with 3D charges.## Stay tuned...

330 days ago

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Akshay Kumar Hails Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara: 'A Newcomers' Film Doing Well Is the Best Thing for Bollywood'

Mumbai, July 26 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has lauded the blockbuster success of Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, which features two newcomers, Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda. The movie, directed by Mohit Suri, has crossed 300 crores gross collection in 9 days, and is heading towards finishing over 500 crores gross. ## During a recent interview with Sonal Kalra of Hindustan Times, Akshay shared his thoughts on the movie and called it a watershed moment for the industry. "I think it's the best thing that has happened. For our Hindi film industry, it's a great moment that a film starring two newcomers—a new boy and a new girl—has succeeded," Akshay said. ## While he hasn't seen the film himself yet, Akshay mentioned that his cousin had recently watched Saiyaara and was thoroughly impressed by the performances. "They said both the leads are amazing. Sacchi keh raha hoon — it is such a good thing," he added. ## Saiyaara's success has come without the face value as it features unknown actors, and the Housefull star emphasised the same by calling it a positive sign for the industry, especially after a turbulent few years marked by underwhelming box office performance. ## "Films are slowly starting to do well again... It's a good sign that a newcomers' film is performing so well,” he said, while also praising director Mohit Suri, who has long been known for his knack for emotional storytelling and unforgettable music. "He's done an excellent job, and his song choices are truly amazing." ## Akshay Kumar, who has had a good year so far and will next be seen in the highly-awaited Jolly LLB 3, ended up saying that "Saiyaara is more than a box office hit - it's a sign of Bollywood's revival, led by the next generation", which is something many have been saying since the day the movie was released. ## Stay tuned...

330 days ago

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Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' Tops 300 Crore Worldwide; Eyes 100+ Crore Gross In Second Weekend

Mumbai, July 26 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara is in the middle of an excellent second weekend after the historic first week collection at the worldwide box office. The movie continues to defy odds and is putting up insane numbers daily. ## After a historic first week, the Mohit Suri's directorial has entered its second weekend on an excellent note. The film maintained a strong grip on its second Friday with a worldwide gross of over 30 crores, including its first million-dollar day overseas — a rare feat for a debutante-led romantic drama. ## Saiyaara Tops 300 Crore Gross Worldwide In 9 Days ## By the end of its 8th day (second Friday, the film had already amassed an impressive 282 crores gross worldwide, including approximately 229 crores from India and 53 crores from overseas. Now, on its 9th day, Saiyaara has officially crossed the 300 crore milestone globally, becoming only the second Bollywood film of 2025 to do so after Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (which stands at 808 crores gross worldwide). ## Saiyaara Eyes 100+ Crore Gross Worldwide In Second Weekend ## Saiyaara began its second weekend with a 21.50 crore gross in India on Friday and is poised to collect around 30 crores on Saturday. Early estimates for Sunday suggest a 30–35 crore gross, which would take its second weekend domestic gross to an estimated 85+ crores (70+ crores net). ## In overseas markets, the film is expected to rake in another 28–30 crores over the weekend, taking the total second weekend worldwide gross to an estimated 115 crores — an extraordinary figure. It is a one-horse race at the moment, with not much challenge at the box office from new movies in India. ## By the end of its second weekend, Saiyaara is set to hit approximately 365 crores gross worldwide. At this pace, it will likely surpass the lifetime gross of Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani's Kabir Singh (377 crores) by Monday or Tuesday, becoming the highest-grossing romantic Indian film of all time (non-inflation-adjusted). ## Stay tuned...

331 days ago

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Mahavatar Narsimha Day 1 Collection: Animated Film Surprises With 2 Crore Gross Opening Day; Strong Advances For Day 2

Mumbai, July 26 - Director Ashwin Kumar's animated epic action drama Mahavatar Narsimha might have opened the door for Indian animation with a good opening at the domestic box office. Produced by Kaleem Productions in association with Hombale Films, is movie is based on the 4th avatar of Lord Vishnu. ## Mahavatar Narsimha Scored 2+ Crore Gross Opening Day In India ## Mahavatar Narsimha was released in 2D and 3D formats on July 25 amid low buzz and intense competition, but it surprised one and all with its first-day box office collection. The animated film grossed approximately 2-2.15 crores in all versions (including 3D charges), which is a fantastic opening. ## The Hindi version of the film did very well with approximately 1.50-1.60 crores gross (with 3D charges), followed by the Telugu version, in which the movie grossed around 40 lakh, while the rest of the versions minted 10 lakh approx. ## Strong Bookings For Mahavatar Narsimha On Day 2 ## If the day 1 collection of the film surprised everyone, get ready to be shocked by its second-day collection. The film is selling 12K tickets per hour, which is almost double that of Pawan Kalyan's biggie Hari Hara Veera Mallu, on Book My Show. The word of mouth for the movie is super positive and this should lead to a solid first weekend domestically. ## Stay tuned...

331 days ago

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Trailer Rocks With 55 Million YouTube Views In The First 24 Hours

Mumbai, July 26 - Yash Raj Films' next blockbuster War 2 is set to storm the box office this Independence Day weekend with huge anticipation around it. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR (Bollywood debut), and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. ## Ahead of the film's release, the studio dropped the trailer on July 25, and it has received a thunderous response across languages. In the first 24 hours, the trailer generated 55 million views on Yash Raj Films' YouTube channel across Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. ## The Hindi trailer of War 2 scored 26.3 million views, making it one of the most-watched Indian film trailers of 2025 in Hindi on the first day of release. On the other hand, the dubbed Telugu version trailer has a much better response than it got with the recently released teaser. ## With 22.3 million YouTube views, the Telugu trailer of the film is the third most-watched of 2025, behind Game Changer (36.25 million) and Hari Hara Veera Mallu (47 million). It is the 8th most-watched of all time in the Telugu language. Additionally, the Tamil trailer scored 6.4 million views in 24 hours. ## The combined YouTube viewership of the War 2 trailer (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil) is 55 million is the third highest among the 2025 Indian films across languages, after Sky Force (58 million), and Game Changer (62 million). Overall, it is the 12th most-watched Indian film trailer of all time in the first full day of release. ## About The War 2 Movie ## War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role from the first movie, Jr. NTR as a special unit officer, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

331 days ago

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Box Office: 'Saiyaara' Second Friday (Day 8) Early Estimates; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Stays Rock Solid

Mumbai, July 25 - After an exceptional first week total of over 170 crores net, Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara has begun its second weekend on a blockbuster note. The Mohit Suri directorial continues its dream run with a rock-steady hold at the domestic box office, setting the stage for another big weekend. ## Starring debutante Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, the film has shown remarkable consistency so far. Early estimates suggest a collection in the range of 17.50–18.50 crores net on its second Friday, showing a minimal drop from yesterday. With this, Saiyaara's 8-day total stands at approximately 190 crores net. ## With less competition at the Hindi box office, Saiyaara is headed for the second weekend collection in the 70 crore net (+/-) range, which would be a record for a romantic drama and one of the biggest second weekends ever. The movie is expected to have a drop of just 15–20%, which is a remarkable hold. ## Even though it wouldn't have mattered much with the kind of phenomena Saiyaara has turned into, one of the major factors in the film's sustained momentum is the lack of competition, particularly in the Hindi-speaking belt, where the film is dominating single screens and multiplexes alike. And this is expected to continue, at least, till August 1st. ## Saiyaara is set to cross 200 crores net by Saturday, and if the momentum holds, it has an outside chance of touching the 250 crore net mark by the end of its second weekend — a monumental benchmark for a film led by fresh faces. ## Stay tuned...

331 days ago

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Saiyaara Vs Kabir Singh First Week (7 Days) Worldwide Box Office Comparison; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Leads By 40%

Mumbai, July 25 - Mohit Suri's directorial Saiyaara has been making waves at the box office since its release. After completing its first week, the film's worldwide collection has already surpassed most Indian films of 2025. Starring debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara grossed approximately 28 crores worldwide on Day 7, taking its total global collection to around 250 crores. If the current trend continues, it is poised to become the highest-grossing romantic drama in Indian cinema history by the end of its second week. Saiyaara First Week (7 Days) Box Office Collection In its first 7 days, Saiyaara has grossed around 207.25 crores (172.75 crores net) at the domestic box office and 43 crores overseas. This brings its worldwide gross to approximately 250 crores. With this feat, the film has become the fourth-highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025 so far. It is now well on track to surpass the collections of Sitaara Zameen Par (264 crores), and Housefull 5 (289 crores), positioning itself as the second-biggest grosser of the year—trailing only behind Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (808 crores). Saiyaara Vs Kabir Singh First Week Comparison: YRF's Blockbuster Leads by 40% Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 2019 blockbuster Kabir Singh currently holds the title of the highest-grossing romantic Indian film with a lifetime total of 377 crores worldwide, including 330 crores gross (278.89 crores net) in India and 47 crores overseas. However, Saiyaara has taken a strong early lead. In its first week, Kabir Singh had earned 176.50 crores worldwide. In comparison, Saiyaara has minted a whopping 250 crores — an impressive +40% higher. With momentum on its side, Saiyaara is expected to cross the lifetime gross of Kabir Singh by the end of its second week, cementing its place as the biggest romantic drama in Bollywood history. Siayaara Vs Kabir Singh First Week (7 Days) Box Office Comparison (Worldwide Gross)DaySaiyaara WW GBOCKabir Singh WW GBOC1st Day₹ 29.75 Cr₹ 26.50 Cr2nd Day₹ 37.25 Cr₹ 30.00 Cr3rd Day₹ 50.25 Cr₹ 37.10 Cr4th Day₹ 34.45 Cr₹ 22.90 Cr5th Day₹ 36.55 Cr₹ 21.50 Cr6th Day₹ 33.25 Cr₹ 20.00 Cr7th Day₹ 28.75 Cr₹ 18.50 CrTotal Collection₹ 250.25 Cr₹ 176.50 Cr Stay tuned...

332 days ago

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