BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 18 - Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda's debut is getting better and better with each passing moment as their romantic drama Saiyaara is off to a sensational start at the box office. This Yash Raj Films production is directed by Mohit Suri, known for helming romantic blockbusters. ## The film was released today, July 18, amid glowing reviews from critics and equally backed by the audiences who are heaping high praise for the newcomers while also highlighting the importance of the film's chartbuster music, Mohit Suri's direction and YRF's production value. ## The movie is about a rising musician, named Krish Kapoor, whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When he is introduced to Vaani, a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. Check Out Saiyaara Movie Review By Critics and Audiences ## #OneWordReview...#Saiyaara: OUTSTANDING.Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½#MohitSuri is back – and so is the romance genre... Love. Heartbreak. Drama. Music – #Saiyaara soars high... #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda are sensational... UNMISSABLE! #SaiyaaraReview#Saiyaara is *not* your… pic.twitter.com/G2OY4824G6— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 18, 2025 ## You will smile, you will cry, you will weep. True love gets a new meaning with Mohit Suri and YRF’s ‘Saiyaara’. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are big stars of the future. Brilliant performances for first-timers. Additionally, Ahaan has the starry attitude in abundance, which will… pic.twitter.com/CSHzC7eVMl— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) July 18, 2025 ## #SaiyaaraReview #Saiyaara gives everything: music, chemistry, passion, and real vibes for today’s generation.Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫Ahaan’s confidence and Aneet’s innocence make them super watchable from the very first frame. They Are SUPERSTAR. 💯&It's #MohitSuri's The… pic.twitter.com/UiD61UOXYs— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) July 18, 2025 ## #SaiyaaraReview ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Saiyaara is a BLOCKBUSTER OF EPIC PROPORTIONS.After ages, I’ve seen a romantic film that truly shakes you to the core. The phenomenal writing by Sankalp Sadanah and Rohit Shankar has been beautifully brought to life by director Mohit Suri in his… pic.twitter.com/TsRYYMjiVD— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) July 18, 2025 ## Saiyaara Review - 4*/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟Aneet Padda / Ahaan Panday & Mohit suri has made a magical film…. BLOCKBUSTER ON THE WAY… #Saiyaara #SaiyaaraReview #AneetPadda #AhaanPanday #MohitSuri pic.twitter.com/v3l5QJv0Zy— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara is a WINNER! 🌟#MohitSuri brings back the magic of love with a story that’s fresh, emotional & powerfully told.#AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda shine with stellar debuts their chemistry is electric! The music is soul-stirring, the drama is real, a complete cinematic… pic.twitter.com/fkICtwAiaS— Siddharth R Kannan (@sidkannan) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara (Rating: 3.75/5)Finally, a good romantic film from Bollywood which sticks to the plot instead of preaching things. Mohit Suri found his groove back and delivered a film the young audience will resonate with. (1/7) pic.twitter.com/OC2Kyo6cew— Kshamik (@Kshamik4) July 18, 2025 ## Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½#Saiyaara is MESMERISING. #MohitSuri has delivered, once again! #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda are successful in establishing a memorable debut. The gripping first half, the chemistry between the lead actors and the music are the major pluses. 👍 #SaiyaaraReview… pic.twitter.com/0qderVUIO5— Nishit Shaw (@NishitShawHere) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara is the perfect recipe for Gen Z glossy, emotional, and musical. 🎬✨For me, it’s a one-time watch: the first half works, but the second half loses steam.But those songs? Absolute treat! 🤌🎶 And the new leads definitely shine. #SaiyaaraReview #AhaanPanday #AneetPadda pic.twitter.com/fVvjowIWan— Movies Talk Official (@moviestalkhindi) July 18, 2025 ## Saiyaara is a Mind Blowing movie, it's such a great love story movie which wasn't made in the last 15 yearsthe story of this movie is amazing,background music is outstanding and direction of the movie is excellent#Saiyaara movie will be a huge blockbusterI give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ pic.twitter.com/3tfCtFsYMk— Rahul Gupta (@RahulGu04197245) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara was literally everything!!! I loved every single bit. At points I couldn’t stop crying but it gave me what I wanted!! It was beyond beautiful and beyond what I expected 🥺❤️#AhaanPanday and #Aneetpadda were so so good. I feel this is the best Bollywood debut movie!! pic.twitter.com/tZnTR5xoOs— Sanika (@notsanikaaaa) July 18, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 18 - The hugely-awaited trailer of Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller War 2 has reportedly been censored by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and it is set to be dropped online next week, ahead of the film's Independence Day weekend release on August 14. ## According to the reports, the trailer of the movie was censored today, July 18, and the CBFC has granted it a 'U/A' (16+) certificate. The trailer, 2 minutes and 39 seconds long, and said to be packed with action and emotional scenes, and is the hype raiser. ## When will the War 2 trailer be released? ## The official release date of the War 2 trailer launch has not been revealed yet, but reports say that it will drop online around July 24 or 25, nearly 3 weeks before the release date. The makers are confident that the promo they have cut will shoot the hype and set the stage for the movie to take a huge opening at the box office. ## About 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 in his Bollywood debut, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, July 18 - Director Sekhar Kammula's crime drama film Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, was released on June 20 and turned out to be a hit at the worldwide box office with a collection of approximately 138 crores gross. ## Produced by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations, the film was simultaneously shot in Telugu and Tamil. The movie is about a beggar, who undergoes a dramatic transformation, exploring themes of greed, ambition, and moral dilemmas faced by the characters leading to a quest for redemption. ## Kuberaa OTT Release ## The post-theatrical streaming rights of Kuberaa were acquired by Amazon Prime Video, and the film began streaming from 18 July in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada languages, after completing 28 days of theatrical run. ## The short 4-week theatrical window has become the norm for South Indian movies after the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the move potentially costing the makers crores due to a short theatrical stay, almost every South Indian film has adopted this new norm. ## According to the reports, Amazon Prime Video paid 50 crores to acquire the post-theatrical streaming rights of Kuberaa; however, neither the makers nor Prime Video confirmed the price paid for the streaming rights. ## Critics and Audience's Reception For Kuberaa ## Kuberaa has been hailed as one of the best works of Dhanush, along with Nagarjuna and director Sekhar Kammula. The movie met with glowing reviews upon its release, while the audience's word of mouth also aligned with critics. This resulted in solid box office performance of the movie, which became Dhanush's second biggest grosser. ## Stay tuned... Stay tuned...

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Here is the Kannada movie Ekka box office collection which is an action drama thriller film. This film is directed by Venu and produced by KRG Studios, Jayanna Films, and PRK Audio. ## Ekka stars Yuva Rajkumar, Sampada Hulivana, Atul Kulkarni, and Rahul Dev Shetty in key roles. ## Ekka Review - Coming Soon!## Ekka Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 1.45 Cr - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 1.35 Cr -6.90% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 1.65 Cr 22.22% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.7 Cr -57.58% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.6 Cr -14.29% Total ₹ 5.75 Cr - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 5.75 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 6.8 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 6.8 Cr ## Ekka Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Ekka Verdict: Coming Soon ## Ekka Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 18th July 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Sandalwood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Ekka State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 1.66 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.7 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 1.56 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.6 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 1.91 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.95 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.82 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.85 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.68 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.7 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.54 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.55 CrDay 7 [1st Thursday]₹ 0.52 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.53 CrWeek 1 Gross₹ 7.69 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 7.88 CrTotal₹ 7.69 Cr₹ 0.04 Cr₹ 0.05 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0.07 Cr₹ 7.88 Cr ##

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Los Angeles, July 18 - Disney's science fiction comedy Lilo & Stitch has ended the wait for Hollywood to score its first $1 billion grosser of the year. Interestingly, the movie was originally planned for Disney+ streaming. ## The studio officially announced on Thursday that Lilo & Stitch has topped $1 billion at the worldwide box office through Wednesday (July 16), after grossing $416.2 million at the domestic (North America) and $584.8 million at the overseas box office, for the worldwide cume total of $1.001 billion. ## Among the biggest international markets for the movie, Mexico topped with $67 million, followed by the United Kingdom with $49 million, France with $42.4 million, Brazil with $37.4 million, and Germany with $32.5 million. ## Overall, Lilo and Stitch is the 57th movie ever to gross $1 billion and more at the global box office, including China's Ne Zha 2, which is the only non-Hollywood title in the list of billion-dollar grossers. Lilo and Stitch is expected to finish its run under $1.05 billion. ## Ne Zha 2 Is The Highest-Grossing Movie of 2025 At The Worldwide Box Office ## China's animated blockbuster is the biggest worldwide grosser of the year, with around $2.20 billion. Released in January this year, the film did the unthinkable by topping $2 billion at the worldwide box office and becoming the first animated title of all time to achieve this milestone. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Telugu movie Junior (Telugu) box office collection which is a family action drama film. This film is directed by Radhakrishna Reddy and produced by Sai Korrapati Production and Vaarahi Chalana Chitram. ## Junior (Telugu) stars Genelia Deshmukh, Sreeleela, Kireeti Reddy, Rao Ramesh, Ravichandran Veeraswamy, and Achyuth Kumar in key roles. ## Junior (Telugu) Review - Coming Soon! Junior (Telugu) Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Friday] ₹ 1.5 Cr [Te: 1.3 Cr ; Ka: 0.2 Cr] - Day 2 [1st Saturday] ₹ 1.8 Cr [Te: 1.55 Cr ; Ka: 0.25 Cr] 20.00% Day 3 [1st Sunday] ₹ 2.2 Cr [Te: 1.75 Cr ; Ka: 0.45 Cr] 22.22% Day 4 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.9 Cr [Te: 0.7 Cr ; Ka: 0.2 Cr] -59.09% Day 5 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.7 Cr [Te: 0.53 Cr ; Ka: 0.17 Cr] -22.22% Day 6 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 0.55 Cr [Te: 0.43 Cr ; Ka: 0.12 Cr] -21.43% Total ₹ 7.65 Cr [Te: 6.26 Cr ; Ka: 1.39 Cr] - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 7.65 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 9.5 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 0.6 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 8.9 Cr ## Junior (Telugu) Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Junior (Telugu) Verdict: Coming Soon ## Junior (Telugu) Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 18th July 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.Junior (Telugu) State Wise Gross CollectionDayKarnatakaAPTGTamil NaduKeralaRest Of IndiaDay TotalDay 1 [1st Friday]₹ 0.37 Cr₹ 1.35 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.75 CrDay 2 [1st Saturday]₹ 0.5 Cr₹ 1.55 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.1 CrDay 3 [1st Sunday]₹ 0.75 Cr₹ 1.75 Cr₹ 0.03 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.02 Cr₹ 2.55 CrDay 4 [1st Monday]₹ 0.24 Cr₹ 0.8 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 1.05 CrDay 5 [1st Tuesday]₹ 0.24 Cr₹ 0.55 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.8 CrDay 6 [1st Wednesday]₹ 0.19 Cr₹ 0.45 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.01 Cr₹ 0.65 CrTotal₹ 2.29 Cr₹ 6.45 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 0 Cr₹ 0.08 Cr₹ 8.9 Cr ##

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 18 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara hits the big screen today after scoring the second biggest advance booking of the year for a Bollywood title, beating the big budget titles like Salman Khan's Sikandar and Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5. ## Directed by Mohit Suri and starring Ahaan Pandey and Aneeth Padda in their big screen debut, the pre-sales of Saiyaara have stunned one and all. ## Saiyaara Sold Second Best Advance Tickets For Bollywood In 2025 ## The film has sold approximately 195,000 tickets on its first day at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis), which is the second-highest of the year, behind Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (225,000 tickets). Overall, Saiyaara has sold approximately 380,000 tickets nationwide for the opening day, which is again the second-best. ## In terms of advance booking gross collection, Saiyaara (9.40 crores) is the third among the 2025 Bollywood movies, behind Chhaava (13.80 crores) and Sikandar (10.10 crores). It is probably the biggest pre-sales ever for an Indian movie featuring newcomers. ## Saiyaara Eyes 25 Crore Net Opening Day Collection ## The box office projections for the movie have kept getting changed with each passing hour, and the reason being is the strong advance booking momentum. Before the bookings opened, the movie was projected to open in the range of 5-6 crores, but the projection quickly went up to double digits after the initial response. ## Considering how the advances have progressed, the film is now looking to open in the range of 20-25 crores net, with the strong possibility of opening around the higher end of the projection. Trade experts also believe the opening can be much higher, simply because the film has momentum with it, which might overcome even the optimistic projection, which needs to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Acclaimed actor Vijay Sethupathi has forayed into songwriting, penning the lyrics for the romantic track “Eternal Subway” (“Yedho Pesathaney”) in the upcoming Tamil drama Bun Butter Jam. The song is sung by actor Siddharth and playback sensation Shilpa Rao. ## Composer Nivas K Prasanna revealed that though Sethupathi was initially hesitant, he eventually embraced the opportunity and even assisted in writing lyrics for other upcoming projects. The pair crafted the song during breaks on the sets of Sethu’s Train and Viduthalai Part II, working from Sethupathi’s caravan. ## Nivas praised Sethupathi’s command of Tamil and his philosophical flair, stating: “His Tamil is strong, and there’s a rhythm to the way he speaks”. ## ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, July 17 - Superstar Aamir Khan's gangster action drama Coolie is set to blast on the big screen on August 14, ahead of Independence Day in multiple languages. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the hugely anticipated blockbuster also features Nagarajuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and Aamir Khan (cameo), among others. ## The Hindi business of Coolie is one to watch out for, and the makers have collaborated with Pen Mrudhar to bring the movie in Hindi. Backed by Jayanti Lal Gada, Pen Mrudhar has distributed some of the biggest hits in Hindi, and one of them is SS Rajamouli's RRR. ## Coolie is eying history at the box office, and the makers will need the film to perform well in the dubbed Hindi version to achieve their goal. In Pen Mrudhar, they may have found an able partner to distribute the film on a big scale in Hindi, despite it clashing with Yash Raj Films' War 2. ## About Coolie ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures, Coolie stars Rajinikanth in the lead role alongside Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan (cameo) in prominent roles. It will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada on August 14 worldwide. ## #CoolieThePowerHouse Incoming!⚡🔥 Hindi distribution by #PenMovies #PenMarudhar #CoolieThePowerHouse releasing worldwide August 14th @rajinikanth @Dir_Lokesh @anirudhofficial #AamirKhan @iamnagarjuna @nimmaupendra #SathyaRaj #SoubinShahir @shrutihaasan @hegdepooja @anbariv… pic.twitter.com/747LXgqyfx— Pen Movies (@PenMovies) July 17, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, July 17 - Bollywood fans, rejoice! The charming and ever-energetic Genelia D'Souza is making her much-anticipated return to the silver screen after a 10-year hiatus — and she’s doing it in style, alongside none other than Aamir Khan in the upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. ## Last seen in a lead role in 2012's Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya, Genelia took a step back from mainstream cinema to focus on her family and personal life. But now, the actress is ready to dazzle audiences once again, and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. ## Directed and headlined by Aamir Khan, Sitaare Zameen Par is said to be a spiritual sequel to the 2007 critically acclaimed Taare Zameen Par. While that film explored the struggles of a child with dyslexia, the upcoming project is expected to bring a more lighthearted and inspiring tone, focusing on children with special needs and their journey of self-belief through sports. ## Genelia’s role is still under wraps, but sources close to the project hint at a "heartfelt and emotionally strong" character that plays a pivotal part in the narrative. Her inclusion has already created a wave of nostalgia among fans who fondly remember her bubbly screen presence and effortless charm in hits like Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, Bommarillu, and Masti. ## Speaking about her comeback, Genelia shared her excitement in a recent interview: “It feels like coming home. I waited for the right story and the right moment — and working with Aamir on a film like this couldn’t have been more perfect". ## Aamir Khan Productions has already begun promotions for the film, slated for a December 2025 release, aiming for both a strong box office performance and a meaningful cinematic impact. ## With her trademark smile and magnetic energy, Genelia's return is not just a comeback — it's a celebration. And if early buzz is anything to go by, Sitaare Zameen Par could well mark the beginning of a glorious second innings for the actress. ##

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, July 17 - It has been a so-so year for Tamil cinema with a mixed bag of success, and the eyes are now on superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama film Coolie, which debuts in theatres worldwide on August 14, ahead of Independence Day, in multiple Indian languages. ## The highly anticipated film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is the sole hope for Tamil cinema to score a big blockbuster this year. Touted as one of the most ambitious projects in Kollywood, Coolie is already being viewed as the industry's biggest shot at entering the elite 1000 crore club — a feat only a handful of Indian films have managed to achieve. ## What Makes Coolie A Potential 1000 Crore Grosser? ## What makes Coolie stand out is not just the star power of Rajinikanth but his collaboration with Lokesh, the director behind Tamil blockbusters like Kaithi, Master, Vikram, and Leo. This marks their first-ever collaboration, and the anticipation around the film is huge across India and overseas among the Indian diaspora. ## Apart from Rajinikanth and Lokesh, who obviously have complete command over the Tamil market in India and overseas, the movie also features stars like Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan (cameo), and Upendra. Their presence makes the film a major selling point in regions outside Tamil. Additionally, there is Anirudh Ravichandar, whose music has been a talking point of the films he has done in recent times, and Coolie is another one in this list. ## Major Hurdle For Coolie's Shot At 1000 Crore Club ## The history of a 1000 crores Indian grosser has always been fascinating. So far, only eight Indian films have achieved this monumental feat at the global box office. Among them, three are outright Bollywood (Hindi) productions, while the remaining films — although rooted in South Indian cinema — were heavily reliant on the Hindi market to cross the milestone. ## In the case of Coolie, things are not as easy as the makers would have liked. While the film enjoys a good buzz due to the blockbuster collaborations, it faces a significant roadblock: a direct box office clash with Yash Raj Films' War 2 — a high-octane spy thriller starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. ## Though Coolie does have an edge with Aamir Khan's cameo presence, which could potentially boost its appeal in the Hindi belt, it is still unlikely to challenge War 2 in the North Indian and metro multiplex circuits, at least in the opening stages. And that's a critical factor. ## The highest-grossing non-Bollywood Indian film to date is SS Rajamouli's Baahubali 2, which amassed a staggering 1788 crore worldwide, with its Hindi version alone contributing approximately 800 crore. Similarly, Pushpa 2 — the third biggest Indian grosser with around 1750 crore globally — crossed the 1000 crore mark from its Hindi version alone, an exceptional feat. ## The trend continued with RRR (1230 crore worldwide), KGF Chapter 2 (1215 crore), and Kalki 2898 AD (1042 crore) — all of which heavily benefited from strong box office performance in the Hindi-speaking belt. These cases clearly show how critical the Hindi market has been for South Indian films in reaching the 1000 crore milestone. ## Coolie probably lacks this advantage, especially when it is directly clashing with an equally hugely anticipated Bollywood movie, War 2. Whether Coolie can overcome this challenge and leave a mark in the Hindi belt remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — to enter the 1000 crore club, regional dominance alone won't be enough. Its real test will be in the Hindi heartland, which is its way to the 1000 crores collection. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Los Angeles, July 17 - After creating history with Oppenheimer (2023), acclaimed director Christopher Nolan will return to the big screen with the epic action fantasy The Odyssey on July 17, 2026, and there is already massive anticipation for it. ## With exactly a year to go before the release, Universal Pictures and Christopher Nolan have already put the movie on advance sale for IMAX theatres that are equipped to screen the epic in 70MM, which is said to be Nolan's format of choice. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, this is the first time in history that any tickets have gone on sale a year before a film's release. Reportedly, there are around 30 IMAX locations that are capable of playing 70mm film reels, and the bookings for The Odyssey have opened in 26 of them. ## The initial response to the movie is excellent, as expected. The iconic BFI IMAX in London opened the pre-sales for the movie, and in less than 30 minutes, the midnight and 8 PM shows on July 17 are almost sold out. Interestingly, the BFI IMAX doesn't refund tickets in any case. ## About The Odyssey ## The Odyssey follows Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, on his long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, and culminating in his reunion with his wife, Penelope. ## The movie stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal, among others, in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...