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Nikita Roy Box Office (Closing Collection) (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Nikita Roy, starring Sonakshi Sinha, Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar, has concluded its box office run. Released amid negligible expectations, the film failed to make any mark with its theatrical run. It was supposed to release alongside Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par, but it was postponed. Eventually, it arrived with a juggernaut like Saiyaara and got sidelined entirely. Keep reading for a detailed closing collection report!

Reception of the film

The Bollywood mystery horror thriller was theatrically released on 18 July 2025. It opened to mixed reviews from critics, with praise coming in for the performances of the actors and the overall concept. However, it received criticism for the rushed screenplay and flawed execution. Among the ticket-buying audience, it had mixed to poor word-of-mouth.

Nikita Roy closing collection at the Indian box office

Nikita Roy failed to reach a wider...

Bollywood has always been a land of transformation. While some actors rose to fame through romance, others made their mark through tragedy or action. However, a few rare talents began their cinematic journey portraying terrifying villains, only to surprise everyone by becoming audience-favorite comedians later in their careers.

Here’s a look at five such versatile actors who redefined their image in Indian cinema.

1. Paresh Rawal: From Intense Villain to Comic Genius

Paresh Rawal’s early career was filled with intense and often negative characters. In films like Sir, his portrayal of Ram Avtar was both powerful and chilling. He also played a negative role in Andaz Apna Apna, where his dual character added layers of tension and humor. However, once Rawal stepped into the world of comedy with films like Hera Pheri, Chup Chup Ke, Welcome, and Maalamaal Weekly, he became a household name. His comic timing and...

Box Office: Anupam Kher and Sonakshi Sinha directly competed with Young Audian’s favorite movie Saira. Which was considered to be the first choice of the first people from release. In such a situation, when the confrontation of the three films took place on July 18, which was being thought that these two movies have been in a bad condition at the box office. Zee ha actually Tanvi The Great, Nikita Roy and Saira these films started together. Let us know how much these 2 films have earned in Saira’s storm.

Tanvi The Great Box Office Collection 12 days

Anupam Kher, who not only directed ‘Tanvi the Great’, but also produced by acting. In which they have not been beneficial in terms of business. However, people have praised his acting skills. Also, Shubhangi Dutta, who was seen in the lead role, has also been praised. Apart from this, the audience has also...

Saiyaara Box Office: Budget, Collection, Profits & More!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Saiyaara is one of the most noteworthy successes in Bollywood. Mohit Suri’s directorial featuring two debutants is roaring loud at the Indian box office. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda have made a smashing entry with their first film becoming a super-duper hit. Scroll below for a detailed analysis of budget, returns, and more!

What is the Saiyaara budget?

Yrf has reportedly spent a decent 45 crore budget on Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s debut. That is indeed a notable sum, at par with some other Bollywood releases of 2025, including Rajkummar Rao’s Bhool Chuk Maaf (50 crores), Maalik (54 crores), and Metro In Dino (45-50 crores).

Is Saiyaara a hit?

In 6 days, the romantic musical drama has raked in a box office collection of 155.75 crores. This means the producers have already added returns of a whopping 110.75 crores to their kitty.

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Nikita Roy Box Office Collection Day 6(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Sonakshi Sinha and Paresh Rawal arrived at the big screens with their supernatural thriller, Nikita Roy, on July 18, 2025. Unfortunately, the limelight has been entirely stolen by Saiyaara plus the early reviews weren’t great. It may end its box office run has the lowest Bollywood grosser of 2025. Scroll below for day 6 updates!

How much did Nikita Roy earn on day 6?

As per the estimates, Nikita Roy earned only 7 lakh on day 6. It witnessed another dip from the 9 lakh earned on the discounted Tuesday. There’s barely any hope for Kussh Sinha’s directorial, which has already dropped below the 10 lakh mark.

The overall six-day total at the Indian box office lands at 1.12 crore net, which is about 1.32 crore in gross earnings. Tomorrow it will conclude a week in theatres, unfortunately, with the lowest opening week collection in 2025. The reviews were mixed,...

Nikita Roy Box Office Collection Day 5: Last Friday, three Hindi films knocked in theaters. One of which made several records, while there was a film of New Commerce. While the condition of two films is still proving to be quite unsuccessful. Those who have not even touched the figures of Rs 5 crore. Actually Sonakshi Sinha’s lead role film ‘Nikita Roy’, whose position is getting worse day by day. Together, ‘Tanvi The Great Ki’ released with it, let’s know how much collection has been done by Sonakshi Sinha’s Nikita Roy for 5 days.

Nikita Roy Box Collection 5 Day Report

The opening and end of horror films in 2025 has been desperate. This time when Sonakshi Sinha brought her supernatural thriller film, it has been seen more than the beginning. However, veteran actors like veteran actor Paresh Rawal and Arjun Rampal have been seen together. Due to which there was some atmosphere of the film.

Subhash K Jha turns the focus on Naseeruddin Shah’s directorial debut, 2006’s Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota in another feature in his This Day That Year series.

Naseeruddin Shah’s only directorial Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota which completed ninteen years on July 21, was a sensitive film that climaxed at the Twin Towers. It was such a nightmarish experience for Naseer he swore never to direct again.

In an interview with this writer on the eve of the film’s release, Naseer answered questions on why he chose direction so late in his life. “For the simple reason that it didn’t seem right earlier on. I remember myself as a typical kid with dreams of directing a film starring myself. I had some ideas at 19, which I’d still like to direct. But I never wanted to become a filmmaker earlier. I only wanted to act. I had no statements to make,...

Nikita Roy Box Office Collection Day 1: Sonakshi Sinha & Paresh Rawal’s Film Suffers Due To Saiyaara Storm! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It is unfortunate to see a decent film struggle at the box office. Kussh Sinha’s directorial debut, Nikita Roy, had to be pushed from its initial release date of June 27, 2025, due to lack of screens. It arrived in cinemas on July 18, but Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara has stolen its thunder, leading to the 2nd lowest opening of 2025 in Bollywood. Scroll below for day 1 collection!

Nikita Roy Box Office Collection Day 1

The official figures are yet to be released, but Nikita Roy earned 22 lakhs on its opening day, as per estimates. The pre-release buzz was low. However, Sonashi Sinha and Paresh Rawal starrer opened to favorable reviews at the ticket windows.

However, there’s immense competition at the ticket windows. Saiyaara is the #1 choice of the audience, but apart from that,...

Nikita Roy Box Office Collection Day 1: Sonakshi Sinha’s film has knocked in theaters today among many films. Where it seems to be a victim of many current and new films. Actually Nikita Roy is the first day of the film at the box office. Where Saira and Tanvi the Great have been released in front of it. In this case, where earlier owners and other films were printing box office crores of rupees. Now three more films have been released. Due to which Nikita Roy is earning simple. Let us know how much Nikita Roy Day 1 collection has happened today.

About Nikita Roy Box Office Collection Day 1 Report

Where Sonakshi Sinha Kakuda brought the film last year. It was a horror comedy film, so this time also the actress Dumbni has brought the film. However, this time the film has a message which is better for society. In...

Nikita Roy Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Sonakshi Sinha, Arjun Rampal, Suhail Nayyar, Paresh Rawal

Director: Kussh S. Sinha

Nikita Roy Movie Review: Kussh S. Sinha Delivers A Terrific Thriller As A Debut Director (Photo Credit –YouTube)

What’s Good: Superb mounting and terrific performances from Sonakshi Sinha and Paresh Rawal.

What’s Bad: Nothing bad, but the denouement may be a shade tough to comprehend.

Loo Break: Not at all!

Watch or Not?: Yes!!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 114 Minutes

User Rating:

Indians have now made many countries their home, and this story is thus based in London, where siblings Sanal Roy (Arjun Rampal) and Nikita (Sonakshi Sinha) live in a society that promotes rationalism and discourages (with evidence) superstitions and blind and irrational beliefs.

Sanal is bent on exposing a ‘spiritual’ leader named Amardev (Paresh Rawal) who has a great following, but soon begins to...

Nikita Roy Box Office Day 1 Prediction ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

This Friday (July 18), there will be a clash, which will be totally one-sided. Two Bollywood films are releasing tomorrow: Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s Saiyaara and Sonakshi Sinha’s Nikita Roy. Of both, Saiyaara is ready for a mind-blowing day 1 collection at the Indian box office. On the other hand, Sonakshi’s film aims for a dismal collection on the opening day. Keep reading for a detailed prediction report!

To get poor showcasing across the country

Directed by Kussh S Sinha, the Hindi thriller also stars Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar in key roles. So, the star cast is good, but unfortunately, the film isn’t in a comfortable position. The biggest task for it is to find a proper showcasing throughout the country. There’s already a strong competitor in the form of Saiyaara, which is distributed by Yrf.

Subhash K Jha looks back at Jaane Tu …Ya Jaane Na as it completes 17 years and we hear from star Imran Khan about the film and stardom in a throwback interview.

Abbas Tyrewala’s directorial debut has a certain sparkling spirit , a zest for living life quirk-sized and a certain zing thing about the way the characters look at life and love.

It’s not only about the way the characters’ exuberant yearnings connect with the audience. It’s also about the casual free-flowing downloading of events and dialogues in the narrative that give the characters an edge over other urbane youngsters who have come and gone in the past creating a spirit of lingering joie de vivre.

The bunch of collegians here take their cues from Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai, Rakeysh Mehra’s Rang De Basanti and even Karan Johar’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Echoes from...

There is a widespread belief in the Mumbai film industry that the entire Hera Pheri 3 casting crisis was a planned manoeuvre to draw attention to the project.

A topnotch producer-director tells this writer the entire exit and re-entry of Paresh Rawal in the project was planted. “His exit was very strange, his return to the project is even stranger. What was his problem with the project? Nobody knows ,not even the director. It is not as if Paresh Rawal is doing only selected projects . In fact he is part of the same producer(Firoz Nadiadwala)’s Welcome To The Jungle where is one of dozens of characters. He has no problem with that. But he had problems playing his iconic character in Hera Pheri? Paresh and Akshay are close friends. They have done innumerable films together. Why would they have an open spat over a project? No one knows what the problem was.

J D Chakravarthy looks back and speaks to Subhash K Jha about 27 years of Satya, the Ram Gopal Verma directed crime drama that also starred the Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee, alongside Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Shrivastava and Paresh Rawal.

What do you have to say about the lingering impact of Satya?

Actually, the impact of Satya, well, I think I need to change the timelines. I would initially like to start with what happened after the show on 15th January for the re-release of Satya. I’ve been associated with Ramuji from Shiva. I’ve been his assistant. He’s produced about 36 films with me. I directed 12 films for him. I edited ….blah blah blah blah blah bla… we can go on. The point is, I’ve never seen him, and I know this is a very strong statement, I’ve never seen him even crying when his father passed away.

The wait is over! The much-anticipated biopic on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, titled Ajey – The Untold Story Of A Yogi, has finally dropped its powerful teaser. Packed with intense dialogues, inspiring visuals, and a gripping transformation arc, the teaser gives fans a compelling glimpse into the fearless leader’s life.

From Ajay to Yogi: The Rise of a Leader

The teaser opens with a young man named Ajay, hailing from the hills of Uttarakhand, whose spiritual calling drives him to renounce worldly life and become Yogi Adityanath. As he witnesses the lawlessness and gangster dominance in Uttar Pradesh, his inner fire is ignited — determined to bring change and end the reign of mafia in the state.

The transformation from a spiritual monk to a bold political warrior is presented with striking visuals. The teaser highlights how Yogi Adityanath takes a vow to make the state crime-free, a mission...

Mrunal Thakur 5 Must-Watch Movies(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Mrunal Thakur is ready to make her presence felt in the Punjabi film industry with Son Of Sardaar 2, releasing on July 25. The sequel to the 2012 comedy-movie features Ajay Devgn in the main role, and Mrunal is a part of the cast in what appears to be a strong and offbeat role. Known for always choosing different types of characters, Mrunal has become one of the most dependable names across Hindi and Telugu cinema.

Before you see her share screen space with Ajay in this action-comedy, here are 5 Mrunal Thakur films that show why she’s winning hearts everywhere.

1. Sita Ramam Year of Release – 2022 Director – Hanu Raghavapudi IMDb Rating – 8.5/10 Streaming On – Prime Video, JioHotstar

Plot: The film follows the story of an orphaned army officer named Ram, who receives an anonymous letter from a lady introducing herself as Sita Mahalakshmi. As the story unfolds,...

R Madhavan Love Story ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

R Madhavan, also popularly called Maddy, is not only a hero of the silver screen but is also someone who has an off-screen love story to narrate. Much before he became an actor and gained appreciation for his performances in movies like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and Tanu Weds Manu, the journey of love had already begun for him in a classroom.

When A Teacher Fell In Love With A Student

Before entering the film world, R Madhavan completed his electronics engineering and even aimed to join the Indian Army. However, due to age limits, that didn’t work out, so he turned to teaching communication and personality development classes across India.

During one such class in Kolhapur, Sarita, who was training to become an air hostess, joined his course. After being shortlisted in her airline interview, she felt Madhavan’s instruction had served her well.

Check Out The Motion Poster Of Omung Kumar’s Silaa Ft Harshvardhan Rane & Sadia Khateeb! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

National Award-winning filmmaker Omung Kumar’s new film, Silaa, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sadia Khateeb, unveiled its official motion poster and title today. The poster offered the first glimpse into the hauntingly beautiful world of the movie and showcased the chemistry between Rane and Khateeb, who are a fresh onscreen pairing.

A Look Into The Motion Poster Of Silaa

The motion poster of Silaa highlights the crackling chemistry of the lead pair against an evocative visual tableau. It captures Rane and Khateeb in a profoundly intimate embrace while covered in wounds. The moment speaks volumes about the love, longing, and unspoken turmoil the characters might experience in the movie.

Their body language and expressions hint at a relationship carved by passion and tested by fate. Additionally, a soul-stirring vocal track, the musical centerpiece of the poster,...

Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 24 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Housefull 5 has enjoyed a good run at the Indian box office. But the stakes have been high due to its whopping 225 crore club. It is yet to gain the success verdict. However, there are reasons to celebrate as Akshay Kumar is set to record history again, in the post-Covid era. Scroll below for day 24 collection!

How much has Housefull 5 earned in India in 24 days?

Tarun Mansukhani’s directorial began its theatrical journey on a fantastic note despite the mixed word-of-mouth. It enjoyed a good two-week run, after which Sitaare Zameen Par stole its thunder. The journey has now gotten more challenging with the arrival of Kajol’s Maa.

On day 24, Housefull 5 made an estimated earnings of 1.20 crore. Despite the Sunday boost, it could only enjoy a 20% increase in box office collection in the last 24 hours. The cumulative total in the domestic arena comes to 196.29 crore net,...

Hera Pheri 3 Cast Salary: Akshay Kumar vs Paresh Rawal! (Photo Credit – Prime Video/Youtube)

Hera Pheri 3 is back on track! After all the controversy and legal drama, Paresh Rawal has agreed to return to his iconic role as Baburao. His salary for the upcoming instalment has been revealed. Scroll below for a detailed comparison with Akshay Kumar’s pay check.

Paresh Rawal’s salary for Hera Pheri 3

Rumors suggest Paresh Rawal is taking home a whopping 15 crores for his role in Hera Pheri 3. He was paid a signing amount of 11 lakhs, while the rest of the remuneration was supposed to be cleared a month after the film’s release. However, he returned the initial fee with a 15% interest amid the legal drama. How the financial part was dealt with after his comeback remains unknown.

It is also to be noted that Paresh Rawal was paid 16-...

Paresh Rawal Rejoins Hera Pheri 3(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Fans of the iconic Hera Pheri trio have a reason to cheer as Paresh Rawal has confirmed he’s back on board for the third part of the franchise. Earlier this year, the actor walked out of Hera Pheri 3, and this exit sent shockwaves throughout Bollywood, but the iconic Baburao is officially returning, putting all controversy behind him.

Why Did Paresh Rawal Leave Hera Pheri 3?

It all started when Rawal abruptly declared he was quitting the project, citing that the production was in disarray and without a final script. Despite assuring that there were no creative differences with Priyadarshan directing, or co-stars Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty, fans were devastated.

The situation turned even more aggressive when Akshay Kumar‘s production company allegedly filed a ₹25 crore damages suit against Rawal for walking out, claiming it led to losses and held up the project.

Subhash K Jha, in a new installment of This Day That Year, looks at Raj Kumar Hirani’s Sanju, which featured Ranbir Kapoor transforming himself into the Sanjay Dutt, in a film that released in 2018.

Raj Kumar Hirani’s biopic Sanju on the controversial star is long on drama, short on facts. It cleverly makes Sanjay Dutt look like a victim of his own naivete. To his credit, Ranbir Kapoor plays Sanjay Dutt with such ardent goofiness and sincerely disingenuousness that I seriously began to wonder if the film’s opening joke—about a bogus biographer played by Piyush Mishra (all people!) likening Dutt to Bapu—had come true.

Raj Kumar Hirani and his writer Abhijat Joshi lay the blame for Dutt’s sordid image squarely on the media. There is a silly newspaper editor played by Prakash Belawadi who is shown as ‘guilty’ of printing an article asking ‘Is Sanjay Dutt Finished?...

Maa Box Office vs Highest Day 1 Of Highest-Grossing Bollywood Horror Films(Photo Credit –YouTube/Facebook)

Maa is expected to take the horror genre to new heights in Bollywood. Kajol starrer is set to arrive in theatres tomorrow, i.e., June 27, 2025. But where could it stand among the day 1 collection of highest-grossing horror movies in Bollywood? Scroll below for a detailed report.

Maa Box Office Day 1 Projections

The ticket windows are set to get congested. Aamir Khan led Sitaare Zameen Par and Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 are already fighting it out for footfalls. Along with Maa, Paresh Rawal and Sonakshi Sinha’s Nikita Roy will also join the battle on Friday.

Given the pre-release buzz, Maa is projected to open in the range of 4.50-6.50 crores. The earlier predictions were around the 8 crore mark, but in the recent times, the hype hasn’t been as expected. In fact, its competitor,...

Maa vs Nikita Roy Box Office Battle! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The battle is getting intense as Maa and Nikita Roy get closer to their release dates. Both the Bollywood films from the horror genre are slated to release on June 27, 2025. Despite tremendous response to the official trailer, Kajol’s film is lagging behind Nikita Roy in BookMyShow interests. Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Maa BookMyShow Interests

Maa takes forward the Shaitaan universe. Ajay Devgn’s 2024 supernatural thriller was a hit, so that connection is definitely helping grab eyeballs. As per the live data on BookMyShow, around 42.1K users have shown their interest in Kajol’s mythological horror film.

Nikita Roy is rising and shining!

The initial response was lukewarm. But interestingly, the buzz around Sonakshi Sinha and Paresh Rawal’s supernatural thriller is growing from strength to strength. So far, it has garnered 66.6K likes on the ticket-booking platform BookMyShow.

Hera Pheri 3: Bollywood’s classic comedy franchise ‘Hera Pheri’ whose third sequel is in trend on the internet, due to which actor Paresh Rawal (Paresh Rawal) has been very sad about it ever since Akshay Kumar and Sunil Shetty film Hera Pheri 3 has left 3. Due to which people believe that without this actor this comedy film is modern. There is a lot of debate among the fans on this issue on social media. Not only fans, Bollywood artists have also spoken a lot. In such a situation, Sonakshi Sinha has also expressed her opinion due to being out of Paresh Rawal.

Sonakshi said on leaving Hera Pheri 3

Hera Pheri is one of the classic comedy franchisees of Bollywood, with a lot of craze for the people about the third part, but one announcement of Paresh Rawal has broken everyone’s heart. People say that due to Baburao Ganpat Apte A,...

Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Day 4 (Early Trends) (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh’s Sitaare Zameen Par flourished with fantastic collections in its opening weekend. All eyes are not on whether the sports comedy drama passes the Monday test. There had been some drop in morning occupancy but that did not stop it from maintaining a rock-steady hold. Scroll below for day 4 early trends at the Indian box office.

Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Day 4 Early Trends

Rs Prasanna’s directorial clocked the 6th highest first-weekend of 2025 in Bollywood as it earned 57.30 crores. The need of the hour was to match the box office collections garnered on day 1, i.e., 10.70 crores. Unfortunately, Sitaare Zameen Par could not clock the double digit score but it maintained a good hold with 8-9 crores coming in, as per early trends. It would be safe to say that the sports-comedy drama...

Subhash K Jha talks to director Vikram Bhatt on his 2002 action comedy Awara Paagal Deewana, that starred Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Preeti Jhangiani, Aarti Chhabria, Amrita Arora and Rahul Dev.

Vikram, Awara Paagal Deewana was fun to shoot. Was it as much fun to shoot?

Awara Paagal Deewana was a party that just can’t be repeated. We did have a great time shooting it but it was also a very tough shoot. We went to quite a few places: New York, Spain and then Oman for the climax. Firozbhai had an action comedy in mind and he want out of his way to produce it. Leaving no stone unturned. But Apd was also Neeraj Vora who is not with us anymore. All the memes on Apd that float around to this day are his genius.

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Sitaare Zameen Par vs Taare Zameen Par Box Office Opening Weekend! (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

It seems like Aamir Khan will finally redeem himself at the box office. The last few years have been tough, due to the brutal failures of Thugs Of Hindostan and Laal Singh Chaddha. But how is Sitaare Zameen Par performing compared to its predecessor, Taare Zameen Par? The lifetime collections of the fourth highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2007 will be surpassed today. And that’s hint enough of its major success. Scroll below for a detailed comparison.

Sitaare Zameen Par Opening Weekend Collections

Rs Prasanna’s directorial has knocked it out of the park, growing from strength to strength during its debut weekend. It surpassed expectations by delivering an opening day of 10.70 crores. This was followed by an almost 2X growth as it added 19.90 crores on Saturday. With 26.70 crores on day 3, Sitaare Zameen Par conceded its first weekend raking in 57.30 crores.

Dakuaan Da Munda 3 Box Office Collection Day 10

Dev Kharoud’s action drama Dakuaan Da Munda 3 has maintained a steady hold at the Indian box office. It has accumulated decent earnings in the second weekend despite competition from Saunkan Saunkanay 2 and Pind Peya Saara Jombieland Baneya. Happy Rode’s directorial is now only 29 lakhs away from the fourth highest-grossing Punjabi film of 2025. Scroll below for day 10 collections!

Enjoys 42% growth on day 10

The box office collections had dropped to the vicinity of 20 lakhs by the end of the first week. But the action drama has witnessed favourable growth during the second weekend. As per Sacnilk, Dakuaan Da Munda 3 earned 34 lakhs on day 10. It witnessed 42% growth on Sunday, compared to 24 lakhs earned on the previous day.

The net collections in India land at 3.66 crores after 10 days, which is about 4.31 crores in gross earnings.

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Kajol’s Maa vs Sonakshi Sinha & Paresh Rawal’s Nikita Roy Pre-Box Office Battle(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Kajol is making her debut in the horror genre with the upcoming mythological drama Maa. It is only four days away from its theatrical release on June 27, 2025. Vishal Furia’s directorial will be facing a head-on box office clash with Paresh Rawal and Sonakshi Sinha led Nikita Roy. Surprisingly, the tables have turned as the competitor has showcased far better growth in BookMyShow interests. Scroll below for the latest updates!

Maa’s performance on BookMyShow

Kajol’s Maa is one of the most anticipated Bollywood movies on BookMyShow. As per the live update, around 33.9K viewers have tapped on the ‘like’ feature showcasing their excitement for the film. It will be also facing competition from Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 and Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par at the ticket windows. The journey...

In another fabulous installment of This Day That Year, Subhash K Jha looks back at 2002’s Awara Paagal Deewana, the Vikram Bhatt directed comedy, which starred Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Preeti Jhangiani, Aarti Chhabria, Amrita Arora, and Rahul Dev.

What can we expect from a film that that has a triple indication of mental discrepancy in its title? A madcap, zany, kooky laughathon? We got it! Vikram Bhatt who successfully delivered a shiver-giver earlier the same year in Raaz, comes up with a clever and largely enjoyable adaptation of Jonathan Lyne’s The Whole Nine Yards.

The original wasn’t anything to write home about. But this Indianized adaptation with enough eccentric twists and turns to boggle the most accomplished contortionist’s wildest imagination, scores several points for its dead-on writing, above-average production values, unique action sequences and masterful performances.

Producer Firoz Nadiadwala who...

Maa Box Office Day 1 vs Kajol’s Last Solo Release! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The countdown has begun as Maa is heading for its arrival in cinemas on June 27, 2025. Despite big fishes in the pond like Sitaare Zameen Par and Housefull 5, it is still enjoying a massive buzz. The mythological-horror drama is set to make at least 605% higher opening than Kajol’s last solo theatrical release. Scroll below for a detailed report on day 1 potential at the box office.

Maa Box Office Day 1 Prediction

The trailer has received a highly favorable response, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. Vishal Furia’s directorial will be facing a direct box office clash with Sonakshi Sinha and Paresh Rawal’s supernatural thriller, Nikita Roy. It will also have to make its way out amid the presence of Sitaare Zameen Par and Housefull 5.

Considering all the factors, Maa could open between...

Maa vs Nikita Roy Pre-Box Office Battle! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Kajol is making her debut in the horror genre with Maa. The supernatural thriller will take forward Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan universe. The pre-release hype is massive, and it could very well dominate Nikita Roy in their box office clash on the opening day. Scroll below for a detailed day 1 prediction!

Maa BookMyShow Interests

The official trailer of Vishal Furia’s directorial opened to highly positive reviews. Bollywood buffs are hoping Maa to be the next big surprise at the Hindi box office. As far as the BookMyShow interests are concerned, around 18.8K users have shown their interest in the mythological horror drama.

Maa vs Nikita Roy Pre-Box Office Battle

Maa is releasing in a box office clash with Nikita Roy. The trailer of Paresh Rawal and Sonakshi Sinha‘s supernatural thriller opened to mixed reviews last week.

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Hera Pheri 3: Akshay Kumar is enjoying the success of Housefull 5. Because the film has been moving forward at the box office since the beginning, the film’s business is breaking the record so far, which has lagged the lifetime of many films, but more than this film is excited for his Hera Phera 3, which has been in the headlines due to the sudden outdoor being out of the last several days. Fans are very disappointed with the departure of a comedy actor. But from a statement of Akshay, people see Paresh Rawal’s father, let us know

Will Paresh Rawal’s entry in Hera Pheri 3?

Bollywood player Kumar has made a comeback again through a comedy film. Which was in its search for many years, so his famous comedy franchise has finally crossed his Naiya. Due to which the superstar’s Jhakkab has come back to comedy films,...

Kajol’s Maa Box Office Day 1 Potential! ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Prime Video )

Kajol is all set to make her horror debut with Maa. What makes it more special? It’s produced by Ajay Devgn and reportedly carries forward the Shaitaan universe. But do you know that the actress could make almost 372% higher opening than her husband’s first film in the genre? Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Maa Box Office Prediction

Vishal Furia’s directorial is enjoying a massive pre-release buzz. It is the most anticipated film on IMDb and has already registered 15.3K interest in BookMyShow. The only possible roadblock is its clash with Sonakshi Sinha & Paresh Rawal’s Nikita Roy, which is also a horror film. The footfalls could get divided, impacting its box office collections.

According to current trends, Maa is set for an opening in the range of 6-8 crores at the Indian box office.

Paresh Rawal And Akshay Kumar ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Paresh Rawal has been making headlines ever since he stepped away from Hera Pheri 3. Fans were shocked to hear that the beloved Baburao won’t be returning for the third part of the cult comedy franchise. While the film entered into a legal battle between Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar‘s production house, Cape Of Good Films, let us look back at another Akshay Kumar sequel from which Paresh Rawal opted out. Yes, in the time before Hera Pheri 3, it was Oh My God 2 that the actor chose not to be associated with.

Paresh Rawal Said No To Omg 2 Before Hera Pheri 3

After delivering a hit like Omg! Oh My God, in 2012, with Akshay Kumar, fans expected Paresh Rawal to return in the sequel. But the actor chose not to be part of Omg 2, which was eventually released in...

Maa Box Office: Where Could It Land Among Kajol’s Top 10 Grossers? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kajol starrer Maa is currently the most anticipated Indian film of 2025 on IMDb. Rightfully so, because the mythological horror film has won applause for its impressive trailer. It is releasing in theatres worldwide on June 27, 2025. Scroll below for the box office potential!

Maa Box Office Prediction

The pre-release buzz is massive. The makers seem to have taken the minimal approach rather than aggressive promotions, and it’s working out pretty well. Maa is reportedly set in the same universe as Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan, which is also adding massive value. There are also reports that R Madhavan will be making a special cameo.

As predicted by Koimoi earlier, Maa could open in the range of 6-8 crores at the Indian box office. The budget has not been revealed yet, but it is rumored to be...

Dear Aamir Khan, Thank You For Finding Swades Boring, Rejecting It, & Not Watching It Ever, Dil Se Shukriya! [Opinion](Photo Credit –Netflix/Wikimedia)

Aamir Khan is back in the news, grabbing headlines for something or another as he promotes his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. The actor plays a sportsman in the film and is coaching a bunch of specially-abled kids for a basketball game.

While promoting the film, recently, in an interview, the superstar, who is considered the top star of the country along with Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, talked about some of his rejected films – especially Swades!

Talking about Swades, in an interview with Zoom, accepted that he rejected Swades when he heard the script of the film, while working with Ashutosh Gowariker on Lagaan! Aamir accepted that he found the three-hour narration of the film quite boring!

Trending Hey Akshay Kumar & Paresh Rawal, Now That Hera Pheri 3 Has Turned Into Golmaal,...

Nikita Roy Trailer Review Out! Ft Sonakshi Sinha, Paresh Rawal & Arjun Rampal (Picture Credits: YouTube)

After Stree, we’re glad to see more female actors attempting their luck in the horror genre. Kajol’s coming up with Maa. Now, the official trailer of Sonakshi Sinha and Paresh Rawal led supernatural thriller Nikita Roy has been unveiled. Scroll below for our detailed review.

Nikita Roy trailer

The trailer begins with that one basic question in every horror film – do you believe in ghosts? It follows with the leading lady, Sonakshi Sinha, facing some supernatural activities. But she’s adamant about finding out the truth, even if it means locking horns with the powerful ‘baba’ Amar Dev, played by Paresh Rawal.

Nikita Roy trailer review

The makers have labeled their film as a supernatural thriller, but to me personally, it looked more like a plot of a psychological thriller. There’s suspense and spooky moments,...

Subhash K Jha revisits the sequel to the comedy Hera Pheri, titled Phir Hera Pheri, which starred the ensemble cast of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal that released in 2006.

Phir Hera Pheri, released six years after the cult comedy Hera Pheri, did what the forthcoming Part of the Franchise couldn’t: it brought Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar together. In case anyone had forgotten the first part Phir Hera Pheri serves up constant and whopping reminders of what once was.

To writer-director Neeraj Vora’s credit, he succeeds in establishing a sense of continuity between the first part and the new edition of the Hera Pheri series (we presume it’s a series because the film ends on an open note). The three protagonists, Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal, are still bumbling through what looks like a labyrinth of mind-boggling zigs and zags. Their bickering is still school-boyish but noisily entertaining.

Housefull 5 & Kesari Chapter 2 Have A Bizarre Rating Difference!(Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

Okay, so those of you have watched Housefull 5 need not take a spoiler warning, but those of you haven’t watched the comedy and plan to watch, so if you plan to watch, I would suggest, read these spoilers and then decide if you should watch this ‘Family Entertainer’.

A U/A Film With ‘Switch’ Jokes?

So, Akshay Kumar has been leading the Housefull franchise since 2010, and the film, when it started, was one of the most loved comedy dramas of its time! However, over the years, a lot has changed, so much so that we are now witnessing t*t jokes in a comedy film that is certified as U/A by the Censor Board!

What Is This Behavior?

Now, let me make myself very clear! While Housefull 5 is just a film put up together through vulgar jokes,...

Subhash K Jha takes a look back at Madhur Bhandarkar’s Aan: Men At Work and we hear from Shatrughan Sinha about the joy of making the film.

Actually, there are many men at work–both on and off screen—in Aan: Men At Work. While the cop-heroes sweat it out in their humid halos, the men behind the scenes also make their presence felt in rapidfire motions in this emotionless pictureshow . No sobbing Matajis(thank God!) but loads of slithering and sliding Mata Haris.

There’s of course director Madhur Bhandarkar, in his first foray into frenzied action. Big guns with bigger nozzles attached to them—of both the human and the mechanical mind—strut around with such exaggerated machismo , it becomes hard to tell the bad and good guys apart. Bhandarkar treats his heroes and villains (all festooned to the plot with formulistic splendour) like characters in an extended videogame for juvenile grownups.

Hera Pheri 3 (Hera Pheri 3) which has not yet been ready. But for the last several days, this famous film has been getting a lot of discussion. That is because the actor has pulled his hand from this iconic film. Many Bollywood actors had reacted for which. In such a situation, now Mahsoor singer and actor Himesh Reshammiya has also spoken.

Singer Himesh Reshammiya reacts on Hera Ferry 3

If Hindi Audian is the most excited for a film, it is Akshay Kumar’s iconic film Hera Pheri 3. Whose announcement made a splash on social media. The three prominent actors of the film who made this film an iconic with their tremendous comic timing. But whatever has decreased in the past, they have broken everyone’s hearts. Everyone knows about

In fact, Paresh Rawal, who plays the lead role of the film, has refused to do the upcoming installment of this franchise 3ra.

Subhash K Jha celebrates Paresh Rawal’s 70th birthday by looking back at five of the noted actors best performances.

Of late we don’t see much of Paresh Rawal. This is a pity, really. He is such a fine actor driven by an instinctive empathy with middleclass values. Rawal manages to make every character even in the silliest of films seem vibrant.

Lately in the news for opting out of Hera Pheri 3, in an interview to me in 2007, Paresh had said, “I’m not insecure about money. I’m insecure about good actors. After I watch Naseer or Om perform, I stay awake the whole night. My values are middle-class. I don’t want to be rich. I want to be successful…. I have worked so hard to arrive at this juncture in my career where I can shoulder whole films. But it depends on what you are shouldering.

When Anil Kapoor Revealed Wearing This Actor’s Suits (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Anil Kapoor is a renowned Bollywood actor who has also worked in Hollywood productions. But the road to that success was not easy, and he had his own struggles in the initial days. The versatile actor, along with Gulshan Grover, once revealed that he used to wear suits belonging to another huge Bollywood star. They have shared screen space and are contemporaries. Scroll below to find out.

Anil is known for playing a wide range of characters, from romantic leads to intense dramatic roles. Some of his best-known movies are Mr India, Tezaab, Ram Lakhan, Lamhe, Nayak, and more. His most notable international projects include the Oscar-winning movie Slumdog Millionaire.

Anil Kapoor once recalled wearing a rented suit to Ram Lakhan’s premiere

According to a Hindustan Times report, over half a decade ago, at the 30th anniversary of the film Ram Lakhan,...

Farah Khan Once Recalled The Frenzy Over Dilip Kumar At A Wedding(Photo Credit – Instagram/Wikipedia)

Farah Khan once recounted a memorable incident from a wedding reception, where legendary actor Dilip Kumar’s arrival caused an unexpected commotion. The choreographer turned director was just a toddler when she witnessed the aura of the legend. The commotion also resulted in an unfortunate incident at the wedding. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Farah is one of the most eminent people in Bollywood who has choreographed over a hundred songs in over eighty films and won the National Film Award for Best Choreography and multiple Filmfare Awards. She was nominated for two Best Director awards at the Filmfare Awards for Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om. Kumar needs no introduction; he was one of the greatest actors in Indian film history and is referred to as Abhinay Samrat. He held the record...

Priyadarshan On Akshay Kumar John Abraham Rumor(Photo Credit –Facebook/Instagram)

Akshay Kumar and John Abraham’s first collaboration, titled Garam Masala, was a gigantic success. Akshay and John’s chemistry was lauded immensely by the fans, and the film turned out to be one of Priyadarshan’s biggest successes in Hindi cinema.

While the movie might have achieved success, Akshay Kumar found himself in hot water due to a controversy. The Khiladi actor was accused of editing John Abraham’s portions in the movie, in order to highlight himself. In fact, that was a time when Kumar was time and again blamed for chopping out parts of his co-actors’ portions in the movie.

However, according to Priyadarshan, there was no merit in these baseless rumors. In a conversation with entertainment website Rediff in 2005, the ace director simply brushed off these rumors, saying that they were nothing but a figment of the imagination of journalists.

When Salman Khan Broke Down Over Salim Khan’s Marriage To Helen(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Salman Khan may have a bold, hot-headed nature, but deep down, he is intensely emotional. The Dabaang actor cherishes every relationship in his life. He has a huge admiration for his father, Salim Khan, and mother, Sushila Charak, aka Salma Khan. But just like every father-son relationship, Salman Khan also once had a fallout with his father, Salim Khan, and the reason was his stepmother, Helen Richardson.

Salman Khan was completely shattered when he learnt of his father marrying Helen in 1981. Salim Khan was married to Sushila for the past 17 years and had four children: Salman, Sohail, Arbaaz, and Alvira. However, Salim, who was one-half of the iconic screenwriter duo of Salim-Javed, developed good relations within the industry after achieving success. He had come close to Helen in the late 1970s and decided to marry...

Salman Khan On Salim Javed’s Split ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The iconic partnership of Salim-Javed, which gave Indian cinema blockbuster movies like Sholay, Zanjeer, Deewar, Don, and many others, broke up in 1982. This moment changed the landscape of Hindi cinema, as Javed Akhtar went on to work as a lyricist for Hindi songs, while Salim Khan worked as a solo screenwriter for a few films till 1996, after which he stopped working altogether.. The duo never got back to work on any other movie.

Javed Akhtar initiated the decision to split, but Salim Khan accepted it maturely without causing any friction in their relationship. However, a heartbreak was inevitable for Salim Khan, and it was Salman Khan, who was a child then, and he saw it through his own eyes.

While speaking on the Amazon docu-series Angry Young Man, which was released last August, Salman Khan opened up about hearing first...

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana’s long-rumoured vampire comedy “Thama” will hit Indian cinemas during the lucrative Diwali frame next year, producers Maddock Films confirmed as the picture entered its last fortnight of filming in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.

Director Aditya Sarpotdar, working from a script by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew and Arun Fulara, is shooting climactic sequences and a key flash-back that explains antagonist Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s undead origins, after which only two musical numbers remain before wrap.

Khurrana plays Arjun Thama, a present-day historian who uncovers vampire folklore stretching to the 15th-century Vijayanagar empire, a dual-timeline device the actor calls “supremely unique” and a “project of a lifetime”.

The title is a contraction of Ashwatthama, the immortal warrior of the Mahabharata, and signals Maddock’s plan to fuse mythology with the studio’s profitable horror-comedy universe that began with Stree and continued through Bhediya and the forthcoming Munjya.

“Having a...