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Netflix's movie, similar to Train to Busan, climbs the global Top 10 charts within days of its release. Starring Squid Game's Gong Yoo as a father taking his daughter on a train to visit her father, the 2016 action horror sees a train ride turn into a battle for survival during a zombie outbreak.

Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, the zombie apocalypse movie achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, having become the highest-grossing Korean film in several Asian markets at the time of its release. Featuring strong performances from Gong Yoo and Ma Dong-seok, the movie touches on themes such as selfishness, selflessness, societal inequality, and survival.

Many non-English movies have achieved global success on Netflix. From the German action thriller, Exterritorial, to the French shark flick, Under Paris, the platform is home to many hit non-English movies.

Netflix's Ziam Climbs Up Global Charts Despite Divisive Reviews

Released on July 9, Ziam...

Special Ops 2 Review: A No-Nonsense Sequel That Doesn’t Fail! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Special Ops 2 Review: Star Rating:

Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Prakash Raj, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Muzammil Ibrahim, Vikas Mankatla, Karan Tacker, and others

Creator: Neeraj Pandey

Director: Shivam Nair

Streaming On: JioHotstar

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 7 episodes of 50 minutes each

What is the biggest challenge while creating a sequel to a celebrated series? Not living up to the standard of its predecessor! In Neeraj Pandey’s case, the pressure was at an all-time high after winning big time with Special Ops and Special Ops 1.5. The man arrives with a vision in Special Ops 2, and you can clearly see him expanding his version of Spy Universe, led by one hero, Himmat Singh, played by Kay Kay Menon, along with his army.

This time, Himmat Singh fights AI, an enemy that is not visible! Although the web series has a clear enemy in Tahir Raj Bhasin,...

If Jungle, which was released 25 years ago on July 14, were to be released today it would have probably met the same fate as Adipurush, though Jungle was a better far more intelligent film.

It was also a rigorous revisionist version of the Ramayan where ‘Sita’ played by Urmila Matondkar is abducted by ‘Raavan’ , played by Sushant Singh …not Rajput, the other talented Sushant Singh.

Singh played Durga Narayan Choudhary , a Veerappan styled dacoit in the jungle who abducts a bunch of tourists, uses them to negotiate with the government, releases them but decides to hold back one hostage , Anu (Matondkar) whom he has taken a fancy to.

The rest of the tense film shot in striking hues of light green and red, is all about ‘Rama’ Fardeen Khan rescuing his Sita. Significantly, Sushant’s character never touches his special hostage physically; also none of the characters were named after their counterparts in Ramayan.

If 100 million views made noise, 200 million is an all-out roar. Jio Studios & B62 Studios’ Dhurandhar, helmed by Aditya Dhar, has doubled its digital impact in record time, crossing 200 million cumulative views across platforms in just under seven days. The high-octane first look, powered by Ranveer Singh’s fierce new avatar and Dhar’s signature intensity, is now officially one of the fastest-rising promos in recent Indian cinema.

The Dhurandhar first look has stormed past 200 million views, led by Jio Studios and B62 Studios massive 141M on Instagram and YouTube in just 6 days, making it one of the fastest-moving first looks in recent memory.The initial first look, fronted by a brooding Singh in a look that’s caught nearly everyone off guard, has done more than just introduce a film. It’s set the internet ablaze. Singh’s raw energy paired with Dhar’s sharp direction has left audiences and fans dissecting every frame,...

These 10 Bollywood Box Office Bombs Deserve The Top Spot In Your Ott Watchlist! (Photo Credit – Instagram/Instagram)

Some movies smash box office records in every film industry regardless of what critics say. But some well-made films somehow go unnoticed by audiences and quietly slip under the radar. In Bollywood too, several such gems didn’t draw crowds to theatres in a big way despite their merits. We’ve compiled a list of ten overlooked Hindi films that deserved more love at the box office, but absolutely deserve a spot on your Ott watchlist. Read on to see how many you’ve missed.

1. Maidaan (2024) Streaming On – Amazon Prime Video IMDb Rating – 7.9/10 Director – Amit Ravindernath Sharma Box Office Collection (India) – 54 Crores

Plot: Inspired by the incredible story of coach Syed Abdul Rahim (played by Ajay Devgn), who helped shape the golden era of Indian football during the 1950s and early 1960s. It...

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office: Pawan Kalyan Already Earns 63% Of Kuberaa’s Advance Premiere Sales In USA! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film Hari Hara Veera Mallu is witnessing growth with its advance booking numbers at the North American box office. The film is all set to release in the theaters on July 24 and the advance sales of the film is registering good numbers at the box office in the USA.

Pawan Kalyan’s Film All Set To Beat Kuberaa?

The last big Telugu release, Kuberaa registered a pre-sales of $193.25K for its premiere day in the USA. Now, Pawan Kalyan’s film has already registered 63% of Kuberaa’s total pre-sales for the premiere day!

Hari Hara Veera Mallu Box Office Pre-Sales

In the USA, Hari Hara Veera Mallu has registered pre-sales of $123K for the premiere day. With 4.4K ticket sales, the film still has 11 days...

They say even broken clocks are right twice a day, but that’s maybe too generous of an analogy for Andrew Schulz. I don’t think Schulz has been right twice. However, in the most recent episode of his podcast Flagrant with Akaash Singh, he seems to be circling a correct assessment. Schulz is starting to regret voting for Donald Trump. His incredible powers of discernment have sussed out that maybe the president has been lying. Maybe, the racist real-estate developer with dozens of sexual assault allegations and felony convictions isn’t trying to make life better for the everyday American.

The breaking point for Schulz doesn’t seem to be for any of the obvious reasons; instead, the final straw seems to link back to Jeffrey Epstein. This week, the Department of Justice announced that there was no Epstein client list, and that the accused child rapist and trafficker...

In the not-so-recent history of movies, there’s been a growing curiosity—and even admiration—for what we might call the ‘silent action’ film. These are often dismissed outright: high-octane montage reels with a clear-cut hero and villain, strung together by a plot so thin it barely qualifies as narrative. But when approached through the broader lens of action cinema history, these films become fascinating case studies. They lay bare the tropes, clichés, and, occasionally, the surprising nuances of the genre’s storytelling language. Only two years ago, Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s “Kill” drew all the right attention for weaponizing its seemingly generic ‘Ddlj-on-a-train’ plot into one of the most viscerally charged martial arts rampages in recent Indian cinema.

While I’m not deeply familiar with the history of Muay Thai in Thai cinema, the sheer volume and delivery of action in “Ziam” (2025) reminded me of what “Kill” pulled off.

Among all the dystopic versions of the world that we are presented with, a zombie apocalypse is the most gory, violent, and threatening version. With the world rapidly declining into a spiral of rise in population, shrinking food sources, and a looming climate crisis, human transformation into inhuman creatures is not too far from reality. The rationale of zombies is to turn every prey into a predator by spreading the infection– it is almost like the symbolic snake eating its tail. The food source that they get infected from is a fish liver, and it infuses them with a lethal fish gene that unleashes a flesh-ripping aggression from their core. Ziam is an action-packed zombie flick, but it also touches the deeper core of human existence in the face of the climate crisis, and industrialization of the limited resources available to humanity.

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The first act of the Netflix horror thriller, Ziam, suggests that the zombie outbreak was likely caused by a contaminated fish. The opening voiceover of the film revealed that the melted glaciers in the polar regions had exposed the world’s oceans to a deadly bacteria that led to the death of millions of fish. In the very next sequence, we saw some men, working for a food industrialist, Mr. Vasu, CEO of the Vs Corporation, taking out crates of fish from a washed-out vessel. It could be possible that this shipping vessel went into the ocean before water receded from the shores and caught the fish, which was already poisoned by the bacteria. Meanwhile, Mr. Vasu, who was quite a wealthy and well-connected individual in Thailand, got his hands on this vessel and arranged for men to unload its cargo so he could sell the fish for a hefty sum of money.

Netflix has released Ziam, a Thai-produced film offering a distinct cultural take on the action-horror genre. The movie blends a classic zombie apocalypse narrative with the national martial art of Muay Thai. This fusion is embedded in the film’s title, a portmanteau of “Siam,” the historic name for Thailand, and a “Z” for zombie, symbolizing the undead invasion.

A Desperate Siege

Set against the backdrop of a world grappling with severe food shortages, the story follows Singh, a former professional Muay Thai boxer played by Mark-Prin Suparat. Singh’s plans for a quiet retirement are destroyed when a zombie outbreak engulfs the hospital where his girlfriend, Rin, a doctor portrayed by Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich, is working. Trapped within the besieged medical facility, Singh must use his fighting skills to protect Rin and a young boy named Buddy (Vayla Wanvayla Boonnithipaisit) whom he finds amidst the chaos. The plot unfolds as a claustrophobic siege,...

Ziam is the kind of film that focuses on the aftermath of an event rather than going into the nitty-gritty of why it happened in the first place. The film has some serious adrenaline-pumping action sequences that make it an entertaining watch, but I don’t think it brings anything new to the table, especially when it comes to its storyline. I hoped that the film would have some engaging subplots, or some twist that would help it separate itself from other films of the same genre. A post-apocalyptic world, a zombie outbreak, and a protagonist who relentlessly fights to save his family are tropes that we have seen in multiple movies. That said, you should give the film a watch and form your own opinion. Let’s find out what happened in the film and if the protagonist was able to save his and his family’s lives at the end.

So, Ziam’s ending gives you this “mind-blowing” revelation that suggests this Netflix horror film has the makings of a larger franchise. After the zombie outbreak in Prachamit Hospital, the Royal Thai Army, or Rta, had planted explosives in the underground parking lot to demolish the building and prevent the chances of mass contamination. But shortly after placing the charges, the army chief received an order to evacuate Mr. Vasu and his wife, Ann, from the building. Actually, Mr. Vasu was a real big shot. He owned a multi-billion dollar food company called Vs Corporation that helped the people of Thailand to survive a major food shortage during the ongoing environmental crisis. Well, long story short, Mr. Vasu and his wife got infected, turned into zombies, and probably died in the explosion. Meanwhile, our hero, Singh, decided to face the horde of zombies with his punches and kicks so his girlfriend,...

I think my earliest memory of an emotionally resonant zombie movie is I Am Legend. While the film could be classified as a “horror,” it’s emotionally so well done that you can’t help but find yourself in tears even thinking back on it. Over the years, we’ve had many such movies and TV shows. World War Z, very recently The Last Of Us, and not to forget the Asian gem that is Train To Busan. But this genre has reached the point of oversaturation, and unless you bring on a nuanced take like in the Korean drama Kingdom (zombies in the Joseon dynasty), it fails to be memorable in any way. Sure, some scenes can be scary, and some can be interesting because of the CGI, but at the end of the day, we’re going to be forgetting it all if it’s not on a grand scale.

[Editor’s note: this list was originally published in July 2024 and has since been periodically updated.]

Last July, cinephiles and lovers of cult films were given a blessing from the movie gods: an honest to god rerelease of “The Fall,” Tarsem Singh’s singular 2006 fantasy adventure epic. The movie, which stars Lee Pace in a dual role as an injured 1915 Hollywood stuntman and the hero of an epic tale he spins for a hospitalized little girl, was greeted with mixed reviews but love from its biggest fans upon its 2006 Toronto Film Festival premiere. In the years since its premiere, the film has developed a passionate little fandom, but actually tracking it down has proven more difficult than it should be — it’s been completely unavailable on streaming for years.

With the July 15 news that Mubi would re-release “The Fall” latter that…uh, fall, that long drought finally ended. The arthouse streamer and distributer premiered the 4K restoration of Singh’s film at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival this August,...

Arvind akela kallu new song: Young star Arvind Akela Kallu has released a song based on Lord Shiva. Which is going to fill the junkies with energy. Those who travel to Kavad with listeners are very much liked. Because a lot of positive comments are coming with millions of views on the song. Let us know about the bomb bomb song released on July 7.

Kallu’s ‘Dil Bam Bam Bam Bam Bhole’ song released

At this time Bhojpuri artist is immersed in devotion to Lord Shiva. Which has a spring. In such a situation, Bhojpuri music industry is engaged in releasing songs based on Shiva Ji. Because they are making a big hit on social media in the song. Which is currently making Kallu’s bomb bomb song. Actually Arvind Akela Kallu has released a song on 7 July 2025. Which has been released on the T-Series Hamaar Bhojpuri channel under the...

Dhurandhar vs the raja saab: Ranveer Singh has lifted the date screen from the release of his next film. Which has been unveiled today. Because today on July 6, a teaser filled with dreadful has been released. Seeing the teaser, the fans have emerged quite high for the film. But this release date has made Bollywood vs South. Actually the biggest clash of the year has been almost decided. Superstars Prabhas and Ranveer Singh are going to rust at the box office. There is also Shahid Kapoor in this war. Let’s know the full news

Ranveer Singh vs Prabhas box office will be face to face

Ranveer Singh has been seen far away for a long time, now has made full preparations to knock on the big screen. The actor has given a great gift on the 40th birthday. Which everyone likes. Today, on July 6, Dhurandhar’s teaser has been released on the digital platform.

Dhurandhar teaser: Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has given a big surprise to fans on his 40th birthday. Actually Singh had given a big indication by deleting his Instagram post which has now been released. Actually, Ranveer Singh’s Next has announced the release date by releasing the Dhurandhar’s Dhurandhar. Which has been questioned by its teaser more than the release date.

Dhurandhar Teaser Out- Many forms of Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh, who has made a big identity in Hindi cinema with versatile film Graphy, is today included in the list of top actors. Whose performance in the films of which makes him a better actor of the film industry. The actor, who started his career since 2010, did not perform his acting skills in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s historical drama films,

Rather, she has also been given in superhit films like Lootera, Gali Boy and Simba. Which shows that Ranveer...

Fighting zombies with your bare hands feels especially dangerous in an outbreak, yet a Muay Thai fighter does just that for the sake of love in the new trailer for the Netflix film Ziam.

Netflix Thailand’s first action-zombie film debuts on the streaming service on July 9, 2025.

As for the plot, “In a world gripped by food shortages, a tenacious Muay Thai boxer battles a zombie outbreak inside a hospital to save his lover from the jaws of death.”

Mark-Prin Suparat stars as Singh, the former professional Muay Thai fighter willing to take on hordes with his bare hands. Nychaa-Nuttanicha Dungwattanawanich, Vayla-Wanvayla Boonnithipaisit, Johnny Anfone, Pimmada Borriruksupakorn, and Jason Young also star.

Kulp Kaljareuk directs from a script by Nut Nualpang, Weerasu Worrapot, Vatanyu Ingkavivat, and Chonnatee Pimnam.

“We’ve all seen many zombie movies, but we rarely see zombies involved in hand-to-hand combat or boxing. We wanted to explore...

Exclusive: Recently launched U.S. distributor Aura Entertainment has acquired Doin’ It, a sex education comedy produced, co-written by and starring Lilly Singh (The Muppets Mayhem), in her first leading feature film role. The film, which premiered at last year’s SXSW Film Festival, will open in theaters across the country on September 19.

Directed by Sara Zandieh (A Simple Wedding) from her script written with Singh and Neel Patel, Doin’ It follows Maya (Singh), a 30-year-old software engineer from a conservative Indian family who moonlights as a high school substitute teacher while working on a teen-focused app. When she’s unexpectedly assigned to teach sex education — despite never having had sex herself — chaos and comedy ensue.

In a statement to Deadline on the acquisition, Singh said, “I’ve always wanted to tell stories that break boundaries and bring joy. Doin’ It does both. We laughed our asses off making it,...

When Jafar Panahi was awarded the Palme d’Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, it felt less like a career milestone and more like a collective sigh of justice served. For over a decade, Panahi has been making films under a state-imposed ban, facing imprisonment, surveillance, and the systematic stripping of his freedoms. Yet his cinema never ceased. With works smuggled out of Iran, made in secret or in confined spaces, Panahi turned censorship into his canvas, crafting films that spoke in whispers and still managed to shake the world.

Amid this legacy of cinematic resistance, Sreemoyee Singh’s “And, Towards Happy Alleys” (2023) stands as one of the most poignant tributes ever made to Panahi’s life and art. What begins as a doctoral research trip from Kolkata to Tehran evolves into a journey of solidarity across boundaries, both cultural and ideological. The film, which premiered at the 2024 Berlin International Film Festival,...

Archana Puran Singh Chose Kapil Sharma Show Over Films (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood actress Archana Puran Singh has rejoined her duties on The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 3. However, she also made a comeback in acting after four years with the film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. The film also starred Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri in lead roles. Let’s revisit the time when Archana opened up on taking a long break from the big screen. Read on to know more.

Archana Puran Singh Revealed The Real Reason

In an interview with News18, Archana revealed that she took a break from films due to the demanding schedule of The Kapil Sharma Show when it was aired on television. The De Dana Dan actress shared, “When we were on television, we didn’t get any breaks. We had fun doing episodes over and over, and we got a lot of riyaaz.

Uttera Singh’s Pinch (2025) arrives as a confident first feature from a multi-hatted creator who writes, directs and plays Maitri, a young travel-vlogger grappling with an assault by her own landlord. Set in a dusty western Indian town, the film unfolds within a cramped apartment complex and spills into a vibrant Hindu festival sequence.

Singh opens with a startling public attack—an unsuspecting guest accused by Maitri of violating her—and then rewinds twenty-four hours, tracking how everyday interactions among neighbors, relatives and festival pilgrims build toward riotous retaliation.

This social dramedy balances wry humor with mounting tension as Maitri navigates patriarchal strictures and her own thirst for justice. Singh’s tight script clocks in at just 83 minutes, moving briskly from hallway confrontations to ritual processions with minimal detours.

The result is an invitation to global audiences to observe small-town India through a lens that alternates between wry observation and emotional intensity,...

Sitaare zameen par day 1 collection: Bollywood’s Mr. Perfectionist who creates new history at the box office from day one. But this time superstar has not made history, but yesterday the film has added a low opening film on the first day in his career. Actually, the final figures of the stars have come, whose earnings do not sit right with this superstar, which is less than their previous film Lal Singh Chaddha. Let’s know the figures of the first day

Stars crossed double digit figures on the first day

Aamir Khan’s ‘Stars Bhoomi Par’ directed by Rs Prasanna, which has received tremendous response from Bollywood actors. Sunny Deol has also supported this film as well as the critics have also given tremendous response to Szp. Apart from this, this movie has been successful in getting a lot of reaction from people. This is the reason that it...

Suraj Singh, a rising face of the Sp (Samajwadi Party) and a prominent leader from eastern Uttar Pradesh, was recently seen at Mumbai Airport. His presence in the financial capital has triggered quiet chatter in political corridors, as speculation brews over whether his visit is purely personal — or something more strategic.

The Man Behind the Name

Suraj Singh is no stranger to the political stage. son of the late Pandit Singh — a respected minister and senior Sp leader from Gonda — Suraj is widely regarded as the heir to his father’s political legacy. With over 12 years of active work in the Sp, he has become a known name in his region for his hands-on approach and connection with the common people.

What Did He Say?

Speaking to the media at the airport, Singh played down the buzz, calling his Mumbai trip “a normal visit.”

“Nature and energy blend beautifully in Mumbai,...

From Agatha Christie obsessions to critically acclaimed crime dramas, some of the best content from across the pond is available to stream in the US on BritBox. Perhaps the most exciting new addition to the streamer's line-up is the six-episode series, Outrageous, the latest in a long line of adaptations based on the notorious Mitford sisters. Following in the footsteps of the Amazon miniseries, The Pursuit of Love, which detailed the eldest sister's novels, Outrageous, co-directed by Joss Agnew and Ellie Heydon, takes the infamous raucous stories and gives them a modern refresh with gorgeous color design and a provocative edge.

The series, which features a selection of top performers, including the likes of Bridgerton's Bessie Carter, James Purefoy (The Following), Isobel Jesper Jones (The Serpent Queen), Joanna Vanderham (The Runaway), Shannon Watson (The Jetty), Zoe Brough, and more, released on BritBox just two days ago and is already impressing both audiences and critics.

Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday Dance To Dheeme Dheeme On Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri Set! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

If there is one movie that has gotten us all pumped up and is making sure that the Valentine’s Day fever comes early, it is the Dharma Productions and Namah Pictures offering, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. The film starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday promises to be a unique love story that is a fine blend of visual grandeur and emotional depth. Now, a new BTS video from the set of the film is making our excitement level soar high even higher.

Kartik Aaryan And Ananya Panday Groove To Dheeme Dheeme

As Ananya Panday wrapped her Croatia schedule for the movie, she shook a leg with Kartik Aaryan, celebrating a successful wrap to the film’s schedule. And guess what made it all the more special?...

Subhash K Jha looks back at 21 Years Of Farhan Akhtar’s Lakshya, which starred Hrithik Roshan.

Here’s a rare, refreshing, pathbreaking film which is as noble in intent as it is in treatment. Intensely individualistic and pioneering in its fusion of a social conscience with fiction, Lakshya takes us to Kargil …slowly and deliberately. The pacing of the narration is so uniquely unhurried, you wonder if Farhan Akhtar is out on a sublime stroll through a picaresque highway where, like his aimless protagonist Karan, he can encounter anything at any point.

But you soon realize nothing is by chance in this film about finding one’s metier in life. Lakshya takes us through one man’s journey into finding a purpose in life. In doing so, the narration effortlessly finds its own centre. There are no full stops in the seamless narration. And yet the punctuation marks, like Hrithik’s subtly shaded,...

Set in smalltown western India, Uttera Singh’s directorial debut “Pinch” (in which the writer-director also stars) unfolds with propulsive rhythms and a bleakly humorous tone. Its subject matter — a young woman dealing with being sexually assaulted by an older neighbor and family friend — ought not to make for raucous subject matter. However, Singh commands both sides of the camera with confidence, even if her storytelling veers toward tying too neat a bow on discomforting material.

“Pinch” opens in medias res with a politically charged occurrence: a crowd at a Hindu festival turns on a man and attacks him for reasons yet unknown, resulting in an act of mob vigilantism — an all-too-common event in modern India. But the movie’s focus isn’t so much the zeitgeist that yields these public beatings, but rather, the strange and amusing way that a young woman present in the crowd, Maitri (Singh), uses...

Drake is probably not feeling too hot after his hometown of Toronto showed a lot of love to Kendrick Lamar during the Compton rapper’s co-headlining shows with Sza in the city last week. He’s taking it out on Jagmeet Singh, the former federal leader of the New Democratic Party, who was spotted attending one of the shows.

On Sunday night, after images of Singh at one of the concerts surfaced online, Drake took to Instagram, posting a screenshot of his Dm history with Singh. In the most recent message,...

Housefull 5 Music Review: Where’s The Music In This Akshay Kumar Film? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Once upon a time, there was a music industry in Bollywood that made us survive in all our moods! If you are Dukhi, you switched to a whole lot of Dard Bhare Nagme, right from Jaane Kahan Gaye Wo Din to Oye Raju Pyar Na Kariyo! While this range varied in romance and classical folk, it was the party anthems that witnessed the major makeover, right from Aapka Kya Hoga Janaab E Ali to Anarkali Disco Chali! But whatever Housefull 5 has offered in the name of a music album, with party anthems as its mains, I am still in the process of figuring that out!

No doubt, the film is earning at the box office despite criticism, but I am here to solely discuss this comedy thriller’s musical attributes! The music album...

Housefull 5 Box Office Collection Day 1 Update!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The comedy thriller Housefull 5 has scored the third biggest opening of 2025 in Bollywood. There are more reasons to celebrate as Akshay Kumar has clocked his 4th highest opener of all time and #2 in the post-Covid era. Scroll below for the day 1 box office collection!

Housefull 5 Box Office Day 1 Collection

The official figures are out, and Housefull 5 has minted 24.35 crores on day 1. Akshay Kumar starrer surpassed the negative word-of-mouth to open on the predicted lines. The real test begins today. It is to be seen whether Tarun Mansukhani’s directorial maintains its hold or slips amid the mixed reviews.

Records third-highest Bollywood opening of 2025

Housefull 5 has dethroned Raid 2 to second the third-highest opening of 2025. However, it failed to beat Sikandar (30.06 crores) and Chhaava (33.10 crores). The race is now against the top opening weekends. The multi-starrer comedy thriller must earn...

Rick and Morty Season 8 is now two episodes in, with the most recent installment, "Valkyrick," airing on June 1. After controversies have harmed the series' reputation in recent times, a strong bounce-back was needed to patch up some viewers' harmed opinion of the beloved animated show. Well, thankfully, that is exactly what has happened, with the show's initial impressive 100% critics' score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoesfollowed up by an almost-as-impressive audience score to match.

Officially, following the opening two episodes and with the figure subject to change,Rick and Morty Season 8 holds a strong 89% audience rating. What's perhaps even more eye-catching is that this is the highest score of its kind for eight years, with the search for a rating higher than the current season's going all the way back to Season 3's near-perfect 95%. The opening two seasons hold the show's best scores, both at 97%, with a post-Season 3 mixed reception seeing...

Raid 2 Worldwide Box Office Day 32: Crosses Ranveer Singh’s Gully Boy(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Raid 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh, concluded its fifth weekend yesterday. After emerging as a winner, the film recently completed a month in theatres, and though the pace has slowed to a certain extent, it is trying to earn as much as possible. With Akshay Kumar-led Housefull 5 arriving this Friday, the film has four more days to make the most of its theatrical run. Keep reading for a detailed worldwide box office report of day 32!

How much did Raid 2 earn at the worldwide box office in 32 days?

Made on a budget of over 100 crores, the Bollywood crime drama has managed to become a good success story. Backed by the sequel factor and positive word-of-mouth, it has covered a long enough distance. Talking about the latest update, it wrapped up its fifth weekend by earning 3.36 crores,...

Have You Watched This Crime Thriller On Netflix Starring Randeep Hooda? (Photo Credit – Netflix)

A truly gripping crime thriller series made its way on Netflix a few years ago. Despite an intriguing premise, powerful performances, and an authentic Punjabi backdrop, the series hasn’t been officially greenlit for a second season yet. Can you guess which show we are talking about? That series is none other than the Punjabi-language crime thriller Cat.

The show featured Randeep Hooda in the lead role. And it’s undoubtedly one of the best Indian original shows from Netflix. It has an excellent user rating of 8.1/10 on IMDb. Read on to know more about the series!

Cat: Plot

Set in an eight-episode format with a runtime of around 40-45 minutes per episode, the series follows the story of Gurnam Singh (played by Randeep Hooda), who used to work as an informant (Cat) for the police department many years back.

Welcome to this week’s review of Tna Wrestling. Let’s get straight into the review and see what went down on this week’s show…

Match #1: The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) def. Laredo, Fir$T Cla$$ (A.J. Francis & Kc Navarro) & The System (Eddie Edwards & Brian Myers) The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:

Earlier today, Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers attacked Octagon Jr in the backstage area. He is not medically cleared compete and Laredo must go it alone in our opening contest! Fir$T Cla$$, The System, The Rascalz and Laredo clash to become #1 Contenders for the Tna World Tag Team Titles, held by The Nemeths! It doesn’t take long before Alisha Edwards gets involved on behalf of The System, but she’s ejected from ringside. Laredo soars off the top, taking out The System on the floor. The Rascalz are next to fly as...

Subhash K Jha looks back at Tanuja Chandra’s 1998 film Dushman, which starred Kajol in a brilliant performance and Sanjay Dutt. We also hear from the director about the making of the film.

Tanuja Chandra’s grossly underrated film, Dushman, features Kajol in her career-best performance in a double role. When one of the twins is brutally murdered, the other takes revenge. The film was adapted from John Schlesinger’s tepid thriller An Eye For An Eye, where Sally Field avenged the death of her daughter. Several clever changes were made to the original script. In the original, it is the mother (Sally Field) who goes on a vendetta spree against her daughter’s rapist and murderer. In Dushman, it is the twin sister (Kajol) who seeks retribution, while the mother(Tanve Azmi) seeks closure to the tragedy. Dushman also added a romantic angle to the original with Sanjay Dutt...

Indian digital storytelling platform Pratilipi has forged a strategic content partnership with production house Roy Kapur Films to co-develop and produce a slate of films and series leveraging its expansive story universe.

The partnership will see the companies jointly identify stories from Pratilipi’s platform, co-invest in their development, and collaboratively pitch and produce them for leading studios and streamers. The goal is to co-produce at least six projects across films and series over the next three years.

The first project under the partnership is “Charitraheen,” written by Priti Jadhav, a courtroom drama that has generated over 21 million reads on the Pratilipi app, with more than 244,000 reviews and a 4.88/5 rating.

Pratilipi boasts over 30 million monthly active users, 1.6 million writers, and a catalogue of millions of stories across 12 Indian languages.

Roy Kapur Films, founded by veteran producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, brings production expertise and industry relationships to the alliance. The company...

Welcome to this review of Tna Wrestling’s Under Seige pay-per-view/Ple, right here on Nerdly. Let’s see what this show – one of many wrestling shows this past weekend – had to offer! The show kicked off with the usual “countdown” lead in the saw Rosemary defeat Xia Brookside via a Dq. As for the rest of Under Seige…

Match #1: Mike Santana def. Kc Navarro The following is courtesy of tnawrestling.com:

A.J. Francis reveals that he is unable to compete due to injury, and taking his place against Mike Santana will be his Fir$T Cla$$ partner, Kc Navarro! Santana hits the Three Amigos for two. Santana hits the ropes but Francis trips him with his crutch from the outside. Navarro capitalizes with a Ddt to gain the advantage. Santana bounces back with the Rolling Buck 50 for another near fall. Navarro counters Spin the Block, then rakes the eyes to avoid the Oic.

When Indian filmmaker Sreemoyee Singh first travelled to Tehran in December 2015, it was as a PhD researcher investigating the lives and works of post-revolution Iranian filmmakers in exile. What began as academic fieldwork soon evolved into a feature-length documentary, “And, Towards Happy Alleys”, which had its world premiere at the 2023 Berlinale. Shot over six years during repeated visits to Iran, the documentary offers a rare, ground-level view of a society grappling with censorship, political repression, and a growing undercurrent of resistance.

And, Towards the Happy Alleys is screening at Beskop Tshechu Film Festival

Through candid conversations with filmmakers such as Jafar Panahi, who essentially serves as the tour guide of the narrative, and Mohammad Shirvani, as well as human rights advocate Nasrin Sotoudeh, Singh captures a cross-section of voices that speak to both the enduring power of Iranian cinema and the everyday acts of defiance by Iranian women in a...

Exclusive: Joint Venture, the recently launched distribution company of industry veterans Vinay Singh, Chris Lane, Becca Leckie and Jess Jacobs, has acquired U.S. rights to Two Women, the feminist sex comedy directed by Chloé Robichaud, which won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Writing following its world premiere at Sundance 2025.

Slated for release in theaters later this year, the film stars Karine Gonthier-Hyndman and Laurence Leboeuf as Florence and Violette, neighbors who become unlikely companions as they navigate the confines of monogamy. Others in the cast include Mani Soleymanlou and Yellowjackets‘ Sophie Nélisse.

Pic is written by Catherine Léger, based on her own play Home Deliveries, and adapted from the 1970 film Deux femmes en or by Claude Fournier. Léger and Martin Paul-Hus served as producers.

“It’s an exciting new milestone for Two Women, following a wonderful premiere at the Sundance Film Festival,” said Robichaud. “I am...

Here’s When You Can Watch John Abraham’s The Diplomat Online!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The Diplomat was released in theatres on March 14, 2025. Since its theatrical debut, John Abraham’s political drama has created a strong buzz among the audience. The film, which is based on real events, gives audiences a closer look at the intense world of international diplomacy.

Also starring Sadia Khateeb in a key role, The Diplomat impressed with its powerful story and strong performances. After a good theatrical run, fans are excited to know when they can watch it online. Here’s all the latest info about its Ott release.

When & Where To Stream The Diplomat Ott?

According to English Jagran, recent reports suggest that The Diplomat has locked its streaming rights with a prominent Ott platform and will soon be available for streaming. If reports are to be believed, the movie will stream on Netflix starting May 9, 2025. For those unaware,...

A Silent Beginning That Ignited a Stellar Journey

From unanswered questions to a deep fascination with the stars, Ritu Singh’s journey into astrology was born out of an inner calling. What started as a silent quest for understanding evolved into a celebrated career that now inspires thousands across the globe.

Rising to Prominence: A Voice of Authenticity

In a world brimming with quick predictions and commercial astrology, Ritu Singh stands apart for one simple reason — authenticity.

Her ability to blend Vedic wisdom with contemporary life solutions has made her a beloved figure among celebrities, entrepreneurs, and spiritual seekers alike.

Astrology Beyond Predictions: A Tool for Empowerment

For Ritu Singh, astrology isn’t about fear-based forecasts. It’s a language of empowerment.

By focusing on emotional clarity and personalized guidance, she ensures that every consultation uplifts and strengthens her clients, rather than intimidating them.

Celebrities Seek Clarity, Not Certainty

High-profile...

Bollywood filmmaker and author Dushyant Pratap Singh has officially launched the online edition of his much-awaited book, “Satyaki Dwapar Ka Ajey Yodha,” through Indie Press. The eBook is now available globally across Amazon’s Kindle platform, with 13 country-specific versions released simultaneously.

Global Digital Launch Following Audiobook Success

The release comes on the heels of the audiobook’s remarkable success across major online platforms. Listeners have widely appreciated the audio rendition, setting high expectations for the eBook. Indie Press, one of India’s premier publishing houses, has facilitated this global rollout, ensuring the story reaches readers worldwide.

Spotlight on an Overlooked Hero

“Satyaki Dwapar Ka Ajey Yodha” focuses on the legendary yet underrepresented warrior Satyaki of the Dwapar Yuga. Unlike mainstream narratives that focus primarily on iconic figures such as Krishna and Arjuna, Singh’s work brings Satyaki’s courage, loyalty, and personal journey into the spotlight, offering readers a comprehensive...

In 2013, producer extraordinare Mahesh Bhatt brought together Mohit Suri, to direct Shraddha Kapoor Aditya Roy Kapur in the romantic drama Aashiqui 2 and it was a smash hit. Talking with Subhash K Jha, Bhatt happily revisits the film, revealing what it was like working with Mohit Suri, stars Shraddha and Aditya, and celebrates the continued success of Aashiqui 2.

Aashiqui 2, your biggest hit as a producer, is now 12… do you remember your feelings when you first saw the finished film?

It was at the crack of dawn when I finished the final mix of Aashiqui 2 with Mohit Suri and his fiery Brat Brigade. As I stepped out of the mixing theatre, I immediately called (co-producer) Bhushan Kumar. He was surprised to receive a call so early in the morning. “We have a smash hit,” I told him. “This is going to be a jewel in our crown.”

And you were right?...

Following its premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival last year, the critically acclaimed Superboys of Malegaon is now officially streaming on Prime Video, and ahead of its debut, we were able to catch up with producer Zoya Akhtar (Gully Boy; Dahaad; Kho Gaye Hum Kahan) and stars Adarsh Gourav (The White Tiger; Extrapolations; Hostel Daze) and Vineet Kumar Singh (Mukkabaaz; Gangs of Wasseypur; Betaal) to talk about the incredible film, which is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name, that adapts the true life story of filmmaker Nasir Shaikh and his friends.

In our conversation, Akhtar talks me through the magic of filmmaking and why this kind of story will always resonate, while Gourav and Singh elaborate on their different approaches for their respective characters, and how they were able to play proper homage to the real-life people while also leaving their own mark on the parts.

The synopsis reads,...

Netflix unveiled three Indian productions at its Apac showcase in Tokyo, with Rajkummar Rao and R. Madhavan leading the slate of upcoming titles set for 2025 release.

The presentation, led by Netflix India original films head Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, highlighted the streaming platform’s growing commitment to diverse Indian storytelling across languages and genres.

“This year is going to be our most diverse year yet,” Sheikh told attendees. “After the wildly loved ‘Pushpa 2,’ ‘Dragon,’ and ‘Chhaava,’ we have an exciting lineup of some of the biggest theatrical films coming to Netflix in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.”

Currently streaming is “Test,” Netflix’s first Tamil-language original film, a sports drama featuring R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth. Sheikh also talked up the imminent release of “Jewel Thief,” described as a “high octane heist-action film” starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, scheduled to debut within days of the showcase.

The spotlight then turned to three upcoming productions.

Kesari 2 Box Office Collection Day 5: Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 shows the true story. In which lead actor C Shankaran became Narayan, in which he shown excellent performance, with which Audian Kesari 2 is turning to theaters but Kesari 2’s performance in working days is not seen much. It is to be said that, Akshay’s Kesari 2 will collect outstanding collections in her lifetime, in fact, working days of Kesari Chapter 2 have started from tomorrow.

Which everyone was eyeing. It seemed that these week days would stand at the box office with firmness but its performance has been of normal level. Zee Ha Kesari 2’s fourth day earnings have been revealed, which is showing less earnings. So the same fiveth day today, the figures of Kesari 2 are coming out today. That too is not so special, let’s know today Kesari 2 Box Office Collection Day 5 How much can...

Jaat Box Office Collection Day 1 Update!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Sunny Deol has knocked it out of the park with his action thriller, Jaat. He’s loved nationwide, but his films have not performed well at the box office. It looks like redemption mode is on since Gadar 2 as the actor has now scored the second-biggest opening of his career. Scroll below for day 1 collection!

Jaat Box Office Day 1 Collection

The official figures are out, and Gopichand Malineni’s directorial has made a good debut at the Indian box office. Jaat has earned 9.62 crores, missing the double-digit mark by an inch. The word-of-mouth is favorable, and one can expect good growth starting this evening.

Jaat vs Bollywood openers of 2025

The good news is that Sunny Deol starrer has surpassed many Bollywood films to score the 4th highest opening of 2025. It has scored much higher than Deva (5.78 crores), The Diplomat (4.03 crores...

Jaat Box Office Day 1 vs Sunny Deol’s Top Openers!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Sunny Deol has teamed up with Pushpa 2 producers Mythri Movie Makers for his next Bollywood outing. He is set to rule the South with his upcoming action thriller, Jaat. Gadar 2 may be out of reach, but where will it stand among his biggest openers of all time? Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Directed by Gopichand Malineni in his Hindi debut, Jaat also features Regina Cassandra, Randeep Hooda, Ayesha Khan, Saiyami Kher, Zarina Wahab, Dayanand Shetty, Ajay Ghosh, Vineet Kumar Singh and Jagapathi Babu, among others, in pivotal roles. It is slated to hit theatres worldwide on April 10, 2025.

Jaat vs Sunny Deol’s highest openers

Sunny Deol delivered the biggest opening of his lifetime with Gadar 2, which grossed a whopping 40.10 crores on its day 1. Unfortunately, no other film in his career has managed to...