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Subhash K Jha shines the spotlight on Vishal Bhardwaj’s Omkara, which featured an the incredible ensemble cast of Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vivek Oberoi and Bipasha Basu. We also hear from Kareena Kapoor Khan about her role and brilliant performance in the 2006 film.

Omkara is no ordinary work of art. It’s a full-blown treatise on the politics of the human heart. Male and female bonding is paramount to Bhardwaj’s plot. In his amazing understanding of both Shakespeare’s tragic resonances and Up’s ruinous politics, the director is next to none.

He spills the beans in swirls of authentic colours. The cast and crew pitch in their might with pliable strength. The cinematography (Tassaduq Hussain) capturing the fading rusty browns of Up’s damned alleys , the editing (Meghna Manchanda) cutting the shots with an arresting alacrity, and the sound (songs and...

Subhash K Jha profiles the brilliant career of the late Manoj Kumar in this special feature celebrating his birth anniversary.

The little boy in Abbottabad in the North-West Frontier province saw Dilip Kumar in a film called Jugnu. Then and there, little Manoj Goswami decided he wanted to be a film actor. Many years later, when Manoj was a handsome young man, eeking out a living with his large family in Delhi, a cousin, Lekhraj Bhakri, who was also a filmmaker, suggested that Manoj try his luck in films.

Manoj left Delhi for Mumbai in 1955. He got his first break one year later in a bit role for a film called Gangu Teli. The director Homi Sethna was so happy with the debutant’s work that he paid him Rs 1,000 extra. In his cousin Bhakri’s film Fashion, Manoj played a walk-on part of a beggar. He was only 19.

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Fans of actor Vishal? Here is super exciting news for you, Vishal, the talented actor known for his dynamic roles, has finally made an announcement about his 35th film, which is expected to mark a significant milestone in his career. Let’s delve deeper into this upcoming project of actor:

A Closer Look into 35th Film of Vishal

For his 35th film, actor Vishal is collaborating with director Ravi Arasu. This film is set to be special in particular because it is going to be his first release after getting hitched with none other than actress Sai Dhanshika, scheduled for August 29, 2025.

Recently the actor took his social media account and dropped an official confirmation about his upcoming film. In the post, the actor stated that: ” Here we go, finally starting my next film #Vishal35 under the production of Super Good Films, produced by #RBchoudhary sir, marking their 99th film. Directed by Raviarasu,...

10 Bollywood Stars Who Changed Their Names to Make It Big in the Industry ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In the glamorous world of Bollywood, many of the biggest stars have chosen to create a new identity by tweaking the spelling of their name, revising it, or by eliminating their surnames before entering the industry. The reason may vary for each A-lister actor but is primarily affected by numerology or a desire to stand out and bring fame, and success. Let’s check out famous celebrities who reinvented themselves.

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Shilpa Shetty is one of the most loved actresses in Bollywood. Shilpa Shetty’s original name is Ashwini Shetty. Her astrologer mother, Sunanda Shetty, changed her name before entering Bollywood to enhance her career in acting.

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Akshay Kumar

Born as Rajiv Hari Om Bhatia, Akshay Kumar is one...

Ranbir Kapoor’s Barfi! vs Ranveer Singh’s Gully Boy—Who Ruled the Ratings?(Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook)

Over the years, acclaimed Indian actor Ranbir Kapoor has delivered a wide range of memorable performances. From his early films like Wake Up Sid, Rocket Singh, and Raajneeti to impactful roles in Rockstar, Tamasha, and Sanju, he has consistently showcased his acting prowess. His most recent theatrical release, Animal, may have sparked debates, but it emerged as a massive box office blockbuster.

Likewise, Ranveer Singh too boasts an impressive filmography, defined by bold choices and versatility, right from his brilliant debut in Band Baaja Baaraat, to standout performances in Lootera, Dil Dhadakne Do, Padmaavat, and ’83.

And now, with the high-octane first look of his upcoming film Dhurandhar making waves, comparisons with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal are inevitable, although the films and characters are entirely different. It got us thinking: whose highest-rated film...

Drishyam 3 update in hindi: If there is any most popular crime thriller franchise in Indian cinema, then it is a scene whose strong story has entertained the Malayalam people with Hindi audience. The last 2 parts Vishal and Drishyam 2 have received great response to the people. In such a situation, the fans are now eagerly waiting for the third sequel. In such a situation, the official news that has come out will make Ajay’s fans happy.

Drishyam 3 update in hindi

Small budget film Drishyam which is quite popular among the audience. 2 Hindi versions of the film have been released, which the public has shown a lot of love. Also, this franchise has also been a hit in Malayalam. Whose crime thriller story filled with suspense of the world has entertained the audience in theaters till the last. Fihalal has been discussed loudly for a long time, which has now officially updated.

Yash Raj Films and Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara is certainly on its way to be the best music album to have come out of Bollywood in a long, long time. After the chartbuster ‘Saiyaara title track’, the second song ‘Barbaad’, sung by Jubin Nautiyal, is also a fan favorite on the internet now. Now the third song of the film, a peppy love track called ‘Tum Ho Toh’ dropped today, sung by the most talked-about young singer of India today, Vishal Mishra!

Mohit Suri reveals that he has known Vishal for 12 years now and was overwhelmed to learn that Vishal decided to pursue music as a career after listening to Mohit’s soulful love songs during his college days.

Mohit, who completes 20 years in the Hindi film industry during which he has delivered scores of musical megahits that the country has called in love with, says, “Vishal & I had always...

Watch Devil’s Double: Next Level Hit ZEE5 This June(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Devil’s Double Next Level marks the fourth chapter in the hit Dhilluku Dhuddu horror-comedy franchise, returning with its signature blend of spooky thrills and quirky humor. The film will be available to stream in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

What is the plot of Devil’s Double: Next Level?

Written and directed by S. Prem Anand, the film stars Santhanam in the lead role as Kissa, a sarcastic film critic known for tearing apart horror films. His world turns upside down when he’s invited to a private screening by a mysterious filmmaker named Hitchcock Irudhayaraj, played by Selvaraghavan. As the film begins to roll, Kissa is pulled into its storyline—trapped inside a cursed movie that unfolds on a haunted cruise ship.

From there, the narrative takes a bizarre turn, mixing supernatural elements with absurd comedy.

SS Rajamouli’s Next Film With Mahesh Babu Had Chiyaan Vikram In Mind ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The simple answer to whether Vikram turned down an opportunity to work with SS Rajamouli is yes—he did, according to 123 Telugu. But the real question we should ask is: was it a wise decision?

Before diving into that, let’s look at what transpired. The makers of SS Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu’s collaborative project, tentatively titled SSMB29, approached Tamil actor Chiyaan Vikram to play a role, not as a cameo or a supporting character, But in a negative avatar.

However, Vikram, who currently plays protagonist roles in Tamil films, was reportedly not ready to take on a negative role at this stage in his career, so he declined the offer politely.

Trending Why Was Tamil Actor Vishal Ordered To Pay Over 27 Crores To Lyca Productions? All We Know About The Madras High...

Pawan Kalyan In Warrior Costume With Sword (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Pawan Kalyan’s much-anticipated period action drama Hari Hara Veera Mallu is finally inching toward completion. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and Jyothi Krishna, the film has faced multiple delays but promises a cinematic spectacle rooted in history, power, and patriotism. Now in its final post-production phase, the makers are pulling out all the stops to deliver a visual extravaganza.

Grand Budget and Story Highlights

At a recent event in Machilipatnam, director Jyothi Krishna revealed that the film’s budget has crossed ₹250 crore. He spoke passionately about a key action sequence set around the historic Bandhar Port. The director shared (Via 123Telugu), “There is a big sequence about Bandar Port in the movie. We worked hard for two years to recreate and show how this port was in the 16th-17th centuries in CG. In that port sequence in the movie,...

Here’s When & Where You Can Watch Karnika On Ott Outisde India (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam film Karnika has now started streaming online. The movie was released theatrically on 23rd August 2024. It must have an interesting story with an intense screenplay, but it received mixed reactions from both critics and audiences. But now, the mystery thriller is getting a chance to reach a wider audience through its digital release.

When & Where To Watch Karnika?

Karnika is currently streaming on the Ott platform Simply South. It became available from June 6, 2025, but the film is not available to watch in India. Only viewers living outside India can access it. The platform shared the update with a poster on social media, writing, “#Karnika, streaming on Simply South from June 6 worldwide, excluding India.”

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Is Vijay Deverakonda’s Kingdom Being Postponed Again?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Fans of Vijay Deverakonda have been eagerly waiting for the release of Kingdom. The film was initially scheduled to release on May 30, 2025, but the date was later moved to July 4, 2025. However, according to a report by The Times of India, the film might not release on July 4 as previously announced. The reason cited is pending reshoots.

On the other hand, the Tamil publication Tupaki has refuted this claim, citing its sources and stating that the film is on track for a July 4 release. However, it acknowledges that the film is still in the post-production phase and that music director Anirudh Ravichander is yet to complete his work. With less than a month before the scheduled release, let’s hope everything comes together in time.

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What Is Known About The Vishal Vs Lyca Productions Court Case?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Lyca was once one of the most prominent production houses in the Tamil film industry, but things have taken a turn for the worse in recent years. Most of their recent big-budget ventures have failed, and their attempt to enter the Malayalam film industry with L2: Empuraan in collaboration with Aashirvad Cinemas didn’t work out as expected.

Back then, news of Lyca Productions’ collapse spread like wildfire. But now, a new twist has emerged involving Tamil actor Vishal. Typically, you would expect a production house to pay an actor, but in this case, news has surfaced that the actor has to pay the production house. What could be the reason? Let’s start the story from the beginning.

Background Of Vishal’s Court Case With Lyca Productions

Vishal is not just an actor but also a film producer.

After a homicide, what follows is an investigation—interrogations, witnesses, court trials, and finally a verdict. All the steps taken just to get closer to the truth. An interrogation is merely a dialogue, words extracted from suspects so that the incident can be reenacted in the imagination. At the same time, the veracity is not reliable. Suspects will inadvertently lie to protect themselves, thus uncovering the truth becomes the responsibility of the interrogator. Interrogation by Ajoy Varma Raja is a Tamil film that is exceptionally clever in dissecting a crime. The first half of the film takes a classic whodunnit approach, bringing a Rashomon effect to the key crime: Justice Vishesh Ishkaran Parasar’s murder. Known to be a benevolent figure, Justice Parasar was found dead in his residence of blunt force trauma. We see an unnamed police officer interrogating people who had visited Justice Parasar that night.

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Ram Gopal Varma’s eerie Bhoot, which clocks 22 years on May 30, stars, hold you breath, Rekha, Tanuja, Urmila Matondkar, Victor Banerjee, Nana Patekar, Ajay Devgan, Fardeen Khan….Varma is nothing, if not a pathbreaker. His Bhoot would be considered his finest directorial undertaking to date if Satya and Company hadn’t come along earlier on. Bhoot lacks the the spatial dimensions and dramatic impact of Company. While the “action,” if it can be called that, in Bhoot is largely situated in and around a highrise apartment in Mumbai , there are constant undercurrents of smothered expressions threatening to implode on Varma’s stunningly mounted frames. But like bits of bright molten lava, the tensions always recede just in time to remind us that in life, as in art, drama isn’t about what we see, but what we feel.

Throught this 2-hour song-less excursion into the realm of the supernatural, Varma...

Subhash K Jha speaks to Neeraj Ghaywan about his new film Homebound, which stars Ishaan Khattar, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa and the incredible reception including a nine-minute standing ovation, at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

Ten years since your brilliant directorial debut in Masaan….what took you so long to return with a feature film?

I’ve been trying to answer this question for a long time, but I’ve never quite found a fully formed response, perhaps because I was still grappling with impostor syndrome after Masaan. After the film, I received many scripts and interest from studios, but I often stood in my way. I was searching for something where my identity and my work could merge—something that truly challenges me and resonates deeply with my values and my search for meaning in an increasingly disoriented world. I still don’t have a definitive answer, and maybe that’s okay.

When Bollywood titan Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions backs a film exploring caste and religious discrimination in rural India with Martin Scorsese as executive producer, cinema history gets rewritten.

“Homebound,” Neeraj Ghaywan’s long-awaited sophomore feature, produced by Johar along with Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Somen Mishra, co-produced by Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier and executive produced by Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar, isn’t just heading to Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section — it’s smashing industry conventions about who gets to tell which stories and how far they can travel.

The unlikely creative alliance between Bollywood’s glossiest producer, an indie filmmaker with uncompromising social vision, and cinema’s most revered living director has yielded an anticipated festival appearance.

Ghaywan’s 2015 debut “Masaan” had its world premiere at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard strand where it won both the Fipresci Prize and Promising Future Award. The path to securing...

The name is Bond, Ruskin Bond. A lot of this softspoken, articulate fictioneer’s work has been taken to the big screen, notably Vishal Bharadwaj’s The Blue Umbrella and 7 Khoon Maaf.

There’s a quaint wintry feeling to Vishal Bharadwaj’s adaptation of Ruskin Bond’s The Blue Umbrella that comes not from knowing-it-all about filmmaking but from entering the dark tunnel of non-knowing, to explore an uncharted territory and emerge into a light that’s illuminating and unexperienced. This is the spirit in which Bharadwaj enters the world of the child Biniya, played by Shreya Sharma, who is as brilliant as Shweta Prasad was in Vishal’s other film about the unpredictable fantasy world of the young in Makdee. The Blue Umbrella is about the world of the young, but not a film about children at all. What is The Blue Umbrella about – a fragile fable, a...

For those who know Tamil star Vishal Krishna –and this writer has known him as an affable softspoken kind bloke for years—news about his collapse at an event for transgenders at Villupuram sent shivers up the spine.

On Wednesday evening Vishal connected with Subhash K Jha to say his health is not under a cloud. “First of all it was wrongly reported it happened on stage. Secondly I am totally fine, Sir. I was mobbed by the transgenders and I hadn’t eaten anything since morning. I had to travel five hours for the transgenders’ function. When I had to leave they all gathered up crowding me. I couldn’t breathe. So much dust, so many people. I couldn’t take it.”

Significantly, this was Vishal Krishna’s second public health scare this year. In January, Vishal Krishna worried his fans by appearing extremely ill and shaken at a movie event.

In Photo (Left to Right) – Ashley Day, Shah Rukh Khan and Jena Pandya Photo credit – Danny Kaan

Ahead of the UK Premiere of the musical based on the Bollywood blockbuster Shah Rukh Khan, star of the Aditya Chopra-directed historic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Ddlj), made a surprise visit to the London rehearsal room of Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical. This new stage adaptation of the beloved 1995 Hindi romantic film, in which Khan starred as Raj and Kajol as Simran, is set to make its UK premiere at Manchester Opera House from 29 May to 21 June 2025.

Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical is directed by Aditya Chopra, the original director of the record-breaking, award-winning Hindi-language film. Ddlj is the longest-running title in Indian cinema, and it has been playing continuously in Mumbai since its release in 1995. Ddlj is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

Cultures collide, and...

Shah Rukh Khan, the Bollywood megastar whose 1995 romantic blockbuster “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (Ddlj) redefined Indian cinema, made an unannounced appearance at the London rehearsals for “Come Fall in Love — The Ddlj Musical.”

The stage adaptation of the landmark Hindi-language film, which remains the longest-running title in Indian cinema history (playing continuously in Mumbai since 1995), is set for its U.K. premiere at Manchester Opera House running May 29 through June 21.

The musical, directed by the film’s original helmer Aditya Chopra, reimagines the beloved romance that first paired Khan with actress Kajol as the characters Raj and Simran. In the stage version, set across the U.K. and India, Jena Pandya stars as Simran opposite Ashley Day as Rog (the Raj-inspired character).

“Meeting Shah Rukh Khan and having him in the rehearsal room was such an honor,” Pandya said. “He was so generous with his time and support for the show.

The prestigious UK Asian Film Festival announced the winners of its coveted Tongues on Fire Flame Awards at the Closing Gala Ceremony of its 27th edition, on Sunday 11th May at Riverside Studio, London. The UK Asian Film Festival has long been a champion of South Asian female-centric cinema and women in film, both on and off-screen. Each year, its programmes challenge patriarchal norms, spark critical conversations, and drive its mission to advocate for gender equality in the film industry. This year was no exception with a brilliant slate of films, in conversations and more.

UK Asian Film Festival Founder and Director, Dr Pushpinder Chowdhry MBE said, “This year has been a profound celebration of British Asian talent standing alongside our international guests – debut directors and actors pushing boundaries, creating against all odds, and confronting stereotypes with courage and creativity. We’ve been overwhelmed by the unexpected support from our communities and businesses,...

Tourist Family Worldwide Box Office Day 12(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Tourist Family, starring M Sasikumar and Simran in key roles, is unstoppable at the worldwide box office. Backed by strong word-of-mouth, the film continues to surprise everyone. After crossing the milestone of 50 crores globally and emerging as a hit in India, it is now all set to surpass the lifetime collection of Vishal’s Madha Gaja Raja to become the 6th highest-grossing Kollywood film of 2025. Keep reading for a detailed report of day 12!

Enjoys a superb second Monday!

The Kollywood family entertainer had an excellent second weekend, earning 14.65 crores. After such a weekend, it displayed a superb hold on the second Monday. As per estimates, the film earned 3.15 crores yesterday, a drop of just 3.07% compared to the second Friday’s 3.25 crores. This clearly indicates that the film is going to enjoy big numbers during the entire week.

Overall, Tourist Family has...

Actor Vishal Collapses On Stage At Live Event—Here’s What Really Happened (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tamil actor Vishal sent his fans into a tizzy when he fainted on stage during a public function held in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. The solemn incident took place on Sunday, May 11, at the Miss Koovagam 2025 beauty pageant for the transgender community. Vishal was supposed to grace the occasion as the chief guest.

Vishal’s manager, Hari, shared that Vishal had not eaten food but only consumed some juice, which could have led to him fainting. When he fainted, individuals who were around him, including fans and event organisers, came to his rescue and administered first aid there and then. Soon after, he was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment. The ceremony was held at Koovagam village as part of the cultural festival. Ex-minister K. Ponmudy also attended the function.

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Renowned composing duo, Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani, will be In Conversation at the Closing Gala ceremony of UK Asian Film Festival – the world’s longest running South Asian film festival outside the Subcontinent – taking place on Sunday 11th May at Riverside Studios, London. The musical duo will be discussing the forthcoming stage musical, Come Fall in Love: The Ddlj Musical, a theatre adaptation of one of the greatest and most popular films in Indian cinema, Yash Raj Films’ Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Ddlj).

Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani (popularly called Vishal & Shekhar in India) are among the biggest names in Indian music, with a career spanning two decades, having delivered some of the most-loved musical hits of the Indian film industry. These multifaceted musical composers are singers, songwriters, producers, and live performers. They have been nominated for and won almost every Indian music award. Their unique brand of music...

Retro Box Office Collection Day 5: Crosses Veera Dheera Sooran ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After making decent earnings during the 4-day extended opening weekend, Retro, starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, underperformed on its first Monday. It witnessed a drop of more than 55%, thus putting the film in an uncomfortable position. Amid this, if we look at the positive thing, the biggie has managed to surpass the lifetime collection of Chiyaan Vikram’s Veera Dheera Sooran at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed day 5 collection report!

Retro on day 5

The morning shows started with 16% occupancy. In the afternoon shows, occupancy jumped to 25%. In the evening shows, occupancy dipped to 22%. In the night shows, occupancy was 27%. Overall, in Tamil, the occupancy was 23% throughout the day. The Telugu version had an occupancy of just 13% on Monday. The Hindi version is a washout.

As per estimates, Retro earned 3.40 crores on day 5, a...

Retro Box Office Day 1 Vs Top 5 Tamil Openers Of 2025: Suriya Might Enter The List With Less Than 5 Crore! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Suriya is all set to arrive in the theaters on May 1 with his next action drama, Retro. The film offered a thrilling trailer last week, which impressed with its Hindi version as well as killer editing. Hopes are at a high with this film helmed by Karthik Subbaraj. Suriya’s Last Tamil Opening

Suriya arrived with Kanguva at the box office, which was his last theatrical release. It opened at the box office with a massive 22 crore, turning into the biggest opener of the actor’s career. It is impossible for his upcoming film to touch this number, more so because it will face a clash with Raid 2 and Hit 3.

Retro Vs Top Tamil Opener Of 2025

While Suriya might not cross his best opening with Retro, he...

Coming to center stage and hitting the mark is Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical, which will begin its run at the Manchester Opera House on 29th of May. Directed by Aditya Chopra, who directed the brilliance that is Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the film, the show also boasts music by the outstanding Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani. We have your first listen to the title song, and it is epic!

Cultures collide, and West End meets Bollywood in this joyous, hilarious, heart-winning new musical comedy starring Jena Pandya and Ashley Day.

Meet Simran – a young British woman whose future is all set with an arranged marriage back in India – as she sets off around Europe for one last summer of freedom. But getting stranded with laid-back, party-loving Roger isn’t in the guidebook, and now the unlikely pair find that falling in love is just a passport to trouble.

Veera Dheera Sooran Box Office Collection Day 18(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The Chiyaan Vikram starrer Tamil action-drama Veera Dheera Sooran has been heavily affected by the release of Thala Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly. It is most likely to close its curtains as the 5th highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 18th day.

Veera Dheera Sooran Box Office Collection Day 18

On its 18th day, the Chiyaan Vikram starrer earned 24 lakhs when it came to the day-wise collection. This was a drop of around 16% when the movie amassed 20 lakhs. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 41.57 crores.

Veera Dheera Sooran is currently the 5th highest grossing Tamil film of 2025 when it comes to the India net collection. It needs around 7.13 crores to topple Vishal’s Madha Gaja Raja to become the 4th highest grossing Kollywood film of 2025. For the unversed,...

Good Bad Ugly Box Office Day 4 (Early Trends): Ajith Kumar Breaks 4 Major Records! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Good Bad Ugly roared at the box office on Sunday, taking the four-day total of the film in the range of 83 – 85 crore in India. Meanwhile, the film will move towards the 150 crore mark worldwide very soon. However, the Sunday collections did not outperform the opening-day collections!

2nd Highest Tamil Grosser Of 2025

Ajith Kumar’s film is now the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025, surpassing his own Vidaamuyarchi’s 81.58 crore in India. Interestingly, the film has surpassed Vidaamuyarchi’s entire lifetime collection on the first extended weekend!

Good Bad Ugly Box Office Day 4 Estimates

On the fourth day, Sunday, April 13, Good Bad Ugly managed to earn in the range of 19 – 19.5 crore at the box office, as per the early trends. This is almost in the range of the previous day which brought 19.75 crore at the box office!

Good Bad Ugly Worldwide Box Office Day 3 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Despite the mixed reviews, Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan starrer Good Bad Ugly continues to attract footfalls at the ticket windows. The Tamil action comedy has now become the 3rd Kollywood grosser of 2025 in India. If that’s not enough, it will soon surpass the lifetime of Vidaamuyarchi globally. Scroll below for the day 3 worldwide update!

Beats Madha Gaja Raja in India

After a worrisome drop on Friday, Good Bad Ugly witnessed a 23% rise in box office collections yesterday. As per Sacnilk, 18.50 crore net was added to the kitty on day 3. The total earnings in India now stand at 62.75 crores.

Ajith Kumar starrer has surpassed Madha Gaja Raja to become the 3rd highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025. Vishal starrer had minted 57.46 crores in its lifetime. That mark has been surpassed in only 3 days. Tremendous, isn’t it?

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Veera Dheera Sooran Box Office Collection Day 13 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Veera Dheera Sooran, starring Chiyaan Vikram in the lead role, hasn’t secured the success tag yet, but it continues to push its tally ahead at the Indian box office. Recently, it surpassed Cobra and became Vikram’s fourth highest-grossing film globally, and now, domestically, it might surpass Kollywood’s most profitable film of 2025. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 13!

Veera Dheera Sooran on day 13!

The Kollywood action thriller started with 13% occupancy in morning shows, which jumped slightly in the afternoon shows, as 14% occupancy was registered. Evening shows saw a slight dip, with 13% occupancy. In the night shows, there wasn’t a significant rise, as 15% occupancy was recorded.

With such occupancies, Veera Dheera Sooran fell below the 1 crore mark and earned an estimated 91 lakh on day 13 (second Tuesday), as per Sacnilk. Compared to day 12’s 1.20 crores, it...

Veera Dheera Sooran Worldwide Box Office Day 11 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vikram starrer Veera Dheera Sooran is now slow but steady at the ticket windows. It crossed the 50 crore mark at the worldwide box office yesterday. The Tamil action thriller is now all set to unlock another feat by surpassing the global earnings of Madha Gaja Raja. Scroll below for day 11 updates!

Recovers 68% budget!

On the second Sunday, S. U. Arun Kumar’s directorial witnessed a slight growth of 7% in box office collections in India. It added 2.49 crore net to the kitty. The 11-day total in the domestic region now stands at 37.36 crores.

Veera Dheera Sooran is made on an estimated budget of 55 crores. Chiyaan Vikram’s film has recovered 68% of its investments so far. It must continue a good hold with a minimal dip during the weekdays in order to achieve success.

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Dragon Box Office Collection Day 44 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Pradeep Ranganathan starrer Tamil coming-of-age comedy-drama Dragon has emerged as the highest-grossing Kollywood film of 2025 globally. However, the film has also yielded an excellent profit return for the makers. On its 44th day, it is almost inching towards a 200% return. However, it will most likely miss this milestone.

Dragon Box Office Collection Day 44

On its 44th day, the Pradeep Ranganathan starrer earned 5 lakhs when it came to its day-wise collection. This was a good growth of around 60% since the movie amassed 2 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film comes to 102.32 crores.

Including the taxes, the gross collection of the film now stands at 120.73 crores. The movie amassed 33 crores when it came to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of Dragon now comes to 153.73 crores.

Trending L2: Empuraan Worldwide Box Office Day 10: Only 29 Lakh...

Full of emotion, power, soul, energy with perfect lyric delivery and pitch, Hariharan is one of the most celebrated singers in the Indian music film and Ghazal world.

1. ‘Tum gaye sabb gaya’ (Maachis):

This heartstopping meditative melody on lost love comes in two surreal packages, one by Lataji and the other by Hariji. No need to say Lataji’s interpretation of Gulzar’s pained poetry is peerless. But hang on! Hariharan also gives the lyrics a life of their own. Every word is enunciated in a wounded baritone; every accusation against destiny is like a whiplash.

2. ‘Raaton Ko Maange Hai Sajan Se’ (Ramnagari):

Hariharan sang masterpieces for the underrated genius of a composer Jaidev in Gaman and this film. This frisky, flirtatious folk song from an Amol Palekar film which no one has seen (not even probably the actor himself) is exceptional for tapping a lighter folksy side of Hariharan’s amazing talent.

The trailer of Chhorii 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Chhorii, has dropped and it is spine-chilling. Expanding the twisted world of its predecessor, which was celebrated for its suspenseful storytelling deeply rooted in folklore, this new chapter plunges even deeper into folkloric horror, supernatural terror, and the unbreakable will of a mother fighting against forces beyond comprehension. The horror film is helmed by Vishal Furia, and it brings back Nushrratt Bharuccha as Sakshi, joined by Soha Ali Khan in a pivotal role, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Gashmeer Mahajani, Saurabh Goyal, Pallavi Ajay, Kuldeep Sareen, and Hardika Sharma. Chhorii 2, set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on 11th April, is a T-Series, Abundantia Entertainment, Psych, and Tamarisk Lane Production.

Sharing insights about the film’s premise, director Vishal Furia highlighted, “With Chhorii 2, we didn’t just want to make a sequel – we wanted to amplify everything that...

Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 Ticket Pre-Sales Ends Way Below Chiyaan Vikram’s Last Release! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Chiyaan Vikram’s Veera Dheera Sooran part 2 has arrived in the theaters, clashing with Mohanlal’s Malayalam storm L2: Empuraan at the box office, along with Telugu releases Mad Square and Robinhood arriving on March 28 with Sikandar lurking to storm on March 30!

Helmed by Su Arun Kumar, the Tamil action thriller has not witnessed any major positive signs with its ticket pre-sales on Bms. In fact, it ended its run as the 16th biggest Kollywood ticket pre-sales on Bms, surpassing Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja, which sold 22K tickets in advance on Bms before the film arrived in the theaters.

Veera Dheera Sooran Box Office Ticket Sales

The pre-sales for the film ended at 35K sold tickets. Much less than Chiyaan Vikram’s last theatrical release! Interestingly, Thangalaan, with a ticket sale of 199K in advance on Bms,...

Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical , is a brilliant adaption of a much-loved film, into a stage musical. As you probably can guess, the show created specifically for the stage, is based on one of the biggest blockbuster films in the history of Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (Ddlj). After a successful series of performances in the US, the show is getting ready to transfer to the boards in the UK. Directed by Aditya Chopra, who, of course, directed the movie as well, the show begins its UK run at Manchester Opera House on Thursday, 29 May 2025, and plays through Saturday, 21 June 2025.

With music composed by the incredible talents of Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani, Come Fall in Love – The Ddlj Musical whisks you from Paris and Rome to the stunning yellow mustard fields of Punjab in a dizzying, colourful new journey set to the exuberant beat of 18 new...

The highly anticipated horror thriller, Chhorii 2 has a release date and we have the scoop! Following the phenomenal success of Chhorii, which left a lasting impression on audiences with its spine-chilling story and deep-rooted folklore, the sequel promises to push the boundaries of supernatural horror, fear, and suspense with a riveting tale of a mother’s battle against paranormal forces and societal evils. Directed by Vishal Furia, Chhorii 2 is a T-Series, Abundantia Entertainment, Psych, and Tamarisk Lane Production. With Nushrratt Bharuccha reprising her role as Sakshi, alongside Soha Ali Khan, who joins the franchise in a pivotal role, the cast also boasts talents like Gashmeer Mahajani, Saurabh Goyal, Pallavi Ajay, Kuldeep Sareen, and Hardika Sharma. Chhorii 2 is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on 11th April 2025.

“With Chhorii, we introduced audiences to a story that was deeply intriguing yet emotionally powerful.

The Diplomat

Starring: John Abraham, Sadia Khateeb, Kumud Mishra

Director: Shivam Nair

There is a sense of mounting tension in The Diplomat that sets it apart from most political thrillers, which either get embroiled in too much jingoism or end up tying themselves in knots in trying to please everyone.

Although this is a story of an unsung hero, there are no trumpets blaring from rooftops. Director Shivam Nair(where has he been hiding himself?) keeps the proceedings brisk but never over-the-top as he pierces into a slice of recent history: in 2017, India’s deputy High Commissioner to Pakistan, J.P.Singh found himself in an unprecedented situation when an Indian woman Uzma rushed into the Indian High Commission in Islamabad seeking asylum and passage to freedom back home.

From this intriguing beginning, writer Ritesh Shah constructs a narrative that is at once topical and tactile. There are no rough edges,...

Kudumbasthan Box Office (Closing Collection): 3rd Most Profitable Tamil Film Of 2025!( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Kollywood Box Office 2025 has got three hits this year with Vishal’s Madha Gaja Raja, K Manikandan’s Kudumbasthan, and Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon. While Madha Gaja Raja rules as the most profitable, Dragon has surpassed the profits of K Manikandan’s comedy-drama.

Fourth Highest-Grossing Film

K Manikandan has delivered the fourth highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 after Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon, Ajith Kumar’s Vidaamuyarchi, and Vishal’s Madha Gaja Raja!

Kudumbasthan Box Office – Budget & Recovery

Kudumbasthan has been mounted on a budget of 10 crore and the film stands at a total collection of 23.53 crore in India and 27.26 crore worldwide in 46 days. The film recovered its entire budget and is a hit at the Tamil box office 2025.

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Tamil Box Office: Dragon Joins Madha Gaja Raja In Kollywood’s Super-Hit List Of 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon has stunned everyone with its theatrical run and going by the momentum, it seems that that the film won’t be slowing down anytime soon. In the first two weeks, it raked in an impressive collection on the board. And as expected, the weekend is witnessing a massive jump. In the meantime, it has managed to secure a super-hit verdict at the Indian box office, making it the second Tamil film in 2025 to achieve the feat.

Dragon is now a super-hit affair!

In the first two weeks, the Ashwath Marimuthu directorial minted 82.20 crores, as per Sacnilk. In the third weekend, it has earned 5.70 crores so far, pushing the 16-day total to 87.90 crore net at the Indian box office. This score has brought impressive returns for the film against a reported budget of 35 crores.

Dragon Box Office Day 6: Pradeep Ranganathan’s Film Is On Its Way To Become Hit! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon is making the most of its positive word-of-mouth and the film stands at a total collection of 50.15 crore* at the box office in only seven days. While it has comfortably crossed the 50 crore mark, it is also close to another milestone!

Axes 2nd Highest-Grossing Tamil Film Of 2025

Pradeep Ranganathan has surpassed the second-highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 featuring Vishal. Madha Gaja Raja, with a collection of 48.7 crore, was standing beside Vidaamuyarchi’s 81.5 crore till yesterday!

Dragon Box Office Collection Day 7

On the sixth day, Wednesday, February 26, the film earned 4 crore* at the box office, which was a drop from the previous day’s 5.2 crore. Now, with the one-week total standing at 50.15 crore*, Dragon is the second-highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025, surpassing Madha Gaja Raja.

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Dragon Worldwide Box Office Day 5: Surpasses Madha Gaja Raja To Be Kollywood’s 2nd Highest-Grosser Of 2025 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Dragon, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Anupama Parameswaran, has exceeded all expectations and is performing exceptionally well at ticket windows. After Madha Gaja Raja, it’s the second big surprise for Kollywood in 2025, and even before completing a week in theatres, it has emerged as a successful affair. At the worldwide box office, it has already crossed the 60 crore mark and is heading towards the 100 crore milestone. Keep reading for a detailed day 5 report!

Impressive run at the Indian box office

The Pradeep Ranganathan starrer was released on February 21. Upon its release, the Tamil coming-of-age comedy-drama opened to a mostly positive response from critics. From performances to writing – almost every aspect of the film was praised. Among the ticket-buying audiences, too, it is enjoying favorable word-of-mouth, which is clearly getting translated into footfalls.

Dragon Box Office Day 1: Pradeep Ranganathan Film Breaks 3 Opening Records! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Kollywood has welcomed another biggie at the box office with open arms as Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon opens at the box office with 6 crore total on day 1, smashing any records and creating some new milestones for the Kollywood box office 2025.

This is the fifth major Kollywood release this year after Vanangaan, Madha Gaja Raja, Kadhalikka Neramillai, Kudumbasthan, and Vidaamuyarchi. While Vishal’s Madha Gaja Raja was a super hit, Kudumbasthan turned a box office.

Dragon Box Office Opening

Dragon, with its 6 crore opening, has surpassed many milestones at the Kollywood box office. Helmed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the comedy-drama is rated 8.4 on IMDb and the official synopsis says, “After a devastating breakup, troubled student Ragavan abandons his studies and enters the dangerous world of financial fraud, pursuing wealth and power while becoming entangled in escalating deception.”

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Vidaamuyarchi Worldwide Box Office Day 12 (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The Ajith starrer action-thriller Vidaamuyarchi has turned out to be a disappointing affair at the box office. Despite starting off on a decent note, the film failed to establish a strong foothold at the box office. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 12th day.

Vidaamuyarchi Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 12

According to the early estimates on Scanilk, on its 12th day, the Ajith starrer earned around 36 lakhs*. This was quite a sharp drop of 81% since the film had amassed 1.9 crores on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 78.76 crores*.

Including the taxes, the gross collection of Vidaamuyarchi now stands at 92.93 crores*. The movie has earned a steady 40 crores* when it comes to the overseas collection. The worldwide collection of the film now comes to 132.93 crores.* The...

Subhash K Jha revisits Vishal Bhardwaj’s 7 Khoon Maaf in this cool feature. As a bonus, we hear from star Priyanka Chopra about the making of the dark film that released in 2011.

How do we make sense of a woman who’s an incorrigible potentially-loathsome serial spouse-killer who, when challenged about her weird passion for changing husbands by divine decree rather than the law of the land, turns around and says, “This heart of mine, it’s to blame.” Wicked laughter follows. And dammit, we are amused!

How the flock–and I do mean the flock of fumigated husbands–does one make head or ‘tale’ of such a woman? Well, the first thing a director with a canny sense and sensibility does is sign Priyanka Chopra to play the wretchedly unfulfilled, genetically incomplete woman, a living, throbbing warning against the institution of marriage! Priyanka, not for the first time, proved...

Thandel Worldwide Box Office Day 11 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer Telugu patriotic romantic film Thandel has been maintaining a steady stronghold at the box office. However, it has yet to recover its entire budget. Let us look at the box office performance of the film on its 11th day.

Thandel Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 11

According to the early estimates in Sacnilk, on its 11th day, the Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer earned around 88 lakhs*. This was a massive drop of 71% since the film earned around 3.09 crores on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film stands at 57.93 crores*.

Including the taxes, the gross collection of the film stands at 68.35 crores*. The overseas collection of the film now comes to 11 crores*. The worldwide collection of the movie now stands at 79.35 crores*.

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Sanam Teri Kasam Re-Release Box Office Day 11 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Salman Khan had predicted Sanam Teri Kasam would be a commercial success at the box office. Unfortunately, that did not happen back in 2016 when Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane starrer first arrived in theatres. However, it was re-released on Valentine’s Day 2025 and is roaring loud with humongous collections. Scroll below for the day 11 update!

Og Box Office Collection

Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru’s directorial was a flop upon its arrival in theatres on February 5, 2016. It made an underwhelming opening and earned only 1 crore. After minting 7 crores in its first week, it soon made its way out of theatres with lifetime collections of 9 crores. It was mounted on a decent budget of 18 crores, which means only 50% of the total cost was recovered in the original run.

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Thandel Worldwide Box Office Day 10 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer Telugu patriotic romantic film Thandel is maintaining a good stronghold at the box office. However, it has yet to recover its entire budget. Let us take a look at the box office collection of the film on its 10th day.

Thandel Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 10

On its 10th day, the day-wise collection of the Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer came to 3.09 crore. This was a jump of almost 22% since the movie had amassed 2.39 crores on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 57.05 crores.

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Including the taxes, the gross collection of Thandel now stands at 67.31 crores.