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Bollywood Movies: In a society where working women often face countless hurdles—both at home and at the workplace—Bollywood has occasionally stepped forward to highlight their stories with sensitivity and strength. From battling self-doubt to juggling family responsibilities, these films give a voice to the modern Indian woman.

Here are 7 Bollywood movies that redefined the image of working women on-screen:

1. Tumhari Sulu (2017)

Vidya Balan’s portrayal of a housewife-turned-radio-jockey showed how dreams don’t need to be sacrificed at the altar of domestic life. It’s a heartwarming take on self-discovery and late blooming.

2. English Vinglish (2012)

Sridevi played a homemaker who takes English lessons while on a trip abroad and ends up discovering her self-worth. The film became a symbol of silent strength and personal transformation.

3. Mardaani (2014)

Rani Mukerji as a fearless police officer takes on human trafficking rings with grit. The film showed a working woman in a...

Once again looking at a movie of the past, Subhash K Jha focuses on Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai in the new installment of This Day That Year. Directed by Milan Luthria, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, which is celebrating 15 years since it hit the big screen, the dramedy starred Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Kangana Ranaut, Prachi Desai and Randeep Hooda.

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai takes us back to the beginnings of gangsterism in Mumbai. Milan Luthria excels in creating smouldering combustive stress between two mean menacing men… Remember Devgan and Saif Ali Khan in Luthria’s Kachche Dhaage and on a more satirical note, John Abraham and Nana Patekar in Taxi No 9211.

In Once Upon A Time…. the conflict between Devgan (who is Not Haji Mastan) and Emraan Hashmi (who is Not Dawood) is placed in a far more complex and challenging scenario. The screenplay...

Sitaare Zameen Par Worldwide Box Office: Aamir Khan Still Axing Films! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par is still refusing to surrender at the box office after an entire month. In fact, on its 5th Sunday, the sports dramedy helmed by Rs Prasanna, yet again jumped and cross the 1 crore mark.

In 31 days, the film stands at a total net collection of 164.52 crore in India, and a worldwide gross collection of 261.13 crore. The film is also inching towards the 100 crore mark collection from overseas.

Sitaare Zameen Par Worldwide Box Office

Aamir Khan‘s film has finally surpassed the total worldwide collection of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Tanu Weds Manu Returns. While Kartik Aaryan’s film earned 260.49 crore worldwide, Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan’s film earned 258 crore worldwide.

Trending War 2 vs War Box Office Day 1: 87% Higher Opening + Hrithik Roshan & Jr Ntr To Unleash Madness With #1 Bollywood Opening?...

Maalik Box Office Day 3 Bms Sales: Axes Opening Weekend Of Emergency!(Photo Credit –YouTube/Netflix)

Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik as expected, did not grow much on Sunday at the ticket window. After the weekend, the total ticket sales of the film on Bms stands at a total of 257.65K sold tickets. The action drama on Sunday, registered a ticket sale of 75.8K.

Rajkummar Rao Stays Below Jurassic World’s Ticket Sales

On Sunday, July 13, Rajkummar Rao’s film was the highest-selling Indian film on Bms. Coming very close to it was Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino, which sold almost 70K tickets. In fact, it stayed below the Hollywood release Jurassic World Rebirth, which registered a ticket sale of 119.29K.

Maalik Box Office Weekend Ticket Sales

Including the pre-sales, Maalik registered a ticket sale of 257.65K during its first weekend on BookMyShow. It failed to beat the weekend sales of...

Maa Box Office Collection Day 14 Update! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kajol’s Maa could have been a big surprise at the Indian box office. It had the potential to enter the top 10 highest-grossing female-centric films of Bollywood, but that’s no longer possible. However, the mythological horror has surpassed the first female-led release of 2025 by a considerable margin. Scroll below for a detailed analysis.

How much has Maa earned in 14 days in India?

The trailer created massive buzz, but the early reviews remained mixed. With many options at the ticket windows, including Sitaare Zameen Par and Metro In Dino, Kajols’ film is struggling to attract footfalls. Things will further get challenging as Aakhon Ki Gustaakhiyan and Maalik have joined the box office battle today.

On day 14, Maa earned only 63 lakhs. It witnessed another dip compared to the 70 lakhs earned on the second Wednesday. The overall net collections stand at an estimated 37.66 crores after two weeks.

Salman Khan Vs Shah Rukh Khan – Who’s Truly Ruling The Box Office Since 2011? (Photo Credit –Instagram/Facebook)

Both Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan are unbeatable when it comes to stardom. Known for their powerful screen presence, the superstars continue to rule the hearts of millions even after spending over three decades in the entertainment industry. While both share mutual respect and are close friends in real life, their fans keep the battle heated when it comes to the box office game. So today, we’ll look at who’s having the edge over the other in terms of success ratio and per-film average collection since 2011.

Salman Khan’s box office run from 2011 to the present

Salman was truly unstoppable in his dominance from 2011 to 2019. Unfortunately, in the post-covid era, he completely lost his Midas touch. From 2011 to the present, he has witnessed 18 theatrical releases. Out of these, only 4 failed,...

Jurassic World Rebirth Worldwide Box Office: Scarlett Johansson Starrer Soon To Make 100% Returns! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jurassic World Rebirth, starring Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and others, is performing brilliantly and turning out to be a juggernaut at the worldwide box office. Even before completing its 9-day extended opening week, the film has almost earned $350 million, with a similar contribution coming from domestic and overseas markets. Also, it will soon be making 100% returns against its huge production cost. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Enjoys favorable feedback from the audience

Directed by Gareth Edwards, the Hollywood action thriller opened to mixed reviews from critics. However, when it comes to the feedback from the ticket-buying audience, it’s mostly on the favorable side. This has helped the film generate big numbers and maintain a firm grip at ticket windows even after the opening weekend ended.

How much did Jurassic World Rebirth earn...

Metro In Dino Box Office Collection Day 6: Becomes Anurag Basu’s 4th Highest-Grosser By Beating Its Predecessor(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Metro In Dino, starring Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkana Sen Sharma, and others, has underperformed at the Indian box office. Considering the goodwill of its predecessor, the film was expected to do well, but unfortunately, the ticket-buying audience isn’t showing much interest, and the overall collections are underwhelming. On the positive side, it has emerged as Anurag Basu’s 4th highest-grossing film of all time. Keep reading for a detailed report of day 6!

Fails to make it big despite positive reception

Released on July 4, the musical romantic drama received mostly positive reviews from critics. Even among the audience, it fared with favorable reactions, but that didn’t translate to footfalls much. It did grab some attention in the urban centres initially, but failed to generate the required momentum.

Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Day 20: Surpasses Salaar (Hindi) & Kangana Ranaut’s Highest-Grosser(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video)

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par will soon complete its third week in theatres, and so far, the ride has been good at the Indian box office. It’s already a success story, giving the superstar a much-needed comeback after the debacle of Thugs Of Hindostan and Laal Singh Chaddha. Now, as per the recent update, it has surpassed the lifetime collection of Prabhas’ Salaar (Hindi) and Kangana Ranaut’s highest-grossing film. Keep reading for a detailed report of day 20!

The Hindi comedy-drama was released on June 20 and received mostly positive reviews from critics. With positive reviews and favorable word-of-mouth, the film did well in urban centers and maintained its hold despite new arrivals every week. Recently, it crossed the 150 crore mark and is now chasing the 175 crore mark.

How...

Does Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino Have A Higher IMDb Score Than Life In A Metro? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Anurag Basu is a talented filmmaker known for directing several critically acclaimed films, including Gangster (starring Kangana Ranaut and Shiney Ahuja), the heartwarming romantic drama Barfi! (with Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra), and the dark comedy crime drama Ludo. And his latest release, Metro In Dino, is now making waves on IMDb.

In today’s Ott era, many viewers are hesitant to watch sequels in theaters— unless they’re star-studded or packed with action and spectacle. So, it wasn’t surprising that some audiences might have initially hesitated about watching a relationship-driven, character-centric spiritual sequel like Metro In Dino in cinemas.

However, defying all expectations, the latest Anurag Basu directorial has surprised IMDb with a fine score. But has it surpassed its predecessor, Life In A Metro (also directed by...

Metro In Dino Review in Hindi: Aditya Roy Kapoor starrer film ‘Metro these days’, the story shown in the trailer has impressed the audience. People are eagerly waiting for July 4 to see. But now a few hours of waiting is left. Because from tomorrow, ‘Metro these days’ is going to be released in theaters around the world. In such a situation, the review of this film of Anurag Basu has been revealed before its release. Let’s know ‘Metro these days’ is getting some types of reviews.

Metro In Dino Review in Hindi

About 2 years later, Aditya Roy Kapoor is going to be seen again on the cinema screen. His film has created a great atmosphere. It also has an interaction story with its blessings. Which has created positive discussion from the trailer itself. Due to which the fans are very excited for the films to be released on July 4. In such a situation,...

Maa Box Office Day 1: Kajol Opens Better Than Her Last Opening! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Maa has picked up pace at the box office after decent word-of-mouth. The film has been getting average ratings from the critics, but audiences are going gaga over the horror tale taking huge inspiration from Maa Kaali and Raktabeej’s episode. The film is part of the Shaitaan Universe!

Kajol Surpasses Her Last Opening

In any case, Kajol had to surpass her last opening at the box office. It was Salaam Venky that earned 45 lakh on the opening day. Currently, till 4 Pm, Kajol’s latest arrival has already earned 1.73 crore at the box office.

Maa Box Office Day 1 Occupancy

Maa registered an occupancy of almost 8% in the morning shows, followed by a good jump in the afternoon with an occupancy of 20%. Overall, with the two shifts, the horror film helmed by Vishal Furia registered an...

So Close, Yet Not Quite: 5 Movies That Nearly Made Box Office History With $1 Billion Grosses ( Photo Credit – Jio Hotstar; Facebook )

Crossing $1 billion at the global box office is one of cinema’s most elite milestones, symbolic of both critical acclaim and widespread audience appeal. For many studios, it’s a crown jewel target. Yet a handful of films have fallen just short of that mark, missing it by mere millions despite strong runs, glowing reviews, and cultural relevance.

These films did nearly everything right, massive worldwide appeal, strong legs at the box office, even awards recognition, but still ended up a few seats shy of the billion-dollar summit. Some were cut short by release timing, others by currency fluctuations or studio decisions to pull them from theatres too soon. Here are five movies that almost made it to the $1B club, ranked by their final global gross, as per Box office mojo.

Maa Box Office Bms Pre-Sales: Kajol Fails To Surpass Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kajol arrived in the theaters with her horror game on point, and as her film opened to mixed reviews, the ticket window did not live up to the buzz in advance. The pre-sales for Maa on Bms have been on the lower side, hitting only 33.5K tickets in advance.

Kajol Fails To Beat Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency

Comparing Kajol’s film to the other female-led arrival of the year – Emergency, Kajol has fallen short by almost 8K tickets. Kangana Ranaut’s film managed to register a pre-sale of 41K tickets on BookMyShow.

Maa Box Office Bms Pre-Sales

Kajol’s Maa managed to surpass the pre-sales of Fateh (29K), Azaad (18K), Mere Husband Ki Biwi (16K), The Diplomat (15K), and Loveyapa (5K). It failed to surpass Shahid Kapoor’s Deva as well, which registered a pre-sale of 35K on BookMyShow.

Sonakshi Sinha’s Nikita Roy Gets A New Release Date! (Photo Credit –Instagram)

In a surprising twist, Sonakshi Sinha’s Nikita Roy has been postponed to July 18. The film was supposed to arrive on June 27 and clash with Kajol’s Maa at the box office. The fight intensified once Sonakshi’s film started leading the pre-box office battle with more likes on Bms!

Sonakshi Sinha Was Winning Over Kajol’s Maa!

However, despite leading over Kajol’s film by 55% higher Bms likes, director Kush Sinha decided to walk out of the clash. His film garnered almost 73K likes on Bms, while Kajol’s Maa had only 47K likes.

Nikita Roy Gets Postponed!

However, an official statement by the team said, “Hi guys! We have found ourselves in the midst of multiple releases and a battle for screens. With advice from our well-wishers in the fraternity, distributors, and exhibitors, we have...

Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Bms Pre-Sales: Aamir Khan’s Film Grows! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par has grown unexpectedly with its ticket sales in the last 24 hours! While it commenced the advance ticket sales, selling 5K tickets on the first day, it witnessed a jump on the ticket booking app BookMyShow by 500%.

Aamir Khan’s Film Is Growing!

Aamir Khan‘s film is growing at the ticket window and on Bms with its advance sales. After 5K ticket sales on the initial day, it sold a total of 25K tickets on day 2 and is picking up pace on day 3 of ticket pre-sales on June 19, Thursday!

Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Ticket Pre-Sales

On Thursday, June 19, with one day remaining for the film, Sitaare Zameen Par registered a ticket sale of 14.6K from 8 Am to 2 Pm. Breaking down means that, on average, the film is selling...

Akhanda 2 Box Office Day 1: Puts Chiranjeevi’s Post-covid Record In Danger! (Photo Credit –Facebook/Netflix)

Nandamuri Balakrishna is ready to roar with his upcoming magnum opus, Akhanda 2. The film is a hot property in the Telugu market and is the contender to be Balayya’s first-ever 100 and 150 crore net grosser at the Indian box office. Considering the strong buzz on the ground level, the biggie is likely to amass a strong number on day 1, thus putting Chiranjeevi’s post-covid record in danger. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Ready to explode during the Dasara festive season

A few days ago, the much-awaited teaser of the Akhanda sequel was dropped online. As expected, Balayya fans lapped it up and hailed the mass appeal of the senior Tollywood superstar. With the teaser, the makers also confirmed that they are arriving with their film on September 25, 2025, ahead of Dasara. It is...

Ata Thambaycha Naay Box Office Collection Day 45 (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Ata Thambaycha Naay, starring Bharat Jadhav, Siddharth Jadhav, Om Bhutkar, and others, has entered its final stage of theatrical run and won’t be able to push its tally much ahead. Released amid decent expectations, the film performed well by maintaining a steady pace despite competition from Gulkand and emerged as a box office success story for the Marathi film industry in 2025. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 45 days!

Performs well despite a clash

Directed by Shivraj Waichal, the Marathi drama was theatrically released on May 1, 2025. It opened to decent reviews from critics and enjoyed favorable word-of-mouth among the ticket-buying audience. This positivity helped the film maintain its ground despite facing competition from Sai Tamhankar and Sameer Choughule’s Gulkand.

How much did Ata Thambaycha Naay earn at the Indian box office in 45 days?

Ata Thambaycha Naay started...

Maa Box Office Day 1 Vs Top 5 Female Bollywood Openers: Will Kajol Enter The List? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Kajol’s upcoming horror film Maa is getting a lot of buzz and the anticipation for the film is building like crazy. But what is yet to be seen is whether this anticipation turns into a legit box office success! Currently the horror film directed by Vishal Furia has registered 16.9K likes on BookMyShow.

The horror film being promoted as another world from the Universe of Shaitaan is all set to arrive in the theaters on June 27, a week after Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par‘s release! Interestingly, both Aamir and Kajol had their last theatrical release in 2022, and both delivered disasters in Laal Singh Chadha and Salaam Venky!

Maa Box Office Opening – Will Kajol Take The Horror Legacy Forward?

Kajol’s film is currently having a very strong hype, and it...

Housefull 5 Dethrones Raid 2 At #2 For Opening Day Ticket Sales On Bms!(Photo Credit –YouTube/Facebook)

Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 took a strong start at the ticket booking window, with its opening day bringing record ticket sales of 295K, surpassing every single Bollywood film of 2025 except for one. Akshay Kumar has held the second spot in the list of top 10 opening-day ticket sales on BookMyShow.

Akshay Kumar Dethrones Ajay Devgn

Akshay Kumar took only 36 days to dethrone Ajay Devgn, who occupied the second spot in the list of top 10 Bms ticket sales on the opening day for Hindi films in 2025. Raid 2 registered a ticket sale of 278K on the opening day!

Housefull 5 Beats Raid 2

Housefull 5 has clearly surpassed Raid 2’s opening day ticket sales on Bms by a margin of 17K more tickets sold! However, none of the films have been able to touch the top spot owned by Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava,...

Not Salman Khan But These 3 Actresses Can Replace Amitabh Bachchan As The Host of Kaun Banega Crorepati (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Reports were rife that Amitabh Bachchan would be stepping down as the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati after hosting the iconic quiz reality show for nearly 2 decades. Not only this but speculations suggested that superstar Salman Khan will be taking his place as the new host. While there has been no official confirmation of the news, we will feel that it will not be a bad idea for a woman to take over as the new quizmaster. Here are three actresses who we feel might be a better replacement instead of Bhaijaan.

Three Actresses Who Can Take Over From Amitabh Bachchan As The Host Of Kaun Banega Crorepati

1- Rekha

Well, apart from a past connection with the current host, the evergreen Rekha can be a fan-favorite for this one.

Madhavan revisits Tanu Weds Manu Returns with Subhash K Jha as the Aanand L Rai directed film celebrates 10 years.

Tanu Weds Manu Returns takes us into the turbulence and terror of a stagnant marriage, stripping in the process all the tragic solemnity of Basu Bhattacharya’s Aavishkar. My favourite scene of domestic discord has not Madhavan but his screen father trying to explain to his son why a marriage must be kept going even as his wife nags incessantly in the background. The violent conclusion to this sequence typifies Aanand Rai’s incredibly powerful grip over the grammar of satirical drama.

Rai can shock even as we laugh our heads off. I purposely bring up Aavishkar, as it is the only film on marital discord that captures the boredom of a couple who can’t stand each other anymore. Rajesh Khanna looks contemptuously at Sharmila Tagore and says, “Before marriage,...

Varsham Re-Release Box Office: Running Way Beyond Prabhas’s Last Re-Release! (Photo Credit –Jio Hotstar)

Another Prabhas film is all set to re-release in the theaters and it would be interesting to see if it makes any new records for the actor! This year, re-releases have ruled the box office and it would be Prabhas’s second big re-release after Salaar! Interestingly, Varsham, which is all set to re-release will be re-releasing for the third time!

Telugu Re-Release Ticket Pre-Sales

Prabhas‘s Salaar has registered a ticket pre-sales of 102K on Bms and had a decent run at the box office. It registered the fifth-best ticket pre-sales for a Telugu film on Bms. The list is ruled by Pawan Kalyan’s Gabbar Singh and number 1!

Varsham Box Office Ticket Pre-Sales

Varsham in two days has registered a pre-sale of 19.66K in three days. This is almost 19% of the total ticket pre-sale of Salaar re-release.

Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office: Rajkummar Rao Needs Urgent Boost To Enter Top 10 Ticket Pre-Sales Of 2025! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s upcoming romantic comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf is arriving in the theaters on May 23. The film commenced its advance booking on Bms and other mediums, and the ticket sales on Bms do not paint a rosy picture, considering Rajkummar Rao’s history with Stree 2.

Rajkummar Rao’s Film Needs To Push Numbers!

Currently, the film is too slow when it comes to ticket pre-sales, and it needs an urgent push to at least enter the tenth spot in the top ticket sales of 2025 since the last spot is owned by Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency!

Bhool Chuk Maaf’s Target To Enter Top 10 Ticket Pre-Sales Of 2025?

The romantic comedy has already registered a ticket pre-sales of 11.24K on the day of the advance booking commencement on Bms.

If you are familiar with Anurag Basu’s drama of desperate passion you’d know that this sensitive filmmaker knows how to slice through the moral fibre of contemporary relationships to arrive at the core truth of human existence. Everyone lives for him or herself. But if a like-minded soul#mate shows up, you don’t mind losing your isolated individualism to include another entity in your universe of self-absorption.

The two handsome human beings in Kites who love each other start off on an entirely materialistic platform. Early in the film, when Jai (Hrithik Roshan) runs into Linda (Barbara Mori) in entirely unromantic circumstances, you know these two desperate souls will make a run for love even if it means losing their lives.

Basu’s finely written film walks a very delicate line between a romance and a crime-caper. If the first quarter of this handsomely evocative drama echoes Woody Allen’s Matchpoint,...

When Hrithik Roshan Was Rumored To Having An Affair With This Starkid(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Hrithik Roshan tied the knot with his former wife Sussanne Khan, in December 2000. However, destiny had other plans, and the duo’s divorce was finalised in the year 2024. But the duo remain good friends and co-parents to their sons Hrehaan and Hredhaan. But Roshan’s personal life after his divorce had grabbed a lot of eyeballs. His speculated affair with Kangana Ranaut became one of the biggest scandals of Bollywood. However, apart from this, he was also rumored to be having a whirlwind romance with a starkid after his divorce.

We are talking about none other than superstar Amitabh Bachchan’s daughter Shweta Bachchan. Yes, you heard that right! For the unversed, Shweta Bachchan married industrialist Nikhil Nanda in 1997 and the two welcomed two children namely Navya Nanda and Agastya Nanda. However, after some years of their marriage,...

Subhash K Jha looks back at the Parineeti Chopra and Ayushmann Khurrana’s Meri Pyaari Bindu released eight years ago. Plus, as a bonus, in a throwback interview from 2017, we hear from Parineeti Chopra about the film, working with Ayushmann, and what it was like to sing for the film.

Sometimes, a debutant director shows a spark that never quite lights up the screen. In Meri Pyaari Bindu, which completes eight years this week, displays a keen eye for Kolkata’s eccentricities: the trams and the fast-food lanes, the Durga idol silhouetting the hero’s suicide attempt, the loud boisterous parents of the Bengali protagonist Abhi…. so-called, so that the theme song of his love story could be ‘Abhi na jao chod kar ke dil abhi bhara nahin.’

There is a lot to ‘get’ in Meri Pyaari Bindu, including its corny cross references to films about unrequited love like Karan Johar...

This Mother’s Day, let’s honour the strength, spirit, and stories of women who inspire us—on and off the screen. From trailblazers breaking boundaries to everyday heroes rewriting the rules of love, ambition, and identity, these powerful narratives are a perfect way to celebrate the women who shape our world. So, as you enjoy the weekend with your mom, your daughter, or simply some well-deserved me-time, here’s a watchlist of movies that spotlight fierce, fearless women and their unforgettable journeys.

Queen – JioHotstar

In “Queen,” Rani (played by Kangana Ranaut) is a Delhi girl from a conservative family who gets dumped by her fiancé just before their wedding. Determined to not let this setback define her, she embarks on a solo honeymoon to Europe. Along her journey, Rani discovers her true self, gaining confidence and independence. The movie teaches us that no matter the situation, a woman’s...

Operation Sindoor Poster Sparks Online Uproar Amid India-Pakistan Tensions(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Vicky Bhagnani and Nicky Bhagnani reportedly announced a new film, Operation Sindoor, under the banner of Nicky Vicky Bhagnani Films. (via News 18) The announcement has stirred a wave of reactions online. Inspired by India’s recent military retaliation against the deadly terror strike in Pahalgam, the poster of the film has evoked divided opinions among netizens.

The shared poster shows a female soldier in combat uniform putting sindoor (vermilion) in her hair as she stands against the backdrop of a war-ravaged landscape, complete with fighter planes, tanks, and barbed wire. The powerful image is supported by the title of the film, Operation Sindoor, with a blob of sindoor having taken the place of the second “O.” The tricolour rendering of the well-known slogan “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” adds further to the nationalistic undertones of the film.

Operation Sindoor...

Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 Enters IMDb Top 250(Photo Credit –Dharma Productions)

Many diehard entertainment enthusiasts might already know that the globally popular movies and TV shows database portal IMDb houses a list of the top 250 Indian movies of all time, according to their IMDb user ratings. A brand-new entrant, Kesari Chapter 2, has just cracked the coveted list.

Kesari Chapter 2 Cracks IMDb Top 250

In a fantastic update for Indian cinephiles, the critically acclaimed historical courtroom drama Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh, starring Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan, has cracked the IMDb top 250 Indian movies list. As of now, Kesari Chapter 2 is on Rank 244 of the IMDb list. The film was released in theatres on 18th April 2025 and received rave reviews from many critics and viewers. The courtroom drama has a user rating of 8.3/10 on IMDb.

Here’s Why It’s a Big Victory...

Award-winning Bollywood superstar Kangana Ranaut has been set to lead horror-drama Blessed Be the Evil, marking Ranaut’s first Hollywood mainstream feature role.

Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone (“Tulsa King”), daughter of actor Sylvester Stallone, will co-star in the film inspired by Indian folklore.

In Blessed Be the Evil, “After a devastating miscarriage, a Christian couple tries to move forward by buying an abandoned farm with a dark past. Soon their love and faith are tested by a malevolent presence.”

Anurag Rudra (New Me) will direct from a screenplay written by Rudra and Gatha Tiwary, President and Founder of Lions Movies, who announced the horror drama today. Both Rudra and Tiwary will produce the film. Award-winning cinematographer Wade Muller is set as Director of Photography.

“Being born and spending my childhood in rural India, I was told stories that got embedded in my mind and heart,” said Rudra. “This...

Here is one to keep our eyes on. Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut will star in their first U.S. shot film, a horror drama title Blessed Be The Evil. They will be joine by Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone, of the clan Stallone.    After a devastating miscarriage, a Christian couple tries to move forward by buying an abandoned farm with a dark past. Soon their love and faith are tested by a malevolent presence.   Haunted rural properties is not something new, which leaves us wondering how Blessed Be The Evil will distinquish itself from the countless other horror flicks that have gone this route before it.    We do not know why saying up front that they are a Christian couple is important...

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Kangana Ranaut Stars In Hollywood Horror Debut ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Kangana Ranaut’s Hollywood Debut Film

Maverick Indian actress Kangana Ranaut, who portrayed former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in her most recent film, Emergency, is now set to make her Hollywood debut, according to a recent report by Variety. The National Film Award-winning actress will reportedly play a leading role in an upcoming horror film titled ‘Blessed Be the Evil’ co-starring Sylvester Stallone’s daughter Scarlet Rose Stallone, who previously starred in her father’s critically acclaimed gangster drama series ‘Tulsa King’. Tyler Posey of Teen Wolf fame will also star in the movie. The film will be directed by Anurag Rudra, who has previously helmed another horror film, ‘New Me’.

Blessed Be the Evil – Plot & Filming Details

The film’s basic plot ostensibly revolves around a Christian couple who are trying to come to terms with a heartbreaking miscarriage...

Award-winning Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut is crossing over to Hollywood, landing her first leading role in the horror drama “Blessed Be the Evil.”

The project, from Lions Movies, will see Ranaut star alongside Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf”) and Scarlet Rose Stallone (“Tulsa King”).

Production is set to begin this summer in New York, with producers specifically noting they chose U.S. locations to “avoid running into any uncertainties stemming from the recently announced Trump industry tariffs.”

Director Anurag Rudra will helm from a screenplay he co-wrote with Gatha Tiwary, president and founder of Lions Movies. Both will serve as producers, with Wade Muller confirmed as director of photography.

According to the synopsis, the film follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. Their love and faith are soon tested by a malevolent presence.

“Being born and spending my childhood in rural India,...

As a producer, Madhu Mantena has an impeccable track record of creative and commercial success. Subhash K Jha lists his five picks for the best of the best Madhu Mantena.

1.Ghajini (2008):

The first 100-crore success of Indian cinema. Ghajini, directed by A R Murugadoss, is not for the squeamish. The violence is prolonged, sadistic, and often done with the elaborate abundance and eye-catching elan of a staged opera (Ravi Chandran’s camerawork glistens and bristles with optimum optical glory). And yet women in the audience seemed to love the film. Ghajini is at heart a love story of a cocooned tycoon who discovers love in a working-class environment. Aamir Khan’s expressions of bewilderment, curiosity, pleasure, and acceptance in Asin’s company remind you of a baby that’s just discovered mother-love.

2. Rakht Charitra (2010):

Marking the Hindi debut of Tamil superstar Suriya, this is another violent but stunning study of human avarice.

Subhash K Jha examines the one where Kangana did a version of Uma Thurman’s Kill Bill in Sai Kabir‘s Revolver Rani (2014).

In a scene straight out of a street play, Kangana Ranaut, playing what seems like a cross between Uma Thurman in Kill Bill and Seema Biswas in Bandit Queen, Kangana in Revolver Rani which clocks 11 years on April 25, tells the mother of a young girl, “Teach her how to shoot a gun. It’s the only way she can survive.”

Revolver Rani (Rr) is an enormously disturbing and yet deeply satisfying tribute to many things at the same time. Director Sai Kabir (who had previously directed an unreleased film) pays a hefty homage to many filmmakers, among them Anurag Kashyap, Vishal Bharadwaj, Quentin Tarantino, Mehboob Khan, and Shekhar Kapoor. And yet, for all its derivative aspirations, Rr is a fiercely original piece of cinema, crafted with compelling concentration and impassioned intuition.

Ground Zero Box Office Day 1 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Emraan Hashmi led action thriller Ground Zero has arrived in theatres today. It will take some time for the pace to pick up as the film had negligible pre-release buzz. But where will it possibly stand among the top 10 Bollywood openers of 2025? Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Ground Zero Day 1 Prediction

Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar’s directorial is a word-of-mouth dependent affair. The early reviews were highly favorable, which could boost the footfall during the evening and night shows. As Koimoi predicted earlier, Ground Zero could open in the range of 1-2 crore.

Ground Zero vs top 10 opening days in Bollywood

Emraan Hashmi’s film needs a minimum of 3.11 crores to beat Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency and enter the top 10 Bollywood openers of 2025. That may have been possible amid the positive reviews had there been no competition. But...

In the third episode of Your Friends and Neighbors, Lu paid Coop a visit so as to let him know that while she was okay with paying him for the expensive stuff that he was stealing, he would face her wrath if he ratted her out after getting caught by the police. Did that change the way he burgled the houses of Westmont Village? No. He nearly got caught when he broke into the Resnick residence. The only reason why Kat didn’t notice him was because she was too busy fornicating with a teenager. To make matters worse, instead of selling the wine that he had stolen from the Resnicks, he had to give it to Nick as a gift after Barney kept insisting Coop show up at Nick’s party, and he couldn’t arrive there empty-handed. Once the party concluded, though, Coop tried to cover his losses...

The Cast Of Kesari Chapter 2 Visits Jallianwala Bagh (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The spirit of patriotism is flaring high ahead of the release of the Akshay Kumar starrer Kesari Chapter 2. The actor along with his co-stars R Madhavan and Ananya Panday, visited the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, to pay their respects to the victims of the horrifying massacre. For the unversed, the tragedy had taken place on April 13, 1919, and this year marked 106 years since the fateful incident which remains one of the darkest chapters of Indian history.

Innumerable innocent souls were brutally murdered under General Dyer’s orders who had reportedly gathered at Jallianwala Bagh to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi. Some even jumped into the well to escape the firing, only to meet an equally tragic end. Dyer ordered his British troops to continue firing until the ammunition ran out.

This led to C Sankaran Nair, a senior member of the Viceroy,...

Did Randeep Hooda comment on Kangana Ranaut’s remarks about Alia Bhatt? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It all started a few years ago when Kangana Ranaut had criticized Alia Bhatt’s performance in Gully Boy, calling it “mediocre.” Back then, Randeep, who shared a warm bond with Alia after working with her in Highway, had tweeted a supportive note that subtly shaded Kangana.

He wrote, “Dearest @aliaa08 I’m so glad you are not letting the opinions of very occasional actors and chronic victims affect you and your work. kudos to you for your continued efforts to outdo yourself.”

Dearest @aliaa08 I’m so glad you are not letting the opinions of very occasional actors and chronic victims affect you and your work .. kudos to you for your continued efforts to outdo yourself...

Subhash K. Jha looks back, in this edition of This Day That Year, at 13 years Of Pulkit Samrat and his performance in Bittoo Boss.

The sheer relief of watching a discernibly gifted new actor play, for a change, a goodhearted, idealistic hero who sets off to make blue films and ends up sorting out problems between copulating couples is enough to make us not wince at the jagged edges that stick out here, there, and everywhere in the narration.

The presentation could have done with some more finesse and a lot better packaging. But hey, the heart is in the right place. Indeed Bittoo Boss, for a large part, ambles forward with no seeming purpose. It opens with an elaborate Punjabi wedding, which, quite vocally, pays its homage to Sooraj Barjatya. Lording over the shaadi ka dhoom-dhaam is our endearing videographer Bittoo, who shoots, in his words, not weddings but emotions,...

Dhamaal 4 update: Soon Ajay Devgan’s Red 2 is ready to be released, there is an curiosity about this film among the fans, but today Ajay Devgan has given updates and made cinema lovers happy by giving updates. In fact, the actor has given information about the comedy film Dhamaal 4. Which is not less than any happiness because all three parts have won the hearts of people with their tremendous comedy timing, in such a fourth part is coming. Let’s know about the Dhamaal 4 update.

Dhamaal 4 first schedule completed

Superstar Ajay Devgan is in discussion about Red 2. This is going to be a crime thriller film for which the fans are excited but there is another film in his upcoming project, about which the audience is quite waiting. In the year 2007, the Dhamaal of the Comedy Franchise, with all three parts, has been released in theaters,...

Deva Ott Verdict: Shahid Kapoor Knocks Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shahid Kapoor’s Deva has finally arrived on Netflix and has taken a decent start in terms of viewership in its debut week. The film had a short stint at the box office, earning 33.97 crore. However, the action drama is ringing bells on Netflix, trending in the top 10 spots in 17 countries.

Trending At Number In 7 Countries!

Helmed by Rosshan Andrrews, the action drama is trending at the number 1 spot in 7 countries including India, Pakistan, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, and Mauritius, in its debut week.

Deva Ott Verdict

The film started streaming on Netflix on March 28. As per the data by Netflix from March 24 to March 30, Deva garnered a viewership of 2.8 million on Netflix against 7.2 million viewing hours and secured the 2nd spot in the globally trending list of top 10 non-English films on Netflix, ruled by Revelations at...

Subhash K Jha, in another great installment of This Day That Year, revisits the Abhinay Deo directed Game as the murder-mystery clocks 14 Years.

Credit must go to director Abhinay Deo and writer Althea Delmas Kaushal for crafting a jigsaw that would have made Agatha Christie smile. It wouldn’t be incorrect to say they don’t make movies like this anymore. Stylishly crafted, cunning in plot, and nubile in its narrative thrust, Game is one of the most aesthetically mounted Hindi films in recent times. Huge efforts and resources have gone into shooting the murder mystery in places where intrigue seems infinite, escape seems undesirable, and redemption appears as distant as the sound of the waves splashing against rocks that have centuries of stories to tell.

Welcome to the Greek island of Samos. Anupam Kher, looking pricey in his tycoon’s avatar invites four of the most distinguished elitist-outlaws on this side of Charles Sobhraj.

Emergency Ott Verdict (Week 2): Kangana Ranaut’s Indira Gandhi Avatar Is Ruling! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency and her Indira Gandhi avatar is trending globally in its second week as well. In two weeks, the total viewership of the political drama, directed by the actress herself, has garnered a viewership of 3.3 million on Netflix!

Trending In 10 Countries

In its second week, Kangana Ranaut’s political drama also starring Shreyas Talpade, Satish Kaushik, Anupam Kher and others, is trending in not one but 10 countries in the list of top 10 non-English films, in that country for this week!

Emergency Ott Verdict Week 2

As per the data by Netflix from March 17 to March 23, Emergency in its second week, garnered a viewership of 1.9 million on Netflix against 4.6 million viewing hours and secured the 8th spot in the globally trending list of top 10 non-English films on Netflix this week. Interestingly, last week,...

The Diplomat Box Office Collection Day 8 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb could be a pleasant surprise at the box office. It began its box office journey on a slow note but has remained steady despite all odds. The action thriller has now surpassed the lifetime collections of Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency. Scroll below for the box office update on day 8.

The Diplomat is slow but steady!

Shivam Nair’s directorial has received favorable reviews, which is why it is adding footfalls at a steady pace despite low hype. On day 8, it added 1.27 crores more to its box office collections. The political action thriller witnessed around a 12% dip compared to 1.44 crores earned on the previous day.

The 8-day total of The Diplomat at the Indian box office comes to 20.72 crores. Ideally, it would have witnessed a considerable jump on the second Saturday and Sunday, but there are inevitable roadblocks.

Kiara Advani’s Fees For Yash’s Toxic!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

After Bollywood hits like Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story and Kabir Singh, Kiara Advani has now decided to conquer South cinema. She was recently seen in Game Changer alongside Ram Charan. The mom-to-be is now making noise over her remuneration for Yash’s Toxic, which has helped her join the leagues of Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and others. Scroll below for all the details!

Kiara Advani salary for Toxic

As per multiple online reports, Kiara Advani is taking home a whopping fee of 15 crores for her role in Toxic. Yash’s leading heroine is enjoying a 114% hike in her salary. She was paid around 5-7 crores for her role in Game Changer. Even if one considers the upper amount, there’s more than a 2X surge in her fees, which is humungous!

Kiara Advani is now one of the highest-paid actresses in India.

Be Happy Ott Verdict: Abhishek Bachchan Film Fares Better Than The Mehta Boys! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

This year, Prime Video delivered two original films on the relationship of a father and his child. While Be Happy starred Abhishek Bachchan and Inayat Verma and arrived on the platform on March 14, the other film was Boman Irani’s directorial debut, The Mehta Boys, starring him and Avinash Tiwary.

Interestingly, Abhishek Bachchan’s film, directed by Remo D’Souza, opened better in its debut week despite mixed responses compared to Boman Irani’s film, which earned rave reviews.

Be Happy Ott Verdict

While the film received a mixed response from the audiences, it managed to garner 2.1 million views in its debut week, taking the tenth spot in the list of most-watched streaming originals in India for the week of March 10-16, 2025, estimated based on audience research by Ormax.

Trending Nadaaniyan Ott Verdict (Week 2):...

Vidaamuyarchi Ott Verdict (Week 2): Will It Enter Top 10 Most Viewed South Indian Films Of 2024-25! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ajith Kumar’s Vidaamuyarchi was one of the most talked about films of the year. However, the action spectacle turned a disaster at the box office not bringing numbers as expected. The film arrived on Netflix last week and has witnessed a disappointing run on Ott as well!

In two weeks, the action film stands at a total of 4.3 million views but it is not that great a number, especially when the film witnessed a significant drop in numbers in week 2 as compared to week 1.

Vidaamuyarchi Ott Verdict Week 2

As per the data by Netflix from March 10 to March 16, Vidaamuyarchi in its second week, garnered a viewership of 1.3 million on Netflix against 3.2 million viewing hours and secured the 8th spot in the globally trending list of top 10 non-English films on Netflix.

Nadaaniyan Ott Verdict (Week 2): 3rd Most-Viewed Indian Film Of 2025 On Netflix!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Ibrahim Ali Khan – Khushi Kapoor’s Nadaaniyan is trending on Netflix despite mixed reviews. In fact, the viewership of the romantic comedy helmed by Shauna Gautam witnessed a jump on Netflix in the second week. In two weeks, the film has garnered 8.2 million views on the Ott platform.

Ruling The Top 3 Spots!

The romantic comedy is ruling the top 3 spots in India and many other countries in two weeks. While it claimed the second spot in both weeks in India, it claimed the top spot in Pakistan, Maldives, Oman, Bangladesh, and more this week!

Nadaaniyan Ott Verdict

As per the data by Netflix from March 10 to March 16, Nadaaniyan in its second week, garnered a viewership of 4.3 million on Netflix against 8.5 million viewing hours and secured 3rd spot in the globally trending list of top 10 non-English films on Netflix.