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Saiyaara Box Office Collection Day 13 Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda led Saiyaara is a force to reckon with at the Indian box office. It is yet to complete its second week but has gone way past the 275 crore mark. The romantic musical drama has surpassed every single profitable film of 2024 in Hindi cinema, except one. Scroll below for a detailed day 13 report!

How much did Saiyaara earn on day 13?

As per the official figures, Saiyaara earned 8 crores on day 13. It fell below the 10 crore mark again after the discounted Tuesday, witnessing a drop of 24%. Tomorrow, Son Of Sardaar 2 is joining the box office battle, which means more obstacles on the way.

The overall net collection in India concludes at 278.75 crores after 13 days. Including taxes, the gross total comes to 328.92 crores.

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Box Office: Maddock Films Is Chasing A Historic Milestone In The Post-Covid Era (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Maddock Films is unstoppable in the post-covid era, setting the new standards at the Indian box office for other Bollywood production houses. It’s unbelievable that the production house delivered two 600 crore net grossers within a year. Also, it delivered several moderately successful films, thus tasting success like no one. Now, with upcoming films, it is chasing a historic milestone in the post-pandemic era. Keep reading for a detailed report!

After the Covid-19 pandemic ended, the dynamics of the box office business completely changed. The audience has been unpredictable, but Maddock has mastered the art of delivering theatrical successes. Whether big or medium-budgeted films, the production house is getting it right. As a result, it has amassed a solid cumulative total.

Successful ride of Maddock Films in the post-covid era

After the second wave of Covid ended,...

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...

Bhool Chuk Maaf Worldwide Box Office: To Break One Significant Streak Of Maddock Films? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles, has exceeded expectations with its performance at the worldwide box office. Released amid minimal expectations, the film earned a good total and emerged as a success story. However, considering the slowed pace, it might miss one important milestone, thus ending Maddock Films’ impressive streak. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Housefull 5 impacts the run of Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s film

Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 enjoyed a massive screen and show count in India. This significantly impacted the run of all other Hindi releases in theatres. It also dented the presence of Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi’s romantic comedy. Despite the Ott release, it had a chance of crossing triple digits globally, but now, with Housefull 5 dominating the scene,...

The Bhootnii Box Office Closing Collection! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

It is the era of horror-comedies in Bollywood. Whether it is Stree 2 or Munjya, they’ve all received massive love from cine-goers. Sanjay Dutt and Mouni Roy starrer The Bhootnii released in theatres on May 1, 2025. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a flop affair. Scroll below for the closing collections.

The Bhootnii Closing Box Office Collection

Given the low pre-release buzz, Sanjay Dutt starrer made a decent opening at the Indian box office. It garnered 1.19 crores on the opening day. Sidhaant Sachdev’s directorial received limited screens due to a clash with Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2. The early reactions were mixed, and it was sandwiched amid strong competition.

The Bhootnii earned 12.52 crore net in its lifetime. It witnessed a little over 4-week run in theatres. The box office collections dipped in the second week and there was no revival since.

Raid 2 Lifetime Ticket Sales (Closing Numbers): Ajay Devgn’s Third Highest Since 2023! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2 is almost done with its theatrical run, and the lifetime ticket sales of the film are currently roaring as the second-highest film on BookMyShow in 2025, surpassing every single Bollywood film except for one. Ajay Devgn’s drama film has registered a total of 2.88 million ticket sales in its lifetime on Bms!

Ajay Devgn Fails To Beat Only One!

Ajay Devgn has failed to beat only one film on Bms this year, which by no guess is Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, which stands way too high for any Bollywood film to compete this year, with ticket sales of 12.58 million! This is 336% higher than Ajay Devgn’s entire sales!

Ajay Devgn Pushes Sky Force At #3!

Ajay Devgn pushed Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force to number 3 and has been ruling the spot since then.

Maa Trailer Impact At Box Office Day 1: Kajol Puts Priyanka Chopra’s Position In Danger In Top 10 Female-Centric Openers? (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

Last year, Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan’s Shaitaan surprised everyone by minting impressive moolah and becoming a clean hit at the Indian box office. After over a year, the makers have returned with another promising horror flick, Maa. Featuring Kajol in the lead role, the film gives us the feeling of a complete winner from its recently released trailer. But has it boosted the film’s potential in fetching a good collection on day 1? Let’s discuss the trailer impact below!

Appetite for the horror content among audiences

Lately, we have seen that the audience is interested in horror content. From Bollywood, we saw films like Stree 2, Shaitaan, Munjya, and Tumbbad (re-release) performing brilliantly. So, it’s clear that the appetite for horror is there,...

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

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

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

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

“Having a...

Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana’s horror-comedy “Thama” has locked in a Diwali 2025 release, marking the first time the critically acclaimed actor will headline a major festive window release in his decade-plus career.

The Maddock Films production, produced by Dinesh Vijan and directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, represents a significant career escalation for Khurrana, who has built his reputation as one of Hindi-language cinema’s most bankable stars through unconventional script choices and socially conscious comedies.

“Thama” represents an expansion of Maddock’s horror-comedy universe. The studio, known for releasing films like “Stree 2,” “Munjya,” and “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” in a blockbuster 2024, unveiled a slate of eight interconnected films set to release over the next four years, earlier this year.

The lineup begins with “Thama,” followed by “Shakti Shalini” on Dec. 31. In 2026, audiences can expect “Bhediya 2” on Aug. 14 and “Chamunda” on Dec. 4. The following year includes “Stree 3” on Aug.

Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Update! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi starrer Bhool Chuk Maaf surpassed all odds to welcome a fantastic opening. High hopes are shouldered on

sci-fi romantic comedy. Producers Maddock Films may welcome another flop in 2025 after only 119 days. Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis!

What is Bhool Chuk Maaf’s budget?

Bhool Chuk Maaf is reportedly made on a mid-budget of 50 crores. Maddock Films had previously created Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor starrer at an estimated cost of 60 crores. It went on to become a super-duper hit with lifetime collections of 627.50 crores.

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Kapkapiii Box Office Day 1 Prediction! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

It will be the survival of the fittest at the Hindi box office starting tomorrow. As many as three films are releasing at the ticket windows, which will be competing with Ajay Devgn’s Raid 2. Tusshar Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade are coming up with Kapkapiii. Scroll below for its day 1 prediction!

Kapkapiii Bms interests

Interestingly, the horror-comedy drama has witnessed a huge surge in interest in BookMyShow. As per the latest update, around 51.8K users are interested in the film. The genre has been working really well, with Stree 2 and Munjya being the recent examples in Bollywood.

Kapkapiii has surpassed the Bms interests of Suniel Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi and Vivek Oberoi’s Kesari Veer, which is also releasing in theatres tomorrow. This is a good sign, but all eyes are now on the spot bookings!

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The Bhootnii Box Office Day 1 Prediction! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Maddock Supernatural Universe has mastered the horror-comedy universe with recent blockbusters like Stree 2 and Munjya. The trend is going viral in Bollywood, with the latest attempt by Sanjay Dutt in The Bhootnii. Sunny Singh and Mouni Roy co-starrer will begin its box office journey on a slow note. Scroll below for day 1 predictions!

Low pre-release hype!

Directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, The Bhootnii also stars Palak Tiwari and Nickunj Lotia (BeYouNick). Unfortunately, the odds have not been in favor of the horror-comedy so far. The pre-release buzz was negligible. The trailer also received a lukewarm response. There is also a lack of awareness around the film led by Sanjay Dutt.

Raid 2 domination!

There are many options at the ticket windows currently. The Bhootnii has been released alongside Raid 2, which was bound to steal its thunder. The advance booking has been negligible,...

Picture courtesy of Prerna Arora from Jatadhara location shoot -Exclusive

Producer Prerna Arora is in a happy state of mind. She and Zee Studios have wrapped up a 40-day schedule of their supernatural thriller Jatadhara , which stars Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha.

“We shot in the forests of Mount Abu in unexplored locations with an eclectic cast and crew. I will be honest with you. I had my heart in my mouth, what with so many stars involved. But they all pitched in with their best. I feel blessed. Sudheer Babu, my leading man, was with us all the way. His action sequences have turned out so well, we feel nothing like this has been seen in our cinema. Jatadhara will take him to the next level. Sonakshi Sinha was with us for 25 of those 40 days, and she was a dream to work with. We also have Shilpa Shirodkar making a comeback,...

Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films’ epic historical saga “Chhaava,” starring Vicky Kaushal, continues its unstoppable run at the box office, grossing INR7.11 billion ($83.5 million) in India alone.

The only other film to have crossed this milestone in films originally made in the Hindi language in India – as opposed to films made in southern Indian languages like “Baahubali 2,” “Pushpa 2,” “Rrr,” “K.G.F 2” and “Kalki 2989 Ad” – is Maddock Films’ “Stree 2.” “Chhaava” has also collected over $10.5 million in overseas markets. The total worldwide collection stands at $94 million.

“When we began work on ‘Chhaava,’ we knew we had something special, a story rooted in legacy and emotion. But to see it resonate across continents and cross INR800 crore [$94 million] worldwide is humbling. This film belongs to the audience, and this success is a testament to their love,” Vijan said.

“Chhaava” stars Vicky Kaushal as the legendary Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The...

India’s youngest director and choreographer, Saurabh Prajapati, recently worked with the young actress Sharvari, known for her performances in films like Munjya and Maharaj. The duo collaborated for the Godrej Hair Professional Fashion Week show, which was entirely choreographed and designed by Saurabh.

Sharing more about the experience, he says,

“Working in a fashion show has always been very interesting and challenging. My job was to design the ramp sequence where all the supermodels walked, and Sharvari was one of the showstoppers.”

Saurabh wanted to design this fashion show differently, so he introduced international dance styles and techniques to enhance the presentation of the supermodels.

He says, “Different dance styles and techniques were used for various themes. It was unique, and I love doing things differently.”

This isn’t the first time Saurabh has worked in a fashion week—he has previously been involved with top pageant shows in India.

(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Horror is a genre that Indian Cinema has been trying to cater in one of the best possible ways since last year! While horror comedies like Aranmanai 4 and Munjya ruled the box office, Psychological thrillers like Shaitaan and Demonte Colony 2 also made profits. Supernatural thriller Stree 2 became a box office beast, setting records. Tapping on the success, another supernatural thriller, Odela 2, starring Tamannaah Bhatia, has presented its trailer.

The film is a sequel to Odela Railway Station, which was a sensation when it arrived digitally on a streaming platform in 2022. The trailer for the sequel surpasses the permissible knowledge limits of my pea-sized brain, to be honest, because I could not understand a thing!

Odela 2 trailer stars Tamannaah Bhatia playing a Sadhvi with a big teeka on her forehead and advocating cow-rights mouthing dialogues like Jeene ke liye Gomaata ki zaroorat hoti hai. Inki hatya mat karo,...

In an unexpected twist, Deepika Padukone has been cast in a pivotal role in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming movie, King. After taking time off to focus on motherhood, she has decided to portray the character of Suhana Khan’s mother.

An Unexpected Casting Choice

Deepika’s addition to the cast is surprising, especially considering her recent emphasis on her family life. However, the allure of reuniting with Shah Rukh Khan was too tempting to pass up. This marks their sixth project together, and fans are buzzing with excitement to see them share the screen once more.

A Brief Yet Impactful Role

Reports suggest that Deepika’s role in King will be brief but impactful. Both Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand were keen on having her for this special part, and she gladly accepted. This isn’t the first time Deepika has taken on a supporting role for...

Stree 2 TV Premiere Success ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The World TV Premiere of Stree 2 on Star Gold, which aired on March 15 during the Holi weekend, attracted a staggering 41.2 million viewers, making it the most-watched movie premiere on Indian television. The horror-comedy, which performed exceptionally well at the box office with global earnings of Rs 884 crores, has now replicated its success on the small screen.

Maddock’s last horror-comedy Munjya garnered a viewership of 34.6 million with its world premiere. Now Stree 2 has surpassed this number with 6.8 million higher views, setting a massive record, to enhance the viewer experience, Star Gold supplemented the premiere with a Roundtable discussion featuring the film’s cast and director, Amar Kaushik, along with a showcase of unseen deleted scenes.

Dinesh Vijan, CEO of Maddock Films, acknowledged the film’s continued success, highlighting that Stree 2 has resonated deeply with audiences, both in cinemas and on television.

Aghathiyaa Box Office: Finishes It’s Run With Huge Losses! ( Photo Credit – Twitter )

The Tamil Film Industry delivered one of the biggest flops by a superstar. Starring Jiiva, Arjun Sarja, and Raashii Khanna, Aghathiyaa turned into a disaster at the Kollywood box office 2025. The film arrived on February 28 at the box office, and it could not survive for even 15 days!

Budget & Recovery

The horror action thriller, as per reports, is mounted on a budget of 20 – 25 crore! But even considering the lower limit of this range, the film has managed to recover only 15.6% of its budget! This figure might be as low as 12.48%, if the budget of the film touches the upper limit of the reported range of 20 – 25 crore!

Aghathiyaa Box Office Loss

With a budget of 20 – 25 crore, Aghathiyaa could earn only 3.12 crore at the box office. The Tamil film incurred a loss of 16 – 21 crore at the box office. This is...

Chhaava Box Office: Beats Pushpa 2 (Hindi) & Raazi’s Profits! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Vicky Kaushal has knocked it out of the park with his historical action film, Chhaava. His portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj has garnered massive eyeballs, leading to 500 crore+ box office collections in India alone. Laxman Utekar’s directorial has now surpassed the profits earned by Pushpa 2 and Raazi. Scroll below for an exciting update!

Chhaava Roi

In 29 days, Chhaava has made estimated earnings of 559.68 crores. Around 12-13 crores is from the Telugu belt, while the remaining sum comes from Hindi. Vicky Kaushal starrer is now the third highest-grossing Bollywood film, only behind Stree 2 and Jawan.

Chhaava is made on an estimated budget of 130 crores. This means the producers have raked in returns of 429.68 crores in 29 days.

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Director Hansal Mehta known for his brilliant work in film and series, most recently for his hit The Buckingham Murders starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, penned a lengthy post on his X account (@mehtahansal) about his thoughts on the state of Hindi cinema. It is a fascinating look from inside the industry and a first-hand knowledge of what it was, what it is, and where it should go. Pointing out some of the problems he feels are happening within the filmmaking industry and highlighting some of the actors he wants to see more of, he also expands on what he thinks can help. We thought we would share the entire post to showcase his point of view.

“Hindi Cinema Needs a Reset

For those predicting doom for Bollywood—pause. The industry isn’t dying. It’s waiting to be disrupted. The problem isn’t the audience losing interest.

Chhaava Box Office Roi ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Vicky Kaushal and Laxman Utekar have delivered a success story, Chhaava, which is leaving cine-goers teary-eyed. The historical action drama based on the life of Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj has struck chords with the audiences. It is now in its third week of box office run but may miss out on a major milestone! Scroll below for the latest updates.

Set to enter 500 crore club

Chhaava is undoubtedly the first choice for the audience at the ticket window. There are multiple options, including Crazxy and Superboys Of Malegaon, but only one that’s grabbing all the eyeballs. On the third Wednesday, Valentine’s Day 2025, releases 6.19 crores more to its kitty.

It has concluded its 20-day run at the Indian box office at 490.89 crores. It will complete its third week tomorrow but has already raked in the highest Week 3 collections in Bollywood, surpassing Stree 2,...

Chhaava Box Office Profits! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Chhaava is a super-hit affair at the Indian box office. It recovered its budget within the first weekend, and the producers have made massive profits since then. The historical action film has now surpassed Maddock Films’ second-most profitable outing of 2024. Scroll below for a detailed analysis!

Chhaava Budget vs Box Office Collection

Laxman Utekar’s directorial was made on an estimated budget of 130 crores. In 18 days, the Valentine’s Day 2025 release has made box office collections of 479.30 crores. It is now moving towards the 500 crore club, a milestone unlocked by only five Bollywood films in history – Jawan, Stree 2, Animal, Pathaan, and Gadar 2.

Chhaava has made returns of 299.30 crores in 18 days of its box office run.

Here’s how we calculate the profit percentage:

Collections – Budget = Roi

Roi/Budget*100 = Roi%

This means Vicky Kaushal...

The success of films like Munjya, Stree 2, Tumbbad, Bramayugam etc have proven that the Indian audience is ready to spend on movies that can intrigue and take them to unseen worlds in cinema halls. And just as we assumed that there might be a dearth of such films in theatres in 2025 amid the Sikandar and Chhava, Panorama Studios, the banner behind Drishyam and Shaitaan, dropped the teaser of Baida, an upcoming sci-fi supernatural thriller film releasing nationwide in cinema halls on March 21. Before you read any further, we recommend you watch the teaser first:

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Intrigued? We were too, and hence decided to do some research about this film. So, here’s all we know till now.

Sci-Fi in the Backdrop of Hindi Heartland

It is for the first time...

The cast of Prerna Arora, Umesh Bansal and Zee Studios’s mythological-action film Jatadhara just got more interesting.

Shilpa Shirodkar, fresh out of Bigg Boss, has joined the cast of Jatadhara in a pivotal role. The film, which stars Telugu star Sudheer Babu, commenced shooting last week.

Elaborating on the hush-hush subject, producer Prerna Arora says, “It is a fantasy film, but a universal subject and based on a folk tale, like Munjya which was a folk tale based in Maharashtra. Our is based on a South Indian folk tale, so it is a very, very different kind of supernatural horror film. Something which audiences have never seen before.”

Like Mahesh Babu’s proposed film with Rajamouli, there will be a lot of jungle scenes in Jatadhara.

Shilpa Shirodkar is happy to be back. “There’s so much happening in our cinema now; things have changed so much since I worked there.

Sky Force Box Office Update! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

All eyes are currently on Akshay Kumar led Sky Force, which are showing good signs during the ongoing weekend. It concluded day 9 on an impressive note, clocking 8th highest ticket sales in Bollywood on the second Saturday BookMyShow in the last 397 days. Scroll below for a detailed comparison with Stree 2, Fighter, and others.

No points for guessing #1

The most successful Hindi film between January 24-25 is Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor led Stree 2. It witnessed a record-breaking spree and is the highest-grossing Hindi film in Bollywood.

During its second weekend, Stree 2 was a force to reckon with. It registered ticket sales of 656.16K, leaving behind every single release of 2024. The horror-comedy film registered 123% higher admissions from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, which ranks #2 on the list.

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Sky Force Box Office To Hit An Individual Milestone For Veer Pahariya! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force is only 0.30 crore away to enter the 100 crore club at the box office. While the film has ended Khiladi Kumar’s dry run at the box office, it has brought an individual achievement for the debutante Veer Pahariya at the box office.

2nd Actor To Score A Century With Debut!

Veer Pahariya will be the second Bollywood actor to score 100 crore with his debut film at the box office. Paired opposite Sara Ali Khan in the film, the actor is getting a decent response with his appearance in the film, and people have put their hopes on his upcoming projects.

Sky Force opened at the box office with 15.30 crore, and the film has earned 99.7 crore in one week at the box office. It would be interesting to see if it...

Producer Prerna Arora and Zee Studios have joined hands to co-produce Jatadhara. The action-horror opus, shot in Hyderabad, will have a mythological twist.

Elaborating on the hush-hush subject, producer Prerna Arora says, “It is a fantasy film, but a universal subject and based on a folk tale, like Munjya, which was a folk tale based in Maharashtra. Our is based on a South Indian folk tale, so it is a very, very different kind of supernatural horror film. Something which audiences have never seen before.”

Like Mahesh Babu’s proposed film with Rajamouli, there will be a lot of jungle scenes in Jatadhara. As you read this, the Jatadhara leading man, Sudheer Babu, is going through intense training in jungle combat.

Jatadhara is a collaboration that promises to bring the audience an exciting new cinematic experience. The partnership between Zee Studios and Prerna Arora promises to bring a captivating cinematic Supernatural thriller experience to audiences,...

Chhaava Box Office: Vicky Kaushak Starrer To Be The Biggest Valentine’s Day Opener? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava is one of the big Bollywood releases everyone looks forward to in 2025. The film is enjoying the right buzz; all it needs is one powerful trailer. A single trailer filled with goosebumps moments will be enough to set the stage and help the film register a fantastic opening at the Indian box office. If all goes well, it might even topple Gully Boy, which holds the record for the highest opening among Valentine’s Day releases.

Directed by Laxman Utekar, of Mimi and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke fame, the upcoming Bollywood magnum opus is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Vicky plays the titular role, and along with him, the film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, and Ashutosh Rana in key roles. It is bankrolled by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films,...

Leading Indian production house Maddock Films has unveiled the first look of historical epic “Chhaava,” starring Vicky Kaushal as the legendary Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

The project marks Maddock Films’ first venture into the historical epic genre and features Kaushal alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna. Director Laxman Utekar helms the production, which chronicles the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, who ascended to the throne in 1681. The film’s look was released on the anniversary of Sambhaji’s coronation.

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, led the Maratha Empire during a crucial period in Indian history. Known for his military prowess and strategic leadership, Sambhaji’s reign was marked by continuous warfare with the Mughal Empire and other powers. His story is particularly notable for his defense of the Maratha kingdom and his legendary courage in the face of adversity. He was also referred to...

Bollywood Box Office Report (2024): Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Jigra & Others! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

2024 was a tough year for Bollywood. Many new genres were explored, but only a few could triumph at the box office. There were unfortunately more flops than hits as biggies like Maidaan, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan failed to impress audience. Scroll below as we carry out a detailed comparison with Hindi films of 2023.

Hindi industry found its highest-grossing film!

2024 was a year filled with huge surprises. The horror-comedy genre took over and became the go-to choice of audiences. Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s Stree 2 became the highest-grossing Hindi film, with domestic earnings of 627.50 crores. Although, it is to be noted that the title has now been snatched by Pushpa 2. Other small-budget films like Munjya, Laapataa Ladies and Article 370 were also successful.

Bollywood flops in 2024

Films led by Akshay Kumar, like Sarfira, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan,...

Pushpa 2 Worldwide Box Office Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Pushpa 2: The Rule was released in theatres worldwide on December 5, 2024. Starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, the action thriller has enjoyed a record-breaking spree at the box office. However, it could not achieve one milestone each in the domestic, overseas, and global arena. Scroll below for a detailed analysis.

Sukumar’s directorial is currently in the fifth week of its theatrical run. In India and overseas, it has left behind its native language (Telugu) to achieve massive feats in the Hindi belt. The cumulative earnings stand at 1748.28 crores gross at the worldwide box office, including all languages.

Here are 3 records Pushpa 2 will not break in its box office run:

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Game Changer Box Office Advance...

Maddock Films Announces Groundbreaking Horror-Comedy Superhero Universe (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The year 2024 was a miracle for the horror-comedy Superhero Universe, with Stree 2 and Munjya together bringing 734.5 crore at the box office. Meanwhile, the four films of the horror comedy Universe, Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, and Stree 2, have together earned 930.01 crore. But now, Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock films have planned the ultimate timeline for the Universe!

Horror Comedy Universe To Bring 8 Films!

The production house has announced the upcoming slate of this massive Universe with 8 upcoming films, including Stree 3, Bhediya 2, Maha Munjya, and 5 other films!

These 8 films include three new worlds – Chamunda, Shakti Shalini, and Thama along with the 3 existing worlds – Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya! These six worlds will come together for an epic battle of two films concluding the Horror Comedy Superhero Universe.

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India’s Maddock Films has unveiled its most ambitious slate to date: a cinematic universe combining horror-comedy and superhero narratives. The studio, known for releasing films like “Stree 2,” “Munjya,” and “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya” in a blockbuster 2024, has unveiled a slate of eight interconnected films set to release over the next four years.

The lineup begins in 2025 with “Thama,” scheduled for the Diwali holiday frame, followed by “Shakti Shalini” on Dec. 31. In 2026, audiences can expect “Bhediya 2” on Aug. 14 and “Chamunda” on Dec. 4. The following year includes “Stree 3” on Aug. 13 and “Mahamunjya” on Dec. 24. The universe will culminate in 2028 with “Pehla Mahayudh” on Aug. 11 and “Doossra Mahayudh” on Diwali, Oct. 18.

Maddock Films chief Dinesh Vijan said: “Our mission at Maddock has always been to innovate and entertain. We’ve crafted compelling characters that resonate with audiences, grounded in India’s rich culture and heritage. This deep connection has...

Sharvari Wagh Spy Universe Movie Alpha Behind-the-Scenes (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sharvari had a blockbuster in 2024, and it is safe to say that she genuinely ruled the year with her performances. She played Viraaj in Maharaj, the eponymous role of Vedaa, and most notably, Bela in Munjya. She also gained fame for performances in songs like “Haan Ke Haan,” Holiyaan,” “Tainu Khabar Nahi,” and “Taras.” With a great year, Sharvari Wagh is now poised for even greater heights with her involvement in Yash Raj Films’ ambitious Spy Universe.

Known for her charismatic screen presence, Sharvari is now stepping into the action-packed world of Spies with the movie “Alpha”. As a part of this high-octane franchise, Alpha will expand the Spy Universe, home to iconic characters like Tiger, Kabir, and Pathaan.

Besides Sharvari, Alia Bhatt will take the lead stage in the movie. Recently, Sharvari offered fans an exciting glimpse into the...

Pushpa 2 Hindi Box Office Profit: Too Tough To Claim The Top Spot! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Pushpa 2 Hindi box office stands at 731.25 crore in 21 days, and it is just pure madness. If one needs to coronate Allu Arjun as the new king of the box office, then let us have the officiating ceremony! With the highest-grossing Hindi film ever in history, he needs to have a special status at the box office!

The Hindi version of the film has been distributed for 200 crore, which is the budget for the Hindi version. Against this budget, Sukumar’s action biggie has already earned 731.25 crore at the box office.

Pushpa 2 Budget & Profit

Pushpa 2 Hindi version has earned a profit of 531.25 crore at the box office. It registered a huge 265.62% return on investment. Allu Arjun’s biggie is the second Indian film to earn a profit of 500 crore at the box office after Stree 2.

When Will Sidharth Malhotra & Janhvi Kapoor’s Param Sundari Release? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films is set to captivate audiences once again with Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s upcoming film, Param Sundari. The movie will present a fresh young love story about North Ka Munda, Param (Sidharth), and South Ki Sundari (Janhvi). Tushar Jalota directed the film, while Dinesh Vijan served as the producer.

The heartfelt tale of love will see two worlds collide and make sparks fly. Set against the breathtaking backwaters of Kerala, the love story will be an unexpected rollercoaster of laughter, chaos, and surprising twists!

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Known for its unique storytelling and memorable characters, Maddock Films has consistently delivered hits, with recent successes like Stree 2, Munjya, and Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya winning audiences’ hearts. Param Sundari is scheduled for...

Indian production house Maddock Films’ “Param Sundari,” a cross-cultural romance starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, is set for theatrical release on July 25, 2025.

The film, directed by Tushar Jalota (“Dasvi”), centers on a love story between a North Indian protagonist (Malhotra) and a South Indian character (Kapoor), filmed in Kerala. The film “promises a heartfelt tale of love, where two worlds collide, and sparks are bound to fly. Set against the breathtaking backwaters of Kerala, this love story is a rollercoaster of laughter, chaos, and unexpected twists you won’t see coming,” per a description provided by Maddock.

“Its like those films that Mani-sir [Mani Ratnam] used to do like ‘Saathiya’ [the Hindi-language remake of Tamil drama-romance film “Alai Payuthey”],” Maddock chief Dinesh Vijan told Variety. “The kind of music it has and Janhvi playing a South Indian is interesting, Sid’s playing a Northern Delhi boy and the conflict is very cool. It’s like maybe...

Pushpa 2 Hindi Box Office Day 18: Earns Historic Collection During 3rd Weekend & Beats HanuMan In Profits ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 (Hindi) added some more exciting feats to its record book by the end of the third weekend. One can still feel the film’s craze in the air, and it was expected that the film would pull off another record-breaking weekend. While the feat has been accomplished, the magnum opus has done it in its style: “Raparapa.” On day 18, it created history at the Indian box office, surpassing Stree 2’s third weekend by a big margin. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

The Sukumar-directed film earned 12.50 crores on the third Friday, followed by a massive 20.50 crores on the third Saturday. As if these two days were not enough, the film went one step ahead and enjoyed a crazy number on the third Sunday (day 18), earning 27 crores.

Pushpa 2 Hindi Box Office Day 16 Collection! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

It’s been a terrific run for Pushpa 2 Hindi at the Indian box office. It is dominating the ticket windows despite fresh competition from Mufasa: The Lion King, Ui, and Viduthalai 2. Allu Arjun starrer remained the first choice of audiences on the third Friday. Scroll below for the latest update on day 16.

Box Office Collection Day 16

Sukumar’s directorial has garnered 12.50 crores net in Hindi on day 16. It has maintained a rock-steady momentum with only a 10% drop on the third Friday, compared to 14 crores earned on the previous day. The overall box office collection comes to 645 crores.

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Indian production house Maddock Films, led by Dinesh Vijan, has delivered a series of successful genre films in 2024, including the breakout horror-comedy “Munjya” and the franchise continuation “Stree 2.”

The studio began the year with hit sci-fi rom-com “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya,” where Kriti Sanon plays Sifra (Super Intelligent Female Robot Automation), with whom robotics engineer Aryan (Shahid Kapoor) falls in love. Sifra eventually develops sentient feelings. This was followed by the horror-comedy “Munjya,” where a young man’s visit to his native village unveils a family secret and a vengeful spirit, the Munjya, who wants to get married. The film performed even better at the box office, crossing the INR100 crore ($12 million) mark without major star power.

“‘Munjya’ is our biggest victory because it clearly states that without any face value, you can do a film that does 100 crores,” Vijan told Variety. “It sets up the universe...

Rising star Sharvari is marking 2024 as her defining year in Bollywood, with three distinctive roles and a coveted spot in Yash Raj Films’ spy franchise.

“I consider 2024 as the year where my all prayers were answered. It has truly been a milestone year for me professionally and I needed this success to get noticed by the industry,” says Sharvari in an exclusive chat with Variety, reflecting on her trajectory.

The actress anchored the social drama “Vedaa” in the title role, confronting India’s caste system, before making waves in Netflix’s “Maharaj” as part of its ensemble cast taking on religious exploitation. Her horror-comedy “Munjya” proved her commercial viability, with its dance number “Taras” becoming a sensation.

“‘Munjya’s incredible success at the box office coupled with how my song ‘Taras’ became a blockbuster was a dream come true. Then, ‘Maharaj’ became a global hit on Netflix and I got...

Stree 2 To Pushpa 2 – Most Profitable Hindi Films At The Box Office In 2024 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

2023 witnessed several Hindi blockbusters, which created pressure for 2024. But thankfully, things picked up well in the year’s second half. We saw the highest-grossing Hindi film being registered in the form of Stree 2, and now, Pushpa 2 (Hindi) is on track to surpass and create an all-time record. If we judge on the basis of films with 100% profit or more, the year is quite underwhelming compared to last year. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

Unlike last year, there were no films by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Ranbir Kapoor. Still, some unexpected successes balanced the year well and made it good. With Baby John coming towards the end of December, we expect another valuable addition to the success list, but till then, Pushpa 2 will be controlling the situation with its Hindi-dubbed version.

Pushpa 2 Hindi Box Office Has Surpassed All Hindi Releases Of 2024 Except 1! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule is acting like a tornado at the box office, wreaking havoc every single day, and in 5 days at the box office, it has smashed the lifetime earnings of every single Hindi film of 2024 except one.

Pushpa 2 Hindi Box Office Day 6

On the fifth day, Monday, December 9, the action film earned 48 crore at the box office. The film passed the Monday test with distinction, earning more than the opening numbers of most of the films that were released this year.

The film has taken a drop of 44% from Sunday, but it is not worth worrying about since it is already the fastest 300 crore grosser in Bollywood. Meanwhile, it would also be the fastest 400-crore film since it would touch the mark by the end of the week!

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Pushpa 2 Hindi Box Office Day 3 Enters The 200 Crore Club ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule has finally entered the 200-crore club at the box office, and this calls for a celebration. The film, in 3 days, stands at a massive 205 – 206 crore with its Hindi version. On the third day, it witnessed a good jump at the box office.

Pushpa 2 Hindi Box Office Day 3

On the third day, Saturday, December 7, the action film earned a range of 74 – 75 crore. This number might escalate further since the night shows have had a brilliant occupancy. The film registered an occupancy of 82% in the night.

The film earned more than its opening day at the box office. It earned 72 crore on the opening day and has now took a brilliant jump from the opening day.

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Alia Bhatt To Join The Maddock Supernatural Universe? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

It’s Alia Bhatt’s era and we seem to be living in it. After being the ultimate ‘Alpha’ girl for the Yrf Spy Universe, the actress has now her eyes set in the Maddock Supernatural Universe. Yes, you heard that right! Alia is reportedly in talks with producer Dinesh Vijan to star in an ambitious supernatural horror thriller by Maddock Films. The movie is speculated to be titled Chamunda.

According to a news report in Pinkvilla, Alia Bhatt has been visiting the Maddock office to discuss the same. The ongoing discussion is likely to be finalized by the first half of 2025. A source close to the development was quoted to reveal, “Alia has always discussed multiple feature films with Dinesh Vijan and is now on the verge of collaborating with the producer. The actress has loved a psychological supernatural thriller,...

Bhediya Box Office Revisit (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Varun Dhawan starrer Bhediya, which was released on November 25, 2022, marked one of the integral films of the Maddock Supernatural Universe after the massive success of Stree. All eyes were on the movie, which revolved around the legend of the shape-shifting wolf, the jungle’s protector. While Varun was praised for his performance as a man who turns into a wolf in the night, the movie could not do wonders at the box office. Not only this, but the film marks the sole underperformer of the Maddock Supernatural Universe, wherein Stree, Stree 2, and Munjya turned out to be huge box-office successes.

Bhediya Box Office Revisit

Talking about the box office performance of the Varun Dhawan starrer, the film opened at 7.48 crore. The first-weekend collection of Bhediya was around 28.55 crore. At the same time, the first week collection of the movie was 42.05 crore. The...

Ayushmann Khurrana Recalls Being Scared Of His Dad As A Child ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ayushmann Khurrana is an actor who has made a mark in the film industry by doing off-beat roles and challenging the status quo by taking up parts that others would have been reluctant to take up. He has given hits like Vicky Donor, Andhadhun, Bala, and Dream Girl in a career that has spanned over a decade.

His films, such as Article 15 and Anek, have raised critical social issues. He created a body of work that any actor would be proud of. His wife, Tahira Kashyap, is a filmmaker and writer. The couple married and had a daughter before the release of Ayushmann’s first film, Vicky Donor. The actor recently opened up about fatherhood in the Honestly Saying podcast.

Ayushmann Khurrana Calls His Father ‘A Dictator’ And Talks About Childhood Trauma

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Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Worldwide Box Office (14 Days) ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has completed a theatrical run of two weeks, and so far, it has been a glorious ride. Despite a mega clash with Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again, the film attracted its set of audiences and emerged victorious in no time. In a recent development, it smoothly crossed 350 crores, and now, after Stree 2, it is set to unleash the milestone of 400 crores at the worldwide box office. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of 14 days!

This year has been truly dominated by horror/horror comedies. Among Bollywood releases, the first clean hit of the year was for Shaitaan. It was followed by Munjya, which was the super-hit of 2024. After Munjya, we all saw the havoc created by Stree 2, emerging as an all-time blockbuster. And now, the Bhool Bhulaiyaa threequel has turned out to...

Traditional horror movies with an easy-to-follow plot, relatable characters, and a healthy dose of scares are probably every horror fan’s comfort food. That’s because, when it comes to horror, the experimental and abstract genre pieces can be very hit or miss. In 2024 alone, I have come across In A Violent Nature, and I loved its take on the slasher subgenre. Bramayugam’s exploration of casteism and classism on a monochrome canvas was excellent. Oddity’s portrayal of revenge was haunting. And Outside’s use of the zombie subgenre to talk about the patriarchy was worthy of all the applause in the world. Then you have movies like Night Swim, The Devil’s Bath, Consumed, Baghead, The Hangman, Munjya, MadS, Mr. Crocket, and Don’t Move, which undoubtedly have a good concept at their core, but the execution is simply too muddled to be impactful. I am sad to say that...