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Tovino Thomas and Basil Joseph's 'Athiradi' has stormed the box office, raking in ₹10.54 crore worldwide on its opening day. The film, which opened to strong advance bookings, saw impressive occupancy throughout the day, especially in Kerala. Despite mixed reviews, its compelling storyline about a student reviving a college festival has resonated with audiences, driving significant initial collections.

Wellington College International Pune celebrated World Book Day with a week-long Literacy Festival that transformed the campus into a vibrant literary space. Pupils engaged in door displays, reading sessions, competitions, buddy reading, and silent reading. Author Ilika Ranjan inspired students through interactive sessions. A Scholastic book fair and a literary character parade added excitement. The event fostered creativity, community, and a lifelong love for reading, encouraging students to become imaginative readers and storytellers of future.

Anticipation for 'Drishyam 3' is soaring as advance bookings have already surpassed Rs 1.80 crore worldwide, with expectations to cross Rs 2 crore soon. The highly awaited crime thriller, starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, continues Georgekutty's family saga. The recently released trailer hints at lingering doubts and an ongoing search for truth, promising another gripping installment.

Advance bookings for 'Drishyam 3' have launched in the US, with pre-sales quickly surpassing $1,000. Directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal, the film premieres in the US on May 20th, a day before its global release on May 21st, coinciding with the actor's birthday. Worldwide pre-sales are nearing Rs 35 lakh.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) commenced the CUET UG 2026 examinations today, May 11, with over 1.24 lakh candidates appearing on the first day across 300 Indian and 14 international cities. The computer-based test will continue until May 31, accommodating 15.68 lakh registered students with stringent guidelines for exam day.

Israel's parliament has greenlit a special tribunal to try and sentence to death Palestinians convicted in the October 7th Hamas-led attack. The bill, passed overwhelmingly, aims to punish those responsible for the deadliest assault in Israel's history. Rights groups, however, voice concerns over fair trial procedures and the ease of imposing the death penalty.

Aditya Dhar’s 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues its historic theatrical run, reaching a staggering Rs. 1,143.89 crore India net and Rs. 1,795.60 crore worldwide gross by Day 56. Currently the highest-grossing Hindi film ever, the Ranveer Singh starrer now sets its sights on surpassing 'Pushpa 2's domestic record of Rs. 1,234.10 crore. Despite entering its eighth week, the espionage thriller maintains steady momentum, fueled by powerhouse performances and a gritty narrative that has redefined Indian cinema benchmarks.

Raja Shivaji box office collection Day 12 live tracking: Riteish Deshmukh’s historical drama enters its second Tuesday with a total India net of Rs. 70.86 crore. After a record-breaking Week 1 of Rs. 52.65 crore and a stellar second weekend, the film is now less than Rs. 3.62 crore away from the historic Rs. 75 crore net mark. With Salman Khan’s viral cameo and strong family footfalls, the film has already crossed Rs. 84 crore India gross, cementing its status as a blockbuster.

Mammootty and Mohanlal's 'Patriot' is creating a pre-release buzz, becoming a top opener in Kerala's box office history with over Rs 3.5 crore in advance sales within 32 hours. Overseas demand is also strong, crossing USD 200,000. Early reports suggest the film, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, is well-received and features significant roles for its stars.

Organizations representing the creative industries called on the Government to reject any changes to copyright law that would weaken protections for creators and rightsholders.

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has crossed Rs. 12.21 crore India net on Day 2 of its theatrical run, driven by extraordinary audience response in the Marathi-speaking belt and the viral impact of Salman Khan's surprise cameo as loyal warrior Jiva Mahala. Made under a budget of approximately Rs. 100 crore, the film features Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj, Bhagyashree as Jijabai, Fardeen Khan as Shah Jahan, Amole Gupte as Mohammed Adil Shah and Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai, with music by Ajay-Atul and cinematography by Santosh Sivan.

Celebrating its resurgence, the classic romantic comedy 'Darling' starring Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal has been resurrected in dazzling 4K, debuting in theaters to a fantastic Rs 7.59 crore on opening day.

Michael Jackson's biopic, 'Michael', is making waves at the Indian box office, showing a significant jump in collections. The film earned Rs 5.00 crore net on its second day, a 38.9% increase from its opening. With cumulative net collections reaching Rs 10.30 crore, 'Michael' is outperforming 'Project Hail Mary' and drawing large crowds.

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, is in its 34th day of a historic theatrical run that has made it the highest-grossing Hindi film of all time. With a cumulative India net of Rs. 1,117.46 crore and a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,758.96 crore across 4,79,986 shows, the film now needs approximately Rs. 118 crore more to surpass Pushpa 2: The Rule's all-time Indian domestic record of Rs. 1,234.1 crore.

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is defying expectations, crossing Rs 1,750 crore worldwide. Despite a slow start to its fifth week and competition from 'Bhoot Bangla', the film saw a significant surge on its fifth Saturday. Its India net collection has now surpassed Rs 1,110 crore, making it a major box office success.

Guneet Monga, India's first Oscar-winning producer, shares her journey from personal tragedy to professional triumph. Driven by her father's mindset of abundance and a passion for cinema, she navigated the complexities of film production, building a successful career by focusing on execution and international distribution.

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' has officially breached the Rs. 1,100 crore net milestone in India on Day 29. From its massive Rs. 90 crore opening day to becoming the first Hindi film to enter the Rs. 1,000 crore club, Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller starring Ranveer Singh is rewriting history. Read on to learn more about the latest live tracking updates, day-wise collection breakdown for Week 1, 2, and 3 and a recap of the worldwide gross hitting Rs. 1,733 crore despite the IPL 2026 craze.

Aditya Dhar’s espionage magnum opus, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', continues its unprecedented box office reign on Day 27. Having already made history as the first Hindi film to breach the Rs 1,000 crore India net milestone, the Ranveer Singh-starrer is now closing in on the Rs 1,100 crore domestic landmark. Despite the 2026 IPL season, the film's global footprint has expanded to a staggering Rs 1,718 crore. Stay updated with live tracking, weekly breakdowns, and day-wise earnings of this cinematic phenomenon.

Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's 'Dacoit' is making waves in North America, with over 5,400 tickets sold for premiere shows in the USA, crossing the 100K USD mark in advance bookings. Superstar Mahesh Babu praised the trailer, calling it a 'solid setup.' The film, a romantic action thriller, releases April 10, 2026.

Aditya Dhar’s espionage epic, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge,' continues to script history at the global box office. On day 21, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Ranveer Singh-led thriller solidified its legendary status by becoming the first Hindi film ever to surpass the Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone. Having already outpaced giants like 'Jawan' and 'KGF: Chapter 2', the film has now amassed a domestic net of Rs. 1,034.00 crore. Despite the ongoing IPL 2026 season, the film remains a powerhouse, eyeing a Rs. 1,700 crore worldwide gross target.

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' has made box office history, officially crossing the massive Rs. 900 crore India net milestone in just 14 days. The Aditya Dhar directorial, starring Ranveer Singh as the lethal spy Hamza, has collected a staggering Rs 922.26 crore domestic net so far. Despite the ongoing IPL 2026 season, the film continues to draw huge crowds, even outperforming the lifetime collections of the first 'Dhurandhar' in just 11 days. With a global haul of Rs' 1,466 crore, this action epic featuring Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal is now rapidly chasing the elite Rs' 1,000 crore India club.

Consumers are already feeling the pinch. Minus ceasefire, second order impacts can hit prices of everything from essentials to electronic goods. Govt’s done well so far. But it may have a tougher job in near future

Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a significant transformation across key sectors between 2017 and 2026, marked by substantial infrastructure development, agricultural growth, and advancements in power, IT, and women's empowerment. The state has expanded its expressway network, boosted agricultural output, and improved health and education facilities, showcasing a comprehensive development journey.

An employee resigned due to low pay and long hours, only to be offered his manager's director position after she was slated for termination. He declined the offer, now grappling with whether to warn his manager about her impending firing, highlighting a complex ethical dilemma at work.

Pawan Kalyan's 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' has kicked off its box office run with a strong opening, surpassing Rs 9 crore by early afternoon on its first day. The film's impressive advance bookings and wide release have fueled its momentum. While fans are reportedly pleased, social media reactions suggest a mixed reception for this mass entertainer.