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After five weeks in theaters, Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' is proving to be a surprising hit. While the film faced mixed reviews at first, its charm and nostalgic elements have struck a chord with audiences, propelling its box office earnings close to Rs 250 crore globally. The film's early success has set the stage for its continued popularity among moviegoers. Read on to know more in detail.

In its fourth exhilarating week, Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' is having a fantastic run, raking in over Rs 154 crore net across India. Directed by the talented Priyadarshan, this horror-comedy has resonated well with audiences, reminiscent of the beloved days of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa.' With a staggering worldwide gross of Rs 236.63 crore, it seems this film is hauntingly successful! Read on to know more in detail.

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.

Dhanush's period drama 'Kara' is experiencing a slowdown at the box office after two weeks, with day 14 collections dropping to Rs 64 lakhs. Despite positive early buzz for performances and its historical setting, mixed audience reactions have impacted its momentum. The film has garnered Rs 35.95 crore net in India and Rs 51.90 crore worldwide.

Dhanush's riveting new film 'Kara' has made waves, raking in over Rs 50 crore worldwide merely 13 days after its debut. Transporting viewers to the tumult of the 1991 Gulf War, this gripping saga has earned Rs 34.50 crore domestically and Rs 10.40 crore from international markets.

In a noteworthy cinematic journey, Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' has carved its niche with a remarkable Rs 158 crore in net earnings in India on its 24th day of release. The horror-comedy genre found a sweet spot, achieving impressive figures—including a surprising uptick in its fourth weekend. Read on to know more in detail.

Riteish Deshmukh's grand cinematic venture, 'Raja Shivaji', has soared past the Rs 78 crore mark at the Indian box office, firmly settling into its third week of screenings. Initially met with doubts by some viewers, Deshmukh's compelling portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has won over audiences, with both critics and fans praising his multifaceted direction and screenplay. Read on to know more in detail.

Dhanush's latest action thriller, 'Kara', is holding steady at the box office, raking in Rs 31.41 crore net in India. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the film, which also stars Mamitha Baiju, follows a reformed thief drawn back into crime. Despite mixed reviews, the movie has shown a decent theatrical run since its April 30, 2026 release.

Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju's latest offering, 'Kara', is witnessing a lukewarm reception at the box office, with its collections tapering off after an encouraging premiere. To date, the film has achieved Rs 30.26 crore net domestically and Rs 10.15 crore in foreign markets, culminating in a total of Rs 45.04 crore globally in just over a week.

Dhanush's period action drama 'Kara' is garnering positive reviews and showing steady box office growth. The film's second Saturday saw a collection of Rs 1.17 crore, pushing its India net total to Rs 32.39 crore. With overseas earnings contributing significantly, 'Kara' is nearing the Rs 50 crore worldwide milestone, resonating with audiences for its compelling narrative.

Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh, has entered its second week with strong box office performance, though earnings saw a dip on day 11. The film collected Rs 2.40 crore net on its eleventh day, with the Marathi version significantly outperforming the Hindi release. Despite a recent slowdown, the historical drama has garnered substantial collections.

The trial for Salman Khan's attempted murder began with a security guard testifying that the shooting was a direct attempt to kill the actor. He detailed the April 14, 2024, incident, describing two individuals on a motorcycle firing multiple shots at Khan's residence.

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has redefined the landscape of Marathi cinema. Released on Maharashtra Day, May 1, 2026, this Rs. 100 crore historical epic, the most expensive Marathi film ever made, delivered a historic Week 1 of Rs. 52.65 crore. As the second weekend begins, the film is aggressively chasing the Rs. 75 crore India net milestone. With a stellar cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh, and the viral cameo of Salman Khan as Jiva Mahala, the film continues to shatter records and dominate the box office.

The personal bodyguard of Bollywood star Salman Khan has told a special court in Mumbai that the April 2024 firing outside the actor’s residence was “an attempt to kill him.” The trial in the case began last month, with the bodyguard—also the complainant—deposing as the first witness. The bodyguard clarified that at the time of the incident, Salman Khan was in his bedroom on the first floor.

Mammootty and Mohanlal's 'Patriot' is struggling domestically, with collections dipping significantly on weekdays. Despite this, strong overseas performance has pushed the film's global gross past Rs 70 crore in just eight days. The spy thriller, centered on a surveillance conspiracy, has garnered praise for its writing and character development, particularly its portrayal of female roles.

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.

Sabarinathan R of TMK secured victory in the Virugampakkam constituency during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He defeated DMK's Prabhakara Raja A M V by a significant margin. The election saw a high voter turnout. Virugampakkam is a key urban area in Chennai with diverse demographics and ties to the film industry.

Amid swirling controversy, Rebel Wilson faces serious allegations in a defamation case brought by fellow actress Charlotte MacInnes, who accuses Wilson of being a 'master of deception.' Wilson’s legal team is adamant in their defense, challenging the credibility of the claims and suggesting ulterior motives behind MacInnes' accusations, which could jeopardize Wilson's cinematic venture.

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has delivered the greatest opening week in Marathi cinema history with Rs. 52.65 crore India net in Week 1 and is chasing the Rs. 75 crore India net target as its second weekend begins. Released on Maharashtra Day (May 1, 2026), the Rs. 100 crore historical epic — the most expensive Marathi film ever made features Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Genelia Deshmukh and the debut of Rahyl Deshmukh, with Salman Khan's still-viral surprise cameo as Jiva Mahala continuing to drive footfalls.

Dhruva Sarja's action drama 'KD - The Devil' is holding steady at the box office, grossing Rs 16.27 crore worldwide after five days, entirely from domestic markets. The film saw weekend growth, with Monday collections reaching Rs 2.57 crore net. Set in 1970s Bengaluru, it features a star-studded cast including Sanjay Dutt and Shilpa Shetty.

The historical spectacle 'Raja Shivaji,' starring Riteish Deshmukh, has taken the box office by storm, raking in over Rs 33 crore during its opening weekend. While there was a minor decline on Monday, the Marathi version has still amassed an impressive Rs 27.15 crore, pushing its overall earnings to Rs 39.50 crore. Read on to know more in detail.

Tanishaa Mukerji has opened up about the changing culture in Bollywood, saying the film industry today feels far more “corporate” and emotionally disconnected compared to the environment she grew up witnessing as a child. In a recent chat, Tanishaa reflected on how relationships, integrity and passion for cinema have gradually taken a backseat to commerce and profits.

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 in the titular role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has opened in cinemas today with early Day 1 live tracking showing Rs. 1.59 crore India net across 1,265 shows, with final figures still to be reported. The grand historical epic which also marks Riteish Deshmukh's big-screen directorial debut features a powerhouse ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte and Genelia Deshmukh. The film's pre-release 'Chhatrapati' anthem trended nationwide and was hailed as one of the most powerful pieces of music from an Indian historical in recent memory. Stay updated with all live Day 1 tracking, day-wise collections and the complete opening day box office story of Raja Shivaji.

Sai Pallavi's Hindi debut, 'Ek Din,' starring alongside Junaid Khan, has seen a slow start at the box office. The romantic drama, a remake of the Thai film 'One Day,' collected Rs 1.00 crore on its second day, reflecting a slight dip. Despite a unique concept, the film's occupancy trends remain low, with modest turnout across shows.

The third day box office figures for Dhanush's 'Kara' indicate a considerable drop, with earnings of Rs 5.20 crore, reflecting a 25.2% decrease from Saturday. Despite a brief Friday surge, the film seems to have lost its traction. With total worldwide collections nearing Rs 30 crore, the growth rate is less than stellar.

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has crossed Rs. 34 crore India net on Day 4 after a strong opening weekend of Rs. 33.90 crore driven by a Rs. 11.35 crore Maharashtra Day opening and Salman Khan's surprise cameo as Jiva Mahala, the film's best-kept secret. Made on a budget of Rs. 100 crore, being the most expensive Marathi film ever made, the U/A 16+ certified historical epic 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 Rahyl Deshmukh making his debut as young Shivaji.

Akshay Kumar's latest film, 'Bhooth Bangla', has made waves at the global box office, surpassing Rs 210 crore within just 15 days. Although competition from fresh releases like 'Raja Shivaji' caused a decline, the horror-comedy still managed to earn Rs 4.50 crore on its 15th day alone, pushing its net collection in India to Rs 132.65 crore. Read the full article to know more in detail.

After an impressive run, Pradeep Ranganathan's 'Love Insurance Kompany' seems to be slowing down, bringing in just Rs 6 lakh on day 21, despite a commendable total of Rs 35.28 crore net in Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Dhanush's latest flick, 'Kara,' has taken the spotlight, generating a remarkable Rs 5.75 crore net on its first day in theaters.

'Love Insurance Kompany' is nearing its theatrical conclusion, with collections significantly declining. Despite a respectable Rs 60.05 crore worldwide gross, recent daily earnings have dropped below Rs 20 lakh. The sci-fi romance, set in 2040 and exploring love versus technology, stars Pradeep Ranganathan and S. J. Suryah. It garnered a 3.5-star rating from ETimes for its concept and visuals.