Arjun Sarja’s Blast Shows Strong Growth at Box Office, Earns Rs 13.18 Crore Worldwide
Arjun Sarja’s action drama *Blast* posted a strong Day‑3 box‑office surge, netting ₹3.90 cr (≈$470 k) in India and pushing its domestic total to about ₹7.30 cr (≈$880 k). The film’s worldwide gross reached ₹13.18 cr (≈$1.59 m) after adding a ₹2 cr (≈$240 k) overseas haul on the third day. Occupancy climbed throughout the day, peaking at 68.23% for night shows, indicating growing audience interest. The movie, directed by Subash K Raj, opened on May 28 and is being bolstered by a heartfelt Instagram promotion from the director.
Parimala and Co Trailer: Jayaram-Urvashi Film Offers a Quirky Take on the Drishyam Formula
Veteran Malayalam stars Jayaram and Urvashi headline the upcoming film Parimala and Co, slated for a June 5 theatrical release. The trailer reveals a quirky blend of murder‑mystery and comedy, riffing on the popular Drishyam formula. Directed by Pandiraj, the cast...
Delhi HC Grants Naga Chaitanya Interim Relief in Personality Rights Case
The Delhi High Court has issued summons in a lawsuit filed by Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya to protect his personality rights, citing extensive unauthorized use of his image on porn sites, AI‑generated deepfakes, and defamatory content. The court signaled an interim...
Kattalan Review: Antony Varghese’s Actioner Feels Like a Series of Reels Disguised as a Film
The Indian Express gave Malayalam action thriller Kattalan a 1.5‑star rating, calling it a disjointed series of stunt reels rather than a cohesive film. Starring Antony Varghese, the movie follows a notorious hunter‑turned‑ivory‑cartel boss and his clash with rival Eddy, but the...
Ram Charan’s Peddi Japan Release Called Off Days Before India Debut
Ram Charan’s Telugu sports drama Peddi, delayed multiple times, is set for a worldwide release on June 4, 2026. Days before its Indian debut, Indo Eiga announced the abrupt cancellation of the film’s scheduled Japanese screening, citing “unforeseen circumstances.” No further explanation or reschedule...
Chand Mera Dil Box Office Collection Day 3: Lakshya, Ananya Panday’s Film Earns in Opening Weekend What Kill Did in...
Vivek Soni’s romance *Chand Mera Dil* starring Ananya Panday and newcomer Lakshya earned Rs 11.10 crore (~$1.34 M) net in its opening weekend, with a domestic gross of Rs 13.23 crore (~$1.60 M) and a worldwide total of Rs 14.73 crore (~$1.78 M). Day‑3 collection hit Rs 4.35 crore (~$0.52 M), the...
‘He Thinks so Differently’: AR Rahman on ‘Epic’ Collaboration with Hans Zimmer for Ramayana
AR Rahman has teamed up with Academy‑award‑winning composer Hans Zimmer to score Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological epic *Ramayana*. The two‑part film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, is being billed as one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious projects with a budget of roughly ₹4,000 crore (about $480 million)....
Bling People in India Call Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce to Perform at Weddings, Says Tejasswi Prakash
Netflix’s new reality series Desi Bling takes viewers inside the opulent world of Dubai‑based Indian billionaires, spotlighting Satish and Tabinda Sanpal’s staggering wealth—including 40 kg of gold (about $2.4 million) and a Rolls‑Royce for a toddler. The show also reveals that Indian wedding parties regularly...
Karuppu Box Office Collection Day 4: Suriya, Trisha Film Eyes Rs 150 Cr, CM Vijay Gets Special Gift
Director RJ Balaji’s fantasy‑action film *Karuppu* posted a day‑four worldwide gross of roughly $17 million (₹141.3 crore), pushing its domestic total to $9.9 million (₹82.3 crore) after a $1.7 million (₹14.3 crore) Monday haul. Strong occupancy rates—rising to 58 % for night shows—position the movie to breach the...
Saif Ali Khan on Why He Shut Down His Successful Production Banner: ‘It’s a Massive Pain’
Saif Ali Khan announced the closure of his production banner Illuminati Films, explaining that the role of producer felt thankless and increasingly painful despite a string of box‑office hits. The banner’s early success was bolstered by distribution partner Eros International...
Karuppu Box Office Collection Day 3: With Rs 120.7 Cr, Suriya Delivers His Second Highest Earner Ever
Tamil action thriller *Karuppu* starring Suriya and Trisha amassed roughly $14.5 million (₹120.75 crore) worldwide in its first three days, with a domestic haul of about $8.2 million (₹68 crore). The film posted a 15% rise on day 3, earning $3.4 million (₹28.35 crore) after a delayed...
Mohanlal to Join Forces with Maheshinte Prathikaram Director Dileesh Pothan; Lucifer 3 on the Cards
Mohanlal has officially confirmed a new film with acclaimed director Dileesh Pothan, produced by Shibu Baby John, ending months of speculation. The announcement also confirms the third installment of the Lucifer franchise, reportedly titled Azrael, is in development. Lucifer’s 2019...
‘Media Created This’: Rakul Preet Singh, Sara Ali Khan Deny Sidelining Wamiqa Gabbi
The Hindi comedy‑drama *Pati Patni Aur Woh Do* is set for a May 15 release, but a promotional photo of Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh hugging while co‑star Wamiqa Gabbi stood slightly apart went viral. Social media users quickly framed the...
Karuppu Trailer: Suriya Dons the Gown Again, but Wields an Aruval This Time. Watch
The Tamil‑language mass‑masala film Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha, drops worldwide on May 14, 2026. Directed by RJ Balaji in his third outing, the 145‑second trailer showcases Suriya as a ruthless lawyer wielding an aruval. The project is produced by Dream...
Bhagyashree Reveals Why She Outearned Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya: ‘It’s a Simple Business’
Bhagyashree disclosed that she earned roughly ₹1.5 lakh (about $1,800) for the 1989 hit Maine Pyar Kiya, double Salman Khan’s ₹75,000 ($900) fee. She attributed the gap to supply‑and‑demand dynamics and the perception that actresses were more replaceable. The interview also highlighted Salman’s four‑to‑five‑month...