When Rajesh Khanna defended RD Burman’s legacy

Sudesh Bhosale recounted Rajesh Khanna’s reverence for R.D. Burman, emphasizing Khanna’s plea to preserve Pancham’s original compositions during an event in Hyderabad. Bhosale also criticized Bollywood’s remix culture for often neglecting to credit original composers, citing instances where creators like Viju Shah and Anandji were overlooked despite their contributions being sampled or remixed.

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‘Thammudu’ opens with Rs 2 crore

Nithiin’s latest Telugu action-drama, ‘Thammudu,’ has garnered a decent opening, earning an estimated Rs 2 crore net across India on its release. Hyderabad led occupancy rates with 23.25%, driven by strong morning and consistent night shows. While Chennai showed respectable numbers, Bengaluru lagged due to limited screen availability. Nithiin’s performance as Jay is being praised,…

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‘Metro… In Dino’ BO day 1: Anurag’s film off to a decent start

Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro… In Dino’, featuring a star-studded cast, debuted in theaters on July 4, earning ₹3.35 crore on its opening day. Evening shows boosted the numbers, particularly in metro cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru. The film’s success hinges on weekend growth and positive audience reception, with its music and slice-of-life narrative appealing to urban…

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‘SZP’ inches closer to Rs 140 crore in India

Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par,’ released on June 20, 2025, continues its successful run, nearing ₹140 crore in domestic earnings after 15 days. Despite a minor drop on its second Friday, the film’s occupancy rates improved, especially during evening and night shows. Aamir Khan expressed gratitude for the audience’s warm reception and…

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