Bollywood facing the brunt of south in US?

Advance sales in the USA reveal a surprising trend. Rajinikanth’s Coolie is dominating War 2. Coolie’s Tamil version is performing exceptionally well. Jr. NTR’s presence boosts War 2’s Telugu version. War 2’s Hindi version is underperforming. Coolie has already crossed $1.15 million. The disparity in ticket sales is significant. Regional fervor triumphs over national hype.

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‘Kingdom’ controversy: Madras High Court seeks response from police and Naam Tamilar party on theater protection plea

Naam Tamilar Party’s protest against the film ‘Kingdom,’ alleging misrepresentation of Tamil Eelam people, led to attacks on theaters in Tamil Nadu. SSI Productions sought court protection, while the party’s lawyer claimed the film was anti-Tamil Eelam. The Madras High Court emphasized that censor-approved films cannot be blocked, advocating for democratic protests and legal recourse.

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Music, memory and identity converge in emotional ode to Bengal’s spirit

Jonaki Mukherjee’s rendition of ‘Amar Sonar Bangla’ was launched at a city event, celebrating Bengal’s Baul tradition. Composer Debojyoti Mishra and Baul singer Gautam Das Baul graced the occasion, honoring the region’s musical spirit. Mishra aimed to reconnect people with their roots through music, while Jonaki expressed the song’s cultural significance and her personal connection…

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EXPLOSIVE! Ex-Pakistan cricketer accuses Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna & Co. of ball-tampering at The Oval

Following India’s thrilling six-run victory over England in the fifth Test, former Pakistan cricketer Shabbir Ahmed has ignited controversy by alleging that the Indian team used Vaseline to maintain the ball’s shine. Ahmed suggested that the umpires should have the ball examined in a lab, questioning how it retained its shine even after 80 overs.

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