Kantara Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 film, prepares for its October 2 release. Rishabh Shetty directs this film. US advance bookings began on September 18. The film collected USD 51,685 on the first day. Total collections reached USD 190,000 by Saturday morning. The film needs a push for box office collection.
Brad Pitt and Joseph Kosinski’s F1 film has completed thirteen weeks in Indian theaters. It has become the highest grossing Hollywood film of the year in India. The film surpassed Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning. F1 has also become the 15th biggest Hollywood film of all times in India. It beat Chris Hemsworth’s…
A London court dismissed a terror charge against Kneecap rapper Liam O’Hanna. The court cited a technical error in the prosecution’s filing. O’Hanna faced charges for waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert. The band maintains its support for Palestine, not militant groups. Northern Ireland’s First Minister welcomed the ruling. Prosecutors are reviewing the decision.
Neeraj Ghaywan’s ‘Homebound,’ India’s official Oscar entry and a Cannes premiere, starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, opened to a mere Rs 29 lakh. Despite critical acclaim calling it ‘heart-wrenching and poignant’ and overcoming censor issues, the film hopes for a box office surge from positive word-of-mouth this weekend, facing competition from ‘Jolly…
Oscar-winning US actor Jennifer Lawrence called Israel’s war in Gaza a genocide and warned about the normalisation of lies in American politics during a Friday appearance at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival. “What’s happening is no less than a genocide, and it’s unacceptable,” Lawrence told a news conference when asked about the war that has…
Akshay Kumar’s latest release, Jolly LLB 3, has earned Rs 78 crore in eight days, making it his fifth biggest post-pandemic grosser despite not meeting expectations. Surpassing films like Ram Setu, it needs a strong second weekend to climb higher. Kumar is also set for a career resurgence in 2025 with upcoming projects.
Lokah: Chapter 1- Chandra has become the highest grossing Malayalam film in India. The film collected 142.90 crore rupees. It surpassed Manjummel Boys’ lifetime collection. The Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen starrer also became the only female led film to cross 100 crore rupees in its home language. It is now the third highest grossing female…
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Son of Sardaar 2’, a sequel featuring Jassi navigating mob rivalries and a chaotic Sikh wedding in Scotland, is now streaming on Netflix. Despite receiving mixed reviews and doing average business at the box office, the film, with its ensemble cast, offers a fresh digital run for viewers.
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara Chapter 1’ is slated for an October 2, 2025 theatrical release, with Amazon Prime Video acquiring streaming rights for a record Rs 125 crore. The film will stream from October 30, just four weeks after its theatrical debut. This prequel delves into ancient man versus nature conflicts and divine land guardianship.
Teja Sajja’s fantasy adventure ‘Mirai’ is struggling at the box office in its third week, having crossed Rs 85 crore. Its growth is significantly hampered by Pawan Kalyan’s ‘They Call Him OG’, which soared past Rs 100 crore in just two days.
