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Pink Villa
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Housefull 5 gets hit by Sitaare Zameen Par on 3rd Friday; Akshay Kumar starrer netts Rs 1.50 crore
Tarun Mansukhani's Housefull 5 led by Akshay Kumar, ended 2 weeks at the Indian box office, netting Rs 151.75 crore. The movie has added Rs 1.50 crore to its tally on 3rd Friday, aided by the discount offers. The total of Housefull 5 now stands at Rs 153.25 crore net after 15 days. Saturday and Sunday should probably see the numbers double from Friday, to take the 17 day number close to Rs 158-159 crore. The movie should then slowly creep towards the finish line point of Rs 170-175 crore net. The Day Wise Box Office Collections Of Housefull 5 Are As Under Particulars India Net Collections Week 1 Rs 114.40 crore Week 2 Rs 37.35 crore 3rd Friday Rs 1.50 crore Total 153.25 crore net Housefull 5 Opened Reasonably And Did Well Over The Extended Weekend; It Faced Drops Over The Weekdays Housefull 5 opened reasonably well and did good business over the extended Bakri Eid Period. The holds of the movie were weak over the weekdays in week 1 and then the second week collections ended up being lesser than expected too. Now with new found competition in Sitaare Zameen Par, Housefull 5 has dropped by 30 percent from the previous day. If not for the big new release, the holds would have been much better. However, a release of a big new film is pretty normal when so many films are churned every year. Housefull 5 Looks At A USD 7 Million International Closing Housefull 5 looks to end its overseas run grossing an estimated USD 7 million. Given the movie opened to USD 4.25 million in 3 days, it should have done much better. However, the mixed word of mouth took a toll on the film. Housefull 5 Proves That Branded Content Still Helps A Lot The reception of Housefull 5, which is lower than what one would expect but still pretty decent, does not change the fact that branded content is working. Producers should invest in creating new IPs that can keep audiences engaged and excited. Akshay Kumar has a few big IP films already on the way. Jolly LLB 3 will be followed by Welcome To The Jungle and OMG 3. You can watch Housefull 5 in theatres now.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Welcome to the Jungle Shoot Halted After Pahalgam Attack
The shoot of Akshay Kumar's Welcome to the Jungle has been abruptly halted — not due to finances, but something far more serious. Following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, the Kashmir schedule was paused despite massive preps involving 250+ horses, 1200 junior artists, and a full crew. While producers deny money issues, insiders say tensions are Dutt has reportedly walked out amid delays and script changes, with 70% of the film complete. Will this star-studded comedy recover or collapse under pressure? Here's everything we know.
Pink Villa
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
NOT Ajay Devgn but THIS Bollywood superstar had registered Son Of Sardaar film title under his name
Soon after the success of Raid 2, Ajay Devgn is all set to bring another sequel that can rewrite box office records. The actor is now gearing up for the release of Son Of Sardaar 2, a sequel to his Hit comedy drama, Son Of Sardaar, released in 2012. While a bunch of new posters for the upcoming sequel are elevating the buzz, let us take you back to memory lane and shed light on an interesting anecdote related to the title of the movie. Though Son Of Sardaar is now popular as one of Ajay Devgn 's best titles, it was originally registered for an Akshay Kumar movie. Yes, that's true, Khiladi Kumar had blocked the title 'Son Of Sardaar' for a script. It was Akki's kind gesture that allowed Ajay Devgn to use the title. When Akshay Kumar called Ajay Devgn 'brother from another mother' Sonakshi Sinha, who played the female lead in Son of Sardaar, took to her micro-blogging handle Twitter (now X) in 2011 and expressed her gratitude to Akshay Kumar. The actress tweeted, "Big thank you to the Rowdy Rathore Akshay Kumar for letting us have his title - Son of Sardaar! Ur a rockstar." Replying to the same, Akshay Kumar mentioned that Ajay is his brother from another mother. "You are Welcome, but I'm not a Rock Star, darling Ranbir (Ranbir Kapoor) is, I'm a Son of Sardar, that is why I gave it to my 'Brother from a Different Mother' Ajay. Enjoy (sic)," wrote Akshay Kumar. Despite facing an intense clash with Shah Rukh Khan's Jab Tak Hai Jaan, the Ajay Devgn starrer had emerged as a success and marked its entry into the Rs 100 crore net club in style. The movie also had Sanjay Dutt, Juhi Chawla, Vindu Dara Singh, and veteran actress Tanuja in pivotal roles. Interestingly, Salman Khan did a cameo in the movie. Son Of Sardaar 2 posters and teaser Talking about Son Of Sardaar 2, the makers have started digital promotions. Slated to hit the screens on July 25, the sequel boasts an ensemble star cast with Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur in the lead. The makers have released multiple posters with Devgn standing, splitting his legs on two tanks and two tractors, in his signature style. The teaser is expected to arrive in a couple of days. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Pink Villa
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Director Ahmed Khan breaks silence on Welcome to the Jungle's financial troubles: 'Coordinating dates of 36 actors is no small task'
Welcome To The Jungle is a massive Bollywood comedy with 36 prominent actors. It has faced multiple delays in its shooting schedule. Director Ahmed Khan recently explained the real reasons behind the hold-up. He also cleared up rumors about the alleged money problems. The film, led by stars like Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, and others, is the third part of the popular Welcome series. It was set for a Christmas 2024 release but now, even a Christmas 2025 release is unsure. Director Ahmed Khan Gives A Clarification On The Multiple Shoot Delays Of Welcome To The Jungle The delay happened because the team couldn't shoot in Kashmir as planned. They were supposed to film there in June 2025, but unexpected issues forced them to cancel. Ahmed Khan said finding a new location that looks similar to Kashmir is tough, and coordinating the schedules of 36 actors is a huge challenge. He explained that getting everyone together at the same time takes a lot of effort, which is why the shoot has been postponed. The team is now working hard to find a new place to film and reschedule the actors' dates. Ahmed Khan Reveals If Financial Troubles Are A Reason For The Shoot Coming To A Hault There were rumors that the movie was delayed because of financial troubles. Some reports even claimed that actors were leaving the project due to unpaid fees. However, Ahmed Khan denied these claims. He said he doesn't handle the money side of things, as that's the job of producer Firoz Nadiadwala. The Baaghi 3 director made it clear that the delay is only because of the location issue and the difficulty of managing such a large cast, not because of any financial problems. Welcome To The Jungle has already completed around 70 percent of its shooting. The film also features a mix of well-known actors like Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, and others, along with comedians like Johnny Lever and Rajpal Yadav. The excitement is already very high. Welcome To The Jungle Was Announced For A Christmas 2024 Release Ahmed Khan Is Confident; He Asks Fans To Ignore Any Rumours The Welcome series is known for its funny storylines and entertaining characters, and this third installment is expected to deliver the same. Ahmed Khan is confident that the team will overcome the challenges. He said they are fully committed to making the film and are working on a new plan to finish the remaining scenes. The director also asked fans to ignore the rumors and stay excited for the movie. With such a big cast and the success of the earlier Welcome films, there's no doubt that Welcome To The Jungle will take a massive start at the box office. Update On The Shoot Schedule Of Welcome To The Jungle The team is now focused on finding a new filming location and getting the actors' schedules aligned. While no new shooting date has been confirmed, Ahmed Khan assured fans that Welcome To The Jungle is still on track to be a major Bollywood release. Fans of the franchise can look forward to more updates as the team works to complete this star-studded project. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates on Ahmed Khan and Welcome To The Jungle.
NDTV
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Trinamool Congress Slams Kesari Chapter 2 And The Bengal Files For Insulting Freedom Fighters, Demands Apology
Two films have stirred a controversy in West Bengal over the content portrayed in them. Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2 has been at the centre of a social media storm for allegedly distorting the names of freedom fighters who hailed from Bengal. In a short film clip that has been widely shared on X (formerly Twitter), Akshay Kumar is seen using the name of Khudiram Bose as Khudiram Singh. Released in April, the period drama highlights India's freedom struggle against the British regime and was recently released on Netflix. . @akshaykumar We strongly protest and condemn your steps to change the names of Bengali freedom fighters. You named Shahid Khudiram Bose as Khudiram Sing, Barin Ghosh as Barin Kumar. In your film the names were distorted. This is clear insult of Bengali history and freedom… — Kunal Ghosh (@KunalGhoshAgain) June 19, 2025 Speaking to the media, Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, "Bengali freedom fighters have been insulted in the film. Khudiram Bose has been changed to Khudiram Singh. What is this? The basic facts and names have been distorted. Bengal's history of the freedom struggle and the history of freedom fighters have been insulted in a planned manner. We are strongly opposing and condemning this. Akshay Kumar and the unit should apologise for this. Some people are talking about taking legal action, and that's rightly expected." However, there has been no response from either the filmmaker or the actors regarding this uproar in West Bengal, even as an FIR has been filed in Bidhannagar South Police Station for "distorting historical facts". The Chief Minister of Bengal also didn't let it pass. While addressing a news conference on Wednesday, she said, "There are attempts to undermine the role played by Bengali revolutionaries during the independence struggle. We condemn this. The BJP has been targeting Bengal and our cultural heritage." But the BJP has refused to take the blame. Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya called it an "unnecessary" controversy. Speaking to the media, he said, "Character names are often changed in films. The TMC is using this to stir political sentiments." On the other hand, TMC Youth Wing has filed a police complaint against filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film The Bengal File s. The complaint against the director & producers of the film states - "The film's ulterior motive is to trigger communal unrest in the state". The film is slated to release on September 5.
