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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shine Tom Chacko's heartbreaking words: 'He followed me… then dad was gone': actor Rony David reveals
Malayalam actor , reeling from the tragic loss of his father C.P. Chacko attended the funeral despite sustaining injuries in the car crash that claimed his father's life. The funeral took place on Monday at the Mundur Carmel Matha Church. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shine, with a fractured left arm and a bruised spine, stood silently through the rituals, trying to contain his grief — a moment that moved everyone who witnessed it. The actor was travelling with his family to Bengaluru for medical treatment when their vehicle met with a severe accident in Tamil Nadu's Salem-Dharmapuri region on June 6. Shine's father, 73-year-old C.P. Chacko passed away following the accident. His mother Maria (68) and brother Jo John (39) sustained injuries, with Maria suffering a serious hip fracture, as reported by Malayalam Indian Express. 'There was blood in his ear when I opened my eyes' Actor Rony David Raj, who visited Shine at the hospital, recalled an emotional exchange with him. 'When I first saw him, I thought he didn't even know his father had passed,' Ronnie said. 'Then he told me, 'By the time I opened my eyes, there was blood in my father's ear.' And then he tried to smile and said, 'He followed me and followed me, and then Dad was gone.'' Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's birthday celebration Six weeks of recovery ahead Reportedly, doctors have planned a surgery for Shine once the funeral rites are complete. He is expected to be discharged within three days after surgery, but will require at least six weeks of rest. The tragic incident has left his fans and peers in shock, with many offering prayers and condolences to the family. On the work front, Rony David was recently seen in the Dhyan Sreenivasan starrer 'Detective Ujjwalan' which received good reviews from the audiences.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Detective Ujjwalan' box office collections day 20: Dhyan Sreenivasan's film dips; mints Rs 6.84 crores
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) After a decent start and a steady run in its early days, Dhyan Sreenivasan's investigative comedy thriller 'Detective Ujjwalan' is now witnessing a noticeable dip in box office numbers. The film, which blends humour with suspense, has collected Rs 6.84 crore globally as of Day 20, with Rs 6.33 crore from its domestic net collections. Gradual Decline in Daily Earnings According to the Sacnilk website, the drop in footfalls over the past week reflects the film's waning momentum. From earning Rs 85 lakhs on its opening day and Rs 78 lakhs on Day 2, the film peaked early and began to slow down after its first weekend. By Day 10, collections dropped to Rs 20 lakhs and have continued on a downward trajectory since. The last five days have seen particularly low figures — Rs 13 lakhs on Day 16, Rs 14 lakhs on Day 15, and only Rs 4 lakhs on Day 20. While the early buzz around the film helped boost its initial box office performance, sustained traction has proven difficult, especially in the face of new releases and mixed audience word-of-mouth. Detective Ujjwalan - Official Trailer No Final Verdict Yet, But Overall Performance Steady Despite the dip, 'Detective Ujjwalan' has managed to cross Rs 6 crore in India, a respectable feat for a regional film with a niche genre appeal. ETimes gave the movie a rating of 2.5 star out of 5 and our official review reads, 'There are some rules that a detective story needs to make it work and for the effect to stay with us. Some red herrings that will confuse the audience so that we are emotionally and intellectually caught up in the story, a detective who uses logic that will baffle us with its brilliance and a final revelation of the culprit that will shock us. Detective Ujjwalan does not use any of these devices in a forceful enough manner. The period settings are interesting and the village characters are loveable enough, though some of the superb comic talents from social media, Ameen, Nihal Nizam, Nibraz and Shahubas, are barely utilised. The film seems to go in the direction of most Dhyan films; a bit of an anti-climax.'
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Detective Ujjwalan' box office collections day 10: Dhyan Sreenivasan's murder mystery crosses Rs 5.56 cr worldwide
(Picture Courtesy:Facebook) Dhyan Sreenivasan is finally celebrating a box office success this year with the murder mystery 'Detective Ujjwalan'. As per the Sacnilk reports, the film has collected Rs 5.56 crore worldwide in ten days, with Rs 4.96 crore from India net collections. Dhyan Sreenivasan scores his first hit of 2025 While the movie opened modestly, it has shown a steady run across weekdays and weekends, steadily building its audience and word-of-mouth. The film's growing collections signal that audiences are enjoying this crime comedy blend, marking a positive turning point for Dhyan's 2025 releases. A lighthearted detective faces a darker challenge 'Detective Ujjwalan' revolves around Ujjwalan, a quirky librarian who moonlights as the village detective, helping solve small-time problems like lost gold or missing goats. Plachikavu village is so peaceful that even the police lean on Ujjwalan's skills to handle petty crime. But the tone shifts when a series of brutal murders shock the quiet village, leaving everyone to wonder whether their local amateur sleuth can rise to the challenge of catching a dangerous criminal. As tension builds, Ujjwalan must stretch beyond his usual comic charm to crack a case that threatens the entire village's safety. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Detective Ujjwalan - Official Trailer ETimes verdict ETimes gave the movie a rating of 2.5 stars out of 5 and our review read, 'There are some rules that a detective story needs to make it work and for the effect to stay with us. Some red herrings that will confuse the audience so that we are emotionally and intellectually caught up in the story, a detective who uses logic that will baffle us with its brilliance and a final revelation of the culprit that will shock us. Detective Ujjwalan does not use any of these devices in a forceful enough manner. The period settings are interesting and the village characters are loveable enough, though some of the superb comic talents from social media, Ameen, Nihal Nizam, Nibraz and Shahubas, are barely utilised. The film seems to go in the direction of most Dhyan films; a bit of an anti-climax.' What's next? With Rs 57 lakhs collected on its tenth day, 'Detective Ujjwalan' continues to draw crowds despite facing competition from new releases. Given the current momentum, the movie is likely to continue adding to its box office tally in the coming weeks. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Narivetta Kerala Box Office Day 8: Tovino Thomas' crime thriller grosses Rs 75 lakh on 3rd Friday, nears Rs 10 crore mark
Narivetta, starring Tovino Thomas in the lead, is holding up well at the box office. Directed by Anuraj Manohar, the crime thriller has garnered a positive reception among the audience, which is driving its box office performance. The movie has completed its first week on a high note and now enters its second week. Narivetta enters 2nd week by grossing Rs 75 lakh on Friday Bankrolled by Indian Cinema Company, the movie opened with Rs 1.70 crore and smashed the Rs 5.20 crore in its opening weekend. Narivetta further recorded a good hold and took its opening week cume to Rs 9.20 crore gross. As per estimates, the movie entered its second week by grossing Rs 75 lakh, bringing the 8-day cume to Rs 9.85 crore gross at the Tamil box office. Co-starring Suraj Venjaramoodu, Cheran, Arya Salim, Priyamvada Krishnan, and others, the movie is expected to cross the Rs 10 crore mark by tomorrow and then march towards the Rs 15 crore mark. It will be interesting to see how it performs over the second weekend. If it manages to record good jumps, it will sail through a successful theatrical run. The movie has witnessed better trends than its rival release, Detective Ujjwalan. However, it will have to face Thug Life from June 6th onwards. Day-wise box office collection of Narivetta in Kerala is as follows Day Gross Kerala Collection 1 Rs 1.70 crore 2 Rs 1.50 crore 3 Rs 2.00 crore 4 Rs 1.10 crore 5 Rs 1.05 crore 6 Rs 0.95 crore 7 Rs 0.80 crore 8 Rs 0.75 crore (est.) Total Rs 9.85 crore Narivetta in cinemas Narivetta is playing in cinemas nearby. You can book your tickets from the online ticket-booking websites or grab them from the counter itself.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Detective Ujjwalan' box office collections day 7: Dhyan Sreenivasan's comic thriller grosses Rs 4.02 crores worldwide
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Dhyan Sreenivasan has scored his first box office success of the year with 'Detective Ujjwalan', a lighthearted crime thriller that has quietly charmed audiences. According to the Sacnilk website reports, the film has collected Rs 4.02 crores worldwide at the end of its first week, with Rs 3.59 crores coming from the India net collections. Modest day-wise growth 'Detective Ujjwalan' opened with Rs 69 lakhs on its first day and maintained steady footing across the week. Day two brought in Rs 78 lakhs, followed by a slight jump to Rs 85 lakhs on day three, showing a weekend uplift. However, weekday figures were more modest, with Rs 30 lakhs on day four, Rs 50 lakhs on day five, Rs 25 lakhs on day six, and Rs 22 lakhs on day seven. Despite the smaller weekday numbers, the film's ability to cross Rs 4 crores worldwide is considered a decent achievement for a niche comedy-thriller with a limited marketing push. Detective Ujjwalan - Official Trailer A small-town detective's big screen appeal The story follows Ujjwalan, a quirky librarian and part-time village detective in the sleepy town of Plachikavu, where even the police rely on him to solve small local mysteries — from missing goats to misplaced jewelry. Dhyan Sreenivasan's portrayal mixes comic charm with an underdog's earnestness, making him an audience favorite. The film's shift into darker territory — as Ujjwalan confronts a serial killer terrorizing the village — adds a layer of tension that has intrigued viewers and kept them returning to theatres. Looking Ahead With no official verdict declared yet, 'Detective Ujjwalan' will need to hold steady in its second weekend to secure a clear 'hit' tag. If positive word of mouth continues, this sleeper hit could extend its run, but with several competitions ahead, it will be hard for the film to hold well in theatres. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
