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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kuberaa box office prediction day 1: Dhanush, Nagarjuna's crime thriller may earn Rs 15 crore in India
Kuberaa box office prediction day 1: Kuberaa, one of the biggest films of the year, hit the screens today (June 20) much to the delight of fans. The crime drama has created a buzz among movie buzz as it brings together powerhouse performers Nagarjuna and Dhanush. This is expected to help the Tami-Telugu bilingual open to a good response at the box office. Kuberaa set for a good start Sekhar Kammula is in the limelight because of his latest film Kuberaa, which arrived in theatres on June 20. According to Ramesh Bala, the crime drama is expected to gross around Rs 15 crore in India on the first day. 'I see it raking in Rs 15 crore on the first day. Both the versions will have a nearly equal contribution. However, the Telugu one may go slightly ahead as it will be released in two states,' he told Indiatimes. If this estimate holds, the film will open in the same range as Raayan. The Dhanush-directed actioner earned Rs 16.5 crore in India on the first day. It went on to emerge as a massive blockbuster, earning Rs 160 crore worldwide. Kuberaa has been released alongside Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par and Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later. About Kuberaa Kuberaa is a crime drama directed by Sekar Kammula. It centres on the life of a beggar who undergoes a massive transformation and makes it big in the crime world. It features Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead. The music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sitaare Zameen Par box office prediction day 1: Aamir Khan's film may earn Rs 12 crore in India
Sitaare Zameen Par box office prediction day 1: Sitaare Zameen Par, one of the most eagerly-awaited films of the month, hit the screens today (June 20) much to the delight of movie buffs. The film has created a fair deal of buzz among Aamir Khan's ardent fans as it is his first release after Laal Singh Chaddha, which hit the screens in 2022. This is expected to help it take a fair start at the domestic box office. Sitaare Zameen Par to open to a decent response Aamir Khan is in the limelight because of his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par, which arrived in theatres today. According to Ramesh Bala, a trade analyst, the sports comedy drama is likely to collect around Rs 12 crore (nett) in India on the first day. 'I think it can do around Rs 12 crore today. He has a good following in the south too, especially in the metros. The Southern states will add to the collection, especially on the weekends. The word-of-mouth will be important,' he told Indiatimes. If this estimate holds, Sitaare Zameen Par will open in the same range as Laal Singh Chaddha. The Advait Chandan-helmed drama earned Rs 11.6 crore on its first day. The Forrest Gump remake, however, was not able to sustain as it received negative reviews and ended up being a flop. Sitaare Zameen Par is releasing alongside Dhanush's Kuberaa and Danny Boyle's 28 years later. About Sitaare Zameen Par Sitaare Zameen Par is a Hindi-language sports comedy-drama directed by R. S. Prasanna. It is a sequel in essence to Taare Zameen Par (2007) and a remake of the 2018 Spanish film Champions . It centres on the events that unfold when a basketball coach is asked to train a team of differently-abled adults. Sitaare Zameen Par also features Genelia in a key role.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mona Singh opens up on drastic body transformation for Laal Singh Chaddha — ‘had to look thin, then fragile'
Actor Mona Singh has opened up about the demanding physical preparation she underwent for her role in Laal Singh Chaddha. Known for her adaptability across genres and characters, Singh spoke candidly about the changes she made to her lifestyle in order to portray the character of Laal's mother — a role that required different physical appearances at various stages of the story. Physical changes for different phases in the story Mona Singh revealed that the role demanded her to shift body weight across the film's timeline. 'I had to be thin in the first half of the movie, had to put on a little in the middle portion, portraying a woman in her mid-40s, and towards the end, I had to lose all that weight and look fragile,' she told Indiatimes. Describing the process as 'very challenging,' Singh said the weight changes were done in carefully timed stages. The transformation required a strict discipline in terms of fitness and diet throughout the film's production cycle. Preparation that went beyond performance Speaking about the larger challenge, Mona said, 'Every role comes with its own set of challenges, but one that really stands out for me was when I had to completely transform my lifestyle for Laal Singh Chaddha.' Her portrayal aimed to match not just the character's age but also the emotional tone of each stage. The physical transformation was aligned with the storytelling arc, ensuring authenticity in each frame. Role that anchored the emotional core In Laal Singh Chaddha, Mona Singh played the mother of the title character, a role that formed the emotional backbone of the narrative. The part required more than just emotional depth — it demanded commitment to detailed physical preparation, which Singh delivered. Her performance was noted for bringing balance and emotional strength to the film, portraying a resilient figure navigating motherhood through the film's time jumps and dramatic Singh's disciplined approach and layered transformation for Laal Singh Chaddha reflect her commitment to roles that challenge both body and craft.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Indias Richest Singer: Not Shreya Ghoshal Or Sunidhi Chauhan; Has Net Worth Of Rs 210 crore, She Is...
India's Richest Singer: When we talk about richest female singer, famous name like Legend Asha Bhosle, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan and Neha Kakkar comes across our mind. But surprisingly a name surpasses all these popluar singer with an whopping net worth of Rs 210 crore. She comes from an affluent family and also runs a YouTube channel with 1.16M subscribers. Meet India's Richest Singer - Not Shreya Ghoshal or Sunidhi Chauhan, She is... Tulsi Kumar, daughter of T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar, has emerged as the richest female singer in Bollywood. With a reported net worth of around $25 million (Rs 210 crore), according to Indiatimes, she surpasses not only other female singers but also several top Bollywood stars in wealth. Her financial success is largely attributed to her substantial stake in T-Series, India's leading music and film production company owned by her family. In addition, Tulsi owns Kids Hut, a YouTube channel under the T-Series umbrella that produces children's content like nursery rhymes and stories. Her combined earnings from music, business shares, and digital ventures place her far ahead in the race for the richest female voice in Indian entertainment. Tulsi Kumar's Singing Biography Tulsi Kumar has carved out a successful singing career spanning nearly two decades. She has lent her voice to numerous chart-topping tracks from hit films like Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Ready, Dabangg, Kabir Singh, and Satyaprem Ki Katha. In the early 2000s, she gained popularity for her collaborations with Himesh Reshammiya, delivering memorable songs such as Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Aksar, and Afsana. Her consistent presence in Bollywood music has cemented her place as one of the industry's most recognized voices. Who Is The Second Richest Female Singer? Shreya Ghoshal is the second name on the list, with an estimated net worth of Rs 180-185 crore as per multiple reports. Sunidhi Chauhan comes next with a reported net worth of Rs 100-110 crore, while singing legend Asha Bhosle brings up the rear with a net worth of Rs 80-100 crore.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Connections hints and answers for June 18: How many did you guess correctly?
NYT Connections hints and answers for June 18. | Credit: NYT NYT Connections hints and answers for June 18: NYT Connections is a popular game from The New York Times, a US-based publisher, that has taken social media by storm. In fact, a section of netizens even feels that its popularity is comparable to that of Wordle. To succeed at it one needs a strong vocabulary and some unconventional thinking. Those attempting the game have to arrange a grid of 16 words with apparently little in common into four groups of four while determining the shared themes. The aim of the puzzle is to guess these 16 words that are part of a common group. The words are divided into four groups: Yellow (easiest), Green (medium), Blue (hard), and Purple (toughest). With that, here is a look at the hints and solutions for NYT Connections' June 18 edition. NYT Connections June 18 categories hints Here are a few hints for today's categories to nudge you in the right direction: Yellow: Gloomy weather Green: Precisely Blue: Parts of a group Purple: Anatomy terms NYT Connections June 18 categories answers Those who feel that they can crack the puzzle without any help should avoid this portion. However, if you have given up but are still eager to know the answers then here you go: Yellow: COLD, GRAY, WET, WINDY Green: DEAD, EXACTLY, RIGHT, SMACK Blue: ASTRONAUT, COFFEE, PEA, WHALE Purple: BARM, LEAR, RANKLE, SHIP How to play NYT Connections The game is available and easily accessible online. To play, you need to select the four words you feel are related and press the 'submit' button. If the answer is correct, the words will be grouped together and the category will be unveiled along with the corresponding colour. However, if you guess incorrectly, you will lose one of your four chances. In other words, make four errors and the game will end there and then. So think well and choose cautiously! First Published: Jun 18, 2025, 18:11 IST Roktim Rajpal is a Principal Digital Content Producer at Indiatimes. He has been an entertainment journalist for a decade. Roktim is a movie buff and specialises in covering South cinema and Bollywood. He also takes a keen interest in web series. Read More
