Meera Raghavan

Vijay’s Jana Nayagan shows signs of slowdown on day 12 after strong opening run

Jana Nayagan, the latest Tamil-language release starring superstar Vijay, reported a noticeable reduction in daily box-office momentum on its twelfth day in cinemas. The film had earlier registered a large cumulative haul; its slower thirteenth-day performance has prompted renewed attention to daily trends and downstream revenue streams. What happened at the box office on day ... Voir l'article

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Spider-Man’s new film posts a $927 million global opening — what that means beyond the US

Tom Holland’s latest Spider-Man film has recorded a worldwide box office debut of USD 927 million, one of the largest openings on record. The figure places the film behind the only bigger opening reported in recent public box-office records. What the reported numbers say Distributors and box-office trackers have reported that the new Spider-Man instalment ... Voir l'article

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Mahesh Bhatt recalls three-month censor battle over Zakhm, and Asha Parekh’s controversial intervention

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has reopened discussion about the difficulties his 1998 film Zakhm faced with India’s film censors, saying the movie underwent a prolonged review and edits before release. His recollection also highlights an unusual suggestion from veteran actress Asha Parekh to seek clearance from political leaders. What Bhatt said about the censor battle Mahesh ... Voir l'article

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Salman Khan posts photos of emotional reunion with Sanjay Dutt

Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt have shared moments of a public reunion, with Salman posting photographs and an affectionate message on social media. The images drew attention across India and among South Asian film fans abroad, highlighting longstanding personal bonds within the industry. What happened — the public reunion Actor-producer Salman Khan posted ... Voir l'article

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