
Nani's 'The Paradise' Crosses $1 Million in North America Pre‑Sales
The crime thriller's advance bookings hit $1.11 million, topping Nani's previous records and eyeing a spot among Tollywood’s top ten North‑American premieres.
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The crime thriller's advance bookings hit $1.11 million, topping Nani's previous records and eyeing a spot among Tollywood’s top ten North‑American premieres.

Fahadh Faasil steps into Telugu cinema with the trailer of "Don't Trouble The Trouble", a fantasy‑adventure that blends comedy, drama and a hint of magic, set for an October 2 opening.

Emraan Hashmi, Himesh Reshammiya and director Aditya Datt have teamed up again for the song ‘Afsaana Banaaya Aapne’ from the film Gunmaaster G9, slated for a worldwide release on November 27, 2026.

‘Vibe’, starring Kunal Kemmu and Preity Zinta, posted a modest rise on its fifth day, reaching a net of 9.5 crore in India, yet its hefty 35‑40 crore budget keeps it in the red.

Avengers: Endgame Encore has finished its five‑day pre‑sale window in China, pulling in $2.2 million. Analysts say a front‑loaded opening could push it past Avatar’s re‑release record, though slowed booking may curb ambitions.

Virender Sehwag has praised Kunal Kemmu's Vibe, calling its concept great in comments to Bollywood Hungama, as the film recovers at the box office following a Monday slump.

Kajal Aggarwal, who starred opposite Prabhas in Darling and Mr Perfect, called him a natural-born superstar with a clear roadmap on a recent podcast appearance, and named her favourite of the two films.

Rashmika Mandanna walked the Vogue World Milan red carpet in a black Anamika Khanna couture gown, sharing the stage with Dua Lipa, Dakota Johnson and Michael B. Jordan at the fashion gala.

Mirzapur: The Movie posted a 20 per cent spike on its third Tuesday, pushing its 19-day nett total to Rs 213.50 crore. Trade trackers now expect the film to wrap around Rs 225 crore.

Apple TV+'s Brothers, built around a rumour that Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson might be half-siblings, has landed to reviews calling it charming but thin, a far cry from their True Detective peak.

Nani's The Paradise has sold 7.71 lakh tickets worth Rs 16.42 crore gross in day-one advance bookings, running on 7,214 shows nationwide, ahead of its September 24 release across India.

Bhuvan Arora, fresh off the response to Waiting Hai, says Dupahiya Season 2 raises both the comedy and the stakes when it drops on Amazon Prime Video on October 1, with Amavas evolving but staying true to himself.

Mirzapur The Movie added Rs 2.01 crore on Tuesday to cross Rs 206 crore in its third week, while Resident Evil bounced back with a 15.49% jump to inch toward the Rs 12 crore mark.

Soori's Mandaadi has crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide and now sits ahead of nearly every Suriya and Dhanush film in Tamil Nadu, with only Karuppu and Raayan still out of reach.

Six films in three languages hit screens on September 25, including Karthik Subbaraj's Dhoratti with Keerthy Suresh, Meesaya Murukku 2 nine years after the original, and Sivaji Ganesan's grandson's debut Lenin Pandian.

Daayra's Tuesday collection matched Monday's Rs 50 lakh instead of climbing, leaving the Meghna Gulzar film's five-day domestic net at Rs 5.50 crore against a reported Rs 50-60 crore budget.

Giada De Laurentiis and pro partner Alan Bersten are out of Dancing With The Stars season 35 after a 12-point Salsa on Viral Hits Night, with three couples atop a crowded leaderboard.

Sonali Kulkarni, who plays Nani's mother in The Paradise, says the industry never boxed her in after Mission Kashmir. She signed Dil Chahta Hai and Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya right after, she told reporters in Mumbai.

Vibe's box office run hit a wall on Monday with a 64% drop, then clawed back 15.56% on Tuesday to cross Rs 8.5 crore. The film needs Rs 0.41 crore more to touch Rs 9 crore.

Hanuman Ansh added Rs 4.64 crore on Day 47 to near the Rs 300 crore mark, while Daayra inched to Rs 4.69 crore after a rough transition from weekend to weekdays.

Malayalam cinema veteran Madhu turned 93 on Tuesday, prompting a tribute from writer S Saradakutty, who recalled his roles in Chemmeen, Bhargavi Nilayam and Ummachu and praised his lack of ego.

Raghav Juyal's driver picked up a neighbour's identical car by mistake, and Nani's delayed flight added to it, pushing back The Paradise's Mumbai press meet and irritating waiting media.

Nani addressed The Paradise's 'A' certificate at its Mumbai press meet, detailing CBFC-mandated cuts to violence and dialogue ahead of the film's September 24 release across cinemas.

Aditya Dhar shut down questions about Dhurandhar at the 72nd National Film Awards, insisting the night belonged to Article 370, which won Best Feature Film and got Yami Gautam her first National Award.