
Nani and Srikanth Odela Explain Misunderstood ‘Single‑Take Artist’ Line
In a fresh interview, the star and director say the controversial dialogue was meant as irony, but a cut scene left audiences confused.
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In a fresh interview, the star and director say the controversial dialogue was meant as irony, but a cut scene left audiences confused.

KTR, flanked by senior MLAs, lauded ‘The Paradise’ for its natural depiction of Telangana’s land, language and fight against oppression, singling out director Srikanth Odela’s vision.

Kunal Kemmu’s thriller Vibe, which opened on September 18, has slipped past the ₹10 crore threshold after eight days, posting a day‑eight collection of ₹45 lakh and bringing its total Indian net to just over ₹10.3 crore.

DreamWorks' new family film Forgotten Island debuted at #5 in the U.S., pulling $4.4 million on Friday, including $1.5 million from Thursday previews, and is projected to finish the weekend below expectations.

The David Ayer‑directed Heart of the Beast opened to $7.5 million on its first day in the United States and Canada, securing the No. 3 spot. Early word‑of‑mouth is nudging the film past its original $17‑$20 million weekend forecast, according to Koimoi’s box‑office tracking.

Vishal Chaturvedi’s ultra‑low‑budget film Hanuman Ansh, starring Shobhinaw Satyaa as Neem Karoli Baba, logged a 6.50 crore net on its 51st day, bringing its Indian tally to 298.03 crore and edging toward a historic 300‑crore club.

Avengers: Endgame Encore pulled in roughly 14.9 crore net across its first two Indian days, with day‑three earnings already climbing. The extended cut adds fresh scenes and fuels hype for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday release.

Netflix’s third season of Lust Stories, a 165‑minute Telugu anthology released on 18 September, brings together big names but receives lukewarm reviews for its thin storytelling and uneven execution.

The Telugu blockbuster Irumudi finished its theatrical run with an estimated ₹237 crore worldwide, including about ₹215 crore from India and ₹22 crore from overseas, according to trade figures.

The latest Avengers Endgame re‑run earned roughly nine crore rupees on Saturday, lifting its two‑day total to seventeen crore. Analysts say the film could soon eclipse previous Hollywood re‑release benchmarks in India.

Hanuman Ansh logged Rs 6.5 crore on its eighth Saturday, taking the weekend to Rs 9.5 crore and lifting its cumulative Indian gross to Rs 283.75 crore, a pace that could breach the 300‑crore threshold.

The Vvaan posted a 40% rise on Saturday, netting ₹11.25 crore and taking its Indian gross to ₹22.9 crore, sparking talk of Sidharth Malhotra’s long‑awaited theatrical comeback.

The Paradise, starring Nani, amassed a net 76.4 crore in its first three days, surpassing the lifetime haul of Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, though its earnings fell sharply after opening.

Robert Pattinson’s psychological thriller Primetime opened with $8.5 million in North America, posting the fourth‑largest debut for an A24 film and securing the #2 spot behind an Avengers: Endgame encore, while critics gave it an 87% Rotten Tomatoes rating.

The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest logged ₹11.41 crore on Saturday, a 40% jump from its opening, taking the two‑day net to ₹19.53 crore and placing it seventh among Balaji’s post‑COVID hits.

The film Dorothy earned 90 lakh on opening day and 1.17 crore net on day two, bringing its Indian gross to roughly 2.42 crore, far short of expectations.

Resident Evil’s Indian box‑office plunge – a 61% fall on its eighth day and an 89% cut in screens – coincides with The Paradise’s modest ₹2.1 crore net after a lukewarm opening, raising questions on the week’s horror and drama prospects.

Nani’s latest venture, The Paradise, amassed over ₹100 crore globally within three days of release, posting a net of ₹76.40 crore domestically while critics and fans remain divided over its storytelling.

Sidharth Malhotra‑Tamannaah Bhatia’s folklore thriller The Vvaan recorded a 45% rise in Sunday advance sales, grossing 4.01 crore from 1.76 lakh tickets, with 18 sold‑out shows and expanding to 7,548 screenings.

New posters reveal Yash’s opulent Ravana and a serene Ram‑Lakshmana‑Sita trio, while the film’s trailer becomes the first Indian clip to hit a billion views, fueling hype for the Diwali‑split epic.

Madhya Pradesh recorded 35.6 inches of rain this monsoon, reaching 95.4% of the average, yet half its districts remain below quota as the season winds down on September 30.

Alia Bhatt arrived in an ivory lace saree while Vicky Kaushal sported a navy‑blue embroidered jacket at Manish Malhotra’s Mijwan fashion event, sparking buzz for their next Bollywood venture.

The Indian epic Ramayana: Part 1 and Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero will debut together on November 6, marking a rare global box‑office showdown and the first IMAX‑certified films from India and Japan.

Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Parineeti Chopra and others have shared Instagram moments from Greece, the Maldives, Africa and Switzerland, turning their vacations into a travel guide for fans seeking inspiration on World Tourism Day 2026.