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After fans linked Akshay Kumar to the upcoming Hanuman Ansh 2, co‑producer Anupriya Nagar publicly refuted the claim, stating the actor is not confirmed for the sequel.
Hanuman Ansh, made on a shoestring budget, has amassed roughly 410 crore worldwide after 54 days, with Indian net earnings of 315 crore and overseas collections topping 40 crore, including $2.3 million from the US and Canada.
Hanuman Ansh, made on a modest Rs 2 crore budget, has crossed the Rs 400 crore threshold globally, pulling in Rs 307 crore net in India and cementing its place among 2026's top earners.
The Vvaan earned ₹14.35 crore on Sunday, pushing its three‑day net to ₹33.6 crore in India, while overseas collections sit at ₹3.5 crore, as reported by Sacnilk and the Free Press Journal.
Reflecting on his teenage visit to the Diljale set, Harman Baweja says his father's guidance on vision and conviction still drives his work as a producer and studio head.
On its 23rd day, Mirzapur – The Movie rebounded sharply, earning 1.30 crore on Saturday and taking its Indian net collection past Rs 210 crore, hinting at a strong weekend finish despite fresh competition.
Varupula Madhuri’s latest photo spread showcases a glittering strapless top and vibrant pink backdrop, a stark contrast to her understated appearance in Nani’s The Paradise, fueling talk on her dual on‑screen personas.
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.
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.
Hanuman Ansh posted a Rs 2.37 crore net on its 50th day, pushing the Indian total to Rs 283.61 crore. The film defied the usual post‑opening slump, showing a 10.23% jump from the previous day and eyeing further growth over the weekend.
Mirzapur – The Movie’s Friday earnings lifted its Indian net to just over Rs 209 crore after 22 days, while Vibe’s modest Friday haul nudged its total past Rs 10 crore in its opening week.
The third instalment of the Mirzapur franchise collected about Rs 1.25 crore on Thursday, closing week three with Rs 18.5 crore net and a three‑week total of Rs 216.25 crore, hinting at a Rs 225 crore lifetime haul.
Nani's latest, The Paradise, clocked a ₹34.65 crore net opening across 9,732 Indian shows, with the Telugu version shouldering most of the earnings. Overseas collections topped ₹22 crore, pushing worldwide totals to nearly ₹77 crore on day one.
Mushtaq Khan, the dependable comic face of Hindi cinema for over three decades, died on Thursday night after a short bout of cancer treatment, leaving fans and colleagues mourning his loss.
Veteran choreographer Shanthi Kumar recounts Silk Smitha’s rise from humble beginnings, her volatile relationships with producers, a controlling manager dubbed ‘Doctor’, and the haunting confessions that preceded her suicide.
On the 30th anniversary of Silk Smitha's passing, Kushboo Sundar opens up about their friendship, the actress's professionalism, and the personal struggles that shaped her enigmatic legacy.
In a landmark judgment, Bombay High Court dismissed the GST authorities' claim that Dharma Productions' film‑rights licences were software, granting the studio relief of over Rs 12 crore and setting a precedent for the industry.
Dia Mirza disclosed that she mortgaged the home she bought after years of work to finance Bobby Jasoos, a 2014 film starring Vidya Balan, stressing the need for equal remuneration for women.
Mirzapur: The Movie has become Excel Entertainment’s highest‑grossing film worldwide, clearing 311.35 crore in just over two weeks and setting three new box‑office milestones, Koimoi reports.
Hanuman Ansh broke the usual midweek slump by collecting more on its fifth Wednesday than its fifth Monday, according to trade estimates cited by Pinkvilla, with the film's total now nearing Rs 150 crore.