Race to Box Office 2024: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan secures 3rd and Maidaan 9th spot at Box Office Collections chart!

With combined sales of less than Rs 20 crores, both of the Eid movies have underperformed in terms of first revenue. Now, everything depends on how well the two movies do in the next days.

Despite being a holiday, the opening day box office receipts for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and starring Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Alaya F, Manushi Chhillar, and Sonakshi Sinha, and Maidaan, directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and starring Ajay Devgn, Priyamani, Gajraj Rao, and others, were disappointing. The majority of moviegoers liked Bade Miyan Chote Miyan over the other film, but it doesn't really mean anything when the numbers are this low—especially for a front-loaded actioner.

Miyan Bade Chote Miyan became the third best Hindi film of 2024 in India with an opening of approximately Rs 15 crores nett (Rs 18.50 crore gross), only behind Shaitaan and Fighter. Prior to the release, the advance reservations indicated a far lower opening day; nevertheless, in the final hours, there was an unusual spike in sales, which raised the initial projections. Accompanying that were respectable spot bookings for the Akshay Kumar-Tiger Shroff action film. The collections were comparatively superior abroad. With previews included, the movie has made almost Rs 28 crores on its first day worldwide after earning about 1.15 million dollars (about Rs 9.50 crores) in just two days.

On its first day of release, Maidaan had a miserable start, earning about Rs 4 crores nett. After Fighter, Ajay Devgn's own Shaitaan, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Crew, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, Article 370, Yodha, and Crakk, it was the eighth-biggest opening of 2024. Notably, these releases coincided with the Eid holiday. With the paid previews included on the tenth night, Maidaan has made about Rs 6 crores nett (about Rs 7.25 crores gross). Maidaan is not receiving the expected amount of money abroad either, as it has made about $100,000 (about Rs. 85 lakhs in gross revenue) in just two days. As of right now, Maidaan has grossed between Rs. 8 and Rs. 25 crores.

The day following Eid is seeing a decline in the box office receipts for both films. It appears that Maidaan has a far stronger relative hold than Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. Neither of the two movies is going to make much money in the end because of their enormous expenditures.

Bipasha- Karan's intimacy make Karan’s friends annoyed!

As we know, Star couple Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover are going strong with each passing day and are thick as thieves.

While it is something we all are tremendously happy about, it looks like Karan’s friends are a bit unhappy with the couple sticking too much around with each other.

Seemingly, Bipasha is pretty dominating and accompanies husband Karan even during those outings with his friends. Karan’s friends have started to believe that the actor is so more fun without his wife. But, Karan is too much in love and doesn’t mind it all!

I am very confident as a storyteller but doubting myself as a filmmaker, reveals SS Rajamouli at the launch of the motion poster of "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion"!

Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, who broke numerous records with his work of genius "Baahubali: The Beginning", reveals he is very confident as a storyteller, but has doubts about his filmmaking abilities.

"When I tell a story, I am very confident. I know I can blow people's mind when I tell a story. While making a film... on the editing table, I make changes 100 times. Go back and forth, I am always doubting myself as a filmmaker. But as a storyteller, I am always very sure of myself," the filmmaker told at the ongoing Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star.

But the movie's cast members, who were also present at the fest, had only good things to say about Rajamouli.

Actor Prabhas told, "Rajamouli can make shots and scenes better every day...be it on set or in the editing room."

His co-star Anushka Shetty shared that he doesn't lose his temper on sets, but takes care of minute details. "He is a taskmaster and very patient too."

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia thanked him for giving her an opportunity to be a part of the film. She told that her character Avanthika has influenced her a lot.

"When I was cast for this part... all the films that I had done earlier always had me playing a dainty character and always very pretty. This one is with a sword, brave and has to fight 6 ft 2 inches tall Prabhas and has to look convincing while doing that. So, now whenever I have to do anything brave, it doesn't stop me. 'Baahubali' has changed the way I look at myself," she told.

The motion poster of "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" was also launched at the event on Saturday.

Asked about a third part of the movie, the director revealed, "We have so many stories. I don't want stories to end. There are different ways to continue stories. Films are part of it. We have back and forward stories."

I do short films out of my love for movies even I am not paid for it, says Manoj Bajpayee!

Manoj Bajpayee, whose short movie "Ouch" was showcased in the festival, told that he does short films out of his love for movies even he isn't paid for that.

The movie revolves around two married co-workers who fall in love with each other and they decide to re-marry. They decide to confess their relationship to their spouses on a specific date.

"Ouch" is directed by the "A Wednesday", "Special 26" and "M.S. Dhoni" famed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey. The film will release on YouTube on October 22nd.

Manoj Bajpayee’s costar is Pooja Chopra in film Ouch.

My role in 'Sarkar 3' is small but important, reveals Manoj Bajpayee!

Much-admired actor Manoj Bajpayee who will be seen in Ram Gopal Verma's much-awaited political thriller "Sarkar 3" told his character in the movie is small but a significant one.

Manoj Bajpayee told, "My role in 'Sarkar 3' is small but it is a very important character in the film. Bajpayee was speaking to media at the 18th Jio MAMI Film Festival on Saturday.

The 47-year-old actor who has worked with RGV in movies like "Satya", "Kaun" and "Road" further added, "My association with RGV is quite an old one. So when he approached me for the character of Govind Deshpande I immediately agreed to do it."

Manoj Bajpayee's character is roughly based on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The third instalment of the "Sarkar" franchise will star Amitabh Bachchan as Subhash Nagre. 

The movie also features Yami Gautam as the female lead, Rohini Hattangadi, Jackie Shroff, Ronit Roy and Bharat Dabholkar.

Anushka Shama was shy, standing distant and uncertain, says Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on first meeting with Anushka Sharma!

Costars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma will soon be seen together on-screen in the Karan Johar film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil. But, KJO mentioned that the two will come together only in one scene, and a powerful one at that. Karan told at the ongoing MAMI festival, "It was one scene, it's a powerful scene."

But, what we found more exciting was Aishwarya and Anushka first real-life meeting. The actresses spoke about it and it is assuredly heartwarming. Anushka told, "She was too good to me during an award function abroad. I was called for a party in Mr Amitabh Bachchan's suite. I was 21 then and was scared. But she was so warm to me. She kept on asking me if I am okay or not. She didn't need to do that but she did."

Aishwarya further added, "She was shy, standing distant and uncertain. It was important to make her at ease and bring her in."

Befikre Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor's kissing scenes get UA certificate!9

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor's Befikre made buzz because of its kissing scenes. Interestingly, the trailer has been certified U/A by the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC). This is more shocking because CBFC has always been harsh with the picturization of the intimate scenes in movies.

Speaking about it, “When we are strict with on-screen intimacy, people have a problem, when we let scenes of intimacy remain intact, people have a problem.”

Nihalani added, “The images in Befikre are not about the kisses alone. It’s about a whole lot of things, about love. The trailer shows kissing as a manifestation of love; it’s not there for titillation.”

According to Nihalani, the kisses have been shot rather well. He told, “All the kisses are in long shots. It’s only in close-ups that kissing on screen tends to look overblown. There is a difference between showing intimacy discreetly and getting so worked up about it that the camera becomes voyeuristic. As to why the CBFC has chosen to be liberal with the trailer, it’s because Aditya Chopra’s aesthetic sense makes the kissing look natural, and not vulgar at all.”

Aishwarya’s intimate scenes with Ranbir are not frivolous sensuality onscreen in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor's scenes in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil created buzz and increased inquisitiveness within the admirers. 

Speaking about the scenes, Aishwarya told, "It is about comfort level with my director. We know how the journey of the film would be. It wasn’t (worrying). I know my character well. There was calm and ease after working for so long.”

The 42-year-old actor further added, "Today I have worked, I know the overview. It is about how you approach a character and doing that is relevant to times from 20 years ago. It is done in a classy way. It is not frivolous sensuality onscreen.”

Directed by Karan Johar, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is slated to release on October 28, 2016.

Anushka Sharma has a complaint from Shah Rukh Khan!

Beautiful Anushka Sharma, who will be seen sharing screen space with Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan in Imtiaz Ali's The Ring, has been frequently uploading pics and video clips from the sets of the movie on her social media pages and seems to be having a great time working on the movie. But, the actress has one objection about her co-star.

In a video that she lately uploaded on her Instagram page, Anushka, who is seen with the King Khan, is seen complaining about the fact that Shahrukh Khan always keeps her in the background in all the pictures and that it is not fair to her. Well, we do agree with Sharma and wonder what Khan has to say about this allegation now.

Directed by Imtiaz Ali, The Ring will have Anushka playing a Gujarati woman while Khan will play a tour guide.

The constant pressure of being on social media have made people lazy, says Aishwarya Rai!

However Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan are quite active on social media sites, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has always stayed away from social media and the light-eyed beauty explained her reasons for doing so.

At a latest event, Aishwarya told that now, people are so occupied in their phones that they do not have time to even look at each other and that the constant pressure of being on social media have made people lazy. Aishwarya hinted that this is the reason why she stays away from social media.

The former beauty queen will be next seen sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Fawad Khan in Karan Johar's upcoming directorial Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, which is slated to release this Diwali.

Sushant Singh Rajput warns family & friends to not watch the movie without him!

Sushant Singh Rajput is elated these days as his newest release MS Dhoni: The Untold Story has created quite a stir at the box-office and the actor will soon jet off to Delhi to watch the movie with his family.

Sushant Singh Rajput will be holding a special screening for his family and friends in the national capital and he has warned them to not watch the movie without him.

Rajput tells, ''I have given an ultimatum to my family... no one should watch the film without me. I am really looking forward to seeing their reactions first hand. Entire family is coming together tomorrow on 4th October and we all would be watching the film together."

Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the movie is Indian cricket team’s captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s biopic and it has earned Rs. 66 crore in its opening weekend.

Tiger Shroff’s most challenging song steps in his next Munna Michael!

Tiger Shroff, who made his Bollywood debut with Heropanti and enthralled us with his astonishing dance moves, will be next seen playing a Michael Jackson fan in Sabbir Khan's Munna Michael.

Tiger, who has started shooting for the movie, is gearing up to shoot for a song sequence, which he claims is his most difficult song ever. Taking to his Instagram page, Tiger uploaded a short video clip, in which only his dancing feet are visible with the caption, ''Day 1....warming up for my most difficult song yet.''

Munna Michael, which also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, is about a slum kid, who idolizes Michael Jackson.

Karan Johar opens up about his sexuality and personal life!

Karan Johar, who has always been quite guarded about his sexuality and his personal life, seems to have determined that shocking people with his statements is the best way to deal with such issues.

Johar, who will appear on Neha Dhupia's radio show 'No Filter Neha', reportedly disclosed on the show that shopping is his favourite post-coital activity! Johar quite boldly confessed that he loves to shop after having sex as he likes the idea of buying new clothes after sex. Johar also disclosed other details about his sex life like the fact that he lost his virginity at the age of 26 after the release of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

Sonam Kapoor’s vacation in London with rumored boyfriend Anand Ahuja!

Sonam Kapoor, who is rumored to be dating Anand Ahuja, is currently holidaying with him in London and we have got our hands on some photos from her vacation.

Sonam will be next seen in her sister Rhea Kapoor's production endeavor Veere Di Wedding.

Tiger Shroff only intakes organic food to maintain his slim physique!

If seeing at Tiger Shroff always makes you wonder how he stays so slim and fit, we have some good news for you.

In an interview to a tabloid, Tiger told that he only eats organic food and stays away from anything that is man-made. Tiger added that he would be never fooled into eating grains, carb-rich items and sugar.

Tiger will be next seen playing a slum kid in Sabbir Khan's upcoming Munna Michael.

Tamannaah Bhatia's pray in Golden Temple for Tutak Tutak Tutiya's success!

Tamannaah Bhatia, who will be next seen in director A.L.Vijay's forthcoming horror comedy Tutak Tutak Tutiya, is currently busy with the film's city promotions and during the film's promotions in Amritsar, the actress visited the well-known Golden Temple.

The actress took out sometime and prayed for the movie's success at the Golden Temple. She was spotted in a yellow Nishka Lulla outfit and looked absolutely gorgeous in it. The actress was accompanied by her staff.

Tutak Tutak Tutiya also stars Sonu Sood and Prabhudheva.

Super Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan off to Dubai for their babymoon!

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan, who tied the knot in 2012, are expecting their first baby together and the couple lately left for their babymoon.

Kareena and Saif were lately spotted at the Mumbai Airport and we overhear that they have left for Dubai. Kareena is in her second trimester and is all set to welcome her baby in December.

Kareena will resume shooting for Veerey Di Wedding, which also stars Sonam Kapoor, once she returns from her babymoon.

Rakesh Roshan reacts over Kangana Ranaut's comment about 'daddies saving their sons'!

Earlier, when filmmaker Rakesh Roshan was questioned about the Hrithik Roshan-Kangana Ranaut hullabaloo, Roshan Sr told that when the truth will come out, it will shock everyone.

In response to this, Kangana had said earlier, ''I want to know why Indian men can't stand up for themselves. He (Hrithik) is 43 years old. Why does his father always have to come to his rescue? For how long will he keep hiding behind his big influential father's name? He (Hrithik) is an adult and pretty much can handle his own controversies in show business. It is just a simple controversy. Why do daddies have to save their sons? I don't understand this."

When Rakesh was asked to comment on Kangana's comment, he tactfully told, ''Whatever I wanted to say I said it. Now I will speak when I feel there is a right time to talk about this.''

ACTRESS SONAM SEHGAL CHANGES PATHS!

Sonam Sehgal’s acting career didn’t really take off despite playing a key role in Nagesh Kuknoor's Aashayein.

That might explain why the 34-year-old lady has tried her hand at an alternate career. Sonal has turned scriptwriter and her first project is the short film titled Others that’s been helmed by Pradeep Sarkar. The movie centres on the plight of transgendered people and it’s already a hit on the web. I think it’s only a matter of time before Sonal takes her writing skills to the big screen. 

Arjun Kapoor is a good kisser: Kareena Kapoor Khan

Kareena Kapoor must have assuredly made Saif Ali Khan go green with jealousy at the trailer launch event of her forthcoming movie Ki And Ka.

Kareena, as she is lovingly known, is seen romancing Arjun Kapoor in the movie and the two have a few kissing scenes in the film. But, this is not all that might have made Saif envious. When Arjun was gushing about how Kareena was patient with him during the shooting of the movie, Kareena joked, ''That is because I love you, Arjun and you are a good kisser.'' Unnecessary to say, an overjoyed Arjun broke into a jig at hearing this.