Despite the release of two big Bollywood films starring Alia Bhatt and Rajkummar Rao, Bohurupi has earned Rs 5 crore at the Bengal Box Office. Windows Production's latest released feature film, 'Bohurupi', directed by Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy, continues to shatter all records with its box office collection, beating two Bollywood films, Jigra and Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video. The film stars Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Abir Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty and Koushani Mukherjee in the lead roles. The film is releasing on October 18 across the nation in multiple cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Pune, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, on public demand. Bohurupi has created a new high with its BO collection Directed by Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy, Bohurupi has created a new high with its latest box office collection of Rs 5 crore, surpassing its making budget just within the 6 days of its release. The Bengali audience chose the film Bohurupi over Bollywood star Alia Bhatt starrer Jigra and Rajkummar Rao starrer Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video; seeing such response from the cinegoers, the theatre owners have increased approximately 42 shows across the state. The film was made under the budget of Rs 4 crore, and it has been receiving enormous love from the audience, and within a week it not only made money but also created more screen numbers based on the audience demand. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Abir Chatterjee (@itsmeabirchatterjee) 'It is likely to be the biggest hit in our career' Talking about the new achievement, the director of the film Shiboprosad Mukherjee said, “Last year, Nandita Roy and I released our directorial venture, Raktabeej, for the first time during Durga Puja. We tasted immense success with the political thriller, which was a runaway blockbuster. That gave us the courage to bring Bohurupi this year, and the collections have been very encouraging, with theatres registering 3.40 lakh footfall in 7 days.” "It is our biggest budget venture and is likely to be the biggest hit in our career. We strongly feel that content is the king, and if you provide the audience with what they want, they will fill up the theatres,” he signed off. As the film is drawing more audience to the theatre throughout the weekdays, post the festivity of Durga Puja, considering the fact that there's no Bengali film to be released theatrically during Diwali, the trade is abuzz that the film is likely to cross Rs 12 crore soon!
17 October,2024 04:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelugu star Rana Daggubati, who is known for ‘Baahubali’ franchise, ‘Rana Naidu’ and others, is amplifying the excitement and euphoria around the upcoming streaming title, ‘Snakes & Ladders’. ‘Snakes & Ladders’ is a Tamil original series, and harps heavily on dark humour. On Wednesday, Rana took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared the trailer of the series. He posted, “DANGER awaits at every step. Ee Vaikuntapaali aata chudadaniki meeru siddhama? (are you ready to watch this Snakes &; Ladders game) Trailer Out Now”. ‘Snakes & Ladders’ is curated by Karthik Subbaraj of ‘Jigarthanda’ fame, and produced by Kalyan Subramanian (A Stone Bench Production), the OTT series is created by Kamala Alchemis and Dhivakar Kamal, and directed by Ashok Veerappan, Bharath Muralidharan, and Kamala Alchemis. The series features nine episodes, and stars Naveen Chandra, Nandha, Manoj Bharathiraja, Muthukumar, Srinda, Sreejith Ravi, Samrith, Surya Ragaveshwar, Suryakumar, Tarun, and Sasha Bharen in pivotal roles. The show is set in the mid-2000s, and celebrates friendship in all forms. The story follows the adventures of four school friends, Gilly, Irai, Sandy, and Bala, who find themselves inadvertently entangled in a conundrum. As they navigate various challenging situations and personal struggles, leaving inevitable trails, making questionable choices along the way, their journey ultimately leads them on an unexpected path of self-discovery. The show follows a gripping narrative where danger lurks at every turn, much like the classic game it draws inspiration from. This also marks the first dark-humour thriller series in Tamil from Prime Video. ‘Snakes & Ladders’ is set to premiere on Prime Video in India and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide on October 18. The series will be available to stream in Tamil, with dubs in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.
16 October,2024 07:17 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSHombale Films truly created a successful phenomenon with the release of 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire'. While the film was packed with massive action and grand scale, it featured strong characters like Deva and Vardharaja, played by Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, respectively. As much as the audience loved Deva, they showered the same amount of love on Vardharaja. Hombale Films wishes Prithviraj Sukumaran on his birthday Now, to celebrate all the love, Hombale Films has wished Prithviraj Sukumaran a happy birthday, expressing their appreciation for him. Taking to their social media, Hombale Films shared the poster of Prithviraj Sukumaran as Vardharaja from Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire and jotted down the caption - "Birthday wishes to our beloved Vardharaja Mannaar, the KING @therealprithvi! We can't wait to see you in action on the sets of Shouryaanga Parvam! #Salaar2" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salaar (@salaarthesaga) Fans can't wait for Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Salaar 2' Amid this, the fans have taken the social media by storm, wishing Prithviraj Sukumaran on his birthday. Everyone is also eagerly waiting to see the clash of Deva and Vardharaja. Here's how fans are reacting: "Happy birthday to Vardharaja Mannar @Prithvi Official, all the best for L2 sir, eagerly waiting to see face between Devaratha and Varadha #HBDPrithviraj #HappyBirthdayPrithviraj " "Legend in the making! Wishing Vardharaja Mannaar @Prithvi Official an epic birthday! Shouryaanga Parvam is going to be fire! #Salaar2" "#Salaar2 will be a blast in Worldwide box-office" "Happy B-day Varadha Raja Mannar from Deva fan" The world of Khansaar has fascinated global audiences and they are all raving about it. The film leaves the masses with a surprise that sets the stage right for the sequel 'Salaar Part 2: Shouryanga Parvam'. About 'Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire' Helmed by 'KGF 2' director Prashanth Neel, 'Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire' stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles. The movie also marks the biggest collaboration between KGF director Prashanth Neel and 'Baahubali' star Prabhas, who came together for the first time to create the mega action-packed cinematic spectacle. Prabhas plays the titular character of Salaar in the film, along with an ensemble cast of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Shruti Haasan, and Jagapathi Babu. The movie was produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films. Despite a massive box office clash with Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Dunki', the Prabhas and Prithviraj starrer performed well at the box office.
16 October,2024 07:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actress Poonam Dhillon recently took to social media to share an exciting update about her Punjabi film 'Madhaniyan'. The actress unveiled the official poster of the movie at an event in Chandigarh. Poonam was joined by the other cast members of the film, including Neeru Bajwa, Dev Kharoud, B.N. Sharma, and Gurpreet Ghuggi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PoonamDhillon (@poonam_dhillon_) In her post, Poonam Dhillon expressed her excitement about the project, revealing that she will soon start filming for it. Taking to her Instagram handle, Poonam posted several photos and videos from the launch event and wrote in the caption, “At Poster Launch of a new Punjabi film I start soon 'Madhaniyan' Navbajwafilms & Prabh Studios Written & directed by Nav Bajwa Kina Jameya Kina Ne Le Janeya Coming soon". In one of the clips, Neeru Bajwa shares her excitement about joining the cast of the film. The poster features the lead characters set against a traditional Punjabi backdrop, highlighting the cultural richness and emotional depth the movie promises. Fans were quick to share their excitement, flooding the comment section with messages of support and curiosity about the film’s storyline. In a statement, Poonam Dhillon, who will be essaying a chilled-out grandmother from Canada in the film, stated, “Chandigarh is my hometown and I am always happy being back here. It’s due to Nav Bajwa’s dedication that such a stellar cast has come together. His energy and love for cinema is infectious". ‘Madhaniyan’ will mark Neeru Bajwa’s first on-screen collaboration with Dev Kharoud. Written and directed by Nav Bajwa, the forthcoming Punjabi film features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Karamjit Anmol, Nirmal Rishi, Naman Hanjra, Sara Gurpal, Mannat Noor, Didar Gill, Rupinder Rupi, Seema Kaushal, Sukhi Chahal, Paramveer Singh, Raj Dhaliwal, Prabhsharan Singh, Jasmine Akhtar, Gurpreet Bajwa, and Money Aujla. ‘Madhaniyan’ is expected to release in 2025. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
16 October,2024 10:13 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSTelugu superstar Jr NTR, who was seen in the latest release ‘Devara Part 1’ penned a heartfelt note for those associated with the film including his fans and the media for making it a successful venture. He took to X and thanked the director, producers, co-stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, as well as his loyal fanbase. Jr NTR thanks the team behind Devara Part 1 for making it a success Jr NTR wrote on X, “My heart is filled with immense gratitude for the overwhelming response to “Devara Part 1”. This film holds a special place in my heart and seeing the outpouring of love from around the world makes it even more special. First and foremost I want to thank my fellow cast members; Saif Sir, Janhvi, Prakash Raj Garu, Srikanth Garu, and all the other actors for breathing life into their characters so ably and giving our story wings.” Grateful. pic.twitter.com/YDfLplET7S — Jr NTR (@tarak9999) October 15, 2024 Thanking the film’s director, he stated, “A huge thanks to my captain, Koratala Siva for his vision of conceiving this world and this tale. His leadership guided us through every step of making this magnificent vision a reality. Anirudh, what can I say? The world is talking about what he has done for the movie. Rathnavelu Sir made each frame stunning. Sabu Sir for the great production design, Yugandhar Garu for the VFX Sreekar Prasad Garu for the edit, and all the technicians for shaping the product in the best possible way!” He added, “To my FANS who always stand by me and keep giving me that energy, I feel truly blessed. Your unwavering support is the reason I push myself beyond limits. I carry each of your love-filled cheers and words of encouragement in my heart. It’s your belief in me that gives me strength, and for that, I am forever indebted. You are the reason this journey is meaningful and I promise to keep giving my best for you. Thank you for carrying it on your shoulders and making ‘DEVARA Part 1’ a huge success and a remarkable blockbuster.” About Jr NTR’s Devara Part 1 Directed by the acclaimed Koratala Siva, 'Devara Part 1' marks the return of superstar Jr NTR, following his Golden Globe and Oscar triumph with 'RRR'. In this film, Jr NTR takes on a dual role, playing both Devara and Varadha. His character is pivotal to the storyline, which revolves around a dramatic clash of wills in a coastal setting where power dynamics are in constant flux.
15 October,2024 07:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Atul Parchure passed away on October 14, Monday at the age of 57. Parchure, who had recently recovered from cancer, was about to make a comeback on stage but suddenly developed health complications and his condition worsened in the last two days, reports stated. His last rites are to take place on Tuesday at Shivaji Park crematorium. Several celebs from the Marathi film industry also gathered to pay their last respects to the actor. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray also arrived at the late actor's residence to pay his respect. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) From actors like Shreyas Talpade, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sumeet Raghavan to Sachin Khedekar, were seen at Parchure's residence to offer their condolence to the grieving family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Parchure's death marks a significant loss to both the Marathi and Hindi film industries, where he made a lasting impact through his diverse roles. Actor Arjun Kapoor also expressed his sorrow over Parchure's demise, taking to social media to share a heartfelt tribute. "I never had a chance to work with him, but he always seemed to be such a likeable person no matter what role he played," Kapoor wrote alongside a photo of the late actor. He added, "He was taken by cancer despite fighting the disease for many years. May his soul rest in peace." Maharashtra CM expresses grief over Atul Parchure's demise Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde echoed the sentiments of grief, highlighting the pain of losing such a talented individual. "The untimely death of Atul Parchure is painful. Sometimes making the audience laugh requires immense talent," he said in a post on X. Shinde praised Parchure's versatile contributions to drama, film, and television, noting his remarkable ability to resonate with audiences. "Atul Parchure started his brilliant acting career in children's theatre. He left his mark in all the three fields of drama, film, and serials," Shinde remarked. He cited Parchure's notable works, such as "Tarun Turk Mhatare Ark" and "Natigoti," emphasizing the depth he brought to Marathi and Hindi cinema. Parchure's filmography includes memorable performances in "Navra Mazha Navsacha," "Salaam-E-Ishq," "Partner," "All the Best: Fun Begins," "Khatta Meetha," "Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap," and "Brave Heart." He was also known for his comedic roles on "The Kapil Sharma Show," which further endeared him to fans across the nation.
15 October,2024 04:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMalayalam actor Jayasurya has appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for questioning regarding sexual assault allegations against him. The interrogation took place on Tuesday at the Cantonment police station in Thiruvananthapuram. The situation escalated following accusations from multiple female colleagues in the Malayalam film industry, coinciding with the release of the Hema Committee Report, which investigated claims of sexual harassment within the industry. Two actresses have filed police complaints against Jayasurya, prompting legal action and public statements from the actor. On September 1, during a social media post on his 46th birthday, Jayasurya addressed the allegations, stating that he was in the United States at the time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jayasurya Jayan (@actor_jayasurya) "Due to my personal commitments, my family and I have been in America for the past month, and during this time, two false allegations on the grounds of sexual harassment were made against me," he wrote. The actor emphasized his intention to pursue legal remedies. "I have decided to move forward with this legally. My legal team will be looking after the rest of the proceedings regarding this case." Expressing his emotional turmoil, he added, "Quite naturally, it has shattered me, my family and everyone who has held me close." Jayasurya reiterated his innocence, stating, "A lie always travels faster than the truth but I believe truth will prevail." One of the complainants, actor Sonia Malhar, recently detailed her experience, claiming that an incident occurred on the set of the film 'Pigman' in Thodupuzha. "When I came out of the washroom, someone grabbed me. It was actor Jayasurya. I pushed him away. He apologized and told me that he wouldn't repeat it and that we should continue as friends," she recounted. Malhar also discussed the backlash she faced on social media after sharing her story publicly. Another actress, Minu Muneer, has also accused Jayasurya, alongside other prominent figures, of inappropriate conduct during their collaborations on various projects. She alleged, "Once, as I was coming out from the toilet, Jayasurya hugged me from behind and even kissed me forcefully." Her claims prompted the registration of an FIR against Jayasurya, as well as another against actor Mukesh, a CPI (M) MLA, for similar allegations. The Kerala Police confirmed that the second FIR against Jayasurya was filed under several sections of the Indian Penal Code related to assault and harassment. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 October,2024 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actor Atul Parchure, widely known for his work in the Marathi industry and Bollywood films like 'Partner' starring Salman Khan and 'All The Best', passed away on October 14 at the age of 57. Several news channels, including Lokmat, News 18, and other outlets, posted the news of his demise, but Parchure's family has yet to issue an official statement regarding the sad news. When Atul Parchure shared about his health Atul, who had also battled cancer, opened up about his health last year. In July 2023, he revealed that due to receiving the wrong treatment, his condition worsened, and he couldn’t walk or talk for a while. In an interview, he shared that he learned about his cancer diagnosis after returning to the country from celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary. “I had completed 25 years of my marriage. I was fine when we went to Australia and New Zealand. But after a few days, I wasn’t able to eat anything. I felt nauseous and knew something was wrong. My brother later gave me some medicine, but they didn’t help. After visiting many doctors, I was asked to get ultrasonography done. When the doctor did it, I saw fear in his eyes, and I felt something was wrong. I was told I had a tumor about 5 centimeters long in my liver, and it was cancerous. I asked him whether I would recover or not, and he said, ‘Yes, you will,’" he said in a conversation with 'India Today'. At the time, Atul added that he was misdiagnosed, which led to further health complications. The actor said, “My first procedure after being diagnosed went wrong. My pancreas got affected, and I started having issues. The wrong treatment actually worsened my condition. I couldn’t even walk. I used to fumble while talking. In such a condition, the doctor asked me to wait for one and a half months. They said if they did the surgery, I’d get jaundice for years, my liver would be watery, or I wouldn’t survive. Later, I changed doctors and took proper medication and chemotherapy.” More about late actor Atul Parchure It was in the evening when Marathi actor and Parchure's close friend, Jaywant Wadkar, reacted to the news of his close friend's demise. He mentioned that just five days before his death, Atul had been rehearsing for a play. Atul Parchure starred in films such as Shah Rukh Khan’s 'Billu', Salman Khan’s 'Partner', and Ajay Devgn’s 'All The Best'. He was also seen on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'.
14 October,2024 08:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Oviya who primarily works in Tamil cinema has been asking headlines for an alleged leaked private video of herself. Amid the report of the leaked video, Oviya dropped a picture of herself on Instagram without any caption. In the picture, she can be seen giving a subtle smile. However, it was her comment section that had everyone's attention. Oviya's comment section on her latest post is flooded with mention of the leaked private video. Some of the comments were in poor taste. However, Oviya was not negatively impacted by the comments and instead chose to respond to them in her own way. A user took the comment section and asked for a longer version of the leaked clip. Responding to it, Oviya wrote, "Next time, bro". She also asked for the link from a user who commented, "Those who know". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oviya (@happyovi) Apart from Tamil cinema, Oviya has also appeared in Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu films. Oviya's real name is Helen Nelson and she made her acting debut in 2007 with the Malayalam film Kangaroo starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead. She only came to notice 10 years later with her participation in the season 1 of Bigg Boss Tamil. The 2017 reality TV show premiered on Star Vijay, with Kamal Haasan as host. She became a fan favourite with her charming and strong personality. She would often become the contestant with highest vote even as she got nominated for eliminations multiple times. However, her time on the show as cut short when she temporarily exited the show owing to her mental health. She exited the show after a particularly intense episode. In 2009, she worked in the Tamil film 'Naalai Namadhe'. Since then she has appeared in films like 'Ganesha Meendum Santhipom, Muthukku Muthaaga, Yaamirukka Bayamey, Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, and Hello Naan Pei Pesuren'. She was last seen on the big screen in a lead role in the Tami film Boomer Uncle' opposite Yogi Babu. In 2015, she also made her Bollywood debut with 'Yeh Ishq Sarfira', although her success in Hindi cinema did not match her popularity in South Indian films.
14 October,2024 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe nine days of Navratri are filled with lively celebrations, and the garba nights are at the centre of this festive season across the country. The energy and excitement at these events are contagious, with people of all ages and backgrounds joining in to honour the divine feminine. When we think of garba, one name that stands out is singer Falguni Pathak. The festival just wouldn’t feel complete without her popular songs. Navratri 2024: Falguni Pathak sings despite downpour That said, the 'Queen of Dandiya' recently performed her biggest hits at an event in Mumbai, and a video of the performance has now gone viral on social media. Despite the heavy rain, she gave a captivating performance, lighting up the stage with her energetic dance moves at the garba night. This once again showed why she’s such a powerful presence in the world of Gujarati music. Falguni Pathak braves the rain to sing: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Showglitz Events & Entertainment Pvt Ltd (@showglitzevents) More about Falguni Pathak's Navratri 2024 celebrations: The most awaited Navratri celebration in Maharashtra began with the mesmerizing voice of the Garba Queen herself, Falguni Pathak. Celebrating her seventh consecutive year at the Swargiya Pramod Mahajan Maidan, Falguni Pathak's Navratri is nothing short of a spiritual and cultural phenomenon, attracting Garba enthusiasts from all walks of life -- from children and youth to senior citizens. Over 30,000 devotees are expected to gather each day, while the total footfall across the 10-day festival is anticipated to exceed half a million, making this Navratri one of the largest in the state. The Garba sessions, which are a seamless blend of traditional and contemporary music, coupled with a powerful live orchestra, ensure an unforgettable experience for all. Speaking to the media, Falguni Pathak shared her excitement: "My energy and passion come from my fans. Every year, we aim to bring something new, and this year will be no different. The enthusiasm of the Garba players adds fuel to our performance, making it a festival like no other." One of the highlights of the venue is a beautifully crafted temple dedicated to Amba Mata, where devotees can seek blessings. The idol, designed to captivate and inspire, adds a divine touch to the grand celebrations. The event has always been graced by Bollywood and television stars, with past attendees including Hrithik Roshan and Rupali Ganguly. This year promises the same glitz and glamour, with many notable celebrities and prominent political figures expected to attend.
11 October,2024 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShruti Haasan recently used social media to express frustration with an airline after her flight was delayed for four hours. She mentioned that the airline provided no updates on the delay, leaving her and other passengers stuck at the airport. She took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize IndiGo for the "chaos." Shruti Haasan criticizes IndiGo for four-hour flight delay Shruti Haasan took to X to criticize IndiGo for failing to inform passengers about the four-hour delay. She wrote, “Hey I’m not one to normally complain but @IndiGo6E you guys really outdid yourself with the chaos today, we’ve been stranded in the airport with no information for the past four hours – maybe figure a better way for your passengers, please? Information, courtesy, and clarity. Hey I’m not one to normally complain but @IndiGo6E you guys really outdid yourself with the chaos today , we’ve been stranded in the airport with no information for the past four hours - maybe figure a better way for your passengers please ? Information , courtesy and clarity 🙏 — shruti haasan (@shrutihaasan) October 10, 2024 The actor’s post quickly gained attention on social media, with many users retweeting it and criticizing the airline's customer service. In response, IndiGo addressed Haasan’s complaint, explaining that the delay was due to weather conditions in Mumbai. They replied, “Ms Haasan, we sincerely regret the inconvenience caused by the flight delay. We fully understand how inconvenient extended wait times can be. The delay is due to weather conditions in Mumbai, which is affecting the arrival of the operating aircraft.” They continued, “We hope you understand that these factors are beyond our control, and we assure you that our airport team is doing their utmost to assist customers and ensure their comfort. ~Team IndiGo.” Shruti Haasan's work front Meanwhile, Shruti never looked back since her 2009 debut in the Imran Khan-starrer 'Luck'. She made her Telugu debut with 'Anaganaga O Dheerudu' and her Tamil debut with '7aum Arivu'. She acted in several Hindi movies including 'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji', 'D-Day', 'Ramaiya Vastavaiya', 'Tevar', 'Gabbar Is Back', among others. Recently, she was seen in 'Salaar: Part 1-Ceasefire'. Helmed by 'KGF 2' director Prashanth Neel, 'Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire' stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles. Shruti was also supposed to star in Dacoit. As per a statement, 'Dacoit' is billed as a gripping story of two former lovers, who must unite to commit a series of robberies to change their lives. It marks the feature directorial debut of Shaneil Deo.
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