TRENDS
Mirzapur 2 exclusive review: Amazon Prime Video's festive release explores drama in battle of territories
This time around, the series is built on isolated moments rather than a seamlessly exciting narrative, something that was the hallmark of the first season.
BUSINESS
Rs 10 lakh in 2 days as cinemas reopen with Tanhaji, Thappad, Mission Mangal; big releases will have to wait
It was a ‘bigger release’ for many films but movies like Dil Bechara, Gunjan Saxena-The Kargil Girl and Shakuntala Devi that were released on OTT platforms and did well haven’t got a theatre screening.
INDIA
Will coronavirus lockdown result in a surge of straight-to-OTT releases for Bollywood?
A majority of films have a clause where these need to have a theatrical release first before arriving on the digital platform.
BUSINESS
20 years of Hera Pheri: An uncertain venture that became a cult classic
Over the years, the film went on to be huge on the satellite circuit too and has impressed the current generation as well after arriving on the digital platform.
ENTERTAINMENT
Bollywood headed for uncertain times, no release plans yet for ‘Sooryavanshi’, ‘83’ amid coronavirus threat
If the ongoing nationwide lockdown is extended, expect Bollywood's plans for the entire second quarter to go for a toss.
BUSINESS
Two years of Tiger Shroff's Baaghi 2: The Sajid Nadiadwala and Ahmed Khan film that made him a bona fide star
Even though Baaghi was a super hit with its lifetime total of Rs 77 crore, Tiger Shroff was still a relative new entrant in Bollywood.
ENTERTAINMENT
Manisha Koirala's Netflix film ‘Maska’ could have been better with more spice, less sugar
Watch 'Maska' without expecting a moon and you would be fine with what plays on the screen.
ENTERTAINMENT
Alia Bhatt, Kangana Ranaut and Deepika Padukone, among others, lead top-10 female-centric grossers in last 5 years
As seen in the last five years, numerous actresses have delivered hits on their own.
ENTERTAINMENT
Saif Ali Khan’s ‘Jawaani Jaaneman’ manages decent opening, ‘Street Dancer 3’ and ‘Panga’ drop
Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut’s Panga has seen low collections in theatres. The first week's collection stood at Rs 21.3 crore — which ideally should have been the first weekend numbers for the film
BUSINESS
Ajay Devgn scores Rs 200 crore blockbuster with Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior, Varun Dhawan-Shraddha Kapoor’s Street Dancer 3 has decent start
While it was always a given that the period war drama would enter the Rs 100 Crore Club, the good thing is that expectations have continued to soar every five days.
ENTERTAINMENT
Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, John Abraham and Kartik Aaryan aim for hat-trick of hits in 2020
Stage is set for Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, John Abraham and Kartik Aaryan. If they go on to deliver three (or more) hits each, it could be another landmark year for Bollywood
ENTERTAINMENT
10 new Bollywood directors enter Rs 100 crore club in quick succession; ‘Good Newwz’ enters Rs 200 crore club
2019 was remarkable as 10 directors made their debut in one of Rs 100, Rs 200 or Rs 300 crore clubs — something that is truly unprecedented
ENTERTAINMENT
Ajay Devgn scores his 11th century as ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ enters Rs 100 crore club
In 2020, Ajay Devgn is expected to catch up with other superstars in the Rs 100 crore club as he has 'Bhuj: The Pride of India' and 'Maidaan' lined up for release
ENTERTAINMENT
Ajay Devgn begins 2020 with a bang as ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’ does well over opening weekend
With hardly any competition in the coming week, Ajay Devgn's 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' could at least emerge as a hit
ENTERTAINMENT
Akshay Kumar, Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff, Salman Khan mint maximum moolah in 2019
Let's take a look at the 10 actors who sold the maximum number of tickets in the year gone by.
ENTERTAINMENT
Housefull 4 now a bonafide blockbuster after tremendous response in satellite and digital medium
Amongst all the releases of 2019, Housefull 4 has taken the biggest start of them, while being next only to blockbusters like Baahubali: The Conclusion and Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and also a major family superhit, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
ENTERTAINMENT
Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, John Abraham, Tiger Shroff, Kartik Aaryan book their holiday releases in 2020
The holidays of Ganesh Chaturthi and Dussehra haven't been booked as yet.
BUSINESS
Good Newwz for Akshay Kumar: Actor scores 14th century after film hits Rs 100 crore mark
The feat is the second highest in the industry after Salman Khan, who has 15 centuries to his name.
BUSINESS
Here are the top 10 Bollywood debutantes to look forward to in 2020
Miss World 2017 Manushi Chillar would be seen opposite superstar Akshay Kumar in Prithviraj
ENTERTAINMENT
Tiger Shroff, Kartik Aaryan, Ayushmann Khurrana and Vicky Kaushal shined brightest in 2019
While seniors played their part well in 2019, relative newcomers like Tiger Shroff, Ayushmann Khurrana, Kartik Aaryan and Vicky Kaushal also managed to make their mark
ENTERTAINMENT
Manoj Bajpayee, Sobhita Dhulipala, Emraan Hashmi and Vivek Oberoi impress in top 15 web series of 2019
Here's a quick look at the web series and actors who made the best impression in 2019
ENTERTAINMENT
Akshay Kumar scores again with ‘Good Newwz’ — his second biggest opener after ‘Mission Mangal’
Akshay Kumar's four films this year -- Kesari, Mission Mangal, Housefull 4 or Good Newwz -- have turned out to be big successes
ENTERTAINMENT
2019 Recap | Hits, flops and Rs 100 crore club entrants: Here’s a list of records you need to know
Bollywood films collected Rs 4,300 crore at the box office in 2019, significantly more than 2018. Here’s a comparison between 2018 and 2019 on various factors
BUSINESS
2019 Recap | Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala set multiple records
While four Akshay Kumar films were major successes in 2019, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma had no new releases in the year
