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Dhurandhar 2 box office collection: Ranveer Singh starrer starts strong with Rs 44 crore after paid preview

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Dhurandhar 2 box office collection: Ranveer Singh starrer starts strong with Rs 44 crore after paid preview

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, records a massive Rs 44 crore in paid previews, surpassing the first film’s opening and setting a new benchmark at the box office.

Allu Arjun, Preity Zinta and other celebs praise Dhurandhar 2; give shout out to Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar

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Allu Arjun, Preity Zinta and other celebs praise Dhurandhar 2; give shout out to Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has begun its theatrical run on a strong note with paid previews and early shows held on March 18. The film has been drawing attention not just from audiences and critics, but also from several celebrities.

Dhurandhar 2 release live updates: Pre-sales for Ranveer Singh’s film cross Rs 260 crore globally

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Dhurandhar 2 release live updates: Pre-sales for Ranveer Singh’s film cross Rs 260 crore globally

Aditya Dhar’s latest directorial venture Dhurandhar: The Revenge has finally arrived in theatres today, March 19, after a long build-up. The excitement among fans had already peaked a day earlier, as the film kicked off its run with paid preview shows on March 18.

Anusha Shetty's team issues official statement amidst rumours of her marriage; urge portals to respect her privacy

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Anusha Shetty's team issues official statement amidst rumours of her marriage; urge portals to respect her privacy

Anushka Shetty has repeAtedly found herself in the spotlight amid ongoing rumours linking her to Prabhas, though neither has confirmed the speculation.

Vir Das to perform at Royal Albert Hall for the first time with ‘Hey Stranger’ Tour

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Vir Das to perform at Royal Albert Hall for the first time with ‘Hey Stranger’ Tour

Vir Das is set to perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall for the first time as part of his Hey Stranger world tour, marking a major milestone for Indian stand-up comedy.

Dhurandhar 2 advance booking collection: Ranveer Singh starrer sequel crosses Rs 153 crore in pre-release sales worldwide

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Dhurandhar 2 advance booking collection: Ranveer Singh starrer sequel crosses Rs 153 crore in pre-release sales worldwide

Dhurandhar: The Revenge records massive advance booking numbers ahead of release, crossing Rs 153 crore globally with strong pre-sales, paid previews, and overseas collections.

Oscars producer reacts to Dharmendra's snub in memoriam segment amidst backlash: ‘It's the hardest thing to do’

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Oscars producer reacts to Dharmendra's snub in memoriam segment amidst backlash: ‘It's the hardest thing to do’

Oscars 2026 backlash grows as Rob Mills defends the In Memoriam segment after Dharmendra’s omission, calling it the “hardest” part of the show.

Canada PM Mark Carney, Finland Prez Alexander Stubb chat about Dhurandhar during jog ahead of sequel release: Watch video

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Canada PM Mark Carney, Finland Prez Alexander Stubb chat about Dhurandhar during jog ahead of sequel release: Watch video

Mark Carney and Finland President Alexander Stubb were seen discussing Dhurandhar during a jog in London ahead of Dhurandhar: The Revenge release. The video has gone viral.

Kristin Cabot breaks silence on viral Coldplay kiss cam controversy, calls out Gwyneth Paltrow, Ryan Reynolds over ad: ‘Hypocritical and unnecessary’

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Kristin Cabot breaks silence on viral Coldplay kiss cam controversy, calls out Gwyneth Paltrow, Ryan Reynolds over ad: ‘Hypocritical and unnecessary’

Kristin Cabot opens up on Oprah Winfrey’s podcast about the Coldplay kiss cam controversy, criticising Gwyneth Paltrow and Ryan Reynolds for a satirical ad tied to the incident.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge undergoes 21 CBFC edits; Indian version shorter by 6 minutes

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Dhurandhar: The Revenge undergoes 21 CBFC edits; Indian version shorter by 6 minutes

Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases in theatres with an A rating after CBFC cuts violent scenes. Here’s everything about its runtime, edits, cast, and box office advance booking.

Sara Ali Khan asked by Temple committee to submit an affidavit to offer prayers at Badrinath, Kedarnath temples as per new rule: Reports

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Sara Ali Khan asked by Temple committee to submit an affidavit to offer prayers at Badrinath, Kedarnath temples as per new rule: Reports

Sara Ali Khan may need to submit an affidavit to offer prayers at Kedarnath and Badrinath temples as new rules for non-Hindu devotees are introduced by the temple committee.

Can Dhurandhar 2 break these opening day records? A look at Bollywood’s biggest openers

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Can Dhurandhar 2 break these opening day records? A look at Bollywood’s biggest openers

As Dhurandhar: The Revenge gears up for its much-awaited March 19 release, anticipation is soaring high following the record-breaking success of Dhurandhar. While the excitement builds, here’s a look at some of Bollywood’s biggest opening day performers that have set the box office ablaze over the years.

Sarke Chunar Teri to Tateeree: Songs that landed in controversy for explicit lyrics

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Sarke Chunar Teri to Tateeree: Songs that landed in controversy for explicit lyrics

From Munni Badnaam Hui to Tateeree, a look at Bollywood and indie songs that sparked controversy for vulgar lyrics, double meanings, and problematic themes.

Dhurandhar: The revenge to release on March 18 or 19? Know all about ticket prices, bookings and everything about Ranveer Singh starrer

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Dhurandhar: The revenge to release on March 18 or 19? Know all about ticket prices, bookings and everything about Ranveer Singh starrer

Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases on March 19, with paid previews on March 18. Ranveer Singh’s film sees massive advance bookings, high ticket prices and midnight shows across India.

Mess title announcement: Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films teams up with Prime Video for upcomingcomedy film after Storm collaboration

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Mess title announcement: Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films teams up with Prime Video for upcomingcomedy film after Storm collaboration

Prime Video announces comedy film Mess, produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, the film promises a unique mix of chaos and humour.

‘BTS: The Return trailer: Netflix's documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpse ahead of Arirang release; to release on March 27

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‘BTS: The Return trailer: Netflix's documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpse ahead of Arirang release; to release on March 27

BTS unveil the trailer for BTS: The Return ahead of their comeback album Arirang. The Netflix documentary captures their reunion after military service and releases on March 27.

Karan Johar shares adorable video of son Yash’s ‘business proposal’ about paying rent: Watch

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Karan Johar shares adorable video of son Yash’s ‘business proposal’ about paying rent: Watch

Karan Johar shared a cute video of son Yash proposing a funny rent deal involving Roohi. The adorable conversation has gone viral on social media.

Tejaswini Kolhapure reveals being constantly compared to sister Padmini Kolhapure: ‘So many times I felt like giving up’

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Tejaswini Kolhapure reveals being constantly compared to sister Padmini Kolhapure: ‘So many times I felt like giving up’

Actor Tejaswini Kolhapure recently opened up about the challenges she faced growing up in a film family and the expectations that came with it. Tejaswini revealed that being measured against her sister not only influenced the choices she made in her career but also affected her confidence over time.

Dune 3 first look unveiled: Robert Pattinson joins Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya in the sci-fi thriller; to release in December 2026

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Dune 3 first look unveiled: Robert Pattinson joins Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya in the sci-fi thriller; to release in December 2026

Dune: Part Three first look revealed with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya returning. Robert Pattinson joins the cast as Scytale, and the film is set to release on December 18, 2026.

Dhurandhar 2 replaces DDLJ’s iconic Maratha Mandir slot as theatres schedule midnight and early-morning shows

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Dhurandhar 2 replaces DDLJ’s iconic Maratha Mandir slot as theatres schedule midnight and early-morning shows

Dhurandhar: The Revenge replaces Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’s iconic 11:30 am show slot at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir as theatres add midnight and early-morning shows.

Parineeti Chopra spotted on set as she reportedly resumes work months after welcoming son Neer:Watch

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Parineeti Chopra spotted on set as she reportedly resumes work months after welcoming son Neer:Watch

Parineeti Chopra resumes work months after welcoming son Neer with husband Raghav Chadha. The actress was spotted on a film set, marking her first public appearance after becoming a mother.

Priyanka Chopra shares unseen photoshoot pics with Nick Jonas from Oscars after-party, aces Hollywood glam in metallic gown

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Priyanka Chopra shares unseen photoshoot pics with Nick Jonas from Oscars after-party, aces Hollywood glam in metallic gown

Priyanka Chopra stunned in a silver Stella McCartney gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party with Nick Jonas. She took to social media and shared a few unseen pictures from the couple's photoshoot.

Ishqbaaaz actress Navnindra Behl passes away at 76, son Kanu Behl confirms with emotional tribute

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Ishqbaaaz actress Navnindra Behl passes away at 76, son Kanu Behl confirms with emotional tribute

Veteran actor Navnindra Behl, known for Ishqbaaaz, Queen and Maachis, passed away at 76. Her son filmmaker Kanu Behl confirmed she died peacefully in her sleep and shared an emotional tribute.

Dharmendra left missing from Oscars 2026's Memoriam segment, Indian fans disappointed: ‘Our icons get no recognition’

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Dharmendra left missing from Oscars 2026's Memoriam segment, Indian fans disappointed: ‘Our icons get no recognition’

Indian fans expressed disappointment after Dharmendra’s name was missing from the Oscars 2026 In Memoriam tribute, even though the segment was the longest in the awards show’s history.

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