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Rajinikanth mania grips US, Australia: Kaala impresses audience overseas but falters on home turf

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Rajinikanth mania grips US, Australia: Kaala impresses audience overseas but falters on home turf

Kaala in total has grossed over Rs 25 crore from the overseas market in the first two days

India to miss out on 3D version of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom; a look at what this segment means for the industry

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India to miss out on 3D version of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom; a look at what this segment means for the industry

Lack of 3D version in India will impact the film's business by 25 to 30 percent on the opening day.

Will Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom be a money-spinner in India and rule box office like its predecessors?

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Will Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom be a money-spinner in India and rule box office like its predecessors?

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is releasing in India two weeks before its US opening.

Kaala vs Jurassic World: Fallen kingdom | 7 reasons why it’s a battle of the behemoths this Friday

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Kaala vs Jurassic World: Fallen kingdom | 7 reasons why it’s a battle of the behemoths this Friday

It will be Hollywood vs Indian films this Friday as Kaala and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom release

Rs 15-20 crore at stake due to ban on Kaala in Karnataka, producers move court

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Rs 15-20 crore at stake due to ban on Kaala in Karnataka, producers move court

WunderBar Films has filed a case in Karnataka HC seeking a direction to allow and also provide security for the screening of Kaala

In just 5 months, 2018 sees 9 box office hits with a total collection of close to Rs 1,000 crore

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In just 5 months, 2018 sees 9 box office hits with a total collection of close to Rs 1,000 crore

The first five months of the year also witnessed a lot of unexpected successes.

Is Bollywood giving regional cinema the extra push it needs?

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Is Bollywood giving regional cinema the extra push it needs?

It is this success of regional cinema that is attracting more production and distribution companies to invest in this lucrative segment

Madhuri Dixit's Bucket List stands strong at box office. Is Marathi cinema on revival mode?

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Madhuri Dixit's Bucket List stands strong at box office. Is Marathi cinema on revival mode?

Marathi cinema have found recognition as content-driven cinema have earned critical acclaim at the international festival circuit

Budget 2018: Need clear signal from govt on local body taxes on movie tickets, says MD of Mukta Arts

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Budget 2018: Need clear signal from govt on local body taxes on movie tickets, says MD of Mukta Arts

The entertainment industry needs more clarity on GST and on how input credits work, said Puri.

Insidious ups horror quotient again in India, rakes in Rs 8 crore in two days

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Insidious ups horror quotient again in India, rakes in Rs 8 crore in two days

Insidious the Last Key minted around Rs 4.12 crore on its opening day and Rs 4.50 crore on the second day.

Padmavat or Padman? Analyst says Bhansali's controversial film may finally see a Jan 25 release, will clash with Akshay Kumar-starrer

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Padmavat or Padman? Analyst says Bhansali's controversial film may finally see a Jan 25 release, will clash with Akshay Kumar-starrer

According to industry sources, Padmavat received a U/A certificate from CBFC on Friday.

Jumanji 2 gets a warm welcome in India, earns Rs 28 crore; overseas total rises to $157 mn

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Jumanji 2 gets a warm welcome in India, earns Rs 28 crore; overseas total rises to $157 mn

With a gross total of Rs 28 crore, the film is enjoying a good run despite competition from Salman Khan-starrer Tiger Zinda Hai.

With festival period ringing cash registers for Bollywood, Khans take hold of holiday season in 2018

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With festival period ringing cash registers for Bollywood, Khans take hold of holiday season in 2018

Film trade analysts are of the opinion that these holidays boost revenues by around Rs 10-15 crore.

Four lessons Bollywood can follow for box office success

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Four lessons Bollywood can follow for box office success

Here are some dos that Bollywood can follow in 2018.

Bollywood may have disappointed in 2017, but the success of sequels paints a different picture

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Bollywood may have disappointed in 2017, but the success of sequels paints a different picture

With close to eight sequel movies releasing in 2017, and five of them cruising past the Rs 100-crore mark, the box office made close to Rs 1,259 crore from sequels alone this year.

Bollywood in 2017: A look at the few hits and many flops this year

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Bollywood in 2017: A look at the few hits and many flops this year

Over the last 12 months, many a film hit the theatres but most of them turned out to be wet fireworks and even star power did not prove to be the saving grace it once was.

Going global: A look at the highest earning Bollywood films in overseas market in 2017

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Going global: A look at the highest earning Bollywood films in overseas market in 2017

A look at some statistics from the last 12 months revealed that Indian films have a fall-back option in the form of overseas markets.

High on content, low on budget: small and medium size films bring cheer at box office in 2017

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High on content, low on budget: small and medium size films bring cheer at box office in 2017

2017 was dominated by small budget releases including films like Shubh Mangal Savdhan, Newton, Bareilly ki Barfi, Lipstick under my Burkha, among others.

Abroad affection: As Japan welcomes Baahubali 2, a look at the country's love for Indian films

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Abroad affection: As Japan welcomes Baahubali 2, a look at the country's love for Indian films

South Indian films had a good run in the overseas market. Will the Japan release prove beneficial for Baahubali 2?

2017 review: 9 films in Rs 100cr club but Bollywood has a dry year

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2017 review: 9 films in Rs 100cr club but Bollywood has a dry year

There were fewer films that did notable business this year and more than 70 films grossed Rs 1 crore or more.

SRK's films in 2017 may have flopped in India, but here's why he is still the Baadshah overseas

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SRK's films in 2017 may have flopped in India, but here's why he is still the Baadshah overseas

What many might not know is that when it comes to the performance of Indian films overseas, Shah Rukh Khan is still the most recognised and sought-after face.

Apart from film, TV success, it is Salman Khan's brand value that helps him stay on top

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Apart from film, TV success, it is Salman Khan's brand value that helps him stay on top

Khan’s success is not restricted to films alone. Between October 2016 and September 2017, the star raked in as much as Rs 232 crore, primarily on the back of endorsements of several consumer-facing brands.

Rural development ministry targets 1 cr homes by March 2019 ----is it realistic?

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Rural development ministry targets 1 cr homes by March 2019 ----is it realistic?

However, the target may be difficult to achieve considering the progress report of 2016-17 and the current year.

Tiger Zinda Hai roars at the box office in record-breaking end to 2017

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Tiger Zinda Hai roars at the box office in record-breaking end to 2017

The timing of the release paid off as the film has set three new records in 2017, surpassing the collections of successful films like Golmaal Again, Raees, and Judwaa 2.

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