Venkatesh Daggubati's film 'Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 (AK 47)' collected Rs 2.60 crore on its fifth day. The movie's total net collection in India reached Rs 37.40 crore by then. It started strong with an opening of Rs 9.75 crore, but earnings dropped significantly during the weekdays. Comparatively, 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' had a much stronger performance during the same time period.
'Ranabaali', starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, has achieved over Rs 80 crore in worldwide gross earnings. Nonetheless, the film's domestic box office performance has suffered a significant decline in its third week. Impressively, it has surpassed Rashmika Mandanna's former movie, 'The Girlfriend', by more than three times. Set against the historical backdrop of the Madras Famine of 1876–1878, 'Ranabaali' faces challenges in attracting viewers to cinemas.
Rajinikanth's blockbuster 'Jailer 2' is on track to hit major box office achievements, amassing an impressive domestic net of about Rs 463.05 crore in just 20 days. In Tamil Nadu, it aims to outpace Vijay's 'The Greatest of All Time'. With a global gross of roughly Rs 816.90 crore, its appeal is undeniable, though daily earnings indicate a slight dip in momentum. However, its popularity keeps it in the race.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is set to release on November 5 and is seeing robust advance bookings. The film has already secured Rs 93.59 crore in advance sales across its six show dates. A significant portion of bookings has come from premium formats, contributing 15% to Day 1 collections. Karnataka is leading in state-wise advance bookings, followed closely by Maharashtra and Delhi.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan appeared at a Diwali celebration with a newly leaner appearance. Fans took to social media to express their admiration for his transformation and style. He was seen wearing a black shirt and jeans, sporting a well-groomed stubble and fit physique. Khan is preparing for his upcoming film, tentatively titled ‘Monster’, which launches in the future.
Jurors are currently considering the verdict in the trial of Russell Brand for charges of sexual assault. Brand faces accusations from six women regarding incidents that allegedly occurred between 1999 and 2009. The prosecution claims he acted as a sexual predator during that period, while Brand maintains his innocence. His defense argues that the allegations arose years after the events and were influenced by a documentary.
Justin Baldoni has sold his three-bedroom Culver City home for $2.1 million after relocating to Nashville with his family. The ‘It Ends With Us’ director bought the California property for $1.04 million in 2017 and renovated it extensively. The sale comes amid the high-profile legal dispute with former co-star Blake Lively.