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Cocktail 2 advance booking: Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon-Rashmika Mandanna starrer sells 23,000 tickets in national chains; all set to surpass Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai today

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The advance booking of Cocktail 2 has gathered momentum as the release draws closer. The Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer has now sold approximately 23,000 tickets across the national multiplex chains for its opening day, putting it on course for a decent finish ahead of Friday’s release. As per the latest update, PVR INOX has contributed around 20,500 tickets, while Cinepolis has sold approximately 2,500 tickets, taking the combined total to 23,000 tickets. With nearly two days of advance booking still remaining, trade expects the film to witness another healthy jump. The latest numbers have enabled Cocktail 2 to almost catch up with Chand Mera Dil , which had closed its Day 1 advance booking at around 26,500 tickets across the national multiplex chains. Going by the current trend, the Shahid Kapoor starrer is expected to overtake that figure later today itself. The next target is Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai , which had wrapped up its opening day adva...

Lagaan re-release box office: Aamir Khan starrer earns Rs. 4.47 lakh over first 4 days across 9 cities

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Aamir Khan’s iconic sports drama Lagaan has enjoyed a warm response during its limited theatrical re-release. The Oscar-nominated classic, which returned to cinemas last Friday across just 9 cities, has collected Rs. 4.47 lakh nett in its first four days. The film opened on Friday with Rs. 43,724 nett, recording an occupancy of 19.93%. Word of mouth and nostalgia powered impressive growth over the weekend as collections jumped to Rs. 1,33,110 nett on Saturday with 51.45% occupancy, followed by the best day of the run on Sunday with Rs. 2,20,980 nett and an excellent 70.42% occupancy. As expected, collections witnessed a drop on Monday, with the film collecting Rs. 50,107 nett at 20.09% occupancy. This took the four-day total to Rs. 4.47 lakh nett. Day-wise performance Friday: Rs. 43,724 (19.93% occupancy) Saturday: Rs. 1,33,110 (51.45% occupancy) Sunday: Rs. 2,20,980 (70.42% occupancy) Monday: Rs. 50,107 (20.09% occupancy) Total (4 Days): Rs. 4.47 lakh nett (approx.) Interest...

Photos: Karan Johar and Kiara Advani walked the ramp for Rahul Mishra’s car launch

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Teasers of Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story and Shraddha Kapoor’s Eetha expected to be attached with Cocktail 2

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A few days are left for the release of Cocktail 2 , starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, and excitement for the film is evident due to its casting, youthful flavour, franchise value and music. The excitement is expected to increase a few notches as it has come to light that the teasers of two highly awaited films may be attached with the prints of the romcom. Like Cocktail 2 , both these films are produced by blockbuster producer Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films. The first one is Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story . As the title suggests, it is based on the life of prominent special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam. Rajkummar Rao plays the titular role in the film, which also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Jaideep Ahlawat and Sikandar Kher. It is directed by Avinash Arun, who has also helmed the upcoming web series Pritam And Pedro , starring Arshad Warsi and marking the debut of Rajkumar Hirani’s son, Vir Hirani. Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story releases in cinemas...

Love & War cast gears up for grand song shoot with 200 dancers at Royal Palms: Report

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ambitious period drama Love & War is set to resume filming on June 18 after a brief production break. The upcoming schedule will bring lead actors Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal back together for one of the film’s biggest sequences to date. The project has been in the spotlight in recent months due to speculation surrounding its shooting schedule and release plans. However, Bhansali recently clarified that the film remains largely on track, with around 90 per cent of the principal photography already completed. According to a report by Mid-Day, the next phase of filming will focus on an elaborate song sequence mounted on a massive scale. The sequence is expected to feature nearly 200 dancers along with the lead cast. A production insider told the publication, “It’s being designed as a spectacle. It was originally to kick off on June 8, but is now starting on the 18th at Royal Palms.” The song will reportedly be filmed over s...

Kala Hiran producer demands public apology from Govind Namdev after he distances himself from film; threatens Rs 50 lakhs legal notice

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The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy has taken a fresh turn after producer Amit Jani issued a legal notice to veteran actor Govind Namdev. The notice comes after Namdev publicly distanced himself from the film and alleged that he had been misled about the nature of the project. In an interview with Amar Ujala, Namdev stated that he had agreed to be part of a film he believed was titled Sambhal and was told it would focus only on courtroom proceedings related to Salman Khan’s blackbuck case. The actor later claimed he was shocked after watching the teaser of Kala Hiran , saying the final product was very different from what had been explained to him. He had also stated that he would never knowingly participate in a project that targeted Salman Khan, whom he considers a friend. Responding to those remarks, producer Amit Jani announced that legal action had been initiated against the actor. Taking to X, Jani wrote, “Govind Namdev ko legal notice diy...

Kala Hiran row: Govind Namdev distances himself from film targeting Salman Khan; accuses producers of misleading him

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Veteran actor Govind Namdev has publicly distanced himself from the controversial film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, claiming that he was misled about the nature of the project and would never have agreed to be associated with it had he known its actual premise. Speaking to Amar Ujala, the actor said he initially believed he was working on a film titled Sambhal . He later learned that another project titled Kala Hiran was being made, but was told that it would focus only on courtroom proceedings related to Salman Khan’s blackbuck case. Recalling his reaction after watching the teaser, Namdev said, “As soon as I watched the trailer, I was shaken to the core. I instantly understood that the project is completely different from what I was shot for. We were never told that a character resembling Salman Khan would be created and misrepresented in this manner in the film. The moment I saw the trailer, I felt like I had been kept in the dark and used. There is a world of dif...