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Mumbai, July 6 - Filmmaker Aditya Dhar penned an emotional birthday note for Ranveer Singh as the actor turned 41, showering him with praise for his work in Dhurandhar films. Sharing his thoughts on social media, Dhar called Ranveer an "extraordinary actor" and described working with him as one of the most memorable experiences of his career. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In his heartfelt message, Dhar revealed that Dhurandhar would always remain special to him, not only because of the story they told but because he witnessed something incredibly rare while directing Ranveer. He specifically mentioned several intense sequences from the film, including the 26/11 sequence, the Pathankot massacre, and the final tea shop scene, praising the actor’s consistency and emotional depth in every take. "Every emotion landed exactly where it needed to. Every silence had meaning. Every glance had intent, "Dhar wrote, adding that Ranveer’s performance felt "touched by divine grace." The director went on to call the actor's work in Dhurandhar "one of the finest performances Indian cinema has ever seen," describing it as "a force of nature" that completely disappeared into the soul of the character. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Beyond the professional admiration, Dhar also reflected on the personal bond they developed during the making of the film. "Somewhere along the way, you stopped being just my actor. You became my brother," he wrote, thanking Ranveer for trusting him with "your heart, your craft and your madness." The Dhurandhar duology has been a monstrous blockbuster at the box office. The first Dhurandhar, released in December last year, grossed over 1300 crores worldwide, while the sequel, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, went on to gross over 1800 crores after its release in March this year. Interestingly, reports say that Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh are planning another film together next year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Happy Birthday, Ranveer Singh. ❤️Some films stay with you forever. Dhurandhar will always be one of those films for me. Not just because of the story we told but because I got to witness something very few directors ever get to witness.I’ve always known you’re an extraordinary… pic.twitter.com/Nuj5RTielg— Aditya Dhar (@AdityaDharFilms) July 6, 2026

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Mumbai, July 6 - The first weekend of July delivered a decent boost to the Indian box office, with new releases and strong holdover titles combining to generate impressive numbers across languages and territories. Leading the charts was Alpha, which opened at the top spot with better-than-expected weekend numbers, while Welcome to the Jungle continued its good run with a superb second-weekend hold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 1. Alpha Leads The Pack With 40+ Cr Gross Alpha topped the weekend charts with a 40.80 crore gross opening weekend at the domestic box office. While expectations were significantly higher considering the scale and its connection to the YRF Spy Universe, the overall start can still be termed decent. The film performed best in multiplexes and urban markets, with Sunday collections showing noticeable growth. 2. Welcome To The Jungle Stood Firm In The Second Weekend Welcome 3 continued its successful theatrical run with a strong 25+ crore gross in its second weekend. The comedy entertainer showed a very good hold despite the arrival of new competition and continued to attract family audiences across mass circuits and single screens. The franchise value and entertainment factor are clearly working in the film's favour. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 3. Gatta Kusthi 2 Took An Excellent Opening Gatta Kusthi, the sequel to Vishnu Vishal's 2022 movie Gatta Kusthi, was one of the biggest winners of the weekend. The film performed very well in Tamil Nadu while the rest of the markets put up a decent performance, where positive word-of-mouth translated into strong occupancies throughout the weekend. Its trend indicates solid audience acceptance. Meanwhile, the Telugu 100 crore budgeted film had an average opening weekend domestically. Despite being mounted on a massive budget, Nagabandham managed a moderate 11+ crore gross during the weekend. While the film saw decent traction in select Telugu centres, the overall performance remained average considering the expectations. Rounding off the top 5 list was Main Vaapas Aaunga, which, despite increasing competition, emerged as one of the most impressive performers of the weekend due to its superb hold. The film continued to attract audiences steadily and maintained stable collections despite facing competition from multiple releases. Its consistency suggests strong support in mass pockets and smaller centres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Top 5 India Box Office Weekend Winners (July 3-5) S. No. Movie Weekend India GBOC Total India GBOC 1 Alpha ₹ 40.80 Cr ₹ 40.80 Cr 2 Welcome 3 ₹ 25.85 Cr ₹ 136.80 Cr 3 Gatta Kusthi 2 ₹ 16.00 Cr ₹ 16.00 Cr 4 Nagabandham ₹ 11.65 Cr ₹ 11.65 Cr 5 Main Vaapas Aaunga ₹ 6.20 Cr ₹ 68.50 Cr Note: Gross collection*

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Cocktail 2 has wrapped up its third weekend at the box office, and the narrative has shifted from a promising start to a struggle for survival. After seventeen days in theaters, the film has reached a total India net collection of ₹92.55 Cr. While the movie began its journey with a powerhouse opening week of ₹70.50 Cr, the subsequent weeks have seen a sharp and concerning decline. Although the film is indeed battling a massive screen crunch due to newer tentpole releases, the primary issue lies with the word of mouth, which hasn't been strong enough to sustain interest. In an environment where audience appreciation typically drives longevity, the mixed reception has made it difficult for the sequel to maintain its momentum against the heavy competition. The third weekend began on a quiet note this past Friday, with the film collecting ₹0.75 Cr net. However, as is often the case with urban comedies, it saw a significant jump on Saturday, growing by 53.3% to earn ₹1.15 Cr. Sunday followed with another 8.7% rise, bringing in ₹1.25 Cr. This brings the three-day weekend total to approximately ₹3.15 Cr. When we look at the cumulative figures, the India gross now stands at ₹110.35 Cr, achieved across more than 1,01,000 shows since its release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Cocktail 2 - 3rd Weekend India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 15 (3rd Friday)₹ 0.75 Cr1,521Day 16 (3rd Saturday)₹ 1.15 Cr1,095Day 17 (3rd Sunday)₹ 1.25 Cr1,129Total 3rd Weekend₹ 3.15 Cr3,745 In terms of audience engagement on digital platforms, BookMyShow recorded steady interest over the weekend. Friday saw 12.94K tickets sold, Saturday peaked with 19.25K, and Sunday maintained a decent hold with 17.62K tickets. In total, the film has sold over 1.6 million tickets on the platform to date. In the national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film sold over 15,000 tickets during the third weekend, with Sunday being the busiest day. Specifically for Sunday, around 7,400 tickets were sold across these chains. PVR led the weekend contribution with 3,800 tickets, followed by INOX with 2,100, and Cinepolis with 1,500 tickets. The occupancy for Sunday sat at an average of 6.5%, reflecting the limited screen space currently available. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The global performance remains a highlight, with the film grossing a total of ₹140.40 Cr worldwide. This includes an overseas contribution of ₹30.05 Cr. In the North American market, Cocktail 2 continues to find takers; data from Venky Box Office shows it collected $16K on Saturday, taking its total in that region to $1.42M. While these international numbers are respectable, the domestic market remains the primary focus as the film nears the 100 Crore milestone. The journey from the second week to the third has been particularly difficult for the film. After a solid opening weekend of ₹47.50 Cr, the collections suffered a significant 75% drop in momentum. While a severe screen crunch caused by the arrival of Alpha, Welcome to the Jungle, and Main Vaapas Aaunga certainly limited its reach, the primary challenge has been the lack of strong word-of-mouth. Typically, films that resonate deeply with audiences manage to find their way even with fewer screens, but the mixed reception for this sequel has made it hard to sustain footfalls. With a landing cost of ₹150 Cr, the film is now in a tough spot as it struggles to recover its investment against the current box office trend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The big question now is whether Cocktail 2 can cross the ₹100 Cr net mark in India. It currently needs about ₹7.45 Cr to reach that goal. Given that the entire third weekend only generated a little over ₹3 Cr, reaching the century mark will be a steep uphill battle. Unless the film manages a miraculous hold during the weekdays or regains some screens in the coming week, it might fall just short of that coveted three-figure milestone.

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Welcome To The Jungle, the third installment of the beloved comedy franchise, has successfully navigated its second weekend at the box office, hitting a significant milestone in the process. After a steady first week that brought in ₹93.15 Cr, the film has now officially crossed the ₹100 Crore net mark in India. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it marks Akshay Kumar’s 21st film to enter the prestigious 100 Crore club, further solidifying his position as one of the most consistent stars in the industry. The second weekend began on a slightly quieter note on Friday with a net collection of ₹4.50 Cr, showing an 18.2% drop from the previous day. However, the film witnessed a strong resurgence as the weekend progressed. On Saturday, collections jumped by 66.7% to reach ₹7.50 Cr, and the growth continued into Sunday with a final net collection of ₹9.75 Cr, representing a 30.0% rise. By the end of its 10th day, the domestic net total stands at ₹114.90 Cr, while the India gross has reached ₹136.80 Cr across a massive 95,403 shows since its release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Welcome To The Jungle - 2nd Weekend India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 8 (2nd Friday)₹ 4.50 Cr7,557Day 9 (2nd Saturday)₹ 7.50 Cr5,792Day 10 (2nd Sunday)₹ 9.75 Cr6,099Total 2nd Weekend₹ 21.75 Cr19,448 The audience engagement is also reflected in the ticket sales data from BookMyShow. Over the second weekend, the platform recorded 77.19K tickets on Friday, 133.67K on Saturday, and 139.57K on Sunday. Cumulative sales on BMS have now reached 2.06 million, ranking the film at the 9th spot among the top ticket-sellers for the 2025-26 season. This puts it in a competitive position alongside other major hits like Dhurandhar2‌ and Chhaava. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the national chains including PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, Sunday emerged as the strongest day of the second weekend. On Day 10, these major multiplexes sold approximately 39,000 tickets, resulting in a gross collection of ₹1.30 Cr. Breaking it down by chain, PVR contributed the most during this weekend period with 18,500 tickets and a gross of ₹0.68 Cr at 12% occupancy. INOX followed with 13,500 tickets and a gross of ₹0.41 Cr at 9% occupancy, while Cinepolis added another 7,000 tickets with a gross of ₹0.21 Cr and 7% occupancy. The overall occupancy across these chains reached nearly 10% on Sunday, showing that the movie continues to draw in family audiences during its second week. Regional occupancy data for Day 10 highlights a strong performance in major circuits. Ahmedabad was a standout performer with 38.8% occupancy across 380 shows, even reaching as high as 62% for evening screenings. The National Capital Region (NCR) saw 32.0% occupancy from 639 shows, while Mumbai and Pune maintained steady levels at 31.0% and 33.3%, respectively. This consistent interest across urban centers helped the film push past the 100 Crore barrier during the weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the global front, Welcome To The Jungle has now successfully crossed the ₹150 Crore mark in worldwide gross collections. While the domestic gross has reached a final figure of ₹136.80 Cr, the international numbers for the second Sunday are currently based on early estimates. The film is estimated to have added ₹1.00 Cr from overseas markets on Day 10, bringing the total international gross to ₹29.95 Cr. This pushes the overall worldwide gross to approximately ₹166.75 Cr. In the North American circuit, data shared by Venky Box Office indicates that the film collected $73K on Saturday, taking its total in that region to a cumulative $1.04M. In addition to his domestic success, Akshay Kumar has reached a significant international milestone with this release. Following the performance of Bhooth Bangla earlier this year, Welcome To The Jungle has become his 31st film to gross over $1 million in the North American market. This achievement further narrows the gap in the list of highest $1M+ grossers by Bollywood actors in North America, where he now trails only Shah Rukh Khan, who currently holds the top spot with 32 films. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) This performance has allowed Welcome To The Jungle to secure a spot among Akshay Kumar's most successful films in the post-pandemic era. It now ranks as his 5th highest-grossing movie in this period. Here is how his top 5 post-COVID releases currently stand based on Worldwide collections: Sooryavanshi (2021): ₹ 293.00 Cr Housefull 5: ₹ 288.00 Cr OMG 2: ₹ 221.00 Cr Jolly LLB 3: ₹ 171.00 Cr Welcome To The Jungle: ₹ 166.75 Cr (Ongoing) With no major competition in the immediate future, the film will look to maintain its momentum during the second week. While the second weekend numbers are decent, the trade will be looking at how well it holds on the weekdays to see if it can challenge the lifetime collections of Jolly LLB 3 or even OMG 2 in the coming weeks.

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Mumbai, July 6 - Diljit Dosanjh-fronted Satluj has been removed from ZEE5 in India just two days after its release, surprising viewers and sparking fresh debate around censorship and political pressure in the entertainment industry. The streaming platform confirmed the removal through a short statement, saying the film is currently unavailable in India until further notice due to ongoing developments. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While ZEE5 has not revealed the exact reason behind the decision, the film had already been surrounded by controversy before its release. Satluj is based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, a politically sensitive subject that has faced public and legal scrutiny over the years. The project was earlier linked to the title Punjab 95 and faced multiple delays during the certification process. According to several reports, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) demanded more than 120 cuts before approving the film, prompting criticism from supporters of artistic freedom. It is believed that the sudden removal may be connected to the release of an allegedly uncut version on OTT, which could have triggered fresh legal or regulatory concerns. However, no government authority or official source has publicly confirmed this claim so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Satluj may have paused. But the conversation it started hasn’t.Thank you for the incredible love.We hope to bring it back soon.#Satluj pic.twitter.com/Ox3MZIBvlT— ZEE5Official (@ZEE5India) July 5, 2026 The decision quickly sparked reactions on social media, with many users questioning the lack of transparency behind the removal. Diljit Dosanjh also reacted online, posting a message that many interpreted as criticism of attempts to silence important stories and historical narratives. Despite being removed in India, reports suggest that Satluj may still be available in international regions through ZEE5's overseas platform. The controversy has once again reignited discussions around censorship, creative freedom, and the challenges faced by films dealing with politically sensitive subjects in India.

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The YRF Spy Universe has grown into a massive cinematic force over the years, starting with the Tiger franchise and reaching new heights with films like Pathaan and the recent War 2. While the series has traditionally been dominated by male leads, Alpha marks a significant milestone as the first female-centric film in this action-packed universe. However, looking at the box office trajectory, the franchise has seen a bit of a downward trend since the release of War 2. Alpha has now completed its first three days with a domestic net collection of ₹34.00 Cr, while the India gross stands at ₹40.80 Cr. Although the numbers are lower than its predecessors, the film showed steady growth each day, indicating a fair level of interest in this new direction for the spy saga. The journey began on Friday with a net collection of ₹9.25 Cr. On its opening day, the film was showcased across 7,534 shows with an average occupancy of 20.0%. It was a fair start, but the real momentum was expected over the weekend. On Saturday, Alpha saw a healthy jump of 24.3%, bringing in ₹11.50 Cr net. The number of shows slightly decreased to 6,882, but the occupancy improved to 25.0%, indicating that the word of mouth was beginning to settle in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The growth continued into Sunday, which is currently seeing early estimates for its overseas and worldwide totals. The domestic net collection for Day 3 stands final at ₹13.25 Cr, marking a 15.2% rise from Saturday. The film utilized 7,439 shows on its third day, and the occupancy peaked at 29.0%. Overseas, the film is estimated to have collected ₹5.00 Cr on Sunday, pushing the total international gross to ₹18.00 Cr. The overall worldwide gross for the opening weekend currently stands at an estimated ₹58.80 Cr. Alpha - Opening Weekend India Net CollectionDAYINDIA NET COLLECTIONSHOWSDay 1 (Friday)₹ 9.25 Cr7,534Day 2 (Saturday)₹ 11.50 Cr6,882Day 3 (Sunday)₹ 13.25 Cr7,439Total Weekend₹ 34.00 Cr21,855 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In terms of ticket sales, BookMyShow recorded significant activity throughout the weekend. The platform saw 70.95K tickets sold during pre-sales, followed by 153.72K on Friday. Saturday proved to be the peak for online bookings with 202K tickets, while Sunday remained strong with 181.86K tickets. In total, over 608K tickets were booked via this platform alone. When we look at the national chains specifically for Sunday, the film sold a total of 63,000 tickets, resulting in a gross collection of ₹2.51 Cr with an overall occupancy of 10%. Breaking this down by chain, PVR was the top contributor with 33,000 tickets sold and a gross of ₹1.40 Cr at 13% occupancy. INOX followed with 20,500 tickets and a gross of ₹0.80 Cr at 9% occupancy, while Cinepolis accounted for 9,500 tickets and a gross of ₹0.31 Cr with an occupancy of 7%. These numbers reflect a decent level of engagement in the major circuits, providing a useful benchmark for how the film might trend in urban areas during the week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Regional occupancy data for the third day provides a clearer picture of where the film is resonating most. The National Capital Region (NCR) saw the highest volume with 739 shows and a strong overall occupancy of 33.0%. Mumbai followed with 545 shows at 27.3% occupancy, while Ahmedabad recorded 29.3% occupancy across 468 shows. Interestingly, cities with fewer shows often saw higher engagement; for instance, Bengaluru had 289 shows with 31.3% occupancy, and Hyderabad managed a healthy 31.8% across 218 shows. Other key markets like Surat and Pune maintained steady footfalls with 27.0% and 27.3% occupancy from 268 and 241 shows, respectively. Across all these major regions, the evening shows consistently performed best, with Hyderabad even hitting 49.0% occupancy during the peak period. While the collections are decent on their own merit, a comparison with other films in the YRF Spy Universe shows that Alpha has had a relatively quiet start. It currently stands as the weakest release in the franchise in terms of opening weekend collections. However, given that it is a female-led actioner, the steady growth from Friday to Sunday is a positive sign. Here is how the YRF Spy Universe movies rank based on their India net opening weekend collections: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) YRF Spy Universe Opening Weekend Comparison - India Net Pathaan: ₹ 280.75 Cr (Wednesday Release) War 2: ₹ 175.75 Cr (Thursday Release) War: ₹ 166.25 Cr (Wednesday Release) Tiger Zinda Hai: ₹ 114.93 Cr (Friday Release) Ek Tha Tiger: ₹ 100.57 Cr (Wednesday Release) Tiger 3: ₹ 44.50 Cr (Sunday Release) Alpha: ₹ 34.00 Cr (Friday Release) The coming weekdays will be crucial for Alpha to maintain its momentum. Since the growth has been consistent over the weekend, the trade will be watching closely to see if the film can hold steady on Monday and beyond to ensure a successful lifetime run at the box office.

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Mumbai, July 5 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's production house, Cape of Good Films LLP, has issued a legal warning claiming exclusive worldwide rights over the much-awaited film Hera Pheri 3. The company reportedly published a public notice stating that it holds the sole authority to produce, distribute, market, and commercially exploit the film across all platforms. The notice also warned distributors, OTT platforms, exhibitors, and other industry stakeholders against entering into any agreement related to the film without written permission from the production house. The company stated that any unauthorised association could invite legal action. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The development comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding the future of Hera Pheri 3. Reports of legal disputes over the franchise rights and uncertainty regarding the film's production have surfaced repeatedly in recent months. Director Priyadarshan had also stepped away from the project due to unresolved issues. Despite the legal complications, fans continue to hope for the reunion of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in the iconic comedy franchise. The latest announcement has now added another twist to the highly anticipated sequel's journey. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle is currently playing in theatres and doing good business.

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Mumbai, July 5 - The much-awaited comedy entertainer Welcome To The Jungle has achieved a major milestone at the Indian box office by crossing the 100 crore net mark. The film witnessed impressive growth on its second Saturday, proving that audience interest remains strong even after the opening week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Headlined by Akshay Kumar, the film added an estimated 7.50 crore net with a solid 67% growth on Day 9, pushing its total domestic net collection to 105+ crore in 9 days. The strong weekend jump has given the movie fresh momentum and strengthened its position among the successful Bollywood releases of the year.

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Mumbai, July 5 - Yash Raj Films' latest spy actioner Alpha is showing encouraging signs at the box office as the film witnessed a decent growth on Saturday collections. After opening to a decent response on Friday, the Alia Bhatt and Sharvari-led actioner saw growth of around 25% on Saturday, collecting an estimated 11.50 crores net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Despite the largely mixed word of mouth, the film is doing well among the fans of Spy Universe as the movie is now expected to comfortably target a 30 crore-plus opening weekend in India, giving the female-led action entertainer a good start in theatres. Set within the expanding YRF Spy Universe, Alpha has attracted audiences with its high-octane action sequences, stylish visuals, and the fresh pairing of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in powerful action-driven roles. The film's Saturday jump indicates growing interest among urban audiences and multiplex viewers, especially in metro cities. LIVE BLOG (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 09:00 PM (IST) 05 JUL 2026 Live Update: Alpha Eyes 13.50+ Crore Net On Sunday Alpha has witnessed good growth on Sunday, collecting 12.50 crores net as of 9 PM. The film is heading towards 13.50+ crores net, which is a good collection and the weekend finishing around 34.25+ crores net. 11:00 AM (IST) 05 JUL 2026 Live Update: Alpha Eyes 12+ Crore Net On Sunday The Shiv Rawail's directorial is expected to continue the upward momentum on Sunday as well. As of 11 AM, the movie has collected around 75 lakh (tracked shows only) and is heading towards 12+ crore net day. 10:00 AM (IST) 05 JUL 2026 Alpha Jumped 25% On Day 2 Showing the power of the YRF Spy Universe, Alpha delivered 25% growth on its second day despite the audience response not being favourable. The movie had performed better than expected on day 1 as well. @keyframes pulse { 0% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.2; } 100% { opacity: 1; } } .blinking-dot { height: 7px; width: 7px; background-color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; animation: pulse 1.2s infinite ease-in-out; } { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LiveBlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Update", "description": "Analytical report and live updates for Peddi box office performance.", "liveBlogUpdate": [ { "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "Peddi hits 150 cr mark", "datePublished": "2026-06-08T09:50:00+05:30", "articleBody": "Peddi has officially crossed the 150 crore net mark in India, according to early estimates." } ] }

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Mumbai, July 4 - The makers of superstar Salman Khan's upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace have issued an official clarification after reports surfaced claiming that the film was facing delays due to issues with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Several media reports earlier suggested that the film's certification process had been put on hold, leading to speculation about a possible indefinite postponement of its release. The reports quickly gained traction online, with many assuming that the film had encountered obstacles at the censorship stage. Responding to the rumours, Salman Khan Films released a statement dismissing the claims as inaccurate and misleading. According to the production house, the film has not yet been submitted to the CBFC for certification, making reports about the certificate being withheld "entirely baseless." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Official Statement! pic.twitter.com/ewj5EoENGk— Salman Khan Films (@SKFilmsOfficial) July 4, 2026 Maatrubhumi has already attracted significant attention due to its subject matter. The film is inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and was previously titled Battle of Galwan before undergoing a title change. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film stars Salman Khan in the lead role alongside Chitrangada Singh. The project is considered one of Salman Khan's most ambitious films in recent years, with fans eagerly awaiting updates regarding its release. While the clarification from the makers settles the CBFC-related rumours for now, the official release date of the film is yet to be announced.

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Mumbai, July 4 - The iconic actor-director duo of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan is reportedly set to reunite once again for an exciting comedy thriller. The duo recently teamed up for the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, while their 8th film, Haiwaan, co-starring Saif Ali Khan, is scheduled for release in September this year. Recently, it was reported that Akshay and Priyadarshan had finalised another project in the comedy thriller genre. Now, according to the latest report by Bollywood Hungama, the duo's 9th film together has been titled Wicked Sunny. It is said that the title does complete justice to the film's zone as well as its lead character. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The upcoming film is said to be a comedy-thriller and will reportedly be produced by Ramesh Taurani under the banner of Tips Films. While an official announcement is still awaited, the reported title has already generated significant buzz among fans of the duo. Interestingly, the title Wicked Sunny is believed to be inspired by the popular phrase associated with Akshay Kumar's character from the 2004 comedy Mujhse Shaadi Karogi. The nostalgic connection has added to the excitement surrounding the project, especially among audiences who have enjoyed the actor’s comic timing over the years. Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan have delivered several memorable films together, including Hera Pheri, Garam Masala, Bhagam Bhag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, and Khatta Meetha. Their collaborations are widely known for blending humour, chaos, and entertainment, making them fan favourites across generations.