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Mumbai, May 6 - Actor Abhishek Bachchan has been confirmed on board Housefull 5, co-starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish Deshmukh in the leading roles. The film marks the reunion of the trio after Housefull 3 (2016), directed by Sajid-Farhad. ## Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the fifth instalment of the blockbuster comedy franchise from producer Sajid Nadiadwala is one of the most anticipated films in the making. The film will be made on a budget of over 300 crores and the shoot for the same will kick-start in the UK in August 2024. ## It is said that a major part of the film will be shot inside a lavish cruise over a 45-day first schedule. Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan will be joined by a big ensemble and the casting is currently underway.## Housefull 5 is scheduled to be released on June 6, 2025. ## We’re pleased to announce @juniorbachchan joining the Housefull fam once again, we're happy to have you back♥️#SajidNadiadwala’s #Housefull5 Directed by @Tarunmansukhani @akshaykumar @Riteishd @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/Q8mFPUMbI8— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) May 6, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Kochi, May 6 - Fahadh Faasil's action comedy film Aavesham is nearing becoming the 4th Malayalam movie of all-time and second of 2024 to top 100 crores gross collection at the domestic box office after crossing 90 crores gross mark in its 4th weekend. ## The Jithu Madhavan's directorial venture grossed an estimated 6.35 crores in its 4th weekend which pushed its total domestic collection to around 92.50+ crores gross in 25 days. The movie dropped around 50% from 3rd weekend due to the new release but is expected to gain strength again as the week progresses. ## Aavesham is expected to enter the 100 crores gross club during the 5th weekend in India which will make it only the 4th Mollywood title after Pulimurugan, 2018, and Manjummel Boys to achieve the feat. Except for Pulimurugan, the other 100 crores grosser have been released in the last 12 months which is already termed as a golden period for the industry. ## At the worldwide box office, Aavesham is nearing the 150 crores mark and it will reach the milestone in the next couple of days. So far (25 days), it has grossed approximately 145 crores, including an estimated 52+ crores overseas collection. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, May 6 - Kunal Khemu's directorial debut Madgaon Express still has something left in it to bring laughter at the box office as the comedy entertainer is kind of having a rebound at the low level domestically.## Produced by Excel Entertainment, Madgaon Express, which once looked like would finish under 25 crores net, is now looking at 35+ crores and might get close to the 40 crores mark. In its 7th weekend, the movie minted approximately 1.30 crores net which is more or less similar to Akshay Kumar's Bade Miyan Chote Miyan's 4th weekend collection. ## The movie didn't show any drop from the 6th weekend as the total collection of Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, and Avinash Tiwary-starrer entertainer is approximately 33.80 crores net (40.25 crores gross) in 45 days. Worldwide, the movie has minted approximately 43.75 crores gross to date. ## The heavy underperformance of Eid releases and other films has benefitted Madgaon Express continues to thrive at the box office. The movie is expected to continue this momentum in the next few weeks though there is Rajkummar Rao's Srikanth scheduled for May 10 release. ## Stay tuned...

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Chennai, May 5 - Horror-comedy Aranmanai 4 is set to change the fortune of the Tamil film industry which has had an underwhelming year so far at the box office. The movie took the second-biggest opening for a Tamil title this year and has strengthened its position with the big jump on the second day. ## Directed by Sundar C, Aranmanai 4 witnessed a jump of around 43% on its second day to score approximately 7.65 crores gross collection, pushing total collection to around 13 crores in two days at the domestic box office. In Tamil Nadu, the movie has minted around 10.25 crores gross. ## The Tamil version of the film has alone minted approximately 11.75 crores while the Telugu version has grossed 1.25 crores gross. The opening weekend of Aranmanai 4 is now looking to be over 20 crores gross which will be the second biggest for Tamil in 2024. ## The last couple of weeks have been good for Kollywood with the re-release of Thalapathy Vijay's sports action drama Ghilli which has grossed over 25 crores domestically so far, and now, the Tamannah and Raashii Khanna-starrer Aranmanai 4 is doing well. ## Stay tuned...

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Kochi, May 5 - The Malayalam film industry is on the rise and performing above its shoulders at the box office over the last 12 months or so. Since last year, Mollywood has delivered five 100+ crores grossers out of total 7 films at the worldwide box office, and it began with 2018. ## The Tovino Thomas-led real-life inspired disaster survival thriller turns 1 year old today (May 5) with a history behind it. The movie is based on the severe 2018 Kerala floods that devastated the state, and at the same time, shows the grit and resilience of the people to help each other. ## Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, 2018 turned into a phenomenon at the box office not just in Kerala but also in the rest of the domestic market and overseas. It became only the third Malayalam movie to top 100 crores gross and the first to surpass 150 crores gross worldwide at that time. ## 2018 showed the potential of Mollywood Cinema at the box office. Mollywood is known for delivering high-quality content but now, it is also delivering at the box office while keeping the quality intact. Though Pulimurugan and Lucifer were huge successes back then, it was 2018 which opened the gate for Mollywood to conquer the box office. ## Here is the final box office breakdown of 2018 Movie## India Net Collection - 92.85 Cr. Approx.## India Gross Collection - 110.50 Cr.## Overseas Collection - 69.50 Cr. (estimated)## Worldwide Collection - 180.00 Cr.## Footfalls/Admissions - 80 lakh approx.## Box Office Verdict - All-Time Blockbuster## Produced by Kavya Film Company and PK Prime Production, 2018 scored many records at the box office. Have a look at some of the major box office milestones the movie hit. ## - First Malayalam movie to top 150 crores at the worldwide box office.## - Highest-grossing film in Kerala (88.30+ crores) to date.## - Most-watched Malayalam film of 2023 in theatres.## - Second highest-grossing Malayalam film, after Manjummel Boys.## - Highest-grossing Malayalam movie domestically after Manjummel Boys.## - Highest-grossing Malayalam movie overseas after Manjummel Boys.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, May 4 - Kartik Aaryan has begun preparation for the biographical sports drama film Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan. The movie is about a man who faced one adversary after another with an undying spirit. His unwavering zeal and never-give-up attitude led to India's first individual gold medal in any form of the Olympics. ## On Saturday (May 4), Kartik shared a picture while dubbing for the trailer of Chandu Champion and with this, the actor re-confirmed the release of the movie which is June 14, 2024. It will be the first major Bollywood release since Eid this year. ## Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala's Naidadwala Grandson Entertainment, Chandu Champion will be having some pressure to deliver at the box office. It will have a solo release which is a massive advantage for it at the box office. The movie features a credible cast along with a proven director and notable production house. ## Bas thoda sa intezaar...Chandu is on his way… Trailer dub 👊🏻✅ #ChanduChampion 🇮🇳 14th June in cinemas#KabirKhan #SajidNadiadwala @WardaNadiadwala @NGEMovies pic.twitter.com/Kg71Mi5qpS— Kartik Aaryan (@TheAaryanKartik) May 4, 2024 ## Chandu Champion is inspired by the life of Murlikant Petkar, a celebrated Indian athlete. Petkar is renowned for his accomplishments as a gold medalist at the 1970 Commonwealth Games and the 1972 Paralympics in Germany, where he brought honour to India.## Stay tuned...

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Chennai, May 4 - Actor and filmmaker Sundar C's 4th instalment of the horror-comedy franchise Aranmanai has taken a good start at the domestic box office, scoring the second biggest opening for a Tamil title in 2024. ## Starring Tamannaah Bhatia, and Raashii Khanna in the leading roles, Aranmanai 4 grossed approximately 5.25 crores on its opening day in India in Tamil and Telugu languages. The Tamil version alone minted an estimated 4.75 crores gross while the Telugu version scored around 55 lakh gross. ## The opening of Aranmanai 4 is the second biggest for a Tamil title in 2024 after Dhanush's Captain Miller which minted approximately 10 crores gross opening day. It has beaten the likes of Lal Salaam, and Ayalaan. Thalapathy Vijay's Ghilli, which had a re-release on April 20, grossed around 4.75 crores in India on its first day and is currently the third biggest opener of the year.## The initial word of mouth for Aranmanai 4 is good and the movie is already showing strong hold on its second day. The 2nd day collection is expected to be more than the first day and the first weekend could be 18-20 crores gross in India which is fantastic. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, May 4 - Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor have reunited for Dharma Productions' romantic-comedy Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. The movie is directed by Shashank Khaitan and it also stars Sanya Malhotra, Akshay Oberoi and Rohit Saraf in pivotal roles. ## On Saturday (May 4), the shooting for SSKTK commenced with both Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor joining the schedule. The film is touted to be a fun-filled romantic comedy, along the lines of the Dulhania film series. It is said to be a vibrant celebration of love infused with music, larger-than-life sets, and a stellar cast. ## The first schedule of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari kicked off in Mumbai, the makers will head to Rajasthan and some other locations for the next schedules. The filming of the movie is expected to be wrapped up by the year-end as the makers have scheduled it for an April 18, 2025, release. ## Varun Dhawan, meanwhile, will next be seen in the action drama Baby John, scheduled to release in June/July this year. He will soon start his father David Dhawan's comedy entertainer, followed by the No Entry sequel with director Anees Bazmee by the end of this year or early 2025. ## Janhvi, on the other hand, also has her hands full of bid titles. She will next be seen in Mr and Mrs Mahi, followed by Junglee Pictures' Ulajh along with Pan India movies, Devara and RC 16. She also has magnum opus Karna with Tamil star Suriya. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Kochi, May 4 - Director Chidambaram's survival thriller Manjummel Boys has almost completed its journey in theatres but not before setting the box office on fire. A year which will be written in the golden letters for Mollywood, Manjummel Boys emerged the king of it. ## Released on February 22, Manjummel Boys emerged as the biggest Malayalam blockbuster of the 21st century and also became the first and only (to date) Mollywood title to surpass 200 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. ## The movie has truly been a sensation since its release not only in the home market, Kerala but also in the rest of India and overseas. Manjummel Boys' performance at the Tamil Nadu box office has not been less than miraculous. It became the first Malayalam movie to top 3 crores gross and to make this target a tiny achievement, it went on to top 60 crores in the state which is a dreamy stuff. ## Manjummel Boys' worldwide or even domestic box office total will be hard to beat, however, the stakes for Mollywood movie have increased multiple folds over the last 12 months or so. ## Here is the final box office breakdown of Manjummel Boys## India Net Collection - 141.60 Cr. Approx.## India Gross Collection - 167.10 Cr.## Overseas Collection - 73.40 Cr. (estimated)## Worldwide Collection - 240.50 Cr.## Footfalls/Admissions - 1.16 cr. approx.## Box Office Verdict - All-Time Blockbuster## The sensational box office performance of Manjummel Boys created several milestones for upcoming movies to break. Have a look at some of the major records created by the film - ## - Highest-grossing Malayalam movie worldwide.## - Highest-grossing Malayalam movie in India.## - Highest-grossing Malayalam movie overseas.## - Highest admissions/footfalls for a Malayalam movie this century.## - First and only Malayalam film to top 200 crores worldwide.## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, May 4 - There seems to be one last change in the release dates before the Indian summer box office kicks off with a bang. ## As the Indian box office is looking to rebound from the lean couple of months, the makers of Pan India movies are locking dates to give the best shot at the box office. Veteran Kamal Haasan's vigilante action Indian 2, directed by Shankar, was announced on June 13/14 for box office hunting. ## While the makers are still to make any changes to the release date of Indian 2, rumours are hitting social media stating the postponement of it. The rumours say that the much-awaited Pan-Indian flick has been postponed to July, however, there is no reliable confirmation on the same yet. ## Indian 2, the sequel to 1996 Indian, has been in the making for a long time and it has already been postponed multiple times. Lyca Productions production recently set a June 2024 release for the movie and with just over 1 month to go for its worldwide launch, there is a possibility of its postponement for one more time. ## If Indian 2 skips the June release, Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD would be the first Pan India blockbuster to arrive on the big screen to start the summer season. The Nag Ashwin's directorial sci-fi epic is slated to be released on June 27 in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Los Angeles, May 4 - Warner Bros. Pictures' post-apocalyptic action adventure film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is ready to roll its arm at the box office coming 24 May. The prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) could be a winner as per the early box office projection. ## According to Deadline, Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth-fronted blockbuster is tracking to earn $40 million - $50 million over the 4-day domestic opening weekend at the domestic (North America) box office. The report says that it could edge out Sony/Alcon Entertainment's animated Garfield which is tracking a $35 million opening in the same weekend. ## Deadline reports that Furiosa has the benefit of being an Imax and PLFs and a Cannes Film Festival world premiere as a global loudspeaker which gives it a shot at $40+ million start from earlier projection of $30+ million, same as Garfield. ## Directed by George Miller, Furiosa could also turn into a surprise winner at the Indian box office. Mad Max: Fury Road grossed around 15 crores in India in 2015. In recent times, Hollywood movies have done well in India and with Chris Hemsworth, who has a genuine fan following among the Indian audiences, Furiosa could start well. Another advantage to the movie is that there is no big Indian release around it. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, May 3 - Superstar Yash has commenced the filming of his first film since the mega-blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2 (2022). Titled Toxic, the movie is being directed by National-award winning filmmaker Geetu Mohandas and produced by Yash under his banner Monster Mind Creations in association with KVN Productions. ## Toxic is a pan-India movie and the makers are in the process of locking a blockbuster casting from across industries. Kiara Advani has been roped in to play the female lead opposite Yash. Meanwhile, Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor was supposed to play the role of Yash's sister in the movie but there seem to be some changes. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Kareena Kapoor has opted out from Toxic due to the date issues and the makers are now in advanced talks with lady superstar Nayanthara to play the role. It is said that Nayanthara has shown her interest in doing Toxic and the logistics are being figured out at this point. ## Toxic is a keenly-awaited film that is touted to be a solid content-driven film with mass elements. Apart from Kiara and Nayanthara, the movie will feature strong female characters which will be revealed soon. The movie was officially announced in December last year and the shoot began recently. It is scheduled to be released on April 10, 2025. ## Stay tuned...