BY ANISH JANGIR

Mumbai, February 26 - Sanjay Dutt and Mouni Roy's action-horror-comedy film directed by Sidhaant Sachdev has officially been titled The Bhootnii. The movie is produced by Deepak Mukut and Sanjay Dutt under the banner of Soham Rockstar Entertainment and Three Dimension Motion Pictures.## The makers have also locked the release date for The Bhootnii. It is set to hit the big screens on April 18, 2025, coinciding with Good Friday. This strategic release date is expected to draw some audience, making the most of the extended holiday weekend. Additionally, the film features a stellar cast including Sunny Singh, and Palak Tiwari.## The first look teaser poster for The Bhootnii was recently unveiled. The haunting visual hints at the spooky yet comical elements the film will bring, keeping fans intrigued. The film's unique mix of horror and comedy, paired with action sequences, is set to make it a standout entertainer.## The title announcement and release date reveal were perfectly timed with the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri on February 26. This grand unveiling has generated significant anticipation among fans.## Stay tuned...

BY ANISH JANGIR

Mumbai, February 26 - Bollywood actor and producer John Abraham has sparked a major debate in the film industry with his recent comments about actors charging excessive fees and the high costs of their entourages. In an interview, he called the current situation "ridiculous" and said that such expenses are hurting Bollywood. He believes that huge salaries and unnecessary spending on stylists, managers, and security are making it harder to produce good films. His remarks have quickly become a hot topic among industry insiders and fans. ## Abraham pointed out that some actors have entourages of 10 to 15 people, with stylists charging up to ₹2 lakh per day. He argued that these costs put too much pressure on film budgets, making it difficult to focus on storytelling. He also criticized actors for living in a "bubble" and not realizing how their fees impact the industry. According to him, Bollywood should prioritize content over glamour and unnecessary expenses.## Apart from blaming actors, Abraham also said that producers are part of the problem. He mentioned that many producers agree to pay actors high fees, hoping that star power alone will guarantee success. However, he believes this is not the right approach and that producers should focus on making good films instead of just securing big names. He emphasized that no actor can guarantee a film’s success anymore, and strong content is more important. ## As a solution, Abraham suggested that actors should lower their fees and instead take a share of the film's profits. This way, actors will be motivated to make good films rather than just taking large paychecks upfront. He also encouraged actors to be humble and accept that their value should be based on the film’s success, not just their personal brand. His comments suggest that the industry needs a major change in how films are made and financed. ## Abraham’s words have received mixed reactions. Some fans and industry figures agree with him, saying that Bollywood needs to control its spending. Others argue that actors bring in audiences and deserve high salaries. With Bollywood struggling to recover from recent box office failures, Abraham's statements may encourage much-needed changes. Whether the industry listens or continues with its expensive habits remains to be seen.## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 26 - Maddock Films' historical action drama Chhaava climbs to new heights at the global box office, becoming the first Indian movie of 2025 to cross 500 crores gross collection. The film took only 12 days, one of the fastest Hindi language films to achieve the milestone. ## Chhaava has grossed approximately 435 crores domestically and an estimated 75 crores overseas for around 510 worldwide gross total in 12 days. It is by far the biggest Indian grosser of the year, almost 2x of the second-best, Sankranthiki Vasthunam which grossed 250+ crores globally. ## It is the highest-grossing historical epic at the Indian box office and will soon top Padmaavat to become the biggest Indian grosser globally in this genre. For Vicky Kaushal, Chhaava is his first 500 crores worldwide grosser, beating his previous highest grosser, URI: The Surgical Strike (342 crores).## Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has been the poster girl of Indian cinemas lately, scored her third consecutive 500 crores grosser, after Pushpa 2 (1740+ crores) and Animal (915 crores gross). Akshaye Khanna and director Laxman Utekar also opened their accounts in this prestigious box office club. ## The box office performance of Chhaava has underlined the growing popularity of Maddock Films' production. The studio has delivered two of the biggest Indian blockbusters in recent times in the form of Chhaava and Stree 2 along with superhit titles - Munjya and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. Going forward, Maddock has a blockbuster lineup with many potential blockbusters in the form of films in the horror-comedy universe and an epic Mahavatar with Vicky Kaushal. ## Stay tuned...

BY ANISH JANGIR

Mumbai, February 26 – The historical action drama Chhaava has created history at the box office by becoming the highest-grossing film in its genre. The movie has surpassed the 2018 blockbuster Padmaavat, which had collected around 302 crore net in India. With its remarkable performance, Chhaava has set a new benchmark for historical period dramas.## The film has been performing exceptionally well, earning approximately 363 crore net in 12 days. Even on weekdays, Chhaava attracts audiences, maintaining a stronghold at the box office. Given this momentum, trade predicts that Chhaava may go past the 500 crore net milestone, making it one of the biggest successes in Indian cinema.## The biopic of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj has been received with immense love and appreciation. Vicky Kaushal’s performance as the legendary Maratha warrior has been widely praised. His powerful acting and intense screen presence have played a crucial role in the film’s massive success. Making it one of his career-defining roles.## Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Maddock Films, Chhaava opened with record-breaking numbers for a historical film. The movie witnessed tremendous growth over the weekend, drawing large crowds to theatres. The gripping storytelling, grand visuals, and strong performances have contributed to its overwhelming popularity.## Along with Vicky Kaushal, Chhaava features Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Ashutosh Rana in important roles. Their performances have also been appreciated, adding depth to the film's narrative. As Chhaava continues to rule the box office, it has proven that audiences have a strong appetite for well-made historical dramas.## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Here is the Telugu movie Mazaka box office collection which is a family romantic comedy film. This film is directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina and produced by AK Entertainments, Hasya Movies, and Zee Studio. ## Mazaka stars Sundeep Kishan, Anshu, Ajay, Rao Ramesh, and Ritu Varma in key roles. ## Mazaka Box Office Collection Day Wise | All Language [See Footfalls] DayIndia Net Collection Change(+/-) Day 1 [1st Wednesday] ₹ 2 Cr - Day 2 [1st Thursday] ₹ 1.15 Cr -42.50% Day 3 [1st Friday] ₹ 1.1 Cr -4.35% Day 4 [1st Saturday] ₹ 1.35 Cr 22.73% Day 5 [1st Sunday] ₹ 1.3 Cr -3.70% Day 6 [1st Monday] ₹ 0.65 Cr -50.00% Day 7 [1st Tuesday] ₹ 0.55 Cr -15.38% Day 8 [2nd Wednesday] ₹ 0.55 Cr 0.00% Total ₹ 8.65 Cr - ## Take Subscription To See Footfalls ## India Net Collection ₹ 8.65 Cr ## Worldwide Collection ₹ 11 Cr ## Overseas Collection ₹ 1 Cr ## India Gross Collection ₹ 10 Cr ## Mazaka Budget: ₹ - Cr * Approx ## Mazaka Verdict: Coming Soon ## Mazaka Screen count ## India: - * expected ## Overseas: - * expected ## Worldwide total: - ## Release Date: 26th February 2025 ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood Box Office Collection, Stay tuned to us.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, February 25 - Over the last few months, there have been reports of Pan India superstar Prabhas teaming up with Hanuman director Prasanth Varma for a big-budget film. The filmmaker also teased the collaboration in a recent interview without naming the actor. ## Now, the latest development is that the project in question has officially been confirmed. According to the latest Telugu media reports, the look test of Prabhas for the movie is scheduled for either Wednesday or Thursday in Hyderabad. ## It is said that Hombale Films will be producing this movie. The studio has signed a three-film deal (excluding Salaar Part 1) with Prabhas and reportedly, a film with director Prasanth Varma is one of them. The official confirmation, however, is yet to be made. ## There is no shooting timeline locked yet for Prabhas' movie with Varma but with the latest development, it looks like the film will start sooner than expected. Prabhas is currently shooting for director Hanu Raghavapudi's Fauji and Maruthi's The Raja Saab. He will start Sandeep Reddy Vanga's hugely-awaited Spirit by May this year. ## Meanwhile, the next release for the actor is The Raja Saab, slated to hit the screens later this year. Varma, on the other hand, also has the sequel to last year's big blockbuster Hanuman - Jai Hanuman starring Rishab Shetty. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 25 - After going through a dry period of nearly 5 years, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan made a roaring comeback with Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller Pathaan in 2023. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film emerged as a massive blockbuster, grossing over 1000 crores at the worldwide box office. ## Pathaan is a part of YRF's Spy Universe and its mega-success almost confirmed the sequel. A few months after the movie's release in January 2023, it was reported that producer Aditya Chopra was working on the script of Pathaan 2. Now, a new update has emerged regarding the same. ## According to the report by Peepingmoon.com, Aditya Chopra has locked the script of the sequel which is designed not only to carry forward Pathaan's story but also to lay the groundwork for larger conflicts in upcoming instalments of YRF's Spy Universe. It was due to the extensive planning and intricate storytelling that the scripting process took so long.## The script, written by Sridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala with Chopra, promises to surpass the first film in both scale and intensity. Aditya has also taken inputs from SRK for the Pathaan 2 script and the superstar is said to be super impressed with the way the sequel is heading. ## The director for the same is not locked yet. Reports suggest that Anand would not return to direct the sequel. There have been rumours that Ayan Mukerji, who is currently directing YRF's War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, might take on the directorial duty of Pathaan 2 as well, but nothing has been confirmed yet. ## The shoot of Pathaan 2 will commence early next year after SRK completes filming of the action thriller King, to be directed by Sidharth Anand. King, who also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma, will start rolling out in April or May this year for a grand worldwide release in 2026. ## Meanwhile, the next film in the YRF Spy Universe is War 2, which is gearing up for release on August 14 this year, followed by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh-led Alpha in December 2025. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, February 25 - One of the biggest Telugu-origin Pan India movies in the making in the combination of superstar Jr. NTR and director Prashanth Neel recently started filming in Hyderabad. Mythri Movie Makers and NTR Arts are producing it on a massive budget.## According to the latest reports by Gulte.com, the team of NTRNeel Film will head to Kolkata for a brief schedule before starting the next big schedule outside India. Jr. NTR is expected is join the filming in the international schedule. ## The report also revealed that the first look title of the film is expected to be out on May 20. It is, however, reported that the film is titled Dragon with an official announcement pending. The film is reportedly a period action drama, set in the 1960s in Calcutta.## Meanwhile, Neel filmed riot sequences on the streets in the first schedule recently, giving a glimpse of what can be expected from this highly-anticipated blockbuster. Actress Rukmini Vasanth is reportedly playing the female lead opposite Jr. NTR in the film which is expected to be released on Sankranthi 2026 in multiple languages.## Stay tuned...

BY ANISH JANGIR

Mumbai, February 25 - Ajay Devgn, one of Bollywood's most loved and versatile actors, has an exciting lineup of films ahead. Known for his powerful performances and action-packed roles, he is all set to entertain audiences with sequels and new ventures. Let's take a look at his upcoming movies.## Raid 2## Raid 2 is the sequel to 2018's hit crime thriller Raid which was based on the real-life income-tax raid conducted by the officers of the Income Tax Department on Sardar Inder Singh in the 1980s. Ajay Devgn played the role of IRS officer Amay Patnaik and has reprised in the sequel. The sequel is also reportedly based on real-life events of a businessman fooling the Income Tax Department for Rs. 100 crore. The story has its roots in a case that saw a UP politician-businessman accused of tax evasion of over Rs. 100 crore. Film also stars Vaani Kapoor, and Riteish Deshmukh in prominent roles and is gearing up for release on 1 May 2025.## De De Pyaar De 2## Ajay Devgn and filmmaker Luv Ranjan are reuniting for the sequel to the 2019 hit De De Pyaar De. The film, written by Luv Ranjan and Tarun Jain, will continue the romantic comedy’s story. Directed by Anshul Sharma, the film is expected to release in the second half of 2025.## Son of Sardaar 2## Twelve years after Son of Sardaar, Ajay Devgn is returning with its sequel. Punjabi filmmaker Vijay Kumar Arora is directing the film, and Mrunal Thakur is rumored to be the new lead actress, replacing Sonakshi Sinha. The official release date is yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to hit theaters by the end of 2025.## Ranger## Ajay Devgn is collaborating with Mission Mangal director Jagan Shakti for an action-adventure movie titled Ranger. The film is based on Aseem Arora and Richa Ganesh's 2018 book Ranger, which revolves around a rookie forest officer dealing with corruption and a tiger crisis in Bandhavgarh. The release date is yet to be announced.## Drishyam 3## Following the huge success of Drishyam and Drishyam 2, Ajay Devgn is set to return as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3. The movie is expected to begin filming in August 2025, and there are reports that both the Hindi and Malayalam versions will be shot simultaneously.## Dhamaal 4## After the blockbuster success of Total Dhamaal (2019), Ajay Devgn is set to return for Dhamaal 4. Directed by Indra Kumar, the film will bring back the fun-filled cast, including Riteish Deshmukh, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, and Madhuri Dixit. The release date is yet to be announced.## Golmaal 5## Rohit Shetty’s much-loved comedy franchise is back with Golmaal 5. The film will see the return of Ajay Devgn along with Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Kunal Khemu. Fans of the franchise can expect another laughter-packed ride. The release date is not confirmed yet.## Ajay Devgn’s upcoming projects promise a mix of action, comedy, thrill, and drama. With six franchise films and new exciting stories, he is all set to entertain audiences once again.## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 25 - Super superstar Salman Khan-fronted action drama Sikandar is the next big Bollywood release. It is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, marking his first collaboration with the Bollywood superstar. ## Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, Sikandar has been confirmed for the festive release on Eid 2025. Though the makers haven't announced the exact date yet, it has been revealed that the advance booking for the movie has started internationally with a March 30 release. ## Sikandar will be a Sunday release as Eid falls on Monday, making it the back-to-back Sunday launch for Salman Khan after Tiger 3. With these plans, the film will not have the weekend advantage, something Tiger 3 also missed and overlooked by makers. ## It needs to be seen how this release date fairs for the film as many believed that scheduling Tiger 3 on Sunday was a mistake to let go of the big advantage of the weekend before the festive holidays. Normally in this case, movies need to hit the bull's eye with content which is the only thing that can propel the film beyond holidays. ## The buzz around the film hasn't seen much movement as the makers haven't released much content to let the hype grow. However, with nearly a month to go for the release, expect back-to-back promotional content which will surely escalate the much-needed hype for the film. ## Stay tuned...

BY ANISH JANGIR

Here are the results of Monday Night Raw which is scheduled to air live on February 24, 2025, live from Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. ## Monday Night Raw currently airs live on Monday evenings on Netflix from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. ## Ring Announcer: Alicia Taylor## WWE RAW 2/24/2024 Full Results ResultsMatch Type Ludwig Kaiser defeated PENTA and Pete Dunne Triple Threat Match The New Day defeated The LWO - GUNTHER defeated Akira Tozawa - Lyra Valkyria defeated Dakota Kai WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship Match Bron Breakker defeated Dominik Mysterio - ## To stay updated with all the latest wrestling news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 24 - Vicky Kaushal's historical action drama Chhaava is proving to be an unstoppable force at the box office, showcasing remarkable staying power well into its second week. It had one of the biggest second weekends in Hindi of all time.## On its 11th day, the second Monday, the film has added an impressive 18-19 crores net to its tally, according to early estimates. This comes on the heels of one of the biggest second weekends in Hindi cinema history, underlining the movie's widespread appeal and strong audience reception. ## Chhaava has now amassed a total net collection of around 345 crores in just 11 days. The film shows no signs of slowing down, and with the Mahashivratri holiday falling on Wednesday, it's expected to get an additional boost mid-week. It will aim to reach around 400 crores net by the end of the second week. ## Looking ahead, the film has its sights set on crossing the coveted 500-crore mark in the coming days, a milestone that would solidify its status as one of Bollywood's most monumental blockbusters in recent times.## Stay tuned...