BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, July 3 - After another good day at the box office, director Nag Ashwin's mega-blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD has topped 600 crores gross collection worldwide in just 6 days, becoming one of the fastest Indian movies to achieve the milestone. ## The Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted tentpole has been on a winning spree since day 1 and breaking records left, right, and centre. After reaching the milestone of 500 crores worldwide gross in the 4-day opening weekend itself, the movie showed a strong hold on Monday to go past 550 crores and kept the momentum going on Tuesday to reach the next target. ## On its 6th day, Kalki 2898 AD minted an estimated 40+ crores at the worldwide box office, including 32+ crores domestically to take its total worldwide cume to around 610 crores, including an estimated 441+ crores in India. It will cross 450 crores in India and 650 crores worldwide on its 7th day. ## Earlier, the sci-fi epic scored the biggest opening for an Indian movie since RRR (2022) with 175+ crores gross. It is the third biggest opening ever for an Indian title after RRR and Baahubali 2 and is the only 5th movie to score 150+ crores worldwide opening, also including Salaar: Ceasefire and KGF: Chapter 2.## Kalki's ultimate aim should be 1000 crores gross and it is on track to achieve this target during the third week of its box office run. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, July 2 - Kalki 2898 AD continues to score well at the Hindi box office after another solid hold on its first Tuesday. The movie is seeing a drop of around 20% from Monday which is a good hold as Monday was stronger than expected after the extended opening weekend. ## The Nag Ashwin's directorial blockbuster, on its 6th day, scored an estimated 13-14+ crores net collection in Hindi. This takes its total to 141+ crores in the dubbed version as the first full week is heading for 160+ crores net. ## The weekday trend of Kalki 2898 AD is almost similar to RRR in Hindi and it will probably be heading towards a similar finish. However, the lack of major new releases for another 10 days could give an additional push to Kalki in the second weekend to collect and there are chance it might finish above RRR in the long run. ## Apart from Hindi, Kalki 2898 AD also scored a decent hold in the other versions as all versions are estimated to be 33+ crores gross on the first Tuesday. With today's collection, Kalki's domestic gross is around 443 crores. It is expected to be 485+ crores gross in all languages by the end of the week.## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 2 - As the first half of 2024 comes to an end, it has been a decent year for the Bollywood/Hindi film industry at the box office with a couple of hits. The film industry left with a big disappointment after the disastrous performance of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan, but there were a couple of unexpected hits which kept the box office running. ## The highest-grossing Hindi film of the year so far is Hrithik Roshan's Fighter with over 350 crores in gross collection at the worldwide box office. It is also the highest Hindi grosser overseas with an estimated 104 crores ($12.45 million). ## Fighter, despite not performing to the level of expectations, did well to rebound after the struggling first week when it dropped massively on the first Monday. The positive word of mouth, however, kept the movie going with a steady run to help it cross 200 crores net and 350 crores worldwide, thanks to a decent overseas performance. ## Here Are Top 10 Highest-Grossing Hindi Movies of 2024 Overseas Box Office (as of July 1) Movie NameGross Overseas Collection 1. Stree 2 ₹ 110 Cr. [$13.10M] 2. Fighter ₹ 104 Cr. [$12.45M] 3. Crew ₹ 55 Cr [$6.60M] 4. Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya ₹ 37.75 Cr [$4.52M] 5. Shaitaan ₹ 37.50 Cr [$4.50M] 6. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan ₹ 33 Cr [$3.95M] 7. Chandu Champion ₹ 12.75 Cr [$1.52M] 8. Article 370 ₹ 12.50 Cr [$1.50M] 9. Yodha ₹ 11.50 Cr [$1.37M] 10. Mr. & Mrs. Mahi ₹ 9.50 Cr [$1.13M] ##

BY SACNILK TEAM

Hyderabad, July 2 - As the world is waiting for SS Rajamouli's next which is with Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, the maverick filmmaker has reportedly finalized the antagonist to take on Pokiri star in this highly-anticipated Pan India movie, tentatively titled SSMB 29. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, SS Rajamouli has been in talks with Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran to come on board as the main villain and the actor has finally agreed to do the same. It is said that Prithviraj's role as antagonist will have a backstory to justify his action. ## As reported earlier, SSMB29 will be an African Jungle Adventure, on the lines of Indiana Jones in which Mahesh Babu's character reportedly has traits of Lord Hanuman. SS Rajamouli has completed most of the scripting and is locking the rest of the cast. ## There were rumours in the past that Indonesian actress, Chelsea Islan would play the female lead, however, nothing was confirmed. The movie will be produced by an international and SSR is reportedly in talks with Disney and Sony Pictures for the same. The filmmaker is aiming to take the movie on floors by the end of this year or early 2025. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, July 2 - June was the second biggest month of the year at the Indian box office with close to 1000 crores gross collection after January which is the only month to cross this milestone so far. ## In June 2024, films across languages grossed approximately 985 crores at the domestic box office, as Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD being the biggest grosser with approximately 370 crores gross, followed by Bollywood movie, Munjya with approximately 111 crores gross. ## In terms of language, Hindi once again topped the month and also saw the biggest of the year so far by topping March month's collection of 386 crores with approximately 390 crores gross which includes Kalki (130+ crores) and Munjay (111 crores) as the two biggest grossers. The Telugu version is also back in the top 2 with approximately 275 crores gross, thanks to Kalki with 200 crores gross. ## Meanwhile, the Malayalam language collection slipped to 4th spot after being the second biggest for four consecutive months. The Tamil industry also witnessed a rebound and has had the biggest month of the year with approximately 137 crores gross, thanks to Maharaja (60 crores) and Garudan (45 crores). ## The total domestic collection after the first 6 months is approximately 4700 crores gross. The second half of the year, however, is expected to see a big jump in the collection with multiple much-awaited movies lined up for release, including Pushpa 2, Singham Again, Indian 2, Devara, Game Changer, Kanguva, Stree 2, GOAT, along with Hollywood movies like Deadpool 3, Mufasa: The Lion King, and Joker 2, among many local and international films. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, July 2 - Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment's A-rated action thriller Kill, which is scheduled to be released theatrically on July 5, is set to be remade in Hollywood by the John Wick director Chad Stahelski who will produce the movie for Lionsgate. ## Kill has been rated 'A' by CBFC for extreme violence and it is billed as the Indian version of the John Wick franchise. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the movie stars Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Ashish Vidyarthi, Harsh Chhaya, and Tanya Maniktala in key roles. ## "Kill is one of the most vivid, wild, and creative action movies I've seen recently. Nikhil delivers relentless action sequences that need to be seen by as wide an audience as possible. It's exciting to be developing an English-language version — we have big shoes to fill and I'm looking forward to working with Nikhil, Karan, Apoorva, Guneet, and Achin to achieve that", Stahelski said in a statement (via Variety).## In a rare instance, the makers of Kill have partnered with any major Hollywood studio to release the movie in North America and the U.K. with Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions coming on board to distribute the movie there. ## In the film, when army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is engaged against her will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) begin to terrorize innocent passengers on the train, Amrit takes them on himself in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him - turning what should have been a typical commute into an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride. ## Kill is scheduled to be released on July 5 worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, July 2 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan adds another feather to his golden hat as he will be honoured with the prestigious Honorary Leopard Achievement Award by the Locarno Film Festival for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. ## The official X handle of the Locarno Film Festival shared the news, and wrote "To welcome a living legend like #ShahRukhKhan in Locarno is a dream come true. The actor and film producer – a true Indian superstar, a symbol of the vitality of Hindi-language cinema – will receive our career achievement award, the Pardo alla Carriera, at #Locarno77". ## The actor will receive the honour on August 10 at the Swiss fest's 8,000-seat Piazza Grande open-air venue. The King Khan's iconic romantic drama, Devdas (2022) directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali will also be screened on this occasion, a day later on August 11, SRK will take part in a public Q&A at the Forum @Spazio Cinema. ## To welcome a living legend like #ShahRukhKhan in Locarno is a dream come true.The actor and film producer – a true Indian superstar, a symbol of the vitality of Hindi-language cinema – will receive our career achievement award, the Pardo alla Carriera, at #Locarno77. pic.twitter.com/NGxbLbgxTS— Locarno Film Festival (@FilmFestLocarno) July 2, 2024 ## The Locarno Film Festival is a major international film festival, held annually in Locarno, Switzerland. The festival was founded in 1946 and it screens films in various competitive and non-competitive sections. ## Shah Rukh Khan, meanwhile, was last seen in director Rajkumar Hirani's comedy-drama, Dunki in December 2023. The actor is currently gearing up to commence the filming of Sujoy Ghosh's action thriller, The King which will see his daughter Suhana Khan making her big screen debut. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Los Angeles, July 2 - One of the biggest overseas markets for Indian movies, North America has delivered again, this time for Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD as it has become the fastest Indian movie ever to top 100 crores gross collection there. ## Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi epic grossed an estimated $12+ million (100+ crores gross) in North America in just 5 days+previews, making it the fastest Indian title ever to do so. Kalki 2898 AD is expected to finish the full first week at around $14 million. ## Vaaadu… Vaddhu anna… Vadini vetthukuntoo RECORD lu vasthayi!!𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐢 𝐯𝐚𝐚𝐝𝐮 𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐚𝐦….🙏🏻🙏🏻Simple ga cheppalante….The era of #Prabhas' supremacy continues. 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 🔥🔥All Time… pic.twitter.com/agdCi5slnP— Prathyangira Cinemas (@PrathyangiraUS) July 2, 2024 ## Kalki 2898 AD is having an exceptional run at the overseas box office had has crossed 160 crores gross in 5 days. Worldwide, the movie is nearing 600 crores in gross collection after scoring approximately 570 crores through the first Monday. It will top 600 crores with today's collection. ## Produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, Kalki also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. It is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the year 2898 AD and follows a select group on a mission to save Kalki, the unborn child of SUM-80, a lab subject.## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, July 2 - The sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD starring Pan India superstar Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani showed a strong hold on the film's first Monday at the domestic as well as the overseas box office.## Directed by Nag Ashwin, Kalki 2898 AD entered the crucial Monday after grossing over 500 crores worldwide in its 4-day opening weekend. The strong hold on Monday was crucial for the movie for its longevity at the box office and it did the same. ## Kalki grossed an estimated 40+ crores on its 5th day in India in all versions, dropping around 60% from Sunday which is a good hold after the huge weekend collection. With this, the movie's total domestic collection reached approximately 410 crores in 5 days, heading for around 500 crores full first week. ## Overseas, Kalki 2898 AD has crossed 160 crores gross in 5 days, for an estimated 570 crores worldwide gross as it is heading for around 650 crores full first week. With not much competition in the second week, the movie is expected to top 1000 crores worldwide gross, before the next Pan India movie, Indian 2 arrives on July 12. ## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, July 2 - 12 years after the superhit action comedy, Son of Sardaar, Bollywood star Ajay Devgn and team reunite for its sequel with Devgn returning to play the lead role. The movie will reportedly be directed by Punjabi filmmaker Vijay Kumar Arora. ## When the sequel was confirmed, there were rumours that Sanjay Dutt and Sonakshi Sinha, who played prominent roles in the original movie, would not be returning. Now, according to the latest reports, the makers have brought on board SOS2 with Mrunal Thakur to replace Sonakshi. ## According to the Mid-Day, it is not yet clear whether Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt will reprise their roles as Jassi and Balwinder Singh Sandhu aka Billu as the story of SOS2 is said to be fresh and doesn't pick up where the original ended.## "That said, since the characters of Billu and Jassi were loved by the audiences, the two actors are expected to stick to their characters' names. Their dynamics, however, will be different. While the two were at loggerheads with hilarious results in Son of Sardaar, this time, their rivalry will be intense, with Sanjay's role leaning towards the antagonist", says the report. ## The report further said that the trio of Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, and Mrunal Thakur who will play the female lead, will commence a 50-day schedule in Scotland this month. The direction team had done a recce earlier this year and finalised the scenic towns of Glencoe and Glenfinnan, as well as sites such as Culross Palace, Doune Castle, Preston Mill and Falkland Palace to shoot the movie. ## Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn is currently shooting for Rohit Shetty's highly-anticipated Singham Again which is expected to be wrapped in the next few days. Ajay also has Raid 2 in the production and De De Pyaar De 2 which will resume after SOS2. Meanwhile, the actor will next be seen in Neeraj Pandey's romantic thriller, Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha, scheduled to release this month. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Chennai, July 2 - Vijay Sethupathi's action thriller Maharaja has become the first Tamil movie of 2024 to top 100 crores gross at the worldwide box office. It has surpassed horror-comedy, Aranmanai 4 which fell a little short of the 100 crores mark at an estimated around 99 crores. ## Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, Maharaja cleared the 100 crores worldwide gross in its third weekend in which it grossed approximately 4.50 crores, despite Kalki 2898 AD having a strong debut in Tamil Nadu with over 20 crores gross. ## After 17 days, the total domestic collection of Maharaja is an estimated 76+ crores gross while the overseas total is around 24 crores, for 100+ crores worldwide cume. The movie is expected to finish its box office run around 105 crores worldwide. ## The Tamil film industry has struggled in the first half of 2024 with a couple of box office hits which also include Aranmanai 4 and Garudan along with Thalapathy Vijay's re-released Ghilli in the last few weeks. However, the second half of the year is looking highly promising with multiple potential blockbusters featuring some of the biggest stars. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 1 - After the fantastic opening weekend, Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD put up an excellent hold on its first Monday in the dubbed Hindi version with a drop of just around 20% from the opening day, Thursday. ## The Nag Ashwin's directorial blockbuster shows the power of super positive word of mouth as it scores an estimated 16.50-17.50 crores net collection. This takes the total Hindi collection of the film to around 128 crores in just 5 days as the first full week is heading for 160+ crores net. ## Despite coming after an extended weekend, the superb hold on Monday, be it single screens or multiplexes indicates a long run for the movie and with the current trend, it will reach 200 crores net in the second weekend itself. Thanks to its sensational run so far, it will beat all but Baahubali 2, RRR, and KGF 2 by the end of the first week to emerge as the 4th highest-grossing South Indian movie in Hindi. ## Apart from Hindi, Kalki 2898 AD also scored a decent hold in the other versions as all versions are estimated to be 40+ crores gross on the first Monday. After today's collection, Kalki has surpassed 400 crores gross in India at an estimated around 410 crores. It is expected to be around 500 crores gross in all languages by the end of the week. ## Stay tuned...