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Rajkummar Rao's film Prahaar collected ₹2.35 crore on its opening day. While it beat the collections of Srikanth and Badhaai Do, the movie failed to surpass the numbers of Mr and Mrs Mahi and Bhool Chuk Maaf. Many shows in cities like Mumbai and Ahmedabad saw low occupancy for the film.
Jailer 2 grossed Rs. 84 crore worldwide on its second day, taking its total collection to Rs. 209 crore. The film collected Rs. 41 crore in India on Friday. With strong holds across markets, the movie is set to become a massive blockbuster and could soon reach the Rs. 500 crore mark.
Jailer 2 features Rajinikanth and director Nelson in a fulfilling but familiar sequel. The film builds on the smuggling syndicate story, though it often rehashes the first part. While Rajinikanth’s aura remains strong, Namo Narayana steals the show. Nelson’s dark humour works well, even if some jokes feel quite old.
Jailer 2 fails to match the impact of the first Rajinikanth film. The sequel feels repetitive with a weak plot and lacks the emotional depth of the original story. Adding many new actors like Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty did not help, and even the star cameos felt like missed opportunities.
Actor Varun Dhawan joined Better Nutrition as an investor and brand ambassador on World Food Day 2026. He said, “I believed in this enough to invest in Better Nutrition and start biofortifying my own farm.” He wants to improve the nutritional value of everyday staples like atta, rice and dal.
Director Kaushal Oza faces a tough release for Little Thomas on October 23 as it clashes with eight other films. He said, “Have you ever seen 9 films releasing on a Friday?” Oza urged multiplexes to show patience, noting that word-of-mouth success now takes longer to reach the audience.
On October 17, Raj Babbar and Prateik Smita Patil remembered late actor Smita Patil on her 71st birth anniversary. Raj said, “Smita had a rare sensitivity.” Prateik and his wife Priya Banerjee shared an emotional note, calling her a “guardian angel.” Her powerful work continues to inspire many people today.
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran will marry in November. The Telangana CMO confirmed the news on Friday after Kavya’s parents invited CM A. Revanth Reddy to the reception. The event is scheduled for November 21 in Chennai, ending years of speculation about the famous couple.
Delhi’s Pujo pandals are celebrating Nari shakti this year with unique themes. Greater Kailash II features Spanish art and Bharat Mata, while Chittaranjan Park showcases intricate Jamdani weaves. Meanwhile, an all-female cast performs a play on resilience. These celebrations run until October 21, honouring the divine feminine and traditional heritage.
Neha Dhupia revealed she turned down roles in the 2007 film Chak De India and the 2026 series Operation Safed Sagar. She said, "Sometimes, when you look back at the opportunities you turned down, you realise what you may have missed." These missed projects still stay with the actor today.
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in India now offer five Chinese movies for viewers this weekend. The list includes Wish Dragon, Green Snake, The Yin-Yang Master: Dream Of Eternity, A Chinese Ghost Story, and Too Cool To Kill. These films cover genres like supernatural fantasy, animated adventures, and crime thrillers.
Sumukhi Suresh’s stand-up special Hoemonal is now streaming on Netflix. The show explores the chaos of being a woman in her 30s, covering dating and family life. Sumukhi said, "It was exciting to see the show on Netflix and observe so many new people enter that community." It is popular.
BookMyShow disabled reviews and ratings for the film Ranabaali following a Bengaluru court order. The makers, Mythri Movie Makers, sought relief against defamatory online content and coordinated review-bombing. While ratings are now hidden, fans can still book tickets for the Vijay and Rashmika starrer, which is currently in theatres.