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Leaves Behind Akshay Kumar’s Airlift, Becomes 80th Highest Bollywood Grosser Ever!

Leaves Behind Akshay Kumar’s Airlift, Becomes 80th Highest Bollywood Grosser Ever!

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Dhamaal 4 Worldwide Box Office Day 29 Update! (Photo Credit – T-Series/Netflix) Ajay Devgn’s adventure comedy Dhamaal 4 continues to achieve milestones at the worldwide box office. It has entered its fifth week on a celebratory note. Indra Kumar’s directorial has surpassed Akshay Kumar’s Airlift. Scroll below for the day 29 update! How much has Dhamaal 4 earned in India? According to estimates, Dhamaal 4 added 50 lakh to its kitty on day 29. It witnessed a 66% drop from the 75 lakh garnered on the previous day. Arshad Warsi and Riteish Deshmukh co-starrer will enjoy another one week of run, until the arrival of Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 on August 14, 2026. The cumulative total at the Indian box office reaches 174.15 crore net. This weekend, Dhamaal 4 will touch the 175 crore mark. Including GST, the gross earnings stand at 205.49 crore. Take a look at the day-wise box office breakdown in India (net collection): Week 1: 99.09 crore Week 2: 44.24 crore Week 3: 19.87 crore Week 4: 9.18 crore Day 29: 50 lakh Total: …

Just 1.18 Crore Away From Knocking Down Akshay Kumar’s Airlift!

Just 1.18 Crore Away From Knocking Down Akshay Kumar’s Airlift!

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Dhamaal 4 Worldwide Box Office Day 27 Update! (Photo Credit: T-Series/Youtube) Ajay Devgn led Dhamaal 4 is in the last leg of its box office run. The adventure comedy is a success and has achieved multiple milestones during its journey. It is now aiming to beat Akshay Kumar’s Airlift worldwide. Scroll below for the day 27 update! How much did Dhamaal 4 earn in India? According to estimates, Dhamaal 4 collected 75 lakh in India on day 27. It witnessed a 16.66% drop in the last 24 hours. Although there’s competition from Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the Hindi belt, Indra Kumar’s directorial is benefiting from the absence of any other competition in Bollywood. The cumulative total at the Indian box office stands at 172.9 crore net. Made on a budget of 150 crore, Dhamaal 4 has registered returns of 22.9 crore. It is a box office success, with a gross collection of 204.02 crore in 27 days. Take a look at the day-wise box office breakdown in India (net collection): Week 1: 99.09 crore Week …

Beats Airlift, Becomes 7th Highest-Grossing Horror-Comedy In Bollywood!

Beats Airlift, Becomes 7th Highest-Grossing Horror-Comedy In Bollywood!

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Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 11 Update! (Photo Credit: Balaji Motion Pictures/Instagram/Facebook) Akshay Kumar has finally redeemed himself at the box office with Bhooth Bangla, which is a success. The horror-comedy drama released on April 17, 2026, is now aiming to surpass Sky Force at the Indian box office. Along with that, two other films are set to be defeated. Scroll below for the day 11 update! How much has Bhooth Bangla earned in India in 11 days? According to the official update, Bhooth Bangla earned 4 crore on day 11. It passed the second Monday test with a routine dip to 37.5% from 6.4 crore collected on Friday. In May, a lot of films, including Junaid Khan & Sai Pallavi’s Ek Din to Sanjay Dutt’s Akhri Sawal, will arrive at the ticket windows, leading to a reduction in screen count. So Priyadarshan’s directorial now has limited time to mint moolah on the higher end. The cumulative total in India reaches 131.16 crore net. It has surpassed the lifetime of Akshay Kumar’s Airlift (129 …

Kerala’s first airlift organ recipient dies

Kerala’s first airlift organ recipient dies

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Mathew Achadan, the recipient of the organ that was flown for the first time in Kerala by an air ambulance died on Monday, over a decade after his heart transplant surgery. According to his family, 57-year-old Achadan had a cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Chalakudy in Thrissur district. Mathew Achadan (HT) “Achadan’s death is extremely saddening. We had overcome a lot of challenges to perform his transplant surgery (in 2015). At the time, the chances of him surviving at least a year were only 50%. But post-surgery, he went on to live for 10 more years. He also engaged in hard physical work during this period, particularly driving his autorickshaw to support his family,” said Jo Joseph, a consultant cardiology at Lisie Hospital in Kochi who was part of the team under Dr Jose Chacko Periappuram which performed the surgery on Achadan in 2015. At 7:35 pm on July 24, 2015, when a Navy Dornier aircraft landed at the Kochi airport from Thiruvananthapuram, it marked a historic milestone — it was the first …

10 Million Indians Live, Work In Gulf: Why Israel-Iran War Is Bringing Back 1990 ‘Airlift’ Memories | Explainers News

10 Million Indians Live, Work In Gulf: Why Israel-Iran War Is Bringing Back 1990 ‘Airlift’ Memories | Explainers News

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Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 16:38 IST Why new Gulf crisis emerging from US-Israel-Iran war is bringing back memories of Great Evacuation of Indians in 1990s, which was the theme of the movie Airlift, News18 explains Indians returning from Dubai amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, upon their arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (PTI) Amid the US-Israel-Iran war, a ‘new Gulf crisis’ is brewing, which could have direct and severe implications for India due to its massive diaspora and energy dependence. Why this has brought back memories of the 1990 mass exodus of Indian disapora, News18 explains Human impact and evacuation Roughly 9.5 to 10 million Indians live and work in the Gulf region, primarily in the UAE (3.56 million), Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. As many as 37 Indian-flagged ships with over 1,000 seafarers are stuck in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and the adjoining sea areas as the key shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz is closed due to the ongoing military actions involving …

Uri to Shershaah, patriotic movies to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and Zee5

Uri to Shershaah, patriotic movies to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and Zee5

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Uri: The Surgical Strike The movie focuses on the Indian army special forces, who execute a covert operation. They also take revenge for the killing of fellow army men at their base by a terrorist group. Uri: The Surgical Strike stars Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari, Mohit Raina and Swaroop Sampat. The film can be watched on Zee5. Sky Force The film is a gripping tale inspired by true events from one of the deadliest air strikes between India and Pakistan. The film focuses on a comrade’s quest for truth epic tribute to bravery. Sky Force stars Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Nimrat Kaur, Sara Ali Khan and Sharad Kelkar in key roles. The movie is streaming on Prime Video. Kesari Chapter 2 The film focuses on the fight of C Sankaran Nair, who went against the British crown and the military responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The movie stars Akshay Kumar, Ananya Pandey, Regina Cassandra, Mark Bennington and Simon Paisley Day in pivotal roles. Kesari Chapter 2 is streaming on JioHotstar. …

Irrfan Khan recommended Akshay Kumar for Airlift, told director ‘you won’t get the money with me’, he recalls | Bollywood News

Irrfan Khan recommended Akshay Kumar for Airlift, told director ‘you won’t get the money with me’, he recalls | Bollywood News

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Akshay Kumar started appearing in films high on nationalistic sentiment a few years ago and while some have not been able to create a strong impression, Airlift managed to stand out. Raja Krishna Menon’s film recently completed 10 years and the director recently revealed that Akshay was not the first choice for the film. In fact, the director initially approached Irrfan Khan. Recalling how it all unfolded, Menon told Bollywood Hungama, “The first actor I approached was Irrfan Khan. It happened through producer Nikkhil Advani. I met Nikkhil as I was told that he was looking for fresh ideas.” He added, laughingly recounting his interaction with Irrfan who said, “Raja, it’s a great script, but your vision is Hollywood. But with me, you’ll not get money to make anything close to your vision.” Menon said he initially thought Irrfan was simply declining the film politely. But then Menon revealed that even producer Nikkhil Advani had a similar concern. “Nikkhil also suggested that I should approach an A-lister. He and Vikram Malhotra (co-producer) met Akshay for …

India To Launch Rescue Airlift For Nationals Stranded In Cyclone Ditwah-Hit Sri Lanka | India News

India To Launch Rescue Airlift For Nationals Stranded In Cyclone Ditwah-Hit Sri Lanka | India News

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Last Updated:November 29, 2025, 22:59 IST The evacuation plan comes as severe flooding and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah continue to batter the island nation. Indian Mission assists stranded Indian passengers at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo | Image: X India is preparing to evacuate its citizens stranded in flood-hit Sri Lanka, with two Indian Air Force transport aircraft, an IL-76 and a C-130J, expected to begin airlifting Indians on Sunday, top sources told CNN-News18. The evacuation plan comes as severe flooding and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah continue to batter the island nation, leaving many Indian travellers stuck amid widespread flight disruptions. The High Commission of India in Colombo on Saturday established an emergency help desk at Bandaranaike International Airport to assist stranded Indian nationals. “Indian passengers facing difficulties are being provided food, water and other assistance,” the mission said in a post on X, noting that the crisis had caused “severe air traffic disruptions”. Sri Lanka has appealed for international help as the death toll climbed to 123, with over 130 people still missing, …

Box Office: Ahead of Kesari 2, analyzing collections of Akshay Kumar’s 5 highest grossing patriotic movies

Box Office: Ahead of Kesari 2, analyzing collections of Akshay Kumar’s 5 highest grossing patriotic movies

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Akshay Kumar is currently gearing up for the release of his next patriotism-filled courtroom drama, Kesari Chapter 2. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and co-starring R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, the film is set to hit theaters very soon, on 18 April 2025. Amid the film’s pre-release hype, let’s analyze the top 5 highest-grossing movies of Akshay Kumar’s career. 1. Mission Mangal Mission Mangal, released in 2019, is currently the highest-grossing patriotic film of Akshay Kumar’s career. This multistarrer features Akshay Kumar as one of the leading forces behind the reel-life Mangalyaan project by the ISRO. Directed by the debutant Jagan Shakti, the film was a super hit at the box office and collected Rs 192.75 crore India net. 2. Kesari Another big Akshay Kumar success from 2019 and the prequel to Kesari 2, Kesari, starring him along with Parineeti Chopra, was a box office hit. This Anurag Singh film was based on the Battle of Saraghari, where 21 Sikh soldiers fought bravely to defend their motherland from the opposing forces. It collected Rs 151.75 …

Akshay Kumar Says Twinkle Khanna Teases Him For His Patriotic Films: ‘How Many Times Will You Save The Country?’

Akshay Kumar Says Twinkle Khanna Teases Him For His Patriotic Films: ‘How Many Times Will You Save The Country?’

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Last Updated:March 07, 2025, 12:50 IST Akshay said he was inspired by Hollywood films where Americans always save the world. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna. Akshay Kumar has starred in several patriotic films in his career. From Baby and Mission Mangal to Sky Force and Airlift, Akshay has made several cinematic attempts to save the nation on film. In a recent chat, the actor revealed that his wife, Twinkle Khanna, teased him for making so many patriotic films. However, Akshay said he would continue to do so as he follows his heart. At an event held by Republic World, Akshay Kumar said that he has starred in several patriotic films since he started his own production house. In fact, my wife teases me, ‘How many times will you save the country?’” he said. Akshay said he was inspired by Hollywood films where Americans always save the world and thought that Indians could do it better. “But let me tell you something, and you will agree with me. We have seen so many Hollywood films where …