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Bhooth Bangla box office collection day 5 (updated live): Akshay Kumar film crosses ₹69 crore

Bhooth Bangla box office collection day 5 (updated live): Akshay Kumar film crosses ₹69 crore

Bhooth Bangla box office collection day 5: Priyadarshan’s Akshay Kumar-starrer Bhooth Bangla was released in theatres on Friday. The film, which collected over ₹58 crore net in India over the weekend, has held steady during the weekdays despite an expected dip. Bhooth Bangla box office collection day 5: Akshay Kumar plays the lead role in the Priyadarshan film. (ANI) Bhooth Bangla box office collection at 8 PM According to the trade website Sacnilk, Bhooth Bangla brought in ₹5.98 crore net in India as of 8 PM on Tuesday, taking its domestic total to ₹70.73 crore. The film had paid premieres a day before its release, during which it collected ₹3.75 crore. It brought in ₹12.25 crore on its opening day and saw a spike during the weekend. Bhooth Bangla collected ₹19 crore on Saturday and ₹23 crore on Sunday. On Monday, it showed a dip and brought in ₹6.75 crore. This means that Bhooth Bangla is outpacing Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon’s Bhediya, which collected ₹35.86 crore in five days. The film has also outpaced …

Golmaal 5 announced on Rohit Shetty’s birthday: This time, Akshay Kumar joins Ajay Devgn and gang for another epic ride

Golmaal 5 announced on Rohit Shetty’s birthday: This time, Akshay Kumar joins Ajay Devgn and gang for another epic ride

On director Rohit Shetty‘s birthday, the team of Golmaal movies came together for a thrilling announcement for their fans. The gang will be seen again in Golmaal 5! And joining them this time for an epic ride will be Akshay Kumar. Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu, Tusshar Kapoor and Sharman Joshi will join Golmaal 5. Akshay took to Instagram to share the announcement video. It begins with Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Shreyas Talpade, Kunal Kemmu and Tusshar Kapoor celebrating Sharman Joshi’s return to the franchise. But the real surprise lands later– Akshay Kumar. Akshay Kumar joins Golmaal 5 With a bald look, wearing a black kurta pyjama and dark sunglasses, Akshay looked ready for business. He gave Ajay multiple hugs as he joined the team. “Happy Birthday @itsrohitshetty 🎉 On your birthday, the madness just got bigger and louder. Excited to be joining this crazy family of Golmaal 5! Let the chaos begin,” wrote the actor. About the Golmaal Franchise The Golmaal: Fun Unlimited franchise, directed by Rohit Shetty, is …

Tabu teases possible return to Hera Pheri 3: ‘Cast won’t be complete without me’ | Bollywood

Tabu teases possible return to Hera Pheri 3: ‘Cast won’t be complete without me’ | Bollywood

Bollywood actor Tabu reacted to the buzz of the possible reunion of the lead cast of ‘Hera Pheri’ for its third instalment which is being directed by Priyadarshan. On the occasion of Priyadarshan’s birthday, the ace director said that he is willing to create Hera Pheri 3 with actors Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty. (Also Read: Akshay Kumar and Tabu share a warm hug as they reunite after 25 years for Priyadarshan’s Bhooth Bangla) Tabu teases return to Hera Pheri franchise. It came in response to Akshay Kumar’s birthday post in which he teased the comeback of Hera Pheri. Now, taking to her Instagram handle, Tabu also shared her excitement for the film. She shared the birthday post of Akshay for Priyadarshan on her story and wrote, “Of course, the cast won’t be complete without me @priyadarshan.official.” Tabu reacts to Akshay Kumar’s birthday post for Priyadarshan. Tabu played a key role in Hera Pheri, which starred Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles. Directed by Priyadarshan, his film severe …

How Hera Pheri 3 cast Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal reacted to director Priyadarshan’s return to franchise | Bollywood

How Hera Pheri 3 cast Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal reacted to director Priyadarshan’s return to franchise | Bollywood

It’s good news for Hera Pheri fans. Director Priyadarshan, who helmed the first instalment of the cult comedy franchise, has announced his return to the third part. (Also Read – Akshay Kumar wishes director Priyadarshan on birthday with Bhooth Bangla BTS pic: ‘Surrounded by ghosts…’) Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty reacted to Priyadarshan’s return to Hera Pheri 3. Priyadarshan announces return On the occasion of Priyadarshan’s birthday, the ace director said that he is willing to create Hera Pheri 3 with actors Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty. Earlier on Thursday, Akshay penned a birthday note for Priyadarshan and shared a candid image with him from the sets of Bhooth Bangla. The actor wrote, “Happy Birthday, Priyan Sir! What better way to celebrate than by spending the day on a haunted set, surrounded by ghosts…both real and unpaid extras? Thank you for being a mentor, and the only person who can make chaos look like a masterpiece. May your day be filled with fewer retakes. Wishing you a fantastic year ahead!” Responding …

Akshay Kumar on why he didn’t do Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3: ‘Mujhe nikaal dia’ | Bollywood

Akshay Kumar on why he didn’t do Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3: ‘Mujhe nikaal dia’ | Bollywood

Bhool Bhulaiyaa has become a super successful franchise, especially after the second and third instalments in the last four years, starring Kartik Aaryan. But the foundation goes back to the first instalment released in 2007, directed by Priyadarshan, which starred Akhshay Kumar as the lead ghostbuster. In a new interview with Pinkvilla, Akshay reveals why he wasn’t a part of the sequel and the threequel. (Also Read: Akshay Kumar sits next to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at special screening of Sky Force, Veer Pahariya joins them) Akshay Kumar headlined the first Bhool Bhulaiyaa in 2007. What Akshay said During the fan interaction segment, an audience member told Akshay while he’s a huge fan of the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise, he didn’t watch the second and third parts because Akshay wasn’t a part of them. He asked Akshay why he didn’t do those movies, to which Akshay merely smiled and responded, “Beta mujhe nikaal dia tha (I was removed). That’s it.” The same fan also asked Akshay why he cut down on doing comedies in the last …

Gone too far: From Akshay Kumar to Vidya Balan, viral moments of fan intrusions that left celebs uncomfortable

Recently, a fan grabbed rapper MC Stan and forcefully hugged him at an event. Several such incidents in the last few months have made headlines where celebrities have faced uncomfortable and invasive interactions with fans. Take a look: Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan Akshay Kumar On Thursday, actor Akshay Kumar was seen at an event in Mumbai, surrounded by fans eager for selfies. In a viral video circulating online, Kumar appears visibly uncomfortable when a female fan unexpectedly touches him. The fan is seen asking for a selfie and requesting someone nearby to take the picture. However, as she places her hand on Kumar, the actor appeared taken aback. Though he remains composed and does not move, his surprise is evident in the moment. MC Stan During the Dahi Handi Utsav in Mumbai on August 26, a fan crossed personal boundaries by forcefully hugging rapper MC Stan on stage. The fan approached the rapper and grabbed him, embracing him without permission. Despite the intrusion, MC Stan handled the situation with composure. Social media users praised …

Sarfira movie review: Akshay Kumar soars in his 150th film, an inspirational and moving biopic | Bollywood

Sarfira movie review: Inspirational stories of grit and determination have been a favourite trope for our filmmakers, more so when they’re inspired by true events or based on someone’s life. They instantly strike an emotional chord. Akshay Kumar’s Sarfira is a testament to the fact that when you have a good story at hand, even if it’s a remake, there’s a lot you can do to present it to a different set of audience in a whole new setting. (Also Read – Theatrical releases this week: Sarfira, Indian 2, Fly Me To The Moon and more) Sarfira review: Akshay Kumar plays an aspirational entrepreneur in his 150th film Directed by Sudha Kongara, who also helmed the Tamil original Soorarai Pottru (2020) starring Suriya, Sarfira, an adaptation of GR Gopinath’s memoir Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey, is beyond just being a rags-to-riches story. It talks about resilience, and how when one decides to stand against the system and fight all odds, there’s no stopping them. Though there have been way too many films on people chasing …

Boney Kapoor’s consortium outbids Akshay Kumar’s to build 230-acre film city in Noida with cinema museum, university | Bollywood

A consortium led by film producer Boney Kapoor has outbid others led by actor Akshay Kumar and producer Bhushan Kumar to build the Noida Film City, spread across 230 acres alongside the Yamuna Expressway. As per a Times of India report, the film city will consist of a film university, a cinema museum, and a helipad, among other facilities. It’s located just 6 km away from the upcoming Noida International Airport. (Also Read: Akshay Kumar one of the final four bidders for development of Noida Film City. T-Series, Boney Kapoor also competing) Boney Kapoor outbids Akshay Kumar to build Noida Film City The final 4 bidders Super Cassettes Industries Private Limited (T-Series), Supersonic Technobuild Private Limited (Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films LLP, and others), Bayview Projects LLP (backed by Boney Kapoor, real estate company Bhutani Group, and Noida Cyber Park), and 4 Lions Films Private Limited (backed by filmmaker KC Bokadia and others) made their presentations in June for the greenfield project to the officials of the Uttar Pradesh government.  …

Welcome 3: Sanjay Dutt did not have a fallout with Akshay Kumar, here’s the REAL reason why he quit months ago

It was no less than a delight for movie buffs when Akshay Kumar announced the third instalment in the Welcome franchise, titled Welcome To The Jungle. In the announcement video, our beloved Munna and Circuit aka Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi could be seen standing right next to Akshay. This unexpected reunion certainly sent us over the moon with joy. So it was heartbreaking when buzz suggested that Sanju baba is no longer a part of the project. Well, the report is true but contrary to rumours his exit is not because of a fallout with co-star Akshay. A source has revealed that Sanjay opted out of Welcome 3 months ago because he was unable to keep up with the action segments after his long battle with cancer. Akshay Kumar and Sanjay Dutt in Welcome 3   Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! A close source disclosed, “Sanjay was very enthusiastic about the film and had even begun shooting. Unfortunately, after …

Huma Qureshi joins Jolly LLB 3 cast, reunites with Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi | Bollywood

Huma Qureshi has joined the cast of Subhash Kapoor’s courtroom dramedy Jolly LLB 3. The film, which will pit Arshad Warsi’s lawyer Jolly from the first part (2013) against Akshay Kumar’s lawyer Jolly from the second part (2017), will see Huma reprise her role of Pushpa Pandey from the second instalment. (Also Read – Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s Jolly LLB 3 in legal trouble for allegedly making fun of judiciary: Report) Huma Qureshi joins Jolly LLB 3 cast Huma joins cast Huma took to her Instagram handle on Monday and shared three pictures of her, posing with eyes closed for the camera. She wore a white kurti with floral motifs and paired it with a pink dupatta and earrings. She wrote in the caption, “Pushpa Pandey is backkkkk and looking pretty in Pink (pink flower emoji) #JollyLLB3 Clicked by the one and only @akshaykumar (camera emoji).” Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Huma plays Akshay Kumar’s wife in the franchise. …