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Priyadarshan accuses Firoz Nadiadwala of insulting him: ‘Could’ve made Hera Pheri 3 bigger than Dhurandhar’

Priyadarshan accuses Firoz Nadiadwala of insulting him: ‘Could’ve made Hera Pheri 3 bigger than Dhurandhar’

Filmmaker Priyadarshan recently confirmed that he will not be directing Hera Pheri 3, a film fans have been eagerly awaiting. The director has now made shocking allegations against producer Firoz Nadiadwala, accusing him of repeatedly insulting him. Priyadarshan also claimed that, had he directed the film, he could have turned Hera Pheri 3 into one of India’s biggest film franchises. Priyadarshan opens up on his exit from Hera Pheri 3. Priyadarshan says he could have made Hera Pheri 3 bigger than Dhurandhar In a chat with Mid-Day, Priyadarshan revealed that he was insulted on multiple occasions and said, “Firoz told Akshay, ‘You have the rights to make Hera Pheri 3, but never make it with Priyadarshan. That’s my only request.’ He has insulted me so many times. He told me that my cut of Hera Pheri (2000) looked like a poor man’s version and that he had to edit my five-hour movie. I initially agreed to do the third part with Akshay because I thought I could make one of this country’s biggest franchises. If …

Welcome To The Jungle box office collection day 7: Akshay Kumar film inches closer to ₹100 crore mark despite a drop

Welcome To The Jungle box office collection day 7: Akshay Kumar film inches closer to ₹100 crore mark despite a drop

Welcome To The Jungle box office collection day 7: Ahmed Khan‘s action-comedy, led by Akshay Kumar and featuring an ensemble cast, opened to mixed reviews from both critics and audiences. Despite the divided response, the film crossed the ₹100 crore mark worldwide within its first seven days and is now steadily closing in on the same milestone at the domestic box office. Welcome To The Jungle box office collection day 7: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and others star in it. (HT_PRINT) Welcome To The Jungle box office performance According to Sacnilk, on Wednesday, Akshay Kumar’s film collected ₹6.15 crore. On its seventh day and first Thursday, the film saw a 14% drop in its collection and collected ₹5.25 crore across 9,917 shows. With this, the film has ended its first week with ₹92.90 crore net collection. The film is inching closer to ₹100 crore mark at the domestic box office. However, with Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, releasing in cinemas today (3 July), it remains to be seen whether Welcome to the Jungle can …

Ahmed Khan rubbishes criticism of Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez’s limited roles in Welcome to the Jungle| Interview

Ahmed Khan rubbishes criticism of Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez’s limited roles in Welcome to the Jungle| Interview

Welcome to the Jungle may have brought together one of the biggest ensemble casts in Bollywood, but it has also sparked a debate over how much space its female actors were given in the film. Many viewers questioned why Disha Patani and Jacqueline Fernandez had limited dialogues and screen time. Now, filmmaker Ahmed Khan has responded to the criticism, saying the casting and character arcs were designed to fit the film’s comedy-driven format. Ahmed Khan on why Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez don’t have many dialogues in Welcome to the Jungle. Ahmed Khan explains why the female cast had fewer dialogues Addressing the criticism to Hindustan Times in an exclusive interview, Ahmed Khan said the film was always built around some of Bollywood’s biggest comedy stars, making it difficult to give everyone equal space. “When you have such solid actors like Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Shreyas, Aftab, Arshad, Akshay; you know they are kings of comedy, inke beech mein ladkiyon ka dialogue daal ke kya hoga. (When you have such strong comedy performers like …

Akshay Kumar sells four apartments in one month for Rs 20 cr; earns Rs 7 cr profit | Bollywood News

Akshay Kumar sells four apartments in one month for Rs 20 cr; earns Rs 7 cr profit | Bollywood News

2 min readNew DelhiJul 2, 2026 04:58 PM IST Just a month after selling two of his apartments in Borivali, Akshay Kumar has sold two more luxury apartments in Mumbai’s Mulund West. The properties fetched a combined Rs 12.38 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The transactions, registered on June 30, 2026, involve apartments on the 18th floor of Tower B at Oberoi Enigma on LBS Road. Each apartment has a RERA carpet area of 1,886 sq ft and was sold for Rs 6.19 crore, taking the total deal value to Rs 12.38 crore. Stamp duty of Rs 37.14 lakh was paid on each transaction, amounting to a combined Rs 74.28 lakh. Both apartments come with three car parking spaces each. Akshay had purchased the two apartments from Oberoi Constructions in October 2017 for a combined Rs 9 crore, meaning the latest sale has earned him a profit of over Rs 3.3 crore. The actor had also made headlines in June after selling two more apartments in Mumbai’s Oberoi Sky City …

Akshay Kumar sells two luxury apartments in Mumbai’s Mulund for ₹12.38 crore, bought for nearly ₹9 crore in 2017

Akshay Kumar sells two luxury apartments in Mumbai’s Mulund for ₹12.38 crore, bought for nearly ₹9 crore in 2017

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has sold two luxury apartments in Mumbai’s Mulund for a combined ₹12.38 crore. Kumar had purchased the apartments for nearly ₹9 crore in October 2017, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. Mumbai real estate update: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has sold two luxury apartments in Mumbai’s Mulund for a combined ₹12.38 crore. (HT Files ) The two apartments are located on higher floors of Oberoi Enigma, a premium residential project by Oberoi Realty on LBS Road in Mulund West. Each apartment has a carpet area of 1,886 sq ft and comes with three dedicated car parking spaces, totaling six for the transaction, the documents show. Property registration documents show that Sunny Home Care Private Limited purchased both the apartments. Each apartment sold for ₹6.19 crore, bringing the aggregate transaction value to ₹12.38 crore. The buyer paid stamp duty of ₹37.14 lakh for each transaction, totalling ₹74.28 lakh. The sale deeds were registered on June 30, 2026. Documents show that Akshay Kumar originally purchased both apartments in October 2017 …

Welcome to the Jungle: Akshay Kumar thanks fans and veteran co-stars

Welcome to the Jungle: Akshay Kumar thanks fans and veteran co-stars

Actor Akshay Kumar has expressed heartfelt gratitude after the overwhelming response to ‘Welcome to the Jungle’, saying that words fall short of conveying his emotions. Sharing an emotional note on social media alongside a picture from the film, the actor thanked fans for showering the project with “unimaginable love” and paid special tribute to veteran actors Farida Jalal and Kiran Kumar.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) “If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one for me is worth millions. Badi bi sahi keh rahi hai… THANK YOU is very small in front of what I feel right now,” he wrote on Instagram. Calling their blessings a driving force behind the film’s success, Akshay concluded his message with a note of love from the entire team. “While I am indebted to every single soul connected to Welcome to the Jungle, I bow down in gratitude to seniors like Farida ji and …

Bollywood’s first half report card: Dhurandhar The Revenge, Bhooth Bangla, Main Vaapas Aaunga and more make it a win-win

Bollywood’s first half report card: Dhurandhar The Revenge, Bhooth Bangla, Main Vaapas Aaunga and more make it a win-win

The first half of 2026 has delivered a much-needed boost to the film industry, with audiences backing films across genres, languages and budgets. Strong theatrical footfalls, breakout regional successes and the return of comedy have helped restore confidence in the business after a volatile few years. “For the industry, admissions are up by at least 10%, and the box office, our estimate is, would be up by at least 16-17%, if not more,” says Kamal Gianchandani, president of the Multiplex Association of India. Stills from Main Vaapas Aaunga, Dhurandhar The Revenge and Welcome To The Jungle What worked From patriotic dramas and comedies to regional cinema, the year’s biggest successes came from varied genres. Sunny Deol’s Border 2 emerged as one of the biggest hits of the year, while Dhurandhar The Revenge became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026 so far. Comedy also found favour with audiences. Akshay Kumar‘s reunion with Priyadarshan in Bhooth Bangla paid off at the box office, while Welcome To The Jungle has continued his winning streak. For Devang Sampat, managing …

Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Collection Day 6: Akshay Kumar film earns Rs 129 cr after Ahmed Khan claims budget of Rs 125 cr | Bollywood News

Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Collection Day 6: Akshay Kumar film earns Rs 129 cr after Ahmed Khan claims budget of Rs 125 cr | Bollywood News

Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Collection Day 6: It has been nearly a week since Akshay Kumar-led Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan, hit theatres. The film has managed a decent run at the box office so far, although its performance has been relatively modest considering the strong franchise value it carries. On Day 6 (Wednesday), the film earned an estimated Rs 6.15 crore net, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. This takes the film’s domestic net collection to Rs 87.65 crore, while its worldwide collection now stands at Rs 129.37 crore. On Wednesday, Welcome to the Jungle was screened across 9,851 shows nationwide and recorded an overall occupancy of 14.81%. Morning shows registered an occupancy of 9.69%, which rose to 14.54% in the afternoon before peaking at 16.23% during the evening shows, and 18.77% during night shows. Story continues below this ad Ahmed Khan, in an earlier chat with Bollywood Hungama had claimed that the film was made in a budget of Rs 125 crore. He shared with Times Now, “Welcome to …

As Welcome to the Jungle earns ₹100 crore worldwide, Akshay Kumar gives credit to co-stars Kiran Kumar, Farida Jalal

As Welcome to the Jungle earns ₹100 crore worldwide, Akshay Kumar gives credit to co-stars Kiran Kumar, Farida Jalal

Welcome to the Jungle has been a strong pull at the box office since its release last Friday. The comedy-drama starring Akshay Kumar in the lead opened to good reviews and crossed the ₹100 crore mark in 4 days of release. Welcome to the Jungle is the third instalment in the Welcome franchise, and has a huge ensemble cast. Akshay acknowledged the blessings of veteran actors Kiran Kumar and Farida Jalal in a new post as he celebrated the success of Welcome to the Jungle. (Also read: ₹100 crore mark in 4 days”>Welcome to the Jungle worldwide box office: Akshay Kumar film sweeps past ₹100 crore mark in 4 days) Akshat Kumar with Kiran Kumar and Farida Jalal during the shoot of Welcome to the Jungle. What Akshay said He shared a sweet BTS picture with Farida and Kiran and wrote in the caption, “If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one for me is worth millions. Badi bi sahi keh rahi hai (What Farida’s character Badi bi says is right)… THANK YOU …

Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Collection Day 5 Update: Akshay Kumar film earns over Rs 120 crore | Bollywood News

Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Collection Day 5 Update: Akshay Kumar film earns over Rs 120 crore | Bollywood News

Welcome To The Jungle Box Office Collection Day 5 Live Updates: Despite crossing the Rs 100 crore mark globally, Akshay Kumar’s latest comedy film Welcome to the Jungle has now slowed down at the box office. After earning over Rs 63.75 crore over the opening weekend domestically, the film has dropped down to single digits. On its first Tuesday, Welcome 3 collected only Rs 9.25 crore, taking the total India net collection to Rs 81.50 crore and worldwide collection to Rs 120.12 crore. On Day 5, Welcome to the Jungle saw an overall occupancy of 29.06% across 10,258 shows – with morning shows at 13.15%, afternoon shows at 27%, evening shows at 31.54%, and night shows at 44.54%. Story continues below this ad It is noteworthy that Welcome to the Jungle has been performing better than its predecessora Welcome (2007) and Welcome Back (2015). However, the film will soon face competition from upcoming big releases, including Alpha, Dhamaal 4, The Odyssey, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. ALSO READ | Welcome To The Jungle movie review: …