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M+ From Just 10 Markets Signals Another Global Hit For Universal’s Beloved Franchise

$10M+ From Just 10 Markets Signals Another Global Hit For Universal’s Beloved Franchise

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Minions & Monsters Worldwide Box Office ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Minions & Monsters has been released in a few foreign markets ahead of its wide release. It is already making headlines with its strong global collection, with this European country contributing the most to its global total. The movie is all set to be released this week, and you can enjoy the holiday weekend during its debut. Keep scrolling for the deets. It is the third film in the Minions franchise and a prequel spin-off of the Despicable Me franchise. The movie by Pierre Coffin has been received positively by fans so far and could pose solid competition to Toy Story 5, which is already in theaters. The Pixar animation opened with massive numbers, but that won’t happen for this Universal movie. Minions & Monsters crossed $10 million worldwide According to Luiz Fernando’s report, Minions & Monsters has been released in 10 markets, including France, Belgium, and Australia. The report reveals that Minions’ latest installment collected $10.3 million during its 5-day opening in …

Cocktail 2 Drops Bandhu 2.0 & Brings Back Bollywood’s Beloved Friendship Anthem

Cocktail 2 Drops Bandhu 2.0 & Brings Back Bollywood’s Beloved Friendship Anthem

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Cocktail 2 Song Bandhu 2.0 Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) A few movies have iconic songs that stay with us even as the movie ages. One such forever track is Tum Hi Ho Bandhu from the 2012 film Cocktail, featuring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty. Back then, the song instantly became a friendship anthem. As the film has been revived with a modern twist and a new cast, the classic song has also received a new version. Bandhu 2.0 Revives The Spirit Of An Iconic Song With Cocktail 2, the emotions return in a new form with Bandhu 2.0, featuring Kriti Sanon, Shahid Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna. A fresh version of the beloved friendship anthem has now arrived, promising nostalgia while adding a modern touch for today’s audience. The newly released track, Bandhu 2.0, aims to celebrate the kind of friendships that stand the test of time. The friendship anthem has been revived. While the music has been refreshed for a new generation, the core message remains unchanged. The track …

From Boogie Woogie winner at 11 to TV’s beloved bahu: How this actor turned a ₹10 product into a ₹180 cr brand

From Boogie Woogie winner at 11 to TV’s beloved bahu: How this actor turned a ₹10 product into a ₹180 cr brand

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For actors, relying solely on acting projects is no longer the norm. Building a business alongside an entertainment career has become increasingly common in the industry. Bollywood A-listers like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone and Kriti Sanon have built successful brands, and television actors are not far behind. A television actor has made a fortune selling hygeine products. Can you guess who it is? Actor Neha Marda, who rose to fame by playing Gehna in the hit television show Balika Vadhu, also jumped on the bandwagon. The actor, who took a break from acting after conceiving her first child, came up with the idea of converting a ₹10 product — fitkari (alum) — into an alum-based roll-on brand, Phitku, which was eventually valued at ₹180 crore. How was Neha’s brand Phitku born? Neha Marda pitched her brand, which she started with her husband and brother, earlier this year on Shark Tank India in January 2026. While narrating the story behind the brand, she shared how the idea stemmed from a personal problem she faced. “Post my …

Javier Bardem slams ‘toxic masculinity’ shown in his Cannes entry The Beloved, compares it to Trump, Netanyahu, Putin

Javier Bardem slams ‘toxic masculinity’ shown in his Cannes entry The Beloved, compares it to Trump, Netanyahu, Putin

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Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem denounced the aggressive masculinity at the heart of his new Cannes Film Festival competition entry The Beloved on Sunday, calling it a destructive force he hopes growing awareness can help end. Spanish actor Javier Bardem attends a press conference for the film El ser querido (The Beloved) at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes on May 17, 2026. (Photo by Ian LANGSDON / AFP) (AFP) Javier Bardem on The Beloved Bardem stars in director Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s drama about a hard-driving director who casts his estranged daughter in his new movie, reopening grievances borne of anger and ego. The film is one of 22 competing for the festival’s top prize, the Palme d’Or, which will be handed out on May 23. “The idea of this masculinity that is aggressive, that it has to be also showcasing his power over others, that’s something that resonates with me, because that’s the generation that I grew up with,” the 57-year-old Spanish actor told Reuters. “And it’s wrong. And the fact that …

Around Town: How a 1965 war veteran started Cannon, Mumbai’s beloved pav bhaji spot near CST station | Mumbai News

Around Town: How a 1965 war veteran started Cannon, Mumbai’s beloved pav bhaji spot near CST station | Mumbai News

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Did you know that Cannon, now a pav bhaji institution in Mumbai, started as an eatery serving batata vada and cold drinks? Or that it belongs to an Army veteran who fought in the 1965 war against Pakistan? During the war, Parshuram Dandekar suffered serious head injuries that later triggered epileptic seizures, along with a compound fracture in his right leg. A few years later, when the District Soldier Board invited applications from injured servicemen, he applied and was allotted a 120-square-metre plot opposite Victoria Terminus (now CST) station. There was no financial assistance. “I spent my own money, turned the plot into a small eatery, and decided to name it Cannonball,” said the now 87-year-old. Dandekar recalls details from the 1970s as if they were yesterday. (Express photo by Sankhadeep Banerjee) Yes, the eatery was originally meant to be called Cannonball. But the painter missed the memo, and wrote Cannon instead. “My friends insisted we keep it,” he smiled, adding, “Do you know that a cannon is used by all three defence forces — …

Over a year after death, beloved elephant Ramu exhumed, to be put on display in Odisha | India News

Over a year after death, beloved elephant Ramu exhumed, to be put on display in Odisha | India News

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Last year, Ramu, 40 and in the prime of his life, died tragically of electrocution. Now, officials of the Chandaka-Damapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha’s Khurda district are paying the beloved tuskar a special homage — by preserving his remains at the Godibari Prakruti Nivas at Chandaka. A 25-member team of zoologists and wildlife experts spent eight hours Saturday exhuming the remains of the pachyderm — the oldest and largest adult male in the Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary — from his burial site in Bharatpur. The effort helped them retrieve most of his major bones and two tusks, weighing 4 kg and 2.5 kg. “The objective was to scientifically preserve the remains to honour the legacy of the beloved elephant. The preserved skeleton will be used for conservational and educational purposes,” Chandaka DFO Binod Acharya told The Indian Express. According to Acharya, the bones will be cleaned, fixed and displayed at the Godibari Prakruti Nivas at Chandaka — a process expected to take six months. Beloved by officials and residents alike, Ramu, whom the department had unsuccessfully tried …

Dharmendra’s prayer meet: Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju and more attend, pay final tribute to beloved icon

Dharmendra’s prayer meet: Nirmala Sitharaman, Kiren Rijiju and more attend, pay final tribute to beloved icon

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Several prominent political and film personalities gathered in Delhi on Thursday evening to pay their respects to legendary actor Dharmendra, whose prayer meet was hosted by his wife and BJP MP Hema Malini. The event drew a significant presence from the country’s leadership, underscoring the late actor’s lasting influence across generations. A prayer meet for Dharmendra in Delhi saw attendance from key political and film personalities, including Nirmala Sitharaman and Rekha Gupta. FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Delhi CM attended the meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, BJP MP Anurag Thakur, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw were among the key leaders who attended the meet and offered condolences. Actor-politicians Ravi Kishan and Kangana Ranaut were also present, joining the gathering in honouring Dharmendra’s extraordinary cinematic legacy. Dharmendra’s death Dharmendra’s passing on 24 November marked the end of an era in Hindi cinema. Known for his remarkable versatility, he delivered some of Indian cinema’s most memorable performances in classics such as Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Sholay, …

Malayalam cinema’s most beloved comedian was the only Malayali, other than MGR, to dine with ex-Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi at his home | Malayalam News

Malayalam cinema’s most beloved comedian was the only Malayali, other than MGR, to dine with ex-Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi at his home | Malayalam News

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Besides being the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for almost two decades, Muthuvel Karunanidhi, popularly known as Kalaignar, was also a renowned writer who made significant contributions to Tamil literature and cinema. Having penned screenplays for several movies, he played a key role in shaping the landscape of the regional film industry. In his illustrious life, Karunanidhi worked closely with several key figures. Still, one of his friendships stood out as particularly intriguing — the one with the multi-hyphenate Cochin Haneefa. Known as VMC Haneefa in states outside Kerala, the actor-filmmaker was beloved not just among Malayalees but also held a special place in the hearts of thousands of Tamilians, having appeared in several notable films. After making his acting debut in Azhimukham (1972), Haneefa soon began receiving many offers. Although most of his early roles were villainous, he captivated audiences with his sharp portrayals. Thus, he slowly began leaving his mark in the industry. By the 1980s, Haneefa had become a bankable actor. Meanwhile, in 1985, he made his directorial debut with Oru Sandesham …

South Indian cinema’s beloved mother Tulasi retires from acting after 58 year career, wants to dedicate life to Sai Baba

South Indian cinema’s beloved mother Tulasi retires from acting after 58 year career, wants to dedicate life to Sai Baba

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Actor Tulasi, a former child actor who is now famous for playing mother in Telugu and Tamil cinema, announced her retirement on Instagram. The actor made several posts to announce that she’s stepping away from films. This will mark the end of her 58-year-long career, which she began when she was just three months old. Actor Tulasi is famous for her mother roles in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She was a child actor before that. Tulasi announces retirement from films Tulasi posted a picture of Sai Baba’s feet on her Instagram, writing, “Gaurd and guide me and my son Sai!! oh deva oh Sainadha.” She then posted a quote that read: “Trust your intuition. You don’t need to explain or justify your feelings to anyone, just trust your own inner guidance, it knows best.” The post that followed it announced her retirement with it reading: “Happy retirement! Here’s to enjoying every minute of your newfound freedom and adventures.” Explaining why she’s retiring from cinema, she captioned it, “In continuation of my shirdi darshan this december …

Dharmendra’s beloved ‘beta’ Salman Khan pays ailing actor a visit at Breach Candy Hospital. Watch

Dharmendra’s beloved ‘beta’ Salman Khan pays ailing actor a visit at Breach Candy Hospital. Watch

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Updated on: Nov 10, 2025 08:52 pm IST Dharmendra was admitted a week after he went to the hospital for a medical check-up, sparking concerns about his health. Salman Khan, whom Dharmendra often fondly calls ‘beta’ (son), made sure to keep a check on the veteran actor’s health after he was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital. Salman was seen arriving at the hospital in his car on Monday evening. (Also read: Dharmendra is stable after admission to Breach Candy Hospital; Sunny Deol requests prayers for his speedy recovery) Salman Khan paid a visit to Breach Candy Hospital. Salman Khan visits hospital As the paparazzi came in front of his car to click pictures, Salman maintained his calm and looked ahead. His car then entered the hospital premises. The veteran actor’s family confirmed that Dharmendra was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai. This comes a week after he went to the hospital for a medical check-up, sparking concerns about his health. More details Details of his health are currently unknown. Son Sunny Deol released a …