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Huma Qureshi gives savage reply to Tanmay Bhat on Alia Bhatt’s Alpha vs Baby Do Die Do: ‘I would go to Latent’

Huma Qureshi gives savage reply to Tanmay Bhat on Alia Bhatt’s Alpha vs Baby Do Die Do: ‘I would go to Latent’

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This week saw two spy films headed to the cinemas. One is Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha, while the other is Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem’s Baby Do Die Do, which also marks the siblings’ first production venture. As part of the usual promotions, things took a surprisingly funny turn when Huma Qureshi joined Tanmay Bhatt for a chat that quickly became the highlight of the day. Huma Qureshi’s hilarious retort to Alpha clash joke lights up promo conversation. Huma Qureshi’s hilarious reply leaves everyone laughing During the conversation on Tanmay Bhatt’s YouTube channel, the comedian jokingly brought up the box office clash between the two films. Tanmay said, “Huma, I am so happy for you. It’s like you have proven that if you stick to your mission and if you work hard and you stay focused, one day you can also lose your box office to Alpha and it is exciting for all of us.” Everyone on the panel, including Rohan Joshi and Aaditya “Kullu” Kulshreshth, burst into laughter. Huma, however, had an even …

25 years of Gadar and Lagaan: Two films, one release date and the rest is history

25 years of Gadar and Lagaan: Two films, one release date and the rest is history

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25 years ago today, Gadar: Ek Prem Katha and Lagaan hit theatres and went on to become two of Indian cinema’s biggest success stories. We speak to members of the film fraternity as they look back on the excitement surrounding this box-office clash and reflect on what makes both films enduring classics even today Lagaan, Gadar THE EXPECTATIONS BEFORE RELEASE DAY Filmmaker and trade expert, Girish Johar recalls that Gadar was already carrying tremendous buzz before its release. Its music had become popular and audience anticipation was high. In comparison, Lagaan appeared to be lagging initially. “People couldn’t quite understand what Lagaan was about from its early promotional material. The creative images showed 11 men in rural costumes. And at the time, (Gadar director) Anil Sharma was a far more commercially successful director than (Lagaan director) Ashutosh Gowariker, so the odds were largely in Gadar’s favour,” he says. Johar adds that Lagaan’s lengthy runtime also posed challenges. “Being a three-hour film, only a limited number of shows could be accommodated. There was also confusion over …

Governor box office collection day 1: Manoj Bajpayee’s political drama opens to ₹69 lakh amid nine-film clash

Governor box office collection day 1: Manoj Bajpayee’s political drama opens to ₹69 lakh amid nine-film clash

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Governor box office collection day 1: Marking one of the year’s most crowded box-office clashes, director Chinmay D. Mandlekar’s historical drama Governor: The Silent Saviour officially arrived in theatres on June 12. Led by actor Manoj Bajpayee, the narrative revisits the turbulent period of India’s 1991 balance of payments crisis, when the nation teetered on the edge of one of the most severe economic emergencies in its history. Governor box office collection day 1: Manoj Bajpayee plays the lead in the film. Opening day collection Even with a crowded box office featuring nine simultaneous releases across various genres, the political thriller had an opening-day net collection of ₹69 lakh in India(with a gross collection of ₹81 lakh as final figures await. Playing across 1427 shows nationwide, the film is now counting on the crucial weekend trajectory to build steady theatrical momentum. A crowded Friday at the box office Governor crashed into cinemas alongside eight other simultaneous releases. The crowded June 12 box office featured a massive variety of titles, including Main Vaapas Aaunga, Bharat Bhhagya …

Exclusive | Ramesh Taurani reacts to clash of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai with Ram Charan’s Peddi, here’s what he says

Exclusive | Ramesh Taurani reacts to clash of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai with Ram Charan’s Peddi, here’s what he says

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Varun Dhawan’s next release Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai has had a roller-coaster ride in terms of it’s release date. Originally announced as a June 5, 2026 release date, it got postponed to June 12 after Yash‘s Toxic decided to release on June 4. It again decided to prepone to May 22, before finally reclaiming it’s current slot: June 5. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Peddi And then, the unexpected happened: actor Ram Charan‘s Peddi decided to arrive on June 4 as well. But this time, the makers of Varun’s rom-com are in no mood to budge. Producer of Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Ramesh Taurani tells HT City exclusively, “Ab kya kar sakte hain, kuchh nahi. Koi na koi toh aayega hi. There are 52 weeks in a year, someone will clash. It’s okay.” Ask him if they are considering a release date change again, and he asserts, “Not at all.” The clash at the box office now stands confirmed. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, co starring Mrunal Thakur and …

Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh dominates Dhurandhar 2: The Telugu box office clash no one can call yet | Telugu News

Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh dominates Dhurandhar 2: The Telugu box office clash no one can call yet | Telugu News

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As two of the most anticipated Telugu releases prepare to hit screens on Thursday, the mood across the exhibition circuit is a mix of cautious optimism and honest concern. Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, heads into a direct clash with Dhurandhar 2, and early signals from the ground are telling a layered story. Dhurandhar 2, made primarily in Hindi, has been dubbed in Telugu after seeing audience response to the first iteration of the film. On the exhibition side, there is little ambiguity about where the majority of the trade has placed its bet. A. Srinu, who operates multiple single-screen theatres across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, says the preference has been decisive. “90% of single-screen theatres across both states have given preference to Ustaad Bhagat Singh. The occupancy rates have been strong as well,” he said. That kind of dominance on the single-screen circuit, which has historically driven first-week collections for mass entertainers in the Telugu belt, is a solid foundation to build on. Single screens tend to draw the core, loyal audience segment …

Ustaad Bhagat Singh director on film clashing with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: ‘If it was Shah Rukh Khan movie…’

Ustaad Bhagat Singh director on film clashing with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: ‘If it was Shah Rukh Khan movie…’

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After Toxic was postponed, Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 is now set to lock horns at the box office with Pawan Kalyan’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh, creating a strong buzz across the film industry. However, Ustaad Bhagat Singh director Harish Shankar appears unfazed by the clash as he asserts that the box office has enough room for two to three big-ticket films to thrive at the same time. Ustaad Bhagat Singh and Dhurandhar 2 are releasing on March 19 with paid previews on the evening of March 18. Ustaad Bhagat Singh director on clash with Dhurandhar 2 In an interview with Gulte, the director addressed the film’s clash with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2, clarifying that the decision regarding the release date was not in his hands. When asked how he views the box office clash and whether he feels nervous about going head-to-head with Aditya Dhar’s sequel, the filmmaker did not shy away from praising his competitor. He said, “With all due respect, Aditya Dhar is a superior filmmaker. I watched Uri. He is a very impactful, …

Huma Qureshi reacts to Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 and Yash’s Toxic box office clash: ‘It is a win…’

Huma Qureshi reacts to Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 and Yash’s Toxic box office clash: ‘It is a win…’

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The much-anticipated box office clash between Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 and Yash’s Toxic has become a major talking point, not just among fans but across the entertainment industry. Now, Huma Qureshi, who plays a key role in Toxic, has weighed in on the widely discussed showdown. Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic will be released on March 19. Huma on Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic clash During an interview with Variety India, Huma spoke about the upcoming clash between Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar 2 and Yash’s Toxic. According to Huma, the box-office clash should be seen as a win-win for the film industry rather than a threat, as it ultimately brings more attention to cinemas and benefits the overall business. “No matter what I say, I think whichever way I look at it, it is a win for the Indian film industry and it’s going to be great for the audiences,” Huma said. She added, “It’s a win-win, the way I look at it and I think it’s going to be like just a fantastic time for movie-going audiences, …

How 70-year-old Chiranjeevi beat Prabhas in Sankranti clash; earned 300% more than The Raja Saab at the box office

How 70-year-old Chiranjeevi beat Prabhas in Sankranti clash; earned 300% more than The Raja Saab at the box office

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Prabhas is arguably the biggest draw in Telugu cinema right now, alongside Mahesh Babu and Allu Arjun, probably. His stature rose after Baahubali, transforming him into a pan-India star, as they call it. That he has given ₹100-crore openings for his films since speaks volumes about his star power. So most actors are averse to clashing with a Prabhas film, and that too, on Sankranti, considered the biggest release window for Telugu films. Yet, Chiranjeevi – the OG superstar – did just that this year. And somehow, managed to end up victorious too. Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu stars Chiranjeevi in the lead role. Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu vs The Raja Saab box office clash Prabhas’ The Raja Saab was the first mega release of 2026. Hitting the screens on January 9, the horror comedy set the bar high, collecting ₹64 crore net in India, and a neat ₹100 crore worldwide on day 1. It was less than what some of Prabhas’ other films have opened at recently, but still one of the best openings …

Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh FAIL to impress audience, netizens ask ‘How they face women…’

Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh FAIL to impress audience, netizens ask ‘How they face women…’

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Masti 4 Trailer X Reactions: Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh FAIL to impress audience, netizens ask ‘How they face women…’ Home News and Gossip Masti 4 Trailer X Reactions: Vivek Oberoi, Aftab Shivdasani and Riteish Deshmukh FAIL to impress aud… The Masti 4 trailer was unveiled on Tuesday, November 4, and has garnered mixed reactions from online users. Let’s have a look at how the trailer has been received by the netizens. The Masti 4 trailer was revealed on Tuesday, November 4, and the audience had great expectations for it since it belongs to a franchise. Nevertheless, it has not succeeded in captivating the online audience, and a female user on X (Twitter) expressed her discontent with the Masti 4 trailer. She posted on Twitter, “How do they face the females in their house after doing such films, you will never know. If DISGUST was a genre, this trailer is the topper. Full confidence in our janta …

Biggest box office clash of 2026 has ₹700 crore at stake; Ajay Devgn, Ranbir, Yash, Vicky Kaushal, Adivi Sesh collide

Biggest box office clash of 2026 has ₹700 crore at stake; Ajay Devgn, Ranbir, Yash, Vicky Kaushal, Adivi Sesh collide

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It’s still over two months to go for 2026 to arrive, but the film release calendar for the year is already crowding up. As filmmakers and stars scurry to ‘book’ festive release dates, it has created a crowded release weekend in March. Two festivals – Gudi Padwa and Eid – are coinciding, leading to four big films in three languages releasing pan-India on the same weekend. This ₹700 crore clash is one of the biggest talking points of 2026 already. Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Yash, Ajay Devgn and Adivi Sesh may all have big releases lined up on the same weekend in March 2026. Gudi Padwa, an auspicious day for Marathi Hindus and Konkanis, falls on March 19 next year. Eid-ul-fitr also falls on the same weekend, either on March 19 or 20, subject to sighting of the moon. This gives the weekend a slightly longer festive off, ripe for big films. As a result, four big titles have announced their release on that weekend. Dhamaal 4 and Love & War clash From Bollywood, Sanjay …