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Vishal advocates for Vijay and TVK’s rights amid hung assembly: ‘I as a citizen and voter foresee a disastrous…’

Vishal advocates for Vijay and TVK’s rights amid hung assembly: ‘I as a citizen and voter foresee a disastrous…’

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Actor-turned politician Vijay‘s TVK is the front-runner to form the government in Tamil Nadu. TVK has caused a major political earthquake in Tamil Nadu by beating both Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the two main players in the state for decades. However, before he could celebrate his victory, TN governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar asked him to show majority numbers before forming a government. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor Vijay will potentially be the next CM of TN. (PTI) What Vishal said about TVK Vishal is among the many stars who have come out in support of Vijay. The actor took to his X account and wrote, “If it’s not #Tvk and if it’s going to be anything else but the unimaginable/shellshocking combination of DMK/AIADMK alliance to form the next government , then I as a citizen and voter foresee a disastrous and catastrophic consequential turnout amidst common public. Will not go down well with anyone.” Why TVK is struggling to form government Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam …

20th Century Studios’ Horror Flick Registers A Disastrous Opening

20th Century Studios’ Horror Flick Registers A Disastrous Opening

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Psycho Killer North America Box Office Update ( Photo Credit – 20th Century Studios ) 20th Century Studios entered the weekend with hopes that Psycho Killer would find a place in the crowded horror market, but the film delivered a weak start at the North American box office. Competition already featured three horror titles, including Send Help, Iron Lung, and The Strangers: Chapter 3. Against that lineup, Gavin Polone’s directorial debut struggled from its first day in theaters on Friday and failed to land among the top 5 titles in the region. Psycho Killer North America Box Office Opening Produced on a budget of less than $10 million, Psycho Killer collected only $710K from 1,100 theaters in North America, as per Box Office Mojo. The per-screen average reached a soft $645, a figure that reflects limited audience turnout. International markets have yet to see the film, leaving domestic performance as the only indicator for now. Horror Genre Faces Mixed Results In 2026 Horror films dominated the previous year, but so far 2026 has delivered mixed …

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos hits back at James Cameron for calling streamer’s acquisition of Warner Bros ‘disastrous’

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos hits back at James Cameron for calling streamer’s acquisition of Warner Bros ‘disastrous’

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Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is not happy with James Cameron’s letter against the streaming platform over its bid to acquire Warner Bros studio and terming it “disastrous”. Pushing back against the remarks, Sarandos said he was “surprised and disappointed” that Cameron chose to align with what he described as a disinformation campaign surrounding the proposed deal. Netflix’s Ted Sarandos wrote a letter to defend his company’s plans for movies if its acquisition of Warner Bros. goes through, Ted Sarandos hits back at James Cameron Sarandos addressed Cameron’s remarks in a letter penned to Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah, who chairs the Senate’s subcommittee on antitrust. He mentioned that an earlier letter from the director “knowingly misrepresents our position and commitment to the theatrical release of Warner Bros. films.” Sarandos’ letter follows an earlier note to Lee from Cameron, who said the sale of Warner Bros.’ film studio and streaming service to Netflix “will be disastrous for the theatrical motion picture business that I have dedicated my life’s work to.” “I recently read the letter …

James Cameron says Netflix acquiring Warner Bros would be ‘disastrous’, predicts shut theatres, job losses

James Cameron says Netflix acquiring Warner Bros would be ‘disastrous’, predicts shut theatres, job losses

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In a letter to American Senator Mike Lee, veteran Hollywood filmmaker James Cameron has argued against Netflix‘s planned acquisition of Warner Bros, one of the biggest movie studios in the world. Cameron, director of blockbusters like Avatar, Titanic, and The Terminator, has said that the acquisition would be ‘disastrous’ for the movie business. James Cameron has warned against Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. REUTERS/Caroline Brehman (REUTERS) James Cameron warns against Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros In his letter to Senator Lee, who is the chair of the Senate subcommittee on antitrust, James Cameron predicts a doom-like scenario for filmmaking business in the US and worldwide if the planned acquisition comes through. “I believe strongly that the proposed sale of Warner Brothers Discovery to Netflix will be disastrous for the theatrical motion picture business that I have dedicated my life’s work to. Of course, my films all play in the downstream video markets as well, but my first love is the cinema,” Cameron wrote in the letter, as quoted by Variety. James Cameron is one of …

‘It’s been a really poor campaign, it has to be…’ : Ricky Ponting on Australia’s disastrous T20 World Cup campaign | Cricket News

‘It’s been a really poor campaign, it has to be…’ : Ricky Ponting on Australia’s disastrous T20 World Cup campaign | Cricket News

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6 min readFeb 18, 2026 04:13 PM IST With 2021 World Champions Australia being knocked out form the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, it has meant that the Travis Head led side will be returning home post the group stages of the tournament. With pacer Pat Cummins ruled out of the Australian team prior to the tournament and Josh Hazelwood too ruled out of the team, the Australian team lead began with a win over Ireland but then lost to Zimbabwe and co-hosts Sri Lanka in the group stage. Former Australian captain Rickey Ponting has termed Australia’s campaign in the T20 World Cup as a ‘poor’ campaign and shared how teams like Australia cannot afford losses against teams like Zimbabwe in the World Cups. “It’s been a really poor campaign, it has to be said. They had some injury concerns at the start with (Josh) Hazlewood and (Pat) Cummins being ruled out and then Tim David not available right at the start as well. But I think just losing to Zimbabwe like they did, that’s …

Prabhas’ Film Ends Its Disastrous Run With A Deficit Of 63%

Prabhas’ Film Ends Its Disastrous Run With A Deficit Of 63%

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The Raja Saab Box Office (Closing Collection) (Photo Credit: Instagram) The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, and Zarina Wahab in key roles, has finally taken an exit from theaters. Released amid high expectations, the film started its run on a strong note but quickly went downhill. After spending four weeks in theaters, it has concluded its run, and shockingly, the film couldn’t even recoup half its budget through its domestic run. Keep reading for a closing collection report! The Telugu fantasy-horror-comedy film was released on January 9. It received poor reviews from critics, and even among the ticket-buying audience, it had negative word of mouth. From the performances to the script, several aspects of the film were criticised. Due to such a reception, it failed to attract audiences. It also suffered a blow due to the strong run of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and Anaganaga Oka Raju. How much did The Raja Saab earn at the worldwide box office? In India, The Raja Saab opened at a …

Wagner Moura Starring Crime Thriller Beats Sydney Sweeney’s Disastrous 2025 Sports Biopic

Wagner Moura Starring Crime Thriller Beats Sydney Sweeney’s Disastrous 2025 Sports Biopic

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The Secret Agent North America Box Office Update (Photo Credit: Instagram) Brazilian film The Secret Agent, led by Wagner Moura, has moved past one of last year’s most disastrous sports biopics starring Sydney Sweeney. The film has already secured a place among the most talked about international titles of the season and continues to show strength at the box office. To top that, awards from the Cannes Film Festival, Critics’ Choice, and Golden Globes have added weight to its run. The Secret Agent Box Office Performance: A Rare Box Office Milestone For Brazilian Cinema Written and directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, the neo noir historical political thriller has earned $4.63 million worldwide so far (as last reported via Box Office Mojo). The US market accounts for $2.18 million (till January 11, 2026) of that figure after 47 days in theaters. The Secret Agent Box Office Summary Domestic – $2.18 million International – $2.45 million Worldwide – $4.63 million With this performance, The Secret Agent now sits alongside City of God, Central Station, and I’m Still …

A Disastrous Christmas For James Cameron’s Threequel!

A Disastrous Christmas For James Cameron’s Threequel!

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( Photo Credit – YouTube ) In a surprising turn of events, there is one thing that Hollywood was not prepared for this weekend, and it was the Indian audience prioritizing Dhurandhar over the much-anticipated Avatar: Fire And Ash. The film is performing way below expectations in India, all thanks to the rampage Ranveer Singh’s film is doing at the box office. Avatar: Way Of Water Performed Like A Beast! The opening weekend of the Avatar threequel in India has clocked in a staggering 47% lower number than its predecessor, Avatar: Way Of Water. The sequel earned a total of 128.8 crore in its opening weekend in India. Avatar: Fire And Ash India Box Office Day 7 On the seventh day, Sunday, December 25, Avatar: Fire And Ash, earned 5.75 crore at the box office. The film was impacted a lot by Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which went ahead to earn 20+ crore on the third Thursday! Check out the highest-grossing Hollywood films at the box office in India. Avatar: The Way Of Water: 378.22 crore …

Off To A Disastrous Start, Earns Over 75% Less Than Its Predecessor

Off To A Disastrous Start, Earns Over 75% Less Than Its Predecessor

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Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 Box Office Day 1 (Early Trends) ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, starring Kapil Sharma, Warina Hussain, Manjot Singh, Parul Gulati, Ayesha Khan, and Tridha Choudhary, will be concluding its opening day soon, with night shows about to end. Despite the sequel factor in play, the film failed to make any impact during the pre-release stage, and things worsened with Dhurandhar becoming a nationwide sensation. It has been completely sidelined and is heading towards low score at the Indian box office on its day 1. It is one of those rare Bollywood sequels no one ever demanded, and expectedly, when it was announced, there was zero anticipation on the ground. Although the first installment of the film was a surprise hit in 2015, things have totally changed over the years. Kapil is a household name now, and his comedy show has given him a lot of exposure. Due to this, there’s less excitement to watch him on the big screen. Also, reviews and word of …

Prithviraj Sukumaran Starrer Ends Its Disastrous Run With A Deficit Of 87%

Prithviraj Sukumaran Starrer Ends Its Disastrous Run With A Deficit Of 87%

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Vilaayath Budha Box Office (Closing Collection) (Photo Credit – Instagram) Vilaayath Budha, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, has concluded its theatrical run after spending just two weeks in theaters. After a slow start, the film was expected to gain momentum and at least reach a respectable total. Unfortunately, it failed to do so and wrapped up its run much earlier than expected. At the worldwide box office, it has ended its run with a gross of less than 10 crore. Keep reading for a detailed closing collection report! Reception of the film The Mollywood action drama was theatrically released on November 21. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the performances, while the typical mass treatment of the film drew criticism. Among the ticket-buying audience, word of mouth was average, thus failing to create any post-release buzz. Such a reception resulted in poor footfall. How much did Vilaayath Budha earn at the worldwide box office? Vilaayath Budha started its domestic ride with just 1.7 crores and managed to multiply the opening …