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Cocktail 2 Box Office Day 5 (Early Trends): Enters 100 Crore Club Globally

Cocktail 2 Box Office Day 5 (Early Trends): Enters 100 Crore Club Globally

Cocktail 2 Box Office Day 5 (Early Trends): Hits Three Milestones For Shahid Kapoor! (Photo Credit: Maddock Films) Maddock Films’ adult relationship drama Cocktail 2 is continuing its uninterrupted run at the ticket windows. After a good opening weekend, the film has passed the weekday test with flying colors. According to the early trends flowing in for Day 5, the Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna starrer has finally entered the 100 crore club globally! In just 5 days of its theatrical release, Homi Adajania’s film has officially entered the list of the top 5 highest-grossing Hindi films of 2026 globally! The fifth day collections have helped Shahid Kapoor cement his position in the box office record book! Cocktail 2 Box Office Day 5 Estimates On the fifth day, Tuesday, June 24, Cocktail 2, as per the early trends, earned in the range of 6.5 – 7 crore net across India. The film registered 21% average occupancy across India for a total of 9,565 shows. This steady hold has pushed its cumulative 5-day domestic …

Shah Rukh Khan, Dharmendra saved Kapil Sharma’s show Comedy Nights with Kapil from early cancellation, reveals Preeti Simoes

Shah Rukh Khan, Dharmendra saved Kapil Sharma’s show Comedy Nights with Kapil from early cancellation, reveals Preeti Simoes

4 min readMumbaiJun 21, 2026 05:31 PM IST After finding success with the reality show Comedy Circus, comedian Kapil Sharma decided to take things a step further in 2013. Along with his close friend and collaborator Preeti Simoes, he launched Comedy Nights with Kapil. Initially underestimated by many, the comedy show soon found its footing, with appearances by stars like Shah Rukh Khan and Dharmendra boosting its popularity. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Preeti Simoes, producer of Ma Hai Na, looks back on the journey of Comedy Nights with Kapil. She also spoke about downfall of the comedy show. ‘Everyone thought Comedy Nights with Kapil would shut down after 10-15 episodes’ Sharing how the game-changer Comedy Nights With Kapil started, Preeti Simoes recalled, “Comedy Nights With Kapil was Kapil’s idea. He was done with competitive comedy shows like Comedy Circus, and it was time for him to explore himself. We were loosely inspired by Kumars at 42, and as we progressed, it became magical. When we went to the channel, they told us, ‘Who …

Cocktail 2 Box Office Day 1 (Early Trends): A Fantastic Debut, Shahid Kapoor Delivers His 3rd Highest Opener In History!

Cocktail 2 Box Office Day 1 (Early Trends): A Fantastic Debut, Shahid Kapoor Delivers His 3rd Highest Opener In History!

Cocktail 2 Box Office Day 1 Early Estimates (Photo Credit: Maddock Films) What a stunning debut Cocktail 2 has made at the Indian box office. Homi Adajania’s directorial has surpassed all expectations. It has made the third-biggest opening in the career of Shahid Kapoor. Scroll below for the day 1 early trends! Cocktail 2 Box Office Day 1 Early Estimates According to the early trends, Cocktail 2 earned around 13-14 crore net on its opening day at the Indian box office. The pre-release buzz was favorable, and the positive reviews further boosted spot bookings, leading to a better opening than expected. Within a few hours of its release, the romantic-comedy dominated the ticket windows, becoming the go-to choice of the audience. There is no big competition at the Indian box office. Apart from Haunted 3D – Echoes Of The Past, all the other rivals, including Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, are earning on the lower end. This would further benefit Maddock Films’ production, which has the potential to set new milestones in its debut …

‘Was caught unaware’: Deepika Padukone’s sister didn’t recognise her early depression signs | Bollywood News

‘Was caught unaware’: Deepika Padukone’s sister didn’t recognise her early depression signs | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiJun 16, 2026 08:18 PM IST Eleven years ago, Deepika Padukone opened up on her battle with clinical depression, with her mother Ujjala Padukone by her side. While her mother wasn’t completely aware of her daughter’s depression battle since they lived in different cities, she did have an inkling. Now, Deepika’s sister Anisha Padukone has also confessed that she wasn’t upto speed with Deepika’s initial depression symptoms. What Anisha Padukone said “I was not aware enough about the signs and symptoms to be able to understand what she was really going through,” said Anisha. “The fact that we didn’t live in the same city also didn’t not help, and I am really caught unaware and off guard. Her journey teaches me that I do not know enough about the subject and need to read and understand more in order to support her in the way that is required,” she added. While Deepika Padukone was working in Mumbai back then, Anisha Padukone, a professional golfer, was based out of their hometown Bengaluru. “That is …

Madhuri Dixit recalls being body-shamed for being ‘too skinny’ early in her career: ‘Isko kuch khilaao’

Madhuri Dixit recalls being body-shamed for being ‘too skinny’ early in her career: ‘Isko kuch khilaao’

Bollywood actor Madhuri Dixit is currently receiving widespread praise for her performance in Maa Behen. In the film, her character faces constant scrutiny from society for wearing sleeveless blouses. Reflecting on the theme of judgement and societal expectations, Madhuri recalled how she herself was criticised in the early days of her career for being “too skinny”. In an interview with News18, the actor opened up about the comments she faced and how she dealt with them. Madhuri Dixit recalls being body-shamed in the industry. (PTI) Madhuri Dixit recalls being bodyshamed Talking about how female actors are often body-shamed, Madhuri said, “You’re a public figure. You’re putting yourself out there. There will, of course, be some comments coming your way that yeh aisi hai, yeh waisi hai. When I had started out, they thought I was too skinny. They would be like, isko kuch khilaao (feed her something). When it comes to these things, people are very quick to judge. They judge you for putting on weight, they judge you if you’ve lost weight.” She revealed …

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Box Office Day 4 (Early Trends): Kangana Ranaut’s Film Goes Below The 1 Crore Mark

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Box Office Day 4 (Early Trends): Kangana Ranaut’s Film Goes Below The 1 Crore Mark

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Box Office Day 4 (Early Trends): Kangana Ranaut’s Film Needs To Pick Pace! (Photo Credit – Instagram) The Monday blues have hit hard for Kangana Ranaut’s latest drama, Bharat Bhaagya Viddhaata. After showing promising numbers with a steady upward trajectory over the opening weekend, the film faced a significant reality check on its first Monday. As the new week begins, the film has slipped below the crucial 1-crore daily benchmark, signaling that it urgently needs to stabilize its momentum to remain relevant. This drop is concerning, especially as the film struggles to maintain the pace it generated with its Saturday and Sunday spikes. With this latest addition, the cumulative 4-day domestic total for the film now stands at an estimated 4.8 – 4.9 crore. Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Box Office Day 4 Estimates According to early trade trends, Bharat Bhaagya Viddhaata has collected in the range of 65 to 68 lakh net at the domestic box office on Monday, day 4, June 15. The emotional drama played across 1,866 shows in India, but …

Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Box Office Day 2 (Early Trends): Wins The Four-Way Clash With Increased Shows

Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Box Office Day 2 (Early Trends): Wins The Four-Way Clash With Increased Shows

Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Box Office Day 2 (Early Trends): Mimoh’s Film Surprises! (Photo Credit –YouTube) If there is one thing the Indian box office has proven time and time again, is that you can never underestimate the raw, unadulterated pulling power of a well-timed horror franchise. This weekend’s highly congested, four-way box office battle is insane, but no one expected Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past, starring Mimoh, to win this clash! After surprising everyone with the highest opening despite clashing with Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, Manoj Bajpayee’s Governor, and Diljit Dosanjh’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, the horror franchise has yet again taken a good jump on day 2. Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Box Office Day 2 Estimates As per the early trends, on Saturday, day 2, June 12, Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past earned in the range of 3.2 to 3.50 crore with overall theater occupancy up to 15%. The two-day total of the film stands at 5.7 to 6 crore. The biggest victory for the horror film …

Haunted 3D Box Office Day 1 (Early Trends): 150% Higher Than Bharat Bhaagya Viddhaata, Way Past Governor & Main Vaapas Aaunga

Haunted 3D Box Office Day 1 (Early Trends): 150% Higher Than Bharat Bhaagya Viddhaata, Way Past Governor & Main Vaapas Aaunga

Haunted 3D Box Office Day 1 (Early Trends): Mimoh Wins 4-Way Clash! (Photo Credit: YouTube) In a box office turn of events that absolutely nobody saw coming, the horror genre has once again proven why it is the most bankable space in commercial cinema! This Friday witnessed one of the most brutal clashes, with four major Hindi films fighting for shows and audiences. But Mimoh’s Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past has won the clash! The film’s early trend numbers are a staggering 150% higher than the opening day estimates of Kangana Ranaut’s drama Bharat Bhaagya Viddhaata, which has reportedly opened at 1.00 – 1.40 crore. Furthermore, it has gone way past Imtiaz Ali‘s Main Vaapas Aaunga (1.80 – 2.20 crore) and Manoj Bajpayee’s financial thriller Governor (0.90 – 1.20 crore). Haunted 3D Box Office Day 1 Estimates On the opening day, Friday, June 12, Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past earned in the range of 2.5 – 2.8 crore*. The film faced tough competition from its very first morning show due to a massive …

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Brand New Day gets early release date in India, advance bookings begin June 17

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Brand New Day gets early release date in India, advance bookings begin June 17

Indian Marvel fans have one more reason to celebrate. Sony Pictures Entertainment India has confirmed that Tom Holland-starrer Spider-Man: Brand New Day will now release in Indian cinemas on July 30, 2026, a day ahead of its previously announced date. The studio also revealed that advance bookings for premium large format (PLF) screenings will go live on June 17. Audiences will be able to book tickets for formats including IMAX, 4DX, MX4D and other premium screens ahead of the film’s theatrical debut. Tom Holland in a still from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Interestingly, Amazon Prime members in the United States will get an opportunity to watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Through a special early-access screening program, Prime members can catch the highly anticipated superhero film on July 29 at select theatres across the country, giving them a two-day head start before it opens widely in US cinemas. Record-breaking trailer fuels anticipation The release date announcement arrives amid unprecedented excitement surrounding the film. According to the studio, the trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day became the …

Jyothi Surekha secure top-10 seeds in Archery World Cup Stage 3 qualifiers, Sahil exits early

Jyothi Surekha secure top-10 seeds in Archery World Cup Stage 3 qualifiers, Sahil exits early

Indian compound archers Sahil Jadhav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam secured top-10 finishes in the qualification round of the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, Turkey, on Tuesday, although Sahil’s individual campaign came to an early end in the knockout stage. Fresh from winning his maiden World Cup medal in Shanghai last month, Sahil continued his strong form by shooting 710 points to finish 10th in the men’s compound qualification rankings. Seven archers finished on the same score, but the Indian was placed 10th based on X-count. However, Sahil was unable to build on his promising qualification performance and was knocked out in the round of 64 after a narrow 147-145 defeat to Mexico’s Juan Gutierrez on Tuesday morning. Austria’s Nico Wiener topped the men’s qualification standings with 714 points. Among the other Indians, Rishabh Yadav finished 22nd with 706 points, while Asian Games-bound archers Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru and Kushal Dalal placed 33rd and 43rd respectively. Jyothi leads Indian women as teams secure strong seeds In the women’s compound event, veteran Jyothi Surekha Vennam …