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‘It will be a cakewalk if stitch up a robust Marathi-Muslim partnership’

‘It will be a cakewalk if stitch up a robust Marathi-Muslim partnership’

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MUMBAI: Anil Dattatray Parab, 61, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC and Matoshree’s go-to person, is a busy man these days, tying up the loose ends of the Shiv Sena (UBT)-MNS -NCP (SP) campaigns, holding hurried parleys with party colleagues and giving last-minute tips to young Shiv Sainiks. Ambarish Mishra spoke with the party’s strategist at his Bandra (East) office, which boasts as the 2026 poll leitmotif an infra-ray photograph of the BMC headquarters by Uddhav Thackeray, about Sena (UBT) wooing the Marathi manoos and Muslim voters, the hurdles in its path and the future. Mumbai, India – March 19, 2024 : Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Parab, addressing the media over the Dapoli Sai Resort issue at Shivsena (UBT) office, Shivala, in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo) Excerpts from the interview: Isn’t this a do-or-die election for Shiv Sena (UBT)? Yes; this election will determine the political trajectory of our party. Also, this is the party’s first BMC election after the split in 2022. The BJP is no longer …

India’s growth is not as robust as indicated by the headlines’: Former Chief Economic Advisor

India’s growth is not as robust as indicated by the headlines’: Former Chief Economic Advisor

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(From left) Duvvuri Subbarao,  Soumya Swaminathan, Aravind Subramanian, and Devesh Kapur, at the launch of the book A Sixth of Humanity: Independent India’s Development Odyssey in the city on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: R. Ravindran Arvind Subramanian, former Chief Economic Advisor of India and Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, on Wednesday said India’s growth was not as robust as indicated by the headlines. “Because, if you look at all the other indicators, private investment has been flat for such a long time. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has been declining. Consumption growth has been weak. So, a series of indicators suggest that the economy is, maybe, not as robust as the headline numbers are indicating,” he said at an event to mark the launch of his book A Sixth of Humanity: Independent India’s Development Odyssey, co-authored with Devesh Kapur, Starr Foundation Professor of South Asian Studies at the Johns Hopkins University.  The book launch event was organised by the Madras Management Association and Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS). Responding to the question from former RBI Governor …

Good Bad Ugly Day 5 Advance Box Office: Ajith Kumar-led movie observes robust bookings on Ambedkar Jayanti

Good Bad Ugly Day 5 Advance Box Office: Ajith Kumar-led movie observes robust bookings on Ambedkar Jayanti

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Good Bad Ugly, starring Ajith Kumar in the lead role, along with Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Priya Prakash Varrier, and others, is ripping off the box office these days. The mass action drama directed by Adhik Ravichandran will continue to record a phenomenal business day on its first Monday, as the movie recorded solid pre-sales.  Good Bad Ugly records robust pre-sales for the first Monday The Ajith Kumar starrer has registered good pre-sales for its Day 5, a Holiday on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti in Tamil Nadu. The movie has sold around 3.95 lakh tickets in 3390 shows across the state, worth Rs 7.10 crore. The first Monday advance booking of Good Bad Ugly is on par with the advances of its Friday (Rs 7 crore).  Going by the strong advances and buzz among the audience, the action drama will clock another double-digit figure on its 5th day of release. Currently, the total cume of Good Bad Ugly stands at Rs 82 crore gross in Tamil Nadu. The movie is expected to wrap its 5th …

Good Bad Ugly Advance Box Office: Viral and well-received trailer of Ajith Kumar starrer results in robust bookings

Good Bad Ugly Advance Box Office: Viral and well-received trailer of Ajith Kumar starrer results in robust bookings

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Tamil star Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly is proving its mass pull even before its theatrical release. The film’s trailer, dropped just a day ago, has sparked a frenzy across social media, registering over 20 million views on YouTube in less than 24 hours. This massive traction has resulted in ₹5 crore worth of advance bookings in just 16 hours, with over 2.63 lakh tickets sold across 1,450+ shows in Tamil Nadu alone. This is a staggering number considering promotions haven’t even officially begun. To compare, Ajith’s Thunivu and Vijay’s Beast both crossed the 30 million mark in 24 hours, with Varisu reaching a record 32 million. Now, Good Bad Ugly is comfortably inching into second position in terms of trailer views, overtaking Thunivu, and trailing just behind Beast. Clearly, the buzz is real around the film. Packed with stylish action, dialogues, and Ajith’s massy avatar, the trailer has struck a chord with fans. Director Adhik Ravichandran’s flamboyant, over-the-top filmmaking style seems to be the perfect match for Ajith’s screen presence. The Ajith-Adhik combo is …

Stronger capacity-building efforts needed for robust IP enforcement framework: Madras HC judge

Stronger capacity-building efforts needed for robust IP enforcement framework: Madras HC judge

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Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-Tamil Nadu Technology Development & Promotion Centre (TNTDPC) conference on Auto Tech-IP Trends | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Madras High Court judge Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy called for stronger capacity-building efforts to ensure an adaptive and robust Intellectual Property (IP) enforcement framework, citing the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements. “The transition to software-defined vehicles necessitates a robust legal framework that not only protects but also facilitates accessibility to IP resources emphasising legal professionals must be equipped with the necessary expertise to adjudicate IP cases effectively, ensuring fair enforcement and a competitive innovation ecosystem,” he said. Justice Ramamoorthy was speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-Tamil Nadu Technology Development and Promotion Centre (TNTDPC) conference on Auto Tech-IP Trends with the theme, “Smart IP Powering Smart Mobility,” in Chennai. Highlighting the multi-layered nature of IP protection, he noted that patents and designs require intensive research and development. “Companies employ multi-tiered strategies to safeguard their innovations, making the role of IP offices, such as the Patent Office and Trademarks Office, crucial in granting …

Chhaava Day 2 India Box Office Trends: Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s movie is set of a ROBUST Saturday

Chhaava Day 2 India Box Office Trends: Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s movie is set of a ROBUST Saturday

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Vicky Kaushal’s historical epic Chhaava started phenomenally at the Indian box office on February 14. The film opened with collections near Rs 30 crore on Day 1, making it the biggest opening of the actor’s career. While the Valentine’s Day holiday provided a slight boost, Chhaava’s success is not merely a result of external factors—it has done exceptionally well on its own merit, underscoring strong audience approval. With solid word of mouth, Day 2 is showing signs of surpassing its opening-day collections. The Saturday surge is a common trend for well-received films, and Chhaava appears to be capitalizing on its positive reception. Audience turnout projections for Sunday are even bigger, with expectations that it will be the film’s highest single-day collection. The Laxman Utekar directorial brings to life the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and his battles against the Mughals. The film’s grandeur, coupled with Rashmika Mandanna’s portrayal of Maharani Yesubai Bhosle and Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, has resonated with both history buffs and mainstream audiences. With its visually …

Vidaamuyarchi Final Advance Booking Worldwide: Ajith Kumar’s action thriller records ROBUST pre-sales; eyes BUMPER start

Vidaamuyarchi Final Advance Booking Worldwide: Ajith Kumar’s action thriller records ROBUST pre-sales; eyes BUMPER start

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Vidaamuyarchi, starring Ajith Kumar in the lead role along with Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra, and Arjun Sarja, is all set to hit the screens tomorrow. The movie has recorded a solid pre-sales at the ticket window.  Vidaamuyarchi records a massive pre-sales of Rs 46 crore for the opening weekend globally  Helmed by Magizh Thirumeni, the action thriller has fetched a massive advance booking of Rs 46.50 crore for its opening weekend at the worldwide ticket window. Of this, Rs 37 crore of pre-sales raked in the domestic markets, while USD 1.1 million (Rs 9.50 crore) came from overseas pre-bookings.  The movie will enjoy a four-day long weekend (Feb 6 to Feb 9) at the box office, as it will be released on Thursday instead of the regular Friday release.  Vidaamuyarchi rakes over Rs 29 crore advances for Day 1; set for a BANGER start Backed by Lyca Productions, Vidaamuyarchi has raked over Rs 28.75 crore in pre-sales for the opening day alone. A total advance of Rs 20.75 crore is recorded at the Indian ticket …

Badass Ravi Kumar Advance Booking Update: Himesh Reshammiya’s movie sells ROBUST 14,000 tickets in top chains for opening day, 24 hours before release

Badass Ravi Kumar Advance Booking Update: Himesh Reshammiya’s movie sells ROBUST 14,000 tickets in top chains for opening day, 24 hours before release

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Badass Ravi Kumar, starring Himesh Reshammiya in the lead role, is all set to entertain the audience very soon. The spoof comedy is recording healthy pre-sales, hinting towards an encouraging start at the box office.  Badass Ravi Kumar sells 14,000 tickets in top national chains for Day 1  The advance booking of Badass Ravi Kumar was opened on Tuesday morning, three days before its release. Directed by Keith Gomes, the much-awaited movie has sold around Rs 13,500 to 14,000 tickets in the top three national chains- PVR Inox and Cinepolis. Out of which a major chunk was sold by the former chains.  With 24 hours still in hand, the movie is expected to record a solid pre-booking, courtesy of a significant buzz on social media and conscious pricing in most of the cinemas.  For the unversed, the ticket fares of Badass Ravi Kumar are smartly priced at Rs 99 and Rs 150 in all the participating cinemas across the nation, for the opening day. This move can attract the audience and give it the much-needed …

Interstellar Re-Release India Advance Booking: Christopher Nolan’s movie eyes to surpass original run with robust prebookings

Interstellar Re-Release India Advance Booking: Christopher Nolan’s movie eyes to surpass original run with robust prebookings

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Celebrating its 10th release anniversary, Christopher Nolan’s one of the finest movies, Interstellar, is gearing up for the second run in India. The sci-fi adventure starring Michael Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway is recording a robust advance sale ahead of its re-release.  Interstellar aims to surpass its original run with robust pre-sales  The Hollywood biggie has stormed past the advance booking of 1,00,000 tickets for its limited re-release in India. With 10 days more in the bank, Interstellar is expected to double its pre-sales. However, one must note that the movie has been released in IMAX and other premium formats so far. It will be interesting to see if the stakeholders decide to bring it in the standard formats, too.  The advance sale of Interstellar has proved once again that the movie has huge potential in the Indian markets, thanks to its cinematic brilliance and Christopher Nolan’s brand value. The film is expected to storm the box office with a banger opening weekend figure, followed by a phenomenal hold on the weekdays. Interestingly, a few …

Daaku Maharaaj Worldwide Box Office: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s film slows down after robust holiday weekend

Daaku Maharaaj Worldwide Box Office: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s film slows down after robust holiday weekend

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Daaku Maharaaj, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, Urvashi Rautela, and Bobby Deol, has recently stormed past the Rs 100 crore mark globally. However, the movie has now slowed down at the box office. Daaku Maharaaj records drop in collections due to Sankranthiki Vasthunam Though Daaku Maharaaj worked very well for the Telugu masses and the loyal fans of NBK, the movie is now experiencing daily drops. Released on January 12 on the occasion of Sankranti, the Nandamuri Balakrishna movie did phenomenal business in its first week. Soon after the festival, however, it started showing a downward trajectory.  The major reason behind its slowed pace is the blockbuster wave of Sankranthiki Vasthunam. The Venkatesh starrer action-comedy met with superlative word-of-mouth and emerged as a Pakka Sankranti entertainer. The Dil Raju-produced movie not only put a dent in Daaku Maharaaj’s collections but also curtailed Ram Charan’s heavy-budgeted movie Game Changer.  Daaku Maharaaj becomes 4th consecutive Rs 100 crore grosser for NBK; heads for an Average end  Daaku Maharaaj is now the fourth consecutive movie of Balayya to hit the …