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RJ Balaji denies audience feeling ‘divine energy’ during Suriya’s Karuppu screenings is PR stunt: ‘Don’t have budget’

RJ Balaji denies audience feeling ‘divine energy’ during Suriya’s Karuppu screenings is PR stunt: ‘Don’t have budget’

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RJ Balaji’s Suriya and Trisha Krishnan-starrer Karuppu was released in theatres on May 15 to mixed reviews from critics. But the film has performed well at the box office, and videos also show audience members feeling ‘divine energy’ while watching it. Talking to the press, Balaji denied that these videos were a PR stunt. (Also Read: ₹100 crore in Tamil Nadu; grosses ₹200 crore worldwide”>Karuppu becomes 1st film in 9 months to collect over ₹100 crore in Tamil Nadu; grosses ₹200 crore worldwide) Suriya plays the titular role in RJ Balaji’s Karuppu. RJ Balaji denies PR stunt for Karuppu Balaji spoke about Karuppu to the press, and when asked if he’s satisfied with the film’s result, he said, “I am satisfied with what we have said to society. You will understand it only after watching the film. Whoever has watched the film is really enjoying it, Tamil Nadu is enjoying it to the fullest, so I’m very happy. I have made this movie for the people, so we’re happy they’re celebrating the movie.” He also …

BTS announce Arirang Busan concerts with live theatre screenings on June 13; where can desi ARMY watch it in India?

BTS announce Arirang Busan concerts with live theatre screenings on June 13; where can desi ARMY watch it in India?

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Global K-pop phenomenon BTS are officially returning to the stage where an important chapter of their journey once paused. The group has announced a massive anniversary concert at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 13, with the performance set to be broadcast live in cinemas worldwide. For fans across the globe, especially ARMY, the concert carries deep emotional significance. The June 13 show marks BTS’s return to the same venue where the group last performed together nearly three years and eight months ago before stepping away for South Korea’s mandatory military service. BTS announce Arirang Busan concerts with live theatre screenings on June 13. (Hybe) The ARIRANG World Tour reaches historic scale The Busan concert is part of BTS’s ongoing ARIRANG World Tour, which has already become one of the most ambitious global tours ever mounted by a Korean act. The tour currently spans 34 cities and includes 85 scheduled performances worldwide. Early shows in Goyang and Tokyo generated enormous global attention, with millions of fans tuning in through live cinema screenings and digital …

Aamir Khan doesn’t go to test screenings because he can’t lie: ‘It’ll show on my face’ | Bollywood News

Aamir Khan doesn’t go to test screenings because he can’t lie: ‘It’ll show on my face’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 17, 2026 05:14 PM IST Aamir Khan has been holding test screenings for his films ever since his 1988 breakthrough, Mansoor Khan’s hit romantic drama Qayamat Se Qayamat. But he confesses that he isn’t a great audience for other filmmakers’ test screenings, particularly when they are held only a week or a few days before the movie’s release. The actor-filmmaker also revealed that, despite being part of the film industry, he is not much of a movie watcher. “I see very few films, which is very odd. But that’s been the case since my childhood. I’ve never been a watcher. But I read a lot, so that kind of compensates,” Aamir said in the recently held Screen Academy Masterclass at Whistling Woods International. “One of the reasons I don’t see films is I don’t know how to lie. If someone asks me how the film is, I’ll say, ‘Bahut bakwas thi yaar. Pakk gaya main. (It was too awful. I got bored to death).’ It’ll show on my face,” confessed Aamir. …

All shows of Karuppu cancelled today; makers issue legal notice over screenings in North India | Tamil News

All shows of Karuppu cancelled today; makers issue legal notice over screenings in North India | Tamil News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 14, 2026 10:37 PM IST Suriya and Trisha Krishnan starrer Karuppu was all set to hit theatres today, with special early morning shows scheduled to begin at 9 am following permission from newly elected Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Joseph. However, things did not go as planned, as all shows for the day were cancelled. Reports suggest that the sudden cancellation stemmed from a dispute between Dream Warrior Pictures and the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners and Exhibitors’ Association over alleged unpaid dues amounting to Rs 10 crore. ‘They should be banned from producing films’, say angry fans On Thursday evening, Ram Muthuram Cinemas issued a public apology to disappointed fans through its official X handle. The statement read, “We are extremely sorry for posting this tweet. All shows of Karuppu at Ram Cinemas (Today, May 14, 2026) have been cancelled. Online tickets will be refunded directly to your account. For counter tickets, kindly collect your refund from our box office at the earliest.” We are extremely sorry for posting this …

Lands In Domestic Top 10 Despite Limited Screenings

Lands In Domestic Top 10 Despite Limited Screenings

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Re-Release North America Box Office Update (Photo Credit –Facebook) Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is back in some of the theaters in North America after a record breaking run last year. The film has collected solid numbers despite limited screenings in this re-release. The anime movie has also secured a spot in the domestic top 10 rankings. Keep scrolling for the deets. It is one of the top 10 highest-grossing movies of 2025 at the worldwide box office. The movie left behind several Hollywood franchise films, including Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and MCU releases last year. It is also one of the top 10 movies of last year at the worldwide box office. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle re-release collection in North America According to Box Office Mojo, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle was re-released in North American theaters on Friday, but only in select locations. It has been re-released across 832 theaters in North America, and despite that, the anime movie has landed at #10 in the domestic box office rankings. …

Sixth edition of Wench Film Festival cancels Kolkata screenings at SRFTI

Sixth edition of Wench Film Festival cancels Kolkata screenings at SRFTI

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If things had gone as planned, Sapna Bhavnani would be unveiling the sixth edition of the Wench Film Festival at Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) in Kolkata today. But events over the past week have compelled the filmmaker to cancel the Kolkata leg of the horror film festival. ‘Fly’, a short film, will be screened at the festival in Mumbai Things came undone a week ago when the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) shared a few updates with her, which included the removal of SRFTI as the venue. “On February 11, SRFTI’s PR manager informed me that they were told to put all festival activities on hold. A day later, my team member got an email from the I&B ministry in which they had mentioned the two films that they didn’t clear for screening. Also, they removed SRFTI as the venue. We never heard directly from the institute,” she shared. With little time to arrange a new venue, Bhavnani had to cancel the screenings. She added, “It was too late for me to even set …

‘Happy Patel budget equal to Border 2’s catering budget’: Vir Das reveals Aamir Khan did 28 focus screenings to test the film | Bollywood News

‘Happy Patel budget equal to Border 2’s catering budget’: Vir Das reveals Aamir Khan did 28 focus screenings to test the film | Bollywood News

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Vir Das has officially made his directorial debut with Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, which he co-directed with Kavi Shastri. The film finally hit theatres last week. While it has struggled at the box office, earning only Rs 5.07 crore so far, it has garnered positive responses from audiences, particularly fans of Vir’s stand-up brain. What’s also being appreciated is that a film as whacky and wild as this was greenlit by a mainstream production house in today’s climate. Unsurprisingly, the man behind the film is Aamir Khan, a producer known for backing unconventional subjects. In a recent conversation with Cinema Express, Vir revealed that when he first narrated the script to Aamir, the superstar asked for rewrites. “He called me and Kavi for a narration. Then he sat with us for about five to six rewrites. He is a great lighthouse for story and is always concerned with character motivations and whether the script is tying up.” Vir also shared that after hearing the script, Aamir conducted a “director audition” for both him and Kavi, …

Angry Prabhas fans storm The Raja Saab preview shows despite security in Hyderabad, many screenings cancelled

Angry Prabhas fans storm The Raja Saab preview shows despite security in Hyderabad, many screenings cancelled

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Maruthi’s horror-comedy The Raja Saab, headlined by Prabhas, hit theatres on January 9 but its release was far from smooth. It was marred by anger and chaos as agitated fans barged into theatres during press screening, while others crowded around entry gates, venting their anger over delays in the screenings. Raja Saab marks the return of Prabhas to the big screen. Also read: ₹50 crore in pre-sales”>The Raja Saab review and release live updates: Prabhas film arrives in theatres, mints ₹50 crore in pre-sales Fans get angry While premiere shows kicked off across Andhra Pradesh from 9 pm on Thursday, the film ran into last-minute hurdles in Hyderabad following a delay in the issuance of the government order. The uncertainty sparked confusion and unrest at a few theatres in the city. Several videos circulating on social media show agitated fans barging into theatres, while others are seen gathering near the main gates, shouting and venting their anger. The situation escalated at Vimal Theatre, where a large number of fans gathered outside amid confusion and the …

James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash draws one major issue during early test audience screenings

James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash draws one major issue during early test audience screenings

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James Cameron has heard most of the critiques that follow the Avatar franchise. Length is the one that never quite goes away. With Avatar: Fire and Ash, that conversation has surfaced again, this time from early test audiences. Avatar: Fire and Ash is set for release on December 19, 2025(X/@20thcentury) The upcoming third film in the series, directed by James Cameron, is set to cross the three-hour mark. Early cuts ran even longer. And during test screenings, one issue came up more than once – the runtime. Test audiences flag one major issue in Avatar: Fire and Ash Cameron said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that feedback cards from early screenings repeatedly pointed out the film’s length as a negative point. Cameron said he reviews every response personally and weighs what stays and what goes. Not all feedback results in changes, but some do. He described the process to The Hollywood Reporter as selective rather than defensive, adding that he is open to adjustments if they don’t undercut the core of the story. …

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar gets no screenings in Gulf countries | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar gets no screenings in Gulf countries | Bollywood News

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Despite all the criticism, Dhurandhar has managed to cross the Rs 300-crore global mark, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. The number could have climbed significantly higher had the film released in the Gulf countries. However, the movie is not being screened in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, allegedly for being “anti-Pakistan.” According to Bollywood Hungama, the makers attempted to secure a release in these markets but were denied clearance due to the film’s political positioning. A source told the publication, “Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have not released Dhurandhar. There were apprehensions that this would happen as the film is perceived as an ‘anti-Pakistan film’. In the past too, such films have failed to procure a release in this region. The team still made an attempt, but none of the countries approved the film’s theme. That’s why Dhurandhar hasn’t been released in any of the Gulf territories.” Previously, Fighter faced a similar roadblock. The film starred Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. Fighter, which depicted the Pulwama attack, …