Sitaare Zameen Par rental prices get discount: How to watch Aamir Khan's movie on YouTube
Aamir Khan has announced a special Independence Day weekend offer for his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, reducing its YouTube rental price from Rs 100 to Rs 50 in India from August 15 to 17, with adjusted rates in 38 other countries. Skipping traditional OTT platforms, Aamir chose a pay-per-view release to reach a wider audience beyond limited theatre access. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film follows a basketball coach who trains adults with intellectual disabilities, earning over Rs 263 crore globally since its June 20 release.
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- Indian Express
Apoorva Mukhija's ex-boyfriend accuses her of cheating, bullying: ‘Don't create false narratives to make content'
After the India's Got Latent controversy died down, Apoorva Mukhija made headlines with her appearance in Karan Johar-hosted reality show The Traitors. In the show, Apoorva and another content creator, Sufi Motiwala, were talked about a lot. However, Sufi recently declared that he is no longer friends with the influencer, claiming it is because Apoorva refused to address him being trolled by her audience. He wrote in the Instagram story, 'No more lies. I've received a lot of texts saying that I've taken clout from Apoorva and I've left her. I've literally never collaborated on a reel with her and have been on her YouTube twice, both of which were her content pieces entirely. So no I'm not sorry I didn't use her for clout (incase u forgot we were on the same show without knowing each other I don't need her clout) I wanted to be friends with Apoorva not the rebel kid when there was no accountability constantly for how I was being treated I distanced myself.' He added, 'I even requested her to ask her audience to calm down because they've been abusing me for no reason. Sadly this person who called me her best friend has no concern for that and or the fact that maybe I'm hurt. THAT is why I'm not friends with her anymore. Keep it cute keep it moving.' Apoorva is yet to react to Sufi's post. Meanwhile, another person associated with Apoorva has taken to Instagram to diss the social media star. In his recent post, Apoorva's ex-boyfriend, Utsav Dahiya, accused her of cheating on him. He sang a song in which he accused Apoorva of cheating and also shared that she wanted to get back together for content. He claimed that she only called him 'ghatiya' for more social media engagement. A part of his caption read, 'Ab agar koi aur bakwaas kari toh main seedha receipts nikalunga. Never try to gain sympathy by fabricating lies or pushing false narratives just to make content and assassinate someone's character online. Having a big following doesn't give you the right to bully your way by rage-baiting your audience and unleashing them on others.' A post shared by Utsav Dahiya (@utsavdahiya) He added, 'When I was being falsely painted as a cheat and an abuser because of things you said, I reached out to you and your agency, hoping to find a way to deal with the hate. Instead, I was told, 'You're a nobody, you should be happy you got to date her.' So here's a message from that 'nobody': you tried your level best (and I won't lie, it wasn't easy), but I'm still here, still standing. That should tell you something: your big numbers only matter on an app. There's a real and much bigger world outside – beyond lies and kalesh.' Apoorva and Utsav announced their breakup in January this year. Since their breakup, Apoorva has taken jibes at Utsav in her videos and accused him of cheating and abusing her, without naming him. Utsav too didn't take Apoorva's name in his latest Instagram post, but his message was clear to fans.
Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Time of India
Big Clash, Small Payoff: No one's a winner !
When the release dates of 's Coolie and 's War 2 were locked for the same extended weekend, trade analysts, exhibitors, and fans braced themselves for what was billed as the 'clash of the year.' The two films carried enormous weight on their shoulders: Coolie promised to be another mass masala entertainer led by the Rajinikanth himself collaborating with hit machine while War 2 was touted as Bollywood's big-ticket spy-universe spectacle headlined by Hrithik Roshan with joining him to provide the south push. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Yet, four days after their release, the numbers tell a different story. Both films have managed strong openings but are nowhere near the benchmarks their makers and fans had hoped for. The Numbers So Far In India, Coolie collected Rs 65 crore on Day 1 (Thursday), primarily driven by Tamil Nadu and Telugu markets. Day 2 dropped to Rs 54.75 crore, followed by Rs 39.5 crore on Saturday and Rs 35 crore on Sunday. That brings its four-day total to aroundRs 194.25 crore net across languages. War 2, on the other hand, opened lower with Rs 52 crore on Day 1. It managed to inch higher on Day 2 with Rs 57.35 crore, before sliding sharply to Rs 33.25 crore on Saturday andRs 31 crore (early estimates) on Sunday. Its four-day total stands atRs 173.6 crore net across languages with Hindi version contributing over Rs 125 crore. Overseas, the story isn't drastically different. In North America, Coolie minted around USD 6 million in four days, while War 2 collected USD 3 million. For two films that were marketed as pan-India and global tentpoles, these numbers, while healthy in isolation, do not reflect the earth-shattering dominance one would expect from such heavyweight titles. The real problem both films face isn't the clash , it is the content itself. Rajinikanth's Coolie was designed as a throwback to the larger-than-life masala entertainers that made him a superstar. The trailers promised punch dialogues, exaggerated action, and whistle-worthy swagger. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The first day's collections indicated that fans turned out in droves. But as the weekend wore on, the word of mouth began to dip. Audiences complained about a weak screenplay, recycled tropes, and lack of emotional depth. Rajinikanth's charisma remained intact, but the film offered little beyond his screen presence. Younger audiences, especially in metros, found the film dated, while family audiences felt the emotional core was missing. On the other hand, War 2 had the baggage of carrying forward the Spy Universe after Pathaan and Tiger. Expectations were sky-high, especially with Hrithik Roshan reprising his role and NTR Jr joining as the antagonist. The fans called out the film for its flimsy writing, incoherent arcs,not up to the mark VFX and a predictable storyline. The problem here wasn't the lack of spectacle but the absence of a gripping emotional anchor. The film felt like a series of set pieces stitched together rather than a cohesive narrative. When two big-ticket films release on the same day, cannibalization is inevitable. Screens get divided, shows overlap, and audiences—especially in multiplexes—are forced to choose one over the other. In this case, Coolie dominated the South Indian markets, while War 2 enjoyed better traction in North India. The Burden of Expectation Both films also became victims of their own hype. Coolie was marketed as Rajinikanth's grand return after the super success of JailerThe teaser broke records, the songs trended across social media, and fan clubs went all out with promotions. But when the film delivered more of the same old formula, audiences felt shortchanged. War 2, meanwhile, was positioned as a chapter in India's first 'spy universe.' The inclusion of NTR Jr was supposed to attract Southern audiences, while Hrithik's return was meant to fuel nationwide frenzy. However, the film's writing simply didn't match the monumental expectations it carried. Mixed Word of Mouth Another critical factor has been the mixed word of mouth. Coolie has strong appeal among Rajinikanth loyalists, ensuring single-screen crowds remain energetic, but urban audiences are lukewarm. War 2 is attracting footfalls for its action spectacle, but its inconsistent pacing is putting off repeat viewership. The Road Ahead For Coolie, the hope lies in South Indian markets, where Rajinikanth's pull remains unmatched. The film may stabilize at lower levels but still post healthy lifetime numbers due to fan loyalty. For War 2, the Hindi belt will be crucial. If word of mouth steadies and the weekday drops aren't too steep, the film can still salvage its run, though crossing Rs 300 crore net in India a figure once expected now looks improbable despite having no new films releasing till 29th August. In the end, the much-hyped Coolie vs War 2 clash has proven to be a lose-lose situation. Instead of creating fireworks at the box office, the battle has highlighted the fragility of films that lean too heavily on hype and star power while neglecting storytelling. Both Rajinikanth and Hrithik Roshan remain massive crowd-pullers, and both films will recover costs thanks to pre-sales, digital, and satellite deals. But in terms of theatrical impact, neither will go down as the historic blockbuster their makers envisioned. Sometimes, two giants colliding doesn't create a spectacle; it simply leaves both bruised.
Time of India
41 minutes ago
- Time of India
Archana Puran Singh's son Aaryamann defends fiancé Yogita Bihani after trolling; netizens say, 'She's breaking the family and Ayushmaan is side-lined'
Archana Puran Singh , who is currently winning hearts with her time on The Great Indian Kapil Show, often shares vlogs on YouTube and entertains the audience. Her son Aaryamann recently got engaged and is set to move into his new house with fiancé Yogita Bihani . In his latest vlog, he addressed the hate comments that the couple has been receiving. Aaryamann mentioned how he has been getting a lot of hate since posting his proposal vlog. He further reacted to the comments directed at Yogita. Netizens, on the other hand, brutally trolled her in the comment section. Aaryamann shared, 'In my last vlog, I was discussing with my dad how I want to break the walls in the new house and make a huge room. People started to comment that I am breaking the house that my parents got and leaving the old house. I have been saying that I want to make the house on a budget, and people are assuming the budget is his. The new house was made so that I or Ayushmaan can stay there, and it was a gift.' He further added, 'I will not stop making vlogs because this is a good business, but I need to understand how to deal with hate.' Netizens reacted in the comments, with one writing, 'We are not trolling you, we are concerned for you because you are Archana and Parmeet's son.' Another user wrote, 'Yogita seems like she's breaking the family. Ayushmaan has been side-lined since her entry.' For the uninformed, Aaryamann and Yogita recently got engaged and also shared a vlog giving a glimpse of the same. The two are soon set to move into their new house.
