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War 2 North America Advance Bookings: Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR starrer continues having volatility in ticket sales; Nears USD 350,000
War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji, and starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani is now just 5 days away from its release in North America. The movie's bookings are very volatile. There are days where it seems like the movie is gaining momentum, and then there are days where the trend is flat. Based on the recent data provided by 'Venky Box Office', the Ayan Mukerji movie has sold tickets worth slightly over USD 330,000 in North America. The premiere day collections are looking to be in the USD 900k vicinity. This can change in a positive way if the movie sees a major bump in its bookings after the pre-release event in Hyderabad, tomorrow. War 2 Advance Bookings Cross USD 300,000 For Premieres, But Still Lack The Momentum Bollywood movies don't generally have premieres, and taking that into consideration, the advance bookings for the premieres so far are pretty reasonable. Obviously, with the presence of a top Telugu star like Jr NTR, the bookings should have been significantly higher than what they are currently. The higher expectations, particularly for films featuring Telugu stars, on premiere day, is because of the gradually cultivated premiere culture in the lucrative box office region. The reason for the premiere collections not being up to the mark so far can be because of wrong positioning or confused marketing. Only once the film hits theatres, will the view around the movie change, for the better, from the perspective of a Telugu movie watching audience. War 2 And Coolie Are Not Comparable For The Opening Day Coolie has taken a substantial lead over War 2, everywhere it has opened. In North America, it has already crossed USD 1.6 million for the premiere day. This means that the advance bookings of the movie are over 5 times as much as War 2 in the region. The final premiere collections should roughly be three times. However, War 2 is expected to be much leggier than its release rival. Will the legs ensure it ends with higher collections than Coolie is to be seen. YRF Eyes A Big Hit Again, After Saiyaara YRF is running high on confidence after Saiyaara, and they will hope that War 2 becomes just as big a hit. The production house has made over Rs 275 crore from the Mohit Suri directorial, and now it is to be seen if the Ayan Mukerji directorial can do the same. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
The South African
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- The South African
Beyoncé and Jay-Z crowned wealthiest celebrity couple of 2025
Beyoncé and Jay-Z in NYC. Image: Instagram via @monicaxbeyoncefam Beyoncé and Jay-Z have solidified their status as the wealthiest celebrity couple in 2025. They boast a combined net worth of approximately R 59.8 billion (USD 3.2 billion). This makes them the top power couple, outpacing even media giant Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham. They follow closely with R58.1 billion combined wealth. BEYONCÉ AND JAY-Z'S COMBINED FORTUNE Jay-Z has a personal fortune of around R 46.7 billion (USD 2.5 billion). He expanded his wealth through savvy business ventures, investments, and a vast music catalogue. ADVERTISEMENT Beyoncé contributes about R 13 billion (USD 700 million) from her music, performances, and thriving fashion lines, according to Forbes. Together, they exemplify how modern celebrities in the music industry have evolved into formidable entrepreneurs. Their combined wealth reflects the largest accumulation from entertainment-based sources by any celebrity partnership to date. WOMEN LEADING THE PACK The recent study by custom apparel company ooShirts highlights an interesting trend among the richest celebrity couples: women often generate more wealth than their partners. Half of the couples that reached billionaire status in 2025 come from the music world. This underscores the continuing economic power of female artists turned business moguls. This phenomenon echoes the global rise of entertainers transforming into business leaders, much like South African stars who blend artistry with entrepreneurship. ADVERTISEMENT OTHER CELEB POWER COUPLES The Carters' success story can inspire local talents aiming to expand beyond traditional entertainment roles. Other notable couples include: Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce, with a combined wealth close to R 31.5 billion . Swift's lucrative Eras Tour and catalogue ownership contribute the bulk of their fortune. . Swift's lucrative Eras Tour and catalogue ownership contribute the bulk of their fortune. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, standing at R 25.1 billion combined, with Gomez's Rare Beauty cosmetics brand driving most of the wealth. combined, with Gomez's Rare Beauty cosmetics brand driving most of the wealth. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's empire, valued at approximately R19 billion, is largely thanks to the billion-dollar Fenty Beauty cosmetics line. BUSINESS AND ENTERTAINMENT The ooShirts spokesperson said, 'What stands out is how many women now lead in wealth generation, especially through diverse business ventures rather than just entertainment. These couples are no longer relying solely on their fame but are building robust, diversified financial portfolios.' In a world where strategic partnerships multiply wealth exponentially, Beyoncé and Jay-Z continue to set a standard, not just as entertainers but as global business icons. WHAT ROLE DO YOU THINK DIVERSIFIED BUSINESS VENTURES PLAY IN BUILDING CELEBRITY WEALTH TODAY? Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
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Coolie North America Premiere Advance Bookings: Rajinikanth led crime-actioner crosses RECORD USD 1.6 million, 5 days before release
Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and starring Rajinikanth is really turning it on at the North America box office, and the movie is still 5 days away from release. The movie is challenging the biggest Indian movies like Kalki 2898AD, RRR and Baahubali 2, in this lucrative international market for Rajinikanth movies. Coolie Crosses USD 1.6 Million At The North America Box Office, 5 Days Before Release Based on the tracking data provided by 'Venky Box Office', Coolie has crossed USD 1.6 million in North America. The total tickets sold for the movie has crossed 60,000. As you read this, Coolie may have crossed the USD 1.7 million mark in North America for the premieres alone. Coolie's premiere collections shall be over 2.5 million and combined with the opening day, it could be USD 3 million or more. This is despite releasing alongside a giant film like War 2. If the film gets a good theatrical reception, it will not just emerge as the highest grossing Kollywood film in North America, but it will also breach the USD 10 million mark. The Global Day 1 Collections Of Coolie Can Be The Highest For A Kollywood Movie The day 1 global collections of Coolie shall be well over Rs 100 crore. Early tracking suggests a day 1 of around Rs 135-150 crore gross. These are simply terrific numbers. Superstar Rajinikanth, at the age of 74, is showing that he can not just pull crowds to theatres, but he can create a global frenzy. This is his 50th year in films and Lokesh Kanagaraj has made sure that the golden jubilee celebrations are memorable. Rajinikanth And Lokesh Kanagaraj Are Booked And Busy Superstar Rajinikanth is already shooting for his next, Jailer 2. He is making sure to give his fans, atleast one movie every year to enjoy in theatres. Most films are big screen spectacles that will flaunt his aura. No competition currently is looking big enough for the legend. To lead over a film as big as War 2 for the opening weekend, is no small feat. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
