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Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Top 10 Hindi Opening Days Of 2025 In India: Chhaava occupies top spot; Where can Saiyaara land?
2025 has presented a mixed picture at the Hindi box office. While Chhaava remains the reigning champion, we also witnessed prominent movies like Sikandar, Sky Force, Deva, Kesari Chapter 2, and many more. Apart from Vicky Kaushal's blockbuster movie, we have seen two hits, Raid 2 and Sitaare Zameen Par so far. Ahead of Saiyaara's release, let's take a look at the top 10 biggest Hindi openers in India. Top 10 biggest Hindi openers in India: Chhaava, Sikandar and more 1. CHHAAVA Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava collected Rs 29.50 crore on its opening day. Released on February 14, 2025, the historical drama starred Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The all-time blockbuster is on the top spot in the list. 2. SIKANDAR Starring Salman Khan, Sikandar opened at Rs 25 crore net business at the box office during its release in March this year. Also featuring Rashmika Mandanna, the action drama has cliched the second position. 3. HOUSEFULL 5 Headlined by Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5 started its journey with an opening business of Rs 22 crore net during its theatrical run. Released in June this year, the fifth installment of the Housefull franchise is at the third spot. 4. RAID 2 Led by Ajay Devgn, Raid 2 earned Rs 19 crore on the first day of its release at the box office. Also featuring Vaani Kapoor, the Raid sequel stands on the fourth position. Saiyaara aims to clinch the 4th spot, can it outperform Raid 2? Saiyaara, which stars debutantes Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is set to be released on July 18, 2025. With an expected opening range between Rs 15 crore and Rs 20 crore, the upcoming film is eyeing to become the fourth biggest opener in the list. It is yet to be seen if it can perform better than Raid 2. If lucky, Saiyaara can become the second biggest opener. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
Mint
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Vicky Kaushal plants kiss on Katrina Kaif in unseen pic as he shares loved-up post on her birthday, internet reacts
Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif turned a year older on Wednesday. While social media is filled with heartfelt wishes from her friends and fans, it is Vicky Kaushal who stole the limelight with his loved-up post for the birthday girl. Vicky took to his Instagram account and posted some unseen pictures of Katrina. In one of them, Vicky Kaushal was seen planting a sweet kiss on Katrina, seemingly clicked during one of their holidays. His post also featured a goofy picture of Katrina, followed by a cosy one of the couple. The last one is a stunning picture of Katrina, sans makeup, during sunset on a beach. Keeping it simple, Vicky simply wrote, 'Hello Birthday Girl! I (heart emoji) U.' The pictures have now gone viral. Reacting to the pictures, Hrithik Roshan, Ayushmann Khurrana and others dropped warm wishes for Katrina in the comment section. A fan commented, 'He healed something that he never break (sic).' 'Almost forgot how cuteeeee you guys look together,' added another. One also said, 'This carousel needs 20 pics, 4 are too less for us, we want more of this love (sic).' Someone else also shared, 'Bro won in life.' Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif's love story first began way back on Koffee With Karan in 2018. It started when Katrina casually mentioned that she thought she would look good onscreen with Vicky. The unexpected compliment left fans and Vicky delighted. When Karan Johar mentioned him about Katrina's comment during his own appearance on the show, Vicky adorably pretended to faint, leaning back dramatically in his chair with a wide grin. Dating rumours of Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal began circulating around 2019 after fans spotted hints and public appearances. However, they kept their relationship private until their lavish wedding in December 2021. Meanwhile, on the work front, Katrina was last seen in the 2024 film, Merry Christmas alongside Vijay Sethupathi. Vicky was last seen in Chhaava. He is currently busy with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Fans ask Vicky Kaushal ‘how does it feel to marry your crush?' as he posts picture with wife Katrina Kaif on her brithday
Love is in the air, and actors Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif are comfortably floating through it. To wish his wife a happy birthday, the Chhaava actor took to Instagram and posted some of their pictures together with a short and sweet caption to go along with it. Katrina turned 42 this year, and Vicky's post congratulating her on the special day was met with a lot of love and appreciation from the fans. Vicky posted just 4 pictures with the caption, 'Hello, birthday girl, I love you.' While the caption and pictures themselves were simple and sweet, the comment section of the post took care of it all. Fans flooded the post with comments supporting the couple and congratulating Vicky on having a partner like Katrina. A user commented, 'Dear Vicky Kaushal, How does it feel to marry your crush? While another wrote, 'Vicky Kaushal – Luckiest Person on Planet.' Apart from telling Vicky about how lucky he is, the fans also pointed out how he was a model husband, as one user wrote, 'Find me a Vicky Kaushal, you big, big universe.' ALSO READ: Top paparazzo reveals Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal's first 'officially spotted' photo was unscripted: 'It was only after they saw the cameras that they realised…' The couple tied the knot in 2021 after dating each other for two years. Since then, their marriage has been a constant talking point among fans, as the couple never miss a chance to talk about each other during interviews and public appearances. Kaushal has always been vocal about the support Katrina provides, especially when it comes to his work and performances. While talking to Kareena Kapoor during an interaction hosted by THR India, Kaushal mentioned that Katrina never shies away from giving him pointers about his performance but is also very sensitive in the way she delivers her opinion. He said, 'She is very honest. She will say how it is. But sometimes, she will be a little careful because whatever it is, there is a lot of hard work that has gone into it. You have to be sensitive towards that, and I can't just go… So, sometimes she is sensitive about it, but mostly she is straightforward, which I actually love.' Katrina was last seen in Sriram Raghavan's film Merry Christmas alongside Vijay Sethupati, a performance which especially affected Vicky, and he gave her props for coming out of her comfort zone. On the other hand, Vicky's last film was the record-breaking Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar. He was joined by a talented cast including Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, and Diana Penty.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
How Dinesh Vijan became Indian cinema's monster hitmaker
(NOTE: This article was originally published in the India Today issue dated July 21, 2025)On April 7, as leading actors and filmmakers from the Hindi film industry gathered at Taj Land's End in Mumbai to ring in Maddock Films' 20th anniversary bash, one man stood tallest—studio founder Dinesh Vijan. Dressed in a black shirt and trousers, Vijan, or Dino as he is known in industry circles, had good reason to be proud. His last two films, Stree 2 (2024) and Chhaava (2025), had grossed over Rs 1,100 crore in India alone, with Stree 2 emerging the highest grossing Hindi film ever. Rajkummar Rao, Varun Dhawan, Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon and filmmakers like Sriram Raghavan and Amar Kaushik spoke effusively about the production house. 'The guest list became so big that we had to go to Taj; otherwise, I'd have hosted it at our office or some little bar,' says no-frills producer, Vijan may not be a recluse like Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films, but he is not as media savvy as Karan Johar of Dharma Productions either. On the back of the two films alone, Maddock has been propelled to the A-League—a force to reckon with, the studio on every film professional's wishlist. 'How people look at you changes with success,' says Vijan. He was in Shirdi days before the release of Bhool Chuk Maaf. Visiting the holy temple has become a ritual since his hit film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023). 'It helps to take the stress away of release,' he adds. One reason why Maddock is a behemoth in Bollywood is the horror comedy universe that has become its trump card. Unlike YRF's spy universe, it's distinctly Indian, with stories set beyond the metros—Chanderi for Stree, Arunachal Pradesh for Bhediya (2022) and the Konkan region for Munjya (2024). Vijan hadn't conceived the universe when Stree (2018) was being developed. But advice from Hollywood producer Charles 'Chuck' Roven in 2012-13 over dinner in Los Angeles had stayed: 'Build your own box, build your characters.' After Stree became a surprise superhit, Vijan did just that. By interspersing characters from the films (Stree, Bhediya and Munjya), Vijan has built himself an IP (intellectual property) that's reaping dividends at the box office. Maddock has announced eight more titles in the universe, with films flowing until 2028. This year's addition will be Thama, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna and set in the South. WITHOUT SUPERSTARSHorror comedies are only part of Maddock's bouquet. There are family comedies and romances like Hindi Medium (2017), Bala (2019) and Luka Chuppi (2019), historic/ mythology which started with Chhaava and armed forces dramas (Skyforce and the upcoming Ikkis). 'We like making artistic films that resonate with a new, emerging India,' says Vijan. 'Ours is a content-first approach. Anyone who has a whacked-out idea comes to us first, which is good.' What is even more impressive is that Maddock has hit the peak without banking on superstars. None of the three Khans, Ranbir Kapoor or Alia Bhatt has done a Maddock film yet. In fact, Maddock has contributed to the star content of actors like Deepika Padukone (Love Aaj Kal in 2009 and Cocktail in 2012) and Rajkummar Rao (the Stree films). But stars have wised up: Akshay Kumar had a small but significant part in Stree 2. For Vijan, it's more important to find stories that do justice to a star's approach is to not tie up directors with contracts. 'You feel free. You can express yourself better,' says filmmaker Laxman Utekar, who has directed four Maddock films, including Chhaava. 'Dino doesn't sit with a calculator; he is emotionally involved in the film.'advertisement Each Maddock film begins with a tribute to Dino's father, Prem, a Mumbai-based businessman who inspired Vijan profoundly, including passing on the filmi keeda by taking him to the movies every Sunday. Vijan studied for an MBA in Mumbai and worked as an investment banker before pivoting to films. 'Without him, I wouldn't be the person I am, make the films I do and go through the hurdles I did,' he says. Vijan credits his father with shaping his understanding of India by exposing him to the country's diverse realities and cultures during their family trips. 'I can't tell you the soft value of it. It is priceless.' Films like Badlapur (2015), Luka Chuppi, Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Sector 36 (2024) demonstrate Vijan's affinity for stories set in a lesser-seen India. 'India no longer looks to the West in an aspirational manner. We want stories about ourselves,' says FOR SUCCESSVijan admits that he isn't the most social person, but he values relationships and keeps a tight inner circle. It includes his sisters, Poonam and Pooja (both producers at Maddock); Sharada Karki Jalota, who helms creative; Ashni Parekh, who handles legal; and Homi Adajania, the director who has been with the studio since his debut film, Being Cyrus (2005). Vijan shuns showbiz glitz and prioritises personal life. A father to twins, he tries to reach home before they go to bed at 8 pm. He calls his wife Pramita his 'lady luck'; the two tied the knot in 2018.'Dinesh sir is focused on finding stories from our culture and history. With that, you can jump genres,' says Vicky Kaushal, who acted in the Maddock hits Zara Hatke Zara Bachke and Chhaava. Also, Maddock relies on internal screenings to get feedback, with Vijan taking the lead on cutting eye-catching trailers and sitting on music sessions. The India-first outlook has empowered Vijan to consolidate his victories. Stree's success emboldened him to up the budget for part II. 'Do it bigger, better, madder and crazier,' he says. For Munjya, he spent nearly 60 per cent of the Rs 45 crore budget on visual effects to develop the titular character, a vengeful, annoying spirit. By far, his biggest gamble was Chhaava, a Rs 200 crore budget historical action drama on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. 'It was my biggest fear as I was navigating uncharted territory,' says Vijan. The film released in February and is Hindi cinema's biggest grosser for 2025 thus far. Vijan isn't even done with 2025—up next is the romance Param Sundari with Siddharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor; Thama is expected during Diwali; and there is Ikkis, a father-son story on the 1971 war hero Arun Khetarpal, with Dharmendra, Jaideep Alhawat and Agastya Maddock's stars are rising, but Vijan is aware of the testing times for the industry. 'Just our films working is not enough,' he says. 'Among the four to five main players, there is camaraderie and conversation on how we can help increase the overall pie.' Maddock has had its share of setbacks, with films like Agent Vinod (2012), Raabta (2017), Love Aaj Kal 2 (2020) and Roohi (2021). Kriti Sanon, who has been associated with Maddock since Vijan's ill-fated directorial debut Raabta, has seen Maddock grow from a 'cosy place' to a 'huge building' in Santa Cruz. 'He has learned from every film that hasn't worked,' she says. 'He analyses what he could have done differently and what didn't work in the film objectively.'advertisementVijan isn't letting success get to his head. 'I want Maddock to succeed me. So long as I am hitting it correctly, I should lead it. But at any point if I can't, I'd like to hire the guy who is better than me.' For now, though, everybody wants a piece of to India Today Magazine- Ends
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Most profitable Indian movie of 2025; has no superstar, yet beats Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par, Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, Ajay Devgn's Raid 2, film is…
The year 2025 has been great for Indian films, but in this shining year, the condition of Bollywood was somewhat dull. While South and other regional industries generated huge profits, most Bollywood films proved to be flops. So far this year, only three Hindi films have been able to make profits: Chhaava, Raid 2, and Sitaare Zameen Par. Out of these, only Chhaava proved to be a bigger hit at the box office. On the other hand, low-budget Odia and Gujarati films have created history. And have left everyone behind in terms of profits. Pushpa 2 was also forced to bow down to these regional films. Which is the most profitable film of 2025? According to Koimoi reports, the Odia film Bou Buttu Bhuta has made a huge impact at the box office. This film has been made on a budget of barely 2 to 3 crores. At the same time, the film earned 14.38 crores. In this sense, the film made a profit of up to 667%. After which, it became the highest profit-earning film of 2025. Which Gujarati film made it to the top 3 most profitable films? Gujarati film Umbro has also done wonders. Made on a budget of Rs 4 crores, this film has earned Rs 14.68 crore and has made a profit of 367% and has now become the third highest profit-earning Indian film. Superstars were left behind Although this year, many big blockbuster movies have been released. These include Akshay Kumar's Kesari 2, Ajay Devgn's Raid 2, and Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par. These movies have also earned profits, but they have not been able to make it to the top 10 list of highest profit-earning Indian movies.
