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Forbes
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Housefull 5' Is Fifth Highest-Grossing Film Worldwide This Weekend
The new Hindi film 'Housefull 5' released in theatres with two different climax sequences. The latest Hindi release, Housefull 5, ranked among the top five highest-grossing films worldwide this week. Headlined by Akshay Kumar, the comedy film earned nearly $16.5 million over the weekend ending June 8, Comscore reported. Akshay Kumar stars in the film alongside Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Bajwa, Sanjay Dutt, Nargis Fakhri and Jacqueline Fernandez. Tarun Mansukhani's Housefull 5 became the fifth highest-scoring film worldwide for this weekend, earning a three-day total of $16.5 million. Another Indian film - Thug Life - made it among top ten highest-grossing films for the week at the global box office. Mani Ratnam's Tamil movie scored $4.5 million worldwide to become eighth highest-grossing film for the weekend ending June 8. Living up to trade expectations, Housefull 5 saw an impressive collection at the ticket windows on Friday, its first day at the box office. The film earned $4.6 million at the global box office on June 6. The collections rose significantly on Saturday and Sunday. It crossed $6 million on both days. In the US markets alone, the film made more than $1 million and ranked twelfth among top-scoring films over the weekend. Housefull 5 is already the sixth highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025. In Indian markets, Housefull 5 made an opening collection of $3.3 million and earned $4.5 million and $4.9 million on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Tarun Mansukhani have co-written the film which revolves around a billionaire and his will. Ranjeet reprises his role of Papa Ranjit and plays the rich old man in the fifth instalment of Housefull. Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan and Akshay Kumar essay the roles of men posing as Ranjit's son to inherit his business empire. Nana Patekar, Jackie Shroff, Chunky Panday, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Sanjay Dutt, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, Dino Morea, and Fardeen Khan also play important roles in the film. The movie is quite true to its world - a world full of slapstick comedy, unfunny jokes, and vulgar and suggestive dialogues. Neither is the story of Housefull 5 any more rational than its predecessors, nor is it any more vulgar or crude. Mansukhani's Housefull 5 relies on cleavages, and judgmental attitude to trigger all the laughs. The kind of laughter you may cherish only if you are a franchise fan. The temporary memory loss used as a stimulant for chaotic turn of events may remind audiences of The Hangover. However, the execution thereafter is nowhere close. The suspense of a murder mystery offers bits and pieces of intriguing moments, but the overall experience is dampened by the lack of a better comedy blend. The presence of actors such as Nana Patekar adds to the performance score of the film which also benefits from the filmmaker's tributes to old Bollywood films. From Akshay Kumar's rivalry with a parrot (Housefull, 2010) to the slaps he gets from a monkey (Housefull, 2010) and the iconic Bollywood anti-hero from the 90s (Dutt's Khalnayak), there's a bit for all kinds of Bollywood movie buffs to enjoy some nostalgia. The Housefull journey began in 2010 with Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone headlining Sajid Khan's film. The film opened to wide criticism but managed to post a good box office score. The second instalment came in 2012 and the third one hit theatres in 2016. In 2019, the Housefull 3 was released.
Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Raghav Juyal and Saurabh Shukla join Shah Rukh Khan on Siddharth Anand's King
On May 21, Siddharth Anand commenced shooting for his 9th directorial, King, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in lead. The first day of shoot took place with Suhana Khan, who was soon joined by father SRK as well. The action-packed thriller rides on a strong ensemble led by Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, with Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma among others. And now, we have exclusively learnt that the latest entrant in King is Raghav Juyal. According to sources close to the development, Raghav Juyal, known for his phenomenal act in Kill, has come on board King to play a key role. 'The casting of King is done to perfection, as the makers have roped in credible and well-known actors for every single character. The entire cast has been locked after multiple rounds of discussions, and every actor is more than ecstatic to come on board the Shah Rukh Khan film,' revealed a source close to the development. The source further added that Saurabh Shukla too has joined the cast of King to play a key and powerful role. 'Saurabh Shukla has already started shooting for the film in Mumbai with SRK and Suhana,' the source shared. Interestingly, Raghav Juyal is also playing a key role in Shah Rukh Khan son, Aryan Khan's directorial debut – the Bads of Bollywood, which premieres on Netflix in June. Talking of King, the action thriller is touted to be one of the most expensive films of Hindi Cinema, and features Shah Rukh Khan like never before in a raw and rugged avatar. The action of King is designed by some of the best from the world cinema, and the makers are planning to shoot for the film over the next six months in India and abroad. According to reports, King is targeting an October 1, 2026 release. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
India.com
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Amitabh Bachchan's heroine, who used to do her own makeup, was once a star, quit acting due to...., she is now....
Meet Amitabh Bachchan's heroine, who used to do her own makeup, was once a star, quit acting due to...., she is now.... In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, fame is always fleeting. Many actors come into the industry in the hope of making it big on the screen, but the success story of an actor changes every week. While on one Friday, they would be winning hearts and getting a lot of praise for their impeccable performance, the next Friday, they might get totally vanish into thin air like they never existed. But in this industry where several actors come, entertain us and then leave, there are rarely few who remain etched in the memory, and when they come around with a comeback, it feels personal. They come back as if they never left. One such tale belongs to an artist who was once a co-star of Bollywood's Shahenshah, Amitabh Bachchan. The person we are talking about is none other than Rakhi Gulzar, the legendary actress of Hindi Cinema. Rakhi, whose unforgettable performance remains to live rent-free in our head even today, once gave blockbuster hits like 'Kabhi Kabhie', 'Karan-Arjun', 'Tapasya', 'Sharmili', 'Aanchal'. This year, Rakhi has made her prodigal comeback with a Bengali film, Amar Boss. Returning to the industry after 22 years, this film is directed by Filmmakers Shibhoprasad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy. The film revolves around the storyline of an older woman whose family is unable to take care of her, It also addresses societal issues and more. The veteran actress's comeback is grabbing a lot of eyeballs, and she is getting her due appreciation. The audience is happy to see the veteran actress come back after a long time. While talking about working with Rakhi Gulzar in the film Amar Boss, director Shibhoprasad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy laid emphasis on Rakhi's simple nature and humility. The director shared that Rakhi is a very simple girl who doesn't believe in making things complicated. They revealed that on sets she used to do her makeup and even styled herself. She wore her own sarees and told the makers not to worry about her clothes. Rakhi, being one of the most celebrated actresses in 70's and 80's, delivered some immoral films, but besides her professional success, her personal life was facing some turbulence. While she was at the peak of her career, she married writer and poet Gulzar. But before marriage, Gulzar laid a condition that she would not act in films after marriage. Despite her love for the art, she decided to compromise for her love. But later, she faced repercussions of this bet. Whenever she would get an offer, fights started picking up between the duo, so much so that it even led to physical fights and abuse. A year later, the couple called it quits and parted their ways. Now at 77, Rakhi is back with a bang, and her comeback is proof that while she was away from the limelight, she was never away from the hearts of her fans. And, if an artist is truly passionate about their art, their comeback, no matter when they happen, will speak volumes.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘War 2' Teaser Stars Hrithik Roshan & NTR Jr In Duels Across Trains, Ice Caves & Boats
India's Yash Raj Films has unveiled the teaser for War 2, which is directed by Ayan Mukerji and stars Hrithik Roshan (Fighter) and N.T. Rama Rao Junior (RRR), with the latter popularly known as NTR Jr. The film is set for release on August 14, the same day as India's Independence Day. More from Deadline Tony Leung Ka-Fai & Juno Mak Talk 'Sons Of The Neon Night', Calls On Audiences To Treasure Cinemas - Cannes Film Festival Oui Production Invests In Momo Film Co's 'Black Sun' Directed By Nelson Yeo - Cannes Market EST N8 Acquires Philippine Eco-Horror 'The Caretakers' By Shugo Praico - Cannes Market The teaser shows the characters of Roshan and NTR Jr dueling each other, with sequences showing battles on trains, gunfights on boats, car races in a city square and a showdown in an ice cave. Kiara Advani also stars in the film, after featuring in sports film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Netflix anthology Lust Stories as well as films like Kabir Singh and comedy drama Good Newwz. Ayan Mukerji, who has also helmed Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, directs this next instalment in the popular YRF Spy Universe franchise. War 2 will be released in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu across India. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies In Order - See Tom Cruise's 30-Year Journey As Ethan Hunt Denzel Washington's Career In Pictures: From 'Carbon Copy' To 'The Equalizer 3'
News18
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shraddha Kapoor Bags Massive Rs 17 Cr Deal, Profit Cut For Ekta Kapoor's Next: Report
Last Updated: Fresh off the massive success of Stree 2, the actress is said to be earning one of the highest paychecks for a female lead in Bollywood currently. Shraddha Kapoor has reportedly signed a lucrative deal for her next film with producer Ekta Kapoor. Fresh off the massive success of Stree 2, the actress is said to be earning one of the highest paychecks for a female lead in Bollywood currently. According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, Shraddha has been roped in for a high-concept thriller backed by Ektaa Kapoor and directed by Tumbbad fame Rahi Anil Barve. The project is expected to begin filming in the second half of 2025. While the actress hasn't officially announced her next project, speculation is strong that this is the film she's set to headline post-Stree 2. A source cited by the portal revealed, 'This is among the highest upfront fees received by Shraddha Kapoor, as also one of the highest pay cheques in today's time for a female lead in Hindi. Ektaa Kapoor was more than happy to splurge Rs 17 crore to sign Shraddha, as the Rahi Anil Barve film will be Shraddha's follow-up to the highest-grossing film of Hindi Cinema – Stree 2." But that's not all, Shraddha is also said to have negotiated a profit-sharing agreement. 'Apart from an upfront acting fee, Shraddha Kapoor has also got a profit-sharing clause added in her agreement. She will be getting a certain percentage of share in the profits post the film's release, over and above the acting fees of Rs 17 crore," the source added. The thriller is currently in the pre-production phase. This potential collaboration between Shraddha, Ekta and Rahi Anil Barve has generated significant buzz, given the filmmaker's unique storytelling style and Shraddha's proven track record at the box office. Meanwhile, Stree 3 is already on the slate. The horror-comedy sequel is slated to hit theatres on August 13, 2027, reuniting Shraddha with her blockbuster franchise once again. First Published:
