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Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Nikita Roy Day 1 Box Office: Sonakshi Sinha's supernatural thriller opens poorly, nets Rs 15 lakh
Actress Sonakshi Sinha has made her theatrical comeback as a lead with her latest release, Nikita Roy. The supernatural thriller film features the actress in a titular role. Also featuring Paresh Rawal and Arjun Rampal, Nikita Roy is off to a low start at the box office. Here's what the first day of the film looked like at the box office. Nikita Roy fetches Rs 15 lakh on opening day Directed by Kussh Sinha, Nikita Roy started its journey with a poor opening at the box office. The Sonakshi Sinha starrer earned Rs 15 lakh net business on the first day of its theatrical run. Nikita Roy has a low hype and hardly any conversation around its release. The makers couldn't generate buzz for the supernatural thriller movie. Audience preferred its rival release, Saiyaara, which has taken all the limelight at the box office. Nikita Roy lags behind in the race Released on July 18, 2025, Nikita Roy clashed with Saiyaara and Tanvi The Great at the box office. It has lagged behind while competing with both the movies. Sonakshi Sinha's movie couldn't even perform better than the Anupam Kher film which earned Rs 30 lakh on its opening day. With an outstanding opening of Rs 20 crore, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's movie has performed on an excellent note today. Sonakshi Sinha's work front Sonakshi Sinha was last seen in the ZEE5 horror comedy, Kakuda. The actress made her extended cameo in Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff's film, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in 2024. Sonakshi's last theatrical movie as a lead was Double XL (2022). Sonakshi has worked in notable movies like the Dabangg series, Rowdy Rathore, Lootera, and more. Nikita Roy in theaters Nikita Roy plays in cinemas from today, July 18. You can book your tickets from the online ticket booking web portals or grab them from the counter itself. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. 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.
Business Recorder
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Recorder
‘Panchayat' actor Aasif Khan says on road to recovery after ‘health issues'
Indian web series 'Panchayat' fame actor Aasif Khan said he was on the road to recovery after some health issues, while Indian media reported the actor had suffered a heart attack. 'Over the past few hours, I've been dealing with some health issues that required hospitalisation,' the actor posted on Instagram. The actor was reportedly hospitalised on Monday evening after suffering a heart attack, Indian Express reported. 'I'm grateful to share that I'm now on the road to recovery and feeling much better. 'I truly appreciate all the love, concern, and well-wishes. Your support means the world to me. I'll be back very soon,' he wrote. Assif has worked in Mirzapur, Kakuda and Ready among other movies.
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Riteish Deshmukh's 5 must-watch films on OTT if you liked him in Raid 2
Raid 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh, is a thriller drama that has done exceptionally well at the box office. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta, the second installment of the franchise continues the story of IRS officer Amay Patnaik (Ajay Devgn), as he takes on a powerful and corrupt politician, Dada Bhai (Riteish Deshmukh), in a battle against black money and corruption. In the film, Riteish's performance was praised more than Ajay and others. Riteish Deshmukh in Raid 2, which is now streaming on Netflix If you liked Riteish Deshmukh's performance in Raid 2, stream his other popular movies on OTT! Loved Raid 2? Get access to more thriller dramas, such as Despatch, Attack: Part 1, and more on OTTplay Premium! 5 Riteish Deshmukh films on OTT Masti Masti is a comedy drama that revolves around three friends, Amar (played by Ritesh Deshmukh), Meet, and Prem. After marriage, their carefree single life is disrupted and they face marital problems and are bored which lead them to seek excitement outside of marriage. This quest for thrills eventually leads to hilarious and chaotic situations. The film is directed by Indra Kumar and also casts Vivek Oberoi as Meet, Aftab Shivdasani as Prem, Amrita Rao as Meet's wife, and others. Dhamaal Riteish Deshmukh's Dhamaal is one of the most popular comedy movies. The story is about four unemployed friends discovering a hidden treasure following a chaotic hunt. They encounter a determined police inspector and various comical events along the way. The cast features Riteish, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Ashish Chaudhary, and others. The movie is directed by Indra Kumar. Double Dhamaal Double Dhamaal is a sequel to Dhamaal which revolves around four friends who try various schemes to get rich but get entangled in a con involving a corrupt police officer and a hidden treasure. Directed by Indra Kumar, the film stars Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Javed Jaffrey, and Ashish Chaudhary. Double Dhamaal was released in 2011. Kakuda The horror comedy shows Indira (played by Sonakshi Sinha) and Sunny (Saqib Saleem) in a problematic marriage with a curse associated with a ghost named Kakuda. This curse involves a dwarf ghost who punishes those who close doors on him, specifically by causing swelling on the back of a family member and allowing them to live only for 13 days. Riteish Deshmukh plays Victor, the ghost hunter in the film, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. Banjo Banjo tells the story of Taraat, a struggling street musician in Mumbai, played by Riteish Deshmukh, who gets an opportunity to showcase his music on a global stage with the help of an American musician, Christina, portrayed by Nargis Fakhri. The film, directed by Ravi Jadhav, explores themes of passion for music, social issues in Mumbai's slums, and clashes between different cultures and backgrounds.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonakshi Sinha reveals Salman Khan played matchmaker in her love story with Zaheer Iqbal
Sonakshi Sinha credits Salman Khan for introducing her to Zaheer Iqbal at his house party, describing him as a "sutradhar" rather than a matchmaker. She recalled feeling unprepared on her Dabangg debut. Sonakshi recently starred in Kakuda and is set to appear in Nikita Roy, releasing June 27. Sonakshi Sinha shares a strong connection with Salman Khan , who introduced her to Bollywood through their film 'Dabangg'. In a recent interview, she revealed that Salman also had a small but meaningful influence on her relationship with Zaheer Iqbal , highlighting the supportive role he plays in her life beyond the screen. Salman's Reaction to the Marriage When asked about Khan's reaction to her marriage with Zaheer, Sonakshi highlighted that the actor was happy and credited him for her first meeting with Zaheer. Talking to Pinkvilla, Sonakshi said that he was obviously very happy and very fond of Zaheer and her. She added that it was obviously because of him that they met, so all due credit belongs to him. Salman as a "Sutradhar" When asked if Salman played the role of a matchmaker between her and Zaheer, Sonakshi clarified that he was not exactly a matchmaker. She explained that they met at a party at Salman's house, so he was more like a sutradhar. Recalling Her 'Dabangg' Debut The actress recalled feeling very under confident on her first day on the sets of 'Dabangg', admitting she was unprepared and unsure of what she had gotten into. She described the experience as strange, not knowing where she had been dropped off. However, she acknowledged that destiny had plans for her, and once she started, there was no turning back. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo Upcoming Projects On the professional front, Sonakshi Sinha was most recently seen in 'Kakuda', a horror-comedy directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. She is now preparing for her next project, 'Nikita Roy', a supernatural drama directed by her brother, Kush S Sinha. The film is scheduled to release on June 27. Nikita Roy also features Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar in lead roles. The film will clash with another mytho-horror movie, 'MAA' starring Kajol.
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Sonakshi Sinha met husband Zaheer Iqbal first time at Salman Khan's house party: 'He is kind of Sutradhar'
Sonakshi Sinha shares a close bond with Bollywood megastar Salman Khan. The actor starred alongside him in Dabangg, marking her screen debut. In an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla, Sonakshi Sinha spoke about how Salman Khan played a brief role in her relationship with Zaheer Iqbal. Sonakshi Sinha reveals meeting Zaheer Iqbal for the first time at Salman Khan's house The Rowdy Rathore actress was quizzed on how Salman Khan reacted to her marriage to Zaheer Iqbal. Sonakshi underlined that the actor was extremely happy and credited him for her first meeting with Zaheer. 'He was obviously very happy. He is very fond of Zaheer and me. It was obviously because of him that we met, so all due credit to where it belongs,' said Sonakshi. When the actress was asked whether Salman Khan was the matchmaker between the two, Sonakshi responded, 'Not really a matchmaker. We met at a party at his house, so kind of like a sutradhar.' Furthermore, the actress recalled her first day on the sets of Dabangg. She revealed that she was very underconfident and didn't even know where she was getting into. 'I felt so weird, mujhe pata nahi kaha pe laake chhod diya tha. I was so unprepared. I didn't know what I was getting into. But destiny obviously had these plans for me, and once I started, there was no looking back.' Sonakshi Sinha's Nikita Roy to clash with Kajol's MAA On the work front, Sonakshi Sinha was last seen in Kakuda, a horror-comedy, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. The actress is currently gearing up for her upcoming movie, Nikita Roy, which is also a supernatural drama. Slated to hit the screens on June 27, the movie is directed by her brother, Kush S Sinha. Nikita Roy also stars Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal, and Suhail Nayyar in pivotal roles. The movie will clash with another mytho-horror movie, MAA starring Kajol in the lead role. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
