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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Kesari Chapter 2' celebrates 50 days in theatres; Karan Johar expresses overwhelming gratitude
is filled with joy as 'Kesari Chapter 2' celebrates a successful 50-day streak in cinemas. Sharing his excitement on social media, he thanked fans for their unwavering support and affection. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The movie features , , and in prominent roles, captivating audiences across the country. Karan Johar and Ananya Panday Celebrate the Milestone Johar took to Instagram to share a clip from 'Kesari Chapter 2', proudly announcing, '50 Days And Roaring Strong. Kesari – Chapter 2." Ananya also marked the occasion with her own celebration. The film, produced by Johar, has been a box office hit, raking in over Rs 45 crore, including an impressive Rs 29 crore during its opening weekend. Due to its strong performance, the team is reportedly planning to keep the movie in theatres longer before it hits streaming services. A Spiritual Sequel with a Powerful Storyline Produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, 'Kesari Chapter 2' acts as a spiritual follow-up to the 2019 patriotic hit 'Kesari'. The film narrates the gripping legal struggle of advocate C. Sankaran Nair against the British authorities after the tragic Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919. Inspired by the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu and Pushpa Palat, the movie features Akshay Kumar in the role of Sankaran Nair, with R. Madhavan portraying Advocate Neville McKinley, the British Crown's legal representative. Ananya Panday appears as Dilreet Gill, a crucial ally who supports Nair throughout his courtroom battle. Stellar Performances Bring History to Life In the film, Akshay embodies the role of C. Sankaran Nair, an Indian statesman and lawyer who bravely opposed British colonial rule following the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Ananya portrays Dilreet Gill, a pivotal supporter who aids Nair throughout his courtroom struggle against the British. R. Madhavan appears as Neville McKinley, the British Crown's legal adversary. The movie carries an A certification.
News18
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Karan Johar Is Overwhelmed As Kesari Chapter 2 Completes 50 Days In Theatres
Last Updated: The film stars Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday and R Madhavan in the lead roles. Karan Johar is overwhelmed as his film Kesari Chapter 2 has successfully completes a 50-day run in theatres. Taking to social media, the producer expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the audience's love and support. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday and R Madhavan in the lead roles. Taking to his Instagram stories, Karan shared the video of Kesari Chapter 2 and wrote, ''50 Days And Roaring Strong. Kesari – Chapter 2." Ananya Panday also celebrated this special milestone. The Karan Johar-backed movie is doing well at the box office, earning over Rs 45 crore and a solid Rs 29 crore opening weekend. As a result, the makers are reportedly planning to extend their theatrical run before releasing on streaming platforms. Backed by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, Kesari Chapter 2 is a spiritual sequel to the 2019 patriotic film Kesari. It follows the story of advocate C. Sankaran Nair's legal battle against the British Empire following the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film is based on the book titled The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu and Pushpa Palat. Akshay Kumar portrays Sankaran Nair in the film, and R. Madhavan plays Advocate Neville McKinley, who represents the British Crown. Ananya Panday, on the other hand, plays Dilreet Gill, a key supporter in Nair's legal battle. Since its theatrical release, the film has garnered significant buzz on social media. During a recent interview with Filmy Shilmy, Karan defended the idea of including the word, revealing that the team consulted historians before adding it to the film. He said, 'It was very important for us to include the 'f**k you' in the film because, for us, the whole point was to look the British in the eye and say 'f**k you' for what they had done. That was the courage we imbibed from Sankaran Nair's story, and it's the same courage we wanted to depict." Furthermore, Akshay Kumar also spoke about his character, C Sankaran Nair, saying, 'Yes, I used that word. But what's surprising is that you noticed this, yet the phrase 'you are still a slave' wasn't seen as a major insult? I think there's no greater insult than that." Regarding the characters, Akshay Kumar plays Indian statesman and lawyer C. Sankaran Nair, who took a bold stand against British rule after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Ananya Panday plays Dilreet Gill, who was instrumental in supporting Nair during his legal battle in the British court. R Madhavan plays Neville McKinley, the British representative opposite Kumar's character. The film has an A certification. First Published:
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Business Standard
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Housefull 5 Box Office prediction: Akshay eyes biggest opening of 2025
Housefull 5 BO collection Day 1 Prediction: Akshay Kumar is back in the limelight with his third big release of the year — Housefull 5. Following the patriotic drama Sky Force and action-packed Kesari Chapter 2, the superstar now dives into his most ambitious comedy yet. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, this fifth instalment of the fan-favourite Housefull franchise promises double the madness and chaos the series is known for. Housefull 5 is a comedy thriller that features a murder mystery involving a billionaire and three imposters claiming his fortune. The star-studded cast includes Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonam Bajwa, Jacqueline Fernandez, Abhishek Bachchan, and more. The movie has already caught attention thanks to its exciting trailer and catchy songs. Housefull 5 box office collection day 1 Akshay Kumar's movie is expected to be his biggest opening of the year and is likely to surpass the collection of Sky Force and Kesari Chapter 2. Film trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal has predicted that Housefull 5 could earn between ₹22 to ₹25 crore on its opening day. Housefull 5 advance booking Even before its theatrical release, Housefull 5 has raked in impressive numbers through advance bookings. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film earned ₹13.94 crore on Day 1 from pre-release ticket sales alone. Of this, version 5A brought in ₹5.67 crore, while version 5B added ₹2.35 crore. These figures come from over 17,000 shows scheduled across India, signalling a strong opening for the comedy franchise. The film is expected to perform exceptionally well in metropolitan areas. Maharashtra leads with ₹2.95 crore in advance bookings, followed by Delhi NCR at ₹2.34 crore. Gujarat and Karnataka are not far behind, contributing ₹1.25 crore and ₹1.02 crore respectively. Housefull 5 has two climaxes Unlike its predecessors, Housefull 5 takes a bold leap with a unique concept — dual endings. Released in two formats, Housefull 5A and Housefull 5B, each version offers a different climax, giving audiences a fresh twist depending on which version they watch. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed that Housefull 5 will have two different climaxes. "I have been thinking about this idea for the past 30 years - how to create a thriller with an X factor that leaves the audience talking long after they leave the theatre. So I came up with a story where every theatre will have a different killer. So if you watch it at Gaiety, it'll have one killer. If you watch it at Galaxy, there'll be somebody else. In PVR screen number 4, you'll see a different killer, and in PVR screen number 5, yet another one. It's like every time you watch the film, you'll get a different ending," the producer said during the trailer launch. Housefull 5: India's most expensive comedy With a budget of ₹225 crore, Housefull 5 is officially India's costliest comedy film. Released across 5,000+ screens, it marks the biggest comedy release ever. All signs point to a blockbuster opening for this grand entertainer.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Housefull 5 box office prediction day 1: Akshay Kumar's comedy drama may earn Rs 22 crore in India
Housefull 5 box office prediction day 1: Housefull 5, one of the biggest films of the year, is out in theatres. The comedy drama hit the screens today (June 6) amid much fanfare. The film has created a fair deal of buzz among fans with its hilarious trailer. This is expected to help it open to a fair response at the Indian box office. Housefull 5 set to take a fair start Akshay Kumar is in the limelight because of his latest release Housefull 5. The comedy drama features him in a lively avatar and is his first comedy drama after Khel Khel Mein. According to Rohit Jaiswal, a trade analyst, it is expected to collect between Rs 20 crore (nett) and Rs 22 crore in India on the first day. 'It is a comedy meant for everyone and has a franchise value. So the opening day figure will be between Rs 20 crore and Rs 22 crore. It is releasing on a Friday and then there is the weekend, which will work in its favour,' he told Indiatimes. If this happens, the film will outperform Kesari Chapter 2, Akshay Kumar's last release. As per Sacnilk, a trade website, the courtroom drama had earned Rs 7.75 crore in India on the opening day. It eventually earned Rs 92 crore in its full run and failed to live up to expectations. Going by this prediction, Housefull 5 will also open better than Khel Khel Mein, The comedy drama had made Rs 5 crore on its first day despite clashing with Vedaa and Stree 2. What's Housefull 5 about? Housefull 5 is a comedy-drama directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The film revolves around the chaos that ensues when a billionaire is found dead aboard a luxury cruise ship. It stars Akshay Kumar, Abhishek Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Fardeen Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, and Nana Patekar.
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Jaat OTT Verdict: Box Office, Twitter review of Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda's massy action movie
Sunny Deol starrer mass action drama Jaat is now streaming on OTT screens. The movie, directed by Gopichand Malineni, dropped on Netflix today, on June 5, 2025, after almost 55 days since its theatrical debut. Social media has been buzzing ever since it arrived on the streaming platform. If you are planning to watch the larger-than-life story of Jaat on your digital screens, take a look at what netizens have to say about it. What do netizens have to say about Jaat? Jaat received a majorly positive reception during its OTT release. While a major section of the audience hailed Sunny Deol as a true-blue action superstar, a few found it a guilty pleasure. Since the movie has been released in Telugu and Hindi on the streaming giant, the South audience is connecting it to real-life horrific events. Other than Sunny Deol, the audience is also rooting for Randeep Hooda and Vineet Kumar Singh, who played the negative roles to the bone. The film's high-on-steroid action blocks and emotional depth are getting much attention on social media. Check out the Retro OTT verdict by netizens below: Jaat's box office performance, emerges as a successful venture Released on April 10, Jaat enjoyed a decent theatrical run. It ran in cinemas for three to four weeks, despite facing tough competition from Kesari Chapter 2 and Raid 2. The mid-sized movie may not have achieved a Clean Hit verdict, but its box office performance still turned out better than many recent Bollywood movies. The movie wrapped up its worldwide box office journey at Rs 112 crore gross. Out of which, Rs 102 crore gross came from the Indian markets, while the rest, Rs 9.50 crore, was contributed by the foreign territories. Bankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers, Jaat emerged as a successful venture at the box office. The movie has already been renewed for its sequel. The second installment of the mass entertainer is currently in its scripting stage. 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.
