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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jaat lifetime BO collection: Sunny Deol's film earns Rs 115 cr, trade analyst cites reason for mediocre show
Jaat lifetime box office collection: Sunny Deol's Jaat hit the screens on April 10 and opened to a decent response at the box office, and grossed Rs 9.5 crore worldwide on the first day. The film then witnessed growth in mass centres but remained flat in the urban areas. Now, nearly a month later, Jaat's run is over and its verdict is out. Jaat disappoints at the worldwide box office Jaat, Sunny Deol's first release after Gadar 2 (2023), has failed to live up to expectations despite the mass hero's popularity. According to Manobala Vijayabalan, a trade analyst, the actioner earned Rs 115 crore globally in its full run. This is not a bad figure when viewed in isolation. It, however, pales in comparison to what Gadar 2 made in its full run. Anil Sharma's well-received sequel to Gadar (2001) earned Rs 691 crore in its lifetime on a budget of Rs 60 crore and emerged as a blockbuster despite facing competition from Akshay Kumar's OMG 2 and the Rajinikanth-led Jailer. Jaat received mixed reviews with critics praising the performances but panning the presentation. Manobala feels that the average word-of-mouth stunted its performance at the box office. 'Jaat is an average to hit venture at the box office when compared with its budget. The film managed to fetch ₹115 cr across the world. It couldn't perform well because of mixed reactions and competition,' he told Indiatimes. Jaat was released alongside Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly, which emerged as the top choice of the audience in the Tamil market and earned an impressive Rs 242 crore at the box office. Sunny Deol's film also faced competition from Kesari Chapter 2, which hit the screens the next week and did well in the urban market. About Jaat Jaat is an action drama directed by Gopichandh Mallineni. The film centres on a man of the masses as he locks horns with a criminal. The film features Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and Regina Cassandra in the lead. The music is composed by S Thaman.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sinners box office verdict: Michael B Jordan's vampire saga earns just Rs 11 crore in India, trade analyst explain why it flopped
Sinners box office verdict: The Hollywood film Sinners, which hit the screens in India on April 18, opened to a slow response at the domestic box office despite receiving positive reviews. It earned less than rs 1 crore (nett) on the first day and witnessed only limited growth over the weekend. Now, its box office run is over and the verdict is out. Sinners fails to work its magic in India Sinners, which was released in India last month, has failed to work its magic in the country. According to Manobala Vijayabalan, a trade analyst, the vampire saga earned just Rs 11 crore at the domestic box office. He added that the film did not create a buzz among the audience the way Marvel films do, which led to its downfall. 'Sinners was a flop in India. The film managed to collect just ₹11 cr. Despite positive reviews, Indian audience didn't show much intent to watch it on the big screens like Avengers, Spiderman, Avatar etc,' he told Indiatimes. This essentially means the film has failed to beat the lifetime haul of Thunderbolts, which open in theatres on May 1. The superhero saga earned Rs 15 crore in India in its full run. It benefited from the popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in India. Moreover, Florence Pugh is a known name in the market because of her work in the well-received biographical drama Oppenheimer. About Sinners Sinners, meanwhile, has done well globally despite its lacklustre performance in India. Its worldwide haul stands at $290 million, which is a stunning figure given the fact that the film has been shot on a budget of less than $100 million. Sinners is a horror thriller directed by Ryan Coogler. It revolves around twins who try to begin a new chapter in life. Their plans, however, go for a toss when a vampire arrives in their hometown. The cast is headlined by Michael B Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld. Sinners is produced by Zinvi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, and Ryan Coogler himself.
India.com
09-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
'It was scary....': IPL cheerleader narrates tale after Dharamsala blackout…
'It was scary....': IPL cheerleader narrates tale after Dharamsala blackout… New Delhi: A female cheerleader described a frightening incident during a disrupted Indian Premier League match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala on Thursday. The game was halted prematurely at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. A power outage, attributed to air raid alerts in nearby Jammu and Pathankot stemming from the India-Pakistan conflict, halted a Punjab Kings cricket match in the 10.1st over, with the team at 122/1. Initially believed to be a simple power failure, the outage was later linked to the military conflict. Following a security alert, the IPL chairman, Arun Singh Dhumal, oversaw the complete and immediate evacuation of the Dharamshala stadium. A cheerleader documented the event on social media. A cheerleader described a frightening stadium evacuation during a game, fueled by panicked shouts of 'bombs.' The experience left her deeply shaken and wanting to leave Dharamsala, expressing hope for support from IPL organizers. She reported feeling shocked and overwhelmed by the event. BCCI arranges special train to transport players Due to challenging conditions and logistical difficulties in Himachal Pradesh, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organized a Vande Bharat Express train to move Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings players, along with the broadcast team, from Dharamshala to Delhi. 'Very very scary' – Cheer leader's SHOCKING video from Punjab Kings Vs Delhi Capitals IPL match in Dharamshala. — Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) May 8, 2025 Approximately 300 individuals, comprising players, support staff, and broadcasting personnel, will travel by high-speed rail, according to a source within the BCCI. This method is intended to provide efficient and secure transportation.
News18
08-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Bombs Are Coming...': IPL Cheerleader Recalls Panic As PBKS-DC Match Called Off
Last Updated: The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala was called off on Thursday after air raid alerts in neighbouring states due to Pakistan's unprovoked attack. The 58th league of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala was called off on Thursday after 10.1 overs of play following air raid alerts in neighbouring Indian cities of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. A video went viral showing one of the IPL cheerleaders describing the panic and chaos at the stadium as the players and spectators were being evacuated. 'The whole stadium was evacuated in the middle of the game. It was very scary. Everyone was screaming that the bombs are coming," she said in the video. 'It is still very, very scary. We want to really go out of Dharamshala. I hope the IPL people are gonna look after us. It was very, very scary. I do not know why I'm not crying, I think I'm just in shock," she said in the video as the stadium went dark. 'Very very scary" – Cheer leader's SHOCKING video from Punjab Kings Vs Delhi Capitals IPL match in Dharamshala. — Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) May 8, 2025 Punjab was cruising at 122 for the loss of one wicket with Priyansh Arya scoring 70 from 34 balls and Prabhsimran Singh scoring 50 off 28. However, as skipper Shreyas Iyer, the lights went off, and a floodlight failure was reported. However, the team and the assembled fans at the 23,000-capacity stadium in Dharamshala were eventually evacuated from the stadium under tight security as Pakistan launched drone strikes at Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan. The teams will be brought to Delhi aboard a special flight from Pathankot, which is 85 km away from Dharamshala. The cancellation of the match has now also put the entire league at the risk of being called off as India's military standoff with Pakistan escalates. Foreign players participating in the IPL have expressed a desire to head home at the earliest, sources told news agency PTI. PL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal, while speaking to reporters, said the situation was being reviewed. 'It is an evolving situation. We haven't received any directive from the government. Obviously the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind," he said. India Strikes Islamabad, Lahore In Retaliation Following the unprovoked and unsuccessful attack by Pakistan on Indian cities, blackouts were imposed in Srinagar, Jammu and Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, Amritsar and Jalandhar in Punjab, Bhuj in Gujarat and other cities key areas along the border. This came after India foiled Pakistan military's attempts to target military installations in 15 cities in the northern and western parts of the country using missiles and drones as tensions between the two neighbours mounted amid fears of a wider conflict. India launched 'Operation Sindoor' in the early hours of Wednesday (May 7), striking terror camps deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The operation was a success, with sources describing at least 150 terrorists killed. First Published:
India Today
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Rajinikanth flies economy class, fans call him 'ever-humble superstar'
Actor Rajinikanth recently delighted fans by choosing to fly economy class on an IndiGo video shared on X captured the moment passengers reacted to Rajinikanth's presence on the flight. The video shows people cheering and taking out their phones to record as soon as they notice the actor. Passengers waved and called out 'Thalaiva' to grab his attention. Rajinikanth graciously acknowledged his fans, waving back with a video was shared on X by Manobala Vijayabalan with the caption, "Superstar Rajinikanth turns a flight into theatre with huge reception, post Jailer 2 shoot (sic)."Superstar Rajinikanth turns a flight into theatre with huge reception, post Jailer2 shoot. Manobala Vijayabalan (@ManobalaV) April 25, 2025 Fans responded to the video with comments like, 'very nice! never tired of watching him on the screen! (sic)' Another person wrote, "The ever-humble superstar (sic)."This is not the first time Rajinikanth has opted for economy class, surprising fans with his approachability. In March last year, he was seen on a flight from Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh, where he interacted with fellow passengers and was last seen in the 2024 film 'Vettaiyan', alongside Fahadh Faasil and Amitabh Bachchan. He is set to appear in upcoming films, including Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Coolie' and Nelson Dilipkumar's 'Jailer 2'.Must Watch
