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India.com
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- India.com
India's highest-paid OTT star, charges Rs 125 crore for just one show, beats Pankaj Tripathi, Manoj Bajpayee, Kapil Sharma, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Saif Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey, name is…
India's highest-paid OTT star, charges Rs 125 crore for just one show, beats Pankaj Tripathi, Manoj Bajpayee, Kapil Sharma, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Saif Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey, name is... OTT platforms have indeed reshaped the definition of stardom. Well, earlier, it was believed that streaming platforms were just for unconventional actors. However, today, A-listers have too joined the digital game, outshining all the boundaries and earning a staggering amount from web shows and movies. Today, we will discuss about this Bollywood actor who has emerged as India's highest-paid OTT star, earning over Rs 100 crore from a single series. In 2021, he ventured into the digital space and charged a staggering Rs 125 crore for the seven-episode series- Rudra: Edge of Darkness. Yes, he is none other than Ajay Devgn. Starring as a cop on the show, he reportedly charged Rs 18 crore per episode, the highest ever in the OTT space. According to reports, his salary beats other Bollywood biggies like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan who charges Rs 90-100 crore for their films. Well, Devgn's fees was justified by the extended screen time, as the series was equal to two feature-length films. Moreover, he had an extended contract with Disney+ Hotstar, which included cross-promotional activities, social media campaigns and appearances on reality shows. Also, Saif Ali Khan, who became the first Bollywood actor to enter the OTT space with Sacred Games , charged way less than Ajay. He was reportedly paid Rs 15-20 crore, for the last season of Sacred Games. Moreover, other Bollywood stars like Pankaj Tripathi, Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddiqui commanded their spots too on the list of India's richest OTT stars. The rise of digital platforms have given these actors to not just showcase their talent but also earn competitive paychecks. Meanwhile, coming back to Ajay, his last on-screen presence was in Raid 2. Moreover, he has several projects in his pipeline, including Son of Sardaar 2, De De Pyaar De 2 and Dhamaal 4.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fresh Faces, New Chemistry: Bollywood's Exciting On-Screen Pairings of 2025
Bollywood in 2025 will showcase fresh on-screen pairings, promising captivating chemistry and narratives. Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela star in Anurag Basu's romantic film, while Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor unite in the romantic comedy "Param Sundari." Ahaan Panday debuts alongside Aneet Padda in "Saiyaara." The film "War 2" features Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. Bollywood is embracing a wave of fresh on-screen pairings in 2025, introducing dynamic duos that promise to captivate audiences with their unique chemistry and compelling narratives. From romantic comedies to intense dramas, these collaborations are set to redefine storytelling in Indian cinema. Kartik Aaryan & Sreeleela – Anurag Basu's Romantic Saga Kartik Aaryan teams up with Telugu sensation Sreeleela in Anurag Basu's upcoming romantic film, which was initially envisioned as "Aashiqui 3." This marks Sreeleela's first Bollywood venture. She became a known face in North of India thanks to her special song "Kissik" from Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2. There is a palpable buzz about the new pain in the industry when the teaser was launched few months ago, the film will be up for release in Diwali. Sidharth Malhotra & Janhvi Kapoor – Param Sundari In "Param Sundari," Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor portray characters from contrasting cultural backgrounds—Param, a Punjabi man, and Sundari, a South Indian woman. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Kerala, this romantic comedy explores the sparks that fly when two worlds collide. Directed by Tushar Jalota and produced by Dinesh Vijan, the movie is slated for release on July 25, 2025. The teaser of the film was released along with Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's Bhool Chuk Maaf and it was very well received from the audience and critics. Besides the new pairing - the audience is also looking forward to the music of the film, given the rednition by Sonu Nigam used in the teaser already going viral. Ahaan Panday & Aneet Padda – Saiyaara Marking Ahaan Panday's debut, "Saiyaara" pairs him with newcomer Aneet Padda in a passionate love story directed by Mohit Suri. The film delves into themes of love, heartbreak, and redemption, with the teaser showcasing the duo's intense performances. The film is poised to be a stirring cinematic experience. After more than a decade Aditya Chopra's production house is launching a new pair after Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma in Band Baaja Baaraat. While this is the first acting stint for Ahaan, Aneet has worked before in Big Girls Dont Cry and Salaam Venky. Ajay Devgn & Mrunal Thakur – Son of Sardaar 2 Ajay Devgn returns in "Son of Sardaar 2," this time alongside Mrunal Thakur. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the film is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit and blends action with comedy. The fresh pairing of Devgn and Thakur adds a new dynamic to the franchise, with filming locations including Edinburgh, London, and Chandigarh. Hrithik Roshan & Kiara Advani – War 2 In the high-octane action thriller "War 2," Hrithik Roshan reprises his role as Major Kabir Dhaliwal, joined by Kiara Advani and Jr. NTR. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film is part of the YRF Spy Universe and is scheduled for release on August 14, 2025. The teaser has already generated buzz, highlighting the star-studded cast and thrilling by the fan leaks- the film showcases blooming romance between Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. Ayushmann Khurrana & Rashmika Mandanna – Thama "Thama" brings together Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in a unique vampire love story, blending horror and comedy. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, the film is part of the Horror Comedy Universe, which includes hits like "Stree", "Munjya" and "Bhediya." Set for a Diwali 2025 release, "Thama" also features Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Harshvardhan Rane & Sonam Bajwa –Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa are set to share the screen in an upcoming project by Milap Zaveri that promises to be a blend of romance and action. While details remain under wraps, the pairing has already piqued interest among fans eager to see their on-screen would be Hardhvardhan's first release post the super success of Sanam Teri Kasam's re-release few months ago which broke all records of re-released film in India collecting over Rs 35 crore. Sonam who has already established herself in Punjabi films is slowly making inroads in Hindi Cinema first with Houseful 5 and then with Baaghi 4. Shahid Kapoor & Triptii Dimri - Vishal Bharadwaj's Unititled Next Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri are collaborating for the first time in an upcoming film that is generating significant buzz. Known for their intense performances, this pairing is anticipated to deliver a compelling narrative, though specific details about the project are yet to be disclosed. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Raid 2 Box Office Day 26: Ajay Devgn starrer adds Rs 0.55 crore on 4th Monday, nears Rs 155 crore mark
Directed by Rajkumar Gupta, Raid 2, starring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and Vaani Kapoor, is holding well at the box office. Released on May 1, the movie has witnessed a solid box office run and emerged as a clean hit for the makers. Bankrolled by Panorama Studios and T-Series Films, the thriller drama collected Rs 92.75 crore in its first week and stormed the Rs 100 crore mark in the second weekend. The movie stormed Rs 38.85 crore in the second week, followed by Rs 19 crore in the third week. It added another Rs 4.05 crore to the tally in the fourth weekend despite facing competition from Bhool Chuk Maaf. As per estimates, the movie added Rs 0.55 crore to the tally on Day 26 (4th Monday), taking the total cume to Rs 154.20 crore net in India. The movie is now inching towards the Rs 160 crore mark. It will keep on luring the audience at least for 10 more days until the arrival of Housefull 5 in cinemas. Let's see how the movie performs in the coming days. On the work front, Ajay Devgn has an exciting slate of releases. Of which, Son of Sardaar 2 and De De Pyaar De 2 are releasing in cinemas this year. Box office collection of Raid 2 so far at the Indian box office Day/Week Net India Collection Extended Week 1 Rs 92.75 crore Week 2 Rs 38.85 crore Day 16 Rs 2.75 crore Day 17 Rs 4.25 crore Day 18 Rs 5.50 crore Day 19 Rs 1.65 crore Day 20 Rs 2 crore Day 21 Rs 1.50 crore Day 22 Rs 1.35 crore Day 23 Rs 0.80 crore Day 24 Rs 1.50 crore Day 25 Rs 1.75 crore Day 26 Rs 0.55 crore (est.) Total Rs 154.20 crore Raid 2 is in theaters now Raid 2 is playing in theaters near you. You can book your tickets from the online web portals or at the counter. 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.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rahul Dev is 'grateful' for the 'love and best wishes' showered on brother Mukul Dev, pens note
Actor Rahul Dev has expressed his gratitude to fans and well-wishers after the death of his brother, actor Mukul Dev. Mukul, known for his work in Hindi, Punjabi, and South Indian films and television, died on Friday night at the age of 54. Rahul took to Instagram on Sunday evening to share a post featuring a black-and-white photo of his brother. In the caption, the actor wrote, 'Sincere thanks to all for the love and kind wishes showered on Mukul... Grateful...' A post shared by Rahul Dev (@rahuldevofficial) The late actor's last rites took place on Saturday at Dayanand Mukti Dham, Nizamuddin West. Following the news of his death, tributes began pouring in from across the entertainment industry. Taking to his Instagram stories, Salman Khan shared an unseen photograph from their 2014 film Jai Ho, in which they starred together. In his heartfelt tribute, Salman wrote, "Miss you, my dear brother Mukul. Rest in peace." Vindu Dara Singh, a close friend of Mukul and Son of Sardaar 2 co-star, paid an emotional tribute to the late actor. Taking to X, Vindu wrote, "Rest in peace, my brother #MukulDev! The time spent with you will always be cherished, and #SonOfSardaar2 will be your swansong, where you will spread joy and happiness to the viewers and make them fall down laughing!" Actor Manoj Bajpayee also paid his heartfelt condolences. Sharing a black-and-white photo of Mukul, he prayed for strength for his family. Mukul Dev featured in several television shows, such as Gharwali Uparwali, Kasshish, Ssshhhh... Phir Koi Hai, Kumkum - Ek Pyara Sa Bandhan, and others. He also worked in popular films like Yamla Pagla Deewana, Son of Sardaar, R... Rajkumar, and Jai Ho. His last film is Son of Sardaar 2, which has not been released yet.
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First Post
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Meet late actor Mukul Dev's ex-wife Shilpa, how the couple faced difficulties and parted ways in 2005
They were blessed with a daughter Sia. In December 2022, the late actor shared a picture of his wife and daughter on Instagram. read more Bollywood actor Mukul Dev, who featured in films like Yamla Pagla Deewana, R…Rajkumar & Son of Sardaar among others, passed away at the age of 54. His cause of death is not known yet. The actor was married to Shilpa Dev but the couple faced difficulties in their marriage and parted ways in 2005. They were blessed with a daughter Sia. In December 2022, the late actor shared a picture of his wife and daughter on Instagram. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD A source tried to talk about the reasons why the marriage didn't work. It was quoted saying, 'I think it all started with differences over trivial matters. You can't blame either one; it takes two to make a marriage work. But after the breakdown of his marriage, Mukul has changed a lot.' Mukul Dev refuted the rumours in a statement once and said"Who told you this? This is a very awkward question for me. I don't talk about my family. This is a personal matter and I don't want to comment." His Son of Sardaar costar Vindu Dara Singh confirmed the news to India Today and said, 'After his parent's death, Mukul was keeping to himself. He would even step out of the house or meet anyone. His health deteriorated in the last few days and he was in the hospital. My condolences to his brother and everyone who knew and loved him. He was an amazing person, and we will all miss him.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD While Deepshikha Nagpal shared a selfie with the late actor and wrote, 'I can't believe this muks… RIP.' Vindu also shared a video with Mukul and shared about the posthumous release Son of Sardaar 2 featuring Ajay Devgn in a lead role.
