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Pink Villa
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mission Impossible 8 India Day 8 Box Office: Tom Cruise starrer adds Rs 4 crore to total
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, the much-hyped eighth and final installment in the long-running spy action franchise, continues its box office run with steady but unspectacular numbers. After a moderate first week total of Rs 51.50 crore in India, the film added Rs 3.25 crore on day 7 and Rs 4.00 crore on day 8 (second Saturday), showing a respectable bump from the previous day but still falling short of expectations for a franchise finale of this scale. Here's a breakdown of the film's India box office performance: Despite carrying the weight of being the decade-spanning franchise's finale and featuring Tom Cruise in what many believed would be a climactic farewell, The Final Reckoning has performed without the fireworks expected from a tentpole of this stature. With a staggering budget reportedly between USD 300–400 million, international returns will definitely be closely monitored by Paramount, and the studio sadly won't have much to see from the Indian market. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who co-wrote the screenplay with Erik Jendresen, the film sees Cruise return as Ethan Hunt alongside franchise veterans Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett. The production faced several hurdles, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the SAG-AFTRA strike, which halted filming for months. Originally planned as Dead Reckoning Part Two, the film eventually received a new title and identity to mark its standalone significance. Shot across stunning global locations like the UK, Norway, Malta, and South Africa, the film had its world premiere in Tokyo on May 5, followed by a screening out of competition at Cannes on May 14. It was released theatrically in the US on May 23, a week after its India debut on May 17, to largely critical reviews praising its action choreography, Cruise's commitment to the project, and the emotional beats elevating the stakes. MI8's India distributors, Viacom18, would hope the buzz in the West filters into India after its release there, encouraging the masses to start showing up in theaters in large numbers soon to turn the film's local fate.
Economic Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Not Aamir Khan or Ranbir Kapoor: This A-list actress outsmarts top Bollywood stars in money management; CA reveals
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Katrina Kaif's Financial Acumen Aamir Khan's Profit-Sharing Approach When it comes to managing money in Bollywood, Katrina Kaif stands out as the most financially astute among top stars like Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan. This insight comes from Bimal Parekh, a renowned chartered accountant closely associated with the industry's leading an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Bimal Parekh shared his observations about the money management habits of several prominent Bollywood celebrities. He pointed out that Katrina Kaif is notably sharp and actively involved in her financial matters, unlike Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan, whom he described as relatively indifferent to money. Parekh said, 'Katrina Kaif is the sharpest. She takes an interest. Aamir and Ranbir are not that bothered! Then Ritesh Sidhwani and Krishna DK (of Raj-DK director duo) are sharp as well, they understand money.'Parekh's connection with Ranbir Kapoor extends beyond managing his finances; he is also co-owner of Ranbir's football team. Reflecting on the involvement of Ranbir's late father, Rishi Kapoor, Parekh revealed that Rishi had the final say in the team's ownership and insisted that someone from the Kapoor family oversee its operations. According to Parekh, Rishi was open to collaborations but wanted family involvement to ensure proper of the most revealing parts of Parekh's discussion was about Aamir Khan's approach to remuneration. Parekh claims to have been the first to introduce the profit-sharing or backend payment model to Aamir, deviating from the common practice of upfront fees. 'No upfront fee, but profit sharing. This way, Laal Singh Chadha, the studio (Viacom 18) still made money, while Aamir made little,' Parekh explained. He further added that for Dangal, Aamir did earn well from this model. This innovative strategy was introduced when actors typically charged hefty upfront also recalled a conversation with Aamir in which the actor mentioned he intentionally kept his fees low to avoid causing losses for producers. Surprised, Parekh suggested a better alternative was to forgo fees altogether and take a share of profits on the Khan himself spoke candidly at the ABP Live summit about his payment policy, stating, 'I never received any money for Laal Singh Chadha as it didn't do well at the box office. I never get paid until the film makes any profit… I don't regret it either. If the film has not worked well, it is on me to take the responsibility for it.' He explained his preference not to charge based on shooting days, unlike some actors who bill by the number of days regardless of a film's success. Aamir emphasized, 'I can't let my producer suffer for my creatives.'
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Business
- Pink Villa
Not Shah Rukh Khan or Aamir Khan, THIS Punjabi bahurani is smartest with money in Bollywood, find out
When it comes to money management in Bollywood, it's Katrina Kaif who truly stands out, not Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, or even Aamir Khan. Surprised? That's right! The ever-smart Punjabi bahurani has proven she's got sharp financial instincts, and this revelation might just catch fans off guard. In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Bimal Parekh, who has long served as Aamir Khan' s chartered accountant, offered insights into the financial habits of Bollywood celebrities. He pointed out that despite being among the industry's top stars, both Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor tend to be quite relaxed about handling their finances. Parekh noted that the two actors don't have a strong grasp of money matters. Katrina Kaif is the sharpest when it comes to finances 'Katrina Kaif is the sharpest. She takes an interest. Aamir and Ranbir are not that bothered! Then Ritesh Sidhwani and Krishna DK (of Raj-DK director duo) are sharp as well, they understand money," he shared Bimal Parekh, who not only manages Ranbir Kapoor's finances but also co-owns his football team, revealed that it was the late Rishi Kapoor who had the final say regarding the team's ownership. According to Bimal, Rishi was open to the partnership but insisted that a family member be actively involved in overseeing the team's operations. Bimal also revealed that he was the first to introduce the full backend payment model in Aamir Khan's case. He explained that under this arrangement, Aamir would not take an upfront fee but instead opt for profit-sharing. According to Bimal, this model allowed the studio Viacom18 to profit from Laal Singh Chaddha, even though Aamir earned a relatively small amount. In contrast, Aamir earned well from Dangal. Bimal mentioned that this approach was introduced at a time when most actors preferred charging upfront fees. He also recalled Aamir once telling him that he deliberately charged lower fees to ensure his producers wouldn't suffer losses. Surprised by this, Bimal had suggested that a more effective approach would be to skip the fee altogether and rely solely on backend profits.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
When it comes to money matters, Katrina Kaif is much smarter than Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan. Here's how
When it comes to being financially savvy in Bollywood, it is Katrina Kaif who is on top of her finances, not Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan. Also read: 'Ranbir Kapoor doesn't mind standing in queues or eating alone in cafes': Former film journalist praises star's humility In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Aamir's longtime chartered accountant, Bimal Parekh, spoke up about the money matters of Bollywood. He shared that Aamir and Ranbir, who are often seen as two of Bollywood's biggest stars, are laid-back when it comes to financial matters, mentioning 'they don't understand money'. 'Katrina Kaif is the sharpest. She takes an interest. Aamir and Ranbir are not that bothered! Then Ritesh Sidhwani and Krishna DK (of Raj-DK director duo) are sharp as well, they understand money," he shared Bimal is not just Ranbir's financial advisor, but the co-owner of his soccer team. He shared that his father, and late actor Rishi Kapoor, was the final decision maker in terms of the team. Bimal mentioned that Rishi was fine with collaboration but wanted to know who'd run the team, as he wanted someone from the family to look after the business. In the interview, Bimal shared that he was the first guy to come up with the full backend formula in the case of Aamir. He said, 'No upfront fee, but profit sharing. This way, Laal Singh Chadha, the studio (Viacom 18) still made money, while Aamir made little. But in Dangal, Aamir made money. We started doing this at a time when everyone would charge an upfront fee. Aamir had casually revealed to me how he charges lower fees, because he doesn't want his producers to lose money. I was startled and told him a better alternative was to not charge at all but to take a backend." Earlier, at the ABP Live summit, Aamir spoke about not charging any money for Laal Singh Chaddha. He said, 'I never received any money for Laal Singh Chaddha as it didn't do well at the box office," he said. 'I never get paid until the film makes any profit… I don't regret it either. If the film has not worked well, it is on me to take the responsibility for it."
News18
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan's CA Says Actor, Ranbir Don't Understand Money: ‘Katrina Is Sharpest'
Last Updated: CA Bimal Parekh also shared how Aamir's no-upfront-fee policy came into play, which he first suggested to the actor himself. Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan might be two of Bollywood's biggest stars, but when it comes to money, they're not exactly keeping score. At least, that's what Aamir's longtime chartered accountant Bimal Parekh believes. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Parekh revealed that Aamir and Ranbir are among the most financially nonchalant stars in the business. 'They don't understand money," Parekh said, adding that 'Katrina Kaif is the sharpest. She takes an interest. Aamir and Ranbir are not that bothered! Then Ritesh Sidhwani and Krishna DK (of Raj-DK director duo) are sharp as well, they understand money." Parekh also shared how Aamir's no-upfront-fee policy came into play, which he first suggested to the actor himself. 'We were the first guys who came with the full backend formula in the case of Aamir Khan. No upfront fee, but profit sharing. This way, Laal Singh Chadha, the studio (Viacom 18) still made money, while Aamir made little." He added, 'But in Dangal, Aamir made money. We started doing this at a time when everyone would charge an upfront fee. Aamir had casually revealed to me how he charges lower fees, because he doesn't want his producers to lose money. I was startled and told him a better alternative was to not charge at all but to take a backend." Earlier, Aamir himself opened up at the ABP Live summit about not charging any money for Laal Singh Chaddha. 'I never received any money for Laal Singh Chaddha as it didn't do well at the box office," he said. 'I never get paid until the film makes any profit… I don't regret it either. If the film has not worked well, it is on me to take the responsibility for it." Aamir continued, 'I don't charge money day wise. However, some artistes do charge for the number of days they are allocating for a film. They have nothing to do with the success or failure of the film, which I think is a professional approach but I can't let my producer suffer for my creatives." First Published:
