Raja Shivaji box office collection day 14: Riteish Deshmukh's ambitious historical drama Raja Shivaji has been doing steady business at the box office since its release on May 1. The film, which he wrote, directed, and also stars in, has crossed the 75 crore mark in India within just two weeks a solid achievement for a bilingual Marathi-Hindi project.
According to Sacnilk, the movie collected 1.39 crore net on its second Thursday (Day 14), taking its total domestic net collection to 76.44 crore. After a strong first week of 52.65 crore, the film saw the expected slowdown but still showed some life over the second weekend. It earned 3.20 crore on Friday, followed by 5.60 crore on Saturday and 6.80 crore on Sunday. The weekdays were more modest- 2.40 crore on Monday, 2.50 crore on Tuesday, and 1.90 crore on Wednesday.
As expected, Raja Shivaji is performing much better in Marathi circuits than in Hindi. In fact, it has now become the second highest-grossing Marathi film ever, comfortably crossing Baipan Bhari Deva ( 76.28 crore) but still short of the all-time record holder Sairat ( 80.98 crore).
The film is produced by Genelia D'Souza and Jyoti Deshpande under Mumbai Film Company and Jio Studios. Apart from Riteish and Genelia, it features a strong supporting cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amole Gupte. It tells the story of the legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
In a conversation with PTI, Riteish spoke warmly about the iconic king, calling him his childhood superhero whose inspiring legacy has been passed down through generations in his family. The film's respectful treatment of the subject and strong Marathi connect seem to be working well with audiences.
Dhurandhar 2 box office collection day 57: Ranveer Singh and Rakesh Bedi starrer Dhurandhar 2 has completed 57 days at the box office. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the big-budget spy drama continues to chug along steadily even in its late stages.
The film made its digital debut for international audiences on Netflix on May 14, 2026. However, Indian viewers will have to wait a little longer for its OTT release. On the theatrical front, Dhurandhar 2 added another 0.35 crore on its 57th day (Thursday). According to Sacnilk, the movie collected this amount from 735 shows, marking a 5.4% drop from the previous day's 0.37 crore.
With this, the film's India gross collection has climbed to 1,369.84 crore, while the India net collection now stands at 1,144.56 crore. Overseas, it earned an additional 0.02 crore, taking its international total to 426.67 crore. The worldwide gross now stands at 1,796.51 crore.
Despite being in its ninth week, the film is showing remarkable stamina. What's more exciting is the growing buzz around Dhurandhar 3. The creators provided their first major indication about future work in the franchise which created excitement among fans. The announcement which showed no official details about the plot and cast and shooting schedule and release date has generated huge anticipation.
Dhurandhar 2 has become one of the most successful projects of 2026 because it maintains a dedicated fan base and achieves impressive viewership numbers.
Bhooth Bangla Box Office Collection Day 27: Who would have imagined that Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan teaming up again after so many years would create such a storm at the box office? Their horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla has been running successfully for 27 days now and is still refusing to fade away even after nearly a month in theatres.
The film has turned out to be a solid hit, and surprisingly, it has already faced tough competition from as many as seven different releases since hitting screens. Yet, the "ghost" of Bhooth Bangla continues to linger in people's minds. Audiences are genuinely enjoying the fun mix of scares and laughs, which has kept the film alive for this long.
However, like most movies, it has started feeling the pressure during weekdays. On Wednesday, the film collected 1.92 crore, which dropped further to 1.46 crore on Thursday. The numbers show clear changes throughout the week. The movie faces difficulties in attracting viewers and increasing ticket sales because Raja Shivaji and Dhurandhar 2 present intense competition.
The film has grossed 246.60 crore worldwide so far, with 193.35 crore coming from India and 53.25 crore from overseas markets. Its India net collection stands at approximately 163.05 crore. Interestingly, around 200,604 shows of the film were screened just yesterday.
For a horror-comedy in its fourth week, these figures are quite respectable. While the daily collections have slowed down, the film has already done enough to be called a commercial success and has brought back the old Akshay-Priyadarshan magic that fans clearly missed.
Alia Bhatt maintains her fashion excellence during the Cannes Film Festival through her latest red carpet appearance, which showcases beautiful fashion choices. She wore a beautiful lavender gown which extended to the floor and featured delicate noodle straps and an elegant design that provided her with both a sophisticated and effortless appearance. The outfit itself showed great beauty, but her daring lace choker became the most impressive element of her appearance.
Alia chose to style herself with minimal elements because she wanted to showcase the statement jewellery piece, which created a striking contrast with her soft pastel outfit. She wore the look to the screening of La Vie D'Une Femme.
She had teased the outfit earlier in a video on her Instagram story, building excitement. Soon after she appeared, pictures and videos flooded social media, with fans and fashion lovers praising her sophisticated and fresh Cannes style.
Alia made her first appearance at the Bharat Pavilion opening ceremony by showing herself to the audience in her royal attire. She chose an exquisite ivory saree-based outfit which included a structured corset-style bodice. Carrying a classic umbrella, she brought a lovely vintage charm to the French Riviera look. At the event, she joined filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker to unveil the official poster and creative concept for the 57th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The occasion also saw the launch of the India Film Guide, an initiative to promote India as a global filming destination and strengthen international collaborations in cinema.
This isn't Alia's first stylish turn at Cannes this year. She had earlier made waves in a peach-toned custom gown by Tamara Ralph, complete with a plunging neckline, a dramatic flowing drape, and a striking coral neckpiece that added the perfect pop of colour.
With these appearances, Alia has once again proven why she's one of Bollywood's most confident and fashionable stars on the international stage. Fans have widely appreciated her mix of modern glamour and elegant traditional touches. One commented, "Alia Bhatt, the queen of Bollywood She is beautiful, kind, and cute."
Raja Shivaji box office collection day 13: Riteish Deshmukh's historical drama Raja Shivaji hit theatres on May 1 with massive expectations, and it certainly didn't disappoint in the beginning. The much-awaited Marathi film opened to a thunderous response, delivering one of the biggest opening days ever for a Marathi movie. It carried decent momentum through the first week, but like most films, it saw an expected drop in its second week as the initial hype settled.
The movie has clearly done much better in the Marathi belt compared to its Hindi version, which is no surprise given the strong cultural connect with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's story. According to the latest Sacnilk report, Raja Shivaji collected 1.90 crore on its second Wednesday. That brings its total India net collection to 75.05 crore so far.
For context, the film opened with a strong 11.35 crore, followed by 10.55 crore on Saturday and 12 crore on Sunday. It wrapped up its first week with a healthy 52.65 crore. On the second Sunday, it managed a slight pickup of 6.80 crore, showing that audiences are still showing up, especially in Maharashtra.
Raja Shivaji is co-written and directed by Riteish Deshmukh himself. It is produced by his wife Genelia D'Souza along with Jyoti Deshpande under Mumbai Film Company and Jio Studios. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, and Amole Gupte in key roles. Riteish and Genelia play the central characters, while their son Rahyl makes his acting debut as young Shivaji a touching family moment that has been widely appreciated.
One of the biggest talking points has been Salman Khan's special appearance, which has received loud cheers and strong reactions inside theatres. The film is a grand historical action drama based on the life and legacy of Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire.
After the release, Riteish took to Instagram and posted a heartfelt video requesting fans not to share clips or post spoilers from the film so that others can enjoy the big-screen experience fully.
Alia Bhatt is busy making headlines at Cannes Film Festival 2026. Interestingly, this isn't just restricted to her gorgeous red carpet look. The focus is also on her honest take on the film industry. The actor was recently asked why Indian cinema is still so focused on catering to male audiences at the box office. Alia was quick to react, and said that she too finds herself wondering why so many discussions around films are based on making content for men. Her comments have led to fresh discussions online. This time around, it is about gender representation in Indian cinema.
During a recent chat with The Hollywood Reporter India on the sidelines of the ongoing Cannes film festival, Alia questioned why box office success in Indian cinema is driven by films that just cater to one gender. She referred to the success of films including Barbie, Wuthering Heights and The Devil Wears Prada 2, and questioned why Indian cinema only focuses on working in accordance with the preferences of male audience. "When I look at the landscape, I think we're in a very fascinating time today If you take a look at the box office, you'll see the films that have done phenomenally well: Barbie, Wuthering Heights, and The Devil Wears Prada. These are a few; I am sure there are way more, and their main audience, perhaps, was women. Women were showing up, watching these films, which have now become massive hits," Alia said in a recent chat with THR.
While sharing her thoughts on Indian cinema, Alia further stated, "But in India, when we talk about box office and numbers, there is a conversation that comes up pretty often, which is 75% of the movie-going audience is male, so we need to cater to the masses. This conversation comes up quite a bit. I wonder if we are catering just to the men, then what happens to the women? I am saying the alienate the men, but why do we have to alienate anyone? Why do we have to cater to one gender? Why can't we make movies that are gender-agnostic, where the storytelling takes centre stage? So, whether it stars a man or a woman, that should not matter. It is the storytelling that should matter. I'm just hoping we have more of that."
For her second outing at Cannes Film Festival 2026, Alia Bhatt made heads turn in a blush pink strapless gown. While the structured corset helped the silhouette get sculpted edge, while soft drapes floated around the arms. Alia finished the look by wearing a pink gemstone necklace and matching earrings. She opted for minimal makeup which included nude lips, soft eyes and styled her hair in loose waves.
Shahid Kapoor is among the most celebrated actors of Hindi Cinema, who is gearing up for the release of Cocktail 2. Known for his phenomenal acting talent, the actor was in talks with Anees Bazmee for a comic caper titled Ram Aur Shyam. But the film didn't materialise due to reasons best known to the stakeholders.
But the latest we hear is that the combo might team up for the first time soon. According to reliable sources, Anees Bazmee is in talks with Shahid Kapoor to come on board the sequel to his 2005 cult comedy, No Entry. "While Varun Dhawan is locked to play one of the three leads, the makers have initiated a conversation with Shahid Kapoor. The actor has heard the basic idea and will soon take the complete narration," a source informed Bollywood Hungama.
The source further informs that if Shahid agrees, this could mark the first ever collaboration of two of the most talented actors of the last 2 decades - Shahid Kapoor and Varun Dhawan. The dynamic shared by the two in the film will be similar to what Salman Khan and Aamir Khan shared in Andaz Apna Apna. "It's No Entry but with a twist. The producer Boney Kapoor is trying to take things a notch higher by getting Varun and Shahid together."
If everything goes as planned, No Entry 2 will go on floors towards the end of 2026 with a marathon schedule.
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