SCOOP: Aamir Khan opts out of Ashneer Grover biopic over creative differences; Rahul Mody and Shraddha Kapoor on hunt for a new actor

Earlier in the year, there were reports about Aamir Khan teaming up with debutant director Rahul Mody for a film based on the life of controversial start-up king, Ashneer Grover. The news spread like wildfire, leading to all sorts of conversations in the digital world. Soon after, it was revealed that Shraddha Kapoor will play the female lead in the film alongside Aamir and it would go on floors in March 2027, once Aamir is done shooting for a period-drama with Ashutosh Gowarikar.

But the latest we learnt that Aamir Khan has decided to opt out of the Ashneer Grover film due to creative differences. "Aamir is fascinated by the world of start-ups, and was keen to get into the zone with the Ashneer Grover biopic. He sat on the script and developed it to the best of his sensibilities. But eventually, he ended up having creative differences with Rahul Mody, leading to the duo parting ways," a source told Bollywood Hungama.

The source also informs that Rahul Mody and Shraddha Kapoor are however committed to make the film. "The real life couple is now looking to recast the film, and get a relatively younger name to play the part of Ashneer Grover. The conversations are on with two - three top names, and the cast is expected to be locked soon," the source tells us further.

The film will be produced by Shraddha Kapoor with a leading studio, and the actress will also be playing the key character of Ashneer's wife in the film.

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Jana Nayagan a REMAKE of Bhagavanth Kesari? How is Vijay's last film different from Nandamuri Balakrishna's Telugu hit

Thalapathy Vijay's much-awaited film, Jana Nayagan, is finally set to hit theatres worldwide on July 23. After months of delays, this political action drama has now received its censor clearance, paving the way for one of the biggest Tamil releases of the year. It was originally planned for release during the Pongal festival in January, but it was postponed a few times due to issues with its CBFC certification. With those hurdles now cleared, fans are counting down the days to witness Vijay's farewell to cinema.

Jana Nayagan cast

Produced by KVN Productions and directed by H. Vinoth, the film boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring: Vijay, Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, Revathi, and Sunil.

The film has a runtime of nearly three hours and promises a blend of high-octane action, emotional drama and politically charged moments.

Is Jana Nayagan a complete remake?

One of the biggest talking points around the film is whether it is a remake of Nandamuri Balakrishna's Telugu blockbuster Bhagavanth Kesari or not. In Jana Nayagan, Vijay shows up as Vetri Kondan, a fear-driven police officer who goes after a powerful criminal network while also pushing for justice.

Pooja Hegde stars opposite Vijay as Kayal, and Mamitha Baiju plays Vijayalakshmi (Viji), a young woman who is raised under Vijay's care. As soon as Viji becomes the target of a ruthless mafia, led by Bobby Deol's character, Vetri Kondan moves in to protect her, and then he dismantles the whole criminal empire.

Beyond the action-heavy story, the film also touches on politics, leadership, and democracy, so it ends up feeling like more than just a commercial entertainer.

How is Jana Nayagan different from Bhagavanth Kesari?

While the film is believed to pull inspiration from the Telugu hit, director H. Vinoth has reportedly made a few changes to the screenplay to sort of fit Tamil audiences and Vijay's larger-than-life kind of screen image.

Going by the trailer, the film has been reworked extensively with a stronger political backdrop, mass moments and emotional storytelling.

Jana Nayagan is more than a mass entertainer

Ahead of the release, director H. Vinoth shared that Jana Nayagan isn't just another commercial action film. According to the filmmaker, the movie carries a larger message about democracy, governance and politics. His comments have further raised expectations, especially since this marks Vijay's final film before he shifted his complete focus to his political career.

What did Jana Nayagan director say?

Speaking about the film's significance with Galatta, H. Vinoth said, "Jana Nayagan should not be seen as Vijay sir's last film. It should be seen as the first film of a sitting Chief Minister." He added that the movie is not designed only to celebrate Vijay's image. "This is not just a commercial entertainer made to glorify Vijay, sir. It deals with sensitive political issues and talks about the battle between those who try to weaken democracy and those who stand up to protect it. I believe people will discuss the politics in this film after watching it," he said.

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Dhamaal 4 Box Office collection day 12: Ajay Devgn's film PASSES Tuesday test, earns Rs 174 crore globally

Dhamaal 4 box office collection day 12: Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 continues to enjoy a steady run at the box office despite facing fresh competition from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. While weekdays have slowed down after a strong second weekend, the comedy entertainer is still drawing audiences and inching closer to another major milestone. Having already crossed Rs 125 crore at the India net box office and Rs 175 crore worldwide, the film is now eyeing the Rs 135-140 crore India net mark.

Directed by Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 4 opened on a solid note with Rs 14 crore on its first day. It witnessed impressive weekend growth, collecting Rs 22.50 crore on Saturday and Rs 28.50 crore on Sunday, giving the franchise its biggest opening weekend to date.

Dhamaal 4 earnings dropped during weekdays

As expected, collections dipped during the weekdays. The film earned Rs 8.75 crore on its first Monday, followed by Rs 9.50 crore on Tuesday, Rs 6.75 crore on Wednesday and Rs 6 crore on Thursday. It wrapped up its first week with an impressive Rs 96 crore India net and Rs 114.49 crore India gross, while its worldwide gross reached Rs 132.74 crore.

The second week began with Rs 5.50 crore on Friday, helping the film comfortably enter the Rs 100 crore India net club. By the end of Day 8, its India net collection stood at Rs 101.50 crore, while the worldwide gross had climbed to Rs 139.78 crore.

The film bounced back strongly over the weekend. On Day 9, collections jumped by 86.4%, with the film earning Rs 10.25 crore, taking its India net total to Rs 111.75 crore and worldwide gross to Rs 153.48 crore.

Dhamaal 4 Box Office collection day 12

According to early estimates by Sacnilk, Dhamaal 4 witnessed another encouraging jump on Day 12, earning an estimated Rs 4 crore net. The film registered a 23.1% increase over its Day 11 collection of Rs 3.25 crore, while running across 8,533 shows nationwide.

With the latest numbers, the film's India net collection has reached Rs 131.75 crore, while its India gross stands at Rs 156.80 crore. The film also continued its run overseas, collecting an estimated Rs 0.40 crore gross on Day 12. This has taken its international total to Rs 22.30 crore, while its worldwide gross collection has now climbed to Rs 179.10 crore.

Despite the arrival of The Odyssey in premium screens, Dhamaal 4 has managed to hold its ground at the ticket window. With another weekend around the corner, all eyes are now on whether the comedy blockbuster can continue its successful run and move closer to the Rs 200 crore worldwide milestone.

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Why did actor Siddharth burst into TEARS during Operation Safed Sagar trailer launch?

Operation Safed Sagar trailer launch: The trailer for Operation Safed Sagar was unveiled in Mumbai and it was attended by actors Jimmy Shergill, Siddharth, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli, Abhay Verma, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, Arnav Bhasin, and Amrita Bagchi; director Oni Sen; producers Sanjay Routray, Sarita Patil, and Mehboob Pal Singh Brar; executive producers Abhijeet Singh Parmar (who is also the writer) and Kushal Srivastava; and Netflix's Monika Shergill and Tanya Bami.

The launch was remarkable for several reasons. To begin, several real-life characters associated with the story were honoured, including Group Captains Amit Gupta, Alok Chaudhry, Tarun Kumar Singha, former Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, and Alka Ahuja, wife of the late Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja. Meanwhile, Siddharth's tears made everyone emotional. He later made up for it with funny one-liners.

Why did Siddharth cry during Operation Safed Sagar's trailer launch?

A journalist asked Alka Ahuja a question. She decided to respond by appearing on stage. Everyone stood up to show their respect. After she responded, Siddharth told her, "Yesterday, Abhijeet Parmar and I spoke for a long time. Both of us are emotional and we spoke about you a lot. You said something to me and Abhijeet, which I'll share with you all later. But from my side and everyone else on this stage, thank you so much for the permission to do this. We would not have done that without you."

Alka Ahuja smiled and stated, "I don't have any videos of Ajay. At least, I have an image of Ajay now!" Hearing this, Siddharth had tears in his eyes.

Siddharth later made the moment lighter

Siddharth arrived wearing a sling and was asked about it. Previously, the younger actors stated that they had grown up watching Siddharth's flicks. When Siddharth was asked about his hand, he quipped, "Bachpan se meri filmein dekhte aa rahe hai yeh log. Toh zaahir si baat hai kahin na kahin toh chot lagna hi hai. I am just kidding (smiles)."

How did Siddharth land the role?

He then explained how he got the part, "Oni and Abhijeet met me, and we had a conversation. My first reaction was of hesitation. There's a way our heroes are depicted in our entertainment and engagement, especially our martrys, who are not here to defend or accept portrayals that you are portraying for them. It's little difficult for me and it's easier for me to play a fictional character. Secondly, the moment we know someone is a martyr, we tend to sterilise them. We tend to whitewash them. None of us is like that. Heroes don't look like heroes. They are heroes because of their actions."

He added, "I didn't want to do injustice to somebody's memory. So, I had a lengthy discussion with Abhijeet, Oni, Kushal and everybody else who made the show. We ensured that we always stayed true to the integrity of a great man's memory and a soldier's story. Also, I asked only one question after that 'Did she (Alka Ahuja) allow it?'" Yet again, Siddharth got teary-eyed.

What happened to Siddharth's hand?

He still didn't clarify what happened to his hand, and the journalist let it go. However, a reporter shouted and asked, "Aapke haath ko kya hua?" Siddharth responded, "It's merely due to a small operation. It's normal wear and tear. Isko, old age bolte hai!"

He then lightened the mood by making another joke about younger performers who had been watching since childhood. He went to Adil Hussain and said, "I'd want to pass on the praise and favour. I've grown up watching Adil, sir! And you have done extremely selective work; hence, I have grown up slowly!"

Operation Safed Sagar will be released on Netflix on August 7.

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Dhamaal 4 Box Office collection day 11: Ajay Devgn's comedy SLOWS on second Monday, crosses Rs 125 crore

Dhamaal 4 box office collection day 11: After enjoying a strong second weekend, Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 witnessed the expected weekday slowdown on its second Monday. While collections dipped significantly, the comedy entertainer continued its steady run at the box office and added to its impressive domestic total. According to early estimates by Sacnilk, Dhamaal 4 earned around Rs 1.07 crore on Day 11. With these early figures, the film's India net collection has reached Rs 125.57 crore, while its India gross stands at Rs 149.66 crore. The final Monday numbers are yet to be reported.

Dhamaal 4 Box Office earnings so far

The film opened on a solid note, collecting Rs 14 crore on its first Friday. It witnessed strong growth over the weekend, earning Rs 22.50 crore on Saturday and Rs 28.50 crore on Sunday.

As expected, collections dropped during the weekdays, with the film collecting Rs 8.75 crore on Monday, Rs 9.50 crore on Tuesday, Rs 6.75 crore on Wednesday and Rs 6 crore on Thursday. It wrapped up its first week with an impressive Rs 96 crore India net.

The second week began with Rs 5.50 crore on Friday, then bounced back over the weekend, reaching Rs 10.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 12.75 crore on Sunday. On its second Monday, the film added an estimated Rs 1.07 crore while running across 4,985 shows nationwide.

Dhamaal 4 Occupancy Rate

The film recorded an overall 9.31% Hindi occupancy on Monday, reflecting the usual weekday dip. Morning shows registered 5.23% occupancy, while afternoon shows improved to 12%.

Among major centres, Chennai recorded the highest occupancy at 18%, followed by Jaipur (13%) and Chandigarh (12.5%). Bengaluru and Lucknow each registered 11.5% occupancy, while NCR stood at 10.5% and Mumbai reported 9.5%. Other cities included Pune (8%), Kolkata (6.5%), Ahmedabad (6%), Hyderabad (5%), and Surat and Bhopal, both of which recorded 4.5% occupancy.

About Dhamaal 4

Directed by Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 4 is the latest instalment in the popular comedy franchise. The film follows a quirky group of characters who once again find themselves caught in a hilarious adventure filled with misunderstandings, chaos and a hunt for hidden fortune.

The ensemble cast features Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, Sanjay Mishra, Ravi Kishan, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, Upendra Limaye and Vijay Patkar.

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The Odyssey Box Office collection day 4: Christopher Nolan-Matt Damon's epic BEATS Evil Dead Burn in India

The Odyssey box office collection day 4: Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, has crossed the Rs 80 crore gross milestone at the Indian box office, even as it witnessed the expected weekday slowdown on its first Monday. After a stellar opening weekend, the fantasy adventure saw collections drop by over 60 per cent from Sunday. Still, it continued to dominate the box office, proving its strong hold among audiences.

The Odyssey box office collection day 4

According to early estimates on Sacnilk, The Odyssey earned an estimated Rs 8.35 crore net on Day 4 across 9,102 shows, taking its total India net collection to Rs 69.65 crore. The film's India gross collection now stands at an estimated Rs 83.14 crore.

After a stellar opening weekend, the film registered a 61.9 per cent decline in collections on Monday compared to Sunday's Rs 21.90 crore net. The film had opened with a collection of Rs 17.40 crore net on Friday before witnessing strong growth over the weekend with Rs 22 crore net on Saturday and Rs 21.90 crore net on Sunday, resulting in an impressive first weekend total that shot past the Rs 50 crore mark.

The Odyssey English version remains biggest pull

The film's original English-language version has emerged as the biggest contributor to its success in India. Of the estimated Rs 83.14 crore gross earned so far, the English version has contributed approximately Rs 66.18 crore, accounting for nearly 80 per cent of the total collections. The remaining Rs 16.96 crore gross has come from the Hindi, Tamil and Telugu dubbed versions.

The Odyssey outperforms competition

Despite the weekday decline, the Christopher Nolan directorial continued to lead the Indian box office on Monday, outperforming the competition. The film is competing with the horror title Evil Dead Burn, which has collected Rs 26.98 crore net and Rs 31.61 crore gross in India so far. It is also facing competition in the Hindi market from Dhamaal 4, which earned an estimated Rs 152.20 crore gross and a total India net collection of Rs 127.75 crore thus far.

The Odyssey surpasses first-day collections of Oppenheimer

The Odyssey has already rewritten the record books for Christopher Nolan in India. The film delivered the director's biggest opening day in the country, surpassing the first-day collections of Oppenheimer, Tenet, Interstellar and Dunkirk. Globally, the adaptation of Homer's epic has also enjoyed a blockbuster start, posting one of the strongest openings of Nolan's career, outperforming his 2012 hit The Dark Knight Rises.

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Dhammal 4 Box Office collection day 10: Ajay Devgn's comedy BOUNCES BACK, inches closer to Rs 170 crore worldwide

Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 continued its strong run at the box office over its second weekend, with collections picking up once again on Day 10. The comedy entertainer witnessed a healthy jump on Saturday, putting it within touching distance of the Rs 170 crore mark at the worldwide box office.

Dhamaal 4 box office collection day 10

According to early estimates, Dhamaal 4 collected Rs 12.75 crore on its second Saturday (July 19), registering a 24.4% growth compared to Friday's earnings of Rs 10.25 crore.

With this, the film's India net collection has climbed to Rs 124.50 crore, while its India gross stands at Rs 148.40 crore. The film has also maintained a steady run overseas. It earned Rs 1.25 crore internationally on Day 10, taking its overseas total to Rs 21.50 crore. As a result, its worldwide gross collection now stands at Rs 169.90 crore after ten days in theatres.

Dhamaal 4 occupancy rate

The jump in collections was supported by stronger theatre occupancy across the country. Dhamaal 4 recorded an overall 39.35% Hindi occupancy across 8,712 shows on Saturday.

The film opened the day with 19.23% occupancy during the morning shows before gaining momentum through the day. Afternoon shows registered 46.62% occupancy, while the evening shows witnessed the highest footfall at 56.46%. Night shows closed with a respectable 35.08% occupancy.

Released on July 10, Dhamaal 4 enjoyed an impressive opening weekend, collecting Rs 14 crore on Day 1, followed by Rs 22.50 crore on Saturday and Rs 28.50 crore on Sunday.

As expected, collections dipped during the weekdays, with the film earning Rs 8.75 crore, Rs 9.50 crore, Rs 6.75 crore and Rs 6 crore over the next four days. It wrapped up its first week with an India net collection of Rs 96 crore.

The second week started on a slower note with Rs 5.50 crore on Friday, but the film bounced back over the weekend, collecting Rs 10.25 crore on Saturday and Rs 12.75 crore on Sunday, giving its box office run fresh momentum.

About Dhamaal 4

Directed by Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 4 is the latest instalment in the popular comedy franchise and is reportedly made on a budget of around Rs 200 crore. The film features an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand and Esha Gupta.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: BTS lights up halftime show with ELECTRIFYING performace alongside Shakira, Justin Bieber and Madonna

FIFA World Cup 2026: BTS created history at the FIFA World Cup by delivering a show-stopping performance during the tournament's first-ever halftime show. Sharing the stage with global music icons Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber, the K-pop superstars brought the energy back into a tense final with an electrifying performance of their global hit Dynamite.

Dressed in striking red outfits, RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook made a dramatic entrance shortly after Madonna kicked off the halftime spectacle. Their performance came at the perfect moment, with the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina heading into the break, locked at 0-0, giving the packed MetLife Stadium crowd of over 80,000 fans a memorable dose of entertainment.

Madonna, Football legends and an unforgettable musical spectacle

Madonna kind of kicked off the historic halftime show by welcoming Brazilian football legends Ronaldinho and Ronaldo Naz rio up on the stage, and it got these huge cheers right away from the crowd.

Then the whole thing drifted into this big orchestral moment led by the well-known conductor Gustavo Dudamel, with the New York Philharmonic and also Venezuela's Sim n Bol var Symphony Orchestra. On top of that, there was a little playful twist because the iconic Muppets came through too, like a surprise appearance and everything.

Jungkook surprises fans

One of the biggest moments of the evening came when Jungkook suddenly emerged from among the orchestra as the opening notes of Dynamite began to play.

Leading up to the event, fans had been eagerly speculating about which song BTS would perform, especially since the group is currently touring the world with their sold-out ARIRANG World Tour in support of their latest album.

In the end, the group chose Dynamite- a fitting decision considering it remains one of BTS' biggest international hits and is sung entirely in English, making it easy for thousands of fans inside the stadium to sing along.

Why Dynamite remains a milestone for BTS?

Released in 2020, Dynamite became a landmark song in BTS' career. It was the group's first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and also earned them their first-ever Grammy nomination, making BTS the first K-pop group to receive a nomination in the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category.

Although the group didn't take home the Grammy, the nomination marked a turning point for K-pop's global recognition and helped cement BTS as one of the biggest music acts in the world.

Another historic achievement

With the FIFA World Cup introducing a halftime show for the very first time, BTS' performance has added yet another milestone to the group's already remarkable list of achievements. Fans won't have to wait long to see them again. BTS is set to return to MetLife Stadium on August 1 and August 2 as part of their ongoing ARIRANG World Tour.

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