Liger Overseas Box Office: Film sees drop in business on Day 2 at North America box office

The Vijay Deverakonda – Ananya Panday starrer Liger directed by Puri Jagannadh hit screens this week. After much talk and promotions, the film opened to a rather tepid start at the domestic box office. However, in the overseas markets, Liger started off on a decent note. But on its second day at the North America box office, the business of the film has seen a decline.

After crossing the USD 500K mark on Day 1, the business of Liger saw a sharp decline. Collecting USD 88,388 [Rs. 66.67 lakhs] from 347 screens, the movie witnessed a nearly 81% drop in collections from Day 1 at the U.S.A box office. Similarly, at the Canada box office, Liger managed to draw in USD 8,734 [Rs. 6.98 lakhs] from 19 screens roughly translating to a 61% drop in collections. With this, the total collections of Liger at the North America box office are pegged at USD 597,054 [Rs. 4.77 cr.] at the end of its second day running.

Looking at the marginal increase of 18% from its first day of business it seems like the negative word of mouth for the film has had a drastic effect on its business. Going further, Liger faces an uphill task at the box office to post increasing collections. However, trade remains optimistic claiming that the business of Liger will see growth over its first Saturday and Sunday in theatres.

U.S.A box office
Day 1 – Wed – 482,156 USD [Rs. 3.85 cr.] from 301 screens
Day 2 – Thu – 83,388 USD [Rs. 66.67 lacs] from 347 screens

Canada box office
Day 1 – Wed – 22,776 USD [Rs. 18.21 lacs] from 9 screens
Day 2 – Thu – 8,734 USD [Rs. 6.98 lacs] from 19 screens

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John Abraham -Shah Rukh Khan’s shirtless faceoff in Pathaan

‘Hero’ Shah Rukh Khan and ‘Villain’ John Abraham are getting ready for the fight of the year in Pathaan. Apparently their climactic faceoff in Siddharth Anand’s Pathaan will be a fist-to-fist combat between Khan and Abraham, thereby making this the first onscreen action sequence where a shirtless Shah Rukh will step on camera.

Incidentally John has as important a role as Shah Rukh in Pathaan. Says director Siddharth Anand, “John Abraham is THE antagonist, THE villain of Pathaan. I have always believed in the fact that the villain’s projection should be as big, if not bigger than that of the hero’s. Only when the villain is massive, can the tussle between them be spectacular.”

About the confrontation between the two stars Anand reveals, “We have an extraordinary battle when SRK takes on John! We wanted to present John in a super slick avatar.”

The director says the first looks of the actors are teasing people into the world of Pathaan. “The first looks of SRK, Deepika Padukone and John, truly represent the zone we want the audiences to view the film in. People have now just got a taste of the world of Pathaan. This truly is just the tip of the iceberg and I can assure you that nothing can prepare you for the action spectacle that is coming your way.”

Also Read: Pathaan: John Abraham drops his slick avatar in first motion poster, says, ‘I’ll let my action do all the talking’ 

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Aditya Chopra pens a note as his Broadway musical Come Fall In Love, inspired by DDLJ to open at San Diego on September 14

Inspired by one of the biggest hits in Indian cinema, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, the Broadway musical Come Fall In Love by Aditya Chopra is all set to premiere in the US. The show will open in San Diego on September 14 and will continue till October 16. Along with a special note by Aditya Chopra, the news was posted on the official Instagram account of Yash Raj Films. For the uninitiated, the original Bollywood film featured Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol in the lead and released was in 1995.

Yash Raj Films shared the news on social media saying, “Aditya Chopra’s Broadway-bound musical Come Fall In Love (CFIL) is set to open at The Old Globe, San Diego on September 14. Here’s his note inviting people to see a celebration of love on stage… The musical’s official Opening is on Wednesday, September 14, and will run through October 16. #ComeFallInLove @theoldglobe”. Explaining how close Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge is to his heart, Aditya Chopra penned the note saying, “I first conceived the story of DDLJ (even before it was called DDLJ) as a Hollywood story of a white American man and an Indian woman. My main motivation at that time was to present Indian culture and values to a global audience. Years later, as I reimagine the story as a Broadway musical. My mainstay is still the same, showcasing Indian culture to a world audience. And the most powerful way to depict a country’s culture and values is to see it from the perspective of someone who does not belong to the same culture. That is the starting point of Come Fall In Love, the story of Indian Simran, her culture and heritage through the eyes of American Roger.”

He went on to share, “Come Fall In Love is the story of Simran, an Indian American. She is at the center of the musical’s story, as she struggles to balance her love for Indian tradition and her family with her love for Roger. He is a white American man who falls madly in love with Simran and then falls in love with her culture and her country. He aspires towards India and finds a new version of himself in India’s energy, values, and way of life.”

“I’m not directing DDLJ for Broadway. I’m adapting it as Come Fall In Love to tell the story of how powerful love is in unifying cultures, especially today. In 2022, the notion that DDLJ could be adapted to present a vision of diverse cultures coming together in a story that celebrates love and the power it has to unify everyone moves me greatly. For me, Austin Colby as Roger and Shoba Narayan as Simran are the perfect vehicles to drive home this message of cultural unification in a fragmented world. They are joined by a cast, crew, and creative team that represents all that extraordinary talent Indian cinema and Broadway has to offer. The representation and artistry of India reverberates through every part of this production. Come Fall In Love is not only my heartfelt vision of ‘love in every color’ as the musical’s finale puts it, but a celebration of joy, togetherness, and inclusivity in a divisive and an increasingly toxic world of intolerance. It is also my love letter to India and the Indian heritage we carry with us wherever we may be,” he added.

“In making a new DDLJ for a new moment and new audience, I’ve departed from some aspects of the films that our fans revere. But I believe that the heart of Come Fall In Love beats with everything that is essential in DDLJ even as it speaks, sings and dances to this moment, in a different place and time, with hope, optimism, and love. I look forward to sharing Come Fall In Love with those who cherish DDLJ and I’m also looking forward to introducing the story to audiences discovering it for the first time. I’m well aware that DDLJ has a special place for many Indians living across the world and, as its original producer and director, I’m well aware of the responsibility I have in representing India to the world. I’m grateful, humbled, and excited by this opportunity. Hope I see you at the theatre and we can, together, celebrate the magnetic force of love that can shatter all barriers,” he concluded by signing off as Aditya Chopra.

Speaking of the film, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge was record breaking success and the longest running film in the history of Indian cinema. The film has been screened at Maratha Mandir in Mumbai for over 19 years.

Also Read: “Come Fall in Love is a heartfelt and relevant show that explores the importance of inclusivity” – Simran of Aditya Chopra’s Broadway debut, Shoba Narayan, opens up about how the musical is celebrating diversity

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Pooja Entertainment collaborates with Telugu director Ramesh Varma for Who

Ramesh Varma known for Telugu blockbusters like The Great Veera, Abhyait Rakshaadu, and Khiladi, is all set to foray into Bollywood and has joined hands with India’s leading production house Pooja Entertainment. The film is currently titled Who and will be helmed by director Ramesh Varma under the Pooja banner.

The music composer-singer Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) known for this year’s massive dance blockbuster song ‘Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava’ and background from Pushpa: The Rise has also been roped in.

Pooja Entertainment aims to make and release Who in five different languages Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam and venture into the Pan India genre.

Pooja Entertainment has given Bollywood some major hits like Coolie No 1 Jawaani Jaaneman and Bell Bottom in the past.

Pooja Entertainment has an eclectic slate of films for the coming year.  Spanning genres, the production house has films like the recently released Bellbottom, Coolie no.1 and Jawani janeman , and have many others in the pipeline as well .Have signed some of the most renowned talent and technicians in the industry for its projects.  The banner was the first production house in the country to start shooting during the pandemic and exhibit its film ‘Bellbottom’ in theaters during the pandemic.

Also Read: Mahesh Babu launches trailer of Nagarjuna starrer The Ghost

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EXCLUSIVE: Dia Mirza opens up about the issues she faced with her pregnancy and post-delivery; says, “Within 36 hours of birth the baby had to go through surgery”

 Model turned actress and producer turned environmental activist Dia Mirza has always been one personality in the industry who the audience have loved. Be it for her roles in films like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Parineeta, or for that matter even her small part in Thappad, Dia has always been showered with warmth. Well, the actress who is currently in the best phase of her life was recently in conversation with Bollywood Hungama, talking about her pregnancy, delivery and post-delivery ordeal. During the said conversation, Dia Mirza opened up about the issues she faced with her first child and how the entire experience has changed her.

Speaking about her pregnancy, Dia Mirza expressed how difficult it was narrating the various issues she had. “It was really hard, because I got sick, and there was appendix surgery that had to be done while I was in the fifth month of my pregnancy; I think that must have led to some kind of bacterial infection that spread. My placenta was haemorrhaging and the doctor said, ‘I have to pull your baby out’, otherwise I would have gone into sepsis and it would have been life threatening for both of us. And within 36 hours of birth the baby had to go through surgery, and then three and a half months after he was born he had to go through a second surgery, and he was in the NICU right through that time. I was not allowed to hold him, until two and half months had passed after he was born. So imagine being a new mother and not being able to hold your child, because he was so tiny and so fragile and it was covid times, so there were all kinds of other conditions and regulations that I had to follow. I was allowed to see my baby only twice a week, so it was very hard. However, through it all, I always believed that he would not leave me, and he would fight and survive and it is amazing.”

Further talking about how she managed to find the strength to pull through all the issues, Dia continued, “I have spoken to so many parents who have had extremely premature babies, and who have been in NICU and have had health complications because of their fragility and birth and how small they are. It’s amazing how much strength each of us have gained from our infant children, because it is their resilience, their strength and fortitude that really gives us the strength. Because when you see that child, all of 820 grams go through a four and a half hour surgery, it changes your perspective to everything in life.”

For the uninitiated, on April 1, 2021, Dia Mirza announced that she is expecting her first child. Later on July 14, the actress announced that she had a premature birth due to health issues resulting in Avyaan Azaad Rekhi being kept in the NICU for 2 months. Currently, Dia Mirza is focussing on enjoying her role as a mother and doting on her son, Dia seems to be in no hurry to return to the big screen.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Dia Mirza opens up about childhood; “I lost two fathers within one lifetime, it was very hard”

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Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani starrer Satyaprem Ki Katha gets a release date and it’s in 2023

Being one of the most successful onscreen couple this year, Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani will return to the big screen as an intense romantic Jodi in the forthcoming Satyaprem Ki Katha. On the occasion of the actress’ birthday, the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 actor took to social media to not only wish his co-star but also to announce his second collaboration with Advani. Now, we hear that the release date for the same has been locked too. It is expected to release next year in June.

Confirming the same, a source close to the film said, “The shooting of the film commenced very recently and needless to say, it made news. Now the makers have locked its release date. The most awaited film of Sajid Nadiadwala in collaboration with Namah Pictures – Satyaprem Ki Katha will be releasing on June 29, 2023. The film is a musical love story that brings Kartik Aaryan & Kiara Advani together for the second time after their latest venture.”

Interestingly, Sajid Nadiadwala and Shareen Mantri Kedia with Kishor Arora and director Sameer Vidwans have all won a National Award for their respective feature films. The first look of Satyaprem Ki Katha was announced on Kiara’s birthday and going by the picture, the film will feature them in an intense romantic story. However, not many details of the film have been revealed as yet. Satyaprem Ki Katha will release on June 29, 2023.

Also Read: Kartik Aaryan starts prep for Sajid Nadiadwala’s Satyaprem Ki Katha, shares selfie!

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Kriti Sanon slays in blue body-con leopard printed dress from Laith Maalouf

Kriti Sanon has amazed us all with her incredible performances, but also with her sense of style. Her attire has a history of drawing attention to her. The Raabta actress has the finest grace and charisma while wearing her clothes. Kriti Sanon has an undeniable knack for making even the most unusual colours appear wearable. This time, Kriti Sanon chose a blue dress for the day to show us that blues aren’t necessarily bad.

Kriti Sanon’s stylist took to her Instagram to share pictures of hers from her latest photo-shoot wearing a blue mini dress, which would be ideal for a Saturday night out with your girlfriends or a romantic dinner date. The outfit comes from the Laith Maalouf label’s stock. The amazing dress had a body-con shape that highlighted her slender frame, was encased in leopard print, had full sleeves with power shoulders, a mini hem length, a round neckline, and a delicate side drape that went down the leg, which stole the show and created a dramatic and darkly romantic effect.

Kriti dispensed with the heavy jewellery and accessorised the look instead with a pair of tiny earrings studded with diamonds and several finger rings. High heels in blue and her well-manicured black nails accentuated the ensemble. The Mimi star wore a ponytail with centre-parted hair. She opted for subtle nude eye shadow, a nude lip colour, dewy complexion, reddened cheeks, mascara-coated lashes, on-fleek brows, and her lower lash line was rimmed with a scintillating blue liner that will pretty much instantly inspire us to go buy one.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Kriti was last seen in Bachchan Panday and she will next be seen in Bhediya alongside Varun Dhawan and Shehzaada opposite Kartik Aryan. She also has Adipurush with Prabhas and Ganpath with Tiger Shroff in her kitty.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS : Kriti Sanon

OUTFIT: Laith Maalouf

STYLIST : Sukriti Grover

HEELS : Louboutin

JEWELLERY : Mahesh Nottandas

HAIR & MAKE-UP : Radhika Yadav & Kavyesh Sharma

 

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Also Read: Kriti Sanon keeps it trendy in Pull & Bear sweatshirt worth Rs. 4K and ripped denim jeans as she gets snapped in the city

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