Bhediya Box Office: Varun Dhawan – Kriti Sanon starrer gets its groove over the weekend; collects Rs. 28.55 cr on opening weekend

After a fair start on Friday, Bhediya has managed to get into the groove over the weekend with good collections evidenced on Saturday and Sunday. There were jumps seen on both the days and that has resulted in the collections turning out to be Rs. 28.55 crores post the weekend. Of course, had the numbers been closer to the Rs. 35-37 crores range then it would have been even nicer. However, it’s all about where are the collections heading now rather than where had they opened, and as long as the trajectory is positive, the shortfall can be taken care of.

The film collected Rs. 11.50 crores on Sunday and that’s far ahead of Rs. 7.48 crores that the film had collected on Friday. What’s required now is that the collections stay much closer to this number as it can’t afford to have that 40%-50% fall. As long as the collections stay over the Rs. 5.50 crores mark, there would be a possibility of a first week of Rs. 50 crores, and that would allow the Varun Dhawan led film to end up having a reasonable lifetime number.

Meanwhile the film which is collecting blockbuster numbers is Drishyam 2. On Sunday, the film saw further growth in footfalls, as a result of which Ra. 17 crores* more came in. This is excellent, considering the first day numbers were Rs. 15.38 crores and the film is collecting more than that even on the 10th day, which pretty much tells the tale. Also, this is a kind of film which is still fetching audience on the basis of excellent word of mouth, which means there are stable weekdays ahead. So far, the Ajay Devgn starrer has collected Rs. 143.58 crores* and while it would cross the Rs 150 crores mark by tomorrow morning, if not tonight itself, it would be interesting to see how much further than that does it go this week before it has An Action Hero for competition.

*Estimates. Final numbers awaited

Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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EXCLUSIVE: Giorgia Andriani talks about beau Arbaaz Khan’s ex-wife Malaika Arora; says, “I really like her, and appreciate her”

Actor-producer Arbaaz Khan, who was previously married to Malaika Arora, is currently dating Giorgia Andriani. The duo has been in a steady relationship for a while now. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, Giorgia briefly talked about her relationship with Arbaaz while speaking her mind on Khan’s former wife Malaika Arora.

It all happened when we asked if she has met Malaika. In her quick response, Giorgia said, “I’ve met her many times.” Elaborating on the same, she added, “I really like her and I appreciate her journey a lot. She also started from zero basically, she was a model so then slowly she reached where she has reached and Kudos to her. For me, she’s definitely somebody that I do admire.”

For the unversed, Arbaaz and Malaika were married for 18 years before parting ways. While Malaika started dating Arjun Kapoor, Arbaaz’s relationship with Georgia started making headlines after his divorce.

During the same interview, Giorgia also opened up on the age difference between her and Arbaaz, which is nearly 22 years. “If for me, if the person is like 100 years old, I will still talk to them if they are like fun, I would still talk to them. Or if the person is younger than me for that matter. It’s not that I’m like, no, you’re younger than me, so I won’t talk to you. Age for me is really just a number,” said the Italian model.

Coming to their respective professional front, Giorgia is yet to leave a mark in Bollywood while Arbaaz was last seen in a web series, titled Tanaav.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Giorgia Andriani recalls working on “Bollywood projects”; opens up on her journey from Italy to India

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EXCLUSIVE: Strange World director Don Hall and co-director/writer Qui Nguyen talk about the theme of the film, LGBTQ+ representation and more

Walt Disney’s family adventure Strange World has finally graced big screens and just like any other Disney animated film, this one also teaches us a few lessons in a very subtle way. Directed by Don Hall, the action-packed comedy adventure Strange World introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob Splat, a three-legged dog Legend and a slew of other ravenous creatures. Strange World is co-directed by Qui Nguyen who also penned the screenplay.

As the film navigates through relationships between fathers and sons across three generations, it also attempts to talk from the perspective of environment and address the notion of ‘living harmoniously with nature.’ Don previously directed 2016 award-winning film Moana which also had a similar theme related to environmental concerns. In an exclusive conversation with Bollywood Hungama, the director shared his core reason behind such choice of features.

“I think environmental concerns to me are – it’s just the biggest question that we’re wrestling with in our lives,” Don said. “I just don’t think there’s any bigger question that faces humanity right now. So, it’s very much top of mind. When this movie started, my kids were little, they are a little older now but still that was just – as a parent, it’s very much top of mind like what world are my kids going to inherit.”

“What world did I inherit and what responsibility do I have as a parent to be a good ancestor, not just for my kids but generations to come,” he added. “To me, it’s just the biggest [concern] that we face right now.” As the film touched the topic of environmental concerns, it also subtly addressed the representation of LGBTQ+ while telling a generational story.

Talking about how important it was to seamlessly yet impactfully weave a forward-queer conversation between Jaeger (Dennis Quaid) and Ethan (Jaboukie Young-White) into the theme of this coming-of-age story, Don shared, “It’s very important to us as filmmakers and to, you know, tell stories with as much diversity and inclusion as possible. Our audience is everybody.”

“They are [the people] we want, to watch these films and we want our stories to be relatable to everybody and we were so thankful to be able to tell the story. And we so much love Ethan and can’t wait to share him with the world.” While Strange World does touch on some mature, progressive topics, it is indeed true to its name with such bizarre, quirky and stunning visuals that is definitely a feast for our eyes.

Speaking of the reason behind such choice of vibrant, trippy colors in the film, co-director Qui Nguyen commented, “Well, I think a big reason was we wanted to make sure that the top world felt different than our stranger world. Down below Avalonia had to have a very unique feel… When you went underground, you lost some of its colors that you’re used to seeing on the top world.”

“Blues, greens… the things that have been signified as beauty, suddenly you had to find a new relationship to color down below,” he added. “So, that’s why the colors were chosen [the way] they were. Also, it gets creative with these incredible color combinations and each environment had its own main color theme which also evolved as you got into the darker depths of the film.”

Produced by Roy Conli, Strange World features a star-studded voice cast of Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade; Dennis Quaid as Jaeger; Jaboukie Young-White as Ethan; Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade and Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal. The action-packed adventure from Walt Disney Animation Studios is now playing in theaters.

Also Read: Strange World: Jake Gyllenhaal and Gabrielle Union discuss how their characters were shaped in Disney’s family adventure

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HITS AND MISSES OF THE WEEK: Sonam Kapoor make style statements; Sara Ali Khan leaves us unimpressed

It was yet another eventful week for Bollywood’s biggest stars. From promoting their films with zeal to from being out and about in the city and getting dolled up for their television appearances, every diva made sure they shone like stars no matter what the event or occasion was. Although their fashion choices baffled us at times, but Bollywood’s leading ladies also delivered some of the chicest looks in statement-making ensembles, and we’re here for it! Take a look at our selections for the best and worst dressed celebrities this week.

HITS:

SONAM KAPOOR
Sonam Kapoor is unquestionably stylish. The actor’s fashion journals are both envious and drool-worthy. The actor enjoys sharing key fashion cues with her fans via excerpts from her fashion journals. Sonam gave us major winter outfit goals when she uploaded a tonne of photographs of herself a day ago. Sonam served as the inspiration for the fashion house Moschino and chose a winter outfit from its racks. Sonam was dressed in a black blouse with a turtleneck and some black formal pants. Her ochre long kilt with one thigh-high slit and the ochre trench coat she wore over it gave her look more of a wintery feel. Sonam completed her outfit with black Louis Vuitton and Nike boots, a gold bracelet, gold hoops for her earrings, and a Rolex watch. Sonam kept her hair neatly bunned and didn’t wear much makeup. She nailed the winter look with neutral eyeshadow, black eyeliner, mascara-coated eyelashes, contoured cheeks, and a neutral lipstick colour.

 

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TAMANNAAH BHATIA
Tamannaah Bhatia has demonstrated several times that she is a real fashion icon. Whether it’s her festive attire or her gorgeous red-carpet appearances, Tamannaah Bhatia always wears the latesttrends. In a black statement saree gown from Manish Malhotra’s designer line, the actor brings the same sensibility to the Vogue Forces of Fashion event in Mumbai as he has for previous festive occasions. The actress donned a structured, embroidered saree with a pallu that resembled a veil and a tube corset top for a blouse. The traditional item was embellished with many little sparkling details that added glam to the spectacle. Tamannaah chose a set of statement rings and studded earrings as her accessories. She wore glitzy makeup with shimmery lids, contoured cheeks and glossy lips.

 

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KRITI SANON
For the promotions of her upcoming film, Bhediya, nothing was different. The actress accessorised her monochrome striped co-ord ensemble with an oversized shirt from July Issue’s racks. Kriti’s striped accents provided a change of pace from the monochromatic outfits she has been sporting at recent occasions. Kriti wore a straight bandeau top with thin straps that was striped in black and white. She topped her top with a full-sleeved, baggy shirt with similar monochromatic striped pattern. Her outfit included a miniskirt with monochromatic stripes. Her three-piece outfit is for Rs. 20,000. The monochromatic outfit looked great with the chic, pointed black heels. She wore hoop earrings as jewellery. Her makeup featured cheek contouring, filled-in brows, and a hint of an earthy brown colour on the lips. She had her hair open and curled unevenly.

 

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KIARA ADVANI
She chose a stylish leather outfit  from Versace and posed for an indoor photo-shoot. The actor chose a leather corset top from Versace with denim accents for the photo shoot. She is wearing a sleeveless top with a scoop neckline and V-shaped boning to highlight her form. It is made of denim with elasticized inserts, and the shoulder straps are embellished with Medusa hardware. Kiara continued to exude beauty. She also paired her top with a pair of bodycon-inspired black latex leggings. Her leggings exhibit Versace’s renowned sensual style. An elasticized waistline completes them. Versace’s eye-catching runway footwear, black satin heels with a double platform and a high block heel, completed her ensemble. Rhinestones and a distinctive Medusa charm embellish the ankle strap.

 

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MISSES

SARA ALI KHAN
Although Pataudi Princess may serve as a source of inspiration for Gen Z in terms of style, she frequently fails to wow. This time, it was her red-and-black dress that gave us the willies. Sara uploaded a lot of photos to Instagram. This time, she wore a crimson high-waist skirt with a thigh-high slit and a black off-the-shoulder top. Sara’s form did not match the colour scheme, and the dress had an odd vibe. The appearance was made worse by braiding her hair and wearing black creeper heels.

 

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SONAKSHI SINHA

The film’s producers arranged a special screening of it on Thursday in Mumbai, starring Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan. The red carpet was dazzling with a star-studded lineup that ranged from Janhvi Kapoor, Sonakshi Sinha, Yami Gautam, and Shahid Kapoor to Rajkummar Rao, Zayed Khan, and many more. Sonakshi’s attire was unimpressive. However, denim clothing often looks simply fantastic on every occasion. Her baggy denim jeans and enormous denim jacket, however, fell short of expectations. It looked awful because of the red embroidery and tassels.

Also Read: Fashion Face Off: Aditi Rao Hydari or Rakul Preet Singh who styled Summer Somewhere co-ord set worth Rs.7,440 better?

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Shehnaaz Gill scolds security personnel to let her fan be with her

Stars and celebrities are always surrounded by hundreds of fans, who go any heights to get one glimpse of theirs. But then there are some that are not content with just a glimpse; they wish to do something that makes them stand apart from the rest of the fans.

One such female fan of Shehnaaz Gill had her day recently when she succeeded in walking up to the actress. She wasn’t content with that though. The fan, who was in tears to see her favourite star in such close proximity, presented a gold bracelet to Shehnaaz. The actress, who was moved by the gesture, hesitatingly accepted the gift.

But there was more drama in store when a female security guard tried taking the fan away from Shehnaaz. However, the actress in a visibly strict mode ordered the security personnel to not touch the fan and let her be. This made the fan even more emotional and she tried taking out her ring to present it to her favourite star. Shehnaaz vehemently yet politely refused as she felt that would be too much. The actress hugged and kissed the fan in return.

On the work front, Shehnaaz was a part of the successful Punjabi film Honsla Rakh earlier this year. She will next be seen in the keenly-awaited Salman Khan-starrer Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.

Also read: Shehnaaz Gill touches Sidharth Shukla’s tattoo when she visits Lalbaugcha Raja; fans hail their love

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Salman Khan and Revathi to reunite for Tiger 3, 32 years after Love

It has been over 30 years since Salman Khan and Revathi’s 1991 romantic film Love released but it still remains memorable for the viewers, especially for the song, ‘Saathiya Tune Kya Kiya.’ Now, the two stars are all set to reunite after 32 years in Yash Raj Films’ ambitious action saga Tiger 3.

The news has been shared by journalist Himesh Mankad on Twitter. He wrote, “Salman Khan and Revathi reunite on Tiger 3 – 32 Years after #Love, #SalmanKhan and #Revathi will be seen sharing the screen-space in #Tiger3. Character details kept under wraps. The action packed thriller is set for a Diwali 2023 release.”

SALMAN KHAN & REVATHI REUNITE ON TIGER 3 – 32 Years after #Love, #SalmanKhan and #Revathi will be seen sharing the screen-space in #Tiger3. Character details kept under wraps. The action packed thriller is set for a Diwali 2023 release.

— Himesh (@HimeshMankad) November 26, 2022

Directed by Maneesh Sharma, Tiger 3 is one of the most excitedly awaited films of Bollywood. Being the third film in the Tiger series after Ek Tha Tiger and Tiger Zinda Hai, it will repeat the casting of Katrina Kaif, who plays the leading lady opposite Salman, and Ranvir Shorey. Apart from Revathi, the makers have also roped in the fresh cast of Emraan Hashmi and Vishal Jethwa. The film will also have a special cameo from Shah Rukh Khan.

Although Salman and Revathi didn’t share screen after Love, the actor did act in her directorial venture Phir Milenge in 2004. The film, which also starred Abhishek Bachchan and Shilpa Shetty, spoke about AIDS awareness.

As an actor, Revathi was last seen in the emotional saga Aye Zindagi, which released just last month.

Also read: Shah Rukh Khan to shoot for Salman Khan starrer Tiger 3 post release of Pathaan

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