The domestic gross for the Indian film industry jumped 15% in 2026 to Rs 4,219 crore. Films like Bhooth Bangla and Vaazha 2 were among the top performers, leading the box office in April.
Vendors are complaining about pending dues worth Rs 48 lakh from Ekta Kapoor's production, even as the producer celebrates one of her career's biggest hits.
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The new Michael Jackson biopic, 'Michael,' achieved a record-breaking opening weekend, earning $97 million domestically and $217 million globally. This performance made it the biggest music biopic opening ever, demonstrating the artist's enduring appeal despite past controversies.
Akshay Kumar's new horror-comedy film 'Bhooth Bangla' has achieved a worldwide box office collection of over ₹100 crore within four days of its release.
Actor Akshay Kumar's upcoming film 'Bhooth Bangla' has had its release date pushed to April 16, 2026, due to the strong box office performance of 'Dhurandhar'. This shift aims to allow both films adequate space and attention.
Actor Akshay Kumar expresses confidence in his upcoming film "Bhooth Bangla," even as "Dhurandhar 2" garners significant attention, with director Priyadarshan emphasizing his commitment to family-friendly cinema.
The Akshay Kumar-starrer film "Bhooth Bangla" is performing strongly at the box office, rapidly approaching the Rs 100 crore mark in its first week. The movie has already surpassed Rs 127 crore globally.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie continued its strong performance, securing its third consecutive #1 weekend at the box office. New releases like 'Lee Cronin’s The Mummy' and 'Project Hail Mary' saw varied opening results, while an Indian film also achieved significant global earnings.
Actor Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan have publicly criticized the film industry's dismissive attitude towards comedy. They expressed frustration that comedy is often seen as mere 'buffoonery' rather than a respected genre.
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Veteran actor Asrani's final performances are in Priyadarshan's upcoming films, 'Bhooth Bangla' and 'Haiwaan,' also featuring Akshay Kumar. Priyadarshan lauded Asrani's versatility, while Kumar shared a poignant piece of advice from the late actor against film production, a sentiment he also shared with Rajpal Yadav.
Actor Rajpal Yadav recently opened up about a scene in Bhooth Bangla where he slaps Akshay Kumar, a moment that reminded fans of the iconic scene in Bhool Bhulaiyaa where Akshay’s character slapped his popular character Chhota Pandit. When asked if the moment could be seen as a playful form of revenge, Rajpal reacted with excitement and teased the audience about the scene.
Ekta Kapoor's production company has refuted claims of outstanding payments related to Akshay Kumar's film 'Bhooth Bangla,' stating that all dues have been cleared.
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The new Michael Jackson biopic, 'Michael,' achieved unprecedented success on its opening weekend, shattering box office records for a biographical film. The movie debuted to massive earnings, topping charts in North America and other regions.
Akshay Kumar's horror-comedy film 'Bhooth Bangla' is achieving significant box office success on its fifth day. The movie is reportedly nearing the Rs. 100 crore domestic milestone and has already surpassed Rs. 117 crore globally.
The film "Dhurandhar 2" achieved significant box office success, matching "Pushpa 2" records and reaching Rs 1,742 crore on its 30th day. Its reign at the box office concluded with the strong worldwide debut of "Bhooth Bangla," which opened to Rs 23 crore.
Filmmaker Priyadarshan reflected on his 2009 film 'Billu', admitting he added too many songs, which weakened its screenplay. He said portraying Shah Rukh Khan’s stardom needed no effort. Priyadarshan now reunites with Akshay Kumar for the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, releasing April 10, 2026, followed by Haiwaan with Saif Ali Khan.