\r\nAkshay Kumar\'s latest release, Housefull 5, has passed the crucial Monday test and earned a whopping Rs 100 crore at the box office. The movie, released worldwide on June 6, collected Rs 13.50 crore on its first Monday, taking its total to Rs 101 crore in the first four days. Housefull 5 had a decent opening, collecting Rs 24 crore on the opening day, Rs 31 crore on Saturday, and Rs 32.5 crore on Sunday.\r\nThe film, directed by Tarun Mansukhani, boasts a star-studded cast, including Abhishek Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Sonam Bajwa, among others. It is the fifth installment of the hit comedy franchise \'Housefull.\' Despite not receiving rave reviews, Housefull 5 seems to have resonated with audiences seeking lighthearted entertainment during the summer holidays.\r\nAkshay Kumar\'s efforts to gauge audience reactions firsthand, even wearing a mask to blend in, demonstrate his commitment to understanding his audience. The movie\'s success is notable, especially considering its release alongside Kamal Haasan\'s Thug Life on June 5. Both films have been released during the ongoing summer holidays, providing audiences with a choice of entertainment options.\r\nHousefull 5\'s box office success can be attributed to its light-hearted and entertaining storyline, which has appealed to audiences. With its impressive collection, the movie is proving to be a worthwhile watch for fans of comedy and entertainment.\r\n

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Housefull 5 Hits Century In 4 Days

Housefull 5 Passes Monday Test Crosses 100 Crores At Box Office

\r\nNaveen Chandra\'s investigative thriller \'Eleven\' is set to be released on OTT. The film, which was released in theaters on May 16, has received good success and will now be streaming on the leading OTT platform Aha from June 13. Directed by Lokesh Ajis and produced by Ajmal Khan and Rhea Hari, \'Eleven\' features cast, including Riya Hari, Shashank, Abhirami, Dilipan, and Aadukalam Naren.\r\nThe movie follows the story of ACP Aravind (Naveen Chandra), who steps into a challenging case involving a series of murders in Visakhapatnam. Despite the police\'s efforts, the victims\' identities remain unknown, and the murders continue even after Aravind takes over the case. With the help of a small clue, Aravind works to catch the criminal, but the investigation uncovers more questions than answers.\r\nThe film has generated buzz for its gripping storyline and unexpected twists. As the OTT release approaches, thriller fans are eagerly waiting to unravel the mystery behind the murders and the psycho\'s motives. \'Eleven\' promises to be a thrilling ride, and viewers can catch it on Aha starting June 13.\r\nWith its unique blend of suspense and investigation, \'Eleven\' is a good watch for fans of the thriller genre. The film\'s decent success in theaters has set the stage for its OTT release, and it is expected to captivate audiences once again with its gripping narrative and strong performances.\r\n

Eleven OTT Debut Date

Naveen Chandra Investigative Thriller Eleven Locks OTT Streaming Date

\r\nWill Maldives using Katrina Kaif please PM Modi?. Tourism of Maldives nosedived after the country angered India when its president Muizzu and three ministers made insulting and insinuating comments&nbsp; after PM Modi asked Indians to promote Andamans sharing his pic from the picturesque beaches.\r\nNow, ahead of PM Modi\'s visit to Maldives this month, the country made Bollywood beauty Katrina Kaif as its tourism brand ambassador. The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC or Visit Maldives) has announced Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif as the Global Brand Ambassador for the Maldives.\r\nKatrina said &ldquo;The Maldives represents the pinnacle of luxury and natural beauty - a place where elegance meets tranquillity. I\'m honoured to be chosen as the face of the Sunny Side of Life. This collaboration is about bringing the finest travel experiences to global audiences, and I\'m excited to help people around the world discover the unique charm and world-class offerings of this destination.\"\r\n&nbsp;Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and MD of Visit Maldives said, \"Katrina\'s vibrant personality and strong connection with audiences worldwide make her a perfect representative for the Sunny Side of Life.\"\r\nNow the question is whether Maldives act of using Katrina Kaif will please PM Modi.\r\n

Maldives decision to please PM Modi

Will Maldives using Katrina Kaif please PM Modi

\r\nCostume designer on NTR look in War2. NTR, Hrithik Roshan\'s multi starrer War 2 directed by Ayan Mukherjee is racing for a spectacular release on 14 Aug 2025. The film is carrying huge expectations as it is the sequel to the hit film War and happens to be NTR\'s first straight Bollywood project.\r\nIn the meantime, costume designer Anaita Shroff Adajania speaking to scribes, shared the details of NTR\'s look in the film. She said, &ldquo;Working with NTR for the first time on War 2 was a discovery and an absolute joy. He walks into a room and there&rsquo;s this instant shift, like a current of energy that runs through everyone. It&rsquo;s not loud or performative&mdash; it&rsquo;s magnetic. He has that rare ability to charge the atmosphere just by being present. And then you see the smile, the warmth, and this deep, quiet confidence in the character he&rsquo;s playing. He knew exactly who he was from the start.&rdquo;\r\nShe continued &ldquo;With his look, I wanted to ground him&mdash;keep it real&mdash;but still retain that undeniable strength and masculinity he carries so effortlessly. There&rsquo;s a rawness to his presence, like a human machine operating with purpose. That translated into a wardrobe built on power and simplicity: leather, rugged jackets, and strong silhouettes.&rdquo;\r\nShe revealed &ldquo;There&rsquo;s no fuss, no excess&mdash;just a man who means business. His styling reflects that: direct, impactful, and unapologetically no-nonsense.&rdquo;\r\n

War2- Inside Story of NTR look

Costume designer on NTR look in War2

\r\nRam Charan liningup new projects. Global Star Ram Charan got a huge shock in form of Shankar\'s political thriller Game Changer. He is now keen to strike back hard and strong at the box office with his upcoming entertainers.\r\nHe is currently busy with his film Peddi which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Buchhi Babu Sana of Uppena fame.\r\nHe is romancing Janhvi Kapoor in the film. Apart from it, he is set to star in the direction of Sukumar. Expectations are high as Ram Charan and Sukumar earlier came up with the blockbuster like Rangasthalam and Sukumar created a sensation with Allu Arjun\'s Pushpa across the country.\r\nApart from it, reports are coming that Ram Charan is set to team with wizard of words Trivikram Srinivas. Buzz is Trivikram Srinivas already narrated a line to Ram Charan and Ram Charan loved it. Fans are super happy that Ram Charan and Trivikram Srinivas willbe coming up with another crazy project as they are coming together for the first time.\r\n

Global Star going allout

Ram Charan liningup new projects

The Kashmir Files director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's upcoming film, The Bengal Files: Right to Life, is set to release on September 5, 2025. Originally titled The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter, the movie has been renamed in response to public demand. The film is the third and final installment of Agnihotri's acclaimed "Files" trilogy, following The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022).
The Bengal Files: Right to Life examines the horrific communal violence that broke out in undivided Bengal in the 1940s, shedding light on important historical events like Direct Action Day and the Noakhali riots. Agnihotri describes these events as a "Hindu genocide," aiming to raise awareness about this crucial period in Indian history.
The film boasts a strong ensemble cast, including Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Pallavi Joshi. A teaser for the film was released earlier, offering a glimpse into its tone and direction, featuring Mithun Chakraborty in a striking look. The film's production faced challenges, including security concerns that forced the team to relocate filming from Kolkata to Mumbai.
With its release date approaching, audience are eagerly awaiting the film's premiere on September 5. The Bengal Files: Right to Life is written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri, produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, and presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal and I Am Buddha Productions.

The Delhi Files is now The Bengal files

On Public Demand The Delhi Files Is Rechristened As The Bengal Files

Vada Chennai sequel to have a change in lead role. Movie lovers cannot forget the Kollywood entertainer Vada Chennai. The film which starred Dhanush in the lead role under the direction of Vetri Maaran, turned out to be a cult classic.

For long speculation is on Vada Chennai sequel and according to the latest surprising developments are happening in it. Inside talk is Dhanush will not be playing the lead role in the sequel. Instead Kollywood star Simbu will be playing the lead role.

This will be the gangster drama based on North Chennai backdrop and happens to be Simbu's 49. This will go to sets either in the month of June or July. Reports have it that the makers have already acquired the rights for the title Vada Chennai from Dhanush.

Now it has to be seen how the fans of Dhanush will react to the developments. Some even are speculating that Vada Chennai sequel could be the multi starrer with Dhanush and Simbu in the lead.

Change in Lead role For VC sequel

Vada Chennai sequel to have a change in lead role

<div>\r\nKamal Haasan\'s highly anticipated film Thug Life has taken an unexpected turn, facing severe setbacks despite its confident release. The film\'s producers had agreed to an 8-week exclusive theatrical window with Netflix, but due to its poor performance, they are reconsidering the OTT rollout plan. Talks are underway to stream the picture in South Indian languages within four weeks of its theatrical debut, much earlier than initially anticipated.\r\nThug Life collected around 80 Cr gross worldwide in its extended weekend, but the numbers drastically dropped on the first Monday. The film gathered only 2 Cr gross in Tamil Nadu on Monday, bringing the total to around 35 Cr for 5 days. The film\'s performance in the Telugu states and Kerala was also underwhelming, crashing from day 2 itself.\r\nThe film opened decently overseas but failed to maintain momentum, collecting around 4.5M for the weekend. The closing is likely to be around 5M, which is not impressive considering the film\'s hype.\r\nGiven the film\'s poor performance, an early OTT release seems likely. Fans are now eagerly awaiting an official announcement on the revised OTT premiere date. With the film\'s box office numbers unlikely to cross 100 Cr, the producers might opt for an early digital release to capitalize on the existing buzz.\r\n</div>

Early OTT Release For Thug Life

Plans Are On To Release Thug Life On OTT Much Earlier Than Planned

\r\nThe makers of director Jiyen Krishnakumar\'s eagerly awaited political action thriller \'Ananthan Kaadu\', featuring actor Arya in the lead, have released the title teaser and first look poster of the film. The title teaser and first look poster were released by four film celebrities -- actors Karthi, Vishal, Santhanam, and Sasikumar. Arya shared the title teaser on his X timeline, expressing his hope that fans would like it.\r\nThe title teaser features a poem being recited in the background, accompanied by a series of gripping and intense scenes that showcase the film\'s action-packed narrative. The poem, recited in Tamil, loosely translates to a powerful message about rebellion and hope. The film boasts an impressive technical team, including cinematography by S Yuva, music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, and editing by Rohit V S Variyath.\r\nWith a stellar cast, including Regina Cassandra, Nikhila Vimal, Indrans, and Sunil, \'Ananthan Kaadu\' has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs. The film\'s stunts have been choreographed by R Sakthi Saravanan, while Binoy Sadasivan is the VFX director.\r\nThe story of the multi-lingual film has been written by Murali Gopy, best known for his work in Lucifer and Empuraan. From the poem in the title teaser, it is evident that Arya plays a character that is leading a rebellion and is fearless of both fate and deceit. The poem gives the impression that his character is the one that seeks to provide hope for those who are hopeless in the film.\r\n

Title Teaser Of Ananthan Kaadu

Title Teaser Of Ananthan Kaadu Arya Political Action Thriller 

\r\nKuberaa, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna, is set to release on June 20th worldwide. The team is busy wrapping up post-production works and has completed censor formalities. However, the censor report has sparked surprise among fans, with the film receiving a U/A certificate and a runtime of 195 minutes, or 3 hours and 15 minutes. This lengthy runtime may pose a threat to the film\'s success, given the negative response to recent films with similar durations.\r\nThe film\'s producer, Suniel Narang, has come out to clarify that the final runtime will be around 175 minutes, or 2 hours and 55 minutes. He confirmed that they submitted all content to the censor board to avoid last-minute hurdles. With good expectations surrounding Kuberaa, both Dhanush and Nagarjuna are hoping to score a blockbuster with the film.\r\nKuberaa is a social drama directed by Sekhar Kammula, featuring Dhanush, Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna in significant roles. The film\'s unique teaser has raised anticipation, and fans are eagerly awaiting the theatrical trailer. With a U/A certificate, Kuberaa\'s content is expected to resonate with a wide audience.\r\nThe film boasts an impressive cast, including Jim Sarbh, Dalip Tahil, and Sayaji Shinde in key roles. Devi Sri Prasad is the music composer, and Amazon Prime Video has grabbed the post-theatrical streaming rights. With its engaging storyline and star-studded cast, Kuberaa is poised to make a mark at the box office.\r\n

Lengthy Runtime Of Kuberaa Shocks

Producer Clarifies About Lengthy Duration Of Kuberaa

Kindgom makers eyeing this release date. Rowdy Star Vijay Devarakonda enjoys tremendous fan following among all sections and has immense craze among genex movie lovers. Of late his films tanked at the box office and he is now pinning all his hopes on his upcoming project Kingdom.
Expectations are high as the film is helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. The makers earlier planned to release the film on 30 May and then postponed to 4 July. But now, once again the film was postponed again as Nithiin's Thammudu makers announced their film's release for 4 July.
Now, inside talk is the makers are now eyeing to release the film on 25 July 2025. Vijay Devarakonda is romancing bold beauty Bhagyasri Borse as the female lead. The music for the film is tuned by Anirudh Ravichander. The makers recently went for reshoots for few important scenes to achieve perfection.
S. Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya are producing the film under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas.

Is this Kingdom new release date

Kingdom makers eyeing this release date

Today, we celebrate the birthday of a legendary actor, Nandamuri Balakrishna, also known as NBK. With a career spanning over four decades, Balakrishna has established himself as a mass hero in Tollywood, known for his powerful performances in films like Samarasimha Reddy, Narasimha Naidu, Lakshmi Narasimha, Simha, Legend, Akhanda, and Bhagwant Kesari.

A Legacy of Great Performances

Balakrishna's film career is a testament to his versatility and talent. He has played diverse roles in films like Danaveerasura Karna, Akbar Salim Anarkali, Vemulawada Bheemakavi, and Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam. His performances have earned him numerous awards, including the Padma Bhushan award from the Central Government and the NTR National Award from the Telangana Government.

A True Leader

Apart from his film career, Balakrishna is also a politician and has been actively involved in politics. He has won the Hindupur assembly seat three times and has been a part of the Telugu Desam Party. His service programs, including the 'Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute', have made a significant impact on the lives of many people.

A Family Man

Balakrishna is married to Vasundhara Devi, and they have two daughters, Brahmani and Tejaswini, and a son, Mokshagna. His family has been supportive of his career, and his son is set to make his Tollywood debut soon. Balakrishna's family life is a testament to his strong values and commitment to his loved ones.

Upcoming Projects

Balakrishna has several exciting projects lined up, including 'Akhanda 2' with Boyapati Srinu, which is set to release on September 25. He has also announced another film with Director Gopichandh Malineneni, titled NBK 111. Additionally, he will be playing a key role in 'Jailer 2', starring superstar Rajinikanth.

Wishing a Happy Birthday

CineJosh wishes Nandamuri Balakrishna a very happy birthday and a great year ahead. May this year bring him success, happiness, and good health. We look forward to seeing more exciting projects and performances from this talented actor and leader.&nbsp;

Happy Birthday, Natasimha Nandamuri Balakrishna!