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YRF Spy Universe Footfalls Ranking: Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan Leads, Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Trails Behind Bollywood
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YRF Spy Universe Footfalls Ranking: Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan Leads, Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's War 2 Trails Behind

Mumbai, September 12 - Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe has been one of the biggest crowd-pullers over the year. From Salman Khan's Ek Tha Tiger, which shattered records back in 2012, to Shah Rukh Khan's record-breaking Pathaan, Spy Universe has proved its stamina in attracting audiences to theatres. However, just like a coin has two sides, Spy Universe too is showing the sign of fatigue after peaking with Pathaan in 2023. It has been over a decade since the franchise kicked off, but over the past few years, the cinema has evolved, which has started reflecting in the Spy Universe with the underperformance of Tiger 3 and War 2. The biggest downfall for the YRF Spy Universe came with the recently released War 2. The Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR-fronted failed to score even half the admissions of Ek Tha Tiger at the domestic box office, despite a much bigger scale and a bigger market. YRF Spy Universe Films and Their Domestic Theatrical Performance All Languages (Est.) Movie Title Domestic GBOC Domestic Footfalls/Admissions Ek Tha Tiger (2012) ₹ 263.00 Cr 2.47 Cr Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) ₹ 433.75 Cr 3.09 Cr War 2 (2019) ₹ 375.00 Cr 2.10 Cr Pathaan (2023) ₹ 657.50 Cr 3.49 Cr Tiger 3 (2023) ₹ 339.50 Cr 1.60 Cr War 2 (2025) ₹ 283.00 Cr 1.20 Cr Note: Pathaan admits are subject to revision Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 has finished as the least-watched Spy Universe film domestically, with all language footfalls of just around 1.20 crores. Ek Tha Tiger, despite only releasing in Hindi, sold a huge 2.47 crores tickets in India, and is the third most-watched Spy Universe film in theatres after Tiger Zinda Hai and Pathaan. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan, meanwhile, remains the path-breaker film in the series. It is not only the most-watched film with approximately 3.50 crores admissions, but also the first and the only film in the Spy Universe to gross over 1000 crores gross at the worldwide box office. The record is likely to remain intact until Pathaan 2, which is expected to start after the upcoming Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari Wagh, and Bobby Deol. Stay tuned...

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The Bengal Files Director Vivek Agnihotri Responds Strongly to John Abraham's Criticism of The Kashmir Files Bollywood
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The Bengal Files Director Vivek Agnihotri Responds Strongly to John Abraham's Criticism of The Kashmir Files

Mumbai, August 22 - National award-winning director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of political drama The Bengal Files, which is the third piece in Agnihotri's Files trilogy after National Award-winning movies The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022). The upcoming movie revolves around the Calcutta riots of August 16, 1946, which were triggered after the All-India Muslim League called for Direct Action Day to demand a separate homeland. The movie has been in the media headlines for various reasons, which was expected. Recently, Bollywood star John Abraham shared his opinion on films like The Kashmir Files and Chhaava, and labelled them as the extreme right wing's ideological films, which he said are not good for society. He expressed that he would never make films like The Kashmir Files to "sway people in a hyper-political environment". Abraham's comments left many people furious, including director Agnihotri. During an interview with Padmaja Joshi of NDTV, the filmmaker, who worked with Abraham in 2007's sports drama Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, reacted to the actor's comment about The Kashmir Files. "John is not a historian, an intellectual, a thinker, or a writer. He has been making very, very jingoistic films like Satyameva Jayate, too. He made Diplomat and all those kinds of films. He must have said that for a variety of reasons. If you had told me some great historian had said this, I would have understood it. I don't care about what he's saying. When was India's atmosphere not hyper-political? When was it that Hindu-Muslim and caste issues never existed in India?" "“ Agnihotri The filmmaker further said, "He is known for driving motorbikes and showing his body and eating protein, he should focus on those things, film-on mein naa hi ghuse toh behtar hai (better if he doesn't get into talking about films)." Produced by Abhishek Agarwal Arts and I Am Buddha Productions in association with Zee Studios, The Bengal Files stars Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi, Simrat Kaur, Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Puneet Issar, Priyanshu Chatterjee, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sourav Das, and Mohan Kapur. It is scheduled to release on September 5th. Stay tuned...

Rohit Shetty To Start 'Golmaal 5' After Rakesh Maria Biopic Bollywood
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Rohit Shetty To Start 'Golmaal 5' After Rakesh Maria Biopic

Hyderabad, June 16 - Director Rohit Shetty and Bollywood star Ajay Devgn are one of the most successful combos of Indian cinema. The duo has worked together in 13 films and is all set for their 14th collaboration next year. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Shetty and Devgn will next team up for Golmaal 5, which has been in the pipeline for a long time. The director is currently shooting for the Rakesh Maria biopic with John Abraham, which is expected to be wrapped by September this year. ## Shetty is aiming to lock the final edit of the biopic by the end of this year for an early 2026 release, before taking Golmaal 5 on the floors by February/March 2026. It is said that the basic plot of G5 is locked, and the work on writing the screenplay is already underway. ## "A fresh set of writers are working on the script of Golmaal FIVE, which is expected to be locked by September 2025, notwithstanding the dialogues and polishing work", says the report. It will mark the reunion of Ajay Devgn with Arshad Warsi, Tushar Kapoor, Kunal Kemmu, Shreyas Talpade, and Johnny Lever, among others. ## Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn has multiple films in production. He is expected to wrap Ranger, Total Dhamaal, and Drishyam 2 before moving to Golmaal 5, which is aimed for an early 2027 release. ## Stay tuned...

John Abraham Criticizes High Actor Fees and Entourage Costs in Bollywood Bollywood
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John Abraham Criticizes High Actor Fees and Entourage Costs in Bollywood

Mumbai, February 26 - Bollywood actor and producer John Abraham has sparked a major debate in the film industry with his recent comments about actors charging excessive fees and the high costs of their entourages. In an interview, he called the current situation "ridiculous" and said that such expenses are hurting Bollywood. He believes that huge salaries and unnecessary spending on stylists, managers, and security are making it harder to produce good films. His remarks have quickly become a hot topic among industry insiders and fans. ## Abraham pointed out that some actors have entourages of 10 to 15 people, with stylists charging up to ₹2 lakh per day. He argued that these costs put too much pressure on film budgets, making it difficult to focus on storytelling. He also criticized actors for living in a "bubble" and not realizing how their fees impact the industry. According to him, Bollywood should prioritize content over glamour and unnecessary expenses.## Apart from blaming actors, Abraham also said that producers are part of the problem. He mentioned that many producers agree to pay actors high fees, hoping that star power alone will guarantee success. However, he believes this is not the right approach and that producers should focus on making good films instead of just securing big names. He emphasized that no actor can guarantee a film"™s success anymore, and strong content is more important. ## As a solution, Abraham suggested that actors should lower their fees and instead take a share of the film's profits. This way, actors will be motivated to make good films rather than just taking large paychecks upfront. He also encouraged actors to be humble and accept that their value should be based on the film"™s success, not just their personal brand. His comments suggest that the industry needs a major change in how films are made and financed. ## Abraham"™s words have received mixed reactions. Some fans and industry figures agree with him, saying that Bollywood needs to control its spending. Others argue that actors bring in audiences and deserve high salaries. With Bollywood struggling to recover from recent box office failures, Abraham's statements may encourage much-needed changes. Whether the industry listens or continues with its expensive habits remains to be seen.## Stay tuned...

Rohit Shetty To Direct John Abraham In Rakesh Maria's Biopic; Shoot Details Revealed Bollywood
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Rohit Shetty To Direct John Abraham In Rakesh Maria's Biopic; Shoot Details Revealed

Mumbai, February 22 - Director Rohit Shetty is set to direct another cop film, but this time based on a real-life cop. The maverick filmmaker is taking a break from larger-than-life fictional cop movies to bring to the big screen an extraordinary story of a real supercop. ## It was recently reported that Shetty would team with John Abraham for the first time for the biopic of Rakesh Maria, a former Police Commissioner of Mumbai. According to the latest report by Peepingmoon, the project has officially been confirmed and is set to go on floors next month, in March. ## John Abraham will headline this yet-untitled film and will play the role of Maria whose career was defined by his involvement in some of the nation"™s most sensitive and high-stakes cases. The film promises to be an electrifying cinematic experience, seamlessly blending gritty realism with Shetty"™s signature flair for high-octane, larger-than-life storytelling. ## The film is based on Rakesh Maria's 2020 memoir, Let Me Say It Now. It is currently in the pre-production stage and will start a regular shoot in mid-March. Shetty plans to complete the film in a quick time, in a single, uninterrupted 45-day schedule by June this year. ## After this film, Shetty will shoot for Khatron Ke Khiladi season and after that, he will start working on Golmaal 5 which is expected to roll by early next year. ## Stay tuned...

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John Abraham To Team Up With Director Rohit Shetty Bollywood
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John Abraham To Team Up With Director Rohit Shetty

Mumbai, February 1 - Director Rohit Shetty has had mixed results post the COVID-19 pandemic. While his Sooryavanshi was a box-office success, Cirkus turned into a massive disaster and Singham Again, which was released on Diwali last year, didn't live up to the high expectations despite grossing over 350 crores worldwide. ## The maverick filmmaker has now reportedly decided to take a break from his blockbuster cop universe and is likely to direct a standalone action thriller film next with Bollywood star John Abraham other than comedy entertainer Golmaal 5 for which the script has reportedly been locked.## According to the report by Mid-Day, Shetty began developing the script for a standalone action thriller after the release of Singham Again and a few preliminary meetings with John have already taken place. The report states that if things go as planned, the movie might go on floors by April this year and a final call will be taken by March. ## If the project materializes, it would be Shetty and John's first collaboration. The duo has reportedly discussed the dates as Shetty plans to shoot for the movie in Mumbai in a straight schedule over 45 days this summer, after which, the director will shoot for the TV reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. ## John Abraham, meanwhile, will next be seen in a thriller film, The Diplomat which said is based on true events. The movie, directed by Shivam Nair, is scheduled to be released on March 7. He also has Tehran and Tariq in the post-production stage. ## Stay tuned...

Akshay Kumar's 'Khel Khel Mein' and John Abraham-Starrer 'Vedaa' Opening Day Box Office Expectations Bollywood
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Akshay Kumar's 'Khel Khel Mein' and John Abraham-Starrer 'Vedaa' Opening Day Box Office Expectations

Mumbai, August 14 - Amid the juggernaut of Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Stree 2, this Independence Day weekend will see Akshay Kumar-fronted Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham's Vedaa will fight it out to come second at the box office. ## Akshay returns to his forte comedy genre in which he has scored many successes but all are not the same this time. The actor is coming after a series of unsuccessful films and to turn the tide, he will have hope for a change in fortune and hope the film turns out to be a really good one. ## As said, the opening of Khel Khel Mein is expected to be low considering the pre-sales which are better than Akshay's last film Sarfira but overall remains low. As of 8 PM on August 14, the movie has sold approximately 29K tickets with approx. 1 crore gross for the opening day.## The final opening day pre-sales of the movie are expected to be in the range of 1.50 crores gross which indicates the opening in the range of 4-5 crores net. The Independence Day holiday will provide some boost but that is unlikely to make much difference to the overall opening. ## Vedaa reunites John Abraham with director Nikkhil Advani since Batla House (2019) which was also released on August 15. While Batla House scored a very good opening of 15+ crores net 5 years ago, things are a lot different this time around. ## The pre-sales of Vedaa are almost similar to Khel Khel Mein though it has sold more tickets (39K as of 8 PM) so far. The movie's opening is expected to be in the same range as Akshay-starrer, however, the action genre might attract more footfalls in mass centres which can boost the collection a little more. ## There is a long holiday period coming up, but Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa will need a unanimously positive reception from the audience to make the most of it, unlike Stree 2 which will open, at least, 3X of the combined total of the other two movies. ## Stay tuned...

John Abraham's 'Vedaa' Censor Certificate and Theatrical Runtime Revealed Bollywood
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John Abraham's 'Vedaa' Censor Certificate and Theatrical Runtime Revealed

Mumbai, August 9 - Bollywood star John Abraham and actress Sharvari Wagh are gearing up for the release of their action drama Vedaa which reunites John with director Nikkhil Advani after Batla House. It is produced by Zee Studios, Emmay Entertainment, and JA Entertainment. ## Vedaa, which is said to be inspired by true events, is a story of bravery, of the power of one. It is the story of an uprising, of challenging a draconian system. It is the story of a young woman who fought back, steered and championed by the one. ## The film is scheduled to be released on August 15. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has passed the movie with a 'U/A' certificate without any major cut and the approved theatrical runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes).## As reported previously, the CBFC team was impressed and could relate to what the makers are trying to address through the film which deals with an important issue. However, the censor board team reportedly advised the makers to put a disclaimer at the beginning to avoid any confusion.## The movie stars John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh in the leading roles alongside Abhishek Banerjee, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Ashish Vidyarthi in key roles. As known to all, Vedaa will clash with Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 2 and Akshay Kumar's Khel Khel Mein at the box office on August 15.## Stay tuned...

John Abraham's 'Vedaa' Release Date Unchanged After CBFC Clears The Film With 'U/A' Certificate Bollywood
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John Abraham's 'Vedaa' Release Date Unchanged After CBFC Clears The Film With 'U/A' Certificate

Mumbai, July 29 - A couple of days back, the makers of John Abraham-fronted upcoming action drama Vedaa issued a statement stating that the censorship of the movie was facing delay due to some reasons as the team putting all the efforts to make it ready for August 15 release.## While there is no official word on further development yet, the latest reports have confirmed that Vedaa has been censored by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and it has received a 'U/A' certificate without any cuts, as per Pinkvilla. The makers, however, have been advised to put a disclaimer at the beginning to avoid any confusion. ## The movie deals with an important issue and the CBFC team reportedly could relate to what makers are trying to address through the film. With this, the path for the August 15 release has also been cleared and the makers will kickstart promotion with the trailer release this week. The Vedaa trailer too has been certified U/A by the CBFC with a run time of 3 minutes and 10 seconds.## Directed by Nikkhil Advani and produced by Zee Studios, Emmay Entertainment, and JA Entertainment, Vedaa depicts the bravery of one person challenging a draconian system in an uprising. It follows a young woman's fight for justice, guided by a man who becomes her ally. ## The movie stars John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh in the leading roles alongside Abhishek Banerjee, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Ashish Vidyarthi in key roles. As known to all, Vedaa will clash with Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 2 and Akshay Kumar's Khel Khel Mein at the box office on August 15.## Stay tuned...

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Shraddha Kapoor's 'Stree 2' To Get More Screens In Clash With 'Khel Khel Mein' and 'Vedaa' Bollywood
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Shraddha Kapoor's 'Stree 2' To Get More Screens In Clash With 'Khel Khel Mein' and 'Vedaa'

Mumbai, July 16 - In one of the biggest box office clashes of the year, Shraddha Kapoor's highly-anticipated horror-comedy Stree 2 to battle it out with Akshay Kumar's comedy-drama Khel Khel Mein and John Abraham's action drama Vedaa on August 15, Independence Day.## While a three-way clash is always a risky move, the makers of the respective films have already reportedly started blocking screens, confirming that they are in no mood to back out and let go of that lucrative date with a month to go for the release. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Stree 2 is running ahead to grab the maximum number of screens against Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa, due to being a highly anticipated movie and strong distribution team. The report says that Stree 2 will be co-distributed by Pen Marudhar and PVR Pictures in India, giving the film an upper hand over the competitors, with regards to screen share and showcasing. ## With Stree 2 most likely getting the maximum number of screens, it will be the fight between Khel Khel Mein, which will be distributed by Panorama Studios and Vedaa by Zee Studios to finish second in terms of getting screens and shows.## Stay tuned...

John Abraham's 'Vedaa' Locks New Release Date Bollywood
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John Abraham's 'Vedaa' Locks New Release Date

Mumbai, June 7 - John Abraham-starrer action drama Vedaa release date has been postponed to Independence Day 2024. The movie is directed by Nikkhil Advani and it marks his second collaboration with Abraham as a director after Batla House. ## Vedaa was supposed to be released on July 12, 2024, but the makers have now set an August 15 release. This means the movie will be clashing with the hugely-awaited Pan India movie, Pushpa 2 - The Rule, starring superstar Allu Arjun. ## Reportedly inspired by true events, Vedaa depicts the bravery of one person challenging a draconian system in an uprising. It follows a young woman's fight for justice, guided by a man who becomes her ally. It stars John Abraham in the title role alongside Sharvari Wagh, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Abhishek Banerjee. ## The movie is produced by Zee Studios, Emmay Entertainment, and JA Entertainment.## This 15th August, hogi ek nayi jung, anyaay aur naainsaafi ke khilaaf! Taiyaar rehna!#Vedaa in cinemas this Independence Day 🇮🇳@TheJohnAbraham #Sharvari @nowitsabhi @tamannaahspeaks @nikkhiladvani @monishaadvani @madhubhojwani #UmeshKrBansal @minnakshidas @aseem_arora"¦ pic.twitter.com/zX1Mm4CsTA— Zee Studios (@ZeeStudios_) June 7, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

Mega Blockbuster 'Pathaan' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection and Records Bollywood
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Mega Blockbuster 'Pathaan' Final Worldwide Box Office Collection and Records

Mumbai, October 28 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan landed a knockout punch in 2023 with spy action thriller Pathaan after coming from nearly four years of break. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film was a kind of much-needed comeback for one of India's biggest superstars after not so pleasing outing with his last few films. ## "Pathaan" was released during the Republic Day weekend of 2023 amid huge anticipation and as expected, it scored the biggest opening ever for a Bollywood movie at the domestic as well as the overseas box office. There was no stopping the movie after that as it kept demolishing record after record. ## From the very first day, "Pathaan" was chasing history at the box office and without much support from other languages, it managed to score the biggest opening week collection the then for a Bollywood movie with 697 crores worldwide, including 437 crores gross domestically, before continued its dreamy run in the next weeks as well.## Produced by Yash Raj Films, "Pathaan" went on to become the highest net-grossing film ever in Hindi before it was recently outscored by another Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Jawan" and Sunny Deol-fronted "Gadar 2". At the worldwide box office, the film was truly a sensation and became the first Bollywood movie to gross 1000+ crores without China which is not the traditional market for Indian movies.## Here is the final box office breakdown of Pathaan## India Net Collection - 543.10 Cr## India Gross Collection - 657.50 Cr## Overseas Collection - 397.50 Cr## Worldwide Collection - 1055.00 Cr## Box Office Verdict - All-Time Blockbuster## "Pathaan", which is a part of YRF's ambitious Spy Universe, was on a record-breaking spree from the first day itself. Here are some of the box office records created by Pathaan - ## - Highest-grossing Bollywood movie at the worldwide box office without China.## - First Bollywood movie to top 1000 crores worldwide without China.## - Highest-grossing Indian movie of 2023 at the overseas box office.## - The first film ever to touch 60 crores net mark in Hindi.## - Third highest net-grossing film in Hindi (current).## - Highest-grossing film for Shah Rukh Khan, John Abraham, and Deepika Padukone. ## - Highest-grossing film for director Siddharth Anand.## - Highest-grossing Yash Raj Films production.## - Second highest-grossing Indian movie of 2023 (so far).## - Sixth Indian film to hit 1000 crores worldwide gross mark.## Stay tuned...