Bollywood Box Office

Lights, camera, no action: Theatres cut down shows as films perform poorly

Multiplexes with five to six auditoriums are limiting screenings to two or three, while single-screen theatres are temporarily suspending operations, citing slow business and high operational costs

Pathaan to stream on Amazon Prime from March 22: Check all details here

On Amazon Prime, Pathaan will be available in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages

SRK-starrer 'Pathaan' continues its record-breaking run at UK box office

'Pathaan' was released across 223 locations in the UK, and the film has done great business so far

2023: Box office set to cash in on Khans, southern giants, Hollywood

The number of big-screen releases across languages could touch 1,500-1,600

Desi swing songs that became global protest anthems long before 'Jimmy'

While Faiz's verses fuelled Shaheen Bagh protests and solidarity marches for Kanhaiya Kumar, 'Give me some sunshine' from 3 Idiots was used effectively by anti-DACA agitators on the US-Mexico border

PVR back in red, posts Rs 71-crore loss in Q2 amid Bollywood flop show

The September quarter had no major blockbuster apart from Brahmastra

Now showing: Brahmastra's success highlights changes Indian film business

The pandemic had wiped out 90 per cent of the top line of all theatre chains

Doctor G to Dream Girl: Ayushmann Khurrana and his knack for eccentricity

From playing a blind pianist to a sperm donor, Ayushmann Khurrana has won millions of hearts across the country with his acting skills. Now he is back with Doctor G

Brand Aamir struggles amid Laal Singh Chaddha's tepid box office collection

Bollywood lead losing Midas touch, even as overseas markets shore up Laal Singh Chaddha's collections to nearly Rs 130 cr

TMS Ep254: India-Bangladesh ties, Hindi films, OPEC output cut, NAFIS

Do India-Bangladesh ties still lack depth? Why are Hindi films struggling at the box office? With OPEC cutting output, should investors brace for tough days? What is NAFIS? All answers here

Why are Hindi films struggling at the box office?

Indian cinema has come a long way. But, of late, Hindi cinema has been going through a rough patch. Big stars are losing the sparkle and most movies are biting the dust. Let us find out why

Bollywood needs a superhero to rescue it; revenue still 38% down

Analysts blame industry woes on lockdowns, lack of new content, and growing competition from streaming and over-the-top platforms

Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha mints Rs 37 crore in four days

Directed by Advait Chandan, Laal Singh Chaddha is the official remake of the Tom Hanks' film Forrest Gump, which was a huge success. The film also marked Khan's re-entry

Aamir Khan returns to big screen after 4 years with Laal Singh Chaddha

Laal Singh Chaddha has garnered mixed reviews from film critics and Bollywood actors. Many have praised Aamir Khan's performance in the movie, while others found it 'exaggerated'

Forrest Gump makers announce release of Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha

The official handle of Forrest Gump makers has now announced the release date of the film. Laal Singh Chaddha is an official remake of the 1994 film Forrest Gump

'Ek Villain Returns' collects Rs 24 crore at box office in first weekend

"Ek Villain Returns" has collected Rs 24 crore in box office collections in its opening weekend, the makers said on Monday. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Balaji Telefilms and T-Series, the action thriller released on July 29. It stars John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria. In a media statement T-Series said, "The audience has spoken, there's no stopping the love for #EkVillainReturns at the box office, with a massive Rs 23.54 cr. Total weekend number." "Ek Villain Returns" raised Rs 7.05 crore at the ticket window on the day of its release, followed by Rs 7.47 crore on day two. According to the makers, it earned Rs 9.02 crore on day three, taking its box office total to Rs 23.54 crore. The film is a follow-up to the 2014 original of the same name, also directed by Suri.

'Thor: Love and Thunder' nets Rs 64.8 cr at Indian BO in first 4 days

Even as Bollywood still struggles at the box office, Hollywood and South Indian tentpoles continue to soar to unprecedented heights.

Hindi box office sheds the coronavirus blues, closes gap with 2019

Movies contributed Rs 1,716 crore to domestic earning in the first half of the 2022 calendar year

A new bankable star on the Bollywood block? Kartik Aaryan tastes success

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2's success has drawn leading advertisers to come knocking at Kartik Aaryan's door

'Jugjugg Jeeyo' earns Rs 36.93 cr at box office in opening weekend

Comedy drama "Jugjugg Jeeyo" has minted Rs 36.93 crore in three days, the makers said on Monday. Directed by Raj Mehta and backed by Dharma Productions, the star-studded family entertainer released theatrically on June 24. The official Twitter handle of the production banner shared the first weekend box office figures of "Jugjugg Jeeyo" in a poster. The film earned Rs 9.28 crore on day one, Rs 12.55 crore on day two, and followed it up with Rs 15.10 crore on day three, bringing up the opening week numbers to a total of Rs 36.93. "Pyaar aapka satrang da! It's blessings galore at the box-office, thank you for all the love! #JugJuggJeeyo," the tweet from Dharma Productions read. Billed as progressive take on modern-day relationships, "Jugjugg Jeeyo" follows a family on the cusp of two divorces. It stars Varun Dhawan, Anil Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Neetu Kapoor, Maniesh Paul and Prajakta Koli.