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Ranveer Singh’s action-packed spy thriller Dhurandhar 2, helmed by Aditya Dhar, continues its record-breaking run at the box office. Current Performance On day 17, the film earned Rs 25.65 crore in India, pushing its domestic net total to Rs 985.02 crore. Globally, it has reached Rs 1,165.37 crore. It has also become the highest-grossing Indian film in North America, overtaking S. S. Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Box Office Breakdown The film collected Rs 674.17 crore in its first week and Rs 263.15 crore in the second. Day 16 brought in Rs 21.55 crore, marking a 17.8% jump from the previous day. Day 11 stood out with Rs 68.10 crore, the highest single-day total in its second week. According to Sacnilk, the sequel surpassed the lifetime collection of the original film (Rs 840.20 crore) in just 11 days—far quicker than the 100+ days taken by the 2025 release. It has also outperformed Jawan and KGF Chapter 2 during their second-week runs. The movie is playing in 9,979 theaters across India. On day 17, language-wise earnings were: Hindi (Rs 13.54 crore), Telugu (Rs 0.39 crore), and Tamil (Rs 0.30 crore). Story Overview The film follows Jaskirat Singh Rangi, a Punjabi man dealing with personal loss. He is recruited by R&AW and transformed into Hamza Ali Mazari, a lethal undercover operative in Karachi. Blending espionage fiction with real-life references like the 2014 elections, the 2016 demonetization, and the renaming of Chakki Bank station to Pathankot, the narrative adds a layer of realism. Cast Ranveer Singh headlines the nearly 3-hour-49-minute (229-minute) U/A-rated film, widely considered one of his finest performances. Sanjay Dutt plays SSP Chaudhary Aslam, while Arjun Rampal appears as Major Iqbal, the ISI antagonist. Source: NDTV    

Actor Parineeti Chopra has publicly backed her husband, Raghav Chadha, after he was removed as the deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha. The change came after the party appointed Ashok Mittal to the role and notified the Rajya Sabha secretariat. Shortly after, Chadha shared a video on Instagram featuring clips from his parliamentary speeches, where he raised issues such as the tax burden on the middle class, banking penalties, food adulteration, air pollution, exam paper leaks, data privacy and rising costs in sectors like aviation and healthcare. The video concludes with Chadha exiting Parliament and carries the caption “Silenced, not defeated,” as he questioned the reasons behind his removal. He said that he consistently used his time in Parliament to highlight public concerns and wondered whether raising such issues had led to his ouster. Showing her support, Parineeti reposted the video on her Instagram Stories. She has previously praised Chadha’s work, including when he spoke in Parliament about paternity leave — a stance she publicly supported, highlighting his role as an involved father. The couple got engaged in May 2023 in New Delhi and married later that year in Udaipur. They welcomed their son, Neer, in October 2025. On the professional front, Parineeti was last seen in Amar Singh Chamkila alongside Diljit Dosanjh and is set to appear next in the upcoming Netflix series Talaash: A Mother's Search. Source: NDTV

Actor Sonali Bendre has been accused by a Pune-based farmer of involvement in an alleged land fraud case, though she and her legal team have strongly denied the claims, stating her name does not appear in any official land records or transaction documents. The allegations also involve her husband, Goldie Behl, in connection with a land deal covering around 30 gunthas in the Maval area of Pune. Farmer Chandrakant Shinde claims his family has held ancestral rights to the land since 1957 and alleges that the property was unlawfully acquired, ignoring those rights. He also accused the parties of attempting illegal construction on the land and threatening his family. Rejecting the accusations, Bendre described them as baseless and motivated by an attempt to extort money. The farmer has filed a petition in the Civil Court of Vadgaon Maval, seeking a stay order on the disputed land. He maintains that his family legally owned the approximately 32,000-square-foot plot in Uksan prior to 1957. According to Bendre’s lawyer, Raju Shinde, the farmer had previously approached authorities, including the Tehsildar and Sub-Divisional Officer, but his appeals were dismissed. The case names Sonali Bendre, Goldie Behl, and two others as respondents, with the next hearing scheduled for April 20. Source NDTV

The eagerly awaited first look of Nitesh Tiwari’s epic film Ramayana is set to drop within an hour. Ahead of the teaser release, Alia Bhatt shared a video message on social media, urging fans to support her husband Ranbir Kapoor’s project. In the video, Alia said, “The Ramayana unit is going to be out tomorrow. It is the unit called the Rama unit. I’m going to post it on my social media, so please go out there and support it. Ranbir has done such a beautiful job and I can’t wait for you guys to see it. It’s absolutely fabulous.” Meanwhile, director Ashwini Iyer Tiwari, wife of Nitesh Tiwari, expressed her admiration for the teaser. She wrote, “I watched the teaser of Ramayana. It brought a deep sense of calm to my heart. My eyes welled up with emotion. It reminded me of a time when we used to talk endlessly about stories, and somewhere along the way, I fell in love with the storyteller. Today, I felt that same love again.” Budget and scaleRamayana has been produced with a staggering budget of Rs 4,000 crore. Producer Namit Malhotra told Prakhar Gupta, “When we set out to make this six or seven years ago, people thought I was a lunatic because no Indian film comes close to this scale. Put simply, the budget will be around $500 million for both parts combined, which is over Rs 4,000 crore.” He added, “We’re making the largest film in the world for the greatest epic that deserves to be seen globally. And yet, I believe we’re doing it more efficiently than some of the biggest Hollywood films. We’re not being irresponsible – we’re being ambitious, but grounded.” Music collaborationThe film features a first-time collaboration between AR Rahman and Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. Rahman told The Hollywood Reporter India, “It’s terrifying for both of us. We’re scoring something so iconic and so important to the world. In the promo, he had a soundscape; then I took that and added the Sanskrit words at the end. What’s complicated is that we’re taking something so epic, which every Indian knows, and we have to give them something new. We have to give something to the world – from India to the world.” Release scheduleRamayana will be released in two parts, with the first instalment scheduled for worldwide release in October 2026 ahead of Diwali, and the second part slated for Diwali 2027.

The teaser of Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, has been released, offering a glimpse into the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj through a large-scale cinematic presentation. After an initial theatrical preview alongside Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the teaser has now been unveiled online, generating strong anticipation for the film, which aims to portray one of India’s most celebrated warrior kings. The film features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Boman Irani, Amol Gupte and Genelia Deshmukh. The teaser, running over two minutes, introduces the characters before showcasing intense battle sequences. It opens with Sanjay Dutt portraying a powerful ruler opposing the Marathas, followed by Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Bhosale, depicted as a fierce warrior. Riteish Deshmukh appears later in the role of Shivaji, highlighting his mission to establish Swarajya. The teaser was shared on social media by Jio Studios on Tuesday. Mounted on a grand scale, the film promises high-intensity action, elaborate world-building and strong technical execution. It features music by Ajay-Atul and cinematography by Santosh Sivan. Presented by Jio Studios and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the banner of Mumbai Film Company, the film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on May 1, 2026, in Marathi, Hindi and Telugu.   #From NDTV

Actress Lara Dutta, who debuted in Andaaz opposite Akshay Kumar, revealed she had a terrifying experience of nearly drowning while filming a dance sequence in the sea. At the time, Lara didn’t know how to swim and was swept away by strong waves along with Akshay. Recalling the incident in a conversation with Asian Television Network Canada, Lara said, “I went underwater wearing leather, didn’t know how to swim, sank like a rock.” Akshay Kumar grabbed her and brought her safely back to the beach. She went into hypothermic shock, the shoot was paused, and she was rushed to the hospital. Years later, when Akshay recommended her for the underwater adventure film Blue, which required extensive ocean sequences, Lara initially declined, saying she couldn’t take it. Akshay’s advice was simple: “Learn swimming.” “At 30, he asked me to learn diving. I said, ‘Mai hi pagal mili hoon’ (Do you think I am crazy?),” Lara recalled. But she took his advice seriously, learned to swim, and overcame the fear left by her experience on Andaaz. Directed by Anthony D'Souza and starring Sanjay Dutt and Zayed Khan, Blue released in 2009. While it wasn’t a major box office success, it helped Lara conquer her phobia and boosted her confidence. Lara Dutta was last seen in the film Ishq-e-Nadaan. #From NDTV

Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues its record-breaking run, crossing ₹1,000 crore in domestic gross earnings within just 11 days of release. According to box office tracker Sacnilk, the film has earned ₹1,011.95 crore gross in India, with a net collection of ₹846.47 crore. Overseas, it added ₹25 crore on its 11th day, taking its total international earnings to ₹350 crore. The film collected ₹68.10 crore in India on its second Sunday, slightly higher than Saturday’s figures. Of this, ₹63 crore came from the Hindi version, while the Telugu version contributed ₹3 crore. Released on March 19, the film opened strongly with ₹102.55 crore on its first day, followed by ₹80.72 crore on March 20 and ₹113 crore on March 21. It maintained momentum with ₹114.85 crore on March 22, before collections dipped to ₹65 crore on the following Monday. Throughout the week, daily earnings ranged between ₹40 crore and ₹60 crore before rising again over the weekend. The number of shows, which stood at 21,633 on the opening day, declined slightly to 19,270 by the second Sunday. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh said the film has surpassed the lifetime earnings of Baahubali 2 in the North American market, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in the region. In a post on X, he wrote that the film has “scripted history” in the United States and Canada, calling it the new top performer in the market. A sequel to the 2025 hit Dhurandhar, the film features returning cast members including Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt. The original film had emerged as the highest-grossing release of last year. #From NDTV

Tollywood actor Rahul Banerjee drowned while shooting for a television serial in Talsari, near Digha, on Sunday. The 43-year-old, famed for the film Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, was filming the serial Bhole Baba Par Karega when the incident occurred. According to Anandabazar, he entered the water during the shoot and went under. Technicians on set later pulled him out, but he had been submerged for a significant period. He was rushed to a hospital in Digha, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Preliminary reports indicate drowning as the cause of death, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation. Actor Diganta Bagchi, speaking on behalf of the Artist Forum, said Rahul went into the water after the shoot. “Either he didn’t know how to swim, or he got stuck somehow. Suddenly, the technicians shouted, ‘Rahulda is drowning’. When he was rescued, he was still alive, but after being taken to the hospital, he was declared dead,” he said. Rahul Banerjee began his career on the big screen with the film Chirodini Tumi Je Amar, in which he starred opposite Priyanka Sarkar. The pair later fell in love and married, and they have a son together. He also appeared in the 2025 film Academy of Fine Arts and was currently acting in the television series Bhole Baba Par Karega. A few days before his death, he was seen in the web series Thakumar Jhuli.

James Tolkan, the actor remembered for his roles as a strict vice principal in ‘Back to the Future’ and a commanding officer in ‘Top Gun’, has passed away at the age of 94. Tolkan died Thursday at his home in Lake Placid, New York, his booking agent John Alcantar confirmed Saturday. A short obituary on the ‘Back to the Future’ website said he passed away “peacefully,” without mentioning a cause. In the 1985 classic ‘Back to the Future’, Tolkan played the bow tie-wearing Vice Principal Gerald Strickland, who constantly watched over students, especially Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox. His memorable line, “You got a real attitude problem, he was a slacker, too,” has become iconic. Tolkan also appeared in ‘Top Gun’ as Cmdr. Tom “Stinger” Jardian. In a notable scene near the film’s end, he reacts with humor when Tom Cruise’s character chooses his future duty: “God help us,” he says with a laugh. Born in Calumet, Michigan, Tolkan graduated high school in Arizona and served in the Navy during the Korean War. He later moved to New York, where he spent 25 years performing in theater, including as part of the original cast of ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Parmelee Welles, who said Tolkan loved art and adored animals.

South Korean actor Lee Sang-Bo has been found dead at his home in Pyeongtaek. He was 44. According to local police, a family member discovered his body around 12:40 pm local time on Thursday. Officers said there were no signs of foul play, but an investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause of death. His funeral is scheduled to be held at 10:30 am on March 29 at Jungang Funeral Home in Pyeongtaek. Following the incident, his agency, Korea Management Group, confirmed the news in a statement, saying the cause of death will not be disclosed at the request of his family. The agency also urged the media and public to respect the family’s privacy and avoid visits or unnecessary coverage. Lee’s death has also drawn attention to a 2022 incident that briefly affected his career. At the time, he was investigated over suspected drug use after being seen acting unsteadily in public and was briefly detained. However, later tests by authorities confirmed that no illegal substances were found in his system. Officials said his condition was linked to prescribed medications, including antidepressants and tranquillisers, taken after a personal loss. The case was later closed, clearing him of all allegations. Born in 1981, Lee began his acting career with the 2006 drama ‘Invisible Man Choi Jang Soo’. He went on to appear in several TV series, including ‘Private Lives’, ‘Miss Monte-Cristo’ and ‘The Elegant Empire’. His lead role in ‘Miss Monte-Cristo’ in 2021 brought him wider recognition, while his 2023 project ‘The Elegant Empire’ marked his return to the screen. In 2025, he signed an exclusive contract with Korea Management Group.