Aditya Dhar hopes to return to the National Film Awards with Dhurandhar next year: “Today, it is all about Article 370”

 Filmmaker Aditya Dhar went to the 72nd National Film Awards with his wife and actress Yami Gautam.Their 2024 movie, Article 370, won several big awards at the event.The film was named Best Feature Film, and Yami received the Best Actress award for her acting.Article 370 also won the Best Music Direction award for Shashwat Sachdev.

During a red carpet event, when someone asked about Dhurandhar, Aditya Dhar made it clear that the focus was on Article 370.

He said, “We are here for Article 370.We will talk about Dhurandhar if we come next year.But today, it is all about Article 370.”

Dhurandhar is still a big topic of discussion for Aditya Dhar.

However, since the current National Film Awards recognize films from 2024, Dhurandhar is not part of this year’s event.It might be considered for a future event, depending on the rules.

For Yami Gautam, the evening was a special moment as she won her first National Film Award for her role in Article 370.

She said, “It feels great.We were just talking, this is the biggest validation for any artist.I think it is the highest honour given to you by your country.I don’t think I can express right now.I am smiling, but inside I feel like a newcomer who thinks everything is so big and so special.”

Yami’s win came along with Article 370 being named Best Feature Film and Shashwat Sachdev winning Best Music Direction.

Article 370 was one of the films recognized at the 72nd National Film Awards.

The ceremony took place on September 22, 2026, in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat.It was the first time the National Film Awards were held outside Delhi.

Daayra Box Office Collections

INDIA BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

• Schedule Amount
• Opening Day 0.94 cr.
• End of Opening Weekend 3.74 cr.
• Total Collection 4.69 cr.

DAY WISE BOX OFFICE COLLECTION LIVE

• Day Date Amount %± Shows Occupancy
• Day 1 18-Sep-2026 (Fri) ₹0.94 cr. N/A 2,151 9.30%
• Day 2 19-Sep-2026 (Sat) ₹1.41 cr. +50.00% 1,837 14.98%
• Day 3 20-Sep-2026 (Sun) ₹1.39 cr. -1.42% 1,657 16.98%
• Day 4 21-Sep-2026 (Mon) ₹0.47 cr. -66.19% 1,506 8.52%
• Day 5 22-Sep-2026 (Tue) ₹0.45 cr. -4.26% 1,409 12.75%
• Day 6 16-Nov-2026 (Mon) ₹0.03 cr. 

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Day Amount %±

Weekend 1 3.74 cr. N/A

OVERSEAS BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Schedule Amount (in mil. USD)

Total Overseas Gross 0.19

WORLDWIDE GROSS BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Schedule Amount

India box office Nett cr. 4.69 cr.

India box office Gross cr. 5.58 cr.

Overseas Gross cr. 1.82 cr.

Worldwide collections Gross cr. 7.4 cr.

AUSTRALIA BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Date Rank Weekend Amount (in A$) Screens Total Gross (in A$)

18-Sep-2026 29 19,627 67 19,627

GERMANY BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Date Rank Weekend Amount (in EUR) Screens Total Gross (in EUR)

18-Sep-2026 294 241 7 241

MALAYSIA BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Date Rank Weekend Amount (in MR) Screens Total Gross (in MR)

18-Sep-2026 23 14,422 13 14,422

NEW ZEALAND BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Date Rank Weekend Amount (in NZD) Screens Total Gross (in NZD)

18-Sep-2026 22 7,797 17 7,797

UNITED KINGDOM BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Date Rank Weekend Amount (in Pound) Screens Total Gross (in Pound)

18-Sep-2026 40 14,673 58 14,673

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Date Rank Weekend Amount (in USD) Screens Total Gross (in USD)

18-Sep-2026 N.A. 85,677 N.A. 85,677

AUSTRALIA DAILY BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Day Date Collections (in USD) %± Screens

Day 1 18-Sep-2026 (Fri) 5,619 N/A 49

Day 2 19-Sep-2026 (Sat) 6,148 +9.41% 44

Day 3 20-Sep-2026 (Sun) 2,146 -65.09% 32

CANADA DAILY BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Day Date Collections (in USD) %± Screens

Day 1 18-Sep-2026 (Fri) 4,902 N/A 19

Day 2 19-Sep-2026 (Sat) 7,809 +59.30% 27

Day 3 20-Sep-2026 (Sun) 2,280 -70.80% 17

NEW ZEALAND DAILY BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Day Date Collections (in USD) %± Screens

Day 1 18-Sep-2026 (Fri) 1,633 N/A 17

Day 2 19-Sep-2026 (Sat) 1,836 +12.43% 17

Day 3 20-Sep-2026 (Sun) 990 -46.08% 14

UNITED KINGDOM DAILY BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Day Date Collections (in USD) %± Screens

Day 1 18-Sep-2026 (Fri) 6,102 N/A 41

Day 2 19-Sep-2026 (Sat) 9,309 +52.56% 50

Day 3 20-Sep-2026 (Sun) 4,233 -54.53% 36

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DAILY BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Day Date Collections (in USD) %± Screens

Day 1 18-Sep-2026 (Fri) 25,115 N/A 189

Day 2 19-Sep-2026 (Sat) 26,617 +5.98% 173

Day 3 20-Sep-2026 (Sun) 11,194 -57.94% 103

High DRAMA before The Paradise Mumbai press meet; Raghav Juyal’s driver ‘STEALS’ fellow resident’s car by mistake; confusion causes delay

 Nani, Sonali Kulkarni, Raghav Juyal, and Kayadu Lohar attended the press meet for The Paradise in Mumbai.Usually, actors from pan-India films come on stage and answer questions that the host has prepared.But this time, the actors from The Paradise did something different.They allowed the media to ask them questions directly.However, some media people were upset because the event started very late.Nani and Raghav Juyal apologized for the delay and made everyone laugh.

There was a lot of drama before the press meet. Raghav Juyal’s driver accidentally took another resident's car by mistake, which caused confusion and added to the delay.

Raghav Juyal is known for being lively and cheerful, but he looked a bit quiet when he came on stage.

He explained, “I react based on the energy of the place.When I saw so many people waiting for us, the first thing I wanted to say was, ‘Sorry.’ We are sorry for being late, even though it wasn’t our fault.The pilot is to blame.There were a lot of potholes on the way!”

He added, “There was a lot of turbulence, which caused the delay. But I am glad to be here finally.”

Nani shared about attending the pre-release event of The Paradise in Hyderabad, saying, “People there truly celebrate cinema. I had tears in my eyes.They respect every technician, even the sound engineer.” At that moment, Nani noticed someone from the audience walking away. He asked, “Kahan ja rahe ho bhaiyya?This is what I was talking about!”

He went to talk to the person, which made everyone laugh. The man explained he wasn’t leaving, but was part of the team handling the live webcast.Nani looked at his device and asked, “Oh, this event is being streamed live?Am I visible?Baap re baap!”

Later, Nani came on stage again and said, “I apologize for the delay. I was also on the same flight as Raghav!That was one reason for the delay.The other reason was that Raghav’s driver took another resident’s car by mistake!”

Sonali Kulkarni, Kayadu Lohar, and the other attendees were surprised. Raghav then explained, “I told my driver to get my car and pick me up from the airport.By mistake, he took the car of another resident who lives in my building.It was the same model.The guard made a mistake and gave him the keys to the other car.My driver didn’t realize it and left quickly.Meanwhile, the owner of that car was running late for work and came downstairs.He was shocked to find his car missing.He asked the guard where his car was, and the guard said, ‘Aapki gaadi toh woh le gaye!’ That caused a lot of confusion and added more delay.”

The Paradise will release in cinemas on September 24.

Raazi characters aren’t any less patriotic than Dhurandhar’s,” says Meghna Gulzar; explains the difference

Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar talked about how different movies show patriotism in various ways.She compared her 2018 film Raazi with another movie called Dhurandhar, which is more action-based.Meghna explained that the main difference is not about how patriotic the characters are, but about the kind of stories they tell.

She said, "The characters in Raazi are not any less patriotic than those in Dhurandhar." She explained that the difference comes from how the stories are told.

"The difference is in the story.I don't think the characters in Raazi are any less patriotic than those in Dhurandhar.It's how they act because of the way the story is told.One doesn't have to be right, and the other doesn't have to be wrong.Patriotism and prayers don't need to be loud.They can be expressed in many different ways.Every person has their own way of showing it," she said.

Meghna discussed this topic during an interview on the podcast Learn By KK Create.

She was asked about Dhurandhar and whether her view on patriotism is different from other films.She explained that the characters in Raazi are not less patriotic just because their patriotism is shown differently on screen.

Raazi, released in 2018, stars Alia Bhatt as Sehmat, a young Indian woman who becomes an undercover operative and is sent to Pakistan during the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

The film shows her mission through her personal relationships, the sacrifices she makes, and the moral choices she faces.

For Meghna, the character's patriotism does not always mean there's no moral conflict.

When asked if there is a limit to the kind of patriotism she would show on screen, she said the character's own limits were what was important."There is no limit.If the character doesn't have a limit, how can I?There was no limit to Raazi's character's patriotism.She had a limit when it came to her moral compass," she said.

On the professional front, Meghna Gulzar is now working on her next film, Daayra, which stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Rani Mukerji’s mother Krishna Mukerji passes away at 75; family requests privacy

Rani Mukerji's mother, Krishna Mukerji, recently passed away at the age of 75.The reason for her death hasn't been made public.The Mukerji family has asked for some time and privacy to grieve her loss.

In a formal message, the family said, "With heavy hearts, we share that Rani Mukerji's mother, Mrs.

Krishna Mukerji, 75, passed away this afternoon.We are deeply thankful for your love, prayers, and support, and respectfully ask for privacy as we deal with this deep sorrow."

Krishna Mukerji was a former playback singer and was married to Ram Mukerji, a respected filmmaker who co-founded Filmalaya Studios, one of the major production houses in Hindi cinema.

Along with Rani, the couple also had a son named Raja Mukerji, who is a film producer.

Rani Mukerji's mother Krishna Mukerji passes away at 75; family requests privacy

The Mukerji family has a long history in the Hindi film industry.

Many members have made their mark in Indian cinema over the years, working in different roles such as direction, production, and acting.Rani Mukerji is one of the most admired actresses of her time.She has acted in many successful movies across different genres over the past three decades.She is married to Aditya Chopra, a filmmaker and producer, and they have a daughter named Adira.

Krishna Mukerji's passing is a big loss for the extended family that has been closely linked to Hindi cinema.

The family has been associated with the industry since the days of Filmalaya Studios, which made many popular films over the years under Ram Mukerji's leadership.

As the news spread, people in the film world and fans are expected to send their condolences to the family in the days ahead.

Many industry friends and well-wishers are likely to reach out privately, as the family has clearly asked for space during this time of grief.

As stated by the family, no information about the last rites or public ceremonies has been shared yet.

It's unclear whether the family will provide more details in the coming days.

The Vvaan makers acquire sync rights after Sargam Vaish’s copyright claim over ‘Aigiri Nandini’

The makers of The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest have acquired the sync rights to a recording of ‘Aigiri Nandini’ after musician Sargam Vaish alleged that his master recording was used in the film’s trailer without his permission.

Vaish had raised the issue on September 20, when he took to Instagram and claimed that a recording of ‘Aigiri Nandini’ created by him had been used in the trailer of the Sidharth Malhotra-starrer without obtaining his consent.

The recording, according to Vaish, was originally created for a Ram Gopal Varma film, and he holds the master rights to it.

Balaji Motion Pictures legal team meets musician  

Within 24 hours of Vaish publicly raising the issue, Balaji Motion Pictures’ legal team met with the musician.

Vaish told Mid-Day that executives and lawyers from Ektaa R Kapoor’s production house met him on the evening of September 21 and subsequently acquired the sync rights for the recording.

Speaking about the meeting, Vaish said, “Balaji’s executives and lawyers have been cooperative.

We met them today; they were kind and apologetic, even though they didn’t cause [the leak].They are taking the sync rights for the track.I am grateful for the fact that we were able to resolve it so smoothly.”  

Sargam Vaish says he was not approached for permission  

Vaish recalled being surprised when he heard his version of Aigiri Nandini in the trailer of the Deepak Kumar Mishra-directed feature.

“This is the version I had created for Ram Gopal Varma’s film.I own the master rights.No one had approached me for an NOC or permission,” he said.

Source of recording leak remains unknown  

While the sync rights have now been acquired, Vaish said that he and the concerned parties are still trying to determine how his recording reached the Vvaan team in the first place.

“The source of the leak is not known to us yet.We are trying to trace how this happened,” he added.

The Vvaan: Force Of The Forrest stars Sidharth Malhotra in the lead and is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra.

The film is backed by Balaji Motion Pictures and is scheduled to release on September 25.

Vibe Box Office: Film collects Rs. 6.63 cr on opening weekend

Vibe had a steady start at the Indian box office, making Rs.6.63 crore in the first three days.The film kept getting more money each day of the weekend, with both Saturday and Sunday bringing in more than the opening day.

Vibe started with Rs.1.65 crore on Friday.Then it made Rs.2.41 crore on Saturday, bringing the total for two days to Rs.4.06 crore.The trend kept going up on Sunday, with Rs.2.52 crore added, making the total for the weekend Rs.6.63 crore.

The film did well over the weekend, especially on Sunday when it made the most money.

The increasing numbers show that more people watched the movie as the weekend went on, which gives it a good start for the coming days.

Now that the weekend is over, the film's performance on Monday and the following days will be important.

Keeping up the good work during the weekdays will help Vibe continue its strong start and increase its total earnings from the theater.

Vibe Opening Weekend Collections at a glance:

Friday – Rs. 1.65 cr

Saturday – Rs. 2.41 cr

Sunday – Rs. 2.52 cr

Total – Rs. 6.63 cr