Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947: Emraan Hashmi takes 20% lead over Sunny Deol in Twitter poll; Awarapan 2 likely to open 2x higher than Batwara 1947

The box-office competition between Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 on August 14 is showing a clear pattern in what people want to watch, with Emraan Hashmi's movie leading over Sunny Deol's film in a Twitter poll.The poll asked people which movie they would watch first if both are showing on the same day.Out of 3,213 votes, 56.7% picked Awarapan 2, while 36.4% chose Batwara 1947.Another 6.9% said they would watch both films one after the other.

This means Awarapan 2 is leading Batwara 1947 by 20.3 percentage points in the poll.

That shows Emraan Hashmi's film has much more support from the people who voted on Twitter.The poll also had a lot of attention, with 16,647 people seeing it and 1,689 interactions.It got 265 detailed responses and 44 profile visits, but no link clicks.

The numbers show that the August 14 clash has caught a lot of interest online.

More importantly, the poll shows that Awarapan 2 is currently ahead when people are asked to choose between the two films.

Only 6.9% of people said they would watch both films back-to-back, meaning most of those who had an opinion picked one film over the other.

The early audience feelings are also shown in the expected opening-day ticket sales.

Awarapan 2 is expected to make between Rs.2 to 2.5 crore on its first day, while Batwara 1947 is estimated to make around Rs.1 crore on its first day, based on ticket sales as of Wednesday 11 AM.

That would put Awarapan 2's opening at nearly twice the estimated collection of Batwara 1947.

Even when looking at the broader ranges, Awarapan 2's lower end is more than twice Batwara 1947's upper end.So, the box-office projections suggest the gap might be much bigger than a simple 2X advantage if the estimated numbers match the real figures.

Though the early numbers are in favor of Awarapan 2, the final box-office result will be decided once both films are on the big screen.

Factors like early audience interest, show timings, seat availability, word of mouth, and the August 14 holiday could all affect the actual opening-day numbers.

A social media poll can show what people prefer, but it can't predict the real box-office numbers on its own.

For now, the early signs are clearly in favor of Awarapan 2.

With 56.7% of Twitter poll respondents choosing Awarapan 2 over 36.4% for Batwara 1947, Emraan Hashmi's film is leading by 20.3 points in audience choice.

If the current opening-day estimates are accurate, Awarapan 2 could open more than twice the collection of Batwara 1947—maybe even four times its first-day earnings.

The August 14 clash is looking like an exciting competition, but the early numbers suggest Awarapan 2 has more momentum going into its release.

Wamiqa Gabbi joins Rishab Shetty in Prasanth Varma’s Jai Hanuman

2026 is becoming a really good year for Wamiqa Gabbi.She started the year with the big hit movie Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan.Then she did Pati, Patni Aur Woh Do, and is now getting a lot of praise for her role as Chandra in her new Tamil film, DC: The Bloody Valentine.Her good times seem to be continuing, as she has just been cast in what might be her biggest film yet.

Source has found out that Wamiqa Gabbi has joined Rishab Shetty’s upcoming big movie, Jai Hanuman.

She will play a major and strong character in the film directed by Prasanth Varma, but the details of her role are not yet revealed.The actress is excited about joining the world of mythology, action, and devotion and will soon start filming in Hyderabad.

Jai Hanuman is the much-anticipated sequel to Prasanth Varma’s 2024 film Hanu-Man, which featured Teja Sajja as a small-time thief who discovers powers like Hanuman.

Rishab Shetty, who became a big star because of his success with the Kantara series, is now playing the role of Lord Hanuman in this sequel.The film is an exciting action story set in Kaliyug, celebrating Hanuman's strong devotion, loyalty, and timeless strength, while showing him as an immortal spirit.

The movie is produced by Mythri Movie Makers and presented by T-Series.

It is part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU), a superhero universe inspired by the rich history of India.Other movies in this universe include Mahakali, which is about Goddess Kali, and Adhira, based on Lord Indra.The film started filming in March, and the production is moving quickly with a big theatrical release planned for the second half of 2027.

In the meantime, Wamiqa has several exciting projects coming up.

She will next be seen with Rajkummar Rao in Prahaar, which is set to release in September.She will then star in Goodachari 2, an action thriller by Adivi Sesh, later this year.Her upcoming films also include Dil Ka Darwaza Khol Na Darling with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Genie with Ravi Mohan, and Kuku Ki Kundali, co-starring Bhuvan Bam, produced by Dharma Productions.

Madhuri Dixit turns host for Kon Honar Crorepati; actress unveils first promo in Maharashtrian avatar

Madhuri Dixit has announced her next television project, and this time, she is stepping into an entirely new role.

She will be hosting the Marathi version of the popular quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, titled Kon Honar Crorepati.The actress shared the first-look promo of the show on social media, giving fans a glimpse of her new look.

The promo shows Madhuri in a traditional Maharashtrian outfit, including a nath, as she announces the start of the quiz show.

Interestingly, the promo uses the background music from her hit song “Pehla Pehla Pyaar Hai” from the film Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, adding a nostalgic feel to the announcement.

Sharing the promo on Instagram, Madhuri wrote in Marathi, “जे कधीही घडलं नाही ते घडणार...

महाराष्ट्राच्या घरोघरी चर्चा रंगणार...कारण आता खेळ बदलणार...!मी घेऊन येत आहे...‘कोण होणार करोडपती’ लवकरच...फक्त आपल्या @sonymarathi वाहिनीवर आणि @sonylivindia वर (What has never happened before is going to happen...conversations will take place in every Maharashtrian household...because now the game is going to change...!I am bringing ‘Kon Honar Crorepati’ soon...only on our @sonymarathi and @sonylivindia).”  

Madhuri also expressed her excitement about this new role, writing, “Stepping into a very special new chapter as the host of ‘Kon Honar Crorepati’ I’m excited to take on this journey and bring you a game show that has always been about knowledge, dreams and possibilities.

Here’s to a new beginning, a new energy, and a game that’s about to change.”  

The announcement has already created a lot of excitement among Madhuri Dixit’s fans, with many leaving heart emojis in the comments and expressing their eagerness to watch her in this new role.

Though Madhuri has been on TV for a long time, this is a new addition to her TV career.

This will be her first time hosting a quiz-based reality show and her first association with the Kaun Banega Crorepati franchise.She has previously hosted dance-based shows and been a judge on several TV programmes.

With Madhuri now behind the host desk, Kon Honar Crorepati is set to bring the popular quiz format to Marathi-speaking audiences, combining it with her unique presence.

The show will air on Sony Marathi and stream on Sony LIV.

Ram Gopal Varma’s Police Company full cast revealed; Director reunites with his Satya actors

Source shared news yesterday that Ram Gopal Varma is directing a new movie called Police Company.The film will star Harshvardhan Rane, who played a character in Sanam Teri Kasam, as Daya Nayak, a famous encounter specialist from Mumbai.Both the director and the actor confirmed this news on their social media accounts and shared more information about the project.

Source also revealed that Ram Gopal Varma has gathered a group of talented actors for this action crime film.

Harshvardhan Rane will play Daya Nayak, while Fardeen Khan will portray one of his team members who is part of a special police unit.Soundarya Sharma, who has acted in movies like Meeruthiya Gangsters and Housefull 5, will play the female lead.The director has also brought back three actors from his classic film Satya—Paresh Rawal, Saurabh Shukla, and Makarand Deshpande—for important roles.

The movie is produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series and Ram Gopal Varma's RGV Company Production.

It's a crime thriller set in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time when the underworld in India was becoming more powerful.Between 1997 and 2004, a special team, known to be more dangerous than D Company, was created to fight against the growing crime.It's believed that this team helped eliminate nearly 300 gangsters.The story is based on this real-life event and follows Daya Nayak, a celebrated encounter specialist who fought against the underworld.

The film will start shooting in Mumbai on August 17 and is expected to finish production by December, with a theatrical release planned for next year.

This movie marks Ram Gopal Varma's return to making intense, realistic films.

It combines his signature style with thrilling action and a gripping storyline filled with suspense and tension.The story will explore the challenges, pressures, and moral questions faced by those involved in the tough environment of Mumbai's underworld.The director has been working hard on this project and aims to present a true and authentic story about this part of Mumbai's crime history.

Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt’s 7 Dogs set for India release on August 21

 Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt's international action movie 7 Dogs is coming to Indian cinemas on August 21.The film, which already showed in the Middle East, will now be seen by Indian audiences. The presence of Salman and Sanjay in the movie is expected to be very interesting for fans.

The movie is directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. It stars Egyptian actors Karim Abdel-Aziz and Ahmed Ezz.The film is made in Saudi Arabia and is a big action movie.It includes crime, drug use, chases and scenes set in different countries.

What is 7 Dogs about? The movie is about a criminal group called '7 Dogs' and a dangerous new drug named Pink Lady.

According to Variety, the film follows an Interpol officer named Khalid Al-Azzazi, who arrests Ghali Abu Dawood, a high-ranking member of the group.

A year later, the group comes back with a plan to spread the drug in the Middle East.

Khalid has to team up with Ghali, who knows a lot about the group's activities. The movie was written and produced by Turki Al-Sheikh.

Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt’s reunion After the trailer was released, Salman and Sanjay's roles became a big topic.

In one scene, Salman, wearing a white suit, says, “You know what he does? He documents his whole life.” In another, he asks a character, “Why do you look like a criminal to me?”

Sanjay is shown walking with a group of men while holding a gadget. The two have acted together in films like Saajan (1991), Chal Mere Bhai (2000) and Yeh Hai Jalwa (2002).They also reunited in 2025 for AP Dhillon's song Old Money.

With 7 Dogs now going to Indian theatres, their latest on-screen reunion is set to reach more people on August 21.

A.R. Rahman’s son injured in car accident in Chennai, discharged from hospital: Report

 A.R.Rahman's son and singer A.R.Ameen got some small injuries after the car he was in crashed into a taxi in Chennai on Monday morning, as reported by IANS. He was with a friend when the accident happened. Both were taken to a private hospital for check-ups and were released after receiving treatment.

The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. as Ameen and his friend were driving towards Guindy on Jawaharlal Nehru Road. The accident occurred near Olympia Tech Park when a taxi came onto the main road from a side street.

Both cars were damaged in the crash, and Ameen and his friend had minor injuries. They went to a private hospital where doctors checked them and gave them treatment. The police confirmed that their injuries were not serious and that both were later allowed to leave the hospital.

A passenger in the taxi also got hurt in the crash. That person was taken to Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital for treatment and was released later.

So far, there are no reports of anyone having life-threatening injuries.

The Adyar Traffic Investigation Wing is looking into the accident to find out what exactly happened.

The police are checking the events to see how the taxi entered Jawaharlal Nehru Road and if factors like speed were involved.

They are also planning to look at CCTV footage from cameras around the area. Statements from the drivers and people in both cars will be part of the investigation.

The crash happened early in the morning when traffic on the main road was not too heavy.

Jawaharlal Nehru Road, also called the Inner Ring Road, is one of Chennai's busiest roads and connects many homes and businesses in the city.

A.R.Ameen is the son of Oscar-winning composer A.R.Rahman and has become a singer and performer himself. He has been involved in many music projects and has also performed with his father at concerts and other musical events.

The Adyar Traffic Investigation Wing is continuing its investigation to find out exactly what caused the crash and whether any traffic rules were broken.

Ramayana to be screened at Big Cine Expo 2026, Chennai; Rakesh Roshan to receive Special Achievement Award

 An event called Big Cine Expo happens every year where people from the movie industry come to celebrate cinema and the exhibition business.These people include theatre owners, design consultants, equipment makers, system integrators, project managers, and others who work in the cinema world.One big part of the event is showing special clips from a new movie.This year, people will get to see some secret footage from the much-anticipated movie Ramayana.The film stars big names like Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sunny Deol, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, and others.

The Big Cine Expo 2026 will take place on August 18 and 19 in Chennai, and the preview of the Ramayana footage will happen on the first day.

Attendees will not be allowed to use their phones or take any photos or videos during the screening.This is because the footage will include parts of the movie that have not been seen before.There will also be team members present in the screening area to make sure nobody takes pictures or records anything during the show.

However, the actors from Ramayana, the director Nitesh Tiwari, and the producer Namit Malhotra will not be at the event.

Instead, Parminder Chadda, who is the technical head of Prime Focus, will be the one to present the exclusive footage.

In previous years, like the 2024 edition of Big Cine Expo, Atlee shared exclusive scenes from Baby John (2024), starring Varun Dhawan.

A year before that, Boney Kapoor shared some material from Maidaan (2024).In 2022, people saw exciting clips from Brahmastra (2022), starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.

On the same day, August 18, the IMAX Big Cine Awards 2026 will take place.

Rakesh Roshan, a top filmmaker, will be honored with the Special Achievement Award.Also, Roopbani Cinema in Purnia, Bihar, owned by Vishek Chauhan, will be given the Best Single-Screen Theatre of the Year Award.Vishek is famous for his strong views on cinema and the box office, and he is also a writer now.

Roopbani Cinema will share this award with Mukta A2 Bharatmata in Lalbaug, Mumbai.

This old single-screen theater was an important place for Marathi and regional movies since 1941.It was closed for a few years but reopened earlier this year on March 24.The renovated theater now has Dolby Surround Sound, 2K laser projection, and better seating options like recliners and sofas.

Other cinema chains like AMB Cinemas, City Pride, Roongta Cinemas, Rajhans Cinemas, Connplex Cinemas, Starline Cinemas, and several others will also be honored in different categories at the awards.