Dhamaal 4 Box Office Prediction: Film heads towards a lifetime collection of Rs. 165 crores

Dhamaal 4 has been doing well at the Indian box office and has now made Rs.148.43 crores in 18 days.If it keeps going at this pace, it is likely to end up with total collections of around Rs.165 crores.

Dhamaal 4 started strong, making Rs.

13.72 crores on its first day.It did even better over the weekend, collecting Rs.22.48 crores on Saturday and Rs.28.15 crores on Sunday.That means it made a total of Rs.64.35 crores for the opening weekend.The film stayed popular during the weekdays and ended its first week with Rs.94.45 crores.It crossed the Rs.100-crore mark during its second weekend and made Rs.39.75 crores in its second week, totaling Rs.134.20 crores.

Dhamaal 4 continued to draw crowds during its third weekend.

It made Rs.2.32 crores on Friday, Rs.4.45 crores on Saturday, and Rs.5.83 crores on Sunday, bringing the total for that weekend to Rs.12.60 crores.It then made another Rs.1.63 crores on Monday, taking the total to Rs.148.43 crores.It is expected to pass the Rs.150-crore mark soon.

Though new movies will come out soon, which may affect the collections, Dhamaal 4 is still likely to continue earning money for a few more weeks, especially in places where comedy and family films do well over time.

Based on the current trend, the film may earn another Rs.

15 to 18 crores during its remaining time in theaters.That would take its total collection to somewhere between Rs.163 crores and Rs.167 crores.A total of around Rs.165 crores seems to be the most realistic outcome right now.

Sunny Deol gets TEARY-EYED at trailer launch as Rajkumar Santoshi reveals Batwara 1947 was the LAST film Dharmendra watched: “He said, ‘Yeh picture bahut chalegi'

Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Abhimanyu Singh, Karan Deol, director Rajkumar Santoshi, lyricist Javed Akhtar, writer Asghar Wajahat, and producer Aparna Purohit were at the trailer launch of Batwara 1947 in Mumbai.Rajkumar Santoshi started by talking about an interesting fact related to his father, P L Santoshi, whose film Shehnai came out on Independence Day.He also shared how the late actor Dharmendra was connected to Batwara 1947.

Santoshi said, "On August 15, 1947, my father's film Shehnai came out.

It was the only movie released that day in the country.It was a hit.One of its songs, 'Aana Meri Jaan Meri Jaan Sunday Ke Sunday,' is still popular today.Now, Batwara 1947 is also coming out on August 15." 

He continued, "Another thing I need to mention is that Dharam ji's blessings are very present in this film.

He listened to the story and got very emotional.He was even crying.He gave a lot of blessings.The last film he watched was Batwara 1947.He told me, 'Raj, this movie will do well.You all have done great work.' I am thankful and I want to thank Dharam ji today."

Sunny Deol had tears in his eyes when he heard Santoshi's words.

Dharmendra passed away on November 24, 2025.

Later, Shabana Azmi said, "My last film before this was with Dharam ji, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023).

My next film is with Sunny and Karan (smiles).I can also make a film with Abhay Deol.By the way, please tell Bobby sir that he should be ready to act with me too!" 

Batwara 1947 is produced by Aamir Khan Productions and will be shown in cinemas on August 14.

T-Series bags music rights to BOTH parts of Ramayana for Rs. 75 crores in an advance deal

The excitement about the Ramayana film is getting bigger every week.Recently, the movie got a lot of attention because Sony Pictures has agreed to handle its worldwide release outside India.Now, Bollywood Hungama has learned that another big name in the entertainment industry, T-Series, has joined the project.

According to sources, many top music labels were competing to get the audio rights.

But T-Series ended up winning with their offer.

A person close to T-Series told Bollywood Hungama, "T-Series has got the music rights for Ramayana.

Bhushan Kumar and the top team at T-Series are very confident about the potential of the film's soundtrack."

The same person added, "As part of the agreement, T-Series has given an advance of Rs.

75 crores for the music rights.This amount covers the music for both parts of Ramayana."

But they also said that the Rs.

75 crore payment is part of a refundable advance.

This deal is one of the biggest music rights agreements ever made by an Indian music company.

It shows how strong T-Series is in the music business and also builds up the expectations for the soundtrack of Ramayana, which is one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year.

Ramayana has Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.

It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, who made the movie Dangal (2016), and produced by Namit Malhotra.The music is composed by A R Rahman and Hans Zimmer.It is a two-part film with the first part coming out on Diwali 2026 and the second part on Diwali 2027.

Karan Johar brings back The Traitors Season 2 on August 13 with 21 celebrity contestants

Prime Video has officially announced that the second season of its hit reality original series The Traitors will premiere globally on August 13.

The Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed reality format will once again be hosted by Karan Johar, with 21 celebrity contestants competing in a high-stakes game of trust, betrayal, and deception.

Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment in collaboration with All3Media International, the series is based on IDTV's BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning format.

Having been adapted in over 40 countries, The Traitors has become one of the world's fastest-growing reality franchises and continues to enjoy widespread popularity.

The upcoming season promises even higher stakes, with more intense gameplay, emotional twists, psychological challenges, and dramatic confrontations.

Contestants will compete for the grand prize, the coveted title, and ultimate bragging rights.The show will begin streaming exclusively on Prime Video from August 13, with fresh episodes releasing every Thursday.

"The response to the first season of The Traitors exceeded all expectations—it didn't just entertain; it became a cultural moment," said Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video, India.

"The Traitors has become one of Prime Video India's most defining reality franchises, transforming the genre with its unique blend of intelligent gameplay, psychological strategy, and riveting entertainment.Audiences across the country were hooked by its emotionally charged mind games and raw, unfiltered drama.With season two, the stakes are higher, the gameplay is sharper, the drama is more intense, and the new line-up of players will keep audiences on the edge of their seats at every turn.We're thrilled to have Karan Johar return as the host and master orchestrator, and we can't wait for audiences to experience another extraordinary season."  

Sabrina Duguet, EVP, APAC, All3Media International, highlighted the success of the Indian adaptation and the audience response to its debut season.

"The Indian adaptation of The Traitors struck a powerful chord with viewers in its very first season, and we couldn't be more delighted to see it return for another thrilling chapter.The passion, engagement, and sheer obsession from fans have been extraordinary, and we're excited to build on that momentum with season two.Our collaboration with Prime Video India continues to deliver a version of the format that feels both fresh and authentic to its core while pushing the boundaries of reality entertainment.We're confident the new season will once again captivate audiences with its compelling mix of high-profile celebrities, intense drama, and edge-of-the-seat gameplay—the hallmarks that have made The Traitors one of the fastest-growing and most celebrated reality formats in the world."  

The team at Dharmatic Entertainment also shared its excitement for the new season, saying, "The first season of The Traitors ignited a nationwide obsession.

It proved that Indian audiences are hungry for reality content that challenges their intellect, keeps them on the edge of their seats, and refuses to play by the old rulebook.We're thrilled to bring audiences a second season that's bigger, bolder, and more dramatic while staying true to the raw, unpredictable, and psychologically gripping essence that made the show a phenomenon.Having redefined the reality genre in India, the upcoming season is set to raise the bar yet again."

Ranbir Kapoor opts out of Dhoom 4; YRF to recast for the iconic franchise

Ranbir Kapoor was supposed to take over the Dhoom franchise.He was supposed to play the main bad guy in Dhoom 4.But now, it seems like the plans are falling apart.According to reliable sources, Ranbir has decided not to be a part of the film anymore.

 Hungama, "Dhoom 4 was originally going to be directed by Ayan Mukerji, but after War 2, Aditya Chopra decided not to give the project to Ayan.

However, Ranbir was still part of the film and was waiting for final approval from Aditya Chopra."

After many discussions, Ranbir decided to leave the project.

"Ranbir is not doing Dhoom 4 anymore.He has started working with writers and directors to look for new projects.He wasn't happy with the script, which led to this decision and surprised everyone.Dhoom is one of India's biggest movie series, but for Ranbir, the story is the most important thing."

However, some trade sources have a different take on the project's status.

"The script for Dhoom 4 is still being worked on.No final casting has been decided yet," said multiple trade sources.

While some sources say no casting has been decided yet, others insist that Ranbir is no longer connected to the project and that YRF will have to look for new actors once the script is finalized.

Meanwhile, Ranbir is preparing for the release of Ramayana on Diwali, followed by Love & War on Republic Day.

Prosit Roy to collaborate with Dharma Productions for a psychological romance after Raakh success: Report

Prosit Roy, who recently got a lot of praise for his Amazon Prime Video show Raakh, is said to be working on an exciting new project. According to a report from Pinkvilla, Prosit is set to team up with Dharma Productions for an untitled psychological romance, which is a rare and interesting creative partnership.

Dharma Productions is usually known for big romantic movies and mainstream films, but now they are said to be working on a psychological love story.

If the report is correct, the project is in the early stages of development, and casting hasn't started yet.The makers hope to start filming by the end of the year if everything goes as planned.

A source from the report said, “Prosit has a strong belief in psychological stories, and that's clear in how he handles his characters.

After Raakh, he wanted to work on something that lets him explore love and relationships through a psychological angle.This is a solid psychological love story, and Prosit is really passionate about it.”

The source added, “Everyone at Dharma is excited about this film.

They support Prosit's vision and the world he has created for this story.It's a fresh take on the psychological love story genre, and the team wants to bring it to the audience in the right way.Casting will start soon, and they're looking to start filming by the end of the year.”

Although the film doesn't have a title yet and no actors have been picked, the news has already sparked a lot of interest among movie fans.

Prosit has been praised for bringing deep, emotional characters to the screen, making him a good fit for a story that mixes romance with psychological elements.

For Dharma Productions, this project could be another step in expanding their storytelling by supporting unconventional stories alongside mainstream films.

A psychological romance is not very common in Hindi cinema, and this collaboration could offer audiences a new and refreshing take on the genre.

An official announcement about the project, including the cast and production schedule, is still pending.

Until then, fans will have to wait for confirmation from the makers about what could be one of the most awaited filmmaker-producer collaborations in the coming months.

Bhai Tera Star Hai targets 900–1000 screens despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day CLASH; Vivek B Agarwal says, “There was NO other viable weekend until February 2027-end”

The trailer of Bhai Tera Star Hai has become popular because of its funny content and Raghav Juyal's strong acting.The movie is set to come out on July 30, which means it will be released at the same time as Spider-Man: Brand New Day.In a special interview, the producer and director, Vivek B Agarwal, talked about the decision to release the film on that date.

Vivek said, "Honestly, there was no specific plan.

I did my research.After the July 30 weekend, I don't think I will get another chance to release the film until late 2027.There are either big Bollywood films, a major action movie, or a mix of Bollywood and South Indian films coming out every week or every other week."

He added, "I noticed that, apart from Dhamaal 4 in July, there wasn't a major Hindi movie until mid-August.

So, I had to choose between clashing with a big Hindi film or releasing together with Spider-Man.That was the only option left.I thought that if there wasn't a Hindi film for almost a month, it would be better to release my film during that quiet time and draw people who might prefer a Hindi movie over an English one."

When asked about the number of screens, Vivek said, "PVR Inox Pictures is handling the release in India.

We are aiming for 900 to 1000 screens."

The promo for Bhai Tera Star Hai feels similar to the low-budget, high-concept movies that companies like UTV and Phantom used to make in the 2000s and early 2010s.

These kinds of movies can still do well at the box office, as shown by Main Vaapas Aaunga, which was seen as a digital film but surprised people at the theaters.So, why did Vivek decide to release Bhai Tera Star Hai in theaters instead of going straight to OTT?

Vivek explained, "I agree that people's mindset has changed.

But if the film is good, people will still go to the theaters.Raghav and I wanted Bhai Tera Star Hai to have a theatrical release.We decided to invest a lot in marketing, with Raghav interacting with people and encouraging them to watch the film in theaters.So, he has been traveling to cities constantly and engaging with the audience."

He continued, "In the end, the film's content needs to work.

People have to like the trailer and songs, and then decide to watch it in theaters.We are achieving this balance.People like the trailer and the humor.It's rare to have a film like this with such humor and a group of actors."

He added, "Also, I feel people are getting tired of watching dark, serious thrillers, which make up almost 80% of OTT content.

It's not that comedy is being made on OTT, but mostly dark, serious, and toxic content.So, if a film offers something new, I think people will be interested in giving it a try."