As Raja Shivaji is all set to FINALLY break Sairat’s 10-year record, experts congratulate Riteish Deshmukh: “Whenever he does a Marathi movie, he SHAKES up the box office”

The popular historical film Raja Shivaji, made by Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, has made Rs. 84.70 crores in just two weeks. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh and starring him in the main role, the film is doing well, and people in the trade and industry are excited to see if it will reach the Rs. 100 crore mark. Soon, it will cross the Rs. 90 crore mark, which means it will beat the ten-year-old record of Sairat (2016), and become the highest-grossing Marathi film ever.

Source talked to experts to know what Raja Shivaji's success means and how Marathi cinema can become more popular.

 Adinath Kothare, a famous actor and producer, said, "This is a big milestone. I want to congratulate Riteish Deshmukh for taking this big and brave step."

Taran Adarsh, a trade veteran, added, "Raja Shivaji is a big achievement for Riteish, especially for making a film like this.

 Topics like this can cause problems, but there have been no issues. People love the film, and that's shown in the box office numbers. Only Riteish could have made this happen!"

He also said, "We have started to accept Telugu cinema more because they have been dubbed in Hindi.

 Similarly, we need to accept stories from other regions. Raja Shivaji is a good example of that. Sairat was a great film by Nagraj Manjule. Riteish has already proven himself in Marathi cinema with Ved."

Shariq Patel, former CEO of Zee Studios and supporter of many Marathi films, said, "Such numbers help the whole industry.

 It gives people the courage to aim higher. Marathi cinema is known for quality and awards. So, this kind of success is excellent, especially if it breaks Sairat's record."

Ganesh Matkari, an author and film critic, shared, "This is a big box office milestone.

 Earlier films about Chhatrapati Shivaji only covered specific parts of his life. This film, Raja Shivaji, covers many events, which is new. I haven't seen the film, but I hear it shows Chhatrapati Shivaji in a different way than other films."

Industry people are hopeful for the future.

 Shariq Patel said, "After Ved's success, I talked to Riteish and asked us to invest more and make big hits in Marathi cinema. He is a superstar in Marathi, and I'm happy he made this iconic film. He doesn't do many Marathi films, but whenever he does, it makes a big difference. Hopefully, Marathi cinema will start seeing big numbers now."

Taran Adarsh said, "This is a very good sign for Marathi filmmakers who want to think big and go pan-India.

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Adinath Kothare said, "The success of Raja Shivaji will open many new doors for Marathi cinema.

 This film shows that we can dream big in Marathi cinema as well."

Highest Marathi Grossers of All Time:

1.

 Sairat - Rs. 90 cr  

2.

 Raja Shivaji - Rs. 84.70 cr (as of May 14)  

3.

 Baipan Bhari Deva - Rs. 76.05 cr  

4.

 Ved - Rs. 60 cr  

5.

 Natsmarat - Rs. 40 cr  

6.

 Lai Bhaari - Rs. 35.10 cr

Anupria Goenka to make her Cannes debut with Bombay Stories; reveals, “Proud of War and Tiger Zinda Hai; thoroughly enjoyed shooting for them…Dhurandhar was a fabulous film”

May is an important month for Anupria Goenka. Her movie, IIZ: Indian Institute Of Zombies, was released on May 15, which is her first time appearing in a movie theater after four years. She will end the month in a happy way as she celebrates her birthday on May 29. That's not the only reason to be excited. She also has another special event this month—she will make her first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival this year.

Anupria Goenka told source exclusively, "I am going to Cannes for the premiere of the film called Bombay Stories.

 It's being shown in the market section; it's not part of the official festival lineup. Still, this will be my first time visiting Cannes."

She added, "After that, I plan to travel around.

 I haven't visited much of Europe; I've only been to the UK. So, for my birthday this year, I want to do something different and visit other countries (smiles)."

She also shared, "I will leave for Cannes on May 18, after IIZ: Indian Institute Of Zombies releases on May 15.

 Wish me luck (smiles)!"

Anupria on YRF Spy Universe

Anupria Goenka has been part of two successful films from the YRF Spy Universe—Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) and War (2019).

 The franchise has come under scrutiny after the release of another spy film, Dhurandhar (2025) and its sequel, Dhurandhar The Revenge (2026).

When asked about the criticism towards the YRF Spy Universe, Anupria said, "I don't know much about it.

 The way I live and work, I don't really find out what's happening. I am very proud of both War and Tiger Zinda Hai and I really enjoyed shooting for them. I also liked watching Pathaan (2023). For me, War and Tiger Zinda Hai were beautiful, fun movies. Dhurandhar, on the other hand, is a different kind of entertaining film. There should be space for everything. Everyone has their own taste in movies. I really enjoyed Dhurandhar and felt it was a great film. I'm happy that such work is being done in India. At the same time, I have a lot of respect for War and Tiger Zinda Hai, not just because I was part of them, but also because I loved them as a viewer."

Alia Bhatt CONFIRMED to lead Tumbbad 3 with Sohum Shah; actress to make an extended cameo in Tumbbad 2

Alia Bhatt is considered one of the most talented actresses in Indian cinema. While her upcoming movie is the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film Love and War, it has been revealed that she has already started shooting for another project. Reliable sources say that Alia is filming a 15-day cameo in the sequel of Tumbbad, titled Tumbbad 2, which is currently in production.

"A source close to the project told source that Alia is doing a 15-day extended cameo in Tumbbad 2, and her character is very important to the story.

 Also, her character will continue in the third film, which will be the final part of the Tumbbad trilogy. Tumbbad 2 will introduce Alia Bhatt as the main character of Tumbbad 3, along with Sohum Shah," the source said.

Alia is expected to finish shooting for Tumbbad 2 by the end of May and then move on to work on Love and War.

 "Love and War will start again in June and will be completed by August 2026. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali film is set for a release on Republic Day 2027," the source added.

Regarding Tumbbad 3, the film will start production right after the release of Tumbbad 2, and Alia's inclusion has made the trilogy even more exciting.

Dhamaal 4 moves to July 17; Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar’s gentleman’s agreement avoids major box office clash

In a big change for Bollywood's movie schedule in 2026, the film Dhamaal 4 has moved its release date from July 3 to July 17, 2026. This change was made to avoid conflicting with Akshay Kumar's big comedy film Welcome to the Jungle.

According to people who know about the movie industry, this decision came from a direct talk between Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar.

 Both actors agreed that having two big comedy movies come out just a week apart might hurt each other's success at the box office. Instead of letting them compete directly, they decided to space them out so both can do well at the theaters.

Welcome to the Jungle, directed by Ahmed Khan, will come out on June 26, 2026.

 It has a big group of actors including Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, and more.

Dhamaal 4 brings back the main stars of the series like Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra, and Jaaved Jaaferi.

 It also adds new actors such as Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, Upendra Limaye, and Ravi Kishan.

With this new plan, both movies now have a three-week time frame, which is seen as perfect for today's movie market to build word of mouth and make more money during weekends.

Industry experts think this change could make Summer 2026 the biggest comedy season in a long time for Bollywood, with both films as separate events rather than competing against each other.

What's most impressive is how the situation was handled.

 Instead of letting a big box office battle get out of control, Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar chose to work together, which many in the industry are calling a sign of maturity and good thinking.

DHAMAAL 4 is produced by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, with Devgn Films, T-Series Films, Maruti International, and Panorama Studios.

 The film is directed by Indra Kumar and produced by Ajay Devgn, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Ashok Thakeria, Indra Kumar, Anand Pandit, and Kumar Mangat Pathak. The movie is ready to make people laugh in theaters from July 17, 2026.

Golmaal 5 makers dismiss speculation about Akshay Kumar’s fee: “These claims are completely baseless”

Reports about Akshay Kumar's fee for Golmaal 5 and some pictures related to Rohit Shetty Picturez have been denied by the spokesperson of the production house.

In the last few days, there were several reports saying that Akshay Kumar was being paid a huge amount for starring in the upcoming comedy film.

 However, the spokesperson for Rohit Shetty Picturez has now clarified that all these reports are false and not true.

In an official statement, the spokesperson said, "There have been many rumors and guesses about the commercials and payment for Golmaal 5, especially regarding Akshay Kumar's fee.

 We want to clearly say that these claims are completely untrue, wrong, and based on speculation."

The spokesperson added, "The commercials for the film are kept private and are never shared by anyone involved in the project.

 Any figures or financial details that are being reported now are just rumors and not true. We are making this film with a lot of love for all of you. We just ask for your support along the way."

Golmaal 5 is one of the most awaited films from director Rohit Shetty, with fans eagerly waiting for news about the next part of the popular comedy series.

 In addition to Akshay Kumar, the film also stars Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Sharman Joshi, and Kunal Kemmu, among others.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do takes an average start; Ayushmann Khurrana starrer collects Rs 3.75 crores

The movie "Pati Patni Aur Woh Do," starring Ayushmann Khurrana, started with low numbers at the Indian box office. Early estimates show that on Friday, the film made between Rs 3.5 crore and Rs 4 crore. The opening day collections came to about Rs 3.75 crore.

The film received mixed reactions from audiences on its first day, with different responses in various markets.

 Industry reports say that the film's success during the weekend will be important for its overall performance in theaters. The collections on Saturday and Sunday will help determine how well the film does in the coming days.

This movie is a sequel to "Pati Patni Aur Woh," which starred Kartik Aaryan and earned around Rs 9.10 crore in 2019.

Right now, the film hopes to gain more attention over the weekend and reach the Rs 40 crore mark during its entire run in theaters.

CBFC censors 3-second-long foul gesture, deletes 2-minute-22-second-long song sequence in Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour

On May 8, source exclusively reported that the release of Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour in India was delayed from May 8 to May 15 because of some censor issues. Earlier this week, on May 11, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) finally approved the film. In this article, source will focus on the changes made to the concert movie.

The CBFC gave Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour a U/A 13+ certificate.

 However, the makers were asked to make some changes. All the bad words were replaced wherever they appeared in the film. A certain inappropriate gesture involving a skeleton, which lasted three seconds, was asked to be removed. It was replaced with a scene of a girl swinging on a rope. Finally, a 2 minute and 22 second long song sequence was asked to be cut.

According to an insider, even after the censorship, the film’s effect has not been affected and it successfully delivers the message the creators intended.

After these changes were made, Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour was given a censor certificate.

 The length of the film, as mentioned on the certificate, is 112.08 minutes. In simple terms, that’s 1 hour, 52 minutes and 8 seconds.

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour is a concert film that features visuals from the global icon’s sold-out world tour.

 According to the press statement, the film brings a new and exciting concert experience to the big screen from one of the most celebrated and successful artists of our time. Interestingly, it's a rare concert film that will be released in 3D. It will also have an IMAX release. Billie Eilish is one of the directors, along with James Cameron, who is famous for directing Titanic and Avatar.