Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri’s comedy Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, opened to an impressive Rs 5 crore on its first day at the box office. With over 3500 shows across India, the film has started its run on a positive note, drawing audiences to theatres during the festive Dussehra weekend.  

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video registered an overall occupancy of 17.18 percent, with notable performances in major regions. In Mumbai, the film had 587 shows, achieving an occupancy rate of 14.50 percent. Meanwhile, the Delhi-NCR region saw 993 shows and a healthy 16.75 percent occupancy, showing strong engagement in key markets.  

Rajkummar Rao has been on a successful streak, with his previous release Stree 2 becoming the biggest hit of 2024. Director Raaj Shaandilyaa, who had a massive hit with Dream Girl 2 (2023), has once again delivered a film that has sparked audience interest.

With a strong supporting cast, including Vijay Raaz and Archana Puran Singh, the film is expected to grow over the weekend.  

Alia Bhatt’s latest release, Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala, opened with a solid presence in over 3000 screens across India. The film, co-starring Vedang Raina, has been generating buzz for its emotional depth and Bhatt’s powerful portrayal. On day 1, Jigra garnered a collection of Rs 4.25 crore, witnessing an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.13 percent. Despite having fewer shows in Telugu (just 42), the film still attracted audiences, with a collection of Rs 50,000.

Jigra showcases Alia Bhatt in a new light, and her dedicated fanbase has been vocal about their admiration for her strong and heartfelt performance. The movie is Alia’s only release in 2024, making it a special project for the actress, who has consistently delivered box office successes in recent years.

Alia will next be seen in YRF’s spy-verse film Alpha, alongside Sharvari.

Alia Bhatt has dropped hints that she has plans of having a second child. During a recent interaction, Alia Bhatt, who welcomed her daughter Raha Kapoor with Ranbir Kapoor in November 2022, revealed her future plans. When asked how she envisions the years ahead, the actress spoke about her hopes for a bigger family. “Hopefully many more movies, not just as an actor but hopefully also as a producer. More babies, lots of travel, and just a healthy, happy, simple, quiet, peaceful, full-of-nature life,” she said.

Alia also shared that she looks forward to showing Raha her debut film Student of the Year someday. “It’s the youngest, most chill film that kids could watch. Although I’m not really proud of my performance, it’s full of songs, and I think she would enjoy that,” she laughed. As for Ranbir, she believes Barfi would be a great pick for Raha to watch. “I think that’s a very child-friendly film,” she added.

On the work front, Alia’s latest film Jigra hit theaters on October 11, where she plays the role of a protective elder sister. The film has been receiving rave reviews, with Alia’s performance being highly praised.