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KA Worldwide Box Office Collections Extended 1st Weekend: Kiran Abbavaram’s film bags HIT verdict on 4th day; grosses Rs 18 crore globally
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KA Worldwide Box Office Collections Extended 1st Weekend: Kiran Abbavaram’s film bags HIT verdict on 4th day; grosses Rs 18 crore globally

Kiran Abbavaram, Nayan Sarika, and Tanvi Ram starrer Telugu movie KA is doing exceptional business at the box office. The small-budget movie directed by duo Sujith-Sandeep took full advantage of Diwali weekend and emerged a success in just 4 days of release. 

KA Broke-Even In Opening Weekend, Grosses Rs 14 Crore In India

The period thriller drama opened with Rs 3.40 crore gross in Andhra Pradesh, coupled with Rs 35 lakh from the paid previews of Wednesday. The movie grossed Rs 2.90 crore and Rs 3.05 crore on Day 2 and Day 3, respectively, before recording its biggest day at the Tollywood box office on Day 4 (Sunday) of Rs 3.50 crore gross. 

The total cume of KA in four days reached Rs 13.70 crore, including premiere shows at the Indian box office, with Rs 50 lakh coming from outside Andhra Pradesh. 

The makers received a share of Rs 8.80 crore from the domestic markets only, which is very impressive considering its cost and face value. KA emerged as a clean Hit in its first weekend and is now running in profit. 

KA Bags A Clean Hit Verdict In 4 Days Grossing Over Rs 18 Crore Worldwide; Eyeing A Blockbuster Theatrical Run 

Besides its successful theatrical run domestically, KA is performing well in foreign markets, too. The Kiran Abbavaram starrer grossed over Rs 4.75 crore overseas, of which the makers get a share of Rs 2 crore. After its successful Diwali extended weekend, KA’s worldwide gross collection currently stands at Rs 18.45 crore. The movie needed Rs 10 crore of shares to break even, which it attained in just four days of release. 

KA bagged a clean Hit Verdict in its opening weekend itself. The movie is now eyeing for a Superhit/Blockbuster end at the box office in its full theatrical run. 

Interestingly, both KA and Lucky Baskhar managed to attract crowds in cinemas, thanks to their quality content and positive reception among the audience. It will be interesting to see how they hold up in the coming days. Tamil movie Amaran is also doing wonders at the tollywood box office by being the crowd-favorite over the last weekend. 

The Opening Weekend Gross Box Office Collections Of KA Are As Under

Day
Andhra Pradesh Gross Collections

Thursday
Rs 3.40 crore

Friday
Rs 2.90 crore

Saturday
Rs 3.05 crore

Sunday 
Rs 3.50 crore

Total
Rs 13.20 crore

ROI
Rs 50 lakh

Total India Gross
Rs 13.70 crore

Overseas
Rs 4.75 crore

Total WW Gross
Rs 18.45 crore

Stay tuned to Pinkvilla fore more updates. 

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Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Producer Who Worked With Michael Jackson And Frank Sinatra, Passes Away At 91
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Quincy Jones, Legendary Music Producer Who Worked With Michael Jackson And Frank Sinatra, Passes Away At 91

Legendary musician Quincy Jones has died at the age of 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed to AP News that the American music producer, composer, arranger, and conductor passed away on Sunday, November 3, at his home in Los Angeles, surrounded by family.

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing,” the family said in a statement to the publication. “And although this is an incredible loss for our family, we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”

With 28 wins out of 80 Grammy nominations since 1961, Jones is the second most-awarded artist of all time. The music icon has won the gold gramophone for Producer of the Year three times and has bagged two Grammy Awards each for both Album and Song of the Year.

Jones beat death in 1974 when he was only 41 years old. The music legend has a brain aneurysm and underwent brain surgery but was informed soon after that he had a second aneurysm ready to explode. He underwent surgery again and this time he was told he had a one in a hundred chance of surviving.

Another instance where Jones was lucky to survive occurred when he was a teenager, driving with a group of friends to a rodeo in Yakima. A trailway bus hit their vehicle, killing everyone but Jones. Speaking to GQ in 2018, Jones detailed that the incident left him traumatized for life, and as a result, he never learned to drive.

Born on March 14, 1933, the Chicago native first rose to fame as a trumpet player in bands for jazz music icons including Lionel Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie.

As a producer and arranger, Jones was a prominent force behind the success of several music giants, including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Paul Simon, and Aretha Franklin. He produced Jackson’s celebrated 1982 classic Beat It and also worked on the pop star’s Thriller and Bad.

Jones’s solo endeavor Body Heat peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 chart. He released 13 Hot 100 songs and numerous Top 20 albums.

Besides his musical prowess, Quincy Jones’ cultural reach extended to attending state dinners with figures like Picasso, celebrating birthdays of personalities like Nelson Mandela, and retreating to Marlon Brando’s island in the South Pacific to recover from a breakdown. Jones oversaw President Bill Clinton’s first inauguration celebration and supervised the all-star recording of We Are the World, the iconic 1985 record for famine relief.

He is survived by children Rashida Jones, Kidada Jones, Kenya Kinski-Jones, Quincy Jones III, Jolie Jones Levine, Martina Jones, and Rachel Jones. He is also survived by several grandchildren as well as his godson Quincy Brown.

ALSO READ: Tito Jackson, Original Jackson 5 Member & Brother Of Late Michael Jackson, Passes Away At 70

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Fans Speculate Salman Khanâs Cameo in Varun Dhawans Baby John Taster
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Fans Speculate Salman Khanâs Cameo in Varun Dhawans Baby John Taster

Varun Dhawan’s upcoming film Baby John is already creating waves with its taster cut, which was released today. Fans are buzzing about a possible cameo by Salman Khan, as a brief shot of a police officer’s back in the taster has sparked speculation. Social media lit up as fans analysed the clip, with many guessing it could be Salman. 

Rumours about Salman Khan’s appearance in Baby John began circulating a few weeks ago, with reports suggesting he might play a senior cop with high-octane action scenes. The film is directed by Kalees and is a remake of Atlee’s 2016 Tamil film Theri. It is packed with drama, action, and memorable dialogues—qualities perfectly suited to Salman’s on-screen charisma.

See Also: Varun Dhawan Steals The Show in Baby John’s Taster Cut

Alongside Varun Dhawan, Baby John features an impressive cast, including Jackie Shroff, Keerthy Suresh, Wamika Gabbi, and Rajpal Yadav. Presented by Jio Studios and produced by A for Apple Studios and Cine1 Studios, the film is set to release on December 25, 2024, combining star power and cinematic flair that fans are eagerly awaiting.  

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