The spate of bomb scares targeting Indian airlines continued on Tuesday after 10 IndiGo flights, operating on domestic and international routes, received fresh bomb threats, the airline said.
Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s film Shaandaar marks its 9-year anniversary today. The movie’s hit party song Gulaabo was a fan favorite. Reflecting on the journey, Alia Bhatt recalled feeling incredibly ‘nervous’ about dancing alongside Shahid, knowing she had to keep up with his energy. The pressure even brought her to tears at one point.
At the launch event for the song Gulaabo, Alia Bhatt reflected on her experience dancing alongside Shahid Kapoor, one of Bollywood’s best dancers. She admitted feeling extremely anxious about matching his impeccable moves, especially since it was their first dance number together.
Despite her efforts, she found the pressure overwhelming and even broke down in tears at one point. She said, “I was damn nervous because I was supposed to be dancing with Shahid. Even with just 10 percent of his dancing skills, he looks great on stage. So, I had to match up to him. I worked very hard. At one stage, I even burst out crying.”
She added that choreographer Bosco humorously remarked that her feet resembled a penguin’s, but Alia credited Shahid for being a supportive dance partner, helping her navigate the challenging routine.
In the song Gulaabo, Shahid Kapoor shares the screen with his half-sister, Sanah Kapoor. Recalling the surprise of her being cast in the film, Shahid mentioned that he had no idea she was part of the project.
Director Vikas Bahl cast Sanah after meeting her through casting director Mukesh Chhabra, and Shahid was taken aback when Vikas informed him that Sanah would be playing Alia Bhatt’s sister in the film. Interestingly, Shahid even remarked that Alia and Sanah resemble real siblings more than he and Sanah do.
Shaandaar is a lighthearted romantic comedy helmed by Vikas Bahl, set amidst the grandeur of a lavish destination wedding. Shahid Kapoor stars as Jagjinder Joginder, a quirky wedding planner who falls in love with the bride’s sister, played by Alia Bhatt. The movie is notable for its vibrant, playful visuals and offbeat storytelling.
With Pankaj Kapur and Sanjay Kapoor lending strong support, Shaandaar shines with its extravagant wedding scenes and an energetic soundtrack by Amit Trivedi, adding to its whimsical charm.
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Vettaiyan starring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead along with an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, and Manju Warrier continues with its low trend at the box office. The cop-drama saw an expected drop on the 2nd Monday and is now running in its final legs.
Bankrolled by Lyca Productions, Vettaiyan ended its 2nd weekend by adding Rs 10.65 crore to the tally and took its total box office figure to Rs 143.55 crore in India. The movie, further, saw a drop on 2nd Monday and collected Rs 1.25 crore. The India cume of Vettaiyan after 12 days stands at Rs 144.80 crore.
The movie is running in its final legs now. It is expected to gross Rs 150 crore at the Indian box office in its full theatrical run.
Helmed by TJ Gnanavel, Vettaiyan didn’t see any major spike since its first Monday drop. The movie put its best foot in the first three days when it looked like it would end up collecting around Rs 150 crore in its home state. However, the struggle after the first weekend curtailed its business to a major extent. It is now heading to finish around Rs 95 crore in Tamil Nadu.
Besides its underwhelming domestic performance, the movie is doing well in the international markets. The Rajinikanth starrer currently stands at Rs 218.25 crore at the worldwide box office. It is eyeing a global finish in the vicinity of Rs 225 crore to Rs 230 crore gross.
Considering the mammoth pull of Superstar Rajinikanth, Vettaiyan underperformed at the box office. But it’s undoubtedly the 2nd best-performing movie at the Kollywood box office after Thalapathy Vijay’s The Greatest Of All Time (The GOAT).
Take A Look At The Day Wise Gross India Box Office Collections Of Vettaiyan
Day
India Gross Collections
1
Rs 35.65 crore
2
Rs 25.25 crore
3
Rs 29.50 crore
4
Rs 24.75 crore
5
Rs 5.70 crore
6
Rs 4.35 crore
7
Rs 4.35 crore
8
Rs 3.35 crore
9
Rs 2.25 crore
10
Rs 4 crore
11
Rs 4.40 crore
12
Rs 1.25 crore
Total
Rs 144.80 crore gross India in 12 days
Vettaiyan starring Rajinikanth showcases the story of SP Athiyan IPS, a police officer who is stationed in Kanniyakumari living with his wife and nephew. The man is known to be an encounter specialist and feared by many criminals, earning him the nickname, Vettaiyan meaning The Hunter.
Along with his professional life, the IPS officer meets a girl called Saranya, who is a school teacher and fights for the rights of her students and education. Amitabh Bachchan takes on the role of Supreme Court Justice Sathyadev who advocates for human rights and emphasizes that not all crimes should conclude in encounters.
However, things take a dark turn prompting Athiyan to take matters into his own hands; even getting transferred to Chennai. This sets up the rest of the investigative drama and a conflict of ideologies between encountering criminals and human rights.
Vettaiyan is now playing at a theatre near you. You can book tickets for the movie from online ticketing applications or from the box office. If you have watched Vettaiyan, how did you find it to be?
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