In an intriguing turn of events, "Fighter," featuring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, has witnessed a surprising trajectory at the box office. The film, portraying the lead actors as air force officers, has experienced a significant decline in domestic collections, labeled as a "complete shocker" by trade analyst Taran Adarsh. However, it is gaining substantial traction overseas, with the USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand reporting robust weekday figures following an impressive opening weekend.
Amidst fervent anticipation and widespread praise, Prashanth Neel's directorial venture "Salaar," featuring Prabhas in the lead, continues to make waves at the box office, nearing the ₹400 crore mark on its 16th day since release.
Shah Rukh Khan's latest film, "Dunki," in collaboration with director Rajkumar Hirani, continues to dazzle at the domestic box office, exhibiting a resilient performance even after 17 days in theaters. The film's collection saw a minor surge on its 17th day, grossing ₹2.75 crore on Saturday, marking a notable increase from the previous day's earnings and bringing its total domestic collection to an impressive ₹211.47 crore.
The fervor around Prabhas-starrer "Salaar" continues to surge as the film inches closer to the coveted ₹300 crore milestone at the box office. On its sixth day since release, Prashanth Neel's action-packed offering amassed a staggering ₹17 crore across all languages, as reported by Sacnilk. With its cumulative earnings reaching ₹297.40 crore domestically, the film is on the brink of joining the exclusive ₹300-crore club.
The untimely demise of the legendary actor and revered politician, Captain Vijayakanth, has plunged the film fraternity and his legion of fans into deep mourning. Known for his iconic portrayals as a cop on screen, Vijayakanth, aged 71, breathed his last following a battle with pneumonia aggravated by a positive Covid-19 diagnosis. Initially admitted for a routine checkup, his deteriorating health led to ventilator support, ultimately culminating in his passing on Thursday.
Salaar, the latest cinematic extravaganza featuring Prabhas in the titular role, has taken the global box office by storm, amassing an impressive ₹402 crore within just three days of its release. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film has set a new benchmark in the realm of Indian cinema, drawing audiences across Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi languages.