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Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and starring Rajinikanth, maintained a strong box office performance on day 2 in India, earning around ₹53 crore nett, with a total of ₹118 crore in two days, driven by holiday support and strong regional and overseas markets.
The film Coolie, starring Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna, has outperformed War 2 at the box office during their release clash, becoming the biggest opener in Rajinikanth's career and surpassing expectations with strong advance bookings and regional performance, especially in Telugu states, and is expected to break multiple box office records.
Despite noble themes and Rajinikanth's significant screen time, "Lal Salaam" falls short of excellence due to dated drama, jarring shifts between sequences, and didactic storytelling. Director Aishwarya Rajinikanth's attempt to convey a message of harmony and peace is marred by shoddy craftsmanship and melodramatic elements, making the film a middling effort with a much-needed but poorly executed topical message.
Superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film "Lal Salaam," directed by his daughter Aishwarya, offers a compelling sports drama with a significant societal message promoting religious harmony. The trailer showcases Rajinikanth's electrifying presence and features an ensemble cast, including Vikranth and Vishnu Vishal. Produced by Lyca Productions, the film is set for a grand theatrical release on February 9 and includes a cameo appearance by cricketing legend Kapil Dev.
Tamil cinema superstar Rajinikanth celebrates his 73rd birthday by unveiling the teaser and title of his upcoming film 'Thalaivar 170', officially titled Vettaiyan. Directed by DJ Gnanavel, the film features Rajinikanth in a powerful character on a hunt. The teaser showcases Rajinikanth's signature style and the film has been shot in various locations. The cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, and other notable actors. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director and Lyca Productions has produced the film.
On Rajinikanth's 73rd birthday, the title of his upcoming film Thalaivar 170 has been revealed as Vettaiyan, which is the name of his popular character from the film Chandramukhi. The teaser suggests that Rajinikanth may be playing a college professor who later wields a gun. Directed by TJ Gnanavel, the film is a special project as Rajinikanth teams up with Amitabh Bachchan after 33 years. The film also stars Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Dushara Vijayan, and Ritika Singh. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.
Rajinikanth's latest film, Jailer, is expected to become the highest-grossing Tamil film as it continues to perform well at the box office. On its second Sunday, the masala film earned Rs 18.5 crore, surpassing its nationwide collection on Day 10. The movie has already crossed the Rs 500 crore mark worldwide, with a reported collection of Rs 477.6 crore. With a predicted lifetime collection of Rs 700 crore, Jailer has a chance to touch Rs 800 crore and surpass Rajinikanth's previous film, 2.0, as the highest-grossing Tamil film.
Actor Rajinikanth visited Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his residence in Lucknow, where he was seen touching Adityanath's feet. Rajinikanth expressed his excitement about the positive response to his film 'Jailer' and its success. The film has been performing well at the box office, with a total collection of ₹235.65 crore in India. Rajinikanth also visited Ranchi, Jharkhand, where he meditated at 'Yagoda Ashram' and met with Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan.
Rajinikanth's film "Jailer" is set to cross the Rs 350-crore mark worldwide on Independence Day, following its impressive box office performance. The movie earned an estimated Rs 28 crore on its fifth day of release, with its net earnings in India surpassing those from its debut day. The film is expected to continue its strong performance, with projected domestic earnings of around Rs 38 crore on Tuesday. "Jailer" also performed well internationally, with significant earnings from the US, UAE, and other territories. The film faces competition from Sunny Deol's "Gadar 2," which has also achieved considerable success at the box office.
Rajinikanth's film "Jailer" along with Sunny Deol's "Gadar 2," Akshay Kumar's "OMG 2," and Chiranjeevi's "Bhola Shankar" have collectively set a new all-time box office record for the Indian cinema industry, grossing INR3.9 billion ($47 million) over the Aug. 11-13 weekend. This weekend also saw the highest combined admissions in the last 10 years, with 21 million people attending theaters. The success of these films has injected new energy into the industry, with audiences responding positively to mainstream storytelling.
Rajinikanth's "Jailer," Sunny Deol's "Gadar 2," Akshay Kumar's "OMG 2," and Chiranjeevi's "Bhola Shankar" have collectively set a new all-time box office record for the Indian cinema industry. The weekend gross box office of INR3.9 billion ($47 million) is the highest in Indian cinema history, with 21 million admissions, the highest in the last 10 years. These films have garnered significant earnings within a few days of release, contributing to the resurgence of the Indian box office after a slow start in 2023.
The theatrical trailer for Rajinikanth's upcoming action entertainer "Jailer," directed by Nelson, has been unveiled by Naga Chaitanya. The trailer showcases Rajinikanth's character as a humble person with a hidden fury, who takes on rogues with no room for negotiation. With impressive visuals and a powerful background score, the trailer presents Rajinikanth in a never-seen-before avatar. "Jailer" is set for a grand release in Telugu on August 10th.
Superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Rajinikanth, and Akshay Kumar congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the inauguration of the new Parliament building. SRK shared a video expressing his hope that the new building would embrace people of all religions and castes. PM Modi responded, calling the building a symbol of democratic strength and progress. The new building has bigger chambers and increased seating capacity for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan, music composer Ilaiyaraaja, and actor Rajinikanth congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the inauguration of the new Parliament building. The building has been constructed in record time with quality construction and materials sourced from across the country. The inauguration ceremony will be attended by 25 political parties, including some not part of the National Democratic Alliance.
The opening of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai saw a star-studded event with celebrities from Bollywood and beyond. Rajinikanth, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Shahid Kapoor, Mira Rajput, Sonam Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Aamir Khan, and Karan Johar were among the attendees. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas also flew in from Los Angeles with their daughter Malti Marie. The Ambanis were the perfect hosts, and the event opened with a show titled The Great Indian Musical.