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After opening to a lukewarm response, Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life witnessed a further drop in collections on its second day. 

The film has been hit hard by the controversy surrounding Kamal’s recent comments on the Kannada language, which led to the film’s release being stalled in Karnataka. The effects of the controversy continued into Day 2, pulling the film’s earnings down further.

What

• According to Sacnilk, Thug Life collected Rs 15.5 crore on its opening day. 
• This is lower than the opening figures of Kamal’s previous films like Vikram and Indian 2, as well as Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan: Part 2. 
• On Friday, the film earned Rs 7.5 crore, a 55% drop, bringing its total domestic collection to Rs 23 crore over two days.
• The film also faced competition from the release of Housefull 5 on Friday. The Akshay Kumar-led comedy earned Rs 23 crore on its opening day, the same amount Thug Life collected over two days. 

Background 

While Thug Life was projected as a pan-India film, it struggled in the Hindi belt, earning only Rs 65 lakh on Day 1 and dropping to Rs 25-35 lakh on Day 2. On Friday, its Hindi occupancy was just 6.48%.

Even in the Tamil market – the film’s primary base – Thug Life did not fare well. It recorded a 31.41% occupancy rate on Friday. In comparison, Kamal’s Vikram had collected Rs 60 crore in two days, and Indian 2 had made Rs 44 crore despite mixed reviews.

Celebrity fitness trainer Prashant Sawant’s wedding reception was a blockbuster night. The event marked the arrival of several Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur.

Pictures and videos of the star-studded bash have been posted on Instagram. 

In one video, Shah Rukh Khan is seen arriving at the venue, guarded by heavy security. The superstar looks dapper in a black t-shirt and a pair of blue denim jeans. He completed his casual avatar with a grey beanie. SRK also rocks a salt-and-pepper beard.

Abhishek Bachchan, on the other hand, picked out a navy-blue suit. He teamed the crisp fit with a white shirt underneath. Printed glasses elevated his gentlemanly avatar. Here’s a video of the Housefull 5 actor sharing a warm hug with Prashant Sawant before getting inside his car.

Varun Dhawan also made sure to attend his fitness trainer’s big day. He leaned on a grey blazer and matching trousers for the occasion. A basic white shirt underneath sealed his minimal avatar. 

Hours after the tragic Air India plane crash, Vikrant Massey shared a post on his Instagram Stories, revealing that the first operating officer Clive Kunder was his “uncle” Clifford Kunder’s son. As media portals reported the officer as Vikrant’s “cousin”, the 12th Fail actor put up another post, clarifying the speculation. “The Kunder’s are our family friends,” wrote Vikrant Massey. 

What’s Happening

Vikrant Massey shared a post condoling the deaths of 241 people who were on the ill-fated Air India plane.

He mentioned Clive Kunder as his “Uncle’s son” in his post.

After media portals reported the officer as Vikrant’s cousin, the actor shared a new post on his Instagram.

He wrote, “Dear friends in the media and elsewhere, the unfortunately deceased Mr Clive Kunder was NOT my cousin.  The Kunder’s are our family friends. Request no more speculations and let the family and loved ones grieve in peace.

Actor Katrina Kaif has been appointed as the global brand ambassador for Visit Maldives. The announcement was made by the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/ Visit Maldives) recently. 

Mr Ibrahim Shiuree, CEO and MD of Visit Maldives, said in a statement, “We are thrilled to welcome Katrina as our Global Brand Ambassador. Her vibrant personality and strong connection with audiences worldwide make her a perfect representative for the Sunny Side of Life, the World’s Leading Destination for the past 5 consecutive years, especially as we start our Summer Sale push in key markets around the world.”

Speaking about her new role as the Sunny Side of Life’s Global Brand Ambassador, Katrina said, “The Maldives represents the pinnacle of luxury and natural beauty – a place where elegance meets tranquillity. I’m honoured to be chosen as the face of the Sunny Side of Life. This collaboration is about bringing the finest travel experiences to global audiences, and I’m excited to help people around the world discover the unique charm and world-class offerings of this extraordinary destination.”

shamed online after glimpses of his performance from an event in Vancouver surfaced online.

However, earlier today, his Race 3 co-star Saajan Singh shared some pictures of the Sikandar actor with her family. These new pictures have Salman Khan looking fitter than ever, with fans gushing over his body.

What’s Happening

• Salman Khan was trolled for looking overweight, a month back when visuals of him performing at a Vancouver event surfaced online.
• A fresh picture of Salman Khan spending time with his Race 3 co-star’s family has gone viral online.
• Fans are in awe of how much fitter Salman looks in a black tee paired with blue denim.
• His leaner frame has caught the attention of his fans who have been flooding social media with positive reactions.

How Fans Reacted

Salman Khan fans never miss an opportunity to hype him up, this time it is to appreciate his leaner frame in the picture that went viral online recently

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