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The trial for Salman Khan's attempted murder began with a security guard testifying that the shooting was a direct attempt to kill the actor. He detailed the April 14, 2024, incident, describing two individuals on a motorcycle firing multiple shots at Khan's residence.

The personal bodyguard of Bollywood star Salman Khan has told a special court in Mumbai that the April 2024 firing outside the actor’s residence was “an attempt to kill him.” The trial in the case began last month, with the bodyguard—also the complainant—deposing as the first witness. The bodyguard clarified that at the time of the incident, Salman Khan was in his bedroom on the first floor.

Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju's latest offering, 'Kara', is witnessing a lukewarm reception at the box office, with its collections tapering off after an encouraging premiere. To date, the film has achieved Rs 30.26 crore net domestically and Rs 10.15 crore in foreign markets, culminating in a total of Rs 45.04 crore globally in just over a week.

Sabarinathan R of TMK secured victory in the Virugampakkam constituency during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He defeated DMK's Prabhakara Raja A M V by a significant margin. The election saw a high voter turnout. Virugampakkam is a key urban area in Chennai with diverse demographics and ties to the film industry.

Dhruva Sarja's action drama 'KD - The Devil' is holding steady at the box office, grossing Rs 16.27 crore worldwide after five days, entirely from domestic markets. The film saw weekend growth, with Monday collections reaching Rs 2.57 crore net. Set in 1970s Bengaluru, it features a star-studded cast including Sanjay Dutt and Shilpa Shetty.

The historical spectacle 'Raja Shivaji,' starring Riteish Deshmukh, has taken the box office by storm, raking in over Rs 33 crore during its opening weekend. While there was a minor decline on Monday, the Marathi version has still amassed an impressive Rs 27.15 crore, pushing its overall earnings to Rs 39.50 crore. Read on to know more in detail.

Mammootty and Mohanlal's 'Patriot' is struggling domestically, with collections dipping significantly on weekdays. Despite this, strong overseas performance has pushed the film's global gross past Rs 70 crore in just eight days. The spy thriller, centered on a surveillance conspiracy, has garnered praise for its writing and character development, particularly its portrayal of female roles.

Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh in the titular role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has opened in cinemas today with early Day 1 live tracking showing Rs. 1.59 crore India net across 1,265 shows, with final figures still to be reported. The grand historical epic which also marks Riteish Deshmukh's big-screen directorial debut features a powerhouse ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Vidya Balan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, Boman Irani, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, Jitendra Joshi, Amole Gupte and Genelia Deshmukh. The film's pre-release 'Chhatrapati' anthem trended nationwide and was hailed as one of the most powerful pieces of music from an Indian historical in recent memory. Stay updated with all live Day 1 tracking, day-wise collections and the complete opening day box office story of Raja Shivaji.

Sai Pallavi's Hindi debut, 'Ek Din,' starring alongside Junaid Khan, has seen a slow start at the box office. The romantic drama, a remake of the Thai film 'One Day,' collected Rs 1.00 crore on its second day, reflecting a slight dip. Despite a unique concept, the film's occupancy trends remain low, with modest turnout across shows.

Organizations representing the creative industries called on the Government to reject any changes to copyright law that would weaken protections for creators and rightsholders.

In a thrilling ride of laughs and scares, Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' has crossed the impressive milestone of Rs 117 crore net in India and Rs 188 crore worldwide. After a slight dip on its second Monday, the film still shows a commendable performance at the box office, standing firm against rivals such as 'Michael' and 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. Read on to know more in detail.

Akshay Kumar's latest film, 'Bhooth Bangla', has made waves at the global box office, surpassing Rs 210 crore within just 15 days. Although competition from fresh releases like 'Raja Shivaji' caused a decline, the horror-comedy still managed to earn Rs 4.50 crore on its 15th day alone, pushing its net collection in India to Rs 132.65 crore. Read the full article to know more in detail.

After an impressive run, Pradeep Ranganathan's 'Love Insurance Kompany' seems to be slowing down, bringing in just Rs 6 lakh on day 21, despite a commendable total of Rs 35.28 crore net in Tamil Nadu. Meanwhile, Dhanush's latest flick, 'Kara,' has taken the spotlight, generating a remarkable Rs 5.75 crore net on its first day in theaters.

'Love Insurance Kompany' is nearing its theatrical conclusion, with collections significantly declining. Despite a respectable Rs 60.05 crore worldwide gross, recent daily earnings have dropped below Rs 20 lakh. The sci-fi romance, set in 2040 and exploring love versus technology, stars Pradeep Ranganathan and S. J. Suryah. It garnered a 3.5-star rating from ETimes for its concept and visuals.

The third day box office figures for Dhanush's 'Kara' indicate a considerable drop, with earnings of Rs 5.20 crore, reflecting a 25.2% decrease from Saturday. Despite a brief Friday surge, the film seems to have lost its traction. With total worldwide collections nearing Rs 30 crore, the growth rate is less than stellar.

'Vaazha 2' experienced a minor setback on its 28th day, pulling in Rs 1.15 crore net in India. Its total net collection in the country has climbed to Rs 125.40 crore, while the worldwide gross stands at an impressive Rs 230.19 crore.

Tanishaa Mukerji has opened up about the changing culture in Bollywood, saying the film industry today feels far more “corporate” and emotionally disconnected compared to the environment she grew up witnessing as a child. In a recent chat, Tanishaa reflected on how relationships, integrity and passion for cinema have gradually taken a backseat to commerce and profits.

'Raja Shivaji', directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has crossed Rs. 34 crore India net on Day 4 after a strong opening weekend of Rs. 33.90 crore driven by a Rs. 11.35 crore Maharashtra Day opening and Salman Khan's surprise cameo as Jiva Mahala, the film's best-kept secret. Made on a budget of Rs. 100 crore, being the most expensive Marathi film ever made, the U/A 16+ certified historical epic features Sanjay Dutt as Afzal Khan, Vidya Balan as Badi Begum, Abhishek Bachchan as Sambhaji Shahaji Maharaj, Bhagyashree as Jijabai, Fardeen Khan as Shah Jahan, Amole Gupte as Mohammed Adil Shah and Genelia Deshmukh as Saibai, with Rahyl Deshmukh making his debut as young Shivaji.

With audiences lining up for laughs and scares, Akshay Kumar's 'Bhoot Bangla' is making waves at the box office, rapidly approaching Rs 200 crore in just its second week. After an impressive Rs 4.35 crore on its twelfth day in India, the film has now amassed Rs 121.40 crore domestically. International ticket sales are no less impressive, bringing the worldwide gross to Rs 195 crore. Read on to know more in detail.

As 'Bhooth Bangla', featuring Akshay Kumar, approaches the impressive Rs 200 crore mark at Rs 199.38 crore worldwide, fans continue to enjoy its thrills. Despite a slight decline on its thirteenth day, the film has not lost momentum, securing Rs 3.25 crore on Wednesday alone. With a domestic tally of Rs 124.50 crore net and Rs 51.50 crore, the film almost breached the Rs 200 crore mark. Read on to know more in detail.

Historical drama 'Raja Shivaji' is set for a unique release on May 1, featuring distinct runtimes for its Marathi and Hindi versions. The Hindi version is 8 minutes shorter, a strategic decision to keep the narrative crisp for a wider audience. Advance bookings show strong demand, with Pune emerging as a top market.

Sharafudheen has unveiled his latest family feature, 'Madhuvidhu', which is currently navigating through tough box office rivals 'Vaazha 2' and 'Mohiniyattam'. Although it debuted with modest figures, the romantic comedy is gradually gaining traction, garnering Rs 1.53 crore net in daily revenue.

Love Insurance Kompany is enjoying a prolonged theatrical success, now exceeding Rs 41.18 crore in net revenue in India. While the daily box office figures sometimes hover under Rs 1 crore, the film has amassed a global collection of Rs 58.57 crore.

'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge', directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun and Yami Gautam in a cameo, is just Rs. 7.24 crore away from surpassing 'Baahubali 2: The Conclusion's nine-year worldwide record of Rs. 1,788.06 crore to become the second highest-grossing Indian film of all time globally after 'Dangal'. On Day 42, the film's worldwide gross stands at Rs. 1,780.82 crore with an India net of Rs. 1,133.05 crore, approximately Rs. 101 crore away from 'Pushpa 2: The Rule's all-time domestic record of Rs. 1,234.1 crore. Released across 10,000 screens on March 19, 2026 with a record Rs. 90 crore opening day, the 229-minute U/A certified espionage thriller has achieved all of this without a single show in China or the six Gulf markets where it remains banned.

'Bhooth Bangla', directed by Priyadarshan and starring Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, Mithila Palkar and the late Asrani, has officially crossed the Rs. 100 crore India net milestone on Day 9, entering the domestic century club with an extraordinary 87% surge to Rs. 10.75 crore. Having delivered a first-week India net of Rs. 84.40 crore against the competition of 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' and IPL 2026, 'Bhooth Bangla' is comfortably Akshay Kumar's most significant box office comeback in recent years.

Tovino Thomas's 'Pallichattambi' is experiencing a moderate box office run, with collections dipping on its eighth day. The film garnered Rs 48 lakhs on Wednesday, a 20% decrease from the previous day, bringing its total India net collection to Rs 10.40 crore. The historical drama, set in the 1950s, features Thomas as a tough enforcer and Yakshaganam performer.

Pradeep Ranganathan's intriguing sci-fi romance, 'Love Insurance Kompany', continues to charm audiences in theaters, amassing Rs 44 lakh in its 15th day run across Tamil Nadu.

On Day 39, Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is on the cusp of making history as it chases the worldwide record of SS Rajamouli’s 'Baahubali 2'. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the espionage thriller has reached a global gross of Rs. 1,772.94 crore, needing just Rs. 15.12 crore more to become the second highest-grossing Indian film ever. Domestically, the film is locked in an intense battle to dethrone 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' as the all-time India net champion.