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Saiyaara box office Day 6: Mohit Suri's film's remarkable run crosses Rs 150 crore
'Saiyaara' box office collection Wednesday update (Photo: Movie poster) India Today Entertainment Desk 'Saiyaara' crossed Rs 150 crore with one day to go before wrapping up the first week The film is working on good word-of-mouth It is collecting over Rs 20 crore every single day 'Saiyaara' is close to finishing its first week at the box office. The Mohit Suri-directorial has already crossed the benchmark of Rs 150 crore in six days, and is looking at collecting in the range of Rs 170 crore by the end of Thursday - absolutely stunning for a film starring debutants. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's film earned around Rs 21 crore on Wednesday, taking the six-day total to Rs 153.35 crore nett. The film is looking at crossing the benchmark of Rs 200 crore nett by the end of its second weekend - another astonishing feat for a debutant film. Check day-wise box office breakup of 'Saiyaara' after 6 days in India - nett collection (Source: Sacnilk) Friday: Rs 21.5 crore Saturday: Rs 26 crore Sunday: Rs 35.75 crore Monday: Rs 24 crore Tuesday: Rs 25 crore Wednesday: Rs 21 crore Total: Rs 153.35 crore It is important to note that the film has been working purely on word-of-mouth. Nothing else can help a film experience perform this week during the weekdays. Even the grand films starring the biggest names in the industry fade away after their opening weekend at the box office. 'Saiyaara' has shown a tremendous hold during the weekdays - constantly collecting in double digits. The film has got a good two-week window to run smoothly at the ticket window before 'Son of Sardaar 2' and 'Dhadak 2' hit the screens on August 1. Once it crosses Rs 200 crore, the aim will be to go past Rs 300 crore and register the biggest-ever total for a Hindi film led by fresh faces. 'Saiyaara' has especially impressed the younger generation. The film has become a part of popular culture with its solid impression online. The film is about a rising singer, Krish Kapoor (Panday), and a poet-songwriter, Vaani Batra (Padda). It is produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF). 'Saiyaara' is close to finishing its first week at the box office. The Mohit Suri-directorial has already crossed the benchmark of Rs 150 crore in six days, and is looking at collecting in the range of Rs 170 crore by the end of Thursday - absolutely stunning for a film starring debutants. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's film earned around Rs 21 crore on Wednesday, taking the six-day total to Rs 153.35 crore nett. The film is looking at crossing the benchmark of Rs 200 crore nett by the end of its second weekend - another astonishing feat for a debutant film. Check day-wise box office breakup of 'Saiyaara' after 6 days in India - nett collection (Source: Sacnilk) Friday: Rs 21.5 crore Saturday: Rs 26 crore Sunday: Rs 35.75 crore Monday: Rs 24 crore Tuesday: Rs 25 crore Wednesday: Rs 21 crore Total: Rs 153.35 crore It is important to note that the film has been working purely on word-of-mouth. Nothing else can help a film experience perform this week during the weekdays. Even the grand films starring the biggest names in the industry fade away after their opening weekend at the box office. 'Saiyaara' has shown a tremendous hold during the weekdays - constantly collecting in double digits. The film has got a good two-week window to run smoothly at the ticket window before 'Son of Sardaar 2' and 'Dhadak 2' hit the screens on August 1. Once it crosses Rs 200 crore, the aim will be to go past Rs 300 crore and register the biggest-ever total for a Hindi film led by fresh faces. 'Saiyaara' has especially impressed the younger generation. The film has become a part of popular culture with its solid impression online. The film is about a rising singer, Krish Kapoor (Panday), and a poet-songwriter, Vaani Batra (Padda). It is produced by Yash Raj Films (YRF). Join our WhatsApp Channel
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5 days ago
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Anirudh Ravichander's Chennai concert postponed over overwhelming ticket demand
Anirudh postponed his Chennai concert. (Photo: Instagram/anirudhofficial) India Today Entertainment Desk Anirudh Ravichander postpones Chennai concert due to high ticket demand Show was set for July 26 at Thiruvidanthai venue Fans expressed disappointed but were assured of refunds within 7-10 days Tamil singer-composer Anirudh Ravichander has postponed his forthcoming concert in Chennai due to an overwhelming demand for tickets. The 34-year-old artist had been preparing for a performance at Thiruvidanthai on July 26. In a post on Instagram, Anirudh announced the postponement of the show. "Dear Hukum Family, Due to the incredible love and overwhelming demand, the Hukum Chennai concert scheduled for July 26 at Thiruvidanthai is being postponed (sic)," he captioned the post. (Credit: Instagram/anirudhofficial) He went on to say that the organisers are working towards securing a larger venue to allow for smoother entry and increased capacity. "Thank you so much for your love and patience. We'll be back soon – bigger, better, and louder! (sic)," he concluded. Fans have voiced their disappointment over the short notice. Anirudh reassured attendees that all ticket holders will receive a refund to their original payment method within 7–10 working days. The 'Hukum' singer's Chennai stop made history, with the 'HukumTour Grand Finale' selling out in under 45 minutes. This marked a performance on his home turf. His previous stop before Chennai took place on June 1 at Bengaluru's Terraform Arena. Anirudh had earlier postponed his Bengaluru stadium concert, originally set for April 24, due to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Tamil singer-composer Anirudh Ravichander has postponed his forthcoming concert in Chennai due to an overwhelming demand for tickets. The 34-year-old artist had been preparing for a performance at Thiruvidanthai on July 26. In a post on Instagram, Anirudh announced the postponement of the show. "Dear Hukum Family, Due to the incredible love and overwhelming demand, the Hukum Chennai concert scheduled for July 26 at Thiruvidanthai is being postponed (sic)," he captioned the post. (Credit: Instagram/anirudhofficial) He went on to say that the organisers are working towards securing a larger venue to allow for smoother entry and increased capacity. "Thank you so much for your love and patience. We'll be back soon – bigger, better, and louder! (sic)," he concluded. Fans have voiced their disappointment over the short notice. Anirudh reassured attendees that all ticket holders will receive a refund to their original payment method within 7–10 working days. The 'Hukum' singer's Chennai stop made history, with the 'HukumTour Grand Finale' selling out in under 45 minutes. This marked a performance on his home turf. His previous stop before Chennai took place on June 1 at Bengaluru's Terraform Arena. Anirudh had earlier postponed his Bengaluru stadium concert, originally set for April 24, due to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Join our WhatsApp Channel
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17-07-2025
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Chris Martin exposes office romance at Coldplay concert, leaves couple mortified
Coldplay's Chris Martin unintentionally exposed an alleged couple's affair during Boston concert. (Photo: Instagram/Coldplay, X/Toni Tone) India Today Entertainment Desk Chris Martin accidentally exposed a couple's alleged affair during Boston concert The couple appeared uncomfortable in the now-viral video Martin joked, calling them 'very shy' Chris Martin, frontman of Coldplay, brought a dose of humour to the band's recent concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston. During the show, Martin used a 'kiss cam' to interact with the audience - only to inadvertently spotlight a couple who were less than thrilled to be on the big screen. He accidentally exposed the couple's affair, leaving them visibly horrified. As the camera panned the crowd, Martin spotted the duo and called out, 'Oh look at these two! Oh what?' The visibly uncomfortable pair ducked behind a barrier, trying to hide their faces as they realised they'd been singled out. The woman quickly stepped away from the camera's view, while the man crouched down in an effort to disappear from sight â€' only adding to the light-hearted chaos. Observing their reaction, Martin quipped, 'They're either having an affair or they're just very shy,' drawing laughter from the crowd. The moment, captured by fans, quickly went viral - with the TikTok clip alone garnering over 5.8 million views. Watch the viral clip here: Meanwhile, the ever-curious internet sleuths, known for unearthing even the most obscure details, discovered that the couple was indeed involved in an affair. According to The Sun , the man, identified as tech company CEO Andy Byron, was allegedly having an affair with the firm's HR chief. Read some of the comments under the post here: As for Coldplay, the band is currently in the midst of their record-breaking Music of the Spheres World Tour, which has been drawing massive crowds across the United States. After their Boston stop, the band is set to perform in cities including Madison, Nashville, and Miami, before heading back to the UK for a series of shows in August. The tour has cemented their position at the top of global live music earnings this year. Chris Martin, frontman of Coldplay, brought a dose of humour to the band's recent concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston. During the show, Martin used a 'kiss cam' to interact with the audience - only to inadvertently spotlight a couple who were less than thrilled to be on the big screen. He accidentally exposed the couple's affair, leaving them visibly horrified. As the camera panned the crowd, Martin spotted the duo and called out, 'Oh look at these two! Oh what?' The visibly uncomfortable pair ducked behind a barrier, trying to hide their faces as they realised they'd been singled out. The woman quickly stepped away from the camera's view, while the man crouched down in an effort to disappear from sight â€' only adding to the light-hearted chaos. Observing their reaction, Martin quipped, 'They're either having an affair or they're just very shy,' drawing laughter from the crowd. The moment, captured by fans, quickly went viral - with the TikTok clip alone garnering over 5.8 million views. Watch the viral clip here: Meanwhile, the ever-curious internet sleuths, known for unearthing even the most obscure details, discovered that the couple was indeed involved in an affair. According to The Sun , the man, identified as tech company CEO Andy Byron, was allegedly having an affair with the firm's HR chief. Read some of the comments under the post here: As for Coldplay, the band is currently in the midst of their record-breaking Music of the Spheres World Tour, which has been drawing massive crowds across the United States. After their Boston stop, the band is set to perform in cities including Madison, Nashville, and Miami, before heading back to the UK for a series of shows in August. The tour has cemented their position at the top of global live music earnings this year. Join our WhatsApp Channel
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09-07-2025
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Samantha's Detroit photo dump features Raj Nidimoru. Make it official, say fans
Samantha and Raj Nidimoru enjoyed their Detroit getaway with friends. (Photo credit: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl) India Today Entertainment Desk Samantha Ruth Prabhu held Raj Nidimoru close in pictures from Detroit Fans speculate romance from their affectionate pictures Neither has confirmed their relationship despite fan excitement Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu held director Raj Nidimoru, her rumoured boyfriend, close as they recently visited Detroit. She shared a carousel of photos giving a glimpse of her vacation with the filmmaker. Their recent appearance received love from fans, urging them to make their relationship official. The actor shared photos from Detroit, Michigan, where she participated in the 2025 edition of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA). The first image shows Raj Nidimoru with his arm around Samantha as they strolled together, both displaying wide smiles. Samantha appeared chic in an oversized brown sweatshirt paired with relaxed jeans, while Raj opted for a casual look with a navy jacket and jeans. Fans noticed the chemistry between the two, fuelling speculation about their relationship status. Photo credits: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl Another image added to the dating rumours, showing the pair seated side-by-side at a restaurant, enjoying a meal with friends. Samantha's beaming smile was noted by fans, who pointed out their body language and apparent closeness as indicators of more than just friendship. Photo credits: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl The photo series also included a solo portrait of Samantha, elegantly dressed in a golden outfit designed by Kresha Bajaj, highlighting her poise and style. Photo credits: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl In a more relaxed setting, another picture featured Samantha at a quaint cafe, dressed casually in a black tee and cream trousers, subtly smiling behind large sunglasses. Another adorable image was one of Samantha lounging in bed with her pet dog, dressed in pyjamas. Samantha captioned this series of photos simply as, "Detroit (sic)." Here are some more photos: Photo credit: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl Photo credit: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl Photo credit: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl Fans eagerly responded to her posts, urging them to make their relationship official. A user wrote, "So babyyyy is it official?? Im soo soo happy for youu sammm (sic)," while another posted, "May God bless you Sam with all happiness and true love (sic)." Despite the speculation, neither Samantha nor Raj has confirmed any romantic involvement. Here are some reactions: The pair previously collaborated on the project 'Citadel: Honey Bunny', which Raj co-directed with DK. As fans continue to speculate, it remains to be seen whether Samantha and Raj will address the rumours surrounding their relationship. Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu held director Raj Nidimoru, her rumoured boyfriend, close as they recently visited Detroit. She shared a carousel of photos giving a glimpse of her vacation with the filmmaker. Their recent appearance received love from fans, urging them to make their relationship official. The actor shared photos from Detroit, Michigan, where she participated in the 2025 edition of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA). The first image shows Raj Nidimoru with his arm around Samantha as they strolled together, both displaying wide smiles. Samantha appeared chic in an oversized brown sweatshirt paired with relaxed jeans, while Raj opted for a casual look with a navy jacket and jeans. Fans noticed the chemistry between the two, fuelling speculation about their relationship status. Photo credits: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl Another image added to the dating rumours, showing the pair seated side-by-side at a restaurant, enjoying a meal with friends. Samantha's beaming smile was noted by fans, who pointed out their body language and apparent closeness as indicators of more than just friendship. Photo credits: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl The photo series also included a solo portrait of Samantha, elegantly dressed in a golden outfit designed by Kresha Bajaj, highlighting her poise and style. Photo credits: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl In a more relaxed setting, another picture featured Samantha at a quaint cafe, dressed casually in a black tee and cream trousers, subtly smiling behind large sunglasses. Another adorable image was one of Samantha lounging in bed with her pet dog, dressed in pyjamas. Samantha captioned this series of photos simply as, "Detroit (sic)." Here are some more photos: Photo credit: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl Photo credit: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl Photo credit: Instagram/samantharuthprabhuoffl Fans eagerly responded to her posts, urging them to make their relationship official. A user wrote, "So babyyyy is it official?? Im soo soo happy for youu sammm (sic)," while another posted, "May God bless you Sam with all happiness and true love (sic)." Despite the speculation, neither Samantha nor Raj has confirmed any romantic involvement. Here are some reactions: The pair previously collaborated on the project 'Citadel: Honey Bunny', which Raj co-directed with DK. As fans continue to speculate, it remains to be seen whether Samantha and Raj will address the rumours surrounding their relationship. Join our WhatsApp Channel
India Today
08-07-2025
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Boney Kapoor on Anshula's engagement: Your mother's strength lives on in you
Boney Kapoor's emotional note for Anshula and Rohan Thakkar (Credit: Instagram/ India Today Entertainment Desk Anshula Kapoor got engaged to Rohan Thakkar in New York Her father, Boney Kapoor, called it the best news and wished late wife Mona's presence He even expressed his excitement to meet the couple soon Anshula Kapoor, daughter of producer Boney Kapoor, recently got engaged to Rohan Thakkar in a dreamy proposal at New York's Central Park. The veteran producer called it the 'best news' he'd heard in a long time and expressed how he wished his late wife Mona Shouri could have been there to witness it. Last week, Anshula got engaged to screenwriter Rohan Thakkar in New York. She shared the news on her Instagram with dreamy photos of the proposal that happened at Central Park, in front of the famous Belvedere Castle. In his heartfelt post, the producer wrote, 'From the very first moment I held you in my arms, I knew my genius bachcha you were destined to grow into the kind, compassionate, and incredible woman you are today â€' your mother Mona's strength, grace, love, live on in you every single day. And of my mother- your grandmother's generosity, warmth, and unwavering spirit are mirrored in the way you love and live (sic).' Adding, he blessed the two and hoped to meet them soon. 'I know both your mother, my mother including your mother's parents, and of course your massi, are showering their blessings wrapped around you like a warm embrace. Seeing you so deeply happy and in love is one of the greatest joys of my life. Your journey is only beginning, and I'll be cheering you on with pride, love, and all my heart â€' every step of the way. Loads of love, blessings & best wishes for a very happy future (sic),' he added. The couple made a joint announcement, sharing dreamy pictures from their engagement celebrations. Anshula gave fans a glimpse into their love story, revealing that they first connected through an app. What started as a late-night conversation at 1:15 a.m. went on until 6 in the morning, and the rest, as they say, is history. From 2022 to 2025, their journey has been filled with warmth and growth. When Rohan finally popped the question, Anshula said a resounding yes. The engagement comes just as Anshula wraps up her appearance on Karan Johar's OTT reality show, 'The Traitors'. Ahead of the grand finale on July 3, she was eliminated along with fellow contestants Janvee Gaur, Elnaaz Nourouzi, Sufi Motiwala, and Jannat Zubair. She participated in the show alongside her aunt, Maheep Kapoor Anshula Kapoor, daughter of producer Boney Kapoor, recently got engaged to Rohan Thakkar in a dreamy proposal at New York's Central Park. The veteran producer called it the 'best news' he'd heard in a long time and expressed how he wished his late wife Mona Shouri could have been there to witness it. Last week, Anshula got engaged to screenwriter Rohan Thakkar in New York. She shared the news on her Instagram with dreamy photos of the proposal that happened at Central Park, in front of the famous Belvedere Castle. In his heartfelt post, the producer wrote, 'From the very first moment I held you in my arms, I knew my genius bachcha you were destined to grow into the kind, compassionate, and incredible woman you are today â€' your mother Mona's strength, grace, love, live on in you every single day. And of my mother- your grandmother's generosity, warmth, and unwavering spirit are mirrored in the way you love and live (sic).' Adding, he blessed the two and hoped to meet them soon. 'I know both your mother, my mother including your mother's parents, and of course your massi, are showering their blessings wrapped around you like a warm embrace. Seeing you so deeply happy and in love is one of the greatest joys of my life. Your journey is only beginning, and I'll be cheering you on with pride, love, and all my heart â€' every step of the way. Loads of love, blessings & best wishes for a very happy future (sic),' he added. The couple made a joint announcement, sharing dreamy pictures from their engagement celebrations. Anshula gave fans a glimpse into their love story, revealing that they first connected through an app. What started as a late-night conversation at 1:15 a.m. went on until 6 in the morning, and the rest, as they say, is history. From 2022 to 2025, their journey has been filled with warmth and growth. When Rohan finally popped the question, Anshula said a resounding yes. The engagement comes just as Anshula wraps up her appearance on Karan Johar's OTT reality show, 'The Traitors'. Ahead of the grand finale on July 3, she was eliminated along with fellow contestants Janvee Gaur, Elnaaz Nourouzi, Sufi Motiwala, and Jannat Zubair. She participated in the show alongside her aunt, Maheep Kapoor Join our WhatsApp Channel
