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Vijay Deverakonda Drops a Hint: Is Rashmika the One?
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Triumphs Over Singham Again in Box Office Battle
The highly anticipated showdown between Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has taken an unexpected turn, with the latter emerging as the clear winner. Despite an ensemble cast featuring Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Salman Khan, Rohit Shetty’s action-packed Singham Again has been overshadowed by the horror-comedy appeal of Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Singham Again started strong, raking in ₹173 crore in its opening week. However, its pace slowed considerably, earning ₹47.5 crore in its second week and reaching ₹230.16 crore domestically after 17 days. With a hefty ₹350 crore production budget, the film now faces challenges in turning a profit. Conversely, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, produced on a modest ₹150 crore budget, has turned into a runaway hit. Maintaining a steady box office performance through its third week, it has collected ₹230.92 crore domestically and ₹356 crore globally, securing substantial profits. Kartik Aaryan’s mix of humor, horror, and charm has captivated audiences, pushing Singham Again into the shadows in this unexpected box office rivalry.
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Thalapathy Vijay Becomes India's Highest Paid Actor
It's not Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Prabhas, or even Rajinikanth. The most "expensive" star in Indian cinema right now is none other than southern sensation Thalapathy Vijay. According to Indian media, Vijay is set to receive a staggering taka 275 crores for his upcoming film, 'Thalapathy 69,' which is also rumored to be his final film. This makes him the highest-paid actor in India at present. Vijay has been a dominant figure in the South Indian film industry for years and enjoys immense popularity across India. His recent films have consistently smashed box office records, often crossing the 100 crore taka mark with ease. Audiences have loved him in blockbuster hits like 'Mersal,' 'Thuppakki,' 'Master,' and most recently, 'Leo.' At 49, Vijay is known not only for his acting but also for his incredible dance skills, which have endeared him to millions of fans. However, despite his successful career, Vijay is now making moves towards a political career. Earlier this year, Vijay announced the launch of his political party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, just as India geared up for the Lok Sabha elections. His aim is to contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. According to sources close to Vijay, he is actively working on expanding his political presence, not just in Tamil Nadu but also in neighboring states like Kerala and Karnataka, capitalizing on his large fan base. As his political commitments grow, it's reported that Vijay may gradually step away from the silver screen to focus fully on his political career. This is why there is a huge buzz surrounding his final film, and it’s speculated that his enormous fee for 'Thalapathy 69' reflects the significance of his potential farewell to cinema. (Source: Aajkaal)  
Sonakshi weds today
The date is finally here. Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are set to tie the knot today, after years of keeping their relationship under wraps. The couple will exchange vows at a private ceremony, which will be attended only by their family and close friends. Meanwhile, actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi's father, said that he will be present at his daughter's wedding reception today. The wedding ceremony of the couple is going to be held today at Zaheer's flat on Carter Road in Bandra, Mumbai. But even though Sonakshi is a follower of Hindu religion, her future groom is a Muslim. However, they are not marrying according to any Hindu or Muslim tradition. Sonakshi-Zahir is going to get married legally. According to the Special Marriage Act of India, 1954, they will be married by the registrar. Besides, Sonakshi-Zahir is going to organize a glittering party this evening. The party to be organized at actress Shilpa Shetty's restaurant Bastin. Shatrughan’s presence at the party dismissed all the rumours that he was not happy with the union and was unlikely to not even attend the marriage ceremony. The gossip took steam when Shatrughan told Times Now that he was 'waiting to be informed'. Later, the veteran actor shut down the rumours of a rift in the family and said he would be present at the wedding. 'I will be there at the wedding, certainly. Why shouldn't I and why won't I? Her happiness is my happiness and vice versa. She has every right to choose her partner and the other details of her wedding,' he told Zoom and added that Sonakshi and Zaheer 'look very nice together'.  
Emraan Hashmi reacts to Kangana Ranaut's nepotism claims
Emraan Hashmi worked with Kangana Ranaut in the 2006 film which was directed by Anurag Basu. The film marked Kangana's debut in Bollywood. Emraan Hashmi is awaiting the release of his new web series Showtime, which revolves around the issue of nepotism in the film industry. In a new interview with Dainik Bhaskar, Emraan got candid about the discussion around nepotism that was first thrown by actor Kangana Ranaut a few years ago. Emraan said that he found Kangana's statements to be surprising.  In the interview, Emraan said in Hindi, “I like Kangana a lot personally, as an artist. Maybe she might have had some bad experiences in the film industry. I have worked with her on Gangster. In that film she had a more important lead role than me. That is why she got an exposure with that film. So, I don’t think that only the ones favoured with nepotism gets the chance. However, Kangana might have her own opinion, but putting the blame on the entire industry is wrong. There might be a few. Not all are drug addicts in the industry.” Kangana and Emraan first worked together in Gangster, and then went on to star in multiple movies together including Raaz: The Mystery Continues, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, and Ungli. Kangana had called Karan Johar the “flag-bearer of nepotism” on his chat show Koffee with Karan in 2017. Since then, her nepotism remark at Koffee with Karan became heavily reported in the last few years, especially after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Meanwhile, Emraan was last seen in an antagonistic role in Tiger 3. Showtime is his next show, which also stars Mouni Roy, Naseeruddin Shah, Mahima Makwana, Rajeev Khandelwal, and Shriya Saran. It will drop on Disney+ Hotstar on March 8.   Source: Hindustan Times