Entertainment HIGHLIGHTS: Ranveer Singh On Don 3 Backlash; Animal Vs Sam Bahadur Day 1 Collection

If the recent Bigg Boss 17 promo is to be believed, Sunny Arya has been eliminated from Salman Khan's show. Karan Johar ousted him from BB 17 on account of physical violence. He attacked Abhishek Kumar, grabbing him by his collar and hence, got eliminated from the show.

On Organ Donors Day, Vidhu Vinod Chopra visited the Narmada Kidney Foundation, extending support for the noble cause.

Ranveer Singh talked about replacing Shah Rukh Khan in film Don 3. Speaking with Deadline,the actor said, “I’m hoping to make Don my own and give it my spin, my interpretation. It is the handing over of the baton of one of the most loved and revered franchises of Hindi cinema. The significance of that is not lost on me. When the announcement was made, as expected, it came with its share of scepticism. But throughout the history of cinema, this has happened. Even as recently as perhaps when the Bond franchise changed hands and they announced Daniel Craig as the new Bond, it came with its fair share of scepticism. So, this is only natural.”

Ananya Panday made an appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, where she discussed the significant influence of Karan Johar’s film on her decision to pursue acting. She also expressed her aspirations to work with renowned directors such as Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Quentin Tarantino. During her interview with Deadline, Ananya said, “There’s an Indian filmmaker called Sanjay Leela Bhansali, I would love to work with him. If I could choose someone globally, I would say… Tarantino. I heard he’s making like his last film and I am like I need to be in that 10th film of his somehow.”

Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter took to Instagram and shared pictures with his mother Neelima Azeem and brother, Shahid Kapoor to wish his mother on her birthday. He captioned the picture as, “Happy birthday mom. May the twinkle in your eye remain grow brighter as you enter a more joyous stage of your life! You are my voice of reason and my beacon of strength. Love you.”

After much anticipation surrounding Salaar Part 1: CeaseFire, the creators have finally revealed the thrilling trailer for this action-packed film led by Prabhas. The eagerness to witness the trailer among the masses was evident, and it lived up to the audience's expectations. The trailer provides a glimpse into the film's world and introduces us to characters laden with action and violence. Following its release, the trailer continues to make waves across various platforms. Within just a few hours of its debut, the trailer has amassed an impressive "75 Million Views" on YouTube.

Sukumar's highly anticipated film, "Pushpa: The Rule," featuring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, and other returning cast members, is generating significant anticipation as a sequel. The filmmakers recently initiated a new schedule at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, focusing on shooting key scenes. Allu Arjun's team has officially confirmed to HT that the filming has been rescheduled to the second week of December. The source stated, "Allu Arjun was in the jatara get-up to shoot for a song and a fight sequence. However, the costume and the vigorous scenes gave him severe back pain. Bunny was game to continue shooting despite it but Sukumar decided to take a break instead of affecting his health further,” the source says, adding, “Shooting will pick up again once he recuperates."

The Kartik Aaryan-led film "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2" emerged as one of the top-grossing films of 2022, securing success at the box office with Kiara Advani and Tabu playing significant roles. Recent rumors suggest that Tabu, who portrayed the character of Manjulika, has purportedly declined an offer to appear in "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3." While no official statement has been released, the speculation has ignited interest and discussions among fans. According to recent reports, it is claimed that the actress turned down the offer despite a lucrative proposal. The source notes that although the role of Manjulika holds sentimental value for her, Tabu is not eager to reprise it in the near future. Allegedly, she prefers to wait before taking on the character again. Conversely, the filmmakers are eager to commence the project promptly. It's worth noting that Tabu received widespread acclaim for her role in "Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2."

Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram, who have been partners for a long time, tied the knot in a traditional Meitei ceremony on Wednesday. Shortly afterward, they posted their official wedding album on Instagram. The official wedding photographer has since shared the couple's wedding video, offering a glimpse into their graceful and intimate wedding festivities.

Estimates suggest that Taylor Swift is set to generate over 0 million solely from Spotify in 2023, as deduced from her prominent position in the streaming giant's year-end Wrapped tally, showcasing the leading number of streams for the year. In the recent announcement by Spotify, Taylor was crowned as the platform's top-streamed artist of 2023. Billboard's report indicates that Taylor's impressive 26.1 billion streams translate to approximately million in recorded music royalties, and the year is not yet concluded.

Vicky Kaushal's latest film encounters stiff competition from Ranbir Kapoor's Animal. According to sacnilk.com, the movie directed by Meghna Gulzar garnered Rs 5.50 crore on its opening day in India, significantly trailing behind Animal, which amassed Rs 60 crore on the first day. As per the box office report website, Sam Bahadur had an overall occupancy rate of 29.18% for its Hindi version on Friday. However, the official numbers are still awaited.

The initial box office figures for the film "Animal," starring Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna, have been revealed, and true to expectations, the movie had an impressive start. According to data provided by industry tracker Sacnilk, "Animal" has garnered approximately 61 crores from its various language releases across India. Specifically, the Hindi version raked in Rs 50 crore on its first day, the Telugu version earned Rs 10 crore, the Tamil version brought in 40 lakhs, Kannada contributed Rs 9 lakhs, and Malayalam added Rs 1 lakh to the overall collection.

During the third installment of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, Bollywood star Ranveer Singh participated in a discussion that touched upon diverse subjects, including his depiction of Don in the film directed by Farhan Akhtar. Recognizing the skepticism surrounding a role previously embodied by megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer acknowledged the hurdles that lie ahead. Speaking to Deadline, Ranveer Singh said, “I’m hoping to make Don my own and give it my spin, my interpretation. It is the handing over of the baton of one of the most loved and revered franchises of Hindi cinema. The significance of that is not lost on me. When the announcement was made, as expected, it came with its share of scepticism. But throughout the history of cinema, this has happened. Even as recently as perhaps when the Bond franchise changed hands and they announced Daniel Craig as the new Bond, it came with its fair share of scepticism. So, this is only natural.”