ENT Highlights: Crew Sees Major Dip At Box Office; Amit On Comparisons Between Maidaan & Chak De India

Priyanka Chopra is beaming with joy, and the reason behind her happiness is her brother's roka ceremony, which took place during her recent trip to India with her husband Nick Jonas and daughter Malti Marie. Today, Priyanka shared a glimpse of her brother Siddharth Chopra's roka ceremony with Neelam Upadhyaya on social media. The heartfelt photograph beautifully captures the joyous moment.

The heist comedy Crew continues to thrive at the box office, prompting actor Kriti Sanon, alongside co-stars Tabu and Kareena Kapoor Khan, to express their eagerness for a potential sequel. Kriti mentioned her willingness to reprise her role as the nerdy dreamer Divya Rana from Crew, provided writers Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri craft a compelling script. "People have shown immense love for it. We genuinely wish to reunite and embark on another entertaining journey. Of course, it places significant responsibility on the writers... Ultimately, it's the audience's enthusiasm that encourages the possibility of a sequel. When they express such adoration, you believe there's potential for something more. So, fingers crossed," the actor expressed to PTI during an interview.

Adil Khan Durrani has recently addressed speculation surrounding his marriage to Rakhi Sawant, denying any motives of seeking publicity. In a recent interview, Adil clarified that if his intention was to pursue acting or enter Bigg Boss, he could have simply remained Rakhi's boyfriend. Adil tied the knot with Rakhi last year, but their relationship soured amidst various allegations traded between them. Accusing Rakhi of seeking attention, Adil emphasized that he did not marry her to venture into showbiz. He stated, "If my aim was to use her for publicity or to enter showbiz, I could have simply remained her boyfriend. However, I chose to marry her." Adil also mentioned that Rakhi tends to seek publicity to secure opportunities such as entering the Bigg Boss house. While expressing his aspirations to pursue acting, Adil clarified that Rakhi was not his means of entering the entertainment industry.

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has been roped in by the Election Commission of India to urge the youngsters to vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The 39-year-old actor features in the ECI's campaign video that encourages the youth to exercise their franchise in the upcoming elections. Khurrana, known for critically-acclaimed films such as "Andhadhun", "Dream Girl", "Bareilly Ki Barfi" and "Dum Laga Ke Haisha", said it is imperative that the youth participate in deciding the future of the country.

Boney Kapoor, who has been a doting father, opened up on his plans to make a solo hero film with his son Arjun Kapoor and told News18, "I’ll soon be doing a couple of more films with him—No Entry 2 and another solo hero film. I liked the subject of the latter and I narrated it to him and he has also liked it a lot. We’re working on that film as well".

On Ajay Devgn's birthday today, Akshay Kumar penned a sweet note for the Maidaan actor ahead of Maidaan and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Clash. He wrote, "My wish for you always, ‘Kar har Maidaan fateh’. Happy birthday brother, @ajaydevgn. Love and prayers"

Kamal Haasan, a prominent figure in the South film industry, boasts a vast following due to his involvement in major cinematic ventures. His upcoming role in the highly anticipated sequel, Indian 2, directed by renowned Tamil filmmaker S Shankar, has stirred considerable excitement among fans. This sequel follows the success of their earlier collaboration, Indian, released in 1996. As anticipation builds for the film's release, news has surfaced regarding the acquisition of its theatrical rights in Karnataka. Reports indicate that Romeo Pictures, a reputable production company, has secured these rights, further fueling the buzz surrounding the movie.

As Maidaan is set to release on April 10, there have been frequent comparisons between this Ajay Devgn starrer and Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De India. Reacting to the same, director Amit Sharma told India Today, "There are no similarities between these films, except maybe 22 players are running after one ball on the field. The story is different, the struggle is different. This is also not a sports biopic, it’s the journey of Abdul Rahim. Maidaan is about his emotional journey. Football is just the medium"

Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer Crew, which saw a decent opening weekend, saw a dip of over 55% at the box office. According to a report published in Sacnilk, Crew minted Rs 4.5 crores yesterday (day 4/ first Monday) which took the overall collections of the film to Rs 34 crores