Entertainment Highlights February 8: Badass Ravi Kumar Beats Loveyapa On Day 1; Rajkummar Visits Maha Kumbh

Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor's much-anticipated film Loveyapa has finally hit theaters, receiving immense love from audiences and celebrities alike. Ira praised her brother and the film writing, "Junnu on the big screen!!🥳🥳🥰🥰 If you knew Junaid personally, you'd realize just how good of an actor he is playing this role! The whole cast has done a great job. Genuinely. From the little roles to the big ones! Junaid and @khushikapoor are such good on-screen cry-ers! Go watch Loveyappa in theatres now!!"

According to Sacnilk's report, Badass Ravikumar grossed Rs. 3.15 Crore at the worldwide box office collection on Day 1 (Friday). The overseas collection of Badass Ravikumar has not bee reported. While India net collection of Badass Ravikumar is Rs. 2.75 Crore while India gross collection of the movie is Rs. 3.15 Crore.

Deva has minted Rs. 49.25 Cr so far as of day 8 in the worldwide box office, according to the reports of Sacnilk. The number came after considering the overseas amount of Rs. 14.50 Cr and India gross collection of Rs. 34.50 Cr. The movie has minted Rs. 1.25 Cr at the overseas on day 8. On the other hand, the movie's India nett collection on day 8 stood at Rs. 29.20 Cr considering Rs. 80 lakhs it minted on 2nd Friday itself seeing a dip of about -56.76% compared to day 7 when it earned Rs. 1.85 Cr.

In an unprecedented honor, The Sabarmati Report stands as the only film watched by the Prime Minister of India during his working tenure. This fact alone cements its significance in the landscape of Indian cinema. The film’s ability to tackle one of the most sensitive incidents in India’s history with remarkable storytelling has set it apart as a landmark achievement. Adding to its long list of accolades, The Sabarmati Report has now surpassed a staggering 350 million watch minutes on ZEE5. Its digital success further solidifies the film’s mass appeal and impact, proving that meaningful and powerful storytelling continues to resonate with audiences across the nation.

Janhvi Kapoor has taken social media by storm as she surprises fans with her first look as Sundari from the sets of Param Sundari. Dressed in a floral saree that perfectly complements her, the actress looks every bit radiating. The film, which stars Sidharth Malhotra alongside Janhvi, is a heartwarming cross-cultural love story directed by Tushar Jalota and produced by Dinesh Vijan. Set against the breathtaking backdrops of Kerala, the production has already garnered buzz for its picturesque locations and is shaping up to be one of the most awaited theatrical releases of 2025. Mark your calendars — the film hits the big screens on July 25, 2025.

Loveyapa, featuring Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan, premiered in theatres on Friday, marking their first big-screen release after debuting on OTT. Directed by Advait Chandan, the romantic comedy collected ₹1.25 crore nett in India on its opening day, as per Sacnilk. The film recorded an overall occupancy of 9.56% across nearly 2,300 shows nationwide, including 404 screenings in Mumbai and 589 in the National Capital Region.

Himesh Reshammiya’s high-energy action entertainer has made a strong debut at the box office, collecting ₹2.75 crore on its opening day—marking his biggest opener to date. According to Sacnilk, Badass Ravi Kumar recorded a 17.28% overall occupancy in Hindi on February 7. With enthusiastic fans backing the film and generating positive word-of-mouth, expectations are high for a rise in audience turnout over the weekend.

Naga Chaitanya recently spoke about his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu, describing it as a mutual decision. He emphasized that both of them have moved forward in their respective lives while continuing to hold great respect for each other. Chay said on the Raw Talks With VK podcast, “We wanted to go our own ways. For our own reasons, we have taken this decision and we respect each other. We are moving on in our lives, in our own way. What more explanation is needed, I don’t understand. I’m hoping the audience and media will respect that. We have asked for privacy. Please respect us and give us privacy on this matter. But, unfortunately, it is a headline. It became a topic or gossip. It became entertainment."

Rajkummar Rao and his wife, Patralekhaa, visited the Maha Kumbh and took a holy dip at the Sangam. While talking to ANI, Rajkummar said, “I am very excited to take the dip at Sangam. We had come here earlier as well. I and my wife we love Ma Ganga.”

Despite an extensive marketing campaign that brought together Bollywood’s Three Khans at its premiere, the romantic comedy Loveyapa is facing challenges at the box office. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film managed to collect only ₹44 lakh from its morning shows on opening day. In contrast, Badass Ravikumar, a pastiche film featuring Himesh Reshammiya, nearly doubled that figure, earning approximately ₹90 lakh from its morning screenings.