BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 13 - The global box office has witnessed a historic milestone as Michael, the biographical drama based on the life of pop icon Michael Jackson, has officially crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide. The achievement makes it the first-ever biopic in cinema history to reach the prestigious milestone, cementing its place among the biggest box office success stories of all time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Driven by positive word-of-mouth and strong performances across North America, Europe, Latin America, and several international markets, Michael has continued to attract audiences weeks after its release. The film has resonated with both longtime fans of the King of Pop and younger moviegoers, resulting in remarkable legs at the global box office. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as the Pop legend, Michael has grossed $372 million domestically (North America) and $629 million in the international markets so far for the worldwide cume of over $1 billion. It is the second movie of 2026 to hit the milestone of a billion dollars after Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and the 62nd film of all time to do so. Its success also highlights the enduring popularity and cultural impact of Michael Jackson's legacy. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Meanwhile, Disney's live-action adaptation of the billion-dollar toon, Moana, has failed to meet expectations. Despite carrying one of the studio's most beloved animated brands and featuring a massive production budget, the remake has struggled to generate audience interest, tanking at the box office with less than $100 million in worldwide opening weekend box office. Domestically, the Catherine Laga'aia and Dwayne Johnson-fronted adventure grossed just $43 million while its overseas debut landed at $52 million.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 12 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 is turning out to be a bona fide box office success with better-than-expected opening weekend collection. After taking a good opening at 14 crores net, the comedy entertainer witnessed a massive jump of over 60% on Saturday, and it is simply running riot on Sunday to close the weekend on a strong note. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 4 has registered a phenomenal jump of around 25% on its first Sunday at the Indian box office. As per early estimates, the comedy entertainer has collected over 28 crore net on Day 3, following its impressive 22.50 crore net haul on Saturday. The film's opening weekend now stands at approximately 65 crore net, making it one of the biggest Bollywood opening weekends of 2026. After a solid opening on Friday, Dhamaal 4 witnessed excellent growth over the weekend, driven by strong family footfall and positive word-of-mouth. The film recorded excellent occupancy across multiplexes and single screens, with evening and night shows performing particularly well. The healthy day-on-day growth reflects the audience's acceptance of the film and the enduring popularity of the Dhamaal franchise. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Sunday collection of Dhamaal 4 is the biggest single-day collection for a Bollywood movie of 2026, outside Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. The strong weekend has also placed Dhamaal 4 among Ajay Devgn's biggest box office starters. More importantly, the film has built a solid foundation heading into the weekdays. If it manages to hold well on Monday and maintain steady collections through the first week, it will be on course for an impressive lifetime total at the domestic box office. Directed by Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 4 features Ajay Devgn alongside Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi, Sanjay Mishra, Ravi Kishan and an ensemble cast. With excellent weekend momentum and encouraging audience response, the comedy entertainer has emerged as a clear box office winner and is expected to continue its successful run in the coming days.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 12 - Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 has registered an impressive jump on its first Saturday, putting the comedy entertainer on course for a strong opening weekend at the Indian box office. After opening with around 14 crore net on Friday, the film witnessed excellent growth on Day 2, driven by family audiences and strong evening occupancy across multiplexes as well as mass centres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The comedy entertainer witnessed a massive jump of around 60% on its first Saturday, collecting an estimated 22.50 crore net. The film's total stands at 36.50 crore net after two days. The strong Saturday performance has put Dhamaal 4 firmly on course for an opening weekend of 60 crore or more, with Sunday expected to be the biggest day of its run. The strong Saturday trend suggests that positive audience reception is translating into solid word of mouth. While the film opened below Total Dhamaal, the weekend trajectory has significantly improved its prospects, and a Sunday collection in the 25 crore range now looks achievable if the current momentum continues. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 4 reunites Ajay Devgn with franchise regulars Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi. If the film crosses the 60 crore mark in its first weekend, it will reinforce the enduring popularity of the Dhamaal franchise and provide Bollywood with another successful comedy performer in 2026.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 12 - Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj has reportedly been removed from ZEE5's international platform, days after the film was taken down in India. The latest development means the controversial film is currently unavailable for streaming on the platform across multiple territories, marking another twist in its troubled release journey. The film premiered on ZEE5 on July 3 and was initially available for audiences outside India. However, it was removed from the Indian platform on July 5, with ZEE5 stating that the title was "unavailable in India until further notice" due to ongoing developments. At the time, the film continued to stream internationally, allowing overseas viewers to access it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to the latest reports, Satluj has now also been withdrawn from ZEE5's global catalogue. While the streaming platform has not issued an official statement explaining the international removal, the film is no longer accessible to subscribers in overseas markets either. The makers have also not commented on the development so far. Directed by Honey Trehan, Satluj is based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra and has been surrounded by controversy over the past few years. The film has faced delays and multiple hurdles before eventually making its digital debut. Its subsequent removal from both the Indian and international versions of ZEE5 has once again put the spotlight on the project and raised fresh questions about its future availability on streaming platforms.

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, July 11 - The horror films have been doing really well at the Indian box office for the last few years, and the latest to join the list is Evil Dead Burn. The sixth instalment in the Evil Dead film series has registered a solid start at the box office, emerging as the biggest Hollywood horror opener of 2026. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The latest instalment in the iconic franchise has comfortably outperformed this year's surprise horror blockbuster Obsession, underlining the strong appetite for the genre among Indian moviegoers. The film has grossed approximately 4 crore on its opening day in India (including paid previews), nearly double the 2.10 crore debut of Obsession. Evil Dead Burn has also comfortably surpassed the previous franchise instalment, Evil Dead Rise (2023), which opened to around 2.25 crore gross before going on to collect over 37 crore gross during its lifetime run in India. The impressive debut makes Evil Dead Burn the biggest opening for a horror film in India this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The horror genre has been enjoying a remarkable run at the Indian box office over the last few years, with audiences consistently turning up for well-made supernatural thrillers. The success of films like Obsession, The Conjuring, and Evil Dead Rise has helped expand the audience for horror releases, and Evil Dead Burn has continued that momentum with an even stronger opening. With positive word of mouth (8.2 rating on BMS) and the weekend still ahead, Evil Dead Burn is expected to witness healthy growth over Saturday and Sunday. If it maintains its momentum, the film has every chance of surpassing Evil Dead Rise's lifetime haul in India and ending its theatrical run as one of the biggest Hollywood horror hits of the year.

BY CHRISTA LINCY

Dhamaal 4 released in theatres yesterday, July 10, 2026, and has instantly struck a chord with the family audience. On its opening day, the film recorded a solid performance, collecting a net of ₹14 Cr across 10,669 tracked shows in India. This brings the total India gross collections to ₹16.80 Cr. Early estimates for the overseas market suggest a gross of approximately ₹5.00 Cr, pushing the worldwide opening day total to a massive ₹21.80 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With this opening, Dhamaal 4 has officially surpassed the Day 1 collections of Bol Bachchan (₹12.10 Cr) to become one of the Top 3 comedy openers of Ajay Devgn's career, trailing only behind Golmaal Again and Total Dhamaal. The film brings back the beloved trio of Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, and Arshad Warsi, while adding fresh energy with Ravi Kishan, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Esha Gupta. Critics have praised the fast-paced madness and the clean, kid-friendly humor that has been missing from the big screen lately. LIVE BLOG: DAY 2 UPDATES 04:15 PM (IST) 11 JUL 2026 Live Update: Saturday Afternoon Explosion; Dhamaal 4 Crosses 500K Ticket Milestone on BMS Dhamaal 4 is on a rampage this Saturday, showing a massive jump in footfalls across the country. As of 4:15 PM, the film has already minted ₹7.02 crore net live today across 6,236 tracked shows. This brings the total India net collection to ₹21.02 crore, with the total gross reaching ₹25.08 crore within just 40 hours of its release. The momentum on BookMyShow (BMS) is unprecedented for a comedy entertainer this year. Between 3 PM and 4 PM alone, the film sold 22,850 tickets, recording a significant surge compared to the 15,850 tickets sold during the same window yesterday. The cumulative sales since 7 AM this morning have now touched 1,59,170 tickets—nearly doubling yesterday's performance of 90,320 in the same period. The most significant milestone of the day comes from the platform itself, as Dhamaal 4 has officially crossed 500,000 (500K) total tickets sold on BookMyShow. The occupancy levels for the Hindi 2D version are reflecting a massive Saturday surge. While the morning shows started steadily at 12.77 per cent, the afternoon shows witnessed an explosive jump, recording 33.92 per cent occupancy across the country. Currently, the overall average for the day stands at 23.35 per cent. 01:45 PM (IST) 11 JUL 2026 Live Update: Saturday Momentum Skyrockets; Day 2 Live Net Crosses ₹2 Crore Dhamaal 4 is maintaining an extraordinary pace as it enters the Saturday afternoon shows. As of 1:45 PM, the film has already collected a net of ₹2.31 crore live today across 4,087 tracked shows. This takes the total India net collection to ₹16.31 crore, with the gross collection now standing at ₹19.53 crore so far. The ticket sales on BookMyShow are nearly doubling compared to the opening day. Between 12 PM and 1 PM today, the film sold 21,430 tickets, showing a massive jump from the 12,510 tickets sold during the same window yesterday. The total tickets booked since 7 AM this morning have reached a staggering 89,770, compared to 45,770 in the same period on Friday. 12:45 PM (IST) 11 JUL 2026 Live Update: Dhamaal 4 Crosses ₹15 Cr Net; Morning Occupancy Jumps by 50% Dhamaal 4 is witnessing a terrific surge on its first Saturday, with audience interest scaling new heights. As of 12:45 PM, the film has already minted ₹1.44 crore net live today across 3,575 tracked shows. This pushes the total India net collection to ₹15.19 crore (₹18.20 crore gross) so far. The ticket sales on BookMyShow have hit an explosive pace. Between 11 AM and 12 PM today, the film sold 24,510 tickets, which is more than double the 11,330 tickets sold during the same hour yesterday. The cumulative sales since 7 AM this morning have reached 68,340 tickets, compared to 33,260 yesterday. Occupancy trends are equally impressive. The morning shows recorded an overall occupancy of 12.77%, a significant leap from Friday's 8.38% morning start. Regionally, Mumbai and Pune are leading the charge with 18% occupancy each, followed by NCR and Bengaluru at 15% and 13% respectively. The Dhamaal wave has significantly altered the trending charts; while Alia Bhatt's Alpha has stopped trending on BMS , Welcome To The Jungle has started to emerge in the trending list during the 11 AM-12 PM window. With matinee and evening shows expected to see heavy walk-ins, the film is firmly on track for a huge Saturday finish. 10:15 AM (IST) 11 JUL 2026 Live Update: 2x Surge on Saturday Morning; Weekend Projections Eye ₹60 Crore Mark The momentum for Dhamaal 4 has witnessed a massive jump on Saturday morning. Between 9 AM and 10 AM today, the film sold 13,870 tickets on BookMyShow, which is more than double the 6,770 tickets sold in the same window yesterday. The total sales since 7 AM this morning have reached 24,330, compared to 12,660 yesterday morning. With an 8.9/10 rating on BMS from over 4,200 votes, the positive audience feedback is clearly driving a strong weekend surge. Based on current ticket sales and occupancy trends, the film is now gearing up to collect over ₹20 crore on both Saturday and Sunday, with a strong chance of hitting ₹25 crore tomorrow. If this pace continues, Dhamaal 4 is looking at a ₹60 crore plus opening weekend, comfortably surpassing initial trade expectations. 09:15 AM (IST) 11 JUL 2026 Live Update: Day 2 Morning Sales Explode; 77% Jump Over Friday Dhamaal 4 is showing signs of a massive weekend surge. As of 9:15 AM on Day 2, the film is running across 1,488 shows and has already collected a live net of ₹0.19 Cr today. This brings the cumulative India net to ₹13.94 Cr (₹16.72 Cr Gross) within the first few hours of Saturday. The momentum on BookMyShow (BMS) is staggering. Between 8 AM and 9 AM today, the film sold 7,320 tickets, compared to 4,230 tickets during the same window yesterday. The total sales since 7 AM today have reached 10,460 tickets, nearly doubling yesterday's 5,890. In the National Chains (PIC), the advance booking for today stands at a robust 71.8K tickets, generating a gross of approximately ₹2.74 Cr with a 9.3% occupancy. This is a significant jump compared to yesterday's 44K tickets at the same time. Leading the charge is PVR with 35.8K tickets (₹1.45 Cr), followed by INOX with 24.5K tickets (₹89 Lakh) and Cinepolis with 11.5K tickets (₹40 Lakh). The strong Word of Mouth is clearly translating into heavy spot bookings for the weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) @keyframes pulse { 0% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.2; } 100% { opacity: 1; } } .blinking-dot { height: 10px; width: 10px; background-color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; animation: pulse 1.2s infinite ease-in-out; }