Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) The recently released sci-fi epic film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, is on its way to become a box-office juggernaut. The film so far has collected Rs 486 cr worldwide in the first four days of its release.

While it breached the Rs 150 crore mark for its India net collections in the first three days of its release, it has posted an impressive figure at the box office in its opening weekend. The film has minted Rs 346 crore in terms of gross collections across India.

‘Kalki 2898 AD’, directed by Nag Ashwin, features a host of superstars from across the film industries of India. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani.

The film’s overseas gross collection stands at Rs 142 crore, taking the total worldwide gross collections to Rs 488 crore as per Track Tollywood.

In Telugu-speaking states, the film has collected Rs 167.5 crore, followed by its 2nd biggest market in Hindi with collections standing at Rs 111.5 crore.

Barring the southern states, the film’s net India collection is at Rs 134.09 crore. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is expected to cross the Rs 500 crore milestone figure with the evening shows on Monday.

The film needs to collect another Rs 500 crore gross to achieve hit status. ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ has set the box office on fire once again after the ticket windows experienced a euphoria last year with films like ‘Pathaan’, ‘Jawan’, ‘Gadar 2’ and ‘Animal’.

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Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actress Pooja Sahu, who essays the role of Mandira in the show ‘Dahej Daasi’ shared how commuting to Naigaon, which is located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, every day for the shoot poses a challenge for her in the rainy season.

Speaking about the same, Pooja, who is known for her work in ‘Thapki Pyar Ki’, said: “This is my first show in Naigaon. And it becomes difficult in the rainy season. Otherwise, everything else is great and normal for me. But this travelling part is the biggest challenge. Reaching the set on time has become a real task since the rain started. Whether you come by train or by road, getting here is a challenge in itself.”

The show has completed 100 episodes recently.

She said: “It feels very happy to accomplish something like this. Because of these milestones, we tend to feel proud of ourselves, confident in our abilities, and have a sense of achievement. These feelings can contribute positively to our overall well-being.”

Pooja credited the actors and their hard work for the success of the show.

She said: “They have this passion to perform their characters to the best of their abilities. I see a lot of dedication in our actors, the kind that comes from a real hunger to do their roles well.”

Pooja said that the producers Ravindra Gautam and Raghuvir Shekhawat, writers, and the rest of our technical team worked with great heart and commitment.

“When you do something just for the sake of doing it or just for the money, it doesn’t turn out as successful. But when you put your heart and soul into your work, aiming to make it the best it can be, the results are truly outstanding. I believe this dedication is the reason for our show’s success,” commented Pooja.

For Pooja, every day has been a memorable one because she is always learning new things and improving.

“Every day brings different shades and experiences for me to play with. So, there’s no single moment that stands out as the most memorable; every day is memorable in its own way,” she said.

The show stars Sayantani Ghosh as Vindhya Devi, and Rajat Verma as Jay.

Produced by Ravindra Gautam and Raghuvir Shekhawat under their banner Do Dooni 4 Films, it airs on Nazara TV.

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Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actor Glen Powell, who will be seen in the upcoming action-thriller film “Twisters”, has spoken about how he and his family got stuck in a tornado while he went to meet his aunt during his childhood days.

He even spoke about how his real-life experience helped him in his performance in the movie, directed by Lee Isaac Chung.

Powell, who was raised in Austin, recalled travelling with his family to East Texas in 1997. All of nine years old, Powell went to meet his aunt, who happened to be in the small town of Jarrell in Texas when a tornado touched down. The actor and his family took shelter in a carpet store, and in the days after the storm.

Talking about the experience of seeing how tornadoes impact people’s lives helped his performance, he said: “I wanted to start out with my character presenting as exactly the guy you think he is, this self-promoting adrenaline junkie. But then you realize there’s real depth to him.”

“His team of storm chasers seem like this travelling circus of thrill seekers, but they share this complicated fascination with the unexplainable phenomenon that is tornadoes. They seem to have a casual, devil-may-care attitude, but they’re no dummies.”

Powell added: “They have deep respect for the awesome power of tornadoes and care about the people affected by the destruction they cause. They’re a band of misfits that have grown into a family that works together and takes care of each other … and those they find on their way.”

The actor said that the movie represents “Family”.

“They have something to offer Kate because they represent what she’s really chasing after in this movie: Family,” he said.

“Twisters” also stars Golden Globe nominee Anthony Ramos, Golden Globe winner Maura Tierney and Sasha Lane, along with David Corenswet, Daryl McCormack, Kiernan Shipka and Nik Dodani.

“Twisters” is produced by Oscar nominees Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley and executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Thomas Hayslip and Ashley Jay Sandberg.

Warner Bros. Pictures, Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment Present “Twisters” distributed internationally by Warner Bros. Pictures.

It will be released in cinemas in India on July 18.

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Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actor Raj Anadkat, who essays the role of Keshav in the regional show ‘United States of Gujarat’, has shared the inspiration behind his character.

The actor shared that he modelled his character in the show on Ranveer Singh’s character from the 2022 movie ‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar’ as that was the brief given to him by the production.

The show also stars Sana Sheikh, Ragini Shah, Siddharth Randheria, Apara Mehta and Vandana Vithlani.

Raj revealed: “For my character, I took inspiration from Ranveer Singh’s character from ‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar’. When I first got the brief from the director, they just told me that my character is like Dwarka’s Ranveer Singh, a bindaas happy-go-lucky guy who helps everyone, and girls admire him. While shooting too, we kept adding fun elements to my character.”

‘United States of Gujarat’ navigates through a heartfelt journey of Kay (played by Sana Sheikh) to discover her roots and reunite with her mother Yamuna (played by Ami Trivedi) and Baa (played by Ragini Shah). Raj Anadkat’s character, Keshav, adds to the mix as he forges a certain connection with Kay, promising guaranteed entertainment for the audience.

‘United States of Gujarat’ is set to premiere on July 152 on Colors Gujarati.

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Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) Actor Mayank Malik, who has joined the cast of ‘Chaahenge Tumhe Itnaa’ has given insights into his character, saying his role is that of a smart, young, and good-hearted guy with a charming personality.

Speaking about his role, Mayank shared: “I am playing the character of Raghav in the show. Raghav is a smart, young, and good-hearted guy. He is Siddharth’s cousin, and everyone loves him due to his amazing and charming personality.”

“However, there’s more to this character, which will be revealed in the upcoming episodes. Raghav has a dark past that gives his character a hint of grey, leading to significant turns in the storyline,” said Mayank.

Mayank further shares that he is really enjoying the whole process of shooting.

“Playing Raghav is amazing because he has many layers that unfold eventually. Throughout this process, I’ve learned a lot as an actor. This role allows me to explore different shades of a character through one role, and I’m very thankful to ‘Chaahenge Tumhe Itnaa’ for giving me this opportunity to showcase my acting skills on screen. I hope the viewers will enjoy watching me as Raghav and continue to show their love for the character and the show,” added Mayank.

The on-screen chemistry between Bharat Ahlawat (Siddharth) and Swati Sharma (Aashi) in the show has captivated the audiences. It also stars Khyati Keswani as Amrita.

‘Chaahenge Tumhe Itnaa’ airs on Shemaroo Umang.

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