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Bollywood stars falter as South Indian movies crack the box-office code

Larger-than-life movies' full value is offered only on a big screen, say experts; for other movies, consumers prefer to wait for their OTT release

Bollywood stars falter as South Indian movies crack the box-office code
Updated On : 17 May 2022 | 1:25 PM IST

Actor Akshay Kumar tests positive for Covid, cancels Cannes visit

The popular film actor had previously tested Covid positive last year in April

Actor Akshay Kumar tests positive for Covid, cancels Cannes visit
Updated On : 14 May 2022 | 9:58 PM IST

Akshay Kumar's Vimal U-turn is not in good taste, say brand experts

Given Kumar's passion for fitness, the endorsement was peculiar from the get-go, brand experts say

Akshay Kumar's Vimal U-turn is not in good taste, say brand experts
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 8:29 PM IST

Many lives: Actor & entrepreneur Lara Dutta Bhupathi is a woman on the go

Having launched Arias three years ago, 'after two years of R&D', she is determined to make a dent as the go-to, affordable, quality Indian brand in a very competitive segment

Many lives: Actor & entrepreneur Lara Dutta Bhupathi is a woman on the go
Updated On : 02 Apr 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

Akshay Kumar's 'Bachchan Pandey' mints Rs 13 crore on day one

Superstar Akshay Kumar's action comedy Directed by Farhad Samji of Housefull 4 fame, the film also stars Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez and Arshad Warsi

Akshay Kumar's 'Bachchan Pandey' mints Rs 13 crore on day one
Updated On : 19 Mar 2022 | 4:07 PM IST

Star-studded startup Socialswag gets IMEF on board for next stage of growth

Its promoters and founders include celebrities such as actors Akshay Kumar and Rana Daggubati as well as tennis ace Mahesh Bhupati among others

Star-studded startup Socialswag gets IMEF on board for next stage of growth
Updated On : 26 Jan 2022 | 12:25 AM IST

Sooryavanshi review: A decent movie to draw audience back to the cinemas

Akshay Kumar's controlled intensity is something to marvel in a movie where nuances go nuclear

Sooryavanshi review: A decent movie to draw audience back to the cinemas
Updated On : 20 Nov 2021 | 4:28 PM IST

Akshay, Rajini booster shot: Gold dust on silver screen in first week

Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have already collected 6% of the industry's 2020 revenue

Akshay, Rajini booster shot: Gold dust on silver screen in first week
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 6:05 AM IST

Can star-studded Diwali show bring the sparkle back to cinema halls?

Stars are returning to India's big screens. In the past year, streaming platforms like Netflix and Hotstar had become the only avenue for producers. But Diwali releases may be reversing the trend

Can star-studded Diwali show bring the sparkle back to cinema halls?
Updated On : 09 Nov 2021 | 8:18 AM IST

Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Sooryavanshi' mints Rs 26.29 crore on day one

The Akshay Kumar-starrer has opened in cinemas countrywide with a bang

Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Sooryavanshi' mints Rs 26.29 crore on day one
Updated On : 06 Nov 2021 | 5:42 PM IST

'Sooryavanshi' to release on Nov 5, team asks audience to return to cinemas

The film, which was originally scheduled to release on March 24, 2020, was delayed multiple times due to the coronavirus pandemic

'Sooryavanshi' to release on Nov 5, team asks audience to return to cinemas
Updated On : 15 Oct 2021 | 2:10 PM IST

Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' to release worldwide theatrically on Diwali

Akshay Kumar-starrer cop drama "Sooryavanshi" is set to open worldwide theatrically on Diwali, director Rohit Shetty announced on Saturday. The 48-year-old director took to social media to share the new release date of the film hours after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announced the reopening of cinema halls in the state from October 22. Thanks to our Honourable Chief Minister, Shri Uddhav Thackeray, theatres in Maharashtra to reopen from 22nd October. And FINALLY!!! we can say, This DIWALIAA RAHI HAI POLICE, Shetty wrote. Earlier in the day, a delegation of filmmakers and theatre owners including Shetty met Thackeray to discuss the reopening of cinema halls across Maharashtra, a key territory for movie business which was shut since April this year due to the second wave of COVID-19. Sooryavanshi was originally scheduled to release on March 24, 2020, but was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, which led to theatre shutdown across the country. The makers then ...

Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' to release worldwide theatrically on Diwali
Updated On : 25 Sep 2021 | 5:45 PM IST

Biotechnology firm Mylab ropes in Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador

The Pune-based firm, which has a presence across many verticals like diagnostics, food safety, agriculture and veterinary medicine

Biotechnology firm Mylab ropes in Akshay Kumar as brand ambassador
Updated On : 11 Jun 2021 | 3:49 PM IST

Covid-19 strikes B-town: Akshay, Vicky, Bhumi, others test positive

The coronavirus pandemic seems to have hit the Hindi film industry with actors Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar among the growing number of Bollywood celebrities to have tested positive for Covid-19

Covid-19 strikes B-town: Akshay, Vicky, Bhumi, others test positive
Updated On : 05 Apr 2021 | 5:53 PM IST

Akshay Kumar tests positive for Covid, says 'will be back in action soon'

Actor Akshay Kumar on Sunday informed that he has contracted Covid-19 and is currently 'under home quarantine'

Akshay Kumar tests positive for Covid, says 'will be back in action soon'
Updated On : 04 Apr 2021 | 10:19 AM IST

Akshay Kumar starrer 'Sooryavanshi' to release globally on April 30

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's much-awaited actioner "Sooryavanshi", directed by filmmaker Rohit Shetty, is set to open theatrically on April 30 worldwide

Akshay Kumar starrer 'Sooryavanshi' to release globally on April 30
Updated On : 14 Mar 2021 | 11:58 AM IST

Why Big B, Akshay quiet on fuel prices now, asks Congress leader

Maha Congress chief Nana Patole asked why Bollywood celebrities, including actors Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar, who had tweeted about high fuel prices during the UPA regime were quiet now

Why Big B, Akshay quiet on fuel prices now, asks Congress leader
Updated On : 18 Feb 2021 | 12:52 AM IST

At $238 mn, Kohli remains most-valued celeb for 4th year in row: Report

Ace cricketer Virat Kohli has been ranked as the most valuable celebrity for the fourth consecutive year in 2020 with a brand value of USD 237.7 million, and the second and third slots have gone to Hindi film actors Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh, according to an industry ranking. Of the top ten most-valued celebs, only Kohli is outside of the filmdom and of the nine film stars only two are females in the 2020 ranking. While Kohli's brand remained the same, the top 20 celebs lost 5 per cent of their combined value to USD 1 billion in 2020, Duff & Phelps, which specialises in brand valuation, said in a statement on Thursday. Kohli remains the most valued celebrity for the fourth consecutive year with a steady brand value of USD 237.7 million in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it said. While Akshay Kumar retains the second position with a brand value of USD 118.9 million, a jump of 13.8 per cent, Ranveer Singh also retains his third position again for the second year, with a ...

At $238 mn, Kohli remains most-valued celeb for 4th year in row: Report
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 5:31 PM IST

Akshay Kumar launches PUBG rival multi-player mobile action game FAU-G

On the occasion of Republic Day, Akshay Kumar launched the mobile action game 'Fearless and United Guards (FAU-G).

Akshay Kumar launches PUBG rival multi-player mobile action game FAU-G
Updated On : 26 Jan 2021 | 2:44 PM IST

Bihar YouTuber opposes Rs 500 crore defamation notice by Akshay Kumar

YouTuber Rashid Siddiquee has opposed the defamation notice issued against him by Akshay Kumar in connection with Sushant Singh Rajput death case

Bihar YouTuber opposes Rs 500 crore defamation notice by Akshay Kumar
Updated On : 21 Nov 2020 | 11:16 AM IST