In just 14 days, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ crosses $1 billion in ticket sales

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In just 14 days, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ crosses $1 billion in ticket sales

James Cameron’s epic movie, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, has sailed past $1 billion in global ticket sales in just 14 days, becoming the fastest movie to cross the coveted box office milestone this year, reports Variety’.

Only three films released in 2022 managed to surpass the billion-dollar mark. Apart from ‘The Way of Water’, the other two are Tom Cruise-starrer ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (which took 31 days to clear the benchmark) and the Chris Pratt-led ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ (which took more than four months to join the club).

By comparison, according to ‘Variety’, nine movies released in 2019 surpassed $1 billion worldwide. ‘The Way of Water’ is the fastest to hit the mark since 2021’s ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, which took 12 days. Only six movies in history have cleared $1 billion in their first two weeks of release.

James Cameron’s long-delayed sequel to the 2009 ‘Avatar’ — which remains the top grosser of all time with box office pickings totaling $2.97 billion worldwide — has so far generated $317.1 million in North America and $712.7 million overseas, bringing its global tally to $1.025 billion.

It has surpassed ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ as the second highest-grossing movie of the year, and it’s the third highest of the pandemic era, adds ‘Variety’.

‘The Way of Water’ is expected to struggle to near the heights scaled by the original ‘Avatar’ because the global box office hasn’t fully rebounded from the pandemic, according to ‘Variety’. Moreover, China, a major theatrical market, is experiencing a resurgence of the coronavirus, and Russia, another big territory, won’t have access to the film as a result of Western sanctions.

‘Murder’: Kangana Ranaut’s verdict on Tunisha Sharma’s death

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‘Murder’: Kangana Ranaut’s verdict on Tunisha Sharma’s death

Reminiscent of her campaign to prove that Sushant Singh Rajput’s death was a murder, actress Kangana Ranaut has reacted to Tunisha Sharma’s suicide and called it a murder.

She also requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make strong laws to protect women against ‘polygamy’ and ‘acid attacks’.

Commenting on the death of Tunisha, a television actress who allegedly died by suicide on the sets in Palghar on Saturday, Kangana wrote in a long post: “A woman can cope with everything, loss of love, marriage, relationship or even a loved one but she can never deal with the fact that her love story never had love, for the other person, her love and vulnerability was just an easy target for exploitation, her reality was not the same as the other person who was in it only to use and abuse her physically and emotionally.

“When it is revealed to her, her reality starts to warp and distort itself, shift shape to fit in the facts that are revealed to her in a shocking manner. Every incidence, each experience she associates with beauty and love starts to replay in her mind, slowly blending dream, reality, and imagination, all in order to fit in the brutality of a betrayal.

“She can’t trust her own perception and in such a state one feels no difference in being alive or dead, after all, life is just our perception, and if she decides to end her life… Please know she didn’t do it alone… it’s a murder.

“Indulging in polygamy with multiple women without their consent or knowledge should be a criminal offense. S*xually exploiting women without taking any responsibility for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being while breaking up with them suddenly without any valid reason should also be a criminal offense.”

In another Instagram story, she wrote: “We need to take care of our daughters. It is the responsibility of the government to protect and enrich the feminine. A land where women are not safe is destined to be doomed. I request Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji…

“Like Krishna rose for Draupadi like Rama took a stand for Sita, we expect you to make strong laws against polygamy without content, acid attacks against women, and of course chopping them into many pieces… they should amount to an immediate death sentence without trial.”

Prabhas to open up about Kriti, his ‘Adi Purush’ Sita, on ‘Unstoppable 2 with NBK’

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Prabhas to open up about Kriti, his ‘Adi Purush’ Sita, on ‘Unstoppable 2 with NBK’

It has been five years since ‘Baahubali 2’ hit the screens and took India by storm but pan-India star Prabhas continues to hold audiences in thrall with his charm and humility.

Fans are in for a new year treat as the ‘Baahubali’ star features in the no-holds-barred chat show, ‘Unstoppable 2 with NBK’ hosted by the inimitable Nandamuri Balakrishna (NBK).

Prabhas recently made an appearance on the popular chat show streaming on the aha OTT platform. According to sources in the show team, the episode is set to serve a feast of countless memories of Prabhas and his pal, actor Gopichand, as told to NBK.

Giving a glimpse of the fun talk in the ‘Baahubali – The Beginning’ episode of ‘Unstoppable 2 with NBK’, the star anchor asks Prabhas about his relationship with Sita, or his leading lady Kriti Sanon, in ‘Adi Purush’. In his reply, Prabhas reveals a lot of things that were unheard of and unseen by people so far.

With so much juicy conversation flowing on the show, the OTT platform aha has decided to release the 100-minute Baahubali episode in two parts — The Beginning and Conclusion, streaming on December 30 and January 6, respectively.

‘Shark’ Namita Thapar tells Big B she named her sons after Jai and Veeru

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‘Shark’ Namita Thapar tells Big B she named her sons after Jai and Veeru

Namita Thapar, executive director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, who will be seen as a shark on the second season of ‘Shark Tank India’, took over the hot seat on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 14’.

In a conversation with the host and megastar Amitabh Bachchan, she said not only is she a big fan of his, but she’s married to one as well.

Thapar said: “I deserve to sit on the hotseat first because, I am such a big fan of yours that I got married to a man who is your fan as well, and I even named my sons Jay and Veeru.” She was referring to the names of the characters Jai and Veeru, played by Bachchan and Dharmendra respectively, in the blockbuster movie ‘Sholay’.

The ‘Shark’ then recited a poem she prepared for the host.

For the ‘Finale Week’, a bunch of ‘Sharks’ from the upcoming season of ‘Shark Tank India’ will appear on ‘KBC14’. They include Anupam Mittal (Founder and CEO of Shaadi.com – People Group), Aman Gupta (Co-Founder and CMO of boAt), Namita Thapar (Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Vineeta Singh (Co-Founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics), and Peyush Bansal (Founder & CEO of Lenskart.com), along with the newest addition, Amit Jain CEO and Co-Founder, CarDekho Group.

‘KBC14’ airs on Sony Entertainment Television.

Sam Asghari posts Xmas pic with wife Britney, springing new conspiracy theory

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Sam Asghari posts Xmas pic with wife Britney, springing new conspiracy theory

Sam Asghari has posted the picture with his wife Britney Spears in a rare picture posted in his Instagram. This picture has led to conspiracy theories by the fans of his pop icon wife, reports Mirror.co.uk’.

Fans are speculating that it’s not them in the picture. Chart-topping songstress Britney, 41, is known for her questionable social media activity, but model husband Sam, 28, maintains a lower profile.

As per Mirror.co.uk, despite boasting of more than 3 million followers, Sam rarely shares updates with his followers – but seemingly made an exception for the Christmas holidays.

“Merry Britmas to you all from Samta & Britney,” he posted yesterday, alongside a sweet snap of the pair on top of a hill with a scenic view.

His update began: “A little hike and a little meditation on Christmas Day goes a long way my wife is really becoming a meditation guru and I love it.”

Fans had only recently claimed that Britney was no longer in control of her Instagram page after she switched off the facility to comment on her posts.

Mirror.co.uk further states that in a new conspiracy theory, fans claim that it’s not actually Sam or Britney in his latest picture, saying they look “nothing alike”.

Most were quick to snap back at the conspiracy theories, as fans urged others not to criticize the couple.

Tunisha leaves behind property worth Rs 15 crore for her mother

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Tunisha leaves behind property worth Rs 15 crore for her mother

Late TV actress Tunisha Sharma, who took her own life on December 24, was working since the age of 13 and she leaves behind the legacy of her hard work in the form of property worth Rs 15 crore, including an apartment in Bhayandar (East), which will all now go to her mother.

Tunisha, who was consigned to the flames on Tuesday, had a very busy calendar till the end and worked in several TV shows, movies, and music videos, which helped her become independently wealthy.

Her funeral in Mumbai was attended by a number of television celebrities and the mother and sister of her ex-boyfriend and ‘Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul’ co-star, Sheezan Khan, who stands accused of abetment of suicide on the basis of a police complaint filed by Tunisha’s mother.

Sheezan and Tunisha broke up 15 days before she committed suicide, reportedly heartbroken because of the breakup. According to media reports, Sheezan had promised Tunisha that he would marry her, but he changed his mind on the advice of his sisters.

Sheezan’s sister breaks into tears at Tunisha’s funeral

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Sheezan’s sister breaks into tears at Tunisha’s funeral

Tunisha Sharma’s last rites and cremation on Tuesday were attended by her friends and industry colleagues, but the highlight of the late afternoon was her ex-boyfriend and ‘Ali Baba Dastaa-e-Kabul’ co-star Sheezan Khan’s sister, Falak Naaz, breaking down inconsolably when the body of the late actress was consigned to flames.

Sheezan, based on a police complaint filed by Tunisha’s mother, has been charged with abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He’s in police custody.

Others seen at the funeral included actors Vishal Jethwa, who came to the funeral from Tunisha’s home with her mother, Shivin Narang and Ashnoor Kaur. Her mother looked devastated at the cremation ground, where Sheezan’s family also showed up.

Tunisha was cremated at 4:30 p.m.

Actors Sidharth Nigam, Avneet Kaur, Abhishek Nigam, Deepika Singh, and Reem Shaikh also came to say their last goodbyes to the late actress, who took her own life on December 24. Ace filmmakers Abbas-Mustan also paid their respects to the late actress.

Tunisha, who was last seen on ‘Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul, was found hanging from a rope on the sets of the serial in Vasai, Mumbai, on December 24.

John Abraham’s character name is Jim in ‘Pathaan’

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John Abraham’s character name is Jim in ‘Pathaan’

Bollywood actor John Abraham is playing the arch-enemy of Shah Rukh Khan’s titular character in the upcoming spy-action theatrical film ‘Pathaan’. The name of John’s character has now been revealed and he’s called Jim in the film.

The makers are constantly dropping small bits of information from the film to the fans and audiences. They recently released the jukebox of ‘Pathaan’ and it interestingly has a Pathaan theme track and a Jim theme track which led to fans figuring out that John, who plays Pathaan’s arch-enemy, is going to be called Jim!

‘Pathaan’, which belongs to Aditya Chopra’s ambitious spy universe, has the country’s biggest superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham.

Director Siddharth Anand had earlier revealed that he will present John in a super slick avatar in ‘Pathaan’. He said, “I have always believed in the fact that the villain’s projection should be as big, if not bigger than that of the hero’s. Only when the villain is massive, can the tussle between them be spectacular. And we have an extraordinary battle when SRK takes on John.”

The film, produced by YRF, is set to release on January 25, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

SRK hugs Salman on his 57th b’day, fans overwhelmed

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SRK hugs Salman on his 57th b’day, fans overwhelmed

Fans of Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan can now proudly say “Karan-Arjun aa gaye (Karan-Arjun are here finally)!”. Salman was greeted by the ‘Pathaan’ star on his birthday.

SRK hugged Salman as he hosted a joint party with his sister Arpita Khan, whose daughter Ayat Sharma, who shares her birthday with the actor, turned three on Tuesday. Among the host of celebs, including Pooja Hegde, Kartik Aaryan, Suniel Shetty, Tabu, Sangeeta Bijlani, and Shah Rukh grabbed the most attention.

The videos of the two superstars sharing a sweet moment in embrace are doing rounds on the Internet. The fans were left in awe as the two shared the frames together.

A netizen wrote about Salman and Shah Rukh Khan’s bond, “The best, most intimate and close friendship in Bollywood.” Another fan on Instagram also said the moment reminded him of Shah Rukh and Salman attending politician Baba Siddique’s Iftaar party in 2013, where they ended their years-long cold war by giving each other a warm hug.

SRK and Salman’s friendship has stood the test of time despite two major fights between the two – One during the making of ‘Chalte Chalte’ when Salman regularly showed up on sets and created ruckus over his girlfriend Aishwarya Rai which resulted in the actress getting ousted from the film and replaced by Rani Mukerji.

The second was during Katrina Kaif’s birthday back in 2008 when the two superstars came at loggerheads over their respective reality television game shows.

Kim Kardashian is having ‘really hard’ time co-parenting with Kanye

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Kim Kardashian is having ‘really hard’ time co-parenting with Kanye

Kim Kardashian recently shared how the co-parenting situation going with her former husband, Kanye West.

During a Monday guest spot on the ‘Angie Martinez IRL’ podcast, the 42-year-old ‘Kardashians’ star discussed the highly controversial artiste and their four children, reports People magazine.

“Co-parenting is really f***ing hard,” Kardashian said, as she was brought to tears.

The former couple, who share daughters North, 9, Chicago, 4, and sons Saint, 6, and Psalm, 3, finalized their highly-publicized divorce in November, following West’s on-and-off social media play-by-play of the situation.

As per ‘People’, despite what is going on with West, Kardashian stands by the decision to shield their children from what plays out online and says she is doing her best.

“If they don’t know things that are being said, why would I ever bring that energy to them? That is real, heavy, grownup s— that they are not ready to deal with,” she said, quoted by ‘People’.

“When they are, we will have those conversations. One day, my kids will thank me for not sitting here and bashing their dad. I could,” she added.

“I definitely protected him,” she said in the interview, “and I still will in the eyes of my kids. For my kids. So, in my home, my kids don’t know anything that goes on (in) the outside world.”

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