Kannappa: Release Date, Advance Booking, Box Office Prediction & Full Details

 Vishnu Manchu’s highly anticipated film Kannappa is scheduled for release on June 27, 2025. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, this mythological thriller tells the tale of Kannappa, a devoted follower of Lord Shiva. The film boasts a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Mohanlal, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, Mohan Babu, Sarathkumar, and Brahmanandam.

As a pan-India production, Kannappa is drawing attention for its devotional theme. Advance bookings in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been impressive. According to BookMyShow, more than 27,000 tickets were sold in the past 24 hours in the Telugu region. Meanwhile, bookings in the U.S. have been slow, as they opened only yesterday—later than the typical one-week advance window.

So far, the U.S. sales have reached $10.3K across 263 locations with only 486 tickets sold. Comparatively, Prabhas’ previous film Kuberaa had stronger pre-sales, making it a tough benchmark for Kannappa. However, the film is expected to do extremely well in India. In Andhra Pradesh, ticket prices have even increased by ₹50 in anticipation of high demand. With strong promotions by Vishnu Manchu and a spiritually resonant narrative, Kannappa is gearing up for a potentially powerful box office opening.

Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar: Arjun Kapoor Deserves a Great Director to Showcase His Talent

Date: June 26, 2025

In Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, Arjun Kapoor’s performance was misjudged and underappreciated. Directed by Dibakar Banerjee, the dark comedy showcases Kapoor’s hidden talent, which often goes unnoticed due to his lack of judgment when it comes to choosing projects. His portrayal of Satinder 'Pinky' Dahiya, a suspended cop, reflects his ability to bring vulnerability to a character, something rare in Bollywood’s leading men. Kapoor plays a morally conflicted character who agrees to help a woman, Sandeep, who is on the run after exposing a workplace scandal.

The film itself, however, faced numerous delays before it finally made its way to theaters, during which time the buzz surrounding the movie died down. Despite his captivating performance, the film’s release and its lack of audience reception led to its failure at the box office. However, Kapoor’s acting in the film was exceptional, and it proves that he’s a talented actor who just needs the right direction and project to shine. As Kapoor continues to receive flak for roles that don’t do justice to his skills, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar proves that his problem isn’t his talent but a poor choice of scripts and lack of quality direction. A film with a more substantial reception would likely have put him in a completely different career trajectory.

Raid 2’s Comeback: Ajay Devgn Leads a High-Stakes Action Thriller

 

Raid 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 crime thriller Raid, hit theatres on 1 May 2025. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta and featuring Ajay Devgn as IRS officer Amay Patnaik, the film pits him against a powerful political tycoon, Dada Manohar Bhai (played by Riteish Deshmukh). Alongside Devgn, the movie stars Vaani Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, and Rajat Kapoor 

Set seven years after the original, Raid 2 dives deeper into white-collar crime by following Patnaik’s investigation into corruption at the highest levels. Early box office numbers are strong, with the film grossing an impressive ₹243 crore globally, marking it as one of 2025's top earnersCritics have praised the sequel's tight scripting and high-voltage performances, particularly Devgn’s commanding portrayal and Deshmukh’s chilling antagonist. Notably, it’s now available on Netflix as of 26 May, extending its reach to a broader audience

‘I Might Settle There’: Sunny Deol Highlights the Strength of South Indian Cinema, Encourages Bollywood to Learn

 

Sunny Deol shared his thoughts on what Bollywood producers could learn from their South Indian counterparts during the trailer launch of his upcoming movie Jaat. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, known for Krack, and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, the studio behind the Pushpa franchise, the film is generating considerable buzz.

Written by: Devansh Sharma
New Delhi | March 24, 2025 | 17:39 IST

At the trailer launch for Jaat, Sunny Deol remarked, “North India has witnessed the strength of this hand, now it’s the turn of the South,” referring to his iconic character. Following the immense success of Gadar 2 in 2023, Deol is now venturing into the South Indian film industry. He also discussed how Bollywood producers can gain insight from the way their South Indian counterparts approach filmmaking.

He continued, “I hope Bollywood producers can learn from South filmmakers. Focus on making Hindi cinema, and then learn the art of filmmaking. The script is the real hero in South cinema. I had such a great experience that I’m already asking them to make another film with me. Who knows, I might just go there and settle down,” Sunny Deol said during the trailer launch event in Mumbai.

Gopichand Malineni, the film’s director, also spoke about casting Sunny in his Bollywood debut, saying, “I grew up watching Sunny Deol’s action-packed films. I always watch them before starting a new project. Films like Ghatak, Ziddi, and Damini—Damini is my personal favorite. I aim to reintroduce the Sunny Deol from Damini to the audience.” 

Hina Khan Ditches Wig, Flaunts Natural Hair at Award Ceremony; Asks Fans for Their Opinion on Her New Look

 At the recent OTTplay Awards, Hina Khan, who is currently battling breast cancer, walked the red carpet in a stunning black dress and embraced her natural hair. The actor, who has completed her chemotherapy treatment and is now undergoing immunotherapy after surgery, shared with photographers, “Only so much hair has grown back as of now," with a smile.

On Instagram, she also posted an emotional note, reflecting on the recognition she received for her work in the serial Grihalaxmi. “Over my 16-year career, I've won many awards, but I’ve never shared a winning speech or stage interaction. This one feels particularly special because while filming Grihalaxmi, I was going through a really tough time, and so much happened afterward,” she shared.

“How do you guys like my new look?” Hina asked her followers.

It’s worth noting that hair loss is one of the most visible and emotionally difficult side effects of cancer treatment, especially chemotherapy.

Karan Johar Addresses Criticism of Ibrahim Ali Khan-Khushi Kapoor’s Nadaaniyan, Asks for ‘Sensitivity’

 

Karan Johar recently responded to the backlash surrounding Nadaaniyan, a film starring Khushi Kapoor (daughter of Boney Kapoor and Sridevi) and Ibrahim Ali Khan (son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh), which was produced under his banner, Dharmatic Entertainment. The film, released on Netflix on March 7, has been the subject of widespread trolling, mainly for the performances of the star kids and the film’s plot and execution.

In response to the online backlash, Karan Johar spoke out at a recent trailer launch event for a Punjabi film. He condemned the harsh language used by critics in their reviews. Johar expressed his discontent over the comment of one critic who wrote, “I want to kick this film.” He said, “I have major issues with these people. I have no issues with the industry, trolls, opinion makers, social commentary. I happily accept people’s opinions. In the same way, we have also our Nadaaniyan, Gustakhiyaan, and Gehraiyaan. But when you write such things in your review, it is not a reflection of the film, it is a reflection of you.”

Karan Johar emphasized the need for sensitivity when criticizing individuals, especially those who are children of celebrities. He reminded everyone that the people they are targeting—Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan—are someone’s son or daughter and deserve respect. Johar's statement reflects his concern for the emotional toll such harsh criticisms can have on the young actors, pointing out the personal aspect of these critiques.

The controversy surrounding Nadaaniyan continues to spark debates about the treatment of star kids in the film industry, their acting abilities, and the nature of public discourse in entertainment.

Brahmastra Director Ayan Mukerji’s Father, Actor Deb Mukherjee, Passes Away

 

Bollywood director Ayan Mukerji’s father, actor Deb Mukherjee, has passed away, confirmed a spokesperson for Dharma Productions to SCREEN on Friday. Deb Mukherjee, 83, was known for his roles in classic films like Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki (1978), Baaton Baaton Mein (1979), Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992), and Kaminey (2009). He reportedly passed away due to age-related ailments after being unwell for the past few months.

According to Times Now, his last rites will be held at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu, Mumbai, on Friday evening. Bollywood stars such as Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Rani Mukerji, and Sidharth Malhotra are expected to attend the funeral.

A member of the renowned Mukherjee-Samarth film family, Deb’s father, Sashadhar Mukherjee, was a famous producer and the founder of Filmalaya Studios. His mother, Satidevi Mukherjee, was the only sister of cinematic legends Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar, and Kishore Kumar. Deb’s brothers also had prominent careers in the film industry. His brother Joy Mukherjee was an actor, and his other brother, writer-director Shomu Mukherjee, was married to veteran actress Tanuja. Bollywood actresses Kajol and Tanishaa are their daughters.

Deb Mukherjee was married twice, and his daughter from his first marriage, film producer Sunita, is married to acclaimed filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker. Ayan Mukerji is his son from his second marriage.

Ayan began his film career by assisting his brother-in-law, Ashutosh Gowariker, on the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Swades(2004) before working as an assistant director with Karan Johar on Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006), which starred SRK, Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Abhishek Bachchan. Ayan made his directorial debut with the successful Wake Up Sid (2009), starring Ranbir Kapoor and Konkona Sen Sharma. His strong bond with Ranbir Kapoor led the actor to star in Ayan’s later projects: Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022).