Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of The Odyssey has surpassed $700 million at the box office while drawing intense critical debate, including a sharp critique from classicist Emily Wilson regarding its departures from Homer's original epic.
Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan' has surpassed Rs 200 crore at the box office since its July 23 release, but experienced its lowest single-day collection on Day 12, earning Rs 1.94 crore India net. The film's worldwide gross stands at Rs 295.92 crore.
Imax shares surged over 8% after "The Odyssey" generated $52 million globally, easing investor fears about 2026 box office targets. The company remains on track for a record $1.4 billion this year, driven by strong film performance and global system installations.
AMC Entertainment saw its options surge with over 300,000 contracts traded and bullish flows after reporting earnings that beat expectations and double-digit revenue growth. The success of "The Odyssey" at the box office, attracting 4.3 million guests globally, contributed to a nearly four-month-long stock rally, despite shares remaining 99% down from their 2021 peak.
Sai Marthand, a former Tech Mahindra network engineer, achieved unexpected success with his directorial debut film 'Little Hearts'. The romantic comedy, made on a modest budget, grossed around Rs 40 crore worldwide and earned him an award, paving the way for future projects.
Russell Crowe stated the "Gladiator" sequel failed because it lacked a "moral core" and the studio "didn't understand why [the original movie] was successful." He cited his refusal to film a sex scene in the original as key to its emotional depth, noting that women were a significant part of its audience.
Mohanlal's crime thriller 'Drishyam 3' will begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video on June 18, following a successful theatrical run. The film has amassed ₹236.89 crore worldwide gross and is nearing the ₹237 crore milestone.
Ram Charan's highly anticipated rural sports drama 'Peddi' has been released worldwide. The film, directed by Babu Sana Buchi and featuring Janhvi Kapoor, has generated significant pre-release business and aims for a Rs 500 crore worldwide gross.
Writer Aline Brosh McKenna discusses the sequel to 'The Devil Wears Prada,' highlighting its shift from glamour to the harsh realities of modern journalism, fashion, and celebrity culture, shaped by layoffs, digital media, and algorithms.
Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first Hindi film to earn over Rs 1000 crore. On day 39 (6th Sunday), the film collected Rs 3.40 crore from 2988 shows, marking 13% growth from Saturday. The 6th weekend collection stands at Rs 6.40 crore, pushing India net collection to Rs 1,130.59 crore and worldwide earnings to Rs 1,777 crore. Despite competition from Bhooth Bangla and Michael, the film continues its impressive theatrical run.
Rakesh Bedi is experiencing a resurgence in popularity following his role in 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', which has grossed over Rs 1,750 crore worldwide. Farah Khan recently visited him with her chef Dilip and posted a nostalgic video on YouTube, recalling their early days at FTII when they were around 15 and 25 years old respectively. The video revisited memories of Rakesh visiting Javed uncle and Honey aunty's house with friends Farooq Shaikh, Satish Shah, Neena Gupta, and Supriya Pathak. The article also mentions Satish Shah's passing in 2025, for whom Rakesh shared a heartfelt tribute.
