Kalyanaraman to Thommanum Makkalum: Shaf’s hit Malayalam films

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Malayalam filmmaker Shafi, who helmed several hit comedy films, passed away at the age of 56. Shafi was admitted to hospital last week following a stroke and remained in a critical condition. He breathed his last on the night of January 25.Shafi directed several hit films such as Dileep’s Kalyanaraman and Two Countries, Jayasurya-starrer Pulival Kalyanam, and Thommanum Makkalum and Mayavi with Mammootty, most of which floored the audiences with their laugh-out-loud moments and emerged to be winners at the box office.Shafi, the nephew of filmmaker Siddique, stepped into the cinema world by assisting in movies during the 90s, before making his directorial debut with One-Man Show that starred Jayaram and Lal. Most of his successful films were scripted by his brother Rafi Mecartin or Benny P Nayarambalam.
From Dileep’s Kalyanaraman to Mammootty-starrer Thommanum Makkalum, here is a look at the popular Malayalam movies helmed by Shafi.Shafi’s popular filmsOne Man Show – Eros NowJayaram stars in the lead role in Shafi’s directorial debut which revolves around a family of advocates. Jayaram plays the struggling lawyer, while his uncle and his fiancee Radhika are successful in their careers. Kalabhavan Mani and Lal play the other two pivotal roles in the film, along with Samyuktha Varma, Salim Kumar, Narendra Prasad and Manya.Kalyanaraman – Eros Now (Prime Video)KalyanaramanThe film revolves around Ramankutty, who runs a catering service with his brother, and the events after he meets Gouri at a wedding.  Starring Dileep with an ensemble cast of Navya Nair, Kunchacko Boban, Lal, Jyothirmayi, Innocent, and Salim Kumar, Kalyanaraman is counted as one of the best comedy films from the 2000s. Often termed a laugh riot, the film was instantly liked by audiences in Kerala, with the dialogues, the fun banter and the character of Ponjikkara (played by Innocent) becoming hugely popular and are the constant source of memes and trolls on social media to this day.
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Pulival Kalyanam – ManoramaMaxPulival KalyanamShafi once again roped in key comedy actors from Malayalam, including Jagathy, Harisree Ashokan, Salim Kumar, and Cochin Haneefa to bring in another fun entertainer. The filmmaker gave a comedic spin to the classic love story between the poor boy and the rich girl. Numerous confusions lead to several LOL moments that keep the film alive. Once again, the character of Manavalan (Salim Kumar) found much love and continues to live on through memes.Thommanum Makkalum (YouTube)Thommanum MakkalumShafi tapped into the comedic side of Mammootty with Thommanum Makkalum, which also saw considerable success. The action-comedy film also starred Lal and Rajan P. Dev, who played Thoman, a thief, and the father of the two lead characters. The film follows the events after they decide to earn an honest living in a new place, where they get involved in other issues. Salim Kumar is also part of the movie as Rajakannu, raising the comedy quotient of the movie.
Mayavi Eros Now (Prime Video)MayaviAnother Mammootty-starrer from Shafi’s filmography that became commercially success as well. Suraj Venjaramoodu too joins the film along with Salim Kumar, Cochin Haneefa and Mamukkoya to ensure that comedy remains the highlight of Mayavi. Gopika, KPAC Lalitha, Sai Kumar, Manoj K. Jayan, and Vijayaraghavan play other supporting roles in this action comedy.Chocolate – SunNXTChocolateShafi joined hands with the then-young talents of Prithviraj Sukumaran, Jayasurya and Roma, along with Samvrutha Sunil, and Remya Nabeeshan, to bring a campus story to life. Friendship, girl code, and love are explored in this fun romantic comedy that follows the events after Shyam (Prithviraj) gets admission to a girl’s college.Lollipop – HotstarLollipopKunchack Boban joins Shafi for Lollipop which once again starred Prithviraj along with Jayasurya. Roma plays Jenny, the sister of Franko (Prithviraj) in this romantic action film. Bhavana, Salim Kumar, Suraj Venjaramood, Bijukuttan and Rajan P. Dev are also part of the movie.Marykkundoru Kunjaadu – ManoramaMaxMarykkundoru KunjaaduShafi reunited with Dileep for Marykkundoru Kunjaadu to give us a ‘hero’, who is perennially afraid of anything and everything. Biju Menon too appears in a key role, and ensures that comedy never suffers despite maintaining a sombre mood throughout. The blockbuster film has the terrific trio of Jagathy Sreekumar, Innocent and Salim Kumar, along with Bhavana, Vijayaraghavan and Vinaya Prasad.Makeup Man – Sun NXTMakeup ManJayaram returned to Shafi’s world of chaotic comedy with Makeup Man which also features Suraj Venjarammoodu in a key role. Sheela Kaur, Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar and Salim Kumar are also part of the film. The film revolves around Balu and Soorya, a newly married couple. After a series of events, Soorya gets an offer to be a film actress and Balu pretends to be her make-up man.Two Countries – HotstarTwo CountriesDileep and Mamta Mohandas, along with Suraj Venjarammoodu, Mukesh, and Aju Varghese, bring down the house with this hit film. Ullas gets married to a wealthy woman and moves to Canada, only to realise that she is a chronic alcoholic. Jagadish, Lena, Vinaya Prasad and Ashokan are also part of this movie, which is a laugh riot but has a heart too.Chattambinadu – Prime VideoChattambinaduMammootty rejoined Shafi’s world with Chattambinadu which opened to mixed reviews, but was dubbed a success. Suraj Venjaramoodu once again wins over the audience with his Dasamoolam Damu character, which is still counted as one of his most popular roles. Mammootty stars as Mallayya, and his character is noted for his distinct manner of speaking Malayalam with a Kannada accent.

Book Review: Deepak Jayaraman’s Play To Potential – A Guide To Unlocking Your Full Potential

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There are many amongst us who are at a point where we, probably, are revisiting our decisions in life and wondering if we have lived our lives to the fullest of our potential. It happens to the best of us. And then we face what’s termed as the ‘midlife conundrum’. Deepak Jayaraman’s book, Play To Potential – Lead a full life, become the best of you, is targeted for people like us who are caught in that web. Deepak, in his introduction, quite categorically mentions that this crisis doesn’t have an age limit. It can strike some in 40s and some might not see it even in their 60s. He explains that most of it is related to work-life balance. He elucidates it further when he discusses Type 1 and Type 2 personalities. He, however, says – ‘I would not like to place any value judgement on which is better.’ (sic) But admits that the book is for Type 2 kind as they would possibly relate better to the content.According to Deepak, ‘potential’ and ‘play to potential’ are terms that differ from individual to individual and contextual. This is something that he emphasizes throughout the book. “I believe everything is contextual. I can’t make blanket statements. You can’t take things literally and make them black or white. Sometimes if we take it to an extreme it can cause harm. One thing that motivates somebody can drain somebody. So, context is always the decisive factor,” Deepak accentuates.The book is inspired by and is an extension of the podcast Play To Potential by Deepak. It also is based on his experiences as a corporate and individual coach to varied organisations and his role as a talent hunter for CXOs in his prior job. There are strategies, comments and anecdotes which help the reader go deep inside to figure out ways to achieve their own potential. “These are my learnings from my own journey and from the journeys of my colleagues and podcast,” he shares. ‘The book has a default bias of helping provide perspectives that help people play the long game’. (sic)

The book recommends the FLAVOUR as the solution of most  of the time. F=Family, L=Love, A=Aspiration, VO=Value and Opportunities, U=You and R=Relationships. He has a diagram in the chapter Crafting a FLAVOUR-ful- Life that explains this philosophy. He stresses, with examples, that how balance is important to derive and live your full potential.
What really intrigued me in the book was the chapter Limitations of Ikigai. When the world is raving about how that’s one of the best things that happened, Deepak decides to point out the limitations. “Having written that, I would like to say that I am a huge fan of Ikigai. I am not criticizing the approach. But it’s like a screwdriver – but it’s useful to know when it’s useful and when it’s not, right? I found that most people felt like it was like Mount Everest and too Utopian considering their messiness of life. Life keeps evolving, so I think it is useful but we need to approach it with caution.While talking about mid-life crisis, Deepak mentions ‘By the midlife, we might have collected several experiences, some real data to reflect upon.’ (sic) He introduces the readers to his Maslow Shift concept. He expounds the point when he writes – ‘The human mind is built to deal with a lot of complex problems, but somehow, we still seem to struggle when it comes to resolving some of the issues that come up around midlife.’ (sic)“Today midlife is also a different, earlier, 40 was a midlife. Today, 50/55 in midlife and there there comes a point when you don’t know what to do with your careers where they want to change it or you’re nearing retirement age and there’s a fear in the mind that whether I will, what do I do after retirement because you are probably still wanting to you know go that extra mile and realise your potential and push your potentials and push your things,” he tells while discussing retirement as one of the midlife crisis. He deals with this in the ninth chapter, Rediscovering Our FLAVOUR of the Season, where he tells the reader to go back to the values in 3,4,5 chapters where the inner self is discussed and take a leap of faith. Deepak quite emphatically corrects me when I say that his book deals with the midlife crisis on a professional level, not personal. “It’s a combination of both, right? I think it’s a place where sometimes you’re doing greater work and family is not stable. Sometimes, you know, uh, uh, you’re struggling with finding the right job. We’re also living in a world where there are multiple pathways for people… We have this problem of paradox of choice where there’s too much choice and even in careers and I think therefore people are even used in terms of what choice they should pursue. So I think even that becomes a challenge.The book emphasizes about self-awareness with references of Vedas, Plato, Socrates, Plato and Descartes. It also distinguishes between internal and external self-awareness.Meta-Skills for FLAVOUR-ful Life tells us about embracing our uniqueness and look at interesting possibilities emerging. He reminds us that it is all about the choices we make. ‘Skills we need to be FLAVOUR-ful on an ongoing basis can be different from the skills and mindsets we need to navigate a transition to a new normal,’ (sic).Does he think the acceptance of your own uniqueness is lesser in India? “I’m not sure if there’s a geographical trend here. To be honest, I think. There are all kinds of cases everywhere. There are people playing to potential in India, not plating to potential in the US and vice versa, so I don’t think there’s a there’s a there is a geographic cut here. I see some of the other markets, there’s a little more acceptance to be yourself and to express yourself. I think India is still a little bit of… What will society think kind of a thing. But I think that’s going to change.”The book also tells the readers about the importance of ‘pause’. He recommends four timescales. Why four? “Four is not a magic number that I have derived. I just say that when you pause in different time scales, you deliver different benefits,” says Deepak. “When you pause hourly, it sort of gives you centered. When you pause weekly, you get clarity on your to do. When you pause annually, we probably get clarity on your why. The point I make is different pauses have different benefits. So, try and incorporate the different kinds of pauses to reap the different benefits.”Deepak explains how to use the book in his Introduction. You will find diagrams, sketches, illustrations at the end of every chapter and between. There are QR codes which when scanned give access to some podcasts mentioned in the book. Anecdotes shared with names of the persons help the readers relate to the content. He has also, skilfully, used quotes from Lincoln, Michael Jackson and others and Hindi songs to start each chapter which helps engage the reader.To conclude, Play To Potential is an interesting self-help book that will help you be aware of your own strengths.
Book Name: Play to PotentialAuthor: Deepak JayaramanPublisher: PenguinPages: 276Price: Rs 558

Oscar-winning filmmaker Alexander Payne works with Omaha Symphony on project

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What happens when an award-winning filmmaker comes home to partner with the local symphony?Those at the Holland Center got to find out.The Omaha Symphony took some of director Alexander Payne’s favorite film scores and played them live.The power of film music explored music’s relationship with images from Payne’s favorite movies.Payne said music is essential to movies, and this partnership is years in the making.”Well, this is a dream come true for me to be able,” said Payne. “It’s like I’m making a mixtape for the city of Omaha. Some of my absolute favorite film music.”Those who missed it on Saturday can catch it on Sunday afternoon at the Holland Performing Arts Center.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |

OMAHA, Neb. — What happens when an award-winning filmmaker comes home to partner with the local symphony?Those at the Holland Center got to find out.

Republic Day 2025: ‘Lagaan’ to ‘Uri – The Surgical Strike’ – 5 Patriotic Bollywood Movies and Where To Watch Them Online!

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Republic Day, also known as Gantantra Diwas in India, is a national observance that commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. This year, we mark the 76th Republic Day being observed on Sunday (January 26, 2025). The atmosphere is filled with pride as the day marks a significant milestone in Indian history as Bharat adopted its constitution and transitioned from being a British dominion to becoming a sovereign republic. It is the perfect day to honour India’s rich legacy and celebrate the spirit of patriotism. Republic Day 2025 Wishes: Leaders Extend Greetings to Citizens on India’s 76th Gantantra Diwas.
Over the years, Bollywood has blessed us with movies that perfectly ignite the spirit of nationalism. From Aamir Khan’s Lagaan (2001) to Richard Attenborough’s Gandhi (1982), these movies not only evoke patriotism but also foster a sense of unity among people. Why not celebrate this special day with such iconic films? Here’s a look at a few inspiring Bollywood movies perfect for the occasion.
1. ‘Lagaan’
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Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the Oscar-nominated movie is a perfect tale of unity and determination. Starring Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh in the lead roles, this sports drama showcases Indian villagers challenging the East India Company officials for a cricket match to stand up against oppression. Lagaan is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
2. ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’
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Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, this 2019 film highlights the story of India’s Army’s retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack, evoking strong feelings of patriotism and pride for the motherland. The action-packed movie features Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Mohit Raina, Kirti Kulhari and Swaroop Sampat in key roles. Watch this gripping tale of India’s operation against terrorism on Zee5.
3. ‘Border’
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This 1997 film, written, produced and directed by JP Dutta, is based on the Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pak war in 1971, celebrating the bravery and sacrifices of our armed forces. Border features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry and Tabu, among others. Watch the movie online on Amazon Prime Video.
4.’Gandhi’
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This 1982 biographical film directed by Richard Attenborough chronicles the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi. This movie is a co-production between India and UK. Gandhi highlights Bapu’s non-violent struggle for Indian independence against British rule. The movie won eight Oscars at the 55th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor (Ben Kingsley) and Best Director. Watch Gandhi onJioCinema.
5. ‘Chak De! India’
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Shimit Amin’s 2007 film  Chak De! India follows the story of a disgraced hockey player, Kabir Khan, portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan, who redeems himself by coaching the Indian women’s hockey team and bringing glory to the country. From the songs to the emotional depth, everything aligns perfectly with this sports drama. Watch Chak De! India online on Amazon Prime Video. ‘King’: Shah Rukh Khan To Kickstart Shooting for Siddharth Anand’s Action Film Soon? Here’s What SRK Said (Watch Video).
These Bollywood patriotic films showcase the power of storytelling and have touched the hearts of millions across the country. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 26, 2025 10:03 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

Entertainment News | Celebrate Republic Day with These 5 Must-watch Patriotic Bollywood Films

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New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day today. From kids buying flags to special tricolour hoisting, the celebratory spirits are in the air. While many choose to go out with their families and enjoy the public holiday, others prefer to stay home and watch patriotic films. Bollywood is equipped with numerous patriotic films which have created wonders at the box office. From Shah Rukh Khan starrer Chak De India to Aamir Khan’s Lagaan, you can add these movies to your watchlist to celebrate the 76th Republic Day today. Also Read | Republic Day 2025: ‘Lagaan’ to ‘Uri – The Surgical Strike’ – 5 Patriotic Bollywood Movies and Where To Watch Them Online!.Chak De! IndiaThis sports film stars Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. It was directed by Shimit Amin and produced under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The movie depicts the story of an Indian women’s Hockey team which was led by their coach Kabir Khan, played by Shah Rukh Khan. The movie keeps the audience at the edge of their seats as the Indian women’s Hockey team paves their way forward in the final of the Women’s Hockey World Cup in the film. It was the third highest-grossing movie at the box office in 2007. Also Read | ‘Systems Are So Flawed’: Vinta Nanda Slams Priyanka Chopra and Guneet Monga Kapoor Over Credit Row As ‘Anuja’ Gets Nominated for Oscars 2025.Sardar Udham ‘Sardar Udham’ is a biopic of freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh, who assassinated Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab in British India in 1940, to avenge the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Vicky Kaushal played the titular character in the film. Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar, ‘Sardar Udham’ also starred Shaun Scott, Stephen Hogan, Banita Sandhu, Kirsty Averton and Amol Parashar. It was released in 2021.Mission Mangal The movie is loosely based on a true story of India’s first mission to Mars. Directed by Jagan Shakti, the film stars, Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha, Nithya Menen, Kirti Kulhari, HG Dattatreya, and Sharman Joshi in the lead roles. In the movie, Rakesh Dhawan (Akshay) and Tara Shinde (Vidya) lead a team of scientists who overcome their challenges and failures to serve as the brains behind one of the greatest missions in the history of India. LagaanAamir Khan starrer Lagaan continues to be regarded as a classic in Indian cinema and has left a lasting impact on viewers even today, for its powerful storytelling, memorable characters, and uplifting messages. It was directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar and follows the story of Indian village men who protested against the high taxes by British officials during the pre-independence era. It starred Aamir Khan in the lead role. Sam Bahadur’Sam Bahadur’ is based on the life of India’s first Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. His career in the army spanned over four decades and five wars. He was the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of Field Marshal. Manekshaw, fondly called ‘Sam Bahadur,’ led the Indian Army to victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which resulted in the creation of Bangladesh.Watch these films to feel all charged up about India. (ANI) (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

Northwest Arkansas organization hosts “LeapFest” showcasing local films

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This event gave local filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their film on the big screen and let others enjoy their work.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Saturday at the Razorback Malco in Fayetteville, Leap Dog Productions, a Northwest Arkansas film group, held the first ever LeapFest, a way to showcase films from across the state on the big screen.

“The most important thing when making a film is to show it to people, and you want to show that properly on the biggest screen possible. So LeapFest was an answer to that, to make sure people who are spending all this time making a film, they get it shown right,” Brett Helms, the director of LeapFest said.

For this being the first year, Helms said it went smoothly.

“So far, it has gone great. We have sold out. So we know that people are wanting to do this, and we plan to definitely expand for next year, get a bigger auditorium, a bigger room, a bigger screen and just be better,” Helms said.

While all of these films were made by Arkansans, the music for many of them was written by Australian Andy Freeman, who simply couldn’t miss the opportunity to see these films in theaters.

“They were nice enough to help me get out here, so I didn’t want to pass up the opportunity to see it on a big screen,” Freeman said.

Freman added that he was impressed with what he saw.

“The effort that these guys put into everything, I mean, it shows in the quality of their work. There’s everything that, like Brett and the whole team have done, down to all the branding and the marketing and getting it sold out. Yeah, they put in so much effort, but it’s paying off, which is great to see you,” Freeman said.

But most importantly, it’s the filmmakers that make this event what it is.

“We are a small community, and I think it’s important to support each other and showcase all of our work, so that way we can raise awareness of the cool work that we’re doing here,” Emmanuel Rodriguez, one of the filmmakers said.

“Having this kind of sort of training ground of sorts, to kind of have a theater experience with, you know, my first movie, our first movie, and just be able to see what’s like watching it with an audience and how it plays is very important,” director and write Adrian Steed added.

However, there are some nerves that come with it too.

“Getting to see a comedy, especially with a live audience in a big theater, is terribly exciting. Never had the idea or the chance for that many laughs before, so it’s horrifying you,” director and write Blake Dean Allen said.

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Past meets present in a new book of photographs of Jarrow in South Tyneside

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The South Tyneside town of Jarrow has a long and proud history. In a new book, past meets present in a striking collection of merged then-and-now photographs. Jarrow Reflections is the latest offering by photographer and local historian Paul Perry who was born and bred in the town and has published a creditable 27 books on the subject.Paul says: “The purpose of this book is to portray ordinary people in an ordinary town going about their business which provides us with a snapshot in time.” Jarrow’s early history is associated with its medieval monastery, home of the Anglo-Saxon scholar Bede, but much of the town developed later during the Industrial Revolution when coal mining and shipbuilding became the dominant industries in the area.The closure of Palmer’s shipyard in the 1930s dealt a serious blow to the town’s prosperity and led to a march for jobs in 1936, the Jarrow Crusade, which made national and international news, and for which the town is still remembered nearly nine decades later.By the start of the Second World War, new industries opened in the town: a ship-breaking yard, an engineering works and a steelworks. The docks were largely filled in after the last shipyard closed in the 1980s and the town has undergone much redevelopment in recent decades.Paul says: “Jarrow Reflections features a collection of historic and modern pictures that are individually merged to reveal how the area has changed over the decades. The pictures in the book combine a recent colour view of Jarrow with the matching sepia archive scene.Through the split-image effect, readers can see how streets, buildings and everyday life have transformed with the passing of time.”Each photograph in the book is accompanied by explanatory text, providing fascinating historical glimpses into one of Tyneside’s most famous towns. The 10 images below are representative of the 180 that appear in the book. Familiar Jarrow locations such as the BenLomond pub, the Town Hall and Christ Church are presented in a new light where past meets present in the same image.Jarrow Reflection by Paul Perry, published by Amberley, retails at £15.99. The book is on sale at WH Smith, Waterstones, local museums and can alo be acquired from the author who can be emailed at [email protected]. The book is also available direct from the publisher via this link: https://www.amberley-books.com/jarrow-reflections.html

Sky Force Box Office collection Day 2: Akshay Kumar’s film inches closer to Rs 100 crore, earns over…

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Akshay Kumar’s much-anticipated film Sky Force had released in theaters on January 24 and continues to receive positive reviews from the viewers. For the unversed, the film is based on the 1965 Indo-Pakistani air war, which marked India’s first major airstrike. People have been enjoying the film particularly for how the story has been told, and the perfection with which the scenes are shot. The action and emotional moments in the film are perfectly balanced. Also Read – Sky Force box office collection day 1: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya’s film opens strong, soars to…
The film also marks Veer Pahariya’s Bollywood debut. Needless to say, the actor has managed to impress everyone with his flawless performance. His scenes have stood out, and also brought to the fore his potential to be a great actor in the future. Also Read – THIS actor was born into middle class family, skipped college, served jalebis at…, sold kundan jewellery for… now he’s as successful as SRK, his name is…
The film also stars Nimrat Kaur and Sara Ali Khan in key roles. The first day was great for the film at the box office. As per Sacnilk, Sky Force earned an estimated Rs 12.25 crore net in India. And now, on the second day, it sees a jump. Also Read – Sky Force review: Veer Pahariya soars alongside Akshay Kumar in emotional tribute to war heroes
The movie has reportedly earned around Rs 19.34 crore net, taking the total to Rs 31.59 crore. Sky Force reportedly had an overall 32.03 per cent occupancy in Hindi on Saturday. Well, if this performance will continue or get better during the Republic Day off, we will soon see the film crossing Rs 100 crore by next weekend.
This movie has turned out to be the best openings for Akshay Kumar in recent years. Sky Force has surpassed the opening day numbers of Akshay’s 2024 releases Sarfira (Rs 2.5 crore) and Khel Khel Mein (Rs 5.05 crore).
Akshay Kumar plays the role of Wing Commander Kumar Om Ahuja. Veer Pahariya essays the role of T Krishna Vijaya aka Tabby. It is directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under Maddock Films, alongside Jyoti Deshpande under Jio Studios.

IDOLiSH7 Gets 4th Season Anime, 1st Season Compilation Film, ‘Kikkō no Quarter’ Adaptation

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10th anniversary event also reveals new development for app, exhibition, TRIGGER’s 3rd album The staff for the IDOLiSH7 franchise revealed during a 10th anniversary event on Saturday the franchise is restarting its anime activities with three projects: a fourth season for the main anime, a theatrical film compilation of the first season, and an adaptation…