Russel D'Silva

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Senior sub-editor, film critic, trade analyst, anchor, host of 'Masterclass' and 'Throwback Tadka' at BollywoodLife

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Box Office

Ponniyin Selvan box office collection day 2: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan film holds way better than Beast, Valimai; flies past Rs 100 crore worldwide

Most South movies see a sizeable drop after day 1, which is considered quite normal in those markets, especially ones that opened as well as Ponniyin Selvan did at the box office, The Mani Ratnam film though has managed to somewhat buck the trend.

Russel D'Silva October 2, 2022 10:02 AM IST

Box Office

Vikram Vedha box office collection day 2: Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan film sees much-needed 25-30% growth; has chance for promising weekend

After a low opening, it was imperative that Vikram Vedha took a solid jump on day 2, and the Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan starrer has done just that, with growth coming across several big cities like Mumbai, Delhi, UP and West Bengal

Russel D'Silva October 2, 2022 8:51 AM IST

Interviews

Brahmastra actress Mouni Roy reveals how her hardcore Naagin fans reacted to Junoon; says, 'Don't want them to only give love to...' [Exclusive Video]

Mouni Roy spelled magic on the small screen with Naagin and has now become one of the few TV actors to switch successfully to the big screen with Brahmastra. So, we were curious to know how her diehard TV fans reacted to Junoon.

Russel D'Silva October 2, 2022 7:32 AM IST

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Sapna Choudhary, Akshara Singh, Rani Chatterjee and more Bhojpuri actress who put the best Bollywood and South in the shade [View Pics]

When it comes steaming up the screen, Bollywood, South or even Hollywood beauties don't hold a candle before voluptuous Bhojpuri hotties like Sapna Choudhary, Akshara Singh, Rani Chatterjee and more

Russel D'Silva October 1, 2022 7:14 PM IST

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Ponniyin Selvan box office collection day 1: Here's how Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha film ranks among highest openers ever in Tamil Nadu

Mani Ratnam film Ponniyin Selvan has taken the third best opening of 2022 at the box office in Tamil Nadu with Rs 26 crore, but where does it rank among Tamil cinema's all time biggest openers in the state?

Russel D'Silva October 1, 2022 7:06 PM IST

Hollywood

Leonardo DiCaprio-Gigi Hadid relationship: After Milan Fashion Week, Oscar winner and supermodel check into same Paris hotel for quality time

Leonardo DiCaprio was seen leaving the same hotel in Paris at around 1 a.m., which Gigi Hadid had earlier entered at around 10 p.m. The supermodel is in the French capital for Paris fashion week, and Leo is said to have accompanied her.

Russel D'Silva October 1, 2022 5:21 PM IST

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Vikram Vedha box office collection day 1: Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan film's opening falls short of Brahmastra, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and more Bollywood movies this year

The Vikram Vedha box office opening is below that of not one, not two, not even three, but a many as six Bollywood films of 2022, three of which went on to be huge flops

Russel D'Silva October 1, 2022 5:01 PM IST

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Malaika Arora turns showstopper in a luscious backless lehenga at a fashion show, making heads turn like only she can [View Pics]

Malaika Arora makes heads turn even in the most casual outfits, so imagine how the flashbulbs went crazy and how many people's breath she too away when the eternal hottie walked the ramp as the headliner for designer-duo Gopi Vaid's fashion show

Russel D'Silva October 1, 2022 1:49 PM IST

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Ranveer Singh as Deaemon Targaryen, Deepika Padukone as Rhaenyra Targaryen and more Bollywood stars perfect for the desi version of House of the Dragon

With House of the Dragon capturing everyone's imagination both aborad as also in India, there's been a lot of chatter online of how it would look like with an all-Bollywood cast. Here's our desi version of the show...

Russel D'Silva October 1, 2022 11:51 AM IST

News and Gossip

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh put separation rumours to rest with their Mills & Boons style online flirting

Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh silence trolls on separation rumours by flirting online; Padmaavat actress calls Cirkus actor 'EDIBLE'

Russel D'Silva October 1, 2022 10:46 AM IST

Box Office

Ponniyin Selvan box office collection day 1: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha film takes third best opening of 2022 for Tamil movies after Beast and Valimai

Not only has Ponniyin Selvan has surpassed box office expectations, especially in Tamil Nadu and overseas, but it has also taken a better start than the biggest Tamil hit this year, Vikram

Russel D'Silva October 1, 2022 9:52 AM IST

Box Office

Vikram Vedha box office collection day 1: Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan film set for below par opening; struggles to just cross double digits

The Navratri festivities seem to have affected the Vikram Vedha box office collection day 1 somewhat, but that's only a part of the problem as the film seems to be tracking like Shamshera across India, which is a worrying sign

Russel D'Silva October 1, 2022 9:10 AM IST

Hollywood

Top Hollywood News Weekly Rewind: Zayn Malik unfollows Gigi Hadid, Johnny Depp in love with lawyer Joelle Rich and more

Zayn Malik getting affected by Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid's rumoured relationship, Johnny Depp finding new love, Kim Kardshian body-shaming her sister and a lot more have made it to this edition of the top Hollywood news of the week

Russel D'Silva October 1, 2022 9:04 AM IST

Hollywood

Trending Hollywood News Today: Crazy Rich Asians actress Constance Wu was r*ped by writer, new American Pie movie greenlit and more

Constance Wu being r*ped by an aspiring writer during her early Hollywood struggle, another American Pie movie in the works, horror film Smile ruling the US box office and more have made it to the trending Hollywood newsmakers today

Russel D'Silva September 30, 2022 10:39 PM IST

Interviews

Brahmastra actress Mouni Roy lists the CHALLENGES she faced while switching from small to big screen; says, 'Offers were very limited...' [Exclusive Video]

Mouni Roy takes us through the taboos, limited offers and long-waiting periods she faced before landing Brahmastra in this exclusive masterclass session, titled 'Switching From the Small to Big Screen'

Russel D'Silva September 30, 2022 9:19 PM IST

Photos

Before Vikram Vedha, THESE South remakes hit the bulls eye at the box office; will the Hrithik Roshan, Saif Ali Khan film join them? [View List with Collections]

Vikram Vedha might take a 15-16 crore opening at the box office, post which it'll need good jumps over the weekend to harbour any thought of becoming a hit. Before that were to happen, let's revisit the biggest hit South remakes in Bollywood...

Russel D'Silva September 30, 2022 8:52 PM IST

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Surbhi Chandna, Hina Khan paint the perfect vision of ethnic beauties as they scorch the ramp at a fashion show [View Pics]

Surbhi Chandna and Hina Khan left their mark as two of the most stunning showstoppers at a recent fashion show and here's all the proof you need

Russel D'Silva September 30, 2022 8:00 PM IST

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Vikram Vedha box office collection day 1: Hrithik Roshan to fall short of beating the opening day of War, Krrish 3 and his other HITS

The Vikram Vedha box office collection day 1 needs to pick up in evening and night show to meet the bare-minimum trade prediction of 15-16 crore nett. It'd still fall way short though of some of the biggest box office openers of Hrithik Roshan.

Russel D'Silva September 30, 2022 6:16 PM IST

Ponniyin Selvan box office collection day 1: Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan film blows away all expectations; most shows HOUSEFULL; set for this MASSIVE opening

Earlier, the advance booking and buzz of Ponniyin Selvan gave the impression that the film will open at a huge 45-50 crore gross, but the Mani Ratnam film is now expected to go much higher

Russel D'Silva September 30, 2022 3:18 PM IST