Madgaon Express Box Office Collection Day 13: Kunal Kemmu's Film Inches Closer To The Rs 20 Crore Mark

Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut Madgaon Express witnessed a dip in earnings on its second Wednesday. The comedy-drama on day 13 minted ₹0.45 crore at the domestic box office, as per Sacnilk. After this, the film's total business now stands at ₹18.7 crore, the report added. The box office numbers of Madgaon Express dwindled on day 13, compared to its earnings on the second Tuesday in theatres, when it amassed ₹0.55 crore. Released on March 22, Madgaon Express has been headlined by Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi and Avinash Tiwary, while Nora Fatehi, Chhaya Kadam and Remo D'Souza are seen essaying key roles. Backed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, the film revolves around three childhood friends, who embark on a fun trip to Goa. All is fine until this vacation takes an unexpected turn.

After the release of Madgaon Express, Nora Fatehi shared her experience of working in the Kunal Kemmu directorial. In a recent conversation with Mashable India, the actress recalled being nervous. Nora said that she feared that her co-stars - Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi and Avinash Tiwary – might judge her for being just an “eye candy” in Madgaon Express. She said, "I was nervous to meet them because I had studied their work, manifested working with them and I wanted them to take me seriously and not think, ‘Oh she is here to just look good' or is some ‘eye candy' for the film. Sometimes actors don't take people like me seriously when you meet them. I was nervous about what they would think about me. So, I wanted to ensure I do a good reading, my Hindi is ok because I wanted them to respect me."

However, Nora Fatehi confessed that her views changed after meeting her co-stars. Nora added, “But when I met them, they were so amazing. After 10 minutes, I didn't feel that nervousness anymore. Of course, I was always thinking that I should do my scenes well, and say my dialogues properly so that they are also happy with me. Actors who take their craft seriously don't appreciate people who don't do the same. It is commendable because you put so much time and effort, you want the same from the other person.”

For his NDTV review, film critic Saibal Chatterjee gave Madgaon Express 3 out of 5 stars and said, “Madgaon Express is one rigmarole that never seems close to overstaying its welcome, with even the post-climax scenes - they interrupt the end credits in a novel, cockeyed fashion - springing loads of surprises and forcing the audience to hang on until it is all done and dusted.”

"Apart from a script that never stops delivering generous doses of hilarity, the comic timing that the three actors achieve gives the riotous farce its vibrancy. Each of the three principal actors successfully employs his own style to fit the character he plays," Saibal Chatterjee added.

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Crew Box Office Collection Day 6: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor And Kriti Sanon's Film Remains Steady

Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Tabu's latest film Crew made a debut at the box office, minting Rs 30 crore over its opening weekend. However, the movie experienced a decline in earnings, with a 60% drop on its first Monday. This downward trend persisted, with earnings further decreasing on Tuesday, marking a gradual slowdown in box office momentum. According to a report in Sacnilk, Crew collected Rs 3.25 crore on Wednesday, maintaining a steady stream of revenue despite the weekday lull. The film registered an overall 11.60% Hindi occupancy on Wednesday, contributing to its cumulative six-day earnings of Rs 40.70 crore.

Crew revolves around three air hostesses portrayed by Tabu, Kareena, and Kriti, whose fortunes take a dramatic turn when they stumble upon a dead passenger smuggling gold biscuits, amidst the backdrop of their airline Kohinoor facing bankruptcy.

Reportedly, Crew has been released across 2000 theatres. It premiered in over 75 countries, spanning more than 1100 locations. The estimated budget for the film, covering production and advertising expenses, reportedly stands around Rs 60 crore.

Crew opened to largely mixed reviews. Film critic Saibal Chatterjee, in his review for NDTV, gave the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Crew would have been much more fun if only it knew how to buoy things up with strokes of genuine inspiration. Yes, that is what is sorely missing in a film that goes for gold but fails to find a source of sustained sparkle.

Produced under the banners of Balaji Telefilms and Anil Kapoor Film & Communications Network, Crew not only features the three leading ladies but also includes Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Saswata Chatterjee, Rajesh Sharma, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in its ensemble cast.

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Vivo X Fold 3 Tipped to Launch in India Soon, Said to Be Country's Thinnest Foldable

Vivo X Fold 3 was recently launched in China alongside the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. The base variant is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and packs a 5,500mAh battery with support for wired fast charging. The book-style foldable smartphone carries an 8.03-inch 2K primary display and a 50-megapixel triple rear camera system. The handset is now tipped to launch in India. Although there has not been an official confirmation, the Indian variant is expected to share similar specifications as its Chinese counterpart.

The base Vivo X Fold 3 is likely to launch in India soon, according to a 91Mobiles report, which adds that the model will be the “slimmest foldable in the industry.” Notably, when folded, the Vivo X Fold 3 is 10.2mm thick. The Indian variant of the handset is also likely to measure the same. The preceding Vivo X Fold 2, particularly the String Shadow Black (translated from Chinese) variant, measures 12.9mm in thickness when folded. 

In China, the Vivo X Fold 3 launched with an 8.03-inch 2K E7 AMOLED main display and a 6.53-inch AMOLED cover screen with 1,172 x 2,748 pixels resolution and Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) protection. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS4.0 inbuilt storage. The phone ships with Android 14-based OriginOS 4.

For optics, the Vivo X Fold 3 sports a triple rear camera unit which includes a 50-megapixel VCS bionic primary sensor, a 50-megapixel sensor paired with an ultra-wide-angle lens, and another 50-megapixel portrait shooter. Both cover and main displays have one 32-megapixel selfie camera each. The phone is backed by a 5,500mAh battery with support for 80W wired fast charging. When unfolded, the handset weighs 219g and measures 159.96mm x 142.69mm x 4.65mm. When folded it measures 159.96mm x 72.7mm x 10.2mm.

The Vivo X Fold 3 starts in China at CNY 6,999 (roughly Rs. 80,000) for the 12GB + 256GB option, while the 16GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB variants are priced at CNY 7,499 (roughly Rs. 87,800) and CNY 7,999 (Rs. 93,600), respectively. The top-of-the-line 16GB + 1TB version of the Vivo X Fold 3 is listed at CNY 8,999 (roughly Rs. 1,00,700). It is available in two colour options - Feather White and Thin Wing Black (translated from Chinese).

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Kriti Sanon On The Possibility Of Crew Sequel: "We Would Love To Be Back"

Heist comedy Crew is soaring high at the box office and actor Kriti Sanon says she along with co-stars Tabu and Kareena Kapoor Khan would love to reunite for a potential sequel.

Crew follows three air hostesses -- played by Tabu, Kareena and Kriti -- whose future seems uncertain as their airline Kohinoor is on the verge of bankruptcy, until they find a dead passenger smuggling gold biscuits.

Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, the film has grossed Rs 70.73 crore worldwide within four days of its release. It is produced by Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network and Balaji Motion Pictures.

Kriti said she is game for reprising the role of the nerdy dreamer Divya Rana from Crew, if writers Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri come up with a good script.

"People have been loving it. We would genuinely love to be back and do something fun. Obviously, it puts a lot of pressure on the writers... It's the audience that motivates the makers for a sequel. When they love something so much, you feel you can definitely do something next. So, hope so," the actor told PTI in an interview.

Crew was one of the most anticipated films of the year, courtesy its lead cast, and the success of the movie, also starring Diljit Dosanjh and Kapil Sharma, proves audiences come to the theatre to watch good content, gender no bar.

"It's nice to see the response to the content. Then, it doesn't matter if it's a man or a woman. It's just the content that was loved, something which the cinema should actually aim for... Where box office numbers don't depend on a male-centric film or female centric film and it's about only content. It doesn't have to be led by a man to pull the audience to the theatre," the actor said.

Crew, Kriti said, is a film that hasn't made in Indian cinema before as heist films in the country tend to revolve around male protagonists. "...But we haven't seen a film with three women. Here, you have three women belonging to different generations, almost a decade apart with solid, unique roles. People also love chemistry and I am so happy about it. It's a trio that people had never imagined and that's what made it exciting," she said.

Asked about her future projects, the actor said she is yet to sign a new film because she is at a place where she doesn't want to do movies for the sake of it. She would rather bask in the success of her latest project.

"I am going to wait for something that makes me feel that I am taking it to the next level. I don't want to repeat myself. I want to do something that excites me to get out of my bed. I have been reading a lot of scripts and going for narrations and meetings. Nothing has sort of struck me enough," she added.

Kriti was last seen in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya and her next release is Do Patti, which also marks her production debut.

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Kartik Aaryan's Birthday Wish For Sister Kritika Has An April Fool's Twist To It

Kartik Aaryan's latest Instagram post is setting sibling goals with a touch of humour. On his sister Kritika Tiwari's birthday, which happens to coincide with April Fool's Day, the actor wished her in a playful manner. He wrote, "Happy April Fool's Day Birthday Kiki," accompanied by an otter emoji in his caption. In the photo shared by Kartik, the brother-sister duo can be seen flashing bright smiles for the camera. Kritika, who is a doctor by profession, looks lovely in the image, while Kartik looks dapper as always. Chef Vicky Ratnani was among the first to comment on Kartik Aaryan's post. He left a bunch of black heart emojis.

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Kartik Aaryan frequently posts cute moments with his sister, Kritika Tiwari on his Instagram profile. Earlier, he shared a fun video that seemed to be from a lunch. In the clip, Kritika is seen trying to send something on her phone. When Kartik asks her what she's doing, Kritika responds with, “Send nahi hora (Can't send it),” and then realises she's being recorded. This leads to both siblings bursting into laughter. Kartik captioned the post by writing, “Iske 50 Rs cut karo (Fine her ₹ 50).”

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Kritika Tiwari is also her brother's biggest cheerleader. During the pandemic, Kartik Aaryan started a series called Koki Poochega, where he interviewed frontline workers combating the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Referring to his new series, his proud sister wrote in an Instagram post: "Dear Koki, I cannot count the number of times you've made me feel proud of you. Here's one more added to that long list! Koki Poochega - what an epic initiative! Love the show and I'm so proud of the thought and hard work you've put into it. It's annoying how you don't have time for me, even though we're home because you're so busy working all the time." Click here to read the full note.

On the work front, Kartik Aaryan's next film Chandu Champion is slated to be released on June 14. Additionally, he will soon feature in Hansal Mehta's Captain India, Anees Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Anurag Basu's next.

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Barbara Rush, Golden Globe-Winning Actress, Dies At 97

Veteran actress Barbara Rush is no more. She was 97. Barbara Rush's daughter and Fox News Channel senior correspondent Claudia Cowan confirmed her beloved mother's death to Fox News Digital. "My wonderful mother passed away peacefully ...," Claudia Cowan shared recently. "It's fitting she chose to leave on Easter as it was one of her favorite holidays and now, of course, Easter will have a deeper significance for me and my family," she added.

Barbara Rush won a Golden Globe for the most promising newcomer in It Came From Outer Space and went on to appear in Peyton Place and many other movies and TV shows.

Barbara Rush gained further prominence after starring in the critically acclaimed 1956 drama Bigger Than Life opposite James Mason. In 1956, Barbara Rush played socialite Margaret Freemantle, the love interest of American soldier Michael Whiteacre (Dean Martin) in the World War II drama The Young Lions, which also starred Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift.

The actress, who became known for playing high-society women, portrayed heiress Joan Dickenson opposite Paul Newman in the 1959 legal drama The Young Philadelphians. She and Newman starred together again in the 1967 Western movie Hombre.

Barbara Rush played the mob boss's vengeful daughter Marian in the 1964 musical Robin and the 7 Hoods, which also starred Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Bing Crosby.

She also made appearances on the television shows The Fugitive, Outer Limits, The New Dick Van Dyke Show, The Bionic Woman, Fantasy Island, The Love Boat, Flamingo Road, Knight Rider, Night Gallery, Magnum, P.I., Murder, She Wrote and Hearts Are Wild.

Barbara Rush's last regular television role was playing Granma Ruth Camden in the hit teen series 7th Heaven in 2007. Her final film performance was in the 2017 Bleeding Hearts: The Arteries of Glenda Bryant.

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Crew Box Office Collection Day 4: Progress Report On Tabu, Kareena Kapoor And Kriti Sanon's Film

The film Crew, featuring leading actresses Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon, soared to an impressive start at the Indian box office, amassing around Rs 29.50 crore within its first three days. As reported by Sacnilk.com, the movie maintained its momentum by garnering Rs 4.50 crore on its first Monday post-release. The film's total earnings stand at Rs 34 crore. Crew follows the comedic escapades of three air hostesses navigating the challenges of the airline industry. Amid unexpected twists, the trio embarks on a journey filled with mischief, ranging from petty theft of snack boxes to ambitious money-making ventures, all while adding a touch of glamour to their adventures.

Reportedly, Crew has been released across 2000 theatres. It premiered in over 75 countries, spanning more than 1100 locations. The estimated budget for the film, covering production and advertising expenses, reportedly stands around Rs 60 crore.

Crew opened to largely mixed reviews. Film critic Saibal Chatterjee, in his review for NDTV, gave the film 2 stars out of 5 and wrote, "Crew would have been much more fun if only it knew how to buoy things up with strokes of genuine inspiration. Yes, that is what is sorely missing in a film that goes for gold but fails to find a source of sustained sparkle.

Produced under the banners of Balaji Telefilms and Anil Kapoor Film & Communications Network, Crew not only features the three leading ladies but also includes Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Saswata Chatterjee, Rajesh Sharma, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in its ensemble cast.

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