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Chinese Film ‘Ne Zha 2’ Surpasses $2 Billion Worldwide, Breaking Records as the Highest-Grossing Animated Film of All Time

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2 years ago

March 9, 2025

The Chinese animated film ‘Ne Zha 2’ has been shattering records across the board. Following its triumphant surpassing of ‘Inside Out 2,’ it has claimed the title of the highest-grossing animated film of all time. In just 33 days, the film has amassed over $2 billion globally, making it the first animated feature to achieve such a milestone. Additionally, it ranks among the top-grossing films in cinematic history. Created with a budget of $80 million, ‘Ne Zha 2’ has already proven to be a blockbuster success.

This film is the sequel to the 2019 hit and draws inspiration from the 16th-century Chinese novel ‘The Investiture of the Gods.’ It follows a young hero endowed with magical powers as he defends the fortress town of Chentangguan. The film is directed by Yang Yu, also known as Jiaozi.

Out of its record-breaking gross, more than $1.96 billion comes from domestic sales in China alone, establishing it as the highest-grossing film ever in a single market. The film has also outperformed ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens,’ which previously held a domestic record of $936 million. Remarkably, ‘Ne Zha 2’ is on track to surpass it globally, and it may soon overtake ‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ entering the top five highest-grossing films of all time.

Currently, only six films have crossed the $2 billion mark. Should ‘Ne Zha 2’ surpass both ‘Infinity War’ and ‘The Force Awakens,’ it will trail just behind ‘Titanic’ ($2.2 billion). Following closely are the other highest-grossing titles: ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ ($2.3 billion), ‘Avengers: Endgame’ ($2.7 billion), and ‘Avatar’ ($2.9 billion).

Prior to this achievement, ‘Ne Zha 2’ had already surpassed ‘Inside Out 2’ to secure its status as the highest-grossing animated film ever. It also became the fastest animated film to reach such heights, achieving this remarkable total in under three weeks. In addition to its record-breaking success, the film has also made history in the IMAX format.

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Announce Second Pregnancy

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2 days ago

October 7, 2026

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Mumbai: Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the happy news through a joint social media post featuring their baby girl’s hands holding a pair of tiny socks.

“Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude,” they wrote in the caption.

Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan. The couple fell in love while working together on the 2021 film Shershaah.

Kiara had earlier revealed on Koffee With Karan Season 8 that Sidharth proposed to her during a family trip to Rome. She recalled that he even used dialogues from Shershaah while proposing.

On the work front, Sidharth was last seen in The Vvaan, while Kiara was last seen in Yash’s Toxic.

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Will ‘Premada Oorali’ Join the List of Kannada Cinema’s Most Profitable Hits?

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2 days ago

October 7, 2026

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Entertainment: Kannada romantic family drama Premada Oorali is continuing its successful run at the box office. Released on September 25, 2026, the film has recorded strong growth during its second week, driven by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience support.

Directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, the film was reportedly made on a modest budget of around Rs.3 crore to Rs.3.5 crore. Despite a slow opening, it has emerged as a major commercial success.

The movie opened with an estimated net collection of Rs.9 lakh to Rs.12 lakh on its first day. Its collections increased steadily after positive audience feedback. The film earned around Rs.7.92 crore net during its first week.

By the end of 11 days, Premada Oorali had collected approximately Rs.15.29 crore to Rs.17.57 crore net in India.

The film witnessed another jump on Day 12. It collected around Rs.3.65 crore net across 834 shows, compared to Rs.3 crore on the previous day. This marks a growth of nearly 21.7 per cent.

With the Day 12 collection, the film’s total India net collection has reached around Rs.21.22 crore, while its India gross collection stands at approximately Rs.24.69 crore.

The film’s overseas collection is currently not available. Its confirmed worldwide gross collection is also yet to be reported.

With its strong performance against a relatively small production budget, Premada Oorali has emerged as one of the notable sleeper hits of Kannada cinema in 2026.

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Senior Kannada Actress Lalithamma Dies at 65

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5 days ago

October 4, 2026

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Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.

Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.

Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.

She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.

She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.

Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.

Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.