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Rakesh Roshan Discloses Financial Challenges Surrounding ‘Krrish 4’

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2 years ago

February 5, 2025

Rakesh Roshan’s ‘Krrish’ franchise, fronted by Hrithik Roshan, is a cherished series among fans. With three successful installments already under its belt, the anticipation for ‘Krrish 4’ is at an all-time high. The pressure to elevate the film above its predecessors is significant, and Rakesh Roshan envisions a grand scale for this latest venture, which will necessitate a substantial budget—a challenge that has been troubling the filmmaker.In an interview with Gaana, Rakesh Roshan expressed his frustrations: “We’ve been waiting for many years, but I’m struggling with the budgeting. The scale of the film is large. If I reduce the scope, it feels like an ordinary picture. The world feels smaller now; kids today have viewed so many superhero films that they’ll criticize even the slightest flaw.”

Rakesh Roshan also drew comparisons to Hollywood’s superhero franchises like Marvel and DC, pointing out, “We have to tread carefully. We can’t match the scale of those films (Marvel, DC). We simply don’t have the budget. Our available funds compel us to focus more on the story. While there will be impressive sequences in the film, if there aren’t ten, then there may only be two or three.”

In a prior interview with India Today, Rakesh noted that ‘Krrish 4’ aims to be the largest film in the franchise, yet budgeting remains a pressing concern. He remarked, “The audience hasn’t fully returned to theatres, which raises a big question for me. Krrish is set to be a major film, but children today are accustomed to Hollywood superhero movies that cost between 500 and 600 million dollars, while we’re working with a much smaller budget of around Rs 200 to 300 crore.”

The franchise began with the 2003 film ‘Koi Mil Gaya,’ featuring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta. This was followed by ‘Krrish’ in 2006, again starring Hrithik alongside Priyanka Chopra, and the third installment, ‘Krrish 3,’ which included Kangana Ranaut alongside Hrithik and Priyanka.

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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.