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Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's romantic drama, Param Sundari, has achieved significant success, crossing the Rs 30 crore mark in just four days. The film's strong opening weekend and positive word-of-mouth propelled it past Sidharth Malhotra's previous film, Ittefaq, to become his 10th highest-grossing Hindi film. Trade analysts predict continued growth for Param Sundari if it maintains weekday stability.

Amish Tripathi criticizes Bollywood for misrepresenting historical figures. He says films often portray invaders like Khilji and Aurangzeb inaccurately. Tripathi argues this blurs the line between foreign rulers and native Indians. He highlights the importance of understanding India's history of resistance. His book, 'The Chola Tigers', aims to showcase stories of courage and unity.

Vicky Kaushal, fresh off the success of 'Chhaava,' received a warm welcome upon his return to Mumbai with Ranbir Kapoor. Fans showered him with gifts, and his respectful gestures, such as folding his hands and removing his shoes before accepting a statue of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, went viral, earning him praise for his humility and 'sanskar.

Rajinikanth's Coolie has surged past expectations, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025 overseas with USD 6.60 million in North America within nine days, surpassing Chhaava's lifetime collection. While Coolie dominates international markets, Chhaava remains the domestic box office king, earning a staggering Rs 601 crore in India, highlighting the contrasting performance of the two films in different markets.

Aamir Khan is back. His film Sitaare Zameen Par is a box office success. The movie earned Rs 122.65 crore. It beat Ghajini's record. Sitaare Zameen Par shows Aamir's strong connection with the audience. The film did well in its second weekend. It might challenge Thugs of Hindostan next. New film releases could affect its run.