The other releases of the week, Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa, have not been able to make a mark at the box office.
Boxing Federation of India postponed its election scheduled for March 28, saying it's "impossible to complete the process within originally planned timelines" after the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh high courts directed the body to reinstate the names omitted from the electoral college.
The Hindi version of Pushpa 2 has taken a start of Rs 70 crore* (Rs 700 million) and that's as huge as it gets.
The films that fared badly at the box office.
'Two of the songs haven't been shot by me. When I saw the film, they came as a shock.'
When specifically asked about the reason for the crash and whether Air India is privy to any preliminary findings, Chandrasekaran said, "One would have to wait for the probe to conclude."
M Night Shyamalan redeemed himself with his new film The Happening, which surprised many industry forecasters, grossing an estimated three-day worldwide gross of $62 million.
Shoi Ghoshal from Sydney told the BBC that she and her husband Debashis Chakrabarty were at the Westfield shopping centre at Bondi Junction earlier today when the attack started to unfold.
While acknowledging that they needed strong allies for a chance in the assembly polls, AIADMK cadres seemingly prefer actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to the BJP, owing to the latter's 'communal agenda' and consequent hardline Hindutva image, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.
'He will eternally be remembered as Mr Bharat for always reminding us about roti, kapada aur kisaan.' 'Our integrity and patriotism. Our culture and our roots.'
'Thankfully, as Indians, we have a long history of trans people in our culture, in our religions, in our mythology.' 'It's not a fad which has suddenly come into existence, the way that a lot of Americans treat it.'
From old favourites to brand new attractions, Sukanya Verma lists all the excitement OTT has laid out in its action-packed menu this week.
It will create history by being the first ever film to do more business on re-release than during its original screening.
Allu Arjun's biggest blockbuster, Satyajit Ray's story and Spidey's exciting new avatar, Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations on OTT this week.
'If you respect people, if you accommodate people, these are good attributes to have.' 'Like the whole world is a mixed bag of people, our industry is the same.'
The launch of the first-ever direct train service from Delhi to Kashmir would be a big turning point in the Valley's mood and its integration with India. He had to thwart it at any cost, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
Industry experts believe that this deal will positively impact the Indian film industry, which is struggling with fewer movie releases.
'Republic Day week has consistently been a lucrative period for the film industry.'
"There is no place in America for this kind of violence, for any violence ever. Period. No exceptions. We can't allow this violence to be normalised," Biden said.
There's room for all kinds on OTT this week, as Sukanya Verma tells us.
While super hits like Jawaan are missing this year, it has been filled with a range of medium-range hits such as Crew, Teri Baaton Ne Uljhaa Diya and Guntur Kaaram, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Deadly brides, daredevil officers, bloodthirsty royals, killer toys, celebrity chefs, comic book heroes, angry goddesses, senior citizen dreams, poisonous snowfall, the OTT offerings this week will make you wish for days twice the size of its menu.
The IBA announced in a statement on Monday it was filing a complaint with Swiss Attorney General Stefan Blatter against the International Olympic Committee, citing safety concerns over gender eligibility.
Trade circles feel Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rule will go past the first day numbers of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, when it releases on December 5.
Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
As part of the investigation, EC officials visited Sudhakaran's residence on Thursday and recorded his statement. They said the matter would be submitted to the district collector for further actions.
BCCI wants to adopt Olympic sports; Govt mulling approval to OCI athletes
Sid has a new project in hand: Balwinder Singh Janjua's action film, Mitti, being shot in Uttarakhand.
'Some people tell me you're playing hard to get. But I'm not. It's the other way around.'
Which film are YOU looking forward to?
'Jaat is not just a community, an agent, or an individual; it's an emotion.'
The Colin Firth film is doing well, thanks to its Oscar nominations.
The film has been surpassing huge milestones at a rapid pace and hasn't taken much time to march up to the Rs 500 Crore Club as well.
There aren't many original Web series or movies announced for June, but quite a few Bollywood films will have their digital premieres.
Both films aimed at pre-teen and teen audiences, with Tangled having a special appeal to young girls and women.