Drishyam The Conclusion collects 337.25 cr in 17 days
10:41 AM
Box Office India Trade Network
DRISHYAM THE CONCLUSION remains the top film this week as it kept the new films at bay with collections of 3.25 crore nett. This film has dropped around 20% from the previous day but stands at a huge 326.50 crore nett and this Friday ensures that the 350 crore nett mark is crossed comfortably. The growth on Saturday will no doubt be more than the new releases.
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DRISHYAM THE CONCLUSION had a good third weekend as it collected 14 crore nett and the film should do well over the weekdays with the Monday and Tuesday being holidays. The film should have the potential to bring in 25 crore nett plus over the week due to the holidays. It will still be a 70% drop week on week but the film had an extraordinary first weekend. So, these drops don't really matter much as the business remains high.
The film has a total of 337 crore nett so far and will cross 350 crore nett by the end of the week. There will still be two weeks left till the release of Diwali biggie RAMAYANA, and it should another add 15 crore at least. The film remained the top Hindi film as it performed better than RAJINI: THE JAILER 2 over the traditional weekend though if you count the four day weekend of the dubbed South film, then that his higher.
Despite the Navratri factor, the film has maintained best in Mumbai circuit and is looking to cross the likes of ANIMAL, JAWAN and PATHAAN in this circuit and maybe even TANHAJI: THE UNSUNG WARRIOR. It will not cross the admits of TANHAJI: THE UNSUNG WARRIOR and probably wont reach the level of GOLMAAL AGAIN as well.
The collections of DRISHYAM THE CONCLUSION till date are as follows.
Friday - 62,50,00,000 apprx
Saturday - 51,00,00,000 apprx
Sunday - 59,00,00,000 apprx
Monday - 20,00,00,000 apprx
Tuesday 19,00,00,000 apprx
Wednesday - 15,00,00,000 apprx
Thursday - 12,50,00,000 apprx
Week One - 2,39,00,00,000 apprx
Friday - 14,00,00,000 apprx
Saturday - 26,50,00,000 apprx
Sunday - 22,50,00,000 apprx
Monday - 5,25,00,000 apprx
Tuesday - 7,25,00,000 apprx
Wednesday - 4,75,00,000 apprx
Thursday - 4,00,00,000 apprx
Second Week - 84,25,00,000 apprx
Friday - 3,00,00,000 apprx
Saturday - 5,00,00,000 apprx
Sunday - 6,00,00,000 apprx
Third Weekend - 14,00,00,000 apprx
TOTAL - 3,37,25,00,000 apprx
Tiger Shroff firing incident: Film bodies plan to meet Home Minister Amit Shah
10:33 AM
Upala KBR (MID-DAY; October 20, 2026)
It is a moment of terror for Tiger Shroff, who was shot at by gangsters on Sunday (October 18), and the film fraternity at large. While Shroff remains unharmed, the Bishnoi gang’s threats against those who allegedly refuse to meet their demands and continue associating with Salman Khan have raised fresh concerns about the industry’s safety.
This is not the first time Bollywood has faced such threats. The Bishnoi syndicate has been threatening Salman since 2022, sending intimidating letters, emails, and videos on social media. In 2024, gunmen fired shots at his Galaxy Apartments residence. The syndicate has also threatened Rohit Shetty, Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, and Aayush Sharma, among others.
With safety concerns mounting, factions of the film industry plan to approach Home Minister Amit Shah for better security. “We have been saying it’s a serious matter since the firing outside Rohit Shetty’s home,” says filmmaker and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) chief adviser Ashoke Pandit. He believes the government must step in.
“What else can we do besides writing letters and speaking officially? But it has no meaning right now. It is happening two minutes away from Juhu police station, during Navratri. It is scary [to see this] happening in Bollywood again today,” he laments.
Pandit fears a return of the 1990s, when Bollywood struggled to escape the underworld’s grip. “Gopinath Pandurang Munde, [during his tenure] as the Home Minister of Maharashtra, had severely cracked down on Mumbai’s mafia. We thought that era was over. Tiger’s incident makes the law and order machinery look weak,” shares Pandit.
Suresh Gupta, president of the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA), has urged the industry to unite. “If we stay apart, everything will fall apart. Everyone will be targeted,” he says. The association has emailed the home minister and is planning a delegation meeting with representatives from across the industry.
“The plan is to take a Bollywood delegation to meet Amit Shah, with representatives from each sector. We’d like actors like Sushant Singh, Ajay Devgn, and other film industry bigwigs to be a part of this meeting,” Gupta explains.
Meanwhile, the industry continues to work while tightening security. Madhu Bhojwani of the Producers Guild of India says high-risk individuals “need to reinforce security measures and work closely with the police and intelligence agencies to ensure a high level of preparedness and vigilance”.
Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) president Poonam Dhillon acknowledges the challenge of protecting everyone. “The Hindi film industry is large, and every actor is shooting in different places and at varied times. It’s challenging for the government and the police to give security to every actor,” she says. However, staying home out of fear is not an option. “You can’t live in fear. We have to work on a solution together,” she insists.
What AICWA demands?
Security for the Shroffs, NIA and central agencies to probe the gang networks, fast-track trials under strict laws, a dedicated task force for the safety of artistes, a permanent end to the fear of gangsters, and a time-bound report on the action taken.
Recent threats against B-Town
- June 2022–2026: Salman Khan remains a key target, facing repeated threats and security breaches, including gunfire
- November 2023: Gunshots were fired outside Gippy Grewal’s Canadian home allegedly over his association with Salman
. July–August 2025: Kapil Sharma’s Canadian café was attacked twice after he invited Salman on his show
- February 2026: Ranveer Singh received an audio message demanding Rs 10 crore
- February 2026: Gunshots were fired outside Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence
- February 2026: Aayush Sharma received an email demanding ransom
- July 2026: Aamir Khan received threats via videos on social media
Jackie Shroff shoots for 12 hours a day after Tiger Shroff's firing incident
10:31 AM
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; October 20, 2026)
The Shroffs are determined not to knuckle under the Bishnoi gang’s threats. Speculation was rife that the ongoing shoot of Jackie Shroff’s Nanavati vs Nanavati would be called off after shots were fired at Tiger Shroff on Sunday evening. However, sources say Jackie reported to the Powai set on Monday (October 19), “a day after the incident, and worked a 12-hour shift”.
Tiger suffered minor abrasions, while his driver and a fan/bystander sustained injuries when three assailants opened fire at the actor’s vehicle after his football game. The incident prompted security concerns.
A source close to the production says, “Jackie reported to set as scheduled and worked a 12-hour shift. The timings have been altered to accommodate the situation, so he started early and left by 5 pm. He has made it clear that work should not come to a standstill, either for him or Tiger.”
Jackie is determined to honour his commitments while ensuring safety. “Calling off a shoot has monetary repercussions which will affect the schedules of over 300 people on set. There are no changes to the schedule as of now, but the intention is to not shut down the ongoing schedule,” adds the source.
In the pipeline
Tiger Shroff has about five projects lined up, including Raj Mehta’s ‘Lag Jaa Gale’, Remo D’Souza’s ‘Rambo’, and Ram Madhvani’s ‘Vajra’. Jackie Shroff’s upcoming projects include Salman Khan and Vamshi Paidipally’s ‘Monster’, and Ahmed Khan’s ‘Baap’.
Saif Ali Khan to star in a period drama helmed by Ritesh Batra
10:29 AM
Priyanka Sharma (MID-DAY; October 20, 2026)
More than a month after audiences saw him in the intense thriller ‘Haiwaan’, Saif Ali Khan is stepping into the world of a period drama. mid-day has learnt that the actor is collaborating with filmmaker Ritesh Batra of ‘The Lunchbox’ (2013) fame for his next film.
“The film has been in pre-production for some time. Both Saif and Ritesh are huge admirers of each other’s work. And Saif is the perfect fit for Ritesh’s soft, subtle stories,” reveals a source.
The project is set to go on floors later this week in Mumbai. Sources say the team plans to shoot on a tight schedule and “wrap up the intimate period drama in one go”.
Apart from the yet-untitled drama, Batra is also putting the finishing touches to the first two episodes of the upcoming Netflix series ‘Unaccustomed Earth’, starring Freida Pinto and Siddharth.
Old or new?
Batra was previously set to helm a cross-country romance starring Anil Kapoor, which was later put on hold. While details of his film with Khan remain under wraps, it is unclear whether the period drama is the same project.
Aamir Khan calls on Raj Thackeray at home amid row over nephew Imran Khan
10:24 AM
THE TIMES OF INDIA (October 19, 2026)
Mumbai: Actor Aamir Khan met MNS chief Raj Thackeray at his residence, Shivtirth, in Dadar on Sunday. The meeting created a buzz in political circles as it came amid his nephew, actor and US national Imran Khan, being issued a leave India notice following his brief detention from the site of a protest held in the city on October 10 against chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Imran on Saturday challenged in Bombay High Court the notice issued by Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Mumbai, directing him to leave the country by October 28, calling it “arbitrary, unreasoned and wholly misconceived” and against the principles of natural justice. He said in his petition that it was issued without giving him a hearing and it flouts his fundamental rights to equality under Article 14 and to life under Article 21 of the Constitution.
The same day, FRRO issued a show-cause notice to Imran as to why his citizen of India (OCI) status should not be cancelled. It acknowledged that participation in a protest, detention and FIR by themselves are not conclusive proof of allegations or automatic grounds for cancellation of his OCI registration.
BMC demolishes unauthorized portions of Ajay Devgn’s bungalow in Juhu
10:22 AM
Richa Pinto (THE TIMES OF INDIA; October 18, 2026)
Mumbai: BMC on October 12 demolished portions of ongoing work at a bungalow in Juhu after it rejected a reply from the owners, who failed to produce documents establishing that the work had been approved by the civic body. Film actor Ajay Devgn and his mother, Veena Devgn, own the property. The bungalow is located in Kapol Cooperative Housing Society in Juhu.
In a speaking order dated Oct 6, the BMC’s K/West ward office said the owner’s reply, submitted on September 15, did not include any documents proving authorisation for the construction or a copy of the permission granted by the competent authority.
“The civic body had issued a stop-work notice under Section 354A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act on September 10, with regard to unauthorised additions and alterations using Siporex blocks at CTS No. 841, Plot No. 10, Kapol CHS Ltd, on N S Road No. 11, JVPD, Vile Parle (West),” said a civic official in a statement.
The notice directed the owner or occupier to stop the work immediately and submit the relevant permissions within 24 hours. It warned that the unauthorised structure and construction materials could be removed at the owner’s risk and cost if the directions were not complied with. Police were also directed to keep watch at the site and remove persons carrying out the work, if required.
In its speaking order, the BMC said that since the construction was ongoing, the owner was required to possess permission from the competent authority. As no such documents had been furnished, the reply could not be accepted and the work was treated as unauthorised.
A statement from the actor Ajay Devgn’s Office said, “We would like to clarify that the property in question is not Ajay Devgn’s residence, but a separate property that has been rented out. We have applied to the BMC for the requisite permissions in respect of one of our properties and are duly complying with all applicable BMC rules, regulations and guidelines. The necessary changes, alterations and modifications, as required by the BMC, have been carried out.”
Sources said that property where demolition action was carried out by the BMC was to be rented out by the actor to a salon to which the society residents had also raised objections fearing it could open a private society premises to the public at large who would come visiting the salon.
Safety checks increased on Gunmaaster G9 sets after Emraan Hashmi's accident
10:16 AM
After an SUV nearly crashes into a van during Emraan Hashmi’s Gunmaaster G9 shoot, stricter safety checks are reinforced before each stunt; producer Deepak Mukut says team’s safety is top priority
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; October 19, 2026)
Gunmaaster G9’s recent climax shoot turned into a wake-up call for its makers as well as other productions, as far as risks involved in action sequences are concerned. On October 13, as leading man Emraan Hashmi was filming the climax — which included an SUV and a fleet of cars — in Bengaluru, the SUV came loose from its rigging and nearly crashed on the van that was passing by. Fortunately, Hashmi and others in the frame escaped without any injury.
For Deepak Mukut, who is producing the Aditya Datt-directed venture, the episode has highlighted the responsibility that comes with mounting an action-heavy film and the importance of safety protocols.
He told mid-day, “Action cinema demands a certain physicality and scale, and we want to bring that experience to the big screen. But our responsibility towards the people working on the film is equally important. The safety of our actors, technicians, and crew must always remain paramount. Every action sequence requires careful planning and coordination, and we take that responsibility seriously.”
The video leaked from the set showed crew members gathered around the set-up as a countdown was called for the shot, before the SUV came inches away from landing on the van. After the episode, we’re told Datt, Mukut, and the action team reviewed every arrangement on set.
A source said, “Following the incident, we are reinforcing the checks required before any such stunt is attempted. It includes checking all securing points and ensuring that the action team and crew are aligned on movement, positioning, and clearance zones. We want to get a sense of what additional precautions may be required before proceeding with similar shots.”
Mukut added, “We double check every arrangement on set — from loose wires to all moving parts of a stunt. An action film [entails] bringing realism, energy, and intensity to the screen so that audiences feel immersed in the story. But realism on screen should never mean taking safety lightly.”
Tiger Shroff shot at by 2 men standing in crowd at Juhu park
10:08 AM
Tiger Shroff’s chauffeur and autowallah hurt as bike-borne gunman fires 4-5 shots at actor’s car on busy Juhu road
Anish Patil (MUMBAI MIRROR; October 19, 2026)
A bike-borne gunman opened fire on actor Tiger Shroff’s vehicle near Pushpa Park in Juhu on Sunday evening, leaving his driver and an autorickshaw driver injured. Shroff, who was leaving the area after playing a football match around 7 pm, escaped unhurt.
Police have formed 15 teams to track down the three unidentified attackers and are investigating an audio message purportedly issued in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility for the shooting.
According to a senior police officer, three men arrived on a motorcycle, with one of them firing four to five rounds at the actor’s vehicle before the assailants fled. The shooter was wearing a white shirt, the officer said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Dr Mohit Garg confirmed that Shroff was not injured in the attack. His driver, identified as Firdous, sustained a bullet injury to his left arm, while the second injured person, Umesh Chauhan, was an autorickshaw driver. Both were taken to hospital for treatment.
Teams from Juhu police and the Mumbai Crime Branch reached the scene and began examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify the suspects and trace their movements. Checkpoints were also set up following the attack. Investigators are working to establish the motive behind the shooting and whether the attackers had specifically targeted Shroff.
The investigation has taken on another dimension after an audio recording circulated on social media, purportedly claiming responsibility for the attack in the names of Anil Pandit and Anmol Bishnoi. The recording alleged that Shroff had been targeted for disregarding an earlier warning and also threatened others in the film industry over their association with actor Salman Khan. Police are verifying the authenticity of the recording.
According to security agency inputs and details emerging from investigations into cases linked to the Bishnoi network, Pandit and Harman Sandhu are suspected coordinating criminal activities from abroad and intimidating businessmen and people in the entertainment industry.
Pandit has been described in agency inputs as a Bishnoi gang operative based in the US. His name has come up in threats and extortion targeting businessmen and celebrities and for working with overseas gangster Randeep Malik and Delhi-based Harry Boxer. Investigators have examined how social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, are allegedly used by members of the network to issue threats, publicize attacks, and circulate claims of responsibility.
Pandit’s name had also surfaced in connection with a firing incident outside Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa’s gym in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar in June 2026. A social media post attributed to him claimed responsibility for the attack, described it as a “trailer” and referred to the singer’s proximity to Salman Khan.
Delhi Police’s Special Cell reportedly arrested two alleged shooters, identified as Haqiqat and Sagar, following an exchange of fire in connection with that case. They were described as operatives linked to Pandit.
Sandhu, also identified in the supplied case details as Hari Gautam, has been described as an alleged associate of the Bishnoi gang’s North American network, who is known to manage logistics and other activities for the bank. His alleged connections have also come under scrutiny in cases involving threats to regional singers and people associated with the film industry, as well as inquiries into firing incidents near residences or vehicles.
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V Narayan & Mateen Hafeez (THE TIMES OF INDIA; October 19, 2026)
Mumbai: In yet another instance of a gangland attack on a film personality, unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants repeatedly fired at a car carrying actor Tiger Shroff and his driver Firdaus in Juhu around 7 pm Sunday, injuring Firdaus on his hand and a fan standing nearby who sustained bullet wounds near his chest.
Seven shots were fired in all. The actor who was leaving after attending a birthday party at Pushpa Narsee Park, also known as Jamnabai Nursery, escaped with “minor abrasions” from pieces of shattered glass from the vehicle’s windscreen.
Two persons identifying themselves as Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, and claiming to be affiliated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, took responsibility for the attack in a voice note posted on social media.
Amid political reactions questioning the city’s law and order situation, CM Devendra Fadnavis took a briefing from police commissioner Deven Bharti and sought strict action. He also rang Tiger Shroff and assured him saying, “We are all with you.”
The incident took place barely 350 metres away from Juhu police station. The vehicle was slowly exiting the venue when two of the assailants, standing amidst a crowd of curious onlookers, sprang in front of the car and opened fire repeatedly. At least one bullet went through the shattered glass of the vehicle. Juhu police said the three assailants, in white shirts, fled in seconds towards SV Road and Vile Parle railway station on a bike kept idling by their accomplice.
Despite being injured, Shroff’s driver emerged from the vehicle and tried to chase them. A senior doctor at Nanavati Hospital, where Shroff and Firdaus were taken, said initial scans showed a foreign body lodged in the latter’s left hand as a result of a bullet injury. He is likely to undergo surgery.
In a purported video going viral on social media, one of the two shooters appears unable to fire when he is closest to the car window. The gun seemingly jams as he prepares to fire a sixth shot at point-blank range.
15 teams tracing shooters
Police were registering an FIR and seeking details from actor Tiger Shroff about any recent threat calls or warnings after unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants repeatedly fired at his car on Sunday. Fifteen teams have been formed to trace the assailants. Juhu police and Mumbai crime branch officers were examining CCTV footage to identify them and establish their escape route.
“Shroff only has minor abrasions,” said a senior doctor at Nanavati Hospital. The actor was in the hospital’s emergency room till the time of going to the press, awaiting doctor’s advice on his discharge and the treatment plan for his driver.
The third person injured in the firing—a passerby identified by police as 35-year-old Umesh Charan—sustained bullet injuries on the right side of his chest, according to Dr Chhaya Shinde, dean of BMC-run Cooper Hospital in Juhu. “He is stable at the moment but will need immediate surgery,” said a doctor.
In a press release, BMC said the third patient arrived at the Cooper Hospital casualty at 7.10 pm with a “history of a gunshot wound sustained at 6.30 pm at Vile Parle West while covering a football match featuring Tiger Shroff. “The patient came with an entry wound at 2cm below left nipple,” the release added.
Police initially said Shroff suffered slight abrasions from glass fragments after the car’s windows shattered, but DCP (west zone 2) Mohit Garg said the actor was not injured.
Meanwhile, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility on social media for the attack. The gang claimed Shroff had been targeted as he ignored their warnings and they also threatened to target anyone who works with superstar Salman Khan.
Sources said that Shroff had been being tracked by the shooters for a few days. Posted by Lawrence’s aide, Anil Pandit, the message explicitly stated that Pandit and Harman Sandhu took full responsibility for the action taken against the actor. According to the post, the individuals involved had previously contacted the actor with warnings that were allegedly ignored, leading to the latest targeted event.
The statement went on to issue a broad warning to members of the Mumbai film industry, threatening that anyone who fails to listen to them or continues to work with Salman Khan will be targeted next. The message concluded with threats directed at rival gang members and was accompanied by several hashtags referencing the Lawrence Bishnoi group and other affiliated associate networks. Police are verifying the social media post and a voice note.
Pandit had earlier claimed responsibility for a shooting outside singer Guru Randhawa’s Delhi gym over an alleged Salman Khan connection.
The incident evoked alarm within the film and political circles given the previous fatal attack on politician Baba Siddique in Bandra and the incidence of firing at Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartment in Bandra Bandstand in 2024.
Siddique’s son Zeeshan expressed shock and horror at Sunday’s attack on Tiger Shroff, while NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule echoed his fears over the worsening law and order situation in the state.
Jailer 2 4 week OTT row: South film producers in thrall to streaming deals
10:01 AM
Jailer 2 producers’ refusal to extend theatrical window in north throws spotlight on financial risks, multiplex revenues
Rajesh N Naidu (THE ECONOMIC TIMES; October 19, 2026)
Mumbai: Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil film Jailer 2 has skipped a Hindi theatrical release in leading multiplex chains PVR Inox and Cinepolis in northern India after its producer refused to extend the theatrical window from four weeks to eight weeks.
This standoff highlights southern producers' growing preference for the certainty of lucrative streaming rights deals over uncertain box-office returns.
With streaming deals increasingly compensating for lost theatrical revenue, a Hindi release for southern films is becoming a calculated commercial decision rather than an automatic part of a pan-India film strategy, producers and trade analysts told ET.
Some said by choosing not to take a financial risk, producers could be harming the overall ecosystem.
Increasingly, southern films have travelled to the hinterland of North India thanks to subtitling, faithful and fairly accurate and evocative dubbing, and social media discussions around them. Today, the northern market can contribute 10-50% to pan-India focused southern films depending on how well they resonate with audiences, they noted.
"When a film runs for eight weeks in theatres, everyone gains in the ecosystem," explained Devang Sampat, managing director of Cinepolis India. "Producers get bigger box office and a new market for their stars that carries into their next films. Also, a film is worth more when it goes to streamers."
South-based veteran film trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai also said, "Jailer 2 could have done extraordinary business if it had been released in national multiplex chains which account for nearly 70% of Hindi films' box-office collections."
Of its total India collection of Rs. 145 crore, Jailer 2 earned Rs. 10.9 crores from Hindi dubbed, which has been released in stand-alone theatres and smaller, regional multiplex chains. Interestingly, its Hindi dubbed collection jumped to Rs. 4.5 crores on the third day from Rs. 2.9 crores on the second day, indicating rising interest from Hindi audiences.
Jailer 2 collects 133 cr in 3 days; Hindi version collects 10 cr
4:35 PM
Box Office India Trade Network
JAILER 2 is excellent as it puts up a total of 133 crore nett in three days which is the fourth highest weekend ever for a Tamil film after COOLIE, 2.0 and LEO. The top films are practically all Rajinikanth films with only LEO being non Rajinikanth out of the top six. JAILER (2023) had collected 95 crore nett over the same period and its well ahead of that.
JAILER went on to collect over 325 crore nett and is the second highest grossing film from the Tamil film industry after 2.0. Looking at the trend here of Jailer 2, it can challenge these films. The trend of the film is strong looking at the Saturday jump and even Friday was excellent as the drop was not much for these type of films with sort of release.
The collections of JAILER 2 till date are as follows.
Thursday - 55,00,00,000
Friday - 35,00,00,000
Saturday - 43,00,00,000
TOTAL - 1,33,00,00,000 apprx
The dubbed Hindi version RAJINI: THE JAILER 2 is also doing pretty well with collections of 10 crore nett in the first three days. It looks like RAJINI: THE JAILER 2 will come out the best Hindi films this week despite the limitations on release as its without a national chain release. But if the public really wants to watch something, they find a theatre.
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