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Lively celebration of Holi in Ludhiana, India with a colorful crowd enjoying the festival.

Film

'Mirzapur: The Movie' earns Rs 69.30 crore in two days at box office

The film, based on the popular OTT series, collected Rs 30.90 crore on opening day and Rs 38.40 crore on Saturday.

Sep 6, 2026 2 min

A woman in traditional attire performs a ritual with incense in a cultural setting.

Industry

How Spiritual Biopics Defy Box Office Expectations in India

Low-budget spiritual biopics consistently outperform financial expectations in India through niche audiences and unique distribution strategies.

Sep 5, 2026 2 min

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Film

Mirzapur The Movie Sets Box Office Record with Rs 29 Crore Opening

Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal's Mirzapur The Movie dominates the Indian box office with a Rs 29 crore opening, surpassing Toxic and Hanuman Ansh.

Sep 5, 2026 2 min

An empty auditorium with wooden seats facing a blank theater screen.

Film

Hanuman Ansh Surpasses Rs 50 Crore Mark, Outperforms Toxic Hindi on

The Neem Karoli Baba biopic collected Rs 8.50 crore net on its 26th day, crossing Rs 54 crore in India. It now outperforms Yash's Toxic in Hindi daily collections.

Sep 2, 2026 2 min

Dark, eerie scene with a masked figure holding a knife, evoking horror film vibes.

Industry

How Horror Franchises Sustain Profitability Across Sequels

Horror franchises maintain profitability through low budgets, built-in audiences, and iterative storytelling, even as returns diminish.

Sep 1, 2026 2 min

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Ratings

How Streaming Ratings Actually Work — And Why the Numbers You Read Are Mostly Estimates

Netflix reports hours viewed. Nielsen reports minutes. Third parties report something else entirely. Here is what each number counts, and why two outlets can describe the same show as a hit and a flop.

Aug 20, 2026 3 min