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Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara 2' is shattering box office records, amassing Rs 290.25 crore in just six days. The film has achieved the highest opening weekend collections of 2025 and has already surpassed Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'. With strong daily earnings, 'Kantara 2' is poised to cross the Rs 300 crore mark tonight, setting its sights on even greater milestones.

Kamal Haasan has confirmed his reunion with Rajinikanth for a new film, marking their first collaboration in 44 years. This highly anticipated project, expected to be directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is generating immense buzz among fans. The historic collaboration is poised to create significant box-office success in the Tamil film industry.

During the 'Enthiran' ('Robot') film launch in 2010, Rajinikanth humorously recounted a Bangalore fan's disbelief about him starring opposite Aishwarya Rai. The fan, upon learning Rajinikanth was the hero, expressed shock and questioned Aishwarya's choice, leaving Amitabh Bachchan in stitches. Rajinikanth concluded by thanking Aishwarya for her collaboration in the blockbuster film, which also starred Danny Denzongpa.

Tamil actor Robo Shankar, known for his comedic roles, passed away at 46 due to illness, leaving fans and the film industry in shock. He was admitted to a Chennai hospital after falling ill on set, following a recent recovery from jaundice. A video of Shankar at Ilaiyaraaja's event, appearing healthy and receiving blessings from prominent figures, has resurfaced.

We all know that Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is multi-talented person and his recent viral video is proof of the same. It showcases his singing talent at an event, charming audiences with his graceful stage presence and duet performance. Fans are going gaga over it. Take a look at the video here.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, initially stormed the box office, surpassing Rs 200 crore in its first week. However, earnings dipped in the second week, despite crossing Rs 260 crore. The film faces competition from 'War 2' and potential impact from Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, influencing its weekday performance across Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu versions.

Released on August 14th amidst high anticipation and a clash with 'Coolie', 'War 2' starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, initially saw a grand opening, fueled by Independence Day. However, mixed reviews led to a significant drop in collections from Saturday onwards, with a steep 73% fall on Monday.