Rajini- Balakrishna - Shivaraj combo film - Jio rattles OTT market - Lal B'Day gift - PS 2 real collection

Rajinikanth and Balakrishna are collaborating on a film, which will be produced by Kannada superstar Shivraj Kumar, who will also have a role in the movie. Hombale Films, known for their work on the KGF series, will finance this two-part film. The director of the project will be Harsha. According to sources, the first part will conclude with Balakrishna's dramatic entrance, while the second part will showcase the combined presence of all three superstars. It is worth mentioning that Balakrishna had invited Rajinikanth to attend the NTR Golden anniversary, and Rajinikanth reciprocated by attending the event. Additionally, Shivaraj Kumar and Balakrishna share a friendship since their time together studying in Chennai. The close bond between Rajinikanth and the Rajkumar family is well-known in the film industry. Shivraj Kumar will make a cameo appearance in Rajinikanth's upcoming film "Jailer." Currently, Balakrishna is occupied with the shooting of "NBK108," directed by Anil Ravipudi, which is scheduled for release on Dussehra. It remains uncertain whether Balakrishna's next project will be another multistarrer or if there will be another film in between, as no clear information is available.

Jio Cinema has scheduled the premiere of Shahid Kapoor's film "Bloody Daddy" on June 9th, while Vishwak Sen and Rakul Preet Singh's movie "Boo" will be premiered on May 27th. Netizens were pleasantly surprised to learn that Jio Cinema will be showcasing a new movie every week. Within approximately a month of announcing their partnership, Jio Cinema, under the leadership of Mukesh Ambani, has made content from the renowned US television network HBO available. HBO and Warner Brothers collaborated with Reliance to bring their original content to Jio Cinema, marking the end of their association with Disney+ Hotstar on March 31st. Furthermore, Jio Cinema has introduced an annual subscription plan priced at Rs 999, specifically for Hollywood content. With a rapid pace, Jio Cinema aims to attract a large number of Indian users to enjoy its daily content. They started by securing exclusive digital rights for the prestigious Indian Premier League, followed by acquiring rights to exclusive American content.

Mohanlal marked his birthday at his residence in Kochi alongside his wife, Suchithra. He was joined by his close friend and former Kerala minister, Shibu Baby John also Producer of his upcoming film Malaikottai Valiban, as well as actor-director Major Ravi, who were present to celebrate with him at his home. While being showered with numerous delightful surprises from his colleagues and friends in the industry, Mohanlal's close friend and businessman Alex K. Varghese, from Hedge Equities, presented him with a remarkable gift on Sunday. The gift came in the form of a car, specifically the Kia EV6 model, with a value of Rs. 72 lakhs. As the brand ambassador of Hedge Equities, Mohanlal was honored with this special gift to mark his 63rd birthday. Accompanied by his wife Suchitra, Mohanlal excitedly unveiled the new wheels and thoroughly explored the car. Malayalam superstar chose to keep his 63rd birthday celebration relatively low-key.

According to trade sources, as Lyca unveiled the 25th Day poster of "Pooniyin Selvan 2," it was reported that the film's theatrical business in India has concluded at Rs 115 crores. This figure is Rs 90 crores lower than the earnings of "PS 1." Additionally, the film performed better in other states compared to its predecessor, grossing Rs 53 crores in three South Indian states, with a significant portion of Rs 22 crores coming from Kerala. While "Ponniyin Selvan 2" initially showed promise in the overseas market during the first two weeks, it gradually lost screen count and experienced a decline in box office collections.The total international box office earnings of 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' are projected to be approximately Rs 125 crores, incorporating the Rs 43 crores generated from the USA market.