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1920 Evil Returns trumps Chicken Khurana
MUMBAI: 1920 – Evil Returns, a sequel, collected the highest in a week that saw seven releases, netting Rs 125 million in its opening weekend as it drew strong audiences from second rung multiplexes and single screen cinemas. The collections today are steady.
Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, a Punjabi romantic comedy, has not been appreciated even in North where it was expected to do well. The film has collected Rs 47 million in its first weekend.
The other four releases of the week, Ata Pata Laapat, Le Gaya Saddam, Future Toh Bright Hai Ji, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (revised restored version) and Sons Of Ram, which is co-owned by Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) Media and Cartoon Network.
Sons of Ram is ACK Media‘s first feature film titled ‘Sons of Ram – Heroes will Rise‘.
Chakravyuh, a dry subject on the Naxals vs System, lacked totally in entertainment quotient and found few takers. The film had a poor run at the box office with collections of Rs 160 million to show for its first nine days.
Student of the Year benefitted due to the weeklong Dussehra holidays in Delhi- NCR and Dussehra holiday in general to collect a reasonable Rs 142 million in its second week, thus taking its two-week tally to Rs 602 million.
English Vinglish added Rs 19 million in its fourth week taking its four week total to Rs 358 million.
OMG Oh My God! braved the dull period and an onslaught of new releases to hold steady in its fifth week by collecting Rs 195 million, taking its total to Rs 756.5 million (excluding figures from Eastern circuits).
Barfi! has come to the end of its fruitful run at the box office. The UTV Motion Pictures release collected Rs 3.5 million in its seventh week, taking its tally swell to Rs 1.08 billion.
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Edstead unveils ambitious H1 2026 content slate
New originals feature Adarsh Gourav in Northeast docu-series, Aditi Kotak in Next Class, and Adil Hussain in Stories of India.
MUMBAI: Edstead just dropped a content menu so rich it could make even the pickiest viewer say “encore” because when storytelling meets substance, the binge becomes inevitable. The fast-rising Mumbai-based studio, founded by Shekhar Bhattacharjee, today revealed its H1 2026 slate, a bold expansion of premium non-fiction that blends cultural depth, innovation, and legacy into cinematic factual narratives. The lineup cements Edstead’s niche at the crossroads of authenticity and global appeal, delivering research-driven stories that stay rooted in the Indian experience while aiming for wider resonance.
Headlining the fresh originals:
- An untitled docu-series starring Bollywood actor Adarsh Gourav, who journeys through Northeast India to spotlight living cultural traditions, indigenous voices, music, oral histories, and everyday resilience. Presented by Air India Express, with Dentsu Sports and Entertainment as integration partner.
- Next Class, an eight-episode impact series fronted by entrepreneur and former Miss India Aditi Kotak, decoding career pathways, emerging fields, and real-world outcomes through leading institutions and forward-thinking disciplines.
- Stories of India with Adil Hussain, India’s first weekly OTT series dedicated to social impact, profiling organisations driving meaningful change and connecting purpose with tangible results.
- Toast to Tomorrow, exploring how leading alcohol brands craft immersive, culture-led experiences that celebrate regional identities and redefine legacy.
- No Cap Abroad – UAE Edition, following Indian students through their first week at UAE colleges—navigating homesickness, culture shock, and independence in a heartfelt coming-of-age tale.
Edstead is also returning with expanded seasons of breakout hits, The Future School (progressive Indian education), Molecules of Hope (healthcare innovation), and Great Indian Residential Schools.
Edstead founder Shekhar Bhattacharjee said, “At Edstead, we are focused on building narratives that carry depth, context, and long-term relevance. Every project begins with research and a clear purpose… Our ambition is to create globally competitive factual content from India that remains culturally grounded while shaping conversations, inspiring trust, and contributing to the growing culture economy.”
From education and healthcare to enterprise and cultural revival, the slate reflects Edstead’s full-stack approach developing original IPs and guiding them through a robust distribution network spanning digital, OTT, and broadcast. In a content world chasing quick trends, Edstead is quietly betting on stories built to last, ones that don’t just entertain, but linger long after the credits roll.
