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Ormax predicts bumper opening for Golmaal 3
MUMBAI: Going by Cinematix, the weekly tracking tool that measures the awareness and interest to watch upcoming releases, Sri Ashtavinayak Cinevision‘s Golmaal 3 is set to receive a major opening on release date.
The film, which stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Arshad Warsi and Kunal Khemu, is high on viewers mind as per the tool from media research firm Ormax Media.
The film has touched an interest of 79 per cent, the highest ever for any film in the week-1 stage.
While Dabangg opened at 83 per cent interest in the week of its release, Golmaal 3 is likely to have a similar score. Therefore, there is a strong indication that the Rohit Shetty directed film will be the second biggest opening weekend grosser of 2010 so far, Ormax predicts.
As per Cinematix, Golmaal 3 may open to around Rs 350 million net on the opening weekend surpassing movies like Raajneeti and Kites if it gets favourable word-of-mouth on its release day.
On the other hand, Action Replayy is also slated for a good opening with a good unaided awareness of 46 per cent and interest of 54 per cent.
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MIFF 2026 to return to Mumbai; film entries open till April 12
19th edition to host WAVES Doc Bazaar, spotlighting global documentary talent
MUMBAI: The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 is set to take place from June 15 to 21 at the NFDC Complex, with film submissions currently open and the deadline fast approaching on April 12.
Organised by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the biennial festival remains one of South Asia’s most prominent platforms for documentary, short fiction and animation films.
Filmmakers, producers and content creators from across the globe have been invited to submit entries via the Film Freeway platform for the Competition Section. Offline submissions will not be accepted, reinforcing a fully digital entry process.
MIFF 2026 continues to sweeten the deal with a robust awards pool of Rs 55 lakh. The coveted Golden Conch for Best Documentary carries a top prize of Rs 10 lakh, alongside multiple awards across categories, making it one of the most lucrative non-feature film festivals in the region.
A key highlight this year will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from June 16 to 18 alongside the festival. Designed as a hub for collaboration, the Doc Bazaar will feature a co-production market, viewing rooms and a work-in-progress lab, bringing together global buyers, sellers and creators under one roof.
Since its inception in 1990, MIFF has built a reputation as a serious showcase for non-feature cinema, drawing participation from filmmakers worldwide. The previous edition saw over 350 films from more than 30 countries, underlining its growing international footprint.
With submissions closing soon and preparations underway, MIFF 2026 is shaping up to be a vibrant meeting point for storytelling, collaboration and cinematic craft, offering filmmakers both a stage and a springboard.
