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A silver lining among damp squibs
Kahaani 2, a sequel to Kahaani (2012), turned out to be only an attempt to cash in on the earlier film. The film has nothing to do with the previous film and, even the character of the protagonist, Vidya Balan, is quite contrary to the original where she was a gutsy fighter on a mission while here she is a helpless woman.
The film has failed to create the required anxiety which resulted in average opening day of about four crore. There was some improvement on Saturday and on Sunday this being a solo release. But, come Monday, the collections dropped. The film collected Rs 15.8 crore for its opening weekend.
Dear Zindagi, a film about a fickle minded young girl and a mature psychiatrist, tried a subject with little identification with the Hindi-speaking audience. Probably an attempt to find a slot for Shah Rukh Khan to play mature and varied roles in keeping with his age.
An unbearable length with no support from music or any other relief, the film showed some promise during its opening weekend but the collections tapered down over rest of the week.
The film ended its first week with figures of about Rs 44.2 crore.
Moh Maya Money is poor, going almost unnoticed. The film collected a poor Rs 25 lakh in its first week.
Saansein: The Last Breath collected Rs 20 lakh in its first week.
Force 2, despite being the only action film in some time, could not reap benefits of weak oppositions. The film managed to add just Rs 4.5 crore in its second week taking its two week total to Rs 30.4 crore.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil adds Rs 30 lakh in its fifth week to take its five week total to Rs 102.75 crore.
Shivaay adds Rs 40 lakh in its fifth week to take its five week total to Rs 86.1 crore.
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Kridhan Infra enters film production with AI-led feature film
Infra firm debuts AI-powered film marking RSS centenary
MUMBAI: Kridhan Infra Limited is swapping hard hats for headsets. The infrastructure company has announced its entry into film production and media technology through its subsidiary, Kridhan Mediatech Private Limited, with the nationwide theatrical release of Shatak: Sangh Ke 100 Varsh, an AI-led feature film.
With Shatak, the company is not just stepping into cinema but staking a claim in what it describes as one of the world’s early full-length AI-driven feature films. Artificial Intelligence has been embedded across the creative and production process, from script visualisation and environment creation to modelling and production design.
The film commemorates 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, tracing defining moments, personalities and historical phases that shaped its journey. By combining archival storytelling with algorithm-powered creativity, the project attempts to blend heritage with high technology.
For Kridhan Mediatech, this is only the opening scene. The subsidiary’s broader ambition spans AI, CGI, virtual production systems and scalable content models for both theatres and digital platforms. The move signals a strategic diversification for Kridhan Infra, traditionally rooted in engineering and construction.
The timing aligns with India’s growing push to become a global AI powerhouse. At the 2026 AI Impact Summit, prime minister Narendra Modi urged innovators to design in India and deliver to the world. Kridhan Mediatech’s initiative positions itself squarely within that narrative, aiming to export technology-enabled storytelling beyond domestic audiences.
India’s media and entertainment industry, valued at over Rs 2.5 lakh crore, alongside a rapidly expanding AI economy projected to cross Rs 1.4 lakh crore in the coming years, offers fertile ground at the intersection of cinema and code.
“With Shatak, we proudly present one of the world’s first AI-led full-length feature films while marking our strategic entry into film production and media technology through our subsidiary,” the company said in a statement. “Our vision is to combine India’s rich narrative heritage with forward-looking innovation. This is just the beginning of building globally competitive, technology-enabled cinematic experiences.”
From infrastructure to imagination, Kridhan’s latest venture suggests that in today’s India, even storytelling can be engineered.
