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Box Office: Baaghi and The Jungle Book – great run
Sarbjit, with its choice of subject and casting, was not expected to carry much appeal and it did not. With its lacklustre treatment, length and lack of soul, it failed to touch the audience. The film had a poor opening day with a marginal increase on Saturday and Sunday. It ended its opening weekend with collections of Rs 12.1 crore. The film has dropped further from today.
Azhar, a biopic on Indian cricketer Azharuddin, which claims to be based on the cricketer’s life, took the help of a disclaimer at the very start of the movie to twist and turn the events that happened during this cricketer’s tenure as a player as well as captain of the Indian team, to make a victim out of him. Not expected to strike a chord with the audience, it failed badly. The film managed to put together just Rs 28.95 crore for its first week.
Dear Dad had a poor run in its first week.
Buddha In Traffic Jam made a symbolic presence at the box office by collecting about Rs 30 lakh for its first week.
1920 London has collected Rs 2.1 crore in its second week to take its two week tally to Rs 4.2 crore.
Traffic added Rs 30 lakh in its second week taking its two week tally to 3.5 crore.
Baaghi has had a great run at the box office as it collected Rs 3.1 crore in its third week taking its three eek total to Rs 77.6 crore.
The Jungle Book has had an excellent run at the box office even during its sixth week as the film went on to collect Rs 4.3 crore to take its six week total to Rs 179.45 crore.
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Rajesh Ramaswamy exits The Script Room to focus on filmmaking journey
Ad filmmaker steps away from own venture to pursue direction and storytelling
MUMBAI: In a move that has caught the attention of the advertising and creative community, Rajesh Ramaswamy has announced his exit from The Script Room, the company he co-founded, marking the end of a seven-year stint at the helm.
The decision, which came into effect earlier this month, signals a shift in focus for Ramaswamy, who is now looking to immerse himself fully in filmmaking and direction as an independent creative.
Known for blending sharp advertising insight with storytelling craft, Ramaswamy has been instrumental in shaping The Script Room into a creative hub that delivered campaigns, branded content, and original storytelling formats. Over the years, the company collaborated with agencies, directors, and a wide network of writers, while also experimenting with formats such as short films and web series.
Sharing his thoughts on the transition, Ramaswamy indicated that the move is driven by a desire to focus and explore stories he has been developing over time. While he acknowledged the unconventional nature of stepping away from one’s own venture, he also framed it as a necessary leap toward clarity and creative pursuit.
Importantly, The Script Room will continue its operations with its current team and leadership, with Ramaswamy expressing confidence in the group that helped build the company’s identity. The studio, he noted, remains well-positioned to evolve further with fresh talent and ideas.
His exit also reflects a wider industry trend, where experienced advertising professionals are increasingly transitioning into independent filmmaking, tapping into the growing opportunities across digital and long-form content platforms.
As Ramaswamy steps into this new phase, the move underscores a familiar creative instinct, sometimes, the boldest ideas begin with a clean break.
