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Gangs of Wasseypur 2 fails; Jism 2 collects Rs 301.5 mn in first week
MUMBAI: Gangs of Wasseypur 2 failed to sell its gore and violence after the first part delivered all the shock and awe quotient it had to. The part 2 fell short on all counts and the Wednesday release may have hurt its prospects further.
Gangs of Wasseypur 2 collected Rs 152 million, including paid previews on Tuesday, in five days with no escalation to show for the weekend. The impending release of Ek Tha Tiger on August 15 will end any hopes for the film.
Jism 2 ended its first week, including paid previews a day before the release, with Rs 301.5 million. Its collections will taper down to a few hundred thousand as week two progresses.
Kya Super Kool Hai Hum sustained well in its second week to collect Rs 80.5 million. Its total collection, including Rs 19 million in its third weekend, was Rs 451.5 million.
Cocktail is through with its major business and has just Rs 7 million to show for its fourth week; with this, its total collection stands at Rs 759 million.
Bol Bachchan collected a decent Rs 21.5 million in its fifth week, taking its total business to Rs 996.5 million.
Hindi
Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
