Hindi
Heroine first three-day collection Rs 245 mn
Mumbai: Heroine has not been appreciated by the audience. Having opened to average response, its collection didn‘t rise during the weekend. The film collected Rs 245 million in its first three days.
Barfi! has maintained very well through its first week and remained steady over its second weekend to rate as a hit. The film collected Rs 586 million in its first week and added another Rs 171 million in the second weekend taking its 10-day total to Rs 757 million.
Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal and Qayamat Hi Qayamat have fared poorly. Raaz3 collected Rs 138.5 million in its second week taking its total collection to Rs 691 million.
Joker has nothing much to show for its third week. The film has gone down as a major loser. Ek Tha Tiger collected Rs 15 million in its fifth week taking its total collection to Rs 1.99 billion.
Hindi
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.
