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Himmatwala gets a lukewarm response at the BO
MUMBAI: Sajid Khan‘s remake of the 1983 hit Himmatwala failed to live up to expectations. With most of the audience and critics dismissing the movie, Himmatwala‘s chances at a thundering box office run seem bleak. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter were flooded with jabs at the movie and the director with one of the jokes making the rounds in the trade being that Himmatwala is the first film to be titled after its viewer. The film had a weak opening compared to the hype and expectations and the collections fell further over the weekend collecting Rs 283 million for the first three days.
Horror flick Aatma ended its first week with collections of Rs 83.5 million.
Court room drama starring Boman Irani and Arshad Warsi Jolly LLB was steady in its second week adding Rs 91 million and took its 17 day total to Rs 278.5 million.
Another south Indian remake that has backfired in recent times is Jackky Bhagnani satrrer Rangrezz which remained poor in its first week and managed to collect just Rs 61.5 million.
Mere Dad Ki Maruti collected about Rs 25 million in its second week taking its 17 day total to Rs 101 million.
Tigmanshu Dhulia‘s critically acclaimed and appreciated sequel to Saheb Biwi Gangster, Saheb Biwi Gangster Returns collected Rs 7.5 million in its third week to take its three week tally to Rs 214.5 million.
Abhishek Kapoor‘s Kai Po Che which has been adapted from Chetan Bhagat‘s Three Mistakes of my Life collected Rs 11 million in its fifth week taking its total collection since releasing to Rs 486 million.
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YRF Entertainment appoints Saugata Mukherjee as head of content
Former SonyLIV content head to steer films and series at streaming arm
MUMBAI: YRF Entertainment, the streaming arm of Yash Raj Films, has appointed Saugata Mukherjee as head of content, signalling a strong push to scale its original films and series slate.
Mukherjee joins the company following a successful three-and-a-half-year stint at SonyLIV, where he served as executive vice president and head of content. In his new role, he will report to CEO Akshaye Widhani and lead the creative direction and commissioning strategy for YRF Entertainment’s growing slate.
The appointment comes on the back of YRF Entertainment’s recent global success with titles such as The Romantics, The Railway Men and Mandala Murders, which have helped position the studio as a serious player in the streaming space.
At SonyLIV, Mukherjee played a key role in shaping the platform’s identity as a premium content destination. Under his leadership, the service delivered acclaimed originals across genres, building a reputation for storytelling depth and creative risk-taking. His exit was described as “one of the harder goodbyes”, reflecting both the impact of his tenure and the strength of the team he leaves behind.
Mukherjee brings with him a wide-ranging career that spans publishing, television and streaming. Before SonyLIV, he led content initiatives at HBO Max under Warner Bros. Discovery, where he was instrumental in shaping the platform’s India strategy. His earlier roles include senior leadership positions at Hotstar and Star TV, where he worked on building original content pipelines and collaborating with top creative talent.
With a career that began in publishing at firms like HarperCollins and Pan Macmillan, Mukherjee’s journey reflects a deep-rooted understanding of storytelling across formats and platforms.
His move to YRF Entertainment comes at a time when the battle for streaming audiences is intensifying, with studios doubling down on high-quality originals to stand out in a crowded market.
For YRF, the appointment is more than just a leadership hire. It is a clear signal that the studio is ready to scale its streaming ambitions, with Mukherjee expected to play a central role in shaping its next chapter.
