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Khiladi 786 collects Rs 339 mn in 1st weekend
MUMBAI: Akshay Kumar and Asin starrer Khiladi 786, which had encouraging first show figures, could not sustain well through Friday. The collections improved on Saturday and Sunday for the film to show a reasonable weekend of Rs 339 million. The film is sustaining better at single screens and faces no opposition in the coming week which may help it to some extent.
Aamir Khan’s Talaash ended its first week with figures of Rs 680.6 million, mainly on the strength of multiplexes. The film added another Rs 111 million for the second weekend to take its 10-day total to Rs 791.6 million.
Ang Lee’s Life Of Pi continues to do well at major centres. The film collected Rs 38 million in its second week, thereby taking its tally to Rs 238 million.
Jab Tak Hai Jaan has collected Rs 30.2 million in its third week to total Rs 1.21 billion over 24 days.
Son Of Sardar has netted Rs 36 million in its third week and trails behind Jab Tak Hai Jaan with a box office score of Rs 1.04 billion.
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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.
