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‘Revolver Rani’ fails to grab eyeballs
MUMBAI: The trade expected Revolver Rani to draw good houses because of Kangna Ranaut’s recent hit, Queen, but the film opened to a very weak response. The improvement over the weekend was negligible. The poor content belies any chance of sustaining today onwards. The film has managed to collect about Rs 6 crore for the first three days.
Samrat & Co. has emerged a total disaster failing to manage even a crore in the first weekend. The film has collected Rs 90 lakh for the opening weekend.
Kaanchi, with an old-fashioned approach with its title till its promotion and release strategy has failed miserably. The film managed to collect Rs 2.45 crore for the first weekend.
2 States is already a hit and on its way to getting bigger. The film has collected Rs 60.2 crore for the first week and keeping a solid hold on the box office through its second weekend.
Bhootnath Returns has done fairly well in its second week to collect Rs 6.75 crore to take its two week total to Rs 34.85 crore.
Main Tera Hero is fair in its third week adding Rs 3.25 crore to take its three week total to Rs 52 crore.
Queen has managed another Rs 50 lakh in its seventh week to take its seven week tally to Rs 58 crore.
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MIFF 2026 to return to Mumbai; film entries open till April 12
19th edition to host WAVES Doc Bazaar, spotlighting global documentary talent
MUMBAI: The 19th edition of the Mumbai International Film Festival 2026 is set to take place from June 15 to 21 at the NFDC Complex, with film submissions currently open and the deadline fast approaching on April 12.
Organised by the National Film Development Corporation under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the biennial festival remains one of South Asia’s most prominent platforms for documentary, short fiction and animation films.
Filmmakers, producers and content creators from across the globe have been invited to submit entries via the Film Freeway platform for the Competition Section. Offline submissions will not be accepted, reinforcing a fully digital entry process.
MIFF 2026 continues to sweeten the deal with a robust awards pool of Rs 55 lakh. The coveted Golden Conch for Best Documentary carries a top prize of Rs 10 lakh, alongside multiple awards across categories, making it one of the most lucrative non-feature film festivals in the region.
A key highlight this year will be the second edition of the WAVES Doc Bazaar, scheduled from June 16 to 18 alongside the festival. Designed as a hub for collaboration, the Doc Bazaar will feature a co-production market, viewing rooms and a work-in-progress lab, bringing together global buyers, sellers and creators under one roof.
Since its inception in 1990, MIFF has built a reputation as a serious showcase for non-feature cinema, drawing participation from filmmakers worldwide. The previous edition saw over 350 films from more than 30 countries, underlining its growing international footprint.
With submissions closing soon and preparations underway, MIFF 2026 is shaping up to be a vibrant meeting point for storytelling, collaboration and cinematic craft, offering filmmakers both a stage and a springboard.
