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Titanic rakes in Rs 61 mn in opening wekend
MUMBAI: The 3D version of James Cameron‘s epic love story Titanic has earned Rs 61 million from 213 screens in the opening weekend.
The film also enjoyed a good opening in the international market by earning $35.5m from 5,579 screens in 84 countries this weekend, Fox Studios, the disttributor of the film, said. The film has done good business not only in the major metros but also in the smaller markets.
The release of the 3D version of the film in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu is in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
“Titanic 3D‘s phenomenal success has set a new benchmark not just in 3D technology, but for re-releases in India and international markets. The figures further reaffirm the passion and excitement which Titanic, one of the most celebrated films in cinema history, has enjoyed in India over the years,” said Fox Star Studios India CEO Vijay Singh.
Titanic, a love story with the 1912 sinking of the ship as its backdrop, was released in 1997. Then, it had made around $1.843-billion worldwide.
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Rashmika Mandanna, Shanaya Kapoor and Naila Grrewal climb IMDb’s Indian celebrity rankings
Upcoming films and returning shows are driving fan interest across Bollywood and streaming
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s popularity contest has a new weekly scorecard, and the numbers are telling. IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list for this week places Shanaya Kapoor at number six, buoyed by buzz around her film Tu Yaa Main. Naila Grrewal slots in at seven on the back of the returning comedy series Maamla Legal Hai, while Rashmika Mandanna climbs to eighth, riding mounting anticipation for Cocktail 2.
The list, available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, tracks trending Indian entertainers and filmmakers each week, drawing on data from more than 200m monthly visits to the platform worldwide.
Further down the rankings, Raaka is keeping two of its biggest names in the spotlight. Deepika Padukone holds 11th position, with Allu Arjun close behind at 13th, as the film continues to find traction with audiences.
The list offers fans a weekly pulse on who is breaking through, who is holding steady, and who is fading. It is a barometer as unsparing as the box office itself.
