Mumbai: Versatile actor Arvind Swamy, who has ruled the Southern film industry for a long time, says he hopes to wield the megaphone soon.”I have plans to get into direction. Yes, I have written two scripts that I will be directing soon in a year or so. I am not sure whether it will be in Hindi or Tamil,” Arvind told IANS.
Arvind, who made his Bollywood debut with Mani Ratnam’s 1992 film “Roja”, is returning to the Hindi film world with debutant director Tanuj Bhramar’s upcoming film “Dear Dad”The actor feels now audiences have changed and they are more receptive to new ideas.”I was not working for a while, but now I wanted to come back and enjoy my work.
These days audiences have also changed… They are more receptive to new ideas. I didn’t want to do the regular films. Now, it’s my time to choose films with so many options that I have,” he said. “Dear Dad” is a bitter-sweet coming-of-age story involving a father-son duo — 14 year old Shivam and his 45-year-old father Nitin Swaminathan.
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Allu Arjun and Sukumar’s Pushpa 2 Dominates Box Office
Allu Arjun and Sukumar’s much-awaited sequel, Pushpa 2, continues its stellar performance at the global box office. The film has proven to be a massive success, particularly in the Hindi belt and the North American market, reaffirming its pan-Indian appeal and international reach.
Hindi Box Office Collection
The film is delivering remarkable numbers in the Hindi market, sustaining strong momentum even in its second weekend. Here’s the detailed breakdown of the Hindi nett collections:
Thursday: ₹72 crore
Friday: ₹59 crore
Saturday: ₹74 crore
Sunday: ₹86 crore
Monday: ₹48 crore
Tuesday: ₹36 crore
Wednesday: ₹31.50 crore
Thursday: ₹27 crore
Friday: ₹27.50 crore
Saturday: ₹46.50 crore
Sunday: ₹54 crore
Total (Hindi nett): ₹561.50 crore
The phenomenal success in the Hindi-speaking regions is a testament to the film’s universal appeal and Allu Arjun’s growing fan base beyond his native Telugu audience.
North America Performance
Pushpa 2 is also performing exceptionally well in North America, with a cumulative gross of $12.33 million by the end of Day 10, maintaining a strong presence across 633 locations. Here’s a breakdown of the region-wise contributions:
USA Gross: $9,610,695
Canada Gross: $2,719,501
Language-Wise Gross in North America
The film’s revenues are driven primarily by Telugu and Hindi audiences:
Telugu: $7,077,110
Hindi: $5,059,050
Tamil: $169,833
Malayalam: $22,496
Kannada: $1,707
While Telugu audiences remain a key driving force, the significant contribution from the Hindi-speaking audience has elevated Pushpa 2 to new heights. On the other hand, the film’s performance in other languages has been minimal.
