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  Published: June 2025 Introduction: After the roaring success of Raid in 2018, the much-anticipated sequel Raid 2 finally hit theaters in June 2025—and it doesn't disappoint. Starring Ajay Devgn once again as the determined IRS officer Amay Patnaik , this film doubles the intensity, emotional weight, and dramatic stakes. Backed by powerful storytelling and grounded realism, Raid 2 delivers both edge-of-the-seat thrill and a deeper dive into the systemic corruption it seeks to expose. Plot Overview: Raid 2 follows Amay Patnaik as he is reassigned to a politically volatile region in North India, where a notorious business tycoon-turned-politician has built a criminal empire. The story unravels as Amay launches a daring and legally airtight operation to expose unaccounted wealth, tax evasion, and influence-peddling. As the battle intensifies, Amay finds his own integrity and family under siege, testing his resilience like never before. Cast & Crew: Ajay Devgn as IRS offic...

  Published: June 25, 2025 As the first half of 2025 wraps up, Bollywood has already witnessed its fair share of surprises, disappointments, and breakout successes. CineHub recently shared a viral list summarizing the box office verdicts of the year so far, and the results are as explosive as some of the films! Here’s a quick breakdown of the verdicts as per the tweet posted by @Its_CineHub: 🔥 DISASTERS & FLOPS This year has been particularly tough for several big-budget and much-anticipated releases: Emergency – DISASTER SkyForce – FLOP Azaad – FLOP Deva – FLOP LoveYapa – DISASTER Sikandar – DISASTER Bhool Chuk Maaf – FLOP Housefull 5 – FLOP These films, despite star power and hype, failed to connect with audiences or justify their production costs. 🌟 BLOCKBUSTERS, HITS & SUCCESS STORIES Not all is gloomy! A few films stood out and delivered impressive performances: Chhaava – BLOCKBUSTER Badass RaviKumar – SUCCESS Crazxy – SUCCESS Kesari Chapter 2 – HIT Rai...

  🌍 What’s It About War 2 is the sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War and the sixth entry in Yash Raj Films’ expanding Spy Universe   Directed by Ayan Mukerji (known for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani , Brahmāstra ), marking a stylistic shift from the original’s action aesthetic . Features a tense new rivalry as Hrithik Roshan returns as RAW agent Major Kabir Dhaliwal , facing off against Jr NTR , who makes his Bollywood debut—rumored to portray a morally complex antagonist . 🎥 Cast & Characters Hrithik Roshan reprises his role, going deeper into Kabir’s psyche. N. T. Rama Rao Jr. steps in as the fierce new adversary, making waves with his Bollywood debut . Kiara Advani co-stars opposite Hrithik, adding a fresh dynamic to the roster . Cameo appearances expected from Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan and possibly Anil Kapoor —strengthening franchise ties . ✈️ Scale & Production Shot across six countries— Spain, Italy, Abu Dhabi, Japan, Russia and In...

  📅 Release & Overview Madras Matinee , directed by debutant Karthikeyan Mani , hit theaters on June 6, 2025 . This Tamil-language family drama centers on an aging sci-fi writer who turns his lens toward the unsung hero—an ordinary TukTuk driver named Kannan. 🧩 Plot Summary The story kicks off when the writer’s caretaker challenges him to write about a “common man.” That man turns out to be Kannan (Kaali Venkat), whose life and family offer unexpected warmth, humor, and depth. As the writer delves in, he discovers extraordinary depth in everyday existence . 👥 Cast & Crew Sathyaraj shines as the skeptical but wise sci-fi writer. Kaali Venkat is delightful and down-to-earth as TukTuk driver Kannan. Roshini Haripriyan and Shelly Kishore feature in pivotal roles, rounding out a grounded ensemble . Music by K.C. Balasarangan and cinematography by Anand G K add warmth and soul to everyday scenes. 🎯 Themes & Tone Celebration of the mundane : The film...

  Published: June 22, 2025 🗓️ Release & Opening Directed by Sekhar Kammula , Kuberaa hit theaters on June 20, 2025 in Telugu and Tamil, backed by a powerful cast including Dhanush , Nagarjuna , and Rashmika Mandanna . It had a solid opening day in theaters, earning ₹13 crore , predominantly from the Telugu-speaking market . 🎭 Plot & Performances Dhanush portrays a marginalized beggar who rises through the criminal underworld, grappling with wealth, loyalty, and moral consequences. Nagarjuna brings gravitas to a pivotal role, while Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh add emotional and narrative layers . Critics and audiences praised Dhanush’s transformation—his intense, unconventional portrayal earning widespread acclaim . 📊 Critical Reaction & Box Office Critics lauded the film’s raw realism and character depth, highlighting Dhanush’s nuanced take on poverty and crime . However, despite early buzz, the film struggled commercially. Its strong reviews d...

  🎟️ Overview & Release Directed by Tarun Mansukhani and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala , Housefull 5 premiered on June 6, 2025 . Featuring a massive ensemble—including Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, and more—it adds a murder-mystery twist atop its slapstick formula . 🔍 Plot Highlights The plot revolves around a classic Housefull-style misunderstanding: a wedding, two parallel climaxes ( 5A and 5B ), and bumbling cops trying to solve a chaotic murder. The mix of adult jokes, catchy item numbers, and cameos from veterans like Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt keeps the brand’s signature flavor alive . 📈 Box Office & Budget Budget : A whopping ₹350 Cr (~$48 M), making it Akshay’s most expensive film . Opening : Day 1 worldwide—₹37 Cr, marking one of 2025’s largest comedy openings . Week 1 : ₹181–195 Cr global gross . Day 9–11 : Surpassed ₹140 Cr net dom...