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Director Imtiaz Ali's latest film Main Vaapas Aaunga continues to perform steadily at the box office, collecting Rs 14.60 crore in gross earnings across India during its first seven days in theatres. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film's India net collection reached Rs 12.25 crore by the end of its first week. On its seventh day, Thursday, the film earned Rs 2.20 crore from 2,138 shows nationwide, indicating stable audience interest. Internationally, the film added Rs 0.50 crore on Day 7, taking its overseas gross collection to Rs 7.25 crore. Its worldwide gross earnings now stand at Rs 21.85 crore. The film features an ensemble cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina and Sharvari. Several prominent filmmakers have praised the movie. Zoya Akhtar congratulated the cast and crew on social media, while Anurag Kashyap shared a brief message of appreciation for editor Aarti Bajaj. Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha also lauded the film, praising Ali's storytelling and the conviction reflected throughout the project. ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’ marks the second collaboration between Ali and Dosanjh following their 2024 Netflix film Amar Singh Chamkila. The film also reunites Ali with renowned composer A. R. Rahman and lyricist Irshad Kamil, who previously worked together on acclaimed films such as Rockstar, Tamasha, Highway and ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’. The film explores themes of Partition and love, weaving together emotional stories that reflect the pain, conflict and human experiences carried across generations. Source: NDTV

Prabhas’ latest release, The Raja Saab, which hit theatres on January 9, has continued to perform steadily at the box office. Directed by Maruthi Dasari and produced by IVY Entertainment and People Media Factory, the horror-comedy raked in Rs 3.50 crore on Day 8 (January 16), taking its total collection to Rs 133.75 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. The film saw a 34.88% occupancy in Telugu theatres on its second Friday, with evening shows drawing the largest crowds at 43.54%, followed by afternoon (37.57%), night (36.85%), and morning (21.57%) screenings. From Kantara to Coolie: The top 10 highest-grossing South Indian films of 2025 The Raja Saab follows an ordinary man, Raja Saab (Prabhas), who lives with his grandmother suffering from Alzheimer’s. She believes her husband, Kanakaraja, will return from a long mission, and the story unfolds when Raja Saab meets a man resembling his grandfather, leading to a heartfelt and supernatural tale. The film’s ensemble cast includes Sanjay Dutt, Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, Riddhi Kumar, Boman Irani, Murali Sharma, Zarina Wahab, Samuthirakani, VTV Ganesh, and Prabhas Sreenu. Maruthi Dasari has also hinted at a sequel, revealing that The Raja Saab Part 2 will feature a completely new storyline within the horror genre, promising a fresh take for audiences. Source: ndtv Read more: Dhurandhar crosses ₹870 crore in India on Day 43; Ranveer Singh starrer continues box office domination