Khel Khel Mein
Mudassar Aziz on Khel Khel Mein’s Journey; says Finding Success Beyond First Weekend is important
Khel Khel Mein (KKM) has proven resilient in the face of an initial box office lull. Director Mudassar Aziz says his film has shown that there is potential for films to gain momentum over time rather than relying solely on their opening weekends. "Films like Kantara and Pushpa, when they started out, did box office numbers across a stretch of days," he said, in an interview Aziz’s insights reflect a broader trend in the film industry, where audience behavior is increasingly influenced by content rather than immediate box office performance. "OTT viewers are willing to give legs to | Click Here...
‘Khel Khel Mein’ Gains Momentum at the Box Office
“Khel Khel Mein,” starring Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Fardeen Khan, Pragya Jaiswal, and Aditya Seal, is showing steady growth at the box office. Although the film had a slower start due to a clash with three other releases, it has picked up pace thanks to strong word of mouth and increasing buzz. Akshay Kumar’s return to his favorite genre—comedy—has been met with enthusiasm, with fans reveling in his performance. The film is delivering packed shows throughout the week, becoming a laughter riot that audiences are thoroughly enjoying. Perfor | Click Here...
Mudassar Aziz: ‘Heartbreaking that something relevant is cut out’
As UAE snips Khel Khel Mein’s key sequence, revolving around Fardeen’s character’s sexuality, director Aziz says it’s his “moral duty” to raise topics of conversation. Certain portions of Khel Khel Mein have left fans confused in the United Arab Emirates, after the UAE Media Regulatory Office edited out the film's crucial segments. A key sequence in the climax featuring Fardeen Khan, whose character arc hinges on his sexuality, has been snipped as per local restrictions. Ironically, another dialogue that goes, "Meri 10 saal ki beti ki soch aapki soch se behtar hai, | Click Here...
As Akshay Kumar impressively returns to the comedy genre, fans hail his personality, saying, “Comedy King is back!”
Akshay Kumar's latest comedy-drama, Khel Khel Mein, marks his glorious return to the genre. Being someone who has been lauded for his comedy films, Akshay's effortless performance in Khel Khel Mein is being celebrated. An industry insider reveals that critics have loved the film a lot, and fans have been laughing out loud, so the Mudassar Aziz directorial has been quite well received. And while the film has a strong word of mouth, Akshay's effortless performance in the film shines strongly. Being called one of the best aspects of Khel Khel Mein, Akshay Kumar's return to the co | Click Here...
Box Office: More records are broken as ‘Stree 2’ crosses 200 cr in just 4 days; ‘Khel Khel Mein’ & ‘Vedaa’ an afterthought now
The kind of numbers that Stree 2 is recording continue to be a revelation day after day. It is unprecedented and to an extent, unexpected for many to understand how a mid-sized film with just higher stakes than its predecessor is able to clock numbers that even some of the biggest Hindi films were not able to. In the league of biggies like Jawan, Animal & more, Stree 2 even has even surpassed numbers for the film to a large extent. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Stree 2 has created history and managed to cross Rs 200 cr in a mere 4 days. That's right. The whole ide | Click Here...
‘Stree 2’ v/s ‘Khel Khel Mein’ v/s ‘Vedaa’ Box Office: ‘Stree 2’ breaks box office records; ‘Vedaa’ on 2nd spot, ‘Khel Khel Mein’ on 3rd
The mega clash has finally happened and it comes as absolutely no surprise that Stree 2 has pulled miles ahead of both its Hindi film competitors, Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa with staggering numbers. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Stree 2 has collected a mind-boggling number of Rs 54.35 cr which includes 8.35 cr coming in from the Wednesday night previews. On Thursday, Stree 2 reported an overall occupancy rate of 77.09 per cent. The film was particularly well-received in the Delhi-NCR region, where it had 1,200 shows and occupancy of 86.75 per cent and in Mumbai, where i | Click Here...
Stree VS Vedaa VS Khel Khel Mein: The Ultimate Battle Of The Box Office
August 15, 2024, is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying days in recent Bollywood history. The day is poised to witness an epic clash of three major film releases: “Stree 2”, “Vedaa”, and “Khel Khel Mein”. Each film is coming to the fore with its own distinct promise and fervour, setting the stage for what could be the ultimate box office showdown of the year. First up, “Stree 2”—the highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy hit “Stree”. Directed by Amar Kaushik, this film reunites the beloved cast of Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor. The ori | Click Here...
‘Khel Khel Mein’ witnesses a late surge in advance bookings; might head towards double digits.
The film, ‘Khel Khel Mein’, started slow by opening its advance booking two days after its competitors Stree-2 and Vedaa. Fractured programming and slow opening of centres made the film start slowly in the bookings tussle. However, as the day progressed, the tide turned in its favour, owing to positive reactions from screenings and early reviews across social media and other media platforms. Khel Khel Mein rode a late surge, exceeding expectations to finish the day’s bookings at almost seven times of what its take-off had initially indicated. Adding to the film’s | Click Here...
Review: ‘Khel Khel Mein’ shows the Akshay Kumar we yearned for
Rating- ***1/2 (3.5/5) Oh, how have we missed Akshay Kumar in his signature comedy avatar for the longest time! It doesn't help (or maybe it does help) that the consistent string of flops that Kumar has unfortunately to his credit has furthermore made this wait for Kumar to return to comedy even sweeter and awaited. But make no mistake, Khel Khel Mein isn't an out-and-out comic ride that will leave you in splits or keep making you laugh consistently. It is a poignant film trying to tackle an array of topics in the garb of comedy and friendship. It isn't a seaml | Click Here...
‘Stree 2’ Advance Booking: Massive Numbers on the Cards; beats trends of ‘Brahmastra’ & ‘Tiger 3’
We are less than three days away from the mega clash all set to take place in the form of Khel Khel Mein, Stree 2 and Vedaa locking horns when it comes to Hindi films. While, it is no secret that both Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa will be riding on word-of-mouth and gradual reviews coming in, the one film that seems to be running a one-horse race and leading on all fronts is Stree 2. In a matter of two days, the trends suggest that the numbers of Stree 2 are huge when it comes to advance booking. Reports suggest that it has sold around 85,000 tickets at PVRINOX and Cinepolis when i | Click Here...
Akshay Kumar’s ‘Khel Khel Mein’ is a Strategic Masterstroke
The past few years have seen Akshay Kumar and Bollywood navigating some choppy waters. Critics, fans, and even casual observers have all weighed in, offering unsolicited advice on what Akshay should or shouldn’t be doing to reclaim his former glory. But now, with the upcoming release of Khel Khel Mein, it seems Kumar is on the cusp of turning the tide. The film’s marketing campaign has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response, its songs are gaining organic traction, and the buzz surrounding its 15th August release is palpable. It’s as if the industry is collectively ho | Click Here...
I am grateful that Khel Khel Mein happened: Diljot Chhabra
Actress Diljot Chhabra is extremely excited about her huge big-screen opportunity with the Akshay Kumar starrer film Khel Khel Mein. The film will be a comedy thriller that has a stellar cast. She has got richer in the experience of being part of the film. Diljot has been part of the TV show Ziddi Dil Maane Na. Says Diljot on her experience, "There have been a lot of good moments as it was a blast shooting with everyone. But I really enjoyed the climax scene which has the whole cast. I got to witness how the energy of every actor made the scene so much fun. Also Akshay sir as an acto | Click Here...
When Hauli Hauli from Khel Khel Mein Meets Heyy Baby ft Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Fardeen Khan, Fans Get a Memorable Treat
When the song "Hauli Hauli" from Khel Khel Mein dropped online, fans were immediately nostalgic about the Heyy Baby reference it carried. Yes, Heyy Baby's hook step has been re-created by Akshay Kumar and Fardeen Khan in "Hauli Hauli." Ever since then, fans eagerly wished for the Heyy Baby boys to share the screen again. It looks like Akshay and Fardeen took this wish to heart, delivering a memorable crossover. The Heyy Baby trio—Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, and Riteish Deshmukh—came together for a reel where they danced to both the Heyy Baby song and "Hauli Hauli," creating the | Click Here...
Fardeen Khan’s Heartfelt Note on his Journey with Mudassar Aziz and “Khel Khel Mein!
Fardeen Khan is all set to make his big screen comeback after 14 years with the much-anticipated comedy-drama "Khel Khel Mein," directed by Mudassar Aziz. This film marks a significant moment in Fardeen's career, bringing him back to the silver screen and reuniting him with Mudassar Aziz, with whom he shares a special bond. Fardeen recently penned a heartfelt note reflecting on his journey of making the film and his big screen comeback. In his note, he especially mentioned Mudassar Aziz, whom he fondly refers to as "MA." He wrote, "Working on this film with Mudassar Aziz (aka 'MA') h | Click Here...
Mudassar Aziz cries talking about Akshay Kumar at ‘Khel Khel Mein’ trailer launch
Actor Akshay Kumar might have had a worrying time at the movies for a while where he just delivered his 9th consecutive failure when it comes to the box office but there are huge prospects for the man to bounce back and one of the first films that might help him do that is the upcoming film, Khel Khel Mein. The trailer of the film released recently and as it continues to generate a positive response, the trailer launch event turned out to be really special as well, especially for the director of the film, Mudassar Aziz. The director, who delivered a huge box office success recently i | Click Here...
The Most Twister Game Night! Khel Khel Mein Trailer Out Now.
The trailer of the comedy-drama "Khel Khel Mein" is finally out! The trailer shares glimpses of the fun family entertainer where the talented ensemble starcast including Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Ammy Virk, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal, and Fardeen Khan, showcase their witty, funny side promising audiences wholesome entertainment. In an exciting new approach, the makers of the highly anticipated comedy-drama "Khel Khel Mein," launched the film's trailer with a unique event that had the media and fans buzzing with excitement. The media was treated to an immersive exper | Click Here...
Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor’s Chemistry Sparkles in ‘Duur Na Karin’ from Their Upcoming Film Khel Khel Mein
"Khel Khel Mein" offers a glimpse of the chemistry between Akshay Kumar and Vaani Kapoor in their upcoming song, Duur Na Karin. Following their dynamic dance in the recently released first song, Hauli Hauli, this track promises to delve even deeper into their captivating on-screen romance. Filmed in the picturesque setting of London, "Duur Na Karin" is set to highlight their electric chemistry and romantic connection. Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, and Wakaoo Films present Khel Khel Mein. A T-Series Film, Wakaoo Films, and KKM Film production, Khel Khel Mein is directed by Mudassar Aziz an | Click Here...
Taapsee Pannu hits back on people who don’t recognize her husband, Mathias Boe
Actor Taapsee Pannu is currently more active as she is on a promotional spree with her two upcoming projects. And like the actor is known to, she always manages to grab the headlines, mostly for speaking her heart out and being vocal about several things. Amidst all that, the actor did not forget to acknowledge the huge feat it is now for her husband, Mathias Boe, who is currently with the Indian contingent representing the country at the Paris Olympics 2024. Sharing an image of the group, Pannnu showcased how proud she was of her husband. However, post that, there has been a | Click Here...
Taapsee Pannu turns cheerleader for husband, Mathias Boe as he hoists the Indian flag at the 2024 Olympics
Actor Taapsee Pannu is currently on a roll with back-to-back films lined up in August but her husband, Mathias Boe is also making waves on the national stage, killing it and how. The man has been a professional badminton player earlier and is now a coach. In fact, he trains Indian badminton players, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. For the uninitiated, both Rankireddy and Shetty have been bronze medalists at the World Championships and are currently a part of the contingent that represents India at the 2024 Paris Olympics. They recently went on to stand tall a | Click Here...
Dear Akshay Kumar: Take A Moment & Hang On
No one would want to be Akshay Kumar right now. No matter the industry, you don't want to be a labelled superstar experiencing a gruesome drought with hits, and having nine consecutive flops, the latest casualty being Sarfira. However, at the risk of sounding preachy, this is a true test for Kumar to hang on, breathe and trust the process. When the cards are stacked against you, the odds will not be in your favour but that's when you're tested and it seems to be a perennially longer but important test for Kumar as well. What is Wrong? | Click Here...