1. Salman’s ‘Kick 2’ Won’t Release on Eid 2020: Sajid Nadiadwala
Looks like Salman Khan fans are in for disappointment. Contrary to previous reports, his long-awaited sequel Kick 2 won’t be releasing on Eid 2020.
Speculations that Kick 2 will be Salman’s traditional release on the Eid weekend next year have been to rest by the film’s director-producer Sajid Nadiadwala. Speaking to the press at an event on Saturday, 30 August, Sajid said about the current status of Kick 2, “I have just started writing it. It is not coming on Eid.”
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2. You’re Beautiful & Brave: Anushka Sharma Supports Zareen Khan
After Zareen Khan was attacked by online rolls over visible stretch marks on her stomach in a photo, Zero star Anushka Sharma came out in support of the Veer actor and said that she is just perfect.
Anushka took to her Instagram stories to share an appreciation post for Zareen. She wrote: "Zareen you're beautiful and brave and string and perfect just the way you are. #Appreciationpost #lookbeyondthebody."
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3. Akshay Has Special Message for Fan Who Walked 900 km to Meet Him
A fan walked over 900 kms to meet Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, whom he calls his idol. The National Award-winning actor gladly indulged the fan before urging his followers “not to do these things and focus on their time and energy.”
Akshay on Sunday, 1 September, shared a photograph and a video of himself with the fan, Parbat, who walked from Dwarka to Mumbai just to have a glimpse of his favourite star.
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4. Anupam & Priyanka Watch Nick Perform Together in New York
Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher attended a Jonas Brothers' concert along with Quantico star Priyanka Chopra in New York on Friday, 30 August and shared an Instagram post on his experience. Anupam caught singer Nick Jonas lip-mouthing "I love you" to his wife from the stage and called the incident “very sweet.”
Anupam on Saturday posted a video from the concert, where Priyanka is seen cheering for the Jonas Brothers. The band is formed of Priyanka’s husband Nick and his brothers Kevin Jonas and Joe Jonas.
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5. ‘Saaho’ Box Office: Prabhas Actioner Earns Rs 25.20 Cr on Day 2
Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer Saaho might have been slammed by critics for being a colossal waste of time and money, but the audience seems to have loved the film. The action flick had a massive global opening and held steady on day 2 at the Indian box office, collecting Rs 25.20 crore on Saturday.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the numbers, writing, “#Saaho is outstanding on Day 2... Brand #Prabhas - who enjoys PAN India popularity - is attracting moviegoers in large numbers... Eyes ₹ 70 cr+ weekend, a fantastic 3-day total... Fri 24.40 cr, Sat 25.20 cr. Total: ₹ 49.60 cr Nett BOC. India biz. #Hindi version.”
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