Saiyaara Trailer, Neha Kakkar’s Bold Buzz, Sant Tukaram Debuts, and Ranveer’s Dhurandhar Steals the Show

Bollywood Today – July 8

🥇 Top 5 Headlines You Need to Know Today

Metro… In Dino collects ₹19.25 Cr in first 4 days.
Urban audiences love its slice-of-life charm, though the weekday drop was expected.

Sitaare Zameen Par crosses ₹150 Cr worldwide.
A nostalgic family drama proving emotive storytelling still resonates.

Maalik trailer drops July 7 — Rajkummar & Manushi team up.
An intriguing pairing in what promises to be a gritty, character-driven film.

Saiyaara trailer out now.
Mohit Suri’s moody visuals and debuting star-kid leads look ready to break norms on the big screen.

India box office ₹4,812 Cr Jan–May ’25 (+27% YoY).
A strong theatrical recovery signals big wins ahead for summer releases.


🎬 Trailers & First Looks

Saiyaara – Official Trailer
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda debut in Mohit Suri’s romantic noir, blending parkour action with tragic backstory beats.

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan – Official Trailer
Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor revive an old-world romance set in the hills, adapted from a Ruskin Bond short story.

Maalik – Official Trailer
Rajkummar Rao plays a conflicted hitman in this gritty, noir-inspired gangster saga. Dark, edgy, and character-heavy.

Dhurandhar – Official Trailer
Ranveer Singh stars in a slick espionage thriller helmed by Aditya Dhar. Packed with covert ops, shadowy betrayals, and a rousing background score.

Sant Tukaram (Marathi) – Official Trailer
A devotional biopic revisiting the legacy of the 17th-century saint-poet, rich with music and moral resonance.

Tehran – Announcement Teaser
John Abraham returns in a geopolitical thriller directed by Arun Gopalan. A tense glimpse into the high-stakes world of international espionage.

Nishanchi – Official Trailer
A gritty political thriller with rural undertones and sharp visuals. Stars Amit Sial and Sharib Hashmi in fierce form.


🎬 New Releases This Week

In Theaters:

Saiyaara – Trailer above
A theatrical-only Mohit Suri new star-kid launch on July 18.

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan – Trailer above
Nostalgic romance releasing July 11.

Maalik – Trailer above
Crime drama hitting theaters July 11.

Param Sundari – Official Trailer
North–South rom-com starring Janhvi & Sidharth; in cinemas July 25.

Nikita Roy – Official Trailer
Supernatural thriller with Sonakshi Sinha; theaters July 18.


📊 Box Office & Streaming Metrics

Metro… In Dino Box Office Day 4 report
Total ₹19.25 Cr after Day 4 (Fri–Mon); earned ₹2.5 Cr on Monday, down from ₹7.25 Cr Sunday. Occupancy strongest in Bengaluru (~50%) and Chennai (~78%), but trending softer in Tier-2 cities.


📝 Reviews Round‑Up

Metro In Dino – Times of India
3.5/5; praised performances, though pacing noted as occasionally slow.

Metro In Dino – Mayank Shekhar, Mid‑Day
Visual poetry, but runs like “80 Instagram reels stitched together.”


🗣️ Celebrity Interviews & Columns

Bollywood Bubble: Rajkummar Rao on Maalik
Deep dive into moral dilemmas—no fluff, just hard questions.

HT: Rajkummar Rao on 15-year journey
Built on craft, not trends—humble and heartfelt reflection.

TOI: Vijay Deverakonda on outsider rise
Candid chat on privilege and perseverance—no glossy filter.


📱 Social Media Reactions & Trends

Vidya Balan’s “Punjabi House” reel goes viral
Her Malayalam comedy homage captured hearts—and original cast approval.

Neha Kakkar’s blue‑bra concert look goes viral
A bold outfit choice triggered playful memes and strong engagement.

Son of Sardaar 2 UK BTS excites fans
Colourful Punjabi flavour meets UK landscapes—fan edits already in motion.


🔍 Gossip & Insider Buzz

Leaked teaser clip for Sardaar Ji 3
Punjab–UK visuals with Hania Aamir hint at big-scale drama and sequel momentum.


🎥 Today in Indian Cinema

Vijay Sethupathi began shooting with Puri Jagannadh in Hyderabad—rumoured to be an emotionally raw role.
Jr NTR wrapped Mumbai for *War 2*, greeting airport fans with warm smiles.


📸 Popular Images Today

No verified public images available today. Tomorrow, reliable visuals will be included.


🔼 Rising Stars

Abhay Verma and Nitanshi Goel— cast in Ratna Sinha’s upcoming love story—are emerging talent to watch.


📅 Events & Celebrations

Genelia D’Souza celebrates her Kannada film *Junior*, expressing gratitude to South Indian audiences.
Prime Video reveals its July slate, including new Hindi, Marathi, Telugu series plus *The Summer I Turned Pretty* S3.


🎙️ Podcasts & Audio Spotlight

Khandaan – A Bollywood Podcast (Jul 7 episode)
Industry roundtable on new releases, insider chatter, and weekend box-office expectations.

The Bollywood Project – Latest Ep
Explores North–South cinema crossover, spotlighting Tollywood-Bollywood trends.


💼 Bollywood Jobs

Casting Call – Pune Web Series (Talentrack)
Seeking early‑20s actors; auditions close July 12.

Auditions – Short Film (Talentrack)
Open casting for all ages; Bollywood short film roles — apply now.

Production Assistant – Mumbai (Indeed)
PA role for Mumbai OTT shoot—camera and coordination duties.

Content Writer – Filmibeat (Indeed)
Full-time role in Mumbai; fluent writing and Bollywood/OTT knowledge required.

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