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Salman Khan attended a special screening in support of Veer Pahadia's upcoming film 'Prem Keetanu'. This film is scheduled to be released in theaters on October 2nd on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, and it will directly compete with Ajay Devgn's 'Drishyam: The Conclusion'.

Salman Khan arrived in a grand style and wished the film's team well. Directed by Apurva Singh Karki, the film features Veer Pahadia alongside Aparshakti Khurana and Afia Syed in significant roles. The movie is based on college life and portrays love, friendship, and the struggles of young Indians.

Superstar Salman Khan made his presence felt at the special screening of Veer Pahadia's film 'Prem Keetanu'. He arrived at the event in a casual yet stylish look, wearing a light blue shirt with white trousers and sunglasses. Later, he was seen posing for pictures with a young man.

For the special screening, the actor wore a light blue shirt (with rolled-up sleeves) and white trousers. He completed his look with dark sunglasses, a watch, and a bracelet. Salman Khan's presence added vibrancy to the event, as he came to support Veer Pahadia before the film's release.

Besides Salman, several other dignitaries were present at the special screening, including Sara Tendulkar, Himesh Reshammiya, and his wife.

'Prem Keetanu' is an upcoming Hindi comedy-drama-romance film starring Veer Pahadia. Apurva Singh Karki is directing the film, and Aparshakti Khurana and Afia Syed are also in major roles.

The film is produced under the banner of Avnika Films by Gaurav Verma. Initially, it was speculated that it would be a Hindi remake of the Malayalam romantic comedy 'Premalu'. However, Veer Pahadia clarified that 'Prem Keetanu' is an original story and not based on any remake.

Ajay Devgn's much-anticipated film 'Drishyam: The Conclusion' is also releasing on October 2nd at the box office. In this context, it will be interesting to see how much benefit 'Prem Keetanu' receives with the support of Salman Khan.

The film 'Drishyam 3' is fully ready for release in theaters on October 2nd, Ganesh Chaturthi, generating immense interest from viewers. Preliminary sales statistics show exceptionally high figures, indicating a potentially explosive debut.

Industry experts believe that the third and final installment of this successful franchise is capable of collecting 50 crore rupees (net) on its first day of release. The influx of pre-purchases has created a charged atmosphere even before the official release.

Thanks to this strong pace of pre-sales, 'Drishyam 3' is moving towards becoming the second biggest opening among all Hindi films in 2026. In this ranking, it will only be surpassed by 'Dhurandhar 2'. If the film reaches the projected mark of 50 crore rupees, it will significantly outperform other major releases of the year, such as 'Mirzapur: The Movie' (28.11 crore rupees) and 'Border 2' (32.10 crore rupees), which will be directed by Abhishek Patak.

As of Thursday morning, the film has already collected 19.75 crore rupees in pre-sales. On the premiere day, Friday, over 5.35 lakh tickets were sold across more than 12,000 shows nationwide. According to the trade website Sacnilk, the figures for the three-day weekend are even more impressive: including paid seats, the film exceeded 36.25 crore rupees (gross) solely from advance bookings in India.

The film's success is not limited to India; 'Drishyam 3' is also in high demand in international markets. Over 3 crore rupees has already been collected from overseas pre-sales for the premiere day. Total revenue from overseas pre-sales over the weekend exceeded 5 crore rupees. It is expected that the total global pre-sale volume will reach 50 crore rupees before the cinema screenings begin, foreshadowing a historic weekend.

In the domestic market, the film has strengthened its position shortly before the release. Even before the completion of sales on the last day, the gross collection on the premiere day approached 20 crore rupees. Since sales are ongoing and more audience members are expected to flock to theaters, the film has every chance of reaching the target of 50 crore rupees (net). In this regard, it has surpassed all previous ticket sales records for its previous installment, 'Drishyam 2.'

Ajay Devgn will once again appear in his iconic role as Vijay Salgaonkar—a family man willing to make any sacrifice to conceal family secrets. In this third and final part, he will be accompanied by Tabu, Shrriya Saran, Jaydeep Ahlawat, Ishita Datta, and Mrinal Jadhav.

If you have any notion of hidden games or plans within the 'Bigg Boss 20' house, you should dispel that illusion. In reality, the success of this season rests on the support of just two key figures: the imposing authority of 'Dabangg' Salman Khan and the relaxed style of Kajji Taukir. The other contestants seem to have simply entered the 'Bigg Boss' house for free food and air conditioning.

The first day of broadcast caused shock

When the contestants started appearing at the premiere night, viewers in front of the television were stunned. Everyone had the same question in their minds: was the 'Bigg Boss' team really casting while half-asleep? Judging by the lineup, there was no feeling that this was the new season of the country's biggest reality show. There was a fear that spending even 15 days with these unfamiliar and weak personalities would be like climbing a mountain.

'Weekend Ka Vaar' saves the situation

However, as they say, when it is dark around, Salman Khan brings the light. The real drama began during Salman Khan's appearance in the 'Singham' style. In recent years, haters criticized, claiming that Salman was tired and his energy had faded. But what happened in 'Weekend Ka Vaar' sent shivers down the spine across the country. Angered by trolls, Salman took off his T-shirt and threw it, removed his makeup, and challenged the trolls so intensely that the entire social media space shook. The falling TRP graph began to rise rapidly thanks to Salman's authoritative mood. 'Weekend Ka Vaar' turned from just an episode into a blockbuster thriller.

Kajji Taukir is the only 'stopper' in the house

If Salman Khan provides oxygen to the show by appearing on weekends, then during the other five days, Kajji Taukir fills the air in the house. His rock-and-roll 'I don't care' attitude, willingness to confront without fear, and the father-daughter relationship with Arishfa keep viewers glued to the screen. He remains a dominant figure among all the other contestants, remaining untouched by any intrigues or cliques happening inside the house. Arishfa also makes every effort to make the show engaging.

The 'Drama Meter' of the other contestants

Personalities such as Isha Rishi, Riti Tiwari, and Aman cause 'Bigg Boss' itself to doubt their presence in the house. Their participation or absence does not matter significantly. A genuine 'aunty'-style gossip is brewing between Mahi Vidh and Amrapali, which maintains some level of drama in the house through their petty arguments and 'cat fights'. As for Lav, when she appears on screen or starts screaming, viewers instinctively look for the 'mute' button. Her anger causes more headaches than entertainment.

Final verdict after 15 days

Overall, the entire reputation of 'Bigg Boss 20' currently rests on the strong host Salman Khan and the 'solo show' of Kajji Taukir. The burden of TRP lies mainly on Salman Khan, while inside the house, Kajji Taukir saves the sinking ship of this show. Now it is very interesting to see if Kajji can maintain the rating on his own shoulders throughout the season, or if Salman Khan will have to appear every week and 'scold' someone. The drama is yet to come, and the gossip market is heating up, so keep watching 'Bigg Boss'.