Border 2 Beats Dhurandhar, Popatlal’s Wedding Cancelled Again, Fans Troll Makers

Friday turned out to be a buzzing day in the entertainment world, with box office milestones, OTT controversies, television drama, and viral celebrity sightings grabbing headlines across platforms.

Border 2 Dominates Box Office, Surpasses Dhurandhar

Sunny Deol’s Border 2 emerged as the biggest winner of the day. The film crossed ₹245 crore within just one week, overtaking Dhurandhar and proving its strong hold beyond the opening weekend. With steady weekday collections, the film is now eyeing the prestigious ₹300 crore club, and trade experts believe it’s only a matter of time.

Netflix Version of Dhurandhar Sparks Censorship Debate

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar faced backlash after its OTT release on Netflix. Fans noticed that the streaming version was shorter than the theatrical cut, leading to outrage online. Reports later revealed that certain scenes were trimmed to comply with platform guidelines, disappointing viewers who expected the original experience.

Border 2 Outperforms Chhaava in First Week

What’s even more impressive is that Border 2 earned more in its opening week than Chhaava. The film’s consistent performance during weekdays has strengthened its long-run prospects, making it one of the strongest Bollywood box office performers of the year so far.

Nepali Film ‘Unko Sweater’ Creates History

Away from Bollywood, Nepali cinema made headlines too. The much-awaited film ‘Unko Sweater’ has struck an emotional chord with audiences, especially through its soulful song Phool. In just four weeks, the film has earned 100 million in Nepal, turning it into a cultural talking point across the region.

Popatlal’s Wedding Cancelled Again, Makers Face Trolling

Once again, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah left fans disappointed as Popatlal’s wedding track ended without a marriage. Viewers accused the makers of using the storyline purely for TRPs and began heavily trolling the show on social media.

TMKOC Actor Shyam Pathak Responds to Backlash

Breaking his silence, actor Shyam Pathak, who plays Popatlal, said that wedding tracks always create excitement and keep audiences hooked. He added that the intention is to entertain viewers and that fan reactions—positive or negative—are part of the show’s journey.

Fans Concerned as Govinda Spotted in Budget Car

Veteran actor Govinda also became a trending topic after a video showed him arriving at an event in an inexpensive car. The clip quickly went viral, with fans expressing concern and wondering if all was well with their favorite star.