📉 GDN misses mark, trails Rocketry by 45%

R Madhavan's biographical drama GDN is facing a tough box office situation after its release on August 7th. The film is currently in theatres in Tamil, where it is losing ground to Lokesh Kanagraj’s film due to poor buzz. Over four days, GDN has collected a total of 3.15 crore, showing a significant drop on its first Monday. This performance means GDN is trailing R Madhavan’s previous biopic, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, by almost 45%. The mid-budget film needs strong word-of-mouth to boost daily collections above one crore. 📉

☀️ UK eclipse caution: protect your eyes 🌚

A partial solar eclipse is coming to the UK and Ireland, which will be the most striking since 1999. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists warns the public that looking directly at the sun is dangerous for eyesight. The event will see 90% to 96% of the sun covered, with peak in London at 7:12pm on Wednesday. Proper ISO 12312-2:2015(E) safety glasses are crucial to prevent retinal damage. Viewers should watch via broadcast or through certified viewers, not ordinary sunglasses.

📉 Ohh My Dog sees big drop on Day 4

Pankaj Tripathi’s film, Ohh My Dog, experienced a significant drop in its box office collection on the fourth day. The drama, directed by Amit Rai, saw earnings of only 25 lakh in the Indian market. This represents a steep 72% decline compared to its opening day collection of 90 lakh. So far, the film has grossed a total of 3.50 crore net against an estimated 8 crore+ budget. It now needs to perform well on Tuesday to avoid competition from Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2. 📉

🎬 Thudakkam nears Top 10 spot in Mollywood

Vismaya Mohanlal's debut film, Thudakkam, is performing well at the box office despite mixed reviews. The film, backed by Aashirvad Cinemas, saw its net total reach 12 crore after four days. It is now less than a crore away from surpassing Tovino Thomas’s Pallichattambi. On Tuesday, Thudakkam is set to enter the top 10 highest Mollywood grossers of 2026. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the debut film. 🎬

🧪 Light knits nitroalkanes into cool alkenes

A new photochemical process allows visible light to convert nitroalkanes into alkenes, a method also known as olefination. Researchers in Germany and the US independently discovered this reaction using two simple nitroalkane precursors. The findings were reported in the J. Am. Chem. Soc. in 2026, detailing the formation of crowded tri- and tetrasubstituted alkene products. This technique bypasses limitations of classic reactions like Wittig, which often need harsh conditions. Future work will focus on understanding the niche advantages of each team's procedure for medicinal chemistry applications. 🧪

🎬 Can Prabhas Hit 100 Crore Again With Fauzi?

Prabhas is set to release his upcoming film, Fauzi, in December 2026. The movie is directed by Hanu Raghavapudi and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. His target is to achieve the second 100 crore opening in India. This would shatter a record untouched for 3,506 days since Baahubali 2’s opening. If Fauzi hits this mark on December 3, 2026, it could be a massive success.

🎬 Dhamaal 4 close to milestone, but new films arrive

Ajay Devgn's film Dhamaal 4 has crossed the 175 crore mark at the Indian box office. It is performing well in India, where it has grossed a cumulative total of 176.41 crore net. As of Day 32, the film has earned 31 lakh in India, showing a 38% dip from the previous Friday's collections. The movie is just 2.89 crore away from surpassing Raid 2, making it his fifth highest-grossing film. However, new releases like Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 are set to take over screens starting August 14.

🎬 Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 gets strong advance buzz

Sunny Deol's period drama, Batwara 1947, is gearing up for its August 14, 2026 release. The film has registered advance booking worth 9.12 lakh gross as of 4 PM today. Specifically, 3.6K+ tickets have been sold across 1015 shows nationwide. Delhi-NCR and Maharashtra are leading states in advance bookings, with Rajasthan and Uttarakhand also performing well. The movie faces a direct clash with Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2, making the contest interesting.

🏎️ Eccentrica cuts roof off Diablo restomod 🤯

Eccentrica has unveiled the V12 Roadster, an open-top restomod based on the Lamborghini Diablo. This limited edition model is set for its public debut on August 14th at The Quail during Monterey Car Week. It features a naturally aspirated 5.7-litre V12 and a gated six-speed manual, producing 550 hp. The build incorporates carbon fibre reinforcement and bespoke components, maintaining the original car's analogue feel. This vehicle represents a pure analogue experience as Lamborghini moves toward hybrid power.

💡 IP Lawyer shares daily hustle in NYC

Matthew Asbell, a partner at Lippes Mathias in New York City, advises innovators on protecting their valuable creations. His workday starts early managing global communications across Asia, Europe, and Africa. He currently handles pitches for inventions and disputes regarding brand usage across various countries. Successful IP practitioners must be great empathizers who communicate thoughtfully with diverse clients. He suggests younger people should know what truly inspires them and be multidimensional. 💡

👑 Yash aims to dethrone Prabhas in box office history

Yash is challenging Prabhas's long-standing record of dominating Indian box office openers. Prabhas held the top spot since Baahubali 2 in April 2017, maintaining a massive lead over the years. With the releases of Toxic and Ramayana, Yash aims to make a major impact by November. This competition will cause a shuffle, potentially leaving Prabhas with only three films in the top 10. Ultimately, Yash could match Prabhas's historical standing in the industry. 🎬