🎬 Nolan's Odyssey hits big in China box office

Christopher Nolan's epic, The Odyssey, had a strong opening day in China, surpassing Jurassic World: Dominion. The film collected $15.9 million on its Friday opening day, making it the 9th biggest opening for Hollywood post-COVID. This success is notable as it's the biggest opening for any Nolan film in China. The Odyssey is projected to earn between $35 million and $45 million over its opening weekend. The movie was widely released on July 17 and has already crossed the $1 billion worldwide mark. 🚀

🧠 VisionQuest drops trailer, Ultron is back to haunt Vision

The final chapter of the Wanda+Vision trilogy, VisionQuest, is set to premiere this year on Disney+. Paul Bettany reprises his role as Vision, who is now dealing with the return of James Spader's Ultron. This new series is the 18th MCU TV show and part of Phase Six, focusing on White Vision’s mind. The trailer showed Ultron trying to take over Vision's head while a real-world threat unfolds. The show reportedly has eight episodes and will debut on October 14.

🎬 Nolan's epic overtakes Frozen 2 in North America

Christopher Nolan's R-rated epic, The Odyssey, has successfully surpassed Frozen 2's domestic box office total in North America. The film achieved this milestone by earning $4.4 million on its 4th Thursday, setting a record for R-rated films. As of now, The Odyssey has reached a domestic cume of $481.5 million, beating Frozen II's $477.4 million lifetime haul. This success places The Odyssey as the #26 all-time highest-grossing film domestically. It is projected to earn between $580 million and $600 million in its domestic run this weekend. 🎬

🔥 Vishwanath And Sons hits 2nd highest Suriya premiere

Vishwanath And Sons is showing strong momentum after its release in North America. The film registered the 2nd-highest premieres for Suriya across the US and Canada regions. Pre-sales alone brought in $170K, with the total premiere grossing $305K. The Telugu-dubbed version was the biggest earner, contributing $215K to the total. The film is expected to close Day 1 with an opening-day collection of around $655K. 🎬

🎬 DC hits 7th spot in 2026 Kollywood charts

The film DC, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj, has charted as the 7th highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026. The movie was released in India and has achieved a net collection of 44.76 crore after eight days. Despite losing over 2,500 shows on the second Friday due to other releases, it still earned 2.86 crore on day 8. This performance surpasses LIK: Love Insurance Kompany’s lifetime collection of 43.07 crore. DC is expected to soon challenge Parasakthi and Youth for a higher ranking.

🕷️ Spider-Man hits ₹450 Cr in India

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the first Hollywood film to reach 450 crore net in India. The film, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, achieved this success in the Indian market. As of Day 16, the movie earned a total of 451.68 crore net collections. Although it faced competition from Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947, the film still scored well. The movie now needs 48.32 crore more to reach the 500 crore milestone.

⚠️ Tata Sons AGM in jeopardy due to quorum issues

The Tuesday AGM of Tata Sons is uncertain because the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT) flagged a lack of quorum. This issue affects Tata Sons, the holding company of India’s major conglomerate. The trusts hold 51.54% of Tata Sons, with SDTT holding about 28% and SRTT holding around 23.5%. The Maharashtra Charity Commissioner has not lifted curbs on SRTT, which is complicating the situation. Officials noted N Chandrasekaran could remain a director until a valid AGM is held. 😟

🎖️ Anti-Red fighters get major police awards

The government approved a total of 78 gallantry awards, including 13 posthumous honors, for defense and central armed police forces. Paramilitary and police personnel involved in anti-Maoist operations received the bulk of the police gallantry awards. These awards were distributed on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. CRPF secured the highest number with 86 medals, while J&K police received 51 awards. The recognition highlights the efforts in Left-wing extremism-affected areas. 🎖️

🎾 Swiatek snags title, silences critics after long drought

Iga Swiatek won the National Bank Open in Toronto, ending an 11-month title drought. The World No. 5 secured the victory on Thursday, marking her 26th singles title on the WTA Tour. This win comes after recent tough results and a coaching change period. Swiatek emphasized focusing on her path rather than letting external criticism define her. She showed great composure, saving 34 of 45 break points during the tournament. 🏆

📰 UP Govt plans youth-friendly updates

Uttar Pradesh Information Director Vishal Singh announced plans to showcase Yogi Adityanath government's achievements to younger generations. The Information and Public Relations Department's monthly magazine, Uttar Pradesh Sandesh, will soon be published in English and online. This initiative aims to effectively communicate government welfare schemes and state transformations to Generation Z. Singh stressed that young people must understand the struggles behind the state's recent development. The department is focusing on presenting developments through the lens of new generations. 🚀

🌊 Huge 7.7 quake rocks eastern Indonesia 🌊

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit off eastern Indonesia early Saturday, leading to a tsunami warning that was later withdrawn. The quake struck at 4:58 am at a depth of 15 km, causing at least 20 fatalities in the area. Rescue officials found bodies in Maumere, Sikka Regency, while about 2,000 people in Nagekeo were evacuated. Authorities are currently assessing the damage across East Nusa Tenggara and surrounding regions. Teams are struggling to reach epicentre-adjacent areas due to landslides and communication issues.