entertainment Karthi's Sardar 2 is coming soon as the sequel to the 2022 hit Tamil action film. The original Sardar, directed by PS Mithran, hit theaters on October 21, 2022, in India. The prequel earned a net collection of 54.99 crore in India and 20 crore overseas. To surpass the predecessor, Sardar 2 needs to earn at least 55 crore net in India. The new film features SJ Suryah as the villain, promising more action.
business The film Vishwanath And Sons has crossed the 200 crore mark at the worldwide box office. The movie is starring Suriya and was released in India and internationally. As of day 17, the worldwide gross stands at 200.08 crore, with 136.88 crore earned in India. This makes it Suriya's second 200-crore grosser and his second-highest film. The film will continue its run, holding the second spot in his top 10 global earners. 🎬
business The crime thriller film Haiwaan is set to release in theaters on September 11, reuniting Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after 17 years. The movie features Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan, following their success with Bhooth Bangla. Analysts predict the film will start below 10 crore net, potentially around 4-7 crore on day one. This projection suggests it could rank between 2nd and 4th among the duo's top 5 openers in India. The film is produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn. 🎬
business Vishwanath And Sons, starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, is performing strongly in Kollywood this year. The film wrapped its third weekend in India by earning nearly 7 crore net in revenue. As of Day 17, the movie has grossed 116 crore net against a 130 crore budget. This means the film has recovered 89.23% of its budget so far. It still needs to earn 14 crore net to secure a positive box office verdict. 🎬
entertainment The Odyssey is performing strongly in the Chinese box office during its third weekend. The film, helmed by Christopher Nolan, is currently ranking at #3 in China’s box office charts. It has reached a cumulative gross of $87.4 million, edging closer to the $100 million milestone. This performance has surpassed the lifetime totals of Jurassic World: Rebirth and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 in China. If this momentum continues, the movie is set to move closer to the top 10 Hollywood grossers post-COVID. 🎬
health New research suggests that GLP-1 drugs could offer benefits beyond just managing diabetes and obesity. In an international cohort study, diabetic patients on GLP-1 drugs were less likely to develop TB compared to those on other medications. Another real-world study involving over 50,000 U.S. adults found tirzepatide lowered infection-related mortality risks. Experts suggest GLP-1 receptor agonists might boost the immune system directly, not just through blood sugar control. These findings add to evidence showing GLP-1 medications protect against serious infections. 🛡️
business The Odyssey has completed 45 days in Indian theaters, accumulating a total net collection of 185.20 crore. The film, starring Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon, is currently showing in India. It earned 1.58 crore net during its sixth weekend, showing a good hold. Increased IMAX screens, from 68 to 169 shows, are boosting its performance against Yash’s Toxic. The Odyssey needs only 2.8 crore more to surpass The Jungle Book. 🎬
Researchers developed an algorithm to automatically design photonic quantum gates and circuits using optimization and pruning methods. This work was conducted by Javier Osca and Jiri Vala from institutions in Spain and Ireland. The algorithm successfully generated approximate and exact implementations of the cnot gate and circuits like Deutsch-Jozsa and Grover's. These implementations can then be integrated into larger quantum information protocols for future use. This advancement moves closer to practical quantum computing applications. ⚛️
entertainment Prithviraj Sukumaran’s action thriller, Khalifa, is reportedly heading towards a box-office failure despite a strong start. The film was released in theaters for Onam and currently stands at a worldwide gross of 42.59 crore. After 11 days, the movie earned only 0.93 crore on Day 11, bringing the net total to 19.57 crore. Negative reviews and competition from Bethlehem Kudumba Unit have slowed its momentum significantly. At this rate, Khalifa is expected to miss the 50 crore milestone globally. 😟
health Mechanical risk factors for venous thrombosis within 14 days before stroke were linked to cryptogenic ischemic stroke in young adults. The study involved 546 patients aged 18-49 years, including 47.25% women, in a multicenter case-control study. Mechanical VTRFs in the last 14 days were more prevalent in cases (15.4% vs 9.6%) and had an OR of 1.67. This link was stronger in those 18-39 years old and with a patent foramen ovale. Clinicians should assess these factors for young patients lacking conventional stroke risk factors. 🩺
health A trial found that one 30-minute evening exercise session protected long-term memory in young adults facing sleep restriction. Researchers conducted this randomized controlled trial with 88 healthy young adults at Concordia University in Montreal. The study tracked memory performance after sleep restriction versus exercise-plus-restriction during the period of August 26. The results showed that exercise offset memory deficits caused by limited sleep, mediated by slow-wave sleep. This suggests acute exercise could help hippocampal memory in people prone to sleep loss. 🧠
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