Movies have always had the power to move people, but some are so powerful and emotionally intense that, despite being well-made and often considered masterpieces, they are hard to revisit. These films, through their raw realism, disturbing subject matter, or exploration of the human psyche, linger in your mind long after the credits roll.
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So take a look at six films that, while brilliant, are cinematic gut punches you&rsquo;ll likely never want to experience again.
<h2>The Road (2009)</h2>
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Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, this brilliant post-apocalyptic film is unlike anything you&rsquo;ve seen in the genre. It is a depressing and haunting tale of survival that showcases the depths of cruelty and desperation people fall into when faced with never-ending hopelessness.
<h2>Come and See (1985)</h2>
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This critically acclaimed and intense war film is set during the German occupation of Byelorussia in World War II. It grips you with its raw and brutal portrayal of battle and the sadistic cruelty that war brings out in people.
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<h2>Precious (2009)</h2>
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Movies that deal with physical and psychological abuse are always tough to watch, but this incredible film&rsquo;s raw realism in portraying someone who has endured years of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse at the hands of those meant to protect her will haunt you for days.
<h2>Grave of the Fireflies (1988)</h2>
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<figcaption>Grave of the Fireflies (1988) Photograph: (X/Netflix)</figcaption>
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This animated film will challenge any preconceived notions you have about the genre. Set in post-WWII Japan, the movie follows the struggle for survival and the tragedy of war through the eyes of two orphaned siblings. The beautifully animated story is haunting and heartbreaking.
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<h2>Hotel Rwanda (2004)</h2>
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This biopic on the life of hotelier Paul Rusesabagina and his wife Tatiana, who housed over 1,000 refugees during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. Its haunting and raw portrayal of one of the bloodiest and most horrifying genocides in modern history will stay with you long after seeing it.
<h2>Requiem for a Dream (2000)</h2>
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This brilliant psychological drama offers an unfiltered and surreal look at drug addiction, showing how it slowly destroys lives and blurs the line between sanity and madness. Devastating to watch, it is a film few people choose to revisit.
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These films, through their raw realism, disturbing subject matter, or exploration of the human psyche, linger in your mind long after the credits roll.

Movies have always had the power to move people, but some are so powerful and emotionally intense that, despite being well-made and often considered masterpieces, they are hard to revisit. These films, through their raw realism, disturbing subject matter, or exploration of the human psyche, linger in your mind long after the credits roll. Also Read: One and Done: Short-lived TV series that became cult hits So take a look at six films that, while brilliant, are cinematic gut punches you’ll likely never want to experience again. The Road (2009) The Road (2009) Photograph: (X/primevideo) Based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, this brilliant post-apocalyptic film is unlike anything you’ve seen in the genre. It is a depressing and haunting tale of survival that showcases the depths of cruelty and desperation people fall into when faced with never-ending hopelessness. Come and See (1985) Come and See (1985) Photograph: (X/primevideo) This critically acclaimed and intense war film is set during the German occupation of Byelorussia in World War II. It grips you with its raw and brutal portrayal of battle and the sadistic cruelty that war brings out in people. Also Read: 6 Feel-good anime for your binge list Precious (2009) Precious (2009) Photograph: (X/primevideo) Movies that deal with physical and psychological abuse are always tough to watch, but this incredible film’s raw realism in portraying someone who has endured years of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse at the hands of those meant to protect her will haunt you for days. Grave of the Fireflies (1988) Grave of the Fireflies (1988) Photograph: (X/Netflix) This animated film will challenge any preconceived notions you have about the genre. Set in post-WWII Japan, the movie follows the struggle for survival and the tragedy of war through the eyes of two orphaned siblings. The beautifully animated story is haunting and heartbreaking. Also Read: Casting close calls: Last-minute castings that made movie history Hotel Rwanda (2004) Hotel Rwanda (2004) Photograph: (X/primevideo) This biopic on the life of hotelier Paul Rusesabagina and his wife Tatiana, who housed over 1,000 refugees during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. Its haunting and raw portrayal of one of the bloodiest and most horrifying genocides in modern history will stay with you long after seeing it. Requiem for a Dream (2000) Requiem for a Dream (2000) Photograph: (X/primevideo) This brilliant psychological drama offers an unfiltered and surreal look at drug addiction, showing how it slowly destroys lives and blurs the line between sanity and madness. Devastating to watch, it is a film few people choose to revisit. Also Read: Butchered by Hollywood: The worst screen adaptations ever made

Cinematic Gut Punches: The best movies you’ll never want to see again

New BTS pictures from the sets of Marvel's upcoming Avengers: Doomsday have leaked, and they give us our first look at Ian McKellen's Magneto and James Marsden's Cyclops from the movie. Both actors are reprising their roles from the X-Men movie.
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<h2>Star-studded cast returns&nbsp;</h2>
The movie began filming recently after Marvel revealed the news that the movie will also include the original cast of the X-Men movie. The studio unveiled 27 cast members, including fan favourites such as Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Sebastian Stan as Bucky, and Paul Rudd as Ant-Man.
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Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, and Kelsey Grammer as Beast are all a part of the movie. Studio head Kevin Feige also announced that there will be more cast announcements in the future.
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<h2>Marvel's Phase 6</h2>
The Avengers will team up with the X-Men, the forces of Wakanda, and the Fantastic Four and face off against Robert Downey&rsquo;s Doctor Doom and his army of Avenger variants from across the multiverse in the movie.
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Avengers: Doomsday is a major part of Marvel&rsquo;s Phase 6, which begins this July with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the film is set to hit cinemas on May 1, 2026.
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New BTS pictures from the sets of Marvel's upcoming Avengers: Doomsday have leaked online, and they give us our first look at Magneto and Cyclops.

New BTS pictures from the sets of Marvel's upcoming Avengers: Doomsday have leaked, and they give us our first look at Ian McKellen's Magneto and James Marsden's Cyclops from the movie. Both actors are reprising their roles from the X-Men movie. Also Read: The Fantastic Four: First Steps director teases cosmic clash between Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic and Galactus Star-studded cast returns The movie began filming recently after Marvel revealed the news that the movie will also include the original cast of the X-Men movie. The studio unveiled 27 cast members, including fan favourites such as Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Sebastian Stan as Bucky, and Paul Rudd as Ant-Man. #AvengersDoomsday. Now in production. pic.twitter.com/G84UVU8HOc — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) March 26, 2025 Also Read: Celebrity Big Brother UK: Mickey Rourke kicked off show after continued inappropriate behaviour Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier, Alan Cumming as Nightcrawler, Rebecca Romijn as Mystique, and Kelsey Grammer as Beast are all a part of the movie. Studio head Kevin Feige also announced that there will be more cast announcements in the future. Also Read: Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow set to release in English, Hindi, and Japanese this June Marvel's Phase 6 The Avengers will team up with the X-Men, the forces of Wakanda, and the Fantastic Four and face off against Robert Downey’s Doctor Doom and his army of Avenger variants from across the multiverse in the movie. First Look of James Marsden and Ian McKellen in suit has leaked, on what appears to be the set of⁠ ⁠#AvengersDoomsday!!🚨 Will #Cyclops and #Magneto team up?The latest rumors say that the #BrotherhoodOfMutants and the #XMen will unite to face the #Avengers !#Marvel pic.twitter.com/RtyhMGdVqg — I'm always angry... (@BuiltFromSmash) April 12, 2025 Avengers: Doomsday is a major part of Marvel’s Phase 6, which begins this July with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the film is set to hit cinemas on May 1, 2026. Also Read: Ajith's Good Bad Ugly soars at the box office while Sunny Deol's Jaat stumbles

Avengers Doomsday leaked BTS pics give us our first look at Ian McKellen's Magneto and James Marsden's Cyclops

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow has gotten an official Indian release date. The movie was initially released in 2004 and received rave reviews from critics and audiences, and grossed over $11 million worldwide.
The movie was directed by Tensai Okamura and written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa. It is based on the beloved manga series by Masashi Kishimoto and is one of the best-selling manga series of all time, having sold 250 million copies worldwide.
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<h2>Re-release in English, Hindi, and Japanese</h2>
The upcoming re-release will happen in June 2025 and is thanks to the joint efforts of Reliance Entertainment and TV Tokyo. It will be released in English, Hindi, and Japanese across the country, according to a report by Variety.
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Reliance Entertainment joins forces with TV TOKYO &amp; Happening 365 to bring NARUTO movies to theatres across India! 🍿🇮🇳 This June get ready to experience the Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow on the big screen.<a href="https://twitter.com/namanrs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@namanrs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RelianceAni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RelianceAni</a> <a href="https://t.co/E8JMa4E2RW">pic.twitter.com/E8JMa4E2RW</a>
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<h2>What is Naruto about?</h2>
The series follows the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village who dreams of being the greatest ninja in the world and the Hokage (leader) of the Leaf Village someday. In Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, Naruto, his teammates Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, along with their mentor Kakashi Hatake, are sent on a mission as bodyguards to protect Princess Yukie Fujikaze.
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The main Japanese voice cast includes Junko Takeuchi, Yūko Kaida, Tsutomu Isobe, and Chie Nakamura. The main English voice cast includes Maile Flanagan, Yuri Lowenthal, Kate Higgins, and Dave Wittenberg.
All eight seasons of Naruto are currently streaming on Netflix.
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The re-release of Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow has gotten an official Indian release date. The movie was initially released in 2004.

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow has gotten an official Indian release date. The movie was initially released in 2004 and received rave reviews from critics and audiences, and grossed over $11 million worldwide. The movie was directed by Tensai Okamura and written by Katsuyuki Sumisawa. It is based on the beloved manga series by Masashi Kishimoto and is one of the best-selling manga series of all time, having sold 250 million copies worldwide. Also Read: Devil May Cry: Showrunner Adi Shankar thanks YouTuber Asmongold after season 2 renewal Re-release in English, Hindi, and Japanese The upcoming re-release will happen in June 2025 and is thanks to the joint efforts of Reliance Entertainment and TV Tokyo. It will be released in English, Hindi, and Japanese across the country, according to a report by Variety. Reliance Entertainment joins forces with TV TOKYO & Happening 365 to bring NARUTO movies to theatres across India! 🍿🇮🇳 This June get ready to experience the Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow on the big screen.@namanrs @RelianceAni pic.twitter.com/E8JMa4E2RW — Reliance Entertainment (@RelianceEnt) April 11, 2025 Also Read: Studio Kadokawa announces KonoSuba – God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! season 4 What is Naruto about? The series follows the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village who dreams of being the greatest ninja in the world and the Hokage (leader) of the Leaf Village someday. In Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, Naruto, his teammates Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno, along with their mentor Kakashi Hatake, are sent on a mission as bodyguards to protect Princess Yukie Fujikaze. Also Read: Ajith's Good Bad Ugly soars at the box office while Sunny Deol's Jaat stumbles The main Japanese voice cast includes Junko Takeuchi, Yūko Kaida, Tsutomu Isobe, and Chie Nakamura. The main English voice cast includes Maile Flanagan, Yuri Lowenthal, Kate Higgins, and Dave Wittenberg. All eight seasons of Naruto are currently streaming on Netflix. Also Read: Celebrity Big Brother UK: Mickey Rourke kicked off show after continued inappropriate behaviour

Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow set to release in English, Hindi, and Japanese this June

Ajith's Good Bad Ugly continues to soar at the box office, while Sunny Deol's Jaat stumbles after a strong opening. Both movies were released on April 10th and were produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Good Bad Ugly collected ₹30.9 crores ($3.6 million) in India on its opening day, and Jaat collected ₹9.5 crores ($1.1 million).
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<h2>Box office collections&nbsp;</h2>
As of now, Good Bad Ugly has collected ₹67.5 crores ($7.8 million) from India, making a global total of ₹100 crores ($11.6 million) thanks to positive reviews from critics and audiences. Meanwhile, Jaat has collected ₹27.26 crores ($3.7 million) in total and has been recovering mixed reactions, according to Sacnilk.
Good Bad Ugly has a reported budget of ₹270 crores ($31.5 million), including Ajith&rsquo;s reported ₹165 crores ($19 million) fee. Jaat has a reported budget of ₹100 crores ($11.6 million).
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<h2>Good Bad Ugly on track to be top Tamil film of 2025</h2>
Good Bad Ugly is well on its way to overtake Ajith's last film Vidaamuyarchi, which is the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 with ₹138 crores ($16 million), and it is more than likely to take the top spot from Dragon, which collected ₹152 crores ($17.7 million).
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Jaat is directed by Gopichand Malineni (Krack) and features a supporting cast that includes Randeep Hooda, Saiyami Kher, Regina Cassandra, Jagapathi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, and Vineet Kumar Singh.
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An action feast with emotions at the core 💥💥 Do not miss <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaat</a> on the big screens ❤&zwj;🔥 Book your tickets for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JAAT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JAAT</a> now! ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/sQCbjZ51Z6">https://t.co/sQCbjZ51Z6</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BaisakhiWithJaat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BaisakhiWithJaat</a> Starring Action Superstar <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsunnydeol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@iamsunnydeol</a> Directed by <a href="https://twitter.com/megopichand?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@megopichand</a> Produced by <a href="https://twitter.com/MythriOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MythriOfficial</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/ArQbsdNyh6">pic.twitter.com/ArQbsdNyh6</a>
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Good Bad Ugly is directed by Adhik Ravichandran (Mark Antony) and features a stellar supporting cast, including Trisha Krishnan, Prabhu Prasanna, Arjun Das, Sunil, Rahul Dev, Yogi Babu, Shine Tom Chacko, and B. S. Avinash.
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Mass sambavam in cinemas from tomorrow ❤️&zwj;🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUgly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUgly</a> Grand release worldwide tomorrow 💥💥 Book your tickets now! 🎟️ <a href="https://t.co/jRftZ6uRU5">https://t.co/jRftZ6uRU5</a> <a href="https://t.co/mBM8iII96n">pic.twitter.com/mBM8iII96n</a>
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Ajith's Good Bad Ugly continues to soar at the box office, while Sunny Deol's Jaat stumbles after a strong opening. Both movies were released on April 10th.

Ajith's Good Bad Ugly continues to soar at the box office, while Sunny Deol's Jaat stumbles after a strong opening. Both movies were released on April 10th and were produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Good Bad Ugly collected ₹30.9 crores ($3.6 million) in India on its opening day, and Jaat collected ₹9.5 crores ($1.1 million). Also Read: Jaat X Review: Fans hail Sunny Deol's film as "mass entertainer", "paisa vasool" Box office collections As of now, Good Bad Ugly has collected ₹67.5 crores ($7.8 million) from India, making a global total of ₹100 crores ($11.6 million) thanks to positive reviews from critics and audiences. Meanwhile, Jaat has collected ₹27.26 crores ($3.7 million) in total and has been recovering mixed reactions, according to Sacnilk. Good Bad Ugly has a reported budget of ₹270 crores ($31.5 million), including Ajith’s reported ₹165 crores ($19 million) fee. Jaat has a reported budget of ₹100 crores ($11.6 million). Also Read: Good Bad Ugly X review: Check out what fans have to say about Ajith's gangster flick Good Bad Ugly on track to be top Tamil film of 2025 Good Bad Ugly is well on its way to overtake Ajith's last film Vidaamuyarchi, which is the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 with ₹138 crores ($16 million), and it is more than likely to take the top spot from Dragon, which collected ₹152 crores ($17.7 million). Also Read: Good Bad Ugly: Ajith's mass masala action movie gives the star his biggest opening at the box office Jaat is directed by Gopichand Malineni (Krack) and features a supporting cast that includes Randeep Hooda, Saiyami Kher, Regina Cassandra, Jagapathi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, and Vineet Kumar Singh. An action feast with emotions at the core 💥💥 Do not miss #Jaat on the big screens ❤‍🔥 Book your tickets for #JAAT now! ▶️ https://t.co/sQCbjZ51Z6#BaisakhiWithJaat Starring Action Superstar @iamsunnydeol Directed by @megopichand Produced by @MythriOfficial… pic.twitter.com/ArQbsdNyh6 — Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) April 11, 2025 Good Bad Ugly is directed by Adhik Ravichandran (Mark Antony) and features a stellar supporting cast, including Trisha Krishnan, Prabhu Prasanna, Arjun Das, Sunil, Rahul Dev, Yogi Babu, Shine Tom Chacko, and B. S. Avinash. Mass sambavam in cinemas from tomorrow ❤️‍🔥#GoodBadUgly Grand release worldwide tomorrow 💥💥 Book your tickets now! 🎟️ https://t.co/jRftZ6uRU5 pic.twitter.com/mBM8iII96n — Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) April 9, 2025 Also Read: Celebrity Big Brother UK: Mickey Rourke kicked off show after continued inappropriate behaviour

Ajith's Good Bad Ugly soars at the box office while Sunny Deol's Jaat stumbles

Mickey Rourke has left Celebrity Big Brother UK after more "unacceptable behaviour" and "inappropriate language" against his fellow contestant and actor Chris Hughes. Rourke had gotten in trouble earlier this week after he made homophobic comments towards another fellow contestant, JoJo Siwa.
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<h2>Rourke's homophobic outburst</h2>
Rourke had received a warning for his earlier outburst and was told he would be kicked out if he continued his behaviour, where he said, &ldquo;Going to vote the lesbian out real quick,&rdquo; and then went on to make even more homophobic comments against Siwa.
At the time, the actor had apologised, saying, &ldquo;I apologise. I don&rsquo;t have dishonourable intentions. I&rsquo;m just talking smack, you know. I wasn&rsquo;t taking it all so seriously. I didn&rsquo;t mean any bad intentions, and if I did, sorry.&rdquo;
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<h2>Official statement and past misconduct allegations</h2>
A spokesperson for the show told Variety, &ldquo;Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour.&rdquo;
Rourke had also misbehaved with host AJ Odudu when he first joined the show. Co-host Will Best warned the actor after he grabbed Odudu.
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When news first broke of Mickey Rourke's behaviour towards JoJo Siwa, actress Bella Thorne, who had worked with Rourke in the 2022 movie Girl, took to Instagram to call out the actor and share an incident from the set where the actor deviated off script and physically assaulted her during a scene.
This is not the first time the actor has been accused of inappropriate behaviour on movie sets.
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Mickey Rourke has left Celebrity Big Brother UK after more "unacceptable behaviour" and "inappropriate language" against his fellow contestants.

Mickey Rourke has left Celebrity Big Brother UK after more "unacceptable behaviour" and "inappropriate language" against his fellow contestant and actor Chris Hughes. Rourke had gotten in trouble earlier this week after he made homophobic comments towards another fellow contestant, JoJo Siwa. Also Read: Celebrity Big Brother: Mickey Rourke issued warning after homophobic language towards JoJo Siwa Rourke's homophobic outburst Rourke had received a warning for his earlier outburst and was told he would be kicked out if he continued his behaviour, where he said, “Going to vote the lesbian out real quick,” and then went on to make even more homophobic comments against Siwa. At the time, the actor had apologised, saying, “I apologise. I don’t have dishonourable intentions. I’m just talking smack, you know. I wasn’t taking it all so seriously. I didn’t mean any bad intentions, and if I did, sorry.” Also Read: Good Bad Ugly: Ajith's mass masala action movie gives the star his biggest opening at the box office Official statement and past misconduct allegations A spokesperson for the show told Variety, “Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave the Celebrity Big Brother House this evening following a discussion with Big Brother regarding further use of inappropriate language and instances of unacceptable behaviour.” Rourke had also misbehaved with host AJ Odudu when he first joined the show. Co-host Will Best warned the actor after he grabbed Odudu. Also Read: Hrithik Roshan shares pics from his hangout sesh with Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas When news first broke of Mickey Rourke's behaviour towards JoJo Siwa, actress Bella Thorne, who had worked with Rourke in the 2022 movie Girl, took to Instagram to call out the actor and share an incident from the set where the actor deviated off script and physically assaulted her during a scene. This is not the first time the actor has been accused of inappropriate behaviour on movie sets. Also Read: Bella Thorne calls out Mickey Rourke's abusive behaviour on the sets of 'Girl' after his homophobic slur to JoJo Siwa

Celebrity Big Brother UK: Mickey Rourke kicked off show after continued inappropriate behaviour

Director James Gunn shared a new BTS picture of him alongside Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor and David Corenswet's Superman from the upcoming DCU movie. The trio appear to be in an office or what's left of one, no doubt from Superman's inevitable confrontation with his most infamous villain.
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<h2>Hoult originally auditioned for Superman</h2>
Hoult initially auditioned for the role of Superman, but Gunn believed he was better suited for Luthor. In the comics, he is a brilliant billionaire who presents himself as a philanthropic businessman while secretly using his intellect and resources for personal gain and sees Superman's arrival in Metropolis as a threat.
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We&rsquo;re wrapping up our Summer Movie Preview with a heroic finale💥 Here&rsquo;s an exclusive sneak peek at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Superman?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Superman</a>, featuring David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, and director <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesGunn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@jamesgunn</a> Don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LookUp?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LookUp</a> when it hits theaters July 11! <a href="https://t.co/KzTz2x5gKk">pic.twitter.com/KzTz2x5gKk</a>
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<h2>The new DCU</h2>
The movie will serve as a platform to introduce the audience to the wider world of the newly formed DCU and will introduce several iconic DC heroes like Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Mr Terrific and Metamorpho. The movie will also feature a few surprise cameos, one of which will be Milly Alcock's Supergirl.
Who will star in her upcoming solo movie, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is currently being filmed in the UK and directed by Craig Gillespie and is set for a 2026 release.
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<h2>High expectations for Superman's return</h2>
Along with this, a live-action Green Lantern series, Lanterns, is also in production in the US and will introduce iconic DC heroes Hal Jordan and John Stewart, played by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre respectively.
So there is a lot riding on Superman's success. The positive reactions from internal screenings have fans optimistic, but we will have to wait till July 11, 2025, when it hits the big screen across the globe to find out.
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Director James Gunn shared a new BTS picture of him alongside Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor and David Corenswet's Superman from the upcoming DCU movie.

Director James Gunn shared a new BTS picture of him alongside Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor and David Corenswet's Superman from the upcoming DCU movie. The trio appear to be in an office or what's left of one, no doubt from Superman's inevitable confrontation with his most infamous villain. Also Read: Superman: Netizens can't get enough of Krypto the Superdog Hoult originally auditioned for Superman Hoult initially auditioned for the role of Superman, but Gunn believed he was better suited for Luthor. In the comics, he is a brilliant billionaire who presents himself as a philanthropic businessman while secretly using his intellect and resources for personal gain and sees Superman's arrival in Metropolis as a threat. We’re wrapping up our Summer Movie Preview with a heroic finale💥 Here’s an exclusive sneak peek at #Superman, featuring David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, and director @jamesgunn Don’t forget to #LookUp when it hits theaters July 11! pic.twitter.com/KzTz2x5gKk — Collider (@Collider) April 11, 2025 Also Read: New teaser for James Gunn's Superman drops The new DCU The movie will serve as a platform to introduce the audience to the wider world of the newly formed DCU and will introduce several iconic DC heroes like Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Mr Terrific and Metamorpho. The movie will also feature a few surprise cameos, one of which will be Milly Alcock's Supergirl. Who will star in her upcoming solo movie, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is currently being filmed in the UK and directed by Craig Gillespie and is set for a 2026 release. Also Read: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow BTS video reveals Jason Mamoa's Lobo take on Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El High expectations for Superman's return Along with this, a live-action Green Lantern series, Lanterns, is also in production in the US and will introduce iconic DC heroes Hal Jordan and John Stewart, played by Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre respectively. So there is a lot riding on Superman's success. The positive reactions from internal screenings have fans optimistic, but we will have to wait till July 11, 2025, when it hits the big screen across the globe to find out. Also Read: New BTS pics from DCU's Lanterns give us the first look at Green Lantern John Stewart in action

Superman: James Gunn shares new BTS pic of Nicholas Hoult and David Corenswet

Butchered by Hollywood: The worst screen adaptations ever made

The worst screen adaptations ever made

Percy Jackson and The Olympians

The Giver

Eragon

World War Z

The Mortal Instruments

Artemis Fowl

Butchered by Hollywood: The worst screen adaptations. We take a look at six movies that butchered their source material and angered their fanbase.

While most adaptations of beloved books are homages to the source material and a way to bring in a new audience, sometimes Hollywood gets it so wrong that it ends up being an insult instead. Be it a total lack of respect for the original work, a misunderstanding of it, or studio interference, these movie adaptations missed the mark.
So, we take a look at six movies that butchered their source material and angered their fanbase.
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<h2>Percy Jackson and The Olympians</h2>
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The movie is based on the beloved fantasy book series by Rick Riordan and had not one but two terrible big-screen adaptations. The movie failed to understand the tone and message of the books and also decided to age up the characters and turned the movie into another generic teen angst movie.
There is a silver lining, this is the only adaptation on this list with one, Disney decided to make more faithful adaptations as a series, with each season adapting one of the seven books in the series, and it worked. The first season received great reviews from critics, and a second season is in production.
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Lois Lowry's 1993 book is a haunting and emotional tale that explored themes of individuality vs. conformity and the connection between pain and pleasure. Unfortunately for its fans and audiences, its 2014 adaptation chose to ignore all this, and instead, we got a generic dystopian Hollywood action movie that put the focus on teenage romance rather than the book&rsquo;s core themes.
<h2>Eragon</h2>
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Based on the popular fantasy series by Christopher Paolini and set in the fantasy world of Alaga&euml;sia, and filled with evil warlords, elves, magic, and dragons, it had all the ingredients to make a great movie adaptation. But what audiences got was a rushed and lifeless adaptation that changed the plot of the original, removed key characters and scenes, and replaced it with badly written dialogue and fantasy clich&eacute;s.
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Based on the critically acclaimed book that was a unique take on the zombie genre, the book explored the after-effects of a global zombie apocalypse that almost wiped out the human race through a series of interviews.
The film adaptation starring Brad Pitt chose to ignore this, and instead, we got a 2-hour bore-fest filled with every zombie movie clich&eacute; you can think of and turned the complex narrative of the original into a movie so unrecognisable from its source material that the only thing they have in common is the title.
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<h2>The Mortal Instruments</h2>
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The books by Cassandra Clare had amazing world-building, complex characters, and forbidden romance that captured the hearts of readers worldwide. But its 2013 adaptation was none of these, and instead glossed over the book&rsquo;s world-building and lore, turned the characters into caricatures of themselves, and was a poorly made and exposition-heavy snooze fest that should never have been made.
<h2>Artemis Fowl</h2>
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Arguably the biggest offender on this list, writer Eoin Colfer&rsquo;s Artemis Fowl books are beloved by readers across the world and considered classics. The books blended science fiction and fantasy and created a unique world and introduced the world to Artemis Fowl, a morally grey 12-year-old criminal mastermind. The books are funny, clever, and filled with twists and turns.
But its 2020 adaptation stripped it all away. Artemis Fowl was turned from a complex anti-hero to a generic good guy, the immersive world-building was replaced with exposition dumps, and the main plot was changed, leading many to wonder why adapt something if you want to change everything from the source material, making this adaptation best left forgotten.
Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/one-and-done-short-lived-tv-series-that-became-cult-hits-8946232">One and Done: Short-lived TV series that became cult hits</a>

While most adaptations of beloved books are homages to the source material and a way to bring in a new audience, sometimes Hollywood gets it so wrong that it ends up being an insult instead. Be it a total lack of respect for the original work, a misunderstanding of it, or studio interference, these movie adaptations missed the mark. So, we take a look at six movies that butchered their source material and angered their fanbase. Also Read: Hollywood horror stories: 5 movies with disastrous film productions Percy Jackson and The Olympians Percy Jackson and The Olympians Photograph: (X/Disneyplus) The movie is based on the beloved fantasy book series by Rick Riordan and had not one but two terrible big-screen adaptations. The movie failed to understand the tone and message of the books and also decided to age up the characters and turned the movie into another generic teen angst movie. There is a silver lining, this is the only adaptation on this list with one, Disney decided to make more faithful adaptations as a series, with each season adapting one of the seven books in the series, and it worked. The first season received great reviews from critics, and a second season is in production. The Giver Photograph: (X/AppleTV) Lois Lowry's 1993 book is a haunting and emotional tale that explored themes of individuality vs. conformity and the connection between pain and pleasure. Unfortunately for its fans and audiences, its 2014 adaptation chose to ignore all this, and instead, we got a generic dystopian Hollywood action movie that put the focus on teenage romance rather than the book’s core themes. Eragon Eragon Photograph: (X/20thcentury) Based on the popular fantasy series by Christopher Paolini and set in the fantasy world of Alagaësia, and filled with evil warlords, elves, magic, and dragons, it had all the ingredients to make a great movie adaptation. But what audiences got was a rushed and lifeless adaptation that changed the plot of the original, removed key characters and scenes, and replaced it with badly written dialogue and fantasy clichés. Also Read: Hollywood movies that went from box office bombs to cult classics World War Z Photograph: (X/ParamountPics) Based on the critically acclaimed book that was a unique take on the zombie genre, the book explored the after-effects of a global zombie apocalypse that almost wiped out the human race through a series of interviews. The film adaptation starring Brad Pitt chose to ignore this, and instead, we got a 2-hour bore-fest filled with every zombie movie cliché you can think of and turned the complex narrative of the original into a movie so unrecognisable from its source material that the only thing they have in common is the title. Also Read: Casting close calls: Last-minute castings that made movie history The Mortal Instruments The Mortal Instruments Photograph: (X/primevideo) The books by Cassandra Clare had amazing world-building, complex characters, and forbidden romance that captured the hearts of readers worldwide. But its 2013 adaptation was none of these, and instead glossed over the book’s world-building and lore, turned the characters into caricatures of themselves, and was a poorly made and exposition-heavy snooze fest that should never have been made. Artemis Fowl Artemis Fowl Photograph: (X/Disneyplus) Arguably the biggest offender on this list, writer Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl books are beloved by readers across the world and considered classics. The books blended science fiction and fantasy and created a unique world and introduced the world to Artemis Fowl, a morally grey 12-year-old criminal mastermind. The books are funny, clever, and filled with twists and turns. But its 2020 adaptation stripped it all away. Artemis Fowl was turned from a complex anti-hero to a generic good guy, the immersive world-building was replaced with exposition dumps, and the main plot was changed, leading many to wonder why adapt something if you want to change everything from the source material, making this adaptation best left forgotten. Also Read: One and Done: Short-lived TV series that became cult hits

Ajith&rsquo;s latest mass masala action film, Good Bad Ugly, has stormed the Tamil Nadu box office, raking in ₹30.9 crores ($3.6 million) on its opening day. This marks the actor's biggest-ever opening in the state. The film&rsquo;s total Indian box office gross now stands at ₹45.61 crores ($5.3 million).
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUgly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUgly</a> becomes the HIGHEST OPENER FOR AK IN TAMIL NADU 💥💥💥 GBU collects a gross of 30.9 CRORES on Day 1 in Tamil Nadu - BLOCKBUSTER SAMBAVAM ❤️&zwj;🔥 Book your tickets now! 🎟️ <a href="https://t.co/jRftZ6uRU5">https://t.co/jRftZ6uRU5</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BlockbusterGBU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BlockbusterGBU</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AjithKumar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AjithKumar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AdhikRavichandran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AdhikRavichandran</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoodBadUgly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoodBadUgly</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/Q5OVrVfqlY">pic.twitter.com/Q5OVrVfqlY</a>
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<h2>Set to be 2025's top Tamil blockbuster</h2>
Ajith&rsquo;s previous release, Vidaamuyarchi, earned ₹26 crores ($3 million) on its first day and has gone on to become the second-highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 with ₹138 crores ($16 million) worldwide. With glowing reviews from critics and audiences alike, Good Bad Ugly is poised to surpass the current top-grosser Dragon, a coming-of-age comedy that has grossed ₹152 crores ($17.7 million).
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<h2>A high-budget spectacle with a star-studded cast</h2>
Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, known for Trisha Illana Nayanthara and Mark Antony, Good Bad Ugly marks his first collaboration with Ajith. With a staggering budget of ₹270 crores ($31.5 million), including Ajith&rsquo;s reported ₹165 crores ($19 million) fee, it ranks among the most expensive Indian films ever made.
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Ajith plays AK, a reformed gangster turned family man drawn back into violence after his son is kidnapped. The ensemble cast includes Trisha Krishnan, Prabhu Prasanna, Arjun Das, Sunil, Rahul Dev, Yogi Babu, Shine Tom Chacko, and B. S. Avinash. Good Bad Ugly is now playing in theatres.
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Ajith’s latest mass masala action film, Good Bad Ugly, has stormed the Tamil Nadu box office, raking in ₹30.9 crores ($3.6 million) on its opening day.

Ajith’s latest mass masala action film, Good Bad Ugly, has stormed the Tamil Nadu box office, raking in ₹30.9 crores ($3.6 million) on its opening day. This marks the actor's biggest-ever opening in the state. The film’s total Indian box office gross now stands at ₹45.61 crores ($5.3 million). #GoodBadUgly becomes the HIGHEST OPENER FOR AK IN TAMIL NADU 💥💥💥 GBU collects a gross of 30.9 CRORES on Day 1 in Tamil Nadu - BLOCKBUSTER SAMBAVAM ❤️‍🔥 Book your tickets now! 🎟️ https://t.co/jRftZ6uRU5#BlockbusterGBU#AjithKumar #AdhikRavichandran #GoodBadUgly… pic.twitter.com/Q5OVrVfqlY — Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) April 11, 2025 Also Read: Good Bad Ugly X review: Check out what fans have to say about Ajith's gangster flick Set to be 2025's top Tamil blockbuster Ajith’s previous release, Vidaamuyarchi, earned ₹26 crores ($3 million) on its first day and has gone on to become the second-highest-grossing Tamil film of 2025 with ₹138 crores ($16 million) worldwide. With glowing reviews from critics and audiences alike, Good Bad Ugly is poised to surpass the current top-grosser Dragon, a coming-of-age comedy that has grossed ₹152 crores ($17.7 million). Also Read: Thudarum: Mohanlal shares hilarious new teaser from the upcoming movie A high-budget spectacle with a star-studded cast Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, known for Trisha Illana Nayanthara and Mark Antony, Good Bad Ugly marks his first collaboration with Ajith. With a staggering budget of ₹270 crores ($31.5 million), including Ajith’s reported ₹165 crores ($19 million) fee, it ranks among the most expensive Indian films ever made. Also Read: Bazooka retains box office crown amid fierce showdown with Alappuzha Gymkhana and MaranaMass Ajith plays AK, a reformed gangster turned family man drawn back into violence after his son is kidnapped. The ensemble cast includes Trisha Krishnan, Prabhu Prasanna, Arjun Das, Sunil, Rahul Dev, Yogi Babu, Shine Tom Chacko, and B. S. Avinash. Good Bad Ugly is now playing in theatres. Also Read: Bella Thorne calls out Mickey Rourke's abusive behaviour on the sets of 'Girl' after his homophobic slur to JoJo Siwa

Good Bad Ugly: Ajith's mass masala action movie gives the star his biggest opening at the box office

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Mammootty's Bazooka retained its box office crown despite stiff competition from Naslen&rsquo;s Alappuzha Gymkhana and Basil Joseph&rsquo;s MaranamMass. The three Malayalam releases differ widely in genre: Bazooka is an action thriller, Alappuzha Gymkhana a sports comedy, and MaranamMass a dark comedy.
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<h2>Day one box office collections</h2>
All three films have had a strong start at the Indian box office. As per Sacnilk, Bazooka collected ₹3.25 Cr ($379K) on its opening day, followed closely by Alappuzha Gymkhana with ₹2.75 Cr ($320K), and MaranamMass with ₹1.10 Cr ($128K).
Despite insider buzz favouring MaranamMass, Bazooka has pulled ahead, though its mixed reviews may impact its longer-term performance. Meanwhile, Alappuzha Gymkhana continues to draw praise from critics and audiences alike.
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<h2>Three Malayalam films, three different genres</h2>
Bazooka, directed by debutant Deeno Dennis, stars Mammootty as businessman Vinod Menon, who teams up with IPS officer Benjamin Joshua (Gautham Vasudev Menon) to track down a serial killer.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bazooka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bazooka</a> Releasing Worldwide On April 10 <a href="https://t.co/Vu1I2fi3A3">pic.twitter.com/Vu1I2fi3A3</a>
&mdash; Mammootty (@mammukka) <a href="https://twitter.com/mammukka/status/1901613609605857558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Alappuzha Gymkhana, from Thallumaala director Khalid Rahman, follows a group of friends who bluff their way into college using a boxing quota and are forced to take the sport seriously after getting caught.
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Gloves on, game on! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Alappuzhagymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alappuzhagymkhana</a> trailer OUT NOW- Step into the ring 'Alappuzha Gymkhana' &ndash; A sports comedy directed by Khalid Rahman. Presented by Plan B Motion Pictures in association with Reelistic Studios and Produced by Khalid Rahman, Jobin George, Sameer Karat &amp;&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/lJxwbkKWO9">pic.twitter.com/lJxwbkKWO9</a>
&mdash; AP International (@APIfilms) <a href="https://twitter.com/APIfilms/status/1904757501792546820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 26, 2025</a></blockquote>

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MaranamMass, also a directorial debut from Sivaprasad, centres on a local celebrity who crosses paths with a serial killer, blending dark comedy with thriller elements.
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Presenting the official trailer of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaranaMass?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaranaMass</a>! <a href="https://t.co/SSJvZT9iQc">https://t.co/SSJvZT9iQc</a> <a href="https://t.co/12LIg1Sbei">pic.twitter.com/12LIg1Sbei</a>
&mdash; Tovino Thomas (@ttovino) <a href="https://twitter.com/ttovino/status/1907055292367728791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2025</a></blockquote>

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The opening weekend collections will reveal whether Bazooka maintains its lead or if the momentum shifts in favour of Alappuzha Gymkhana or MaranamMass.
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Mammootty's Bazooka retained its box office crown despite stiff competition from Naslen’s Alappuzha Gymkhana and Basil Joseph’s MaranamMass.

Mammootty's Bazooka retained its box office crown despite stiff competition from Naslen’s Alappuzha Gymkhana and Basil Joseph’s MaranamMass. The three Malayalam releases differ widely in genre: Bazooka is an action thriller, Alappuzha Gymkhana a sports comedy, and MaranamMass a dark comedy. Also Read: The Fantastic Four: First Steps director teases cosmic clash between Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic and Galactus Day one box office collections All three films have had a strong start at the Indian box office. As per Sacnilk, Bazooka collected ₹3.25 Cr ($379K) on its opening day, followed closely by Alappuzha Gymkhana with ₹2.75 Cr ($320K), and MaranamMass with ₹1.10 Cr ($128K). Despite insider buzz favouring MaranamMass, Bazooka has pulled ahead, though its mixed reviews may impact its longer-term performance. Meanwhile, Alappuzha Gymkhana continues to draw praise from critics and audiences alike. Also Read: Alappuzha Gymkhana X Review: Netizens praise Thallumaala director's boxing movie Three Malayalam films, three different genres Bazooka, directed by debutant Deeno Dennis, stars Mammootty as businessman Vinod Menon, who teams up with IPS officer Benjamin Joshua (Gautham Vasudev Menon) to track down a serial killer. #Bazooka Releasing Worldwide On April 10 pic.twitter.com/Vu1I2fi3A3 — Mammootty (@mammukka) March 17, 2025 Alappuzha Gymkhana, from Thallumaala director Khalid Rahman, follows a group of friends who bluff their way into college using a boxing quota and are forced to take the sport seriously after getting caught. Gloves on, game on! #Alappuzhagymkhana trailer OUT NOW- Step into the ring 'Alappuzha Gymkhana' – A sports comedy directed by Khalid Rahman. Presented by Plan B Motion Pictures in association with Reelistic Studios and Produced by Khalid Rahman, Jobin George, Sameer Karat &… pic.twitter.com/lJxwbkKWO9 — AP International (@APIfilms) March 26, 2025 MaranamMass, also a directorial debut from Sivaprasad, centres on a local celebrity who crosses paths with a serial killer, blending dark comedy with thriller elements. Presenting the official trailer of #MaranaMass! https://t.co/SSJvZT9iQc pic.twitter.com/12LIg1Sbei — Tovino Thomas (@ttovino) April 1, 2025 Also Read: Devil May Cry: Showrunner Adi Shankar thanks YouTuber Asmongold after season 2 renewal The opening weekend collections will reveal whether Bazooka maintains its lead or if the momentum shifts in favour of Alappuzha Gymkhana or MaranamMass. Also Read: G20 Movie Review: Viola Davis and Antony Starr can't save this boring Die Hard clone

Bazooka retains box office crown amid fierce showdown with Alappuzha Gymkhana and MaranaMass

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