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The Odyssey vs Bollywood: IMAX Squeeze Hits Dhamaal 4 and Welcome to the Jungle
As "The Odyssey" commandeers IMAX and premium-format screens across India, Hindi releases are feeling the squeeze. "Dhamaal 4" slipped to about Rs 2.49 crore net on Day 9, "Welcome to the Jungle" crashed to roughly Rs 20 lakh by its fourth Friday (India net ~Rs 132 crore), and YRF's "Alpha" is slowing. A look at the screen crunch reshaping Bollywood.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 18, 2026
Satluj Removal Reignites OTT Censorship Debate
The Diljit Dosanjh film 'Satluj' was removed from ZEE5 within about 48 hours of its 3 July release following a government order, reigniting a debate over film certification, OTT regulation and free expression. Its makers deny it is a propaganda film.
Abhijit Chowdhury·Jul 15, 2026