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Allu Arjun-starrer "Pushpa: The Rise" has collected over 10 million Rubles at the box office in <keyword id="6358826" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="russia" source="Orion">Russia</keyword>, the makers said on Monday. The <keyword id="13104" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="telugu" source="Orion">Telugu</keyword> blockbuster was released in the Russian language in 774 screens across the country on December 8, said Mythri Movie Makers on its official Twitter page. "#PushpaTheRise is a RAGE in Russia. 25 days and counting of a successful run in 774 screens with a collection of over 10M Rubles," the production banner said in the tweet. Ten million Rubles amount to approximately Rs 13 crore. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna, "Pushpa: The Rise" depicts the rise of a low-wage labourer (Arjun) in the smuggling syndicate of red sandalwood, a rare wood that grows only in the Seshachalam Hills of <keyword id="37102" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="andhra-pradesh" source="Orion">Andhra Pradesh</keyword> state. It was released in India in association with Muttamsetty Media on December 17, 2021, and went on to become one of the biggest money-spinners of the year earning over Rs 350 crore. The film also opened the fifth edition of the Indian Film Festival in Russia on December 1. Arjun, Rashmika, director Sukumar Bandreddi, producer Ravi Sankar and music composer DSP attended the gala in Russia. A sequel, titled "Pushpa: The Rule", is under production. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/pel-vivienne-westwood-cyrus-mistry-pope-benedict-xvi-and-more-luminaries-who-passed-away-in-2022/slidelist/96678840.cms">Pelé, Vivienne Westwood, Cyrus Mistry, Pope Benedict XVI and more: Luminaries who passed away in 2022</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/anupam-kher-starts-shooting-for-vivek-agnihotris-the-vaccine-war/articleshow/96682753.cms">Anupam Kher starts shooting for Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'</a>

'Pushpa: The Rise' raises 10 million Rubles at Russia box office

Los Angeles, South Indian star Allu <keyword id="19982037" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="arjun" source="keywords">Arjun</keyword> spoke about the plans of expansion for his '<keyword id="19986789" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pushpa" source="keywords">Pushpa</keyword>' franchise, which was first released in 2021. Talking about the August release 'Pushpa 2: The Rule', Arjun said: "You can definitely expect part three, we do want to make it a franchise and we have exciting ideas for the lineup." "A sizzle reel from the Pushpa franchise is being screened on the sidelines of the Berlin European Film Market in order to seed it as a brand for international audiences. There will also be a fan screening of 'Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1', added the actor, while talking to Variety. Berlin will be Arjun's first time in Germany and his first time at a film festival. "I just want to see how people abroad are going to see this film, and try to understand how they view Indian cinema, just understand how film festivals are and what kind of films are watched and what is the mindset of the people that come there," Arjun said. Directed by Sukumar, the film talks about the rise of <keyword id="20507238" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="pushpa-raj" source="keywords">Pushpa Raj</keyword> (Arjun), a laborer who rises through the ranks of a red sandalwood smuggling syndicate and faces off against an egotistical police officer. After being a hit at home in India and in diaspora markets like the U.S., U.K. and the U.A.E., 'Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1' found a new lease on life when it began streaming on Prime Video. "More than the theatrical reach of 'Pushpa,' the OTT (streaming) reach has been multifold," Arjun said. "A lot of people maybe during the theatrical release have only watched it once or twice. But after it's available on OTT platforms like Amazon, people have watched it multiple times. And because of the OTT platform, there's a lot of crossover audience from other languages, and other regions and neighboring countries. And also it made a noise because it was the biggest film (in India) of 2021. "I didn't find much of a difference the way urban Indians have watched the film and people overseas. And I think urban Indians are similar to global audiences. So all the things that they have liked in terms of the candidness of the film or the performances, I've got similar feedback from urban audiences in India and overseas," Arjun said. 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is due to release August 15, during the Indian Independence Day holiday frame. "'Pushpa 2' is going to have a very different shade of Pushpa than what you've seen in 'Pushpa 1,' because it is the lower end of the spectrum that you've seen," Arjun said. "You'll see the highest end of the spectrum in terms of characterisation. So you'll see him on a very high note, you'll see him on a very high scale, in terms of characterisation, in terms of this scale and presentation and the canvas of the problems are going to be much bigger than what it was compared to 'Pushpa 1.' It's going to be a bigger canvas, and there is a different dimension to the characterisation." Towards the end of the first part, the character Pushpa assumes de facto control of the syndicate. "Till then it was playing on a regional scale, now it will play on a national and international scale," Arjun said. In 'Pushpa 1', police officer <keyword id="20609008" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bhanwar-singh-shekhawat" source="keywords">Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat</keyword>, played by <keyword id="20180296" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fahadh-faasil" source="keywords">Fahadh Faasil</keyword>, emerges as a hiccup for Pushpa. The conflict between them is going to "escalate to a much bigger, bigger scale," Arjun said. After 'Pushpa 2', Arjun hasn't zeroed in on anything but says that there are some interesting projects in the pipeline. "Those will definitely be on an epic scale. I don't want to drop the 'Pushpa' scale at all - I want to hold that ground as much as possible," Arjun said.

You’ll see Pushpa on a very high note and scale says Allu Arjun on sequel

New Delhi, The makers of "<keyword id="20035132" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pushpa-2" source="keywords">Pushpa 2</keyword>: The Rule" on Monday launched the <keyword id="19922592" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="teaser" source="keywords">teaser</keyword> of the much-anticipated film on the occasion of lead star <keyword id="19943690" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Allu-Arjun" source="keywords">Allu Arjun</keyword>'s 42nd birthday. Directed by Sukumar, "Pushpa 2: The Rule" follows the first installment "Pushpa 1: The Rise", which sets up a clash between Arjun's titular character and Malayalam star <keyword id="20180296" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Fahadh-Faasil" source="keywords">Fahadh Faasil</keyword>'s inspector Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. Production banner <keyword id="20279966" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mythri-Movie-Makers" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Mythri Movie Makers" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Mythri Movie Makers">Mythri Movie Makers</keyword> shared the teaser on its official X page. Also starring <keyword id="19917047" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rashmika-Mandanna" source="keywords">Rashmika Mandanna</keyword> as Srivalli, the film will hit the screens on August 15. "Celebrate his arrival. Adore his fire within. Experience the goosebumps. #Pushpa2TheRuleTeaser out now. Happy Birthday Icon Star @alluarjun THE RULE BEGINS on 15th AUG 2024," the post read. Arjun, who greeted fans outside his Hyderabad house at midnight, expressed gratitude for their love and support. "I thank each and everyone of you for the birthday wishes! My heart is full of gratitude. Please take this teaser as my way of saying thank you!" he captioned the teaser of "Pushpa 2: The Rule" in an X post. According to a press release, the 1.08 minute-long clip features the 'jaathara' sequence from the upcoming film. 'Jaathara', also known as 'Sammakka Saralamma Jaathara', is a festival celebrated in the state of Telangana to honour the Hindu tribal goddesses. Steeped in colour and tradition, the teaser sees Arjun's Pushpa Raj decked up in a sari, jewellery and make-up, as he wields a trident and bashes up adversaries to music composer DSP's rousing soundtrack amid the 'jaathara' celebration. The first glimpse of the sequel may have presented the protagonist in a different avatar, but his swag remains the same. "Pushpa 1: The Rise" depicted the rise of a low-wage labourer (Arjun) in the smuggling syndicate of red sandalwood, a rare wood that grows only in the Seshachalam Hills of Andhra Pradesh state. It released in India in association with Muttamsetty Media on December 17, 2021 and went on to become one of the biggest money-spinners of the year earning over Rs 350 crore. The film also established Arjun as a pan-India star, earning him his first bets actor National Award. Composer DSP also won his maiden National Award for "Pushpa: The Rise".

Makers reveal teaser of 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' on Allu Arjun's birthday

The highly anticipated sequel to the <keyword id="19940411" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="blockbuster" source="keywords">blockbuster</keyword> hit <keyword id="19986789" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pushpa" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Pushpa" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Pushpa">Pushpa</keyword>: The Rise, <keyword id="20035132" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Pushpa-2" source="keywords">Pushpa 2</keyword>: The Rule, is set to take the box office by storm. With its pre-release business reportedly reaching a staggering Rs 900 crore according to News18, the film has already created history. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the second part of the film, and the excitement has been palpable. The movie's digital and satellite rights have been sold at a record-breaking deal of Rs 900 crore, making it one of the most lucrative film deals in <keyword id="20060213" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-cinema" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Indian cinema" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Indian cinema">Indian cinema</keyword>. While the official OTT platform announcement is awaited, reports suggest that the theatrical rights have also been sold for a substantial sum of Rs 650 crore. Directed by <keyword id="20141226" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sukumar" source="keywords">Sukumar</keyword>, Pushpa 2 is a <keyword id="23594296" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="high-budget-film" source="keywords">high-budget film</keyword> with a star-studded cast, including <keyword id="19943690" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Allu-Arjun" source="keywords">Allu Arjun</keyword>, <keyword id="19917047" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rashmika-Mandanna" source="keywords">Rashmika Mandanna</keyword>, <keyword id="20180296" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Fahadh-Faasil" source="keywords">Fahadh Faasil</keyword>, and Sunil. The film's music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad, who, along with Allu Arjun, won the National Award for their work in Pushpa: The Rise. The sequel promises to be even more action-packed and thrilling than its predecessor. With a budget of Rs 500 crore, Pushpa 2 is one of the most expensive Indian films ever made. The filmmakers have spared no expense to create a visually stunning and immersive cinematic experience. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Pushpa 2: The Rule, and it is clear that the film is poised to become a massive commercial success. With its record-breaking pre-release business and the immense anticipation surrounding it, the movie is all set to redefine the <keyword id="20125529" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="action-drama" source="keywords">action drama</keyword> genre in Indian cinema.

Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ breaks records with Rs 900 crore business even before release!

<keyword id="2976376" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon-Prime-Video" source="Orion">Amazon Prime Video</keyword> took to its social media handle to announce that '<keyword id="11966316" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pushpa-The-Rise" source="Orion">Pushpa: The Rise</keyword>', which was 2021's top-grossing film, will be streaming on the <keyword id="1245953" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OTT" source="Orion">OTT</keyword> platform from Friday, January 7. Prime Video's tweet read: "He'll fight. He'll run. He'll jump. But he won't succumb! Watch #PushpaOnPrime, Jan. 7 In Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada." The announcement comes at a time when state governments are flagging off night curfews and either shutting down cinema theatres and multiplexes, and insisting on 50 per cent occupancy. With the producers of the other much-anticipated movies -- 'RRR', 'Radhe Shyam' and 'Bheemla Nayak' -- announcing the postponement of their release because of the Covid-19 surge, 'Pushpa' has continued with its winning run, its box-office earnings going up steadily. The net earnings of the film's Hindi version have touched Rs 65 crore since its release on December 17. Worldwide, according to film trade analysts, it has raked in more than Rs 300 crore. Written and directed by Telugu director Sukumar, the action-packed thriller's star cast includes <keyword id="17473" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Allu-Arjun" source="Orion">Allu Arjun</keyword> in the titular role, along with <keyword id="3677061" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rashmika-Mandanna" source="Orion">Rashmika Mandanna</keyword>, Fahadh Fassil, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj and Ajay Gosh. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/news/indias-jasprit-bumrah-moves-to-9th-mohammad-shami-to-17th-spot-in-icc-test-rankings-after-win-over-proteas/articleshow/88709158.cms">India's Jasprit Bumrah moves to 9th, Mohammad Shami to 17th spot in ICC Test rankings after win over Proteas</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/gadgets/news/new-laptops-announced-at-ces-2022-by-asus-hp-dell-and-more-brands/articleshow/88709071.cms">Here are the top laptops announced by Asus, HP, Dell and others at CES 2022</a>

Amazon Prime Video to stream 'Pushpa: The Rise' on its platform on January 7

Hyderabad, Allu Arjun's "<keyword id="13305591" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pushpa-2-The-Rule" source="Orion">Pushpa 2: The Rule</keyword>" will hit the theatres worldwide next year on August 15, the makers announced Monday. Directed by Sukumar, "Pushpa 2: The Rule" follows the first installment "Pushpa 1: The Rise", which sets up a clash between Arjun's titular character and Malayalam star <keyword id="6354807" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Fahadh-Faasil" source="Orion">Fahadh Faasil</keyword>'s menacing inspector Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. Production banner Mythri Movie Makers shared the release date of the movie on X, formerly known as Twitter. "Mark the Date... 15th AUG 2024 - #Pushpa2TheRule Grand Release Worldwide Pushpa Raj is coming back to conquer the box office," the post read. The announcement comes weeks after lead star Arjun won the best actor <keyword id="20098" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="national-award" source="Orion">National Award</keyword> for "Pushpa 1: The Rise". Composer Devi Sri Prasad, who also won the National Award for best music direction (songs) for the part one, will be returning for the sequel as well. Arjun's first look from the upcoming film was unveiled earlier this year on the occasion of his 41st birthday. Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers in association with Sukumar Writings, the film also brings back Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and <keyword id="1584051" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="faasil" source="Orion">Faasil</keyword> as Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat. Actors Dhanunjay, Rao Ramesh, Sunil, Anasuya Bharadwaj and Ajay Ghosh round out the cast.

'Pushpa 2: The Rule' to release worldwide on August 15, 2024

New Delhi [India], August 24 (ANI): <keyword id="17473" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="allu-arjun" source="Orion">Allu Arjun</keyword> and his Pushpa magic have once again become the talk of the town. On Thursday, the Malayalam star won the Best Actor award at the 69th <keyword id="21775" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="national-awards" source="Orion">National Awards</keyword> for his performance in 'Pushpa: The Rise'. 'Pushpa' was released in theatres in December 2021. The film not only showcased his exceptional performance but portrayed unmatched dialogue delivery, charismatic swag, and a captivating aura. The actor's steps from the movie's songs, namely Saami Saami, Srivalli, Oo Antava, became a huge sensation among the audience on a global scale. Allu Arjun is currently busy shooting for the second part, which will also star Rashmika Mandanna. More details regarding the sequel are awaited. <keyword id="6429912" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="national-film-awards" source="Orion">National Film Awards</keyword> ceremony is organized every year but was interrupted for 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The 68th National Film Awards took place last year and honoured the movies released in 2020. <keyword id="6354526" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="alia-bhatt" source="Orion">Alia Bhatt</keyword> and <keyword id="210696" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="kriti-sanon" source="Orion">Kriti Sanon</keyword> share Best Actor (Female) award The Best Actor award (Female) for the year is to be shared by Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon for their roles in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' and 'Mimi'. 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' was released in theatres on February 25, 2022, while 'Mimi' hit the OTT platforms in July 2021. Helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' revolves around a maiden sold by a suitor into prostitution and how she becomes a prominent and celebrated figure in the underworld and Kamathipua red-light district. Alia's stellar performance in the film helped her bag the Best Actress Award at IIFA 2023 and Filmfare Awards 2023. Kriti was honoured with the Best Actress Award for her role in 'Mimi' at IIFA 2022. “Dreams do come true! All you need to do is keep working hard towards it and never lose faith! It has taken me 8yrs to get my first Best Actress award. But I’m so happy that I received my first for Mimi – a film I’ll treasure forever, a character that will always be special in my filmography! Thank you @iifa for this validation and for an amazing evening!! Will always be grateful to Dinoo @laxman, Utekar sir for making me your Mimi for life and the whole cast and crew of Mimi for making this journey so memorable!” Kriti wrote on social media after her IIFA win. 'Mimi' tells the story of a young woman named Mimi (Kriti) who agrees to become a surrogate mother for a foreign couple, hoping to use the money to fulfil her dream of becoming an actress. However, the biological parents back out when they learn that the child will be born with Down syndrome. Mimi then decides to raise the child on her own and faces several challenges and societal pressures as a single mother. Her journey as a mother and her struggle to provide for her child despite the odds is both heartwarming and inspiring. The update about Alia and Kriti sharing the Best Actor Award has left their fans extremely happy. (ANI)

National Film Awards: Allu Arjun named Best Actor; Alia Bhat, Kriti Sanon share top honours

Acclaimed <keyword id="405631" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rabindra-Sangeet" source="Orion">Rabindra Sangeet</keyword> artist <keyword id="387180" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sumitra-Sen" source="Orion">Sumitra Sen</keyword> died on Tuesday morning in Kolkata. She was 89. She is survived by her two daughters, Indrani Sen and Sraboni Sen, both of whom are acclaimed Rabindra Sangeet singers too. The <keyword id="2998886" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="deceased-singer" source="Orion">deceased singer</keyword> was suffering from different age-related ailments for quite some time. She had also contracted bronchopneumonia recently. The news of her demise was shared by her younger daughter Sraboni Sen through Facebook at around 4.30 a.m. Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee has expressed condolence for the death of the legendary singer. "I express my condolences over the death of legendary Rabindra Sangeet artist Sumitra Sen. She died in Kolkata on Tuesday. She was 89. She mesmerised millions of Rabindra Sangeet lovers through her performance for years. As a music teacher, also, she was highly regarded by her students," she wrote in her message. Sen was admitted to a city hospital for the last few days and on Monday, she returned home. According to her elder daughter Indrani Sen, despite her declining health, the veteran singer was fully in her senses and was able to recognise each who came to visit her. The legendary singer was born on March 7, 1933. From a very young age she started taking lessons in Rabindra Sangeet and received critic's accolades for her district style. She will be cremated on Tuesday. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/news/pope-benedict-xvi-a-man-at-odds-with-the-modern-world-who-leaves-a-legacy-of-intellectual-brilliance-and-controversy/articleshow/96699003.cms">Pope Benedict XVI: A man at odds with the modern world who leaves a legacy of intellectual brilliance and controversy</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/pushpa-the-rise-raises-10-million-rubles-at-russia-box-office/articleshow/96683340.cms">'Pushpa: The Rise' raises 10 million Rubles at Russia box office</a>

Rabindra Sangeet artist Sumitra Sen passes away at 89

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may consider making V.V.S. <keyword id="6383" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="laxman" source="Orion">Laxman</keyword> the next head coach of the Indian men's team after the end of Rahul <keyword id="2728" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="dravid" source="Orion">Dravid</keyword>'s contract, which currently runs till the 2023 <keyword id="40478" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="odi" source="Orion">ODI</keyword> World Cup. A report by News18 Cricketnext has said it is reliably learnt that should Dravid not consider an extension as men's team head coach, then Laxman, who is currently the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, could be the person to take the top job. Laxman, 48, has filled in as the head coach of the Indian team in Dravid's absence. He was with the team for the bilateral series against Ireland in June 2022, as well as for the first T20I against <keyword id="6355981" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="england" source="Orion">England</keyword> and the short tour of Zimbabwe. He was also with the Indian team for the 2022 edition of the T20 Asia Cup in the UAE when Dravid was down with Covid-19 and has also travelled to New Zealand as the head coach of the team for their white-ball tour immediately after the T20 World Cup ended in November 2022. Apart from grooming the next generation of players at the NCA, Laxman had travelled with the India U-19 team for their successful 2022 World Cup too and played a very proactive role with the young bunch during their campaign in the West Indies. The report also said that for now, split coaching will not be happening. "Has that happened in Indian cricket before?" a senior BCCI official was quoted as saying in the report when asked about the possibility of split coaching coming into the set-up. Ever since he took over from <keyword id="19692" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ravi-shastri" source="Orion">Ravi Shastri</keyword> as the head coach in November 2021, Dravid has had an indifferent run at the helm of the Indian team. They lost to England in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup and didn't reach the final of the 2022 T20 Asia Cup apart from losing the Test and ODI series in South Africa and rescheduling the fifth Test to England at Birmingham. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/savitribai-phule-one-of-the-worlds-greatest-teachers-to-get-1st-biography-125-yrs-after-death/articleshow/96683344.cms">Savitribai Phule, one of the world's greatest teachers, to get 1st biography 125 yrs after death</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/pushpa-the-rise-raises-10-million-rubles-at-russia-box-office/articleshow/96683340.cms">'Pushpa: The Rise' raises 10 million Rubles at Russia box office</a>

Very Very Special Laxman could be the next Indian cricket coach after Dravid say media reports

Mumbai, India created history on Wednesday after its Chandrayaan-3 successfully soft-landed on the Moon's surface at 6.04 p.m. - a feat matched only by erstwhile Soviet Republic, the US and China. As the historic event opened up new possibilities for mankind, the film folks celebrated India's mark on the lunar canvas as they congratulated the scientists and the brains behind Chandrayaan-3 on their success. Bollywood superstar <keyword id="6354714" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ajay-devgn" source="Orion">Ajay Devgn</keyword> wrote on social media, "Proud, amazed, excited, honoured to be living this moment of history. Bharat Mata ki Jai #Chandrayaan". Another Bollywood icon Akshay Kumar wrote, "A billion hearts saying THANK YOU ISRO. You've made us so proud. Lucky to be watching India make history. India is on the moon, we are over the moon. #Chandrayaan3." Star actress Shraddha Kapoor took to Instagram as she shared a clip of the control room of ISRO. She wrote on the video, "Waah, what a moment." <keyword id="2894849" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="vijay-deverakonda" source="Orion">Vijay Deverakonda</keyword>, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film 'Kushi', also wrote on Instagram, "Those smilesss :)That joy &amp; pride across the country.. Kushiiii." Vijay's 'Kushi' co-star <keyword id="689826" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="samantha-ruth-prabhu" source="Orion">Samantha Ruth Prabhu</keyword> also took to social media to express her joy as she wrote, "Yet again, we land on the Moon! Jai Hind. Congratulations @isro.in #Chandrayaan3." Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "My heart swells with pride a little more today, as I witness my people soar high and give their very best.Congratulations &amp; all my respect to @isro &amp; the geniuses behind #Chandrayaan3's lunar exploration mission. #IndiaOnTheMoon." Bollywood's action hero Tiger Shroff wrote, "Mission accomplished...history made. Jai Hind Congratulations @isro.in @isroindiaofficial." Actress <keyword id="6202395" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="rashmika-mandana" source="Orion">Rashmika Mandana</keyword>, who swayed the nation as Srivalli in 'Pushpa: The Rise', celebrated the moment. She wrote in her <keyword id="6115783" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="instagram-story" source="Orion">Instagram Story</keyword>, "A proud moment for all of us as #Chandrayaan3 lands on the moon today... Respect and salute to each and everyone who worked on and supported this mission." Actress Taapsee Pannu wrote in her Instagram Story, "@isro.in and @chandrayan_3 Congratulations @isro.in We did it #Chandrayaan3." --IANS aa/arm

Indian film fraternity celebrates as Chandrayaan-3 creates history

<ul><li>Media consulting firm <keyword id="809814" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ormax-media" source="Orion">Ormax Media</keyword> has released its annual report.</li><li>As per the report, compared to gross box office of almost ₹ 11,000 Cr in 2019, the cumulative revenue across 2020 and 2021 put together stood at only ₹ 5,757 Cr (an annual average of less than ₹ 2,900 crore.</li></ul>Media consulting firm Ormax Media has released its annual report, titled The <keyword id="13120825" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ormax-box-office-report" source="Orion">Ormax Box Office Report</keyword> 2020-21. The report, first launched in 2016, looks at the Indian box office across languages, highlighting key trends in the theatrical sector. Because of theatres being shut for several months during the pandemic, Ormax Media has released a combined edition for the two pandemic-impacted years (2020 and 2021). The report analyses the impact of the pandemic on the Indian box office. Compared to gross box office of almost ₹ 11,000 Cr in 2019, the cumulative revenue across 2020 and 2021 put together stood at only ₹ 5,757 Cr (an annual average of less than ₹ 2,900 crore. If 2019 is taken as the benchmark, the Indian film industry lost at least ₹ 15,000 Cr at the box office because of the pandemic. The footfalls also came down from 103.0 Cr in 2019 to 22.5 Cr and 42.7 Cr in 2020 and 2021 respectively. The pandemic years also saw significant changes in the share of different language industries within the Indian film industries. With 29% share of box office (2020 &amp; 2021 cumulative), the Telugu language industry took the top position, ahead of Hindi, whose share declined from 44% to 27%. Four Telugu films (Pushpa, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Sarileru Neekevvaru &amp; Vakeel Saab) feature in the top 10 films across the two years, compared to only three Hindi films (Tanhaji, Sooryavanshi &amp; 83). Spider-Man: No Way Home (Hollywood), Master &amp; Darbar (both Tamil) complete the top 10 list. Speaking about the report, <keyword id="161338" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="shailesh-kapoor" source="Orion">Shailesh Kapoor</keyword>, Founder &amp; CEO - Ormax Media, said: “The pandemic has severely impacted the Indian box office, with five out of the eight quarters in 2020 and 2021 having zero or negligible business, because of theatres being shut in all or most parts of India. The good news is that the last quarter of 2021 (Oct-Dec) saw excellent recovery, registering gross box office of more than Rs. 2,000 Cr, which reaffirms that the theatrical business is very much here to say.” Speaking about the growing share of box office from the Southern languages, <keyword id="265335" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gautam-jain" source="Orion">Gautam Jain</keyword>, Partner - Ormax Media, said: “The cumulative share of the four South languages went up from 36% in 2019 to 59% in 2020 &amp; 2021, highlighting how these industries managed to navigate through the pandemic with more relative success than Hindi films. While we can expect Hindi cinema to stage a recovery in 2022, the rise of South cinema is a story to watch out for.”

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The <keyword id="20161413" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-film-industry" source="keywords">Indian film industry</keyword> ranks among the world's largest producers. Although Hindi films traditionally hold sway over audiences, Southern language films have made notable inroads into the Hindi-speaking regions, garnering significant appreciation. In recent years, South Indian cinema has gained widespread recognition, captivating audiences nationwide with its dynamic narratives and action-packed plots. However, these films have enjoyed cult status across India for quite some time. Consequently, a surge of South Indian actors has made their mark in the list of the top 10 highest-paid Indian actors. Forbes has compiled data from IMDB to unveil the top 10 <keyword id="22030970" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="highest-paid-actors-in-India" source="Orion">highest-paid actors in India</keyword>, making for an intriguing list. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;" class="redcator-table-advance"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rank </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Actor Name </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Approximate Fee Charged Per Movie </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Shah Rukh Khan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs150 crores-250 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">2. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rajinikanth </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs150 crores-210 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Joseph Vijay </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs130 crores-200 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Prabhas </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-200 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Aamir Khan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-175 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Salman Khan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-150 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">7. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Kamal Haasan </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-150 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">8. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Allu Arjun </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs100 crores-125 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">9. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Akshay Kumar </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs60 crores-145 crores </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10. </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ajith Kumar </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-right:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.62499975pt;vertical-align:middle;padding:6pt 6pt 6pt 6pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Rs105 crores </td></tr></tbody><tbody></tbody></table><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="1. Shahrukh Khan" comment="subhead" text="1. Shahrukh Khan">1. Shahrukh Khan</cmsannotation> With an approximate net worth of Rs. 6300 crores, Shah Rukh Khan, often referred to as King Khan, has experienced his fair share of setbacks in his career. However, that hasn't hindered him from delivering two consecutive blockbusters in 2023, "Jawan" and "Pathaan," both surpassing Rs. 2000 crores worldwide. His latest release, "Dunki," continues to rake in significant earnings, showcasing his enduring star power. Shah Rukh Khan has painstakingly built his career, consistently shattering records and solidifying his status as the highest-paid Bollywood star. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="2. Rajinikanth" comment="subhead" text="2. Rajinikanth">2. Rajinikanth</cmsannotation> With an approximate net worth of Rs. 430 crore, Rajinikanth stands as the <keyword id="6818153" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Highest-paid-actor" source="Orion">highest-paid actor</keyword> in South India. Revered almost like a living deity in Southern India and beyond, his mere presence in a film draws enthusiastic crowds. he has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema. Rajinikanth's latest outing, "Jailer," an action comedy, proved to be a box office hit, for which he commanded a fee of Rs. 110 crores. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="3. Joseph Vijay" comment="subhead" text="3. Joseph Vijay">3. Joseph Vijay</cmsannotation> Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, also known as Thalapathy Vijay, ranks among the highest-paid actors in South India with an approximate net worth of Rs. 474 crores. His career, which began at the age of 10 in 1984 as a child artist in the movie "Vetri," spans over two decades. Vijay stands as one of the most reliable performers in the South Indian film industry. Among his 2023 releases are "Varisu," which raked in around Rs. 300 crore worldwide, and "Leo," grossing over Rs. 612 crore globally. Remarkably, "Leo" emerged as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="4. Prabhas" comment="subhead" text="4. Prabhas">4. Prabhas</cmsannotation> Prabhas soared to true stardom following the release of SS Rajamouli’s historic Baahubali duology, leading to a remarkable 94 per cent surge in the actor’s net worth over the past eight years. Despite the controversial reception of his film Adipurush, his latest venture Salaar has achieved considerable success, boasting a domestic net collection of Rs369.37 crore. This surpasses Rajinikanth’s Jailer, which stands at a net of Rs348.55 crore, firmly establishing Prabhas's enduring influence in the industry. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="5. Aamir Khan" comment="subhead" text="5. Aamir Khan">5. Aamir Khan</cmsannotation> Renowned for his meticulous approach to film roles, Aamir Khan has garnered a dedicated fan base, earning him the moniker ‘Mr. Perfectionist’ for his unwavering commitment to excellence. While his recent release, Laal Singh Chaddha in 2022, didn't achieve significant success, his upcoming project, Sitaare Zameen Par, slated for a 2024 holiday season release, continues his tradition of delivering fan-favorite hits like Dangal, PK, and 3 Idiots. This consistent track record has contributed to Khan's substantial net worth, currently estimated at Rs1862 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="6. Salman Khan" comment="subhead" text="6. Salman Khan">6. Salman Khan</cmsannotation> With a substantial fan base, Salman Khan has transitioned from the romantic roles of the 1990s to the endearing 'bhai' of recent times. His cinematic evolution has propelled him to become one of the highest-paid Indian actors. Notably, his latest blockbuster, Tiger 3, has amassed over Rs466.63 crore worldwide, contributing to Khan's estimated net worth of Rs2900 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="7. Kamal Kaasan" comment="subhead" text="7. Kamal Kaasan">7. Kamal Kaasan</cmsannotation> Kamal Hassan, a prominent figure from South India, boasts an impressive filmography of around 220 movies across multiple languages. Despite no releases in 2023, fans are eagerly awaiting his collaboration with director Mani Ratnam for KH 234, contributing to his estimated net worth of approximately Rs150 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="8. Allu Arjun" comment="subhead" text="8. Allu Arjun">8. Allu Arjun</cmsannotation> Arjun gained nationwide recognition for his lead role in Pushpa: The Rise, a highly acclaimed Telugu film released in 2021. With an estimated net worth of approximately Rs350 crore, his upcoming film is anticipated to break box office records with the sequel of Pushpa, slated for release in 2024. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="9. Akshay Kumar" comment="subhead" text="9. Akshay Kumar">9. Akshay Kumar</cmsannotation> Known for his impeccable comic timing in films like Hera Pheri and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Akshay Kumar has also taken on roles in socially relevant movies such as Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Padman. Despite no major hits in 2023, his guest appearance in OMG 2 contributed to its global earnings of approximately Rs 221 crore. With an estimated net worth of around Rs2500 crore, Kumar continues to leave his mark on Bollywood. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="10. Ajith Kumar" comment="subhead" text="10. Ajith Kumar">10. Ajith Kumar</cmsannotation> Kumar, another prominent South Indian actor among the highest-paid, garnered praise for his role in the 2023 film Thunivu, captivating audiences with his performance. The movie raked in a total of Rs130 crores in the Indian market. With an estimated net worth of around Rs196 crore, Kumar continues to make waves in the industry. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Frequently asked questions" comment="subhead" text="Frequently asked questions">Frequently asked questions</cmsannotation> 1. What is Shah Rukh Khan's approximate net worth, and what recent successes has he had? Shah Rukh Khan's approximate net worth is Rs. 6300 crores. He delivered two consecutive blockbusters in 2023, "Jawan" and "Pathaan," both surpassing Rs. 2000 crores worldwide. His latest release, "Dunki," continues to rake in significant earnings. 2. Who is Rajinikanth, and why is he revered in Southern India? Rajinikanth is a highly revered actor, almost considered a living deity in Southern India. He has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema and commands enthusiastic crowds due to his iconic status. 3. What are some notable films in Joseph Vijay's career, and how successful have they been? Joseph Vijay, also known as Thalapathy Vijay, has had a prolific career spanning over two decades. Notable films include "Varisu," which grossed around Rs. 300 crore worldwide, and "Leo," which grossed over Rs. 612 crore globally, emerging as the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2023. 4. How did Prabhas achieve stardom, and what recent successes has he had? Prabhas gained stardom following the success of SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali duology. Despite mixed reception for his film Adipurush, his recent venture Salaar achieved considerable success, boasting a domestic net collection of Rs369.37 crore. 5. What is Aamir Khan's reputation in the film industry, and what upcoming project is he involved in? Aamir Khan is renowned for his meticulous approach to film roles, earning him the moniker ‘Mr. Perfectionist’. His upcoming project, "Sitaare Zameen Par," slated for a 2024 release, continues his tradition of delivering fan-favorite hits like Dangal, PK, and 3 Idiots. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/meet-the-top-10-richest-actors-in-india/articleshow/69645149.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">top 10 richest actors in India</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/top-10-richest-actresses-of-india/articleshow/72018327.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Top 10 richest actress in India</a>

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New Delhi, Feb 21 () India's organic food market is growing at 17 per cent annually and has the potential to grow at a faster pace on rising demand for health and wellness food products across the world, Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal said on Friday.Badal and Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD) Smriti Irani jointly inaugurated an organic food festival for women entrepreneurs at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium here. The festival with a theme ''Unleasing India's Organic Market Potential'' has been organised by both the ministries with CII as the industry partner.More than 180 women entrepreneurs, self-help groups (SHGs) and co-operatives are taking part in this three-day exhibition organised in the national capital during February 21-23.Addressing the event, Badal said the two ministries have come together to give women entrepreneurs in the organic sector "wings to fly and reach the sky". She said this festival would be organised six times a year across India, and the plan is to make it an international exhibition in the near future. She said the entire world is looking towards organic and wellness food, which is required for both physical and mental health."In organic and health foods, India is a power house," Badal said, adding that there are many parts of India which are naturally organic such as Sikkim, hilly states and tribal belts.This organic festival provides a platform to women entrepreneurs to connect with consumers as well as retailers, Badal said."The organic sector in India is growing by almost 17 per cent every year... In times to come, the trend is going to grow much faster," the minister said.Earlier this month, Badal had said the organic food market will touch Rs 75,000 crore in the next five years. Badal said food processing, value addition and organic food would be instrumental in the government's target to double farmers' income."Under the able leadership of Minister of Food Processing, we celebrate the entrepreneurial potential of over 180 women in this segment of organic food under the aegis of this festival," said Irani, who is also the Textile Minister.The government has ensured that women entrepreneurs get Mudra loans to start their venture, Irani said.She said foreign direct investment (FDI) in the food processing sector has increased substantially under the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The government is providing sustainable environment not only to farmers but also to entrepreneurs by engaging them with latest technology in food processing, the WCD minister said.Irani stressed on providing access to latest food processing technology available globally to entrepreneurs, especially women.Apart from women entrepreneurs, the minister suggested that Divyang citizens should be part of this organic food festival from next year. Tribal produce and nutritious food supported by Poshan Abhiyan should also be included. Food Processing Secretary Pushpa Subrahmanyam highlighted that India is ranked number one in organic producers and ninth in area under cultivation for organic products.The country produced around 1.7 million tonnes of certified organic products in 2017-18. It exported organic products worth USD 515 million in the same year.To boost organic products and women entrepreneurship, the two ministries had signed a memorandum of understanding last year to help them get connect with government's financial schemes.The overall effort is targeted towards strengthening organic branding for India by enhancing direct linkage of local producers with buyers as well as boosting processing potential of organic output.During the festival, training programmes will be organised for women entrepreneurs in the area of packaging, storage, marketing, innovations on renewable energy, food safety regulations and organic certifications. MJH MJH ANSANSANS

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