Entertainment Live Updates Today (August 16): It is a fresh Sunday morning, and the entertainment world is once again packed with updates from films, television and the streaming space. From weekend box-office developments to the latest news involving some of Bollywood’s biggest names, several stories are making headlines today.
The box office is currently witnessing notable movement from Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 and Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947, with both films recording a significant rise in their second-day collections. While Awarapan 2 posted a strong jump over its opening-day figure, Batwara 1947 also saw considerable growth at the box office.
Meanwhile, the reported dispute surrounding Don 3 has taken another turn, with producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani now engaging with IMPPA after previously approaching IFTDA over Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from the project. The development brings a fresh update to the ongoing matter.
From box-office numbers to the latest developments from Bollywood and television, check out all the major entertainment news and live updates below:
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Aug 16, 2026, 9:52 am IST
Don 3 Dispute Reaches IMPPA
According to a report by The Times of India, Don 3 producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani have approached IMPPA over Ranveer Singh’s reported exit from the project. Ranveer’s father and legal representative have agreed to participate in a meeting, while IMPPA is expected to hear both sides before deciding on the matter.
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Aug 16, 2026, 9:49 am IST
Batwara 1947 Box Office Day 2
According to Sacnilk, Batwara 1947 recorded an estimated India net collection of ₹13.50 crore on Day 2, taking its India net total to ₹19.25 crore. The film earned ₹2 crore overseas on Day 2, pushing its worldwide gross to ₹26.41 crore. Its Day 2 collection registered a 134.8% jump over the opening day’s ₹5.75 crore net.
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Aug 16, 2026, 9:47 am IST
Awarapan 2 Box Office Day 2
According to Sacnilk, Awarapan 2 recorded an estimated India net collection of ₹33.75 crore on Day 2, taking its India net total to ₹55.75 crore. The film earned ₹3.50 crore overseas on Day 2, with its worldwide gross reaching ₹72.90 crore. Its Day 2 collection marked a 53.4% increase over the opening day’s ₹22 crore net.
