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The Verdict: Song Stays, But...
The High Court has dismissed the plea by Trimurti Films to stay the release. Justice Patel ruled that the recreation of "Saat Samundar Paar" falls under "fair use" due to the acquired rights, BUT the makers must display a special credit slate for the original composers at the start of the film.
"Justice has prevailed, and the party begins on Dec 25!" Dharma Productions tweeted moments after the verdict. Advance Booking Alert: The gates are open! As of 12:00 PM today, tickets are live across India. Reports suggest Delhi-NCR shows are already filling up fast!
Tuesday Blues for Avatar?
Is the "Blue Fever" cooling down? Early estimates for Day 5 (Tuesday) suggest a significant drop for Avatar: Fire and Ash.
The Drop: After a roaring weekend, occupancy has dipped by 40% in morning shows today.
The Reason: Trade analysts believe the "mixed word-of-mouth" regarding the 3-hour runtime is finally kicking in on working days.
The Opportunity: This dip is exactly what Kartik Aaryan needed. If Avatar slows down, Tu Meri... could snatch more screens by Friday!
Dhurandhar: The 500-Crore Countdown Begins!
While the new players fight, the old guard stands tall. Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar has officially crossed ₹485 Crore (India Net) as of this morning. With the Christmas holiday approaching, the film needs just ₹15 Crore more to enter the elite ₹500 Crore Club. Can Ranveer cross the finish line before Kartik takes over the screens? It’s going to be a nail-biting finish!
Gossip: SRK’s Late Night Drive
Guess who was spotted leaving the Yash Raj Studios at 2 AM last night? None other than Shah Rukh Khan! Rumor has it that King Khan was reviewing the final edit of the Pathaan 2 teaser, which is expected to drop on January 1, 2026 (attached to the prints of Ikkis).
"Get ready for the storm," an insider whispered. Is the King coming back to reclaim his throne?
SantaBanta Prediction: The legal hurdle is gone, and the stage is set. This Christmas, it’s not just Santa coming to town—it’s a three-way war between Spies (Ranveer), Aliens (Avatar), and Lovers (Kartik). Who gets your money?
Keep refreshing SantaBanta.com! The first review of Kartik’s film drops tomorrow night!
