Soundarya Sharma on her Hollywood debut: Dreams do come true

Actress Soundarya Sharma is all set to make her Hollywood debut with “John Wick” series director Chad Stahelski.

The ‘Housefull 5’ actress is incredibly thrilled. Talking about her big debut, Soundarya shared, “I am incredibly thrilled. All I can say is, Dream on, dreams do come true. 2024 is incredibly special — it started with Housefull 5, all thanks to NGE and my ‘godsister’ Warda Nadiadwala, and now I’m trying and paving my way in Hollywood, which I’m really looking forward to. I had shot a few sequences almost a year ago for the same project, but I never like to talk much until it’s executed because I’m superstitious about it.”

She added, “I’m super excited to finish my last schedule in Los Angeles and France in January. I shot parts of it this year before my Housefull 5 schedule. Due to the NDA, I can’t share further details regarding this project, but I will soon, as per the ideal timeline.”

The former Bigg Boss 16 contestant also shared pictures with director Chad Stahelski on her Instagram handle, writing in the caption, “Finally, I get to post these!!! As they say, Dream on, dreams do come true. Manifestations DO WORK! Here with the one and only, the great filmmaker and director of the John Wick series @chadstahelski #chadstahelski #8711NorthAction #8711 #JohnWick and my dearest friend @hugh_gregoryfitzgerald. PS: Can’t wait to be back in Los Angeles shooting for something exciting in January. God is kind! Hollywood calling.”

Stahelski, an American stuntman and filmmaker, is known for projects like “Atomic Blonde” and many more. He’s also recognized as the primary stuntman behind successful projects like “Transformers”, “The Matrix”, “Serenity”, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”, “The Expendables”, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation”, “Immortals”, and many other massive Hollywood films.

Meanwhile, Soundarya has also bagged a role in “Housefull 5”, opposite Akshay Kumar. The dentist-turned-actress will play the female lead in the comedy, directed by Tarun Mansukhani. The film also stars Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Nargis Fakhri, and Sonam Bajwa.

“Housefull 5” is slated to be released in June 2025.

Sharma shot to fame after appearing on the Salman Khan-hosted reality show “Bigg Boss 16.”

Lucky Baskhar Box Office Collection: Strong on 3rd Friday

Even after 16 Days, Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Baskhar continues to shine at the box office, defying stiff competition from major releases like Kanguva, Matka. The film has performed exceptionally well in its third weekend, grossing over Rs1.2 crore in India on Friday alone. Despite the competition, Lucky Bhaskar has maintained steady audience engagement, particularly in key markets such as Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Producer Naga Vamsi is laughing all the way to the bank. The film garnered critical acclaim as well as commercial success at the Box Office which is a rare feat.

In just 16 days, the film has grossed approximately Rs 95 crore worldwide and is on track to surpass the Rs 100 crore mark by the end of its third weekend. Internationally, it has also reached a significant milestone, crossing USD 3 million, with outstanding performances in markets like the UAE and the United States.

Looking at the domestic numbers, Lucky Bhaskar has earned Rs 32 crore from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (APTS), Rs 18.75 crore from Kerala, Rs 11.5 crore from Tamil Nadu, nearly Rs 6 crore from Karnataka, and about Rs 1 crore from the rest of India. A standout achievement is the Malayalam version’s impressive contribution, accounting for around Rs 32 crore of the total earnings.

With its strong box office performance and regional success, Lucky Baskhar is set to continue its winning streak, further solidifying Dulquer Salmaan’s stature in both the Indian and international film industries.