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Actors Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, along with director Tushar Jalota, visited the Tirupati temple to seek divine blessings ahead of the release of their upcoming romantic drama Param Sundari. The film, produced by Maddock Films, is slated to hit theatres on August 29, 2025. The visit to the holy shrine comes just days after the makers unveiled the trailer on August 12, 2025. The film marks the first on-screen collaboration between Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, a pairing that has already generated buzz among fans.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sidharth Malhotra (@sidmalhotra) About the Trailer The 2-minute, 40-second trailer introduces viewers to Param Sundari’s central love story — a romance that transcends geography, language, and cultural boundaries. Sidharth plays Param, a charming Punjabi boy, while Janhvi portrays Sundari, a spirited South Indian girl. The trailer opens with a light-hearted sequence of Param and Sundari flirting in...

In a move as bold as it is rooted, Ugaoo — India’s #1 home gardening company — has announced beloved actor and pop culture icon Jackie Shroff as its brand ambassador. This collaboration with the well-known environmentalist marks a pivotal moment for Ugaoo as it evolves from a green brand adored by urban audiences to a cultural mainstay across India’s Tier 2 and 3 cities. Having spent a decade cultivating a greener India, Ugaoo has played a key role in shaping how urban Indians perceive and interact with nature in their everyday lives. The brand has steadily built emotional equity through a strong content-first strategy, using storytelling, community-driven campaigns, and relatable plant care content to make gardening less intimidating and more joyful for everybody. Ugaoo’s digital presence has cultivated a loyal, plant-loving community that views houseplants not just as décor, but as meaningful companions, symbols of personal growth, and tools for emotional expression. As Ugaoo enter...

Sonakshi Sinha recently took to Instagram to express her strong condemnation of the recent ruling enforcing mass confinement of stray dogs across the Delhi NCR region. Sharing a poignant note on her social media, the Bollywood actress highlighted the harsh reality faced by street dogs and criticized the government’s approach as lacking compassion and effective solutions. Accompanying the post, Sonakshi wrote, “Day by Day we expose how soulless we have become as a society. Everyday is a disappointment.” The note she reposted explained in detail the plight of street dogs, describing them as “victims of fear, hunger, disease, neglect, cruelty, and abandonment.” It emphasized that these animals live without shelter, vaccination, or sterilization and are left to suffer on the streets, with many dying due to accidents or cruelty. The post called out the ruling’s plan to uproot dogs from their familiar surroundings and place them in overcrowded shelters — a move deemed “not animal welfare” b...

Delhi-based Ivy Entertainment, a subsidiary of Ivy Holdings, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against Hyderabad-based People Media Factory Pvt Ltd (PMF), the co-producers of the much-awaited Pan-India film, The Raja Saab, as per an article in The Economic Times. The company is seeking a permanent injunction over what it claims are serious breaches of contractual obligations. In its plea, Ivy Entertainment alleged that PMF failed to fulfil several critical commitments, including completing and releasing the film within the agreed timeline, providing monthly production updates, disclosing how funds were being utilized, delivering agreed materials related to the film, and postponing the theatrical release multiple times without justification. The company claims that these breaches triggered termination clauses in the agreements, prompting it to demand a refund of Rs. 218 crores invested in the project, along with 18% annual interest. Ivy entered into a Film Rights Acquis...

Radico Khaitan Limited has announced a landmark partnership with Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, his son Aryan Khan’s D’YAVOL Luxury Collective, and entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, to introduce a new premium alcoholic beverages venture under D’YAVOL Spirits. This collaboration seeks to develop some of the finest spirits in the world, targeting discerning consumers both within India and in international markets, focusing on globally sourced products that celebrate rich regional heritage through bottled-in-origin offerings. The board of directors at Radico Khaitan has given the green light for a strategic investment and collaboration with D’YAVOL Spirits B.V. and D’YAVOL Spirits Private Limited. Under this agreement, Radico Khaitan will acquire a 47.5% equity stake in each company, with a total investment valued at up to Rs. 40 crore. The partnership agreements, signed with D’YAVOL B.V., D’YAVOL India, Aryan Khan, Harprit Singh, NK Enterprises Holding Limited, an...

The Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. film with Ayan Mukerji is finally showing some strength in advance booking in Hindi. After a rather average run in advance booking, the film has finally shown growth with healthy results in hourly sales. With over 1 and a half days still to go, War 2 has sold approximately 60,000 tickets across the top 3 national chains, and is expected to cross the 1 lakh mark by the end of this day. The advance bookings are nowhere close to expectations, but this spike in ticket sales keeps War 2 in the race to have a shot at the final advance booking of Saiyaara, Chhaava, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and Singham Again. Feature films like Tiger 3, Brahmastra, Animal, KGF 2, Jawan, and Pathaan are out of the league for this Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. film. To everyone's shock, the final advances of War 2 will also be lower than War 1, a scenario which no one could have imagined. The experts pegged the first day of War 2 at Rs. 50 to 60 crores, but now the film is headed for ...

Popular star Kartik Aaryan is all set to collaborate with acclaimed director Shimit Amin, best known for the blockbuster sports drama Chak De India. According to a recent Pinkvilla report citing a reliable source, the two have been in discussions for over a year, brainstorming various ideas before locking in on the intriguing story of a script reportedly titled Captain India. “Kartik Aaryan and Shimit Amin have been in talks for the last year, jamming on multiple subjects to explore a potential collaboration. That’s when Kartik introduced Shimit to the world of Captain India, and the filmmaker found it to be a fascinating story,” the source revealed. The film will showcase Kartik Aaryan in the role of an air force pilot, marking a fresh and ambitious genre for the actor known for his charismatic and versatile performances. Shimit Amin, renowned for his tight screenplays and gripping storytelling, has reportedly crafted a meticulously detailed script for Captain India and is gearing u...

Rajinikanth is in a league of his own. As of his Independence Day release, Coolie has taken a lead of Rs. 70 crore over the Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. led War 2 at the worldwide box office. As the film has a day and a half left for release, Coolie has recorded an extraordinary advance booking of Rs. 85 crores at the worldwide box office and is fast racing towards the Rs. 100 crore mark with advance booking alone. The film is rewriting all box office records, and creating new ones, that will be undefeated for years to come, also leaving behind the combo of Hrithik and NTR by a big margin. On the other hand, the YRF Spy Universe film War 2 has collected Rs. 15 crores advance at the worldwide box office, trailing Coolie by a margin of Rs. 70 crores. The advance alone ensures that Coolie will be the winner against War 2 at the worldwide box office, as it is too big a gap to fill for Hrithik and NTR Jr. led action film. The real game begins once both films release on Thursday, as right wo...

The clash between Hrithik Roshan and NTR's War 2 with Rajinikanth's Coolie is turning out to be a lot more intense than expected. While the Lokesh Kanagaraj film is running a one-horse race at the worldwide box office, it has managed to fight against the YRF Spy Universe saga despite a limited release in some centres. Going against the general norm, the iconic single screen of India - Raj Mandir - has allotted 1 show to Coolie and 4 shows to War 2 on Thursday. And to everyone's surprise, Coolie is scoring better per-show than War 2 at the iconic single screens, despite not getting a single prime time show. As per the data set we analysed early in the morning on BookMyShow, Coolie has sold 250 tickets in Raj Mandir for the 8.45 AM show alone, whereas War 2 has sold overall 500 tickets in all 4 shows put together. The per-show average of Coolie is 250, and there is a high chance for it to get housefull in advance booking alone. The per-show average of War 2 on the other han...

Actor Priyanshu Painyuli has signed on for his next film titled Pirates. The indie thriller, written and directed by Nishant Sharma, will see Priyanshu step into the gritty world of cybercrime as he takes on the role of a cab driver in Delhi who becomes a hacker. The film also stars Chandan Roy Sanyal and Gagan Arora, and is set to begin shooting next week in Delhi. Set against the backdrop of a digitally dangerous world, Pirates explores themes of surveillance, morality, and identity in the age of data. The story dives into the life of a hacker whose skills make him both powerful and vulnerable, a grey character navigating high-stakes choices in the shadows of the online underworld. Speaking about the project, Priyanshu shared, “I’m thrilled to be a part of Pirates. As the title suggests, the film is dark, edgy, and layered with suspense. I play a hacker, someone operating outside the system, dealing with things most people don’t even know exist. The narrative feels fresh and intens...

There is no stopping Mahavatar Narsimha. The film has been defying expectations with every passing day and is collecting more than double of the total of all the other films in the running. It’s a one film show all the way with only Saiyaara being at the second spot, though far away. Otherwise no other holdover or new release is able to collect even 25% of it, which pretty much tells the tale. This was seen on Sunday as well when the film went on rampage all over again and brought in a mammoth Rs. 17.41 crores more. Last Sunday, the film had brought in Rs. 16.27 crores and this Sunday the collections have gone up, which is remarkable. All of this also ensures that between now and Thursday, at least Rs. 10 crores more will be added to the total, hence taking it past Rs. 135 crores. So far, the film has collected Rs. 123.40 crores and there is so much steam still left in it. In fact, if not for War 2 and Coolie arriving, it could well have aimed for that 200 crores lifetime as well but...

In a recent and deeply personal revelation, actor Faisal Khan has accused his family of confining him at home for a year, labelling him as mentally ill and claiming he was subjected to treatment against his will. After his statements have stirred significant media attention, a united response was issued by the Khan family. Aamir Khan, along with other family members, issued a heartfelt collective statement addressing Faisal’s accusations. Faisal was seen speaking to Pinkvilla wherein he said, “Mujhe qaid kar ke rakha tha ghar mein ek saal (I was confined in the house for a year) and they were saying I’ve got schizophrenia and I’m a mad person and I will harm society. JJ Hospital mein mujhe 20 din rakha gaya (I was kept at the hospital for 20 days), test kiya gaya, general ward mein, mental logon ke saath (I was tested in the general ward where I was kept with mental people).” Meanwhile, Aamir Khan and his family family expressed their distress over the “hurtful and misleading portray...

Mahavatar Narsimha is continuing with its extraordinary run at the box office. While last Saturday, Rs. 11.25 crores came in, this Saturday the collections jumped all the more as not just the film entered double digit zone, it actually came close to second Sunday collections of Rs. 16.27 crores. It’s one thing for a film to keep its fantastic business running on a continuous basis and another when the collections keep growing on a week on week basis without any break whatsoever. No wonder, with business jumping to more than triple when compared to Friday collections of Rs. 4.70 crores, the film ended up netting Rs. 15 crores more which is only justifying its blockbuster run all the more. The film is not slowing down at all and rest assured, there would be excellent numbers all over again today too as it builds on top of Rs. 104.14 crores that it has collected so far. Last week, the film had moved up to Rs. 16.27 crores on Sunday and that too with Saiyaara going so strong and new ...

Mithoon and Palak Muchhal, the celebrated musical duo, are set to embark on their inaugural all-India tour titled Mithoon & Palak Live – A Tribute to Indian Cinema. The tour is valued at Rs 10 crores, underlining both its grandeur and the immense confidence behind the project. Commencing on October 4 in Surat, the tour will traverse various cities across India, starting with Surat, Baroda, and Ahmedabad. The concept for the tour was inspired by their first joint live performance at a television award show in early June, where they paid homage to legendary actors Raj Kapoor and Manoj Kumar. It will be organized by Paresh Khandelwal - Chairman, Yashvi Group, who said, “We were mesmerised to see Mithoon and Palak perform live at a television award show recently. It is our vision and desire to take their act live all over the country, for which we have launched this tour. We will be starting with the magical city of Surat and a few other cities in Gujarat, followed by other parts of t...

The much-anticipated romantic thriller Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, has a new release date. Initially slated to hit cinemas on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, the film will now arrive on October 21, 2025. The update comes with a fresh version of the film’s intense poster, featuring the lead pair in a gripping moment, hinting at the film’s passionate and dramatic tone.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by PVR Cinemas (@pvrcinemas_official) Announced earlier this year on Valentine’s Day, the project was originally titled Deewaniyat before being retitled Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. In June, Harshvardhan Rane revealed that the team had wrapped filming, sharing a behind-the-scenes video from the set’s wrap-up celebrations. However, the joyous occasion took an unexpected turn when a freak pyrotechnic mishap occurred. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident, and filming concluded successfully.   View this post on Insta...

The Hindi remake of The Intern, first announced in 2021 with Deepika Padukone producing and starring, is finally seeing fresh developments—though not in the way fans initially expected. Back in 2021, the project was intended for a swift turnaround, with plans for release the very next year. However, after nearly five years of little progress and only sporadic updates, reports now suggest that Padukone will no longer appear on screen in the film. Instead, she will take on the role of producer exclusively, overseeing what’s being described as a “creative and logistical reboot” of the project. A report by Mid-Day quoted a source saying, “This time, Deepika will step away from acting in the film to serve solely as a producer, overseeing the creative and logistical reboot. A new leading lady is being cast to play the part she was once slated to perform.” According to the source, the decision comes as part of Padukone’s broader career shift towards creation and storytelling. “The Intern i...

The biggest film of the year, War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, is all set to release on Thursday, August 14 and the excitement for it is tremendous. The producers, Yash Raj Films (YRF), completed the censor process in time and in this article, we’ll focus on the cuts given to the spy action entertainer by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The CBFC has not requested any deletions or changes to the action sequences. However, in certain other scenes, they have asked for modifications, including both audio and visual cuts. To begin with, the makers were asked to mute ‘inappropriate references’ in the audio as well as visuals. The changes were made in as many as six places in the film. An ‘obscene’ dialogue was replaced by an approved sentence. Just a minute after this dialogue, an ‘obscene’ gesture made by a character, lasting two seconds, was asked to be deleted. That’s not all. The CBFC asked the makers to reduce sensual images by 50%. In terms of duration, ...

Less than a week is left for the release of the biggest Hindi film of the year, War 2, and the excitement is increasing for it with each passing day. Tomorrow, August 10, the advance booking will finally be thrown open. Meanwhile, Bollywood Hungama has learned that the producers, Yash Raj Films (YRF), have finalized the price slab for War 2. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “YRF has asked cinemas to go for mega blockbuster pricing for War 2. They feel it is justified since it is a highly anticipated film and one of the biggest films to release in India across languages and industries in 2025. The cinemas have also agreed with the directive as they are confident that there is going to be a heavy demand for the film due to its casting, mass appeal, extended holiday period and the popularity of the YRF Spy Universe.” Another source told us, “Since it is the mega blockbuster slab, the ticket rates are expected to be in the same range as Pushpa 2 – ...

Director Ashwin Kumar, producer Shilpaa Dhawan, Chaluve Gowda of Homebale Films and eminent distributor Anil Thadani attended the success press meet of their surprise animated blockbuster, Mahavatar Narsimha. Usually, film events are held in five-star hotels. But the success press conference of this devotional film was held at Mumbai’s ISKCON Temple. Mahavatar Narsimha ends with the promise of a sequel, Mahavatar Parshuram. Ashwin Kumar was asked about it and also spending eight years making the first part. The director said, “When you look at the technological advances that are there today, we didn’t have those facilities when we started out. Also, we were dealing with a certain budget and technology at hand. Also, technology obsoletes faster than you think. It is only by the grace of the divine that it (Mahavatar Narsimha) has been pulled off to such an extent. But from the next time around, janta jandardhan ko expectation hai. Hence, we also need to up our game and up our technolo...

The much-anticipated war drama Battle of Galwan, starring Salman Khan as Colonel Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, is set to roll cameras in Ladakh later this month, skipping its originally planned Mumbai schedule. Earlier, it was reported that an elaborate set was under construction at Mehboob Studios in Bandra for the first leg of shooting for Apoorva Lakhia’s directorial venture. However, production plans have now shifted. Reportedly, the film will commence its shoot in Ladakh from August 22 to September 3, with the Mumbai leg postponed indefinitely. Creative Call Behind the Change Mid-Day quoted an insider saying, “It’s a creative decision. The makers want to start directly with the action scenes. Also, Salman sports a distinct look, and for continuity purposes, there couldn’t have been a 30-day gap between the Mumbai and Ladakh stints. Apoorva felt that the sequences would need to be shot in succession.” The report further added that the Bandra set, which had been readied for the initia...

The mystery horror film, Weapons, has been released today worldwide, including India. There’s a lot of curiosity for the film as the pre-release reports have been solid. Though this is not a typical biggie, a section of the audience is excited to catch the film on the IMAX screens. However, the Indian audience won’t be lucky in this regard. It turns out that Weapons will skip an IMAX release in India. A source explained the reason for it, “Weapons releases on August 8, while War 2 is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on Thursday, August 14. Yash Raj Films (YRF), producers of War 2, have exclusively booked all 33 IMAX screens in India. Hence, Weapons would have got a run in IMAX for only 6 days as opposed to other parts of the world where it’ll continue to play for at least a few weeks. Warner Bros felt it was impractical to bring the film in IMAX in this country for such a short period of time and hence, decided to skip its IMAX release.” This...

For the second time in less than a month, Kapil Sharma’s café in Surrey, Canada, has been targeted in a shooting, intensifying fears of gang-linked violence. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday at the popular Kap’s Café, located at 85 Avenue and Scott Road, leaving the storefront riddled with bullet holes and the surrounding neighbourhood shaken. Police arrived to find multiple damaged windows and shattered glass scattered across the pavement. Preliminary observations suggest at least six bullets pierced the café’s façade, matching the aggressive nature of the earlier attack. Authorities quickly sealed off a block around the location as emergency crews began their investigation. Local residents described being abruptly woken by the sound of rapid gunfire, followed by a flurry of police sirens sweeping through the area. The disturbance occurred around 4:35 a.m., startling many who still vividly remembered the first incident at the same café in early July. That initial...

Actor-entrepreneur Ranbir Kapoor is making headlines once again—this time not for his blockbuster movies but for a bold investment move in the startup world. The Bollywood heartthrob has invested an undisclosed amount in Prozo, a tech-enabled, full-stack supply chain company, further expanding his business footprint. The Gurugram-based startup announced the development revealing Kapoor's latest venture into India’s growing backend infrastructure ecosystem. Already known for his involvement in ventures such as ARKS and Mumbai City FC, Ranbir's investment in Prozo signals his growing interest in companies that fuel the backend engine of India's booming consumer brands. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Ashvini Jakhar, a former Naval doctor and McKinsey consultant, Prozo has built an impressive footprint in the supply chain space. It serves a wide range of clients including B2B, D2C, and marketplace brands, offering warehousing, freight, and fulfilment solutions on a unified tech platf...

Yash Raj Films (YRF) has finally released the glimpse of the massively awaited Hrithik vs Jr NTR dance off, ‘Janaabe Aali’! It is going to be an EPIC WAR on the dance floor as two of India’s best actors and dancers, Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, take on each other in this battle of swag. The track is composed by Pritam Chakraborty, sung by Sachet Tandon and Saab Bhattacharya, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Catch the electrifying tease of ‘Janaabe Aali’ here Blockbuster producer Aditya Chopra, who is known for disruptive thinking when it comes to mounting tentpoles of India for over 30 years now, is bringing back his ‘Kajra Re’ (Bunty Aur Babli; 2005) and Dhoom 3’s (2013) ‘Kamli’ music strategy for War 2’s ‘Janaabe Aali’. He has decided not to release the full song online to preserve the magic of experiencing this once-in-a-lifetime moment of seeing Hrithik and Jr NTR dancing with and against each other, ONLY for the big screen. YRF...

Bollywood actress Warina Hussain, who made a striking debut in the 2018 romantic drama Loveyatri opposite Aayush Sharma, has officially changed her name. The actress took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce that she will now be known as Hira Warina — a transformation she says is “rooted in numerology and guided by spirit.” Sharing the update with her followers, the actress wrote, “HIRA WARINA - I've officially changed my name to Hira Warina. A decision rooted in numerology and guided by spirit. New chapter. Same essence. Just more aligned than ever. To those who've stayed close, your love means more than you know.” Adding a touch of her signature quirk, she signed off the post with: “But always, Yours truly, Alien.” Ahead of the announcement Hira aka Warina officially returned to social media after a mysterious months-long hiatus that left fans wondering about her whereabouts. Her return, paired with the name change, suggests a personal reinvention and perhaps a professiona...

In a major update for fans eagerly awaiting one of the biggest action spectacles of the year, Yash Raj Films’ WAR 2 has officially received its certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India. The highly anticipated action thriller has been awarded a UA16+ certificate, indicating that viewers under the age of 16 are advised to watch the film under parental guidance due to intense action sequences and thematic content. Starring Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr., and directed by Ayan Mukerji, WAR 2 is a continuation of the adrenaline-fueled spy universe that YRF has been steadily building with films like Pathaan, Tiger 3, and the original War. The film has an officially certified runtime of 2 hours, 53 minutes, and 24 seconds, making it one of the lengthier entries in the YRF Spy Universe. This extended runtime suggests a packed narrative likely filled with high-stakes action, globetrotting set pieces, and the much-awaited face-off between Hrithik and NTR Jr., both ...

Popular actress Hansika Motwani has set the internet abuzz after fans noticed that she has deleted all her wedding photos with husband Sohael Khaturiya from her Instagram account. The move has intensified ongoing rumours that the couple may be heading for a separation. Hansika, a well-known name in South Indian cinema and television, had put her love story and wedding celebrations in the spotlight through her reality series Hansika’s Love Shaadi Drama. The show documented her dreamy proposal, grand pre-wedding festivities, and the lavish fairytale ceremony that took place in 2022, making headlines across the entertainment industry. Following their wedding, the couple moved into a new residence together, sharing glimpses of their marital life with fans. However, according to recent reports, Hansika has now shifted back to her parents’ home and is reportedly living separately from Khaturiya. While neither party has issued an official statement, the sudden social media clean-up and her ...

Vir Das faced a major controversy in 2021 when his video, ‘I Come From Two Indias,’ received a lot of hate from a section of netizens. During an interesting conversation with Mayank Shekhar of Mid-Day, the actor-comedian opened up like never before on shocking changes in his life after this episode. Vir explained why he shifted to Goa and why he decided to return to Mumbai, “You can’t write stand-up in Goa. For that, you need to know the pulse of the audience. In Goa, it seems like the day is 37 hours long! Time slows down. What I like about Goans is that everybody, who shows up from the outside, is running from something (smiles). They are trying to deal with something in life and hence, they have come and settled in Goa. Goans are non-judgmental about it. They have seen people in all sorts of tragedies. But then I realized it was time to stop running and come back.” When asked what he was running away from, Vir replied, “Dude, I had no work for a year and a half after the ‘Two Indi...

One of Zee TV’s most popular shows, Kumkum Bhagya, is reportedly set to go off air after an incredible 11-year run. The romantic drama, which began with the beloved pairing of Shabir Ahluwalia and Sriti Jha, has been a staple of Indian television since its launch and is currently tracing the fourth generation of its storyline. As per a source close to the development who spoke to IWMBUZZ, “Kumkum Bhagya, which presently has Pranali Rathod, Namik Paul, and Akshay Bindra as the fourth-generation leads in the show, will soon go off air. The decision, apparently, has been made to end the long-running show. The show has been struggling with a drop in TRPs for some time now." Currently, the series stars Pranali Rathod as Prarthana, Namik Paul as Shivansh, and Akshay Bindra as Raunak, focusing on a new-age romance while still holding onto its family drama roots. Despite these changes, the show has been unable to maintain its earlier TRP highs, prompting the makers to call time on its j...

In a surprising turn of events, the Rajinikanth-led Coolie has taken a massive lead over the Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. led War 2 in the advance bookings at the US box office. With 9 days to go for release, the 6th chapter of Spy Universe has sold tickets worth USD 205K (Hindi + Telugu) in North America, as compared to Lokesh Kanagaraj's film, which has clocked a phenomenal advance booking of USD 1.2 million. One must note that the North American market is dominated by the Telugu audience, and yet, a Tamil film has taken a big lead in the booking. The scenario is uniform at every place where the pre-sales have opened, with Coolie taking a big lead over War 2, which includes Australia and New Zealand too. This trend has come across as a surprise as War 2 is a much bigger film than Coolie on the budget front, as also it comes from an already established franchise. More centers are expected to open soon for both films, but the initial lead in this overseas battle is currently inclin...

The announcement of the 71st National Film Awards on August 1 brought celebration for Shah Rukh Khan fans as the Bollywood superstar clinched his first-ever National Award for Best Actor for his performance in Jawan, marking a historic moment in his 33-year-long career. However, not everyone appears to be in favor of the jury’s decision. Veteran Malayalam actress Urvashi, who won Best Supporting Actress for Ullozhukku (shared with Gujarati actress Janki Bodiwala for Vash), has expressed her disappointment over the category placement of fellow actor Vijayaraghavan, raising questions about the criteria used to distinguish between main and supporting roles. Urvashi Speaks Out on Jury Fairness In a conversation with Asianet News, Urvashi strongly voiced her opinion that Vijayaraghavan’s performance in the Malayalam film Pookkaalam deserved greater recognition than Best Supporting Actor. “Vijayaraghavan is such a great actor. What exactly did the jury consider to distinguish between Vijay...

A new twist to the plot — vastly different from what Aanand L Rai originally shot with Dhanush in their acclaimed film Raanjhanaa twelve years ago — has angered fans of the film, the director, and the actor alike. The producers of Raanjhanaa, Eros International, have reportedly altered the ending of the film using artificial intelligence to create a new “happy” conclusion. While Aanand L Rai had already voiced his opposition to this AI-generated desecration, Dhanush has now joined the battle, publicly taking a stand against the modification. Aanand Rai confirms that he and Dhanush are “brothers from different mothers,” and are currently exploring various legal avenues to counter what he describes as “a very dangerous precedent.” “I am very worried about my other films. So is Dhanush. We are actively looking at judicial remedies to restore and preserve our creative content from such extraneous interventions,” says Aanand. Apart from Raanjhanaa, the filmmaker and actor have previousl...

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has leased four upscale apartments in Mumbai’s Bandra West, specifically in the posh Pali Hill area, for a monthly rent of Rs 24.5 lakhs. The move comes as a temporary relocation, prompted by the redevelopment of the Virgo Cooperative Housing Society, where the actor currently owns multiple residential units. According to property documents accessed by Zapkey.com and a report by Hindustan Times, Aamir Khan is vacating the Virgo society, where he reportedly owns around 12 apartments, due to an extensive redevelopment project that will replace the current structure with ultra-luxurious, sea-facing residences. Details of the New Lease The new apartments leased by Aamir are located in Wilnomona, a premium residential building just 750 metres away from Puja Casa—the temporary home of fellow superstar Shah Rukh Khan, whose bungalow Mannat is undergoing renovation. The lease agreement, which spans five years from May 2025 to May 2030, includes a 45-month lock-in p...

Eros International Media Limited has officially responded to criticism regarding the re-release of its 2013 romantic drama Raanjhanaa—now featuring an AI-assisted alternate ending. The re-release, also launched in Tamil as Ambikapathy, has sparked a public backlash from the film’s director Aanand L. Rai and lead actor Dhanush, who expressed disapproval over what they view as a tampering of their original vision. In an official statement, Eros clarified that the AI-altered version is legally compliant, creatively supervised, and specifically intended for Tamil-speaking audiences. The company emphasized that the original version of Raanjhanaa remains untouched and widely available across all platforms. “It does not replace or alter the original Raanjhanaa, which remains widely accessible. This alternate edition follows a longstanding cinematic tradition of offering creative adaptations and anniversary re-releases,” the statement read. Ownership and Intellectual Property Rights The prod...

There are reports doing the rounds that Priyanka Chopra may be doing a “special number” in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War. But a source close to Bhansali dismisses this as the “absurdest rumour in the history of Bollywood gossip.” Said the source, “True, Priyanka had done a special song Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Raas Leela: Ram Leela. But that was done as a favour after Aishwarya Rai, who was supposed to do the number, backed out at the eleventh hour. Priyanka did the Ram Leela song and dance on condition that she will be cast as the leading lady in Bhansali’s next. The promise was not kept and there was a big-fallout between the two. So no, Priyanka is not doing anything in Love & War.” Also Read: Priyanka Chopra reveals saying yes to ‘Ram Chahe Leela’ was “complicated decision”: “But I knew I was her” from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/ytGXqvs https://ift.tt/y2a...

The first look poster of Jatadhara, a supernatural thriller rooted in Indian mythology, has just been unveiled—and it’s already sending shockwaves across the industry. Backed by Zee Studios and ace producer Prerna Arora, the high-octane visual spectacle features Telugu star Sudheer Babu and Bollywood’s fierce diva Sonakshi Sinha in transformative, never-seen-before avatars. The striking poster reveals a chilling yet majestic world—where the sacred and the sinister collide. A flaming trident tears through stormy clouds, as Sudheer Babu’s intense silhouette stands poised for battle. Towering behind him is the shadow of Lord Shiva himself, hinting at divine intervention. Meanwhile, the underworld blazes beneath, home to the dreaded Dhanapisachini - a demonic guardian of cursed treasures - depicted in a haunting upside-down portrayal that hints at the twisted mythos that awaits. With direction helmed by Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal, Jatadhara is primed to be a mythic cinematic even...

Actor, producer, and maternal rights advocate Neha Dhupia is reigniting her groundbreaking initiative Freedom to Feed with a renewed sense of urgency and empowerment this World Breastfeeding Week 2025. Originally launched in 2019, the campaign has since grown into a movement — shedding light on the stigma around public breastfeeding and sparking necessary conversations on body autonomy, maternal health, and societal judgment. This year, Neha is set to take the movement a notch higher by engaging in raw, honest digital conversations with prominent celebrity mothers including Radhika Apte, Yuvika Chaudhary, and Sonnalli Seygall. These discussions will be unveiled across her social media platforms throughout the week, aiming to create a ripple effect of awareness, solidarity, and acceptance around breastfeeding and motherhood. The 2025 edition promises deeper, more layered explorations into issues that most women face but rarely voice — from navigating emotional pressures to asserting b...

In a shocking turn of events, the re-release of the 2013 romantic drama Raanjhanaa has sparked widespread outrage after the film’s climax was altered using Artificial Intelligence (AI) — without the consent of lead actor Dhanush or director Aanand L Rai. The AI-generated ending, introduced by Eros International, has ignited a heated debate on the ethics of AI in cinema, with Dhanush himself expressing “deep disappointment” and calling the decision a “threat to the integrity of storytelling.” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Dhanush didn’t mince words in his statement, “The re-release of Raanjhanaa with an AI-altered climax has completely disturbed me. This alternate ending has stripped the film of its very soul… This is not the film I committed to 12 years ago.” He also called for stricter regulations to prevent similar alterations in the future. “The use of Al to alter films or content is a deeply concerning precedent for both art and artists. It threatens the integrity of storytellin...

Both Son Of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2 saw some growth on Saturday. The Ajay Devgn-Mrunal Thakur-Ravi Kishan film has seen good response from the mass audiences and especially amongst families, and that’s what seeing enhances footfalls for itself. On the other hand, Siddhant Chaturvedi-Triptii Dimri starrer Dhadak 2 has been catering primarily to the elite at major centres. Let’s talk about Son Of Sardaar 2 first. The film is trying to fight it out. Though there has been (forced) negativity around the film, just as was the case with Housefull 5 as well when it was released, it has been trying to find its space under the sun and not giving up. Reports for the film were decent to good by the time Friday came to a close and that is now reflecting in Saturday collections which have touched Rs. 8.25 crores. Of course a lot more is expected out of a biggie like this which is a sequel to the hit Son Of Sardaar. However, with Mahavatar Narsimha running riot and Saiyaara too being major competitio...

In a heartfelt and urgent plea, popular television and film actress Ankita Lokhande has taken to social media to raise alarm over the sudden disappearance of two young girls closely connected to her household. The actress revealed that Saloni, the daughter of her house help Kanta, and her friend Neha have been missing since 10 am on July 31, last seen in the Vakola area of Mumbai. The emotional post, shared via Ankita's official Instagram handle, quickly gathered traction as concerned fans and fellow citizens began amplifying the message across platforms. Expressing the gravity of the situation, Ankita wrote, “Our house help Kanta's daughter and her daughter's friend, Saloni and Neha, have been missing since July 31, 10 am. They were last seen near the Vakola area. An FIR has already been filed at Malvani Police Station, but their whereabouts are still unknown. They are not just part of our home - they're family.” The actress went on to tag Mumbai Police and include t...

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan recently used social media to call out a fake Instagram account pretending to be her long-time cook, Dilip. She made it clear that the account is not run by her staff member and strongly warned the impersonator. Farah Khan’s popular celebrity cooking vlogs frequently showcase her cook Dilip, who has become an unexpected highlight and gained significant online fame. On Sunday morning, Farah Khan used her Instagram Stories to expose a fake social media account pretending to be her cook, Dilip. She posted a screenshot of the profile, which had gained over 50,000 followers and falsely identified as a blogger, even including her name in the bio. Calling it a “FAKE account,” Farah stated, “This is a fake account!! N v r complaining...so @dilip.bihariO u better take it down!!" When Farah Khan called out the impersonator’s profile, the account featured 244 posts, including multiple Reels—many of which had received over 100,000 views—mostly using re...