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Thandel Trailer: Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi starrer promises a wave of love, thrill and patriotism

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The much-awaited trailer of Thandel was unveiled on January 31 amid much fanfare in Mumbai as it promises to take on a thrilling ride with jaw-dropping moments. Headlined by Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, the film is poised to deliver a never-seen-before action drama, inspired by real life, telling a tale of a fisherman who gets caught by Pakistan forces in international waters. The trailer offers a glimpse into the world of Thandel , wherein several instances showcase the romantic side of Chay and Sai’s on-screen relationship and their yearning, setting the tone for their adorable chemistry that audience will get to witness in the entertainer. On the other hand, the clip also carries a blend of raw and rugged action-packed sequences, conflict, and separation. Beyond being a romantic thriller, Thandel also features patriotic elements with power-packed punches and dialogues that are poised to give audiences a rush of adrenaline. Previously, Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi have amaz...

Deepika Padukone or Alia Bhatt – who will replace Anushka Sharma as the face of Prega News? Founder opens up about ‘high fees’ of Pathaan actress

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In the past, many actresses like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Anushka Sharma have been associated with the brand Prega News to promote easily available pregnancy testing kits for women. Now the brand’s founder and co-founder of Mankind Pharma, Rajeev Juneja has opened up about his current hunt for actresses who will be replacing Anushka as the face of the brand. It is a known fact that the brand usually brings in new mothers to promote the pregnancy kit brand and according to Juneja, the current race is between Deepika Padukone and Alia Bhatt. Recently in a conversation, Rajeev Juneja discussed Anushka Sharma who has been a brand ambassador for Prega News ever since her first pregnancy. “She is very good. Very straight, very disciplined. Matlab kam aisa hota hai. Koi tantrums nahi hai. Koi filmy wali baatein nahi hain (She generally works like that. No tantrums. No filmy talks). Army background se hain so maybe her ethics are different. Very professional.” Anushka is currently the mother ...

Mamta Kulkarni gets removed from Kinnar Akhada; Head Rishi Ajay Das says, “This is not Bigg Boss”

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Mamta Kulkarni, who recently returned to Mumbai and sparked rumours about making a comeback in films, insisted that she doesn’t plan on returning to films but instead would like to follow a spiritual path. This further led to the actress becoming a member of the Kinnar Akhada during the Maha Kumbh and performing the rituals, after which she received the title of Mahamandaleshwar. However, now only a week later, Rishi Ajay Das, who is the founder of the Akhada has expelled the actress and also popular social activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi from their respective positions. On Friday, Das released an official press statement regarding the removal of the two members, which was shared by many reports wherein he said, “As the founder of Kinnar Akhada, I am hereby relieving Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi from his position as Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada, effective immediately. His appointment was made with the goal of promoting religious activities and up...

Photos: Vidya Balan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Siddharth Roy Kapur and Rosshan Andrrews grace the special screening of Deva at Excel Entertainment’s office

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Prabhas starrer Spirit to go on floors in May, reveal reports

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Much to the excitement of fans, Sandeep Reddy Vanga announced his first collaboration with none other than Telugu superstar Prabhas with a film titled Spirit . While this has been on the cards for quite some time now and although the pre-production of the film has been in the works, now there has been a major development wherein the reports have suggested that the makers have decided to take the film on floors this year itself, during the summer. Prabhas starrer to go on floors in May 2025 According to a Pinkvilla report, a source was quoted confirming the details and said, “Sandeep Reddy Vanga has almost completed the writing process of Spirit and is ready to take the film on floors from Summer 2025. The filmmaker is planning to make the most commercial film of his career with Spirit , and is planning to reinvent the cop genre with this action packed thriller. He has designed a novel story-telling pattern in the commercial palette of a cat & mouse chase, and the intent is to b...

Photos: Shilpa Shetty, Amyra Dastur, Tamannaah Bhatia, Karisma Kapoor and others grace the red carpet of Elle List 2025 Awards

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Parasakthi Row: After Sivakarthikeyan starrer gets a powerful title, actor-filmmaker Vijay Antony claims rights over title; SK25 producers make counter claim

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On Wednesday, Sivakarthikeyan fans rejoiced as the actor’s highly awaited action entertainer, which was being referred to as SK25 , finally received its title as Parasakthi . The makers – Dawn Pictures unveiled the same along with an announcement that sparked ample excitement among social media users. However, soon, the title became a bone of contention when another popular actor-filmmaker Vijay Antony took to the platform to share a letter, alleging his rights over the title, resulting in a war of claims and counterclaims. Vijay Antony drops a copy of the letter from The South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce Soon after the title of the Sivakarthikeyan starrer was unveiled, Vijay Antony took to the social media platform X aka Twitter wherein he shared a letter from The South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce, dated August 22, 2024 which ‘certified’ that ‘Sir Vijay Antony’ is the proprietor of Paraashakthi (Telugu) which was ‘registered in their favour’. pic.twitter.com/KRw6RUfWw3 —...

Photos: Karan Veer Mehra, Shilpa Shirodkar, Chum Darang and Digvijay Singh Rathee snapped in Bandra

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Interstellar re-release creates HISTORY! Sells 1.40 lakh tickets and earns Rs. 5 cr in advance sales; all set to BEAT Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Tumbbad’s openings by a HUGE margin

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The re-release of Interstellar (2014) has created tremendous excitement in India. The film was expected to fetch a great opening but the way the advance sales have been has stunned one and all. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the film has sold nearly 1.40 lakh tickets as of January 28. With the release being more than a month away, the number is only expected to grow with each passing day. The advance booking of Interstellar ’s re-release began 20 days before its release on February 7, that is, around January 16. A source told us, “The trend of starting advance booking a few weeks before release has gone down now as the theatres insist on the censor certificate before selling tickets. The certificate is usually granted a week or 5-6 days before release and that’s when the advance booking commences. But Interstellar already has a censor certificate as it originally released way back in 2014. And looking at the excitement, Warner Bros decided to open the ticket sales well in adva...

Photos: Kriti Sanon and Malaika Arora snapped at the airport

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Kabir Khan visits Maha Kumbh Mela; says, “These are the things of our origin”

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Renowned filmmaker Kabir Khan visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh, expressing his excitement about witnessing the grand spiritual gathering. The event, which takes place once every 12 years, attracts millions of devotees and visitors from across the world. In a conversation with ANI, Kabir Khan said, “I am very excited. This happens once in 12 years. I feel fortunate to have come here. I will take a holy dip here too.” The director, known for films like Bajrangi Bhaijaan and 83 , emphasized that the Kumbh Mela is not just a religious event but a reflection of India’s rich heritage. “These things are not about Hindus and Muslims, these are the things of our origin, our country, and our civilization. There is no Hindu or Muslim in this. If you believe you are an Indian, then you should feel everything,” he added. The Maha Kumbh Mela, considered one of the largest human congregations on Earth, is a sacred pilgrimage where devotees take a dip in the holy rivers, believing it ...

EXCLUSIVE: Captain Miller filmmaker Arun Matheswaran to make his big Hindi debut; to be produced by Sarita Tanwar and Nazir Ahmed

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While his last film was a magnum opus starring Tamil superstar Dhanush, now the director of Captain Miller is all set to enter the Bollywood arena. The filmmaker will be making his Hindi debut and the details of his first project have already been locked, reveals a source close to Matheswaran. It is being said that the filmmaker will join hands with Roaring River Productions and Bollywood producer Nazir Ahmed for his highly-ambitious projects but an official announcement of the same is yet to be made. The source confirmed the details and added, “Everything has been finalized but the makers are waiting for the right time to introduce Arun Matheswaran and announce the film. However, the casting and other details will follow later. As of now, Arun is quite excited about his first Hindi film and is glad about working Sarita Tanwar Varde of Roaring River Productions and Mr. Nasir Ahmed”. For the unversed, Arun Matheswaran marked his directorial debut in 2021 with the film Rocky , a neo ...

Director Mohan G accuses ‘Anurag Kashyap & Co’ of ‘Brahmin Bashing’ in Bad Girl; says, “Try with your own caste girls”

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As the makers of the film Bad Girl unveiled its teaser recently, mixed reactions have been pouring in for the same from all quarters. While some are extremely impressed with the bold approach and character of Anjali Sivaraman, it hasn’t gone down well with a few others. Director Mohan G, best known for the 2020 film Draupathi , have reacted to the trailer and have expressed his disappointment on social media where he has lashed out at producers of the film, Anurag Kashyap and Vetrimaaran. Mohan G. accuses Bad Girl producers of ‘Brahmin Bashing’ He took to the social media platform X aka Twitter to share his thoughts on the trailer of the film wherein he expressed her anger over the portrayal of a Brahmin girl who decides to rebel against every rule set by her parents. “Portraying a brahmin girl personal life is always a bold and refreshing film for this clan. What more can be expected from vetrimaran, Anurag kasyap & Co.. Bashing Brahmin father and mother is old and not trendy....

Saif Ali Khan attack case: Mumbai police investigate a woman from West Bengal after they find her SIM card with the accused

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The Saif Ali Khan stab case saw a new development on Monday evening when the police found the owner of the SIM, which was being used by the accused – Shariful Islam. Now, in recent development, the police has traced the identity of the SIM card which is expected to be owned by a woman residing in West Bengal, wherein the latter has insisted that her mobile phone has been missing for days. The investigation proceedings kicked off when the Mumbai police nabbed a certain man named Vijay Das, three days after the incident, who was later identified as Shariful Islam living under an alias. As the probe continued, the police revealed that they realized he was a Bangladeshi national who crossed the border to India in search of better opportunities and have been living under different identities. Recently, they asserted that the accused spent a good amount of time in West Bengal and decided to get a new number for him to stay in touch with his family in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, he soon shifted ...

Pushpa 2 – The Rule OTT release date unveiled! Allu Arjun starrer to release on Netflix with additional footage

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Allu Arjun starrer Pushpa 2 – The Rule has garnered ample love from the audience at the box office, becoming one of the biggest success stories of Indian Cinema. Now, fans of the franchise are super excited to have the film viewing experience at their homes as it is all set for an OTT release. While all eyes were on the digital premiere of the biggest blockbuster of 2024, the wait seems to have finally ended with the details being locked. As per latest news, Netflix has bagged the OTT rights of the film. However, fans will have to continue to wait for the release of the Hindi version, since the platform has asserted that the movie will only be releasing in South languages on this streaming site. Netflix will release the new version, Pushpa 2 – The Rule Reloaded with extra footage Taking to the social media platform X aka Twitter, the streaming site sparked much excitement among fans as they revealed that the new version of the film, which was released in theatres on January 17, wil...

Alia Bhatt poses with Ananya Panday; warmly greets her Gully Boy director Zoya Akhtar

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On Saturday evening, Bollywood beauties came together to celebrate 25 years of fashion designer Sabyasachi – who has given them some of their iconic outfits during their career. While it was a starry affair, Alia Bhatt too was a part of the evening and decided to glam up in an elegant black saree, as per the theme of the event. While fans were excited to see her style as she sashayed the red carpet for the paparazzi, some interesting videos and photos surfaced where the actress is seen being her candid self. Alia Bhatt reunites with Zoya Akhtar Zoya Akhtar, who gave Alia Bhatt the role of Safeena in Gully Boy , which went on to become quite popular, was visibly thrilled to meet the actress. As they met at the gate of the event, paparazzi captured them exchanging warm greetings and having a brief conversation as they were both waiting for their respective cars.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollywood Hungama???? (@real...

Aamir Khan shares MAJOR update on Sitare Zameen Par release date; reveals details of the climax scene

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While reports revealed that Aamir Khan will soon return to theatres, it seems that the wait has just gotten longer. The Bollywood superstar, who recently attended the Statue of Unity in Vadodara for the Republic Day celebrations on Sunday, decided to share updates about his highly-anticipated film Sitaare Zameen Par . As the name suggests, the film aims to take forward the Taare Zameen Par franchise and although the details are maintained under wraps, Khan decided to spill some beans for the excited fans at the event. Vadodara is special for Sitaare Zameen Par and this is the reason On Sunday, while addressing the audience in Vadodara, he opened about the connection his next film shares with the city. “The sequel to Taare Zameen Par is Sitaare Zameen Par , and the climax of that movie was shot in Vadodara”, he said, leaving fans thrilled. Furthermore, he went on to share details of its release. “My next film as a lead actor is Sitaare Zameen Par . We are trying to release it by th...

L2 Empuraan Teaser: Mohanlal takes the high-octane route as he engages in a battle of ‘Evil vs Evil’

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After the highly appreciated Lucifer in 2019, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mohanlal join hands to mark the return of Khureshi Ab’Raam to theatres this year. Titled L2: Empuraan , the film promises to take forward the story of Stephen Nedumpally and his journey of becoming the leader of the biggest mercenary group – Khureshi Ab’Raam. While the filmmaker Sukumaran decided to drop first look posters to garner momentum from fans eagerly awaiting the sequel, on January 26, he treated them with a major glimpse of the actioner by unveiling its teaser. Prithviraj Sukumaran shares poster with release date along with teaser launch Not too long ago, the actor-turned-filmmaker had revealed that he will be unveiling the teaser in Kochi amid much fanfare sparking excitement among fans. On Sunday, as he shared a glimpse of the film, fans have been flooding the comment section, expressing their happiness and anticipation. Speaking of the teaser, it promises to be an adrenaline pumping affair with focu...

Krushna Abhishek confesses about buying a 3 BHK flat for his luxury purchases; says, “I have bought a house and have turned it into a boutique”

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Known for his impeccable comic timing, actor Krushna Abhishek has become a household name as he continues to entertain fans in multiple shows. The actor, who also plays a key role in the Netflix sketch-based chat show The Great Indian Kapil Show, reunited with the co-star Archana Puran Singh from the same show – but this time around, he appeared on her YouTube channel where the old friends had some interesting conversations. Krushna Abhishek makes a confession about his shoe-shopping Amid some interesting chats, the actor-comedian opened up about being a shopaholic and his intense passion for luxury brands, especially in terms of footwear. Krushna, in fact, went on to reveal that he ended up buying a three-bedroom apartment which he currently uses only as a storage home where he often shifts his footwear and other collection in order to retain space in his current residence. “I have bought a house and have turned it into a boutique,” he said during the show. A thoroughly entertained...

Hrithik Roshan, Shraddha Kapoor join Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, and others in this frame-worthy pic; grab attention of Indian fans at Dubai awards

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In a rare moment, Bollywood actors Hrithik Roshan and Shraddha Kapoor were seen attending the Joy Awards 2025 in Dubai, UAE where the stars not only received warm welcome from the audience but their presence also drew attention of Indian fans. Now, a latest post on social media has garnered eyeballs where Roshan and Kapoor are seen sharing the picture with international celebrities. Joy Awards drop a RARE photo bringing together stars from all over the world Bringing together some of the biggest names from different film industries, from across the world, the photo also featured names like Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Matthew McConaughey, Andrea Bocelli, Martin Lawrence, among others. While Hrithik looked suave and handsome as ever as he pulled off the red blazer with extreme panache, Shraddha too was her stylish self and decided to attend the ceremony in a black saree with extensive golden embroidery that left fans in awe of her elegance.   View this post on I...