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Prabhas received an unforgettable reception as he landed in Japan for the special release of Baahubali: The Epic. Fans gathered in large numbers, carrying posters, gifts, and warm messages to celebrate the superstar’s arrival. Their affection touched not only Prabhas but also SS Rajamouli, who penned a deeply emotional note. The director expressed how happy he was to see the actor finally experience Japan’s admiration firsthand.Overwhelmed Japanese fans loveIn his letter on Instagra

Akhil Akkineni faced a major setback with the failure of his latest release, Agent. Ever since, he has been carefully planning his next set of films. The actor is determined to bounce back strongly at the box office. His upcoming film, Lenin, was expected to revive his career, but the film has also faced unexpected delays, adding to the actor’s woes. Despite shooting going at a snail’s space, Akhil is staying upbeat and exploring fresh opportunities that can help reposition himself.

Akhanda 2, one of the most awaited films of the year, faced an unexpected roadblock when its release was halted at the last minute on December 4, 2025. The delay came after Eros International filed a legal suit against Akhanda 2 producers, claiming that dues of nearly Rs 28 crore from an earlier arbitral agreement were still unpaid. The court prevented the film from hitting theatres on December 5, 2025.Akhanda 2 team to address bottlenecksThis is the first time in recent memory that a star hero

Sonu Sood, Wamiqa Gabbi and others have urged people not to lash out at the ground staff amid the major crisis caused by IndiGo. The airline cancelled most of their flights due to a shortage of manpower, leading to thousands of passengers being left stranded at various airports of major cities such as Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. Several flights have been delayed as well. Photos and videos that have gone viral on social media show passengers losing their calm and expressing the anger on the airpo

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has stepped forward to champion Janhvi Kapoor’s powerful thoughts on womanhood, giving her a big public shout-out. The actress reposting a clip of Janhvi talking about how vital it is to recognise women's lived experiences rather than reducing equality to a superficial idea. Priyanka wrote, "It starts with a conversation so here I go. Preach @janhvikapoor ðŸ‘� @barkha.dutt,” applauding Janhvi’s honest take on what true equality reall

As the countdown intensifies for James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, one name is sparking growing intrigue, and it is Varang. She isn’t merely a new character; she is the beating heart of the frenzy, the mystery and the towering anticipation surrounding Cameron’s latest chapter. In Avatar: Fire and Ash, audiences will journey deeper into Pandora than ever before, encountering an entirely new civilisation, the Mangkwan clan, also known as the Ash People.Fierce, resilient and

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar had an explosive opening at the Indian box office. The Aditya Dhar directorial is a spy thriller revolving around a RAW agent and his covert missions in the criminal underworld of Karachi and its link to India. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has earned Rs 27 crore on its release day, December 5.This surpasses the predictions made by trade experts, who estimated the film's opening day earnings to fall in the range of Rs 15-18 crore. With a stronger sta

The Filmfare OTT Awards 2025 press conference, co-powered by Hyundai in association with Amanté, was held today, 5 December 2025. The awards night is scheduled to take place on 15 December 2025, celebrating some of the best performances and stories from the world of streaming.During the interaction, acclaimed actor Jaideep Ahlawat spoke passionately about how the OTT revolution has changed storytelling and acting, giving creators a new level of freedom. He highlighted how longe

The release of Akhanda 2, starring Balakrishna, which was supposed to release on December 5, 2025 has been postponed indefinitely. On Wednesday, The Madras High Court passed injunction orders against the film producers over an earlier financial arbitral. While the efforts for a smooth release of Akhanda 2 are currently on, fans and film trade are hoping that the issue would be resolved amicably soon facilitating a smooth release. Amid crisis, we have learnt that Balakrishna has reportedly stepp

Prabhas, along with producer Shobu Yarlagadda, landed in Japan on Thursday. The superstar and producer flew to Tokyo to promote the release of Baahubali The Epic in 4K in Japan. With the news of Prabhas about to visit theatres in Japan going viral, fans are turning out in large numbers to get a glimpse of the Baahubali star.
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As Pushpa 2 celebrates first anniversary (Pushpa 2 released on December 5, 2024), actor Allu Arjun took to social media to acknowledge the love and support that is poured on the action entertainer. The icon star described the Pushpa series as ‘unforgettable journey of five years in our life.’View this post on InstagramA post shared by Allu Arjun (@alluarjunonline)Dive deeper into craftsHighlighting the global success of the Sukumar directorial, Allu Arjun expressed gratitude to the

Tere Ishk Mein has been holding its ground at the box office, keeping pace with the interest it generated before release. The Dhanush–Kriti Sanon starrer is gradually moving toward the Rs 100 crore net figure in India, reflecting a stable first week.Its first week has ended with over Rs 100 crore worldwide, though Thursday brought a noticeable dip ahead of the clash. Early estimates place day 7 collections at roughly Rs 5.75 crore, taking the domestic total to around Rs 85.50 crore. The f

The Livingston Public Library hosted a special community event, honouring filmmaker, author and LGBTQ+ activist Onir (Anirban Dhar). The organisation celebrated his contributions to cinema and social change.
The evening was marked by a memorable moment when Livingston Mayor Ed Meinhardt and Council Member Ketan Bhuptani presented Onir with an official Township Citation. They recognised his work in promoting visibility, equality and compassion through films.At the event, Mayor Meinhardt praised

Dark clouds loomed over the release of Balakrishna’s film Akhanda 2 after Madras High Court stalled the film’s release on Wednesday. While the producers of the action entertainer tried their best to bail out the film, their efforts went in vain. As a result, Akhanda 2, which was slated to release on Friday (December 5, 2025), isn’t releasing as scheduled. The production house, 14 Reels Plus, officially confirmed the news on their social media handle. The unfortunate developmen

The release of Balakrishna's upcoming film Akhanda 2 has come to an unexpected halt after a major legal issue surfaced in the Madras High Court. Eros International filed a petition arguing that the makers of Akhanda 2 were attempting to bypass an unpaid arbitral award of Rs 27.7 crore, which has remained unsettled till date since July 2019.Financial matters, bone of contentionApparently, the dispute arises from an arbitral award passed in July 2019 in favour of Eros International against 14 Ree

Kareena Kapoor Khan recently shared a playful mirror selfie on Instagram, teasing director Meghna Gulzar about how many locations they’ve been hopping across for Daayra.In her caption, she joked about travelling “from Khalapur to Bhiwandi to Virar,” adding that she’s actually “quite enjoying the ride” while shooting on the move. The picture captured her easy, on-the-go mood as she continued filming.Kareena had announced the project back in September 2025, cal

Ram Charan is currently occupied with his upcoming film Peddi, a film that has generated significant buzz among fans and the trade. Even while he continues working on the film, exciting developments about his next collaboration have emerged.Charan loved the scriptAfter Peddi, Charan is set to reunite with director Sukumar (who is widely known for the blockbuster Pushpa franchise) after their earlier outing, Rangasthalam. The new film will also be produced by the same production house that backe

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru entered wedlock a few days ago! While the newlyweds are still receiving congratulatory messages, we have learnt that the couple would collaborate professionally to bankroll films.Samantha, Raj collaborate professionallyMuch before their wedding, Samantha and Raj collaborated as director and actor, and also as a co-producer. Last year, Samantha launched her production house, Tralala Moving Pictures under which she produced the film, Subham. Raj was credited

Janhvi Kapoor, Tiger Shroff and Lakshya are reportedly coming together for a new project that is currently being referred as Lag Jaa Gale. There has been no official confirmation from the makers yet, but industry buzz suggests that the shoot is expected to begin this weekend.A report carried by Mid Day mentioned that the film has been tentatively titled Lag Jaa Gale and is set to go on floors soon. The publication quoted a source saying, “The pre production is done, an

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda continue to maintain silence over their rumoured relationship. While their gestures at various filmy dos hint at their bond, there’s a bit of mystery surrounding the rumoured couple. But in her latest interaction with The Hollywood Reporter, India Rashmika tried to clear some air about her impending marriage.Rashmika reacts to marriage reportsAmid reports that Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda will get married in Udaipur, the actress seems to

Shah Rukh Khan recently appeared at an extravagant Delhi wedding and found himself in an unexpectedly awkward situation. The actor captivated guests with performances. However, one encounter seen in a viral video from the event captured an awkward exchange that has since divided the internet. In the video, SRK is clearly put on the spot when a guest tries to convince him to recite the well-known Vimal Kesari slogan, "Bolo Zubaan Kesari."SRK attempted to lighten the situation with humour, first

BTS' Jimin and Jungkook kick off their new great adventure with the premiere of the second season of their hit travel reality series Are You Sure?!. The first two episodes are out on the OTT platform Disney+. In the first two episodes released today, the duo reunite just a week after completing their military service for an impromptu journey. It begins in the Swiss Alps, where they immerse themselves in serene nature, explore local towns and rediscover simple joys away from the stage. What begi

LE SSERAFIM, comprising KIM CHAEWON, SAKURA, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA and HONG EUNCHAE, are slated to take the Times Square stage for a special year-end performance on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026, airing on December 31, 2025.
Celebrating its iconic annual tradition, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 will welcome global audiences with a star-studded lineup of performers. The lineup includes Mariah Carey, Post

A Bengaluru-based lawyer has lodged a complaint at the High Grounds Police Station against Ranveer Singh. He has claiming that his imitation of the Daiva sequence from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 has offended religious sentiments.
Prashanth Metal, the advocate, has lodged the complaint for recreating Rishab Shetty’s Ullalthi Daiva performance. This happened while he addressed his fans at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on November 28, 2025. According to

Rashmika Mandanna yet again took the opportunity to voice her concern on a disturbing trend, the misuse of artificial intelligence in creating deepfakes using image and voice. Recently, she described the negative trend as ‘scary,’ and insisted the need to introduce stronger safeguards to protect young women. And freshly, Rashmika said, “Internet no longer a mirror of truth.“When truth can be manufactured, discernment becomes our greatest defence.”AI is a force for

Rajkummar Rao is known for his instinctive choices as an actor. He recently opened up about the changing landscape of cinema and the growing influence of algorithms on creative decisions. Speaking at a recent event, the actor reflected on how streaming platforms have reshaped audience behaviour, often in ways that defy logic and how this shift is affecting filmmakers and performers alike.
Rajkummar shared, "Honestly, I'm still learning. I'm still trying to figure out. It's actually like theatre

Virat Kohli, easily one of the biggest names in the country, is back in the spotlight after scoring back to back centuries. The second One Day International between India and South Africa is taking place in Raipur, and Anushka Sharma shared this story for him, showing once again how closely she stands by his side.Anushka has always been a constant pillar in Virat’s life. Whether he is on the field chasing runs or off the field dealing with pressure and expectations, she has been there wit

Post the global success of Pushpa, Allu Arjun has been treading a cautious path! The icon star, as he’s fondly called by his fans, has been circumspect about his subsequent moves. After a lot of dilly-dallying, Allu Arjun zeroed in on Atlee’s sci-fi thriller which the actor has been shooting for in Mumbai. While the shooting is mid-way, reports about his next film have been doing the rounds.Allu Arjun yet to finalizeAllu Arjun intends to complete his film with Atlee by 2026 summer,

There’s a twist in the tale! Days after co-producer Shirish confirmed that Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC) will bankroll a film with Salman Khan under director Vamsi Paidipally, here’s a surprise. On Wednesday the PR team of SVC issued a clarification stating that the reports (about Salman Khan’s film) have been blown out of proportion.Anees Bazmee to helm Akshay’s filmThe PR team termed the reports of Dil Raju producing Salman Khan’s film as &lsq

Tere Ishk Mein is turning out to be a major winner at the box office. The Anand L Rai film, led by Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, has matched the strong buzz it carried before release and is now steadily inching toward the Rs 100 crore net milestone in India. Early estimates suggest the film earned around Rs 10.25 crore on its fifth day, with almost the entire chunk coming from the Hindi version. Tuesday’s numbers were a noticeable jump from Monday’s roughly Rs 8.25 crore, which had

A day after Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru entered into wedlock, his sister, Sheetal Nidimoru took to Instagram to welcome Samantha into the family. Sharing the wedding photos, Sheetal stated that being part of the ritual on such a sacred day felt like life aligning itself in the most beautiful way.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sheetal Nidimoru (@sheetalnidimoru)
And as a family, we stand by them: SheetalSheetal posted a picture from the wedding that features the newlyweds