Chiranjeeviâs Kaaka Progresses Briskly Megastar Set to Unleash a Formidable Avatar

Chiranjeevi’s Kaaka has completed nearly 70 per cent of its shoot, with production progressing at a brisk pace. Audiences can expect large-scale action sequences and plenty of swagger, a marked departure from the more subdued characterisation seen in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.
Dual shades, hidden identityIn the Bobby Kolli-directed action thriller, Chiranjeevi plays K Satyam, a mild-mannered aquaculture factory supervisor and devoted father who leads a modest life. However, the chara

The trailer of Tum Mere Ho is out, giving audiences a glimpse into a love story filled with romance, heartbreak and action. The film marks Gurmeet Choudhary’s first project as a producer under his home production banner, Deb Guru Films, in collaboration with Reva Creative House. It also marks Isha Malviya’s Bollywood debut. The trailer introduces viewers to the film’s story through a mix of romantic moments, action sequences and emotional scenes. Gurmeet plays a character

Starring Nithiin, Alias Rukmini is set to arrive in theatres on December 4. The release date was officially announced today by presenter and actor Nani, who has built a reputation for backing stories with substance. His association with the project has already sparked curiosity. The film is directed by Murali Kanth Devasoth, known for last year’s Dandoraa, and appears to bring a distinct sensibility to the narrative. The approach seems quiet and observant, prioritising character over spec

Mrunal Thakur’s Pooja Meri Jaan explores what happens when rejection turns into obsession and a woman finds herself at the centre of a disturbing chain of events. Directed by Navjot Gulati and co-directed by Vipasha Arvind, the psychological thriller stars Mrunal as Pooja, with Huma Qureshi playing Sana, a lawyer drawn into the case following the death of Aniket, played by Vikram Singh Chauhan. The film examines consent, harassment and the way a woman’s choices can come under scruti

Amitabh Bachchan became emotional as he remembered veteran actor Nana Patekar on the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18. Paying tribute to the late actor, Bachchan celebrated his exceptional acting talent, straightforward nature and dedication to social causes. Patekar passed away on October 8, leaving behind a remarkable body of work and a legacy that extended far beyond cinema.
During the show, Bachchan described Patekar as an “adwitiya kalakar” (incomparable artist), reca

There have been original Bollywood movies that have been adapted by Hollywood. These include a Wes Anderson favourite from Bollywood, Charulata (1964), being the inspiration behind the making of Forty Shades of Blue (2005) and A Common Man (2013) was remade as A Wednesday (2008). While these movies have been adapted on foreign soil, the projects were handled by foreign directors.Dating back to Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Parinda in 1989, Nana Patekar gave a stellar performance as a ruthless

Katrina Kaif isn’t one to feed the trolls, but she did finally address them, in her own calm, collected way. Speaking at the Kay Beauty anniversary event in London, the actress opened up about handling online criticism, just weeks after facing backlash over her appearance at the Ambani family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai.Without naming the controversy directly, Katrina made her point clear. “I think we really need to be careful of letting the narrative on social m

Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng are confirmed as series regulars, with Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh returning in a recurring capacity. Chieng is expected to reprise his role as Edison “Eddie” Cheng, Nick’s status-obsessed cousin from Hong Kong, while the rest of the beloved ensemble, including Awkwafina, Ken Jeong and Gemma Chan, remains to be formally confirmed.Adele Lim, who co-wrote the 2018 film, returns as showrunner and executive producer, alongside original d

Alert Lady Whistledown, there’s news from the ton. Netflix and Shondaland officially announced a brand-new Bridgerton spinoff on October 8, and this one’s been a long time coming for fans. The untitled limited series will chronicle the early life of a young Lady Violet and her romance with Viscount Edmund Bridgerton, the parents of the franchise’s eight beloved siblings.Netflix’s own press release frames the project clearly. “Similar to the massive global hit Queen

Actor Vijay Deverakonda has spoken out against targeted online smear campaigns directed at his upcoming film, Ranabaali, accusing his alleged detractors of funding coordinated attacks. Pointing to dozens of identical social media posts urging audiences to watch Jailer 2 instead, he argued that such uniform backlash appeared to be manufactured rather than a reflection of genuine public opinion. The two films are reportedly set to clash at the box office this Dasara. “When you see the same

On Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi’s Double Date Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor recently opened up about how their daughter, Shanaya Kapoor, developed an interest in acting. The couple revealed that her inclination towards films became evident over time rather than through a direct declaration about wanting to become an actor. Sanjay explained that Shanaya never explicitly announced her career ambitions. Having grown up around films and people from the industry, she gradually developed a

The veteran actor Nana Patekar passed away yesterday in his Goa residence on October 8, 2026. The news came as an absolute shock to all of his fans across the world.Nana Patekar is known for his massive contributions to the world of cinema with numerous Iconic characters under his belt of creations. One of his recent roles was in the movie Natsamrat. During an event, Nana Patekar had an unusual POV to point out about the actors who had taken the helm of the role before him.Nana said, "Whoever h

SS Rajamouli is reportedly developing a fictional language for his ambitious project Varanasi, marking yet another attempt to expand the world-building possibilities of Indian cinema. If true, this would be the filmmaker’s second major experiment with an invented tongue after Baahubali, which introduced audiences to the artificial language Kiliki. Linguist and lyricist Madhan Karky, who collaborated with Rajamouli on that project, is said to be working with him once again to create a dist

Few pairings in Hindi cinema carried the kind of unspoken trust Dimple Kapadia and Nana Patekar shared on screen. From the raw intensity of Prahaar and Krantiveer to the lighter chaos of Welcome 2 and Tum Milo Toh Sahi, theirs was a collaboration built as much on mutual respect as on relentless mischief. As the industry mourns the loss of one of its finest actors, Dimple opens up to Filmfare about the man behind the intensity, the director who pushed her to her limits, the co-star who played en

Nana Patekar’s demise has left the film industry mourning the loss of one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive actors. Remembering the veteran actor, Manoj Bajpayee spoke exclusively to Filmfare about their friendship, their frequent disagreements, Nana’s generosity and the impact he had on actors like him who came from theatre. Manoj revealed that he first learnt about Nana’s demise through a message from filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. “I woke up with Ram Gopal Va

Maharashtra is giving Nana Patekar the send-off his five-decade career earned him. The state government has announced that the veteran actor, who passed away today on October 8 at 75 following a cardiac arrest, will be cremated with full state honours, a rare recognition reserved for those who have left an indelible mark on public life. 
Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar confirmed the decision on X, writing, “Considering the unparalleled contribution of actor Nana P

While they say you should never meet your inspirations, that necessarily does not need to be the case every time. A recent example of this is when Ritvik Sahore got to realise his childhood dream of not only meeting his idol, Rajkummar Rao, but also acting with him in their upcoming movie, Prahaar.  A few years back during the success party for Stree, Ritvik Sahore got a chance to click a picture with Rajkummar Rao. The moment is even more special considering Ritvik was in attendance as a