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Hollywood star Will Smith is reportedly in talks to join director Atlee’s highly anticipated sci-fi epic Raaka. The Oscar-winning actor has allegedly been approached to portray the film’s primary antagonist and is expected to shoot his portions at an international location. If the reports turn out to be true, Raaka could mark Smith’s debut in Indian cinema.
 According to a Mid-Day report, Will Smith could officially join Raaka ahead of the film’s next shooting sched

 Actors turning producers is a natural form of progression in the world of filmmaking. We've recently seen Kartik Aaryan kick start his production journey with Dopamine Studios and next in line are actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani. But there's a very specific reason to why Sid-Kiara are turning producers.Better creative control
Once an actor has established their image, it becomes important to have creative control. We've seen the likes of Anushka Sharma, Kriti Sanon, Alia Bhatt a

Shahid Kapoor is reportedly stepping away from Amazon MGM’s apparent Indian adaptation of Freaky Friday, a project that was being produced by Aman Gill in association with Sunir Kheterpal. While there has been no official confirmation from the actor or the makers yet, our industry sources suggest that the actor’s decision comes at a time when he is taking a closer look at the films he wants to be associated with going forward. 
The development is particularly interesting given S

Rajkumar Santoshi’s Batwara 1947, starring Sunny Deol, is struggling at the domestic box office and continues to lag behind Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2. After a dull opening, the film has witnessed a disappointing run through the weekdays. The film arrived with considerable expectations, backed by its ambitious scale, reportedly hefty budget and a star-studded cast. However, despite these factors, Batwara 1947 has failed to gain the desired momentum and is currently finding it d

Actor Govinda’s marriage to Sunita Ahuja has once again come under the spotlight, this time with a significant development in the divorce proceedings. Sunita has reportedly withdrawn the divorce case she had filed against the actor, her manager Shashi Sinha confirmed to NDTV. The development comes after months of public discussion around trouble in the couple’s marriage, with Sunita making several remarks about their relationship and alleging that Govinda had been unfaithful.Reports

In a recent interview, Raj Kundra opened up about his 2021 arrest in the pornography case and his 63 days in Mumbai’s Arthur Road Jail. He revealed that the period became even more difficult when divorce rumours involving his wife of 16 years, actor Shilpa Shetty, surfaced. Kundra said the situation left him feeling “suicidal” while he was behind bars.
 Raj Kundra said, "I was managing there somehow. One day, news came through the media it was a rumour, as I later found o

Delhi-based singer-songwriter MNV (pronounced Manav) drops his debut track 'Gadbadi' today. MNV runs counter to the stripped-back trend in modern music. His sound is maximalist and retro-inspired, built to command the dance floor."I don't really remember a time before music," says MNV. "Even in school, I'd be tucked away in the back bench with a notebook- not taking notes, writing lyrics. That's just always been in me. Training classically in Hindustani and Western vocals, writing in four langu

The film industry is a heady mix of high creativity and volatile business scenarios. In either case, situations can change in an instant and so can the people's outlook. Something similar happened with the release of Batwara 1947 where Aamir Khan was the producer and Sunny Deol played the lead role. The two stars had come together after many years and this was, in effect, their first real professional collaboration. But, the film was delayed for several reasons and over the waiting period, enoug

Tania Shroff has seemingly entered her bridal era — and before you jump to conclusions, we’re not talking about a wedding announcement.Over the last few days, Tania’s Instagram Stories have been leaving behind some very interesting clues. First, there was Runaway Bride playing on screen. 
Then came a Pinterest board filled with bridal inspiration, casually captioned “References.”Coincidence? Maybe. But things got a little more interesting when a behind-the-sce

Nani is set to enter a darker, more intense world with The Paradise, his second collaboration with filmmaker Srikanth Odela after their 2023 action drama Dasara. Set in the 1980s, the upcoming Telugu action drama revolves around a marginalised community battling oppression and discrimination, with Nani playing Jadal, a character who emerges as an unlikely leader. The film also stars Sonali Kulkarni, Mohan Babu and Raghav Juyal in pivotal roles.The glimpses released so far have already hinted at

South Korean actor Yoo Ah In is preparing to return to the entertainment industry with a new film, tentatively titled Vampir. The project marks his first major acting role since his drug-related legal troubles put his career on hold. He will star in the upcoming occult mystery thriller, which is being directed by Jang Jae Hyun, best known for helming the hit film Exhuma. Yoo Ah-In’s casting was confirmed on Tuesday by local distributor NEW (Next Entertainment World).According to The Korea

Wedding rumours surrounding composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran have resurfaced, with the latest buzz claiming that the two are planning a destination wedding in Greece on November 10. Neither Anirudh nor Kavya has publicly confirmed the reports, but speculation has already set social media abuzz.Uncle’s comments stir the potThe latest speculation gained momentum after veteran actor Y. Gee. Mahendran, who is Anirudh’s uncle, spoke about his nephew du

Zoya Akhtar has finally given fans the update they’ve been waiting for years for, a sequel to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is officially in the making. As Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara marks 15 years since its release, director Zoya Akhtar has confirmed that conversations about the much-awaited sequel are finally in progress. The filmmaker has confirmed that she is working on a follow-up story to the Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol-led film. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at

Kartik Aaryan’s Captain India is getting bigger, with Parvathy Thiruvothu becoming the latest notable addition to the cast. The acclaimed actor has reportedly joined Shimit Amin’s aviation thriller in a pivotal role. While the makers have chosen to keep details of her character under wraps, sources suggest that she will be an integral part of the narrative.The casting marks another interesting step in Parvathy’s Hindi film journey. Known for performances that have earned her a

Ranveer Singh is stepping into uncharted territory. After the high-octane Dhurandhar franchise, the actor is gearing up for Pralay, an ambitious post-apocalyptic action thriller that promises to take Bollywood into a genre it has rarely explored at this scale. With a big-budget production, an intriguing survival story and a fresh creative team, the film has already become one of Singh’s most anticipated upcoming projects. Here are five things to know about Pralay.
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The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3 has taken a new turn, with his father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, now willing to meet the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) over the matter.As per Times of India report, filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani approached IMPPA last month with a complaint against Ranveer. They reportedly submitted documents related to Don 3, including the agreement signed between the two parties and informed the associati

Emraan Hashmi is gearing up for another major theatrical release. His upcoming film, Gunmaaster: G9, stars Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana alongside him and is set to hit theatres on November 27.
Expect bullets, romance and musicThe actor shared an update about the release date on Instagram, announcing that the film is locked, loaded and ready to fire up the big screen. He also teased that the action thriller will offer more than just bullets, promising a blend of romance, mus

After the success of Awarapan 2, director Nitin Kakkar is set to take on his next project, a romantic musical with producer Anshul Garg. The filmmaker, who has had a strong run with his latest release, is now venturing into a new genre with a story that brings together romance and music.The collaboration marks an exciting new creative partnership, with the script already locked and the team gearing up to begin work on the film later this year.Talking about the project, Nitin Kakkar said, &ldquo

The 1993 psychological thriller Darr remains an iconic landmark in Hindi cinema, but the film also famously triggered a multi-year rift between its lead actors, Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan. The feud, which stemmed from creative differences over their respective roles in the film, eventually ended with a warm reconciliation in 2023. Recently, the Batwara 1947 actor opened up about the fallout and the nature of relationships within the film industry during an interview with Shubhankar Mishra.
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The much-discussed March 19, 2026 box-office showdown between Dhurandhar 2 (Dhurandhar: The Revenge) and Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was eventually averted after the Yash-starrer was postponed to June 4, 2026. The change left the Ranveer Singh-starrer with a solo release window at the box office. Initially, both big-ticket films were expected to arrive in a high-profile head-on clash. However, the makers of Toxic subsequently changed its release date to August 28, citing production-r

There seems to be no stopping Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 at the box office. The film hasn’t even completed a week in the theatres and has already achieved a major milestone. On its opening day, Awarapan 2 collected Rs 22 crore, followed by Rs 33.75 crore on Day 2. According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 26 crore on Day 3, taking its total India nett collection to Rs 81.75 crore and its worldwide gross collection to Rs 110.10 crore.With these numbers, Awarapan 2 has surpassed the li

Hayden Panettiere, who began her career as a child actor and rose to prominence through Heroes and Nashville, has passed away at 36. Her representative confirmed the news in a statement to ABC News.
 In a statement released to the media, Hayden’s father, Skip Panettiere said, "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the million

Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 and Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 are currently competing at the box office, with both films arriving in theatres on August 14, ahead of the Independence Day weekend. While Batwara 1947 is a Partition drama set against the backdrop of India’s independence, Awarapan 2 is a sequel to Hashmi’s 2007 romantic action drama Awarapan. With the two films offering audiences distinctly different stories, here’s a look at how they have performed at the b