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When Yash’s Toxic director Geethu Mohandas teased her filmmaking process, said 'there is no bound script'

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When Yash’s Toxic director Geethu Mohandas teased her filmmaking process, said 'there is no bound script'

Yash's Toxic film director Geethu Mohandas previously talked openly about her unorthodox filmmaking style, has resurfaced online amid the casting rumours.

Will Smith's daughter Willow Smith celebrates Janmashtami, drops new song Govinda Nights

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Will Smith's daughter Willow Smith celebrates Janmashtami, drops new song Govinda Nights

Actress and singer, Willow Smith, who practices Hinduism openly, posted a series of photographs of her spiritual journey on her social media. She has also released her new album on Janmashtami.

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in talks for a gangster movie with Lokesh Kanagaraj: Reports

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Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth in talks for a gangster movie with Lokesh Kanagaraj: Reports

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is reportedly preparing for his next ambitious project, a gangster action drama that would bring Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan together.

Aamir Khan, Jackie Shroff pay tributes to veteran actor Achyut Potdar: 'He was an amazing actor'

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Aamir Khan, Jackie Shroff pay tributes to veteran actor Achyut Potdar: 'He was an amazing actor'

Celebrities including Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff paid emotional tributes to Achyut Potdar, remembering him as a talented actor and a wonderful human being.

Nikhil Dwivedi requests actors to rethink entourage costs: 'The problem arises when they refuse to understand'

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Nikhil Dwivedi requests actors to rethink entourage costs: 'The problem arises when they refuse to understand'

Actor-producer Nikhil Dwivedi clarified that the debate around actors’ entourage expenses is misplaced, stressing that the real issue lies in actors ignoring the overall business arithmetic of filmmaking.

Jana Nayagan: Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film set for Pongal 2026 release

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Jana Nayagan: Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film set for Pongal 2026 release

Thalapathy Vijay’s final film Jana Nayagan releases this Pongal 2026, promising mass action, emotions, and a grand Pan-India cinematic milestone.

 Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan launches podcast ‘The Curious Case of…’ with Agatsu Foundation; first episode out

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 Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan launches podcast ‘The Curious Case of…’ with Agatsu Foundation; first episode out

Curious about therapy but unsure if it’s for you? Ira Khan chats with psychologist Radhika Bapat to unpack what therapy really is, what to expect, and how it helps mental well-being.

Lollapalooza India returns for its fourth edition in Mumbai with 'genre-agnostic' line-up

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Lollapalooza India returns for its fourth edition in Mumbai with 'genre-agnostic' line-up

Lollapalooza India tickets will go live for pre-sale on August 26 and August 27 at 11 am. The two day music festival will feature 'genre-agnostic' line-up.

Coolie worldwide box office collection day 5: Rajinikanth film is his 3rd highest-grosser at Rs 403 cr, yet to beat Vikram

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Coolie worldwide box office collection day 5: Rajinikanth film is his 3rd highest-grosser at Rs 403 cr, yet to beat Vikram

Rajinikanth’s Coolie, helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has achieved a stellar box office feat, entering the Rs 400 crore club in just five days despite a clash with War 2. The film marks another major milestone in the superstar’s career.

Supernatural thriller Andhera opens to rave reviews, Karanvir Malhotra expresses gratitude

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Supernatural thriller Andhera opens to rave reviews, Karanvir Malhotra expresses gratitude

Karanvir Malhotra is overwhelmed by the audience’s love as Andhera premieres on Amazon Prime Video to glowing reviews. The supernatural thriller, starring Prajakta Koli, Priya Bapat, Surveen Chawla, and Malhotra, has been praised for its gripping storyline and psychological depth. Directed by Raaghav Dar and Gaurav Desai, Andhera is redefining horror for OTT audiences.

Mukesh Khanna slams Ekta Kapoor for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, says, "Aap morals ki esi-tesi kar rahe ho, All women are shown as selfish"

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Mukesh Khanna slams Ekta Kapoor for Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, says, "Aap morals ki esi-tesi kar rahe ho, All women are shown as selfish"

Mukesh Khanna, famed for Shaktimaan and Mahabharat, criticized Ektaa Kapoor’s revival of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Calling it regressive, he slammed its portrayal of women as selfish and questioned the moral values such television dramas project.

Kantara Chapter 1: Gulshan Devaiah’s first look as Kulashekara unveiled

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Kantara Chapter 1: Gulshan Devaiah’s first look as Kulashekara unveiled

The first glimpse of actor Gulshan Devaiah as Kulashekara has been released by the producers of Kantara: Chapter 1, the eagerly anticipated prequel to Rishab Shetty's popular film Kantara.

Deepika Padukone to begin AA22xA6 shoot in November for 100 days: Reports

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Deepika Padukone to begin AA22xA6 shoot in November for 100 days: Reports

Deepika Padukone's character is said to be packed with intense, dramatic and action sequences, highlighting the actress' versatility alongside Allu Arjun, in AA22xA6.

Arjun Kapoor shuts down Instagram comments amid viral meme wave

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Arjun Kapoor shuts down Instagram comments amid viral meme wave

Arjun Kapoor has found himself at the center of a meme storm after an old video clip from his film resurfaced online. The clip, which quickly turned into a viral meme trend, flooded the actor’s Instagram posts with hilarious comments. Overwhelmed by the sudden wave, Arjun finally disabled his comment section, while the internet is buzzing with the so-called “Arjun Kapoor meme song,” proving once again how quickly trends catch fire in the digital era.

Mammootty recovers from health issues, gears up for Mahesh Narayanan’s next

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Mammootty recovers from health issues, gears up for Mahesh Narayanan’s next

Malayalam megastar Mammootty, recovering well after a brief health-related hiatus, is set to return in September, joining director Mahesh Narayanan’s upcoming project, marking his grand comeback to the big screen.

Justin Baldoni faces harassment allegations from It Ends With Us co-star Isabela Ferrer amid Blake Lively lawsuit

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Justin Baldoni faces harassment allegations from It Ends With Us co-star Isabela Ferrer amid Blake Lively lawsuit

Isabela Ferrer played the younger version of Blake Lively's character in It Ends With Us and has makes harassment allegations against actor and director Justin Baldoni.

Sunny Leone talks about working on her upcoming film Vista Village, says “Learning Malayalam was a challenge but rewarding”

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Sunny Leone talks about working on her upcoming film Vista Village, says “Learning Malayalam was a challenge but rewarding”

Sunny Leone's upcoming film Vista Village promises an emotional mix of family drama, comedy, suspense and youth-driven storytelling.

Vishal Bhardwaj asks Priyanka Chopra ‘Kya ab bhi naraaz ho?' on Kaminey's 16th anniversary, actress replies, 'aapse kaun naraz ho sakta hai'

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Vishal Bhardwaj asks Priyanka Chopra ‘Kya ab bhi naraaz ho?' on Kaminey's 16th anniversary, actress replies, 'aapse kaun naraz ho sakta hai'

Priyanka Chopra marked 16 years of Kaminey, recalling cherished memories with co-star Shahid Kapoor and director Vishal Bhardwaj. Her post sparked a nostalgic response from Bhardwaj, delighting fans with heartfelt reflections.en

Blackpink’s Lisa faces backlash for allegedly biting Kentaro Sakaguchi's 'arm on short film Dream set, netizens react

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Blackpink’s Lisa faces backlash for allegedly biting Kentaro Sakaguchi's 'arm on short film Dream set, netizens react

Malayalam superstar Mammootty has recovered from recent health concerns and is preparing to team up with acclaimed director Mahesh Narayanan for his next film project, delighting fans eagerly awaiting his return.

ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo assigned dishwashing duty during his military enlistment

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ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo assigned dishwashing duty during his military enlistment

The reports have revealed that everyone kept bringing their dishes to ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo just to catch a glimpse of his face.

Nandamuri Jayakrishna’s wife Padmaja passes away at 73

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Nandamuri Jayakrishna’s wife Padmaja passes away at 73

The Nandamuri family mourns the passing of Smt. Padmaja, wife of Nandamuri Jayakrishna and daughter-in-law of NTR, who died early Tuesday at 73, leaving loved ones in grief.

Amitabh Bachchan reveals now doctors supervise his daily routine, says, ‘Handrails are needed throughout Jalsa for support’

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Amitabh Bachchan reveals now doctors supervise his daily routine, says, ‘Handrails are needed throughout Jalsa for support’

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, 82, candidly revealed how aging affects his life, sharing that constant medical monitoring and routine adjustments help him manage health challenges while inspiring fans with resilience.

Did Hrithik Roshan really unfollow Jr NTR after War 2? Read to know

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Did Hrithik Roshan really unfollow Jr NTR after War 2? Read to know

Hrithik Roshan is reported to unfollow Jr NTR on sociak media. The latest unfollowing reports came after War 2 registered a decline at the box office.

Gurmeet Choudhary braves Mumbai rains, keeps shooting commitments intact

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Gurmeet Choudhary braves Mumbai rains, keeps shooting commitments intact

Mumbai once again bowed under torrential rains, but its people stood tall with their trademark resilience. Actor Gurmeet Choudhary embodied this spirit, braving flooded streets to honour his work commitments.

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