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Hema Malini calls Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' 'simply brilliant'

Veteran actor Hema Malini has lauded the film Batwara 1947 for its poignant message of humanity and harmony.

17 Aug 2026 6:04 pm
Who's Brian Hickerson? Why Hayden Panettiere's ex is in focus

Hollywood actor Hayden Panettiere (36) passed away in South Carolina on August 16 (Sunday). She was reportedly last seen with her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson.

17 Aug 2026 5:44 pm
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' to hit ZEE5 on August 21

The recent Tamil film Jana Nayagan, featuring Thalapathy Vijay in his final role, will premiere on ZEE5 on August 21.

17 Aug 2026 5:42 pm
'The Odyssey' finds new life with record China opening

Christopher Nolan's latest film, The Odyssey, has made a remarkable impact on the Chinese box office. The movie raked in an impressive $36.3 million during its opening weekend, marking Nolan's second-best start in China after Interstellar.

17 Aug 2026 5:31 pm
Vishal Jethwa's 'Clean Up Company': Cast, plot, trailer, premiere date

The Hindi-language trailer for MX Player's upcoming comedy-drama series, Clean Up Company, has been released.

17 Aug 2026 5:16 pm
'Not me': TV actor Antarra clears air on razor-attack case

Actor Antarra Banerjee, known for Badho Bahu (2016) and Kasautii Zindagii Kay (2018), was recently embroiled in a case of mistaken identity.

17 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
No 'foul play' in Hayden Panettiere's death: Police

The sudden demise of actor Hayden Panettiere (36) in South Carolina has left many shocked.

17 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
'On it': Zoya Akhtar shares update on 'Zindagi Na Milegi...2'

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar recently confirmed that work is underway for the sequel to her 2011 hit film, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.

17 Aug 2026 4:57 pm
'Irumudi': Why Ravi Teja's nickname for minor co-star drawing flak

Ravi Teja, the popular South Indian actor, is currently facing backlash for his comments at a recent promotional event for his upcoming film Irumudi.

17 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
Kartik Aaryan turns producer with Kabir Khan's sports drama

Actor Kartik Aaryan has launched his production banner, Dopamine Studios, reported Variety India.

17 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
Is Balakrishna-Koratala Siva's film on hold due to budget issues?

The much-discussed collaboration between actor Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Koratala Siva, tentatively titled NBK112, is reportedly facing a roadblock due to budget issues.

17 Aug 2026 4:07 pm
What drew Saiyami Kher to 'Pal Bhar Ke Liye'

Saiyami Kher, who recently attended the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) with her latest film Pal Bhar Ke Liye, has opened up about her character.

17 Aug 2026 3:46 pm
Anne Hathaway, Jonas Brothers, Dwayne Johnson named Disney Legends

The 2026 Disney Legends Awards were held on August 16 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The event recognized individuals who have made significant contributions to The Walt Disney Company and its legacy.

17 Aug 2026 3:46 pm
Amitabh Bachchan rents out office space for 33L per month

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has reportedly rented out three floors of a commercial building in Mumbai's Andheri West to nutrition brand TruNativ F&B Private Limited.

17 Aug 2026 3:28 pm
Ram Gopal Varma's 'Police Company' to release in 2 parts?

Director Ram Gopal Varma is busy with his new film, Police Company.

17 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
'Spoilt for life': RGV looks back on working with Sridevi

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently opened up about his contribution to the upcoming biography of late actor Sridevi, titled The Empress.

17 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
'Prem Keetanu' teaser: Veer Pahariya navigates college chaos in comedy-drama

The teaser for Prem Keetanu, an upcoming film featuring Veer Pahariya, Aparshakti Khurana, and Aafiya Sayed in lead roles, has been unveiled.

17 Aug 2026 2:53 pm
'Khalifa,' '7 Dogs': Films releasing in theaters this week

Indian theaters are gearing up for another exciting week with a diverse lineup of films across various languages.

17 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Kiran Abbavaram's 'Chennai Love Story' heads to SonyLIV

The Telugu romantic drama Chennai Love Story, starring Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya, will be streaming on SonyLIV from August 21.

17 Aug 2026 2:21 pm
Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Khalifa': Cast, plot, release date

The much-anticipated trailer for Khalifa has been released, offering a glimpse into the action-packed world of Prithviraj Sukumaran's character, Mambarakal Aamir Ali.

17 Aug 2026 2:03 pm
Zubeen Garg death case: SC orders speedy witness examinations

The Supreme Court of India on Monday ordered the speedy conclusion of witness examinations in the Zubeen Garg death case.

17 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
Prime Video announces release date for Barun Sobti-starrer 'Babita Singh...'

Prime Video has announced the global release date for its upcoming Indian investigative drama, Babita Singh Reporting.

17 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
'Mirzapur' movie: Makers unveil 'Vaaroon Forever' teaser; song out tomorrow

Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios have unveiled a teaser for Vaaroon Forever, the new version of the iconic Mirzapur song Vaaroon.

17 Aug 2026 1:26 pm
SAB TV to reboot iconic serials 'Suraag,' 'Yes Boss'

Ravi Adhikari, chair of Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB) Television Network Ltd, has announced plans to reboot several iconic shows from the network's library.

17 Aug 2026 1:16 pm
'Darr' row: Did Sunny Deol call SRK an insecure actor?

In a recent interview, actor Sunny Deol opened up about his long-standing relationship with Shah Rukh Khan and the differences that arose between them during the making of Darr.

17 Aug 2026 1:09 pm
'Premalu' removed from JioHotstar ahead of Bollywood remake

The acclaimed Malayalam film, Premalu, which became a sensation in Mollywood and also gained popularity beyond Kerala, has been removed from JioHotstar.

17 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
Emraan Hashmi's 'Gunmaaster G9' to hit screens on November 27

Emraan Hashmi is currently riding high on the success of Awarapan 2, and now his next project, Gunmaaster G9, has been announced for a worldwide release on November 27, 2026.

17 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Everything you need to watch before 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Ahead of the release of Avengers: Doomsday in December, Disney+ has launched a new Need to Watch section on its app.

17 Aug 2026 12:18 pm
Parvathy Thiruvothu joins Kartik Aaryan in 'Captain India'

Kartik Aaryan's upcoming aviation thriller Captain India has bolstered its cast with the addition of South Indian actor Parvathy Thiruvothu.

17 Aug 2026 12:15 pm
Jackky Bhagnani reveals why Shahid Kapoor-starrer 'Ashwatthama' was shelved

After two decades of friendship, actor Shahid Kapoor and producer Jackky Bhagnani are now looking to collaborate professionally.

17 Aug 2026 11:58 am
'Malamaal Weekly 2' gets bigger with multiple producers on board

The much-awaited sequel to the iconic comedy Malamaal Weekly is being produced on a grand scale, with a strategic partnership between Subhash Kale, Founder of Camera Take Films and Vikrant Studio, and S Chandraprakash Jain, veteran film financier and producer of Sri Mishri Productions.

17 Aug 2026 11:48 am
'Operation Safed Sagar': How Manu Rishi prepared to play Musharraf

Actor Manu Rishi Chadha, who portrayed General Pervez Musharraf in Operation Safed Sagar, has revealed that he is receiving both hate and love for his performance.

17 Aug 2026 11:28 am
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' joins rare $2B club: Full list

Sony's latest Spider-Man adventure, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has crossed the $2 billion mark at the global box office.

17 Aug 2026 11:26 am
Suriya's 'Vishwanath & Sons' posts bumper box office opening!

The Tamil film Vishwanath & Sons, starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, witnessed a significant box office collection in its opening weekend.

17 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Why Robert Downey Jr. prefers playing Doom over Tony Stark

Robert Downey Jr. (RDJ), who is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday after memorably playing Tony Stark, recently revealed which of his two roles he prefers.

17 Aug 2026 11:09 am
Emraan's 'Awarapan 2' breaks records; earns 110cr in 3 days

Emraan Hashmi's much-awaited film Awarapan 2 is breaking records at the box office.

17 Aug 2026 10:36 am
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' remains strong; nears 560cr in India

The Hollywood film Spider-Man: Brand New Day has witnessed a significant drop in its box office collection.

17 Aug 2026 10:28 am
Mohanlal confirms new film with director Jude Anthany Joseph

Veteran actor Mohanlal has announced a new film with director Jude Anthany Joseph.

17 Aug 2026 10:25 am
Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' crashes; collects 37cr in 3 days

The historical drama Batwara 1947, featuring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, has ended its opening weekend on a disappointing note.

17 Aug 2026 10:14 am
'Don 3' row: Ranveer Singh's father to meet producers' association

The ongoing dispute over Ranveer Singh's sudden exit from Don 3 has reached the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA).

17 Aug 2026 10:09 am
'Pirates of Caribbean 6': Johnny Depp returning as Jack Sparrow?

Johnny Depp is in talks to return as Captain Jack Sparrow in the upcoming sixth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean series.

17 Aug 2026 9:46 am
'Nashville,' 'Heroes' actor Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, the acclaimed Hollywood actor known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has passed away at 36.

17 Aug 2026 9:21 am
Shah Rukh Khan to feature in Asha Bhosle tribute video

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will appear in a special tribute music video for the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle.

16 Aug 2026 5:41 pm
'Tangled' live-action film: Caitriona Balfe to play Queen Arianna

Caitriona Balfe, known for her role in Outlander, has been cast as Queen Arianna in Disney's live-action adaptation of Tangled.

16 Aug 2026 5:17 pm
Prosenjit Chatterjee remembers filmmaker Raja Sen, honors his legacy

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen passed away on Sunday at the age of 71.

16 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
'Haiwaan': Akshay teases 1st song on Saif Ali Khan's birthday

Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are reuniting on the big screen after a long hiatus in their upcoming film Haiwaan.

16 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
OTT: When, where to watch Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'I, Nobody'

The Malayalam thriller I, Nobody, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and directed by Nisam Basheer, will be available for streaming on JioHotstar from August 25.

16 Aug 2026 3:49 pm
Selena Gomez denies defrauding investors in mental health startup

Selena Gomez has denied allegations of defrauding investors in Wondermind, a mental health startup she co-founded with her mother Mandy Teefey and former business partner Daniella Pierson.

16 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff did '1942: A Love...' for free?

In a recent interview with India Today, director Vidhu Vinod Chopra revealed that Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff were not paid for his 1994 film 1942: A Love Story.

16 Aug 2026 1:11 pm
'Ramayana': Yash explains 'Hollywood math' behind 4,000cr budget

Yash, the star and co-producer of the upcoming two-part film Ramayana, has clarified that the reported budget of 4,000 crore is for both parts.

16 Aug 2026 12:53 pm