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The much-anticipated Marathi-Hindi film Raja Shivaji, directed by and starring Riteish Deshmukh, will hit theaters on May 1. The film chronicles the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his journey to establish the Maratha Empire.

Vinod Bachchan, the producer behind Tanu Weds Manu and Ginny Weds Sunny, has confirmed that he is in talks with actor Rajkummar Rao for a sequel to his hit film Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana.

Vijay and Trisha Krishnan or simply Trisha are one of Tamil cinema's most celebrated pairings. Their collaborations in films like Ghilli (2004), Thirupaachi (2005), Aathi (2006), and Kuruvi (2008) have been immensely popular.

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon has opened up about her views on success.

The survival action thriller film Apex, directed by Baltasar Kormkur and written by Jeremy Robbins, arrived on Netflix on Friday.

Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated film King has reached its climax stage, and the team is all set to shoot an action-packed sequence in South Africa.

The recently released Prime Original show, Matka King, has set a new record on Prime Video.

The proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount Skydance could significantly alter Hollywood and the media landscape.

With just two months to go for the release of Welcome To The Jungle, the film is reportedly in talks with Pen Marudhar for its overseas theatrical distribution rights.

Actor and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to receive the Global Vanguard Honor at the Gold House's Gold Gala 2026, recognizing her 25-year career spanning industries and continents.

Global pop sensation Rihanna made a surprise return to India on Thursday evening.

BLACKPINK member Jennie made history by becoming the first South Korean and K-pop idol to attend TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2026 gala.

In a significant development, Lucas, a former member of K-Pop groups NCT and SuperM, has left SM Entertainment.

Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh has collaborated with Adidas Originals to launch the first-ever co-created sneaker in India.

Veteran actor Annu Kapoor has recently opened up about his sister Seema Kapoor's troubled marriage to the late actor Om Puri.

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher took to Instagram to share a nostalgic memory of meeting pop legend Michael Jackson in 1996.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported that PEN Studios will invest 100 crore in Aashirvad Cinemas through Panorama Studios for the upcoming Malayalam film Drishyam 3.

Rakesh Bedi, who played the memorable character of Jameel Jamali in the blockbuster film Dhurandhar, has reportedly not received a 1 crore bonus for his performance.

The second song from the upcoming film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, titled Wow, has been released.

Filmmaker Karan Johar is reportedly planning a private screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in Mumbai, ahead of its theatrical release in India.

Medha Shankr, who rose to fame with 12th Fail (2023), is gearing up for her next film Ginny Wedss Sunny 2.

The 16th anniversary re-release of Prabhas's film Darling turned violent at the Sudarshan 35MM Theatre in Hyderabad.

Michael Jackson's biopic Michael, starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson in his debut, has finally hit cinemas after repeated delays and reshoots.

The Indian historical epic, Krishnavataram, will be released worldwide on May 7.

Oscar-nominated actor-director-producer-screenwriter Maggie Gyllenhaal will head the main competition jury at the Venice International Film Festival this year.

The much-anticipated sequel series to the 1995 film Clueless, featuring Alicia Silverstone reprising her role as Cher Horowitz, is no longer in development at Peacock.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has confirmed that his upcoming film with director Vamshi Paidipally and producer Dil Raju will be released on Eid 2027.

Rakesh Bedi's portrayal of Jameel Jamali in the Dhurandhar franchise has been widely appreciated.

Rapper Nicki Minaj, a vocal supporter of US President Donald Trump, will be attending the 2026 White House Correspondents's Dinner on Saturday.

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, who recently announced her second pregnancy, is busy at work.

Music composer Mithoon, who has been a long-time collaborator of director Mohit Suri, is reportedly working on the latter's upcoming film.

Hollywood A-listers like Robert De Niro, Sofia Coppola, and Holly Hunter have signed an open letter opposing the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

Kartik Aaryan's long-awaited film Captain India has finally locked its release date.

After a whirlwind romance, singer Harry Styles (32) and actor Zoe Kravitz (37) have reportedly gotten engaged.

Akshay Kumar's latest film, Bhooth Bangla, has been performing steadily at the box office.

Ranveer Singh's film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, wrapped up its fifth week at 19.37cr. On Day 36 (Thursday), it added only 1.4cr to its tally, per Sacnilk.

The untitled film by director Anurag Basu, starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, is on track for a theatrical release later this year.

Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan have reunited for a new film under the direction of Anees Bazmee.

Hollywood actor Julianne Moore has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious Kering Women In Motion Award at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

Pooja Gurnani, the long-time manager of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has bought three luxury apartments in Mumbai's Bandra area for 38.21 crore, reported CRE Matrix.

It's time to return to Hawkins.

Himesh Reshammiya Melodies, the music label owned by composer Himesh Reshammiya, has acquired the music rights of Sooraj Barjatya's upcoming film Yeh Prem Mol Liya, reported Bollywood Hungama.

Acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently shared his thoughts on the success of films like Dhurandhar and Saiyaara.

In December 2024, Yash Raj Films and Posham Pa Pictures unveiled a multi-film collaboration aimed at bringing fresh, distinctive stories to audiences.

The beloved horror franchise Evil Dead is back with a new installment titled Evil Dead Burn.

The English version of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, is reportedly set to be released globally on November 8, 2026. This comes after Yash confirmed its India release date to be October last week.

The legal team of singer D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, is demanding that prosecutors publicly present their evidence against him in the murder case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

The much-anticipated second season of the streaming series Sapne vs Everyone is set to premiere on May 1, 2026.

The Punjab Police has formally requested the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to block public access to the upcoming documentary series, Lawrence of Punjab. The series is set to premiere on ZEE5 on April 27.

In recent years, many Bollywood actors and filmmakers have found a new source of income in YouTube.