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Subhash Ghai reveals 'Taal 2' script is almost complete

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai recently confirmed to HT City that the script for Taal 2, the sequel to his 1999 hit, is nearly complete.

25 Apr 2026 3:36 pm
Riteish says 'cannot blind yourself to changes' amid 'Dhurandhar' success

Actor-filmmaker Riteish Deshmukh recently spoke about the changing dynamics of Hindi cinema in an interview with Bollywood Hungama.

25 Apr 2026 3:31 pm
Co-star alleges Katy Perry pulled his pants down at party

Josh Kloss, who starred alongside Katy Perry in her Teenage Dream music video, has accused the singer of exposing his genitals without consent at a party.

25 Apr 2026 3:05 pm
Michael Jackson's accusers claim they were 'brainwashed' to defend him

The Cascio siblings, Eddie, Aldo, Dominic Jr., and Marie Nicole, filed a lawsuit against the estate of late pop icon Michael Jackson in February.

25 Apr 2026 2:52 pm
Sunny Deol's film with Excel 'could redefine his big-screen presence'

Sunny Deol is joining hands with Excel Entertainment for a new film.

25 Apr 2026 2:31 pm
'We should work together': Aamir Khan lauds SRK, Salman

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has once again expressed his desire to work with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.

25 Apr 2026 2:26 pm
'Michael' starts strong, opens at nearly 6cr in India

The much-awaited biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson as the legendary pop icon Michael Jackson, has opened strongly in India.

25 Apr 2026 2:09 pm
Vir Das pens tribute to late comedian Raj Sharma

Acclaimed stand-up comedian Raj Sharma, who was based in Dallas, passed away on Friday morning at the age of 50.

25 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Sanjay confirms 'Vaastav' sequel, opens up on 'Munna Bhai 3'

Bollywood actor-producer Sanjay Dutt recently unveiled his upcoming film Khalnayak Returns in Mumbai.

25 Apr 2026 1:24 pm
Riteish's 'Raja Shivaji' among longest Indian films; check runtime

The upcoming historical drama Raja Shivaji, starring Riteish Deshmukh, has reportedly joined the elite club of films with a runtime exceeding three hours.

25 Apr 2026 1:04 pm
Cher's conservatorship request for son Elijah denied again

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has denied pop icon Cher's request to place her son, Elijah Blue Allman, under a conservatorship.

25 Apr 2026 12:52 pm
Pedro Pascal, Matthew McConaughey to star in Park Chan-wook's next

Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook is set to make waves at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival, not just as a jury president but also with his latest project, The Brigands of Rattlecreek.

25 Apr 2026 12:30 pm
Rob Reiner's son Jake breaks silence on parents' tragic death

Jake Reiner, the son of late Hollywood couple Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, has opened up about his grief following the tragic death of his parents.

25 Apr 2026 12:08 pm
'Ginny Wedss Sunny-2' opens poorly, collects 30L on Day 1

The romantic comedy Ginny Wedss Sunny 2, featuring Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr, has opened to a disappointing response at the box office.

25 Apr 2026 11:58 am
Ellen DeGeneres returns to 'Finding Nemo' franchise to voice Dory

Ellen DeGeneres is set to return to Hollywood, reprising her role as Dory in a new short film within the Finding Nemo universe.

25 Apr 2026 11:39 am
Brendan Fraser's 'The Mummy 4' advanced to October 2027

Universal Pictures has announced that The Mummy 4 will now release on October 15, 2027.

25 Apr 2026 11:27 am
Film Association suspends 'Jana Nayagan' editor over 'negligence'

The Southern India Film Editors Association has temporarily suspended Pradeep E Ragav, the editor of the recently leaked film Jana Nayagan.

25 Apr 2026 11:15 am
Akshay Kumar's daughter's harassment case: Cyber department arrests accused

The Maharashtra Cyber Department has arrested a person involved in the cyber harassment case of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's daughter, Nitara Kumar (13).

25 Apr 2026 10:49 am
'The Kerala Story 2' to hit ZEE5 on May 8

The Hindi film, The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond, is set to make its digital debut on ZEE5 on May 8.

25 Apr 2026 10:34 am
Amazon Prime Video cancels 'Gen V' after 2 seasons

Amazon Prime Video has announced the cancellation of its superhero series Gen V after two successful seasons.

25 Apr 2026 10:07 am
Helena Bonham Carter exits 'The White Lotus' S04; here's why

Helena Bonham Carter, the two-time Oscar-nominated actor, has exited the upcoming fourth season of HBO's The White Lotus.

25 Apr 2026 9:51 am
Sanjay Dutt announces 'Khalnayak Returns'; see fiery first look

Sanjay Dutt, who became a Bollywood action star in the 1990s with Khal Nayak, is reviving the iconic thriller.

25 Apr 2026 9:36 am
Is 'Raja Shivaji' connected to 'Tanhaji,' 'Chhaava'?

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.

24 Apr 2026 6:02 pm
Rajkummar Rao in talks for 'Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana 2'

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.

24 Apr 2026 5:58 pm
From blockbusters to rumors: What makes Vijay-Trisha pair so charming?

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.

24 Apr 2026 5:32 pm
'Luck, hard work, talent...': Kriti Sanon talks about success

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

24 Apr 2026 5:20 pm
'Apex' review: Charlize Theron can't save this bland, empty thriller

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

24 Apr 2026 5:20 pm
SRK to shoot 'King' climax sequence in South Africa

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.

24 Apr 2026 5:13 pm
'Matka King' becomes most-watched new scripted series on Prime Video

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

24 Apr 2026 5:06 pm
How will Paramount-Warner Bros. merger affect viewers?

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

24 Apr 2026 5:03 pm
'Welcome To The Jungle': Pen Marudhar could acquire overseas rights

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.

24 Apr 2026 4:56 pm
Priyanka to be honored with Global Vanguard at Gold Gala

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.

24 Apr 2026 4:54 pm
Rihanna spotted at Mumbai airport; fans wonder why she's here

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

24 Apr 2026 4:46 pm
BLACKPINK Jennies 'TIME' gala look featured Nita Ambani label earrings

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.

24 Apr 2026 4:12 pm
NCT's Lucas leaves SM Entertainment after Mark, Ten

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

24 Apr 2026 4:00 pm
Ranveer Singh collaborates with Adidas Originals

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

24 Apr 2026 3:58 pm
Annu claims Om Puri was 'phenomenal actor' but 'betrayed' sister

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

24 Apr 2026 3:56 pm
Anupam Kher recalls meeting Michael Jackson in 1996

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

24 Apr 2026 3:20 pm
PEN Studios invests 100cr in 'Drishyam 3'

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.

24 Apr 2026 2:35 pm
No, 'Dhurandhar' actor Rakesh Bedi wasn't paid 1cr bonus

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.

24 Apr 2026 2:19 pm
On Varun's birthday, 'Hai Jawani...' team drops new fun song

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

24 Apr 2026 2:16 pm
Karan Johar to host private 'Devil Wears Prada 2' screening

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

24 Apr 2026 1:59 pm
Medha Shankr gushes about 'Ginny Wedss Sunny 2' co-star Avinash

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

24 Apr 2026 1:54 pm
Prabhas's 'Darling' re-release turns violent; fan beaten up at theater

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

24 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
'Michael' review: Jaafar Jackson glides his way through half-baked biopic

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

24 Apr 2026 1:50 pm
'Krishnavataram' to release in English in US, UK, Canada

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

24 Apr 2026 1:34 pm
Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival jury

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

24 Apr 2026 1:05 pm
'Clueless' sequel series is no longer happening

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.

24 Apr 2026 1:00 pm
Salman Khan's untitled film with Vamshi Paidipally sets Eid release

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

24 Apr 2026 12:38 pm
'Dhurandhar': Why did Rakesh Bedi get a 1cr bonus?

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

24 Apr 2026 12:32 pm