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Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis has settled a rape lawsuit with his former film publicist, Haleigh Breest.

Sivakarthikeyan's latest film, Parasakthi, was released on Saturday after a long wait for the censor certificate.

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has called for reforms in the movie certification process after the recent censor-related issues with Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi.

Veteran filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, who directed the 2003 film Kal Ho Naa Ho and was an assistant director on Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, recently shared behind-the-scenes stories from these films.

Actor Vishal Jethwa, who has been promoting his Oscar-shortlisted film Homebound globally, recently spoke about his love for the Hindi language.

Ankit Sakhiya, the director of the blockbuster Gujarati film Laalo - Krishna Sada Sahaayate, has reacted to comparisons between his film and OMG - Oh My God! and Trapped.

Actor Avinash Tiwary is gearing up for an exciting year with three diverse projects lined up for release in 2026.

Bollywood actor Nupur Sanon, sister of actor Kriti Sanon, is all set to marry singer Stebin Ben on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

Ashley Tisdale has been dominating headlines lately due to the oxic mom group drama.

The Malayalam crime thriller Kalamkaval, featuring Mollywood megastar Mammootty in the lead, is all set for its digital premiere.

The release of Awarapan 2, the sequel to the 2007 film Awarapan directed by Mohit Suri, has been postponed from April to May or June.

Netflix's acclaimed anthology series, Black Mirror, has been renewed for an eighth season.

The much-awaited Telugu film, The Raja Saab, featuring Prabhas, was released on January 9. Directed by Maruthi, the film is a mix of horror, fantasy, and comedy.

The Madras High Court has temporarily stayed an earlier order that directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate for the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring actor Vijay.

The Indian film industry was left heartbroken when veteran actor Dharmendra passed away in November 2025.

The much-anticipated survival thriller Tu Yaa Main, directed by Bejoy Nambiar and backed by Aanand L Rai, has dropped its first teaser.

Even after a month in theaters, Dhurandhar is still going strong at the box office.

The Gujarati devotional drama Laalo - Shree Krishna Sada Sahaayate originally premiered in October 2025.

The horror-comedy The Raja Saab, recently released in theaters, stars Prabhas and is directed by Maruthi.

Six-time Emmy-winning comedian Conan O'Brien recently spoke at Oxford University, where he shared his views on political comedy.

Dancer-choreographer Dhanashree Verma and cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, who finalized their divorce back in February 2025, may be reuniting for the first time on a professional platform.

Hollywood stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Mirren were honored at the Golden Eve gala this week.

Ajay Jain, author of the memoir Charlie's Boys, shared his memories of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan from their days at St. Columba's School in Delhi at the Dehradun Literature Festival held at the end of last year.

Grammy-winning musician Ricky Kej has recently spoken about Priyanka Chopra Jonas's international career, saying that she is not celebrated enough in India.

Shahid Kapoor has unveiled the first look of his upcoming film O'Romeo, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is reportedly considering a guilty plea to resolve a third-degree rape charge and avoid a third trial in New York.

Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi recently made a cameo in Aryan Khan's debut web series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood.

Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas is reportedly being considered for the role of Rita Repulsa in JioHotstar's upcoming Power Rangers series.

The much-anticipated Tamil film Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan and directed by Sudha Kongara, has reportedly cleared the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) process with a U/A 16+ certificate.

The teaser for Maa Inti Bangaaram, a new drama produced by and starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, has been released.

Kathryn Hahn is reportedly in talks to join the cast of Disney's live-action adaptation of Tangled as Mother Gothel, as first reported by Deadline.

Actor Akshay Oberoi, who will be sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in the upcoming film King, has spoken about his experience working with the superstar.

The fifth installment of the popular Golmaal franchise, starring Ajay Devgn and directed by Rohit Shetty, is set to go on floors in February, reported Bollywood Hungama.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is reportedly set to collaborate with the director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK (Raj and DK) on an action-comedy film, reported Bollywood Hungama.

Sean Diddy Combs, the disgraced music mogul, has reportedly requested a pardon from US President Donald Trump for his prison sentence. However, Trump has made it clear that he does not intend to grant this request anytime soon.

The Golden Globe Awards have unveiled a star-studded lineup of presenters for this weekend's awards ceremony.

Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna's latest film, Dhurandhar, has set a new record by earning over 51.25 crore in its fifth week at the box office.

The much-anticipated re-release of the comedy film Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 has been called off, reported Bollywood Hungama.

As the 98th Academy Awards draw near, Indian cinema has made a significant impact by securing spots on the eligibility list for Best Picture.