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The sequel to the blockbuster film Jailer, titled Jailer 2, has set a new record in Tamil cinema by securing a whopping 160 crore deal for its OTT rights, confirmed Filmibeat.

Bollywood actor Tabu has bought a new apartment in Mumbai's Versova area for 10 crore, according to Hindustan Times.

The blockbuster film Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has been receiving praise for its direction, storyline, action sequences, performances, and music.

The period drama Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol, is likely to be renamed Batwara 1947, according to reports by Mid-Day and Bollywood Hungama.

Two years after their successful collaboration on Amar Singh Chamkila, music maestro AR Rahman, actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali have reunited for a new project.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and South Indian actor Nayanthara have begun shooting for their upcoming film in Goregaon, Mumbai.

David Harbour, best known for his role in Stranger Things, has been confirmed to join the cast of John Rambo.

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui has postponed his upcoming performance in Bengaluru due to heavy traffic restrictions caused by an upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) match.

An Instagram handle recently claimed that a sequel to Fighter (2024) is in the works and will go into production this year.

The much-anticipated musical action film Badass Ravikumar, starring Himesh Reshammiya, is finally out on OTT.

Akshay Kumar's Wheel of Fortune India has been renewed for a second season, reported Variety India.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, known for his action films, recently opened up about several dangerous moments on set.

The much-awaited comedy film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles, will release on May 15.

Yash, who will be seen as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana, recently addressed the challenges of adapting his character for a global audience.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar recently revealed that his son, Aarav Bhatia, is not interested in joining the film industry.

Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma, who was recently embroiled in a controversy over his alleged use of obscene language at a college event in Dehradun, has now expressed deep regret.

Sunny Deol's upcoming film Gabru has been postponed from its May 8 release date, reported Bollywood Hungama.

Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin is set to return to court as a Los Angeles judge has ruled that a civil case against him will proceed to trial, confirmed Variety.

Jennifer Stone, who played Harper Finkle on the original Disney series Wizards of Waverly Place, is returning for the third and final season of its sequel, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, confirmed Variety.

Li Jun Li, who recently gained fame for her role in the Oscar-winning vampire drama Sinners, has been roped in for the third season of HBO Max's The Last of Us.

Australian model Ruby Rose recently accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault.

Amit Joshi, who co-directed the hit film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, has reportedly been roped in to direct Malamaal Weekly 2.

In a shocking incident, American rapper Ice Spice (Isis Naija Gaston) was slapped by a fan during an altercation at a McDonald's in Los Angeles.

A physical fight between former One Direction members Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson has reportedly led to the cancellation of their upcoming Netflix docuseries.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has confirmed that the much-anticipated Hera Pheri 3 is not happening right now.

German influencer and musician, LizLaz, whose real name is Jennifer, has reacted to the recent incident where Indian cricketer Virat Kohli briefly liked and then unliked her Instagram post.

Hollywood actor Natalie Portman (44) is expecting her third child and her first with partner Tanguy Destable.

Akshay Kumar's latest release, Bhooth Bangla, has made a strong debut at the box office.

Miss Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu is reportedly in talks to play the female lead opposite Vicky Kaushal in the upcoming mythological film Mahavatar.

Akshay Kumar's latest horror-comedy, Bhooth Bangla, is now playing in theaters.

Acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan is gearing up for his 100th film, a musical drama starring his frequent collaborator Mohanlal.

The Malayalam television industry is mourning the untimely demise of actor Siddharth Venugopal (popularly known as Vinish), who passed away at 41 after a two-year-long battle with cancer.

Actor Hansika Motwani recently denied rumors about her taking growth hormones at a young age.

The Malayalam film Patriot, featuring the iconic duo of Mammootty and Mohanlal, is set to release on May 1.

The documentary film Sitaaron Ke Sitaare arrived on SonyLIV on Friday.

In a surprising turn of events, Zee Studios has joined hands with T-Series for the distribution of their upcoming film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do.

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez has filed a plea seeking to turn an approver in the 200 crore money laundering case against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar.

Social media influencer and actor Bhuvan Bam, who has already made his acting debut with the web show Dhindora, is now all set to make his Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Kuku Ki Kundali.

Director Anurag Singh recently opened up about his interactions with Indian Army personnel while making Border 2.

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has once again found himself at the center of an online conversation after reportedly liking a post by German-South African travel vlogger and singer, LizLaz.

The ongoing controversy surrounding pop star Katy Perry has taken a new turn with the resurfacing of an older allegation by male model Josh Kloss.

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha recently opened up about his film Assi, which started streaming on ZEE5 on Friday.

The iconic globe stage from Ye's (Kanye West) SoFi Stadium concert in Los Angeles is set to make its debut in New Delhi for a one-night-only immersive event, titled Ye Live In India.

Writer and mental health advocate Shaheen Bhatt, the older sister of Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, recently got engaged to her boyfriend Ishaan Mehra.

SonyLIV has announced that the fourth season of its popular series Undekhi, titled Undekhi: The Final Battle, will premiere on May 1.

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old New York City Mayor and a member of the Democratic Party, is still profiting from his brief stint as a multilingual rapper.

After several delays, Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated film Love & War will finally hit the theaters on January 21, 2027. The announcement was made by the production house on Friday.

In a surprising turn of events, celebrated singer Arijit Singh performed the indie track Kaahe Mose during one of his recent concerts.

Actor Supriya Ganesh's character, Dr. Samira Mohan, bid adieu to The Pitt in the Season 2 finale. The episode featured a conversation between her and Noah Wyle's Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, where they finally resolved their differences.

As a longtime, passionate admirer of Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar's collaborations, I had been counting days until Bhooth Bangla's release.