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Kapil Sharmas Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 is set for a theatrical re-release on January 9, 2026, after strong word of mouth. The family entertainer returns to capitalise on audience demand despite its earlier limited screen run
Isiah Whitlock was a prolific character actor and a frequent collaborator of Spike Lee, appearing in his films BlacKkKlansman, Da 5 Bloods, She Hate Me, 5th Hour, Red Hook Summer and Chi-Raq
Teja Sajja has denied reports of exiting Jai Hanuman or distancing himself from the PVCU, calling them false. The actor confirmed he remains part of the sequel, starring Rishab Shetty, which is yet to begin filming
In the clip, Genelia is seen enjoying quality time with her husband, actor Riteish Deshmukh, and their children, including a heartwarming scene of Salman Khan hugging her son
Paras shared that after witnessing the untimely deaths of his friends from his BB 13 season, he has come to feel that one should also live in the moment as much as possible
The snap Virat shared captures him and Anushka sharing warm smiles. Kohli has half of his face painted with a Spider-Man design, while a beautiful butterfly is painted around Anushka`s eye
Netflix released the Stranger Things finale on December 31, but massive traffic briefly crashed the app. Fans flooded X with memes, frustration and jokes blaming Vecna, turning the outage into a viral moment as the decade-long series ended
Vicky Kaushal, Neha Dhupia, Bipasha Basu, Randeep Hooda, and others have shared beautiful moments of their lives from 2025, reflecting on love, warmth and family.
Amid the massive success of Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone vacationed in New York, meeting chef Vikas Khanna at his restaurant Bungalow, where Deepika learnt to make modaks
While she cherishes the passion that defined those times, Madhuri admits she prefers not to dwell on those days. However, she also highlighted that the sacrifices made back then were driven purely by a deep love for the craft
The entire team of Dharmendra`s final film Ikkiswas present at the Amitabh Bachchan-hosted Kaun Banega Crorepati 17, and shared fond memories of working with Dharmendra
George Clooney shared his plans to revive the iconic Ocean`s Eleven. Clooney featured in the lead alongside actors like Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, and Don Cheadle
Anu Malik has clarified that he received proper credit for the song Ghar Kab Aaoge from Border 2, denying reports of any omission. He called the collaboration with Mithoon unique and expressed pride and gratitude for being part of the project
Filmmaker Aditya Dhars Dhurandhar will re-release in theatres from January 1 after the makers muted two words, including Baloch, and revised a dialogue following directives from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, amid impressive run
The first look of Spirit is out. Released on New Year, the poster shows a wounded Prabhas in a fierce avatar while Triptii Dimri lights his cigarette, offering a glimpse into Sandeep Reddy Vangas much-awaited intense saga
Streaming turns super-sized in 2026 as OTT lines up edgy thrillers, grand period epics, and fan-favourite sequels. Expect bigger casts, bolder stories, and worlds that dont fit inside the frame
In 2026, its all about going big as Indian filmmakers line up visual spectacles, sweeping romances, and much-awaited sequels
After 2025 exposed franchise fatigue and inconsistent footfalls, Hollywood heads into 2026 with lessons learned. The coming year sees studios doubling down on scale, star power and stortelling ambition
Kareena Kapoor Khan wrapped up 2025 with a special post reflecting on the year gone by. She recalled husband Saif Ali Khan`s stabbing incident, saying they cried a lot. She also spoke about entering 2026 with gratitude and positivity
Alia Bhatt recently opened up about her career saying she is happy and comfortable doing one film at a time now that she has a child. The actress also spoke about the delay in Sanjay Leela Bhansali`s Love and War calling it a special film
Nushrratt Bharuccha, who was recently seen visiting the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain, has faced strong criticism from a Muslim cleric. He alleged that she had committed a grave sin by visiting the Hindu religious place and participating in worship
Ikkis has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A certificate after a dialogue of 15-seconds was reportedly removed from the film. The film starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra is set to hit the screens on January 1, 2025
Actors Sara Khan and Krish Pathak who recently tied the knot have now turned business partners by launching their own production house. The couple is also working on a feature film together
Sriram Raghavans Ikkis, inspired by Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal, marks the directors first war drama and will release on January 1, 2026. While acknowledging Dhurandhars success, Raghavan says he wont follow its format, citing creative differences
Akriti Negi faced online trolling amid breakup rumours with Anshumat Srivastava after the couple unfollowed each other on social media. Anshumat defended her in an Instagram post, urging kindness and calling out trolls for making assumptions and targeting her for clicks
Hrithik Roshan ended 2025 on a cheerful note, sharing shadow pictures with Saba Azad and revealing a fun fact about his double thumb. The actor also grabbed attention with his desi dance moves at a family wedding
The makers of the horror fantasy film The Raja Saab, have unveiled the first poster of Riddhi Kumar as Anitha, offering audiences their first glimpse of her character in the Prabhas starrer
Naagin 7 has returned with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary as Purvi, alongside Namik Paul and Eisha Singh, blending mythology, drama and VFX. Priyanka says she aims to honour past Naagins while adding her own twist, as Purvi slowly awakens to her destiny as the Serpent Queen
Manish Gupta accused Akshaye Khanna of unprofessional conduct during Section 375, alleging he breached the contract, delayed the shoot by six months, hiked his fee, and sought excessive creative control. Gupta linked the claims to Akshayes current Drishyam 3 controversy
Ikkis has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A certificate after a dialogue of 15-seconds was reportedly removed from the film. The film starring Agastya Nanda and Dharmendra is set to hit the screens on January 1, 2025
A R Rahman is set to make his acting debut in Manoj N Ss Moonwalk, playing a fictional angry young film director. The film stars Prabhudeva in the lead and promises a quirky, experimental narrative
BTS sparked comeback speculation after Korean ARMYs received postcards dated March 20, 2026, hinting at an OT7 return. Fans believe it signals a spring comeback and world tour, though HYBE has not confirmed anything officially
Ikkis director Sriram Raghavan recently opened up about his decision to drop Varun Dhawan, who was initially finalised for the role. He revealed that the character needed to be young to do justice to the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal
Parineet Chopra took to social media to share a video montage featuring many happy moments of her mother and the entire Chopra clan and penned an adorable birthday wish
The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to NTR Juniors personality rights, restraining unauthorised commercial use of his name, image and likeness, including AI and deepfake content
Jennifer Lopez is focusing on being single. Nearly a year after the performer finalized her divorce from Ben Affleck, she is occupied with her children and work
In 2018, Imran Khan had taken up to make a short film on India`s Mangalyaan mission. This passion project came three years after he quit acting
Despite crossing Rs 1,000 crore globally, Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar suffered major international losses after being banned across Gulf countries
Anu Malik reacted to the recreated Border 2 song Ghar Kab Aaoge, saying he expects proper credit as the original composer of Sandese Aate Hain. He praised singers Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Vishal Mishra and Diljit Dosanjh, and said Border 2 cannot exist without the iconic song and its original creators
Kareena Kapoor wrote, Finally got him to pose, and this is what I could manage. In the picture, Saif can be seen flashing the classic victory pose amidst snowy landscapes
Kajol shared a video in which she is seen having a great time with her mother, Tanuja and causing double the madness on set. She called it her favourite memory of 2025
Jim Hopper urges Eleven to fight one last time, for the sake of her friends, and for the days that await them after all of this is over, setting the tone for a showdown driven by emotion as well as spectacle
Deepika Padukone attended a Backstreet Boys concert in Las Vegas with a friend, sparking fan buzz online. She was recently spotted vacationing in New York with Ranveer Singhs family and will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khans upcoming film King
Jiya Shankar has dismissed rumours of her engagement to Abhishek Malhan, calling them false. The actress shared a photo with a mystery man and urged netizens to stop speculating and spreading unverified claims
Santhakumari, mother of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, died on December 30 at 90 after prolonged illness. Celebrities including Mammootty, Kamal Haasan and Chiranjeevi paid tributes. Her funeral will be held on December 31 in Thiruvananthapuram
From birthday celebrations and concerts to her performing in front of musician AR Rahman and enjoying life to the fullest, Shruti Haasan shared glimpses of it all
Arti Singh described how the loss of her friends has stirred anxiety, fear, and moments of vulnerability, but her husband Deepak Chauhan manages to calm her in those moments
Hina Khan stated romantic gestures aren`t gender specific and every woman must take steps to make their partner smile. She said the love and respect she and Rocky have for each other have not changed a bit in 13 years
As Toxic gears up for its March 19, 2026 release, the makers unveiled Nayantharas striking first look as Ganga. Her fierce, commanding presence adds to the growing anticipation around Yashs ambitious action drama
Mohanlals mother, Santhakumari Amma, passed away on 30 December at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy rooted in dignity, discipline, and emotional strength. She was known for her simplicity, spiritual grounding, and unwavering support for her family

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