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Jana Nayagan makers cite Dhurandhar 2 release date reveal before CBFC clearance

The makers of Vijays Jana Nayagan told the Madras High Court that announcing a films release date before CBFC certification is standard industry practice, citing Dhurandhar 2 as precedent, amid a legal dispute over certification delays

21 Jan 2026 8:38 pm
Shahid Kapoor says `no comment` after `PC` remark at O`Romeo trailer launch

At the trailer launch of O`Romeo, Vishal Bhardwaj cheekily mentioned PeeCee during a light-hearted memont with Shahid Kapoor. To this, he reverted, No comments, leaving all amused. For those unversed, Shahid and Priyanka Chopra starred in Kmainey after which they dated for 2 years

21 Jan 2026 7:00 pm
O`Romeo: Vishal Bhardwaj clarifies why no rights were taken

Filmmaker Vishal Bharadwaj addressed the legal notice from Hussain Ustaras daughter over ORomeo, explaining the film is a fictional adaptation of Mafia Queens of Mumbai and he did not need additional permission

21 Jan 2026 6:04 pm
The 50: Ridhi Dogra on participating in the reality show, `It`s a challenge`

Ridhi Dogra views her entry into The 50 as a step toward growth through discomfort rather than just a competition. She sees the show as an opportunity to unlearn, evolve, and step out of the comfort zone actors often inhabit

21 Jan 2026 5:21 pm
RGV breaks silence on Jai Ho viral video, calls AR Rahman nicest human

Ram Gopal Varma clarified he was misquoted over the Jai Ho controversy, calling AR Rahman the greatest composer and the nicest human being. He emphasized Rahman never takes away anyones credit, aiming to end the negativity

21 Jan 2026 5:10 pm
Delhi High Court seeks Salman Khans response in personality rights dispute

Salman Khan has been issued a notice by the Delhi High Court after a China based AI platform challenged an interim order protecting his personality rights. The case highlights growing concerns over unauthorised use of celebrity identities amid advancing artificial intelligence technologies

21 Jan 2026 5:08 pm
Nana Patekar walks out of ORomeo trailer launch event, here`s why

Nana Patekar reportedly walked out of ORomeos trailer launch event in Mumbai after waiting nearly one and a half hours for Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri

21 Jan 2026 4:02 pm
Juhi Parmar craves Ghar Ka Khana after eating breads & croissants in Paris

Juhi Parmar posted a fun video where she and her daughter, Samaira, can be seen hurrying home with their bags as they return from their luxurious trip to Paris

21 Jan 2026 3:44 pm
Rihanna gets hit by closing door during late night outing - Watch

Rihanna knows how to maintain her composure. She was exiting the Four Seasons Hotel when her security guard walked ahead of her, leaving the doors behind him to close in her face

21 Jan 2026 3:39 pm
O`Romeo trailer: Shahid, Triptii and Avinash promise a gory action-thriller

The trailer of Vishal Bhardwajs ORomeo introduces Shahid Kapoor in a fierce new avatar as Ustara, a love-obsessed gangster navigating passion, power and survival in Mumbais dark underbelly, with Triptii Dimri anchoring the films emotional core

21 Jan 2026 3:37 pm
Priyanka Chopra rewinds to 2016 with Oscars debut, dinner with Obamas

Priyanka Chopra took everyone straight back to 2016 through her Instagram carousel. Fans saw stills from Bajirao Mastani and Dil Dhadakne Do, along with scenes from Quantico and Baywatch, highlighting how significant that year was for her

21 Jan 2026 12:57 pm
Elijah Wood recalls iconic line from Lord of the Rings was almost scrapped

Hollywood actor Elijah Wood has revealed a line from Lord of the Rings that almost didn`t get filmed. The 44-year-old actor, who played hobbit Frodo Baggins opened up about the line All right then, keep your secrets, and how he actually recorded that during pick-ups

21 Jan 2026 12:13 pm
Daldal trailer: Bhumi Pednekar shines in a gritty and gory thriller

The trailer of Bhumi Pednekar`s upcoming thriller Daldal was released on Wednesday. It delivers a gritty, adrenaline-fueled descent into the harrowing world, where she investigates a series of brutal, meticulously orchestrated murders

21 Jan 2026 11:58 am
Dhoom actress Rimi Sen works as a real estate agent in Dubai

Actress Rimi Sen, who was seen in popular films including Dhoom and Golmaal, among others, is now working as a real estate agent in Dubai. The actress had stepped away from showbiz some years ago

21 Jan 2026 11:22 am
Zack Snyder marks 15 years since Henry Cavill stepped into Superman`s role

Zack Snyder has been part of several superhero films, including Man of Steel, which started the DC Extended Universe, and its follow-ups, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League

21 Jan 2026 10:58 am
Jackie Shroff expresses desire to work with son Tiger Shroff

Jackie Shroff opened up about his hopes of being cast alongside his son, adding that Tiger Shroff too wishes the same. They both starred in Singham Again, but didn`t share the screen together

21 Jan 2026 10:51 am
Ahan Shetty calls Sunny Deol a `father figure` ahead of Border 2 release

Ahan Shetty also recalled his initial memories of Border, saying that he fell in love with the Indian army and decided to become an actor after watching the film

21 Jan 2026 10:46 am
Mrunal Thakur celebrates as she wraps up Dacoit shoot

Speaking during the teaser launch of the Adivi Sesh-starrer drama, Mrunal shared that Dacoit is the first film that she has shot in 2 languages, Hindi and Telugu

21 Jan 2026 10:39 am
Allu Arjun hails uncle Chiranjeevi for Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu success

Written and directed by Anil Ravipudi, Mana ShankaraVaraPrasad Garu features an ensemble cast that includes Nayanthara, Chiranjeevi, and Venkatesh Daggubati

21 Jan 2026 10:38 am
Border 2: CBFC clears film with zero cuts, grants U/A certificate

Ahead of its much-awaited release, Border 2 has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A 13+ certificate along with zero cuts. Starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, thefilm is set to release on January 23

21 Jan 2026 10:35 am
Jacob Elordi admits he is obsessed with Margot Robbie

The Wuthering Heights trailer has hinted at some racy scenes between the two stars, and Margot Robbie said that she was left feeling weak at the knees by some elements of the movie

21 Jan 2026 10:23 am
Arjun Bijlani recalls Naagin days with Mouni Roy & Adaa Khan

Arjun Bijlani took a trip down memory lane, looking back at the shoot of Naagin season 1 and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa season 9 from 2016 and sharing behind the scenes photos

21 Jan 2026 10:16 am
Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan actress Srishti Jain gets engaged to Shrey Gupta

TV actress Srishti Jain, who is currently seen in the serial Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan took to Instagram to announce her engagement with Shrey Gupta. The actress shared adorable glimpses of their intimate ceremony

21 Jan 2026 10:07 am
Aamir Khan says he wants to get Mahabharata right amid delay

Aamir Khan recently opened up about his much-anticipated and ambitious project, Mahabharata, noting that it is a big responsibility and that he wants to get it right. Aamir went on to add that he wants to make it in such a way that all Indians feel really proud

21 Jan 2026 9:12 am
Varun Dhawan reacts to getting trolled online ahead of Border 2

Actor Varun Dhawan has finally broken his silence by reacting to the online trolling he has been facing ahead of the release of his upcoming film Border 2. Varun emphasised that it`s important to cut the noise and let his work do the talking

21 Jan 2026 8:38 am
Maa Inti Bangaaram: Gulshan Devaiah about working in different languages

Gulshan Devaiah, who is set to make his Telugu film debut with Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Maa Inti Bangaaram after his Kannada debut with Kantara Chapter 1 opens up about what it is like to foray into different languages

21 Jan 2026 7:53 am
Have you heard? Kartik Aaryan in talks for a mythological action adventure

Have you heard? Kartik Aaryan is seemingly in talks with Kill director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat for an action-adventure film rooted in Indian mythology. Meanwhile, Rasha Thadani is set to make her singing debut in her second film ,Laikey Laikaa

21 Jan 2026 7:49 am
Dhurandhar: Broadcast rights of both parts to be sold together

Ahead of Dhurandhar 2 release, director Aditya Dhar to sell broadcast rights of both parts together; trade predicts the move will maximise revenue. While the first part is expected to start airing from March 31, the second instalment, that hits theatres on March 19, will make its way to TV screens only 117 days, roughly almost four months

21 Jan 2026 7:36 am
Vicky Kaushal to reprise his role as Major Vihaan in Dhurandhar 2

Sources say Vicky Kaushal to feature in an extended cameo in Dhurandhar 2, reprising his role of Major Vihaan Shergill from Uri. Meanwhile, Akshaye Khanna`s role will be limited to just a few flashback scenes in the second part

21 Jan 2026 7:35 am
The 50: Urvashi Dholakia calls it a challenge on participating in reality show

Urvashi Dholakia joins the reality show The 50, bringing experience and emotional maturity to the competition. Calling the format meaningful and challenging, she says the show values awareness, resilience, and authenticity over perfection, adding depth and gravitas

20 Jan 2026 9:30 pm
Hui Gumm Yaadein: Iqbal Khan calls his sisters the inspiration to his character

Hui Gumm Yaadein stars Iqbal Khan as Dr Dev, a doctor who rediscovers empathy after losing his memory. Inspired by his doctor sisters, Iqbal brings compassion and emotional depth to a story about second chances and human connection

20 Jan 2026 9:14 pm
Saif Ali Khan gives a tour of his newly bought luxurious abode in Qatar

Saif Ali Khans private Qatar home is a serene luxury retreat featuring elegant interiors, calming tones and a spacious balcony with sunset views. Designed for privacy and comfort, the residence serves as the actors peaceful escape from his busy professional life

20 Jan 2026 9:12 pm
Nidhhi Agerwal defends Varun Dhawan amid trolling: `Thats very bad`

Nidhhi Agerwal has called out paid negative PR campaigns in Bollywood, revealing how actors face targeted attacks through manipulated ratings and reviews. She said such practices harm mental health and defended Kartik Aaryan and Varun Dhawan

20 Jan 2026 8:48 pm
Ranveer Singh`s Dhurandhar 2 gets title, teaser gets A certificate

Ranveer Singhs blockbuster Dhurandhar sequel has been titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The CBFC has cleared its one-minute-plus teaser with an A certificate, signalling intense action and raising excitement ahead of the films March 19 release

20 Jan 2026 6:36 pm
Gwyneth Paltrow, Cindy Crawford remember Valentino Garavani upon his demise

One of the top designers of his era, Italy`s elegance aficionado Valentino Garavani, spent nearly half a century dressing the world`s great beauties, from Jackie Kennedy to Princess Dian, before his death on 19 January at age 93

20 Jan 2026 5:16 pm
Madras HC reserves order in Jana Nayagan release matter with CBFC

The Madras High Court has reserved its order in the Jana Nayagan vs CBFC case after resuming hearings following a 10-day gap. The CBFC argued that the suggested cuts were only intermediary and that a final decision is yet to be taken by its chairperson

20 Jan 2026 5:13 pm
Pawan Kalyan`s ex-wife Renu lashes out at trolls targetting her personal life

Renu Desai addressed the controversy surrounding her viral outburst at a press conference on street dog awareness, clarifying that she was provoked by a man who tried to hit her. She also criticised trolls for dragging her personal life and ex-husband Pawan Kalyan into the issue

20 Jan 2026 4:24 pm
Rebecca Ferguson talks about playing AI judge in sci-fi thriller Mercy

Set in a near future where human courts have been replaced by an AI-run justice system, Mercy unfolds almost entirely within a high-stakes trial. Rebecca Ferguson plays AI Judge Maddox

20 Jan 2026 4:14 pm
Palaash Muchhal resumes work, ropes in Shreyas Talpade for his next directorial

Palaash Muchhal has returned to work months after his cancelled wedding with Smriti Mandhana, signing Shreyas Talpade as the lead for his next directorial. The filmmaker is gearing up for his third project as director, with filming expected to begin soon

20 Jan 2026 4:09 pm
After a hiatus, Divyaa Agarwal returns to reality TV with The 50

Divyaa Agarwal returns to reality TV with The 50, calling it an unpredictable and performance driven format. She says the absence of comfort zones and her continued hunger to compete motivated her, making her one of the shows strongest and most confident contenders

20 Jan 2026 3:59 pm
Ravi Kishan to write a request to ministry of having National Awards for TV

Ravi Kishan has urged the government to introduce National Awards for television, saying it would improve content quality and performances. The actor politician believes national recognition would motivate creators and bring long overdue prestige to TV across regional languages

20 Jan 2026 3:55 pm
The 50: Ajay Devgn reacts to rumours about being The Lion

Ajay Devgn shared, The significance of Lion in my life is very different, but the confusion around The 50 actually says a lot about the shows impact

20 Jan 2026 3:40 pm
BTS World Tour: Why are hotels cancelling the reservations ahead of concert?

BTS fans planning to attend the groups Busan concerts face hotel booking chaos, with several reservations reportedly cancelled and relisted at higher prices. The backlash prompted city authorities to monitor hotels and warn against unethical cancellation practices

20 Jan 2026 3:28 pm
Bhavana, Rahman-starrer Anomie release postponed to February 6

Bhavanas Malayalam comeback film Anomie, directed by Riyas Marath, has been postponed to February 6, 2026. The film has generated strong buzz following the release of its intense and gripping teaser

20 Jan 2026 2:50 pm
Akshay Kumars car accident: Rickshaw driver critical, brother seeks help

The brother of the autorickshaw driver, who was injured after Akshay Kumar`s security vehicle collided with the auto, has sought help for his treatement as he remains in a critical state. The accident took place on Monday night

20 Jan 2026 2:42 pm
Imtiaz Ali says AR Rahman`s comments may have been misconstrued amid controversy

Imtiaz Ali defended AR Rahman amid the controversy over his comments, saying the composers remarks were misunderstood and that he has never witnessed communal bias in the film industry

20 Jan 2026 1:54 pm
Akshaya Hindalkar on playing Rashi in Pushpa Impossible: `It is a responsiblity`

Akshaya Hindalkar shares her excitement about joining Pushpa Impossible as Rashi, calling the role emotionally rich and growth-driven. She speaks about embracing vulnerability, earning audience trust, and forming a warm, supportive bond with co-star Karuna Pandey

20 Jan 2026 1:46 pm
Sobhita Dhulipala reveals what drew her to her role in Cheekatilo

Dark secrets. Uncomfortable truths. Cheekatilo plunges viewers into a shadowy mystery where every answer only raises deeper questions, and morality exists firmly in shades of grey

20 Jan 2026 12:58 pm
Pallichattambi release date announced, Tovino Thomas`s look unveiled

Tovino Thomass period film Pallichattambi, directed by Dijo Jose Anthony, is set to release in theatres worldwide on April 9, coinciding with the Vishu weekend. The film promises to showcase the actor in a never-seen-before avatar

20 Jan 2026 12:57 pm
Sara Arjun says Dhurandhar 2 will reveal her character`s true strength

Actress Sara Arjun, who made her debut with Dhurandhar, recently opened up about the second part, revealing that it will show her character, Yalina`s true strength. She also added that the audience can expect a lot more from part 2, set to release in March 2026

20 Jan 2026 12:35 pm