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Dhamaal 4 banks on nostalgia but struggles to recreate the franchise's comic magic. Despite a committed ensemble cast, weak writing, repetitive jokes and excessive CGI overshadow the fun, making it an uneven entertainer with only occasional laughs
Tensions escalated in Alliance as Zaid Darbar admitted feeling trapped by following others, Mini Mathur questioned Kushal Tandons growing influence, and Delbar Arya landed on the To Be Deleted list. Meanwhile, Kushal and Dolly Javeds dinner conversation ended in another fiery exchange
At The Odyssey's Mumbai premiere, Christopher Nolan praised Indian audiences as some of the world's most enthusiastic and knowledgeable moviegoers. The filmmaker also reflected on filming in Jodhpur and Mumbai during his earlier visits
The pictures featured Saif walking out from a crystal-clear sea in bright neon orange swim shorts.
However, when Selvaraghavan was in his second year in college, he came to me one day and said that he did not want to go to college and that he wanted to enter cinema, Kasthuri Raja disclosed.
Akshay has worked with Rajesh in several films, including 'Special 26', 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', 'Laxmii', and 'Bhooth Bangla'.
Sunny attended the screening with his sons, and the trio happily posed for the paparazzi before heading inside.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has cleared the CBFC without any cuts or modifications ahead of its India release. The film, recently promoted in Mumbai by Nolan, Tom Holland and Matt Damon, has received an A certificate
At The Odyssey's Mumbai premiere, Christopher Nolan praised Indian audiences as some of the world's most enthusiastic and knowledgeable moviegoers. The filmmaker also reflected on filming in Jodhpur and Mumbai during his earlier visits
Jaaved Jaaferi reflected on why he never became a Bollywood A-lister, saying the lack of PR, industry backing and a big hit affected his career. He also revealed that his debut in Meri Jung led to him being typecast as a villain
Ram Kapoor's wife, Gautami Kapoor, has publicly backed the actor amid backlash over his remarks on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa. Sharing supportive posts on social media, she said she doesn't care about trolls and praised Ram for speaking up
Christopher Nolan has arrived in Mumbai with Tom Holland ahead of The Odyssey's historic India premiere, marking the first time one of the filmmaker's movies will receive an official premiere in the country. Matt Damon is also expected to join the celebrations before the global release on July 17
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has wished Akhil Akkineni and the team of Lenin ahead of the film's theatrical release. Sharing the trailer on Instagram Stories, she wrote, 'Big blockbuster vibes already.' The gesture comes as Akhil returns to cinemas after three years
After a seven-month delay, Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan has finally received an A certificate from the CBFC. The board cleared the film after directing 12 cuts, including edits to political references and sensitive scenes, ahead of its July 24 release
Rajpal Yadav has suffered a legal setback after the Delhi High Court upheld his conviction in multiple cheque bounce cases. The actor has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment, with all seven sentences to run concurrently
HYBE has denied plagiarism allegations against BTS' song Swim after US songwriters filed a copyright lawsuit. Calling the claims baseless, the agency announced it will pursue legal action and defend the group through the appropriate legal process
The trailer of Raktanchal Season 3 is out, bringing back Kranti Prakash Jha and Nikitin Dheer as Vijay Singh and Waseem Khan for their biggest face-off yet. Set four years after the previous season, the crime drama promises revenge, political intrigue and explosive action
Salman Yusuff Khan recalled suffering a serious hand injury after falling 13 feet during rehearsals. The choreographer underwent surgery, described rehabilitation as emotionally challenging, and said the life-changing accident taught him resilience, patience and the importance of prioritising health
Sunita Ahuja's journey inside Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa turns emotional ahead of Govinda's entry into the reality show. The actor praises his wife as 'kind, compassionate and nurturing,' thanks fans for supporting their family and hints at an emotionals reunion that viewers have been eagerly waiting for
IU and Lee Jong Suk have reportedly ended their four-year relationship. Their agencies confirmed the breakup, stating it was a mutual decision. The former couple will remain supportive colleagues and requested privacy as they focus on their respective careers
Akshay Oberoi has described working with filmmaker Neeraj Pandey as a unique and deeply rewarding experience after completing dubbing for the upcoming film. The actor also praised co-star Manoj Bajpayee, calling the opportunity to share screen space with him enriching
Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 received mixed reactions on X after its theatrical release. While many viewers called it a paisa vasool family entertainer with hilarious moments, others criticised its repetitive humour, weak screenplay and labelled it total cringe.
Shabana Azmi shared a hilarious family anecdote, revealing that her niece Meghna and nephew Viraaj barely paid attention to her until she was working on Steven Spielberg's Halo. The veteran actor posted a sweet picture with her lovely kids while recalling the amusing moment
Dwayne Johnson has defended Disney's decision to remake Moana just 10 years after the animated hit, saying the story's themes deserved a live-action retelling. The actor also laughed off the viral trolling over Maui's long-haired look, revealing he spent 48 hours laughing at the internet's reaction
Zendaya shared that she approached Athena in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey by focusing on her emotional connection with Odysseus. She also recalled being nervous while filming in Morocco, praising the film's massive, immersive sets
Jyoti Mukerji opened up about her role in Ikka, calling it emotionally challenging and deeply fulfilling. The actress also praised co-stars Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, saying she learned a lot by watching the two veterans perform
Rashmika Mandanna revealed that filming Mysaa's underwater action sequence was the toughest challenge of her career. The actress spent nearly 20 hours underwater over two days and performed the intense fight sequence without using a stunt double
National Award-winning filmmaker Gurvinder Singh's Rehmat, starring Naseeruddin Shah, has been selected for the main competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival. The Punjabi film is India's only feature in contention for the prestigious Golden Leopard and Pardo for Change awards
Akshay Kumar expressed concern for veteran actor Rajesh Sharma's health after reports about his condition surfaced online. Sharing an emotional post on X, he wrote, Jaldi theek ho ja yaar, and wished his friend a speedy recovery, prompting fans to send prayers
Lock Upp saw Shilpa Shinde and Shreya Kalra mock Sufi Motiwala's mental health and medication during a heated ration dispute. Pamela Sarena defended Sufi, who slammed them for making fun of people seeking help for mental health
Govinda is set to appear on Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa, bringing his trademark humour to the reality show. In a new promo, he jokes about carrying a bullet in his pocket, seemingly taking a light-hearted dig at wife Sunita Ahuja
Raashii Khanna opened up about falling sick while filming Akshay Kumar's upcoming comedy. The actress also suffered bruises during action scenes but pushed through the tough schedule, crediting her family and the film's crew for helping her stay strong
Talking about Aryan and Raghavs friendship , the two share a close bond, especially having worked together on Aryan's directorial debut Netflix series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood'.
Aryan Khan made a rare public appearance at Raghav Juyal's birthday bash, while Shehnaaz Gill's presence reignited dating rumours. Videos of Shehnaaz and Raghav together went viral, though neither has confirmed their relationship despite ongoing speculation
Shreya Kalra alleged that Kushal Tandon messaged her on Instagram while he was dating Shivangi Joshi. She claimed Shivangi later read their chats and confronted her. Shreya maintained the conversations were friendly and denied having any romantic intentions
Gaurav Khanna has dismissed reports of divorcing Akanksha Chamola, clarifying that they are separated but still legally married. While confirming their marriage is ending, the actor said the legal process is ongoing and urged people not to spread misinformation about their relationship
Priyanka Chopra turned heads at Wimbledon with her elegant white look and a heartwarming FaceTime call to husband Nick Jonas from the Royal Box. Photos of the sweet moment went viral, with fans praising the couple's long-distance romance and strong bond
The action-comedy, directed by Ilya Naishuller and co-starring John Cena and Idris Elba, follows the US President and British Prime Minister as they join forces with MI6 agent Noel Bisset, played by Priyanka, to thwart a global conspiracy.
Celebrating her over six-decade film career with a concert today, Hema Malini says its her way of honouring her late husband Dharmendra and other co-stars
Rachit Singh revealed he bagged Baby Do Die Do after producer Saqib Saleem noticed him at an acting workshop and recommended him for an audition. The actor also praised co-star Huma Qureshis fearless approach to choosing unconventional roles and challenging herself.
Murli Sharma made his OTT debut with Netflix's Super Subbu, reuniting with director Mallik Ram after Tillu Square. Praising Ram's storytelling, Sharma said he instantly accepted the series and now hopes to complete a hat-trick of collaborations with the filmmaker
Rubina Dilaik and Hina Khan have been facing backlash on the internet over their recent remarks about Gaurav Khanna and Akanksha Chamola's divorce. During a podcast, Rubina called their divorce a 'facade'
Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub's voiceover from the teaser of Ajay Devgn's Chauhaan has been quietly replaced a week after the actor faced backlash. Along with the replacement of Ayyub's voice, the teaser of YouTube also features another change
Saif Ali Khan has praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar franchise, saying it has transformed Indian cinema and created a clear before and after for filmmaking. The actor called the franchise's music revolutionary, applauded composer Shashwat Sachdev's fresh approach
The controversy surrounding the removal of Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj has now reached the court after a PIL was filed in the Punjab and Haryana HC challenging the removal. The petitioner also sought immediate restoration of the film based on Jaswant Singh Khalra
Rubina Dilaik and Hina Khan shared candid opinions on recent TV controversies in POV, questioning Gaurav Khanna and criticising Shilpa Shinde over separate issues discussed in the show's promo
A day after Sudipa Chatterjee issued a statement claiming actor Rajesh Sharma was critical following an insect bite on one of Prabhas' film sets, many believed it was on the sets of Fauzi. However, the film's team has now reacted to the reports denying any such incident
BTS created history in London by drawing nearly 1,30,000 fans across two sold-out concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during their ARIRANG World Tour. The shows marked their biggest UK performances since reuniting, setting a new attendance record for the venue
Vijay's Jana Nayagan has reportedly cleared the CBFC hurdle with an A certificate after months of delay. The development brings the film a step closer to release, with fans now awaiting an official announcement from the makers
Junior artist Sanjib Singh, 51, allegedly died of a heart attack after completing a 13-hour shoot for Dr Aarambhi. FWICE has sought compensation for his family, while the tragic incident has reignited concerns over long working hours in the entertainment industry

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