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Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatias The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest opened to Rs 8 crore in India on day one, according to Sacnilk. Despite mixed reviews, the supernatural thriller surpassed the opening-day collections of Haiwaan and Batwara 1947
Aamir Khan will be honoured with the Screen Icon Award at the 37th Singapore International Film Festival. The actor-filmmaker will also attend a special screening of his Oscar-nominated film Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, marking its 25th anniversary
The trailer for Netflixs Nobody Wants This Season 3 sees Kristen Bell and Adam Brody return as Joanne and Noah, who begin living together after choosing to stay in their relationship. The new season also explores Sasha and Esthers return to dating
Sivakarthikeyans upcoming film with director Ramkumar Balakrishnan has officially gone on floors with a traditional pooja ceremony. The yet-to-be-titled project marks their first collaboration and is expected to blend an engaging story with the directors distinctive filmmaking approach
Ed Sheerans concert has been cancelled due to severe weather warnings across Boston and New England. Tour promoter Messina Touring cited the safety of fans, staff and everyone involved in the shows, with refunds now available at the point of purchase.
Tom Cruise has opened up about pushing himself creatively with his latest film Digger. Appearing on The Graham Norton Show, the actor called his character outrageous and unpredictable and said he had never read a script or encountered a character like Digger during his career
Karthik Subbarajs Dorothy, starring Keerthy Suresh, has reportedly been denied a theatrical release in Malaysia. A report cited LGBTQ-related content and same-sex attraction as reasons, though no official Malaysian censorship order has been cited and the exact reason remains unconfirmed
Bigg Boss 20 contestant Rhiti Tiwari faced criticism from Salman Khan over her offensive diss battle remarks against Uditi Singh and Qazi Touqeer. Salman called out her behaviour, while reports suggest her father Manoj Tiwari will address her conduct on Weekend Ka Vaar
Wamiqa Gabbi opened up about meeting Amitabh Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati, calling it a deeply special moment. The actor said growing up in a middle-class family made sharing the stage with Bachchan particularly meaningful and emotional
Joe Jonas recalled a terrifying boat incident during his recent Italy vacation, when he fell between a yacht and tender boat in rough waters. The experience left him shaken and made him immediately want to call his daughters
Bigg Boss 20 contestant Rhiti Tiwari broke down while recalling her parents divorce and custody battle. Manoj Tiwaris daughter revealed she was eight when they separated, sharing how her father hoped they would reunite and describing their emotional meetings
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has shared a glimpse of her third-trimester fitness routine, posting a workout video featuring seated cable rows with her baby bump visible. The actor paired the clip with a playful caption about being strong till the very end while also not wanting to get up
Actor Jackie Shroff was seen participating in the Ganpati visarjan celebrations at Girgaon Chowpatty on Friday, as people gathered in large numbers to immerse their Ganesh idols on the last day of the festival
Days after her Raksha Bandhan ad sparked a controversy, Kriti Sanon has now reacted to the selective outrage of people towards rape and violence against women and policing women's clothing
During the promotions of The Paradise, Nani opened up about how his son Arjun can't watch the film due to its A certification. He also shared how fatherhood has influenced his film choices.
TV actor Abigail Pande took to social media recently to lash out at the selective outrage on the internet, while questioning the silence on rape cases. She also referred to Kriti Sanon's Rakhi ad controversy, noting that women are told what to wear rather than men being told to control themselves
Vedaant Madhavan, son of actor R Madhavan, talks about the pressure of carrying a famous surname, his sincerity towards carving his own path as a swimmer and the training approach he worked on for the Asian Games.
Amid the ongoing chatter surrounding Nani's The Paradise after its release, a clip from the film has now leaked online a day after the film hit the screens. The clip features a scene from the film showing Kayadu Lohar attempting suicide
Following actor Mushtaq Khan's death in Mumbai on September 24, his son Mohsin has now shared the actor's final moments before death. He also shared that his cancer had relapsed recently, however, the actor died smiling
Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi remembers Mushtaq Khan after his demise. He also reveals that the veteran actor was set to work with him in his next film, calling him what an actor in a post shared on X.
Barbie actress Margot Robbie has quietly changed her surname, taking her husband Tom Ackerley's name nearly 10 years after tying the knot. While the actress changed her name in company records, she continues to use her maiden name professionally
Ajay Devgn had a cheeky response when asked what Drishyam would have looked like if Kajol had been part of the franchise. Appearing on The Great Indian Kapil Show season 5 with the cast of Drishyam: The Conclusion, Ajay joked that the first film wouldnt have been made
Actor Ajay Devgns Juhu bungalow has drawn the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporations (BMC) attention after the civic body issued a 'stop-work' notice regarding ongoing work for a proposed salon and spa on the premises.
A video claiming to show Alia Bhatt performing a dance sequence from Sanjay Leela Bhansalis Love and War has gone viral online. The clip surfaced shortly after her character posters were released, with the outfit appearing similar to her cabaret dancer look
After Nani's The Paradise opened to negative to mixed reviews from the audience, the actor has now reacted to the criticism via a post on social media. He acknowledged the trolls and criticism, saying he has learnt from the flaws
Sathyarajs daughter Divya Sathyaraj has filed a Rs 1 crore defamation suit against actor-critic Bayilvan Ranganathan, alleging defamatory remarks following her comments on marriage. The Madras High Court has granted interim protection, restraining circulation of the objectionable remarks
Veteran actor Mushtaq Khans last rites were held in Mumbai on Friday, with Rajat Bedi, Manish Wadhwa, Sulabha Arya and others arriving to pay their respects. Khan, who battled lung cancer, died at 56, leaving colleagues mourning his loss
Karan Johars popular chat show Koffee With Karan is set to return with its ninth season. According to a report, Alia Bhatt is set to return, but this time she will be appearing with her sister, Shaheen Bhatt, making the episode particularly interesting for viewers.
The Paradise actor Remo Raheem recently shared a video on social media, sharing that his role in the film was shortened, causing deep mental anguish. Nevertheless, the actor defended the film amid the negative reviews
The Paradise box office collection day 1: Nani's mass action entertainer has scored the biggest opening of his career and surpassed the day 1 collection of two of the biggest blockbusters from Telugu and Hindi cinema.
Ranveer Singh, who embraced fatherhood for the second time after welcoming his second daughter with Deepika Padukone recently, made his first appearance after the birth. The actor was seen attending the premiere of Hunkkaar, looking dapper
Nayyi Navellis first song, Bhabhi Tabaahi, introduces Yami Gautam Dhar as Mohini, the mysterious new bhabhi at the centre of the films intrigue. Set during her Muh Dikhayi ceremony, the colourful track blends Bhangra, rap, classical influences and hip-hop
iHeartRadios The Woody Show host has apologised to BTS member Jungkook and the groups ARMY fandom after facing backlash over his on-air comments. After mispronouncing Jungkooks name and making remarks about BTS fans, Woody acknowledged that he became defensive while responding to criticism
Gauahar Khan criticised Bigg Boss 20 contestant Aasif Khan over his remark linking moustaches with masculinity. Questioning his views, Gauahar said a mans identity should be defined by his unchi soch aur behaviour, not facial hair or appearance
Sunita Ahuja has seemingly taken a dig at Govinda and Rani Swarnkar amid ongoing rumours. During her visit to Kolkatas Dakshineswar Kali Temple, she said her house was breaking down and sought Goddess Kalis help to overcome her problems
Taapsee Pannu, known for her straightforward personality, recently recalled being dropped from a film at the hero's demand. She also shared another incident where she was removed because the hero's wife didn't like her.
Rajpal Yadav paid an emotional tribute to his late co-star Mushtaq Khan, sharing details of their final hospital meeting. He recalled shaking hands with the actor hours before his death. Mushtaqs son Mohsin also urged fans to celebrate his life
Vijay Sethupathis Baththa trailer introduces a feared man known for his larger-than-life reputation. However, he has a gentle and caring side at home. Set in the 1980s, the film blends action, humour and family drama
Alia and Shaheen Bhatt-backed Don't Be Shy tries to offer something new about Gen Z but ends up feeling predictable and dull, while its young cast isn't given enough interesting material to work with.
Actor Sunny Singh has expressed his gratitude to Ajay Devgn after the Singham star watched the teaser of his upcoming Punjabi film Thaapi. Sunny shared a video along with pictures of the two actors, giving fans a glimpse of the moment he introduced Devgn to the film's teaser
Tillotama Shome has reflected on the fear women carry in everyday situations, recalling a moment when she saw a young girl at a Mumbai traffic light as men passed by. She felt the urge to warn her to stay alert
Amitabh Bachchan praised Shah Rukh Khans never-give-up spirit on KBC 18, saying the superstar speaks up when faced with problems and boosts the confidence of those around him. Rajkummar Rao also spoke about being inspired by SRK
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has turned to the bigger questions of existence, reflecting on the universe's mysteries, the limits of scientific understanding, and the enduring place of faith
Actor Rajkummar Rao, who was recently seen in the film Toaster, impressed the audience on the sets of the quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati as he enacted Amitabh Bachchans scene from Deewaar
Prime Video has announced Quiz from God, a Japanese adaptation of the popular Korean mystery drama of the same name. Starring Shotaro Mamiya as forensic pathologist Haruto Hatsushima, the series follows his investigations into mysterious deaths linked to rare diseases
The CBFC has faced backlash over the cuts made to Robert Pattinson-starrer Primetime ahead of its India release. Despite granting the film an A certificate, the board reportedly removed seven seconds of frontal nudity, muted words at two points and blurred alcohol bottles
Mushtaq Khans son Mohsin was seen carrying his fathers mortal remains to the Yaari Road cemetery. Remembering the veteran actor, Mohsin urged everyone to celebrate his life and legacy. Khan died on September 24 after cancer reportedly returned
The Vvaan Force of the Forest starts with an intriguing mix of folklore, faith and supernatural mystery, but loses momentum with an overcrowded screenplay. Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia deliver sincere performances, though the film struggles to balance its many ideas
Raghav Chadha celebrated his third wedding anniversary with Parineeti Chopra with a heartfelt social media post. Sharing a montage of their special moments, he reflected on their journey from their first breakfast together to building a family
Robert Pattinson has teased a major shift in The Batman: Part II, calling the sequel a real left turn from the 2022 film while saying it will retain elements of its original feel. Directed by Matt Reeves, the film sees Pattinson return as Bruce Wayne

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