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Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is breaking records at the box office, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. In the process, the film surpassed Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah Chapter 1, which held the record
Amid the troubles in their marriage, Govinda was missing from Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations as wife, Sunita Ahuja, and kids welcomed Lord Ganesha. Sunita addressed his absence, revealing the reason
Amid the breakthrough success of his recent film, Hanuman Ansh, filmmaker Vishal Chaturvedi has now announced his next film, based on Tulsidas, titled RamBola. The announcement comes after Hanuman Ansh crossed Rs 200 crore at the box office
Ajaz Khan has landed in fresh controversy after a Noida-based content creator claimed the actor messaged her on Instagram and asked to meet for coffee or wine. She shared screenshots of their conversation along with a voice note in which the actor appears to suggest they catch up
Nayanthara's upcoming film Mookuthi Amman 2 is all set to lock horns with Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana on Diwali 2026 at the box office. The makers recently shared a new teaser featuring the actress to reveal the release date
Sydney Sweeney has seemingly addressed the backlash over her naked sports betting advertisement by sharing photographs of athletes who have posed for similarly styled photoshoots. The Euphoria actor did not directly comment on the criticism but appeared to draw a comparison
Bharti Singh and Harssh Limbachiyaa celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with sons Gola and Kaju, making the festival extra special as it marked Kajus first. The couple also expressed gratitude for the success of their Indian Game Show with Bharti and Harssh.
Kangana Ranaut slammed Rakhi Sawant over her controversial remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kangana and Smriti Irani. Kangana accused Rakhi of targeting successful women and took a sharp dig at her career, saying her favours never secured success
Veteran actress Nafisa Ali recently shared her health update, revealing that her stage 4 ovarian cancer has spread to the liver. Sharing a pic from the hospital, she revealed that she has started targeted therapy
Lalbaugcha Raja 2026 saw Vidyut Jammwal welcome Bappa with a soulful shankh-damru performance on Ganesh Chaturthi. Dressed in traditional white attire, the actor performed aarti and immersed himself in the festivities at the iconic Mumbai pandal
Singer Shaan also joined the ongoing viral 80s trend on Instagram, but, he decided to give it his own twist. Instead of asking AI to recreate his photos, the singer shared some of his throwback pictures from that time
Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalled how Gangs of Wasseypur 2 became a turning point in his career. After the 2012 film, the actor said he received at least 200 scripts and even had blank cheques placed on his table. Despite the offers, Nawazuddin rejected every script
Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu has shared a rare glimpse with her husband, former badminton star Mathias Boe, from their beach vacation
Actress Preity Zinta has shared her perspective on how Indian cinema continues to resonate with audiences living abroad. She said that NRIs, particularly those in the US, often hold on to their Indian identity through films and entertainment
More than a year after being stabbed during a break-in at his Bandra home, Saif Ali Khan opened up about the lasting impact of the attack. The actor revealed that seeing a knife can still trigger a reaction, while recalling how lucky he felt to survive the ordeal
Ajith Kumar is facing mixed reactions after a video showed him giving a stern look to a fan seeking a selfie at the Le Mans race. While some criticised his reaction, others felt the brief clip lacked enough context to judge him
Neelam Kothari has addressed long-standing rumours of an off-screen romance with Govinda, saying she was too young to think about love at the time. The actor recalled being focused on establishing her career and navigating Bollywood during those years
First look of upcoming Kannada film Mangala Gowri has unveiled Rukmini Vasanth as a police officer. Dressed in khaki and seated on a scooter, the actor sports a striking new avatar. The film also stars veteran actor Malashree and is directed by Rahul PK
Reacher star Alan Ritchson and his wife Catherine Ritchson have announced the end of their 20-year marriage. In a joint statement, the couple said they will continue alongside one another in a different way and remain committed to co-parenting
Justin Bieber marked his wedding anniversary with Hailey Bieber with a romantic Instagram post featuring loved-up pictures of the couple playing snooker. Calling it a celebration of new beginnings, the singer wished Hailey and wrote that their eight years together are leading until infinity
Kunickaa Sadanand highlighted the lack of fair compensation in the entertainment industry, saying artists often work extra hours without receiving extra money, leaving them feeling undervalued
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai is one of Indian televisions most beloved sitcoms, celebrated for its intelligent humour, eccentric characters and sharp observations about class and family dynamics.
The Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 finale has been filmed, but the winner remains under wraps. With Farrhana Bhatt and Avinash Mishra emerging as strong contenders, host Rohit Shetty refused to reveal the result, keeping fans guessing ahead of the finale
Sonia Balani reveals she wanted to play Surpanakha before bagging Urmila in Ramayana. She praises Ranbir Kapoors transformation into Ram and Sai Pallavis simplicity, while urging audiences to wait before judging the film
On Ganesh Chaturthi, the makers of Ramayana unveiled its first song, Jai Jai Ram. Composed by A R Rahman and sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, the devotional track marks the films musical journey with Shri Ram at its heart
Pierce Brosnans appearance at the US Open mens singles final went viral after cameras captured him in the stands at the exact moment the clock showed 0:07. Fans instantly linked the perfectly timed shot to his iconic James Bond avatar
In an exclusive conversation with Mid-Day, Sonali Kulkarni praised Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, while expressing admiration for Ranveer Singh's performance. The actress revealed why she feels deeply connected to the franchise despite not being part of it.
Manasi Joshi Roy reminisces about her deep connection with Lord Ganesha ahead of the upcoming Ganpati celebrations. The actor recalls how her faith and personal experiences have strengthened her bond with Bappa, making the festival a meaningful and emotional occasion
Thank you, President Droupadi Murmu, for your good wishes. On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend our deepest gratitude
He cautioned against anyone reading too much into the president's remarks. This does not represent a shift in US foreign policy, he said
Speaking to media on Saturday, Baghaei said the gathering would hopefully be attended by foreign ministers from Gulf states as well as Iran and Iraq
Finland chef Toni Toivanen explores a collaborative menu with a Worli fine-dine that freely moves between Nordic sensibilities, Japanese precision, and Indias diverse flavours and ingredients
A reward of Rs 25,000 had been announced for information leading to his arrest on Saturday
Mumbai began Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 under cloudy skies as the IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai and Thane, warning of heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places. The city recorded 49.55 mm rainfall in its island city area and 66.46 mm in the eastern suburbs in the 24 hours till Monday morning
Kajol and Ajay Devgn marked son Yug Devgans 16th birthday with heartfelt social media posts. Kajol shared an emotional note about watching him grow, saying she hopes he becomes a kind, courageous and graceful man
Hina Khan met Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and advocated for eco-friendly Ganpati celebrations. Urging fans to avoid POP idols, she said sustainable celebrations can reduce pollution and protect water bodies
PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit verse in his post, offering prayers to Lord Shri Vinayaka and highlighting his divine attributes
Delnaaz Irani reveals she consciously avoided Parsi roles for years due to their often exaggerated portrayal on screen. She chose Chumbak as its Taraporewala family is shown in a more natural and relatable manner
Making the announcement, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal told reporters in Panaji that the ruling BJP would not secure a majority in the upcoming elections and that the Goa First alliance would form the next government
Salman Khan addressed criticism over Bigg Boss 20s boring contestant line-up, explaining that thousands are interviewed before 16 are chosen. He also praised Qazi Touqeer and called him the houses rockstar
Patients receive brief chemotherapy before a single infusion of genetically reprogrammed T cells, which eliminate harmful B cells in the body
A Rs 12 dispute over a vada pav ended with a 24-year-old man being sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for slashing the neck of a Kanjurmarg eatery owner in October 2020
Despite enjoying his work and declining competing offers from OpenAI and Anthropic, Engels left because he believes advanced AI presents a terrifying risk of causing immense harm within the next five years
The operation gathered pace after an excavator, loader and Bobcat were brought into the tunnel
With their backing, Shelton surged in the third set, eliminating the errors that Zverev had ruthlessly exploited.
Aussie all-rounder Cameron weds long-time partner Emily Redwood at a private ceremony near Perth
The UK Maritime Trade Operations monitor separately reported a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, with no details
The Russian had described the outfit as one of my favourites after winning the title.
Sharing a picture of the southpaw with the Tottenham jersey in hand, the EPL teams social media account captioned the post: Rinku Singh, Spurs ke ghar.
In a chaotic race where Aprilias Marco Bezzecchi crashed out after starting on pole, Marquez took advantage to clinch top honours ahead of younger brother Alex, who rides for Gresini Racing.

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