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Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj join forces for the highly anticipated film AA23, backed by Mythri Movie Makers. The makers have dropped an intriguing video announcing the project and it promises to be a cinematic spectacle
As Spike joins Jimmy Crystal`s gang of Satanists and sadistic killers, and Kelson`s treatment begins eliminating Samson`s violent tendencies, the film questions innate humanity and pushes the audience to consider whether the infected are merely threats to be eliminated or broken souls caught between what they were and what they have become
Mohanlal has announced that Drishyam 3 will release worldwide on April 2, 2026, marking his first release of the year. Directed by Jeethu Joseph, the film sees the actor reprise his iconic role as Georgekutty
Nivin Pauly has announced that his upcoming thriller Baby Girl will release worldwide on January 23, 2026. Directed by Arun Varma, the film features Lijomol Jose, Abhimanyu Thilakan and Sangeeth Prathap
Rahu Ketu, starring Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat, has received a U/A 16+ censor certificate after several modifications suggested by the CBFC. The comedy film is set to release in theatres on January 16
In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Vivaan Shah opens up on the success of Ikkis, praising co-star Agastya Nandas dedication and intellect. He also recalls how Happy New Year changed his life and fondly remembers Shah Rukh Khans kindness, humility and commitment to his craft
The cast of Parasakthi joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Pongal celebrations in Delhi, calling it a symbol of national unity. The meeting is being seen by some as political outreach ahead of Tamil Nadu assembly elections
Several major OTT releases arrive mid-January, including Taskaree, Stranger Things 5 documentary, and The Rip. Meanwhile, Chiranjeevis Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu crosses Rs 100 crore as Ram Charan visits theatres to support the film
Actress Rashami Desai was recently asked to take down an AI-generated post about politicians Amit Shah and Mamata Banerjee, which she happily obliged. Sharing the communication email, she said that she was happy to see the youth raise the concern
Space Gen: Chandrayaan, a powerful, deeply human series, tells the untold story behind one of Indias greatest scientific comebacks, where failure became fuel, and resilience rewrote history
A die-hard Rajinikanth fan recently celebrated the festival of Pongal in a rather unusual way. The fan from Madhurai bathed a 300 kg idol of the actor in his home and even offered prayers to the actor`s idol
Director Sudha Kongara and Parasakthis team have spoken out against alleged targeted online attacks and defamation campaigns following the films release
Amid much speculation and anticipation, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has confirmed that a sequel to Hrithik Roshan`s 2017 film, Kaabil 2 is in the making. Replying to a fan tweet on X, the director subtly shared the new update
Salman Khan, MS Dhoni, and AP Dhillon enjoyed a muddy ATV adventure at Khans Panvel farmhouse, sharing fun moments on social media. The post comes amid buzz around Dhillons recent viral concert moment, while Salman gears up for his next film Battle of Galwan
Riteish Deshmukh shared a reel on his social media account that showed Genelia and his sons having a blast with each other and laughing to their heart`s content
Fatima Sana Sheikh and Dia Mirza shared the screen in 2023`s road adventure drama Dhak Dhak. It also starred Ratna Pathak Shah and Sanjana Sanghi in significant roles
After Ilaiyaraaja`s song Sundari Kannal Oru Seidhi was featured in Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, many speculated that the music composer could sue the makers. However, director Anil Ravipudi has now clarified that they used the song after taking his permission
Malaika Arora opened up about dealing with link-up rumours and media scrutiny, calling Arjun Kapoor an integral part of her life despite their breakup. She also spoke about embracing empowerment, happiness, and owning her identity through dance and cinema
Ankit Batra curated a set of Vedic mantras and explanations as the couple took their pheras, and several guests, including Kriti Sanon, were visibly moved by his rendition of the vows
After the Tamil Nadu Youth Congress called for a ban on the recently released film Parasakthi, the director Sudha Kongara has now reacted to the claims, noting that she has utmost respect for the political leaders in question
Anupam Kher shared a series of pictures with the cast members Ranvir Shorey, Kiran Juneja, and Parvinn Dabass, who portrayed the Khosla family in the first film
Vijay faces a turbulent start to 2026 as Jana Nayagan remains stalled due to CBFC issues while he is questioned in the Karur stampede case. The actor has sought to defer further CBI questioning until after Pongal
Former beauty queen and actress Sushmita Sen is setting fitness goals, and this time she has her biggest cheerleader, her daughter Alisah, by her side
Sussanne Khan took to Instagram to write a heartfelt wish for her ex-husband Hrithik Roshan and his girlfriend Saba Azad, hoping they all stay connected forever
This will be Trevor Noah`s sixth time as host of the Grammy Awards, and he will also serve as an executive producer of the show, which takes place in Los Angeles and airs live on CBS
Fitness enthusiast Milind Soman shared that mental resilience and the ability to stay joyful despite life`s pressures are qualities that constitute real well-being
The murder mystery series Hisaab, which will stream on Amazon MX Player, recently concluded filming after two elaborate schedules and has now entered post-production
Adrien Brody made his London stage debut with The Fear of 13 last October and will now make his Broadway debut. Lindsey Ferrentino adapted the play from the 2015 documentary by David Sington
Shilpa Shinde had opened up on how she sees no comparison of herself with the former Angoori Bhabi, aka Shubhangi. Rashami Desai has reacted to Shilpa`s statement
This teaser marks the first time that Fantastic Four have met a character from the MCU after they made their debut in their alternate 1960s world in last summer`s First Steps last year
Veer Pahariya grabbed eyeballs as he arrived solo for Nupur Sanon and Stebin Benwedding reception held in Mumbai. His solo appearance comes at a time when rumours of his break-up with Tara Sutaria are rife
After an artist accused singer Karan Aujla of being in a relationship with her and concealing his marital status, his wife, Palak Aujla, has silently backed her husband by sharing a romantic photo with him
Have you heard? Ira Khan opens up about her struggle body image and weight, revealing she was confused between being fat and unfit. She also revealed how she stopped looking at mirrors and did not know what she looked like
Having recently wrapped up Mirzapur: The Film, Shweta Tripathi opened up on how the movie reunited her with her creative family. She also revealed what the last day on the sets looked like
Abhishek Banerjee, who was recently seen in a cameo as a rioter in Freedom at Midnight 2, discusses stepping into the role that borrows from Om Puris part in Richard Attenboroughs Gandhi
Kartik Aaryan, who is currently filming Naagzilla in Mumbai, is set to wrap up the creature comedy by the end of February. The schedule is on track for an August 14 release. To keep up with the release date, the makers have started the VFX work simultaneously
The CBFC certification dispute surrounding Thalapathy Vijays Jana Nayagan has reached the Supreme Court. The apex court is scheduled to hear the producers plea on January 15, challenging the Madras High Courts interim order that stalled the films release
Srishti Singh, who plays Dr Vani in Hui Gumm Yaadein, says the show offers a fresh take on medical dramas by focusing on a doctors life and emotions. She calls her role mature, meaningful and different from her past work
A BTS World Tour poster has sparked excitement, teasing a massive 202627 global tour featuring all seven members. The schedule spans Asia, the Americas, Europe and Oceania, with more cities expected, raising anticipation for BTSs long-awaited full-group comeback
Celina Jaitly has alleged that she is being denied all communication with her children despite having joint custody, calling the situation heartbreaking. The actress shared her ordeal in a long note amid her ongoing domestic violence case
Allu Arjuns blockbuster Pushpa 2: The Rule is set for a grand Japan release as Pushpa Kunrin, with premieres on January 15, 2026. Promoted by the star in Tokyo, the films Japan-set sequence and massive release plan have boosted expectations
Jungkook revealed he is following a one-meal-a-day diet and a consistent fitness routine as he prepares for BTS comeback. Emphasising discipline and long-term wellness, he says the approach helps him stay focused, though experts caution such diets arent for everyone
BTS V made history by becoming the fastest individual to reach 70 million Instagram followers, emerging as the most-followed Korean male solo artist. The milestone highlights his unmatched global influence, enduring popularity and strong fan support ahead of BTS 2026 comeback
Tusshar Kapoor and his father Jeetendra Kapoor have sold a prime commercial property at Balaji IT Park in Mumbais Chandivali for Rs 559.25 crore. The high-value deal highlights the father-son duos strong business presence
Karan Aujla faces renewed cheating rumours after an Australian influencer claimed he DMed her, adding to earlier allegations by a US-based artist. With no response from Aujla or his wife, online reactions remain sharply divided
Isha Malviya has quit Laughter Chefs 3 due to scheduling conflicts with her upcoming projects. She clarified that no one has replaced her and urged fans to support her career
Yashs Toxic teaser sparked controversy over its intimate visuals, leading to complaints of obscenity. Amid the backlash, an old interview of the actor expressing conservative views on screen intimacy resurfaced
Emraan Hashmi was on an Akasa Air flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on Jan 13, 2026, promoting his series Taskaree: The Smuggler`s Web. The flight aborted landing twice in Ahmedabad due to technical issues and was safely diverted to Jaipur
A fan accused Bigg Boss 19 finalist Farrhana Bhatts PR team of harassment and nonpayment after managing her social media. The viral claims, though not targeting Farrhana directly, have sparked legal action and mixed reactions online
Sivakarthikeyan revealed that Superstar Rajinikanth personally called him to praise Parasakthi. Rajinikanth described the film as bold and lauded its powerful second half

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