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Jailer 2 has headed for a record-breaking start, surpassing the Rs 50 crore net mark at the domestic box office. Rajinikanth's action-packed sequel has outperformed many popular Tamil films, including Vijay's Goat and Kamal Haasan's Vikram, based on the live collection figures on Sacnilk.

Ranbir Kapoor sent a special video message for Sai Pallavi ahead of her appearance on Telugu talk show Jayammu Nischayammu Raa with Jagapathi. He praised her honesty and said he cannot imagine anyone else playing Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana

Harsh Gujral and Madhur Virli have been asked to appear before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell for questioning on October 19. The investigation was initiated after a complaint was filed by a woman, according to reports.

Sara Arjun, who garnered limelight after her association with Dhurandhar, is considered a possible choice for the female lead opposite Ram Charan in Sukumar's tentatively titled RC17. The script is reportedly confirmed, and pre-production is currently underway for the upcoming project.

The international trailer of Ranbir Kapoor and Yashs Ramayana offers fresh footage of Ram and Ravana, with Kunal Kapoor appearing as Lord Indra. Unlike the first trailer, the new promo focuses on their clash, with Ravan wreaking havoc

Aneet Padda has revealed why she avoids food served on film sets. In a chat with Variety India, the Saiyaara actor recalled how bad the food was before her success gave her the option to order from outside, saying even papad would fizz in her mouth

Raghav Juyal has begun filming for Remo DSouzas Any Body Can Dream, stepping into the lead role in a franchise he dreamed of joining 1213 years ago. The actor, who was part of ABCD 2, shared the update on Instagram, calling the film the most important of his career

Ranbir Kapoor and Yashs Ramayana has received a PG-13 rating in the US for strong violence and bloody images. Listed at 3 hours and 15 minutes, the films English version will reportedly be 30 minutes shorter and will not feature songs

Mohanlals costume designer Jishad Shamsudeen has criticised the makers of Jailer 2 for cutting three of the actors looks and trimming his scenes. The designer says he will not return for a potential third instalment, while fans have also questioned the Malayalam stars limited screen time

Raza Murad and Ashoke Pandit have reacted to the notice asking Imran Khan to leave India by October 28. Murad said foreign nationals cannot interfere in India's internal affairs, while Pandit backed the authorities' decision. Imran has approached the Bombay HC

Radhika Bansals directorial debut, Meethe Mein Kya Hai, has unveiled its first poster ahead of its October 30 Netflix release. Starring Ritwik Bhowmik, Rohini Hattangadi and Ayesha Raza Mishra, the feel-good family drama unfolds over four days of Diwali celebrations

Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela's romantic drama, directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Bhushan Kumar, will hit theatres on April 30, 2027. The announcement comes after rumours of a delay and speculation that Basu's film shared similarities with Saiyaara

The Supreme Court has referred Rajpal Yadav's long-running cheque-bounce case to mediation after noting that he deposited Rs 2 crore with its registry. The court also directed the trial court to release his passport, allowing him to pursue professional commitments abroad

Nushrratt Bharuccha has been discharged from the hospital after successfully undergoing spine surgery following an accident in Bali. Back home, the actress is focusing on recovery. Her team thanked fans for their love, prayers and wishes during this difficult time

Aneet Padda shared that she was keen to explore genres beyond romance after the success of Saiyaara, and expressed gratitude for having bagged Shakti Shalini, the horror comedy which is slated to release in theatres in December.

Imran Khan is set to move the Bombay High Court on October 16, challenging an FRRO notice asking him to leave India by October 28. His lawyers argue that he has not violated any conditions and will seek an urgent hearing over the order linked to the Mumbai protests

Street Fighter director Kitao Sakurai has praised Vidyut Jammwals portrayal of Dhalsim, calling the actor more Dhalsim than Dhalsim. The action star makes his Hollywood debut in the live-action adaptation of the popular video game franchise, releasing in Indian cinemas on October 16

Jane Austens Sense and Sensibility gets a fresh screen adaptation, connecting its themes of romance, heartbreak and sisterhood with modern dating trends such as love bombing and ghosting. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, the film releases in Indian cinemas on October 30

Nikhil Chinapa addresses fans hopes for a reunion with Raghu Ram, Rajiv Lakshman, and Rannvijay Singha in the traditional MTV Roadies format, while honestly dissecting his infamous temper on screen

Ravi Kishan has once again left the internet in splits with another slip of the tongue. While talking about Rahul Gandhi, the BJP MP addressed the leader of the opposition, saying he's going to be the Prime Miniter

Shashank Walias Punjabi feature Birds in the Dark has won the Songwon Vision Audience Award - Asia at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. Produced by Reema Kaur, Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal, the film explores caste, gender, labour, justice and love

Taking to his X timeline to pen a post on Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, Anirudh Ravichander wrote, For generations, he has given us happiness, laughter, goosebumps and memories for a lifetime. At 76 and for the past 51 years, he still creates magic and rewrites history.

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt said some of the sweetest things about his brother, Salman Khan on the recent episode of the chat show Koffee With Karan hosted by Karan Johar.

Scarlett Johansson has praised her long-standing professional and personal rapport with Sam Rockwell, saying their friendship and mutual admiration have helped them develop great chemistry across three films, including their upcoming animated feature Ray Gunn.

Taking to social media, Madhuri Dixit's husband Dr Shriram Nene, shared unseen pictures from their courthouse wedding in Beverly Hills, California, revisiting cherished memories to celebrate their 27 years of marriage.

As Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 was released on Thursday, the superstar's family, including daughter Aishwarya, wife Latha and former son-in-law, Dhanush, were seen arriving at Rohini Theatre in Chennai to catch the film's first day, first show

Aneet Padda has praised her Saiyaara co-star and best friend Ahaan Panday, recalling how he supported her during emotional scenes. As the duo prepares to reunite with director Mohit Suri for an upcoming film, Padda talks about their friendship and creative understanding

As Jailer 2 hit the screens on October 15, 2026, Hrithik Roshan's cameo in the film has gone viral on the internet. Clips of the actor's special appearance were leaked online, garnering praise from viewers

Dhanush has praised Rajinikanths Jailer 2, calling it a MUST MUST MUST watch and a feast for every Thalaivar fan. Director Karthik Subbaraj, actor Vishnu Vishal and producer Naga Vamsi also lauded the film after watching its first-day shows

As Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 was released in theatres on October 15, 2026, cinema halls across the country and even overseas turned into massive celebrations. People were seen bathing Rajinikanth's poster with milk, garlanding the posters and dancing to dhol beats

Amit Sana has reflected on the long-running debate over his Indian Idol Season 1 finale against Abhijeet Sawant, saying the rivalry has faded with time. There is absolutely no awkwardness, he told mid-day ahead of their reunion on Indian Idol Legends Return

Prajakta Koli revealed that she and co-star Rohit Saraf struggled to come to terms with the idea of leaving their characters behind. She also opened up about the possibility of Mismatched returning as a movie.

Richa Chadha has travelled to Delhi to celebrate husband Ali Fazals birthday while he shoots for an upcoming situational comedy. Speaking about the occasion, the actor said, Its never about grand celebrations; its about making beautiful memories with each other

Prajakta Shukre opens up about her equation with Rahul Vaidya and Abhijeet Sawant, revealing exclusively to mid-day that she is no longer really in touch with Vaidya and remains closest to Sawant. The Indian Idol Season 1 singer also discusses reuniting with Amit Sana for Legends Return

Malhar Patekar has reflected on his father Nana Patekars final moments and spoken about coping with his loss. He also addressed online speculation about their family bond, crediting his parents resilience for helping him through the difficult time.

Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 has garnered mixed early reactions on X (formerly Twitter), while some viewers were in praise of the superstar and the director, others felt the action-packed sequel lost its momentum in the second half.

Manoj Bajpayee-starrer Ghooskhor Pandat has been renamed Gajab Raat following Notab

As filmmaker Zoya Akhtar turned a year older on Wednesday, her cousin and director Farah Khan shared a fun birthday wish for her on social media.Farah, Farhan and Zoya are first cousins from the maternal side

Southern beauty Krithi Shetty is all set to step into Bollywood with Rohit Shetty-backed forthcoming romantic entertainer, Hum Tere Pyaar Mein. The film is directed by Vidhi Ghodgaonkar

After Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte died by suicide at the age of 34, reports suggest that the actor was given an ultimatum by his fiancee, Kennedy Suarez, to choose between her or his mother. Mitte was seemingly close to his mother and sister, Lacianne,

Actor Imran Khan, whose participation and detention during the CJP protest in Mumbai on October 10 sparked a debate, has now been directed to leave the country by October 28. The Mumbai Police issued a notice to the actor under the relevant provisions of the Immigration Act

Just before Dussehra, Yami Gautam visited Lord Ram's birthplace, Ayodhya, to seek blessings ahead of presenting a story about the victory of good over evil. The actress offered prayers at the sacred temple, creating a blissful moment of gratitude before the release of her film Nayyi Navelli.

Ahead of Jailer 2 with Rajinikanth, Vidya Balan opened up about being labelled as a 'jinx' in South Indian cinema. She recalled how she was replaced in films before shooting began due to the label

Drishyam 3 earned Rs 5.25 crore on its day 13, its lowest single-day collection so far, taking its domestic net collection to Rs 328.75 crore. As it enters its third week, the Ajay Devgn-starrer faces a new challenge with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 arriving in theatres.

Sonu Nigam, who raked up a storm after his comments at a concert where fans asked him to sing a Kannada song in 2025, is once again facing fresh protests in the matter ahead of his Bengaluru concert

Salman Khan penned a sweet note on social media for his father, Salim Khan, who is 91 years old. The actor shared a series of pictures where the father-son duo is seen twinning in cowboy hats

Music duo The Chainsmokers, comprising Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, have announced that they are stepping into a new chapter as independent artists after 11 years

Have you heard? Bombay High Court, on Wednesday, refused to halt the films production and release on Kangana Ranaut's Queen 2; Dhanush's Om: Chapter 1: Udhiram The Blood Wood to release on November 20

Hollywood star Tom Cruise shares that his passion for filmmaking goes beyond monetary gains.I dont make movies for money. I do it because Im interested in people, life, and art, he said

Arjun Rampal, who plays the antagonist in director Anil Sharmas action drama, throws a surprise birthday party for actor-producer Rahul Mittra on the Arjun Naga set