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Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has joined the cast of an upcoming action entertainer directed by Vamshi Paidipally, reported Bollywood Hungama.

Acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is set to make a film on the Tarun Tejpal rape case, reported Variety India.

Netflix India's new series Operation Safed Sagar, released just in time for Independence Day, is set against the backdrop of the 1999 Kargil War.

In a new twist in the Renukaswamy murder case, one of the accused has approached the court to seek approver status.

Brittany Boltinhouse, the recently crowned Miss North Carolina USA 2026, has been stripped of her title after a series of alleged racist social media posts resurfaced.

Veteran actor and politician Mithun Chakraborty was recently admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata and underwent a minor surgery.

Sydney Towle, a popular TikTok creator known for her candid portrayal of life with Stage 4 cholangiocarcinoma, has passed away at the age of 26.

Actors and producers Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal will be seen in the India chapter of the third season of the comedy travel show, Conan O'Brien Must Go.

Actor Akanksha Chamola, who recently announced her separation from husband-actor Gaurav Khanna, has sought assistance from Meta India and Instagram to change her Instagram username.

Prime Video has dropped the trailer for Season 2 of The Traitors, a reality show hosted by Karan Johar.

Actor Anita Kalathara, known for her roles in Grey's Anatomy and Doom Patrol, recently opened up about two significant missed opportunities in her career.

Netflix India's latest series, Operation Safed Sagar, has made a significant contribution to the Indian economy, injecting over 215cr into it.

The late Sam Neill will be a part of The Legend of Zelda, the upcoming live-action film adaptation of Nintendo and Sony's popular video game series.

All four members of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, Jisoo, Jennie, Ros, and Lisa, will be reuniting for their 10th debut anniversary celebrations, YG Entertainment confirmed on Friday, August 7.

Jake T. Austin, who played Max Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place, has expressed disappointment at not being part of the recent spinoff series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

The makers of the much-anticipated film Golmaal 5 have denied rumors about its release date.

Netflix has decided to cancel the American spinoff of its hit series Squid Game, reported The Playlist.

Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, the co-writers of Netflix's global hit K-Pop Demon Hunters, are reportedly developing a new television series.

Hollywood actor Adam Sandler has reunited with his co-stars from the Grown Ups franchise as production for Grown Ups 3 begins.

Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor will be hosting a new quiz show titled India Ke Top 1%. The show is set to premiere on September 5.

Producers Ektaa Kapoor and Guneet Monga are on the lookout for a male lead for their upcoming untitled romantic-thriller, reported Variety India.

Kit Connor, the star of Netflix's Heartstopper, is reportedly in talks to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as Cyclops in Disney and Marvel's upcoming X-Men reboot.

In a groundbreaking move, Yash Raj Films (YRF) is all set to enter the horror genre with its first-ever horror feature film.

Gareth Edwards, who directed the 2025 hit Jurassic World Rebirth, has stepped away from its upcoming sequel due to reported creative differences with Universal Pictures.

James Gunn, the DC Studios boss, has denied rumors that The Batman: Part II will be shot back-to-back with The Batman: Part III.

The upcoming film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is reportedly set to break records with its worldwide release.

Apple TV is venturing into the mystery-comedy genre with its upcoming project, Bad News Dads, reported Deadline.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed his support for the upcoming film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

A24 has dropped the official trailer for Primetime, a new drama starring Robert Pattinson. The film explores the creation of Chris Hansen's To Catch a Predator.

The wait for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period romance Love & War is finally coming to an end, with reports suggesting that the makers are set to kickstart the film's promotional campaign.

Lionsgate is gearing up for the sequel to its Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's production house Excel Entertainment will present and distribute the Malayalam film Half in Hindi across North India in association with AA Films, reported Variety.

Rihanna, the Barbadian singer and beauty mogul, may be back in the studio working on new music after nearly a decade-long hiatus.

The superhero film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has continued to shine at the Indian box office.

Thalapathy Vijay's action entertainer, Jana Nayagan, has witnessed a decline in box office collections on its third Thursday.

The Hollywood film The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, has continued its steady run at the box office.

Huma Qureshi's critically acclaimed film Bayaan, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025, is set to be screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM).

The critically acclaimed film Main Vaapas Aaunga, directed by Imtiaz Ali, is now available for streaming on Netflix.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to star alongside Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe in the upcoming sci-fi action thriller Bluefly, reported Deadline.

Hollywood actor Michelle Yeoh has been named the Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).

Acclaimed filmmaker Shoojit Sircar recently opened up about his long-cherished dream of making a biopic on the legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar.

PVR INOX, a leading cinema exhibition company in India, has reportedly introduced an affordable movie-viewing experience in Tier III cities with its new format called PVR INOX Smart Cinemas.

Sohail Khan, the actor-director known for films like Maine Dil Tujhko Diya and Freaky Ali, is reportedly working on a new romantic comedy.

Ranveer Singh's release, Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, has reportedly become the most-watched non-English film globally on Netflix.

Babar Azam led Pakistan to an eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the 2nd Test at Port of Spain, Trinidad.

The latest Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation Report for 2025 has revealed a significant change in the Indian celebrity landscape.

The second season of India's Got Latent, hosted by Samay Raina, was released earlier this year.

England have announced a 16-member squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan, starting August 19 at Headingley.

Brenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning Irish actor who starred in My Left Foot and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, will be laid to rest in Dublin on Thursday.

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is in the news once again for his legal troubles.