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Adil Hussain to be in'Lakadbaggha 2,' replaces Milind Soman

Adil Hussain has replaced Milind Soman in the upcoming sequel to Lakadbaggha, titled Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business.

21 Jan 2026 2:32 pm
'Mardaani' franchise born out of rage after Nirbhaya case: Rani

Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji recently spoke about the emotional origins of the Mardaani franchise during a promotional event for her upcoming movie Mardaani 3 at St Xavier's College.

21 Jan 2026 2:11 pm
Rajamouli's 'Varanasi': Did makers hint at Ram Navami release?

Earlier this month, reports spread that the highly anticipated film Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli, will hit theaters on April 9, 2027.

21 Jan 2026 2:08 pm
Mona Singh reveals reaction to playing villain in 'Happy Patel'

Mona Singh, known for her diverse roles in the entertainment industry, has received praise for her negative character in Happy Patel Khatarnak Jasoos.

21 Jan 2026 1:53 pm
Sunjay Kapur's mother accuses Priya Kapur of diverting family funds

Rani Kapur, the widow of industrialist Dr. Surinder Kapur and mother of late businessman Sunjay Kapur, has filed a case in the Delhi High Court against her daughter-in-law Priya Sachdev Kapur and other family members.

21 Jan 2026 1:47 pm
'Bait': Riz Ahmed turns 'James Bond' casting frenzy into series

Riz Ahmed is set to star in a new Prime Video series titled Bait. The show follows the story of an aspiring actor, Shah Latif (played by Ahmed), who auditions for the coveted role of James Bond.

21 Jan 2026 1:23 pm
'Daldal' trailer: Bhumi Pednekar hunts serial killer in gripping thriller

Prime Video has released the trailer for its upcoming crime thriller series, Daldal.

21 Jan 2026 1:10 pm
Who's Hande Ercel? Turkish actor who allegedly called SRK 'uncle'

Turkish actor Hande Ercel (32) has become a hot topic of discussion among Indian fans after she reportedly called Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan uncle at an awards ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

21 Jan 2026 1:08 pm
Vivek Oberoi responds to Bollywood exit rumors

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi has quashed rumors of his exit from the film industry.

21 Jan 2026 12:52 pm
'Convert back to Hinduism': Anup Jalota trolls AR Rahman

Singer Anup Jalota has reacted to Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman's recent controversial statement about a perceived power shift in Bollywood.

21 Jan 2026 12:44 pm
Taylor Swift's text to Blake Lively about Justin Baldoni leaked

In a recent development, court documents have revealed that Taylor Swift, while not directly involved in the film It Ends With Us, supported her friend Blake Lively, who was critical of the director, Justin Baldoni.

21 Jan 2026 12:07 pm
'All bulls**t': Chris Pratt isn't worried about AI actors

Hollywood actor Chris Pratt recently dismissed the panic over artificial intelligence (AI) performers like Tilly Norwood.

21 Jan 2026 11:59 am
Delhi HC hints at forensic examination of Sunjay Kapur's will

The Delhi High Court has hinted that a forensic examination of the disputed will of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur may soon become inevitable.

21 Jan 2026 11:44 am
Aditya Dhar plans to sell 'Dhurandhar' broadcast rights as package

The success of Dhurandhar (2025) has made its sequel one of the most awaited films of 2026.

21 Jan 2026 11:28 am
Timothy Busfield released on bail amid child sex abuse charges

Hollywood actor-director Timothy Busfield, 68, has been granted pretrial release with conditions by a New Mexico judge.

21 Jan 2026 11:08 am
Meghan Trainor-Daryl Sabara welcome third baby via 'superwoman' surrogate

Singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor and her husband actor Daryl Sabara have welcomed their third child, a daughter named Mikey Moon.

21 Jan 2026 10:41 am
Vicky Kaushal to join Ranveer Singh in 'Dhurandhar 2'?

Vicky Kaushal has been roped in for an extended cameo in the upcoming film Dhurandhar 2, according to a report by Mid-Day.

21 Jan 2026 10:30 am
What is 'Assi'? Mysterious film gets release date

A mysterious film titled Assi has been announced for a February release.

20 Jan 2026 5:44 pm
Madras HC reserves order in Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release case

In a significant development, the Madras High Court reserved its order in the appeal filed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) against a single judge's directive to grant a U/A 16+ certificate to Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan.

20 Jan 2026 5:42 pm
Pawan Kalyan's ex-wife slams trolls after press meet outburst

Actor-activist Renu Desai, who is also actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's ex-wife, has responded to trolls and online hate.

20 Jan 2026 5:21 pm
'That's my dream': Aamir Khan talks about 'Mahabharata'

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has long been working on his ambitious project, Mahabharata.

20 Jan 2026 5:09 pm
'Bigg Boss OTT' Hindi reportedly canceled; here's why

The popular digital spin-off of Bigg Boss, Bigg Boss OTT Hindi, may not return to our screens.

20 Jan 2026 5:08 pm
Palaash Muchhal begins new film with Shreyas Talpade post-wedding controversy

Composer-filmmaker Palaash Muchhal is making a comeback to Bollywood after the public cancellation of his wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana.

20 Jan 2026 4:58 pm
Netflix's 'Kohrra' S02: Barun Sobti-Mona Singh's series arrives in February

Netflix's acclaimed investigative drama Kohrra is returning for its second season on February 11.

20 Jan 2026 2:38 pm
Timothe Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme' crosses $100M globally

The sports dramedy Marty Supreme, starring Timothe Chalamet as a fictional table tennis champion, has crossed the $100 million mark globally.

20 Jan 2026 2:34 pm
Kartik Aaryan-Nikhil Nagesh Bhat to collaborate on mythological action-adventure?

Kartik Aaryan is reportedly in advanced talks with director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, known for Kill, for a new project.

20 Jan 2026 2:33 pm
Atlee, wife Priya announce second pregnancy with cute family photoshoot

Acclaimed Indian director, screenwriter, and producer Atlee is all set to welcome his second child.

20 Jan 2026 2:27 pm
Child sex abuse case: Timothy Busfield digitally removed from film

Hollywood actor Timothy Busfield has been dropped from multiple projects, including the upcoming film You Deserve Each Other, after allegations of child sexual abuse emerged against him.

20 Jan 2026 2:11 pm
'Daldal' poster: Bhumi trapped in a sea of severed arms

The new poster for Prime Video's upcoming crime thriller Daldal has been unveiled, along with its global premiere date on January 30, 2026.

20 Jan 2026 2:06 pm
If Farah returns to direction, it'll only be with SRK

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has confirmed her plans to return to directing movies. In her latest YouTube vlog, she revealed that she intends to start her next project by the end of this year.

20 Jan 2026 1:40 pm
Prabhas's 'Salaar 2' teaser to drop this week?

The much-awaited Salaar: Part 2 - Shouryaanga Parvam, starring Prabhas, is once again making headlines with rumors about its teaser release date.

20 Jan 2026 1:25 pm
After 'Mahabharat,' HistoryVerse announces 7 new AI projects

The Collective Artists Network has unveiled its first content slate for HistoryVerse.

20 Jan 2026 12:27 pm
Shoojit Sircar-Vikramaditya Motwane to present acclaimed short film 'Thursday Special'

Acclaimed Indian filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Vikramaditya Motwane are set to present Thursday Special, a critically acclaimed short film by Varun Tandon.

20 Jan 2026 12:01 pm
Who was Valentino Garavani? Iconic fashion designer dies at 93

Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer and founder of the Valentino brand, has passed away at the age of 93.

20 Jan 2026 11:09 am
'Don't want to reconcile': Brooklyn Beckham accuses parents of manipulation

In a shocking revelation, Brooklyn Beckham has accused his famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham, of trying to control the narratives around his life and ruining his relationship with wife-actor Nicola Peltz.

20 Jan 2026 11:01 am
'Dhurandhar 2' is now 'The Revenge'; teaser gets 'A' certificate

The sequel to the blockbuster film Dhurandhar will be titled Dhurandhar The Revenge, reported Bollywood Hungama.

20 Jan 2026 10:55 am
What is keeping Ayushmann-Sara's action comedy film in limbo

The shooting of an untitled action-comedy film starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan has reportedly been stalled since late 2024. The delay is due to uncertainty over the film's release model, reported Mid-Day.

20 Jan 2026 10:49 am
Akshay Kumar's escort car meets with accident; 2 injured

An escort vehicle from Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's security entourage was involved in a road accident in Mumbai's Juhu area on Monday evening.

20 Jan 2026 10:43 am
Never threatened 'O'Romeo' makers, just want justice: Hussain Ustara's daughter

The family of Mumbai gangster Hussain Shaikh alias Ustara has finally spoken up about the ongoing controversy surrounding the upcoming film O'Romeo.

19 Jan 2026 7:15 pm
Karisma Kapoor's children accuse Priya of submitting incomplete assets list

The ongoing legal battle over the estate of late businessman Sunjay Kapur has taken a new turn with his children, Samaira and Kiaan, accusing their stepmother Priya Kapur of hiding some of his assets.

19 Jan 2026 6:32 pm
Republic Day: MM Keeravani to present new 'Vande Mataram' composition

Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani has been chosen to compose a new version of the iconic patriotic song Vande Mataram for India's Republic Day parade this year. The announcement comes as the country celebrates the 150th anniversary of the song.

19 Jan 2026 6:23 pm
Ajay Devgn announces ambitious AI film 'Bal Tanhaji': Watch teaser

Ajay Devgn has announced his first generative AI original film, Bal Tanhaji, under his new venture Lens Vault Studios.

19 Jan 2026 6:00 pm
Why AR Rahman thinks Oscars win can be a burden

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman recently opened up about the unexpected pressure that came with his Academy Award wins.

19 Jan 2026 5:07 pm
'Zootopia 2' is now Hollywood's highest grossing animated film

Disney's Zootopia 2 has set a new record by becoming the highest-grossing animated Hollywood film of all time with $1.703 billion, surpassing Inside Out 2's $1.7 billion box office collection.

19 Jan 2026 4:14 pm
Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar 2' teaser to drop with 'Border 2'

The much-awaited sequel to Ranveer Singh's hit film Dhurandhar will get an exclusive reveal in theaters.

19 Jan 2026 3:06 pm
New reports rubbish 'Love & War' postponement buzz

Contrary to a recent report suggesting that the much-anticipated film Love & War has been pushed to 2027, multiple reports citing sources close to the project have confirmed that it is still on track for a 2026 release.

19 Jan 2026 2:56 pm
What's the relation between Jiiva's new film and Karur tragedy

Tamil actor Jiiva has issued a public apology for the controversial dialogue Conditions follow pannungada in his recent film Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil.

19 Jan 2026 2:36 pm
Karan Johar shut down Simi Garewal's 'Rendezvous'? Screenshot goes viral

A recent social media post has reignited speculation about whether filmmaker Karan Johar played a role in the cancellation of Simi Garewal's popular talk show Rendezvous with Simi Garewal.

19 Jan 2026 2:22 pm
'Do Deewane Seher Mein' teaser: Witness Siddhant-Mrunal's 'imperfect' love story

The teaser for the upcoming romantic drama Do Deewane Seher Mein was released on Monday, offering a glimpse into the film.

19 Jan 2026 2:07 pm
Sienna Rose: Spotify's breakout star might be AI-generated

Sienna Rose, an enigmatic singer-songwriter, has taken the music world by storm with her dusky, jazz-infused soul songs. Three of her tracks are currently in Spotify's Viral Top 50. The most popular one, Into the Blue, has been streamed over five million times.

19 Jan 2026 2:01 pm