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Murder convict turned Bollywood actor while evading police for 12yrs

The Ahmedabad Crime Branch apprehended a murder convict-turned-actor who had been evading arrest for 12 years after jumping parole.

22 May 2026 1:39 pm
Jessie J is now cancer-free: 'Sobbed for hours'

Jessie J has announced she is officially cancer-free after a year-long battle with breast cancer.

22 May 2026 1:18 pm
Meet Taga Ram Bheel: Famed algoza player receives Padma Shri

President Droupadi Murmu is set to honor Taga Ram Bheel, a renowned folk musician from Rajasthan, with the Padma Shri award next week.

22 May 2026 1:11 pm
Its been a joy: Colbert wraps up The Late Show

After more than 1,800 episodes, Stephen Colbert has bid adieu to The Late Show.

22 May 2026 12:07 pm
'Michael' sequel to tell 'incredibly entertaining' stories from singer's life

The biopic Michael has confirmed a sequel, with Lionsgate studio announcing its progress during a quarterly earnings call on Thursday, reported Variety.

22 May 2026 11:50 am
Bumper opening: 'Drishyam 3' collects 48cr globally on Day 1

The much-awaited Malayalam film Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal, was released on Thursday. It reportedly grossed over 35 crore in advance bookings and opened to a strong response at the box office.

22 May 2026 11:44 am
Why Patralekhaa-Maanvi Gagroo's road trip film got a new title

The upcoming road trip drama Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry, starring Patralekhaa and Maanvi Gagroo, has been retitled to just Heer Sara.

22 May 2026 11:36 am
'System' review: Jyotika, Sonakshi's film is watchable but underwhelming

The legal thriller System, out now on Amazon Prime Video, stars Jyotika, Sonakshi Sinha, and Ashutosh Gowariker in the lead roles.

22 May 2026 12:02 am
'Drishyam 3' review: Mohanlal brings the thrills in gripping drama

Whether you know him as Georgekutty or as Vijay Salgaonkar, one thing is certain: it's tough not to be enamored by this mastermind who's always ahead of the law.

21 May 2026 5:39 pm
'Survivor 50' contestants join 'The White Lotus' Season 4

Kamilla Karthigesu and Charlie Davis, contestants from Survivor 50, will make appearances in the fourth season of HBO's hit show The White Lotus, confirmed Deadline.

21 May 2026 5:30 pm
What is Stephen Colbert's next chapter after 'The Late Show'?

Stephen Colbert is leaving CBS's The Late Show, a seat once held by David Letterman.

21 May 2026 5:30 pm
Police conclude Kim So-hyun never dated Sae-ron as a minor

The long-running legal battle involving South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, the late actor Kim Sae-ron, and YouTube channel Hoverlab (GaroSero Research Institute) has reached a major turning point.

21 May 2026 5:25 pm
Mohit Malik exits Netflix's 'Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai'

Actor Mohit Malik has quit the upcoming Netflix show, Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai, due to creative differences with the makers, reported News18.

21 May 2026 5:14 pm
Bezos thinks Melania Trump documentary was a 'good business decision'

Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chairman of Amazon, has defended the company's controversial documentary on US First Lady Melania Trump.

21 May 2026 5:06 pm
Cannes screens Rami Malek's 'Man I Love': What to expect

The 79th Cannes Film Festival is currently underway in France, with several global films being screened.

21 May 2026 4:54 pm
Rashmika, Vijay's wedding planner reveals couple didn't 'follow the trends'

The wedding of actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, held in February 2026, is still making headlines.

21 May 2026 4:47 pm
Bhagyashree reveals why 'Maine Pyar Kiya' scene was shot differently

Bhagyashree, who played Suman in the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya, recently revealed that one of the most iconic scenes from the film could have been different.

21 May 2026 4:40 pm
Is 'Sairaab' inspired by Priyanka-Nick's love story? Here's the truth

Star Plus has sparked curiosity with the teaser of its upcoming musical drama, Sairaab.

21 May 2026 4:26 pm
'King' team on high alert after AI leak goes viral

The production team of Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film King has ramped up security measures amid an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated fan edit going viral online.

21 May 2026 3:54 pm
Matthew Perry's mother slams ex assistant in victim impact statement

Suzanne Morrison, the mother of late actor Matthew Perry, has slammed his assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, in a victim impact statement obtained by People.

21 May 2026 3:13 pm
'Bandar' trailer: Bobby Deol gets caught in a murky trap

The official trailer for the upcoming film Bandar has been released, giving viewers a glimpse into its dark narrative.

21 May 2026 3:10 pm
'India Story': Teaser of Kajal-Shreyas starrer to be out soon

Film analyst Taran Adarsh recently revealed that the teaser of The India Story will be released soon.

21 May 2026 3:02 pm
June 4 or 5? Here's when 'Dhurandhar 2' hits JioHotstar

The much-awaited digital premiere of Dhurandhar: The Revenge on JioHotstar is just around the corner. The film, starring Ranveer Singh, will have a grand digital premiere on June 4 evening. However, it will be available to stream from June 5.

21 May 2026 2:52 pm
Mohanlal starrer 'Drishyam 3' to get a sequel?

The much-anticipated third installment of the Drishyam franchise, Drishyam 3, was released on Thursday to a record-breaking opening in major markets.

21 May 2026 2:38 pm
'Bhojpuri Bawaal': Pawan Singh, Amrapali to star in reality show

The upcoming reality show Bhojpuri Bawaal, set to air on JioHotstar and Colors, will feature some of the biggest names in Bhojpuri entertainment, reported Variety India.

21 May 2026 2:35 pm
Mammootty's journey from lawyer to superstar amid Padma Bhushan honor

Mammootty, the legendary Malayalam actor, was announced as one of the recipients of the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award back in January.

21 May 2026 1:34 pm
Matt Damon to lead 'Everything Everywhere...' director duo's next film?

Hollywood actor Matt Damon is in talks to lead the next project by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the directors of Everything Everywhere All at Once, reported Deadline.

21 May 2026 12:33 pm
'Completely straight from heart...': Imtiaz Ali gushes about Alia Bhatt

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and actor Sharvari voiced their admiration for Alia Bhatt in a recent interview with Variety India.

21 May 2026 12:26 pm
'Abbott Elementary' creator to make Betty Boop movie

Quinta Brunson, the creator and Emmy-winning star of Abbott Elementary, is set to develop and star in a feature film adaptation of the iconic animated character Betty Boop, Variety reported.

21 May 2026 12:23 pm
'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' remains stable; nears 40cr globally

The family entertainer Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, Sara Ali Khan, and Wamiqa Gabbi, is inching closer to the 40cr mark worldwide.

21 May 2026 12:19 pm
Zo Kravitz, Harry Styles planning Christmas wedding in UK?

Hollywood actor Zo Kravitz and Harry Styles are planning to tie the knot in the UK around Christmas time, according to a Page Six source.

21 May 2026 12:14 pm
Suriya's 'Karuppu' remains strong; crosses 175cr globally

Suriya's latest fantasy action drama, Karuppu, is continuing its impressive box office run. The film, which also stars Trisha Krishnan in a pivotal role, has been well-received by audiences in major markets.

21 May 2026 12:07 pm
'Cocktail 2': Pritam calls out 'self-appointed...detectives' over 'Mashooqa' plagiarism allegations

Music composer Pritam has responded to allegations of plagiarism over his latest track, Mashooqa from Cocktail 2.

21 May 2026 11:28 am
Ananya-Lakshya's 'Chand Mera Dil' targets 4-5cr opening

The romantic drama Chand Mera Dil, starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday, has reportedly sold around 9,000 tickets in the top two national chains, PVR Inox and Cinepolis, ahead of its opening day on Friday.

21 May 2026 11:12 am
Drishyam 3 storms box office with 35cr advance booking collection

The much-awaited Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, is creating waves at the box office.

21 May 2026 10:53 am
When to watch 'Dhurandhar Raw & Undekha' on Netflix

The official Netflix India handle recently announced the release of Dhurandhar Raw & Undekha.

21 May 2026 10:40 am
Film on Lord Jagannath to launch India's 1st Sanatan Universe

Ele Animations Pvt. Ltd., a Bhubaneswar-based animation studio, is adapting its popular animated series Jay Jagannath into a feature film titled Mahaprabhu Jagannath.

21 May 2026 10:30 am
Karan Kundrra proposes to Tejasswi Prakash: See their relationship timeline

Fans of Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash were treated to a special moment after the longtime couple took a major step in their relationship.

21 May 2026 10:25 am
'Cocktail 2': Rashmika deletes 'Tujhko' snippet, sparks reactions

Rashmika Mandanna recently shared a teaser for her upcoming song Tujhko from Cocktail 2. The snippet went viral, with fans praising the melody and Arijit Singh's vocals.

20 May 2026 6:04 pm
'Pati Patni Aur...': Vishal Vashishtha gives insights into his character

Vishal Vashishtha, known for his role in the Netflix series Glory, was recently seen in Pati Patni Aur Woh Do.

20 May 2026 5:53 pm
Yashinder 'gave everything up' for man who allegedly killed her

Punjabi singer Yashinder Kaur (29), who went missing on May 13, was found dead in a canal in Punjab's Ludhiana district on Tuesday.

20 May 2026 5:52 pm
'Gudgudi' filmmaker announces 2 new feature films amid Cannes screening

Marking the screening of their debut short film Gudgudi at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, May 20, filmmaker Manisha Makwana and producer Harshvardhan Patel announced two new feature film projects.

20 May 2026 5:45 pm
Jyotika reveals 'Bollywood shut door' for her after 1 flop

Tamil actor Jyotika recently opened up about the differences between Bollywood and Kollywood.

20 May 2026 5:20 pm
Saif pays tribute to father and cricket legend Tiger Pataudi

Actor Saif Ali Khan recently paid tribute to his late father, cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, at the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture 2026 in Kolkata.

20 May 2026 5:11 pm
'Gullak 5' trailer out: Mishra family's heartwarming chaos returns

The much-anticipated fifth season of the popular slice-of-life show Gullak is set to premiere on SonyLiv on June 5.

20 May 2026 5:08 pm
'Always inspiring to see...': John Krasinski wants to watch 'Dhurandhar'

Hollywood star John Krasinski, who is back with Jack Ryan: Ghost War, has expressed a desire to watch Ranveer Singh's blockbuster film, Dhurandhar.

20 May 2026 5:06 pm
'Dhurandhar': Petition claims movie showed military operations in excessive detail

The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to examine allegations that Ranveer Singh's film Dhurandhar: The Revenge may have revealed sensitive information related to military and intelligence operations.

20 May 2026 4:53 pm
Kylie Minogue reveals 2nd cancer diagnosis in new documentary

Pop icon Kylie Minogue (57) has revealed that she was diagnosed with cancer for a second time in early 2021.

20 May 2026 4:36 pm
Behind Bollywoods box office boom, workers are facing a crisis

The ongoing production slowdown in Bollywood is taking a toll on the livelihoods of many industry workers.

20 May 2026 4:27 pm
A documentary on Subhash Ghai is in the works

EPIC Studios and Mukta Arts have joined hands to create a feature-length documentary on renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai, reported Variety India.

20 May 2026 4:04 pm