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'Chand Mera Dil' gets U/A 16+ certificate; check runtime

The upcoming film Chand Mera Dil, starring Lakshya and Ananya Panday, is generating buzz with its popular title track, intriguing trailer, and intense romance genre.

18 May 2026 11:26 am
After Eric Dane, another 'Grey's Anatomy' star, Russell Andrews diagnosed with ALS

Russell Andrews, a veteran actor known for roles in Better Call Saul, Insecure, and Straight Outta Compton, has revealed he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's disease in late 2025.

18 May 2026 11:19 am
Janhvi was 'AD, production designer' on 'Peddi' set, gushes director

Actor Janhvi Kapoor has received high praise from director Buchi Babu Sana for her dedication to the upcoming film Peddi.

18 May 2026 11:00 am
'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' remains steady; collects 24cr

The film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rakul Preet Singh, Sara Ali Khan, and Wamiqa Gabbi, has reportedly grossed over 24 crore at the global box office in its opening weekend.

18 May 2026 10:49 am
Suriya-Trisha's 'Karuppu' crosses 100cr globally in just 3 days!

The Tamil action thriller Karuppu, featuring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, has crossed the 100cr mark worldwide within three days of its release.

18 May 2026 10:40 am
How Saif convinced Vidhu Vinod Chopra for 'Parineeta'

In a recent interview with News18, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan revealed that he was offered Akshaye Khanna's role in Race.

18 May 2026 10:36 am
Historic! Riteish Deshmukh's 'Raja Shivaji' crosses 100 crore

Riteish Deshmukh's historical drama Raja Shivaji has crossed the 100 crore (gross) mark at the box office in just 17 days.

18 May 2026 10:33 am
Not looking to be 'completed': Sara shares marriage plans

Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan recently opened up about her views on marriage in an interview with News18.

18 May 2026 10:13 am
'Cocktail 2' trailer to release on May 29

The makers of Cocktail 2 hosted a fun event in Mumbai on Sunday, giving the media an exclusive preview of two songs from the film.

18 May 2026 10:04 am
Cate Blanchett says 'MeToo got killed very quickly' in Hollywood

Academy Award-winning actor Cate Blanchett has expressed disappointment over the rapid decline of the #MeToo movement in Hollywood.

18 May 2026 9:56 am
Veteran Tamil producer-actor K Rajan (85) dies by suicide

K Rajan (85), a prominent Tamil film producer, actor, director, and writer, died by suicide in Chennai on Sunday.

17 May 2026 8:27 pm
Cannes: Javier Bardem says Gaza 'genocide' can't be 'justified'

Spanish actor Javier Bardem has said that the situation is changing in Hollywood regarding speaking up for Palestine.

17 May 2026 5:51 pm
Cannes: Urvashi Rautela trolled for 'copying' Gigi Hadid's NMACC look

Actor Urvashi Rautela has once again made headlines for her appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

17 May 2026 3:31 pm
Derogatory remarks case: Yograj Singh files anticipatory bail plea

Former Indian cricketer and actor Yograj Singh has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Chandigarh District Court.

17 May 2026 3:06 pm
Script kept changing: Aamir recalls 'Thugs of Hindostan' failure

Aamir Khan recently spoke about the debacle of his film, Thugs of Hindostan (2018), and revealed what drew him to the project.

17 May 2026 2:10 pm
Atlee, Priya name daughter Miyou; share adorable glimpse

Filmmaker Atlee and his wife Priya have named their newborn daughter Miyou, the couple announced on social media.

17 May 2026 1:48 pm
Sanjay Dutt's 'Aakhri Sawal' to be screened at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Sanjay Dutt's latest film, Aakhri Sawal, is set to have a special screening at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday (May 17), reported Bollywood Hungama.

17 May 2026 1:32 pm
Abhishek Pathak shares update on 'Raid 3' and 'Shaitaan 2'

Abhishek Pathak of Panorama Studios recently revealed that discussions are underway for the third installment of the Raid franchise and a sequel to Shaitaan.

17 May 2026 1:03 pm
Bulgaria's Dara wins Eurovision Song Contest 2026

The 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest was won by Bulgarian singer Dara on Saturday.

17 May 2026 12:39 pm
Rose Leslie joins Russell Crowe in 'The Last Druid'

Game of Thrones actor Rose Leslie has been roped in for a pivotal role in the upcoming action-drama, The Last Druid, reported Deadline.

17 May 2026 12:19 pm
British actor Tom Francis auditions to play next James Bond

Tom Francis, a British actor known for his theater performances, has reportedly auditioned to play the next James Bond.

17 May 2026 11:48 am
James Cameron to explore new technologies for upcoming 'Avatar' films

Filmmaker James Cameron recently revealed that he is exploring new technologies to make the upcoming Avatar films more efficient.

17 May 2026 11:37 am
'Pati Patni Aur Woh Do' grows, nears 10cr mark

The comedy-drama Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sara Ali Khan, and Rakul Preet Singh, has seen a slight increase in its box office collection on the second day of release.

17 May 2026 11:20 am
Court orders case against Anurag Kashyap over comments on Brahmins

A court in Surat, Gujarat, has ordered the registration of a criminal case against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap over his past social media comments about the Brahmin community.

17 May 2026 11:08 am
Was Saif offered 'Main Hoon Na'? Farah Khan breaks silence

Saif Ali Khan recently revealed that Shah Rukh Khan had once offered him a role in the 2004 film, Main Hoon Na.

17 May 2026 10:40 am
Aneet Padda's 'Shakti Shalini' to release in January 2027?

Actor Aneet Padda, who recently joined the Maddock Horror Film Universe with Shakti Shalini, is reportedly eyeing a new release date for her upcoming film.

17 May 2026 10:20 am
Ranveer Singh to reunite with mentor Aditya Chopra?

Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh has been on a roll lately, delivering two consecutive hits in just four months, Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

17 May 2026 10:04 am
'Dhamaal 4' pushed to July 17: Know cast, plot, more

The release of the much-awaited Bollywood comedy Dhamaal 4 has been pushed from July 3 to July 17, 2026, reported Bollywood Hungama.

17 May 2026 9:47 am
Kamal urges Vijay to launch state-run OTT, proposes cinema reforms

Rajya Sabha member, veteran actor Kamal Haasan, has urged the Tamil Nadu government to launch a state-owned over-the-top (OTT) platform.

17 May 2026 9:27 am
'My career's turning point': Emraan Hashmi recalls 'Jannat's success

It's been 18 years since the release of Jannat (2008), a movie that catapulted Emraan Hashmi to new heights.

16 May 2026 5:41 pm
Cannes 2026: Aditi Rao Hydari stuns in sheer organza saree

Aditi Rao Hydari has arrived at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2026.

16 May 2026 5:19 pm
'Peddi': Chiranjeevi gushes about son's film, leaks dialogue

Telugu cinema icon Chiranjeevi has once again unintentionally leaked crucial details about his son Ram Charan's upcoming film, Peddi.

16 May 2026 5:06 pm
Drake breaks THIS Spotify record of 2026

Canadian rapper Drake has set a new record on Spotify by becoming the most-streamed artist in a single day in 2026.

16 May 2026 4:51 pm
'Finished all taboo...topics': Ayushmann wants to do family films now

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, known for his roles in films that tackle taboo subjects, has said he is now looking to do only family audience films.

16 May 2026 4:48 pm
James Franco joins Noah Centineo in 'John Rambo'

James Franco has joined the cast of John Rambo, a prequel to the popular action franchise, reported Variety.

16 May 2026 4:36 pm
Salman reveals jumping from 80-foot mountain to save his 'ego'

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, known for his impressive physique and fitness regime, recently revealed some of the life-threatening stunts he performed in films.

16 May 2026 4:06 pm
'Ms. Marvel' actor Iman Vellani to star in climate thriller

Iman Vellani, who rose to fame with Marvel's Ms. Marvel, will headline the upcoming climate thriller Suffering Is Optional, reported Variety.

16 May 2026 4:04 pm
'Peddi': Janhvi Kapoor to skip promotional events?

Janhvi Kapoor, who plays the female lead in Ram Charan's upcoming movie Peddi, has opted out of the movie's promotional events, per Deccan Chronicle.

16 May 2026 3:55 pm
Not Janhvi, but Khushi Kapoor was 1st choice for 'Peddi'

In a recent interview with M9, director Buchi Babu Sana revealed that he initially offered the role of Achiyamma in Peddi to Khushi Kapoor.

16 May 2026 3:46 pm
Ravi Mohan breaks down, addresses pending divorce, 'cyberbullying'

Actor and producer Ravi Mohan has announced that he will not be acting until his divorce proceedings are finalized.

16 May 2026 3:43 pm
Box-office blockbuster 'HanuMan' to re-release in 3D next month

The blockbuster Telugu film HanuMan, directed by Prasanth Varma and starring Teja Sajja, will be re-released in 3D on June 25.

16 May 2026 3:19 pm
After 'Tumbbad 2' cameo, Alia to lead third part?

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt is reportedly set to star in the third installment of the Tumbbad franchise.

16 May 2026 3:02 pm
Sonakshi Sinha gets candid about being burned out

Sonakshi Sinha recently reflected on the demanding pace of the first decade of her career.

16 May 2026 2:53 pm
'Drishyam 3' to feature different stories in Hindi, Malayalam versions

The makers of the Drishyam franchise, Abhishek Pathak and Kumar Mangat Pathak, have revealed that the upcoming third installment will feature distinct narratives in its Hindi and Malayalam versions.

16 May 2026 2:48 pm
Why will I ghost-direct?: Aamir slams long-standing rumors

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has vehemently denied allegations of ghost-directing films, a rumor that has been circulating for years.

16 May 2026 2:09 pm
Huma Qureshi dazzles in a Banarasi saree at Cannes

Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi made a stunning appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival by donning a traditional Banarasi saree.

16 May 2026 1:53 pm
What to expect from Sam Raimi's 'Magic' adaptation

Hollywood director Sam Raimi, known for his work on the Spider-Man trilogy and the Evil Dead franchise, has been roped in by Lionsgate to helm Magic, reported Deadline.

16 May 2026 1:43 pm
Over 120 Indian filmmakers unite to form Independent Filmmakers Association

Over 120 Indian filmmakers and producers have come together to form the Independent Filmmakers Association of India (IFAI), a not-for-profit collective.

16 May 2026 1:30 pm
Allu Arjun seeks copyright protection for mannerisms in 'Raaka'

Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun is currently busy with his upcoming sci-fi movie Raaka, directed by Jawan fame Atlee.

16 May 2026 1:18 pm
Abhishek Banerjee says film franchises are like 'fixed deposits'

The Indian film industry is dominated by franchise films, especially in Bollywood.

16 May 2026 1:13 pm