Suriya graced a young fan’s birthday party, sharing hugs, cake, and a playful kiss that left the girl beaming. Stunt‑master Mahesh Mathew filmed the event, posting the heartwarming clip on Instagram. Fans flooded comments with praise, calling the star a “gem” and celebrating the actor’s genuine affection for children.
Actor Kriti Sanon’s Rakhi ad, featuring a bralette‑style blouse, drew swift backlash and was pulled by jewellery brand GIVA. In response, comedian Raghu Ram posted a video questioning why men feel entitled to police women’s attire, urging viewers to discuss the issue. The controversy highlighted ongoing tensions around gender norms and media scrutiny in India.
Krystle D'Souza, a traitor on The Traitors Season 2, said she felt betrayed by co‑traitors Kullu and Shahneel Gill during the finale. She accused them of breaking promises and abandoning her in the game. The comments come as the show’s finale approaches, with six contestants set to compete for the title.
Emraan Hashmi calls Awarapan 2 his finest film, boasting that it has surpassed the original’s modest ₹7 crore opening to rake in over ₹200 crore worldwide. He praised the film’s emotional depth, music and visual scale, urging audiences to watch it on the big screen. The sequel, released on August 14, has become one of this year’s highest‑grossing Hindi movies.
Indian comedian Samay Raina slammed YouTube’s new policy that counts any click as a view after his latest India’s Got Talent episode hit 53 million views. He says the change turns real engagement into a vanity metric and erodes the value of a million‑view milestone. Raina’s rant highlights growing frustration among creators over platform metrics that no longer reflect audience interest.
The devotional drama ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has crossed ₹50 crore at the Indian box office, a milestone for a low‑budget release. Director Vishal Chaturvedi’s film, about Neem Karoli Baba, gained traction through word‑of‑mouth after a quiet opening. Award‑winning filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar praised the movie’s storytelling and cast, calling it a case study for the industry.
Katrina Kaif was targeted by online trolls for her postpartum look after attending a film tribute. Actress Shivaleeka Oberoi publicly defended her, condemning the body‑shaming remarks. The incident highlights the harsh scrutiny new mothers face on social media.
Rashmika Mandanna headlines the action‑drama Mysaa, set to hit theatres on November 27, 2026. The film, directed by Rawindra Pulle, promises high‑octane stunts and a never‑before avatar of a tribal warrior. Meanwhile, Emraan Hashmi stars in Gunmaaster G9, a romantic‑action tale featuring his first pairing with Genelia Deshmukh.
Korean Kanakaraju, the horror‑comedy starring Varun Tej, Ritika Nayak and Satya, will stream on Netflix from 4 September in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi. The film, directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, opened in theatres on 7 August to mixed reviews and earned about ₹32.76 crore worldwide. It follows a Rayalaseema villager who gains supernatural powers after a mysterious vase, leading to cl…
Grammy‑winner Ricky Kej has announced a multi‑city Indian arena tour called ‘Damrooh – Dance To The Cosmic Spirit’ that will kick off in October. The show will travel through Bengaluru, New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad and Chennai, drawing more than 30,000 fans. Kej said the tour will blend orchestral, indigenous and electronic sounds while supporting UNICEF and celebrating his first US Bil…
