Peter Cullen, the Canadian‑American actor who voiced Optimus Prime in the Transformers series, passed away at his Los Angeles home. He was 85 and had a career that began with the National Theatre School of Canada and included roles in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, Invincible, Voltron and Winnie the Pooh. His family requested that his legacy be honored through compassion, integrity and loyalty…
Ankur Ratan, an actor and pilgrim, was in Rasuwa when the Nepal‑Tibet flash floods claimed 362 lives, including 359 in Nepal. He escaped unharmed after passing the same spot just 12‑16 hours earlier. The disaster left 1,468 people missing across the border, prompting urgent rescue efforts.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has bought a 4.45‑acre parcel in Tailbaila village, Mulshi, for ₹1.37 crore, as per CRE Matrix data. The deal, recorded on 25 August 2026, included a stamp duty of ₹6.87 lakhs. It expands his real‑estate portfolio beyond his Mumbai holdings.
Renowned Telugu actor and producer G V Narayana Rao passed away in Hyderabad after a heart attack at age 73. The veteran, who appeared in about 100 films and produced hits like Devanthakudu and Yamudiki Mogudu, was a close friend and collaborator of superstar Chiranjeevi. His funeral will be held on August 28 at Vaikunta Mahaprasthanam crematorium in Hyderabad.
The Kannada‑Hindi action film Toxic has seen its ratings disappear from the popular ticket‑booking app after a wave of negative reviews. Critics and audiences alike slammed the film’s violence and incoherent plot, prompting users to report the sudden removal. The incident follows a legal notice sent to a YouTuber who posted a scathing review, highlighting the film’s troubled reception.
Prime Video has released the teaser for “Don’t Be Shy,” a coming‑of‑age rom‑com produced by Alia and Shaheen Bhatt. The film follows 20‑year‑old Shyamili “Shy” Das, played by Aarushi Bajaj, as she navigates friendship, romance and the chaos of college life. With a cast that includes Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora, Ansh Duggal and supporting roles from Kunaal Roy Kapur and Anurag Basu, it will stream w…
Toxic earned ₹14.31 crore net on its second day, falling far behind rival Dhurandhar 2’s ₹80.72 crore haul. The Kannada‑language hit posted 23.1% occupancy across 17,548 shows, with Hindi markets outperforming the original. Despite mixed reviews, the film’s budget‑heavy production and star cast keep it in the spotlight as it vies for a weekend boost.
A Bengaluru court issued an injunction preventing any false or defamatory content about the film "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups". After the film’s release, YouTuber Suraj Kumar received a legal notice from the production team over his review. The video remains available for viewers.
Nagarjuna flew from Hyderabad with his family for his 67th birthday, arriving at the airport on August 29. Actress Sobhita Dhulipala was seen hugging his parents, Nagarjuna and Amala, in a heart‑warming video. The group’s joyful departure hints at a relaxed vacation ahead.
Ajay Devgn will host the fresh season of Crime Patrol, titled Crime Ka Current, debuting on August 31, 2026. The show will air Monday through Thursday immediately following Amitabh Bachchan’s Kaun Banega Crorepati on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. The series promises real‑crime stories that explore how social media and modern pressures shape everyday actions.
