GIVA Jewellery removed a Raksha Bandhan commercial featuring Kriti Sanon following public outrage over her attire. The brand issued an apology, saying it did not intend to offend cultural sentiments. Sanon defended the ad, arguing the festival’s meaning lies in emotion, not clothing.
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has crossed the ₹94 crore mark worldwide after five days in theatres, marking a strong start for the Malayalam romantic comedy. The film earned ₹7.90 crore net in India on Tuesday, boosting its domestic total to ₹35.65 crore. Overseas collections added ₹5.50 crore, taking the global gross to ₹93.90 crore, just shy of the milestone.
The Odyssey ended its historic IMAX run after 40 days, having earned nearly ₹90 crore from 34 screens. Warner Bros. requested only one show, but distributors of Toxic demanded all slots, forcing the change.
Yash returned to the big screen with ‘Toxic’ on August 26, but the film has sparked heated debate. Reviewers praise his screen presence and visuals, yet condemn the chaotic script, weak dialogue, and excessive violence. The film’s 500‑crore budget has not shielded it from harsh social‑media criticism.
Vedika Pinto revealed that her four‑year‑old dog Benji, who joined her a week before her debut film’s release, has become her biggest source of joy and a lesson in responsibility. The actress said the pet helped her manage stress and taught her to stay present, while also sparking her awareness of the lack of safe walking spaces for dogs in Mumbai. Pinto urges people to consider the commitment bef…
At the Chennai pre‑release of Yash’s Toxic, Vignesh Shivan laughed that Kiara Advani was lucky to have turned down his earlier film, Love Insurance Kompany, which later flopped at the box office. He recalled meeting her before Kabir Singh to pitch the story that became the 2026 sci‑fi rom‑com. The event also saw Shivan praise Yash as a role model and thank him for the time spent together on the ne…
The actress suffered a serious back injury while deadlifting and is now on strict bed rest. She emphasized the importance of recovery, sleep, and nutrition for athletes. Nimrit plans to return to training only when fully healed, prioritizing long‑term health over a rushed comeback.
Nora Fatehi says the backlash over the Hindi version of “Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke” was amplified by paid influencers, revealing she never approved the adaptation. She stated the song was taken down after the controversy erupted, and she had no role in its release. The singer also highlighted her recent global performance at the FIFA World Cup opening.
Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe headline the Apple Original drama ‘Tenzing’, which will open the 22nd Zurich Film Festival on September 24. The film follows Himalayan climber Tenzing Norgay as he partners with Edmund Hillary to become the first to summit Mount Everest, while battling cultural and class tensions. ‘Tenzing’ will hit select theatres on October 9 and stream on Apple TV on October 16,…
The new trailer for Priyadarshan’s Hindi crime thriller ‘Haiwaan’ drops a tense showdown between Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, with the latter playing a blind protagonist and the former as the antagonist. The clip showcases fast‑paced action, twists, and a pulsating score, hinting at a suspense‑filled plot set across Kerala, Ooty, and Mumbai. The film reunites the pair for the first time since t…
