KR$NA’s new single Boom Shaka unexpectedly became the soundtrack for nationwide student protests in June and July, amassing 76 million YouTube views by August. The rapper admitted he had no idea the track would take on a political edge, saying it was already trending on social media before the rallies. Fellow hip hop star Raftaar likened the song’s surge to Michael Jackson’s Beat It, noting the pe…
Apple TV’s golf comedy ‘Stick’ will debut its second season on November 4, kicking off with two episodes before weekly releases. The season adds Golden Globe winner Rhea Seehorn as a new coach, expanding the cast that already includes Owen Wilson, Judy Greer and Billy Zane. The story follows former pro Pryce Cahill, who attempts a comeback while guiding 17‑year‑old prodigy Santi toward professiona…
Pranay Reddy Vanga says Deepika Padukone left the film Spirit because she demanded a 10 % share of the profits, a request the makers refused in the industry. He claims the dispute over pay and a rigid 8‑hour shift schedule pushed the team to replace her with Triptii Dimri for budget reasons. Vanga also alleges that after the decision, the makers began leaking details of the film as a result.
Netflix will debut the action thriller Gandhari on September 3, featuring Taapsee Pannu as a determined mother on a perilous quest to find her daughter. The film, written and produced by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish Makhija, blends high‑stages action with emotional drama set in the fictional town of Joypurra. Supporting cast includes Ishwak Singh, Chhaya Kadam, Swastika Mukherjee, Mita…
Actor Jack Coleman posted a tearful tribute to his 'Heroes' co‑star Hayden Panettiere after her death at 36. He shared nostalgic photos from the 2004 series, recalling their first meeting and praising her talent and activism. Panettiere, who died August 16, had earned Teen Choice Awards, a Grammy nod, and Golden Globe nominations for her country‑music role on 'Nashville'.
The comedy‑drama “Welcome to the Jungle” is now streaming on JioHotstar, launching on August 21 after an eight‑week theatrical run. The film earned a worldwide total of ₹192.75 crore, surpassing the original’s box‑office record within days of release. Starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal and a host of 34 other stars, the plot follows a businessman’s black‑money gamble that turns into…
Jagjit Singh Bhavnani has taken the fight to the Indian Motion Picture Producers Association to challenge Excel Entertainment’s ₹45 crore damages claim over Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3. He submitted evidence and documents to the association’s legal team, which will now decide how to proceed. The dispute follows the actor’s last‑minute withdrawal from the film, prompting a non‑cooperation direc…
Director Rajkumar Santoshi is urging viewers to watch his new film Batwara 1947, where Sunny Deol portrays a Muslim for the first time. He questions why the film’s positive word‑of‑mouth isn’t translating into box‑office success, suggesting that some audiences are avoiding it because of Deol’s role. Santoshi compared the situation to a hypothetical Spider‑Man named Aslam Sheikh, implying that bias…
Deepak Tijori says Gujarati film Get Set Go lost many theater shows after the releases of Hindi blockbusters Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2. He claims the film, which had a substantial budget and production effort, was removed to make room for the Hindi releases. Tijori urges the Gujarat government to enforce a rule guaranteeing Gujarati films a minimum number of screenings, citing the sudden disappe…
Onam blockbuster 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' stars Nivin Pauly as the middle‑aged, single Justin who finds romance when neighbor Mamitha Baiju’s character moves in. Director Girish A D infuses the film with playful Gen Z humor while keeping the story grounded in character relationships. Pauly’s easy screen presence and Baiju’s grounded performance give the movie its youthful energy.
