Suriya's new film Vishwanath and Sons struggled to find its footing at the box office on its opening day, collecting ₹15.5 crore. The movie, directed by Venky Atluri, performed better in Tamil than Telugu. With a weekend approaching, the film's prospects for success remain uncertain.
Businessman Lalit Modi has categorically denied participating in Bigg Boss 20, sparking a heated debate online. Modi's team has issued a legal notice to publications and social media accounts that spread the false news. The reality show's 20th season is set to premiere on JioHotstar and Colors on September 6.
Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 failed to impress at the box office, earning ₹5.75 crore on its opening day. The film trailed behind Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2, which collected ₹21 crore on the same day. Despite positive reviews, the film's low occupancy levels and earnings indicate a disappointing start.
Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League, has denied participating in the reality show Bigg Boss 20. He issued a legal notice to media houses that published the false reports. Modi's lawyers warned the publications to verify information before publishing.
Soundous Moufakir was eliminated from The Traitors S2 after being voted out by Shahneel Gill, who is accused of having a personal vendetta against her. The elimination has sparked controversy, with many questioning the fairness of the decision. Soundous' elimination has also sparked a debate about the role of personal biases in the game.
Actor Nagarjuna spoke at a cyber security event about his concerns with phone hacking, revealing he changes his password every 15 days and keeps no photos on his phone. He shared his experience with scam calls and a relative being 'digitally arrested' at home. Nagarjuna's recent work includes films like 'Kuberaa' and 'Coolie'.
Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of 'On Golden Pond,' has passed away at 97. He was known for his work with Hollywood heavyweights like Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn. Rydell's filmography includes 'The Fox,' 'Cinderella Liberty,' and 'The Rose.'
Eleonor Alejandra Marin Mendoza was released from prison in 2022 after serving over 13 years for kidnapping a newborn baby. The case is featured in Netflix's documentary 'A Child of My Own.' Mendoza's husband, Arturo Calderon Gamino, was initially considered an accomplice but was later acquitted.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised actor Nana Patekar for his efforts to help farmers affected by suicides in Maharashtra. Patekar worked quietly without any publicity or fanfare. He also contributed to the Uttar Pradesh Police's cyber-security awareness campaign through a short film.
Batwara 1947 is a heart-wrenching film centered on the Partition of India, starring Shabana Azmi and Sunny Deol. The movie is an adaptation of the popular play Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya, O Jamyai Nai. Despite some pacing issues, the film effectively captures the trauma and scars of those affected by Partition.
