Sagarika Ghatge has joined the cast of Salman Khan and Nayanthara's upcoming film SVC63, directed by Vamshi Paidipally. The film marks the first collaboration between Salman Khan and Vamshi Paidipally. Production is currently underway in Mumbai with major action sequences being filmed.
Nicholas Hoult has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in the upcoming season of HBO's Harry Potter series. The character is a Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts, known for his vanity and boastfulness. The show is a reboot of JK Rowling's novels and will have seven seasons.
Chetan Hansraj will play seven characters in the upcoming film Ramayana. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. Ramayana is a two-part saga directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra.
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of obscene content related to Janhvi Kapoor, but refused to ban fan pages. The court recognized the importance of freedom of speech, especially for public personalities. Janhvi Kapoor had sought protection from unauthorized use of her image for commercial purposes.
The recent youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar showcased Gen Z's ability to mobilize and express themselves through memes, humour, and slang. Filmmakers Prahlad Kakkar and Onir praised the generation's creativity, humour, and networking ability. Actor Soni Razdan sees the moment as part of a longer tradition of young people driving change.
Lock Upp season 2 contestants, including Pamela Serena, are unable to participate in Bigg Boss 20 due to a contractual obligation. The contestants have been receiving offers from other reality shows, but they must wait for a few months before taking part in another show. Bigg Boss 20 is set to premiere on September 6 on JioHotstar and Colors.
DC, a Tamil romantic action film, saw a 10% drop in its India net collection on Tuesday, August 11, as it entered the fifth day of its theatrical run. The film has accumulated an estimated India net collection of ₹32.35 crore in its first five days. DC has also recorded ₹1.25 crore in overseas gross collections on Day 5, taking its cumulative overseas gross to ₹14.50 crore.
The distributors of Batwara 1947 have agreed to a 50-50 showing arrangement with Awarapan 2, easing exhibitors' concerns. However, Spider-Man's distributors are demanding a minimum of two shows in single-screen cinemas, leaving exhibitors worried about show allocation. The demand has added to the woes of exhibitors, who are already struggling to manage showtimes for multiple films.
Jude Anthany Joseph's film 'Thudakkam' features a labrador named Messi, which sparked questions about its origin. The dog's real name was Harry, but it responded only to Messi. The film's director, Jude, believes the name is a testament to the dog's owner's admiration for Lionel Messi.
Akshay Kumar plays a no-holds-barred antagonist in the thriller Haiwaan, releasing in theatres on September 11. The film marks a departure from Kumar's previous comedy hits and explores a darker character. Co-starring Saif Ali Khan, Saiyami Kher, and Shriya Pilgaonkar, Haiwaan is directed by Priyadarshan.
