Thudakkam, a Malayalam action thriller, experienced a significant decline in box office performance on its first Monday, collecting ₹1.60 crore in India net. The film, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, had a relatively stronger run through the opening weekend. Despite the drop, Thudakkam has taken its overall India net collection to approximately ₹12 crore after four days in theatres.
The Traitors Season 2 contestants are experiencing growing suspicion and heated arguments, with Mallika Sherawat, Krystle D'Souza, Shweta Tiwari, and Rida Tharana shedding tears. The game is getting personal, with contestants questioning each other's loyalties and naming suspected Traitors. The palace politics are intense, with emotional moments and psychological deception.
Comedian Samay Raina made a light mockery of rapper Badshah on India's Got Latent, referencing the ongoing feud between him and Yo Yo Honey Singh. Badshah revealed the story behind his stage name, but a previous clip showed Honey Singh admitting to coming up with it. The exchange sparked a response from Honey Singh, calling Badshah 'my worthless child'.
The Road To Splendor, a historical romance Cdrama starring Ding Yuxi and Ancy Deng, has released episodes 7 and 8. The series premiered on August 9 and is available to stream on WeTV for SVIP subscribers. Fans can also watch the episodes on Dailymotion a few hours after their official premiere.
Shagun Sharma shared her side of the story on Instagram Stories, claiming that a part of her conversation was edited out of the show. She disagreed with being told to do a stunt for footage, saying it was not a valid reason to send someone to Fear Funda. Shagun also clarified that her not doing well in a task does not equal to her lying in an interview.
Actor-influencer Ahilya joined student protests over NEET irregularities and spoke out against the shutdown of Auroville Youth Centre. She believes her humanitarian values drive her to speak up on sensitive issues. Ahilya hopes to revive the youth centre in a new space, preserving the community spirit of Auroville.
Actor Prakash Raj has condemned the use of tear gas and lathi charge against protesting students in Jharkhand. The students are demanding a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. The protest, which began on July 29, has seen clashes between students and police, with several injuries reported.
Actor Saurabh Sachdeva believes uncertainty is cinema's biggest creative advantage. He thinks that if filmmakers start playing safe, they'll make bad films. Sachdeva's comments come amid conversations around formula-driven film-making.
Rohit Sharma is set to debut in the entertainment industry with his own show on Sony Pictures Networks. The show's details are under wraps, but a teaser has been released featuring Rohit interacting with fans. Meanwhile, Sony has unveiled its festive-season content slate, including Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, Crime Patrol 2026, and Kon Honar Crorepati.
Ajay Devgn will host the new season of Crime Patrol 2026, which premieres on August 31. The show aims to raise awareness about crime stories and encourage viewers to be more vigilant. Devgn hopes to guide audiences through this journey with caution rather than fear.
