Ajay Devgn has taken over as the host of the crime series Crime Patrol, replacing Anup Soni. The actor has already shot 15 episodes of the upcoming season. His continuation as host will depend on audience response and ratings.
Vismaya Mohanlal's Thudakkam has beaten Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah in terms of opening day box office collection. However, Lokah maintained its lead in the weekend haul. Thudakkam's lukewarm reviews from critics may have contributed to its lower weekend earnings.
A.R. Ameen, son of Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman, was injured in a car accident in Chennai.
Amitabh Bachchan is hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18, which premiered on August 10. The actor has been working 24-hour shifts, often at the expense of sleep and food. Bachchan's recent work includes the sci-fi drama Kalki 2898 AD, which grossed over ₹1,000 crore worldwide.
DC starring Lokesh Kanagaraj is expected to maintain its lead over R Madhavan's GDN on the first Monday despite a significant dip in footfalls. The movie has recorded an occupancy of 28.54% during morning shows. DC is expected to cross 25cr today, while GDN will fail to touch 5cr in 4 days.
Tollywood celebrities, including Vijay Deverakonda, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and Faria Abdullah, celebrated the end of the Bonalu season in Telangana with fans in Hyderabad's Old City. Vijay Deverakonda offered prayers to the Goddess at Lal Darwaza Mahankali temple and interacted with fans. Faria Abdullah danced with fans at the Miralam Mandi celebrations.
Farah Khan has addressed allegations of bias after Lock Upp 2 winner Shreya Kalra was crowned the champion. The allegations came from viewers who felt Yogesh Rawat or Shivangi Joshi deserved the win. Farah visited Shreya's home and discussed the allegations, revealing a connection between their management teams.
Veteran singer Lucky Ali has been sharing emotional reflections about death acceptance at his recent concerts. He has been traveling with a burial cloth, known as an Ihram, which he believes will be his shroud wherever he dies. Ali's candid comments about death have left many fans emotional and nostalgic for his timeless music.
Akshay Kumar has signed on to play the part of Superstar Rajesh Khanna in the R D Burman biopic. The film is directed by Neeraj Pandey and produced by Excel Entertainment. Akshay Kumar has allotted 10 days to shoot for the film, which goes on floors in October 2026.
The second season of the Apple TV series Las Azules delves into the 1971 student massacre in Mexico City, where dozens of protesters were killed or wounded. The show's storyline is woven around two massacres that helped define an era of heavy-handed state repression in Mexico. The four female police officers, now promoted to lieutenant, navigate new territory on and off duty as they investigate a…
