Manoj Muntashir, the dialogue writer of Adipurush, has expressed his desire for the film not to be compared with Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Adipurush was a major box office flop, tanking after a big opening and failing to break even. Ramayana, on the other hand, is set to release in theatres during Diwali 2026, with a star-studded cast and music composed by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.
Jana Nayagan, the Tamil political action drama starring Vijay, has recorded its lowest single-day earnings on Day 13, with a net collection of ₹2.10 crore in India. The film's cumulative India net collection now stands at approximately ₹181.55 crore. Despite the drop, Jana Nayagan has still crossed the ₹300 crore mark in worldwide gross collections.
Suriya and Jyotika, a Tamil acting couple, have been married for nearly 20 years. Jyotika has praised Suriya's supportive nature, saying he has always been a 'green flag' for her. The couple's relationship has been an inspiration to many, with Suriya advocating for everlasting love.
Harshad Chopda left Lock Upp 2 to secure Shivangi Joshi's spot in the finale. He chose to evict himself to help his friend, despite the other inmates urging him not to. This selfless act has sparked a conversation about the actor's true nature and his reasons for participating in the show.
Deepika Padukone showcased her acting chops in Ram-Leela. Jayati Bhatia, her acting coach, praised her fearlessness. The film was a turning point in Padukone's career.
Singer Neha Bhasin criticized actress Bhumi Pednekar for questioning the behavior of student protestors during a recent protest against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The protest was led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and saw thousands of students gather outside Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Neha Bhasin also criticized PM Modi's response to the police action during the protest.
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat has passed away, according to his co-star Yashpal Sharma. Rawat was a well-known face in Indian cinema, starring in films like Ghajini, Lagaan, and Agneepath. He had been battling blood cancer, although the cause of death has not been officially confirmed.
The trailer of Awarapan 2 will arrive on August 6, 2026, announced Emraan Hashmi and Vishesh Bhatt. The film brings back Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit alongside Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi. Awarapan 2 is set to release in cinemas worldwide on August 14, 2026.
Vijay's Jana Nayagan has crossed ₹142 crore in Tamil Nadu box office collection. The film's second Monday collection was an excellent hold, with a gross of ₹4.08 crore. To achieve complete theatrical breakeven, Jana Nayagan needs to gross ₹175 crore-plus in Tamil Nadu.
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, known for his roles in Lagaan and Ghajini, has passed away at the age of 74. He had been suffering from cancer and had been admitted to the hospital for over a month. Rawat enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades and worked across various film industries.
