Rakul Preet Singh stars as Surpanakha in the upcoming Ramayana film, where she plays the sister of Ravana and a character often misunderstood by history. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, is set to release on November 8, coinciding with Diwali. Rakul Preet Singh hopes audiences will discover Surpanakha's complexity when the film arrives.
Violinist-composer L Subramaniam was recently conferred Sri Lanka's Highest State Tribute. The Violin Maestro Lakshminarayana Road was inaugurated in Jaffna in memory of his legendary father Vaidyanatha Lakshminarayana. This recognition is a testament to his father's musical legacy and his own contributions to the world of music.
House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 7 ended with a shocking betrayal as Ulf the White, a dragonseed, was revealed to be a spy in Rhaenyra Targaryen's camp. This betrayal has significant implications for Rhaenyra's rule and her relationships with her allies. The episode also set the stage for a bloody season finale on August 10.
Rumored salaries for the cast of GDN, a Tamil biographical drama starring R Madhavan, have surfaced online. The film is set to release on August 7, 2026. Details surrounding the cast's remuneration remain unverified.
Khatron Ke Khiladi show maker Deepak Dhar has clarified that the show follows international safety protocols. Actor Gaurav Khanna suffered injuries during a stunt involving rubber bullets. Despite the incident, Khanna has continued to perform well on the show.
Salman Khan recently appeared on the reality show Alliance to support his brother Sohail, who is a contestant. Sohail and his ex-wife Seema Sajdeh have been on cordial terms since their divorce in 2022. Sohail took responsibility for their strained relationship during a conversation on the show.
Mammootty has joined the sets of Nithish Sahadev's upcoming film, which is being shot in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. The film marks the director's first collaboration with the Malayalam superstar and is a big-budget mass entertainer. The production will spend around 50 days shooting in Karaikudi and 100 days overall.
Ramanand Sagar's grandson Shiv Sagar criticized Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Ram in the upcoming film Ramayana, citing his 'baggage' after the movie Animal. The film's VFX and casting of Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita received praise from Shiv. Ramayana is set to release in two parts, with Part 1 scheduled for Diwali 2026.
Actor Shruti Haasan has filed a lawsuit in the Bombay High Court against the misuse of her identity through AI-generated content and deepfake videos. She alleges that her name, image, and likeness have been used without permission to create explicit and distasteful content. Haasan seeks permanent injunctions and damages for the unauthorized commercial exploitation of her identity.
Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kareena Kapoor star in 'Daayra', a thriller inspired by real-life incidents. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film explores a world where law, justice, and morality are tested. 'Daayra' is set for a theatrical release on September 18, 2026.
