Comedian Pranit More performed his first live show after facing backlash over a viral biryani controversy. The controversy erupted in June 2026 after an audience member made an inappropriate remark during one of More's crowd-work sets. More expressed gratitude to the audience for their support and acknowledged the pain of the experience.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has achieved a historic milestone in India, becoming the first Hollywood film to gross over ₹300 crore on its opening weekend. The movie's success is a testament to Tom Holland's enduring popularity among Indian audiences. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has also broken box office records, with a total net collection of ₹256.20 crore and a gross amount of ₹306.37 crore.
Farhan Akhtar has exited Aamir Khan's upcoming sports drama Lalkaara due to scheduling conflicts. He will be replaced by Sidhant Gupta, who will play one of Aamir Khan's friends in the film. Lalkaara is a sports saga based on the historic 1952 India-Pakistan Test series, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and written by Piyush Gupta and Neeraj Singh.
Raj Thackeray criticized actors Vivek Oberoi and R. Madhavan for living in Dubai despite publicly praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India's development. They have been involved in projects that promote Modi and India, but have chosen to reside abroad.
TV actor Gaurav Khanna has suffered a back injury while participating in the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. The incident occurred during a stunt on the show, which premiered on Colors TV on August 1. Gaurav Khanna has taken to social media to share a video of his injury and thanked his friend Orry for capturing it.
Singer Sonu Thukral has filed a police complaint against an AI-edited video of Jacqueline Fernandez. The video appears to show Jacqueline suffering a wardrobe malfunction, but Sonu claims it was manipulated using artificial intelligence. The controversy has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many calling for a thorough investigation.
Vismaya Mohanlal reaffirmed her support for the Delhi student protests, despite facing online abuse. She believes India is a democracy where people should have the freedom to question and be heard. Mohanlal stressed the importance of dialogue over force in addressing citizen concerns.
Actor Bhumi Pednekar is facing online criticism for her comments on protesters' language during the NEET-UG 2026 protests. She advised the youth to express their rage without using insulting language, but many pointed out that she didn't address police violence against students. The incident has sparked a debate on moral policing and selective outrage.
Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated film King is set to release on December 24, 2026, despite initial speculation about a potential delay. King will face competition from three major Hollywood releases, including Avengers: Doomsday and Jumanji: Open World. The film's distributor, Yash Raj Films, is expected to leverage its experience to secure a strong presence in international markets.
Kunchacko Boban's Malayalam psychological thriller Unmadham saw a marginal increase in its box office collection on Sunday, August 2. The film has accumulated an estimated India net collection of ₹2.27 crore after three days in theatres. Its India gross collection stands at approximately ₹2.63 crore, as per Sacnilk.
