Ed Sheeran performed in Philadelphia despite backlash over his opening act’s pro‑Palestinian remarks. The pop star’s tour lost several supporting acts, including his band and Finneas, after the controversy. Ticket prices fell sharply as the event approached, reflecting mixed audience reactions.
Practical Magic 2, directed by Susanne Bier, follows the Owens family curse as daughter Kylie falls in love with Gideon and seeks to lift the spell. The film stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman alongside Joey King, Maisie Williams and Xolo Maridueña, but the magical elements feel sparse compared to the original. Despite its bland tone, the chemistry between Bullock and Kidman keeps audiences en…
The Malayalam film ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ has crossed the ₹300 crore mark worldwide, becoming the fastest to do so. Nivin Pauly’s comeback film is still filling 266 theatres on its 28th day. A new poster spotlights the director, writers, and technicians instead of the star cast.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui appeared on Samay Raina’s comedy show India’s Got Latent, where he was playfully teased for starring in the 2025 horror‑comedy Thamma. The actor laughed off the jokes, joking that the film was already made and that he was prepared for the role. The episode, which also featured Bhuvan Bam and Mukesh Chhabra, streamed on YouTube and Netflix.
India has selected the Marathi drama 'Gondhal' for the 99th Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film slot. The film, directed by Santosh Davakhar, follows a woman’s plot to murder her husband during a traditional rural ceremony. It is the fourth Marathi movie to earn this honor after 2005’s 'Shwaas', 2009’s 'Harishchandrachi Factory' and 2015’s 'Court'.
The film follows Vinay Rajkumar as a rural migrant who battles the dark side of Bengaluru. Monisha’s debut as a rescued girl sparks a short first half, but the second half drags with disjointed scenes. Critics say the movie’s heavy violence and weak structure dilute its social message.
Ajay Devgn’s jungle‑adventure Ranger has been postponed to a 2027 summer release, moving past its original December 2024 slot. The change aims to avoid competition with Akshay Kumar’s upcoming comedy, which will debut in December 2024. The film’s new schedule is set for after Eid in March 2027.
During a press meet in Bangalore, Nani suggested women should wear traditional braids for his film, sparking a strong rebuttal from a female audience member. She criticized his lack of personal experience and highlighted the daily challenges of wearing such styles. Nani apologized, acknowledging the difficulty and promising to respect women's choices.
During a Bengaluru press meet, Nani was questioned by a feminist journalist about his lack of a real braid while encouraging women to wear them. The actor responded calmly, showing his trademark composure despite the unexpected comment. Nani has repeatedly handled media scrutiny without losing his temper, earning praise for his steady demeanor.
Nani’s film ‘Paradise’ is set to release next week, drawing all media attention and causing other upcoming Tollywood movies to halt their promotion plans. Films like Venkatesh’s Adarsha Kutumbam and Vijay Devarakonda’s Ranabaali have no new songs ready, so they are waiting for the right moment. The pause aims to avoid competition and ensure each movie gets its deserved buzz.
