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.
Amazon Prime has secured a distribution deal for Chiranjeevi’s long‑delayed film Vishwambhara, aiming for a Sankranthi 2027 release. Producer KVN confirmed that their film Kaka will also hit theatres on the same festival, but not Vishwambhara. The simultaneous releases could hurt box‑office returns, a risk the industry has rarely seen.
Naga Vamsi plans to focus on medium‑budget films after mixed results from recent releases. He will assemble a fresh creative team to avoid future disasters. The strategy hinges on treating each story as a debut to secure better box‑office returns.
Atlee said that Vijay’s encouragement helped him land the chance to direct Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, a move that changed his career. He praised Vijay as the reason he earned his current success. The filmmaker also noted Vijay’s new role as Tamil Nadu chief minister and its impact on politics.
The new Netflix series Monster shows the Borden household preparing celeriac soup, but historical records reveal they ate potato‑leek soup and mutton instead. Testimony from maid Bridget Sullivan confirms the real meal was soup with potatoes and cold mutton. The show’s dramatization alters the food poisoning story for dramatic effect.
Actress‑politician Khushbu Sundar criticized online trolls for judging Katrina Kaif’s post‑birth body changes, highlighting double standards between men and women. She urged the public to stop measuring women’s worth by age or appearance. Sundar affirmed Kaif’s enduring beauty and independence from societal expectations.
Ranbir Kapoor carried the Ganpati idol while the Kapoor family celebrated Ganesh visarjan at their Mumbai home. Alia Bhatt protected her daughter Raha from camera flashes, keeping her face hidden from paparazzi. The family posed in traditional attire before heading inside for the ritual.
Soni Razdan reveals she chose roles that mattered to her over chasing fame, saying she paid the price for it. She cites her early work with directors like Shyam Benegal and her breakthrough in 1984’s Saaransh as proof that talent can shine without a launch. The veteran actress now stars in Om Ka Hari and will appear in Netflix’s Shaque.
Indian actress Karishma Tanna revealed she struggled with postpartum depression after the birth of her son Ved. She urged new mothers to accept their emotions and avoid self‑judgment. Tanna described childbirth as a superpower and highlighted the intense hormonal swings that can trigger tears.
