‘Daayra’ follows a DCP who kills suspects in an encounter, sparking public joy, while another officer probes the case. The film contrasts swift vigilante justice with slow institutional review, highlighting societal bias against the poor. It questions whether instant retribution truly serves justice.
Pa Ranjith’s upcoming film Vettuvam drops a behind‑the‑scenes video titled ‘World of Vettuvam’. The clip showcases the cast—Arya, Sobhita Dhulipala, VR Dinesh—and their intensive training in ancient martial arts. The action‑packed drama will hit theaters in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada this December.
Katrina Kaif faced online backlash after attending a Mumbai festival while pregnant, prompting fans to defend her. A creator’s Instagram post explained the harassment, and actor Hrithik Roshan liked it, showing support. The incident highlighted ongoing body‑shaming toward new mothers in Bollywood.
India has selected the Marathi drama Gondhal for the 99th Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category. The film, directed by Santosh Davakhar, follows a night of a traditional Gondhal ritual in rural Maharashtra. Davakhar posted a jubilant Instagram message after the announcement.
Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky have named their first child Rose Bean Polansky. The girl was born via surrogate on June 9 at Cedars‑Sinai in Los Angeles. The name blends a classic song reference with a nod to activist Carl Bean.
Rashmika Mandanna says she treats all Indian languages as her own, thanks to her Kodava roots and a career that grew organically across Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi films. She dismisses accent criticism, focusing instead on storytelling and performance. The actress remains committed to respecting diverse audiences while delivering her best work.
India has selected Santosh Davakhar’s Marathi thriller ‘Gondhal’ as its entry for the 99th Academy Awards, marking the fourth Marathi film to receive this honor. The 117‑minute film, which follows a woman’s desperate quest for freedom during a traditional midnight ritual, already earned Davakhar a Silver Peacock at IFFI. ‘Gondhal’ will compete for Best International Feature Film on March 14, 2027,…
Safar Sanal insists that the lead role in Aasha could not have been played by anyone else but Urvashi, calling her a human being who truly understood the character. He praised her powerful performance, especially a charged scene with her daughter. The film, a suspense thriller about a mother’s revenge, showcases Urvashi’s depth and the director’s admiration.
The Maharashtra FDA has issued show‑cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi ad that promotes banned Vimal Pan Masala. Two actors replied, but one did not, triggering legal action. The regulator stresses that endorsers bear responsibility regardless of fame.
Radhika Apte, a longtime Shah Rukh Khan fan, says watching his older films now feels uncomfortable as the chase of a woman is framed as romance. She highlights how male‑centric narratives ignored women’s refusals. The actress also critiques the sexualisation and moral policing of women in classic Bollywood.
