Mahhi Vij says she was originally cast by Mani Ratnam for the role of Meera in 2004’s Yuva, but the part ultimately went to Kareena Kapoor Khan. She explains that a falling-out with someone involved in the project caused the opportunity to slip away. After Yuva fell through, she returned to Delhi and shifted her focus to television, where she gained popularity.
The Amazon original film Phoolan premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, earning a standing ovation from a packed audience. The story follows bandit‑turned‑legislator Phoolan Devi’s early years and her rise to legend. Director Richie Mehta praised the crowd’s reaction as proof the film’s themes of resilience and dignity resonate worldwide.
Rasika Dugal says her character Beena Tripathi has been vilified for actions that men in Mirzapur are celebrated for, citing a patriarchal bias in audience reactions. She points to the film’s recent success, with over ₹280 crore worldwide, while noting that the backlash is a common experience for women in public roles. Dugal claims playing such roles lets her confront sexism and encourages fans to…
Abundantia Entertainment and Almighty Motion Picture are collaborating on a feature film, Heavy Metal, based on Ameer Shahul’s book about Kodaikanal’s mercury contamination. The story will follow the fallout from a Hindustan Unilever thermometer factory that dumped mercury waste in 2001, drawing local and global scrutiny.
The Central Board of Film Certification has been reconstituted with 18 fresh members, including director Priyadarshan, actress Preity Zinta and Grammy‑winner Ricky Kej. The overhaul ends a six‑year stretch of the previous panel’s extended tenure. The new board, chaired by Shashi Shekhar Vempati, will serve for three years or until further orders.
Virender Sehwag has announced the first four contestants for Rise & Fall season 2, including Swara Bhasker, Shehzad Poonawalla, Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Karan Patel. The show promises a fresh twist where players shift from rulers to workers based on their choices. Fans can expect intense strategy and drama as the 15‑contestant battle begins.
Neha Fathima leads the Week 2 online poll with 23.18 % of the votes, totaling 1,791. Loletta Loryne Rodrigues and Sreelakshmi Arackal follow closely, while Kadal Komban has pushed above 11 %. The poll remains unofficial and is still open for changes.
The devotional drama Hanuman Ansh has crossed ₹300 crore worldwide, becoming the highest‑grossing Indian film of the year. It remains number one in India after a steady climb from a modest ₹10 lakh opening. The film’s overseas run added $2 million, boosting its global total to ₹300 crore in just 41 days.
Sardar 2 finished its first week with ₹14.51 crore net in India, a sharp drop from the opening day’s ₹4.50 crore. The film earned an additional ₹4.65 crore overseas, bringing its global gross to ₹21.64 crore. Despite the decline, the movie remains in theatres and continues to draw modest crowds.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and her husband Raj Nidimoru were seen at the airport where they shared a tender goodbye hug before her flight. The couple, who are expecting their first child, were spotted in casual attire with Samantha’s baby bump visible. Fans reacted warmly, calling Raj a ‘green flag’ and praising their loving bond.
