Shweta Tripathi applauds Jitendra Kumar’s takeover of Bablu, saying he brought a fresh yet faithful take to the character. The actor’s chemistry with co‑stars, especially after their work in Gone Kesh, helped him integrate quickly into the long‑running cast. Director Gurmmeet Singh explained the recast as a creative shift to keep the story evolving.
ABC host Jimmy Kimmel said a scheduled interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on network TV but will be posted on YouTube after the FCC warned the show. The FCC’s new equal‑time rules now apply to late‑night talk shows, prompting Kimmel to move the segment online. The move follows earlier FCC scrutiny of Disney’s ABC stations and other political‑talk programs.
Practical Magic 2, released after almost three decades, fails to capture the charm that made the 1998 original a cult favorite. The new film trades the original’s playful, whipped‑cream pentagram for a darker, fire‑based tone that feels out of sync with the light‑hearted tone fans loved. Despite strong performances from Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, the sequel’s focus on a generational curse a…
Mirzapur The Movie has crossed ₹146 crore in its first week, according to trade data. The film earned ₹8.28 crore on Thursday, bringing its domestic total to that figure. Despite a 24% occupancy and a dip from earlier days, the movie remains a strong performer.
Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi revealed their son Vaayuv’s face on his first birthday, sharing heartfelt messages on social media. Fans cheered as the couple posted photos and affectionate notes, while relatives like Niharika Konidela praised the baby’s cuteness. The 1‑year‑old’s debut has become a trending moment among Telugu cinema fans.
Isha Rikhi confirmed she is not looking for romance after her split with rapper Badshah, saying the door to love is closed for now. She plans to concentrate on her own healing and personal growth while living in the Bigg Boss 20 house. The former actress also expressed a desire to protect her peace and keep her mother’s privacy amid social media scrutiny.
Actress Bipasha Basu posted a video on Instagram showing worms inside a jar of Isopure protein powder. She accused the product of being adulterated and tagged Tukaram Mundhe, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration commissioner, asking for intervention. The incident follows similar claims by other celebrities, drawing attention to food safety concerns in the state.
Two Malayalam releases star Urvashi and Parvathy Thiruvothu, putting strong female characters front and centre. Urvashi returns with ‘Aasha’, a drama featuring Joju George and Aishwarya Lekshmi, while Parvathy debuts in uniform in ‘Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar’. Both films join other titles like Farook Abdulrahiman’s ‘Ozhiyathe’ and Priyadarshan’s Hindi remake ‘Haiwaan’ on September 11.
Shobhaa De admitted to falling asleep for 15 minutes during Mirzapur The Movie’s 3‑hour run, calling the film a pointless exercise. She praised Ravi Kishan and Ali Fazal but slammed the rest of the cast and the story for being aimless. The review sparked debate over the film’s lack of coherence and its appeal to a male audience.
Pradip Kumar Nandy’s Nandy Movies is set to break into Malayalam cinema with a horror debut. The first Malayalam project is co‑produced with A2V Networks and Dream Big Films and will be directed by newcomer Soorej Somachandran. Further details, including cast and storyline, will be announced soon.
