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19 Aug

Deepika Padukone Commits to 100-Day Shoot for Allu Arjun–Atlee’s Pan-India Sci-Fi Epic, Filming Begins November

Mithun RoyEntertainment

August 19, 2025 Mumbai Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is set to headline one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious projects, joining forces with director Atlee and Telugu superstar Allu Arjun for a high-budget, pan-India sci-fi action film tentatively titled AA22xA6. The film is scheduled to begin principal photography in November 2025, with Padukone allocating a dedicated 100-day shooting schedule for her role. According to sources close to the production, Padukone has already begun preparations for the film, which will feature her in a never-before-seen warrior avatar. The creative team has reportedly designed a distinctive look and custom weaponry for her character,…

19 Aug

Vikramaditya Motwane Criticizes AI-Generated Film “Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal” Amid Industry Debate

Mithun RoyEntertainment

August 19, 2025 Mumbai Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane has publicly voiced his concerns over the announcement of India’s first fully AI-generated feature film, Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal, calling into question the future of creative professionals in cinema. The film, produced by Abundantia Entertainment and Collective Media Network’s Historyverse, is slated for theatrical release on Hanuman Jayanti in 2026. Touted as a “Made-In-AI” and “Made in India” production, the movie draws inspiration from the Ramayana and ancient Puranic texts, aiming to reimagine mythological storytelling through artificial intelligence. The project involves over 50 engineers collaborating with cultural scholars to craft the narrative,…

19 Aug

Grizzly bears, gothic love & Malaika’s sizzle: Thama teaser unleashes a bloody spectacle

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Fans were curious to learn more when it was revealed that Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna would be seen swooning in the vampire romance Thama. The other classics in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, such as Stree (2018), Bhediya (2022), and Stree 2 (2024), are largely responsible for the enthusiasm around this movie. The makers have now released the teaser, a quick glance at the World of Thama, following yesterday's release of the first look posters featuring Rashmika, Ayushmann, and their co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Thama, which was directed by Aditya Sarpotdar of Munjya, appears to be "bloody" good so far.…

19 Aug

Designer of the James Bond 007 logo Joe Caroff d*es at age 103

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

Joe Caroff, the graphic designer who made iconic pieces including the 007 pistol emblem for James Bond, posters for A Hard Day's Night and West Side Story, and typography for Last Tango in Paris, Manhattan, and Rollerball, passed away. He was 103 years old. Caroff's sons, Peter and Michael Caroff, said that their father passed away under hospice care at his Manhattan home. Additionally, Caroff produced the opening title sequences for movies such as Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), which unveiled a crown of thorns; Gene Saks' Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986); Volker Schlondorff's Death of a Salesman…

18 Aug

Amitabh Bachchan says doctors have advised him to sit in trousers, and has got handlebars installed at Jalsa: ‘I keep smiling in disbelief until…’

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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently revealed that he is having trouble doing even the simplest of tasks like wearing trousers. Although he is approaching 85 years, Amitabh Bachchan is in no mood to retire and continues to woo fans with his charming presence on and off screen. Recently, he launched the 17th edition of his much-loved television game show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), marking his grand comeback on our small screens. With a massive fan base spanning multiple generations, Bachchan can undoubtedly be called one of the most accomplished actors in the history of Indian cinema. Despite his efforts to stay…

18 Aug

Parag Tyagi shows love with a tattoo of Shefali Jariwala’s face

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

Actor Shefali Jariwala passed away on June 27 of this year, and actor Parag Tyagi still treasures his memory. On their anniversary, he recently got her face inked on his chest as a more intimate method to keep her near. On Instagram, Parag posted a video that showed the touching moment he got Shefali's face inked. He was shown in the film standing motionless during the inking procedure, and at the conclusion, the tribute—a finely detailed tattoo of Shefali's face etched on his chest—was unveiled. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNdcp8SvCnG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link He said, "Doston wait is finally over," in the caption. This is my 15th…

18 Aug

War 2 Witnesses Sharp Decline at Box Office After Blockbuster Opening Weekend

Mithun RoyEntertainment

Mumbai, August 18 — After a thunderous start at the box office, Ayan Mukerji’s spy thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, has experienced a notable slowdown in collections following its extended Independence Day weekend. The film, which opened on August 14, earned ₹52 crore on its first day and peaked at ₹57.35 crore on August 15, buoyed by the national holiday. However, the momentum waned over the weekend, with Saturday bringing in ₹33.25 crore and Sunday slipping further to ₹31 crore. Despite the weekend dip, War 2 managed to collect ₹173.60 crore in its four-day opening run…

18 Aug

Janhvi Kapoor Responds to Online Trolling Over Patriotic Chant at Janmashtami Event

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Mumbai, August 18 — Actress Janhvi Kapoor has addressed the backlash she received after chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” during a Janmashtami celebration in Mumbai’s Ghatkopar area. The incident occurred at a Dahi Handi event on August 16, where Kapoor was invited to break the handi as part of the festivities. A video of her chanting the slogan went viral, prompting criticism from some netizens who claimed she confused the religious occasion with a patriotic one. In response, Kapoor took to Instagram Stories to clarify the context. She shared the full video from the event, showing that BJP MLA Ram…

18 Aug

Karan Johar Shares Emotional Tribute to Aryan Khan Ahead of Directorial Debut

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Mumbai, August 18 — Filmmaker Karan Johar has publicly expressed his pride and affection for Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, as Aryan prepares to make his directorial debut with the upcoming Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*. In a heartfelt social media post, Johar referred to Aryan as his “firstborn from the heart,” sharing childhood photos of the young Khan from the sets of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, where Aryan briefly portrayed a younger version of his father’s character. Johar praised Aryan’s creative vision and work ethic, describing him as a rare personality who works “20…

18 Aug

সিদ্ধার্থ মালহোত্রা এবং জাহ্নবী কাপুর অভিনীত ‘পরম সুন্দরী’ এখন ২৯শে আগস্ট প্রেক্ষাগৃহে মুক্তি পাবে

Arpita Debnathbollywood, EntertainmentBollywood, Entertainment

খুব শীঘ্রই অনেক নতুন জুটিকে রূপালী পর্দায় দেখা যাবে এবং তাদের মধ্যে একজন হলেন সিদ্ধার্থ মালহোত্রা এবং জাহ্নবী কাপুর জুটি। 'পরম সুন্দরী' ছবিতে প্রথমবারের মতো দুজনকে একসাথে দেখা যাবে। এই ছবিটি আগে ২৫ জুলাই মুক্তি পাওয়ার কথা ছিল, কিন্তু অজয় দেবগনের 'সন অফ সর্দার ২'-এর সাথে সংঘর্ষ এড়াতে, নির্মাতারা আপাতত এর মুক্তি স্থগিত রেখেছেন। দীনেশ বিজনের প্রযোজনা সংস্থা ম্যাডক ফিল্মসের ব্যানারে নির্মিত 'পরম সুন্দরী' ছবিটি এখন ২৯ আগস্ট প্রেক্ষাগৃহে মুক্তি পেতে চলেছে। 'পরম সুন্দরী' ছবির টিজার মে মাসে মুক্তি পায়, যেখানে সিদ্ধার্থ মালহোত্রাকে উত্তর ভারতীয় ছেলে পরমের ভূমিকায় দেখা গিয়েছিল, অন্যদিকে জাহ্নবী কাপুরকে দক্ষিণ ভারতীয় মেয়ে সুন্দরীর ভূমিকায় পরিচয় করিয়ে…