The 71st National Film Awards sparked debate, particularly after ‘The Kerala Story’ secured Best Direction and Cinematography. Jury Chairperson Ashutosh Gowariker defended the choices, highlighting the film’s realistic visuals and clear direction despite its challenging subject. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan strongly condemned the awards, accusing the film of spreading misinformation and communal hatred, igniting…
Priyanka Chopra recently shared a striking tribute to Rekha on her Instagram Stories, featuring a ‘Cleopatra’-inspired portrait of the veteran actress with a bold message: “Better B*tch than a Bichari.” The post, accompanied by a remix of ‘Taal Se Taal’, quickly grabbed attention, with some netizens humorously misreading the text.
On ‘Koffee With Karan,’ Karan Johar stunned Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif by claiming Arjun Kapoor has always been in love with Anushka. A surprised Katrina admitted she was unaware, while Anushka reacted with disbelief, denying any knowledge of Arjun’s feelings. She firmly dismissed any secret connection with Arjun on national television.
Rajesh Kumar, celebrated for roles in ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, is back, thanks to ‘Saiyaara’s’ success. The film, a romantic drama, has grossed over Rs 400 crore worldwide. Rajesh faced severe financial struggles, including a Rs 2 crore debt, leading him to farming in 2019. The pandemic worsened his situation, leaving him nearly bankrupt. ‘Saiyaara’ has…
Shah Rukh Khan, the King of Bollywood, has finally won his first National Award for Best Actor for his performance in ‘Jawan.’ His manager, Pooja Dadlani, expressed her joy and gratitude on social media.
Kajol celebrates the National Film Awards wins of Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Rani Mukerji. She shares heartfelt messages on Instagram. Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ wins big. Shah Rukh Khan receives Best Actor for ‘Jawan’. Rani Mukerji is awarded Best Actress for ‘Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway’.
This Friday witnessed the release of two major films, ‘Dhadak 2’ starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, and ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ featuring Ajay Devgn. While ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ earned over Rs. 6 crore on its opening day, ‘Dhadak 2’ collected Rs 3.35 crore.
Ajay Devgn’s ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ released on August 1, 2025, garnering Rs 6.75 crore on its opening day, lower than ‘Raid 2’. The film stars Mrunal Thakur and features a large ensemble cast. Critics noted the film’s humour, particularly in the first half, but cited an overstuffed plot in the second half.
Vijay Deverakonda’s action thriller ‘Kingdom’ has garnered a good start at the box office, earning Rs 25.50 crore in India within two days. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film witnessed a drop on its second day but maintained respectable numbers. ‘Kingdom’, also starring Satyadev, Venkatesh, and Bhagyashri Borse, faces competition from Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Hari Hara…
Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda’s romantic drama ‘Saiyaara’ continues its successful run, grossing Rs 284.75 crore in 15 days. Despite new releases like ‘Son of Sardaar 2’ and ‘Dhadak 2’ entering the competition, ‘Saiyaara’ maintains steady occupancy. The film now eyes the Rs 300 crore milestone, with weekend performance being crucial for achieving this target.
