Virat Kohli made waves with his fantastic return to the pitch, scoring his historic 52nd ODI century against South Africa. His emotional moment of kissing his wedding ring was particularly touching, given that his wife Anushka Sharma is abroad in England.
Actor Hareesh Kanaran’s accusation of a Rs 20 lakh unpaid loan against producer N.M. Badusha has been addressed by Badusha’s daughter, Shifa. She confirmed the loan was taken and will be repaid, stating the funds are currently tied up in film production.
Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s ‘Tere Ishq Mein’ has exceeded expectations, proving its hype with a strong opening weekend. The romantic drama garnered Rs 51.75 crore in its first three days, showing a consistent upward trend in box office collections and audience reception.
Malayalam cinema is abuzz with the historic reunion of legendary director Adoor Gopalakrishnan and iconic actor Mammootty, collaborating after 31 years. Adoor confirmed pre-production has begun, with Mammootty set to star and produce. The character was conceived with Mammootty in mind, making him the sole choice. Speculation suggests a Thakazhi novel adaptation, igniting further excitement…
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is making waves even before its release, with advance bookings showing strong numbers. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, has already sold over 8,600 tickets, projecting an impressive Rs 1.97 crore in early sales. Maharashtra leads the advance collection, highlighting significant audience anticipation for this action-thriller.
Gustaakh Ishq, released on November 8, 2025, has seen a significant dip in box office numbers since its opening day. The film collected Rs 1.16 crore in its opening weekend. In contrast, Tere Ishq Mein, also released on the same day, has crossed Rs 50 crore. Gustaakh Ishq’s occupancy rates were low throughout the weekend.
Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Vilayath Buddha’ shows a slight box office recovery on its tenth day, collecting Rs 14 lakhs after a weekday slump. The film’s India net total is Rs 4.95 crore, with worldwide gross at Rs 8.38 crore. Despite mixed reviews, the performance of Shammi Thilakan is being praised.
Zootopia 2 shattered box office records with a massive $556 million global debut, becoming the highest international opening for an animated film. “Wicked: For Good” also performed strongly, contributing to a robust Thanksgiving weekend. The success of these films, particularly Zootopia 2’s huge China haul, offers a hopeful sign for Hollywood’s challenging year.
Choreographer Nandika Dwivedi has issued a strong statement denying rumours linking her to the postponement of cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palaash Muchhal’s wedding. The ceremony, which was reportedly paused due to Smriti’s father being hospitalised, has become the centre of social media speculation, with unverified claims dragging Nandika and fellow choreographer Gulnaaz Khan…
Jaya Bachchan, long known for her blunt stance on paparazzi behaviour, has once again criticised the growing “pap culture” that dominates celebrity spaces today. Speaking at a recent event in Mumbai, the veteran actress called the current paparazzi scene “strange” and raised concerns about the lack of ethics and professionalism.
