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A look back at Samantha Ruth Prabhu's insightful take on Tollywood nepotism from Koffee With Karan. The actress noted that while outsiders face hurdles breaking in, star kids endure immense public pressure where failure is scrutinized by the entire nation

The CBFC granted an 'A' certificate to Jana Nayagan after directing 12 modifications, including muting references to "TVK" and "New India", deleting a scene of the national flag falling, and altering certain dialogues and visuals before release

Indra Kumar returns with the fourth instalment of the Dhamaal franchise, this time centred on a chaotic race for a century‑old treasure linked to Shaitaan Singh. With Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Mishra, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi and Riteish Deshmukh in key roles, the film thrives on situational comedy, eccentric characters and fast‑paced adventure, delivering a joyride of non‑stop entertainment.

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared the trailer of her former brother-in-law Akhil Akkineni’s upcoming film Lenin, praising its "blockbuster vibes." The gesture comes as Samantha prepares for a maternity break following her recent pregnancy announcement with husband Raj Nidimoru

Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde’s upcoming film, earlier known as DQ41, has been officially titled Sri Sri. Directed by Ravi Nelakuditi and produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri, the romantic drama features a star-studded cast and music by G V Prakash Kumar

Actress Gautami Kapoor defended husband Ram Kapoor amid criticism over his appearance on Lock Upp Season 2. She supported his outspoken nature through social media posts, as the actor faces controversy over heated exchanges and comments during the reality show

Dwayne Johnson revealed he kept one of the original dice used in the 1995 Jumanji as a tribute to Robin Williams. The actor also recalled jokingly denying he had the prop when crew members asked him to return it

Keith Richards says Sir Paul McCartney misses being in a band and would be welcome to collaborate with the Rolling Stones again. Richards reflected on their long friendship, while the Stones also discussed the band's longevity and enduring creative chemistry.

Aditya Roy Kapur will reunite with producer Bhushan Kumar for an untitled musical romantic action drama directed by Milap Milan Zaveri. The film, described as intense and emotional, marks their latest collaboration after several successful projects and will begin filming later this year

Kannada actress Sharmiela Mandre and producer Sudhan Sundaram will marry at Jaipur’s Samode Palace on July 12. The two-day celebration will feature traditional ceremonies, a grand reception, and is expected to host several prominent South Indian film personalities, including filmmaker Atlee

  Aamir Khan announced Silkyara 41, directed by Kabir Khan, based on the 2023 Silkyara tunnel rescue in Uttarakhand. The film will depict the 17-day mission to save 41 trapped workers, highlighting courage, teamwork and Australian expert Arnold Dix’s contribution 

The secretary bird, a distinctive African bird of prey, has captivated social media users with its natural eyeliner-like markings, long eyelashes and elegant appearance. Beyond its striking looks, it is a skilled predator capable of hunting venomous snakes with powerful kicks

Veteran composers Anand–Milind revealed that Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak was initially rejected by distributors, who called its music weak. Released independently by Nasir Hussain, the 1988 film became a blockbuster, with its iconic soundtrack and debut stars Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla

Tata Play Binge has partnered with ETV Win to strengthen its regional streaming portfolio, giving subscribers access to over 499 Telugu movies, originals, web series and seven live ETV channels through a single subscription and unified entertainment platform.  

Director Kasthuri Raja revealed that his son Dhanush initially hated acting and cried on the sets of his debut film, Thulluvadho Ilamai. Speaking at a promotional event, he recalled how Dhanush begged to leave the industry early on

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has joined the cast of Dhanush and Mammootty-starrer Om, directed by Rajkumar Periasamy. The big-budget action film, featuring Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela, follows red sanders woodcutters and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 16, 2026

Zendaya said portraying Athena in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was emotionally rewarding, describing the goddess as a reflection of Odysseus' moral struggle. She recalled filming Troy scenes in Morocco and praised the film's immersive sets ahead of its July 17 release

The makers of Mysaa completed filming a crucial underwater sequence featuring Rashmika Mandanna. The action thriller, directed by Rawindra Pulle, showcases the actress as a tribal Gond girl and includes intense action, songs and stunt sequences ahead of its 2026 release

The makers of Rawindra Pulle’s action thriller Mysaa, starring Rashmika Mandanna, have wrapped up a crucial underwater sequence featuring the actress. The film, produced by Unformula Films, has been steadily building buzz with updates on song shoots, Kerala schedules, and Rashmika’s intensive stunt training in Bangkok.

Justin Bieber will co-headline the first-ever FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show with Shakira, Madonna and BTS, alongside Burna Boy and others, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund to promote quality education while celebrating football, music and global unity

Actress Sana Saeed, best known for her role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, has received the first draft of the proof of concept for her debut feature film. The project, developed under her production banner Beyond Magic Studios, will also feature her in an acting role.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded a high-level probe into the sudden health deterioration of veteran actor Rajesh Sharma during the shoot of Prabhas’ film Fauji at Ramoji Film City. The association raised concerns over workplace safety, hygiene, and emergency medical preparedness on film sets.

The case against actor-politician Kamal Haasan over his controversial remark that “Kannada is born out of Tamil” has been transferred to the Special Court for MLA/MPs in Bengaluru.

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu dismissed allegations that the BJP or central government was behind the removal of the film Satluj from ZEE5, calling them baseless. He clarified that OTT platforms independently decide on content, and the film’s events relate to a Congress-led era in Punjab.