Entertainment

Los Angeles: Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas will serve as a presenter at the 98th Academy Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Conan O'Brien, will take place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood

Actor Vijay’s attendance at producer Kalpathi Suresh’s son’s wedding reception in Chennai, alongside actress Trisha, has ignited a heated online debate. The controversy comes as Vijay’s wife Sangeetha has filed for divorce, leading to criticism from actress Sanam Shetty and others who questioned the timing of his public appearance.

The makers of Harish Shankar’s action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, have announced that the film will now release on March 19, a week earlier than its original date of March 26.

Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming film 'Vrushakarma' teases audiences with a spine-chilling glimpse video, highlighting suspense and horror elements. The short teaser sets the tone for the movie, generating excitement among fans ahead of its release

Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted a star-studded wedding reception in Hyderabad after their private Udaipur ceremony, attended by leading film personalities and political figures. The couple, who dated for seven years, celebrated with industry friends and family

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrated Holi on the sets of her upcoming film Maa Inti Bangaaram and shared a fun video online. The family-centric Tollywood drama, directed by BV Nandini Reddy, is scheduled for worldwide release on May 15, 2026.

The makers of Karthik Dandu’s upcoming mythological thriller Vrushakarma, starring Naga Chaitanya, unveiled actor Sathya’s look as Balaji on his birthday. The film, backed by BVSN Prasad and Sukumar, also features Jayaram as Professor Ranganath, Meenakshi Chowdhury opposite Chaitanya, and Sparsh Srivastava in a key role.

The release of “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups,” starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, has been postponed to June 4 due to Middle East tensions. The film avoids a box office clash with Dhurandhar

Nick Jonas shared a nostalgic Holi photo with Priyanka Chopra, celebrating their festive memories together. The singer also recently praised her song “Teri Dulhan Sajaungi” from Barsaat, delighting Indian fans with his enthusiasm for her work

Tamil superstar Suriya’s 46th film, titled Vishwanath & Sons, is a family drama directed by Venky Atluri and produced under Sithara Entertainments. The film is scheduled for release in July.

Narendra Modi’s YouTube channel surpassed 30 million subscribers, making him the platform’s most-followed world leader. He far outpaces Jair Bolsonaro and Donald Trump, reinforcing his global digital dominance

The makers of **Peddi** unveiled “Rai Rai Raa Raa,” a high-energy intro song featuring Ram Charan. Composed and sung by A. R. Rahman, the vibrant track showcases electrifying choreography and grand visuals ahead of the film’s worldwide release on April 30

The Central Board of Film Certification cleared Vijay Ranganathan’s romantic crime thriller **Oh Butterfly** with an A certificate. Starring Nivedhithaa Sathish, the film follows a troubled honeymoon that spirals into betrayal and murder, promising intense psychological drama ahead of its March 6 release

Singer Arijit Singh released his first post-retirement song, "Raina", composed by Shekhar Ravjiani with lyrics by Priya Saraiya. Singh had earlier announced retirement from playback singing, thanking fans for their support and ending new assignments as a vocalist

Mythri Movie Makers released a glimpse of the wedding song "Endhayya Saami" from director Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, ahead of its grand pan-India release on September 11

Actors Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh began promotions for their upcoming film Dacoit with a visit to the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, seeking blessings before embarking on the campaign.

Actress-politician Kangana Ranaut shared elegant photos in a traditional Patola saree from the Rising Bharat Summit 2026, alongside motivational advice on social media about ambition, self-worth, and staying away from negativity

Amitabh Bachchan reflected on how everyday speech borrows from cars and cricket, citing phrases like “speed breaker,” “green light,” “bouncer,” and “sixer” to highlight language’s evolving, playful connection with sport and road metaphors

The Kerala High Court stayed for two weeks the interim order halting the release of 'The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond', following producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s appeal, citing financial loss and denying harm to the state or any community.

Yuvan Shankar Raja will compose music for Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s upcoming multilingual film, produced by Kannan Ravi Group. The project is planned as a grand entertainer releasing in five languages across India

Netflix declined to raise its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the way for a higher offer from Paramount Global backed by Skydance, potentially reshaping Hollywood amid regulatory and antitrust scrutiny

In Hyderabad, director Anil Ravipudi announced a Sankranthi release starring Venkatesh and Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The festive entertainer marks Ravipudi’s fifth collaboration with Venkatesh and follows his recent blockbuster success

In Mumbai, comedian Bharti Singh shared a vlog glimpse of newborn son Kaju, revealing only his lips and noting resemblance to elder brother Gola. She also spoke about motherhood guilt and praised husband Harssh Limbaachiya for support

Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna married in a private ceremony in Udaipur attended by close family and friends. The couple shared heartfelt messages and wedding photos on social media, marking the end of their three-day pre-wedding celebrations