Entertainment

Taapsee Pannu-starrer Gandhari, directed by Devashish Makhija and produced by Kanika Dhillon, will premiere on Netflix on September 3. Set in the fictitious town of Joypurra, the action thriller follows Bani, a mother facing difficult challenges

Kiara Advani has described Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups as more than a fairy tale, praising its creative vision and talent. The actress also reflected on how making the film pushed her beyond her comfort zone.

Actor Jack Coleman mourned his late “Heroes” co-star Hayden Panettiere, remembering her as a prodigious talent and compassionate colleague. Coleman recalled their first meeting, her popularity, animal welfare advocacy and courage. Panettiere died August 16 at age 36

Actress Kalki Koechlin surprised fans by wearing an unconventional white dress made entirely from plastic bags. She shared pictures of the fashion experiment on social media, along with her designer’s note explaining the inspiration behind the unusual creation.

Director Sampath Nandi has recorded a new song for his period action drama Bhogi, starring Sharwanand. Calling the number a “timeless gem”, Nandi also shared an update on the film’s action-packed schedules and its upcoming pan-India theatrical release.

Actress Samiksha Bhatnagar recalled her experience working with Sunny and Bobby Deol in ‘Poster Boys’, describing Sunny as shy and humble. She said Bobby’s friendly and comfortable nature boosted her confidence, while praising director Shreyas Talpade for warmly welcoming newcomers on set

Vin Diesel has celebrated 25 years of the ‘Fast’ franchise, recalling how it began as a small street-racing film before becoming a global phenomenon. He also thanked the cast, crew and fans who helped turn the saga into a family.

Amitabh Bachchan has reflected on his relentless work routine, saying his tightly mapped schedule leaves little time for rest. The veteran actor also spoke about his desire to keep learning, gather knowledge and push himself further professionally.

Soori-starrer sports action drama ‘Mandaadi’ has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC. Directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendi, the film features high-risk sea-based stunts performed by Soori and is set for a pan-Indian release in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi

Hollywood star Tom Hanks is in talks to star in Warner Bros’ film adaptation of Allen Levi’s bestselling novel Theo of Golden. Hanks will also produce the project alongside Gil Netter and Gary Goetzman, with Levi serving as executive producer

Prakash Raj will headline Prime Video’s Telugu musical drama “Jagamae Sangeetham”, playing revered Carnatic music maestro Shastri. Set in Vaikuntapuram, the series explores music, family legacy, tradition and long-buried secrets, and will premiere on September 4

Actor Vikrant Massey shared a heartwarming picture of his son enjoying a train ride during their Norway vacation. He revealed the toddler’s fascination with Mumbai’s auto-rickshaws and spoke about fatherhood, saying his son Vardaan has brought happiness, blessings and good fortune

Actor Anupam Kher expressed concern over a viral Ladakh video showing a woman allegedly speaking disrespectfully to Army personnel. He shared the patriotic song “Sena Ki Jai” from his film “Tanvi The Great,” highlighting courage, discipline, service and respect as Gen Z values

Actress Rasika Dugal won Best Actor (Series) for “Delhi Crime Season 3” at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026. She thanked the festival and the show’s team, celebrating eight years of portraying IPS officer Neeti Singh in the acclaimed series

Rashmika Mandanna playfully teased her husband Vijay Deverakonda after he credited her for a candid family photo shared on social media. Vijay posted a picture of himself resting between his parents during a rainy afternoon, giving Rashmika credit for clicking it.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda spent a rainy day at home with his parents, sharing a nostalgic Instagram post of himself napping in his childhood spot. His wife Rashmika Mandanna clicked the picture.

Sunita Ahuja was spotted at Mumbai’s Bandra Family Court with her son Yashvardhan amid ongoing public tensions with husband Govinda. The family dispute has intensified following Sunita’s comments about Govinda’s association with younger actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, with both spouses responding publicly

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a series of holiday pictures with husband Raj Nidimoru on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of their time together. The actress, who recently confirmed her pregnancy, captioned the post “Just us” with a baby emoji.

Director Atlee praised Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, describing it as an immersive cinematic experience and urging audiences to watch it in IMAX. Atlee is currently working on ‘Raaka’, starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone, with world-class VFX and technical experts involved in the project

Kiara Advani said working on ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ pushed her beyond her comfort zone and helped her embrace unfamiliar challenges and learn new skills. The Yash-starrer also features Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth

Grammy-winning singer Shakira visited earthquake-damaged schools in Colombia’s Chocó region and announced a $1 million education relief effort with the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund and Live Nation. She also pledged support for rebuilding the Technological University of Quibdó and 10 new schools.

Director Shiva Nirvana says Ravi Teja will be seen in a never-before avatar in Irumudi. Set against an Ayyappa backdrop, the film explores a father-daughter relationship, faith, family and emotional transformation, while promising a theatrical experience for audiences.

Shriya Saran’s daughter appeared uncomfortable around paparazzi outside an ISKCON temple in Mumbai and hid behind her mother. The actor calmly comforted her, while the incident highlighted Shriya’s protective approach to motherhood and her efforts to balance work and family.

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s upcoming film with director Bobby Kolli, tentatively titled Mega158, has reportedly completed 40 days of shooting, with sources claiming the first-half edit is locked. The film’s grand interval action sequence is expected to be a major attraction.