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  Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur revealed that daughter Kaveri Kapur agreed to act in his upcoming film Masoom: The Next Generation only after insisting on a screen test. The film, co-produced by A.R. Rahman, explores family, love, longing and home 

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, currently in her second trimester, was spotted at Mumbai airport on Saturday night. Dressed in an oversized light blue ensemble, she appeared to conceal her baby bump while accompanied by husband Ranveer Singh. The couple, who announced their second pregnancy in April, are fondly called "DeepVeer" by fans.

Sai Durgha Tej’s upcoming pan-India action drama ‘Sambarala Yeti Gattu’ will release on January 12 next year during Sankranti. Directed by Rohith KP, the film features Aishwarya Lekshmi and boasts a grand production scale with a ₹125 crore budget

Amitabh Bachchan celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day by sharing a video with the tricolour. The veteran actor also recalled the global appeal of his iconic film Sholay, which received an overwhelming response during its restored screening in Italy

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu will host Sony Pictures Networks India’s upcoming show “Celebrity MasterChef Tamil”. The culinary reality series will feature popular Tamil entertainment personalities competing in challenging kitchen tasks. Produced by Banijay Asia, the show will premiere soon on Sony and Sony LIV

Sree Vishnu and Mahima Nambiar-starrer Comrade Kalyan will release worldwide on October 9. Directed by Janakiram Marella, the Telugu action entertainer is set against the Andhra-Odisha border backdrop of 1992 and features a strong ensemble cast

New-age crime comedy Baa Baa Black Sheep, directed by Guni Manikanti, is set to release on October 9 during the Dussehra season. Shot entirely in Meghalaya, the film has begun musical promotions with the release of Aaja Meri Jaani

Marvel Studios has announced the cast of its upcoming X-Men film, featuring Sadie Sink, Kit Connor, Christopher Abbott, Samara Weaving, Inde Navarrette and Maya Boyd. Directed by Jake Schreier, the film is scheduled for release in 2028

The trailer of Paris Cafe, starring Guru Somasundaram and Anumol, showcases an emotional romantic drama about love, relationships and family bonds. Directed by Saraj Seelan, the film marks his directorial debut and features Paris as a key backdrop

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma marked Independence Day with a humorous post calling freedom from marriage his “greatest independence”. The director also shared views questioning traditional education systems and discussed the growing role of artificial intelligence in replacing conventional professional roles

Actor Trisha Krishnan attended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George in Chennai. Her presence alongside Vijay’s parents sparked fresh speculation about their reported relationship. The actress has previously attended Vijay’s oath-taking ceremony

Vijay Deverakonda marked Independence Day with a message urging Indians to remember the sacrifices behind freedom. The actor also shared a new poster from his upcoming period action drama Ranabaali, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Arnold Vosloo.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked India’s Independence Day with a message of pride and hope, sharing a Tricolour picture on social media. The global star also highlighted her military family background and her efforts to keep daughter Malti connected to Indian culture.

The makers of Avengers: Doomsday unveiled a new trailer featuring Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom threatening Marvel’s biggest heroes. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the film brings together Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men and other characters from different universes.

Sanjay Dutt has opened up about his international action thriller 7 Dogs, calling it a unique experience. The film, featuring Salman Khan, global stars and Egyptian actors, will release in Hindi and English across Indian cinemas on August 21.

Actress-politician Khushbu Sundar celebrated 40 years in South Indian cinema, recalling her Telugu debut Kaliyuga Pandavulu. She thanked fans, filmmakers D. Ramanaidu, K. Raghavendra Rao and Suresh Naidu, while celebrating her long friendship with actor Venkatesh Daggubati.

The makers of Anil Ravipudi’s upcoming entertainer unveiled Venkatesh’s first look as Lt. Colonel Venkat Reddy. The actor appears in an intense military avatar as the film celebrates his 40-year journey in cinema. The movie is scheduled for Sankranthi release

The Supreme Court has quashed FIRs against Samay Raina and four other comedians over alleged offensive remarks about Persons with Disabilities on India's Got Latent. The court noted their compliance with awareness initiatives while continuing to examine measures against harmful content

Vikrant Massey revealed that filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra paid him around Rs 300 in small rewards during the making of 12th Fail. Recalling their collaboration, Massey said Chopra became a father figure and valued the filmmaker’s appreciation throughout the acclaimed film

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared a candid pregnancy update, joking about a mini breakdown after realising her wardrobe no longer fits. Expecting her first child with filmmaker-husband Raj Nidimoru, she is preparing for motherhood while planning a brief maternity break

Preity Zinta has shared a heartfelt post and look-test photo of her character Hamida ahead of the release of Batwara 1947 on August 14, 2026. The film, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan, marks her return to cinema after eight years.

Rashmika Mandanna, recovering from a hip bone injury, says slowing down has changed her perspective on life and work. The actress shared glimpses of her recovery routine, family time and gratitude, admitting that constant hustle now feels scary

Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut clarified her earlier remarks on Gen Z during the Jantar Mantar student protest, stating her comments were misconstrued. She emphasised she criticised only a section of protesters present, not the entire generation.

Raashii Khanna has begun shooting for Farzi 2, returning as RBI officer Megha Vyas. The actress shared pictures from the sets on Instagram, offering fans a glimpse of her preparations. Shahid Kapoor had started filming the second season in March