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As Ala Modalaindi completes 15 years, actress Nithya Menen shared a nostalgic Instagram post recalling the film that marked the beginning of her career. She reflected on its making, friendships, and how success changed her life.

Actress-singer Mithila Palkar says she never followed a fixed plan for her career and instead went with the flow. Reflecting on her journey, she credits experimentation, mentors, and timely opportunities for shaping her success.

Chiranjeevi gifted a Range Rover Sport to director Anil Ravipudi following the massive success of Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, which grossed Rs 300 crore worldwide. The megastar also shared an emotional message thanking fans and the film’s team.

Singer Prakriti Kakar married entrepreneur Vinay Anand on January 23, 2026. The couple, who dated for three years and got engaged in April 2025, shared wedding photos on Instagram, receiving congratulations from celebrities like Manushi Chhillar and Triptii Dimri

The makers of Ravi Teja’s 77th film, directed by Shiva Nirvana, have titled it ‘Irumudi’ and unveiled its first look on the actor’s birthday. The film promises a devotional, emotional narrative centred on a father–daughter bond.

CINIC hosted a one-day GenAI micro film hackathon in Hyderabad, where over 60 shortlisted participants created 90-second films within six hours using AI tools, exploring the future of technology-driven storytelling

Actress Saanve Megghana marked one year of Kudumbasthan with an emotional Instagram post, calling it her first real breakthrough. The film, which became a superhit, completed a strong theatrical run and found success on OTT as well.

Nikhil Siddhartha’s historical action epic Swayambhu will now release worldwide on April 10. The makers postponed the film from its February release to allow more time for VFX work. The film explores lesser-known chapters of India’s history.

Music composer-filmmaker Palash Muchhal sent a legal notice seeking ₹10 crore in defamation damages after Marathi actor Vidnyan Mane accused him of cheating Rs 40 lakh over an uncompleted film project

Fans of Sunny Deol arrived at theatres on tractors to watch the release of "Border 2," a sequel to the 1997 hit. The film, starring Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh, earned ₹32.10 crore on its first day

At the Kerala Literature Festival, actor Prakash Raj said mainstream Hindi cinema has lost its roots, becoming fake and money-driven. He praised Malayalam and Tamil films for strong storytelling, social themes and young filmmakers addressing real issues 

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has announced the release date of his upcoming film King, slated for December 24, 2026. The announcement video showcases SRK in a fierce avatar, hinting at his role as a ruthless mercenary.

Lyca Productions has announced that Lockdown, starring Anupama Parameswaran, will release in theatres on January 30. The woman-centric film, based on a true story, was postponed earlier due to rains and other issues.

Sunny Deol’s Border 2 opened strongly at the box office, earning Rs 32.10 crore on its first day. The war drama sequel recorded massive footfalls nationwide but reportedly did not release in several Gulf countries.

Mahesh Babu praised Priyanka Chopra after the trailer of her upcoming action thriller The Bluff was released. Calling her “uncompromising and formidable,” the actor wished the team well ahead of the film’s February 25 Prime Video release.

The glimpse of upcoming Telugu film ‘Raakaasaa’, produced by Niharika Konidela and Zee Studios, has generated strong buzz for its humour and Sangeeth Shobhan’s screen presence. The film, directed by Manasa Sharma, releases on April 3

Actor Prakash Raj shared his delight after meeting renowned astronaut Sunita Williams at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode. Calling it a moment to cherish, he posted pictures and reflections, while also updating fans on his upcoming film Varanasi.

Actor Sharwanand unveiled the teaser of stylish crime comedy Baa Baaa Black Sheep, directed by Guni Manchikanti. Featuring an ensemble cast, the film blends crime and humour and is notable for being shot entirely in Meghalaya.

Ryan Coogler’s vampire drama “Sinners” has stormed the 98th Academy Awards with a record 16 nominations, surpassing classics like “Titanic” and “La La Land.” Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” followed closely with 13 nods.

A man was allegedly assaulted by his wife’s relatives on NH-44 at Kallakal after they intercepted a police vehicle escorting the couple to safety. The attackers forcibly took away the woman, even as police personnel allegedly failed to intervene.

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Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu shared a heartfelt birthday message for his wife Namrata Shirodkar on Thursday, thanking her for holding the family together with grace and love, as their children and sister Shilpa Shirodkar also joined in the celebrations.

Akshay Kumar’s playful banter with Shreyas Talpade and Riteish Deshmukh added humour to *Wheel of Fortune*, as the stars joked about married life, angry wives and the importance of saying “sorry,” leaving the set in laughter ahead of the show’s January 27 premiere

Actor Adil Hussain has joined the cast of “Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business,” replacing Milind Soman. The sequel stars Anshuman Jha, Riddhi Dogra and Eksha Kerung, continuing the animal-rights vigilante action franchise directed by Sanjay Shetty