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Weekly horoscope: Know your astrological predictions for this week from Aug 24– Aug 30, 2025. May the week bring you good omens

Praveen Kandregula’s Paradha confronts blind faith and fear in a fictional village. Through Subbu’s struggle, the film questions tradition, power, and courage, metaphors, layered performances, and collaborative storytelling.

Thalaivan Thalaivii, directed by Pandiraj, is a family drama where petty arguments spiral into chaos for Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen’s characters. While loud and uneven, the film benefits from strong performances, good music, and relatable emotions. Now streaming on Prime Video

Veteran actress Saira Banu marked her 81st birthday by joining X (formerly Twitter). Sharing pictures with her late husband Dilip Kumar, she reflected on family memories and described her life with the legendary actor as destiny’s most precious gift.

Director Srikanth Odela wished Megastar Chiranjeevi on his birthday with an emotional message, calling him his “Demi-God” and vowing to make a film for every Chiranjeevi fan. He promised to bring the star back on screen, terming it a “blood promise.”

Neelam Productions, led by director Pa Ranjith, has cautioned actors and the public about fake audition calls in its name, stressing that official announcements will only be made through its verified handles.

Actress Regena Cassandrra has wrapped the first schedule of Madhur Bhandarkar’s The Wives, a film exploring the glamorous and turbulent lives of Bollywood star wives. Regena shared BTS moments and reflected on her 20-year career in showbiz.

Sony LIV’s Mayasabha: Rise of Titans has created history by becoming the first Telugu show to enter Ormax Media’s national Top 3, recording 2.8 million views between August 11–17, 2025.

Megastar Chiranjeevi responded emotionally to Ram Charan’s heartfelt birthday post, calling his son’s growth into a caring and strong person the greatest gift, as they celebrated the actor’s landmark 70th birthday together.

The team of Kuttram Kadithal 2 has wrapped its first shooting schedule in Kodaikanal three days early. Director S K Jeeva praised J S K Sathish Kumar’s emotional performance and the cast’s dedication.

Actor Vidya Balan reminisces her debut film “Parineeta” ahead of its August 29 re-release. She recalls working with Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and late director Pradeep Sarkar, highlighting his unmatched attention to detail and craft on set.

OTT platforms bring an exciting mix this week; epic battles, family dramas, romances, thrillers, and supernatural tales. From Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu to Kajol’s Maa, viewers are spoilt for choice.

Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for Aug 23, 2025. May the day bring you happiness

Paradha blends tradition, fear, and courage in the fictional village of Padathi. With powerful performances from Anupama Parameswaran, Sangeetha Krish, and Darshana Rajendran, the film questions women’s boundaries and their fight for freedom

Vishnu Manchu, after the success of Kannappa, is investing Rs100 crore in microdramas: short, cinematic episodes for mobile audiences, aiming to redefine storytelling with high-quality production and compact narratives.

Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for Aug 22, 2025. May the day bring you happiness

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar revealed his health routine, stressing the importance of finishing dinner by 6.30 PM to aid digestion and reduce diseases. He also shared that he observes a complete Monday fast. Kumar’s next film 'Welcome To The Jungle' releases on December 20

Director Shashi Kiran Tikka called actress-turned-producer Madhu Shalini a true fighter while recalling her dedication during Goodachari shoot, as he praised her presentation of the upcoming rural love story Kanyakumari.

The second single Dassora from Anushka Shetty–Vikram Prabhu’s Ghaati is out, blending culture, grit, and high energy. Directed by Krish, the action thriller hits theatres worldwide on September 5.

Saiee Manjrekar, daughter of Mahesh Manjrekar, says she values passion-driven roles over staying busy. The actress, who debuted in Dabangg 3, prefers waiting for meaningful opportunities that challenge and inspire her.

Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen’s Thalaivan Thalaivii, directed by Pandiraj, streams on Prime Video from August 22. The romantic comedy explores love, marriage, and family clashes, with music by Santhosh Narayanan.

Nick Jonas revealed his “beige flag,” saying he uses the bed only for sleeping and avoids eating, reading, or TV on it. Instead, he pulls up a chair when Priyanka watches TV.

Jackie Shroff, a self-proclaimed green crusader, urges people to gift plants instead of plastic, saying they bring cleaner air, peace, and joy. He also gears up for Hunter 2 and Welcome To The Jungle.

Chiranjeevi announced that his socio-fantasy film ‘Vishwambhara’, directed by Vassishta and featuring Trisha Krishnan, Ashika Ranganath, and Kunal Kapoor, will release in summer 2026. The film promises stunning VFX and a grand cinematic spectacle under UV Creations.