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Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri faced obstacles in Kolkata during the scheduled trailer launch of his film ‘The Bengal Files,’ which he claims was cancelled due to political pressure. Agnihotri criticised what he described as ‘suppression of artistic expression,’ particularly in light of the film’s focus on ‘Direct Action Day’.

Kannada actor Darshan assured fans of his full cooperation for the release of The Devil, stressing support for the directors and producers. Shared via his wife’s Instagram, the message comes after his bail was cancelled by the Supreme Court

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma criticised Bollywood celebrities supporting stray dog rights after the Supreme Court ordered Delhi-NCR strays to be moved into shelters. He accused animal lovers of “selective sympathy” and said human lives must not be endangered for animal compassion.

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari has been honoured with the Diversity in Cinema award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The Heeramandi star shared the moment on Instagram, expressing gratitude while also revealing upcoming projects including Parivarik ManuRanjan and O Saathi Re.

On Saif Ali Khan’s 55th birthday, sister Soha shared a wedding-day memory of him giving her valuable advice over papaya, calling him unique and always in her corner, before wishing him warmly.

Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan shared a weekend feast with his pet dog Katori, relishing chhole bhature after a long fitness regime. The actor, who recently wrapped Chandu Champion, humorously captioned the post from Katori’s perspective, delighting fans online.

This week’s OTT lineup spans Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, and global titles, offering new movies, series, and reality shows across Prime Video, ZEE5, Sony Liv, Sun Nxt, Aha, and Jio Hotstar.

Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh shared her love for the mountains and her pet dog Bijlee on Instagram, calling herself a “pahadi ladki.” She recently starred opposite R. Madhavan in Aap Jaisa Koi and will appear in Gustaakh Ishq.

Amitabh Bachchan praised his son Abhishek Bachchan after he won Best Actor at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 for “I Want To Talk”, calling him the pride and honour of the family and reflecting on his journey and achievements.

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For the first time, women have been elected to the top leadership of AMMA, with Shwetha Menon as president and Kukku Parameswaran as general secretary. State Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian welcomed the development, calling it a milestone for gender representation in cinema

The teaser for director Koushik Pegallapati’s horror-thriller 'Kishkindhapuri', starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran, was released on Independence Day. Set to release worldwide on September 12, the film teases a suspenseful narrative involving a mysterious disappearance in a ghost-filled mansion.

Producer KS Rama Rao unveiled the title and motion poster of Mutton Soup, a crime drama starring Raman and Varsha Vishwanath. Directed by Ramachandra Vattikuti, the film is presented by Ramakrishna Vattikuti and produced under three banners.

Janaki V vs State of Kerala follows a school teacher’s fight for justice against political power. Strong acting and a few impactful scenes stand out, though the focus shifts from the main issue. Now streaming on Zee5 in five languages

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A resurfaced decade-old remark by Mrunal Thakur calling Bipasha Basu “manly with muscles” sparked backlash. Bipasha responded, prompting Mrunal’s public apology, clarifying intent, and reflecting on her growth.

The makers of Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, have announced a January 22, 2026 release, unveiling the first poster on Independence Day.

The trailer of Tribandhari Barbarik introduces a mythological action drama where Sathyaraj plays a grandfather linked to Barbarik’s legend, seeking justice for his missing granddaughter. The film releases on August 22.

War 2 brings Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR together in a stylish action drama spanning several countries. While Jr NTR impresses and the action is slick, the predictable plot and weak emotional connect make it less gripping than expected.

Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie delivers a gripping mix of action, mystery, and sentiment, powered by Rajinikanth’s commanding performance and Nagarjuna’s menacing turn. With stylish set pieces, emotional beats, and a rousing climax, this mass entertainer is a theatrical treat.

Superstar Rajinikanth’s film 'Coolie' released across Tamil Nadu on Friday amid fan frenzy, coinciding with his 50 years in cinema. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the star-studded revenge saga features Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, with music by Anirudh

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan celebrated 25 years of Kaun Banega Crorepati and 23 years of hosting the show. Responding to media feedback about his changed look, he said he is “trying to do the best I can” at his age.

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra face an EOW case after a Mumbai businessman accused them of cheating him of over Rs 60 crore in a loan-cum-investment linked to Best Deal TV.

Jennifer Aniston revealed she fought Warner Bros. to wear a brunette wig for her role in the 2011 comedy Horrible Bosses. The studio wanted her to keep her blonde hair, but Aniston pushed for a different look to transform her character.