Entertainment

Bigg Boss 19 has officially launched in Mumbai with Salman Khan returning as the host. This season features a diverse group of contestants, including actors, influencers, and musicians, though most are relatively unknown except for a few popular names like Amaal Mallik, Gaurav Khanna, and Ashnoor Kaur.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with prominent Telugu film producers and directors, promising full support and reforms to ensure fair treatment of workers and producers. Industry leaders, including Allu Aravind, Trivikram Srinivas, and Dil Raju, were present during the meeting held at his residence.

Rana Daggubati launched Ila Chusukuntane, the first song from Munna Dhulipudi’s Bad Girls. Composed by Anup Rubens, penned by Chandrabose, and sung by Sid Sriram, the melody was filmed in Kashmir and Malaysia.

Teja Sajja gears up for Mirai, Human 2, and the newly announced Zombie Reddy 2. With varied projects lined up, the young star continues to explore adventurous stories on the big screen.

Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra interacted with fans in Delhi while promoting their upcoming cross-cultural romantic comedy ‘Param Sundari’, sharing dance, food, and behind-the-scenes moments from the movie’s promotion tour.

Manish Malhotra announced his debut production Gustaakh Ishq, Pehle Jaisa, releasing November 2025. Calling it a film of love and poetry, he also celebrated designing Beyoncé’s tour costumes as a global milestone.

Mithun Chakraborty revealed he once managed 65 films at the same time, spoke about his record of 19 releases in a year, his new projects, and the controversy around The Bengal Files.

Beauty is a tender family drama exploring love, sacrifice, and resilience through the lens of a father–daughter bond, enriched with middle-class warmth, subtle humour, and heartfelt performances.

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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.

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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.

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