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KT Rama Rao congratulated lyricist Kasarla Shyam and the ‘Balagam’ team for winning the National Award for Best Lyrics. He called ‘Ooru Palleturu’ a soulful portrayal of rural life and a proud moment for the people of Telangana

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan is set to receive his first National Award for his role in the action-packed film Jawan, nearly 35 years into his career. Meanwhile, actor Vikrant Massey was also awarded for his performance in 12th Fail.

Actress Kalpika Ganesh’s father has filed a police complaint expressing concern over her mental health, claiming she stopped medication and poses a risk to herself and others. The Gachibowli police are verifying the allegations; no official response yet.

Mayasabha, streaming on Sony LIV from August 7, tells the story of two friends whose lives take opposite turns in politics, starring Aadi Pinishetty and Chaitanya Rao in lead roles.

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Set in Andhra Pradesh, Mayasabha follows two friends whose dreams turn into a bitter rivalry as politics enters their lives. Directed by Deva Katta, the series streams on Sony LIV from August 7.

Set in the 90s, Kingdom follows a constable’s undercover mission to find his brother in Sri Lanka. With clean action, emotions and stylish making, it ends as a solid family watch.

Bipasha Basu shared a heart-melting video of husband Karan Singh Grover dancing with their daughter Devi, calling him a true ‘girl dad’. The couple, who met on the set of Alone, continue to charm fans with glimpses into their family life.

Amitabh Bachchan spent a day on an Indian Navy warship, expressing deep pride and admiration for the armed forces, praising their sacrifice, discipline and dedication in his social media and blog posts.

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Courtroom drama Sattamum Neethiyum, which released in Tamil on July 18, will stream in Telugu and Hindi on Zee5.

Hyderabad’s new Asian Ravi Teja (ART) theatre is opening with all six screens dedicated to one much-talked-about Telugu action drama, ending weeks of speculation on which film gets the first spot.

As excitement peaks for the July 31 release of the much-anticipated action thriller 'Kingdom', the film's team, including director Gowtam Tinnanuri and lead actor Vijay Deverakonda, visited Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM and actor Pawan Kalyan on the sets of Ustaad Bhagat Singh.

On his 52nd birthday, Sonu Nigam launched his new single ‘Kahani Meri’ and announced the 7-city Satrangi Re India Tour. Themed around seven emotional colours of love, the tour begins soon with ticket sales opening on August 1.

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Twinkle Khanna’s pet dog is the “least impressed” co-star she’s had, she joked in a playful Instagram post. The author also shared updates on her upcoming talk show with Kajol, promising witty, unfiltered celebrity conversations on Prime Video.

The motion poster of Param Sundari, a cross-cultural romance starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, has been unveiled. Set in Kerala, the film releases on August 29, 2025, and features its first song Pardesiya, dropping soon

The actor had earlier participated in an advertisement related to ‘Jungle Rummy’ and was booked by Cyberabad police; he clarified that though he had briefly endorsed the betting app in 2016, he immediately ceased after knowing it was illegal

Rashmika Mandanna, actress and founder of Dear Diary, says she prefers a clean-skin look with minimal makeup but embraces glam when she wants to feel powerful. She will next star in the vampire-themed romantic thriller Thama alongside Ayushmann Khurrana.

Amitabh Bachchan, after recently learning to use Instagram, joked that he’s already forgotten how it works. The veteran actor praised younger stars for their role preparation habits and said he’s now embracing similar learning experiences on the sets of KBC.

Supercell’s Mo.co is a fun, co-op multiplayer game with easy combat, vibrant visuals, and intuitive mechanics. Ideal for casual players, it offers engaging missions, quick progression, and smart incentives—despite some connectivity issues and simplistic combat depth

Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna has earned a unique fan base in Japan, where admirers fondly call him ‘Nag-Sama.’ The title, symbolising respect, grew after his roles in Brahmastra and Kuberaa, showing Indian cinema’s cross-border appeal.

G V Prakash says mu maran’s film blackmail is more than a thriller, calling it a family entertainer with strong characters. the movie releases on august 1 with bindhu madhavi and srikanth.

Farah Khan received a heartfelt handwritten letter from Amitabh Bachchan after jokingly requesting one during a shoot at Radhikka Madan’s house. The note, written at 3:13 AM, praised her creativity and left the filmmaker deeply moved. She called it a career highlight.