Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 took the lead at the box office, earning a total of ₹81.75 crore in its opening weekend. The success of Awarapan 2 marks a major turnaround for Emraan Hashmi, who has struggled with box office failures in recent years. With a reported budget of ₹45 crore, the film's performance is significant for Emraan's career.
Yash's film Toxic has been delayed multiple times, initially set to clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2. The film's makers cited uncertainty in the Middle East as the reason for the postponement. Toxic is now set to release in theaters on August 26, starring Yash, Nayanthara, and Kiara Advani.
Bollywood actress Saiyami Kher has spoken out about the industry's pressure to conform to a certain image. She revealed that early in her career, she was advised to change her look and get rid of her curly hair to succeed. Kher's refusal to conform has led to critically acclaimed performances in films like Ghoomer and Choked.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has taken the North American box office by storm, raking in $70 million in its third weekend. The superhero film has now surpassed $2 billion in global ticket sales since its release on July 31. The movie's massive success has also cemented its place as Sony Pictures' highest-grossing film to date.
Bollywood actress Ananya Raj passed away at 27 due to prolonged health issues. She was known for her roles in films like 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit, and Ghost. Ananya's family remembered her as a strong and spirited individual who fought courageously against her health struggles.
David Dhawan marked his 75th birthday with a low-key celebration attended by close friends and family, including Salman Khan and his sons Varun and Rohit. The veteran director has collaborated with Salman on numerous films over the years. This milestone birthday follows the recent release of David's latest directorial effort, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.
Bengali actor Jeet has opted out of releasing his latest film, Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat, nationwide, citing the importance of local connections and data suggesting pan-India films often struggle to resonate with North Indian audiences. The film's narrative explores the life of freedom fighter Ananta Singh, an opportunity Jeet felt was both exciting and relevant to contemporary student prote…
Actor Ashwin Mushran was involved in a car accident in Goa, allegedly hitting a father-son duo on a two-wheeler. The incident occurred in Kusman, Quepem, Margao, with one of the bikers suffering serious injuries. A video of Mushran arguing with locals at the scene has surfaced online.
Akshay Kumar has been quietly working on a massive relief project in flood-hit Punjab, building 100 homes for those in need. The initiative, spearheaded by the Hari Om Foundation, has already completed 80 houses in Gurdaspur and Amritsar district villages. The Bollywood star's generosity has impressed his friend and fellow actor Gurpreet Ghuggi, who helped facilitate the project.
Saif Ali Khan's sons Taimur and Jeh are worried about the ongoing wars around the world, asking their father if they are safe. In a visit to Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, the actor reassured his sons by spending time with Indian soldiers. Saif Ali Khan's sons are not alone in their concerns, as global conflicts like the US-Israel war with Iran continue to disrupt energy supplies.
