The recent youth-led protest at Jantar Mantar showcased Gen Z's ability to mobilize and express themselves through memes, humour, and slang. Filmmakers Prahlad Kakkar and Onir praised the generation's creativity, humour, and networking ability. Actor Soni Razdan sees the moment as part of a longer tradition of young people driving change.
Lock Upp season 2 contestants, including Pamela Serena, are unable to participate in Bigg Boss 20 due to a contractual obligation. The contestants have been receiving offers from other reality shows, but they must wait for a few months before taking part in another show. Bigg Boss 20 is set to premiere on September 6 on JioHotstar and Colors.
DC, a Tamil romantic action film, saw a 10% drop in its India net collection on Tuesday, August 11, as it entered the fifth day of its theatrical run. The film has accumulated an estimated India net collection of ₹32.35 crore in its first five days. DC has also recorded ₹1.25 crore in overseas gross collections on Day 5, taking its cumulative overseas gross to ₹14.50 crore.
The distributors of Batwara 1947 have agreed to a 50-50 showing arrangement with Awarapan 2, easing exhibitors' concerns. However, Spider-Man's distributors are demanding a minimum of two shows in single-screen cinemas, leaving exhibitors worried about show allocation. The demand has added to the woes of exhibitors, who are already struggling to manage showtimes for multiple films.
Jude Anthany Joseph's film 'Thudakkam' features a labrador named Messi, which sparked questions about its origin. The dog's real name was Harry, but it responded only to Messi. The film's director, Jude, believes the name is a testament to the dog's owner's admiration for Lionel Messi.
Akshay Kumar plays a no-holds-barred antagonist in the thriller Haiwaan, releasing in theatres on September 11. The film marks a departure from Kumar's previous comedy hits and explores a darker character. Co-starring Saif Ali Khan, Saiyami Kher, and Shriya Pilgaonkar, Haiwaan is directed by Priyadarshan.
Rhea Chakraborty, a former MTV VJ, earned ₹3 lakh per month at 17. She spent the money on beauty treatments, believing she was rich. Chakraborty has since returned to the entertainment industry, appearing in reality shows and podcasts.
Paramount has threatened to leave California if the state's top lawyer doesn't settle a lawsuit challenging the company's planned merger with Warner Bros. The merger, worth $110 billion, has been met with opposition from California and 11 other states due to concerns over monopoly control. Paramount has offered concessions to alleviate these concerns, including commitments from major theatre chain…
Thudakkam, a Malayalam thriller, maintained a steady pace at the Indian box office on its fifth day. The film, directed by Jude Anthany Joseph, earned an estimated ₹1.61 crore net in India on Day 5. With this collection, Thudakkam has recorded an estimated India net collection of ₹13.61 crore after five days.
Singer Sukriti Kakar has announced her engagement to boyfriend Shoumik Shetty. The romantic proposal was shared on Instagram with dreamy pictures of the special moment. Fans and fellow musicians have congratulated the couple on their upcoming wedding.
