The Viral Fever (TVF) has announced its first Marathi film, Bayangi: Palaychi Nahi, Talaychi. The film is a supernatural comedy thriller inspired by a Maharashtra folklore. It follows four bachelors who discover a Bayangi spirit and face terrifying consequences.
The trailer for Toxic: A Fairytale for Grownups has been released, featuring Yash in a dual role alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, and others. The trailer has been criticized for its misogynistic tones and imagery, with many accusing it of objectifying women. Toxic was originally scheduled for release in March but has been delayed multiple times due to controversy and uncertainty.
Thudakkam, a survival thriller starring Vismaya Mohanlal, has seen a significant increase in box office collection on its second day. The film, which started with a simple family drama, took a drastic turn after the house was attacked by intruders. With an occupancy of 24.17% in morning shows and 50.92% in afternoon shows, Thudakkam is expected to touch the 5Cr mark in two days.
Bobby Beauty Parlour is a poignant short film on friendship and aspirations. The film, directed by Shashwat Dwivedi, explores the emotions of two teenage friends as they face the reality of growing apart. The performances of Adrija Sinha and Parul Rana are commendable, making the characters relatable and likeable.
Comedian Samay Raina has donated ₹10 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help flood-affected communities. The donation comes as Assam continues to grapple with the impact of the floods, with over 1.55 lakh people affected. The state is battling devastating floods, leaving countless families in urgent need of support.
Avika Gor has been diagnosed with dengue and is currently recovering in the hospital. She has been advised to take 15 days of bed rest due to her condition. Despite being unwell, Avika continued to honour her professional commitments and even completed a pending shoot before being hospitalised.
Preity Zinta has responded to a paparazzo page's claim that she ignored Aamir Khan during a promotional event for her upcoming film Batwara 1947. The actor called out the page for creating 'clickbait content' and promoting negativity. Preity Zinta is set to make her big-screen comeback after an eight-year hiatus with Batwara 1947, which is scheduled to release on August 14.
Mrunal Thakur has dismissed dating rumors with cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is 10 years younger than her. The actor addressed the speculation in a video, calling out social media users for spreading false information. Mrunal Thakur has been linked to several celebrities in the past, including Dhanush, but has never publicly confirmed any relationships.
Tarun Tejpal was convicted for a 2013 sexual assault incident and sentenced to 10 years in prison. The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court overturned his 2021 acquittal. Zahaan Khan, Zeenat Aman's son, expressed support for Tarun Tejpal saying his conviction is unjust.
Actor-MP Ravi Kishan's 'Money follows my brother' line is currently trending on social media. He made the comment in a podcast chat with Raj Shamani, where he stated that reputation is more valuable than money. Ravi Kishan continues to be active in films, with his latest release being Aryabhatt Ka Zero.
