Singer Neha Bhasin criticized actress Bhumi Pednekar for questioning the behavior of student protestors during a recent protest against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The protest was led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and saw thousands of students gather outside Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Neha Bhasin also criticized PM Modi's response to the police action during the protest.
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat has passed away, according to his co-star Yashpal Sharma. Rawat was a well-known face in Indian cinema, starring in films like Ghajini, Lagaan, and Agneepath. He had been battling blood cancer, although the cause of death has not been officially confirmed.
The trailer of Awarapan 2 will arrive on August 6, 2026, announced Emraan Hashmi and Vishesh Bhatt. The film brings back Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit alongside Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi. Awarapan 2 is set to release in cinemas worldwide on August 14, 2026.
Vijay's Jana Nayagan has crossed ₹142 crore in Tamil Nadu box office collection. The film's second Monday collection was an excellent hold, with a gross of ₹4.08 crore. To achieve complete theatrical breakeven, Jana Nayagan needs to gross ₹175 crore-plus in Tamil Nadu.
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, known for his roles in Lagaan and Ghajini, has passed away at the age of 74. He had been suffering from cancer and had been admitted to the hospital for over a month. Rawat enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades and worked across various film industries.
Roshan Mathew's Malayalam crime drama Uyir is now streaming on JioHotstar. The film, directed by M. Padmakumar, follows a police investigation into the mysterious death of an unidentified woman.
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos met with Indian writers to discuss the evolving craft of storytelling and the future of Indian entertainment. The gathering reflected Netflix's commitment to nurturing India's creative ecosystem. This move comes after the launch of the NextGen India Writers' Program, which brings Netflix's global talent development initiative to India for the first time.
Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper have sparked marriage rumors after being spotted wearing what appeared to be wedding bands. The couple has been dating since 2023 and made their relationship public in May last year. They were seen wearing the bands during an outing in Paris on Monday.
Kattalan, an action thriller film starring Antony Varghese, will be available on manoramaMAX from August 13, 2026. The movie, directed by Paul George, follows the story of an elephant hunter involved in the illegal ivory trade. The film's digital premiere comes after its theatrical release on May 28, 2026.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu wished her husband Raj Nidimoru a happy birthday on August 4. Sheetal Nidimoru, Raj's sister, shared childhood memories of the duo. Raj and Samantha recently worked together in the film Maa Inti Bangaaram.
