Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth, has crossed the 100 crore mark at the worldwide box office despite a 50% drop in India on its second day. The film, starring Thalapathy Vijay, opened with solid numbers on Thursday but slowed down on Friday.
Johnny Depp appeared at Comic-Con 2026 in character as Ebenezer Scrooge to promote his upcoming film 'Ebenezer'. The event, which started in 1970, has grown to include over 120,000 attendees. ENHYPEN members also met with the cast of 'Twilight' at a panel about vampire storytelling.
Tamil actress Anandhi Ajay expressed heartbreak after discovering her scenes were cut from Vijay's final film, 'Jana Nayagan'. She had been waiting for the film's release for nearly one and a half years, especially to share screen space with Vijay. The film is a women's empowerment movie and has received positive reviews.
Naga Chaitanya's wife Sobhita Dhulipala cooked dinner for him after almost two years of marriage. This is a special occasion for the actor as Sobhita rarely cooks. The couple got married in 2024 and have been together since then.
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Actor Munawar Faruqui expressed disappointment over celebrities' delayed response to student protests. He emphasized the importance of speaking up without fear, not just when it's safe. The protests have been ongoing for over two weeks, with allegations of irregularities in the education sector.
Music composer Amaal Mallik has accused Tanishk Bagchi of misleading a woman with a marriage promise and threatening him using a politician's name. The public feud between the two composers has escalated, with Amaal Mallik sharing screenshots of alleged messages on Instagram. Amaal Mallik has also offered to support the woman, who he claims was abused and abandoned by Tanishk Bagchi.
Veteran filmmaker Aparna Sen expressed solidarity with student protesters, praising their bravery and resilience. She criticized the police response, calling it unacceptable. Sen's emotional post on Instagram highlighted the importance of peaceful protest and democratic dissent.
The India Story, a film about a grieving father's quest for accountability in his daughter's cancer death, struggles with a weak script and poor research. The film's emotional drama is its strongest aspect, but it's not enough to save the movie from its many flaws. Despite some shocking facts, the narrative frequently crosses the line into promoting paranoia.
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan has taken the theatres by storm in the South, crossing the 50 cr mark in its opening weekend. The film, released on July 23, has seen a positive box office performance with a net collection of ₹42.70 Cr on day 1. The movie has managed to add around ₹10.50 Cr (net) on day 2, taking the total nett figures to around ₹53.20 Cr.
