Actor Ravi Mohan was spotted whistling and cheering during the grand entry scene of CM Vijay's film Jana Nayagan. The film, which was initially delayed due to issues with the Central Board of Film Certification, finally released in theatres on July 23. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, Jana Nayagan earned ₹41 crore net in India on its opening day.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has earned over ₹100 crore at the Indian box office in its first week of release. The film, starring Matt Damon, has become the biggest Hollywood film of the year in India. The Odyssey has also crossed $400 million worldwide, with a significant portion of its earnings coming from international markets.
Amitabh Bachchan is set to host Kaun Banega Crorepati season 18, which will premiere on August 10, 2026. The new season will feature a fresh theme called 'Is Baar ... Sochna Padega,' which emphasizes the importance of thinking before giving an answer.
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan has been leaked online just a day after its release, affecting its box office collection. The film, which marks the actor's last outing on the big screen, has been performing well at the box office. Jana Nayagan has registered strong footfalls across all shows and netted ₹42.70 Cr on the opening day.
Paresh Rawal's latest film, Tera Yaar Hoon Main, has received a negative review for its failure to deliver on romance and comedy. The film, directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, features a generic plot and relies on familiar rom-com tropes. Despite Paresh Rawal's sincere performance, the weak writing and flat performances drag the film down.
Michael Jackson's 30-year-old song 'They Don't Care About Us' has become the unofficial soundtrack of India's student movement. The song, released in 1995, was a direct political statement by Jackson against injustice and discrimination. Its music video, directed by Spike Lee, has been used in various protests around the world, including Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the US.
YouTuber Pearle Maaney faced backlash for her comments on the student protests, which she later deleted. Sibi Malayil's son, Joe, responded to Pearle's statement, calling her out for her remarks. The controversy surrounding Pearle's comments has sparked a heated debate on social media.
Actor Narayani Shastri revealed that drug use is common in the entertainment industry, with cocaine and MDMA being frequently used at parties. She claimed that producers often struggle to manage actors who are under the influence, leading to cancelled shoots and delays. Narayani also confessed to experimenting with drugs in the past, but never developed an addiction.
Three new OTT releases are set to stream this week on various platforms. 'Pallichattambi' is a Malayalam film set in the 1950s, following a church strongman as he trains a group of village youngsters to take on the Communists. Meanwhile, '72 Hours' and 'Musafir Cafe' are also releasing on Netflix, with 'Chinna Chinna Aasai' arriving on JioHotstar later in the week.
The owners of a Viking longship replica used in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey have alleged non-payment of dues for damages. The ship, Glad av Gillberga, was loaned to the production and has since been repaired. Universal Pictures denies the allegations, stating that all invoices were paid in full.
