Nandamuri Balakrishna, 66, sustained a muscle tear in his left knee while shooting for his upcoming film, NBK 111. He was initially treated at a local hospital in Rajahmundry before being airlifted to AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad for further evaluation. A multidisciplinary team is reviewing his overall health to determine the safest treatment plan.
Thousands of students protested in India's capital, demanding the resignation of the education minister. The protest turned violent, with security forces using tear gas and batons. Disha Patani's sister, Khushboo, was present at the protest and shared her experience.
Thalapathy Vijay's final film Jana Nayagan has taken the advance booking by storm, selling over 7.3 lakh tickets in TN and grossing around Rs 16.73 cr. The global pre-sales collection is estimated to be around Rs 15 cr. Trade analyst Ramesh Bala predicts a solid Rs 90 cr opening worldwide on the day of its release.
Pitbull's fans set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps at a concert in London. The trend of wearing bald caps to Pitbull's shows emerged after the pandemic and has grown thanks to viral social-media videos. Fans say wearing the look gives them a sense of freedom and infectious joy.
Veteran actor Kiran Kumar expressed gratitude towards Akshay Kumar for crediting him and Farid Jalal for the success of their film Welcome to the Jungle. The actor feels that the film's success has given a new lease of life to actors, allowing them to be noticed and appreciated by the audience. Kiran Kumar is currently working on multiple projects, including an independent film and a TV show.
Zee5 has announced a new show based on paper leaks and student suicides in India. The show, titled The Scam – Leaked, explores the consequences of paper leaks and student reactions. The announcement comes amid nationwide protests sparked by the NEET paper leak.
Swara Bhasker, a Bollywood actress, has spoken out against the Indian government's decision to deploy additional security forces in Delhi. The move is in response to student protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protests have been ongoing since Monday, with many celebrities supporting the cause.
Amaal Mallik claims a paid PR campaign is targeting the soundtrack of Awarapan 2. The composer thanked listeners for their response to the song and urged them to give it time before forming an opinion. He also addressed comparisons with the original soundtrack and encouraged listeners to evaluate the music on its own merits.
Anupam Kher expressed support for the ongoing CJP-led student protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, urging students to protect their movement from political exploitation. The students are protesting to demand the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after NEET paper leak and for educational reforms. Anupam warned the students against letting external groups hijack their…
Alliance, a strategy-driven reality show, has outperformed Lock Upp Season 2 in terms of gameplay and unpredictability. The show's wildcard contestants have significantly contributed to the game, introducing fresh alliances and strategies. In contrast, Lock Upp has become stagnant, relying on repetitive arguments and predictable twists.
