Advance booking for Vijay's Jana Nayagan has opened in India, with shows selling out despite ticket prices reaching up to ₹2500. The film, directed by H Vinoth, is set to release on July 23. In Chennai, tickets have been capped at ₹190, with no increase, and the lowest-priced ticket is ₹54.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is the first commercial feature shot entirely on IMAX 70mm cameras. The film can be watched in standard cinemas, but only a handful of theatres worldwide can project it exactly as intended. The Odyssey film print is enormous, stretching over 17 kilometres in length and weighing around 240 kilograms.
Dhanush's directorial venture Raayan won the Best Tamil Film award at the 72nd National Film Awards. This is Dhanush's third National Award win, but his first as a director. Raayan is a neo-noir action thriller that marked two major milestones in Dhanush's career.
Aaron Larson, Jacob Wetterling's best friend, lives in southwest Minnesota with two children. He was present during the 1989 kidnapping and has spoken publicly about the incident. A new ABC 20/20 episode sheds light on the case, which remains a tragic reminder of the importance of justice and closure for victims' families.
Lyricist Manoj Muntashir won the best lyricist award for his song Jaate Hai Hum Jaane Do in the 72nd National Film Awards. This is his second National Award, following his win for Saina in 2022. Muntashir's win comes after he faced controversy over his work on the film Adipurush in 2023.
Jim Parsons, the actor who played Sheldon Cooper in The Big Bang Theory, has spoken about the negative impact of his time on the show. He revealed that he was miserable during the sitcom's peak years, despite earning critical acclaim and numerous awards. Parsons has since changed his relationship with the show since its conclusion in 2019.
Sachana Namidass received the Best Actress in Supporting Role award for her performance in Maharaja. The film, directed by Nithilan Saminathan, grossed ₹199.20 crore worldwide. Sachana dedicated her award to her family, thanking them for their love and support.
Renowned filmmaker Christopher Nolan's work has grossed over $6 billion globally. His latest release, Odyssey, is being met with universal acclaim. Nolan's films often blend complex storytelling and special effects to create immersive experiences.
Comedian Samay Raina has come to the defense of Sakshi Jha, a teacher and social media creator, who faced backlash on social media after her appearance on India's Got Latent Season 2. Sakshi's stand-up set, which included jokes about men, went viral and drew criticism. Despite the trolling, Samay urged people to be kind to Sakshi and spread love.
Veteran actor Annu Kapoor has expressed doubts about Sai Pallavi's casting as Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The film, backed by a reported budget of ₹4,000 crore, is set to release during Diwali 2026. Ramayana features a massive ensemble cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sunny Deol.
