Samvritha Sunil is back in Malayalam cinema after a long break, set to lead Shahid Arafath’s latest project. The untitled film, a joint venture by Navarasa Films and Stone Bench Studios, premiered its launch ceremonies on Tuesday and marks a second collaboration after last year’s horror‑comedy "Prakambanam". She joins a cast that includes Dileesh Pothan, Alphonse Puthren, and others in key roles.
Mahhi Vij declared Bigg Boss 20 a ‘divorcee special’ after her own split, saying the show marks her second innings. She tried to pry into Isha Rikhi and Mary Kom’s divorces, but both refused to discuss the topic. The drama unfolded on Day 1, with contestants sparking heated debates and forming new bonds.
Aishwarya Lekshmi says the trolling after the 2023 film ‘King of Kotha’ hurt her reputation and made Malayalam filmmakers hesitant to cast her. She admitted that negative comments about her performance and dialogue delivery affected her confidence. The backlash also caused her to pull out of a Dulquer Salmaan ad during Onam, fearing further backlash.
Angelina Jolie unexpectedly visited a boxing gym in Kharkiv, Ukraine, with her son Knox, amid daily Russian missile attacks. The Spadkoyemets club owner reported the surprise visit and shared photos of the family training with local fighters. The actress, a former UN envoy, has visited the war‑torn city twice since 2022.
Shiv Sagar, grandson of Ramanand Sagar, says Ranbir Kapoor’s past roles make him unsuitable as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. He believes a new actor would better fit the character’s purity. Despite his view, he acknowledges audience opinion will decide the film’s success.
Actor Rajesh Sharma denies any insect bite during the filming of Prabhas’s Fauzi in Hyderabad, insisting that the infection stemmed from a pre‑existing skin condition on his leg. He said the problem worsened after he returned to Kolkata, where high diabetes levels aggravated the infection. Sharma is now recovering and plans to resume shooting soon.
Rajesh Sharma says his recent hospitalisation was due to a severe infection linked to long‑standing diabetes, not an insect bite. He claims the alleged bite story was false and that the incident happened after returning to Kolkata, not on the Prabhas set. Sharma is now recovering and hopes to resume work soon.
Bollywood actor Rahul Roy said he is earning between ₹2 lakh and ₹4 lakh by dancing at weddings to stay afloat after a 2020 brain stroke. He revealed that the last five years were a break, with no work, and he now seeks more roles. Roy also disclosed a long‑running ₹30 lakh legal case and a divorce that forced him to transfer assets.
Akshay Kumar recalled a funny incident when a fan‑turned‑household helper spilled four glasses of water on Amitabh Bachchan during a visit to his Lokhandwala home. The assistant, overwhelmed by the superstar’s presence, accidentally drenched the actor’s kurta. Kumar jokingly offered his own kurta to cover the spill, sparking laughter on KBC.
Practical Magic 2 premieres September 10, bringing the iconic witch sisters back to the screen. The sequel revisits the film’s original mixed reception and its recent cult revival through social media. Bullock and Kidman, now producers, reflect on the film’s journey from criticism to celebrated legacy.
Dunes Aviation has filed a ₹3 crore defamation suit against Bollywood dancer Nora Fatehi after she dubbed their Cessna Citation CJ2 a ‘toy’ on Instagram. The company alleges the remarks caused a 15‑20% drop in bookings and harmed its reputation. The case will be heard by Senior Civil Judge R.
Divyenndu and Harshita Gaur, who famously played Munna Bhaiya and Dimpy Pandit in Mirzapur, will now star as husband and wife in the upcoming Amazon Prime Video show Waiting Hai. The series follows a rookie Railway Police officer caught in a national ticket‑scam, with a hacker adding twists to the chase. The show, directed by Sameer Vidwans, will stream for free on Prime Video and MX Player.
