Actor Vikram Prabhu just revealed he bulked up by ten kilos for his new role. He stars alongside debutant L K Akshay Kumar in the upcoming film Sirai, directed by Suresh Rajakumari. Prabhu plays a seasoned police officer, a part he says demanded more maturity and physical presence than his previous cop roles. The story, inspired by real events, came from director Tamizh, who convinced a hesitant Prabhu to take the part after narrating the concept.
The movie is a production of Seven Screen Studios, owned by S S Lalit Kumar. It features a crew with serious credentials, including music by Justin Prabhakaran and editing by Philomin Raj. Filming occurred in locations like Chennai and Vellore, with a planned release set for late December.
Well, there it is. James Cameron just confirmed that Arnold Schwarzenegger is officially done as the Terminator. Cameron said the old T-800 model will not appear in the next movie, calling his last appearance a good ending for the character. He wants to move the franchise forward with a fresh cast and new ideas about the core time war concept.
Cameron mentioned he is still figuring out the actual story, planning to focus on it after he wraps up his current Avatar work. This is not the first time Schwarzenegger has been absent from a sequel, having skipped one during his political career. The director aims to develop a broader take on the legendary series, one that moves beyond the familiar icon.
Film director Karan Johar totally called out actress Kareena Kapoor Khan in a social media clip. He caught her openly crushing a giant samosa during her kids' school function. Johar, a longtime friend, basically ratted her out to her fans, saying he thought she was supposed to be dieting. He even joked about her being a carb-loving "Carby Doll" right to her face. Kapoor Khan just looked surprised and said she wasn't on any diet anyway.
These two have been tight for like twenty years. Their families are both Bollywood royalty, with deep industry roots going back generations. They even had their own famous professional link-up years ago, working together on a major film produced by Johar's father. That movie featured a bunch of other...
Airtel Africa is partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink's satellite phone service across its entire network. The deal will cover all fourteen of Airtel's markets, aiming to connect 174 million customers. This makes Airtel the first African mobile carrier to offer the Starlink Direct-to-Cell system, starting with text and limited data in 2026.
The service will use a constellation of satellites to reach phones directly in areas without ground-based towers. It is designed for remote locations where building regular cell infrastructure is difficult. Future upgrades promise much higher data speeds. Company leaders from both Airtel and Starlink stated that the goal is to bridge the digital divide and improve connectivity. The rollout...
Uganda dominated the recent East African parliamentary sports tournament, grabbing the most gold medals. The team finished with nine golds, topping the overall standings after the competition ended. The closing ceremony was led by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa.
The country's win was powered by its women legislators. They took top honors in events like netball, basketball, football, and athletics. Their strong performances defined Uganda's success at the regional games. Kenya, meanwhile, showed major strength in the men's categories.
This year's event did not name an overall champion. Organizers focused more on participation and unity among the regional parliaments. The next games will be hosted by Somalia.
President Museveni told security forces to avoid beating or torturing people during elections. He called such force unnecessary, though he also warned that disrupting national peace would bring legal consequences. His remarks follow frequent opposition claims of abuse by police and military personnel against political supporters.
Speaking on other topics, Museveni criticized local leadership in the Greater Mubende area for poor safe water access in Kasanda. He credited government health programs for population growth in places like Mityana, where more children survive. He emphasized disciplined public spending on infrastructure projects like key roads.
On employment, Museveni stated that the government cannot be the primary job...
Vipers and SC Villa kept close to the league lead with tight wins, while Express took a bad loss. Vipers scraped past Lugazi 2-1 on the road, staying in second place. SC Villa managed a 1-0 victory over last-place Calvary to hold third. The big result saw the Maroons crush the Express 4-0 in a dominant performance. Mbarara City also earned a narrow 1-0 win against URA, moving them out of the drop zone. The matchday wraps up with one final game.
At a rally in Mityana, President Museveni told voters to back NRM candidates who follow his guidance. He blamed opposition MPs in the district for slowing development, saying they prioritize personal gain over public projects like road construction. Museveni outlined his philosophy of strict prioritization, learned as a guerrilla fighter, focusing on security, infrastructure, health, and education.
He acknowledged local gaps in health services, pledging to upgrade some facilities. While praising Mityana's progress on clean water access, he pushed for expanded irrigation, showing a video of a high-yielding banana farm. Museveni distinguished government-led development from household wealth creation, promoting the four-acre farming...
President Museveni claims opposition groups, particularly the NUP, have conducted major election fraud in Kampala for years. He alleged during a recent speech that they engaged in ballot stuffing and printed counterfeit ballots on Kuruma Road during the 2021 polls. Museveni stated they produced millions of fake papers locally and imported others, cheating the system of over two million votes, though he provided no evidence.
The opposition National Unity Platform, led by Bobi Wine, denies these accusations. They argue that state security forces and the electoral commission manipulate outcomes to favor the ruling NRM instead, citing intimidation and falsified results. Museveni linked disputed elections to long-term national instability...
