A Telangana minister issued a direct threat to block Pawan Kalyan's movies. Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, the cinematography minister, said the Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister must apologize for his recent remarks. Films starring the actor-politician will not be released in Telangana theaters otherwise.
The controversy stems from Kalyan blaming an evil eye for dead coconut trees in Konaseema. Many in Telangana viewed this as an insult, referencing the state's formation. Other ministers called his statements immature and politically motivated.
Minister Venkat Reddy clarified that this warning does not apply to Kalyan's brother, megastar Chiranjeevi. He described Chiranjeevi as a sober figure who avoids controversy. The ultimatum...
Actress Dimple Hayathi revealed her role in the upcoming Ravi Teja film Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi. She plays a character named Balamani, a part she credits to director Kishore Tirumala. Hayathi claims this role is very different from her previous glamorous work.
She praised her co-star Ashika Ranganath, dismissing rumors of on-set rivalry between the two heroines. Hayathi called Ranganath a down-to-earth and fun collaborator.
The movie is a major action comedy produced by SLV Cinemas and presented by Zee Studios. A notable technical crew includes cinematographer Prasad Murella and editor Sreekar Prasad. Its planned release is during the Sankranthi festival period.
Ranveer Singh apologized for mimicking a sacred scene from Kantara Chapter 1. He performed the act, referencing a Daiva as a ghost, during the International Film Festival of India. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti filed a complaint, stating it hurt religious sentiments.
The actor posted on Instagram that he only meant to praise Rishab Shetty's performance. He expressed deep respect for all cultures and traditions in the country. Singh stated he sincerely apologized if anyone was offended.
A viral video showed him imitating the possession scene while calling the Chamundi Daiva a female ghost. Observers noted Rishab Shetty himself tried to stop the act from the audience. The Kantara films depict deities central to the Tulu community festivals.
Catherine Zeta-Jones is totally wiped from cooking all Thanksgiving. She joked on Instagram about needing a full year to recover. The post featured casual photos with her husband, Michael Douglas.
The actor recently celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary with Douglas. They first met at a film festival in France back in 1998. The couple has two kids together, Dylan and Carys.
Zeta-Jones also marked 35 years since her breakout role in the show The Darling Buds of May. She played Mariette Larkin in the series set in 1950s rural England. The Oscar winner is known for Hollywood roles in films like The Mask of Zorro.
Sharon Stone used Instagram to mark World AIDS Day. The actor noted this is the first year since 1988 that the date is not an official U.S. holiday. She asked people to honor the millions lost with dignity, love, and respect.
Stone made these comments while preparing for the British Fashion Awards. She stressed remembering the over 40 million deaths, telling followers to just be kind and good with the memory.
The Basic Instinct star is a famous actor from the 1990s. She recently appeared in the action sequel Nobody 2 alongside Bob Odenkirk and Connie Nielsen.
Director Tharun Moorthy is teaming up again with superstar Mohanlal. Their new project comes after the massive hit Thudarum, backed by Ashiq Usman Productions. Online speculation is buzzing that this could be a sequel to one of Moorthy's earlier films.
Fans are guessing it might follow Thudarum, a crime drama that paired Mohanlal with Shobana after nearly two decades. That film broke records, earning over 100 crore rupees in Kerala alone. The actor publicly thanked audiences for that historic response.
Moorthy had previously hinted about writing a sequel, inspired by personal events. No official details confirm if this new collaboration is that sequel, however. The announcement alone has generated major hype for their next cinematic...
Prajakta Koli says she was basically a model kid who never caused drama until she started dating the guy she eventually married this year. The content creator and actress admits her new husband introduced her to partying and staying out late, which finally got her parents annoyed with her responsible-child streak.
She remembers coming home wasted one time and apologizing the next morning while her folks were drinking tea. Her mom gave her three strikes, but her dad joked that he was low-key disappointed she didn't act out during her actual teen years like everyone else.
Prajakta will appear in Single Papa on Netflix.
B Praak is launching Sounds of Hari, which he describes as less of a concert and more of a spiritual reset button. The singer behind Teri Mitti wants attendees to leave feeling lighter and healed rather than just entertained. Aman Kumar from Whitefox thinks this could become the new standard for spiritual events across India.
The whole setup uses 432 Hz frequency audio that apparently calms your nervous system, plus 3D sound design that makes you feel like you're floating in the music. Sara Awwad from Studio Majime said they built an entire immersive world instead of just a regular stage, with visuals that guide your emotions through color shifts and lighting rather than flashy effects.
The Bigg Boss 19 media round got uncomfortable when a journalist asked Gaurav Khanna if he was milking his wife's decision against having kids for sympathy points. The actor got visibly emotional and defended his spouse, saying he respects whatever she wants. Fellow contestant Amaal Mallik called out the question as inappropriate.
During Family Week earlier in the season, Gaurav's wife, Akanksha Chamoli, had opened up about not wanting children anytime soon because she views it as a massive responsibility she can't properly handle right now. Other contestants faced pointed questions about alliances and drama, but Gaurav's moment stood out as the most personal attack of the session.
