Filmmakers announced on Tuesday that Akshaye Khanna will portray Asuraguru Shukracharya in Mahakali, a production within the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. Director Puja Kolluru leads the project, with Prasanth Varma serving as showrunner for RKD Studios. The character appears with a silver beard, ascetic robes, and represents the mythological guru of the Asuras. Khanna makes his Telugu cinema debut through this role.
The film follows Hanu-Man in the expanding cinematic universe, but presents the first female-centered superhero narrative. RK Duggal, and Riwaz Ramesh Duggal produce the feature through their studio. Shukracharya controls the Mrita-Sanjivani Mantra, which grants power to restore life in Hindu mythology. The character...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the residence of Vijay Kumar Malhotra on Tuesday to honor the veteran BJP leader who died at age 93. The politician born in Lahore during December 1931 served five terms in Parliament and two terms in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. BJP national president JP Nadda and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the ceremony before officials moved the body to party headquarters.
Malhotra led the Delhi BJP twice between 1977 and 1984 and remained the sole party victor in the capital during 2004 parliamentary polls. His defeat of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 1999 marked his greatest electoral achievement. Modi described him as a distinguished politician who grasped citizen concerns effectively...
Elizabeth Olsen confirmed her voice performance as Scarlet Witch for the Disney Plus animated series Marvel Zombies, though she struggles to recall details from the recording session. The actress completed her work remotely between 2020 and 2021 from her residence rather than a professional studio. She addressed attendees at the Los Angeles Comic Con, admitting she needs to watch the finished product to refresh her memory about the four-episode series.
The animated program serves as a spinoff from What If and depicts a reality where zombies have overtaken most inhabitants. Olsen first portrayed the superhero during a post-credits sequence in Captain America: The Winter Soldier before expanding her role across multiple films. Her last...
Priyanka Chopra Jonas posted social media photographs from Mumbai during her visit to the coastal city for a brand event. The actress shared morning images from her hotel room overlooking the Arabian Sea while wearing a white bathrobe, and she consumed a traditional Maharashtrian poha breakfast.
She photographed the Bandra Worli Sea Link with commentary about its enduring appeal. The performer also displayed colorful fuzzy socks while relaxing near windows facing the water.
Chopra Jonas previously shared September memories from New York on her social media account. The carousel post featured husband Nick Jonas, daughter Malti Marie, the Jonas Brothers, actors Dia Mirza, Ishaan Khatter, food, and artwork from their time in the American...
Television actress Shraddha Arya celebrated her twins reaching 10 months old recently. The mother of two shared images of a crown-themed cake marking the milestone for her son, and daughter. Arya married Naval Officer Rahul Nagal in November 2021, and the couple welcomed their children in late 2024. She keeps the children away from media attention, and refuses to post their photographs publicly.
The Kundali Bhagya star balances her television career portraying Preeta with family responsibilities. She continues appearing in key episodes despite embracing motherhood. Arya recently vacationed in Goa with her husband, and twins at Caravela Resort. The actress described her coastal retreat as featuring swaying palms, lush gardens, and beach...
Authorities launched an investigation after vandals defaced the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Tavistock Square in London on Monday. Anti-India graffiti appeared on the bronze monument's plinth three days before Gandhi Jayanti celebrations scheduled for October 2. The Metropolitan Police and Camden Council responded to reports of the damage at the site.
India's High Commission condemned the act and contacted local officials to coordinate restoration efforts. Representatives described the vandalism as an assault on peace principles ahead of the International Day of Non-Violence. The 1968 sculpture depicts Gandhi in meditation and serves as the centerpiece for annual tributes.
Tavistock Square functions as London's peace park with multiple...
Federal prosecutors requested at least 135 months in prison for Sean Combs in documents submitted on Tuesday, September 30. The government cited extensive evidence demonstrating criminal behavior spanning more than 10 years. Combs faced conviction on prostitution charges after a trial that resulted in acquittals on sex trafficking and racketeering counts.
The sentencing memorandum referenced substantial psychological and physical harm inflicted on victims. Former employees submitted letters to the court detailing their experiences. Cassie testified during proceedings and described seven years of recovery from abuse. She attributed drug dependency and suicidal thoughts to her time under Combs' control.
Defense attorneys had previously...
Chiranjeevi commended the gangster film They Call Him OG on Tuesday, stating the production matched Hollywood standards. The actor watched director Sujeeth's work with his family, praising his brother Pawan Kalyan's performance in the lead role. Chiranjeevi highlighted contributions from composer Thaman, cinematographers, editors and producer Danayya. He previously expressed satisfaction with fan celebrations of the film.
Actor Nani also praised the DVV Entertainment production following its theatrical debut. The cast features Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Arul Mohan, Prakash Raj and Sriya Reddy. Ravi K Chandran and Manoj Paramahamsa handled cinematography, while Navin Nooli completed editing. The film arrived approximately one year after...
Union Minister Chirag Paswan defended the NDA alliance on Tuesday against opposition criticism in Bihar. The Lok Janshakti Party leader argued that rival parties showed visible concern as the Modi government and Nitish Kumar administration implemented welfare programs. Paswan addressed corruption charges raised by Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor against senior NDA officials. The minister questioned whether Kishor presented factual evidence or mere accusations against Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and other leaders.
Kishor presented bank records at a Patna press conference alleging financial irregularities. The activist claimed Rs 2.12 crore appeared in an account linked to Health Minister Mangal Pandey's wife between...
