Nepotism babies really write the longest thank-you notes. Simar Bhatia, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's niece, made her acting debut in the Sriram Raghavan film Ikkis, using social media to thank everyone involved. She specifically praised director Raghavan for his patience and co-star Agastya Nanda, another debutant, for sharing the journey on the project about wartime hero Arun Khetarpal.
Her lengthy post expressed that the film represents her dream coming true, thanking the entire crew for their reassurance. She framed the new year as a time for emotional expression and telling people you care, signing off with a philosophical Tamil phrase about simple living and high thinking. The post functioned as a carefully crafted industry...
Rajinikanth’s daughter is producing a romance flick. Soundarya Rajinikanth, alongside producer Magesh Raj Pasilian, will release the romantic film With Love on February 6. The movie stars director Abishan Jeevinth, making his acting debut, and Anaswara Rajan, with Madhan writing and directing. A title teaser was previously unveiled by Rajinikanth himself, generating early buzz for the project.
The teaser introduces Jeevinth’s character Sathya and Rajan’s Monisha, hinting at a dynamic where his possessive anger clashes with her calmer, more discreet approach to relationships. The film has completed shooting in locations like Chennai and Trichy, with post-production currently underway. Music for the project is handled by Sean Roldan...
This actress spotted a tiger before her morning coffee. Nimrat Kaur began 2026 inside the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, where she saw one of the big cats on the first sunrise of the year. The Lunchbox actress posted about the experience on Instagram, calling it a royal way to start and expressing gratitude for the adventure. She promised to share more content from her jungle trip soon.
Her year-end involved spiritual reflection, with a visit to the Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar on the last Monday of 2025. She shared footage from that temple visit, hoping for divine protection heading into the new year. Professionally, Kaur was recently seen playing the antagonist Mira in the streaming series The Family Man 3. That show, created by...
That politician turned actress is doing a comeback tour. Roja, the former Andhra Pradesh minister, is returning to films after twelve years in a new project directed by and starring Pari Elavazhagan. The movie, a joint production between Million Dollar Studios and Neo Castle Creations, features Ramya Ranganathan as the female lead with supporting roles from Chetan, YouTuber Gopi, Ismath Banu, and Sudharshan Gandhi. The story is set in Perambur and is being pitched as a wholesome family entertainer.
Pari Elavazhagan, known for his work in Jama, wrote the screenplay and will headline the film. The technical crew includes composer Bharath Sankar, cinematographer Shelley R Calist, and editor Partha. Art direction is handled by Mahendran...
Someone's telling people to ignore their vision boards. Anshula Kapoor, actor Arjun Kapoor's sister and a contestant on The Traitors, posted an Instagram message pushing back against typical New Year productivity pressure. She suggested January often makes people feel prematurely behind, advising followers to treat themselves with the same kindness they would offer a struggling friend. Her note emphasized that not every year requires a major reinvention or a master plan.
She argued the bravest move can sometimes involve just showing up as you are, with gentleness. This reflection followed her recent birthday celebration, where she expressed gratitude for the well-wishes. She shared glimpses from that party, which included brother Arjun...
Excellence is apparently a work in progress, according to one actor. Parliamentarian and filmmaker Kamal Haasan posted a New Year message on social media, suggesting the coming year offers a fresh opportunity for personal improvement in kindness and wisdom. Other major stars from the South Indian film industry shared similar greetings. Megastar Chiranjeevi hoped for a year defined by positivity and togetherness, while actor Allu Arjun expressed deep gratitude for his fans' unwavering support.
Allu Arjun specifically thanked his audience for their faith, which he said gives him daily strength. Tamil actor Pradeep Ranganathan also greeted his followers, offering a bilingual optimistic note about good thoughts leading to good outcomes...
Guy says becoming a dad gave him a softer strength. Actor Sidharth Malhotra reflected on a transformative 2025, a year marked by major personal and professional milestones, including the birth of his daughter Saraayah with wife Kiara Advani. His projects included the films Param Sundari and Vvan, alongside supporting Kiara during her Met Gala debut. He described the period as adding new depth to his life, sharing a social media post with a video set to a Harry Styles song.
He expressed walking into the new year with a heart full of gratitude and a clearer sense of purpose. His partner, actor Kiara Advani, also posted about her year, calling it a time of incredible personal growth and sweet blessings. She mentioned entering 2026 with...
This politician just compared her year to snack food. Actress and producer Khushbu described her past year as being like Madras mixture, a popular savory snack, calling it a blend of spicy, sweet, tangy, and bitter experiences. She detailed her personal journey on social media, noting she became wiser and thinner, set boundaries, traveled frequently, and focused on hobbies like making homemade beauty products. On the professional front, she is a producer for the pan-Indian film Mookuthi Amman 2, starring Nayanthara and directed by her husband Sundar C, which recently finished shooting.
She expressed gratitude for the year overall, stating it unfolded exactly as she preferred. Khushbu emphasized maintaining calm through difficulties and...
Designer says shedding your skin is actually kinda dope. Masaba Gupta posted a New Year reflection on Instagram, stating that 2025 transformed her into a completely different person, a change she finds both scary and fantastic. She shared photos of her daughter, Matara, and husband Satyadeep Mishra at the beach, expressing pure joy at seeing her child run fearlessly into the waves.
This sight inspired her core wish for 2026, that all women embrace a similar fearlessness, which she believes will dictate the future world order. She married actor Satyadeep Mishra in 2023, and they welcomed Matara in late 2024. Masaba often shares playful family moments online, like a recent birthday video from her mother, actress Neena Gupta, trying to...
