Friday, August 07
The reality show 'The Traitors' intensifies as Maheep Kapoor faces elimination despite her innocence, adding to the list of wrongly ousted faithfuls. A heated argument erupts between Uorfi Javed and Raftaar, with Sufi Motiwala joining in to accuse Raftaar of traitorous behavior. Purav and Elnaaz remain undetected as the traitors, skillfully navigating the game while suspicion falls on others.
Thalapathy Vijay's fans are eagerly awaiting his 51st birthday on June 22nd, marked by the release of a special glimpse video from his final film, 'Jana Nayagan,' directed by H Vinoth. The film, slated for a Pongal 2026 release, boasts a star-studded cast and a powerful technical team.
In a rare display of camaraderie, Salman Khan publicly lauded Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' in 2016, setting aside any perceived rivalry. Salman even acknowledged 'Dangal' surpassed his own film, 'Sultan.' The movie, a biopic on the Phogat sisters' journey to wrestling glory, resonated deeply with audiences. 'Dangal' achieved unprecedented success, grossing Rs 538.
Aamir Khan's *Sitaare Zameen Par* faces a subdued opening, with advance bookings at Rs 6.88 crore, trailing behind *Laal Singh Chaddha*. The film employs an unconventional release strategy, limiting initial showtimes. Industry experts anticipate a slow start but hope for growth through positive word-of-mouth, similar to *Taare Zameen Par*'s success.
Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5, after a strong start, is seeing a slowdown in its third week. The comedy film has earned Rs 167.90 crore in India so far. Aamir Khan's Sitare Zameen Par released on June 20. The film has promising advance bookings, earning Rs 3.31 crore already. Sitare Zameen Par's release could impact Housefull 5's box office performance.
R Madhavan and wife Sarita have leased their Rs 17.5 crore Mumbai apartment in Bandra Kurla Complex for Rs 6.5 lakh monthly rent, earning Rs 1.6 crore over two years. Madhavan moved to Dubai for his son’s swimming training but frequently travels to India for work and films.
Salman Khan will start shooting Galwan in Ladakh by late July, adopting a lean look and crew cut. The film, based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and India’s Most Fearless, features intense action. Post this, Salman is set to reunite with Kabir Khan for a new original project.
Diana Penty nearly starred opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar. She attended workshops but felt unready. A year later, she got a call for Cocktail. Imtiaz Ali remembered her and thought she fit the role. Diana auditioned and got the part within 24 hours. Cocktail became a hit, launching her Bollywood career alongside Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.
