Sunday, August 09
Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life,' reuniting them after 37 years, faces a box office slowdown after a strong opening on June 5, 2025. The gangster drama, starring Silambarasan TR and Trisha Krishnan, earned Rs 15.5 crore on its first day but dipped to Rs 1.25 crore by Day 7, bringing the total to Rs 42.25 crore.
Shah Rukh Khan expressed deep sorrow on X over the tragic Air India crash near Ahmedabad, offering prayers for victims and families. Aamir Khan Productions also shared condolences. The London-bound flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after takeoff, causing significant loss of life and widespread grief across the nation.
Mahesh Bhatt introduced Vinod Khanna to Osho, leading Khanna to dedicate himself to spirituality and leave Bollywood. Bhatt, however, soon renounced his spiritual path, angering Osho. Khanna informed Bhatt of Osho's displeasure after Bhatt threw his mala in the commode. Osho predicted Bhatt would regret his betrayal of sannyas, highlighting the broken sacred bond.
Hema Malini revealed in an old interview that Dharmendra, despite their loving relationship, never attended her stage performances due to his traditional and conservative nature. He felt she looked different and distant while performing. While Dharmendra stayed away from her stage work, Hema Malini continued to shine in films, dance, and politics.
Netflix is expanding the 'Stranger Things' universe with an animated spinoff, 'Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85,' set between seasons 2 and 3. The series, inspired by 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' introduces a new character named Nikki and spooky monsters like pumpkin zombies and a toothy snow shark. The release is slated for 2026.
Sajid Nadiadwala's 'Housefull 5' made waves with its dual climax versions, '5A' and '5B'. Starring Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan, the film garnered mixed reviews but achieved box office success. Sajid deemed the two endings a 'bold' move, encouraging future creative risks.
From bold drapes to fusion flair Shilpa Shetty redefines saree fashion with grace glam and a whole lot of elegance.
Akshay Kumar and Vishnu Manchu have jointly cancelled the much-anticipated trailer launch event of Kannappa, which was earlier scheduled to take place in Indore on June 13. The decision follows the tragic Air India plane crash that occurred in Ahmedabad earlier today (June 12).
John Abraham, celebrated for his role in 'Diplomat' and his business acumen, has leased three properties in Mumbai for ₹6.30 lakh monthly, escalating to ₹8 lakh over five years, potentially earning ₹4.3 crore. He also acquired a ₹70.83 crore bungalow in Khar last year.
Akshay Kumar and Rani Mukerji, despite their 90s stardom, have never starred opposite each other. Rani reportedly declined several films with Akshay early in his career, including 'Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi' and 'Sangharsh,' possibly due to his newcomer status. This led to a perceived estrangement, with Akshay seemingly avoiding collaborations later on, leaving fans to hope for a future on-screen pairing.
