Sunday, August 09
Genelia D’Souza, who is gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par alongside Aamir Khan, recently opened up about Virat Kohli’s historic IPL 2025 win and the powerful emotions surrounding it. Speaking to Filmygyan, the actress praised Virat’s gesture of acknowledging his longtime teammates AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle.
Housefull 5, after a strong opening weekend, is holding decently well during the weekdays. The multistarrer, mounted on a huge budget, earned ₹24 crore on its opening day and has collected ₹114.1 crore in India so far. While Monday saw a dip, the film is expected to maintain double-digit numbers throughout the week.
Mani Ratnam's 'Thug Life,' starring Kamal Haasan, opened strongly with ₹ 15.5 crore, driven by Tamil Nadu's ₹ 13.35 crore contribution. Despite initial praise for its ambition, mixed audience reception led to a sharp decline in earnings, with first-week collections totaling ₹ 41.32 crores. The film's future hinges on its second-weekend performance and international appeal due to limited domestic interest.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's long-awaited dream home, the Krishna Raj bungalow, is finally complete, surpassing 'Mannat' and 'Jalsa' as the costliest celebrity residence. This six-story mansion, valued at Rs 250 crore, is a heritage property passed down through generations of the Kapoor family.
Bollywood movies often showcase stunning real-world locations, from Iceland's wrecked plane in 'Dilwale' to Goa's vibrant markets and Rajasthan's haunted forts. Filmmakers leverage these authentic settings to enhance storytelling, evoke raw emotions from actors, and add grandeur to scenes. Whether it's a spooky fort or a European city, these locations play a crucial role.
Aamir Khan is currently busy promoting his much-awaited release 'Sitaare Zameen Par', and the actor has now shared details about his upcoming film with Tamil filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. Aamir revealed plans for his highly anticipated superhero film with Lokesh. While fans were eager to know when the project would begin, Aamir said, “Lokesh and I are doing a film together."
Shilpa Shetty's birthday celebration in Croatia was marred by a viral video alleging she argued with a young foreigner. The video claimed the argument arose after the foreigner requested them to lower their voices. Raj Kundra has defended Shilpa, stating the issue stemmed from a restaurant booking error and subsequent poor handling by the management, leading to a dispute.
Speculation surrounds Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. A wedding seating arrangement sparked marriage rumours. An envelope addressed to both fueled the buzz. Fans debated the meaning. Recent sightings of the couple at a wedding added fuel. Reports hint at a possible engagement after the NFL season. The couple maintains a low profile with date nights.
Aamir Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, was recently spotted at Mumbai airport with his girlfriend Gauri Spratt. The couple seemed to be heading out of town. And now a video of them walking out of the Mumbai airport has now gone viral on social media. Despite being in a rush, Aamir graciously paused to take selfies with fans, showcasing his signature humility.
P.S. Abu, father-in-law of Malayalam actor Mammootty, passed away on Wednesday at 9 AM in Mattancherry due to age-related health issues. He was 83. A respected community leader, Abu served as the president of the Ilaya Kovilakam Mahallu and was known for his contributions to local welfare and religious affairs. The funeral is scheduled for 8 PM at Chembittapally Juma Masjid.
