Sunday, August 09
A funny tale of body-swapping professorsAt its heart, ‘Padakkalam’ is a light-hearted fantasy set in an engineering college, exploring the amusing chaos that ensues when two rival professors, Ranjith (Suraj Venjaramoodu) and Shaji (Sharaf U Dheen), accidentally swap bodies.Both contenders for the head of the department post, their lives take an unpredictable turn when Shaji, the appointed chair, starts behaving oddly—prompting curious students to investigate.
Shah Rukh Khan’s family is temporarily living in a luxurious rented duplex in Bandra while Mannat undergoes renovation. Gauri Khan, the interior designer, is expanding her brand to Delhi. Mannat, a 27,000 sq ft heritage home, is being enhanced with two new floors and opulent interiors.
Kunal Kapoor's clean-shaven look and set photos have ignited a frenzy of speculation about his role as Lord Indra in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'. Social media is abuzz with positive reactions to the casting, with fans praising Kapoor's Aryan features. Kapoor himself has expressed excitement for the film, promising a never-before-seen spectacle set for release around Diwali 2026.
As Mannat undergoes renovation, Gauri Khan has rented a 2BHK apartment in Mumbai’s Pali Hill for her staff at ₹1.35 lakh per month. The Khan family, including Shah Rukh, has shifted to twin luxury duplexes in Puja Casa. Mannat, set to become grander with two additional floors, holds deep emotional value and was originally designed by Gauri herself.
The 2025 BET Awards, held on Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, delivered a powerful celebration of Black excellence across music, film, and sports. Hosted by comedian Kevin Hart, the star-studded event brought together industry heavyweights and emerging talents for a night of high energy, fierce competition, and cultural pride.
Veteran actor Govind Namdev has finally addressed the dating rumours swirling around him and actress Shivangi Verma after a photograph of the two together went viral. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the 70-year-old actor set the record straight, revealing that the photo in question was part of a professional publicity strategy for their upcoming film Gaurishankar Goharganj Wale.
Singer Rahul Vaidya recently found himself at the centre of controversy following remarks he made about cricketer Virat Kohli. Rahul took a dig at Virat after the latter blamed an ‘algorithm’ for liking actress Avneet Kaur’s photoshoot and questioned why he had previously blocked him on Instagram. Rahul’s Instagram video offended many of Virat’s fans, including his brother Vikas Kohli, who criticised the singer.
Kartik Aaryan made his big Bollywood debut in 2011 and rose to fame. He initially struggled with kissing scenes. His breakthrough came with 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety'. The film crossed Rs 100 crore. He delivered hits like 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'. 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is his highest-grossing film. He has several upcoming projects.
What seems like a small, quiet act—a name whispered over a newborn—carries echoes across generations. Gopinathan Nair may have lived a humble, private life, but his choices shaped a superstar’s identity. In every “Mohanlal” on-screen triumph and every appreciative whisper from fans, you’ll find a tribute to the man who believed a name could shine.
Vijay Deverakonda’s highly anticipated pan-India film 'Kingdom' may face another delay, with reports hinting at a new release date of July 25, 2025. Initially set for March, the spy action thriller has been postponed multiple times. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film is currently undergoing re-shoots, though an official update from the makers is still awaited.
