Friday, August 21
Prominent Telugu actors Venkatesh Daggubati and Rana Daggubati, along with two other family members, are facing legal action for the alleged illegal demolition of the Deccan Kitchen Hotel in Hyderabad's Film Nagar. The case follows a court directive after Nanda Kumar claimed a Rs 20 crore financial loss due to the demolition despite existing court orders. Nanda Kumar himself has a history of legal issues, including alleged MLA poaching in 2022. Rana Daggubati was last seen in 'Vettaiyan' alongside Rajinikanth.
Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, continues its significant success, reaching a total of Rs 1,220 crore domestically and edging towards Rs 1,850 crore worldwide. Despite competition from new releases, the film maintains strong box office performance and is expected to surpass Rs 2,000 crore globally.
Aadar Jain, son of Rima Jain and cousin to Kareena Kapoor Khan, tied the knot with fiancee Alekha Advani in a dreamy white-themed wedding in Goa. The couple shared glimpses of their intimate celebration, which was attended by close family and friends. Post the wedding, a reception followed with music and dance, creating a joyous atmosphere.
Waheeda Rehman recently revisited her early days in Bollywood, recounting her decision to retain her name despite pressures to change it. Waheeda shared that Guru Dutt, following the industry trend, tried to convince her with examples of renowned stars like Dilip Kumar, Madhubala, Meena Kumari who had changed their names.
Yograj Singh, father of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, sparked controversy with misogynistic comments during a podcast, claiming women would "destroy everything" if given power. He suggested a child's development relies on their father's guidance and dismissed the film 'Taare Zameen Par' as "wahiyat," drawing significant backlash on social media.
Rasha Thadani and Aman Devgan recently appeared on the television show, hosted by Salman Khan, as they prepare for their film 'Azaad', releasing on January 17, 2025. Rasha shared nostalgic throwback photos with Salman on Instagram, while her mother, Raveena Tandon, recalled playful moments from their past together.
Ram Charan’s 'Game Changer' saw a sharp decline in its debut weekend box office collections after a strong start. The film earned Rs 17 crore on Day 3, bringing the total to Rs 89.6 crore domestically. The Telugu version performed best, while dubbed versions lagged. Competing films and mixed responses influenced the decline.
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul announced they are expecting their first child in 2025. KL Rahul shared unseen photos from his trip to Australia, including a coffee date with Athiya. Their fans and Athiya's father, Suniel Shetty, expressed their excitement. The couple first shared their pregnancy news in November 2024.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was removed from several films starring Shah Rukh Khan. She maintains dignity over questioning these decisions, while SRK later expressed regret. Jaya Bachchan also voiced her disappointment and also reveals that she thinks of SRK as her son.
Lionsgate's "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" leads the box office with $15.5 million during a quiet weekend impacted by Los Angeles wildfires. The Robbie Williams biopic "Better Man" underperforms, while holiday holdovers like "Mufasa: The Lion King" and "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" continue to perform well.
