Friday, August 21
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are reuniting for the highly anticipated horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla', produced by Ektaa Kapoor. Tabu recently shared a sneak peek from the sets, expressing her excitement. The film features returning actors Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani, and marks Kumar's seventh collaboration with Priyadarshan.
Following the success of Pushpa 2 - The Rule, Daaku Maharaj, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna as a daring robber and Bobby Deol as his nemesis, has made a strong debut. Premiering this Sunday, it has crossed Rs 3.5 crore in morning shows and is nearing Game Changer's North American premiere earnings.
Ram Charan's new film Game Changer, directed by Shankar, earned Rs 51 crore on its first day but dropped to Rs 21.5 crore on day two. Despite the drop in major languages, the film's Hindi collection remained steady. The film may cross Rs 100 crore by Monday. It had a budget of nearly Rs 300 crore.
Rory Callum Sykes, a former child star from Australia, tragically died in a wildfire at his family's Malibu home. Sykes, who was blind and had cerebral palsy, was known for his inspiring speeches and charity work. His mother, Shelley Sykes, described him as a beautiful and wonderful person, heartbroken by his loss.
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna, renowned for his iconic portrayal of Shaktimaan, recently clarified a misunderstanding regarding his statements about Amitabh Bachchan and Tiger Shroff. Khanna explained that his words were misquoted in relation to Bachchan and Shroff, and he referred to Tiger as "his child" during the clarification.
Celebrity bodyguard Yusuf Ibrahim shared insights on the importance of respecting celebrities' boundaries, emphasizing how bodyguards ensure stars’ safety. He recounted an incident where Shah Rukh Khan scolded a fan for taking a selfie without permission, stressing that celebrities face long working hours and deserve personal space.
Jennifer Lopez has been in regular contact with her ex-husband Ben Affleck amid the Los Angeles wildfires. She's concerned about his well-being and has offered support. Affleck's home was evacuated due to the fires, which have led to the evacuation of over 300,000 people. Many other celebrities also faced evacuation.
Bollywood stars Preity Zinta and Priyanka Chopra shared their distress amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Zinta detailed the harrowing experience of ash falling like snow and fears for safety, while Chopra shared her concern and gratitude to firefighters. Both emphasized the devastation and the need for immediate containment of the fires.
The veteran South Korean actor Lee Yoon Hee has passed away at age 64. His agency, BEOM Entertainment, expressed deep condolences and acknowledged his significant contributions to popular culture. Lee was renowned for dramas like Money Heist: Korea, Backstreet Rookie, and Save Me Season 2. May he rest in peace.
Dharmesh Darshan revealed Aishwarya Rai was the first choice for key roles in 'Raja Hindustani' and 'Mela,' but due to her Miss World commitments, she was recast. Aishwarya still did a cameo in 'Mela' out of goodwill. Key songs from 'Raja Hindustani' featured in Hollywood films.
