Wednesday, May 13
Kartik Aaryan's 'Tu Meri Main Tera' (2025) flopped at BO, but he's in advanced talks with Kill director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat for a unique mythological action-adventure. A major studio may back it. Meanwhile, he preps 'Naagzilla' (Ravi Kishan villain, Sreeleela lead) and Anurag Basu's 2026 musical saga.
Pooja Hegde credits early South Indian film success and working with top stars for her adaptability in the pan-India film industry. She learned discipline, professionalism, and audience appeal from seasoned actors, while also seeking depth in character-driven roles. Hegde navigates stardom's pressures with resilience, balancing commercial appeal and acting talent.
Chris Pratt has taken method acting to new heights for his role in 'Mercy,' a gripping futuristic thriller where he plays a detective put on trial by an AI for his wife's murder. In preparation, he insisted on being physically restrained in an execution-style chair, a move designed to authentically reflect his character's overwhelming feelings of entrapment and despair.
Actor Bhavana Menon views the controversial intimate scenes in Yash's 'Toxic' teaser as mere cinema, reflecting a changing audience mindset. While promoting her film 'Anomie', she stated that good films will be accepted. The teaser faced criticism and complaints for alleged objectification and violation of public decency.
In an enchanting moment shared with her fans, singer Ellie Goulding gave a glimpse into her personal world by posting an adorable video from her Louvre visit with partner Beau Minniear. Just weeks after revealing their exciting news of expecting a second child, Goulding playfully remarked on how Minniear stole her attention from the artworks, highlighting their loving connection.
After keeping a relatively low profile in recent weeks, composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal is returning his focus to professional commitments. The filmmaker is set to begin work on his next directorial project, marking a clear shift back to cinema after a period of heightened public attention.
Director Imtiaz Ali, who has collaborated extensively with Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman on films such as Rockstar, Tamasha, Highway, and most recently Amar Singh Chamkila, has come out in support of the musician amid the ongoing controversy surrounding his recent remarks.
In a candid throwback, Jodie Foster reminisced about a frightful incident while shooting 'Napoleon and Samantha'. She vividly described a moment when a lion aggressively shook her, causing painful puncture marks on her skin. Surprisingly, this dramatic encounter went undocumented as filming had stopped at that moment.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao's gold smuggling arrest last year has resurfaced with a new controversy involving her stepfather, DGP Ramachandra Rao. A viral video allegedly shows the IPS officer in intimate situations within his official office, leading to his suspension and an ongoing inquiry.
Juhu Police nabbed speeding Mercedes driver Radheshyam Rai after he rear-ended an auto-rickshaw, flipping it into Akshay Kumar's security car on Monday night. Two injured, including the auto driver in serious condition. Videos show rescue chaos. Driver's brother seeks medical aid and compensation. Akshay silent.
