Monday, June 22
Early reactions to 'The Raja Saab' are overwhelmingly positive, with audiences praising the film's gripping second half and spectacular climax. Prabhas's performance is hailed as a one-man show, complemented by Hollywood-standard VFX and Thaman's outstanding music. Emotional moments, particularly those involving the grandmother, also resonated deeply, promising a strong theatrical experience.
The Madras High Court has placed a hold on the release of Karthi's 'Vaa Vaathiyaar', prohibiting its exhibition on any platform until outstanding dues of ₹21.78 crore are cleared. The court denied the producer's request for a Pongal release, citing insufficient repayment and directing the auction of the film's rights due to a decade-old investment dispute.
Yash's 'Toxic' teaser launched on his birthday, sparking debate over its intimate scene and generating a viral meme fest. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, boasts international-level visuals and an ensemble cast, with a release date set for March 19.
Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is serving a four-year prison sentence for prostitution-related crimes, has asked Donald Trump for a pardon, but the US president said he does not plan to grant clemency to the hip-hop star. Trump also said he did not plan to issue pardons to disgraced crypto tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year prison sentence, and former Democratic senator Robert Menendez, who is serving an 11-year sentence for accepting bribes.
Despite the festive fervor, Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's holiday offering, 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri', is experiencing a tough time at cinemas, managing to rake in only Rs 19 lakh on its 15th day, with a cumulative collection of Rs 32.94 crore. In contrast, 'Ikkis' is making headway with a total of Rs 25.60 crore.
Shahid Kapoor's intense, tattooed gangster first-look from Vishal Bhardwaj's O’Romeo has Bollywood buzzing. Set in post-independence Mumbai, the action-romance releases Feb 13, 2026. Alia Bhatt commented, “Can’t wait!” Shahid's full-body tats reflect deep character turmoil; he next stars in 'Cocktail 2'.
A definite watch for Prabhas fans, best enjoyed for its visual spectacle and charm rather than narrative novelty
Shriya Pilgaonkar returns to cinemas in 2026 with Priyadarshan's 'Haiwaan', her first theatrical release in five years, alongside Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. After a successful stint on streaming, she's prioritizing films, feeling grateful to collaborate with actors she admired growing up. 'Haiwaan' is an action crime thriller.
Jaideep Ahlawat fondly remembers his time working with the late Dharmendra on the film 'Ikkis'. Ahlawat expressed feeling lucky to share the screen with the legend, highlighting Dharmendra's warmth and humor on set. He also spoke about the void left by Dharmendra's passing in the Indian cinema industry.
