Saturday, June 27
Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal once faced a surprising arrest while working as an assistant director for Anurag Kashyap. The 'Gangs of Wasseypur' crew was shooting without permission at a site used for illegal sand mining, leading to their detention. Fortunately, Kaushal's time behind bars was short, a stark contrast to his current success in films like 'Uri' and 'Sam Bahadur'.
Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar has emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, crossing the Rs 1,000 crore mark at the global box office. However, despite its massive worldwide success, the Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller failed to release in several Middle Eastern countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman—leading to a significant overseas setback.
Telugu actor Teja Sajja looks back at 2025 as an adventurous year. His film 'Mirai' was a highlight. He feels peaceful now. Sajja's stardom has grown after 'HanuMan' and 'Mirai'. He remains grounded, living the same way. He believes he is new to having fans and needs to prove himself further.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma ushered in 2026 with a glamorous New Year's Eve celebration in Dubai. The star couple, known for their privacy, shared a rare, loved-up picture, with Virat sporting a Spider-Man tattoo and Anushka a butterfly design. Dressed impeccably, they captivated fans with their radiant smiles, marking a memorable start to the year.
Aditya Dhar's espionage thriller 'Dhurandhar' continues its phenomenal run, crossing THIS amount on its 28th day. Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday's rom-com 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' has faltered, earning less than Rs 30 crore by its eighth day, failing to gain traction despite the Christmas holiday.
In a moment of introspection, Kriti Sanon marked the end of 2025 with a poignant Instagram post, showcasing a cherished moment with her rumored love, Kabir Bahia. She emphasized her quiet moments of self-discovery and the strength she's gained over the year, while also looking forward to key events, including her sister Nupur's wedding.
As 2025 drew to a close, Smriti Mandhana took to Instagram on December 31 to share a recap video of the year gone by. The video featured glimpses of her World Cup-winning celebrations, cherished moments with her family, and snippets from her fitness routine. What stood out, however, was the quote she chose to end the video with—a line attributed to Lord Krishna from the Bhagavad Gita.
Fans are set to celebrate the legacy of legendary actor Dharmendra in his swan song, 'Ikkis,' which premieres on January 1, 2026. During a memorable episode of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati,' Amitabh Bachchan reminisced about Dharmendra’s unmatched charisma, jokingly attributing his own heart-wrenching death scene in 'Sholay' to Dharmendra's influence. Early reviews are already praising the film’s emotional depth.
Simar Bhatia, Akshay Kumar’s niece and daughter of Alka Bhatia, marked the end of 2025 with an emotional post as she prepares for her acting debut in Ikkis. Sharing behind-the-scenes moments from the film’s sets on December 31, Simar expressed gratitude for those who helped her take her first steps, including her co-star Agastya Nanda, director Sriram Raghavn, her family and the entire Ikkis team.
The highly anticipated 'Stranger Things 5' finale's release on Netflix was met with widespread user frustration as the streaming platform experienced a global outage. Fans eagerly awaiting the episode's drop found themselves unable to log in, leading to a surge of reactions and memes online.
