Saturday, July 18
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' released on August 14. The film sees massive fan celebrations. 'Coolie' earns ₹193.25 crore in its first four days. Day five pushes the total to ₹196.55 crore. The movie features Nagarjuna Akkineni, Aamir Khan, and others. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music. The action drama tells a revenge story. The film maintains good weekday collections.
Released on August 14th amidst a clash with 'Coolie', 'War 2' initially lagged behind, earning ₹51.5 crore on its first day. However, boosted by Independence Day, day 2 collections surged to ₹56.50 crore, crossing ₹100 crore in all languages. While the Hindi version rebounded strongly, the Telugu version saw a significant drop over the weekend, with total collections reaching ₹175.
Victoria Canal, the Spanish-American singer-songwriter, bravely disclosed being groomed and abused by a powerful, older man early in her career, enduring over a year of manipulation and silence. Despite this, she has achieved significant success, including an Ivor Novello Award, while openly addressing body image and mental health. Canal's resilience shines through her music and advocacy.
Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' is coming to digital platforms. The film will be available on August 19, 2025. It follows a 90-day theatrical release. Viewers can buy or rent it on major platforms. The movie sees Ethan Hunt stopping a dangerous AI. Despite good reviews, its box office performance was under expectations.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Vittoria Ceretti enjoyed a romantic getaway. They were seen on a yacht off Formentera, Spain. The couple shared a kiss and relaxed on board. They have been linked since August 2023. Earlier this summer, they attended Jeff Bezos' wedding celebrations. Ceretti spoke about the pressures of dating someone famous. The couple has kept their relationship mostly private.
Mandhira Kapur, sister of late Sona Comstar chairman Sunjay J Kapur, has hit out strongly at those sidelining her family in the wake of his sudden demise. In an emotional statement, she vowed to stand firmly by her 80-year-old mother, Rani Kapur, as they fight to keep the family’s inheritance from being taken away.
Sufi Motiwala and Apoorva Mukhija's friendship, which blossomed on 'The Traitors,' has ended. Sufi revealed he cut ties because he felt Apoorva didn't address her fans' abuse towards him. He clarified he didn't use her for clout, wanting genuine friendship, not dealing with constant mistreatment without accountability.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has won acclaim for his versatile performances in films like Gangs Of Wasseypur, Kick, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Raees and more. Now, his 15-year-old daughter Shora is preparing to follow in his footsteps and step into the world of acting. In a recent interview with The New Indian, the actor opened up about his bond with his daughter and how she never hesitates to criticise him.
Global K-pop sensation BTS is gearing up for a highly anticipated group comeback in 2026, following the members' completion of mandatory military service. HYBE confirmed the septet's return, marking a significant milestone after their 2022 hiatus.
Aryan Khan's directorial debut, 'The Ba***ds Of Bollywood', has released its first look, drawing enthusiastic reactions, including high praise from rumored girlfriend Larissa Bonesi, who lauded Aryan as 'unstoppable'. Larissa has previously expressed her support for Aryan's project. The series, a dramedy set in Bollywood, features a star-studded cast and cameo appearances from major industry figures.
