Wednesday, July 22
Rajinikanth revealed that Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Kaithi' convinced him of the director's talent, leading to their collaboration in 'Coolie.' Rajinikanth humorously recounted his first meeting with Lokesh, where the director confessed to being a Kamal Haasan fan. 'Coolie' features Nagarjuna in a negative role and Shruti Haasan in a pivotal role, adding to the film's anticipation.
Taylor Swift is sending Swifties into a frenzy! She's confirmed her appearance on the New Heights podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce, teasing fans with flirty banter and a possible album hint. Eagle-eyed fans spotted a 'TS' logo, and a countdown clock on Swift's website suggests a major announcement is coming soon, possibly related to her 12th studio album.
Mukesh Khanna, the original Shaktimaan, is in a standoff with the studio over the casting of the upcoming cinematic adaptation. Khanna insists on having a say in who plays the iconic superhero, fearing a deviation from the character's values. Despite rumors and Ranveer Singh's interest, Khanna remains firm, prepared to take legal action to protect Shaktimaan's image and legacy.
Parineeta is re-releasing in cinemas. The film celebrates its 20th anniversary. It also marks Vidya Balan's debut. Vidhu Vinod Chopra initially wanted Aishwarya Rai for the lead. Director Pradeep Sarkar chose Vidya Balan. Vidya auditioned 75 times before landing the role. Vidya Balan expresses her gratitude for the film. She acknowledges its impact on her career.
The Jonas Brothers started their 20th-anniversary tour at MetLife Stadium. The show became a social media sensation because of Demi Lovato. They performed songs from 'Camp Rock'. Lovato and Nick Jonas's past relationship created buzz. Fans noticed Lovato's Instagram activity related to Nick. The reason for their previous fallout remains unclear. The reunion hug between them went viral.
Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara' has launched Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda into stardom, mirroring the success of 'Aashiqui 2' with Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur. A viral video shows Ahaan giving Aneet a forehead kiss at the success bash, reminiscent of Aditya and Shraddha's past.
Farah Khan’s 2004 directorial debut, 'Main Hoon Na', starring Shah Rukh Khan, became a huge hit with its mix of action, emotion, and music. Originally, Kamal Haasan was offered a major role but declined. Suniel Shetty played the antagonist instead, and the film remains iconic in Bollywood.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have extended their partnership with a major streaming service through Archewell Productions, renewing their multi-year deal. While reportedly scaled back from the original, the agreement includes upcoming projects like a holiday episode of 'With Love, Meghan' and an adaptation of 'Meet Me at the Lake'.
Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom,' directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, is struggling at the box office in its second week after a strong opening. Collections have significantly dipped, with the film earning only Rs 26 lakh on its second Monday, bringing the total domestic collection to Rs 50.94 crore. Despite a promising start, 'Kingdom' received mixed reviews, impacting its performance.
Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films is set to release 'Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra' for Onam, introducing India's first lady superhero. Directed by Dominic Arun, the film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra and Naslen in a key role. The teaser reveals a dystopian world and high-octane action, generating significant buzz for its fresh visual style and narrative.
