Friday, July 31
Chitrangda Singh is set to star alongside Salman Khan in 'Battle of Galwan,' a film based on the 2020 India-China clash. She expressed excitement about working with Khan after a previous project fell through. Salman Khan Films welcomed Singh to the team, while the teaser poster featuring Khan in an army uniform has already generated buzz.
Karan Johar defended the CBFC amid criticism, praising their sensitivity during Dhadak 2’s certification, which involved 16 cuts. He emphasized responsible storytelling, praised the board’s collaborative approach, and urged filmmakers to submit early, avoiding last-minute complaints. Johar affirmed no compromises were made on the film’s impactful narrative.
Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, completes two weeks with Rs 32.50 crore earnings. The film had a strong opening, but collections declined during the week. Telugu audiences are connecting with the devotional story. Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Kajal Aggarwal make special appearances. The film is receiving appreciation from families and devotional cinema fans.
Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ has grossed ₹ 154.35 Cr in India after three weeks, although its box office performance is slowing down. The film, directed by RS Prasanna, earned Rs 1.15 cr on its third Thursday, with an occupancy rate of 9.44%.
Justin Bieber is hinting at his seventh studio album, "Swag," through billboards in Reykjavik and Los Angeles, along with social media posts. The billboards reveal a possible tracklist featuring songs like "All I Can Take" and "Forgiveness." The Hollywood Reporter suggests the album might be available on streaming services soon.
Anurag Basu's 'Metro... In Dino' released on July 4. The film explores love and relationships in a city setting. It stars Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur and others. The movie earned Rs 26.75 crore in its first week. Konkona Sen Sharma from 'Life... In A Metro' also stars in this film. New films are releasing this Friday.
Ali Fazal defends Metro... In Dino against criticism of normalizing infidelity, emphasizing director Anurag Basu's intent to reflect real-life complexities in relationships. He dismisses inflated budget claims and highlights the film's positive audience reception, noting its portrayal of evolving love conversations compared to its predecessor. Fazal appreciates the film's success as a refreshing family entertainer.
Rashmika Mandanna faced backlash after commenting on whether she'd date someone like Ranbir Kapoor's controversial 'Animal' character. When asked if people can change for love, she suggested that partners growing together can influence each other. This sparked debate, with many online criticizing her view and emphasizing that women shouldn't be responsible for 'fixing' men.
Anurag Kashyap praised Ananya Panday’s growth after Siddhant Chaturvedi’s nepotism remarks, saying she took his words personally and changed. He added many star kids struggle because their parents restrict them, preventing independent choices. Kashyap believes the real obstacle lies with the parents, not the children.
