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Mirzapur movie hits Rs 132.35 crore worldwide
The Indian ExpressArchived
Mirzapur: The Movie earned Rs 132.35 crore worldwide after its opening weekend, The Indian Express reported. Domestic net stood at Rs 93.75 crore, with Rs 20 crore from overseas markets. Sunday's domestic haul was Rs 36 crore from 11,344 shows. The Excel Entertainment film is a t
Spider-Man earns $18 million on sixth North America weekend
Hindustan TimesArchived
Spider-Man Brand New Day topped North American box office sales for the sixth straight week, industry monitor Exhibitor Relations said. The film brought in $18 million over the Labor Day weekend in the United States, down 20 percent from last weekend. It has earned $918 million d
Stevie Nicks brother Christopher dies at 72 from cancer
Hindustan TimesArchived
Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks' younger brother Christopher Aaron Nicks died on September 4 at age 72, his daughter Nixi Parkinson Nicks said. The family said he spent two and a half years fighting cancer privately. Christopher remained involved in his sister's life and career o
Farah Khan sees 3 children leave for college
The Indian ExpressArchived
Filmmaker Farah Khan said her triplets Czar, Diva, and Anya are leaving for college in 3 US cities. She wrote on Instagram of "3 cities, 3 campuses" and "3 goodbyes". Hindustan Times reported Diva is headed to Babson, Anya to NYU, and Czar to Emory University. The siblings were b
Oasis reunion documentary premieres at Venice after 15-year split
Hindustan TimesArchived
A documentary on Oasis's 2025 reunion premiered at Venice on Saturday, showing Liam Gallagher's first rehearsal with Noel in 15 years. Titled Don't Look Back in Anger, it traces their frosty Live 25 tour preparation after a 2009 Paris backstage fight. Writer Steven Knight said th
Ketan Kavva voices Michael Jackson in Hindi biopic
Hindustan TimesArchived
Voice actor Ketan Kavva dubbed Jaafar Jackson's role in Hindi for Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic. Hindustan Times reported the film became the first biopic to surpass $1 billion worldwide. Kavva, who started voice work at 15, said he matched pitch and emotion scene by scene.
Pattinson plays Chris Hansen in Venice Primetime premiere
Hindustan TimesArchived
At Venice, Robert Pattinson said playing Chris Hansen in Primetime became irresistible after he tried shaping the role for others. The film about NBC's To Catch a Predator drew a 9-minute standing ovation at its world premiere Saturday. Pattinson started as a producer on journali
Hanuman Ansh nears Rs 100 crore after OTT rejections
The Indian ExpressArchived
Director Vishal Chaturvedi said streaming platforms rejected Hanuman Ansh before its theatre release. The Neem Karoli Baba film, made on a budget under Rs 2 crore, is nearing Rs 100 crore in India. It opened on August 7 with Rs 10 lakh on day one. Chaturvedi said some people urge
Salman Khan begins Bigg Boss 20 shoot for September premiere
Hindustan TimesArchived
Salman Khan has begun filming for Bigg Boss 20, with his first look from the grand premiere unveiled. The new house features Alice in Wonderland decor, two secret rooms and 104 cameras, the makers said. The season premieres on September 6, 2026, with Salman returning as host. The
Akshay Kumar recalls Saif outside Kareena's room on Tashan
The Indian ExpressArchived
Akshay Kumar told Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 he saw Saif Ali Khan leave Kareena Kapoor's room during the Tashan shoot. He said he woke around 4:30 am and found Saif next door. Asked what he was doing, Saif said they were going for a jog. Saif confirmed their romance began on that 2France and Korea to lead Lumiere film summit
Hindustan TimesArchived
French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will co-chair the Lumiere Summit on Monday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Organisers said representatives from Disney, NBCUniversal, Netflix, CAA and technology firms will join delegates from more than 55 countrie
I'm Game opens at Rs 5.40 crore in India
The Indian ExpressArchived
Dulquer Salmaan's Malayalam film I'm Game recorded an India nett collection of Rs 5.40 crore on Thursday, September 3, across 2,714 shows, Sacnilk said. The Malayalam version made Rs 4.55 crore, with Telugu at Rs 75 lakh and Hindi at Rs 10 lakh. Worldwide gross stood at Rs 11.35
Lollapalooza India 2027 names Olivia Dean, Limp Bizkit
The Indian ExpressArchived
Lollapalooza India revealed the lineup for its fifth edition at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse on January 23 and 24, 2027. Olivia Dean and Limp Bizkit will headline, with KATSEYE, Fontaines D.C. and 5 Seconds of Summer also billed. The two-day festival will use four stages and mor
Dulquer I'm Game Telugu shows cancelled on opening day
The Indian ExpressArchived
Dulquer Salmaan's I'm Game released worldwide on Thursday. Hyderabad shows for Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada versions were hit when Digital Cinema Packages missed the first show. Multiple morning shows were cancelled, with Telugu screenings among the worst affected. The MalayaMexican musician and 4 family members shot dead
Hindustan TimesArchived
Mexican musician Jonathan Melendez, 38, his pregnant wife, their 3-year-old daughter and a 21-year-old domestic worker were shot dead at his penthouse outside Mexico City. Their dog was also killed. Their 6-year-old son was found unharmed, authorities said on Wednesday. The State
Padmaavat co-writer defends jauhar scene after criticism
Hindustan TimesArchived
Padmaavat co-writer Prakash Kapadia defended the jauhar depiction in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2018 film after actor Swara Bhasker called the portrayal problematic. Kapadia said the film followed research and history books and that the scene reflected conditions of those times. He
Aditya Rai posts Raksha Bandhan photos on 31 August
The Indian ExpressArchived
Aditya Rai shared Instagram photos on August 31 from the family's Raksha Bandhan gathering. The images show Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with mother Vrinda Rai, daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, brother Aditya, sister-in-law Shrima and sons Vihaan and Shivansh. Aditya captioned the post Raks
Hanuman Ansh nears Rs 50 crore after slow start
Hindustan TimesArchived
Vishal Chaturvedi's Hanuman Ansh has collected Rs 47 crore in India after 25 days, Hindustan Times reported. The Neem Karoli Baba film opened at Rs 10 lakh and made Rs 1.48 crore in its first two weeks. Collections rose from day 17, including Rs 2.20 crore that day. Madhur Bhanda
Siddharth reflects on playing Ajay Ahuja on Netflix
Hindustan TimesArchived
Actor Siddharth said portraying Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja in Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar felt like a zeitgeist project after the show's reception. Ahuja was killed when his MiG-21 was hit during the Kargil War and received the Vir Chakra posthumously. Siddharth said Ahuja'sProsecutor says Davis hunted Tupac after 1996 casino beating
Hindustan TimesArchived
A prosecutor told jurors on Monday that ex-gang leader Duane Davis led men who hunted down and killed Tupac Shakur. Shakur had beaten Davis's nephew in a Las Vegas casino on September 7, 1996. Davis, 63, faces a murder charge in Clark County, Nevada, and has pleaded not guilty. HDolly Parton streams jump 2,458% in US after her death
Hindustan TimesArchived
Dolly Parton's US audio and video streams climbed 2,458% on the day of her death versus Monday, Luminate data showed. US streams rose from 1.2 million Monday to 30.5 million Tuesday and 46.3 million Wednesday. Worldwide audio streams jumped 1,549% Monday to Tuesday. On Wednesday
Randy Quaid criticises Anne Hathaway Days of Thunder casting
Hindustan TimesArchived
Randy Quaid criticised Tom Cruise's casting of Anne Hathaway in the Days of Thunder sequel, calling her a horrible choice on X. He urged a return for Nicole Kidman from the original film. Cruise and Hathaway announced a summer 2028 release date. Paramount set a June 2028 theatric
Kannada stars back Yash as Toxic hits Rs 227.50 crore
The Indian ExpressArchived
Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups drew mixed reviews after its August 26 release. Rishab Shetty, Kichcha Sudeep and Upendra publicly backed Yash's turn in the Geetu Mohandas film. Sacnilk said Saturday India net was Rs 24.50 crore across 17,612 shows. India gross reached RSpider-Man adds $22 million in fifth US week
Hindustan TimesArchived
Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day held the North American box office for a fifth consecutive week with a $22 million haul. US and Canada takings reached $891.5 million, with Exhibitor Relations reporting an additional $1.44 billion internationally. Coyote vs ACME debuted second wi
Santoshi rejects Azmi claim on Batwara flop
The Indian ExpressArchived
Director Rajkumar Santoshi dismissed Shabana Azmi's view that Batwara 1947 flopped because audiences rejected Sunny Deol as a Muslim character. Santoshi told Variety India the claim makes no sense, citing Amitabh Bachchan in Coolie. Azmi had said viewers could not accept Deol as
Naruto director Date visits Anime India Mumbai
Hindustan TimesArchived
Naruto director Hayato Date attended Anime India Mumbai on August 28-30 and spoke about the show's global reach. Date said the series is seen in more than 80 countries and that he still wants to know why it travels so widely. He directed Naruto from 2002-2007 and Naruto: Shippude
Miller and Skinner wed in June 2025 after Mica's death
Hindustan TimesArchived
Netflix's Death of the Pastor's Wife has renewed focus on John-Paul Miller's marriage to Suzie Skinner. They wed on 1 June 2025, a year after Mica Miller died by suicide in April 2024. Miller has pleaded not guilty to federal cyberstalking charges. His trial is expected in OctobeTom Cruise announces Days of Thunder sequel for 2028
Hindustan TimesArchived
Tom Cruise will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a follow-up to Days of Thunder. He announced the sequel from Daytona International Speedway on Saturday. Anne Hathaway will co-star as a team owner and engineer. Paramount Pictures will release the film on June 2,
Santoshi plans Ghatak Ghus Ke Maarega with Sunny Deol
Hindustan TimesArchived
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi said he will reunite with Sunny Deol for action drama Ghatak Ghus Ke Maarega. Deol will play the same character as in the 1996 film Ghatak, though the new film is not a sequel. The pair recently worked on Batwara, their first film together in 30 years.
Orry Latent episode hits 15 million views in 7 hours
Hindustan TimesArchived
The India's Got Latent episode featuring Orry crossed more than 15 million views within seven hours of release. Samay Raina told Orry the episode reached 15.8 million views in seven hours and 42 minutes, calling it the most-viewed so far. The episode later passed 2 crore views wi
Hanuman Ansh reaches Rs 18 crore India net
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hanuman Ansh has reached about Rs 18.13 crore India net on a reported Rs 2 crore budget. Released on August 7, 2026, it opened at Rs 10 lakh and made Rs 1.48 crore in two weeks. Third-week collections hit Rs 10.40 crore after social media praise. Last Friday it earned Rs 6.25 cro
Eight new titles join weekend OTT streaming slate
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times listed eight films and series arriving this weekend across Hindi, South Indian languages and English. YRF spy film Alpha, with Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol, is among the Hindi titles. English picks include Michael, a Jackson film for August 29 on JioHotstar, and The
Manoj Bajpayee buys 4.45-acre land near Pune
The Indian ExpressArchived
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has bought 4.45 acres of land in Tail Baila village in Pune district for Rs 1.37 crore. The deal was registered on August 25, with Rs 6.87 lakh paid in stamp duty. He bought the land from Vimalchand Khimraj Jain. Tail Baila is known for its 200 to 2Tate brothers tell US judge they play online characters
Hindustan TimesArchived
Andrew and Tristan Tate testified before a US judge on Thursday that their online statements were performed characters. They are seeking bail from a Miami jail after their July 18 arrest. Britain had requested their extradition on rape, assault and trafficking charges involving f
Leslee Lewis reunites with Hariharan for their 41st song
Hindustan TimesArchived
Composer Leslee Lewis said he is reuniting with Hariharan for their 41st Colonial Cousins song. He said streaming charts sound uniform because artists write for algorithms, and that they are not making music but doing dhandha. The duo's work returned to attention after Prime Mini
Kerala's Kaziah Liz Mejo Crowned Miss Universe India 2026
The Indian ExpressArchived
Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old law student from Kerala's Mavelikkara, was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 among 53 contestants at the Jaipur finale. Tamil Nadu's Vaishnavi Gannesh finished first runner-up, while Gujarat's Anushri Satavlekar won the Miss International India title
SC closes disability-remark cases against Samay Raina
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court on August 14 quashed criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina and four others over remarks about persons with disabilities on India's Got Latent. Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana also closed the matter against Vipul Go
Karnataka HC rejects Darshan plea on approver hearing
The HinduArchived
The Karnataka High Court on August 13 dismissed actor Darshan's petition seeking a hearing on co-accused Pradosh S Rao's application to turn approver in the Renukaswamy murder case. Justice M Nagaprasanna upheld the sessions court's August 10 order refusing objections. Darshan is
Ronaldo and Rodriguez marry in Cascais ceremony
Al JazeeraArchived
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez held a private civil wedding ceremony in Cascais, Portugal, on August 11, 2026, with their five children present. The Al Nassr forward, aged forty one, and Rodriguez, thirty two, posted matching wedding bands on Instagram with a heart emoj
Delhi HC orders takedown of Khushi Kapoor content
LiveLawArchived
The Delhi High Court directed removal of allegedly obscene and pornographic content concerning actor Khushi Kapoor from social media platforms. Justice Jyoti Singh also ordered takedown of material linked to unauthorised merchandise using her personality attributes. The court sai
YouTuber raises Rs 75 lakh for Assam floods
Sunday GuardianArchived
Delhi-based YouTuber Nischay Malhan, known as Triggered Insaan, raised about Rs 75 lakh through a nearly 50-hour charity livestream for Assam flood relief. He pledged Rs 20,000 for every hour streamed plus an additional Rs 10 lakh personal donation. Viewers across India contribut
Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition against Vijay
Indian ExpressArchived
Sangeetha, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, on August 7 withdrew her divorce petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court. Appearing via video conference, she told Judge Sujatha she wanted the case closed. After questioning lasting about 15 minutes, the court a
MIB orders 4,996 Telegram channels disabled
Indian TelevisionArchived
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting directed the disabling of 7,393 URLs linked to film piracy, including 1,263 websites and 4,996 Telegram channels. Minister of State L. Murugan shared the figures in a Lok Sabha reply. Officials said the steps rest on the Cinematograph
Bhumi Pednekar condemns rape threats against young protester
Hindustan TimesArchived
Actress Bhumi Pednekar on August 3 shared a video condemning rape and death threats against a young female CJP protester and her family after a viral interview. She said the protester looked visibly broken and has received non-stop online threats since. Pednekar wrote that rape a
Kunal Kamra cancels Bengaluru shows after objections
Deccan HeraldArchived
Comedian Kunal Kamra cancelled select Bengaluru shows of his Standing Up tour after controversy, reports said on August 2. The Hindu Rashtra Samanvaya Samiti had submitted a memorandum to Bengaluru police seeking cancellation of the performances. The development came a day after
Karnataka halts Vijay film shows amid Cauvery row
The Indian ExpressArchived
Theatres halted screenings of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's film Jana Nayagan across parts of Karnataka on July 31 amid the Cauvery water sharing dispute. Shows were cancelled and posters removed after CWMA directions to release water to Tamil Nadu escalated pro Kannada proteInfluencer apologises after RAF protest video backlash
NDTVArchived
Social media influencer Shradha Singh apologised on July 31 after a reel comparing RAF personnel in blue uniforms to a toilet cleaner ad drew viral criticism at the CJP protest. She deleted the video within an hour and told NDTV she did not intend to mock troops. Singh has over t
Anupam Kher backs students, flags language against PM
The Times of IndiaArchived
Actor Anupam Kher welcomed the end of the student protests following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, saying democracy listened when students spoke honestly. In a video posted on social media, he also expressed disappointment over the abusive language used against Prime Minister
Indian comedy faces legal and social limits on offence
Indian ExpressArchived
A column surveys Kunal Kamra, Vir Das, Samay Raina and AIB to map legal and social limits on offence in Indian comedy. Cases, platform bans and public backlash show how jokes that travel online can trigger courtroom and mob responses alike. The piece asks where laughter ends and
Nolan Odyssey crosses hundred crore in India
The TelegraphArchived
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey grossed one hundred seven crore rupees in India in week one. It is Nolan's second Indian century after Oppenheimer and his biggest India opener yet. Matt Damon leads as Odysseus. Global box office reached about three hundred twenty-two million doll