Telugu mystical thriller ‘Shambhala,’ starring Aadi Saikumar and directed by Ugandhar Muni, premiered on Aha today, with makers hopeful of strong OTT acceptance. The film’s Hindi theatrical release on Jan 9, 2026, saw a muted response and is expected to stream on Amazon Prime Video in February. Archana Iyer, Swasika Vijay, and others star.
‘Mowgli’ 2025, director Sandeep Raj’s first theatrical release, flopped at the box office despite starring Roshan Kanakala and Sakkshi Mhadolkar. The romantic action drama, supported by People Media Factory, features Bandi Saroj Kumar as the antagonist and several actors. It’s now streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
AR Murugadoss, who previously worked with Sivakarthikeyan, is reportedly in talks with Tamil star Simbu for a commercial entertainer. Simbu, currently busy with the highly anticipated ‘Arasan,’ will later begin a new project with Aswath Marimuthu. Given Murugadoss’s recent films underperforming, the collaboration’s success remains uncertain.
Aamir Khan is producing his son Junaid Khan’s next film “Ek Din,” now set to release on May 1, 2026. He praised Sai Pallavi’s superb performance, saying she dubbed in Hindi and delivered a powerful role. Though other heroines were considered, Aamir is thrilled with her casting. While she is set to impress, attention now […]
Nidhhi Agerwal recently praised Prabhas on a Hindi podcast, calling him a true self-made superstar. She revealed he doesn’t rely on any personal PR team and carries himself with quiet confidence. Highlighting his hard work, humility, and fan love, she also admired his kind, grounded nature, showing why Prabhas is deeply respected and adored both […]
Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming film ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh,’ directed by Harish Shankar, is slated for an April 2026 release. The makers are set to release a new background song with powerful lyrics by Oscar-winning Chandrabose, celebrating Pawan Kalyan’s larger-than-life persona. DSP has composed the music, and fans eagerly await the official release date.
JP Dutta’s cult classic ‘Border’ returns as ‘Border 2,’ set in the 1971 war, releasing January 23, 2026. Starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahaan Shetty, early VFX trolling faded after Ghar Kab Aaoge’s recreation. Trade predicts a Rs 35 crore opening, powered by ‘Border’s’ legacy, Deol’s ‘Gadar 2’ success...
The trailer of Vishal Bhardwaj’s romantic crime drama O’Romeo impressed viewers, especially Avinash Tiwary’s striking transformation as Jalal. Fans praised his intense makeover and called him “a chameleon.” The film, starring Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, and others, is set to release on February 13, 2026, during Valentine’s week.
Actress Asin, famous for South Indian hits and Bollywood blockbuster Ghajini, quit films after marrying Rahul Sharma in 2016. Sharma, Micromax co-founder and CEO, is worth around Rs 1,300 crore. The couple recently celebrated their 10th anniversary with heartfelt posts and rare wedding photos, delighting fans eager to see Asin back in the spotlight.
Colors TV’s reality show The 50 premieres February 1, featuring celebrities, digital stars, and reality veterans. Confirmed contestants include Karan Patel, Urvashi Dholakia, Ridhi Dogra, Monalisa, Divya Agarwal, and others. Hosted by Farah Khan, the show allows viewers to bet on favourites and win prize money. More participants will be revealed soon.
Former Bollywood actress Rimi Sen, known for films like Dhoom and Golmaal, has transitioned to a real estate career in Dubai. She praised the city’s business-friendly environment, disciplined market, and inclusive society, contrasting it with India’s complex regulations. Rimi has successfully established herself in Dubai’s competitive property sector.
Director Ram Gopal Varma addressed renewed scrutiny over his past comments on the authorship of the Oscar-winning song ‘Jai Ho.’ A resurfaced video suggested he credited singer Sukhwinder Singh instead of composer AR Rahman. On X, Varma clarified he respects Rahman, calling him a great composer and kind person, hoping to end negativity.
Anup Jalota sparked controversy by suggesting AR Rahman “convert back to Hinduism” if he feels sidelined in Bollywood. Jalota reacted to Rahman’s BBC interview, where the composer cited industry power shifts and possible communal bias. Rahman later clarified he never intended to hurt sentiments, stressing music, unity and India’s multicultural spirit.
Netizens are comparing actor Naveen Polishetty with Tamil star Pradeep Ranganathan. Though he has done only a few films, Naveen has delivered back-to-back box office hits. Starting with ‘Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya’ (25 cr), followed by ‘Jathi Ratnalu’ (75 cr) and ‘Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty’ (50 cr), his latest film, ‘Anaganaga Oka Raju’ (₹100 cr).
Ormax Media released its December 2025 list of India’s most popular actors and actresses. Prabhas topped the actors’ ranking, followed by Vijay, Shah Rukh Khan, Allu Arjun, Mahesh Babu, Ajith, Ram Charan, Jr NTR, and Salman Khan. Among actresses, Samantha ranked first, with Alia Bhatt second and Rashmika third in a nationwide popularity survey.