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A cloud of grief has descended over the Kannada film industry following a devastating tragedy in the family of KGF Chapter 2 co-director Keerthan Nadagouda. What should have been an ordinary day turned into a nightmare when his young son lost his life in a tragic lift accident. As per Kannada Prabha, Kirtan Nadagouda and his wife, Samriddhi Patel, lost their four-and-a-half-year-old son, Chiranjeevi Sonarsh K. Nadagouda, after the child accidentally got trapped inside a lift. The incident unf ...Read More >
Portraits of all 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees are now on display at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing the previously displayed portraits of 96 British Aide-de-Camps (ADCs). The Param Vir Chakra is India's highest military honour, awarded for displaying the most exceptional acts of valour, courage and self-sacrifice during war. The initiative aims to honour the memory of soldiers who have laid down their lives in the service of the nation. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the 'Pa ...Read More >
IFFK 2025: Kerala Govt Defies Centre, Screens 'Battleship Potemkin' and 18 Films Without CBFC Nod In this report from the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), India Today's Shibi Mol details the state government's decision to defy the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The Pinarayi Vijayan administration has decided to screen 19 films that were denied clearance by the Centre, including Sergei Eisenstein's classic 'Battleship Potemkin' and several Palestinian narratives su ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Music composer Arjun Janys is making his directorial debut with Dr Shiva Rajkumar's 45. The film also features Upendra and Raj B Shetty in key roles. Talking about the film, Shiva Rajkumar said, "45 is my 129th film. The same kind of fear and devotion that I had while doing my first film, Anand, I had while doing this film as well. When Arjun Janya narrated this story to me, I was surprised. I wondered how he got such a thought. 45 can mean anything: a day, a second, a minute." He fur ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood singer Rahul Vaidya took to social media to highlight how football legend Lionel Messi, despite being a global icon, chose to stay true to his roots and culture, even during his visit to India. Rahul wrote, "One thing we Indians must learn from Messi: Own your language. Own your culture. English is a skill -- not a master. Learn it well, but don't be enslaved by it. Looking down on your own language is the real insecurity. Global icon. Zero language ins ...Read More >
A woman who survived the 26/11 terrorist attacks at Mumbai's Taj Hotel in 2008 shared her reaction after watching the film Dhurandhar. Rajita Bagga, who was present in the hotel with her husband Ajay Bagga during the attacks, posted her reflections on X about how the film portrayed the harrowing events of that night. She described how the film brought back intense memories of their experience and the ordeal they faced during the attack. Rajita Bagga began her post by stating, "I was in the Taj ...Read More >
The launch of Border 2's teaser has triggered a powerful wave of excitement and patriotic pride across the country. The brief yet impactful glimpse into the film's world captures the intensity, courage and emotional depth of India's soldiers, instantly positioning the film as one of the most anticipated cinematic tributes to the nation's armed forces. Varun Dhawan, who takes on the role inspired by the late Indian Army officer, Colonel Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, PVC, has drawn early acclaim for the ...Read More >
James Cameron expressed his interest to visit SS Rajamouli's Varanasi film set. (Credit: YouTube/20th Century Studios India) SS Rajamouli interacted with director James Cameron ahead of the release of Avatar: Fire & Ash (2025), through a live video conference. During the conversation, Cameron expressed his interest in visiting the sets of Rajamouli's upcoming film, Varanasi. Rajamouli was speaking to Cameron for the session titled 'Meeting of the Minds: James Cameron in conversation with SS Ra ...Read More >
Far from cricket stadiums and film sets, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were recently seen in a quiet, deeply personal moment of faith. A fresh video featuring the couple listening to Premanand Ji Maharaj has surfaced online, once again drawing attention to the spiritual path they consistently choose away from public glare. The video, shared on Bhajan Marg's YouTube channel, captures Virat and Anushka seated calmly at Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj, Varah Ghat in Vrindavan. Dressed in simple clothes, ...Read More >
Lionel Messi waving to fans in New Delhi on Monday Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Lionel Messi's three-day 'GOAT Tour' to India -- marred by chaotic scenes inside a stadium and the tour's promoter being arrested and detained -- has come to an end. Messi arrived in India on December 13 to thousands of fans lining the streets to catch a glimpse of who many believe is the greatest footballer of all time, hence the tour being called 'GOAT', an acronym of greatest of all time. And ...Read More >
Nagarjuna with Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala at their wedding Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala got married last year, on December 4, in an intimate ceremony. Rumours often swirl on social media about whether they are expecting their first child, and the power couple mostly refrains from reacting to these rumours. However, recently, Nagarjuna, the ace actor and father of Naga Chaitanya, was asked a similar question during an interview. Nagarjuna was recently asked whether there is an ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 17: Popular gamer and YouTuber Payal Dhare, known as Payal Gaming, issued a statement on Wednesday, December 17, to address a controversy involving a viral video. In her statement, she expressed her distress over the situation, clarifying that the content circulating online - which many have identified as an AI-generated deepfake - has no connection to her. Payal Gaming wrote: "I never expected to have to speak publicly about something so personal and distressing. Over the past ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Avatar: Fire and Ash, even before its theatrical release, has found an early admirer in filmmaker SS Rajamouli. The director of RRR revealed that he had the unique opportunity to watch James Cameron's science fiction movie before viewers around the globe. Rajamouli called the movie "an absolute pleasure" and praised its intricate world-building, characters, and visuals. He also had a lengthy discussion with Cameron about storytelling, character conflicts, visual effects, the future o ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Actor Sreeleela, who will be next seen in Parasakthi in Tamil, has called out social media users to not support AI-generated content. She wrote, "There is a difference between using and abusing technology. Advancements in technology are meant to simplify life, not complicate it. Every girl out there is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, or colleague, even if she chooses art as one of her professions." She added that they wish to be part of an industry that spreads joy, with the ...Read More >
India offers countless ways to make your Christmas unforgettable. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Christmas in India is celebrated with lights, music, and festive markets across major cities * Delhi's Connaught Place and Sacred Heart Cathedral are key Christmas celebration spots * Mumbai's Mount Mary Basilica and Marine Drive offer vibrant festivities and serene walks Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Christmas in India is a season of ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (PTI) Neeraj Ghaywan's much acclaimed "Homebound" is among the 15 films shortlisted in the best international feature category at the Oscars, moving a step close to the final five nominations and maybe a win. The movie, inspired by a true story that became the basis of a news article during the pandemic, has been creating a global buzz since its debut in the Un Certain Regard category at the Cannes Film Festival this May. Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese is a fan and has come on ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): 'Homebound', the much-anticipated feature film by National Award-winning filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, has been officially shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards. Director Neeraj Ghaywan expressed gratitude to the entire team and the Academy for appreciating it. Ghaywan said in a statement, "'Homebound' was born from a place of quiet truth and an urge to tell stories of those who are unseen. It's a stor ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Popular South actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is all set to step into 2026 with clarity and purpose. Following her recent marriage to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, the actress has shared her resolution for the year ahead. Samantha revealed that she wants to slow down and focus on building deeper, more meaningful connections in both her personal and professional life. On Friday, the 'Kush' actress shared a candid image of her alongside a list of her New Year resolutions. I ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Television actor Anuj Sachdeva has taken to social media to share details of a recent incident in which he was brutally assaulted by an unknown person in his housing society following a car parking dispute. The actor took to his social media account, where he was heard divulging intricate details of the attack and also elaborated on the terrifying incident. Anuj said, "Mujhe sir mein chot lagi hai aur taang mein bhi injury hui hai. Lekin main yeh share karna cha ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Government has disabled access to 43 OTT platforms for displaying obscene content, Union Minister L Murugan said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. In a written reply, the minister of state for information and broadcasting said OTT platforms are under obligation not to transmit any content prohibited by law. In response to a separate question, Murugan said the Central Board of Film Certification is a statutory authority established under the Cinematograph Act, 1952 to examine and ce ...Read More >
Recalling the initial days when he began filming for Border 2, Varun Dhawan said even though he was a bit nervous, Sunny Deol made him feel comfortable on the movie set. Actors Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty, who are the new entrants in "Border 2", on Tuesday said they were "nervous" and "petrified" to be part of the sequel of the 1997 hit. Billed as a spiritual sequel by the makers, the film explores the 1971 Indo-Pak war, and is fronted by Sunny Deol, who will be seen playing the role of an ar ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17 (ANI): Global comedy superstar Russell Peters is set to bring his critically acclaimed 'Relax World Tour' to India, promising electrifying shows in Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata. Peters' India arrival is fresh off his sold-out performances in more than 100 cities worldwide, including New York, London, Paris, Sydney, Stockholm, Dubai, Riyadh, Singapore, and Toronto. Also Read | 'Don't Play With Our Emotions': Shraddha K ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (Maxim News): In the ToliChowki area of Hyderabad, the family house of Sajid Akram, one of the two attackers involved in Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia, suddenly became the centre of media attention on Tuesday as various state and Central agencies continued questioning his family members.Telangana Travel Guide Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Officials from the special branch of Telangana Police and other units questioned the mother and brother of Sajid, who ha ...Read More >
Hyderabad: As Dhurandhar continues its unprecedented run at the box office, actor Akshaye Khanna was recently seen performing a Vastu Shanti puja at his residence in Alibaug. The religious ceremony comes at a time when the film has silenced all controversies surrounding it with record-breaking numbers and has also brought unexpected viral attention to Khanna's performance. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar opened to a strong Rs 28 crore and went on to witness extraordinary growth during its s ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Argentina football legend Lionel Messi released a commemorative video of his 'GOAT India Tour' on Wednesday, notably excluding any footage of his appearance at Kolkata's Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium). The omission comes amid a backdrop of administrative mismanagement and fan unrest during the Kolkata leg of the tour, which was marred by mismanagement resulting in fans' outrage and the arrest of the event organiser. The video, shared on Messi's offi ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Hollywood director James Cameron has now expressed a desire to visit the sets of director S S Rajamouli's upcoming magnum opus 'Varanasi', featuring Telugu star Mahesh Babu in the lead, and see the ace director "create his magic". Cameron made this request to Rajamouli during a conversation he had with Rajamouli after the latter watched Cameron's eagerly awaited entertainer 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', which is to hit screens worldwide on December 19 this year. Ri ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra has categorically denied "the baseless and motivated allegations" about the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police invoking Section 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code against her and her husband, Raj Kundra. On Wednesday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a long note quashing the allegations. She wrote, "We categorically deny the baseless.and motivated allegations being cir ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli, who took Indian cinema to a global stage with RRR, is once again making headlines, this time for an unexpected crossover with Hollywood legend James Cameron. The two directors recently appeared together in a special promotional video ahead of the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash (Avatar 3), and their friendly, candid interaction has since gone viral on social media. The conversation, filled with warmth and humour, quickly caught fans' attention as it brough ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HarperCollins Publishers India in collaboration with BMW Deutsche Motoren marked a landmark moment in Indian publishing with the grand launch of The One: Cricket, My Life and More, the much-anticipated autobiography of Indian cricket icon Shikhar Dhawan, at an exclusive evening held at The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri. Conceptualised and curated in collaboration with BMW Deutsche Motoren, Trends Literature Series, and Shikhar Dhawan Foundation, the event b ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 17: As the year draws to a close, Dharana at Shillim, India's award-winning precision wellbeing retreat presents Sankalp, a thoughtfully curated year-end passage designed for those seeking a quieter, more meaningful way to transition into the New Year. Also Read | 'Raaz' and 'Ghulam' Director Vikram Bhatt and Wife Shwetambari Sent to Judicial Custody in INR 30 Crore Fraud Case; Court Rejects Interim Bail Plea - Details Inside. Positioned as an alternative t ...Read More >
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