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Mumbai, June 28 (UNI) The curtain has officially lifted on the third season of "The Family Man", as Prime Video drops the teaser for its flagship action-thriller. Helmed by the prolific duo, Raj and DK, under the D2R Films banner, in this season Bajpayee returns as Srikant Tiwari, who finds himself navigating unprecedented threats, both foreign and domestic, while also confronting seismic shifts in his personal life. Penned by Raj, DK and Suman Kumar, while taut dialogues crafted by Sumit Arora, the series is co-directed by Suman Kumar and Tushar Seth. Acclaimed actors, Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur join the ensemble as formidable new antagonists, intensifying the narrative's psychological and emotional gravitas. Key cast members Priyamani (Suchitra Tiwari), Sharib Hashmi (JK Talpade), Aslesha Thakur (Dhriti Tiwari) and Vedant Sinha (Atharv Tiwari) reprise their roles, providing continuity to the complex emotional tapestry of the Tiwari family. Creators, directors, and writers, Raj & DK shared their vision for Season 3, "With each season, we challenge ourselves to elevate the story, scale, and performances, making them even more entertaining than the last. We're grateful for our fans' patience. Season 3 will push Srikant and his team to their limits, plunging them into a world of intense danger and personal challenges that will profoundly shake their bonds, all while Srikant simultaneously grapples with a new family dynamic. They'll face off against formidable new nemeses, and we're thrilled to announce that Jaideep and Nimrat will be joining our cast as these exciting antagonists. The Prime Video team has been a fantastic collaborator in bringing this new season to life."
While Diwali celebrations are lighting up the skies and houses are buzzing with chatter and laughter as families gather to celebrate the festival of lights, new shows and movies are making their way onto streaming giants for the fans to enjoy. From movies to shows, national as well as international, will be premiering on the over-the-top (OTT) platforms during the weekend. So grab your drinks, popcorn, and other favourite snacks to take a look at the long list of releases this weekend. They Call ...Read More >
Sir OTT Release: The upcoming Tamil Action Drama 'Sir' is all set to premiere on 6th December in Prime Video. The film hit the theaters on 18th October 2024 and opened with positive response from the audience. The story of the film follows the life of a teacher who initiates a fight against the education system who want to turn the whole education system into a profit-making business. The Streaming platform shared the trailer of the film, the teaser begins with a man arriving in the village. The man is a teacher and has arrived in that village to guide the educate the students. However, as ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 27: Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi has landed in legal trouble for lending his support to Diljit Dosanjh and his decision to work with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in "Sardaar Ji 3". A complaint has been filed against him in the Parliament Street police station, Delhi regarding the statement made by him in support of Pakistani artists. According to the complaint, releasing "Sardaar Ji 3" starring a Pakistani actress in the backdrop of the horrific Pahalgam attack is against the national sentiment. It further noted that Jassi's statement is going viral on social media, enraging the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently gave fans a peek into her relaxing vacation in Detroit, Michigan. She was joined by director Raj Nidimoru, who co-directed her latest project Citadel: Honey Bunny. On Tuesday, Samantha posted a series of photos on Instagram from her time in the U.S. The actor attended the 2025 edition of the Telugu Association of North America (TANA) and spent some time sightseeing and relaxing with friends. One of the first photos shows Samantha and Raj walking together on the streets of Detroit, both smiling. Samantha wore an o ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Actors Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur are the new nemesis of Manoj Bajpayee's spy Srikant Tiwary in the upcoming third season of "The Family", streaming service Prime Video has announced. The OTT platform on Friday shared the first glimpse of the new season of the series, which will see Bajpayee reprise his character of Tiwari, a middle-class guy and a world-class spy. "The wait is over. New season. New mission. #TheFamilyManOnPrime, coming soon in 2025," Prime Video posted on its official social media handles along with the teaser. Created and directed by Raj Nidim ...Read More >
Arshad Warsi starts filming for Shah Rukh Khan's King in Warsaw. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action-thriller also stars Suhana Khan in her debut role. Bollywood just got a fresh update from Poland. Arshad Warsi, the ever-charming Jolly LLB star, has officially joined the cast of Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated action-thriller King. The actor confirmed it himself with a stylish Instagram post from the streets of Warsaw, sparking immediate excitement among fans. "No prize for guessing w ...Read More >
Sivakarthikeyan's psychological thriller Madharaasi hits OTT this October, offering fans a second chance to catch the action-packed drama from home. Set in Tamil Nadu, the film explores a dark world of crime and chaos with gripping intensity. Madharaasi, the Tamil psychological thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan, is finally coming to OTT this October. It is a perfect news for anyone who missed it in theatres or just wants to watch it again from home. Sivakarthikeyan plays a compelling lead role ...Read More >
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been in the headlines for quite some time for dating rumours with Raj Nidimoru. Today, the actress took to her Instagram account to talk about finding true love and reflected on the things women in their thirties see, and how it is different from what people in their twenties see. Sharing a video of herself facing the camera, Samantha penned a long note in the caption. Taking to her social media, the actress wrote, "@avnirambhia and I were having a conversation yesterday ...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. In the photo, the actress is seen smiling while lying on a bed. The text on the image read, "2026 me ...Read More >
Thane: Tensions gripped the Mumbra locality of Thane on Thursday morning after a shooting incident left one man dead and two others severely injured. The Mumbra police have successfully apprehended the primary suspect, identified as 51-year-old Jayan Shivanandan Nair. The Incident The shooting occurred on Thursday morning at Bismillah Chawl, located near the Suman Tai Chavan Hindi Primary School in the Kailash Nagar area of Mumbra. According to police reports, the violence stemmed from a personal dispute. Nair allegedly confronted a group of men who he claimed had been harassing his foster ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been making headlines her rumoured relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru for quite sometime now. The buzz has now got stronger after she shared cozy pictures from her recent trip to Detroit, USA, where Raj also appeared in multiple photos. Many even started speculating that she is slowly making her relationship official. Samantha attended the 2025 Telugu Association of North America (TANA) event in Detroit. Later, she posted a series of vacation photos on Instagram. In one picture, Raj is seen with his arm around her as they walk down the street ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for calling out the Delhi police for allegedly referring to Bengali as a Bangladeshi language, labelling it a "direct insult to the very language in which the National Anthem is composed." Stalin said such remarks were not "inadvertent errors" but a reflection of a regime that undermines India's linguistic diversity. "The Delhi Police, under the Union Home Ministry, has described Bengali as a 'Bangladeshi language.' This is a direct insult to the very language in which our National Anthem ...Read More >
Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were recently seen enjoying a casual outing in Mumbai, as they visited a popular eatery in Chowpatty along with Ranveer's father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani. A photo shared by the restaurant on social media captured the trio posing cheerfully with staff. The picture, posted by Benne restaurant on Instagram, showed Ranveer clicking a selfie while smiling in a black T-shirt, white cap, and sunglasses. Deepika stood beside him in a black T-shirt, flashing a peac ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, despite ongoing speculation about their marital troubles, extended her birthday wishes to her husband Abhishek Bachchan as he turned 49 on February 5, 2025. Aishwarya took to her social media handle and dropped an adorable childhood picture of her husband, along with a heartfelt message. Sharing the photo on Instagram, she wrote in the caption, "Here's wishing you Happy Birthday with happiness, good health, love and light. God Bless." In the picture, Abhishek is seen riding a toy car as he adorably poses for the camera. Notably, she chose not ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's OTT revolution began with global shows and films, but soon, platforms like Prime Video, Netflix, and SonyLIV discovered the real magic lies in local, relatable storytelling. As viewers began craving stories closer to home, creators stepped up with bold, rooted content. This gave birth to series like Mirzapur, Scam 1992, The Family Man, and most notably, Panchayat. Launched on June 24, 2025, Panchayat Season 4 turned out to be a blockbuster for Prime Video, delivering the biggest opening in the franchise's history. It trended at #1 in India and made it to the Top 10 list in ove ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 (ANI): Get ready to witness "too much" drama on the upcoming talk show 'Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle'. On Friday, an official teaser of the show was unveiled. The promo showed Twinkle Khanna and Kajol in their sassy avatars. Also Read | 77th Emmy Awards 2025 Ceremony Live Streaming: Date, Time, Hosts, When and Where To Watch Emmys 2025 Online and on TV in Your Country. The promo video opens with Kajol asking, "Sick of the same old celebrity gossip?" followed by Twinkle adding, "Tired of dull and lifeless chat shows?" https://www.instagram.com/p ...Read More >
Mumbai: Akshay Kumar recently praised his former co-star Saif Ali Khan for his bravery following the knife attack at Saif's home on January 16. Speaking at a press conference in Delhi for his upcoming film Sky Force, Akshay expressed relief and admiration for Saif's actions during the incident. He said, "It's very nice that he is safe. It's very good, we are happy. The whole industry is very happy that he is safe. And it was very brave of him that he protected his family. Hats off to him for that." During the interaction, Akshay also reminisced about his 1994 hit film Main Khiladi Tu Anari w ...Read More >
One of the most respected actors in Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan, reportedly suffered a back injury while filming his eagerly awaited movie King. India Today reported that the incident happened while the actor was filming a high-intensity action scene. While the news sparked concern among his global fanbase, sources close to the production confirmed that the injury is "not serious" and that SRK is "recovering well". The accident has unavoidably affected the film's schedule, even with the comfo ...Read More >
Recently, Manoj Bajpayee shocked fans by going on a rare family outing to the airport with his wife Shabana Raza and their daughter Ava Nayla. Manoj is notorious for keeping his private life private, so seeing him unwinding with his loved ones was refreshing for both fans and photographers, who couldn't resist taking pictures of the cosy family atmosphere before they went inside. Wearing a beige shirt, classic blue jeans, and brown sandals, Manoj maintained a casual yet comfortable look. His si ...Read More >
Filmmaker Ilya Naishuller expressed delight in casting Priyanka Chopra Jonas as the lead in 'Heads of State.' She stars alongside John Cena and Idris Elba in this action-comedy. Naishuller admires her charm and ambition, drawing parallels between her career in Hollywood and his own journey. Filmmaker Ilya Naishuller praised Priyanka Chopra Jonas for her role in the upcoming action-comedy 'Heads of State.' The star will share the screen with John Cena and Idris Elba. Naishuller, known for works l ...Read More >
Samantha in an conversation with NDTV. New Delhi: At the NDTV World Summit 2025 session "Authenticity: The New Fame," Samantha Ruth Prabhu opened up about the choices that shaped her journey, including her decision to take on the now-iconic dance number Oo Antava in Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise. Speaking about reconciling fame, responsibility, and authenticity, the actor said her choices often stem from curiosity and self-challenge rather than image-making. She said, "I want to do films that ...Read More >
Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu are in headlines once again as social media is abuzz with speculations that the two are reportedly set to tie the knot in Coimbatore on Monday. Raj Nidimoru, an Indian filmmaker and producer, works with Krishna D.K. and the duo is famous for series like The Family Man and Farzi. Raj Nidhumoru was married to Shhyamali De since 2015 but they broke off their relationship seven years later. Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and 'The Family Man' director Raj Nidimoru ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) His first hit was the 1966 blockbuster "Teesri Manzil" and last was the lyrical "1942: A Love Story"... the two films bookending a music career that lasted just 28 years. In between came albums such as "Padosan", "Kati Patang", "Sholay" and "Ijaazat"... different moods and different genres bound together by one incomparable genius. The man was R D Burman. Also Read | 'The Family Man Season 3': Prime Video Teaser Sparks Excitement on Social Media, Fans Celebrate Return of Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat in the Power-Packed Series (Watch Video). Burman, whose songs ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 27 (ANI): Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders announced on Friday it is set to acquire a controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC), Sri Lanka's largest shipyard, in a deal worth up to USD 52.96 million. According to the state-owned company, this marks MDL's first international acquisition. Also Read | YouTube Channel Claims Govt Is Giving INR 4,500 Per Month To Unemployed Youth Under 'PM Berojgari Bhatta Yojana'? PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake News. Located in the Port of Colombo, CDPLC gives MDL a strategic foothold in the Indian Ocean Region--a key maritime c ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 3 : Actor Sonakshi Sinha on Wednesday shared excitement about the launch of her upcoming series 'Dahaad'. Sonakshi took to Instagram story and dropped a picture of her movie poster on a billboard and captioned it, "Trailer launch today!!!" Makers will be unveiling the official trailer of the series today ( May 3). On Tuesday, Sonakshi dropped a stunning selfie in a black outfit along with a caption, "Just me waiting for you to see the #Dahaad trailer tomorrow..." https://www.instagram.com/p/Cruq7PEJHDy/ Helmed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi, 'Dahaad' s ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, Kantara: Chapter 1 has been creating waves at the box office since its theatrical release. After a successful run in cinemas, the highly anticipated mythological action thriller is now set for its OTT debut on Prime Video. Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to make history at the box office, surpassing the lifetime worldwide collection of Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's Chhaava. According to trade tracking site Sacnilk, it has emerged as the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025. Following its phenomenal theatrical run, Kantara: Ch ...Read More >
Mumbai, Nov 19 (PTI) "The Family Man" creators Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK say they decided to take a leap of faith by venturing into the long format with "The Family Man" and are now happy that the risk paid off in a big way. Known for hits such as crime comedy "99", "Shor in the City" and "Go Goa Gone", the filmmaker duo, collectively known to audiences as Raj & DK, were working on a film and prepping for another but decided to pause them for the Prime Video series, which became a runaway hit on the platform after its premiere in 2019. A second season came out in 2021 and was also universal ...Read More >
Shah Rukh Khan flaunted his salt and pepper look as he greeted the newlyweds. While Salman Khan looked stunning in a black suit Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan recently turned heads as they attended a grand wedding, and videos from the event are now going viral across social media platforms. The two icons brought their signature style to the celebration, leaving fans in awe. Viral Bhayani shared the videos in which Shah Rukh Khan was seen attending the wedding of Rajat Sharma's daughter. He flau ...Read More >