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New Delhi: Marking his 40th birthday with a bang, Ranveer Singh dropped the much-anticipated first look of his upcoming film Dhurandhar -- and the internet can't keep calm. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the teaser showcases Ranveer in a never-before-seen ruthless and intense avatar, marking a thunderous return after a year-long break from the big screen. The over two-minute teaser opens with Ranveer in an unrecognisable, menacing look, unleashing raw energy and intensity that instantly sets the tone for this gritty action drama. His transformation has left fans stunned and has reignited the buzz around his stature as one of the most powerful performers in the country. "Ranveer Singh is back and how," exclaimed one user on X, echoing the sentiment of countless others. The phrase "beast mode" is trending, as fans are in awe of the actor's fierce screen presence and magnetic energy. Joining Ranveer in Dhurandhar is a stellar ensemble cast featuring Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Akshaye Khanna. Their intriguing appearances in the teaser hint at a gripping narrative fuelled by powerful performances. The film also introduces rising star Sara Arjun as the female lead opposite Ranveer, adding a fresh dynamic to the story. Social media platforms lit up shortly after the teaser's release, with fans and celebrities alike hailing Ranveer's return as a "gift" to Indian cinema. Here's how the internet is reacting: With Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh seems all set to reclaim his throne as the undisputed showman of Indian cinema. The explosive first look has not only reignited excitement among his fans but has also set the stage for one of the most talked-about releases of the year.
New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has officially revealed the release date for his much-anticipated horror-comedy, 'Bhooth Bangla.' The film, which marks his reunion with veteran director Priyadarshan, will be released on April 2, 2026. The actor shared the exciting news on his official Instagram account, alongside a new poster for the movie, which has already sparked a wave of enthusiasm among fans. In his Instagram post, Akshay Kumar wrote, "Beyond excited to be on set with my favourite @priyadarshan.official as we begin the shoot of our horror comedy #BhoothBangla today. Yeh darr ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of the upcoming film, "Tanvi The Great" have released the trailer of the film. The trailer offers a glimpse into the world of "Tanvi The Great," introducing Tanvi -- a unique girl whose strength and determination set her apart. Set against a backdrop of love, loss, and resilience, the film stands as a powerful ode to the enduring spirit of hope and courage. Speaking about the film, National Award-winning actor Anupam Kher shared, "Everyone who watches Tanvi The Great will walk away a little kinder perhaps even changed. This film is my tribute to eve ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18, 2005, and appeared on camera when she was a child. She started appearing in commercials at the age ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ranveer Singh is back and how! On his 40th birthday, the first look and teaser of his much-anticipated film Dhurandhar dropped, and it has already taken the internet by storm. Directed by Uri fame Aditya Dhar, this action-packed spy thriller promises a gripping ride -- with a few surprises along the way. Dhurandhar boasts an impressive cast: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal -- all in never-seen-before avatars. The teaser, loaded with action, mystery, and powerful background music by Shashwat, has caught everyone's attention. Although the story ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of the greatest filmmakers and actors in Indian cinema, Guru Dutt's 100 years will be celebrated at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 with special tribute screenings of his 1957 movie "Pyaasa" and "Kaagaz Ke Phool", which was released in 1959. "Pyaasa" stars Guru Dutt, Mala Sinha, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, and Johnny Walker. The drama film, which was directed by Guru Dutt, was set in Calcutta and told the story of Vijay, a disillusioned Urdu poet whose works are underestimated by publishers and criticized for focusing on social issues rather than rom ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
Puri: Lord Jagannath and His Siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots Sunday, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The devotees can have 'darshan' of the deities from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. "Initially, around 138 designs of ornaments were used during the era of King Kapilendra Deb in 146 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
Kangana Ranaut compared her struggles to Shah Rukh Khan's, saying she came from an unknown village while he was convent-educated from Delhi. Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has always made headlines for her remarks, and this time, the Queen star has compared her struggles with those of King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan. Speaking at an event in the capital city, Kangana talked about how her struggles have been greater in comparison to those of other actors. "Why did I get so much success? There i ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As his film "Dil Dhadakne Do" turned 10, Bollywood's livewire star Ranveer Singh has shown immense reverence for Zoya Akhtar and used a reference from the film to showcase his bond with the director. Ranveer took to Instagram stories, where he shared a hilarious scene involving a "butter knife" featuring him, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Zarina Wahab, Rahul Bose and Anil Kapoor. For the caption he wrote: "ZOIE SUPREMACY I love you like Pluto loves Kabir. #10yearsofddd." "Dil Dhadakne Do", a family comedy drama film, which is directed by Zoya Akhtar, has a star-stud ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The upcoming action-drama 'Ghaati', which stars actors Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu, has been postponed yet again. The film, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on July 11, 2025, will now release on a later date. Also Read | Ranveer Singh Removes All Instagram Posts Ahead of His 40th Birthday, Fans Wonder Why?. In a new statement, the makers said the delay was due to pending post-production work. The production house, UV Creations, shared the update on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle. Calling the film a deep and meaningful ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Makers of Dhurandhar, starring actor Ranveer Singh in the lead, along with Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, have unveiled the first look of the film on Sunday, marking Ranveer's birthday. Actor Sara Arjun of Deiva Thirumagal and Ponniyin Selvan fame will be seen as the female lead alongside Ranveer Singh. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Jio Studios and B62 Studios unveiled the electrifying 160 seconds first look of the film which exuded raw, relentless visual onslaught, blending mystery, grit, and high-octane action. Ranveer Singh looks nothing short of a fierce, b ...Read More >
'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (2001) is a romantic drama directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, marking the Bollywood debut of R Madhavan and Dia Mirza. At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, actor R Madhavan opened up about the emotional journey of his iconic film 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (RHTDM), which has achieved cult status over the years. The film, initially released in 2001, marked a significant milestone in Bollywood, both for R Madhavan and his co-star Dia Mirza, as it was their debut film. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the romantic drama also starred Saif ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) From playing ancillary roles in movies like "Dear Zindagi", and "The Sky Is Pink", to winning hearts as Rishi Singh Shekhawat in Netflix's "Mismatched", actor Rohit Saraf has come a long way. At a time when several new actors tend to draw a clear line between OTT and theatre, Saraf chooses to look at things differently. For him, each medium holds a special place in helping him grow as an actor. Sharing his views on the topic, Saraf said: "I've been very lucky. OTT gave me connection and recognition, and films are now giving me new challenges and a wider canva ...Read More >
New Delhi, Neeraj Ghaywan's "Homebound", horror-comedy "Stree 2" and hit shows like "Black Warrant" and "Paatal Lok 2" are among the films and shows nominated for the 2025th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. IFFM, which celebrates the best of Indian cinema and streaming, on Monday unveiled its nominations list for the 2025 edition, which will take place between August 14 and August 24, in Melbourne, Australia. The IFFM Awards Night, during which the winners of the categories wil ...Read More >
In the video, Shilpa poses and dances on the legendary track Mitwa, lip-syncing to Tere Mere Hontho Pe, sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Babla Mehta. "My ode to my forever OG Sriji #Chandni #Chandnivibes," she captions the video on Instagram. Her look won hearts online. Her husband Raj Kundra responded with heart and heart-eyes emojis, while fans flooded the comments with praise. One fan commented, "Look at the sunshine. Our day just got 100x brighter." Another fan wrote, "Omg, to be fit like her at ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Prabhas is one of the most popular actors in Tollywood and among the biggest stars in Indian cinema today. His superstardom grew to global heights after the success of Baahubali, which turned him into a household name across India and beyond. With his larger-than-life screen presence and massive fan following, every film of Prabhas is celebrated like a festival by fans. Fans are eagerly waiting for his next film, The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi. The makers have announced that the trailer will be released on September 29, 2025, at 6 PM. The news was revealed with a powerful poste ...Read More >
Thirty years of 'Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge', the film that invited a subset of urbane women to 'come fall in love'. My qualifications to trace its journey involve being an accidental chronicler of the economics and mathematics of Shah Rukh Khan and his female fans. For fifteen years, I thought I was interviewing women about how they saw Khan. Instead, I discovered how these women saw themselves and their frustrated attempts to find love and livelihoods.Finer minds than mine have dissected every ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday debunked all allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi about rigging and match-fixing in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. In his articles titled 'Those Rejected by the People Deny the Mandate', published in the same three newspapers where Gandhi's write-ups appeared, CM Fadnavis advised the Congress MP to "accept defeat, introspect on where you went wrong, why your connect with the people is lacking, and what needs to be done." He taunted Gandhi, saying that the latter was preparing excuses for "defeats ...Read More >
With a huge rollout, Namit Malhotra's ambitious epic Ramayana has made a spectacular debut on two continents and garnered international attention. The movie, which is already regarded as one of the most anticipated film events of the decade, had a spectacular Indian premiere in nine major cities before illuminating Times Square in New York, demonstrating its genuinely global appeal. The Indian leg of the launch saw Ramayana unveiled in tremendous style across Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Arjun Rampal is over-the-moon with the response he is getting for his first look in the upcoming film "Dhurandhar", which he said isn't like anything like he has seen before. Arjun said: "This film isn't anything like I have seen before. It's a well-researched and fantastically made film with every department of the unit putting in their best. I hugged Aditya soon after seeing the incredible outpour of love." The film also stars Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna. Arjun has pushed the bar by going all guns blazing as a grey chara ...Read More >
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, famed for 3 Idiots, passed away at 91 in Thane. Despite entering films at 44, he built a remarkable career with over 125 films and 100 TV serials. Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, who was best known for his portrayal of a college professor in Rajkumar Hirani's popular film 3 Idiots, passed away at the age of 91. On Monday, the actor passed away in Thane. According to reports, he was recently admitted to the hospital for age-related complications, though the precise caus ...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 >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): Legendary actor Anupam Kher has joined hands with Excel Entertainment, led by producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, for his directorial 'Tanvi The Great'. Ritesh and Farhan have come on board as the global distributors for the film. Also Read | Shefali Jariwala Dies at 42 Due to Cardiac Arrest: Sidharth Shukla to Puneeth Rajkumar, Celebrities Who Died Young Due to Heart-Related Ailments. Announcing his collaboration, Kher on Instagram on Saturday wrote, "Behind every great story are those who dare to believe in it and those who step in to ...Read More >
Chennai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) If sources in the industry are to be believed, megastar Chiranjeevi's much-anticipated socio-fantasy entertainer 'Vishwambhara' will feature an unprecedented number of VFX shots, raising the bar for Indian cinema and promising an immersive cinematic experience like never before. Sources claim that the film, which is currently in its final stages of post-production, will be a visual extravaganza. Top-tier VFX studios from Tollywood, Bollywood, and Hollywood are powering the film's post-production work. Sources claim these teams are working with meticulous atte ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were spotted in Mumbai on Thursday as they stepped out for Ganpati darshan, a day after Ganesh Chaturthi. The duo visited a prominent Ganpati pandal in the city, where they were seen offering prayers together. Both stars turned heads in their ethnic outfits. Deepika, dressed in a heavily embellished kurta, tied her hair neatly in a bun as she bowed before Lord Ganesha and offered prasad. Ranveer, who sported a gold and green outfit, followed her in prayer. The couple spent only a brief time at the pandal before exiting the v ...Read More >
The image was shared on Instagram. New Delhi: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone stepped out for a dinner outing on Saturday evening. The couple was photographed on their way to a Mumbai restaurant. What's Happening * Several photos of the duo arriving in Ranveer's Hummer EV 3X have been doing the rounds on the Internet. * The luxury car is estimated to cost around Rs 4.57 crore. Ranveer, who turned 40 on July 6, had purchased the luxury vehicle as a birthday gift to himself. * A selfie of ...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 >