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Several users on X (formerly Twitter) compared Dude to Thalapathy Vijay's 2001 romantic drama Shajahan, calling it the "Gen-Z version" of the classic. One reviewer wrote, "Thalapathy's Shajahan movie's Gen Z version (or 2k copy). 1st half is good, but 2nd half falls flat. The main enemies of the movie are music & editing, overall below average outing. 2/5." On the brighter side, fans of lead actor Pradeep Ranganathan were all praise for his performance, calling it "next-level." Another tweet rea
New Delhi: Amid rising curiosity around the Indo-Pak film Aabeer Gulaal, the Indian government's Press Information Bureau (PIB) has stepped in to clarify viral reports suggesting the film is scheduled for release in Indian cinemas on September 26, 2025. According to the PIB, no such clearance has been granted for the film, and the reports making the rounds across media and social platforms are false. Starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan and Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor, Aabeer Gulaal is a romantic drama that made its global debut on September 12, except in India. The film was originally set ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a heartwarming development, two of Tamil cinema's top heroes -- Simbu and Vishal -- have now urged their fans to extend their support to all three Tamil films, featuring young heroes in the lead. For the unaware, the Tamil film industry has always witnessed films of big Tamil stars releasing for the festival of Deepavali. However, this year, departing from this practice, films of young heroes are releasing for the festival. Now, top heroes have urged their fans to lend support to these films featuring upcoming heroes as well. Actor Silambarasan aka Simbu ...Read More >
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 >
Chennai, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Vignesh Shivan's long-awaited romantic drama 'Love Insurance Kompany (LIK)', featuring Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead, have now released a trailer of the romantic entertainer, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. The trailer introduces a futuristic world where relationships are validated not by instinct, but by an algorithm. Pradeep plays a spirited youngster who crosses paths with Dheena at a rehab centre, only to realise she is completely glued to her phone. She values digital judgement more than human connec ...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 >
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, celebrated for their on-screen chemistry in 'Shershaah,' have reportedly welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in Mumbai on Tuesday. While the couple hasn't officially announced the news, fans are showering them with blessings. They announced their pregnancy on February 28. The couple married in Jaisalmer on February 7, 2023. What began as a dreamy on-screen pairing in Shershaah has now blossomed into the most heartwarming chapter of real life. According to ...Read More >
Janhvi Kapoor dazzles in a Manish Malhotra golden half-saree inspired by the traditional Pattu Pavadai, channeling her mother Sridevi's timeless elegance. (Image: ManishMalhotra05/ instagram) Janhvi Kapoor, who has been on a fashion high this year, is once again making headlines during the promotions of her upcoming film Param Sundari, stunning in exceptionally unique sarees. Her latest outing in a golden half-saree was no exception. Designed by Manish Malhotra, Janhvi looked nothing short of a ...Read More >
Telugu actor Ram Pothineni debuts as a lyricist for the first single of his film Andhra King Taluka, releasing July 18. The song features Anirudh Ravichander's vocals. Telugu actor Ram Pothineni has now ventured into the world of lyrics, marking a new chapter in his career. The actor announced that he has penned the lyrics for the first single from his upcoming film Andhra King Taluka, making this his debut as a lyricist. The song is set to release on July 18, 2025. Earlier on Tuesday, Ram Poth ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) American singer and actor Nick Jonas said 'happy birthday my love' as he penned a belated birthday wish for his better half, Priyanka Chopra. As PeeCee turned 43 on Friday, Nick treated the InstaUsers with a romantic picture of the lovebirds. The photo showed Nick kissing Priyanka on the neck as the two posed on the beach, with fire burning in the backdrop. Wishing his lady love on her birthday, he wrote, "Nothing brings me more joy in this life than celebrating you @priyankachopra happy birthday my love." Back in 2016, Nick reached out to PeeCee on Twitter, suggestin ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Pradeep Ranganathan and SJ Suryah starrer Love Insurance Kompany's (LIK) trailer is finally out, offering a glimpse into a sci-fi battle between love and technology. Vignesh Sivan's directorial debut, LIK, is slated to release in theatres on April 10. Apart from the lead role, the film also stars Krithi Shetty, Yogi Babu, Seeman, Gouri Kishan, Shah Rah and Malavika in prominent roles. The film is backed by Nayanthara. The trailer opens with SJ Suryah's introduction of Love Insurance Kompany's app, which determines the fate of romantic relationshi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5 (ANI): Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor rom-com Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which opened to mixed reviews on October 2, has completed its third day with limited growth. As per the latest update shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has collected Rs 23.92 crore so far. According to Adarsh, the movie saw some growth on Saturday; however, it still couldnt reach the expected numbers. The film has managed to collect Rs 7.80 crore on its third day. #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari did not witness the required spark on Saturday - the growth stoo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5 (ANI): Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's rom-com 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' which opened to mixed reviews on October 2, has completed its third day with limited growth. As per the latest update shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has collected Rs 23.92 crore so far. Also Read | Comedian Samay Raina's 'Sugar Daddy' Joke Tagging Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal Sparks Online Buzz; Dhanashree Verma's Indirect Reaction Goes Viral (View Posts). According to Adarsh, the movie saw some growth on Saturday; however, it still couldn't reach th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Actress Elli AvrRam and YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani surprised everyone with a romantic Instagram post that has now gone viral. In the photo, Elli is smiling in Ashish's arms while holding a beautiful bouquet of red and yellow flowers. Behind them is a lovely stone bridge, making the picture even more special. Ashish wrote just one word in the caption: "Finally." That one word made fans go wild with excitement. Celebrities also reacted -- Munawar Farooqui joked about movie premieres, and Pulkit Samrat congratulated them. So, are they officially together? They haven't said anything y ...Read More >
R. Madhavan, after captivating audiences with romantic roles, now stars in 'Aap Jaisa Koi' alongside Fatima Sana Shaikh, exploring mature love. Reflecting on his career, Madhavan acknowledges the changing landscape of romance in cinema and hints at transitioning to age-appropriate characters. R. Madhavan, widely acknowledged for his adaptability as an actor, first entered the Hindi film industry in 2001 with Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (RHTDM). Though the movie did not generate major success at th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, relay, long jump, decathlon, among other events, beginning July 21, a release said. James Hillier, Di ...Read More >
Janhvi Kapoor, who charmed fans with her performance in Param Sundari, is now gearing up for her upcoming film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. Scheduled to hit theatres on October 2, the movie has already built strong anticipation. Meanwhile, Janhvi keeps turning heads with her chic promotional looks that balance elegance and style. On Thursday, the actress was spotted at Mumbai airport, reportedly returning from a round of promotional activities. Her look instantly grabbed attention as she kept ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's rom-com 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' which opened to mixed reviews on October 2, has completed its third day with limited growth. As per the latest update shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has collected Rs 23.92 crore so far. According to Adarsh, the movie saw some growth on Saturday; however, it still couldn't reach the expected numbers. The film has managed to collect Rs 7.80 crore on its third day. #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari did not witness the required spark on Saturday - the growth stood at 29.78%. The business is being ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Fawad Khan is finally returning to Indian screens. His much-talked-about film Abir Gulaal, co-starring Vaani Kapoor, has now locked its India release date, September 26. The film, directed by Aarti S Bagdi, was already rolled out globally on September 12. But the makers, Indian Stories Limited (UK), have now decided to bring it to Indian theatres with a solo release slot. "Abir Gulaal (Aabeer Gulaal) has released today, that is, September 12, across the globe. The team of Indian Stories Limited ...Read More >
s the romantic comedy "Khoobsurat" turned 25 in Hindi cinema, the film's lead actress Urmila Matondkar said that she loved playing an underconfident, unsure girl who, with the help of Sanjay Dutt's character, slowly finds herself and blossoms into someone strong. Released on November 26, 1999, the film, directed and written by Sanjay Chhel, the film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Paresh Rawal and Om Puri to name a few. Urmila said: "'Khoobsurat' will always be a special film for me because of its beautiful and relatable story. It's not about an ugly girl becoming beautiful -- it's about a young wom ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a testament to Prime Minister Modi's development model. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, P ...Read More >
Anurag Basu's latest cinematic venture, 'Metro... In Dino,' finally arrived in theatres on July 4, creating a wave of nostalgia and anticipation among film enthusiasts. With a star-studded cast that includes Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, and Konkona Sen Sharma, the film is a spiritual successor to Basu's 2007 anthology Life in a... Metro. Eighteen years after the original touched hearts with its portrayal of urban relati ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Known stunt artist SM Raju died aged 52 while doing a sequence of Pa. Ranjith's upcoming film "Vettuvan" starring actor Arya. Vishal took to X, formerly called Twitter, where he wrote a note about Raju's tragic passing. He wrote: "So difficult to digest the fact that stunt artist Raju passed away while doin a car toppling sequence for jammy @arya_offl and @beemji Ranjith's film this morning." The actor said that he had known Raju for "so many years" and he "performed so many risky stunts in my films time and time again as he is such a brave person." "My dee ...Read More >
The controversy surrounding actress Gouri Kishan has sparked a wave of solidarity across Tamil Nadu's media and film fraternity. Following the viral incident in which a journalist asked the actress an inappropriate question about her body weight during the press meet of her upcoming film Others, both the Chennai Press Club and the South Indian Artistes' Association (Nadigar Sangam) have issued official statements condemning the behaviour and extending support to the actress. In an official stat ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Santosh Singh's romantic drama Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, based on Ruskin Bond's classic short story The Eyes Have It released in theatres on July 11. The film marks the much-talked-about debut of Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor, and pairs her opposite critically acclaimed actor Vikrant Massey. With music by Vishal Mishra and presented by Zee Studios and Mini Films, the movie promises a blend of romance, introspection, and emotional depth. But now that the film is finally in front of audiences, the question remains: how did it land with viewers? Initial reactions on X ...Read More >
Lakshya, who shot to fame with his recent appearance in Aryan Khan's directorial debut series 'The Ba***ds Of Bollywood', has had an interesting journey from television shows to films. Did you know it all began when he auditioned for MTV's popular reality show 'Roadies'? Yes, you read that right! The actor recently opened up about auditioning for Roadies back in 2014 after finishing 12 grade, and how it eventually led to the start of his acting career! Lakshya On His Roadies Audition In a recen ...Read More >
Mumbai: A shocking internet sensation! Popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani set social media on fire by posting a picture with Bollywood actress Elli AvrRam. In the photo, Ashish is holding Elli in his arms while she smiles with a bouquet of red and yellow flowers. The sweet moment was captured by a beautiful canal with a stone bridge in the background. But what really grabbed attention was the caption - "Finally ". Within minutes of posting, the photo went viral. Fans and celebrities rushed to comment. Some said "OMG! Is this real?" while others joked that it must be a prank or a new project ...Read More >
Rashmika Mandanna's The Girlfriend is touted as a compelling romantic drama and is funded by GA2 Pictures, Mass Movie Makers and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment. Rashmika Mandanna, who is now featured in Kuberaa, has left all of her fans ecstatic. She announced that the first track from her upcoming romantic drama, The Girlfriend, will be published soon. The song is titled HuiRe and will be released on July 16 in 5 different languages. The actress as well as the filmmaker confirmed the release ...Read More >
PNN Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], July 19: The spotlight shone brightly at the Leela Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, as the grand finale of Mrs World International 2025 Season 3 unfolded in an unforgettable celebration of strength, elegance, and transformation. This year's edition was particularly momentous, as it marked 11 iconic years of Glamour Gurgaon, a platform that has redefined the narrative of beauty and empowered thousands of women to dream, evolve, and shine on a global stage. Bringing together over 100 accomplished finalists from diverse walks of life, the pageant was not merely a competiti ...Read More >
New Delhi: After Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan received his first ever National Award for Jawan recently, the star was flooded with many congratulatory messages. Among many celebs, SRK was also congratulated by none other than Shashi Tharoor. But what caught public attention was how the kinf of romance thanked him ala Tharoor style. SRK channelled his inner Shashi Tharoor and on X (formerly called Twitter) and the witty exchange went viral on social media. The politician known for his strong vocabulary wrote: "A National Treasure wins a National Award! Congratulations @iamsrk!." To this S ...Read More >