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Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Actor Sunil Lahri, known for his portrayal of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's iconic TV serial "Ramayan", says he hopes that Nitesh Tiwari's "Ramayana" turns out to be a landmark film and present the mythological epic in the most appropriate manner. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari of "Dangal" fame, the movie features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lord Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Yash as Ravana. The recent teaser of the film sparked a debate with some praisin ...Read More >
Poonam Sinha reacts to Sonakshi Sinha's pregnancy rumours, saying media has made her a "nani" multiple times, adding the joy will come someday. Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha often catches headlines for pregnancy rumours, and she has repeatedly rebuked such speculations. Now, Sonakshi's mother, Poonam Sinha, has also reacted to the speculation and stated that she has no idea how many times the media has made her a nani. During an interaction with Instant Bollywood, Poonam spoke about the pre ...Read More >
The film's first teaser was released last week on Hanuman Jayanti and gave audiences a sneak peek into the world of the movie and Kapoor's Lord Ram. The movie is backed by producer Namit Malhotra. The teaser, however, has received mixed views with some praising the spectacle while others criticising the special effects in the movie. Moti Sagar, who co-directed the show with his father, said it would be unfair to judge the film based on its teaser, but added that he liked Kapoor as Lord Ram, a ...Read More >
Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Rama in AI-pics ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Sushant Singh Rajput's sister shared AI images of him as Lord Rama on Instagram * She claimed no current actor could portray Lord Rama as beautifully as Sushant would * Sushant died by suicide in June 2020; postmortem confirmed asphyxia as cause of death Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Days after the first look of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana was unveiled, the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Producer Namit Malhotra has said the team behind Ramayana is striving to bring the epic to life on an unprecedented scale this Diwali, while expressing gratitude for the response to the film's teaser. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, best known for Dangal, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The recently released teaser sparked debate online, with some praising its scale while others criticised the visual effects. Respondin ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 8 (ANI): AIADMK General Secretary Edapaddi K Palaniswami on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, highlighting the need for the DMK government to be "thrown out" of power in the upcoming elections. Addressing an election campaign rally in Chennai's Velachary, Palaniswami stressed the worsened law and order situation within the state and highlighted the state government's 'inaction' to maintain women's safety in Chennai and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) "Ramayana" producer Namit Malhotra says the team behind the movie values "every conversation, excitement and thoughtful feedback" and he hopes to release the movie on a grand scale in Diwali this year. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari of "Dangal" fame, the movie features Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The recent teaser of the film sparked a debate with some praising the scale while many criticising the special effects. Mal ...Read More >
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Ranbir Kapoor reveals how daughter Raha reacted to his Ramayana shoot, asking him adorable questions about Hanuman and the epic. Ranbir Kapoor recently shared a heartwarming anecdote about his daughter Raha Kapoor and her reaction to his ongoing work on Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The actor revealed that he often narrates stories from the epic to Raha, giving her a glimpse into the world he's currently immersed in. "Are You Shooting with Hanuman?" At the Ramayana event in LA, Ranbir Kapoor told ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response to the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film 'Ramayana' on Tuesday. Taking to his X handle, producer Namit Malhotra called the response towards the glimpse "overwhelming, inspiring and humbling." "The response over the past few days has truly been overwhelming, inspiring, and humbling. Seeing how our Rama continues to touch so many hearts across the world ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav instructed that all the works proposed for Simhastha 2028 should be compulsorily completed by Diwali 2027. He was addressing a meeting of the cabinet sub-committee formed for Simhastha 2028 at Mantralaya on Tuesday. The committee approved 22 works worth Rs 2,923.84 crore. The Chief Minister said that an intense training programme arrangement should be started for Simhastha-related duties. Adequate availability of officials should be ensured f ...Read More >
Love Insurance Kompany trailer out: Pradeep Ranganathan stars in a futuristic rom-com exploring love, AI matchmaking and whether true feelings can defy technology. Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), headlined by Pradeep Ranganathan, is finally gearing up for its theatrical release on April 10, 2026. Directed by Vignesh Shivan, the film blends sci-fi elements with a romantic comedy setup, placing love in a tech-driven future. Trailer Offers A Glimpse Into Love In 2040 The nearly three-minute traile ...Read More >
New Delhi (PTI): Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India in 2025-26 grew by 13.3 per cent at a record 2,96,71,064 units as compared to 2,61,87,255 units in the previous fiscal, with GST 2.0 helping overcome a subdued start to the year, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said on Monday. Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 47,05,056 units in FY26, up 13 per cent from 41,63,927 units in FY25, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said in a statemen ...Read More >
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan expressed his thoughts on the ongoing debate over VFX in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Ramayana" and lauded filmmakers who try to deliver new experience to the audience. Roshan shared a note on his Instagram handle on Saturday and said several filmmakers, including his father Rakesh Roshan, risk the money and efforts to deliver to the audience an experience they have never had before. The actor, who is set to step into the director's shoes with "Krrish 4", named films su ...Read More >
New Delhi: Hindi film star Hrithik Roshan expressed his thoughts on the ongoing debate over VFX in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana and lauded filmmakers who try to deliver new experience to the audience. Roshan shared a note on his Instagram handle Saturday and said several filmmakers, including his father Rakesh Roshan, risk the money and efforts to deliver to the audience an experience they have never had before. The actor, who is set to step into the director's shoes with Krrish 4, named fil ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The teaser of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, recently created a huge buzz online. While many viewers praised its grand visuals, one particular scene led to unexpected controversy. In the scene, Lord Rama is seen walking through the streets of Ayodhya while people shower him with flowers. However, sharp-eyed viewers noticed something unusual. The turban of a man standing nearby appeared to change color from blue to purple within seconds. This small detail quickly went ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The teaser of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, recently created a huge buzz online. While many viewers praised its grand visuals, one particular scene led to unexpected controversy. In the scene, Lord Rama is seen walking through the streets of Ayodhya while people shower him with flowers. However, sharp-eyed viewers noticed something unusual. The turban of a man standing nearby appeared to change color from blue to purple within seconds. This small detail quickly went ...Read More >
AI images reimagine Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Rama, sparking debate online, with many Reddit users saying he would have been a better fit. The first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana was released on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, and the teaser sparked discussions. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor as Shri Ram, and the teaser, which was titled 'RAMA', gave a peek into his look in the film. While many were impressed, a few had their doubts, and now new AI images have surfaced on social media, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 5 (PTI) Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan expressed his thoughts on the ongoing debate over VFX in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Ramayana" and lauded filmmakers who try to deliver new experience to the audience. Roshan shared a note on his Instagram handle on Saturday and said several filmmakers, including his father Rakesh Roshan, risk the money and efforts to deliver to the audience an experience they have never had before. The actor, who is set to step into the director's shoes with "Kr ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Days after netizens reacted with mixed opinions to the first teaser of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana,' actor Hrithik Roshan addressed the debate surrounding the film's VFX and visual style. The teaser of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer received praise for its scale and music; however, it also drew criticism from some viewers over its visual effects. As the debate continued on social media, Hrithik addressed the conversation through a detailed note. Refl ...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 ...Read More >
A proposal for a tunnel to decongest traffic in Shimla, from Lakkar Bazaar to Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), has been approved, shared public works department minister Vikramaditya Singh. While addressing the media after the annual general meeting of the SEHB Society held under the Shimla municipal corporation, the minister said, "Taking a lead from the Hill Queen, we have approved a proposal for a tunnel to decongest traffic in Shimla, for which a provision of ₹10 crore has been made f ...Read More >
Mumbai: As anticipation builds around Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Ram, the film continues to spark conversations across social media and the film industry. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the ambitious project has already become one of Bollywood's most talked-about upcoming releases. Amid the ongoing buzz, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna's earlier remarks on Ranbir's casting have resurfaced online, reigniting debate. In an interview with Filmygyan in August 2025, Khanna had expr ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Veteran actor Rajinikanth on Saturday confirmed that the shooting of his much-anticipated sequel 'Jailer 2' has been completed and the film is now in its final stages of post-production. The superstar added that the production team will soon officially announce the release date, heightening expectations among fans. Also Read | Ranbir Kapoor Reveals Daughter Raha's Role in His 'Ramayana' Journey; Part 1 Confirmed for Diwali 2026 Release (Watch Video) ...Read More >
Ernakulam (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): Malayalam director-producer Ranjith was produced before the First Class Magistrate Court in Kochi on Saturday following his arrest in connection with an alleged sexual assault complaint filed by an actress. The court remanded him to three days of police custody after the hearing. Also Read | Ranbir Kapoor Reveals Daughter Raha's Role in His 'Ramayana' Journey; Part 1 Confirmed for Diwali 2026 Release (Watch Video). The case pertains to allegations t ...Read More >
Addressing a press conference, divisional railway manager Rajesh Kumar Verma said that works worth around ₹398 crore have been sanctioned, including addition of six new platforms, extension of existing platforms, and development of additional entry and exit points equipped with modern passenger amenities. "The yard re-modelling at Pune station has been planned and initiated in phases to ensure minimal disruption to train operations while significantly enhancing capacity and passenger convenienc ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has officially confirmed that he will be playing a double role in the upcoming epic film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The actor will portray both Lord Ram and Lord Parshuram, two avatars of Lord Vishnu. The confirmation comes after the release of the film's teaser on April 2, which created huge excitement among fans. The teaser showed Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in multiple powerful looks, including warrior and king avatars. One of the most talked-abo ...Read More >
Pune: Acting on rising passenger demand, the Pune Railway Division operated a record number of special trains in the financial year 2025-26, significantly improving connectivity across regions. Divisional Railway Manager Rajesh Kumar Verma said the division ran 1,109 special trains during Diwali and Chhath festivals. This is a massive 197.3% increase compared to the previous year. The move helped manage the heavy festive rush and ensured smoother travel for passengers. The division also operat ...Read More >
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Thane for allegedly defrauding jewellers, leading to the recovery of gold bars worth ₹2.3 crore after a multi-state police investigation. Key PointsA man has been arrested in Thane for allegedly defrauding jewellers.Police recovered gold bars worth ₹2.3 crore from the accused.The accused allegedly cheated jewellers by taking advance payments for gold he never delivered.The arrest followed a multi-state investigation, with police tracking the accused to ...Read More >
Thane: The Thane Crime Branch arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly defrauding jewellers and customers of gold worth several crores. Police claim to have recovered gold bars valued at around ₹3 crore along with ₹17.50 lakh in cash, though sources indicate that the recovery may be partial.The accused, identified as Jivaram Vardhaji Chaudhary, a resident of Jambhli Naka in Thane and originally from Rajasthan, was absconding since Oct 2025. According to investigators, he targeted prominent jewel ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The much-awaited teaser of Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, was finally unveiled on April 2, 2026, during grand events across India. Despite its staggering Rs. 4000 crore budget, the initial response from fans and social media has been mixed. While some fans appreciated the scale and ambition, many others felt the teaser lacked emotional depth. Several viewers described Ranbir Kapoor's look as "average" and said it did not capture the divin ...Read More >
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