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Hyderabad: The first glimpse of Rama from director Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious film Ramayana has created a wave of excitement among fans, especially as it arrived on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. The project, backed by producer Namit Malhotra, is already being described as one of the biggest cinematic undertakings in Indian cinema, and the initial look has only added to the anticipation. With Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the role of Lord Ram, the film aims to present the timeless epic ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Thursday, the makers of the upcoming epic "Ramayana" unveiled the look of Lord Rama, played by Ranbir Kapoor. Calling it a "humbling experience," the Bollywood star said that there is a purity about him that is very rare. Ranbir on playing Rama, said in a statement: "I don't think I'm here to represent Rama. I'm here to learn from him. There is a simplicity and purity to him that is very rare; and trying to understand and im ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared a note about the deeper meaning and evolution of his long-running blog, which he first began writing in 2008. The icon, who wrote his first blog in April 2008, spoke about time, purpose, and consistency as he wrote: "... there is ever a time and place for all that needs to be done believed executed (sic).." He described his blog as more than just a platform calling it a space that connects him with people across the world. A ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who is back in Mumbai after his recent trip to Los Angeles, seems to have returned to work mode, as he is all set to begin promotions for his upcoming film Ramayana. Just a day before the release of the first glimpse of Rama from Ramayana, Ranbir was seen in Bandra along with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. Also Read | 'Ramayana': Alia Bhatt Reviews Husband Ranbir Kapoor's 'Rama' Teaser, Calls It 'Out of This ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who is back in Mumbai after his recent trip to Los Angeles, seems to have returned to work mode, as he is all set to begin promotions for his upcoming film Ramayana. Just a day before the release of the first glimpse of Rama from Ramayana, Ranbir was seen in Bandra along with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. He kept his look simple and casual in a denim jacket, track pants, and a white T-shirt. Earlier this w ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Genelia D'Souza got emotional after her Masti co-star Vivek Oberoi praised her and called her "Maharani Saheba" and also the pillar of strength behind husband Riteish Deshmukh's ambitious film on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Taking to her social media account, Genelia reshared Vivek's heartfelt note and wrote, "Touched my heart @vivekoberoi Thank you so much." Vivek shared the trailer of Ritesh and Genelia's upcoming movie Chhatrapati Shivaji ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Actor Ranbir Kapoor says his first reaction when he was offered the role of Lord Ram in the upcoming mythological epic "Ramayana" was one of self-doubt but becoming a father helped turn that hesitation into a sense of purpose. Speaking at a special IMAX teaser screening of the film in New York, Ranbir said the offer came about four years ago and left him feeling unprepared. "I remember when Namit offered me this part around four years back, my instant reaction was: 'I am ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan once again shared a deeply introspective note, reflecting on purpose, individuality, and the quiet strength of self-belief. Big B took to his blog, where he spoke about "a delayed presence" and "uncertain timing," while acknowledging the unwavering support of well-wishers that helps preserve what truly matters. "... a delayed presence .. an uncertain timing , and the glory of the well wishers, keeps what needs to be kept (sic)...." he ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor, along with filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, recently travelled to Los Angeles to unveil the first glimpse of 'Ramayana' at an exclusive screening for an international audience. The teaser has sparked quite a buzz online, with viewers praising its grand scale and Ranbir's divine look as Lord Rama. After catching the first glimpse, several attendees took to social media to share their reactions. "2 seconds of Ranbir Kapoor as Bhagwan Ram and the theatr ...Read More >
CHENNAI: The makers of director Rojin Thomas's upcoming horror fantasy thriller 'Kathanar', featuring actors Jayasurya, Prabhu Deva and Anushka Shetty in the lead, on Tuesday released a fascinating trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Clocking two minutes and 49 seconds, the trailer unleashes a cascade of breathtaking moments -- stunning visuals, a soaring musical score, crystalline sound design, and the magnetic screen presence of its leads, heralding a fresh fusion ...Read More >
Mumbai: The teaser of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), paving the way for its release on April 2. The teaser, titled 'Rama', was granted certification on March 30 and is reportedly suitable for a universal audience. The development marked a key milestone in the promotional rollout of the much-anticipated mythological epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari. According to reports, the teaser has a runtime of approximately 2 minu ...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 >
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 >
The shooting of Marathi cinema's biggest and most ambitious film, Raja Shivaji, has officially wrapped, marking a major milestone for the much-anticipated historical epic. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Genelia Deshmukh under the banners of Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company, the film chronicles the extraordinary life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The multilingual action drama is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on May 1, 2026. Announcing ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 16 (PTI) Actor Sunny Deol on Tuesday said he is looking forward to "Border 2" as it gave him a chance to play a solider again. The project is a follow-up to the 1997 blockbuster film "Border", which featured Deol alongside Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff and Akshaye Khanna. The war epic was helmed by J P Dutta. The new movie is directed by Anurag Singh of Akshay Kumar-starrer "Kesari" fame. "Whenever you wear the uniform there's an excitement that you feel and you feel you are also a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Indian box office in 2025 saw tough competition, but a few films attracted large audiences to theatres. Although no film reached the Rs 1,000 crore mark, positive word of mouth allowed several releases to earn impressive amounts. The year featured a variety of top films, including action spectacles, fantasy dramas, romantic stories, and historical narratives. Here's a closer look at the highest-grossing films of 2025 and how Dhurandhar made a significant late impact on the charts. ...Read More >
When SS Rajamouli unveiled the title of his highly anticipated movie on November 15, fans witnessed the grandeur of filmmaking in a never-before-seen event. With the first glimpses, he confirmed it's an epic in the making. Viewers were stunned by the detailing and scale of the VFX work. So far, except for the characters played by a stellar cast -- Priyanka Chopra as Mandakini, Prithviraj Sukumaran as the antagonist Kumbha, and Mahesh Babu as Rudhra -- and the different timelines, not much is kno ...Read More >
S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus starring Mahesh Babu has been officially titled 'Varanasi,' with the actor playing Rudhra. The film's title teaser hints at a grand, multi-era, spiritual adventure, and will introduce Premium Large Scale Format Filmed for IMAX technology to Indian cinema. The makers of ace filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli's highly anticipated magnum opus, starring Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, officially unveiled the film's title 'Varanasi' on Saturday. They also confirmed that Mahesh Bab ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, India (AP) -- Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like "RRR" and "Baahubali" that redefined Indian cinema's scale and caught Hollywood's attention, has unveiled his most ambitious film yet. Known for blending mythic storytelling with grand action and imaginative choreography, Rajamouli announced his latest film -- and its title -- at an event Saturday in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, where thousands of his cheering fans thronged to cat ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like "RRR" and "Baahubali" that redefined Indian cinema's scale and caught Hollywood's attention, has unveiled his most ambitious film yet. Known for blending mythic storytelling with grand action and imaginative choreography, Rajamouli announced his latest film -- and its title -- at an event Saturday in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, where thousands of his cheering fans thronged to catch a first gl ...Read More >
Trust SS Rajamouli, and he'll set a new benchmark. Rajamouli and his writer-father, K Vijendra Prasad, are a lethal duo, and they proved it again with Varanasi. The first look of the Mahesh Babu-starrer was unveiled on Saturday in Hyderabad, and it has left the fans and moviegoers stunned. Varanasi ain't just a globetrotter, but also a timetrotter. The mind-bending vision of Rajamouli shown in the Varansi to the World gives glimpses from Treta Yuga to a seemingly dystopian world. The first look ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Prominent names from the world of showbiz, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Rashmika Mandanna, Rishab Shetty and Manoj Bajpayee, congratulated the Indian women's cricket team for their victory over Australia in the semi-final of the ongoing Women's ODI World Cup, calling it a "display of determination, unity, and brilliance on the field". Star cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues played the innings of her career, remaining unbeaten on 127 as India made it to their third ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 28: Actor Siddharth compiled a beautiful, heartfelt poem dedicated to wife Aditi Rao Hydari as he wished her on birthday. The 'Rang De Basanti' actor uploaded some candid photos of Aditi on his official Instagram handle. He also shared some heart-melting words for the 'Heeramandi' actress that went like this, "My love was born today (red heart emoji) Reacting to the post, Aditi commented, 'My Siddhuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu bestest! (red heart emojis) Come back soon (teary-eyed and red he ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 23 (ANI): After having a Diwali bash with family and friends, Bollywood couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt grabbed the eyeballs with their chic and casual look at Kalina Airport in Mumbai. The couple were seen getting out of their car with adorable Raha, drawing attention from fans and paps. Ranbir Kapoor greeted the paparazzi with his signature smile and a casual wave before entering the terminal. He sported a classic denim jacket over a plain white T-sh ...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 Cal ...Read More >
The National Award-winning film Umrao Jaan starring Rekha will be shown in its restored version for the first time outside India. It will be screened at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia in December 2025. Muzaffar Ali's 1981 film Umrao Jaan, starring Rekha, is travelling to Saudi Arabia. The 4K restored version by the National Film Development Corporation and National Film Archive of India under the National Film Heritage Mission will be screened at the upcoming Red Sea In ...Read More >
Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer has passed away at the age of 68. He was widely recognized for his portrayal of Karna in the epic television series Mahabharat. Dheer also left a lasting impression with his role in the Zee Horror Show episode 'Dastak'. Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, best remembered for his iconic role as Karna in B.R. Chopra's epic television series Mahabharat, has passed away at the age of 68. As reported by ANI, while the exact cause of his death remains unclear, media sources suggest ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 18 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan extended warm Diwali greetings at the Kalina airport, following his return to Mumbai on Friday. The actor was given a rousing welcome by the eager paparazzi who were seen calling out his name and even sharing 'Happy Diwali' wishes. In response to the shoutout, Salman obliged the media by waving his hand toward them and folding his hands in gratitude. At one point, the actor also greeted them by wishing "Happy Diwali." ...Read More >
PVR Inox will host a Birthday Film Festival for Shah Rukh Khan. The event starts October 31, ahead of his 60th birthday. Over two weeks, 75 cinemas across 30 cities will screen his biggest hits. Films like Chennai Express, Devdas, Dil Se, Main Hoon Na, and Jawan will be shown. This celebrates the actor's 33-year journey in cinema. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be honoured with the Birthday Film Festival at India's PVR Inox, India's largest film exhibition company, which is set to re-r ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new Indian blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed the $80 million-mark at the global box office in two weeks since it first hit theatres on October 2. According to Comscore data, the Kannada mythological drama closed its second weekend at $69.3 million and ranked as the eighth top-grossing film worldwide for the weekend ending October 12. The Indian film completed fifteen days at the global ticket windows on October 15 ...Read More >
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