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Jan- 2025 -21 January
I-T raids on Mythri Movie Makers in Hyderabad
The raids follow the massive box office success of Mythri Movie Makers production, Pushpa 2: The Rule. Hyderabad: Income Tax officials conducted searches at the homes of Mythri Movie Makers, the producers of Pushpa 2, and an online web portal owner in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The raids follow the massive box office success of Mythri Movie Makers production, Pushpa 2: The Rule. Some of the notable films produced by the company are Srimanthudu, Rangasthalam, Janatha Garage, Pushpa: The Rise, Pushpa 2: The Rule. Established in 2015 by Naveen Yerneni, Yalamanchili Ravi Shankar and Mohan Cherukuri, Mythri Movie Makers is one of the top Telugu film production companies. Currently, the production house is headed by Naveen Yerneni and Ravi Shankar, as…
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20 January
Karan Veer Mehra wins Bigg Boss 18 title, takes home Rs 50 lakhs
This season also was named as “The Karan Veer Mehra Show” by fans, owing to his dominant presence throughout. Hyderabad: Karan Veer Mehra has emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss 18 Hindi, securing the trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakhs. The grand finale, hosted by Salman Khan, took place on January 19, 2025, marking the end of the season, which began on October 6, 2024. The title winner was followed by Vivan Dsena, who became the first runner-up. The top five finalists included Avinash Mishra, Chum Dharang, Karan Veer Mehra, Rajat Dalal and Varun Dsena. Chum Dharang was the first to be eliminated among the finalists, taking the fifth place. Avinash Mishra finished in fourth…
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20 January
I am rewarded each Sunday: Amitabh Bachchan
‘I am rewarded each Sunday for it to be in the continuity of my time that I anxiously give time to’ Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan shared that his Sundays at the gates of his home in Mumbai were filled with love and affection. The megastar said that he is rewarded every week. The cine icon took to his blog, where he wrote: ”The Sunday at the gates of J as ever were filled with love and affection from the Ef in the majority and the well-wishers in their screams of affection.” ‘I am rewarded each Sunday for it to be in the continuity of my time that I anxiously give time to.’ Talking about work, he said: ”Plans for the work ahead…
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20 January
Mumbai Police find pictures of two suspects on Shehzad’s mobile phone in Saif Ali Khan attack case
The Mumbai Police said the photographs of the suspects were seized from the mobile phone of Shehzad New Delhi: The Bangladeshi national, Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, arrested on charges of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan after breaking into his house, was keeping a very close watch on the police investigation through news and had kept screenshots of the suspects, being shown by the media, in his mobile phone. The Mumbai Police said the photographs of the suspects were seized from the mobile phone of Shehzad. The suspects were those men who were interrogated by the police while on the lookout for the main culprit. The media was continuously giving updates on the case and showing the photographs of suspects being picked…
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20 January
Will ‘Avatar 3’ be boldest Avatar film yet? This is what James Cameron says
”Avatar 3: Fires and Ash” is scheduled to hit theaters on December 19, 2025 Los Angeles: Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron has built more suspense around ‘Avatar 3: Fires and Ash’ as he revealed that it may be the boldest ‘Avatar’ film yet. In an interview, the director opened up about what to expect from the latest installment of the global franchise. He noted that his goal isn’t to replicate what was done in the previous two films but instead to make ‘brave choices’ that might not necessarily be expected. It’s a tricky thing, Cameron, 70, said. ‘We could be getting high on our own supply here, and everybody who looks at it [the new film] goes, that’s not what I signed…
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20 January
I became drunk, not on alcohol but on my success and arrogance, says Ram Gopal Varma
Turning emotional and penning a confession post to himself on X, Ram Gopal Varma admitted that he cried after watching the film but said that the tears were not only for the film but for what had happened after that. Chennai: Popular director Ram Gopal Varma has confessed that he had become drunk not on alcohol but on his own success and arrogance though he didn’t know this until two days ago when he watched his own film ‘Sathya’ for the first time after 27 years. Turning emotional and penning a confession post to himself on X, Ram Gopal Varma admitted that he cried after watching the film but said that the tears were not only for the film but…
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19 January
Pushpa 2 craze unstoppable: Extended version revives box office collections
After a dull Day 43, where ticket sales dipped to ₹65 lakhs, the inclusion of the extended version Pushpa 2: Reloaded, sparked renewed interest among the audience, leading to a surge in ticket sales. Hyderabad: The buzz around Pushpa 2: The Rule remains strong even after 45 days of its release. The film witnessed houseful shows at the renowned Sandhya 70MM theater, thanks to the release of an extended version with an additional 20 minutes of content. After a dull Day 43, where ticket sales dipped to ₹65 lakhs, the inclusion of the extended version Pushpa 2: Reloaded, sparked renewed interest among the audience, leading to a surge in ticket sales. This strategic move by the Pushpa 2 team has…
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19 January
Saif’s attacker identified as Bangladeshi; arrested
Saif Ali Khan’s attacker, who was arrested from adjoining Thane, is a Bangladeshi, who had changed his name Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad to Bijoy Das after entering India Mumbai: Mumbai police on Sunday said a 30-year-old man who stabbed Saif Ali Khan at the actor’s residence here has been arrested. Preliminary investigation suggests that the man had entered actor’s home with an intention of theft, a senior police official told reporters. Saif Ali Khan’s attacker, who was arrested from adjoining Thane, is a Bangladeshi, who had changed his name Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad to Bijoy Das after entering India, the official said. The Bollywood star was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by the intruder inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale…
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19 January
Coldplay’s concert marks celebration of music, culture
Martin belted out chartbuster tracks like “Paradise”, “Viva La Vida”, “Adventure of a Lifetime”, “Yellow”, “Fix You”, and “A Sky Full of Stars”, among others Mumbai: From asking what ‘Jai Shri Ram’ means to giving a tongue-in-cheek shout-out to cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, Coldplay’s first concert in India in nine years was nothing short of a cultural celebration where the band’s frontman Chris Martin captivated the audience with his humour and curiosity. There were plenty of unforgettable moments that resonated deeply with fans at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium where Coldplay kick-started their ‘Music of the Spheres World Tour’ in India. For two hours at the packed stadium, Martin belted out chartbuster tracks like “Paradise”, “Viva La Vida”, “Adventure of a Lifetime”,…
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19 January
Varun Tej, Merlapaka Gandhi’s Horror-Comedy in Works
The tagline, “When haunting turns hilarious,” offers a sneak peek into what audiences can expect from the movie. Hyderabad: Varun Tej’s upcoming film, tentatively titled VT15, has been announced with an intriguing poster that teases a horror-comedy theme. The tagline, “When haunting turns hilarious,” offers a sneak peek into what audiences can expect from the movie. The poster features a chembu (metal cup) adorned with a dragon symbol, wrapped in a saffron cloth, and surrounded by flames, adding an air of mystery. The film is directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, known for Venkatadri Express, with music composed by S.S. Thaman. Details regarding the cast, crew, shooting schedule, and release date are yet to be revealed.
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