ENTERTAINMENT
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Dec- 2025 -2 December
Jenna Ortega hopes audiences ‘get sick’ of AI in films, TV
Jenna Ortega voiced concerns over rising AI use in films, saying computers lack soul and cannot replicate human imperfections. Speaking at the Marrakech Film Festival, she hoped audiences would tire of AI content. Bong Joon Ho and Celine Song also criticised AI’s creative impact. Los Angeles: Actress Jenna Ortega has expressed her concern about the use of artificial intelligence in film and TV and hopes people will get “sick” of such work and want to return to genuine human creations in the future. During the jury press conference at the Marrakech Film Festival, The ‘Wednesday’ actress said: “There is really charm in the human condition… As humans, we have a tendency to always, when you look back at history, take things…
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2 December
Adivi Sesh explains why he is not dubbing ‘Dacoit’ in Hindi
Adivi Sesh says he chose not to dub Dacoit in Hindi because translating dialogues weakens emotional authenticity. The actor says the film was instead shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. Co-starring Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap, the film is set for a pan-India release. Mumbai: Actor Adivi Sesh has opened up about a major artistic decision, his choice not to dub his films in Hindi, but instead make them originally in both languages. Talking to IANS about the choice, Adivi said: “The decision started with my previous films, because when I also write I understand the meaning of an emotion on paper and the meaning of emotion when it’s on camera. There’s a translation that happens.” “And sometimes when you merely…
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1 December
Hyderabad listens with its heart, says Sonu Nigam; sings 30 songs without a break
Sonu Nigam said the energy of the Hyderabad audience inspired him to perform 30 songs non-stop during his concert, despite back-to-back shows across countries. The singer extended the show by 30 minutes and promised something new for Ahmedabad next month Mumbai: Singer Sonu Nigam opened up about his remarkable performance in Hyderabad, where he sang 30 songs consecutively without taking a pause. In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the singer shared how deeply he connected with the Hyderabad audience during his concert, which led him to extend the show and perform over 30 songs non-stop. He mentioned that even after traveling and performing extensively across the US, Canada, and India, stepping on stage in Hyderabad made him feel rejuvenated. Sonu Nigam also praised…
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1 December
Karan Johar reveals he is ‘deeply in love’ — with ChatGPT
Karan Johar playfully declared ChatGPT his “new lover” in a humorous Instagram post. Meanwhile, his production Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, continues its international run after Cannes and London screenings, with Martin Scorsese also hosting a New York event. Mumbai: Ace filmmaker Karan Johar recently took to social media to reveal his new love. Taking to his Instagram stories, he penned a humorous and light-hearted post in which he jokingly referred to ChatGPT as his “new lover.” Karan hinted that he was initially unsure about using AI but has now grown quite fond of it. His line about hoping it’s not “ek tarfa pyar” seems to be suggesting he hopes the love isn’t one-sided and that ChatGPT “loves him back.” Karan…
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1 December
Akhanda 2: Thaandavam cleared by CBFC, runtime set at 166 minutes: Sour
Industry sources say Boyapati Sreenu’s Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, has been cleared by the CBFC with a 166-minute runtime. A new teaser has heightened buzz ahead of the film’s December 5 worldwide release. Hyderabad: If sources in the industry are to be believed, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared director Boyapeti Sreenu’s much-anticipated action entertainer ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’, featuring actor Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. Although there has been no official announcement in this regard, sources in the know say that the film, which has now been cleared for release, has a run time of 166 minutes (2 hours and 44 minutes). For the unaware, the film is scheduled to hit screens on December 5 this…
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Nov- 2025 -30 November
RGV, Manoj Bajpayee Reunite for Horror-Comedy Police Station Mein Bhoot
Ram Gopal Varma and Manoj Bajpayee have reunited for the horror-comedy Police Station Mein Bhoot. RGV shared new stills featuring Bajpayee and Ramya Krishnan in striking avatars. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh in a key role. Mumbai: The popular actor and director duo, Ram Gopal Varma and Manoj Bajpayee, have once again joined hands for the forthcoming horror comedy, “Police Station Mein Bhoot.” While movie buffs await the release of the drama, the filmmaker keeps the excitement intact by sharing insight from the project. RGV took to his X (Earlier known as Twitter) and posted a still from his next, which shows Bajpayee dressed as a police officer, looking at the camera from the shadows with his expression intense. Uploading…
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30 November
Kareena Kapoor’s Friday night goes retro with John Travolta’s ‘Grease’
Kareena Kapoor Khan spent her Friday night revisiting the classic 1978 musical Grease, sharing a still from the John Travolta–Olivia Newton-John film on Instagram. The actress, currently in the news for Netflix’s Dining with the Kapoors, is shooting for Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming thriller Daayra. Mumbai: Bollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan spent her Friday night with a sprinkle of Hollywood charm, setting in to watch the evergreen musical “Grease” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Kareena took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a screenshot from a still from the iconic finale of the 1978 film “Grease”, where Travolta and Newton-John dance together. The Bollywood diva captioned the post: “Friday movie night. IYKYK.” Grease marked the directorial debut of Randal Kleiser…
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30 November
Niharika Konidela says support from Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan gives her strength
Niharika Konidela says the unwavering support of Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan gives her immense strength. She admits the pressure of belonging to a renowned family but treats it as motivation, crediting discipline as the most valuable lesson she has learned Mumbai: Actress and producer Niharika Konidela opened up on the support she has received from her uncle, Pawan Kalyan, and cousin Ram Charan, two big names in the entertainment industry, during her cinematic journey.While speaking exclusively to IANS, Niharika was asked, “Your family—especially Pawan Kalyan Garu and Ram Charan—plays a significant role in your journey. What does their support mean to you?”Replying to this, she admitted that Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan’s support gives her a tremendous amount of strength.…
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29 November
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani name their baby girl Saraayah Malhotra
Six months after becoming parents, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani revealed their baby girl’s name as Saraayah Malhotra, sharing a tender photo on social media. Bollywood colleagues, including Karan Johar and Varun Dhawan, sent warm wishes to the new family Mumbai: Almost six months after welcoming their baby girl, Bollywood couple Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani have finally revealed the name of their little bundle of joy. Sid and Kiara have named their baby girl Saraayah Malhotra. Announcing the name of their firstborn on social media, the new parents shared a joint post that read, “From our prayers, to our arms (Folded hands emoji) our divine blessing, our princess, Saraayah Malhotra (Sparkles, folded hands, red heart and evil eye emojis) (sic).”…
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29 November
Ajay Bhupathi’s Srinivasa Mangapuram to launch Mahesh Babu’s nephew Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni
Director Ajay Bhupathi’s upcoming film, now titled Srinivasa Mangapuram, introduces Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni—grandson of Superstar Krishna and nephew of Mahesh Babu—in his acting debut. Presented by Ashwini Dutt, the love story promises emotional depth, realism and striking visuals. Hyderabad: Director Ajay Bhupathi’s eagerly awaited upcoming film, featuring Telugu star Mahesh Babu’s nephew Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni in the lead, has now been titled ‘Srinivasa Mangapuram’, its makers announced on Thursday. Chandamama Kathalu Pictures, the production house producing the film, took to its X timeline to make the announcement. It wrote, “Two lives. One journey. Two hands. One promise.Two hearts. One destiny. #AB4 is #SrinivasaMangapuram. Get ready to witness a cult that will be a timeless chapter in the world of love stories.…
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