ENTERTAINMENT
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Jun- 2025 -28 June
Ram Charan joins Telangana’s Anti-Drug campaign
The event is part of the government’s mission to create awareness among the youth about the harmful effects of drug use. Ram Charan’s presence is expected to encourage young people to stay away from narcotics and make healthy life choices. Hyderabad: Actor Ram Charan will be the chief guest at a special event organised by the Telangana government today (June 26, 2025) at Shilpa Kala Vedika, Hyderabad, to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The event is part of the government’s mission to create awareness among the youth about the harmful effects of drug use. Ram Charan’s presence is expected to encourage young people to stay away from narcotics and make healthy life choices. Officials believe that celebrities…
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28 June
Kajol-starrer ‘Maa’ nails mytho-horror genre: A chilling blend of faith and evil
Maa blends mythology and horror in a gripping story of maternal fury and divine power. Kajol delivers her finest performance as Ambika, a modern-day embodiment of Kali, in this emotionally resonant and visually stunning film that redefines Indian genre cinema The first-of-its-kind mytho-horror, ‘Maa’ from the makers of ‘Shaitaan’ delivers a spine-chilling blend of fear, mythology, and raw emotion. Directed by Vishal Furia and headlined by Kajol in a career-defining performance, this genre-bending spectacle successfully brings mainstream Indian cinema into bold new territory. Set in a contemporary world where ancient forces resurface, Maa tells the story of Ambika, a mother whose unwavering love transforms into divine rage when her child is threatened. Kajol is phenomenal as Ambika, portraying a character…
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28 June
Kannappa Review: A grand tale that misses its soul
Kannappa had all the ingredients for a spiritually moving cinematic experience, a timeless legend, a rich setting like Sri Kalahasti, and a powerful moral. But in trying to make it larger-than-life, the film forgets what made the real Kannappa’s story special: simplicity and raw love for God. Hyderabad: Kannappa, the ambitious devotional drama starring Manchu Vishnu, aims to bring the legendary tale of Bhakta Kannappa to the silver screen with grandeur. But somewhere between the high production value and star-studded cameos, the film loses the very essence of what made Kannappa’s story immortal: simplicity, raw devotion, and soul-stirring emotion. Who Was Bhakta Kannappa? For those unfamiliar with the legend, Bhakta Kannappa, originally named Thinnadu, was a tribal hunter born into…
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28 June
Brad Pitt’s home in Los Angeles targeted in burglary
Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home was burglarized while he was away promoting his new film F1. Three unidentified suspects broke in and fled with valuables. Police are investigating the incident at the $5.5 million Los Feliz property bought in 2023 Los Angeles: Hollywood star Brad Pitt’s home was ransacked by burglars, when the actor was not on the premises. Police are investigating a burglary at a Los Angeles home reportedly owned by Pitt. The actor was not on the premises at the time of the break-in as he has been traveling to promote his new racing thriller ‘F1’ reports variety.com. A carpet premiere event for the film was held Monday in London. The Los Angeles Police Department said that authorities responded…
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27 June
Watch: ‘Chikitu’ first single from Rajinikanth’s Coolie drops
Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Sun Pictures, brings together a impressive cast including Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra, and Manjummel Boys fame Soubin Shahir, with a special cameo by Aamir Khan. Hyderabad: The first single from Rajinikanth’s upcoming film Coolie is finally here! Titled ‘Chikitu’, the song dropped on Wednesday, June 25, as a lively music video and has already grabbed everyone’s attention. What makes this song stand out is its presentation. It features a fun tribute to Thalaivar, with actor-filmmaker T Rajendar and music director Anirudh Ravichander imitating Rajinikanth’s signature dance moves. The track also includes quick glimpses of the superstar himself grooving, adding to the excitement. The vibe of the song is fresh and quirky, very different from Anirudh’s usual…
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27 June
Kajol enters mythological horror genre with Maa, says title reflects deep emotion
Bollywood star Kajol makes her horror debut with Maa, a mythological thriller that blends emotion, culture, and chills. Releasing June 27, Kajol says no other title could capture the film’s soul better, calling it a deeply layered, emotionally driven horror tale. New Delhi: Bollywood star Kajol has stepped into the world of mythological horror with ‘Maa’, which the actress said that no other title could have more aptly defined the movie. Talking about what comes to her mind thinking of “Maa”, a word that nearly every child learns to say first, Kajol told IANS: “I think you put it really well. It’s the first word that most children learn to say, to feel, and to think—before anything else. You know, the…
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27 June
Emraan Hashmi resumes shoot for ‘They Call Him OG’ after dengue recovery
Emraan Hashmi is back on set after recovering from dengue and has resumed shooting for his Telugu debut film They Call Him OG. Starring alongside Pawan Kalyan, the action-packed drama is slated for a worldwide release on September 25, 2025. Mumbai: Actor Emraan Hashmi has returned to the sets of his upcoming film titled “They Call Him OG” after recovering from dengue and said that he is “back in action.” Emraan, who was diagnosed with dengue on May 28,has resumed shooting in Mumbai. He said: “I am back in action, and it feels good! I took some time off to recover from dengue, but now I am fully recovered and back on set.” He thanked everyone for the thoughtful messages and…
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27 June
Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur relish dosa and idly amid Bengaluru traffic
Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur made the most of a traffic delay in Bengaluru by enjoying a South Indian meal during promotions for their film Metro…In Dino. The actors shared candid moments and thanked fans for their love. Mumbai: Bollywood stars Sara Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur, who are currently promoting their upcoming film “Metro…In Dino”, made the most of Bengaluru traffic by treating themselves to a delicious dinner. Sara took to Instagram, where she shared a boomerang video featuring the two actors in a restaurant enjoying idly, dosa, sambhar and some dahi chaat. In her own style, Sara wrote a shayari to caption the picture: “Dinner break zaroori jab traffic mein badh jaye doori and Aditya Roy…
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25 June
Fatima Sana Shaikh learns surfing in five days
Fatima Sana Shaikh shared her experience of learning surfing in five days during a vacation in Sri Lanka. The actress also has major releases lined up, including Metro… In Dino and the upcoming web series Teen Kawwe. Mumbai: Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh shared that she tried learning how to surf in five days during her holiday in Sri Lanka and said “thoda thoda seekh liya.” Fatima took to Instagram, where she shared a string of videos and pictures from her surfing lessons. She posted a photograph, where she was seen posing with her surfboard. A video also showed her surfing in the sea. “5 din main surfing seekhne ko koshish ki. Aur thoda thoda seekh liya. Made an impromtu plan with…
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25 June
Remembering Shyam Benegal: Celebrating the Hyderabad auteur through his cinematic legacy
Six months after his passing, Shyam Benegal’s legacy lives on through his socially conscious cinema. A pioneer of parallel cinema with deep roots in Hyderabad, Benegal crafted films that explored caste, class, and gender with unmatched realism and resonance. By Vaikhari Hyderabad: It’s been almost 6 months since Hyderabad’s much cherished Alwal boy – Shyam Benegal passed away on December 23, 2024, but his memory still survives through his award-winning cinematic works. Benegal had through his directorial ventures elevated Hyderabad’s place in Indian cinema and the loss has been a notable one for Hyderabad’s film industry. Benegal’s strong ties to Hyderabad have been no secret with many of his first films shot near the vicinity of Hyderabad in places like Pochampally, Bhongir, Gundlapochampally and Kapra Municipality.…
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