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Vidya Balan embraces tradition in Kanjivaram silk saree for Tamil New Year celebrations

Puthandu, the first day of the Tamil month of Chithirai, marks the beginning of the Tamil New Year. The day holds great significance as it is believed to be the moment when Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe. Mumbai: Actress Vidya Balan donned traditional Kanjivaram silk sarees to mark the celebration of Tamil New Year. Radiating elegance and cultural pride, the actress embraced the festive spirit with her stunning ensemble, paying homage to the rich heritage of Tamil traditions. Taking to her Instagram handle, the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 actress posted a video of her where she is seen wearing Kanjivaram silk sarees. In the post, Vidya also extended her heartfelt greetings to fans on Puthandu. Balan captioned the…

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Sivakarthikeyan’s “Madharasi” to hit the screens on this day

Madharasi marks the actor’s next film after “Amaran”  which was a box-office blockbuster. Hyderabad: Kollywood actor Sivakarthikeyan is all set to return to the big screen with Madharasi, an action-packed thriller directed by AR Murugadoss. The makers have now officially announced that the movie will hit theatres on September 5, 2025, with a powerful new poster. Madharasi marks the actor’s next film after “Amaran”  which was a box-office blockbuster. Naturally, expectations are high for Madharasi, especially since Murugadoss’s last film Sikandar with Salman Khan, didn’t perform well at the box office. Kannada actress Rukmini Vasanth plays the female lead, while Bollywood actor Vidyut Jamwal will be seen as the antagonist. Madharasi is produced by N Srilakshmi Prasad under the Sri…

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Know when and where to watch Maxx blockbuster “Mad square”

Despite the mixed talk, Mad Square stood out for its comedy, entertaining screenplay, and youthful vibe. With its OTT release just around the corner, fans who missed it in theatres will now get a chance to enjoy the madness at home. Hyderabad: After a successful theatrical run, Mad Square, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster MAD, is now heading to OTT. The film, which released on March 28, received a mix of reviews but still managed to keep audiences entertained with its trademark humor and youthful energy. The much-awaited comedy is now gearing up for its digital release this April. While Netflix, the streaming partner of the first film, is expected to stream the sequel as well, an official confirmation…

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Aamir Khan introduces his girlfriend Gauri Spratt to Chinese media and actors Shen Teng, Ma Li

The couple’s appearance sparked buzz across social media, marking a rare and notable moment in Khan’s otherwise private personal life. On April 12, Aamir made a rare public appearance at the Macau International Comedy Festival in China, and this time, he wasn’t alone. Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan made headlines as he stepped out for the first time at a public event with his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt. The couple’s appearance sparked buzz across social media, marking a rare and notable moment in Khan’s otherwise private personal life. On April 12, Aamir made a rare public appearance at the Macau International Comedy Festival in China, and this time, he wasn’t alone. Accompanying him was his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, whom he had introduced to the…

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Jay Soni admits to being typecast in television, says he’s working to reinvent himself

Soni revealed that while he’s grateful for the roles he’s played, he often finds himself boxed into similar characters. Determined to break free from that mold, he shared that he’s actively working on reinventing himself and exploring diverse roles to showcase his range as an actor. Mumbai: Television actor-host Jay Soni has opened up about the challenges of being typecast in the industry. Soni revealed that while he’s grateful for the roles he’s played, he often finds himself boxed into similar characters. Determined to break free from that mold, he shared that he’s actively working on reinventing himself and exploring diverse roles to showcase his range as an actor. Expressing the same, Jay told IANS, “Yes, sometimes I do feel…

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Anupam Kher explains why it took over a year of collaboration to write ‘Tanvi The Great’

“Tanvi The Great” marks Kher’s return to direction, 22 years after his debut film “Om Jai Jagadish.” The first teaser of the film was unveiled in theaters alongside Sunny Deol’s “Jaat.” Mumbai: Anupam Kher took to social media to introduce the other two young writers of “Tanvi The Great.” On Sunday, the veteran actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a photo of him posing with other writers Ankur Suman and Abhishek Dixit. In the caption, Kher said both Ankur and Abhishek, who hail from the dynamic world of advertising, have proven themselves to be exceptional writers as well. While their careers initially flourished in the fast-paced realm of advertising, their creativity and storytelling skills have seamlessly translated into brilliant writing..…

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Taapsee Pannu donates cooling equipment to slum areas, calls initiative ‘deeply moving’

Touched by the experience, she described the initiative as something that “moved her deeply,” highlighting her commitment to giving back to the community. Mumbai: In a heartfelt gesture to combat the summer heat, actress Taapsee Pannu extended a helping hand to families living in slum areas by distributing fans and water coolers. Touched by the experience, she described the initiative as something that “moved her deeply,” highlighting her commitment to giving back to the community. As temperatures soared past 40 degrees Celsius, Taapsee joined a special sewa initiative aimed at providing relief to families in low-income and slum areas—communities where even basic comforts like cooling appliances are often out of reach. Speaking about her involvement, the actress shared, “We often take basic…

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Manisha Koirala celebrates her health journey with her mom

The actress recently shared a glimpse into their special moments together, reflecting on the power of family, resilience, and gratitude. Mumbai: Bollywood actress and cancer survivor Manisha Koirala is celebrating life and health in the most heartwarming way — alongside her biggest supporter, her mother. The actress recently shared a glimpse into their special moments together, reflecting on the power of family, resilience, and gratitude. In the post, Manisha mentioned that after receiving a clean bill of health from her checkups, she chose to celebrate her health with her mother. To celebrate their health, the mother-daughter duo relished dosas. On Sunday, the ‘Dear Maya’ actress took to her Instagram to share a photo featuring her posing with her mom. For the caption,…

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s ‘Costao’ to stream on this OTT platform

Costao marks Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s return to biopics and is expected to deliver a powerful story of honesty and grit. Hyderabad: Costao, a gripping biopic based on the life of late customs officer Costao Fernandes, will premiere exclusively on Zee5. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the fearless officer who took on Goa’s gold smuggling network in the 1990s. The first look was unveiled on April 11, 2025, with Zee5 sharing the poster and teaser clips that hint at the intense drama and emotional depth of the story. One slide read, “Bravery comes at a cost,” showing the character after an accident, while another said, “Courage comes at a cost.” Directed by Sejal Shah and produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Costao also features Priya…

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What exactly happened with Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara teaser?

The film, said to be in the zone of Chiranjeevi’s 1990 classic Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, has created huge buzz, but with this teaser fiasco will the hype be the same? Hyderabad: In a surprising turn, Vishwambhara—the highly anticipated socio-fantasy film starring Megastar Chiranjeevi—came under fire for its teaser visuals, which fans slammed for poor quality. Now, the reason is out. Director Malladi Vassishta’s father, Satyanarayana Reddy, who is also producing the film, recently revealed in an interview with TeluguOne that the visuals in the teaser were not the final CGI. Instead, they were AI-generated placeholders. “They used AI at the last minute to render scenes because the CGI team couldn’t deliver on time,” he admitted. “Those visuals won’t even be…

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