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‘Sikandar’ Day 8 Box Office collection: Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna starrer struggles to ₹100-crore mark

Salman Khan in ‘Sikandar’. | Photo Credit: Nadiadwala Grandson/YouTube Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna starrer Sikandar has failed to set the box office on fire. Directed by AR Murugadoss of Ghajini fame, the Hindi action drama released in theatres on March 30, 2025. The movie is produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Salman Khan Films. […]

Saira Banu remembers Manoj Kumar with cherished “Balidaan” memory: “Someone like him never truly leaves” : Bollywood News

Veteran actress Saira Banu took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing a lighthearted anecdote about her late co-star Manoj Kumar from the sets of their 1971 film Balidaan. In a heartfelt tribute following Kumar’s passing on April 4 at the age of 87, Banu recounted a memorable moment that left the crew in stitches. […]

Armaan Malik calls out Ghibli-style AI for misusing art: “I don’t like when creators and artists gets taken advantage of” : Bollywood News

Singer Armaan Malik has taken a firm stand against the viral Ghibli-style AI trend sweeping social media. In a recent exchange with a fan, the artist expressed his growing discomfort with how the trend, inspired by Studio Ghibli’s iconic animation aesthetic, has veered off course. What started as a charming novelty has, in his view, […]

Subhash Ghai sells Jogeshwari flats for Rs 11.61 crores: Reports : Bollywood News

Veteran Bollywood filmmaker Subhash Ghai has made headlines with a significant real estate transaction, selling two luxurious apartments in Mumbai’s Jogeshwari for a combined Rs 11.61 crores. The properties, located in the upscale Splendor Complex Co-op Housing Society Ltd., were offloaded in March 2025 under his company, Mukta Tele Arts Private Limited. This move by […]

Tigmanshu Dhulia BLAMES high ticket prices for killing Bollywood’s box office: “Greed is the reason behind it” : Bollywood News

Acclaimed filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia has sparked a conversation about the Hindi film industry’s ongoing box office woes, pinning the blame squarely on exorbitant ticket prices. In a candid interview with ANI, the Paan Singh Tomar director argued that Bollywood’s failure to draw crowds stems from a pricing model that alienates audiences, contrasting it with the […]

Manoj Kumar passes away: PM Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu pay heartfelt tributes to cinema icon : Bollywood News

The Indian film industry and the nation are in mourning following the demise of legendary actor and filmmaker Manoj Kumar, who passed away at the age of 87. Known as “Bharat Kumar” for his iconic patriotic films, his death has elicited heartfelt tributes from prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu, […]

Manoj Kumar (1937-2025) | The filmmaker who made ‘Bharat’ a brand

Manoj Kumar, whose films played a vital role in shaping the cultural consciousness of the country, passed away in Mumbai early on Friday (April 4, 2025) after a prolonged illness. Making Bharat a household name, he created an idealist hero with a strong moral compass who stood for national integrity, putting self before family and […]

Author Perumal Murugan and artist Appupen reimagine CS Chellappa’s Vaadivaasal as a graphic novel

The cover of Vaadivaasal: The Arena The crowd watches with bated breath. It is a tussle between man and beast. Who will win? Pichi the boy, Kaari the fierce bull, or the zamindar who owns the animal? Clouds of mud fly up in the air as the crowd in Chellayipuram throngs the vaadivaasal (entrance to […]

Why brand Salman is cracking: Dissecting the fall of a Superstar – and the blueprint for redemption : Bollywood News

For more than three decades, Salman Khan was the heartbeat of Bollywood’s single screens and the pulse of Eid releases. His persona transcended cinema – he became a phenomenon. No logic, no critics, no reviews could halt the Salman tsunami when he was at his peak. But the tide seems to be receding. Why brand […]

Alvin Presley steps onto the global stage as an indie musician to watch

Alvin Presley | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chennai is experiencing a rare week of summer rain. It is sultry, humid, and the smell of mud mixed with the sea breeze carries through the city. Moments like these are numbered. They call for some hot tea, a balcony with uninterrupted views of the overcast skyline, and […]