01 June,2026 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Sharvari and Alia Bhatt. Pics/Yogen Shah, PTI, Instagram
Fans of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari have reason to celebrate, as their upcoming action entertainer Alpha will now hit cinemas a week earlier than planned. The film has been advanced from July 10 to July 3 after Dhamaal 4 shifted its release to July 17. "With no major release planned for July 3, producer Aditya Chopra felt it was the right date," a source said. A trade expert added that the move gives Alpha "two weeks to make the most of an open run". The YRF Spy Universe film also stars Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor.
If reports doing the rounds on social media are to be believed, pan-India star Ram Charan's trusted bodyguard Kevin Kunta may be earning a staggering Rs 2 lakh to Rs 4 lakh per day. The claim, which has gone viral during the promotions of Peddi, has left fans stunned, with many wondering whether the imposing security professional is becoming a celebrity in his own right. While the figure remains unverified, Kevin's sharp looks, tailored suits and commanding presence have already made him one of the most talked-about faces on the promotional tour.
Originally from Gambia, Kevin Kunta is a professional MMA fighter who is reportedly based in Florence, Italy. He has represented Italy's national MMA team and has worked in VIP protection and close-security services. During the âPeddi' promotional tour across cities including Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Bhopal, Kevin has frequently been spotted by Ram Charan's side, with social media users praising both his physique and fashion sense.
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta has confirmed that work on Kaante 2, the sequel to Kaante (2002), is underway, marking a possible reunion with longtime collaborator Sanjay Dutt. The director said that Sanjay had been "grossly wasted" by filmmakers who failed to understand his strengths, adding, "He can still carry a film on his shoulders." The duo has "cracked, at a very base level, a story for Kaante 2," he said.
Telugu actor Satyadev has admitted that public figures in the film industry often cannot afford to be open about their political views. Speaking on the Raw Talks with VK podcast, he said, "In the entertainment industry, you can never deliver an honest opinion," explaining that actors must avoid alienating audiences. Calling it a "business model", Satyadev added, "I can never be vocal about what I like, and don't like." He further remarked that anyone choosing to take a political stand should "have the kind of money that will forgive anything", stressing that diplomacy is essential for survival in the industry.
Love was clearly in the air as Sobhita Dhulipala rang in her birthday on Sunday, May 31. Husband Naga Chaitanya melted hearts online by sharing a bunch of unseen snaps, from cosy selfies to candid holiday moments. Accompanying the pictures was a simple but swoon-worthy message: "Happy birthday my lady, Sobhita. Grateful I get to do life with you." One photograph even captured Sobhita soaking in a breathtaking cliffside view.
