Veteran Malayalam actor, writer and director Sreenivasan passed away at the age of 69 after a prolonged illness. The stalwart of Malayalam cinema leaves behind a rich legacy, with actors Prithviraj, Dileep and others paying heartfelt tributes
The Producers Guild of India has announced the launch of the India National Cine Academy Awards, a new pan-India honour aimed at recognising artistes and excellence across the country’s diverse, language-based film industries
Merely days before the Bigg Boss Telugu 9 grand finale on Sunday, one of its top contendors Kalyan Padala, has reported suffering a severe head injury during one of the tasks. It remains to be seen if his journey will continue in the show
Pawan Kalyan gifted director Sujeeth a Land Rover Defender following the release of They Call Him OG. The filmmaker called it his “best gift ever,” sharing an emotional note of gratitude on social media
Despite online backlash, Dileep’s Bha Bha Bha has recorded the biggest opening of his career. The film earned Rs 7.2 crore gross in Kerala on day one, outperforming his recent releases
After Rajinikanth's iconic film Padayappa re-released in theatres to mark his 75th birthday two weeks ago, the film is showing no signs of slowing down, thanks to his fans. Now, a new video from a theatre where his fans are seen singing a muted song from the film is going viral
The survivor spoke out against continued victim-blaming after the 2017 actress assault case verdict. She questioned systemic inequality and appealed for dignity, privacy, and the right to live
A scene in Dileep’s Bha Bha Bha has sparked outrage for a double-meaning kidnapping joke that audiences say mocks the real-life actress assault case linked to the actor
After the Telugu teaser of Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur's Dacoit was released in Hyderabad earlier today, the cast and crew revealed the Hindi version in Mumbai. The teaser, which shows the two as dacoits, embarking on their mission, the film brings back an old 1990's classic song
While Ajith's passion for motorsports and racing has often fascinated fans, the good news is that a new project bringing his racing career to the screens is currently in the works. Director AL Vijay recently confirmed the project prasing the actor's dedication and humility
The first look of Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal teases a visually stunning, AI-generated retelling of Lord Hanuman’s legend. The film is set to release in theatres in 2026 and is touted as India’s first generative AI-based theatrical feature
After actress Nidhhi Agerwal was mobbed by a large crowd at a song launch event of The Raja Saab in Hyderabad, a police complaint has now been filed against the mall authorities and the event organisers for poor planning
The first look of Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal teases a visually stunning, AI-generated retelling of Lord Hanuman’s legend. The film is set to release in theatres in 2026 and is touted as India’s first generative AI-based theatrical feature
18 December,2025 05:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter actress Nidhhi Agerwal was mobbed by a large crowd at a song launch event of The Raja Saab in Hyderabad, a police complaint has now been filed against the mall authorities and the event organisers for poor planning
18 December,2025 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDays after Malyalam actor Dileep was acquitted of all charges in the 2017 actress assault case, the court has ordered the return of his passport. Dileep's counsel had earlier submitted that the actor needs to travel abroad in connection with the promotion of a new film, Bha Bha Ba
18 December,2025 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAdivi Sesh has expressed confidence in Dacoit despite its planned clash with Dhurandhar Part 2, calling his film a “gold fish” amid box-office giants
18 December,2025 04:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSukumar spoke about his experience of entering the world of Pandora and commended James Cameron for telling a story so powerfully in the science fiction medium
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Actress Niddhi Agerwal was mobbed and manhandled as she was exiting The Raja Saab song launch event in Hyderabad. As she attempted to exit the premises, fans broke past security barriers in an attempt to get close to her and take selfies. Videos from the scene show the actress visibly uncomfortable, raising concern about celebs security. Before this, Nidhhi grabbed attention as she was probed in betting app case. Let’s know more about her
KGF: Chapter 2 co-director Kirtan Nadagouda’s five-year-old son, Sonarsh, died in a tragic elevator accident. Several film personalities, including Pawan Kalyan, expressed condolences following the heartbreaking loss
18 December,2025 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bha Bha Bha has grabbed attention for Mohanlal’s action-packed cameo and a viral Thalapathy Vijay reference. The film also marks Dileep’s return to the big screen after his acquittal in the actress assault case
18 December,2025 12:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Esther Anil shared her inspirational story on social media and expressed gratitude towards her parents for funding her education and supporting her throughout
18 December,2025 11:55 AM IST | Chennai | IANS
Rumours about Sobhita Dhulipala’s pregnancy resurfaced after her December 2024 wedding to Naga Chaitanya. Asked about becoming a grandfather, Nagarjuna neither confirmed nor denied it, saying he’d share news “when the time is right”
18 December,2025 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Superstar Nagarjuna attended the Kuberaa song launch alongside Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna. Speaking to the media, he praised Rashmika’s phenomenal rise, highlighting her ₹2000 crore club success, and shared his experience working with both stars. He also responded to questions about ageing, brushing off ageism with charm and confidence.
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