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Mohanlal faced a career-threatening spine injury over three and a half decades ago. A doctor suggested surgery, but the actor hesitated. Singer KJ Yesudas then helped him find relief through Ayurveda. Mohanlal said, "The godman's words, alongside treatment, played a key role in his recovery" after he explored Osho's teachings.
The Traitors 2 confirmed its contestant list on Thursday, July 30. Munawar Faruqui, Rhea Chakraborty, Shweta Tiwari, and Mallika Sherawat are among the 21 participants joining Karan Johar’s reality show. This fresh group of celebrities will test their skills at lying and building alliances as they compete for the win.
Filmmaker Bharathan was remembered with music and tributes in his native Wadakkancherry on Thursday. Screenwriter Shibu Chakravarthy said, "Friendship with Bharathan was like a journey through the Himalayas." The event also honoured late actor KPAC Lalitha. Officials announced a new open-air auditorium to celebrate the legacy of the legendary director.
Karan Kanchan is currently enjoying the response to his performance at C.O.R.E, a pop culture festival in Mumbai. The musician says, "Creating music is about connection, reaching people and shaping moments that resonate." He also shared that he loves science, enjoys chicken shawarma, and feels inspired by meeting Skrillex.
Sonali Bendre turns presenter with the Marathi film Solha, which hits cinemas on October 16. She said, "Presenting Solha feels incredibly meaningful because it marks the beginning of a new chapter for me." The movie tells a story of hope and resilience, marking a fresh start for the popular actress.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened in Indian theatres on Thursday and is set to cross Rs 25 crore gross. The film already collected Rs 21.25 crore gross on Day 1. With strong occupancy across thousands of screens, the movie shows that Tom Holland remains a massive draw for local fans.
The sci-fi comedy Pluto, starring Neeraj Madhav and Althaf Salim, fails to deliver enough laughs. The story follows Vicky, who befriends an alien named Pluto. While the film has some novel ideas, the mediocre script lacks genuine humour. Many viewers might find the movie quite emotionless despite its light-hearted tone.
The Ramayana trailer was unveiled on July 30, drawing praise from Shiv Sagar, grandson of filmmaker Ramanand Sagar. Shiv Sagar said, “I quite liked it, to be honest.” He noted that Yash looks brilliant as Ravana and Sai Pallavi suits Sita. He also wished Ranbir Kapoor luck for his role.
Yami Gautam almost left Bollywood before the success of her 2019 releases Uri and Bala. She said, “I had made peace with leaving the industry altogether.” The actor planned to return to Himachal until those films changed her life. She now believes that fear is an actor’s greatest enemy.
The iconic song Mujhko Ranaji Maaf Karna from Karan Arjun returned as Ranaji 2.0 starring Mahira Sharma. Mamta Kulkarni, who featured in the original, said the track is "etched in people's minds." She recalled how she learned the steps quickly, even though the choreography changed on the final shoot day.
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana trailer release today sparked comparisons with Om Raut’s 2023 film Adipurush. While Adipurush faced backlash for its visual effects, the new film offers a grounded, respectful retelling. Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama appears gentle and compassionate, contrasting with Prabhas’s warrior portrayal. Many fans feel this version fixes past mistakes.
The trailer of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana dropped on Thursday, July 30, showing him as both Rama and Parashurama. Fans saw Ranbir play these roles because both characters are avatars of Lord Vishnu. Parashurama was the sixth avatar and Rama was the seventh. They met after Rama broke Lord Shiva’s bow.