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Vijay Deverakonda shared a new poster for his upcoming film Ranabaali on Independence Day. The actor plays a brave patriot in this period drama directed by Rahul Sankrityan. Wishing fans, he said, "Never forget the cost." The movie features Rashmika Mandanna and Arnold Vosloo, focusing on real historical events.
Yash is promoting his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, which is scheduled to release on August 26. Amid criticism over the film's imagery, Yash said, "Vulgarity is wrong. I haven't even kissed, if you have watched." He added that the film is made for the Gen Z audience.
Merchants became the main patrons of terracotta temples in Bengal during the 17th and 18th centuries. As trade grew, wealthy traders built these ornate structures to show their status. Hitesranjan Sanyal showed that the number of these temples rose sharply in the 18th-century, leaving a rich legacy across many districts.
Kumar Sanu said he refused to sing vulgar songs despite pressure from the movie mafia. The singer admitted he suffered losses for his choices but stayed true to his principles. He said, "I may have suffered a lot of losses because of it, but I don't mind." He remains celebrated.
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao were spotted leaving a Mumbai pet clinic with their son, Azad Rao Khan, on August 14, 2026. Azad cried inconsolably as the family dealt with their pet being unwell. Aamir held a basket containing the sick animal while the parents looked visibly heartbroken and worried.
Saba Pataudi opened up about her bond with brother Saif Ali Khan, noting that distance grew after he started acting and had kids. She said, "Bhai is talented. He is a complete natural and is meant to be in cinema." They now share a close, supportive relationship as family.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day became the first Hollywood film to reach 450 crore net in India on day 16. The movie earned 3.9 crore on that day, bringing its total to 451.68 crore. Despite this success, the film likely will miss the 500 crore milestone as show counts fell.
The Nigerian film I Live in V.I. was showcased at the 2026 Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors program. Director Ugochukwu Azuya explores urban struggles through Florence, a woman who lies about living in a wealthy neighborhood. Azuya said, “We are all just a city,” reflecting on survival in Lagos today.
Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani’s film Awarapan 2 earned Rs 21 crore on its opening day. While the movie is currently running in cinemas, it will stream on Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical run ends. Emraan said, "We were holding off a sequel, but when we read a script, we got to it."
Marvel Studios dropped the first VisionQuest trailer at D23 on August 15, featuring Paul Bettany and James Spader. The Disney+ series debuts on October 14, 2026, to finish the trilogy that started with WandaVision. Fans got a look at Vision’s new journey as he lives as a fugitive with a mysterious boy.
Cocktail 2 arrived on Netflix two months after its June theatrical release, sparking intense debate online. Viewers called the film rage bait, criticizing its nonsensical love triangle plot. While Kriti Sanon got praise for her role, many fans felt the ending was unfair, saying, "Some people just aren't replaceable."
The Avengers: Doomsday trailer finally arrived Friday night, putting Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom front and center. The film features a massive cast, including stars from the X-Men and original Avengers movies. Directed by the Russo Bros., this highly anticipated Marvel project is set for a release on Dec. 18.