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Miley Cyrus paid an emotional tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, October 16. She got tearful while remembering their bond and performed the hit song Jolene. Miley told the audience, "Nothing in this life could ever tear us apart," while honouring her Aunt Dolly.
Rashmika Mandanna compared Vijay Deverakonda’s performance in Ranabaali to Allu Arjun’s work in Pushpa 2: The Rule. The film released on October 16. Rashmika said, "When you do some characters, they just consume you fully." She felt Vijay’s intense involvement in his role made the movie a one-man show.
Ranabaali hit theatres on Friday, October 16, featuring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga praised the film on X, calling Vijay the "next defining action hero of Indian cinema." He also appreciated Rashmika’s performance. Both actors thanked the director for his kind words about their new movie.
Kolkata’s Allen Park Durga Puja has sparked a heated debate over religious identity and tradition. The pandal, organised by Kolkata Sanatani Sangha, uses fierce Tandav imagery and Aghori-inspired performances to depict Goddess Durga. While many visitors flocked to see the dramatic presentation, others questioned if this approach changes the festival.
Actor Theo James opened his London restaurant Lupa with Ed Templeton. In a 2025 British GQ interview, he said, "We wanted to just do a local spot that was delicious, but also had a decent vibe." The Roman-inspired space uses warm minimalism and simple ingredients to create a cozy feel.
Jailer 2 grossed Rs. 84 crore worldwide on its second day, taking its total collection to Rs. 209 crore. The film collected Rs. 41 crore in India on Friday. With strong holds across markets, the movie is set to become a massive blockbuster and could soon reach the Rs. 500 crore mark.
Jailer 2 features Rajinikanth and director Nelson in a fulfilling but familiar sequel. The film builds on the smuggling syndicate story, though it often rehashes the first part. While Rajinikanth’s aura remains strong, Namo Narayana steals the show. Nelson’s dark humour works well, even if some jokes feel quite old.
Jailer 2 fails to match the impact of the first Rajinikanth film. The sequel feels repetitive with a weak plot and lacks the emotional depth of the original story. Adding many new actors like Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty did not help, and even the star cameos felt like missed opportunities.
Actor Varun Dhawan joined Better Nutrition as an investor and brand ambassador on World Food Day 2026. He said, “I believed in this enough to invest in Better Nutrition and start biofortifying my own farm.” He wants to improve the nutritional value of everyday staples like atta, rice and dal.
Director Kaushal Oza faces a tough release for Little Thomas on October 23 as it clashes with eight other films. He said, “Have you ever seen 9 films releasing on a Friday?” Oza urged multiplexes to show patience, noting that word-of-mouth success now takes longer to reach the audience.
On October 17, Raj Babbar and Prateik Smita Patil remembered late actor Smita Patil on her 71st birth anniversary. Raj said, “Smita had a rare sensitivity.” Prateik and his wife Priya Banerjee shared an emotional note, calling her a “guardian angel.” Her powerful work continues to inspire many people today.
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran will marry in November. The Telangana CMO confirmed the news on Friday after Kavya’s parents invited CM A. Revanth Reddy to the reception. The event is scheduled for November 21 in Chennai, ending years of speculation about the famous couple.