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What’s Behind The Work Shortage For Film Workers(Photo Credit –Facebook) We all know that post-COVID, Mollywood has experienced a renaissance, with Malayalam content gaining wide acceptance not just among Malayalis but also across India. In recent years, more and more Malayalam films have gained popularity outside Kerala, achieving significant financial success with titles such as Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, Thudarum, Manjummel Boys, and Premalu, among others. If we consider films that have received both critical acclaim and box-office success, Malayalam cinema is clearly leading the chart with projects like Kishkindha Kaandam, 2018: Everyone Is a Hero, and Bramayugam, among…
Amar Kaushik’s Stree 2 (2024) is the highest Bollywood grosser of all time. Yet, the director remains humble and down-to-earth, just like he was when his debut directorial, Stree, became a surprise super-hit. The horror comedy universe began with the 2018 flick and now, it has gone to another level. The recently released Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rashmika Mandanna, is the latest entrant to the universe and has been successfully accepted, as evident by the first two-day figures. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Amar Kaushik spoke about producing Thamma, the process followed in connecting characters…
Prabhas Celebrates Birthday Celebration Sparks Anticipation For Salaar 2 (Photo Credit – Instagram) Pan-India superstar Prabhas recently celebrated his birthday in style, sharing special moments with Hombale Films’ producer Vijay Kiragandur and Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire director Prashanth Neel. Fans were thrilled to see the three cinematic powerhouses together, marking a personal and professional milestone. Social media buzzed with pictures and videos of the celebrations, highlighting the camaraderie between the actor, producer, and director who have created one of Indian cinema’s biggest franchises in recent years. The birthday celebrations also sparked speculation about the next chapter of the franchise.…
Kantara: Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 22: Soon To Beat Chhaava’s Returns(Photo Credit –Facebook) Kantara: Chapter 1, starring Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah in key roles, displayed a decent hold after the big Diwali holidays. With a drop of less than 45%, the film has comfortably crossed the 560 crore mark at the Indian box office and is cruising towards the 600 crore club in net collection. In the meantime, it has come closer to the box office returns made by Vicky Kaushal’s all-time blockbuster, Chhaava. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 22!…
Sandeep Reddy Vanga & Bhushan Kumar Drop Spirit Audio Teaser On Prabhas’ Birthday!(Photo Credit –Facebook/YouTube) Producer Bhushan Kumar and filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga dropped the first official audio teaser of their highly-anticipated upcoming film, Spirit, on the occasion of leading man Prabhas’ birthday. The surprise announcement offered fans a glimpse into the much-awaited collaboration and sparked immediate buzz across the industry. Sandeep Reddy Vanga Drops Spirit ‘Sound Story’ On Prabhas’ Birthday Vanga took to social media to share the announcement in the form of a ‘sound story.’ “Happy Birthday, Prabhas Anna. Presenting a ‘SOUND-STORY’ in five Indian languages straight from…
Drishyam (2015) was a box office success, and as the years passed, it developed a cult following. This resulted in a fabulous opening for Drishyam 2 (2022), shocking the trade and industry. As the film emerged as a blockbuster, all eyes are now on Drishyam 3. It’s all set to release on October 2, 2026 and the film was in the news recently after it was reported that Paresh Rawal might be a part of the cast.EXCLUSIVE: Has Paresh Rawal signed Drishyam 3? Actor clarifies, “Not true. The makers did approach me…its script is VERY good…”However, it turns out that…
Thamma Box Office Collection Day 3 Update!(Photo Credit –Maddock Films/Facebook) Maddock Horror Comedy Universe is gearing up for another big success. Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, is witnessing excellent trends at the box office. Despite the weekdays, it has beaten the opening weekend collection of Jolly LLB 3 and Sitaare Zameen Par. Scroll below for the day 3 update! Thamma Box Office Collection Day 3 The official figures are out, and Thamma has added 14.45 crores to the kitty on day 3. It was a partial holiday due to Bhai Dooj, which kept the footfalls…
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently disclosed that he had first offered the role of Malik in his 2002 gangster drama Company to Shah Rukh Khan. However, after a single meeting with the actor, Varma decided to cast Ajay Devgn instead.Ram Gopal Varma reveals Shah Rukh Khan was first choice for Company before casting Ajay DevgnIn an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Varma explained, “My first instinct was to cast Shah Rukh Khan. I went and narrated the story to him, and he was interested. But I somehow felt Shah Rukh has this natural body language, very energetic, he’s like a live…
From Carrie Underwood To Lionel Richie – Here’s How Much The American Idol Judges & Host Ryan Seacrest Are Worth. ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) American Idol season 23, which aired in March 2025, brought back its star-studded panel featuring Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie. This powerhouse trio continues to define the show’s legacy. Each judge brought unmatched experience, personality, and a deep love for music, keeping audiences hooked through every note and emotion. And, of course, Ryan Seacrest returned as the ever-charming host, continuing his incredible streak since the show’s debut. Together, these icons not only…
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga dropped a special birthday surprise for rebel star Prabhas, giving fans a glimpse into their much-awaited collaboration, Spirit, backed by producer Bhushan Kumar. The gesture has stirred excitement across the industry, with anticipation now running high for this powerful duo’s next venture.Bhushan Kumar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga teases Prabhas’ Spirit on his birthdayOn the occasion of Prabhas’s birthday, the Animal director unveiled what he called a “Sound Story” an audio teaser that introduces the tone and atmosphere of Spirit in an innovative way. Sharing the announcement on social media, Vanga wrote,“Happy Birthday Prabhas anna. Presenting a ‘SOUND-STORY’ in…