'Nobody likes preachy stories. When you lace it with humour, it works.'
Arjun Menon looks at 2024's top Web series from South India.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun has been granted regular bail in a case related to the death of a woman in a stampede at the premiere of his film 'Pushpa-2' in Hyderabad. The actor was arrested on December 13 and released on interim bail on December 14. As part of the bail conditions, Allu Arjun must appear before the investigating officer every Sunday and cannot leave the country without permission.
Karthikeya 2 seems to have arrived out of nowhere and is turning out to be the top performing film of the weekend, and that too, in its second week of release.
'It all feels surreal, but seeing the happiness in my parents' eyes fills me with gratitude.'
'People think that because there are so many OTT platforms, roles should just fall into your lap. That's not true at all.'
'At his wedding with Patralekha, I officiated as the groom's father as Raj has lost both parents, and that's the relationship we share today.'
The Election Commission expressed disappointment over the continued low voter turnout in urban areas of Maharashtra despite their efforts to increase participation. Despite motivational campaigns and measures for ease of voting, cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Thane recorded a dismal voter turnout. While Maharashtra recorded an overall voter turnout of 58.22 percent as of 5 PM, Jharkhand saw a higher turnout of 67.59 percent. The EC attributed the low turnout to urban apathy, a trend observed in previous state and parliamentary elections.
On September 13, three nostalgic movies are up for re-release: Shah Rukh Khan's ageless romance with Preity Zinta Veer Zaara, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh's first film together, Tujhe Meri Kasam and Soham Shah's horror film, Tumbbad.
TikTok's app effectively shut down in the US, just hours before a law banning the popular video-sharing platform was set to go into effect. The app was shut down on Saturday, displaying a message that the app "isn't available right now," but expects resolution under President-elect Trump. The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the divest-or-ban law, which gave TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance until Sunday to divest from the app. President Trump said Saturday that he would most likely give TikTok a 90-day extension. Following Friday's Supreme Court decision, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew thanked the president-elect for his commitment to finding a solution to keep the app accessible in the US.
A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!
Rakul is a rainbow... Bhumi shows us what's on her plate... Ranveer at the Golden Temple...
Aseem Chhabra's Top 10 Films/ Series from TIFF 2024 includes films that he watched for the first time in Toronto. The films were impressive due to their rigor, passion, unique storytelling style and sometimes exploring the vulnerable sides of big name stars.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has criticized Telugu actor Allu Arjun for attending the screening of 'Pushpa-2' despite police permission being denied. Reddy alleges that the actor continued to be present at the cinema hall even after a woman died in a stampede and criticized film personalities for showing more empathy to Allu Arjun after his arrest than to the injured boy involved in the incident. The CM also assured that there will be no special privileges for those involved in such incidents.
Fahadh Faasil and his actress wife Nazriya Nazim enjoyed a beautiful vacation in Paris, and the latter updates us with a series of pictures.
Telugu actor Allu Arjun, named as an accused in the case related to the tragic death of a woman during a stampede at the premiere of his latest film Pushpa 2, appeared before the police in Hyderabad on Sunday as part of his bail conditions.
>The success of Stree 2, which emerged as the highest-grossing Hindi film, was significant to PVR Inox's performance in the July-September quarter.
The stocks are largely from sectors such as chemicals, finance and cement, which struggled earlier but the worse seems to be behind them.
Gladiator 2 delivers an epic experience that may not replace the original in viewers' hearts but certainly earns its place beside it, notes Sonil Dedhia.
'... I didn't have an Instagram account!' 'I was told that the actor who's being considered in my place has a lot of followers, and that will help the producers.'
Sukanya Verma celebrates the icon and his imagery in 23 super special Aamir Khan frames etched in her head.
'...be it a comedy, thriller or a love story.' 'The bhindi costs Rs 30 per kilo, but the price of potato remains unchanged.'
Island City should not be missed, raves Aseem Chhabra.
Actor Allu Arjun, who was lodged in Chanchalguda Central prison in Hyderabad following a local court's remand in a case related to the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of his latest film, spent the night normally and had rice and vegetable curry for dinner, a senior official of the Telangana prisons department said. The actor was kept separately along with other accused in the case and was treated as a special class prisoner as per the court's order. Allu Arjun walked out of jail on Saturday following an interim bail granted by the Telangana High Court. The official refuted the remarks made by Arjun's advocate that the star was not released despite the HC's order, saying according to the jail manual no prisoner will be released after 7 PM.
'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair.
'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'
'About whether I'm worried it will blow up into something, no, I'm used to these things.' 'I am a voice in the city and have said quite a few things that may have ruffled feathers. But I stuck with them because it's your truth.'
Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.
Blending the magic of the Kanjeevaram as a sculpted corset, worn with a Banarasi sari, the effect is both contemporary and exquisite.
Alaya is a 'brat'... Plabita needs some sunshine... Vijay gets the blues...
The Maha Kumbh, the world's largest religious gathering, began in Prayagraj, India, with millions taking a dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Devotees from across India and the world converged for the 45-day event, which is considered to be a particularly auspicious one this year due to celestial alignments. The event is a major logistical challenge for the government, which has implemented several crowd-control measures and security measures to ensure the safety of the millions of pilgrims.
Films that amazed Aseem Chhabra at the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt.
It will create history by being the first ever film to do more business on re-release than during its original screening.
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh on Monday visited BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill at the latter's residence in the national capital.
Ananya takes CTRL... Shraddha cheers for her BFF... Manju says hello to India's megastars...
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'
From Star Wars to Santa to Alia Bhatt, OTT has a variety of entertainment to offer for all ages this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.
