ENT HIGHLIGHTS: Katrina Kaif Reviews Vicky’s Sam Bahadur; Ranbir’s Animal Beats Pathaan In Advance Booking

Sajid Nadiadwala inaugurated the 20th edition of the UpperCrust Food & Wine Show as a chief guest! Pictures surface! The ace filmmaker was seen kicking off the grand celebration of flavors as he inaugurated the 20th edition of the UpperCrust Food & Wine Show. He attended the event as a chief guest.

Raveena Tandon recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute to her late father, Ravi Tandon. In a touching post, she posted a picture of her father, accompanied by a caption reflecting her deep emotions. The Bollywood icon expressed her love and admiration for her dad, highlighting the significant role he played in her life. Fans and followers flooded the comments with condolences and words of support for the beloved actress. Raveena's gesture not only paid homage to her father's memory but also allowed her followers a glimpse into the personal side of the celebrated actress's life.

The much-anticipated Malayalam film, L2: Empuraan, the sequel to the blockbuster Lucifer, is creating a significant buzz as it prepares for its release in 2025. Directed by the acclaimed actor Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film brings back superstar Mohanlal in the lead role. The original Lucifer, released in 2019, emerged as one of the highest-grossing movies in Malayalam cinema. While updates from the movie’s production have been steadily released to keep fans entertained, recent reports suggest that L2: Empuraan is set to become the most expensive Malayalam film ever, with an estimated budget of Rs 150 crore. Although there were earlier speculations of a staggering Rs 400 crore budget, the revised figure has still left fans excited about witnessing another magnum opus from Mohanlal.

Ananya Panday, a burgeoning star in Bollywood, has been chosen to represent India at the esteemed Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah. Renowned for its emphasis on the diversity of cinema, the festival provides a platform for global cinematic talent. The actress from Dream Girl 2 will also participate in Vanity Fair's Women in Cinema forum during the event. Talking about the same, Ananya Panday stated, “It’s an honor to be part of an esteemed festival such as the Red Sea International Film Festival. Representing India on this platform is a proud moment for me.”

Embracing the delights of motherhood, actress Ileana D’Cruz has been providing glimpses into her new life as a mom on social media. Whether sharing moments with her newborn, Koa Phoenix Dolan, or documenting her post-delivery workout, the actress has been keeping her fans informed. However, recent reports indicate that Ileana might not be making a return to the silver screen anytime soon. According to a Deccan Herald report, the actress is contemplating bidding farewell to her acting career to settle down with her beau, Michael Dolan, and son in the USA. She has reportedly chosen to prioritize her family life over professional commitments. However, the actress is yet to confirm the same.

As Vicky Kaushal is winning hearts with his stint as Sam Manekshaw in Meghna Gulzar's Sam Bahadur, Sam Manekshaw's daughter shared her reaction to the film and admitted tearing up watching it. Talking to Indian Express, she said, "They have made the film to make the country proud of whatever it was. But, the time that I tear up, every time, I’ve seen the film twice now, and I’ve teared up both times, is the last two seconds of the film when you turn to the audience, and you’re smiling. That just kills me every time".

On Friday morning, anxiety gripped Priyanka Chahar Choudhary's fans as rumors regarding the actress's health circulated on social media. Speculation intensified when a video surfaced featuring Priyanka's former co-star and close friend, Ankit Gupta, abruptly leaving an interview, citing a "medical emergency" as the cause. Now, a reliable source close to the actress has confirmed to News18 Showsha that the former Bigg Boss 16 contestant is indeed unwell, but she is currently at home and in the process of "recovering." The source reassures that while the actress is dealing with a health issue, there is no cause for alarm. “She is not hospitalised. She has a health issue but it is nothing major. Priyanka is home, fine and recovering. Reports claiming that she was admitted to a hospital are false. She has a medical issue but it is personal. She will speak about it as and when she likes,” the source added.

Recently married duo Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram arrived in Mumbai following their wedding ceremony in Manipur. The pair, making their inaugural public appearance as a married couple, was spotted at Mumbai airport on Thursday night. A wedding reception in the city is on the horizon for them. For their journey back to the city post their traditional Manipuri wedding in Imphal, Randeep and Lin chose understated attire. Randeep appeared dapper in a white shirt paired with beige pants, while Lin radiated elegance in a red salwar suit.

Deepika Padukone, who is quite active on social media, shared a beautiful glimpse of her recent reunion with her friends Sneha Ramachander and Divya Narayan in London and the trio was all smiles in the pics

As Vicky Kaushal starrer Sam Bahadur has released today, his ladylove Katrina Kaif penned a sweet note for the Meghna Gulzar directorial. Taking to Instagram, Katrina wrote, "SAM BAHADUR - @meghnagulzar such a poetic beautiful classic film, was transported to another era .. you can see your passion to telling his story and attention to detail in every shot. And SAM !!!!….. GRACE, HEROISM, GRIT What a performance, flawless, I’m just astounded, you are too inspiring, true to your craft in the most brilliant integral way, was so proud to watch you shine your way across the screen. I’ve seen you this last year pour yourself into this film and transform into sam. A performance to be remembered"

As Ranbir Kapoor's Animal is one of the most anticipated releases of the year, the advance booking of the movie witnessed a thunderous response. According to a report published in Sacnilk, has minted Rs 33.97 crores from advance booking with the sale of 13 lakh tickets so far. Interestingly, Animal has managed to create a record before release and went on to beat Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan.