Entertainment LIVE: Pushpa 2 (Hindi) Inches Close To 600Cr On Day 12; Radhika Apte Shares Pregnancy Struggles

Making a striking debut in the critically acclaimed film Kill, Lakshya's intense performance as a rugged and intense character immediately made him a promising face to look out for. Lakshya is gearing up for an impressive hat-trick with Dharma Productions. According to a report by Pinkvilla, he is set to headline an innovative action film under Karan Johar's banner. Similar to Kill, this upcoming project promises to be another adrenaline-packed action thriller, showcasing Lakshya in an intense and dynamic avatar.

Reports of Cocktail 2 being on cards have been doing rounds for a while now. According to a Pinkvilla report, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon will be reuniting for Cocktail 2 after the success of 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya'. Directed by Homi Adajania, the film will be penned by Luv Ranjan and bankrolled by Dinesh Vijan. As per reports, Rashmika Mandanna might join the cast.

Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna says he knew he was "antagonising" Sonakshi Sinha when he criticised the actor over her lack of knowledge about Ramayana, but emphasised there was "no malicious intent" behind his comments. Khanna said he wanted to use a "Hi Fi case" like Sonakshi's to teach the younger generation about the culture and history of India. His remarks come after the "Heeramandi" star, daughter of veteran star and TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha, wrote an open letter to him slamming Khanna for his "distasteful statements" against her upbringing and family.

According to Sacnilk's report, Pushpa 2 made Rs. 1366.60 at the worldwide box office as of Day 13 (Tuesday). On Monday, Pushpa 2's worldwide collection was Rs. 1338.20 Crore. Therefore, the movie saw a hike of approx. Rs. 28 Crore. Talking about the other collection Pushpa 2 made India Net collection of Rs. 929.05 Crore, overseas collection of Rs. 227 Crore and India gross collection of Rs. 1109.2 Crore.

2-Time Academy Award-winner Guneet Monga has all the reasons to be on cloud nine as 'Anuja', backed by Guneet, has been shortlisted under the Best Live Action Short Film category for Oscars 2025. Directed by Adm J. Graves, 'Anuja' is produced by Guneet Monga along with Suchitra Mattai, Mindy Kaling, Shine Global's Alexandra Blaney, Krushan Naik, and Aaron Kopp. The short film sheds light on the issue of child labour in the garment industry. It follows the heart-wrenching story of two sisters Anuja (played by Sajda Pathan) and Palak (played by Ananya Shanbhag) who work in a garment factory in Delhi, navigating poverty.

Amid high-anticipation, Mufasa: The Lion King is releasing worldwide this Friday, 20th December 2024 in all languages. The movie had its premiere on 9th December 2024 at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

Maniesh Paul, known for his infectious energy and screen presence, surprised fans and audiences with a glimpse of his upcoming film 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions. The actor shares the picture with director Shashank Khaitan, as they both were seen looking at the camera and discussing some of the scenes from the romantic comedy that features Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in the lead roles. Sharing the picture, Maniesh Paul captioned,"Shoot mode with the master. @shashankkhaitan #ssktk"

"Laapataa Ladies", India's official entry in the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars race. The Hindi film, directed by Kiran Rao, is not part of the shortlist of 15 features that will be vying for a spot in the final five, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced on Wednesday morning. However, British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri's "Santosh", starring Indian actors Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar, representing the UK, has made it to shortlist.

According to reports, Pushpa 2 grossed Rs. 24.35 crore on Day 13 (second Tuesday). In terms of the Hindi box office, the film earned Rs. 18.5 crore. It's worth noting that there was a decline in Hindi collections compared to Monday when the movie had earned Rs. 20.5 crore. This represents a 9% drop in the Hindi box office on Tuesday. With yesterday's collections, Pushpa 2 has now grossed Rs. 591.1 crore at the Hindi box office.

Since the Sandhya Theater stampede, 9-year-old Sritej has suffered a severe brain injury due to lack of oxygen. Sritej is admitted to KIMS Hospital. According to the medical bulletin of the hospital, Sritej continues to be in the "Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)." According to the reports, "He is on minimal inotropes. Vital parameters are stable, and he is tolerating feeds well. Given his static neurological status, a tracheostomy is being planned to facilitate weaning from the ventilator (sic)."