Entertainment News Live Updates: As we embrace a new Saturday morning (August 17), the entertainment industry is already abuzz with several exciting and intriguing updates.
Starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, Stree 2 from Maddock Films finally hit theaters on August 15, surrounded by significant anticipation. The horror-comedy surpassed expectations, making an explosive debut at the box office on its first day. The momentum continued on day two, as the film made history by joining the Rs 100 crore club within just two days of its release.
Khushi Kapoor is making headlines in Bollywood not only for her acting debut but also for her candidness. The daughter of the late legendary actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor, Khushi has openly acknowledged undergoing plastic surgery before entering the spotlight. She revealed that she had a nose job, shedding light on a subject that is usually kept under wraps in the industry.
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Aug 17, 2024, 7:23 pm IST
Stree 2 Actor Abhishek Banerjee Recalls Being Kicked Out Of Dharma Productions
Stree 2 actor Abhishek Banerjee confessed in an interview,"Agneepath se humein nikaal diya tha. Agneepath ki casting hum log kar rahe the baad mein Jogi bhai aaye." He added, "Kyu nikal di kyuki woh casting unko pasand nahi aayi, Karan sir ko pasand nahi aayi. Hum log kuch zyada hi Anurag Kashyap-waale actors la rahe the jo unhe pasand nahi aya. Toh unhone bola, ‘Nikal jao humari film se!’" He then bashed Karan Johar's Dharma Productions saying, "Hume laga career barbaad, khatam! Dharma se nikal gaye ab ho gaya! But thankfully bach gaye."
Ram Charan Wins Ambassador Of Art and Culture At IFFM 2024
Famed actor Ram Charan wins big at IFFM 2024. He won Ambassador of Art and Culture award at IFFM (International Indian Film Academy Awards) 2024. He was seen hoisting the tricolor flag at the event. Moreover, the actor was twinning his outfit with wife Upasana Kamineni at the event.
After much anticipation, the much-awaited trailer of Thalapathy Vijay's forthcoming film, The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), (titled "Thalapathy is the G.O.A.T" in Hindi) has been released to an overwhelming response. The trailer provides a glimpse of what promises to be one of the year's biggest cinematic spectacles, only raising expectations for mega film. The film is slated to release on 5th September in IMAX format in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu languages, with Zee Studios distributing it across North Indian states in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
Aug 17, 2024, 5:01 pm IST
Rhea Chakraborty Spotted Enjoying Weekend With Alleged BF Nikhil Kamath
Rhea Chakraborty was spotted with her rumored boyfriend Nikhil Kamath enjoying the bike ride on the weekend. The actress was wearing, jeans, top and denim jacket. The duo were wearing black mask in order to hide their appearance. Seeing Rhea enjoy bike ride with Zerodha CEO, a user asked, "Pillion rider ki helmet nahi required??" One questioned "Helmet kaha hain ?"
Entertainment Live Updates: Vijay Raaz Denies Misconduct Allegations Amid Son Of Sardaar 2 Exit
Actor Vijay Raaz was reportedly removed from the film Son of Sardaar 2 on the first day of shooting, despite initially being cast in a significant role. When contacted by HT for his response to producer Kumar Mangat Pathak's claims—alleging that Raaz was dismissed due to his on-set behavior, including demands for larger rooms, a vanity van, and overcharging for spot boys—the actor dismissed these accusations as false. Raaz argued, "It's all a lie. All these discussions are done before the actor reaches the set. Them mentioning it now in itself means there is something fishy. All this was decided, which is why I went all the way to Scotland for the film's shoot. Vahaan jaake thodi na final karenge yeh sab!"
Aug 17, 2024, 2:04 pm IST
Entertainment News: Renuka Swamy Murder Case Involving Darshan Reaches Final Stage
Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda announced on Friday that the fan murder case involving Kannada superstar Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and 15 others is nearing its final stage. During a press conference, the Commissioner shared that oral, circumstantial, and technical evidence related to the high-profile murder has been gathered and sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Bengaluru. Approximately 70 percent of the reports have already been received. “Evidence related to gadgets and electronic devices has been sent to the Hyderabad Central Forensic Science Laboratory, and reports from there are expected in a few days,” he said. “Once all the reports are received, further clarifications from the witnesses will be sought, and then the final report or charge sheet will be submitted to the court,” he added. “Some reports that were sent to the forensic laboratories have already been received, while others are still pending. We do not have the total number of pieces of evidence collected, but among the reports sent to the Bengaluru FSL, 70 per cent have already been received. Reports related to the electric devices (mobile phones) sent to the Hyderabad FSL are still awaited,” he further stated.
Aug 17, 2024, 1:21 pm IST
Entertainment News: Delhi HC Issues Restraining Order Against Unauthorised Use of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' Content
The Delhi High Court has issued a restraining order against the unauthorized use of the name, characters, and content of the popular TV show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. The show's creators, which has been on air for over 16 years with nearly 4,000 episodes, claimed that various entities were exploiting the show's brand by running websites, selling merchandise, and even publishing "sexually explicit and vulgar" videos on YouTube for commercial gain.
Aug 17, 2024, 11:25 am IST
Entertainment Live Updates: Randeep Hooda's Strong Reaction On Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder
Randeep Hooda has voiced his profound shock and anger over the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. On Instagram Friday night, Randeep, who hails from a family of doctors, conveyed that the case left him 'speechless' and sent 'chills down his spine.' Randeep, demanding strict punishment for the crime, in his post, wrote, “Been speechless and distraught about the horror that seems to repeat itself in our society… coming from a family of doctors and my sister also being one just sends chills down my spine. Enough is Enough! Medical professionals need to be protected no doubt… but the predators don’t see profession in seems… it has to be a societal change not restricted to people who understand the language I write in and that’ll take time… the first and immediate step could be swift and severe punishment given out… that punishment should be covered and propagated by the media/social media as much as the tragic incident itself if not more.”
Aug 17, 2024, 9:58 am IST
Entertainment Live Updates: Prime Video Announces Kalki 2989 AD Streaming Date
Prime Video today announced August 22, 2024 as the global streaming premiere of the Telugu action-adventure blockbuster Kalki 2989 AD. Directed by the visionary Nag Ashwin, this cinematic spectacle is brought to life through stellar performances from an ensemble of distinguished actors, including Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani. Produced by Priyanka Dutt, C. Aswani Dutt, and Swapna Dutt under the banner of Vyjayanthi Movies. After a record-breaking theatrical run, Kalki 2989 AD will stream on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories on 22 August in its original language, Telugu, with dubs in Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, and subtitles in English.
Entertainment Updates: Shah Rukh Khan's Daily Routine Unveiled
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan revealed insights into his daily routine. He disclosed that he typically goes to bed around 5 am and rises at approximately 9 am. Khan also shared that he dedicates 30 minutes each night to working out and follows a routine of eating just one meal per day. “I go to sleep at five in the morning. When Mark Wahlberg gets up, I go off to sleep. And then I wake up about nine or 10 if I’m shooting. But then I will come home at 2 am, take a bath and then work out before I go to sleep,” SRK said.
Aug 17, 2024, 8:05 am IST
Entertainment Live Updates: Khushi Kapoor Confirms Undergoing Lip Fillers, Nose Job
Khushi Kapoor's admission came during an interaction on Instagram after a user commented on an old video of her attending an event as a child with her mother. The resurfaced video, which coincided with the premiere of her debut film The Archies, ignited conversations about Khushi's transformation. While one user noted, "I'll be honest, Khushi looks so similar to how she used to look. It genuinely just seems like she lost weight," others speculated about her changed appearance. In response, Khushi openly acknowledged having lip fillers and a nose job, replying, "@archivekhushii lip filler and [nose emoji] hahaha."
Aug 17, 2024, 7:38 am IST
Bollywood Box Office News: Stree 2 Gross Collection Crosses The Rs 100 Cr Mark in 2 Days
Stree 2 garnered an impressive Rs 60.3 crore net on its opening day in India, with its gross earnings reaching approximately Rs 76.5 crore. On the second day, it added an additional Rs 30 crore to its net collection, bringing the total to Rs 90.3 crore. This strong performance pushed Stree 2's gross earnings beyond the Rs 100 crore milestone, marking a significant achievement for a film in its genre.