Entertainment Highlights: Vicky Vidya Performs Better Than Jigra On Day 3; Ranbir Kapoor Turns Groom At LFW

The highly anticipated Telugu action-comedy Mechanic Rocky, directed by Ravi Teja Mullapudi in his directorial debut, has just announced its official trailer release date and new theatrical release date. The film, produced by Ram Talluri under the SRT Entertainments banner, stars Vishwak Sen in the titular role, alongside Meenakshi Chaudhary and Shraddha Srinath as the female leads. In an exciting update, the trailer for Mechanic Rocky is set to drop on October 20, 2024. Fans are eagerly awaiting the first glimpse of the film, and Vishwak Sen himself took to social media to announce the news. His post read, "Ready to roll! 😉💥 #MechanicRocky Trailer drops on Oct 20th 🔥 Brace yourselves for an epic ride in theatres from Nov 22nd 🔧🚗 #MechanicRockyOnNOV22."

The launch of the "Do Patti" trailer, featuring Kriti Sanon, Kajol, and Shaheer Sheikh, has generated significant buzz, thanks to its intriguing storyline and compelling drama. Shaheer Sheikh, in particular, has garnered attention for his portrayal of Dhruv Sood, who finds himself entangled in a complex relationship with twin sisters, played by Kriti Sanon. During the trailer launch, Kajol, a stalwart of Indian cinema, took the opportunity to laud Shaheer Sheikh's performance. She highlighted the complexity of his role, noting, "And you know, I want to say one thing about Shaheer, that you've seen the trailer, so you must be wondering, is he playing a black character? Is he playing a white character? I mean, what exactly is he playing? I just want to tell you that he looks, he's such a good boy, chocolate boy. But he has, I have to say, that he's played both sides, really, really, he's walked that fine line so, so well in the film. And if I haven't said that to you before, Shaheer, well done." Shaheer Sheikh's response to Kajol's kind words was filled with gratitude. He said, "You have, and it has made my day now. I can go home, I guess. Thank you." This exchange not only showcased the mutual respect between the co-stars but also highlighted the depth and nuance of Shaheer's portrayal in "Do Patti."

Kiccha Sudeep announced that Bigg Boss Kannada 11 will be his last season after successfully hosting the show for 11 seasons. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, “Thank you all for the great response shown towards #BBK11. The TVR (number) speaks in volumes about the love you all have shown towards the show and me. It's been a great 10 1 years of travel together, and it's time for me to move on with what I need to do.” “This will be my last season as a host for BBK, and I truly believe that my decision will be respected by my colors and all those who have followed BB all these years. Let's make this season the best, and I, too, shall entertain you all to my best. Luv & Hugs. Thank you all for this."

Joe Jonas was spotted kissing a mystery woman months after his divorce with Sophie Turner. An Instagram post went viral with a caption, "According to an eyewitness source, Joe arrived at the bar with friends around 11pm after performing a showcase. At the beginning of the evening, Joe was drinking quietly with his group, then a brunette woman caught his attention. He spent the rest of the evening chatting with her but when the night ended around 2am, they kissed each other goodbye and went their separate ways."

Malayalam actor Baiju Santhosh was arrested on Monday morning after he was charged with hitting 2 wheeler under the influence of alcohol. He was charged with multiple sections like Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) (Rash driving on a public way) and Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Driving under the influence of alcohol).

In the latest podcast, where Rajkummar Rao appeared after the immense success of Stree 2, the actor said, “Yaar, honestly itna paisa hai nahi jitna logon ko lagta hoga ki ye toh bhai ₹100 crore. Itna nahi hai. Bhai, EMI chal rahi hai. Matlab ghar liya hua hai, uski EMI hai achhi khasi. Toh matlab aisa bhi nahi hai ki nahi hai. Par aise wala bhi nahi ki aaj mann kia ki showroom mein ja ke, ‘Kitne ki hai wo?’ ‘Sir, ₹6 crore ki.’ ‘De de' (I don't have that much money. People would assume I have ₹100 crore. I don't have that much. I've been paying a hefty EMI for a house I bought. It's not like if I feel, I can visit a showroom and purchase a car worth ₹6 crore)."

Suriya's Kanguva will be dubbed in multiple languages using the AI version of the actor's voice. Producer KE Gnanavel Raja shared a post on X that translates to, "Suriya is dubbing for the Tamil version, but we will use AI for other languages. This marks new territory for Kollywood. Recently, Vettaiyan makers did something similar for Amitabh Bachchan’s voice. We hope it’ll succeed because we want to release the film in Chinese and Japanese also.”

Shraddha Kapoor recently confirmed being in a relationship months after parting ways with Rahul Mody. In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, she said, "I really love spending time with my partner and doing things with him like watching a movie, going for dinner, or travelling. I am generally someone who likes to spend time doing things together or even not doing things together."

Ranbir Kapoor recently graced the Lakme Fashion Week show and walked the ramp for Tarun Tahiliani's Baaraat by Tasva held in Delhi. Pictures have been circulating where Ranbir could be seen wearing sherwani with matching pants and mojaris. He has also worn turban to give the authentic groom vibe.

Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri starrer Vicky And Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video has been doing quite well compared to Alia Bhatt's Jigra at the box office. The comedy drama earned Rs. 6.25 Cr on Sunday while the Alia Bhatt starrer minted Rs. 5.65 Cr. Rajkummar Rao starrer earned Rs. 18.65 Cr in total so far, while Jigra has earned Rs. 16.75 Cr lagging behind by almost 2 Cr.