Entertainment Highlights: Aditi Rao Siddharth Spotted After Marriage; Yudhra's Day 1 Box Office Collection

After Laapataa Ladies' immense success, Kiran Rao hopes that the film gets into the Oscars. Kiran said the Film Federation of India (FFI) will pick the best film, and said, “My dream would be fulfilled if it was, if it would go (to Oscars). But it's a process, and I'm hoping it'll (Laapataa Ladies) be considered. I'm sure the best film will go, whoever they choose in the scheme of things."

Ashish Sharma recently revealed that he has been replaced by Aditya Roy Kapur in Action Replayy without being informed. He said, "Ek mahina pehle humko bola shortlist ho. Humare saath workshops ho rahi thi, 10-15 din wo karte rahe. Ek din achanak se call aana band ho gaya. Uske baad seedha poster dekha, bas, that's it. Aise bohot saare incident hue hain (I was told a month ago that I have been shortlisted. They did workshops with me for 10-15 days. All of a sudden they stopped calling me. After that I saw the poster with Aditya, that is it. There have been many such incidents like this that happened to me).”

In an unprecedented move, the makers of ‘The Buckingham Murders’ have released a poignant song, “Yaad Reh Jaati Hai,” after the film's debut. This release taps into the nostalgia of the original song from Kareena Kapoor Khan’s ‘Bewafa’, which made waves back in 2005, and the melodious recreation in ‘The Buckingham Murders’ is now resonating beautifully with audiences. Its emotional depth makes it a perfect fit for a film like this. The makers of the film revealed the song, titled “Yaad Reh Jaati Hai” on their official social media handle. Typically, promotional songs are released prior to a film's launch to give an edge to the film's momentum. However, the team behind ‘The Buckingham Murders’ chose a different approach, believing in the high quality of the film's content and recognizing it as a slow-burn narrative that thrives on word-of-mouth buzz. The decision to release it later this iconic song post-release has evidently been a good one, since its emotional power has heavily resonated with audiences. ‘The Buckingham Murders’ marks Kareena Kapoor Khan's debut as a producer and brings an intriguing, suspenseful story to the screen. The film also features another collaboration between Ektaa R Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, following their successful projects like ‘Veere Di Wedding’ and ‘Crew’. Together, they are set to make a strong impact in the mystery thriller genre with this film. Released exclusively in cinemas on September 13, 2024, ‘The Buckingham Murders’ features an exceptional ensemble cast, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen. Directed by Hansal Mehta and written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker, it is a Mahana Films and TBM Films production, presented by Balaji Telefilms and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and first-time producer Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Jalandhar's well-known Kulhad Pizza couple, Sehaj Arora and Gurpreet Kaur, find themselves back in the headlines after another troubling incident late at night recently. According to reports, a group of youths caused a disturbance by making lewd comments and using abusive language outside their home. According to a Dainik Bhaskar report, Sehaj Aora explained the incident, stating that he and his wife Gurpreet were in their room when the inappropriate remarks were made. He came out to stop them, but they started pushing and shoving him. Yes, you read that right! He further added that he did not know the individuals involved and had never seen them before.

Jacqueline Fernandez, one of Bollywood's most dynamic stars known for her performances in the Housefull franchise, Kick, Dishoom and many more films, is poised to make her mark in the music world with the highly anticipated release of her debut single, and video "Stormrider" via Myst Music. Fans have eagerly awaited this moment as the actress teased her new venture for a little while to keep them guessing on what's coming up. "Stormrider" was written by Amrita Sen and Robin Grubert and produced by Amrita Sen, Jake Jeong (Frison), Serban Cazan, Feenom, and Alex Winter. The upcoming single was recorded at Myst Music's state of the art studios in Beverly Hills.

The makers of Devara who are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that Devara gets adequate buzz ahead of the release, have planned an indoor pre-release event owing to security and climatic conditions. Jr NTR is hitting the screens after six years as a solo hero and the expectations are beyond comprehension. In addition, Devara showcases Tarak in a dual role, delighting his fans. The event was scheduled to be held at the Novotel convention in Hyderabad on September 22, reportedly.

The Kalki actress Deepika Padukone has purchased a lavish house worth Rs. 17.8 Crores. According to the reports, Deepika has bought the house under the name of the company that is also co-owned by her father Prakash Padukone, KA Enterprises. The new house is next door to Ranveer's mother Anju Bhavnani's house that she has leased out to her daughter Ritika and son-in-law Jugjeet. The house is reportedly situated at 15th floor of Sagar Resham co-operative housing society in Bandra, Mumbai and is spread in 1845 square foot apartment. The transaction while buying the house includes Rs. 1.07 Crore of stamp duty and nominal registration fees.

Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video star Tripti Dimri's parents were warned about actress' future before she decided to become an actress. In an interview with Katrina Kaid's brand Kay Beauty, she revealed, "it was difficult for me when I moved to Bombay (Mumbai), you know, to go out every day in front of more than 50-60 people in a room." She further added, "There are people in the society and in my family also who said mean things to my parents. Things like ‘Why have you sent your daughter to this profession? She is going to get spoiled; she will hang out with the wrong people, she is going to make wrong choices for herself, no one is going to want to marry her, she is not going to get married now."

Dhruvi Patel was crowned with Miss India Worldwide 2024 winner title at Edison, New Jersey. After being crowned with the prestigious Miss India Worldwide 2024, she said, "Winning Miss India Worldwide is such an incredible honour. It's more than a crown - it represents my heritage, my values, and the opportunity to inspire others on a global scale." While Lisa Abdoelhak from Suriname became the first runner-up, Malvika Sharma from the Netherlands was given the title of second runner-up.

Yudhra finally released in the theatres today (September 20), coinciding with National Cinema Day. While the official budget details of Yudhra aren't yet out, it is said to be a mid-budgeted movie made in around Rs 50-60 crore. Considering it's a mid-budget movie, Yudhra needs to earn at least Rs 60-70 crore domestically to be considered a successful venture at the box office.

It's been one week and Sohum Shah starrer Tumbbad seems to have been doing great on the box office. The movie grossed Rs. 1.60 Crores net on Day 1. As the weekend arrives, Tumbbad managed to make Rs. 2.60 Crores on Saturday and Rs. 3.05 Crore on Sunday. There was seen a drop on the Monday, but Tumbbad managed to remain above 1.5 Crore mark. On 7th day, Tumbbad minted Rs. 1.30 Crore. Indeed, the movie has grossed a total of Rs. 12.60 Crore net at the Indian box office. Tumbbad is expected to cross 20 Crores on the box office. Let us further wait for more numbers to arrive.