Entertainment Highlights Today (March 24): It's a Monday morning once again, and as you enjoy your morning cup of chai/coffee, we bring you all the latest gup-shups and updates on Bollywood, celebs movies and everything in between. With this segment, stay updated what's happening in the tinsel town. From box office report cards to juicy gossips, breaking news, latest movie updates and whatnot... we've got you covered.
To start with, the teaser of Akshay Kumar's highly-anticipated film Kesari Chapter 2 is all set to be dropped today. Produced by Dharma Productions, the movie also features Ananya Panday and R Madhavan in important roles. Kesari Chapter 2 focuses on the untold story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
On the other hand, the much-awaited trailer of Salman Khan's Eid 2025 biggie Sikandar was dropped yesterday (Sunday). In less than 24 hours, the trailer video has crossed over 35 million views on YouTube.
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Mar 24, 2025, 7:41 pm IST
Sikandar Advance Booking Collection Day 1 (US)
As Sikandar is slated to release on March 30, the makers have begun the advance booking in US. According to Venky Box Office and as quoted by Koimoi, Sikandar has managed to make a collection of ,222 for the premiere shows in the US with the sale of 878 tickets for 900 shows
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Mar 24, 2025, 7:01 pm IST
Prateik Babbar's Wife Priya Opens Up On Not Inviting Raj Babbar To Their Wedding
Over a month after their wedding, Prateik Babbar's wife has opened up about not inviting Raj Babbar to their wedding and told Times of India, "Nobody has any right to say anything about it. If Prateik chooses to stay quiet, if I choose to stay quiet, that is actually out of respect and dignity. That’s it. We do not want to speak about this and get in detail because we’re happy. That family was never there, that person (hinting at Raj Babbar) was never there in his life. So, I’m not sure why that question is coming up now, 30 years later"
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Mar 24, 2025, 6:29 pm IST
Jaat Trailer: Sunny Deol Reprises His 'Dhai Kilo Ka Haath' Dialogue With A Twist
As the makers of Jaat have finally unveiled the trailer, Sunny Deol was seen reprising his iconic ‘dhai kilo ka haath’ dialogue in Gopichand Malineni’s directorial but with a twist
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Mar 24, 2025, 5:12 pm IST
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: Varun Dhawan & Pooja Hegde Wraps Rishikesh Schedule In Style
As Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde have been shooting for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai in Rishikesh, the duo wrapped the schedule in style as they jumped into the river to share their excitement.
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Mar 24, 2025, 4:00 pm IST
Awarapan 2 CONFIRMED: Emraan Hashmi's Sequel Gets A Release Date
"Awarapan 2" starring Emraan Hashmi is set to release on April 3, 2026, the makers announced on Monday. Hashmi, who is celebrating his 46th birthday today, shared the news with a post on his Instagram handle featuring the film's teaser. "Bas mujhe kuch aur der zinda rakh… #Awarapan2 in cinemas, 3rd April 2026. #Awarapan2," he wrote in the caption. The actor previously worked in "Awarapan" alongside Shriya Saran. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film released in 2007. Earlier this month, Hashmi shared an animated clip from the film raising the speculations about a possible sequel. Hashmi most recently appeared in "Showtime". The series also featured Naseeruddin Shah, Mahima Makwana and Mouni Roy.
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Mar 24, 2025, 2:04 pm IST
Rhea Chakraborty Seeks Blessings At Siddhivinayak Temple With Family After Gettign Clean Chit In SSR Case
After a prolonged battle, Rhe Chakraborty sighed in relief after CBI gave her clean chit in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput case. After the recent court relief, the actress made her first public appearance as she visited the Siddhivinayak Temple with her family to seek blessings.
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Mar 24, 2025, 12:48 pm IST
Jacqueline Fernandez's Mom Hospitalized; Admitted In ICU
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez's mom has been reportedly rushed to a hospital after facing a medical emergency. As shared by paparazzo Viral Bhayani, actress immediately rushed back home to stay by her mom. Reportedly, she's currently been admitted in the ICU.
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Mar 24, 2025, 11:32 am IST
Kesari Chapter 2 Teaser OUT: Audio-Only Opening - Teaser Of Akshay Kumar Film Redefines Storytelling
Starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday, this daring teaser challenges traditional formats with an unprecedented 30-second opening, featuring no visuals, no logo, and no title. Instead, it relies solely on sound to immerse audiences in the chaos and horror of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. This is not just an absence of visuals, it's sensory storytelling at its most powerful. Gunshots, screams, and rising tension create an atmosphere so intense that it grips viewers before they even see a single frame. This is sensory storytelling at its boldest.
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Mar 24, 2025, 11:31 am IST
Amitabh Bachchan's Black Costar Ayesha Kapur, Who Played Young Rani Mukerji, Ties The Know
Remember the kid Ayesha Kapur from 'Black' who played the younger version of Rani Mukerji in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film? Well, the young child artist is now all grown up and newly-married! Over the weekend, the child artist, who is now all grown up, tied the knot with her longterm beau Adam Oberoi in a dreamy ceremony in Delhi.
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Mar 24, 2025, 10:40 am IST
Emraan Hashmi-Starrer 'Ground Zero' Gets A Release Date; To Hit Cinemas On...
"Ground Zero", an upcoming action thriller headlined by Emraan Hashmi, is set to release in theatres on April 25. Inspired by BSF’s (Border Security Force) operation, the teaser of the film will be attached to Salman Khan's film "Sikandar" which is slated to release on March 30, according to a press release. The plot follows Hashmi's character, a Deputy Commandant in the Border Security Force (BSF), as he leads a two-year-long investigation into a high-stakes national security threat. "Ground Zero" explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the unseen struggles faced by those who defend the nation. Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the film is presented by Excel Entertainment.
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Mar 24, 2025, 8:38 am IST
FIR Filed Against Comedian Kunal Kamra For 'Defamatory' Remarks On Deputy CM Shinde
The Mumbai police on Monday registered an FIR against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for allegedly making defamatory remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a show, an official said. On Sunday night, Shiv Sena members damaged the Habitat Comedy Club in Khar, where Kamra’s show with "gaddar" (traitor) jibe at Shinde was filmed, as well as a hotel in whose premises the club is located. The Habitat, where Kamra's show was held, is the same venue where the controversial 'India's Got Latent' show had been filmed. After a video went viral showing Kamra allegedly using defamatory words against Shinde, Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel lodged a police complaint. Based on the complaint, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered in the early hours of Monday against Kamra under various Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) actions, including 353(1)(b) (statements conducing to public mischief) and 356(2) (defamation), an official from MIDC police station said.
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Mar 24, 2025, 8:34 am IST
Salman Khan's Sikandar Trailer Crosses 35M Views; Beats Jawan To Create THIS Record
Salman Khan's highly-anticipated Sikandar trailer has taken the internet by storm. In less that 24 hours, the trailer video has crossed over 35 million views on YouTube. According to the Twitter page 'Cine Hub', Sikandar trailer has become the fastest Hindi movie trailer to cross 20 million views in the history of Indian cinema, beating Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan's record. As per another Twitter post, Jawan trailer had crossed 15+ million views within 10 hours of its release, while Sikandar trailer crossed 16+ million views in 6 hours.
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Mar 24, 2025, 7:43 am IST
Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday & R Madhavan Starrer Kesari Chapter 2 Teaser Out Today
Featuring Akshay Kumar as C Sankaran Nair, Kesari Chapter 2 teaser is all set to be dropped today (Monday). Produced by Karan Johar-led Dharma Productions and directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the film based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. For those unversed, the movie will revolve around the story of C Sankaran Nair, who fought against the British Raj and uncovered the truth behind the horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre.