Entertainment Highlights February 17: Chhaava Enters Rs 100 Cr Club; BAFTA 2025 Winners Revealed

"Crew" star Kriti Sanon on Monday said she has begun filming for Aanand L Rai's upcoming movie "Tere Ishk Mein", also featuring Dhanush. Sanon will play the character of Mukti alongside Dhanush's Shankar in the film. It is produced by Rai's Colour Yellow Productions. The actor shared the work update on her Instagram Stories. "Day 1. Let's go! @aanandlrai @dhanushkraja @cypplofficial Such a good feeling being back on set... Doing what I love the most!" she captioned a picture of the film's clapboard.

Maharashtra Cyber has summoned content creator Ranveer Allahbadia to record his statement on February 24 in connection with the India's Got Latent show row, officials said on Monday. "Earlier, Cyber officials had summoned Allahbadia to appear before the police, but he didn't turn up. Now they have summoned him again to join the investigation on February 24," an official said. Maharashtra Cyber, a cyber and information security division, is investigating the case registered against podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia and others after he triggered a massive uproar with his crass remarks about parents and sex on Samay Raina’s web show "India’s Got Latent".

Salman Khan fans are likely to witness a huge surprise tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb 18) on producer Sajid Nadiadwala's birthday. As per reports, the makers of Sikandar are set to treat fans with brand new posters of the Eid 2025 biggie, featuring superstar Salman Khan.

Ever since Tumbbad star Sohum Shah announced Crazxy, the excitement has been unstoppable. An absolutely chaotic, different and unique trailer for Crazxy has finally been released, and it guarantees a crazy ride. Perfectly complementing the teaser's vibe, the trailer promises a never-seen-before thriller that is sure to set a benchmark. The trailer makes it clear that Sohum Shah is bringing yet another fresh, unique, and atrangi concept to the big screen. He is all set to offer audiences something truly different and exciting. This has only heightened the anticipation for the film!

Nikhil Nanda, chairman and managing director of Escorts Kubota, has been booked in a case of fraud and abetment to suicide, as per reports. Authorities in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district have registered a case against him and several executives from a tractor company. The Dataganj Police have officially launched an investigation into the matter, with further developments awaited.

The title of A.R. Murugadoss's next film has been announced Madharasi. The title promises action and thrill like never before. The film will star Sivakarthikeyan, who recently delivered the blockbuster Amaran. This project marks the collaboration of two powerhouses, A.R. Murugadoss and Sivakarthikeyan, with music by Anirudh Ravichander, further elevating the film’s excitement to the next level.

The box office collection of Akshay Kumar's Sky Force has been under the scanner ever since trade analyst Komal Nahta levelled allegations against the film's makers, accusing them of blocking bookings to inflate the movie's box office numbers artificially. Now, the film’s director has come forward to deny the allegations. He told News18, “As for Chhaava or Sky Force, our collections are genuinely organic and there have been no block bookings. This is the audience’s love. It has been nearly 20 days since the picture was released, and even today I get messages daily on Instagram and Twitter from viewers who have loved the film. Our work is over once the film is made and has reached the public. How much a film is earning is not something you will remember in the long term. If your favourite film is Munna Bhai and I ask you about its box office collection, you won’t know today. In the long run, the film’s collection doesn’t matter. The impact of the film and how long it stays with you becomes important."

Ajith Kumar's Vidaamuyarchi shows no signs of slowing down at the box office, continuing to break records on its 11th day. The action-packed drama has captivated audiences, consistently surpassing expectations. According to early reports from industry tracker Sacnilk.com, the film earned an impressive ₹1.85 crore on its second Sunday (Day 11), pushing its total box office collection in India to a remarkable ₹77.85 crore. With the momentum still strong, the film remains a dominant force at the box office, steadily climbing in earnings with each passing day.

In a shocking turn of events, renowned South Korean actress Kim Sae Ron (Kim Sae-ron) has passed away at the age of 24. According to The Korea Herald, the actress was found dead at her apartment on Sunday (February 16). As the report suggests, police have confirmed that she was found dead at her home by a friend who informed them around 4:50 PM KST, which means 1:20 IST. According to reports, the police have not discovered nay forced break-in at Kim Sae-ron's apartment in South Korea. While the exact reason behind her death is yet to be discovered, the cops have dismissed any foul play in her death, as per reports.

Prateik Babbar and Priya Banerjee’s intimate wedding on February 14 sparked speculation regarding the absence of Prateik’s father, Raj Babbar, and his half-siblings, Aarya and Juhi Babbar. However, Priya Banerjee addressed the rumors, stating that all important family members were present for the special occasion. Talking to HT, she said, "There was absolutely no family member who was missing from the wedding or our celebrations. I don’t know why there are rumours that “family members" were absent. Our families where there including my parents, his aunts who raised him, his nana-nani and everyone who mattered and is family was with us. And there was absolutely nobody who is family was missing."

The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards witnessed an exciting competition as The Brutalist and Conclave emerged as the biggest winners of the night, each securing four awards. Conclave, a gripping papal drama, took home accolades for Outstanding British Film, Best Film, and Best Editing, while The Brutalist earned the prestigious Best Director award for Brady Corbet. Adrien Brody delivered a standout performance in The Brutalist, portraying a Hungarian-Jewish architect, which earned him the Best Actor award. Meanwhile, Mikey Madison claimed the Best Actress title for her role in Anora, a compelling drama about a sex worker who falls for a Russian oligarch.

Vicky Kaushal's historic drama Chhaava continues its strong run at the box office, though its earnings saw a slight dip after a stellar evening. According to early estimates from industry tracker Sacnilk, the film has amassed an impressive ₹101.37 crore India net within its first three days. On Sunday (Day 3), February 16, Chhaava raked in ₹33.37 crore, maintaining its momentum despite a minor decline in collections.