One of India's most respected directors SS Rajamouli has now confirmed that actor Nani will indeed be a part of his dream project, the 'Mahabharatham'.

Director SS Rajamouli has often expressed a desire to make a 10-part franchise on one of the greatest epics of all time.

Recently, Rajamouli, who participated in a pre-release event of 'Hit: The Third Case' in Hyderabad, was asked by the anchor if there was any truth in rumours doing the rounds that the ace director had fixed the character actor Nani was to play in the franchise.

In reply, SS Rajamouli very reluctantly disclosed that the character hadn't been fixed but what had been fixed was that Nani would definitely be a part of the franchise.

It may be recalled that Rajamouli is currently working on a film with actor Mahesh Babu, tentatively being referred to as SSMB29.

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Monday morning announced that he has postponed his Bollywood Big One Tour, which was scheduled for May 4-5 in the UK, in light of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.

Salman shared the poster of the tour featuring personalities such as Sara Ali Khan, Tiger Shroff, Varun Dhawan, Madhuri Dixit Nene, Kriti Sanon, Disha Patani, Sunil Grover and Maniesh Paul along with the “Dabangg star”.

The poster had “postponed” written over “The Bollywood Big one” UK tour.

For the caption, Salman wrote: “In light of the recent tragic events in Kashmir, and with profound sadness, we have taken the difficult decision to request the promoters to postpone The Bollywood Big One shows, originally scheduled for May 4th and 5th in Manchester and London.”

Hollywood star Eva Longoria, who turned 50 in March, said she still has "many dreams to fulfil."

Longoria told HELLO! magazine: "I'm excited about this new decade. It's a time to look back, to be grateful for the beautiful life I've had and to dream about what's to come.

I am a very positive person with an optimistic mindset. I have many dreams to fulfill."

She added: "Everything is centred on gratitude: for the life I have and for the one I'm going to have. That is, in essence, the real secret."

Shooting for director Karthik Dandu's mythological thriller film, featuring actor Naga Chaitanya in the lead, has now begun, its makers announced on Saturday.

Taking to its X timeline, Sri Venkateshwara Cine Chitra (SVCC), the production house producing the big budget entertainer, wrote, "After years of crafting, months of planning, and endless hours of rehearsing, #NC24 The Excavation Begins. Brace yourselves for the grand spectacle of a never-before-seen mythical thriller."

It also posted a video link to show the amount of pre-production work the unit had put in before starting the film's shooting.

Actor Naga Chaitanya, for his part, wrote, "Buried Secrets. Beyond Time. The Raging Mythical Thriller Begins #NC24. Shoot begins."

Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, who is known for making movies such as ‘Jigarthanda’ and ‘Pizza’, has opened up about exploring love in his latest film “Retro” with Suriya.

“People expect me to do crime, thrillers, dark comedies,” the director said.

He added: “but Retro is a love story. That is what it is at its heart.”

Set in the 1990s with nostalgia, style, and action, Retro may carry the visual grammar of a vintage gangster flick, but for Subbaraj, it’s all in service of something deeper.

“Even in my earlier films, there’s always been a personal core, often emotional. But this time, I wanted romance to be the driving force. Not just love between a man and woman, but love as a transformative force, something that pushes the character to evolve.”

Pop star Joe Jonas recently performed his new single, 'Heart by Heart', for a phone-free crowd in New York, and he relished the experience.

"It's been a while - actually, the last time I performed with no phones, I honestly couldn't tell you. I went to the Masters this year, and you can't bring your phone, so that was nice,” he said.

“And I think, once you're away from your phone for even a few hours, you're panicked sometimes - at least I am. And then you get back, and you're like, 'Okay, I'm fine, the world is still revolving, everyone was fine.'"

Joe acknowledged that he spends an unhealthy amount of time online. However, he also relishes disconnecting himself from the outside world from time to time, reports.

Naga Chaitanya’s team has debunked rumours about starring in the political drama Mayasabha by Deva Katta and shared that the actor is currently focussed on his upcoming film “NC24.”

The actor’s team has clarified that these reports are false. There is no association between Chaitanya and the said project. Chaitanya is “completely focused on his 24th film, tentatively titled NC24, according to a statement.

Directed by Karthik Varma Dandu, NC24 is being positioned as a grand mystical thriller. The project is backed by producer BVSN Prasad in collaboration with Sukumar under the banners of SVCC and Sukumar Writings.

Bollywood’s suave star Saif Ali Khan, who is all set to hit the big screen with his upcoming film "Jewel Thief-The Heist Begins", opened up about the allure of playing a thief. Sharing his thoughts on the role, he said that there’s something intriguing about portraying a character who operates outside the system.

Reflecting on playing Rehan Roy, Saif shares “Playing a thief in a heist movie is very interesting because he is someone who challenges the system, bending the rules, it's kind of fascinating to watch and read through and portray.”

Saif’s character Rehaan is a charming rogue with a penchant for rebellion, an adventurous spirit and a deep seated love for family.

He said that his character Rehaan “is a thief with organization, with swag, an adventurer at heart and a family man.”

National-Award winning actress Kalki Koechlin said she gets “bored easily” and emphasised the importance of staying creatively fulfilled by balancing routine work with inspiring activities.

Asked in an industry that often rewards conformity, how has she stayed true to her artistic voice, Kalki told: “I think I get bored easily, so I constantly do things to entertain myself and keep myself satisfied. I've always found it important to balance routine, mind-numbing work with something that inspires and excites me.”

“It's similar to how kids get bored in school if they're just told to repeat something over and over… In the same way, I think adults also need fuel,” said the actress, who made her Hindi film debut as Chanda in the black comedy-drama Dev.D in 2009.

Hollywood star Hugh Grant has blasted “pathetic” schools and called for a ban on laptops and tablets in the classroom.

According to newspaper, the actor called for a ban on laptops and tablets in the classroom.

The father-of-five joined the campaign group Close Screens, Open Minds at an event at a school in west London, where he aired his frustrations alongside social psychologist Dr Jonathan Haidt and actress Sophie Winkleman, reports.

According to newspaper, Grant described himself as “another angry parent fighting the eternal, exhausting and depressive battle with children who only want to be on a screen”.

Hollywood star Jeremy Renner has embraced the aches and pains he experiences since his near-fatal accident because it is "awesome" to have recovered as much as he has.

The actor broke 38 bones in his body after being crushed by his snowplough in January 2023.

"My swollen ankles, my back that keeps going out or my jaw that just can't seem to bite down right, it's a great reminder of an attitude that got me to here in the first place. It's awesome. This is why I can't have a bad day. I know what a bad day feels like," he told people.com, reports.

The actor had his chest and leg reconstructed with titanium but airport staff know to turn off metal-detectors in his presence so as not to set off alarms when travelling through security, reports.

On cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar’s birthday, his daughter Sara took a walk down memory lane, sharing a deeply touching childhood memory.

In a heartfelt post, Sara recalled how her father once carried her in his arms despite having a fractured arm—highlighting not just his physical strength but the boundless love and dedication he has always shown as a father. Sharing throwback pictures alongside a touching note, Sara wrote, “To the man who taught me not to fear anyone, but to respect everyone, the man who carried me despite his fractured arm (and the never-ending list of other injuries), the man who continues to photobomb my shoots, and most importantly, the man who taught me that it’s important to have fun, laugh a lot, and enjoy life! Happy Birthday, Babaaaaa.”

The collection features a touching mix of present-day snapshots and cherished childhood memories. From an adorable throwback where a young Sara is seen nestled in her father’s arms—despite his visible injuries—to candid moments of the two laughing together today, each frame speaks volumes of love, strength, and connection.

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan made his birthday celebration truly special by spending it with the people who matter the most—his fans.

On Thursday, the 'Student of the Year' actor shared a heartwarming video on social media where he is seen interacting with a group of his loyal fans who showered him with love and admiration. In the video, the actor can be seen smiling, posing for selfies, and chatting with his fans, making sure to create lasting memories with them. The fans, ecstatic to meet their idol, expressed their deep affection for the actor, while Dhawan reciprocated with genuine warmth and gratitude. One of the fans could be heard saying, “He is my everything…after my mom he is the only one I love the most.”

Actor Vardhaan Puri, who is the grandson of late star Amrish Puri, sees acting as a deeply personal experience that helps him grow with every character he plays.

Vardhaan, who made his debut in the 2019 film “Yeh Saali Aashiqui,” said: “Each character helps me understand my own emotions better.”

He talked about how slipping into different roles allows him to explore hidden parts of his own personality.

“Acting, for me, is like therapy. When I take on a role, I don’t just pretend - I live it. Whether it’s love, pain, anger, or joy, I feel it all with honesty. That process helps me deal with my own emotions and makes me stronger.”

He feels cinema has the power to heal, not just for actors, but also for the audience.

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds said that his two-year-old son Olin’s favourite film is the “Green Lantern,” which the actor didn’t find to be “the most successful movie” in his filmography.

“The Deadpool & Wolverine” actor appeared as a guest at the 2025 TIME100 Summit in New York, where he discussed his business life outside of Hollywood, reports people.com.

At the start of the conversation, TIME host referenced his 2011 action film Green Lantern, which Reynolds didn’t find to be “the most successful movie” in his catalogue.

He said: “It’s my son’s favorite movie, he’s 2. It’s just everyday, you’re like, ‘Oh, I need to heal this, I see.’”

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise’s BTS footage of him shooting in the Norwegian archipelago, Svalbard for his upcoming film ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ has surfaced on the Internet.

In the latest behind-the-scenes footage from ‘Mission Impossible 8’, Tom Cruise gives fans a glimpse into one of the film’s most extreme locations of Svalbard located in the Arctic Ocean.

Svalbard, which is located between mainland Norway and the North Pole, served as the perfect setting to bring yet another thrilling chapter of ‘Mission: Impossible’ to life.

Tom Cruise said in the BTS video, “The landscape is just breathtakingly beautiful”.

His co-star Simon Pegg puts it, “If you want to shoot on the ice cap, you are going with temperatures that are absolutely the most extreme”.

Shahid Kapoor’s wife, Mira Rajput, recently turned cheerleader for her brother-in-law, actor Ishaan Khatter, expressing her pride and excitement for his latest project, “The Royals.”

On April 22, Mira took to her Instagram stories to give Ishaan a sweet shout-out for his upcoming project. She shared the trailer of the film and wrote, “Yahan Koi sasti pratha hai hi nhi Love itttt @ishaankhatter Can’t wait for this Summer watch.”

Notably, Mira often shares heartfelt posts on social media, offering words of encouragement and pride for Ishaan’s achievements. Whether it's congratulating him on a new project or cheering him on for his performances, Mira’s posts are a testament to the close bond they share as family.

Last month, Shahid Kapoor posted a series of pictures from a fun-filled pool day spent with his wife, Mira, their son Zain, and his brother, Ishaan Khatter, who also joined in on the family outing. The carousel captures the four of them enjoying endless moments of family fun.

Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana was rushed to the hospital, this came ahead of his San Antonio show. In a statement, a representative for Santana, 77, confirmed that the guitarist will postpone the show at the Majestic Theater.

The show was scheduled for Tuesday (Pacific Standard Time). Michael Vrionis, president of Universal Tone Management and a representative for Santana, said, "It is with profound disappointment that I have to inform you all that tonight's show in San Antonio has been postponed”, reports ‘People’ magazine.

He further mentioned, “Mr. Santana was at the venue (Majestic Theatre) preparing for tonight's show when he experienced an event that was determined to be dehydration. Out of an abundance of caution and the health of Mr. Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action”.

A case has been registered at the Khar police station in Mumbai against a man for spreading false news that Rs 2 lakh was paid as a contract money to kill Bollywood action star Tiger Shroff.

The accused has been identified as Manish Kumar Sujinder Singh, 35, and hails from Punjab. On Monday, Manish called the police control room in Mumbai and told them that some people from the security company Trig were out to kill Tiger Shroff.

Not only this, the accused Manish Kumar told the control room that he had also given a weapon and two lakh rupees supari to them for the murder of actor Shroff. Security was beefed up after the threat call.

Actor Rana Daggubati has made history by becoming the first Indian celebrity to feature at WrestleMania.

Known for his powerful roles in films like 'Baahubali,' Rana’s appearance at the iconic wrestling event marks a significant milestone in his career, bridging the worlds of cinema and sports entertainment in a way never seen before. It was a historic weekend for India at WrestleMania 41, WWE’s most anticipated annual event, which is now streaming on Netflix. Rana, a lifelong WWE fan and star of the hit Netflix series ‘Rana Naidu,’ made history as the first Indian celebrity to be invited to witness the spectacle from the front row.

His presence was celebrated with a special shoutout that was broadcast live to millions of WWE fans worldwide. Netflix also shared a video and photos of the actor on its Instagram handle and captioned the post, “Heels. Faces. Familiar faces @ranadaggubati is at WrestleMania Jo line cross kiya, woh gaya #RanaNaidu.”

The makers of the upcoming movie ‘Mardaani 3’, which stars Rani Mukerji in the titular role, have locked the film’s release date. The film is set to arrive in cinemas on February 27, 2026.

The makers took to their social media on Monday, and announced the release date of the film marking the auspicious Holi festival as its release window. Holi, which falls on March 4, symbolises the triumph of good over bad and the makers are pegging this film to be a bloody, violent clash between Shivani’s goodness vs sinister evil forces with its choice of release date.

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra has kicked off the week with a powerful dose of fitness, sharing her impressive pull-ups workout as Monday Motivation.

The actress took to social media to inspire fans with her dedication, proving once again that consistency and strength are key to her lifestyle. Taking to her Instagram handle, the 'Dhadkan' actress posted a video of herself performing pull-ups. In the clip, Shilpa is seen confidently nailing a set of pull-ups, showcasing her impressive upper body strength and control. Clad in sleek activewear, she executes each rep with strength and grace.

In the caption of the post, the 'Hungama 2' actress also listed the benefits of pull-ups in her post, calling them a “fundamental compound exercise for building upper body strength. Shilpa wrote, “Gear up. Show up. Pull up. Benefits: - Pull-ups are a fundamental compound exercise for building upper body strength. - They are one of the core movements for upper body training. - Being able to perform pull-ups is a strong indicator of solid strength. - Strengthens the back, shoulders, and arms while also enhancing grip strength. #MondayMotivation #SwasthRahoMastRaho #FitIndia.”

Television actress Sumbul Touqeer has revealed a long-held dream close to her heart — starring in a dance-based film.

Sumbul shared that dance is a deep passion of hers, and she hopes to showcase it on the big screen someday. Expressing the same, the ‘Imlie’ actress stated, “I would love to do a film, a series, or even a reality show that’s centered around dancing. It’s not just an art form for me. It’s a feeling. It’s where I find my calm amidst the chaos. Dance has been my silent friend on the loneliest days, my celebration on the happiest ones.”

Global head-turner Priyanka Chopra Jonas looked flawless even after being in a flight for over 24 hours.

Priyanka shared a close-up selfie of herself. Her skin looks smooth and glowing, even under close inspection and lighting. Her make-up is minimal, with a natural look, subtle eyeshadow, defined brows, and a soft pink glossy lip. She completed her look with a hat.

For the caption, she wrote: "Skin is skinning even after being on a plane for 24 hours, thank you, @fabricioormonde"

Priyanka had also shared a picture, which showed a flight map displaying a route over India, from Hyderabad. The green dotted line represents the flight path.

As “Kesari Chapter 2” released on Friday, actor Akshay Kumar said that he’s not merely acting as an artist, but as an Indian in the film.

Akshay shared a few stills from the film, which also stars Ananya Panday and R. Madhavan.

For the caption, he wrote in Hindi: “Kahaniyaan bahut suni hongi aapne par yah ek toofaan hai. C. Shankaran Nayar ki is kahani ne mujhe jhajhkoor diya kyunki hum nahin jaante the ki Jallianwala Bagh narsanhar ke baad kisi ek vyakti ne poore British ampayar ko adalat mein ghaseet kar ghutnon par la diya tha.”

“(You must have heard many stories, but this one is a storm. C. Sankaran Nair’s story shook me because we didn’t know that after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, one man dragged the entire British Empire to court and brought them to their knees..)”

Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko, who escaped during a police raid in connection with an alleged drug use complaint against him, was caught in another controversy when his colleague Vincy Aloshious accused him of misbehaviour.

Aloshious, who had previously spoken about being mistreated by a co-actor on a film set, identified the individual as Chacko.

She initially, without naming the Chacko, said an actor misbehaved with her and was seen spitting some white powder.

She had complained to the Film Chamber on the condition that the name of the actor should not be revealed.

Actor Chunky Panday is a proud father after watching his “dearest” daughter Ananya Panday in the film “Kesari Chapter 2”.

Chunky took to Instagram, where he shared some glimpses from the premier of “Kesari Chapter 2.” The first was an image of Chunky posing with his daughter Ananya and wife Bhavna. Another image showed Chunky standing triumphantly in front of the movie poster for Ananya.

“What came first The Chicken or the Egg. So Proud of you my Dearest @ananyapanday for being a part of this Cinematic Wonder #kesari2 #premierenight,” he wrote as the caption.

“Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh” is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective, and Cape of Good Films.

The film is a spiritual sequel to Kesari in 2019, the plot is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, centred around C. Sankaran Nair and the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Actor Harshvardhan Rane shared some glimpses from the muhurat puja of his upcoming film “Deewaniyat” and revealed a heart-melting reason as to why the film’s team wanted to work with him.

Taking to Instagram, Harshvardhan shared a glimpse of himself posing with director Milap Zaveri and the producers. He then shared a picture from the Ganapati puja ahead of the shoot.

“Am working with them because they are very talented, humble and passionate.…but they are working with me because you guys bought tickets for SanamTeri Kasam… So i want to thank… YOU,” Harshvardhan wrote.

Actor Karthi, whose upcoming film ‘Sardar 2’ is on the verge of completion, has undertaken a holy pilgrimage to the world famous Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala.

Social media was abuzz with pictures of the actor prayerfully completing the Irumudi Kattu ritual before setting off on the pilgrimage.

Interestingly, Karthi was seen offering prayers at the temple along with another popular Tamil actor, Mohan Ravi, who is also now in Sabarimala.

Meanwhile, shooting for director P S Mithran’s eagerly awaited spy thriller ‘Sardar 2’, featuring Karthi in the lead, is fast nearing completion. It may be recalled that only recently, the film’s shooting had entered its 100th day.

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who will be soon seen in the upcoming movie ‘The Bhootnii’, has pointed out the difference in work culture of the film industry over the decades.

The actor recently spoke about his co-actors in the film, and how things have changed for the actors of the younger generation.

He said,”The young stars in the film are all extremely talented and they have been cast because they nailed the audition. Of course, there is a big difference between then and now. Today’s stars have the advantage of having a bound script with their dialogues being given to them much in advance”.

The film also stars Mouni Roy, Sunny Singh, Palak Tiwari, Beyouncik and Aasif Khan.

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has shared yet another spellbinding moment featuring the evergreen Rekha, who looked ethereal in a handwoven Banarasi silk saree from his label.

Radiating timeless elegance, Rekha stunned in the richly crafted saree adorned with intricate gold and silver zari, beautifully offset by a delicate hint of pink. On Thursday, Malhotra posted a series of pictures featuring Rekha and captioned it, “There is always a REKHA about our Iconic and Stunning Rekhaji dressed in a handwoven Chartreuse Banarasi Kora silk sari with gold and silver zari accentuated with a delicate hint of pink #mymmsaree @manishmalhotraworld.”

Known for her deep admiration for Indian weaves, Rekha paid homage to tradition through her style. Notably, Manish Malhotra often shares Rekha’s photos, celebrating her timeless beauty and their shared love for traditional Indian craftsmanship.

In an exciting update, Sunny Deol has confirmed that he will be returning to the big screen with a powerful new mission in "Jaat 2."

On Thursday, the actor took to his Instagram handle to announce "Jaat 2," where he is all set to reprise his titular character in the highly anticipated sequel. Sharing the poster, Sunny wrote in the caption, “#Jaat on to a New Mission!#Jaat2.” The poster also highlighted the names of producers Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar Y, and TG Vishwa Prasad, with Mythri Movie Makers continuing to support the sequel. While Sunny Deol's return has been confirmed, no further cast announcements have been made yet.

The upcoming action drama will be directed by Gopichand Malineni. Interestingly, Deol announced the sequel to the action-packed entertainer just a week after the release of the first installment in theaters.

As Sudhir Mishra's "Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi" marked its 20th anniversary of release on Wednesday, actress Chitrangda Singh took a walk down memory lane, reflecting on the film that introduced her to the world of cinema.

Recalling her first day on set, Chitrangda shared a heartfelt memory saying, “The first time I saw a proper movie camera was on my first day of shoot. It was the scene where KK’s character comes to meet (Geeta) in the guest house. It was an emotional, intimate moment and I was so nervous to block out everyone in the room and act with no dialogue. I can never forget that feeling. I think I got the shot in two or three takes and Sudhir Mishra just said, ‘Welcome to the movies, Chitrangda.’ I still remember that day so clearly - the excitement, the nervousness, the joy.”

Congratulations are in order for actress Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan, who have welcomed their baby boy into the world.

The couple took to Instagram to share the joyous news with a heartfelt post. On Wednesday, Sagarika posted a family portrait revealing the name of their baby boy: Fatehsinh Khan. The ‘Chak De’! India actress wrote, “With love, gratitude and divine blessings we welcome our precious little baby boy, Fatehsinh Khan.”

The heartwarming family picture captures Zaheer gently holding their newborn son in his lap, while Sagarika lovingly embraces him from behind. Another sweet photo offers a close-up glimpse of their baby boy’s tiny hand. Notably, the couple’s good news was met with an outpouring of love and heartfelt wishes from friends and celebrities, including Anushka Sharma, Athiya Shetty, Genelia D'Souza, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, and many others from the film and sports fraternity.

 From buying tickets for David Dhawan's film in black to being directed by him, life has truly come full circle for actor Maniesh Paul.

It might be exciting to know that years ago, Paul watched Dhawan's "Judwaa", starring Salman Khan at Delhi’s iconic Sapna Theatre, by getting tickets in black. The film left a lasting impression on him with its comedy, music, and Dhawan's trademark masala storytelling.

Like many film enthusiasts growing up in the '90s, Paul experienced cinema as a celebration, sometimes even going the extra mile to secure a seat for the biggest releases of the time. That memory has stayed with him — not just as a fan moment, but as a reminder of where it all began.