Kartik Aaryan has been riding high on the mega success of his latest film, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 but his accolades for his previous release, Dhamaka, have still not stopped pouring in. At an award function held on Saturday, the versatile superstar bagged the award for Best Actor award for Dhamaka. 

He shared a happy selfie on his social media where he looked extra stylish and dapper in a black suit over a white shirt and black tie. He captioned it saying, "Best Actor #Dhamaka !!" as he thanked the award team for recognising Arjun Pathak and added, "Honored and Grateful."

 

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Currently, Kartik has an exciting lineup ahead with big-ticket projects like Shehzada, Freddy, Captain India, Satyaprem Ki Katha, Kabir Khan’s untitled next and his most recently announced, Aashiqui 3.

ALSO READ: Makers of Kartik Aaryan starrer Aashiqui 3 clarify they are yet to finalise the female lead

After the resounding success of its very first free online coaching program for IAS exams last year, actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood's Sood Charity Foundation, in collaboration with Divine India Youth Association (DIYA), has launched the new session of Sambhavam scholarship for the year 2022-23.

Sambhavam is a unique program for aspirants of civil services preparing to appear for IAS exams. Under this program, started by Sood, selected students get free online IAS coaching at top civil services institutes in India along with mentorship support and holistic personality development, opening new possibilities for youth empowerment and nation-building.

With the launch of the Sambhavam scholarship program for the second year, Sood Charity Foundation (SCF) and DIYA aim to provide youth from weaker financial backgrounds an equal chance of competing in the IAS entrance exams.

"We are happy to be partnering with Sonu Sood and SCF on this wonderful initiative of Sambhavam. With this initiative we hope to help a lot more IAS aspirants preparing for their exam irrespective of their backgrounds and they will surely stand a good chance to crack it," says Manish Kumar Singh, from DIYA.

"The goal is to provide equal opportunities to IAS aspirants from all economic backgrounds and empower them with knowledge. Knowledge is power after all," added actor Sood.

ALSO READ: Sonu Sood launches ‘Prof Saroj Sood Scholarship’ in honour of his mother

When Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is on stage at a platform like D23 Expo, the fans are assured to have the biggest surprises. He invited the cast and the director of The Marvels on stage and the audiences wouldn’t stop cheering seeing Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani together. The Marvels director Nia DaCosta was also present. And after a short banter, some footage from the film was screened which charged the entire crowd at the D23 hall. Brie Larson said, “I had an incredible time shooting with my co-actors and it was really nice to have a team, I have a team!”

Larson will return as Captain Marvel, Iman Vellani is Ms. Marvel, and the film also stars Teyonah Paris, Samuel, L Jackson, Zwae Ashton and Tessa Thomson. Here’s what we can tell you from what we saw live at D23 in Anaheim. You will see Nick Fury visit Kamala Khan’s home and her family is more than happy to meet these characters and that’s not it there is some action right in the living room of the Khan family.

Be ready to see Brie Larson save the world along with Iman Vellani, both the actors have a huge following so this collab is expected to have a massive following. The fan favourite cat ‘Goose’ also made an appearance in the footage that was screened. So watch out for this furry companion of Captain Marvel.

The Marvels got thunderous applause at the D23 hall, the film releases in cinemas on July 28, 2023.

Also Read: D23 Expo 2022: Matt Shakman to direct Marvel Studios’ Fantastic Four; no cast announcement

D23 Expo 2022 is in full swing at Anaheim in California. At the Walt Disney Studios - Lucasfilm & Marvel Studios Presentation at D23 Expo 2022, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige took to the stage to share a series of announcements in the multiverse saga following the splurge of announcements at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. Amid bigger announcements came a Halloween Special Werewolf By Night starring Gael García Bernal and Laura Donnelly.

An eerie, black and white trailer was unveiled at D23 Expo on Saturday which gave a peek into what one can expect from the upcoming special. Based on Marvel Comics by the same name, it was created by Gerry Conway and Mike Ploog in 1972. The story revolves around "Jack Russell discovering his true nature when he transforms into the feral hybrid known as Werewolf by Night and becomes a howling, hirsute hero."

Marvel Studios' Werewolf By Night is coming to Disney+ Hotstar on October 7, 2022.

ALSO READ: D23 Expo 2022: Matt Shakman to direct Marvel Studios' Fantastic Four; no cast announcement

D23 Expo 2022 is in full swing at Anaheim in California. At the Walt Disney Studios - Lucasfilm & Marvel Studios Presentation at D23 Expo 2022, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige took to the stage to share a series of announcements in the multiverse saga following the splurge of announcements at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. At the D23 Expo, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced the cast for Captain America: New World Order which will be headlined by new Captain America, Sam Wilson played by Anthony Mackie.

Amongst the cast members include Carl Lumbly reprising the role of Isaiah Bradley and Danny Ramirez returning as Joaquin Torres, as well as director Julius Onah. Additionally, Tim Blake Nelson joins the cast as Dr. Samuel Sterns, reprising his role from 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, along with Shira Haas as Sabra."We teased the leader, and 14 short years later, promises fulfilled," Nelson jokingly told the crowd at D23 Expo.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Anthony Mackie is starring in the feature, reprising his long-time Marvel character of Sam Wilson. The upcoming chapter in the MCU is expected to continue the story of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, in which Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson grappled with his internal conflict and took over the Captain America mantle.

Malcolm Spellman, the creator and head writer of Winter Soldier, is penning the script with Dalan Musson, for Captain America: New World Order. No production start date has been revealed for the fourth installment.

ALSO READ: Charlie Cox confirms Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again is a reboot at D23 Expo; production begins in 2023 

D23 Expo 2022 is in full swing at Anaheim in California. At the Walt Disney Studios - Lucasfilm & Marvel Studios Presentation at D23 Expo 2022, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige took to the stage to share a series of announcements in the multiverse saga following the splurge of announcements at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. Back in July 2022, during the blockbuster Marvel Studios panel at the convention center, Feige announced that Marvel Studios' Daredevil: Born Again an 18-episode Original series starring Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio returning, will be coming to Disney+ in Spring 2024.

At D23 Expo 2022, Kevin Feige and Vincent D’Onofrio were eager to chat about the new show. Charlie Cox appeared on stage and confirmed that the series is a reboot. "It is a Season 1, it is not Season 4, so it is a whole new thing," Cox told extraTV. "Which I think is the way to go. If you are going to do it again, do it differently."

Earlier, it was revealed that Charlie Cox would return to voice Daredevil in the upcoming animated series Spider-Man: Freshman Year which will follow the MCU's Peter Parker before the events of Captain America: Civil War. This news comes in after reports cited Cox and his Daredevil co-star Vincent D'Onofrio (who played Wilson

Charlie Cox reprised his role as Matt Murdock and made a brief appearance for the first time in Spider-Man: No Way Home movie, as a legal aid of Peter Parker who was falsely accused of murdering Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal) in Spider-Man: Far From Home. He also makes an appearance in the currently airing She-Hulk: Attorney At Law series.

ALSO READ: Marvel unveils skrulls’ infiltration in first trailer of Secret Invasion starring Samuel L. Jackson at D23 Expo; Don Cheadle returns as War Machine

After several years of wait, Brahmastra starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt released in theatres on September 9, 2022. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, the film has received mixed reviews with the audience calling it a visual spectacle while also admitting that the story and dialogues could have been much better. But, the team is being praised for their efforts, their hard work and how the audiences are responding. Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan took to social media to review the film.

Kareena Kapoor Khan took to her Instagram Stories and wrote, "Unbelievable experience! Well done to the entire team (clapping emojis).” She even added five-star emojis.

Janhvi Kapoor also took to her Instagram story to share, "The sense of pride I felt while watching this vision come to life was truly overwhelming. It felt so good to be in a packed theatre with audiences cheering and hooting and whistling!!! The sounds of celebration and appreciation for a true labour of love. The hard work and passion and vision was magical to witness. Congratulations on creating something we can all feel proud to call a work of Indian cinema.”

Varun Dhawan wrote, "Congratulations team Brahmastra. Experience this only in the theatre. Truly bringing the magic of cinemas alive on the big screen. @ayan_mukerji the bgm the performances the vfx everything."

“An adventure for the big screen…A ride like no other… Loved watching @ayan_mukerji s vision come to life… My 2 favourite actors and humans set the screen on fire (literally) @aliaabhatt #ranbirkapoor. From The King Khans surprise emergence (loved it) to nag sirs action sequences to @ipritamofficial dadas score and music this one is a sure shot cinematic experience… Credit to @karanjohar @apoorva1972 and the team at @dharmamovies for bringing this film to life… Cannot wait for part 2!!” Arjun wrote.

Brahmastra also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Mouni Roy. The film is about the new world of Ancient Indian Astras and the magic of this extraordinary journey. It also has cameos from Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone.

ALSO READ: Hrithik Roshan reviews Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra: ‘Absolutely incredible work’

The much talked about and keenly anticipated Ranbir Kapoor – Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra hit screens yesterday. Directed by Ayan Mukherji the film which hit over 5,000 screens in India has been doing rather well. In fact, Brahmastra enjoyed a massive rate of advance bookings for its first three days with the audience booking seats almost a week before its release. Now, we hear that despite the wide screen count and the multiple languages the audience can’t seem to get enough. In fact, after Delhi, certain theatres in Mumbai will now be featuring round-the-clock shows of Brahmastra.

Interestingly, while conventional releases feature shows as early as 8 AM, after the success and audience demand for tickets of Brahmastra certain theatres like PVR Icon in Goregaon, PVR City Mall in Andheri, PVR Lodha Xperia, and a few other locations will feature round the clock shows. As per reports, these locations will feature shows starting as early as 1.30 AM and continuing with shows ending with the last one at 11 PM. While this certainly bodes well for the film’s business, it is interesting to notice that despite the odd timing audience still seems to be booking their seats. This implementation of round-the-clock shows in Mumbai comes after theatre owners in Delhi achieved success with this format. Given the fact that the craze for the film is high, and the audience seems to be booking tickets for nearly every show it comes as no surprise.

As for the film itself, Brahmastra, which also features Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy with special appearances from Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone continues its run at the box office. After grossing Rs. 75 cr. worldwide on its first day the business of the film is expected to see a further increase on its first Saturday and Sunday.

Also Read: Hrithik Roshan reviews Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmastra: ‘Absolutely incredible work’

There was a time when Tigmanshu Dhulia commenced directing a comedy entitled Con Flick in London starring Govinda. This was in 2015. The actor and the director, the latter an unabashed fan of the former, were most excited. Then suddenly Govinda dropped out of the project. The reason was, Queen Elizabeth II.

It seems Govinda refused to dance in the Buckingham Palace for the Queen. Let me explain. This con caper set in London had a situation where Govinda and Celina Jaitley sneak into the Buckingham Palace and thereafter an elaborate song and dance followed in front of an actress, a doppelganger of Queen Elizabeth playing the Queen.

However when Govinda heard about this he refused reasoning, “I am a member of parliament in India. How can I dance in front of the Queen?”

Dhulia tried his best to convince Govinda that it was all for fun. But Govinda was adamant. The film had to be shelved.

Also Read: Urmila Matondkar and Govinda recreate the dance of ‘Urmila Re Urmila’ after 22 years on the sets of DID Super Moms

The grand finale of Koffee With Karan promises to make up for Shah Rukh Khan’s absence from this season. Impeccable sources say, Shah Rukh wants to stay away from public interviews until the release of his next film Pathaan next year.

Karan Johar apparently asked Mrs Shah Rukh Khan to grace the couch. “Gauri Khan can’t say no to Karan. She agreed to come on his show on condition that Karan won’t ask any questions about her son Aryan’s incarceration. Karan did squeeze in a couple of questions about Aryan. But by and large he stuck to his promise of not quizzing her on the taboo subject,” reveals an informed source.

While Gauri Khan will initially appear solo in the grand finale of Koffee With Karan she will later be joined by two other star-wives Bhavna Pandey and Maheep Kapoor.

Also Read: Karan Johar announces season 8 of Koffee With Karan set at Disney+ Hotstar at D23 Expo

Though it’s too early to predict, does the trade feel that Brahmastra can do business of around Rs. 250-300 crores and thus also emerge as the biggest hit of 2022, especially after they have predicted an opening of more than Rs. 20 crores?

Trade veteran Taran Adarsh answered that it is possible, “Look at where The Kashmir Files started and where it ended. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 also jumped from Rs. 14.11 crores to Rs. 185.92 crores. Pushpa opened at just Rs. 3.33 crores and crossed the Rs. 100 crores mark. Meanwhile, Karthikeya 2 opened at just Rs. 7 lakhs in the Hindi belt. It’s now nearing almost Rs. 30 crores! And the bulk of these earnings is coming from the smaller centres. And we have sadly ignored them. I hope they don’t. In the metros, you can play more shows. Toh hum ussi ki kamayi dekhte hai. In the long run, however, the collections come from the B and C Centres. Karthikeya 2, Pushpa, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 – all these films worked in these territories.”

Trade analyst Atul Mohan said, “If all goes well, then the sky is the limit! With an opening of Rs. 20 crores, it can have a weekend of around Rs. 80 crores. But if word of mouth is negative, it’ll prove detrimental.”

Girish Johar, producer and film business analyst, said, “(A lifetime of Rs. 250 crores plus) will be a dream come true. When a Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 can collect Rs. 150 crores plus in the post-pandemic scenario, then there’s a possibility. Also, Disney is releasing the film across the globe and so even, overseas, it’ll have a good chance. Disney has also attached the trailers of Avatar: The Way Of Water and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. These are very smart strategies that can further pull the audiences to cinemas.”

Akshaye Rathi, a film exhibitor and distributor, meanwhile, exulted, “It entirely demands on the quality of storytelling. I am giving this film some benefit of the doubt because Ayan Mukerji’s previous two films – Wake Up Sid (2009) and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013) – had fantastic storytelling. And these films have not aged. A lot of films made in 2013 seem stale and dated now but you won’t feel that if you watch Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani today. I am hopeful that he’ll be able to tell a tale that viewers would thoroughly enjoy, especially kids. Because when a kid wants to watch a movie, then multiple tickets are sold as the child will not come alone. He/she will come with the parents or caretaker! Nevertheless, I hope it emerges as a universal hit that appeals to viewers of every age and every demographic.”

Raj Bansal, the owner of Entertainment Paradise in Jaipur, said, “Content will depend on the lifetime business. If the audience appreciates the film, it’ll go beyond Rs. 300 crores. There’s no doubt about it.”

The stage is set and now it depends on whether or not the film gets positive word of mouth. Taran Adarsh said, “This is just the beginning. You’ll never know what’ll happen from hereon. The audience has shown that they are interested. Now it’s up to the film to deliver. Saturday and Sunday will be dependent on the word of mouth.”

He signed off by expressing his happiness over the advance sales and remarked, “I would stand in queues to buy tickets for Amar Akbar Anthony, Don, Bobby, Kranti, Kasme Vaade etc. I still remember we didn’t get the tickets for Kasme Vaade. So, we had to see the film in Drive-In theatre in Bandra. It’s great to see this trend being revived by Brahmastra.”

Girish Johar is glad the film has something for every audience, “All the reasons we had given for films flopping earlier are absent in Brahmastra. It has a super-hit song, the casting is exciting, the effects are top-class, the story is unique and further, and it also has a mythological touch. So, it ticks all the boxes.”

Atul Mohan had the last word, “Picture ka chalna bahut zaruri hai. God forbid, if it doesn’t click, the exhibition sector will face a deep crisis.”

Also Read: Brahmastra actor Ranbir Kapoor says he can’t take advance bookings seriously; talks about Alia Bhatt’s inner trade analyst

D23, the Disney-backed convention in Anaheim, kicked off the first day with several first-look announcements, teasers, and trailers. The first trailers of The Little Mermaid, Hocus Pocus 2 and Disenchanted were unveiled on Friday.

DISENCHANTED

The magical teaser trailer for the all-new live-action musical comedy Disenchanted, which premiered at the D23 Expo 2022 in the Anaheim Convention Center moments ago, is here! The eagerly-anticipated sequel to “Enchanted,” which reunites original cast members Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel, and James Marsden and also stars Maya Rudolph, Gabriella Baldacchino, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Jayma Mays, is directed by Adam Shankman and features new songs from Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. Disenchanted begins streaming on November 24, exclusively on Disney+…just in time to brighten up the holiday season.

It has been 15 years since Giselle (Amy Adams) and Robert (Patrick Dempsey) wed, but Giselle has grown disillusioned with life in the city, so they move their growing family to the sleepy suburban community of Monroeville in search of a more fairy tale life. Unfortunately, it isn’t the quick fix she had hoped for. Suburbia has a whole new set of rules and a local queen bee, Malvina Monroe (Maya Rudolph), who makes Giselle feel more out of place than ever. Frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, she turns to the magic of Andalasia for help, accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family’s future happiness in jeopardy. Now, Giselle is in a race against time to reverse the spell and determine what happily ever after truly means to her and her family.

Disenchanted stars Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jayma Mays, Gabriella Baldacchino, with Idina Menzel and James Marsden. Directed by Adam Shankman from a screenplay by Brigitte Hales and a story by J. David Stem & David N. Weiss and Richard LaGravenese, “Disenchanted” is produced by Barry Josephson, Barry Sonnenfeld, and Amy Adams, with Jo Burn, Sunil Perkash, and Adam Shankman serving as executive producers.

Happily never after.#Disenchanted, an Original movie, starts streaming November 24 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/hr1HbT3Je7

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) September 9, 2022

Nothing stays enchanted forever.#Disenchanted, an Original movie, starts streaming November 24 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/JXSTfLeXBy

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) September 9, 2022

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Disney's The Little Mermaid is coming to theatres on May 26, 2023. The filmmakr Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar-winning animated musical classic, is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

The film stars singer and actress Halle Bailey as Ariel; Tony Award winner Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian; Jacob Tremblay as the voice of Flounder; Awkwafina as the voice of Scuttle; Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric; Art Malik as Sir Grimsby; Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina; with Oscar winner Javier Bardem as King Triton; and two-time Academy Award nominee Melissa McCarthy as Ursula.

The Little Mermaid is directed by Oscar nominee Rob Marshall, and written by two-time Oscar nominee David Magee with a live-action story adaptation by David Magee, Rob Marshall, and two-time Emmy winner John DeLuca, based on the short story by Hans Christian Andersen, and the Disney animated film by Ron Clements and John Musker.

Out of the sea, wish I could be... part of that world.

Disney's The Little Mermaid is coming to theaters May 26, 2023. pic.twitter.com/lUw5BmYRK5

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) September 9, 2022

HOCUS POCUS 2

Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy reunite for the highly anticipated Disney+ Original Movie Hocus Pocus 2. The live-action, long-awaited sequel to the perennial Halloween classic, which brings back the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters for more comedic mayhem, will debut on Disney+ on September 30.

It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.

This Halloween season, the Sanderson Sisters fly again. ????#HocusPocus2, an Original movie event, is streaming September 30 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/O77PfBPHOP

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) September 9, 2022

ALSO READ: Bridgerton 2 breakout star Simone Ashley to have small role in Disney’s live-action The Little Mermaid

Disney+ Hotstar made some big announcements at Disney’s D23 in Anaheim. One of their upcoming fiction series is Showtime, produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra (A Dharmatic Entertainment Production).

Producer, director, and host Karan Johar said, “I am excited to associate with Disney+ Hotstar for our new collaboration, announced at the prestigious D23 Expo. I am happy to announce an all-new Dharma Production series, Showtime, which will lift the curtain on India’s entertainment industry’s biggest trade secrets.” 

Gaurav Banerjee, Head of Content, Disney+ Hotstar told Bollywood Hungama, “We are doing a show with Karan Johar called Showtime, the one who has taken so much heat on the topic of nepotism is coming around and is going to tell the story of how all this fits in Bollywood. It’s a story about a studio and which direction it will take. Will it go in favour of bloodline or will it go with merit!”

Synopsis of Showtime: Bollywood is the land of dreams - dreams that are dreamt with eyes wide open. Showtime, a drama series, brings forward all the off-screen fights for the power that runs the show. A deep, raw, unconcealed & uninhibited look into the battle lines that are drawn and crossed to keep the camera rolling and the audience clapping. There is only one emperor that sits on the chair - but what’s a throne without a fight to get there? So, lights…camera…and action! Emraan Hashmi will play the lead in Show Time.

Disney’s D23 is the world’s biggest fan fest that’s taking place in Anaheim, the first one since post-covid.

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Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff are teaming up for Ali Abbas Zafar's actioner Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. It will be an out-n-out action entertainer and is expected to be mounted on a huge scale. Tiger took to social media on Friday to wish Kumar on his 55th birthday. He shared a photo from the sets of the film.

From the looks of it, it seems like the photo is from the poster and teaser announcement shoot. Sharing the photo, the actor wrote, "BADE ke 'BADE DIN' par CHOTE ka ek CHOTA HAPPY BIRTHDAY post. Happy birthday @akshaykumar #BMCM #OG #khiladi."

BADE ke 'BADE DIN' par CHOTE ka ek CHOTA HAPPY BIRTHDAY post ????

Happy birthday @akshaykumar #BMCM #OG #khiladi pic.twitter.com/4NzWvyRZ8o

— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) September 9, 2022

Vashu Bhagnani and Pooja Entertainment presents Bade Miyan Chote Miyan in association with AAZ films. Written and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. Produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, Jackky Bhagnani, Himanshu Kishan Mehra, and Ali Abbas Zafar. This Pooja Entertainment production is set to release in five languages Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on Christmas 2023.

Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar was recently seen in Cuttputlli whereas Tiger Shroff was last seen in Heropanti 2. Akshay has an array of line-ups including Ram Setu, Gorkha, Selfiee, and Sorarai Pottru remake. Tiger Shroff, on the other hand, has Baaghi 4, and Ganapath Part 1.

ALSO READ: Twinkle Khanna pens a heartwarming note for Akshay Kumar on his 55th birthday; calls him ‘Scrabble Master’

The Ayan Mukherji directorial starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, Brahmastra hits screens today. Touted to be one of the biggest releases of recent times, the film also features Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna, and Mouni Roy with guest appearances from Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. After making headlines with its promotional campaign, Brahmastra, which comes with immense hopes and expectations attached, witnessed a good spate of advance bookings. Now we hear that taking things a notch higher the makers of the film have locked one of the widest releases ever for the film, with around 8,913 screens worldwide.

In fact, India's biggest cinematic spectacle Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva is all set to have a thunderous release worldwide on 9000+ screens - one of the widest global releases for an Indian film! (India -5019; Overseas - 3894 still counting). Following a bumper advance opening and phenomenal first reactions pouring in from all corners of the globe, Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva releases today in India and worldwide.

Produced by Star Studios and Dharma Productions, the magnum opus releases today in 2D, 3D, and IMAX 3D in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada with a stellar ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni. S.S. Rajamouli presents Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.

Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar marked her acting debut in 2015, and has not stopped after that. The actress has earned a name for herself by picking unconventional projects. In fact, even though her last film Raksha Bandhan did not perform well at the Box Office, the actress is continuing to shoot for upcoming projects with the same energy and enthusiasm.

Speaking on the same, the Saand Ki Aankh actress said, “I have recently worked on Afwaah, which stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui sir and is directed by Sudhir Mishra. It is such a wonderful project. It is actually my fourth film this year. I have already finished Lady Killer and Bhakshak.” to Hindustan Times. She then added, “My year started with a bang with Badhaai Do. The second half of the year is going to be super packed. I have back-to-back shooting schedules as I start shooting for two new projects”.

As her conversation progressed forward, the Bala actress added, “I feel me-time is extremely important. This year, I have not had a lot of me-time. It is also kind of like the revenge work that I’m doing for the time that we lost in COVID. I’ve not had a lot of me-time and I miss it. But I’m such a workaholic.”

As the Lust Stories actress continued, she asserted, “I’m so grateful for all the opportunities that I have that I don’t feel like slowing down at the moment. When naturally my body will tell me, that okay, slow down a little. I think I will only then slow down. But at the moment, I’m on a high. I’m having a blast.”

Along with Lady Killer and Afwaah, the 33-year-old actress also has a bunch of films in her kitty; Bhakshak, Govinda Naam Mera, and Bheed are the name to a few.

Also Read: Bhumi Pednekar serves a classy look in black pant suit and Versace jewellery

Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman's latest outing, The Son, received a thunderous standing ovation for a whole 10 minutes on Wednesday at the end of the screening in Venice International Film Festival.

According to Variety, Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern devastated the Venice Film Festival with the world premiere of Florian Zeller’s The Son.Jackman appeared visibly moved during the film’s reception, as did the audience. Jackman hugged his young co-star Zen McGrath amid the ovation.

According to the report, The Son centers on “a family as it falls apart and tries to come back together again,” according to Sony Pictures Classics’ official synopsis. Jackman stars as a father whose 17-year-old son comes to live with him after deciding he can no longer stay with his mother (Dern) years after his parents’ divorce.

Hugh Jackman along with co-stars Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby, and Zen McGrath attended the screening of the movie. The Son is Zeller's sequel to The Father, which won two Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins. The Toronto International Film Festival, which begins on Thursday, September 8, will also screen The Son as one of its featured films.

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Cricketer Virat Kohli’s new-found form in the Asia Cup has come as a wave of happiness among his fans, and has made wife Anushka proud of him. Continuing being in form, Virat Kohli hit his first T20I century in yesterday’s match against Afghanistan. Post the match, Anushka Sharma took to her verified social media handle and celebrated Virat’s century with a short, sweet note.

Interestingly, the Zero actress posted a series of photos, featuring Virat’s glimpses from the match. In the caption, the actress made a promise as she wrote, “Forever with you through any and everything”, along with a red heart and an infinity emoticon. Kohli was quick to react to her post as he dropped red hearts in the comments section. Apart from him, many from Sharma’s following list flooded the comments section with reactions; Varun Dhawan, Jaideep Allawat, Sonali Bendre, and Athiya Shetty are the name of a few.

 

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The 33-year-old former captain of the Indian cricket team helped India register a huge 212/2 in their 20 overs during their most recent Super Four match against Afghanistan. He scored 122 runs off 61 balls which had six sixes and 12 boundaries. Post the match, Kohli dedicated the 71st century to Anushka Sharma and their daughter Vamika.

He said, “It [the century] was worth 1000 words, I am blessed and grateful right now – the last 2 and half years have taught me a lot – this November I will turn 34 so the celebrations are of the past. At this celebration, there were a lot of things put into perspective. I was shocked [with the 100] because this is the format I least expected to get a 100," he told the host broadcaster.

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Neelam Kothari Soni is garnering praises for her splendid portrayal in Netflix's show Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. While the show features her ongoing dilemma to return to the industry, a switch from her current jewelry business, the actress seems to have found a show that suits her taste. In her recent announcement, she revealed that she has signed up for the popular web series Made in Heaven which will return on Amazon Prime with Season 2.

Speaking about the response she received for Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives 2, a source close to the actress said, “The show had Neelam playing herself and she has successfully struck a chord with the audience due to her adorable and graceful persona. People have been sharing clips of Neelam from the show that depict her not-much shown, funnier and outgoing self.”

“In one of the episodes, Neelam shared the news about her stint in Zoya Akhtar's celebrated and much talked about Made in Heaven 2. Neelam Kothari Soni's stint in the second season of Zoya Akhtar's popular web series that shall also feature her husband Samir Soni and Sanjay Kapoor has left fans cheering and rooting for their favorite actress,” confirmed the source.

On the other hand, Neelam went on to speak about her new project adding, "I was elated when I heard the script. Zoya's craft is really unmatchable. The fact that I get to share screen space with Samir is absolutely thrilling! Neeraj Ghaywan is a gifted director. I am sure the audience is going to love seeing me, Samir and Sanjay, together on the screen."

Speaking of Made In Heaven, the show features Sobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur as Delhi-based wedding planners along with Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin playing pivotal roles. The last season ended with Sobhita discovering her husband’s played by Jim affair with his childhood friend, played by Kalki. The show also loosely touches upon the topics like dowry and homosexuality. After receiving much appreciation for its first season, the makers decided to bring it back with Season 2.

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Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has invested in one of the biggest cosmetic brands in India - Sugar Cosmetics as an equity partner. The actress is paired up with Bollywood heartthrob Ranveer Singh for the campaign to charm the audience with their chemistry.

This will be the second time they share the screen together. Nearly six years ago, Ranveer Singh paired up with superstar Tamannaah for an ad that turned into an instant success and left the fans wanting more of the pair. Half a decade later, the influential actress and the energetic actor joined forces again for an ad for Sugar cosmetics. We wonder if this new pairing will lead to a full-fledged Bollywood feature film in the future.

On the professional front, Tamannaah is currently working on major multi-language projects like Madhur Bhandarkar’s  Babli Bouncer, Gurthunda Seethakalam, a Telugu language romantic drama, and Netflix’s Plan A Plan B. All 3 projects are slated to release this month. She will also be seen in Amazon Prime Video's Jee Karda.

For the unversed, Ranveer Singh will play the role of a brand evangelist and build brand connections across key markets. Speaking on his association with the cosmetic company, Ranveer said, “Defying the conventional has been embedded in my DNA and I take pride in partnering with a brand that believes in empowering women. I have admired SUGAR’s ability to build a tremendous fan-following over the years and I’m excited to be a part of this journey and help the brand achieve its mission of providing Indian women access to premium & quality makeup products specially formulated for them.”

Meanwhile, Vineeta Singh, co-founder and CEO of Sugar Cosmetics, also commented, “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Ranveer to the SUGAR family. SUGAR is the makeup of choice for bold, independent women who refuse to be stereotyped into roles and if someone shares the same DNA as ours, it is Ranveer! His personality of being bold, quirky, and vibrant makes the partnership a natural fit.”

Also Read: Ranveer Singh makes his first startup investment with SUGAR Cosmetics

Warner Bros. Pictures presents Don’t Worry Darling, directed by Olivia Wilde and starring Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Wilde, Gemma Chan, KiKi Layne and Chris Pine. Alice (Pugh) and Jack (Styles) are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. The 1950’s societal optimism espoused by their CEO, Frank (Pine)—equal parts corporate visionary and motivational life coach—anchors every aspect of daily life in the tight-knit desert utopia. While the husbands spend every day inside the Victory Project Headquarters, working on the “development of progressive materials,” their wives—including Frank’s elegant partner, Shelley (Chan)—get to spend their time enjoying the beauty, luxury and debauchery of their community. Life is perfect, with every resident’s needs met by the company. All they ask in return is discretion and unquestioning commitment to the Victory cause. But when cracks in her idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive façade, Alice can’t help questioning exactly what they’re doing in Victory, and why.

Talking about her directorial venture, Olivia Wilde says, "This psychological thriller is my love letter to the movies that push the boundaries of our imagination. Imagine a life where you had everything you ever wanted. And not just the material or tangible things, like a beautiful house, gorgeous cars, delicious food, endless parties… but the things that really matter. Like true love with the perfect partner, and the best friends, and a purpose that feels meaningful. What would it take for you to give that up? What are you willing to sacrifice in order to do what’s right? Are you willing to dismantle the system that is designed to serve you? What if your only choice is really no choice at all? That’s the world, and the question, of “Don’t Worry Darling.”

While the world of Don’t Worry Darling presents as a luxurious lifestyle that harkens back to the Rat Pack era, with all the outward glamor (and entrenched gender roles) of the times, for filmmaker Olivia Wilde, the immediate draw was the chance to investigate the underlying story and themes with a focused gaze and shifted viewpoint that made her truly eager to dive into helming the project.

The director-producer-performer remembers that beneath the perfectly polished veneer, “I was really intrigued by the overarching concept behind Don’t Worry Darling—what does it take for someone to do the right thing, despite the massive sacrifice at hand? More specifically, the idea of someone living in a society, designed entirely for their comfort, only to discover that that society is corrupt. Can you be the one to recognize that it’s inherently wrong and should be dismantled? As a filmmaker, I was drawn to this original story featuring a heroine who is brilliant, nuanced and complex.”

Don’t Worry Darling is a feature from director Olivia Wilde that boasts performances from Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, surrounded by the impressive and pitch-perfect cast. Don’t Worry Darling is set to open in theaters pan India on 30th September 2022.

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South Korean network tvN debuted a spine-chilling teaser for the new mystery-thriller drama Blind, starring Ha Seok Jin and 2PM’s Taecyeon.

Blind follows the lives of ordinary people who have become victims of unfairness and ordinary perpetrators who have turned a blind eye to uncomfortable truths. The drama will be centered around detectives, judges, law school students and jurors.

According to Korean media portal Soompi, 2PM’s Taecyeon plays Ryu Sung Joon, a violent crimes detective who is hell bent on catching criminals. Ha Seok Jin takes on the role of Ryu Sung Joon’s older brother Ryu Sung Hoon who is also a perfectionist judge. Apink’s Jung Eun Ji stars as the social worker Jo Eun Ki who is one of the jurors for a murder trial.

The newly dropped teaser opens with a scream. Ryu Sung Joon interrogates someone, asking – as translated by Soompi – “Who can it be? The person with a deep grudge against you?” In another scene, his brother Ryu Sung Hoon starts to suspect his own brother Ryu Sung Joon. He asks his hot-headed brother, “Maybe there’s a different reason why you became a cop.”

Ryu Sung Joon then gets involved in physical altercations and ignites with fury when a suspect attempts to hurt Ryu Sung Hoon in court. Meanwhile, someone strangles Jo Eun Ki as she accuses them, “You’re no human. You’re a monster.” The clip ends with a tense war of nerves between the brothers as Ryu Sung Hoon asks Ryu Sung Joon, “Did you kill Baek Ji Eun?”

Blind is penned by Keun Ki Kyung and directed by producing director (PD) Shin Yong Hwi of sci-fi kdrama Tunnel and Voice 4. The thriller drama premieres on September 16 at 10:40 p.m. KST. Watch the teaser trailer below!

Actress Ileana D’Cruz has earned a name for herself by giving hits in South Indian regional films as well as Bollywood. And, it seems like the talented actress is now all set to mark her debut in web series too. Yes! You read it right. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that Ileana D’Cruz will soon make her web series debut.

Interestingly, the Happy Ending actress signed Applause Entertainment’s next female-led show, which will be led by The Fame Game director Karishma Kohli. The yet-to-be-titled series is said to have a unique concept. Applause Entertainment will produce this upcoming series in association with BBC Studios India. The title and details of the cast are still under wraps. The makers' duo of the forthcoming web series has already successfully adapted global hits like Criminal Justice, The Office, Guilt and Luther for Indian audiences in the past.

Talking about the project, the upcoming web series will mark the 35-year-old actress’ first project in the lead role. Ileana was last seen in the Abhishek Bachchan starrer The Big Bull, which was released on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar. The actress has two films lined up for release this year Tera Kya Hoga Lovely with Randeep Hooda and the tentatively titled Lovers, which is a romantic-comedy, co-starring Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, and Sendhil Ramamurthy.

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On September 6, ahead of their film Brahmastra's release, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were stopped from entering the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. As the activists formed a large group to stop Bhatt and Kapoor from entering the Temple, director Ayan Mukerji went ahead alone to seek the blessings. Now, speaking about the episode in a press conference in Delhi, Mukerji came forward.

Interestingly, the Brahmastra stars were asked to share their mind on actors hurting public sentiments, and why people, who have taken the boycott call should watch the film. Standing in defence of them, Ayan took the call and said, “In MP, I felt really bad honestly that Ranbir and Alia did not come with me to darshan at Mahakaleshwar. There's a history to it. I had gone there before my motion poster had released and I had told myself that before the release of the film, I would definitely go there.”

The Wake Up Sid director further added, “Both of them were very keen to come with me. And honestly, till the end, they were keen. But when we reached there and heard about the protest, I felt let me go alone. Eventually, I had gone to seek blessings for the film and that is for everyone. I just didn't want to take Alia there in her current condition.”

Countering the second question that why people, who have taken the boycott call should watch the film, the 39-year-old filmmaker stated that once the movie releases, people will realise it is rooted in Indian culture. He asserted, “With Brahmastra, there is a line- let the light come. And by that, I mean everything that is positive and spiritual in this life. With the whole marketing thing of this film, my aim is that we must only spread positivity because that is what the whole world needs.

Concluding his opinion, Mukerji added, “This film is so much celebration of Indian culture, so deeply and naturally, I feel every single person is going to feel that when it releases in two days. So yes, that positive energy of the film will touch people.”

Brahmastra is slated to release on September 9. Apart from Ranbir and Alia, the ensemble cast of the upcoming film also includes Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni. It will be the first instalment of a planned trilogy.

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The 39th birthday of Bollywood actress Katrin Kaif grabbed headlines for many reasons. While many reports claimed that Katrina will announce her pregnancy, it was actress Ileana D’Cruz’s presence in Kat’s birthday post that distracted everyone. As soon as Katrina shared the inside pictures of her 39th birthday, many speculated that Ileana is dating Katrina’s brother Sebastian.

Clearing everyone's doubt for once and all, filmmaker Karan Johar has confirmed the rumour in the latest episode of Koffee With Karan season 7. The latest episode of KWK sees Phone Bhoot star cast, Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan Khatter.

While speaking about Kaif’s birthday photos, Johar mentioned Ileana’s connection with the Kaif family and said, “We don’t have to confirm that.” He then added, “On a Maldives trip some images came out and I was doing the math in my head. I said ‘okay I saw these two meet for the first time in front of me at a party’ and I’m like ‘that moved fast as well’.” In response to Karan’s remark, the actress couldn’t help but laugh.

 

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For the unversed, in July, an ETimes report stated that Sebastian and Ileana had been spending time together sparking rumours of the two dating. Additionally, it was stated that by July, the couple will have been dating for around six months. They frequently hang out in Katrina Kaif's former Bandra apartment, according to the report. They also visit Ileana's home, which is located in Bandra, as well as London.

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In just a few days, the much-anticipated film Brahmastra starring Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt will hit the theatres. While the fans are excited to see their favourite pair on screen, the lead stars, director Ayan Mukerji has made a special announcement for the fans.

Alia shared a video from the special preview of Brahmastra on Tuesday, which was kept for the crew of the film. Ayan, Ranbir and Alia then announced that they will hold a special fan preview of Brahmastra on September 8, a day prior to the film’s release.

 

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S.S Rajamouli presents Brahmāstra - Part One: Shiva in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. Produced by Star Studios, Dharma Productions, Prime Focus and Starlight Pictures, the magnum opus will release theatrically on September 9 across 5 Indian languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada with a stellar ensemble cast of Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni.

ALSO READ: Ayan Mukerji addresses concerns about release of too many Brahmastra promos: ‘The actual movie is a whole other experience’

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is on a signing spree. Following his special appearance in the Marvel series Ms. Marvel, the actor has now announced his next project Money Back Guaranteed starring alongside former cricketer Wasim Akram. The first poster was unveiled on Tuesday.

Sharing the poster on his Instagram, he wrote, “Unveiling the first look of our next movie “Money Back Guarantee – MBG”.

Starring Fawad Khan, Wasim Akram, Shaniera Akram, Mikaal Zulfiqar, Ayesha Omar, Javed Sheikh, Jan Rambo, Gohar Rasheed, Hina Dilpazir, Shayan Khan, Mani, Kiran Malik, Ali Safina, Marhoom Ahmad Bilal, Adnan Jaffer, Shafaat Ali and Aqdas Waseem, the film is helmed by Faisal Qureshi. The teaser will be unveiled on September 9, 2022. It hits the theatres on April 21, 2023.

 

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On the work front, Fawad Khan will headline the Pakistani magnum opus The Legend of Maula Jatt, starring Mahira Khan. The film is all set to arrive in theatres on October 13. Featuring Fawad as Maula Jatt and Mahira as Mukkho, the Punjabi-language film is a remake of the 1979 classic Maula Jatt. It also stars Hamza Ali Abbasi.

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While Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin have been doing individual projects of late, the fans of the couple were thrilled to see them reunite for a music video yet again. Taking some lines from the popular 70s chartbuster ‘Chura Liya Hai Tumne’, ‘Sajaunga Lut Kar’ is a peppy romantic number featuring both the actors. The song released earlier this week and needless to say, JasLy fans are showering their love upon them. Recently, Aly too spoke about reuniting with his real life love Jasmin and he also expressed his desire to share screen space with her for any OTT content.

Speaking about the song, describing ‘Sajaunga Lut Kar’, Aly said, “The song is beautiful. Coming together of Ganesh Acharya, a great choreographer, and Shaan & Neeti Mohan’s voices make it a perfect package. Also, the song has been shot differently from the other songs, and the rain sequence gives a movie feel.” For the uninitiated, the track was shot in Mumbai.

He also shared his feelings about the kind of response he has been receiving from JasLy fans, saying, “I feel happy that fans get what they expect from us though it takes time. The response has been great and the song is already trending on YouTube. Fans love to see us together all the time, and that gives us immense pleasure.”

The best part of shooting with Jasmin, according to Aly, is that their chemistry is amazing. “She’s a great actor and our chemistry is visible on camera. This is our fourth song together. Our previous three songs were ‘2 Phone’, ‘Tu Bhi Sataya Jayega’ and ‘Tera Suit’ have got good reviews. Chemistry is the most important thing that is shown on camera. Of course, we also had a blast shooting together,” he says.

We wonder if there is any possibility of Jasmin and him teaming up for a TV or OTT project. To the same, he replied, “I don't know about TV, but if there's a good script for OTT I would love to do it. It depends on the subject. We are having our individual careers going on too.”

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