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Jeddah/IBNS: Global actress Dakota Johnson has weighed in on the massive Netflix–Warner Bros. merger, saying the entertainment industry is undergoing “another version of a rebirth” despite widespread concerns raised by Hollywood unions.
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: Mammootty’s Malayalam thriller Kalamkaval has registered a robust start at the box office, collecting Rs. 5 crore on its opening day across all languages in India, according to Sacnilk.
The theatrical release of the Telugu fantasy action drama Akhanda 2 has been postponed after the Madras High Court on Friday imposed a restraining order on the film over an ongoing financial dispute.
California/IBNS: Hollywood writers, producers, directors, unions, and theatre owners have voiced strong opposition to Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), warning that the deal could threaten the interests of industry workers and consumers alike.
London/New Delhi/IBNS: Marking the 30th anniversary of Yash Raj Films’ epic blockbuster Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ), Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol unveiled a bronze statue of Raj and Simran at London’s iconic Leicester Square on Thursday.
The Rotary Club of Calcutta East Central proudly commemorated the 100th birth anniversary of legendary Bengali actor Santosh Dutta with the unveiling of his statue in Kolkata on December 2.
Windows Productions has unveiled “Tumi Ke”, the first song from its upcoming debut horror-comedy Bhanupriya Bhooter Hotel.
Ranveer Singh opens up about stepping into a raw, unapologetic Indian character in his latest film Dhurandhar, calling it “India’s moment on the world stage.” From sharing the screen with 'prodigy' Sara Arjun to witnessing R. Madhavan’s masterclass in prosthetics, he reveals the magic behind a story that’s gripping, credible, and massy without trying. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports on the actor's take on the film which courted controversy over his character amid the widespread public belief that it is based on the life and heroic undercover operations of Major Mohit Sharma, AC, SM, and the subsequent legal action taken by the late Major's family.
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol on Thursday unveiled a new bronze statue in Leicester Square, celebrating their iconic roles in one of Indian cinema’s most beloved films, Aditya Chopra’s Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ).
Alexandra Breckenridge’s My Secret Santa has ushered in the Christmas spirit and the cozy ‘hot chocolate’ mood a little early, with the film premiering on December 3, 2025, as part of Netflix’s holiday slate.
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit has weighed in on the ongoing work-life balance debate triggered by Deepika Padukone’s recent exits from two high-profile films.
Filmmaker James Cameron has voiced strong concerns over the rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, calling the prospect of AI-created actors “horrifying.”
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has issued an apology after his mimicry of Rishab Shetty’s performance in the blockbuster Kantara: Chapter 1 triggered outrage online and led to a police complaint.
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood veteran Jaya Bachchan has stirred social media with her unconventional take on marriage during a recent show, calling the institution "outdated" and advising young women to "just enjoy life" without conforming to societal expectations.
Coimbatore/IBNS: Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Monday tied the knot with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru at a temple in Coimbatore, away from media attention.
Ending weeks of speculation, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has married filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, according to a Hindustan Times report.
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood star Deepika Padukone’s younger sister Anisha Padukone is set to marry her long-time boyfriend Rohan Acharya, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, Deccan Herald reported.
Mumbai/IBNS: The Dhanush and Kriti Sanon starrer Tere Ishq Mein continued its strong performance at the box office on its second day, extending its impressive opening weekend collection.
London/IBNS: Oscar-winning British playwright Tom Stoppard passed away at the age of 88 on Saturday, his agents said, according to media reports.
Bengaluru/IBNS: Veteran Kannada actor Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, popularly known as MS Umesh, passed away on Sunday at the age of 80, after a battle with cancer, media reports said.
Hyderabad/IBNS: The makers of the highly anticipated Telugu fantasy action drama Akhanda 2 have released the film’s teaser, showcasing Nandamuri Balakrishna reprising his dual role as Akhanda and Murali Krishna from the 2021 original.
Pranav Mohanlal starrer Malayalam blockbuster Dies Irae, directed by Rahul Sadasivan, has locked its OTT release date, media reports said.
Kolkata/IBNS: Celebrated filmmaker Srijit Mukherji has announced his latest project, Emperor vs Sarat Chandra, a powerful cinematic interpretation commemorating the centenary of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s iconic novel Pather Dabi.
Mumbai/IBNS: Dhanush and Kriti Sanon’s Tere Ishk Mein opened to packed theatres on Friday, registering a strong initial response at the box office.
Mumbai/IBNS: What was expected to be a grand, star-studded wedding has now turned into a swirl of speculation and unanswered questions.
Mumbai/IBNS: Dhanush and Kriti Sanon are set to make a striking appearance together at the gala premiere of their upcoming Bollywood film Tere Ishk Mein during the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on Friday.
Veteran actress and parliamentarian Hema Malini on Thursday shared an emotional note on X remembering her husband, Bollywood icon Dharmendra, who died recently at the age of 89.
Mumbai/IBNS: Filmmaker Aanand L Rai’s upcoming Bollywood film Tere Ishk Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, is set for release this Friday, November 28, 2025.
French actor Lucas Bravo has revealed that he prefers using English over French when it comes to seduction, a choice that surprised many given his Parisian heartthrob image.
Mumbai/IBNS: Aanand L Rai’s upcoming romantic drama Tere Ishk Mein, backed by Bhushan Kumar and headlined by Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, is inching closer to release with strong momentum at the box office.
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