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<p>Music fans were descending on California's Coachella Valley for the premier arts festival that begins Friday and features headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone.</p>
<p>The opening day promises to be a scorcher, quite literally; a dome of high pressure is triggering a mini heat wave in southern California, with meteorologists predicting the temperature could crack 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius).</p>
<p>Organizers are urging the tens of thousands expected to arrive at the poorly shaded festival grounds to stay hydrated and use sunscreen as they gather to see other day-one lineup highlights including rapper Missy Elliott, Australian electropop band Parcels, and a rare stateside appearance from British punk ravers The Prodigy.</p>
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<p>The sprawling desert weekend marks the unofficial start of music festival season, which Lady Gaga is priming to kick off with a bang. Fresh off the release of her latest album "Mayhem," the pop superstar has vowed "a massive night of chaos."</p>
<p>"Can't wait to hear you all singalong and dance dance DANCE till we drop," she posted when the lineup was announced.</p>
<p>South African star Tyla is also slated to perform Friday, one year after an injury forced her to pull out of the 2024 festival.</p>
<p>"Had many opportunities to go but swore to myself that the first time I go to Coachella, imma be performing... and look now!" she wrote on X when the lineups were announced last year.</p>
<p>And Blackpink's Lisa -- fresh off a role in HBO's hit show "White Lotus" -- will perform on her own Friday night, having twice taken the Coachella stage with her bandmates.</p>
<p>Later in the weekend Charli XCX is expected to turn the grounds her signature "brat" green, after a blockbuster year that saw her latest album propel her to new echelons of fame.</p>
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<p>Travis Scott will play a special guest slot following Green Day's Saturday set, years after the hip-hop performer was slated to headline the 2020 festival, which was ultimately scrapped due to the Covid-19 pandemic.</p>
<h2>- Rock revival -</h2>
<p>Fresh off a Grammy win, Venezuelan band Rawayana is also primed to play a top slot on Saturday.</p>
<p>And celebrity conductor Gustavo Dudamel notably will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a sunset concert.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There have been orchestral performances at Coachella before -- film composers Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer were showcased over the past decade -- but Saturday's performance will be the first time a major professional orchestra has played there.</p>
<p>Hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion will helm the main stage Sunday ahead of Post Malone's headlining performance, with Ty Dolla $ign also set to perform.</p>
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<p>Also on Sunday French duo Polo &amp; Pan will bring their tropicalia-infused electro set back to the Coachella Valley.</p>
<p>German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk are another draw, as are two of the 2025 Best New Artist Grammy nominees, Shaboozey and Benson Boone.</p>
<p>And while Coachella has leaned decidedly pop over the past decade, the 2025 edition will get back to the festival's rock roots.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Along with Green Day, rock acts including The Go-Gos, the original Misfits, Jimmy Eat World, and cult punk legends the Circle Jerks are slated to play.</p>
<p>"In this world gone sideways we know one thing for certain &mdash; rock 'n' roll is forever, and its spirit is needed now more than ever," said Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong earlier this year in Billboard.</p>
<p>Coachella 2025 will take place on April 11-13 and 18-20.</p>

Entertainment Music fans were descending on California's Coachella Valley for the premier arts festival that begins Friday and features headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone.

Music fans were descending on California's Coachella Valley for the premier arts festival that begins Friday and features headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone. The opening day promises to be a scorcher, quite literally; a dome of high pressure is triggering a mini heat wave in southern California, with meteorologists predicting the temperature could crack 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius). Organizers are urging the tens of thousands expected to arrive at the poorly shaded festival grounds to stay hydrated and use sunscreen as they gather to see other day-one lineup highlights including rapper Missy Elliott, Australian electropop band Parcels, and a rare stateside appearance from British punk ravers The Prodigy. Lady Gaga announces 2025 world tour, The Mayhem Ball; check deets inside The sprawling desert weekend marks the unofficial start of music festival season, which Lady Gaga is priming to kick off with a bang. Fresh off the release of her latest album "Mayhem," the pop superstar has vowed "a massive night of chaos." "Can't wait to hear you all singalong and dance dance DANCE till we drop," she posted when the lineup was announced. South African star Tyla is also slated to perform Friday, one year after an injury forced her to pull out of the 2024 festival. "Had many opportunities to go but swore to myself that the first time I go to Coachella, imma be performing... and look now!" she wrote on X when the lineups were announced last year. And Blackpink's Lisa -- fresh off a role in HBO's hit show "White Lotus" -- will perform on her own Friday night, having twice taken the Coachella stage with her bandmates. Later in the weekend Charli XCX is expected to turn the grounds her signature "brat" green, after a blockbuster year that saw her latest album propel her to new echelons of fame. Lady Gaga's seventh studio album Mayhem: Release date, album art and everything you need to know Travis Scott will play a special guest slot following Green Day's Saturday set, years after the hip-hop performer was slated to headline the 2020 festival, which was ultimately scrapped due to the Covid-19 pandemic. - Rock revival - Fresh off a Grammy win, Venezuelan band Rawayana is also primed to play a top slot on Saturday. And celebrity conductor Gustavo Dudamel notably will lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a sunset concert. There have been orchestral performances at Coachella before -- film composers Danny Elfman and Hans Zimmer were showcased over the past decade -- but Saturday's performance will be the first time a major professional orchestra has played there. Hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion will helm the main stage Sunday ahead of Post Malone's headlining performance, with Ty Dolla $ign also set to perform. Big news! Green Day, Shawn Mendes to perform in India at Lollapalooza 2025 Also on Sunday French duo Polo & Pan will bring their tropicalia-infused electro set back to the Coachella Valley. German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk are another draw, as are two of the 2025 Best New Artist Grammy nominees, Shaboozey and Benson Boone. And while Coachella has leaned decidedly pop over the past decade, the 2025 edition will get back to the festival's rock roots. Along with Green Day, rock acts including The Go-Gos, the original Misfits, Jimmy Eat World, and cult punk legends the Circle Jerks are slated to play. "In this world gone sideways we know one thing for certain — rock 'n' roll is forever, and its spirit is needed now more than ever," said Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong earlier this year in Billboard. Coachella 2025 will take place on April 11-13 and 18-20.

Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone primed to headline sweltering Coachella

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Akshay Kumar steered clear of controversy when he was asked to respond to Jaya Bachchan&rsquo;s criticism of his film <em>Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. </em><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-US">At the trailer launch event of his upcoming film <em>Kesari 2, </em>Kumar was asked how he feels when his peers from the industry criticize his work. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The actor responded that he doesn&rsquo;t believe anyone from the fraternity generally criticizes his films. When someone from the media pointed out that Jaya Bachchan had criticized his film <em>Toilet Ek Prem Katha </em>and stated she had not watched it as the title contained the word &lsquo;Toilet&rsquo;, Akshay responded with grace,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">He said in Hindi, &ldquo;<em>Ab agar unhone kaha hai toh sahi hoga, mujhe nahi pata. Agar Toilet: Ek Prem Katha banake maine koi galat kaam kiya hai... agar woh keh rahi hai toh sahi hoga</em> (Now if she has said so, then it must be right. I am not aware of it. If I have done something wrong by making Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, then... But if she is saying it, then it must be right).&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Akshay Kumar was also asked about harsh criticism of his film by members of the film fraternity. Akshay responded, "<em>Koi bewakoof hi hoga jo criticise karega, jaise filmen maine banayi hain&mdash;jaise Padman, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Airlift hai.</em>" "I think only a fool would criticize the kind of films I have made, like Padman, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, and Airlift.")<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">What did Jaya Bachchan say<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">At a recent event, Jaya Bachchan remarked that she wouldn't watch a film titled <em>Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.</em> &ldquo;Just look at the title of the film; I would never go to watch a film with such a name. Yeh koi naam hai? Is that really a name?&rdquo; she said.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Jaya then turned to the audience and asked if they would feel comfortable watching a film with such a title. When only a handful of people raised their hands, she humorously remarked, &ldquo;Out of so many people, only four are interested? That's quite sad. This one's a flop.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">About Toilet: Ek Prem Katha<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Released in 2017, the <em>Toilet: Ek Prem Katha</em> centers on Keshav (played by Akshay Kumar), a man from a rural background who marries Jaya (Bhumi Pednekar). However, their marriage hits a roadblock when Jaya discovers that Keshav's home lacks a basic necessity&mdash;a toilet. She walks out of the marriage and is only willing to come back if a toilet is constructed within the premise of their home. Determined to bring her back, Keshav takes on deep-rooted societal norms and challenges the conservative mindset of his family in a bid to build proper sanitation and restore dignity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The film also stars Anupam Kher, Divyenndu, Sudhir Pandey, and Ayesha Raza Mishra in supporting roles.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span><span lang="EN-US">Speaking of Akshay Kumar's latest project, <em>Kesari Chapter 2</em> sheds light on the lesser-known aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, focusing on the legal battle for justice led by C. Sankaran Nair, a fearless lawyer and one-time President of the Indian National Congress.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><em>Kesari Chapter 2</em> is all set for a theatrical release on April 18.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

Bollywood | Entertainment Akshay Kumar steered clear of controversy when he was asked to respond to Jaya Bachchan’s criticism of his film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha.

Akshay Kumar steered clear of controversy when he was asked to respond to Jaya Bachchan’s criticism of his film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. At the trailer launch event of his upcoming film Kesari 2, Kumar was asked how he feels when his peers from the industry criticize his work. The actor responded that he doesn’t believe anyone from the fraternity generally criticizes his films. When someone from the media pointed out that Jaya Bachchan had criticized his film Toilet Ek Prem Katha and stated she had not watched it as the title contained the word ‘Toilet’, Akshay responded with grace, He said in Hindi, “Ab agar unhone kaha hai toh sahi hoga, mujhe nahi pata. Agar Toilet: Ek Prem Katha banake maine koi galat kaam kiya hai... agar woh keh rahi hai toh sahi hoga (Now if she has said so, then it must be right. I am not aware of it. If I have done something wrong by making Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, then... But if she is saying it, then it must be right).” Akshay Kumar was also asked about harsh criticism of his film by members of the film fraternity. Akshay responded, "Koi bewakoof hi hoga jo criticise karega, jaise filmen maine banayi hain—jaise Padman, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, Airlift hai." "I think only a fool would criticize the kind of films I have made, like Padman, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha, and Airlift.") Meet Naomika Saran: Akshay Kumar’s Niece Is Internet’s New Obsession What did Jaya Bachchan say At a recent event, Jaya Bachchan remarked that she wouldn't watch a film titled Toilet: Ek Prem Katha. “Just look at the title of the film; I would never go to watch a film with such a name. Yeh koi naam hai? Is that really a name?” she said. Akshay Kumar-Katrina Kaif's Namastey London to re-release in theatres on this date Jaya then turned to the audience and asked if they would feel comfortable watching a film with such a title. When only a handful of people raised their hands, she humorously remarked, “Out of so many people, only four are interested? That's quite sad. This one's a flop.” About Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Released in 2017, the Toilet: Ek Prem Katha centers on Keshav (played by Akshay Kumar), a man from a rural background who marries Jaya (Bhumi Pednekar). However, their marriage hits a roadblock when Jaya discovers that Keshav's home lacks a basic necessity—a toilet. She walks out of the marriage and is only willing to come back if a toilet is constructed within the premise of their home. Determined to bring her back, Keshav takes on deep-rooted societal norms and challenges the conservative mindset of his family in a bid to build proper sanitation and restore dignity. Akshay Kumar takes a dip at Maha Kumbh ahead of Mahashivratri The film also stars Anupam Kher, Divyenndu, Sudhir Pandey, and Ayesha Raza Mishra in supporting roles. Speaking of Akshay Kumar's latest project, Kesari Chapter 2 sheds light on the lesser-known aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, focusing on the legal battle for justice led by C. Sankaran Nair, a fearless lawyer and one-time President of the Indian National Congress. Kesari Chapter 2 is all set for a theatrical release on April 18.

Akshay Kumar responds to Jaya Bachchan’s criticism of his film Toilet: Ek Prem Katha

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody"><strong>Chhorii 2 Movie Review:</strong> In Vishal Furia&rsquo;s&nbsp;<em>Chhorri 2</em>, metaphors stand tall. Long steel chains, deep wells, extended veils, flickering lights and a never-ending maze - all signifying the horrors of being a woman in a man&rsquo;s world.</span></p>
<h2><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Chhorii 2 Movie Review</span></h2>
<p><span>Its protagonist fights misogyny, patriarchy, blind faith, superstitions and age-old evil of child marriages among other societal beliefs. But in the quest of delivering social messages, the spooks take a massive hit.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2><span></span>Plot of Chhorii 2</h2>
<p><span>Seven years after the events of <em>Chhorii,</em> Sakshi (Nushrratt Bharrucha) is happily staying with her daughter Ishani (Hardika Das). The 7-year-old girl suffers from a rare condition where she gets instantly burnt in the sun and so, darkness is her ally. She&rsquo;s either at home or covered top to bottom when stepping out. But one fateful night, revenge and vengeance claw their way into their happy little world.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>The mother-daughter duo is now back in the same cursed village and sugarcane fields they once fled. They are trapped in a cave where there&rsquo;s an <em>Adimanav</em>, who feeds on<em> &lsquo;seva&rsquo; </em>and <em>&lsquo;samarpan&rsquo;</em> from young girls, a Daasi maa (Soha Ali Khan) who aides the caveman in his &lsquo;healing&rsquo; quest, young and old torchbearers of toxic misogyny, and corpses gunning for revenge, among other elements.&nbsp;<span></span></p>
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<p>What primarily worked for<em> Chhorii</em> when it released in 2021 was that it balanced the chills and thrills with its messaging about female infanticide. But the sequel fails to do just that. The weight of its social commentary is unfortunately borne by its thrills - that rarely get you to the edge of your seat. The supernatural characters, too, fail to evoke any horrors.&nbsp;<span></span></p>
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<h2><span></span>Battle between two women</h2>
<p><span><em>Chhorii 2 </em>attempts to juxtapose the battles of its two women - Sakshi and Daasi - and that&rsquo;s where much of its potential lies. Nushrratt Bharrucha is convincing as a mother going pillar to post to rescue her daughter and fighting on behalf of all those who&rsquo;ve been wronged. She musters the strength of them all and puts on a fierce show. Soha Ali Khan delivers a decent performance as the supernatural Daasi - one does wish her character had more agency, though. &nbsp;</span></p>
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<p><span>Hardika Sharma is impressive in her part and her scenes with both Sakshi and Daasi are executed well. The characters of Samar (Gashmeer Mahajani), who plays the police officer supporting Sakshi and Ishani, and Adimanav, who the entire village is trying to appease, lose steam soon enough. While it&rsquo;s understandable that societal beliefs are the story&rsquo;s main villains, a powerful supernatural villainous character would&rsquo;ve done no harm.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>The film&rsquo;s pulse lies in its messaging, cinematography and production - particularly in a scene where Sakshi finds herself lost in a maze in a dungeon. It&rsquo;s powerful and reflective of the societal shackles women find themselves trapped in - but alas, just like the film, the scene runs long enough to bore you out of it.&nbsp;<span></span></p>
<h3>Where to watch Chhorii 2? (OTT Platform)</h3>
<p><span><em>Chhorii 2</em> is streaming on Prime Video.&nbsp;</span></p>
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Chhorii 2 Movie Review: Chhorii 2 attempts to juxtapose the battles of its two women - Sakshi and Daasi - and that’s where much of its potential lies. The film’s pulse lies in its messaging, cinematography, and production.

Chhorii 2 Movie Review: In Vishal Furia’s Chhorri 2, metaphors stand tall. Long steel chains, deep wells, extended veils, flickering lights and a never-ending maze - all signifying the horrors of being a woman in a man’s world. Chhorii 2 Movie Review Its protagonist fights misogyny, patriarchy, blind faith, superstitions and age-old evil of child marriages among other societal beliefs. But in the quest of delivering social messages, the spooks take a massive hit. Plot of Chhorii 2 Seven years after the events of Chhorii, Sakshi (Nushrratt Bharrucha) is happily staying with her daughter Ishani (Hardika Das). The 7-year-old girl suffers from a rare condition where she gets instantly burnt in the sun and so, darkness is her ally. She’s either at home or covered top to bottom when stepping out. But one fateful night, revenge and vengeance claw their way into their happy little world. G20 Movie Review: Viola Davis and Antony Starr can't save this boring Die Hard clone The mother-daughter duo is now back in the same cursed village and sugarcane fields they once fled. They are trapped in a cave where there’s an Adimanav, who feeds on ‘seva’ and ‘samarpan’ from young girls, a Daasi maa (Soha Ali Khan) who aides the caveman in his ‘healing’ quest, young and old torchbearers of toxic misogyny, and corpses gunning for revenge, among other elements. Chhorii 2 : Release date, teaser and cast - everything you need to know about the horror thriller What primarily worked for Chhorii when it released in 2021 was that it balanced the chills and thrills with its messaging about female infanticide. But the sequel fails to do just that. The weight of its social commentary is unfortunately borne by its thrills - that rarely get you to the edge of your seat. The supernatural characters, too, fail to evoke any horrors. Battle between two women Chhorii 2 attempts to juxtapose the battles of its two women - Sakshi and Daasi - and that’s where much of its potential lies. Nushrratt Bharrucha is convincing as a mother going pillar to post to rescue her daughter and fighting on behalf of all those who’ve been wronged. She musters the strength of them all and puts on a fierce show. Soha Ali Khan delivers a decent performance as the supernatural Daasi - one does wish her character had more agency, though. Nushrratt Bharuccha recounts how she escaped the deadly Hamas attack on Israel: Watch Hardika Sharma is impressive in her part and her scenes with both Sakshi and Daasi are executed well. The characters of Samar (Gashmeer Mahajani), who plays the police officer supporting Sakshi and Ishani, and Adimanav, who the entire village is trying to appease, lose steam soon enough. While it’s understandable that societal beliefs are the story’s main villains, a powerful supernatural villainous character would’ve done no harm. The film’s pulse lies in its messaging, cinematography and production - particularly in a scene where Sakshi finds herself lost in a maze in a dungeon. It’s powerful and reflective of the societal shackles women find themselves trapped in - but alas, just like the film, the scene runs long enough to bore you out of it. Where to watch Chhorii 2? (OTT Platform) Chhorii 2 is streaming on Prime Video. Soha Ali Khan appreciates hubby Kunal Kemmu's work in 'Abhay 3'

Chhorii 2 Movie Review: Spooks take a hit amidst social messaging in Nushrratt Bharuccha’s film

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<h2>Hrithik's fan meet reveals clues</h2>
<p>The actor, currently on a US tour to celebrate 25 years in Bollywood, shared that he met with the actress and her husband and attended Nick Jonas's Broadway show <em>The Last Five Years</em> during a fan meet-and-greet.</p>
<p>"Last night, I was with Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, watching his Broadway show, which is, by the way, brilliant. He was absolutely amazing in it. It's called The Last Five Years, in case you haven't seen it. We were chatting, and he actually told me that he is from New Jersey," said the actor.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HrithikRoshan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HrithikRoshan</a> says he met <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PriyankaChopra?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PriyankaChopra</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NickJonas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NickJonas</a> yesterday night &hearts;️ <a href="https://t.co/3rc9lRpgsT">https://t.co/3rc9lRpgsT</a> <a href="https://t.co/Bs9cvNElqW">pic.twitter.com/Bs9cvNElqW</a></p>
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<h2>Chopra's returns to India's biggest superhero franchise</h2>
<p>Speculations of Priyanka Chopra's return started when she commented on the post announcing the project was officially in pre-production. The actress played the role of Priya Mehra, Hrithik Roshan's love interest in <em>Krrish 2 </em>and<em> Krrish 3.</em></p>
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<p>Soon after, <em>Pinkvilla </em>and <em>IANS</em> confirmed that the actress would be returning to the beloved superhero franchise. The last entry, <em>Krrish 3</em>, was released in 2013 and was a massive success, grossing ₹393 crores ($45.8 million) worldwide.</p>
<p>The <em>Krrish </em>franchise began in 2003 with <em>Koi... Mil Gaya</em> and has grossed ₹605 crores ($70 million) worldwide across its three entries. It remains India&rsquo;s most successful superhero saga.</p>
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Hrithik Roshan's New York outing with Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas confirms the actress's role in Krrish , adding anticipation to the film's upcoming release.

Hrithik Roshan's recent hang-out sesh with Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in New York has led to confirmed reports that the actress will be a part of the upcoming Krrish 4. The movie will mark the directorial debut of Hrithik Roshan. Also Read: Hrithik Roshan to reunite with Preity Zinta in Krrish 4 after giving several hits together Hrithik's fan meet reveals clues The actor, currently on a US tour to celebrate 25 years in Bollywood, shared that he met with the actress and her husband and attended Nick Jonas's Broadway show The Last Five Years during a fan meet-and-greet. "Last night, I was with Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, watching his Broadway show, which is, by the way, brilliant. He was absolutely amazing in it. It's called The Last Five Years, in case you haven't seen it. We were chatting, and he actually told me that he is from New Jersey," said the actor. #HrithikRoshan says he met #PriyankaChopra and #NickJonas yesterday night ♥️ https://t.co/3rc9lRpgsT pic.twitter.com/Bs9cvNElqW — ✨️ (@daalchaawal_) April 11, 2025 Also Read: Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel pays respects to Hema Malini and Sushmita Sen during fashion show Chopra's returns to India's biggest superhero franchise Speculations of Priyanka Chopra's return started when she commented on the post announcing the project was officially in pre-production. The actress played the role of Priya Mehra, Hrithik Roshan's love interest in Krrish 2 and Krrish 3. Also Read: Bazooka retains box office crown amid fierce showdown with Alappuzha Gymkhana and MaranaMass Soon after, Pinkvilla and IANS confirmed that the actress would be returning to the beloved superhero franchise. The last entry, Krrish 3, was released in 2013 and was a massive success, grossing ₹393 crores ($45.8 million) worldwide. The Krrish franchise began in 2003 with Koi... Mil Gaya and has grossed ₹605 crores ($70 million) worldwide across its three entries. It remains India’s most successful superhero saga. Also Read: Devil May Cry: Showrunner Adi Shankar thanks YouTuber Asmongold after season 2 renewal

Krrish 4: Hrithik Roshan's hangout sesh with Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas confirms casting rumours

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">A fight scene from SS Rajamouli's RRR is among the three images that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared as it announced a new category of Stunt Design for the 100th Oscars ceremony.&nbsp;<br><br>In a landmark announcement, the Academy introduced a new category for stunt design on Thursday. It will be for the films released in 2027, while the Oscars, for the first time under this category, will be announced in 2028 at its 100th edition. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Along with the Hollywood stunt community, filmmaker Rajamouli is also on cloud nine after his movie RRR got a special shoutout by the Academy, along with Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible, as they introduced the Best Stunt Design category for the Oscars.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Taking to his X handle, the RRR director expressed gratitude to director David Leitch, Chris O'Hara, and the stunt community for their efforts in making this historic recognition possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">He wrote, "At last!! After a 100-year wait !!! Ecstatic for the new Oscars stunt design category for the films releasing in 2027! Huge thanks to David Leitch, Chris O'Hara, and the stunt community for making this historic recognition possible, and to @TheAcademy, CEO Bill Kramer, and President Janet Yang for honoring the power of stunt work. Thrilled to see #RRRMovie's action visual shining in the announcement!"<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">At last!!<br>After a 100 year wait !!! <br>Ecstatic for the new Oscars stunt design category for the films releasing in 2027! Huge thanks to David Leitch, Chris O&rsquo;Hara, and the stunt community for making this historic recognition possible, and to <a href="https://twitter.com/TheAcademy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheAcademy</a>, CEO Bill Kramer, and&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/QWrUjuYU2I">https://t.co/QWrUjuYU2I</a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The category rules for eligibility and voting for the inaugural award will be announced in 2027 with the complete 100th Academy Awards Rules.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The specifics of the award's presentation will be determined later by the Academy's Board of Governors and executive leadership. The last new award category created in the Oscars was achievement in casting, established in 2024. It will begin with next year's 98th Academy Awards for films released in 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-rrr-producers-announce-documentary-on-ss-rajamouli-film-in-works-782679">RRR producers announce documentary on SS Rajamouli film in works</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">In a statement to Variety, Jeff Wolfe, president of the Stuntmen's Association, expressed his happiness at the announcement of the stunt design category. He called it a "historic moment" for their community (stuntmen).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/conan-obrien-will-return-as-host-for-oscars-2026-8863448">Conan O&rsquo;Brien will return as host for Oscars 2026</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">"I can't express enough how thrilled and proud we are to see the Academy recognize the art and craft of stunt action design with its own Oscar category. This is a historic moment for our community. For decades, stunt performers, coordinators, and action designers have played a crucial role in shaping the cinematic experience, often putting their bodies on the line to bring unforgettable moments to the screen. This recognition validates the passion, innovation, creativity and hard work that go into every fall, fight, and fireball. It's not just a win for our industry -- it's a win for storytelling," said Wolfe, as quoted by Variety.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/made-in-india-after-rrr-ss-rajamouli-announces-new-project-based-on-dadasaheb-phalkes-life-637477">Made In India: After RRR, SS Rajamouli announces new project based on Dadasaheb Phalke's life</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On the work front, Rajamouli is set to direct a movie tentatively titled SSB29, starring Mahesh Babu. The film was written by Vijayendra Prasad. However, further details about the cast are still under wraps.</span></p>
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Hollywood | Entertainment A fight scene from SS Rajamouli's RRR is among the three images that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared as it announced a new category of Stunt Design for the 100th Oscars ceremony.

A fight scene from SS Rajamouli's RRR is among the three images that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared as it announced a new category of Stunt Design for the 100th Oscars ceremony. In a landmark announcement, the Academy introduced a new category for stunt design on Thursday. It will be for the films released in 2027, while the Oscars, for the first time under this category, will be announced in 2028 at its 100th edition. SS Rajamouli reacts Along with the Hollywood stunt community, filmmaker Rajamouli is also on cloud nine after his movie RRR got a special shoutout by the Academy, along with Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible, as they introduced the Best Stunt Design category for the Oscars. Taking to his X handle, the RRR director expressed gratitude to director David Leitch, Chris O'Hara, and the stunt community for their efforts in making this historic recognition possible. He wrote, "At last!! After a 100-year wait !!! Ecstatic for the new Oscars stunt design category for the films releasing in 2027! Huge thanks to David Leitch, Chris O'Hara, and the stunt community for making this historic recognition possible, and to @TheAcademy, CEO Bill Kramer, and President Janet Yang for honoring the power of stunt work. Thrilled to see #RRRMovie's action visual shining in the announcement!" At last!! After a 100 year wait !!! Ecstatic for the new Oscars stunt design category for the films releasing in 2027! Huge thanks to David Leitch, Chris O’Hara, and the stunt community for making this historic recognition possible, and to @TheAcademy, CEO Bill Kramer, and… https://t.co/QWrUjuYU2I — rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) April 11, 2025 New category at the Oscars The category rules for eligibility and voting for the inaugural award will be announced in 2027 with the complete 100th Academy Awards Rules. The specifics of the award's presentation will be determined later by the Academy's Board of Governors and executive leadership. The last new award category created in the Oscars was achievement in casting, established in 2024. It will begin with next year's 98th Academy Awards for films released in 2025. RRR producers announce documentary on SS Rajamouli film in works In a statement to Variety, Jeff Wolfe, president of the Stuntmen's Association, expressed his happiness at the announcement of the stunt design category. He called it a "historic moment" for their community (stuntmen). Conan O’Brien will return as host for Oscars 2026 "I can't express enough how thrilled and proud we are to see the Academy recognize the art and craft of stunt action design with its own Oscar category. This is a historic moment for our community. For decades, stunt performers, coordinators, and action designers have played a crucial role in shaping the cinematic experience, often putting their bodies on the line to bring unforgettable moments to the screen. This recognition validates the passion, innovation, creativity and hard work that go into every fall, fight, and fireball. It's not just a win for our industry -- it's a win for storytelling," said Wolfe, as quoted by Variety. Made In India: After RRR, SS Rajamouli announces new project based on Dadasaheb Phalke's life On the work front, Rajamouli is set to direct a movie tentatively titled SSB29, starring Mahesh Babu. The film was written by Vijayendra Prasad. However, further details about the cast are still under wraps. (With agency inputs)

RRR gets a mention as the Academy introduces a new Oscar for Stunt Design, SS Rajamouli reacts

<p><strong>OTT Release This Week:&nbsp;</strong>This weekend is going to be packed with entertainment, entertainment and entertainment! The biggest hit of the year (so far), Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is set to release on the OTT platform, after a phenomenal run at the theatres.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Other big releasest hat cinephiles can mark on their calender are Chhorri 2, Doctor Who Season 2 and Pravinkoodu Shappu among others.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>OTT Release This Week | Movies and Shows To Watch On Weekend</h2>
<h3><strong>Chhaava</strong></h3>
<p>Release date: April 11</p>
<p>OTT platform: Netflix</p>
<p>For those who missed Kaushal's movie in the theatres, can watch it now. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the movie stars Kaushal as Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The movie stars Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai, Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb and Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai.</p>
<h3>&nbsp;<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/77vRyWNqZjM?si=Fd8MitYRmCeagFS8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe><br><strong><br>Chhorrii 2</strong></h3>
<p>Release date: April 11</p>
<p>OTT platform: Amazon Prime</p>
<p>Gear up for the part 2! Nushrratt Bharuccha is back, and this time she again has to safe his daughter from the evil forces. The movie&nbsp;</p>
<p>Directed by Furia, the sequel will see Bharuccha reprising her role as Sakshi as the movie again blends folklore in a new and horrific way. Soha Ali Khan is the new addition in the franchise.</p>
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<h3><strong>Doctor Who Season 2</strong></h3>
<p>Streaming on: April 12</p>
<p>OTT platform: JioHotstar</p>
<p>Time has arrived, and this weekend enjoy watching Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor, who is on his mission to bring Belinda back to Earth.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3><strong>Black Mirror season 7</strong></h3>
<p>Streaming on: Netlfix</p>
<p>With the most twisted storyline, Black Mirror is back with another mind-boggling season. In the new season, the &nbsp;A-stars who will be making an appearance are Peter Capaldi, Will Poulter, Paul Giamatti, Issa Rae and Awkwafina.</p>
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<h3><strong>The Gardener&nbsp;</strong></h3>
<p>Streaming on: Netflix</p>
<p>Release date: April 11</p>
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<p>The romantic thriller is a six-episode fiction series that tells the story of Elmer and his controlling mother, La China Jurado, manager of a garden center that hides another thriving underground murder-for-hire business.However, thinks takes a un-usual turn when Elmer falls in love with Violeta, a school teacher.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Spanish show stars &Aacute;lvaro Rico, Cecilia Su&aacute;rez, and Catalina Sopelana, among others.</p>

OTT Release This Week: Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, the year’s biggest hit, drops on OTT this weekend, alongside Chhorii 2 and Doctor Who Season 2. A binge-worthy weekend awaits!

OTT Release This Week: This weekend is going to be packed with entertainment, entertainment and entertainment! The biggest hit of the year (so far), Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is set to release on the OTT platform, after a phenomenal run at the theatres. Other big releasest hat cinephiles can mark on their calender are Chhorri 2, Doctor Who Season 2 and Pravinkoodu Shappu among others. OTT Release This Week | Movies and Shows To Watch On Weekend Chhaava Release date: April 11 OTT platform: Netflix For those who missed Kaushal's movie in the theatres, can watch it now. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the movie stars Kaushal as Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The movie stars Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai, Akshaye Khanna as Emperor Aurangzeb and Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai. Chhorrii 2 Release date: April 11 OTT platform: Amazon Prime Gear up for the part 2! Nushrratt Bharuccha is back, and this time she again has to safe his daughter from the evil forces. The movie Directed by Furia, the sequel will see Bharuccha reprising her role as Sakshi as the movie again blends folklore in a new and horrific way. Soha Ali Khan is the new addition in the franchise. Doctor Who Season 2 Streaming on: April 12 OTT platform: JioHotstar Time has arrived, and this weekend enjoy watching Ncuti Gatwa as The Doctor, who is on his mission to bring Belinda back to Earth. Black Mirror season 7 Streaming on: Netlfix With the most twisted storyline, Black Mirror is back with another mind-boggling season. In the new season, the A-stars who will be making an appearance are Peter Capaldi, Will Poulter, Paul Giamatti, Issa Rae and Awkwafina. The Gardener Streaming on: Netflix Release date: April 11 The romantic thriller is a six-episode fiction series that tells the story of Elmer and his controlling mother, La China Jurado, manager of a garden center that hides another thriving underground murder-for-hire business.However, thinks takes a un-usual turn when Elmer falls in love with Violeta, a school teacher. The Spanish show stars Álvaro Rico, Cecilia Suárez, and Catalina Sopelana, among others.

OTT Release This Week: Weekend Binge Alert! From Chhaava to Doctor Who — Top OTT Drops You Can’t Miss

<p>Mammootty's Bazooka retained its box office crown despite stiff competition from Naslen&rsquo;s Alappuzha Gymkhana and Basil Joseph&rsquo;s MaranamMass. The three Malayalam releases differ widely in genre: Bazooka is an action thriller, Alappuzha Gymkhana a sports comedy, and MaranamMass a dark comedy.</p>
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<h2>Day one box office collections</h2>
<p>All three films have had a strong start at the Indian box office. As per Sacnilk, Bazooka collected ₹3.25 Cr ($379K) on its opening day, followed closely by Alappuzha Gymkhana with ₹2.75 Cr ($320K), and MaranamMass with ₹1.10 Cr ($128K).</p>
<p>Despite insider buzz favouring MaranamMass, Bazooka has pulled ahead, though its mixed reviews may impact its longer-term performance. Meanwhile, Alappuzha Gymkhana continues to draw praise from critics and audiences alike.</p>
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<h2>Three Malayalam films, three different genres</h2>
<p>Bazooka, directed by debutant Deeno Dennis, stars Mammootty as businessman Vinod Menon, who teams up with IPS officer Benjamin Joshua (Gautham Vasudev Menon) to track down a serial killer.</p>
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&mdash; Mammootty (@mammukka) <a href="https://twitter.com/mammukka/status/1901613609605857558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Alappuzha Gymkhana, from Thallumaala director Khalid Rahman, follows a group of friends who bluff their way into college using a boxing quota and are forced to take the sport seriously after getting caught.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gloves on, game on! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Alappuzhagymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alappuzhagymkhana</a> trailer OUT NOW- Step into the ring <br><br>'Alappuzha Gymkhana' &ndash; A sports comedy directed by Khalid Rahman. Presented by Plan B Motion Pictures in association with Reelistic Studios and Produced by Khalid Rahman, Jobin George, Sameer Karat &amp;&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/lJxwbkKWO9">pic.twitter.com/lJxwbkKWO9</a></p>
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<p>MaranamMass, also a directorial debut from Sivaprasad, centres on a local celebrity who crosses paths with a serial killer, blending dark comedy with thriller elements.</p>
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<p>The opening weekend collections will reveal whether Bazooka maintains its lead or if the momentum shifts in favour of Alappuzha Gymkhana or MaranamMass.</p>
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Mammootty's Bazooka retained its box office crown despite stiff competition from Naslen’s Alappuzha Gymkhana and Basil Joseph’s MaranamMass.

Mammootty's Bazooka retained its box office crown despite stiff competition from Naslen’s Alappuzha Gymkhana and Basil Joseph’s MaranamMass. The three Malayalam releases differ widely in genre: Bazooka is an action thriller, Alappuzha Gymkhana a sports comedy, and MaranamMass a dark comedy. Also Read: The Fantastic Four: First Steps director teases cosmic clash between Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic and Galactus Day one box office collections All three films have had a strong start at the Indian box office. As per Sacnilk, Bazooka collected ₹3.25 Cr ($379K) on its opening day, followed closely by Alappuzha Gymkhana with ₹2.75 Cr ($320K), and MaranamMass with ₹1.10 Cr ($128K). Despite insider buzz favouring MaranamMass, Bazooka has pulled ahead, though its mixed reviews may impact its longer-term performance. Meanwhile, Alappuzha Gymkhana continues to draw praise from critics and audiences alike. Also Read: Alappuzha Gymkhana X Review: Netizens praise Thallumaala director's boxing movie Three Malayalam films, three different genres Bazooka, directed by debutant Deeno Dennis, stars Mammootty as businessman Vinod Menon, who teams up with IPS officer Benjamin Joshua (Gautham Vasudev Menon) to track down a serial killer. #Bazooka Releasing Worldwide On April 10 pic.twitter.com/Vu1I2fi3A3 — Mammootty (@mammukka) March 17, 2025 Alappuzha Gymkhana, from Thallumaala director Khalid Rahman, follows a group of friends who bluff their way into college using a boxing quota and are forced to take the sport seriously after getting caught. Gloves on, game on! #Alappuzhagymkhana trailer OUT NOW- Step into the ring 'Alappuzha Gymkhana' – A sports comedy directed by Khalid Rahman. Presented by Plan B Motion Pictures in association with Reelistic Studios and Produced by Khalid Rahman, Jobin George, Sameer Karat &… pic.twitter.com/lJxwbkKWO9 — AP International (@APIfilms) March 26, 2025 MaranamMass, also a directorial debut from Sivaprasad, centres on a local celebrity who crosses paths with a serial killer, blending dark comedy with thriller elements. Presenting the official trailer of #MaranaMass! https://t.co/SSJvZT9iQc pic.twitter.com/12LIg1Sbei — Tovino Thomas (@ttovino) April 1, 2025 Also Read: Devil May Cry: Showrunner Adi Shankar thanks YouTuber Asmongold after season 2 renewal The opening weekend collections will reveal whether Bazooka maintains its lead or if the momentum shifts in favour of Alappuzha Gymkhana or MaranamMass. Also Read: G20 Movie Review: Viola Davis and Antony Starr can't save this boring Die Hard clone

Bazooka retains box office crown amid fierce showdown with Alappuzha Gymkhana and MaranaMass

<p><em>Devil May Cry </em>showrunner Adi Shankar thanked YouTuber Asmongold for supporting the anime following the announcement of its season 2 renewal. Netflix confirmed the renewal just a week after the show premiered, with the first season racking up 5.3 million views in three days. It currently holds the fifth spot in Netflix&rsquo;s global top ten list.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">They laughed at you and worshipped the late-night talk show puppets who were built to distract them from the truth. Now the terrorist demons from hell are here!!! Keep spitting facts &mdash; truth has a resonance.</p>
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<h2>A stylish adaptation of the iconic video game series</h2>
<p>Created by Adi Shankar, known for his work on <em>Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, Castlevania</em>, and <em>Castlevania: Nocturne</em>, the series is based on Capcom&rsquo;s beloved <em>Devil May Cry</em> video game franchise.&nbsp;</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">This party's getting crazy! Season 2 is officially confirmed for <a href="https://twitter.com/netflix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Netflix</a>'s DEVIL MAY CRY. <a href="https://t.co/BCcy1n1tfY">pic.twitter.com/BCcy1n1tfY</a></p>
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<p>The story follows demon hunter Dante as he fights off demon invasions led by a mysterious entity known as White Rabbit, all while being hunted by a secret US government organisation called DARKCOM. Dante is a Nephilim a hybrid born from the union of the demon Sparda and the angel Eva.</p>
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<h2>The cast</h2>
<p>The show draws inspiration from <em>Devil May Cry 3: Dante&rsquo;s Awakening</em>, the third entry in the game series. The voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, Scout Taylor-Compton as Lady, Hoon Lee as White Rabbit, Chris Coppola as Enzo Ferino, Robbie Daymond as Vergil, and Kevin Conroy as VP Baines.</p>
<p>Season one of<em> Devil May Cry</em> consists of eight episodes and is now streaming on Netflix.</p>
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Devil May Cry's showrunner, Adi Shankar, thanked YouTuber Asmongold after the season 2 renewal. The show is based on the popular video game series by Capcom.

Devil May Cry showrunner Adi Shankar thanked YouTuber Asmongold for supporting the anime following the announcement of its season 2 renewal. Netflix confirmed the renewal just a week after the show premiered, with the first season racking up 5.3 million views in three days. It currently holds the fifth spot in Netflix’s global top ten list. Also Read: G20 Movie Review: Viola Davis and Antony Starr can't save this boring Die Hard clone They laughed at you and worshipped the late-night talk show puppets who were built to distract them from the truth. Now the terrorist demons from hell are here!!! Keep spitting facts — truth has a resonance. — Adi Shankar (@adishankarbrand) April 11, 2025 Also Read: Devil May Cry: Evanescence to release new song 'Afterlife' for the upcoming Netflix series A stylish adaptation of the iconic video game series Created by Adi Shankar, known for his work on Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, Castlevania, and Castlevania: Nocturne, the series is based on Capcom’s beloved Devil May Cry video game franchise. This party's getting crazy! Season 2 is officially confirmed for @Netflix's DEVIL MAY CRY. pic.twitter.com/BCcy1n1tfY — Devil May Cry (@DevilMayCry) April 10, 2025 The story follows demon hunter Dante as he fights off demon invasions led by a mysterious entity known as White Rabbit, all while being hunted by a secret US government organisation called DARKCOM. Dante is a Nephilim a hybrid born from the union of the demon Sparda and the angel Eva. Also Read: New documentary 'One to One: John & Yoko' on John Lennon and Yoko Ono gets IMAX release The cast The show draws inspiration from Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening, the third entry in the game series. The voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, Scout Taylor-Compton as Lady, Hoon Lee as White Rabbit, Chris Coppola as Enzo Ferino, Robbie Daymond as Vergil, and Kevin Conroy as VP Baines. Season one of Devil May Cry consists of eight episodes and is now streaming on Netflix. Also Read: The Fantastic Four: First Steps director teases cosmic clash between Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic and Galactus

Devil May Cry: Showrunner Adi Shankar thanks YouTuber Asmongold after season 2 renewal

<p>The new documentary <em>One to One: John &amp; Yoko</em>, directed by an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Kevin MacDonald and Sam Rice-Edwards, has officially received a theatrical release, including a limited run in IMAX. The film delves into John Lennon and Yoko Ono&rsquo;s &ldquo;One to One&rdquo; concert and their political activism, offering fans an intimate look at a pivotal time in their lives.</p>
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<p>The documentary had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August 2024, where it was met with critical acclaim. It is a collaborative production from Mercury Studios, Plan B Entertainment, and KM Films.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">ONE TO ONE: JOHN &amp; YOKO<br>Tickets available now at <a href="https://t.co/v2HjVvkdsd">https://t.co/v2HjVvkdsd</a><br>From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, ONE TO ONE: JOHN &amp; YOKO is a revelatory inside-look at John Lennon &amp; Yoko Ono&rsquo;s life in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, featuring music from John &amp;&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/6qRsMfyUcP">pic.twitter.com/6qRsMfyUcP</a></p>
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<h2>Never-before-seen footage</h2>
<p>Featuring never-before-seen footage, the film captures Lennon and Ono&rsquo;s time living in a Greenwich Village apartment. It centres around their &ldquo;One to One&rdquo; benefit concert for children, Lennon&rsquo;s only live performance after The Beatles disbanded in 1970. The documentary also explores the couple&rsquo;s outspoken activism against the Vietnam War and touches on public controversies surrounding Ono&rsquo;s influence on Lennon and the band.</p>
<p>Sean Ono Lennon, their son, supervised the audio mastering of the concert footage.</p>
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<h2>Beatles biopic cast revealed&nbsp;</h2>
<p>In related news, director Sam Mendes has announced the cast of his upcoming Beatles biopic series, which marks the first time all four members and their estates have granted full life and music rights for a scripted production.</p>
<p>Paul Mescal is set to play Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan will portray Ringo Starr, Harris Dickinson will take on the role of John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn will step into the shoes of George Harrison.</p>
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Dive into the legendary love story of John and Yoko in One to One, a critically acclaimed documentary crafted by Oscar-winning director Kevin MacDonald.

The new documentary One to One: John & Yoko, directed by an Academy Award-winning filmmaker, Kevin MacDonald and Sam Rice-Edwards, has officially received a theatrical release, including a limited run in IMAX. The film delves into John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “One to One” concert and their political activism, offering fans an intimate look at a pivotal time in their lives. Also Read: G20 Movie Review: Viola Davis and Antony Starr can't save this boring Die Hard clone The documentary had its world premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August 2024, where it was met with critical acclaim. It is a collaborative production from Mercury Studios, Plan B Entertainment, and KM Films. ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO Tickets available now at https://t.co/v2HjVvkdsd From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO is a revelatory inside-look at John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s life in Greenwich Village in the early 1970s, featuring music from John &… pic.twitter.com/6qRsMfyUcP — John Lennon (@johnlennon) April 3, 2025 Also Read: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow BTS video reveals Jason Mamoa's Lobo take on Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El Never-before-seen footage Featuring never-before-seen footage, the film captures Lennon and Ono’s time living in a Greenwich Village apartment. It centres around their “One to One” benefit concert for children, Lennon’s only live performance after The Beatles disbanded in 1970. The documentary also explores the couple’s outspoken activism against the Vietnam War and touches on public controversies surrounding Ono’s influence on Lennon and the band. Sean Ono Lennon, their son, supervised the audio mastering of the concert footage. Also Read: The Fantastic Four: First Steps director teases cosmic clash between Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic and Galactus Beatles biopic cast revealed In related news, director Sam Mendes has announced the cast of his upcoming Beatles biopic series, which marks the first time all four members and their estates have granted full life and music rights for a scripted production. Paul Mescal is set to play Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan will portray Ringo Starr, Harris Dickinson will take on the role of John Lennon, and Joseph Quinn will step into the shoes of George Harrison. Also Read: Sam Mendes's The Beatles biopic film series announces its main cast

New documentary 'One to One: John & Yoko' on John Lennon and Yoko Ono gets IMAX release

<p>Nitanshi Goel, known for her breakout role in <em>Laapataa Ladies</em>, paid a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood legends Hema Malini and Sushmita Sen during a fashion show in Mumbai. As she walked the ramp, Nitanshi paused to touch Hema Malini&rsquo;s feet and shared a warm hug with Sushmita Sen, who was seated in the front row.</p>
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<p>Hema Malini responded with a warm smile, placing her hand on her chest in acknowledgement, while Sushmita Sen exchanged a few words with Nitanshi and applauded her as she resumed her walk.</p>
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<h2>Breakout performance in Laapataa Ladies</h2>
<p>Nitanshi received widespread acclaim for her performance in Kiran Rao&rsquo;s<em> Laapataa Ladies,</em> where she portrayed Phool Kumari, a newlywed bride who is separated from her husband during a train journey. Her role earned her the IIFA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.</p>
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<h2>What&rsquo;s next for Nitanshi Goel</h2>
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Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel payed her respects to Hema Malini and Sushmita Sen who were in the audience during a Mumbai fashion show.

Nitanshi Goel, known for her breakout role in Laapataa Ladies, paid a heartfelt tribute to Bollywood legends Hema Malini and Sushmita Sen during a fashion show in Mumbai. As she walked the ramp, Nitanshi paused to touch Hema Malini’s feet and shared a warm hug with Sushmita Sen, who was seated in the front row. Also Read: Jaat X Review: Fans hail Sunny Deol's film as "mass entertainer", "paisa vasool" Hema Malini responded with a warm smile, placing her hand on her chest in acknowledgement, while Sushmita Sen exchanged a few words with Nitanshi and applauded her as she resumed her walk. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) Also Read: Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow BTS video reveals Jason Mamoa's Lobo take on Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El Breakout performance in Laapataa Ladies Nitanshi received widespread acclaim for her performance in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies, where she portrayed Phool Kumari, a newlywed bride who is separated from her husband during a train journey. Her role earned her the IIFA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐍itanshi Goel (@nitanshigoelofficial) Also Read: The Fantastic Four: First Steps director teases cosmic clash between Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic and Galactus What’s next for Nitanshi Goel The film, based on Biplab Goswami’s award-winning short story Two Brides, was India’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. Nitanshi’s next project, Chaniya Toli, is expected to be released in 2026. Also Read: Randeep Hooda Vs Sunny Deol- Hrithik Roshan Vs Jr NTS: 5 Biggest on-screen clashes in Bollywood in 2025

Laapataa Ladies star Nitanshi Goel pays respects to Hema Malini and Sushmita Sen during fashion show

<p>A new BTS video from the sets of <em>Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow</em> may have given us our first glimpse of Jason Momoa's Lobo and Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El in action. The video also gives us a sneak peek of the new Supergirl costume, which looks similar to the classic costume from the comics.</p>
<p>In the video, we see Supergirl and Lobo fight each other, with the latter wielding a battle axe and sporting long black hair. The upcoming movie is currently filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England and is directed by Craig Gillespie.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Supergirl in SUIT VIDEO:<a href="https://t.co/WCMD9vZhhH">https://t.co/WCMD9vZhhH</a></p>
&mdash; UnBoxPHDFILM (@UnBoxPHDFILM) <a href="https://twitter.com/UnBoxPHDFILM/status/1910387369406321109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>An intergalactic adventure&nbsp;</h2>
<p><em>Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow</em> follows Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) on an intergalactic adventure alongside Ruthie Marye Knoll, an alien seeking vengeance for her father&rsquo;s murder.</p>
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<p>In the comics, Kara is Superman&rsquo;s older cousin, who escapes Krypton&rsquo;s destruction at the same time as her infant cousin. However, her ship travels through a wormhole, delaying her arrival on Earth by decades. By the time she reaches the planet, her cousin has already grown into Superman.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thrilled to see cameras roll at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden on Supergirl, with Craig Gillespie at the helm and the phenomenal Milly Alcock as our Kara Zor-El. Craig brings an incredible sensibility to this story, and Milly is every inch the unique <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Supergirl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Supergirl</a> envisioned by Tom&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/za9Tr8Vryr">pic.twitter.com/za9Tr8Vryr</a></p>
&mdash; James Gunn (@JamesGunn) <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesGunn/status/1882497537606570354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 23, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Lobo enters the DCU</h2>
<p>As for Lobo, he is an alien with superhuman strength, speed, and regenerative abilities. A ruthless bounty hunter. Supergirl will be making her DCU debut in James Gunn's <em>Superman</em>, which stars David Corenswet as Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.</p>
<p><em>Superman</em> is set to premiere worldwide on 11 July 2025, and <em>Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow</em> will release on 26 June 2026.</p>
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A new BTS video from the sets of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow may have given us our first glimpse of Jason Momoa's Lobo and Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El in action.

A new BTS video from the sets of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow may have given us our first glimpse of Jason Momoa's Lobo and Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El in action. The video also gives us a sneak peek of the new Supergirl costume, which looks similar to the classic costume from the comics. In the video, we see Supergirl and Lobo fight each other, with the latter wielding a battle axe and sporting long black hair. The upcoming movie is currently filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in England and is directed by Craig Gillespie. Supergirl in SUIT VIDEO:https://t.co/WCMD9vZhhH — UnBoxPHDFILM (@UnBoxPHDFILM) April 10, 2025 Also Read: Jason Momoa confirms Lobo's DCU debut in Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow An intergalactic adventure Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow follows Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) on an intergalactic adventure alongside Ruthie Marye Knoll, an alien seeking vengeance for her father’s murder. Also Read: G20 Movie Review: Viola Davis and Antony Starr can't save this boring Die Hard clone In the comics, Kara is Superman’s older cousin, who escapes Krypton’s destruction at the same time as her infant cousin. However, her ship travels through a wormhole, delaying her arrival on Earth by decades. By the time she reaches the planet, her cousin has already grown into Superman. Thrilled to see cameras roll at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden on Supergirl, with Craig Gillespie at the helm and the phenomenal Milly Alcock as our Kara Zor-El. Craig brings an incredible sensibility to this story, and Milly is every inch the unique #Supergirl envisioned by Tom… pic.twitter.com/za9Tr8Vryr — James Gunn (@JamesGunn) January 23, 2025 Also Read: Superman: Netizens can't get enough of Krypto the Superdog Lobo enters the DCU As for Lobo, he is an alien with superhuman strength, speed, and regenerative abilities. A ruthless bounty hunter. Supergirl will be making her DCU debut in James Gunn's Superman, which stars David Corenswet as Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Superman is set to premiere worldwide on 11 July 2025, and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will release on 26 June 2026. Also Read: James Gunn's Superman: David Corenswet shines according to insider report

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow BTS video reveals Jason Momoa's Lobo take on Milly Alcock's Kara Zor-El

<p><em>The Fantastic Four: First Steps</em> director Matt Shakman teased a cosmic conflict between the team and Galactus in the upcoming Marvel movie. Shakman also revealed that Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic is awestruck by the scale of his power.</p>
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<h2>Galactus and his heralds</h2>
<p>In the comics, Galactus, also known as the Devourer of Worlds, is a cosmic entity who consumes planets to sustain his life force. But despite this, he is a necessary evil for the upkeep of the universe. He uses his heralds, individuals given a portion of his cosmic power, as messengers to worlds before he devours them.</p>
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<p>One of his heralds is the Silver Surfer. There are multiple people who take on his mantle in the comics. In Fantastic Four: First Steps, we see the Shalla-Bal version, who will be played by Julia Garner. Bal is the immortal Empress of the planet Zenn-La, who voluntarily serves Galactus in exchange for him sparing her homeworld.</p>
<h2>Matt Shakman shares insights</h2>
<p>In an interview with <em>Entertainment Weekly</em>, Matt Shakman shared a few insights into Galactus, saying:</p>
<p>"I didn't want to just use motion-capture for Galactus. I wanted to actually have someone there embodying the part, so we've built an entire costume for him, and we've done a lot of photography testing to figure out, How do you make sure that the scale is correct? How do you film Mount Rushmore?"</p>
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<p>He also teased Mister Fantastic and his assessment of Galactus, saying:</p>
<p>"It is definitely a scale of threat which Reed has never experienced. Even the smartest man in the world is awestruck by a being that outdates his understanding of time."</p>
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&mdash; Fantastic Four (@FantasticFour) <a href="https://twitter.com/FantasticFour/status/1886764116020240475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>No doubt, the first clash between the Fantastic Four and Galactus is something MCU fans will be looking forward to watching on the big screen. <em>The Fantastic Four: First Steps</em> is set for a worldwide release on 25 July 2025.</p>
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The Fantastic Four's first cinematic steps promise a thrilling cosmic adventure, with director Matt Shakman teasing a major conflict against the formidable Galactus.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman teased a cosmic conflict between the team and Galactus in the upcoming Marvel movie. Shakman also revealed that Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic is awestruck by the scale of his power. Also Read: The Fantastic Four: First Steps rumoured to have a surprise Avenger cameo Galactus and his heralds In the comics, Galactus, also known as the Devourer of Worlds, is a cosmic entity who consumes planets to sustain his life force. But despite this, he is a necessary evil for the upkeep of the universe. He uses his heralds, individuals given a portion of his cosmic power, as messengers to worlds before he devours them. Also Read: Daredevil: Born Again directors tease brutal season one finale One of his heralds is the Silver Surfer. There are multiple people who take on his mantle in the comics. In Fantastic Four: First Steps, we see the Shalla-Bal version, who will be played by Julia Garner. Bal is the immortal Empress of the planet Zenn-La, who voluntarily serves Galactus in exchange for him sparing her homeworld. Matt Shakman shares insights In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Matt Shakman shared a few insights into Galactus, saying: "I didn't want to just use motion-capture for Galactus. I wanted to actually have someone there embodying the part, so we've built an entire costume for him, and we've done a lot of photography testing to figure out, How do you make sure that the scale is correct? How do you film Mount Rushmore?" Also Read: Is Marvel planning a Captain Carter and Captain America team up in Avengers: Doomsday? He also teased Mister Fantastic and his assessment of Galactus, saying: "It is definitely a scale of threat which Reed has never experienced. Even the smartest man in the world is awestruck by a being that outdates his understanding of time." Welcome to the family. Marvel Studios' #TheFantasticFour: First Steps arrives in theaters July 25. pic.twitter.com/vkJNJQBBmk — Fantastic Four (@FantasticFour) February 4, 2025 No doubt, the first clash between the Fantastic Four and Galactus is something MCU fans will be looking forward to watching on the big screen. The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set for a worldwide release on 25 July 2025. Also Read: 'This is a chic Marvel movie': Paul Walter Hauser shares insights into the upcoming Fantastic Four First Steps

The Fantastic Four: First Steps director teases cosmic clash between Pedro Pascal's Mister Fantastic and Galactus

<p>American presidents saving the day in action movies is not new ground for Hollywood. The leader of the free world taking on terrorists, aliens, and vampires in films like <em>Independence Day, White House Down, Air Force One</em>, and the more absurd <em>Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter </em>has formed its own quirky action sub-genre.</p>
<p>So when I started watching Amazon's <em>G20,</em> directed by Patricia Riggen and starring Viola Davis as the President of the United States, I wondered whether it would be a dramatic thriller, an action-comedy, or a self-aware film that embraced its ridiculous premise. Sadly, <em>G20</em> is none of these and instead turns out to be a boring and poorly executed disappointment.</p>
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<h2>A wasted premise with a flimsy plot</h2>
<p>Viola Davis stars as soldier-turned-president Danielle Sutton. While attending the G20 summit in Cape Town, South Africa, she is attacked by a group of terrorists led by rogue soldier Rutledge, played by Antony Starr. Surrounded and outgunned, Sutton must find a way to save her fellow delegates and take down the bad guys.</p>
<p>The first sin this movie commits is poking holes in its plot and highlighting how absurd the premise is. There&rsquo;s a reason why movies like this rush through the technical details of the villain's "genius" plan, especially if they don&rsquo;t have the writing to back it up. The more time spent explaining, the more time the audience has to realise it makes no sense.</p>
<p>While the director and writers had an interesting idea, using cryptocurrency and deepfakes to sow chaos, the movie takes it too far. The villain plans to steal all the money in the world (not a joke) and use deep fakes to release cartoonishly evil videos of world leaders.</p>
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<h2>Underdeveloped characters and missed opportunities</h2>
<p>The second major misstep is the attempt to make us care about the family dynamic between Sutton and her teenage daughter, Serena, played by Marsai Martin. Their troubled relationship feels forced, and Serena is written as a one-note angsty teen, making the emotional angle fall flat.</p>
<p>Instead, the film could have focused on Sutton&rsquo;s PTSD and survivor's guilt from her time in the army, elements that, while not well written, are at least partially redeemed by Davis&rsquo;s strong performance in a handful of emotional scenes.</p>
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<h2>A star-studded letdown</h2>
<p>The greatest offence G20 commits is wasting the immense talent of Viola Davis in such a bland and uninspired action movie. With a lead like Davis, this could have been an intense thriller or even a fun, over-the-top action romp in the vein of <em>Commando</em>. But the film squanders the opportunity to do anything meaningful or memorable.</p>
<p>As for Antony Starr, all I can say is that the man tried with what little he was given, which might as well have been a napkin with &ldquo;you are a bad guy, do bad guy things&rdquo; written on it, followed by a winking emoji.</p>
<p><em>G20</em> feels like one of those B-grade films action stars reluctantly sign on to when their careers are fading. You can see the effort from the actors, but everything around them is a letdown, marking the beginning of their &ldquo;so bad it&rsquo;s good&rdquo; phase of movies.</p>
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Viola Davis stars as soldier-turned-president Danielle Sutton, who, while attending the G20 summit in Cape Town, South Africa, is attacked by a group of terrorists.

American presidents saving the day in action movies is not new ground for Hollywood. The leader of the free world taking on terrorists, aliens, and vampires in films like Independence Day, White House Down, Air Force One, and the more absurd Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter has formed its own quirky action sub-genre. So when I started watching Amazon's G20, directed by Patricia Riggen and starring Viola Davis as the President of the United States, I wondered whether it would be a dramatic thriller, an action-comedy, or a self-aware film that embraced its ridiculous premise. Sadly, G20 is none of these and instead turns out to be a boring and poorly executed disappointment. Also Read: One and Done: Short-lived TV series that became cult hits A wasted premise with a flimsy plot Viola Davis stars as soldier-turned-president Danielle Sutton. While attending the G20 summit in Cape Town, South Africa, she is attacked by a group of terrorists led by rogue soldier Rutledge, played by Antony Starr. Surrounded and outgunned, Sutton must find a way to save her fellow delegates and take down the bad guys. The first sin this movie commits is poking holes in its plot and highlighting how absurd the premise is. There’s a reason why movies like this rush through the technical details of the villain's "genius" plan, especially if they don’t have the writing to back it up. The more time spent explaining, the more time the audience has to realise it makes no sense. While the director and writers had an interesting idea, using cryptocurrency and deepfakes to sow chaos, the movie takes it too far. The villain plans to steal all the money in the world (not a joke) and use deep fakes to release cartoonishly evil videos of world leaders. Also Read: Daredevil: Born Again directors tease brutal season one finale Underdeveloped characters and missed opportunities The second major misstep is the attempt to make us care about the family dynamic between Sutton and her teenage daughter, Serena, played by Marsai Martin. Their troubled relationship feels forced, and Serena is written as a one-note angsty teen, making the emotional angle fall flat. Instead, the film could have focused on Sutton’s PTSD and survivor's guilt from her time in the army, elements that, while not well written, are at least partially redeemed by Davis’s strong performance in a handful of emotional scenes. Also Read: The Handmaid's Tale star Elisabeth Moss is open to return for a Mad Men reboot A star-studded letdown The greatest offence G20 commits is wasting the immense talent of Viola Davis in such a bland and uninspired action movie. With a lead like Davis, this could have been an intense thriller or even a fun, over-the-top action romp in the vein of Commando. But the film squanders the opportunity to do anything meaningful or memorable. As for Antony Starr, all I can say is that the man tried with what little he was given, which might as well have been a napkin with “you are a bad guy, do bad guy things” written on it, followed by a winking emoji. G20 feels like one of those B-grade films action stars reluctantly sign on to when their careers are fading. You can see the effort from the actors, but everything around them is a letdown, marking the beginning of their “so bad it’s good” phase of movies. Also Read: L2 Empuraan Review: The Mohanlal & Prithviraj combo is ultimately a letdown

G20 Movie Review: Viola Davis and Antony Starr can't save this boring Die Hard clone

<p><br>Ozempic has become one of the most talked-about topics in the showbiz world. Time and again, this name pops up on social media feeds, and the reason? The drastic weight loss transformations of celebrities like director Karan Johar and actor Ram Kapoor. Many speculate that these changes are due to the use of the Type 2 diabetes drug.</p>
<p>The debate around the drug again took the limelight after comedian Kapil Sharma's recent spotting at the airport. In a video that has gone viral, Sharma, who is wearing comfortable grey athleisure, looks slimmer with dramatic weight loss, sparking fresh debate.</p>
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<p>Soon after the video went viral, many netizens claimed that he's the latest celebrities who has used Ozempic for waight cut-down.&nbsp;</p>
<p>One user commented, "What's with these celebrities cutting down weight? First Karan Johar and now Kapil Sharma?"&nbsp;</p>
<p>"He's been taking ozempic lol," another commented.</p>
<p>As Ozempic once again takes the spotlight, here's a brief explainer about what it is, how it works, and the buzz around its off-label use.</p>
<h2>What is Ozempic?</h2>
<p>Ozempic is an injectable medication used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. The prescription drug has been given to people to lower certain risks of heart disease, including heart attack. &nbsp;</p>
<p>Ozempic belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, and contains an active ingredient, semaglutide. &nbsp;</p>
<p>The medication is injected once a week in your thigh, abdomen and upper arm.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Side effects of Ozempic?</h2>
<p>The most common side effects are:<br>Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea and constipation.</p>
<h2>Ozempic for weight loss?</h2>
<p>The drug is commonly used for Type 2 diabetes. It has also been used to treat obesity, as one of the major side effects of this drug is weight loss.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Many doctors have been prescribing &nbsp;Ozempic off-label for weight management and weight loss.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Does Ozempic work for weight loss?</h2>
<p>Yes, Ozempic helps in shedding the weight quickly, without much effort. However, it is not FDA-approved for weight loss. But, another medicine, Wegovy, which also contains semaglutide in a higher dose, is FDA-approved for weight loss.</p>
<h2>Is Ozempic available in India?</h2>
<p>No, Ozempic is not officially available in India. Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of the drug, is reportedly working toward launching it in the country soon.</p>
<h2>Are celebrities using weight loss drugs?</h2>
<p>Yes, several celebrities, including James Corden and Fat Joe, have tried Ozempic for weight loss. Additionally, some celebrities have openly discussed using weight loss medications to achieve their goals.</p>
<p>In Bollywood, notable figures like Karan Johar, Badshah, and Ram Kapoor have undergone significant weight loss transformations, which have led to speculation about their use of such drugs. However, Karan Johar has denied these rumors.&nbsp;</p>
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The debate around the drug again took the limelight after comedian Kapil Sharma's recent spotting at the airport. In a video that has gone viral, Sharma, who is wearing comfortable grey athleisure, looks slimmer with dramatic weight loss, sparking fresh debate.

Ozempic has become one of the most talked-about topics in the showbiz world. Time and again, this name pops up on social media feeds, and the reason? The drastic weight loss transformations of celebrities like director Karan Johar and actor Ram Kapoor. Many speculate that these changes are due to the use of the Type 2 diabetes drug. The debate around the drug again took the limelight after comedian Kapil Sharma's recent spotting at the airport. In a video that has gone viral, Sharma, who is wearing comfortable grey athleisure, looks slimmer with dramatic weight loss, sparking fresh debate. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) Soon after the video went viral, many netizens claimed that he's the latest celebrities who has used Ozempic for waight cut-down. One user commented, "What's with these celebrities cutting down weight? First Karan Johar and now Kapil Sharma?" "He's been taking ozempic lol," another commented. As Ozempic once again takes the spotlight, here's a brief explainer about what it is, how it works, and the buzz around its off-label use. What is Ozempic? Ozempic is an injectable medication used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. The prescription drug has been given to people to lower certain risks of heart disease, including heart attack. Ozempic belongs to a class of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, and contains an active ingredient, semaglutide. The medication is injected once a week in your thigh, abdomen and upper arm. Side effects of Ozempic? The most common side effects are: Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea and constipation. Ozempic for weight loss? The drug is commonly used for Type 2 diabetes. It has also been used to treat obesity, as one of the major side effects of this drug is weight loss. Many doctors have been prescribing Ozempic off-label for weight management and weight loss. Does Ozempic work for weight loss? Yes, Ozempic helps in shedding the weight quickly, without much effort. However, it is not FDA-approved for weight loss. But, another medicine, Wegovy, which also contains semaglutide in a higher dose, is FDA-approved for weight loss. Is Ozempic available in India? No, Ozempic is not officially available in India. Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of the drug, is reportedly working toward launching it in the country soon. Are celebrities using weight loss drugs? Yes, several celebrities, including James Corden and Fat Joe, have tried Ozempic for weight loss. Additionally, some celebrities have openly discussed using weight loss medications to achieve their goals. In Bollywood, notable figures like Karan Johar, Badshah, and Ram Kapoor have undergone significant weight loss transformations, which have led to speculation about their use of such drugs. However, Karan Johar has denied these rumors.

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Sunny Deol has been part of several blockbuster films in his four-decade long career. While the actor has played the lead role in most of these films, he has also produced and directed a few films. Deol admitted that he stumbled upon production by accident and admitted that the corporatization of film production has effected how cinema is made now.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">While promoting his latest release<em> Jaat</em>, Deol praised the South film industry and said how Bollywood needs to learn from them and back stories which it believes in. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">&lsquo;Produced Ghayal because no one else was&rsquo;<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">While speaking to DNA, Deol admitted that the process of filmmaking has changed since the time corporates have started backing films. Recalling how he stumbled upon production, Deol said, &ldquo;I was not wanting to be a producer when <em>Ghayal</em> came to me. But I really liked the story of<em> Ghayal</em> and no one was backing the film. </span><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">My father suggested we produce it under our banner.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><em>Ghayal&nbsp;</em>was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and was released in 1990. The film featured Sunny Deol in the lead role along with Raj Babbar, Meenakshi Sheshadri and Moushumi Chatterjee. The film was produced by Dharmendra&rsquo;s production house, Vijayta Films.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sunny-deol-varun-dhawan-are-battle-ready-atop-a-tank-in-bts-picture-from-jhansi-on-sets-of-border-2-8732717">Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan are battle ready atop a tank in BTS picture from Jhansi on sets of Border 2</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Deol feels the role of a producer should in line with what a story needs. &ldquo;I am believer of what is required is what we need. I don&rsquo;t like wasting. If you need a Mercedes car but are given a Fiat instead- that won&rsquo;t be correct. We produce the films that are needed to backed.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">&lsquo;Bollywood should learn from South&rsquo;<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Calling filmmaking a creative job, Deol pointed out that corporatisation often hinders the process of filmmaking. &ldquo;Filmmaking is a creative job, but corporates understand the math, not the creative process, always. The producer&rsquo;s job is to provide whatever is needed and for that, he has to be convinced of the story, believe in it. The corporate world is everywhere, and things have definitely changed as a result. They want certain things included, they insist on a start and end date. Films aren&rsquo;t made like that. It&rsquo;s a creative job, not a machine job.&rdquo;&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vicky-kaushals-chhaava-beats-sunny-deols-gadar-2-becomes-10th-highestgrossing-film-8845023">Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava beats Sunny Deol's Gadar 2, becomes 10th highest-grossing film</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Deol praised South Indian film industries for backing films they believe in. &ldquo;South works differently. They still back films that they believe in. And it's great that Jaat happened and we all came on board for it. I hope Bollywood takes a leaf from the South and changes its way of functioning. For any film, the story should be the most important aspect. Believe in the director and story and cast actors according to the demands ofthe&nbsp; script. Not because of who sells more. Whoever is best suited to the subject should be given importance. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Echoing Sunny Deol&rsquo;s thoughts, his <em>Jaat</em> co-actor Randeep Hooda, who has directed and produced Veer Sawarkar recently, said, &ldquo;There are people in the system now who have never made a movie, never been on the sets of a film and they are telling because of some data they have what to do in the movie and that becomes very frustrating. Acting is my first love and I am an accidental director and producer.&rdquo; <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jaat-x-review-fans-hail-sunny-deols-film-as-mass-entertainer-paisa-vasool-8946682">Jaat X Review: Fans hail Sunny Deol's film as "mass entertainer", "paisa vasool"</a></span></span></p>

Bollywood | Entertainment Sunny Deol has been part of several blockbuster films in his four-decade-long career. While the actor has played the lead role in most of these films, he has also produced and directed a few films

Sunny Deol has been part of several blockbuster films in his four-decade long career. While the actor has played the lead role in most of these films, he has also produced and directed a few films. Deol admitted that he stumbled upon production by accident and admitted that the corporatization of film production has effected how cinema is made now. While promoting his latest release Jaat, Deol praised the South film industry and said how Bollywood needs to learn from them and back stories which it believes in. ‘Produced Ghayal because no one else was’ While speaking to DNA, Deol admitted that the process of filmmaking has changed since the time corporates have started backing films. Recalling how he stumbled upon production, Deol said, “I was not wanting to be a producer when Ghayal came to me. But I really liked the story of Ghayal and no one was backing the film. My father suggested we produce it under our banner. Ghayal was directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and was released in 1990. The film featured Sunny Deol in the lead role along with Raj Babbar, Meenakshi Sheshadri and Moushumi Chatterjee. The film was produced by Dharmendra’s production house, Vijayta Films. Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan are battle ready atop a tank in BTS picture from Jhansi on sets of Border 2 Deol feels the role of a producer should in line with what a story needs. “I am believer of what is required is what we need. I don’t like wasting. If you need a Mercedes car but are given a Fiat instead- that won’t be correct. We produce the films that are needed to backed. ‘Bollywood should learn from South’ Calling filmmaking a creative job, Deol pointed out that corporatisation often hinders the process of filmmaking. “Filmmaking is a creative job, but corporates understand the math, not the creative process, always. The producer’s job is to provide whatever is needed and for that, he has to be convinced of the story, believe in it. The corporate world is everywhere, and things have definitely changed as a result. They want certain things included, they insist on a start and end date. Films aren’t made like that. It’s a creative job, not a machine job.” Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava beats Sunny Deol's Gadar 2, becomes 10th highest-grossing film Deol praised South Indian film industries for backing films they believe in. “South works differently. They still back films that they believe in. And it's great that Jaat happened and we all came on board for it. I hope Bollywood takes a leaf from the South and changes its way of functioning. For any film, the story should be the most important aspect. Believe in the director and story and cast actors according to the demands ofthe script. Not because of who sells more. Whoever is best suited to the subject should be given importance. Echoing Sunny Deol’s thoughts, his Jaat co-actor Randeep Hooda, who has directed and produced Veer Sawarkar recently, said, “There are people in the system now who have never made a movie, never been on the sets of a film and they are telling because of some data they have what to do in the movie and that becomes very frustrating. Acting is my first love and I am an accidental director and producer.” Jaat X Review: Fans hail Sunny Deol's film as "mass entertainer", "paisa vasool"

Sunny Deol on the corporatization of Hindi cinema: Filmmaking is a creative job, not a machine job

<p><em>Thallumaala</em> director Khalid Rahman&rsquo;s latest film, <em>Alappuzha Gymkhana</em>, is receiving glowing reviews from audiences. The boxing comedy stars <em>Premalu</em> fame Naslen in the lead role and has become the talk of the town. Despite facing stiff competition at the box office from Mammootty&rsquo;s <em>Bazooka</em> and Basil Joseph&rsquo;s <em>MaranaMass</em>, the film is holding its ground.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/three-way-box-office-clash-between-bazooka-alappuzha-gymkhana-and-maranamass-this-april-10th-8920546">Three way box office clash between Bazooka, Alappuzha Gymkhana and MaranaMass this April 10th</a></strong></p>
<p>While it&rsquo;s still too early to determine which of these films will come out on top, netizens are already calling <em>Alappuzha Gymkhana</em> another blockbuster from the acclaimed director.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/daredevil-born-again-directors-teases-brutal-season-one-finale-8946956">Daredevil: Born Again directors teases brutal season one finale</a></strong></p>
<h2>What are people saying?</h2>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">&bull; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlappuzhaGymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlappuzhaGymkhana</a> &ndash; Khalid Rahman strikes again with a clean entertainer! Good first half, banger second. Ticks all the boxes for a colorful ride. Spot on casting, go and experience in packed cinema👊🏼🥳<br><br>VISHNU VIJAY &amp; JIMSHI KHALID <a href="https://t.co/0JOfBzEEjp">pic.twitter.com/0JOfBzEEjp</a></p>
&mdash; AKhil &trade; 𝙂𝙮𝙈𝙆𝙃𝘼𝙉𝘼🥊 (@thanatos_x4_) <a href="https://twitter.com/thanatos_x4_/status/1910230481724932449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">&bull; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlappuzhaGymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlappuzhaGymkhana</a> &ndash; Khalid Rahman strikes again with a clean entertainer! Good first half, banger second. Ticks all the boxes for a colorful ride. Spot on casting, go and experience in packed cinema👊🏼🥳<br><br>VISHNU VIJAY &amp; JIMSHI KHALID <a href="https://t.co/0JOfBzEEjp">pic.twitter.com/0JOfBzEEjp</a></p>
&mdash; AKhil &trade; 𝙂𝙮𝙈𝙆𝙃𝘼𝙉𝘼🥊 (@thanatos_x4_) <a href="https://twitter.com/thanatos_x4_/status/1910230481724932449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="ml" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlappuzhaGymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlappuzhaGymkhana</a><br>Flaws ഉണ്ട് എന്നാലും കൊള്ളാം 👌🏻❤&zwj;🔥 <a href="https://t.co/GSrpUJoLlm">pic.twitter.com/GSrpUJoLlm</a></p>
&mdash; ANUGRAH (@Anugrah6720) <a href="https://twitter.com/Anugrah6720/status/1910287879714042349?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Alappuzhagymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alappuzhagymkhana</a> <br><br>Khalid Rahman ❤️ - This man never fails to impress me.<br><br>He once again delivered a entertaining movie that maintains its momentum from start to finish 🥊🔥👊🏼 <a href="https://t.co/9Hm37Vzevk">pic.twitter.com/9Hm37Vzevk</a></p>
&mdash; ᴀᴀᴅʜɪ (@adithyan_h) <a href="https://twitter.com/adithyan_h/status/1910247674411987086?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlappuzhaGymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlappuzhaGymkhana</a> - Good One <br><br>Nothing More Nothing Less, Start To End Just the Same Vibe Throughout The Same Graph <br><br>The actor's performance &amp; Efforts are So Good Especially Naslen &amp; Ganapathy are So Good also Couldn't Compare With Previous Work of Khalid Rahman!<br><br>3.2/5⭐ <a href="https://t.co/C6Pd5gKI1y">pic.twitter.com/C6Pd5gKI1y</a></p>
&mdash; Abin Babu 🦇 (@AbinBabu2255) <a href="https://twitter.com/AbinBabu2255/status/1910290552626581842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="et" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlappuzhaGymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlappuzhaGymkhana</a> ; VIBE പടം 🥊😂🔥<br><br>Naslen As Jojo Total Fun ആയിരുന്നു,<br>Luku-Ganu പിന്നെ ചെറുത് - Kiran <br>Gymkhana gang എല്ലാവരും പൊളിച്ചു 👌<br><br>Decent Fun 1st Half &lt; Pakka Action-Entertainer 2nd Half 😂🔥<br>ഒരു Point കഴിഞ്ഞ് Thalluma Vibe ഇടി<br><br>Overall Worthy Theatre Watch!🔥<br>(1/2) <a href="https://t.co/iKiAFPTVU8">pic.twitter.com/iKiAFPTVU8</a></p>
&mdash; 𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒉𝒖𝒏 (@Midhun_designz) <a href="https://twitter.com/Midhun_designz/status/1910263566185247197?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Literally me during the second half of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlappuzhaGymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlappuzhaGymkhana</a> 🥊 <a href="https://t.co/ogEJnBXFIV">pic.twitter.com/ogEJnBXFIV</a></p>
&mdash; 𝗦𝗞 (@_sanjaykannan_) <a href="https://twitter.com/_sanjaykannan_/status/1910287303110537638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p lang="hi" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlappuzhaGymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlappuzhaGymkhana</a> -4/5 🔥🔥<br><br>Khalid rahman strikes again 🤌<br><br>Naslen 😂🔥 <br>Vishnu vijay 📈 <a href="https://t.co/8RPr4myUh7">pic.twitter.com/8RPr4myUh7</a></p>
&mdash; Ayan Anirudh (@AyanOffl) <a href="https://twitter.com/AyanOffl/status/1910289403651518754?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>The story follows a group of friends who fake their admission into a local college using a boxing quota. However, they are soon caught by their coach and forced to actually train in the sport. What follows is a mix of chaos, camaraderie, and unexpected triumphs.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/one-and-done-short-lived-tv-series-that-became-cult-hits-8946232">One and Done: Short-lived TV series that became cult hits</a></strong></p>
<p>The film also stars Lukman Avaran, Ganapathi, Sandeep Pradeep, Anagha Ravi, and Franco Francis in key roles.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gloves on, game on! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Alappuzhagymkhana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alappuzhagymkhana</a> trailer OUT NOW- Step into the ring <br><br>'Alappuzha Gymkhana' &ndash; A sports comedy directed by Khalid Rahman. Presented by Plan B Motion Pictures in association with Reelistic Studios and Produced by Khalid Rahman, Jobin George, Sameer Karat &amp;&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/lJxwbkKWO9">pic.twitter.com/lJxwbkKWO9</a></p>
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<p><em>Alappuzha Gymkhana</em> is currently running in theatres.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/l2-empuraan-box-office-collection-mohanlals-film-emerges-as-the-highest-grossing-malayalam-movie-8938175">L2: Empuraan box office collection: Mohanlal's film beats Manjummel Boys, becomes highest-grossing Malayalam movie</a></strong></p>

Thallumaala director Khalid Rahman’s latest film, Alappuzha Gymkhana, is receiving glowing reviews from audiences. The boxing comedy stars Premalu fame Naslen.

Thallumaala director Khalid Rahman’s latest film, Alappuzha Gymkhana, is receiving glowing reviews from audiences. The boxing comedy stars Premalu fame Naslen in the lead role and has become the talk of the town. Despite facing stiff competition at the box office from Mammootty’s Bazooka and Basil Joseph’s MaranaMass, the film is holding its ground. Also Read: Three way box office clash between Bazooka, Alappuzha Gymkhana and MaranaMass this April 10th While it’s still too early to determine which of these films will come out on top, netizens are already calling Alappuzha Gymkhana another blockbuster from the acclaimed director. Also Read: Daredevil: Born Again directors teases brutal season one finale What are people saying? • #AlappuzhaGymkhana – Khalid Rahman strikes again with a clean entertainer! Good first half, banger second. Ticks all the boxes for a colorful ride. Spot on casting, go and experience in packed cinema👊🏼🥳 VISHNU VIJAY & JIMSHI KHALID pic.twitter.com/0JOfBzEEjp — AKhil ™ 𝙂𝙮𝙈𝙆𝙃𝘼𝙉𝘼🥊 (@thanatos_x4_) April 10, 2025 • #AlappuzhaGymkhana – Khalid Rahman strikes again with a clean entertainer! Good first half, banger second. Ticks all the boxes for a colorful ride. Spot on casting, go and experience in packed cinema👊🏼🥳 VISHNU VIJAY & JIMSHI KHALID pic.twitter.com/0JOfBzEEjp — AKhil ™ 𝙂𝙮𝙈𝙆𝙃𝘼𝙉𝘼🥊 (@thanatos_x4_) April 10, 2025 #AlappuzhaGymkhana Flaws ഉണ്ട് എന്നാലും കൊള്ളാം 👌🏻❤‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/GSrpUJoLlm — ANUGRAH (@Anugrah6720) April 10, 2025 #Alappuzhagymkhana Khalid Rahman ❤️ - This man never fails to impress me. He once again delivered a entertaining movie that maintains its momentum from start to finish 🥊🔥👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/9Hm37Vzevk — ᴀᴀᴅʜɪ (@adithyan_h) April 10, 2025 #AlappuzhaGymkhana - Good One Nothing More Nothing Less, Start To End Just the Same Vibe Throughout The Same Graph The actor's performance & Efforts are So Good Especially Naslen & Ganapathy are So Good also Couldn't Compare With Previous Work of Khalid Rahman! 3.2/5⭐ pic.twitter.com/C6Pd5gKI1y — Abin Babu 🦇 (@AbinBabu2255) April 10, 2025 #AlappuzhaGymkhana ; VIBE പടം 🥊😂🔥 Naslen As Jojo Total Fun ആയിരുന്നു, Luku-Ganu പിന്നെ ചെറുത് - Kiran Gymkhana gang എല്ലാവരും പൊളിച്ചു 👌 Decent Fun 1st Half < Pakka Action-Entertainer 2nd Half 😂🔥 ഒരു Point കഴിഞ്ഞ് Thalluma Vibe ഇടി Overall Worthy Theatre Watch!🔥 (1/2) pic.twitter.com/iKiAFPTVU8 — 𝑴𝒊𝒅𝒉𝒖𝒏 (@Midhun_designz) April 10, 2025 Literally me during the second half of #AlappuzhaGymkhana 🥊 pic.twitter.com/ogEJnBXFIV — 𝗦𝗞 (@_sanjaykannan_) April 10, 2025 #AlappuzhaGymkhana -4/5 🔥🔥 Khalid rahman strikes again 🤌 Naslen 😂🔥 Vishnu vijay 📈 pic.twitter.com/8RPr4myUh7 — Ayan Anirudh (@AyanOffl) April 10, 2025 What is the movie about? The story follows a group of friends who fake their admission into a local college using a boxing quota. However, they are soon caught by their coach and forced to actually train in the sport. What follows is a mix of chaos, camaraderie, and unexpected triumphs. Also Read: One and Done: Short-lived TV series that became cult hits The film also stars Lukman Avaran, Ganapathi, Sandeep Pradeep, Anagha Ravi, and Franco Francis in key roles. Gloves on, game on! #Alappuzhagymkhana trailer OUT NOW- Step into the ring 'Alappuzha Gymkhana' – A sports comedy directed by Khalid Rahman. Presented by Plan B Motion Pictures in association with Reelistic Studios and Produced by Khalid Rahman, Jobin George, Sameer Karat &… pic.twitter.com/lJxwbkKWO9 — AP International (@APIfilms) March 26, 2025 Alappuzha Gymkhana is currently running in theatres. Also Read: L2: Empuraan box office collection: Mohanlal's film beats Manjummel Boys, becomes highest-grossing Malayalam movie

Alappuzha Gymkhana X Review: Netizens praise Thallumaala director's boxing movie

<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Indian film <em>Homebound</em>, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and featuring Ishan Khatter in the lead, is all set to premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 in the U</span><span lang="EN-US">n Certain Regard section. The festival organisers announced the lineup of films on Thursday at a press meet. Ghaywan&rsquo;s film also features Vishal Jethwa and reportedly has Janhvi Kapoor in a cameo role. Karan Johar has produced the film. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This will be Ghywan&rsquo;s second feature film to be selected in the Un Certain Regard section. Ghaywan debuted as a feature film director with <em>Masaan</em> which features Vicky Kaushal, Shweta Tripathi and Richa Chaddha in the lead. <em>Masaan,</em> too, had premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2015 and won two awards- FIPRESCI, International Jury of Film Critics prize and the Promising Future prize in the Un Certain Regard section.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Aur <a href="https://twitter.com/ghaywan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ghaywan</a> ki <a href="https://twitter.com/Festival_Cannes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Festival_Cannes</a> meiN waapasi! <br><br>HOMEBOUND selected in Un Certain Regard. Poore 10 saal lagte haiN iss shehar meiN apne mann ki picture banaane meiN aksar. <br><br>Congratulations to the entire team and producers Karan Johar + <a href="https://twitter.com/somenmishra0?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@somenmishra0</a>. <a href="https://t.co/XtS4e97d9i">pic.twitter.com/XtS4e97d9i</a></p>
&mdash; वरुण 🇮🇳 (@varungrover) <a href="https://twitter.com/varungrover/status/1910284997480632586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Films by American director Wes Anderson, Iran's Jafar Panahi and perennial favourites the Dardenne brothers from Belgium will vie for the coveted Palme d'Or at the festival.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/tom-cruises-mission-impossible-the-final-reckoning-to-premiere-at-cannes-film-festival-2025-8941357">Tom Cruise&lsquo;s Mission: Impossible &mdash; The Final Reckoning to premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2025</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Festival director Thierry Fremaux revealed the list of around 20 films in the main competition at a press conference, with newcomer French director Amelie Bonnin given the honour of opening the festival with her debut feature <em>Leave One Day.</em><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Other directors chosen for the premier competition include veteran American independent filmmaker Richard Linklater, and Ari Aster, the new master of American horror whose previous credits include the chilling Hereditary and Midsommar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Other festival highlights are set to include a directorial debut film from Scarlett Johansson, who is also acting in Anderson's in-competition movie <em>The Phoenician Scheme </em>alongside Benicio Del Toro and Tom Hanks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;"><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/cannes-film-festival-2025-french-actress-juliette-binoche-to-head-jury-8688868">Cannes Film Festival 2025: French actress Juliette Binoche to head jury</a></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Johansson is set to showcase her debut behind the lens,<em> Eleanor the Great</em>, which will compete in the secondary "Un Certain Regard" competition.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">Among the eye-catching documentaries feature a film about U2 frontman Bono, <em>Bono: Stories of Surrender,</em> and another by Haitian director Raoul Peck about British writer George Orwell, entitled <em>Orwell.</em></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><em><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-IN;">(With agency inputs)</span></em></p>

Entertainment  This will be Ghywan’s second feature film to be selected in the Un Certain Regard section. Ghaywan debuted as a feature film director with Masaan which features Vicky Kaushal, Shweta Tripathi and Richa Chaddha in the lead.

Indian film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and featuring Ishan Khatter in the lead, is all set to premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 in the Un Certain Regard section. The festival organisers announced the lineup of films on Thursday at a press meet. Ghaywan’s film also features Vishal Jethwa and reportedly has Janhvi Kapoor in a cameo role. Karan Johar has produced the film. Neeraj Ghaywan Cannes-bound This will be Ghywan’s second feature film to be selected in the Un Certain Regard section. Ghaywan debuted as a feature film director with Masaan which features Vicky Kaushal, Shweta Tripathi and Richa Chaddha in the lead. Masaan, too, had premiered at Cannes Film Festival in 2015 and won two awards- FIPRESCI, International Jury of Film Critics prize and the Promising Future prize in the Un Certain Regard section. Aur @ghaywan ki @Festival_Cannes meiN waapasi! HOMEBOUND selected in Un Certain Regard. Poore 10 saal lagte haiN iss shehar meiN apne mann ki picture banaane meiN aksar. Congratulations to the entire team and producers Karan Johar + @somenmishra0. pic.twitter.com/XtS4e97d9i — वरुण 🇮🇳 (@varungrover) April 10, 2025 Wes Anderson, Jafar Panai in Cannes competition Films by American director Wes Anderson, Iran's Jafar Panahi and perennial favourites the Dardenne brothers from Belgium will vie for the coveted Palme d'Or at the festival. Tom Cruise‘s Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning to premiere at Cannes Film Festival 2025 Festival director Thierry Fremaux revealed the list of around 20 films in the main competition at a press conference, with newcomer French director Amelie Bonnin given the honour of opening the festival with her debut feature Leave One Day. Other directors chosen for the premier competition include veteran American independent filmmaker Richard Linklater, and Ari Aster, the new master of American horror whose previous credits include the chilling Hereditary and Midsommar. Other festival highlights are set to include a directorial debut film from Scarlett Johansson, who is also acting in Anderson's in-competition movie The Phoenician Scheme alongside Benicio Del Toro and Tom Hanks. Cannes Film Festival 2025: French actress Juliette Binoche to head jury Johansson is set to showcase her debut behind the lens, Eleanor the Great, which will compete in the secondary "Un Certain Regard" competition. Among the eye-catching documentaries feature a film about U2 frontman Bono, Bono: Stories of Surrender, and another by Haitian director Raoul Peck about British writer George Orwell, entitled Orwell. (With agency inputs)

Cannes Film Festival 2025: Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, featuring Ishaan Khatter, selected in Un Certain Regard section

<p><em>The White Lotus</em> recently wrapped up with season 3 and while all actors shared a great equation while promoting the show and also post its success, there are rumours of a growing feud between prime leads Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood who played a reel-life couple on the hit HBO show.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Are things awry between these White Lotus actors?</strong></h2>
<p>Walton played Rick and Aimee played Chelsea as the two take a vacation to Thailand.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The two shared a great equation while promoting the show but something seems to have gone wrong between the two now as fans spotted that they are no longer following each other on Instagram.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Fans are even speculating Walton may have blocked Aimee because her comments and likes on his past posts have disappeared. However, previous comments from Walton Goggins are still visible on Aimee's posts.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Comments and likes get removed when you block someone on Instagram and you can&rsquo;t restore them even if you unblock them.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Fans also spotted Aimee Lou posting behind the scenes photos and reposts from her co-stars throughout the third season, with Walton also sharing his own set memories. The two have been tagging their co-stars from <em>The White Lotus</em> but not each other strangely.&nbsp;</p>
<p>They are both still following all the other cast members from the show.&nbsp;</p>
<p>But something must have gone wrong only recently because during filming both left comments on each other&rsquo;s posts.&nbsp;</p>
<p>This has also started several threads on online gossip sites where fans have posted blind items purported to be about the pair which has fuelled speculation of a falling out.&nbsp;</p>

Entertainment Hollywood Fans have been wondering why Walton Goggins has blocked his White Lotus co-actor Aimee Lou Wood suggesting a feud between the two.

The White Lotus recently wrapped up with season 3 and while all actors shared a great equation while promoting the show and also post its success, there are rumours of a growing feud between prime leads Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood who played a reel-life couple on the hit HBO show. Are things awry between these White Lotus actors? Walton played Rick and Aimee played Chelsea as the two take a vacation to Thailand. The two shared a great equation while promoting the show but something seems to have gone wrong between the two now as fans spotted that they are no longer following each other on Instagram. Fans are even speculating Walton may have blocked Aimee because her comments and likes on his past posts have disappeared. However, previous comments from Walton Goggins are still visible on Aimee's posts. The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood doesn't like people discussing her teeth Comments and likes get removed when you block someone on Instagram and you can’t restore them even if you unblock them. White Lotus scrapped a sex scene between two unlikely characters, guess who? Fans also spotted Aimee Lou posting behind the scenes photos and reposts from her co-stars throughout the third season, with Walton also sharing his own set memories. The two have been tagging their co-stars from The White Lotus but not each other strangely. They are both still following all the other cast members from the show. But something must have gone wrong only recently because during filming both left comments on each other’s posts. This has also started several threads on online gossip sites where fans have posted blind items purported to be about the pair which has fuelled speculation of a falling out.

Are White Lotus actors Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood not friends anymore?

<p>Actress Elisabeth Moss, who is currently promoting the final season of <em>The Handmaid&rsquo;s Tale</em>, has shared that she would be open to returning if a <em>Mad Men</em> reboot ever takes place. Moss rose to fame for her award-winning role as Peggy Olson in the iconic TV series.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/andor-showrunner-credits-pedro-pascals-the-mandalorian-for-getting-the-show-off-the-ground-8946074">Andor showrunner credits Pedro Pascal's The Mandalorian for getting the show off the ground</a></strong></p>
<h2>What is Mad Men about?</h2>
<p>Mad Men is a period drama set in the 1950s that follows the charismatic advertising executive Don Draper (Jon Hamm) of the ad agency Sterling Cooper. The show explores both the personal and professional lives of Draper and his colleagues. Peggy Olson, initially Draper&rsquo;s secretary, gradually rises through the ranks to become a key figure at the agency.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/director-james-toback-ordered-to-pay-17-billion-to-40-women-for-sexual-assault-in-historic-ruling-8945865">Director James Toback ordered to pay $1.7 Billion to 40 women for sexual assault in historic ruling</a></strong></p>
<p>While appearing on <em>Watch What Happens Live!</em>, Moss said she would be happy to reprise her role:<br>"I'm not one of those people that&rsquo;s like, 'I want to move on and do&hellip;.' Mad Men is one of the greatest things I've ever done and will ever do."</p>
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<h2>A legacy worth revisiting</h2>
<p>Mad Men is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV shows ever made, running for seven critically acclaimed seasons. While there may not be an urgent need to reboot such a beloved series, a continuation of events following the finale or a spin-off could be intriguing for fans.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Elisabeth Moss is starring in the final season of<em> The Handmaid&rsquo;s Tale</em>, which will consist of ten episodes. It is set to premiere on 8 April 2025, with new episodes releasing every Tuesday on Hulu. Indian viewers can stream the series on Prime Video.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Next stop: The final chapter. Watch the first three episodes now on <a href="https://twitter.com/hulu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@hulu</a> and with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HuluOnDisneyPlus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HuluOnDisneyPlus</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheHandmaidsTale?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheHandmaidsTale</a> <a href="https://t.co/Dct2vhGRX1">pic.twitter.com/Dct2vhGRX1</a></p>
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Elisabeth Moss, who is currently promoting the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale, has shared that she would be open to returning if a Mad Men reboot.

Actress Elisabeth Moss, who is currently promoting the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale, has shared that she would be open to returning if a Mad Men reboot ever takes place. Moss rose to fame for her award-winning role as Peggy Olson in the iconic TV series. Also Read: Andor showrunner credits Pedro Pascal's The Mandalorian for getting the show off the ground What is Mad Men about? Mad Men is a period drama set in the 1950s that follows the charismatic advertising executive Don Draper (Jon Hamm) of the ad agency Sterling Cooper. The show explores both the personal and professional lives of Draper and his colleagues. Peggy Olson, initially Draper’s secretary, gradually rises through the ranks to become a key figure at the agency. Also Read: Director James Toback ordered to pay $1.7 Billion to 40 women for sexual assault in historic ruling While appearing on Watch What Happens Live!, Moss said she would be happy to reprise her role: "I'm not one of those people that’s like, 'I want to move on and do….' Mad Men is one of the greatest things I've ever done and will ever do." Could Elisabeth Moss see herself in a Mad Men reboot? #WWHL pic.twitter.com/r9ubCd0SUL — Watch What Happens Live! (@BravoWWHL) April 9, 2025 Also Read: One and Done: Short-lived TV series that became cult hits A legacy worth revisiting Mad Men is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV shows ever made, running for seven critically acclaimed seasons. While there may not be an urgent need to reboot such a beloved series, a continuation of events following the finale or a spin-off could be intriguing for fans. Meanwhile, Elisabeth Moss is starring in the final season of The Handmaid’s Tale, which will consist of ten episodes. It is set to premiere on 8 April 2025, with new episodes releasing every Tuesday on Hulu. Indian viewers can stream the series on Prime Video. Next stop: The final chapter. Watch the first three episodes now on @hulu and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus. #TheHandmaidsTale pic.twitter.com/Dct2vhGRX1 — The Handmaid's Tale (@HandmaidsOnHulu) April 8, 2025 Also Read: Daredevil: Born Again directors teases brutal season one finale

The Handmaid's Tale star Elisabeth Moss is open to return for a Mad Men reboot

<p>Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have teased a brutal showdown in the upcoming season one finale of <em>Daredevil: Born Again.</em> The Disney+ series has been receiving praise from both critics and fans, with strong viewership numbers on the streaming platform.</p>
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<h2>What is Daredevil: Born Again about?</h2>
<p>The show is a revival of the fan-favourite Netflix series and follows lawyer Matt Murdock after he has given up his life as the vigilante Daredevil. However, when former crime boss Wilson Fisk is elected Mayor of New York, Murdock is forced to take up the mantle once again.</p>
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<h2>Directors tease brutal finale&nbsp;</h2>
<p>In an interview with <em>TV Line</em>, Benson and Moorhead revealed that the finale will feature a shocking and tragic sequence that they&rsquo;re excited for audiences to witness.</p>
<p>&ldquo;There is a moment in the finale that is extraordinarily shocking on a practical effects level and is very, very, very violent &mdash; but also, as filmmakers, incredibly exciting,&rdquo; said Benson. &ldquo;You&rsquo;ll know what I&rsquo;m talking about [when you see it], and I can&rsquo;t wait for people to understand why there&rsquo;s a gleam in my eye [right now].&rdquo;</p>
<p>&ldquo;[The finale] is so brutally tragic&hellip; A bonanza of bonkers visuals,&rdquo; Moorhead added.</p>
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<h2>The Punisher back in action</h2>
<p>Fans can also look forward to seeing Jon Bernthal&rsquo;s Punisher in action during the finale. The character made a brief cameo in episode four and is also set to appear in a Punisher special, which will stream later this year.</p>
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<p><em>Daredevil: Born Again </em>is currently streaming on Disney+.</p>
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Dive into the intense finale of Daredevil: Born Again as directors Benson and Moorhead promise fans a brutal showdown that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead have teased a brutal showdown in the upcoming season one finale of Daredevil: Born Again. The Disney+ series has been receiving praise from both critics and fans, with strong viewership numbers on the streaming platform. Also Read: New Daredevil: Born Again BTS images reveal more details about season 2 What is Daredevil: Born Again about? The show is a revival of the fan-favourite Netflix series and follows lawyer Matt Murdock after he has given up his life as the vigilante Daredevil. However, when former crime boss Wilson Fisk is elected Mayor of New York, Murdock is forced to take up the mantle once again. Also Read: Could Luke Cage make his MCU debut in Daredevil: Born Again season 2? Directors tease brutal finale In an interview with TV Line, Benson and Moorhead revealed that the finale will feature a shocking and tragic sequence that they’re excited for audiences to witness. “There is a moment in the finale that is extraordinarily shocking on a practical effects level and is very, very, very violent — but also, as filmmakers, incredibly exciting,” said Benson. “You’ll know what I’m talking about [when you see it], and I can’t wait for people to understand why there’s a gleam in my eye [right now].” “[The finale] is so brutally tragic… A bonanza of bonkers visuals,” Moorhead added. Also Read: Jon Bernthal reveals why he initially walked away from Daredevil: Born Again The Punisher back in action Fans can also look forward to seeing Jon Bernthal’s Punisher in action during the finale. The character made a brief cameo in episode four and is also set to appear in a Punisher special, which will stream later this year. Only two episodes left. Tonight, a new episode of Marvel Television's #DaredevilBornAgain is streaming on @DisneyPlus at 6pm PT/9pm ET. pic.twitter.com/8CWVJIJrwS — Daredevil (@Daredevil) April 8, 2025 Daredevil: Born Again is currently streaming on Disney+. Also Read: Daredevil actor Vincent D’Onofrio reveals why Spider-Man: Brand New Day won't include The Kingpin

Daredevil: Born Again directors tease brutal season one finale

<p>Ajith Kumar is one of the finest actors, hailed by millions across the world, first for his looks, and second for his commendable performance.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Known as &lsquo;Thala&rsquo; in the Tamil film industry, Ajith is back on the big screen with the much-anticipated movie, Good Bad Ugly.</p>
<p>Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the extravagant drama sees Ajith playing AK, a retired gangster, who is forced to return to the crime world after his son is kidnapped. The movie is out, and the first reactions are also out.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Before you head out to watch Ajith's latest film, here&rsquo;s a list of his best movies you can enjoy:</p>
<h3>Mankatha</h3>
<p>Ajith Kumar's 50th film! Mankatha was a huge box office hit, and featured Kumar as Vinayak, a corrupt ACP in Mumbai who plans a heist of cricket betting money.&nbsp;The film stars an ensemble cast of Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali, Andrea Jeremiah, Ashwin Kakumanu and Vaibhav Reddy.</p>
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<h3>Villain</h3>
<p>One of Ajith's finest performances. In this 2002 movie, Kumar mesmerized audiences with his dual roles as Shiva and Vishnu - identical twins with contrasting personalities.&nbsp;Directed by K.S Ravikumar, the movie stars Meena and Kiran Rathod.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Billa</h3>
<p>This gangster thriller holds a special place in the hearts of Thala&rsquo;s fans. It&rsquo;s one of Ajith's biggest hits, filled with action and suspense.&nbsp;The Tamil movie saw Ajith playing the double role, one as an underworld don and the other as his look-alike. The movie also stars Nayanthara, Namitha, Prabhu, Rahman, Adithya Menon, and Santhanam.</p>
<h3>Citizen</h3>
<p>An action-packed thriller and one of Ajith&rsquo;s most versatile performances. He portrays multiple characters with conviction in this vigilante drama, which was a huge box office hit.&nbsp;Apart from Kumar, the movie also stars &nbsp;Meena, Vasundhara Das and Nagma.</p>
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<h3>Vedalam</h3>
<p>Ajith is in one of his best action avatars. The movie follows a doting brother, working as a cab driver, who goes after the criminals who harmed his sister.&nbsp;Directed by Siva, the movie stars Shruti Haasan and Lakshmi Menon.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Amarkalam</h3>
<p>A cult classic of Tamil cinema! Directed by Saran, this romantic drama sees Kumar as Vasu, a ruthless hooligan, who kidnaps the commissioner&rsquo;s daughter. Unexpectedly, the two fall in love.</p>
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Known as ‘Thala’ in the Tamil film industry, Ajith is back on the big screen with the much-anticipated movie, Good Bad Ugly.
Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the extravagant drama sees Ajith playing AK, a retired gangster

Ajith Kumar is one of the finest actors, hailed by millions across the world, first for his looks, and second for his commendable performance. Known as ‘Thala’ in the Tamil film industry, Ajith is back on the big screen with the much-anticipated movie, Good Bad Ugly. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the extravagant drama sees Ajith playing AK, a retired gangster, who is forced to return to the crime world after his son is kidnapped. The movie is out, and the first reactions are also out. Before you head out to watch Ajith's latest film, here’s a list of his best movies you can enjoy: Mankatha Ajith Kumar's 50th film! Mankatha was a huge box office hit, and featured Kumar as Vinayak, a corrupt ACP in Mumbai who plans a heist of cricket betting money. The film stars an ensemble cast of Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Lakshmi Rai, Anjali, Andrea Jeremiah, Ashwin Kakumanu and Vaibhav Reddy. Villain One of Ajith's finest performances. In this 2002 movie, Kumar mesmerized audiences with his dual roles as Shiva and Vishnu - identical twins with contrasting personalities. Directed by K.S Ravikumar, the movie stars Meena and Kiran Rathod. Billa This gangster thriller holds a special place in the hearts of Thala’s fans. It’s one of Ajith's biggest hits, filled with action and suspense. The Tamil movie saw Ajith playing the double role, one as an underworld don and the other as his look-alike. The movie also stars Nayanthara, Namitha, Prabhu, Rahman, Adithya Menon, and Santhanam. Citizen An action-packed thriller and one of Ajith’s most versatile performances. He portrays multiple characters with conviction in this vigilante drama, which was a huge box office hit. Apart from Kumar, the movie also stars Meena, Vasundhara Das and Nagma. Vedalam Ajith is in one of his best action avatars. The movie follows a doting brother, working as a cab driver, who goes after the criminals who harmed his sister. Directed by Siva, the movie stars Shruti Haasan and Lakshmi Menon. Amarkalam A cult classic of Tamil cinema! Directed by Saran, this romantic drama sees Kumar as Vasu, a ruthless hooligan, who kidnaps the commissioner’s daughter. Unexpectedly, the two fall in love.

Best Ajith Kumar movies that are worth watching before Good Bad Ugly: Mankatha, Billa and more

<p>Sunny Deol starrer <em>Jaat</em> released in theatres today.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Jaat </em>has been receiving rave reviews by fans who went in early to catch a glimpse of Sunny Deol in his usual action avatar. This is Sunny Deol&rsquo;s first film since the massive success of film film <em>Gadar 2</em> in 2023. Fans are calling it a worthy successor to <em>Gadar 2.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p>Directed by Gopichand Malineni, <em>Jaat</em> marks Sunny&rsquo;s first collaboration with a Telugu filmmaker.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>What fans on X think of the film Jaat</strong></h2>
<p>Among the early reviewers was director Amit Joshi, who was one of the directors of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon-starrer <em>Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya</em>. He took to X to praise the film and wrote, &ldquo;I hardly tweet.. I m compelled today &ndash; Just attended the premiere of #Jaat &mdash; mind-blowing, paisa vasool, and pure wholesome entertainment! If you&rsquo;re a fan of Ghayal, Damini, or Ghatak, this one takes it to the next level. Missed paying my respects to the legendary Dharmendra ji as it was a jam packed show.. whom I had the honour to direct in my last film #TeriBatoonMeinAisaUljhaJiya . His mighty son, the original action superstar @iamsunnydeol, roars on screen &mdash; sheer awe and love!&rdquo;</p>
<p>Actor Utkarsh Sharma, who shared screen space with Sunny Deol in&nbsp;<em>Gadar 2</em>, also cheered for the film and wrote on X, &ldquo;Caught #Jaat last night.. what a thoroughly enjoyable ride! Unmissable for fans. Congratulations to Sunny sir and the team for a mass bonanza.&rdquo;</p>
<p>One fan wrote, &ldquo;First half of #Jaat is super engaging! Sunny Paaji, Randeep Hooda &amp; Vineet Kumar Singh are absolutely killing it. Power-packed performances so far!&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Another fan wrote, &ldquo;#Jaat Interval &mdash; pure mass entertainment so far! This is the 90s #SunnyDeol we grew up cheering for&hellip; and he&rsquo;s back with a bang! No one has presented him like this in the last 15 years.&rdquo; Another wrote, &ldquo;Jaat Review - paisa vasool movie 3.5/5.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Also impressed with fight between Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda, one fan wrote, &ldquo;What a start and build up for #RandeepHooda and #SunnyDeol entry. Pakka mass face off hoga.&rdquo;</p>
<p>One fan wrote, "Jaat<span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">&nbsp;packs a punch with everything you could ask for &ndash; star power, mass , </span><span data-nonrendered-emoji="U+fe0f"></span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">scale, story</span><img alt="🎬" draggable="false" src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/580x348/filters:format(webp)/https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f3ac.svg" title="Clapper board" class="r-4qtqp9 r-dflpy8 r-k4bwe5 r-1kpi4qh r-pp5qcn r-h9hxbl"><img alt="💯" draggable="false" src="https://img-cdn.thepublive.com/fit-in/580x348/filters:format(webp)/https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f4af.svg" title="Hundred points symbol" class="r-4qtqp9 r-dflpy8 r-k4bwe5 r-1kpi4qh r-pp5qcn r-h9hxbl"><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3"> No one has presented </span><span class="r-18u37iz">Sunny Deol</span><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3"> sir this way in the last 15 years &ndash; he&rsquo;s in absolute beast mode! The mass BGM is next-level &ndash; gives total goosebumps."</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaat</a>: BLOCKBUSTER ⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jaat</a> packs a punch with everything you could ask for &ndash; star power, mass , ️scale, story🎬💯<br><br>No one has presented <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunnyDeol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunnyDeol</a> sir this way in the last 15 years &ndash; he&rsquo;s in absolute beast mode!<br>The mass BGM is next-level &ndash; gives total goosebumps🔥💥👏 <a href="https://t.co/EmtebQhRs6">pic.twitter.com/EmtebQhRs6</a></p>
&mdash; Bibek Shah (@shah_bibek77450) <a href="https://twitter.com/shah_bibek77450/status/1910199271351087113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p><span class="css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3">&nbsp;Also read: </span><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/chhaava-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-vicky-kaushals-period-drama-8946520" aria-label="Wait is over! Chhaava OTT release: When and where to watch Vicky Kaushal's period drama">Wait is over! Chhaava OTT release: When and where to watch Vicky Kaushal's period drama</a></p>
<p><em>Jaat </em>also stars Randeep Hooda, Viineet Kumar Siingh.</p>

Entertainment Bollywood Jaat: Sunny Deol starrer Jaat release din theatres today. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, Jaat marks Sunny’s first collaboration with a Telugu filmmaker.

Sunny Deol starrer Jaat released in theatres today. Jaat has been receiving rave reviews by fans who went in early to catch a glimpse of Sunny Deol in his usual action avatar. This is Sunny Deol’s first film since the massive success of film film Gadar 2 in 2023. Fans are calling it a worthy successor to Gadar 2. Directed by Gopichand Malineni, Jaat marks Sunny’s first collaboration with a Telugu filmmaker. What fans on X think of the film Jaat Among the early reviewers was director Amit Joshi, who was one of the directors of Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon-starrer Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya. He took to X to praise the film and wrote, “I hardly tweet.. I m compelled today – Just attended the premiere of #Jaat — mind-blowing, paisa vasool, and pure wholesome entertainment! If you’re a fan of Ghayal, Damini, or Ghatak, this one takes it to the next level. Missed paying my respects to the legendary Dharmendra ji as it was a jam packed show.. whom I had the honour to direct in my last film #TeriBatoonMeinAisaUljhaJiya . His mighty son, the original action superstar @iamsunnydeol, roars on screen — sheer awe and love!” Actor Utkarsh Sharma, who shared screen space with Sunny Deol in Gadar 2, also cheered for the film and wrote on X, “Caught #Jaat last night.. what a thoroughly enjoyable ride! Unmissable for fans. Congratulations to Sunny sir and the team for a mass bonanza.” One fan wrote, “First half of #Jaat is super engaging! Sunny Paaji, Randeep Hooda & Vineet Kumar Singh are absolutely killing it. Power-packed performances so far!” Another fan wrote, “#Jaat Interval — pure mass entertainment so far! This is the 90s #SunnyDeol we grew up cheering for… and he’s back with a bang! No one has presented him like this in the last 15 years.” Another wrote, “Jaat Review - paisa vasool movie 3.5/5.” Also impressed with fight between Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda, one fan wrote, “What a start and build up for #RandeepHooda and #SunnyDeol entry. Pakka mass face off hoga.” One fan wrote, "Jaat packs a punch with everything you could ask for – star power, mass , scale, story No one has presented Sunny Deol sir this way in the last 15 years – he’s in absolute beast mode! The mass BGM is next-level – gives total goosebumps." #Jaat: BLOCKBUSTER ⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟#Jaat packs a punch with everything you could ask for – star power, mass , ️scale, story🎬💯 No one has presented #SunnyDeol sir this way in the last 15 years – he’s in absolute beast mode! The mass BGM is next-level – gives total goosebumps🔥💥👏 pic.twitter.com/EmtebQhRs6 — Bibek Shah (@shah_bibek77450) April 10, 2025 Also read: Wait is over! Chhaava OTT release: When and where to watch Vicky Kaushal's period drama Jaat also stars Randeep Hooda, Viineet Kumar Siingh.

Jaat X Review: Fans hail Sunny Deol's film as "mass entertainer", "paisa vasool"

<p>Some TV shows, despite being great, only last for one season but still manage to leave a lasting impression. Whether it was due to low ratings, being ahead of their time, or studios simply failing to recognise their potential, these shows were cancelled after just one season.</p>
<p>These one-season wonders eventually found an audience, built loyal fanbases, and earned critical praise, cementing their status as cult hits. So, let&rsquo;s take a look at six shows that only lasted a season but went on to become beloved cult classics.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/andor-showrunner-credits-pedro-pascals-the-mandalorian-for-getting-the-show-off-the-ground-8946074">Andor showrunner credits Pedro Pascal's The Mandalorian for getting the show off the ground</a></strong></p>
<h2>Freaks and Geeks</h2>
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<p>This coming-of-age comedy-drama followed the lives of teenagers at William McKinley High School. The show, despite receiving praise from critics, was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings. Showrunner Paul Feig blamed the network for giving the show poor time slots and not promoting it out of fear that it may affect their hit show&nbsp;<em>Who Wants to Be a Millionaire</em>. Despite this, <em>Freaks and Geeks </em>often tops lists of shows that were cancelled too soon and enjoy a large cult following.</p>
<h2>Wonderfalls</h2>
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<p>This fantasy show follows recent college graduate Jaye Tyler, who works a dead-end job at a gift shop, but her life takes a turn for the bizarre when she discovers that she has the ability to hear the animal figures in the shop. The show was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings, but it would go on to create a loyal fan base, receiving praise for its clever writing.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/director-james-toback-ordered-to-pay-17-billion-to-40-women-for-sexual-assault-in-historic-ruling-8945865">Director James Toback ordered to pay $1.7 Billion to 40 women for sexual assault in historic ruling</a></strong></p>
<h2>Almost Human</h2>
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<p>Set in the far future, this show follows police detective John Kennex, who is forced to team up with Dorian, a combat android. Despite receiving mixed reviews at the time of its release, the show found a loyal fanbase and was praised for the themes it explored and its excellent world-building, with many pointing out that had the show got a second season, it would have truly lived up to its potential.</p>
<h2>My So-Called Life</h2>
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<p>The show followed the high school life of Angela Chase. Despite receiving critical acclaim, it was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings.&nbsp;<em>My So-Called Life</em> was the first show to have a fan campaign on the internet to stop its cancellation, and there was a chance for a second season.</p>
<p>Showrunner Winnie Holzman ultimately decided to drop the idea after lead actress Claire Danes said she did not wish to return. The show still enjoys a loyal cult following and is considered one of the best teenage dramas ever made.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/black-mirror-s7-date-cast-episodes-everything-you-need-to-know-8945993">Black Mirror S7: Date, cast, episodes; everything you need to know</a></strong></p>
<h2>Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip</h2>
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<p>The show was created by Oscar-winning writer Aaron Sorkin and followed the behind-the-scenes workings of a sketch comedy show. Unfortunately, it premiered at the same time as the sitcom&nbsp;<em>30 Rock</em>, a show with a similar premise, which led to many comparisons, despite their vastly different tones.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Its high production budget and star-studded cast eventually led to the show being cancelled after its first season. However, the show found an audience in later years and received praise for its writing and performances, particularly for the late Matthew Perry, who played the lead role.</p>
<h2>Firefly</h2>
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<p>Arguably the biggest cult hit on this list, this sci-fi western created by Joss Whedon follows the adventures of the mercenary crew of the Firefly-class ship, Serenity. The show was cancelled after airing 11 of the 14 episodes from the first season.</p>
<p>It spawned numerous online support campaigns from fans even before its cancellation, with many blaming the studio for the low ratings, as the episodes were aired out of order, making it difficult to follow, and the show was marketed as a comedy when it was more of an action-drama.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/from-must-watch-to-mess-tv-shows-that-fell-apart-after-season-one-8878787">From must-watch to mess: TV shows that fell apart after season one</a></strong></p>

Explore a list of six single-season shows that captured hearts and evolved into cherished cult classics, proving that short-lived series can leave a lasting impact.

Some TV shows, despite being great, only last for one season but still manage to leave a lasting impression. Whether it was due to low ratings, being ahead of their time, or studios simply failing to recognise their potential, these shows were cancelled after just one season. These one-season wonders eventually found an audience, built loyal fanbases, and earned critical praise, cementing their status as cult hits. So, let’s take a look at six shows that only lasted a season but went on to become beloved cult classics. Also Read: Andor showrunner credits Pedro Pascal's The Mandalorian for getting the show off the ground Freaks and Geeks Freaks and Geeks Photograph: (X/primevideo) This coming-of-age comedy-drama followed the lives of teenagers at William McKinley High School. The show, despite receiving praise from critics, was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings. Showrunner Paul Feig blamed the network for giving the show poor time slots and not promoting it out of fear that it may affect their hit show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Despite this, Freaks and Geeks often tops lists of shows that were cancelled too soon and enjoy a large cult following. Wonderfalls Wonderfalls Photograph: (X/20thcentury) This fantasy show follows recent college graduate Jaye Tyler, who works a dead-end job at a gift shop, but her life takes a turn for the bizarre when she discovers that she has the ability to hear the animal figures in the shop. The show was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings, but it would go on to create a loyal fan base, receiving praise for its clever writing. Also Read: Director James Toback ordered to pay $1.7 Billion to 40 women for sexual assault in historic ruling Almost Human Almost Human Photograph: (X/primevideo) Set in the far future, this show follows police detective John Kennex, who is forced to team up with Dorian, a combat android. Despite receiving mixed reviews at the time of its release, the show found a loyal fanbase and was praised for the themes it explored and its excellent world-building, with many pointing out that had the show got a second season, it would have truly lived up to its potential. My So-Called Life My So-Called Life Photograph: (X/primevideo) The show followed the high school life of Angela Chase. Despite receiving critical acclaim, it was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings. My So-Called Life was the first show to have a fan campaign on the internet to stop its cancellation, and there was a chance for a second season. Showrunner Winnie Holzman ultimately decided to drop the idea after lead actress Claire Danes said she did not wish to return. The show still enjoys a loyal cult following and is considered one of the best teenage dramas ever made. Also Read: Black Mirror S7: Date, cast, episodes; everything you need to know Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Photograph: (X/wbtelevison) The show was created by Oscar-winning writer Aaron Sorkin and followed the behind-the-scenes workings of a sketch comedy show. Unfortunately, it premiered at the same time as the sitcom 30 Rock, a show with a similar premise, which led to many comparisons, despite their vastly different tones. Its high production budget and star-studded cast eventually led to the show being cancelled after its first season. However, the show found an audience in later years and received praise for its writing and performances, particularly for the late Matthew Perry, who played the lead role. Firefly Firefly Photograph: (X/primevideo) Arguably the biggest cult hit on this list, this sci-fi western created by Joss Whedon follows the adventures of the mercenary crew of the Firefly-class ship, Serenity. The show was cancelled after airing 11 of the 14 episodes from the first season. It spawned numerous online support campaigns from fans even before its cancellation, with many blaming the studio for the low ratings, as the episodes were aired out of order, making it difficult to follow, and the show was marketed as a comedy when it was more of an action-drama. Also Read: From must-watch to mess: TV shows that fell apart after season one

One and Done: Short-lived TV series that became cult hits

<p><strong>Chhaava OTT release:</strong> The wait is finally over! Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is set to arrive on OTT soon. Released on February 14, the period drama had a phenomenal run at the box office, emerging as the highest-grossing movie of the year so far.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br>Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan for Maddock Films, the movie earned outstanding reviews from critics and the audience alike.&nbsp;</p>
<h2>Chhaava OTT Platform: When and Where To Watch</h2>
<p>On Thursday (April 10), Netflix announced the exciting news, revealing that the movie will arrive on the streaming platform on April 11.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Taking to social media platform, Netflix shared a film poster and wrote, &ldquo;Aale Raje aale. Witness a tale of courage and glory etched in time. Watch Chhaava, out 11 April on Netflix.&rdquo;</p>
<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vicky-kaushals-chhaava-is-now-indias-seventh-highest-grossing-film-beating-stree-2-8937442">Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is now India's seventh highest-grossing film, beating Stree 2</a></strong></p>
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<p><br>Apart from Kaushal, the movie stars Rashmika Mandanna, Akshay Khanna, Vineet Kumar Singh and Ashutosh Rana.</p>
<h2>Chhaava Box Office</h2>
<p>Kaushal's film Chhaava had a mindblowing run at the box office, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film in India.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The historical epic has minted a whopping Rs 598.50 crore (Rs 5.8 billion), as per Sacnilk.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>What is Chhaava about?</h2>
<p>The period drama tells the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj&rsquo;s life, the son of Shivaji Maharaj, who fought against the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.</p>
<p>The movie features Kaushal as &nbsp;Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale, Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum, Ashutosh Rana as Hambirrao Mohite, and Divya Dutta as Soyarabai.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Chhaava Review</strong></p>
<p>Shot and presented earnestly, Utekar's film grips your attention from the start with a perfect background score, a full-fledged war sequence, the lion fight, and more. As the movie progresses, you may find yourself confused, as many historical events and characters are presented without enough context or explanation. This is what makes the movie tough to watch for viewers who are unfamiliar with Maratha history.<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/chhaava-review-vicky-kaushal-brings-maratha-grandeur-of-shivajis-son-in-blood-soaked-period-drama-8720201" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the review here.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a></p>

Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan for Maddock Films, the movie earned outstanding reviews from critics and the audience alike.

Chhaava OTT release: The wait is finally over! Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is set to arrive on OTT soon. Released on February 14, the period drama had a phenomenal run at the box office, emerging as the highest-grossing movie of the year so far. Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan for Maddock Films, the movie earned outstanding reviews from critics and the audience alike. Chhaava OTT Platform: When and Where To Watch On Thursday (April 10), Netflix announced the exciting news, revealing that the movie will arrive on the streaming platform on April 11. Taking to social media platform, Netflix shared a film poster and wrote, “Aale Raje aale. Witness a tale of courage and glory etched in time. Watch Chhaava, out 11 April on Netflix.” Also read: Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is now India's seventh highest-grossing film, beating Stree 2 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Apart from Kaushal, the movie stars Rashmika Mandanna, Akshay Khanna, Vineet Kumar Singh and Ashutosh Rana. Chhaava Box Office Kaushal's film Chhaava had a mindblowing run at the box office, becoming the seventh highest-grossing film in India. The historical epic has minted a whopping Rs 598.50 crore (Rs 5.8 billion), as per Sacnilk. Also read: 10 Famous Authors Who Hated Their Own Work What is Chhaava about? The period drama tells the story of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s life, the son of Shivaji Maharaj, who fought against the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. The movie features Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale, Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb, Diana Penty as Zinat-un-Nissa Begum, Ashutosh Rana as Hambirrao Mohite, and Divya Dutta as Soyarabai. Chhaava Review Shot and presented earnestly, Utekar's film grips your attention from the start with a perfect background score, a full-fledged war sequence, the lion fight, and more. As the movie progresses, you may find yourself confused, as many historical events and characters are presented without enough context or explanation. This is what makes the movie tough to watch for viewers who are unfamiliar with Maratha history. Read the review here.

Wait is over! Chhaava OTT release: When and where to watch Vicky Kaushal's period drama

<p><em>Andor</em> season two is gearing up for its premiere on Disney+. Showrunner Tony Gilroy credits Pedro Pascal's <em>The Mandalorian's</em> success for giving him a platform to pitch the show. The first season of the show was released in 2022 and received rave reviews from critics and fans.</p>
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<h2>A prequel to Rogue One</h2>
<p><em>Andor </em>is set before the events of the 2016 film <em>Rogue One</em>, which follows a group of rebels as they steal the Death Star plans from the Empire. The show follows the adventures of Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna, a thief and con man who reluctantly joins the Rebel Alliance.</p>
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<h2>The Mandalorian&rsquo;s impact&nbsp;</h2>
<p>In an interview with <em>Empire</em>, Gilroy credited the head of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, and Disney CEO Bob Iger for supporting the show and said that the success of The Mandalorian helped give them a platform to get the show off the ground.</p>
<p>"Their success is what would fuel the whole thing. I mean, no Baby Yoda, no Andor. Seriously. Don&rsquo;t think that we don&rsquo;t know that," he continued. "Online, [people] try to drive a wedge all the time between us, and [Jon] Favreau and [Dave] Filoni,&rdquo; says Gilroy. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s horrible what people say; it&rsquo;s terrible. And the truth is, we don&rsquo;t have a show without them. They gave us the muscle to go."</p>
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<p>Gilroy also revealed that <em>Andor</em> was initially planned as a five-season show, but they had to scale it back to two seasons. The main cast also includes Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsg&aring;rd, Fiona Shaw, and Genevieve O&rsquo;Reilly.</p>
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<p>The first three episodes of <em>Andor</em> Season 2 are set to premiere on Disney+ on 22 April 2025.</p>
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Andor season two is gearing up for its premiere on Disney+. Showrunner Tony Gilroy credits Pedro Pascal's The Mandalorian success for getting the show off the ground.

Andor season two is gearing up for its premiere on Disney+. Showrunner Tony Gilroy credits Pedro Pascal's The Mandalorian's success for giving him a platform to pitch the show. The first season of the show was released in 2022 and received rave reviews from critics and fans. Also Read: 'It was not my doing': Former Scream 7 director clears the air on controversial Melissa Barrera firing A prequel to Rogue One Andor is set before the events of the 2016 film Rogue One, which follows a group of rebels as they steal the Death Star plans from the Empire. The show follows the adventures of Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna, a thief and con man who reluctantly joins the Rebel Alliance. Also Read: Director James Toback ordered to pay $1.7 Billion to 40 women for sexual assault in historic ruling The Mandalorian’s impact In an interview with Empire, Gilroy credited the head of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, and Disney CEO Bob Iger for supporting the show and said that the success of The Mandalorian helped give them a platform to get the show off the ground. "Their success is what would fuel the whole thing. I mean, no Baby Yoda, no Andor. Seriously. Don’t think that we don’t know that," he continued. "Online, [people] try to drive a wedge all the time between us, and [Jon] Favreau and [Dave] Filoni,” says Gilroy. “It’s horrible what people say; it’s terrible. And the truth is, we don’t have a show without them. They gave us the muscle to go." Also Read: Star Wars: Andor showrunner teases surprise Rogue One cameo in season 2 Gilroy also revealed that Andor was initially planned as a five-season show, but they had to scale it back to two seasons. The main cast also includes Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Stellan Skarsgård, Fiona Shaw, and Genevieve O’Reilly. The Empire cannot win. Andor returns for its final season. Don’t miss the three-episode premiere streaming April 22, only on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/aYFLbDVSix — Star Wars (@starwars) April 8, 2025 The first three episodes of Andor Season 2 are set to premiere on Disney+ on 22 April 2025. Also Read: Good Bad Ugly X review: Check out what fans have to say about Ajith's gangster flick

Andor showrunner credits Pedro Pascal's The Mandalorian for getting the show off the ground

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