Category: Entertainment

Telangana’s Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, met with important people from the Telugu film industry on Thursday. This meeting happened to reduce the tension between the film world and the state government, especially after a stampede incident during the premiere of “Pushpa 2.”

Famous actors, directors, and producers like Nagarjuna, Venkatesh, and Dil Raju came to talk to the CM about the future of their industry. Revanth reminded everyone that keeping order at big events is a shared job. Both celebrities and police need to work together. He also pointed out that private security for big stars, like Allu Arjun, made things worse during the stampede.

The CM made it clear that there will be no more special movie show permits in Telangana, and ticket prices cannot be raised. He encouraged the film industry to promote social issues like drug awareness and women’s safety.

Dil Raju, who leads the Film Development Corporation, spoke on behalf of the film workers. Raghavendra Rao shared his idea of hosting an International Film Festival in Hyderabad to attract more tourists. Nagarjuna dreams of making Hyderabad the “capital of world cinema” and asked the government to give support to help filmmakers. Suresh Babu agreed, saying Hyderabad should be an international movie hub.

The Pushpa 2 stampede happened on December 4 in Hyderabad, where a woman named Revathi died, and her young son, Sri Teja, was injured. The police stated that Allu Arjun went to the theatre without permission, and his security team made things worse. Allegedly, the actor was told about the fan’s death while still inside the theatre and only left when police insisted. Allu Arjun denied this. He was arrested on December 13 but was released on bail the next day.

Allu Arjun’s father, producer Allu Aravind, announced that the Pushpa 2 team donated ₹2 crore to Revathi’s family. This week, Allu Arjun was questioned by the police for over three hours regarding the incident.

Bollywood actress Kiara Advani recently got into trouble after praising choreographer Jani Master on her Instagram. Jani Master is facing serious accusations related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The drama started when Kiara shared a fun behind-the-scenes video of her dance rehearsals for the song “Dhop” from her upcoming movie Game Changer. In her original post, Kiara complimented Jani Master, saying, “I remember seeing @alwaysjani master’s choreography and thinking how are we going to do this. But that’s the beauty of our job—always learning something new.” Sadly, many people on social media were not happy to see her support someone with such serious allegations against them.

Despite compliments from Kiara, social media users criticized her choice. One user commented, “@kiaraaliaadvani, being a woman, why are you mentioning Jani Master in your post? Don’t you know about his recent news?” Another user on Reddit said, “Tone-deaf and completely lacking morals. My heart goes out to the victims.”

After this backlash, Kiara quickly changed her post to remove Jani Master’s name, now saying, “I remember seeing the choreography and thinking, how are we going to do this? But that’s the beauty of our job—always learning something new.” Although she did not explain the changes publicly, it was clear she wanted to calm down the angry comments.

Jani Master was arrested in September for allegedly assaulting and harassing a former junior choreographer when she was 16 years old. Following his arrest, he lost a film award he had won for his work. After being in custody for over a month, he was released on bail in October.

Kiara’s movie Game Changer, directed by Shankar, features her and Ram Charan in leading roles and is set to release on January 10, 2025. The song “Dhop” combines several dance styles, showing Kiara’s effort to try something new

Bhargav Saikia is excited to share that his first feature film, “Bokshi,” which means witch in Nepali, will be shown for the first time at the famous International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2025. This movie is a mix of folklore and horror and is filmed in the beautiful forests of Sikkim, Northeast India.

The film stars Mansi Multani (known from “A Suitable Boy”) and Prasanna Bisht. It features a unique mix of languages: Hindi, English, Nepali, and a totally made-up language called “Boksirit.” This new language was created by a famous Dutch expert, Jan van Steenbergen, who wanted to show it as the first language ever spoken by humans.

Before “Bokshi,” Bhargav made two short horror films inspired by well-known stories. He got the idea for “Bokshi” while recalling an adventure from his school days when he went camping near a spooky river and a cremation ground. He wanted to tell a story that was personal and connected to nature and his worries about how humans treat the Earth.

One exciting part of “Bokshi” is its special language, which is rare in Indian films—only a few have used made-up languages like this before. Bhargav wanted the language to feel like it came from India, so it has hints of other Indian languages.

J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of “The Lord of the Rings,” inspired Bhargav’s love for fantasy stories. He is also influenced by filmmakers like Ari Aster and Luca Guadagnino, who push the limits of horror filmmaking.

As horror movies are becoming popular in India, Bhargav thinks it’s great to see more horror comedies being made. He hopes to make a fun-horror film next!

As we get ready to welcome 2025, exciting films with popular stars like Kangana Ranaut, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Alia Bhatt, and more are set to hit the theatres! Here’s a look at the most exciting Indian movies releasing in 2025:

1. Emergency
Kangana Ranaut’s big movie, Emergency, comes out on January 17, 2025. She plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The film tells the story of the Emergency period in India from 1975 to 1977. It features actors like Anupam Kher and Shreyas Talpade.

2. Sikandar
Salman Khan stars in Sikandar, an action-packed film set to release on Eid 2025. He will act alongside Rashmika Mandanna, promising lots of excitement!

3. Sitaare Zameen Par
Aamir Khan brings us Sitaare Zameen Par, a sequel to his famous film Taare Zameen Par. It will be out by mid-2025, but don’t expect the old characters to return.

4. Alpha
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari lead Alpha, the first female-led film in Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe, arriving in theatres on December 25, 2025.

5. Kantara: Chapter 1
Rishab Shetty stars in Kantara: Chapter 1, releasing in seven languages on October 2, 2025. It’s a mythological thriller set in ancient Karnataka.

6. Chhaava
Vicky Kaushal’s biopic Chhaava, about Maratha Emperor Sambhaji Maharaj, will be in theatres in February 2025.

7. Thug Life
Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR will feature in the gangster drama Thug Life, hitting the screens on June 5, 2025.

8. Game Changer
Game Changer stars Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, debuting in cinemas on January 10, 2025. It tells a story about a brave IAS officer taking on corruption.

9. The Raja Saab
Prabhas leads The Raja Saab, which will have a big release on April 10, 2025, across five languages!

10. Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari
Featuring Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, this movie is set to release on April 18, 2025.

Additionally, films like 120 Bahadur, De De Pyaar De 2, and many others are set to brighten 2025 with entertainment!

– 120 Bahadur hits theatres on November 21, 2025.
– De De Pyaar De 2, featuring Ajay Devgn, will come out on November 14, 2025.
– Thama, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, will be released during Diwali 2025.

Moreover, Housefull 5, The Delhi Files, Baaghi 4, and Raid 2 are also among the much-anticipated films of 2025, promising a thrilling year for movie fans!

Blake Lively, the star of Gossip Girl and It Ends With Us, has filed a serious complaint against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. She claims that during filming, he sexually harassed her. Lively’s complaint also says that Baldoni’s public relations team used a sneaky tactic called astroturfing, where fake social media posts were created to paint her as a “difficult” person. After these claims, many people started criticizing Lively for her past actions, like some old interviews and her wedding on a plantation.

However, the situation has now flipped, with more and more people starting to side with Lively and question Baldoni instead. Support from the film industry is coming in for Blake, while Baldoni’s reputation is taking a hit. He even lost an award he received for supporting women.

Even though Baldoni’s lawyer has denied the allegations, he has seen challenges; he was dropped by his talent agency, WME. Others tied to Baldoni, including his podcast partners, are also distancing themselves from him. What’s more, a woman named Stephanie Jones, who used to work for him, has sued him for defamation and breaching their contract.

A legal expert thinks that if things keep going this way, Lively could potentially win a lot of money—maybe even up to $10 million. The expert noted that this situation is very much about reputations. Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, are very rich, so this isn’t really about money but changing the public’s view of her.

Additionally, the expert compared this case to the famous Depp-Heard trial and suggested that there could be more surprises ahead, especially since Lively’s legal team reportedly has strong evidence.

Justin Baldoni now has a tough road ahead to save his career. With the support of big names like Sony and the author Colleen Hoover, Lively is standing strong. Sony even said they support her and criticize any attacks on her character.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra, a well-known filmmaker, recently shared a very tough time in his life from the 1980s. After his first movie, Sazaye Maut, came out, he felt really sad because it didn’t get the response he hoped for. He found himself standing on the Lonavala highway, feeling like he wanted to end his life. But then he thought of his family, and that made him change his mind.

Right now, he is busy promoting his new movie called Zero Se Restart, which tells the story behind his recent hit film, 12th Fail. While talking with NDTV, Vidhu explained how he had to start over from scratch back in those days. He said, “Many people might not believe this, but years ago, I thought about ending my life. I was really upset, standing on the highway and looking at the trucks go by. I was very close to doing something terrible. But my family’s love stopped me.”

This hard time for Chopra happened after Sazaye Maut was released in 1981. It was his first big Hindi film and starred Naseeruddin Shah but didn’t do well at the box office. Vidhu said, “People might be shocked to know I went through this. It’s important to talk about these feelings. You’re not born feeling this way. You have to fight your own battles. Sometimes you win, and sometimes you lose. What matters is not the outcome but how you fight.”

Chopra became famous in 1989 with his hit movie Parinda, and he went on to make other successful films like Munnabhai MBBS, 3 Idiots, and PK. After a 13-year break from directing, he returned with Shikara in 2020 and then made 12th Fail.

K-drama star Song Joong Ki is getting ready for his new movie, Bogota: City of the Lost. He recently honored late actor Lee Sun Kyun, known for his role in the famous movie Parasite, during a radio show.

Lee Sun Kyun was found dead at the age of 48 in December 2023. His unexpected passing shocked everyone. On MBC FM4U’s show Perfect Day Lee Sang Soon, Song Joong Ki shared fond memories of Lee and expressed his sadness about the loss.

During the radio show, Song said he really loves the song “Grown Ups” from the drama My Mister, which many fans adore. He mentioned, “I wanted everyone to hear this beautiful song.” Because of Lee’s passing, Song has started watching My Mister again to remember him. He said, “I miss my dear brother Lee Sun Kyun so much.”

Lee Sun Kyun’s death on December 27 in Seoul was heartbreaking. An investigation suggests he might have died by suicide. Before his passing, Lee was under police scrutiny for alleged drug use. He gained global fame from the film Parasite, which made history as the first non-English movie to win the Best Picture award at the Oscars in 2020.

This October, Lee was honored with the Korean Film Achievement Award at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), where a video tribute celebrated his life and work. Song Joong Ki and actress Ha Yoon Kyung were seen trying to hold back tears as they remembered Lee’s incredible career.

On a personal note, Song Joong Ki, after marrying British actress Katie Louise Saunders in 2023, is now a proud father of two. He shared, “I feel more happiness than ever. Life is full.” He thanked everyone that both his son and daughter are healthy and described his life as very fulfilled.

Meanwhile, Bogota, directed by Kim Seong Je, will hit theaters in South Korea on December 31.

Blake Lively, the star of the movie It Ends With Us, is taking legal action against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. She claims that he sexually harassed her and tried to ruin her reputation. Sony Pictures, the company behind the film, has come out to support Blake, saying, “We strongly condemn any attacks on her.”

Blake is not alone. Many of her friends and co-stars, including America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn, have also spoken out for her. Even big names like Gwyneth Paltrow and Amy Schumer shared their support.

Blake’s lawsuit says conditions on set were so bad that there was an urgent meeting to talk about it. She claims Baldoni and others made her work life difficult and spread lies about her. Baldoni’s lawyer called Blake’s claims “false” and hurtful.