Category: Entertainment

In 2022, directors Pushkar and Gayatri created the web series Suzhal – The Vortex, which was exciting and unique for Tamil shows on OTT platforms. They received much praise, and now they are back with Season 2!

The Story:
As Season 2 starts, we find Nandini (played by Aishwarya Rajesh) in jail. She is accused of killing her sister’s abuser with a gun that belongs to SI Sakkarai (Kathir). Nandini’s lawyer, Chellappa (Lal), who is like a father figure to Sakkarai, is trying to help her but then something shocking happens—Chellappa is found dead. Muthu (Gouri Kishan) is also in trouble because she was found with the murder weapon in the cottage where Chellappa died. However, things get even more complicated as seven other girls come forward, claiming they are the ones who killed him.

Sakkarai, despite being under investigation himself because his gun was used, decides to lead the murder investigation. The season follows his journey as he tries to find the truth, sticking to his belief that a police officer’s role is to investigate, not judge.

This season introduces eight new characters (the girls) that add twists and surprises to the story. The reason for eight girls is linked to the Ashtakaali festival, where eight Kaalis join together to fight evil.

While the mystery keeps unfolding over the eight episodes, the direction and writing by Bramma and Sarjun KM feel less engaging compared to the first season. The charm of the local culture and colorful details from Kaalipattanam is missing, and the story shifts to a more typical police investigation.

The Verdict:
The eight episodes are a slow build-up, but unlike the first season, they lack a strong mystery that impacts the village. Some parts can feel slow, and the audience begins to figure things out too easily. Nandini’s character isn’t as well-structured, leaving a desire for sharper writing. Logical gaps in the plot also leave viewers wanting more depth.

Overall, while Suzhal – The Vortex Season 2 might not be as gripping as the first, it still stands out as one of the better Tamil crime thrillers. The excellent cinematography by Abraham Joseph and the music by Sam CS beautifully showcase elements like the Ashtakaali festival. Pushkar and Gayatri have delivered a mix of characters with an average follow-up to the murder mystery.

On Thursday, actor Salman Khan released the second teaser for his exciting new movie Sikandar. Fans loved the thrilling action scenes, but some noticed similarities between Sikandar and another movie, Salaar, starring Prabhas.

The Sikandar teaser is full of intense moments, with Salman showing off his classic fighting moves. He battles many opponents effortlessly, delivering punches and kicks in various locations, including outdoors and inside a plane. One scene where Salman is about to fight while surrounded by people holding sharp weapons caught viewers’ attention, leading to comparisons with a similar scene in Salaar.

On social media, one user remarked, “Every masterpiece has its cheap copy,” while another praised the overall look of the teaser but noted some dialogue felt ordinary. Some fans even created side-by-side images comparing the two films, asking their followers who did it better: Salman in Sikandar or Prabhas in Salaar.

The movie Sikandar is set to hit theaters on Eid 2025. It is directed by AR Murugadoss, known for successful films like Ghajini and Thuppakki. Alongside Salman, the film stars Kajal Aggarwal and Rashmika Mandanna. Although fans are eager to see Salman’s new look in the movie, it wasn’t shown in the teasers, and the movie’s storyline is still a mystery. Sikandar is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala’s company, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

This week, Gene Hackman, the famous actor known for his role as Buck in the movie Bonnie and Clyde, passed away at the age of 95 in his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 64, at the time. Hackman had been happily married to Betsy since 1991. Before Betsy, he was married to Faye Maltese, and their life together was difficult because of Hackman’s rise to fame. They had three children: Christopher, Elizabeth, and Leslie.

Despite his success, Hackman’s first marriage struggled because he was often away working on movies. This led to his divorce from Faye in 1986. Gene and Faye met in 1955 when he was just starting out as an actor. They lived in a small apartment without hot water while trying to build their family.

In a past interview, Gene explained that as he became more successful, he became selfish and took on many acting jobs, often leaving his family for months at a time. “I wanted to be recognized for my talent, and the offers were hard to resist,” he said. He realized later that this hurt his family and made it hard for him to connect with his kids. In a 2011 interview, he confessed that being away often made it difficult to give his son the support he needed.

Gene Hackman’s life reminds us that fame and success can come with heavy personal costs.

The third season of the show based on Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. People love the show for its great tone and the lead actor, Alan Ritchson. He takes over the role from Tom Cruise, who played Jack Reacher in two movies.

Lee Child, the author of the books, recently talked about the differences between Tom Cruise and Alan Ritchson. Many book fans weren’t happy with Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher, mainly because he’s only 5-foot-7 tall, while the character is supposed to be a giant at 6-foot-5.

In an interview, Lee Child said he thought the first Jack Reacher movie was really good and that working with Tom was a great experience. However, he acknowledged that Tom isn’t the right physical match for the character. Reacher is meant to be big, strong, and somewhat scary, and Tom just doesn’t fit that image.

Now, with Alan Ritchson in the role, Child says it works perfectly. He believes Ritchson was meant to play Reacher because he matches the character’s size and presence. “He is huge! And very scary,” Child stated.

The show started in 2022 and has already released two seasons, with the third season premiering last week. A new show featuring the character Neagley is also in the works.

Actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal faced criticism for their marriage last year due to their different religions. In a recent interview, Sonakshi shared that they never talked about religion. She said, “No one asked me to convert.”

Speaking with Hauterrfly, Sonakshi opened up about her marriage to Zaheer. She emphasized that they focused on their love, not religion. “We are two people in love,” she stated. “He doesn’t push his beliefs on me, and I don’t push mine on him. We celebrate each other’s traditions and respect our cultures.”

Sonakshi explained that they used the Special Marriage Act, which allows her to stay Hindu and him to remain Muslim. “We love each other, so there was no need to discuss changing religions,” she added.

The couple made their relationship official by marrying on June 23 last year after dating for seven years. They shared a touching message, remembering the day they first fell in love seven years ago.

Sonakshi was last seen in the movie “Kakuda” with Riteish Deshmukh and Saqib Saleem, and she will soon appear in “Nikita Roy and The Book of Darkness,” alongside Paresh Rawal and Suhail Nayyar

Govinda and Sunita Ahuja have been in the news a lot lately because of rumors that they might be getting a divorce. Amid all this, an old video of Sunita talking about relationships has become popular again. In this video from an interview with Hauterrfly, she shares her thoughts about men having affairs.

Sunita says, “I want to tell all the girls and wives out there: don’t ever say to your boyfriend or husband, ‘He doesn’t do anything for me’.” She explains that if a man does not treat you well, he might end up causing a lot of problems, and those issues could last a long time. “You might want to leave his life,” she continues, “but the other woman will probably stick around.”

This old video got a lot of attention on Reddit. Many people commented, saying things like, “I feel sorry for her, but she means well,” and “She speaks the truth!” Some even suggested that her words might be about her own situation with Govinda.

Govinda and Sunita have been married for 38 years and have two children. But recently, reports suggest they have been having trouble in their marriage and may be living apart. Some news outlets say Sunita sent a notice to separate a few months ago, but nothing has changed yet. When asked about the rumors, Govinda replied that he’s only busy with work and starting new films.

Last year, Indian cinemas started re-releasing old films. This includes famous classics by Raj Kapoor and some that didn’t do well when they first came out. Among these, “Tumbbad” and “Laila Majnu” stood out. “Tumbbad” earned ₹32 crores during its second run, while “Laila Majnu” collected ₹12 crores. Both films even outperformed Shah Rukh Khan’s hits “Devdas” and “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.”

But a small movie without big stars has surprised everyone! “Sanam Teri Kasam” has set a new box office record after re-releasing nine years post its original release. The film, which stars Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, was a flop in 2016, making only ₹8 crores. However, its re-release in 2025 shocked many by earning an impressive ₹4.25 crores on opening day, making it the highest-grossing Indian re-release ever!

So far, “Sanam Teri Kasam” has earned ₹33 crores, beating “Tumbbad” and bringing its total earnings to ₹41.35 crores in India and ₹53 crores worldwide. About ₹45 crores of this total came from its re-release, which is incredible!

With this achievement, “Sanam Teri Kasam” takes the crown from “Tumbbad,” which previously held the record with its ₹32 crores. The film is still doing well, making over ₹1 crore in its third week.

“Sanam Teri Kasam” was directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru. When Mawra Hocane talked about the film’s success, she joked that her marriage brought her luck because the release dates are the same as the original ones.

David Beckham recently talked about his wife Victoria’s new Netflix documentary at MIP London. He was joined by Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s chief content officer, and they shared some exciting details about the show. David, who is 49, said he was the only one who could convince Victoria to do a documentary.

He mentioned that the documentary will show a different side of the former Spice Girls star, calling her “one of the hardest working women I know.” David explained that the series will reveal how much effort Victoria puts into her business, family, and life overall. He said there are many surprising elements in the documentary, including how she juggles everything.

David admitted that it wasn’t easy to get Victoria to agree to the documentary. He shared that it took some time to convince her but that it turned out to be really special. He joked, “I think I’m the only one who could convince her and I did, eventually.”

He also discussed Victoria’s fashion brand, saying that some people might think it was easy for her to start, but in reality, she has worked hard to build it over many years. David believes the docuseries will showcase all the effort she has put into her fashion empire. He described Victoria as having a witty personality and ended with a light joke about how she’s funny, but “not as funny as me.”