In a triumphant moment for Indian cinema, legendary actor Anant Nag was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. Becoming only the second Kannada actor to receive this highest cinematic honour after Dr Rajkumar in 1995, Nag dedicated the historic achievement to his colleagues, collaborators, and millions of fans across generations.

As anticipation builds for Indian cinema’s most prestigious afternoon, Ekta Nagar in Kevadia is fully decked up to host the 72nd National Film Awards near the Statue of Unity on September 22 at 3 pm. President Droupadi Murmu will present awards to 92 honourees in a high-tech German-engineered dome. Key winners include Kartik, Mammootty, Yami Gautam, and Dadasaheb Phalke recipient Anant Nag.

Anticipation surges as Nani’s upcoming film The Paradise targets a monumental Rs 50 crore to Rs 60 crore worldwide opening day collection on September 24. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the big-budget project secured an ‘A’ certificate with a 2-hour 49-minute runtime. With global advance sales crossing Rs 10 crore and premiere shows set for September 23, the film is poised to deliver the biggest box office debut of Nani’s career.

On the latest episode of Bigg Boss 20, host Salman Khan delivered a fiery response to online trolls by stripping off his hat, jacket, and makeup live on camera. Addressing criticism over his age, weight, and shaved head—which he revealed is for his upcoming film Monster—the 60-year-old actor called out social media toxicity, defended colleagues like Varun Dhawan and Sohail Khan, and urged female stars to confront intrusive paparazzi.

Sun Pictures has officially unveiled the thrilling first-look character teaser for Vidya Balan as Kantha in the upcoming mega-sequel Jailer 2. Draped in a mesmerizing blue saree and black blouse while holding a cigarette, Vidya exudes undeniable power and breathtaking beauty. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, this Rajinikanth starrer is scheduled for an epic theatrical release on October 15, 2026, alongside an incredible star-studded ensemble.

Karthi’s big-budget spy sequel Sardar 2 suffered a devastating theatrical rejection, accumulating merely Rs 19.85 crore nett worldwide over its first five days against an estimated Rs 100 crore production budget. Directed by PS Mithran, the movie struggled with a grueling three-hour runtime, severe pacing issues in its second half, and stiff competition from Soori’s Mandaadi, which grossed Rs 65 crore in the same period.

Vishal Chaturvedi’s devotional film Hanuman Ansh has achieved a historic box office feat, earning a massive Rs 50 crore gross in its sixth weekend. Made on a tiny budget of Rs 2 crore, the film opened to just Rs 10 lakh before surging past major blockbusters. In its sixth weekend, Hanuman Ansh earned Rs 41 crore nett, outpacing Dhurandhar 2 by more than six times and taking its worldwide gross to Rs 268.05 crore.

Tom Holland is casually out here calling Zendaya his wife in interviews, leaving fans absolutely bewildered while celebrity stylist Law Roach insists the couple is not officially married. Speaking at the 2026 Emmy Awards, Roach walked back his previous comments, debunking fake AI wedding photos and keeping Hollywood’s favorite relationship wrapped in hilarious, chaotic mystery as fans continue hunting for clues.

Long before becoming one of Indian cinema’s biggest stars, Shah Rukh Khan visited Ajmer Sharif Dargah with his ailing mother, Lateef Fatima Khan, where he lost Rs 5,000. A holy fakir at the shrine astonished him by predicting he would eventually earn Rs 500 crore. Decades later, with a net worth of Rs 10,800 crore on the 2026 Hurun India Rich List, Khan attributes his enduring success to his mother’s legacy and spiritual blessings.

Robert Pattinson’s latest film, ‘Primetime,’ captivated audiences at the Venice Film Festival, earning a remarkable eight-minute standing ovation. Directed by Lance Oppenheim, the A24 production, where Pattinson portrays ‘To Catch a Predator’ host Chris Hansen, premiered to immense acclaim, celebrating a powerful cinematic achievement and a standout moment for its star.