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Cinema

Witchy wit

07-08-2026

Actress Adah Sharma left her fans amused after sharing a hilarious late-night video where she revealed how she calmed down a notorious child. She highlighted how she jokingly tried to calm down a hyperactive child throwing tantrums in a neighbouring hotel room by making spooky "witch" sounds through the wall.

Rihanna to make music comeback?

07-08-2026

Rihanna’s long-awaited return to music appears to be gathering momentum after A$AP Rocky revealed that the global superstar is actively recording new material, offering fans the clearest update yet on her first full-length album since 2016’s ANTI.

A special honour for Michelle

07-08-2026

Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh has been named the Asian Filmmaker of the Year at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), an annual honour that recognises an Asian film professional or organisation for exceptional contributions to the advancement of Asian cinema, according to Variety.

Happily ever after

07-08-2026

As they celebrate 25 years of marital bliss, Keely Shaye Brosnan has marked the moment with Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan by sharing an anniversary post calling life with him “an adventure” and said that she is looking forward to the next 25 years with him.

‘I wasn’t getting a chance to act’

07-08-2026

Actor Pankaj Tripathi has reflected on the years of struggle before his breakthrough in Gangs of Wasseypur, comparing that phase of his career to sowing seeds on a farm and patiently waiting for the harvest.

Big B works 24-hour shift

07-08-2026

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan made a surprising yet inspiring revelation of how he recently completed a gruelling 24-hour work shift for the upcoming season of his quiz reality show, Kaun Banega Crorepati.

St. Peter’s to establish Robotics CoE

07-08-2026

St. Peter’s Engineering College, Hyderabad, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HackBoats, a subsidiary of Maramanishi Innovations Pvt. Ltd., to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) in Robotics & Intelligent Systems.

‘Anakapalli’ pre-release event held

07-08-2026

The makers of the upcoming action-drama 'Anakapalli' held a pre-release event in Anakapalli on Wednesday ahead of the film's theatrical release. The film is produced under Bhavya Sri Movie Makers and Nakkina Narratives banners by Kandregula Naidu and Trinadha Rao Nakkina.

Sundeep Kishan’s upcoming socio fantasy titled “Karikaala’

07-08-2026

The title and first look of Sundeep Kishan’s upcoming pan-India socio-fantasy movie was unveiled on Thursday. The movie is titled powerfully Karikaala. It is directed by Ugandhar Muni and produced by Mahidhar Reddy and Rajashekhar Annabhimoju under the Shining Pictures banner. The first-look poster introduces Sundeep Kishan as a warrior charging through a mystical forest on horseback with a sword in hand, while a roaring lion races alongside him.

Vishal’s directorial debut ‘Makutam’ to release on August 14

07-08-2026

Makutam, the 99th film produced under the Super Good Films banner, is all set for a theatrical release on August 14. The movie stars Vishal as the lead actor and also marks his debut as a director. It is produced under the banner founded by the late RB Choudary. Anjali and Dushara Vijayan play the female leads. The teaser and songs released so far have received a good response and increased excitement for the film.

No method to Anya’s joy

06-08-2026

Actress Anya Taylor-Joy has shared her thoughts on method acting, saying she has never adopted the technique despite playing some of film and television’s most emotionally demanding characters, People reported.

Dancing diva

06-08-2026

Dance not only made Karisma Kapoor one of Hindi cinema’s most popular performers but also helped shape her as an actor by making her more expressive, says the Bollywood star.