\r\nDhruv Rathee dares Janhvi. Janhvi Kapoor is currently romancing Ram Charan in Peddi which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Buchhi Babu Sana. The film is racing for a grand release on 9 Jan 2026.\r\nJanhvi Kapoor is known for her frank talk. Social media timelines have been buzzing after Dhruv Rathee used a before-and-after image of Janhvi Kapoor in the thumbnail of his video on &lsquo;fake beauty&rsquo;.\r\nMany blasted Dhruv Rathee saying the timing of his post is reaction to Janhvi\'s comments condemning the atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh.\r\nHis comments made netizens furious. One of the he caption read, &ldquo;Wake Up Hindus. Janhvi Kapoor posted for Bangladeshi Hindu &amp; Dhruv Rathee made a video questioning her beauty.\"\r\nReacting sharply, Rathee questioned why people were believing online posts without basic reasoning. He said, &ldquo;Tumhe Bhagwan ne dimag diya hai, kyun nahi istemal karte iska? Matlab BJP ke IT cell wale jo post dalte rahenge, tum usse andhadhun yakeen karte rahoge. Pehli chiz toh jis din Janhvi Kapoor ne post daali, usi din maine aadhe ghante ka video dal diya. Kya yeh realistically possible hai? (God has given you a brain, why don&rsquo;t you use it? You&rsquo;ll blindly believe whatever the BJP&rsquo;s IT cell posts. Firstly, I posted a half-hour video the same day Janhvi Kapoor shared her post. Is that realistically possible?)\"\r\nRathee clarified that the video had nothing to do with Janhvi&rsquo;s political or social posts. &ldquo;Aur teesri sabse interesting chiz yeh hai ke yeh pura video plastic surgery ke upar hai, ke uska kya impact padhta hai society pe. Iss poore video mein maine Janhvi Kapoor se koi sawaal nahi kiya (And the third most interesting thing is that this entire video focuses on plastic surgery and its impact on society. I didn&rsquo;t ask Janhvi Kapoor any questions throughout the video).\"\r\n

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YouTuber dares Janhvi

Dhruv Rathee dares Janhvi

\r\nHarshvardhan Rane mobbed by fans. Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa\'s starrer Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat which turned out to be the hit is getting streamed on OTT.\r\nFollowing this, Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa promoted the film in Bandra by meeting the fans. The moment, fans saw Harshvardhan Rane, they thronged to meet him and in the process few fans pulled his shirt.\r\nAs the video went viral on social media, netizens began reacting to it. &ldquo;Arey kha jaoge sab usko kya? (sic),\" one wrote. Meanwhile, another fan commented, &ldquo;Woh lambe baal wala kon hai ABS ki paapi lee raha tha (sic).\" &ldquo;Ab Bollywood badal gaya hai, actors khud milne ja rahe hai (sic),\" a third user wrote.\r\nThe romantic drama is directed by Milap Zaveri and it starred Sachin Khedekar, Shaad Randhwa, Rajesh Khera, Anant Narayan Mahadevan in key roles. The film is produced under the banner Desi Movies Factory.\r\n

Fans pull Harshavardhan Rane shirt

Harshvardhan Rane mobbed by fans

The horror thriller Eesha has turned into a solid Christmas blockbuster despite facing stiff competition at the box office. The film's unique twist, strong story, and impressive performances are creating a sensation in cinema halls. Every bone chilling scene delivers, instilling both fear and excitement among the audience.
Eesha collected an impressive â‚¹4.8 crores gross within just three days, including premiere shows, marking a huge success for a small film. The film's consistently good occupancy has helped it enter the profit zone within three days and comfortably cross its breakeven point. This success is a hattrick of hits for producers Bunny Vas and Vamsi Nandipati, following Little Hearts and Raju Weds Rambai.
Eesha features Thrigun and Hebah Patel in lead roles, with Akhil Raj and Siri Hanmanth playing significant roles. The film is making a big impact everywhere, backed by solid reviews from both audiences and critics. Eesha truly stands out amidst multiple releases on December 25th.
The success of Eesha is a testament to the power of good storytelling and strong performances. The film's heavy advance bookings and strong audience turnout in theaters have contributed to its hit status. With its impressive collections and strong occupancy, Eesha is a film that deserves all the success it's getting. Directed by Srinivas Manner and presented by KL Damodar Prasad.

Horror thriller Eesha enters profit zone

Eesha Three Days Boxoffice Collection

Malavika Mohanan raves about Prabhas The Raja Saab.&nbsp; The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi is racing for a grand release on 9 Jan 2026. The film stars Prabhas in the lead role while Malavika Mohanan, Nidhii Agerwal and Riddhi Kumar are seen as the female leads.

Malavika Mohanan speaking to scribes shared her thoughts on Prabhas. She said &ldquo;Hello Rebels! This day is very important in my life, and I am personally very excited for this evening. I love and respect the Telugu industry. It was always my dream to make my Telugu debut with a very special film but I never imagined that I would be making my debut opposite India&rsquo;s biggest superstar. Fans ki aayna, Darling! Fans ki aayna, Rebel God! Naaku maatram, Raja Sahib! Prabhas sir, it has been an absolute honour sharing the screen with you and getting to know you as a person. You are one of the sweetest people I have ever worked with. Thank you &mdash; truly, thank you for that. Maruthi sir, thank you for giving me Bhairavi. Most directors give their actresses only songs and romance, but you gave me songs, romance, comedy, drama, and action &mdash; in a film that stars the Action King. Thank you so much for that."

Malavika words reflected not only love for Prabhas but also deep respect for Telugu cinema and the creative trust placed in her character. Prabhas praised Malavika as &ldquo;Tall, beautiful, with beautiful eyes " calling her a perfect screen presence.

The Raja Saab - Malavika on Prabhas

Malavika Mohanan raves about Prabhas The Raja Saab

\r\nSobhita shares her thoughts on Ranveer Dhurandhar. Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar turned out to be a monstrous hit at the box office and celebrities are showering praises on the film.\r\nIn the midst of all this, Naga Chaitanya\'s wife Sobhita Dhulipala shared her thoughts on Dhurandhar. She said &ldquo;Dhurandhar. Wow. Wow. Wow. Breathtaking. Mind-blowing. Inspiring. Unlike any other. !!! Supreme!!! @adityadharfilms @ranveersingh (folded hands, salute and heart emojis) @saraarjunn! What talent, what beauty (red rose emoji) (sic).&rdquo;\r\nDhurandhar is directed by Aditya Dhar and the film\'s second part is releasing on 19 March 2026. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, with Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in important roles.\r\nJyoti Deshpande\'s Jio Studios and Aditya and Lokesh Dhar\'s B62 Studios are bankrolling the project. In the first instalment of a two-part film series, it depicts an anti-terror covert operation, where an undercover agent infiltrates Karachi\'s criminal and political underworld in Pakistan.\r\n&nbsp;The plot loosely joins several real-life events involving geopolitical tensions such as the 1999 IC-814 hijacking, the 2001 Indian Parliament attack, the 2008 Mumbai attacks, and events revolving around Operation Lyari.\r\n

Sobhita on Ranveer Dhurandhar

Sobhita shares her thoughts on Ranveer Dhurandhar

\r\nRukmini Vasanth about Yash Toxic. Yash\'s Toxic directed by Geethu Mohan Das&nbsp; is releasing on 19 March 2026. In the meantime, Rukmini Vasanth who is playing an important role in the film shared her thoughts on the project.\r\nShe said &ldquo;It&rsquo;s unlike anything that I&rsquo;ve taken on before,\" she said, revealing that the film comes with &ldquo;equal doses of nerves to see how it unfolds.\"\r\nRukmini Vasanth shared, &ldquo;The working style has been really, really fascinating and very different from anything I&rsquo;ve encountered. The way that Yash Sir and Geethu approach this film, the scripts, and the way that we&rsquo;ve gone about shooting has been an incomparable experience for me.\"\r\nToxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is releasing in various languages&nbsp; Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Akshay Oberoi in important roles. Venkat Narayana&rsquo;s KVN Productions and Yash&rsquo;s Monster Mind Creations are bankrolling the project in a prestigious manner.\r\n

Rukmini Vasanth on Yash Toxic

Rukmini Vasanth about Yash Toxic

\r\nWhy Suneil Shetty rejected a tobacco ad.&nbsp; Suneil Shetty speaking to scribes revealed why he rejected a tempting tobacco ad. He said he turned down Rs40crs tobacco ad as a principle.\r\nSuneil Shetty said&nbsp; \"For a few crores, will I compromise that? No, I won&rsquo;t.\" He revealed&nbsp; \"Before passing away in 2017, dad was unwell from 2014, and I was looking after him. I was not in a state of mind. I had completely quit,\"\r\nHe continued \"However, the same morning I got an offer to do a health show. I saw it as a calling,\"&nbsp; He revealed \"When you take a gap of 6&ndash;7 years, you think that you don&rsquo;t know your craft, that things have changed, that nobody knows you I was not comfortable.\"\r\nSuneil Shetty shared&nbsp; \"I have been offered Rs 40 crore for a tobacco ad,\" adding, \"I looked at him and said, &lsquo;Do you think I will fall for the money? I won&rsquo;t.&rsquo;\" He further remarked, \"I won&rsquo;t do anything that will leave a blemish on Ahan and Athiya. Now nobody even dares to come to me with such offers.\"\r\n

Suneil Shetty on tempting tobacco ad

Why Suneil Shetty rejected a tobacco ad

\r\nThe makers of Yash\'s highly anticipated film Toxic have unveiled the first look at Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, a character that blends old world glamour with unsettling gothic menace. The newly released image captures Qureshi against a cemetery backdrop, her character positioned next to a classic black car. Her costume features a dramatic black gown with exposed shoulders and striking sleeve design, presenting a character whose refined appearance masks darker undertones.\r\nHuma has built a formidable reputation across film and streaming platforms through acclaimed performances in Anurag Kashyap\'s crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur, the black comedy Dedh Ishqiya, and revenge thriller Badlapur. Her work in streaming series includes the dystopian Netflix drama Leila and the SonyLIV political thriller Maharani, for which she received a Filmfare OTT Award.\r\nToxic boasts a star-studded cast, including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. The film is produced by Venkat Narayana under the KVN Productions banner and is being made on a grand pan-Indian scale. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film is set for a March 19, 2026, release, capitalizing on the extended holiday weekend that encompasses Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa celebrations.\r\nThe film\'s technical crew includes Indian National Film Award winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni, and production designer T.P. Abid. Action sequences have been choreographed by Hollywood\'s J.J. Perry, known for his work on John Wick, alongside Indian National Film Award winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee. With its unique blend of genres and talented cast, Toxic is expected to be a major hit in the Indian film industry.\r\n

Huma Qureshi First Look From Toxic

Toxic A Fairytale for Grown Ups Unveils Huma Qureshi Mysterious Character Elizabeth

\r\nRoshan Meka and Anaswara Rajan\'s period sports action drama Champion is going strong at the box office, with a worldwide gross of 8.89 crore+ in just three days of release. Directed by Pradeep Advaitham, the film has registered a strong performance, collecting over 1.99 crore on Saturday alone. The movie\'s success can be attributed to the holiday season, with advance bookings for Sunday looking promising.\r\nThe film\'s success is also a testament to Roshan\'s inpressive performance, which has been applauded by critics and audiences alike. Champion marks a turning point in Roshan\'s career, establishing him as a leading actor with a growing market. His impressive portrayal has already landed him promising projects with top production houses like Sithara Entertainments and Geetha Arts.\r\nPositive word of mouth is also contributing to the film\'s success, with many praising the movie\'s engaging storyline and strong performances. The film\'s music, composed by Mickey J Meyer, has also received acclaim. As the film continues to ride the wave of its initial success, it\'s expected to maintain its momentum well into the coming week.\r\nWith its impressive opening, Champion is set to be one of the superhits of the year. The film\'s success is a testament to the power of good storytelling and strong performances, and it\'s likely to be remembered as a standout film in Roshan\'s career.\r\n

Champion 3 Days Boxoffice Collection

Champion Headings Towards 10 Crores

\r\nPeddi new song to captivate all.&nbsp; Ram Charan is currently busy with his upcoming project Peddi. The film directed by Buchhi Babu Sana is progressing at a brisk pace. The film is slated for a grand release on 27 March 2026.\r\nAlready the film\'s first shot and also the first song Chikiri Chikiri created a sensation among movie lovers. Now exciting information is coming about the film\'s next single.\r\nThe makers are gearing up to shoot a new song on Ram Charan and the female lead Janhvi Kapoor in the upcoming schedule. The song will feature Janhvi Kapoor also coming up with crazy dance moves along with Ram Charan. Janhvi\'s glamour also will be the talking point in the song.\r\nRahman is the music director for the film which stars Jagapathi Babu, Shiva Rajkumar and Divyenndu Sharma in important roles. Buchhi Babu Sana came up with a unique script to elevate the heroism of Ram Charan in a completely different manner.\r\n

Exciting info about Peddi new song

Peddi new song to captivate all

Prabhas on why he did not get married. Prabhas enjoys a tremendous fan following and his fan following increased tremendously across the world in the aftermath of the sensation of Baahubali.

Prabhas' marriage has been the talking point for quite some time in two Telugu states and after Baahubali, it became the topic for discussion across the country. Prabhas is now coming to entertain movie lovers with The Raja Saab. During the pre release event celebrated with much fanfare in Hyderabad, Prabhas spoke about his marriage and why he did not get married.

When the anchor asked about his marriage, a lady fan led a placard 'What qualities we should have to marry Prabhas'. When the anchor showed Prabhas, the lady fan, Prabhas replied back saying ' I am not married as I am unaware of those qualities'.

Prabhas response left everyone in splits of laughter. The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. Apart from this Prabhas is busy with films like Fauji, Spirit and sequels to Kalki 2898AD and Salaar.

Prabhas about his marriage

Prabhas on why he didnot get married

\r\nThe awaited epic film Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli and starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is generating huge hype. Mahesh Babu is training harder than ever for this film, which is expected to be completed by June 2026. The makers plan to release the film in mid-2027, pending further clarity.\r\nThe film is being produced by Sri Durga Arts and Show Business with a huge budget, and MM Keeravani is composing the music. Mahesh Babu\'s dedication to the project is evident, and fans are eagerly waiting to see him in this massive project. The film\'s success is expected to take Mahesh Babu\'s career to new heights.\r\nRumors are circulating about Mahesh Babu\'s next project, with speculation that he may team up with Sandeep Reddy Vanga or another filmmaker under his own banner, GMB Entertainment. Industry sources suggest that Mahesh Babu\'s next project will be a pan-India appeal with a fresh characterization, made on a huge budget. More details are likely to be revealed once Varanasi\'s shooting is completed.\r\nMahesh Babu\'s image is expected to reach a new level after Varanasi, and his next project is eagerly awaited by fans. With SS Rajamouli\'s direction and a star-studded cast, Varanasi is set to be a game-changer in the film industry. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly anticipated film.\r\n

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