Key Facts: Virat Kohli has returned to India and was spotted with wife Anushka Sharma at Mumbai airport. Football legend Lionel Messi is currently in India as part of his much-hyped “GOAT Tour.” Messi is scheduled to meet fans tomorrow at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Fans are wildly speculating that Kohli and Messi, two global GOATs, might meet during this visit. Kohli had recently been in London after the South Africa ODI series before flying back. Virat Kohli is back in India

Key Facts: Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is just one week away from the grand finale, and things are getting intense. Makers are reportedly planning a double elimination this weekend to cut down the top 7 contestants. Comedian Suman Shetty is said to have been eliminated in the Saturday episode and walked out of the house. Buzz on social media says one among Sanjana, Bharani, or Demon Pawan might be the next to go on Sunday. Fans are already debating online, with many youth sayin

Key Facts: Bigg Boss fame Divi’s intense, fire-and-smoke first-look poster from her pan-India film Karmasthalam dropped in the morning, showcasing her in a fierce, battle-ready avatar.​ By evening, she posted playful bikini photos from a sunny beach, which went even more viral than the poster.​ Her beach look—goggles, high-bun hair, sand on her legs, splashing waves—had fans calling the vibe “Kim Kardashian-ish.”​ The contrasting looks highlight her range: raw warrior energy

Key Facts: Top Telugu actors are moving court to stop unauthorized online use of their names and photos, with the latest being Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan.​ The Delhi High Court has directed that social media platforms and online companies must remove such content once Pawan Kalyan shares specific details.​ Stars like Nagarjuna, Chiranjeevi, and Jr NTR have already filed similar personality-rights petitions earlier.​ Celebs prefer Delhi HC because it’s faster, has h

Key Facts: Radhika Apte has spoken out against the rising trend of graphic violence and gore in Indian films and web series, calling it “deeply disturbing.”​ She says she is not impressed by onscreen bloodshed and doesn’t want to raise a child in a world where such content is treated as entertainment.​ Apte criticised filmmakers for chasing shock value instead of real storytelling, saying extreme visuals are “not storytelling.”​ Her comments came in an interview with The Holl

Key Facts: Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Sreenu, releases as a big year-end sequel but lands a low 2/5 rating.​ The story jumps from local villains to a Chinese general using biowarfare and a virus in the Ganga to break Indians’ faith, with Balayya’s Akhanda returning as the saviour.​ Balakrishna appears in multiple shades, but only one version works, and his impact and intensity are said to be weaker than in the first film.​ C

Key Facts: Bollywood's Dhurandhar started slow but smashed into the 150 Cr gross club in just three days, thanks to killer storytelling on terror attacks and Pakistan underworld. Telugu states got a boost when Akhanda 2 got postponed, handing screens to Dhurandhar with packed Sunday shows in cities and towns. Mumbai's rolling out midnight and early morning slots—blockbuster treatment like Jawan, Pathaan, and Pushpa 2! Akshaye Khanna and Sanjay Dutt steal the show in this 3+ h

Key Facts: India suffered clean sweep losses to New Zealand and consecutive defeats against South Africa at home. Virat Kohli is India's most successful Test captain with 40 wins in 68 matches. Kohli stepped down from captaincy after being removed as ODI captain in 2022, leading to team struggles. Current batsmen are struggling against spin, contributing to recent defeats. Fans and experts are debating the impact of Kohli’s absence on the team’s form. India’s Test cricket te

Key Facts: GHMC issued notices to iconic Hyderabad studios Annapurna and Ramanaidu over large pending trade license fees. Annapurna Studio reportedly paid only ₹49,000 against a due of ₹11.52 lakh. Ramanaidu Studios paid just ₹1,900 instead of ₹1.92 lakh. These studios have historic importance and run film schools training new talent for Tollywood. GHMC pointed out that the studios paid much less than the stipulated fees, raising concerns about fairness. Authorities have dema

Key Facts: Divya Velamuri was nearly evicted in Week 11 of Bigg Boss Telugu 9 for receiving the lowest public votes. Emmanuel, holding a special power, used his authority to cancel the eviction, keeping all nine contestants in the game. Emmanuel became a three-time captain and avoided nominations for nine weeks straight. Family Week featured emotional reunions with family members entering the house. Thanuja Puttaswamy received praise from family members placing her among top

Key Facts: Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana deleted all her Instagram posts related to her wedding. Her wedding to Palash Muchhal was postponed due to her father’s sudden heart attack. Some teammates also deleted wedding announcement videos, adding to the buzz. Palash Muchhal was briefly hospitalized for acidity but discharged the same day. The wedding postponement and social media deletions have sparked widespread speculation. Smriti Mandhana, the famous Indian woman cricke

Key Facts: Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at 89 years old. Rumors about his death were previously denied by family but now confirmed. He was unwell for days and treated at Breach Candy Hospital and home. Karan Johar and many film stars expressed deep sorrow and respect online. Dharmendra is remembered for iconic films like Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta, and more. Survived by two wives, including Hema Malini, and six children such as Sunny and Bobby Deol. The Bolly

Key Facts: AR Rahman says he’s a fan of all religions and studied Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity before becoming a Sufi Muslim. He converted to Islam, changing his name from Dilip Kumar to Rahman, inspired by Sufism’s spiritual path. Rahman believes hurting others in the name of religion is wrong and loves how his concerts unite people from different backgrounds. He credits Sufism for uplifting both him and his mother spiritually. Viral quote: “The only problem is killing

Key Facts: Bigg Boss Telugu 9's Week 11 saw families visiting, raising the emotional stakes. Contestants nominated: Bharani, Sanjana, Divya, Emanuel, Kalyan, and Pavan. Divya, the last wild card contestant, eliminated this week after entering mid-season. All Firestorm wild card contestants are now out, leaving 8 in the house. Youth viewers react: “It’s tough for wild cards—fans already have favorites!” says Rhea, age 19. Only 3 weeks left till grand finale; 3 more elimination

Key Facts: Over 40 hot new movies and shows launched on OTT this week from Netflix, Prime Video, Hotstar, Zee5, and more. Genres range from sports action dramas to musical documentaries, animation, social dramas, comedy, and thrillers. Netflix leads with titles like "Bison Kaalamaadan," "Champagne Problems," and "Back To Black." Prime Video drops "After the Hunt," "Elevation," and the much-awaited "Family Man S3" in multiple languages. Jio Hotstar surprises with horror ("Nigh

Key Facts: Film set in Telangana, follows Raju and Rambai’s love amid social hurdles. Lead actors Akhil Uddemari and Tejaswi Rao deliver natural performances. Strong climax and emotional message praised by critics. Narration and screenplay criticized for inconsistency and dragging pace. Film features realistic rural themes with some uncomfortable scenes. Director Saailu Kaampati confident despite mixed audience reactions. Raju Weds Rambai tells the story of Raju, a village ba

Key Facts: Karnataka Women’s Commission complaint filed against Bigg Boss Kannada 12 host Kiccha Sudeep and contestants Ashwini Gowda, Rashika. Allegations include caste-based remarks, mistreatment of women, and physical aggression on the show. Sudeep accused of harsh words towards contestant Rakshita and encouraging disrespect. Rashika charged with physically assaulting contestant Malavalli Nataraj. Ashwini Gowda allegedly mocked Rakshita’s caste background using coded langu

Key Facts: Bigg Boss 9 Telugu’s family week is getting trolled hard online. Fans say this season’s "heartwarming" episodes feel fake and overly dramatic. Social media is full of memes and criticism over exaggerated reactions. Viewers accuse the show of dragging out family interactions to boost TRPs. Many felt the emotional moments were staged and not genuine. Bigg Boss 9 Telugu is in the hot seat again, and this time it’s for its famously emotional family week, which took a w

Key Facts: Nandamuri Balakrishna was honored at the 56th International Film Festival of India in Goa. He has completed 50 years as an actor with countless achievements. Key dignitaries, including the Goa Governor and Goa Chief Minister, attended the special ceremony. Balakrishna thanked his parents, wife, and supporters for his five-decade journey. He recently received the Padma Bhushan for both social service and his film career. Balakrishna is gearing up for the release of

Key Facts: Fatima Bosch from Mexico has been crowned Miss Universe 2025. She overcame dyslexia, ADHD, and hyperactivity to achieve her big dream. Fatima designs sustainable fashion using upcycled materials. A viral clip of the Miss Universe director yelling at her led to the director’s removal. Thailand’s Praveenar Singh was first runner-up; India’s Manika Vishwakarma reached the Top 12. Mexico brings home the crown after a five-year gap. Celebrations are in full swing across