Hyderabad/IBNS: Telugu actor Sivaji has sparked controversy after issuing comments on women’s choice of clothing in public, following the incident where his colleague Nidhhi Agerwal was reportedly mobbed by an unruly crowd at Lulu Mall in Hyderabad.
A video showing former child actor Tylor Chase living on the streets of California has gone viral, raising concern among fans and former colleagues.
Talking about her return to the rom-com genre with Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, Ananya Panday says she grew up on classic Karan Johar films and believes Gen Z still craves old-school love. Calling her character Rumi a perfect mix of modern sensibilities and rooted values, she adds that the film challenges stereotypes around today’s hook-up culture and celebrates commitment, family, and heartfelt romance. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports.
2025 proved to be one of the most eventful years for Bollywood in recent memory—a year defined as much by spectacle and surprises as by sharp creative shifts. From box-office shocks and OTT dominance to the arrival of new stars and the loss of enduring legends like Dharmendra, the Hindi film industry witnessed it all. Towering over many of the year’s conversations was Dhurandhar, a late-year release that became both a commercial force and a creative statement—resetting expectations from mainstream action cinema. IBNS–TWF correspondent Supriyo Hazra tracks how Bollywood’s many stories unfolded over the past 12 months.
Mumbai/IBNS: As the holiday season kicks off, Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its list of shows and specials to binge-watch this Christmas.
Los Angeles/IBNS: Even as small talk has become an essential social skill, actor Lucas Bravo says he hates it.
Paris/IBNS: Italian actor Eugenio Franceschini has spoken about his much-discussed nude scene in Emily in Paris Season 5, which premiered on Netflix on December 18.
Kiara Advani, who recently entered the news phase in her life when she became a mother, will play the character named Nadia in Yash's upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups, the makers of the film announced on Sunday.
Actor Tom Holland’s upcoming Spider-Man film has officially wrapped up, with director Destin Daniel Cretton announcing the milestone on social media, much to the delight of fans.
Actor Kartik Aaryan opens up about returning to romantic comedies with Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, his evolving chemistry with Ananya Panday, being labelled a marketing whiz, and why he still believes in old-school love. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports...
Comedian Bharti Singh and her husband, writer-host Haarsh Limbachiyaa, welcomed their second child on Friday.
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The organisers of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) 2025 have decided not to screen three films following strong objections and a threat of legal action from the central government, media reports said.
Hyderabad/IBNS: Actress Nidhhi Agerwal faced a tense moment when her security was briefly compromised as she was mobbed by a large crowd while leaving the song launch event of her upcoming film The Raja Saab in Hyderabad.
In a notable shift in his acting career, Hollywood star George Clooney has revealed that he will no longer perform onscreen kisses, following discussions with his wife, human rights attorney Amal Clooney, media reports said.
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood spy action thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, has crossed the ₹400-crore mark at the domestic box office, continuing its strong theatrical run.
Hyderabad/IBNS: Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Telugu fantasy action film Akhanda 2 has crossed the ₹70-crore mark at the box office within five days of its release, trade reports said.
Mumbai/IBNS: Director Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor, has been shortlisted in the Best International Feature Film category for the Oscars 2026.
Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles home, and their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, according to authorities.
Los Angeles/IBNS: Veteran Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer were found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday evening, according to media reports.
Dhurandhar, the action-packed spy thriller directed by Aditya Dhar, is sweeping across India like a storm, setting new box-office records since its release.
Hyderabad/IBNS: The makers of the upcoming Telugu film The Raja Saab have announced that the second single, “Sahana Sahana,” will be unveiled on December 17.
Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film actress Subhashree Ganguly has been trolled on social media for posting a photograph with football legend Lionel Messi following the disruption of the G.O.A.T. India Tour event at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.
Actress Amy Schumer and her husband Chris Fischer have decided to end their marriage after seven years.
Actress Sara Arjun penned a heartfelt note for Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar, calling his presence on set deeply motivating and transformative.
Akshaye Khanna has been making headlines ever since Dhurandhar released, where the stylish actor is seen playing the character of Rehman Dakait, winning hearts and the appreciation of fans.
Akshaye Khanna has been making headlines ever since Dhurandhar released, where the stylish actor is seen playing the character of Rehman Dakait, winning hearts and the appreciation of fans.
Mumbai/IBNS: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which has emerged as a box office hit in India, has been banned in six Gulf countries after being perceived as “anti-Pakistan”, media reports said.
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood seems to be rediscovering the charm of its yesteryear stars—first Bobby Deol in Animal, and now Akshaye Khanna in Dhurandhar, where his performance has drawn remarkable appreciation from audiences.
Mumbai/IBNS: Akshaye Khanna is the man of the moment! His viral entry in Dhurandhar, set to the energetic track FA9LA, has taken Instagram by storm.
Jeddah/IBNS: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has expressed her desire to act in a film exclusively made for children, so that her daughter Raha can watch it.
