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Veteran actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar passes away at 79 due to pneumonia

Veteran actor-producer Dheeraj Kumar has passed away at a Mumbai hospital. Kumar was suffering from acute pneumonia and was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

First female superstar of Kannada cinema dies at 87-who was B Saroja Devi?

Legendary multilingual actress B Saroja Devi died at the age of 87 due to age-related ailments. Saroja Devi had acted in over 200 films across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi

Legendary South Indian actor B Saroja Devi passes away at 87 in Bengaluru

Veteran South Indian Actor B Saroja Devi died here on Monday, film industry sources said. She was 87 years old. She died due to age-related ailments at her residence in Malleswaram, Bengaluru, according to sources. She was fondly called 'Kannadathu Paingili' (Kannada's parrot) in Tamil. The actor, who got her first break when she was 17 years old in Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955)', is also known as the first female superstar of Kannada cinema. The actor went on to win a National Award for her performance in her debut film. Her Tamil film with another legendary actor and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M G Ramachandran, Nadodi Mannan (1958)' made her one of the top actresses of Tamil cinema. Although she married in 1967, Saroja Devi continued to be in demand, especially in the Tamil film industry. She was also called Abhinaya Saraswathi'.

Kantara Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty's blazing new look drops on 41st birthday

Set in a time before the original, the prequel dives into the divine origins of Panjurli and Guliga, exploring the spiritual roots and mythology that shaped the world of Kantara

Deepika Padukone becomes first Indian to get Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Actor Deepika Padukone has been chosen as the first Indian actor to make it to the Hollywood Walk of Fame's Class of 2026 list, marking a historic milestone for Indian talent in global cinema

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey trailer leaked, Tom Holland steals the show

The first look at Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, The Odyssey, is here. The teaser trailer has been leaked online ahead of its official release. The film is set to hit theatres on July 17, 2026

Kannappa box office collection day 3: Vishnu Manchu film is his career-best

Vishnu Manchu's film Kannappa has made over ₹23 cr in India. The Mukesh Kumar Singh directorial made its theatrical debut on June 27. The movie gave Vishnu his finest career opening weekend

Welcome to the Jungle shoot halted; final schedule to begin soon: Report

The Akshay Kumar-starrer, Welcome to the Jungle, is all set to release soon at the theatres as almost 70 per cent of the filming is complete, sources close to makers reveal

Prabhas' The Raja Saab teaser leaked ahead of release; makers issue warning

As per the sources, parts of Prabhas's The Raja Saab teaser were leaked online ahead of official release today. After that, the makers warned of sharing any 'unauthorised' content official launch

Akhanda 2 teaser out: Balayya returns with divine fury, but fans split

The teaser for Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, starring veteran Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna, has finally been released. However, the internet is divided on Nandamuri Balakrishna's "cringe" scenes

Kamal Haasan's dual role: DMK views one RS seat as small price to pay

Haasan is a self-proclaimed atheist but on most other political issues, he has been flexible

Prabhas The Raja Saab final release date announced, teaser on June 16

The much-awaited horror comedy, Prabha's 'The Raja Saab' is back with a major announcement, according to which the teaser will drop on June 16, while the film will hit the theatres on Dec 5, 2025

Bakrid 2025 watchlist: Top OTT shows, films to stream or catch in theatres

Eid-ul-Adha brings families together, and this year's festival weekend seems like an ideal time for film and OTT lovers. With big releases in June 2025, Indians can enjoy back-to-back entertainment

Dhadak 2 1st look: Triptii Dimri, Siddhant Chaturvedi spark fierce romance

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri-starrer Dhadak 2's 1st look is out. The Dharma Productions film is set to release on Aug 1, 2025

Metro in Dino first look: Anurag Basu reveals teaser with song Zamaana Lage

The makers of Anurag Basu's much-anticipated film, 'Metro In Dino' unveiled the first look of its opening track, Zamaana Lage on social media. The movie clip introduces the entire star cast

Who was Rakesh Poojary? TV actor and comedian, dies at 34 of heart attack

Comedy Kiladigalu and Kantara 2 fame, Rakesh Poojary passed away of cardiac arrest at the age of 34. It is reported that he suffered a heart attack at around two o'clock this morning

Hollywood made us love America - Trump's tariffs may break that bond

Tariffs may hurt Hollywood's business, but the bigger blow will be to the stories that built America's image in our minds

OTT, theatres have their own place in the sun: PVR INOX MD Ajay Bijli

Ajay Bijli emphasises the resilience and significance of the theatre industry in a digital-first world

Kesari 2 plagiarism row 'amicably resolved', shares poet Yahya Bootwala

Kesari 2 was found controversial since the maker was accused of plagiarism by a poet who also provided evidence. But the spoken word artist has disclosed that the issue has been 'amicably resolved'

Happy birthday Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Net worth, upcoming projects and more

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is celebrating her 38th birthday today, April 28. She debuted in 2010 with Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, however, became popular with 'Ye Maaya Chesave'