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Veteran actor Achyut Potdar, famed for '3 Idiots', 'Bharat Ki Khoj', dies

Actor Achyut Potdar, best known for his roles in TV shows and films like Bharat Ki Khoj, Pradhan Mantri, 3 Idiots, has died at a hospital here. He was in his 90s. Actor Achyut Potdar was admitted to Jupiter Hospital around 4 pm. He was declared dead on Monday a source said. Potdar played supporting roles in many iconic films and TV shows Aandolan, Wagle Ki Duniya, Dabangg 2, and Ferrari Ki Sawaari. His brief appearance of a professor in Rajkumar Hirani's 3 Idiots (2019), and his dialogue Kehna Kya Chahte Ho' became one of the fan favourite moments from the Aamir Khan-starrer movie and has been recreated in pop culture time and again through memes. Details regarding the cause behind his demise and last rites are yet to be known.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' earns over ₹150 crore at box office on opening day

"Coolie", featuring superstar Rajinikanth, has collected over Rs 151 crore at the worldwide box office on its first day, emerging as the highest Tamil film ever to make the record. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the director behind projects such as Karthi's "Kaithi", Vijay's "Master" and "Leo", and Kamal Haasan's "Vikram", the film released in the theatres worldwide on Thursday. The makers shared the box office numbers on the X handle on Friday. The poster of the film had "Highest ever day 1 worldwide gross for a Tamil film 151 crore +. Superstar Rajinikanth, the record maker and the record breaker," written over it. The caption of the post read, "#Coolie becomes the Highest ever Day 1 worldwide gross for a Tamil film with 151 Crores+. #Coolie in theatres worldwide." The film features Rajinikanth in the titular role of a coolie who stands up to a corrupt syndicate that exploits and abuses his former colleagues in a port town. The star-studded cast also includes Soubin Shahir, Upend

Delhi HC clears release of 'Udaipur Files' despite plea for stay

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to stay the release of movie 'Udaipur Files', based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal murder case, that is scheduled to hit the screens tomorrow. A bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela passed the order while dismissing a plea seeking movie's stay, saying the petitioner failed to establish a prima facie case in his favour. "Producer has already spent life earnings in the film and if the movie is not released the balance of convenience will be disturbed. Once a film has been certified by the Board and trial is not likely to be effected by exhibition, we find ourselves unable to agree to prayer for staying release of movie," the bench said. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) dismissed all revision petitions challenging the certification of the controversial film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder', thereby clearing the path for its public release.

Applause Entertainment acquires rights to six novels of Jeffrey Archer

Applause Entertainment has acquired the rights to six novels by Jeffrey Archer for adaptation into films and series. The acquisition marks the company's first global fiction book venture

Top OTT releases of the week: Housefull 5, Sitaare Zameen Par & many more

From the return of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi after 25 years to the laugh riot Housefull 5 and Hawaiian war saga, OTT platforms have packed this weekend with diverse and unmissable content

Imax lures more viewers as premium demand rises across metro cities

PVR INOX and Cinepolis India report an increase in IMAX releases, driven by growing audience interest in 'premium cinema experience'

Udaipur Files: SC asks HC to hear pleas against govt nod for film's release

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Delhi High Court to hear on July 28 the pleas challenging the Centre's nod to release "Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder". A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the filmmakers appeal against the high court order staying the film's release was infructuous for they had accepted the July 21 Centre nod for the film's release subject to six cuts in its scenes and modifications in the disclaimer. Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani and Mohd Javed, who is an accused in the Kanhaiya Lal murder case, was ordered to move the high court against the Centre's decision. During a brief hearing, advocate Syed Rizwan appearing for film producers, said the contention of Madani and Javed that a particular community was targeted in the film and the threat to social fabric of the country, was "nothing but figment of their imagination". "Nothing happened when Kashmir Files was released, Kerala Story was released. The soc

OTT Releases This Week 2025: Mandala Murders, Rangeen, Ronth and more

OTT releases this week will feature some of the best binges from Bollywood, Kannada, Tamil, and Hollywood. Here are the new launches of the new web series and films on every OTT platform

Centre suggests six cuts in 'Udaipur Files', SC extends stay on release

The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it has suggested six cuts in the movie "Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder". "In personal opinion any further action than what has been recommended by the competent authority will be infringing Article 19. I have gone through the order," Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi. The top court asked Mehta to place the order on record. Senior advocate Gaurav Bhati, appearing for filmmakers, submitted the Centre was exercising its revisionary jurisdiction and recommended six cuts in film scenes and they have been complied with. Justice Kant told Bhatia that film producers would have to comply with the directions of cutting the scenes, unless they wished to challenge the order. Senior advocate Maneka Guruswamy, appearing for accused Mohd Javed, seeking the stay on the movie's release, said the interim stay should continue till the apex court decided the issue. The bench went

New releases on OTT: When, where to watch new films, series this weekend

New releases on OTT: A fresh lineup of films and web series drops this weekend on platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Zee5 and JioHotstar. Here's your watchlist guide for the days ahead

Superman becomes biggest Tuesday hit of 2025, crosses $250 million globally

David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan's Superman is soaring past expectations, delivering the highest Tuesday box office of 2025 and cementing a powerful start for James Gunn's new DC Universe

SC defers hearing on 'Udaipur Files', tells makers to await govt decision

Supreme Court says accused in Kanhaiya Lal murder case, on which 'Udaipur Files' is based, can't recover reputation if the film is released

Cinepolis bets on blockbusters to drive double-digit India revenue growth

Western studios are counting on this summer to reverse a downtrend worsened by the 2023 Hollywood writers' strike

SC agrees to hear plea against HC order staying release of Udaipur Files

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea challenging the Delhi High Court's decision to stay the release of the film 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal tailor murder', which was scheduled to hit the screens on July 11. After the counsel appearing for the producers sought urgent listing of the plea saying that the film's release was stayed despite the censor board certification, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said it would hear it on Wednesday or any day thereafter. The counsel contended that the apex court had refused urgent listing of the plea seeking a stay on the film's release but the high court interfered and stayed it on July 10. "We have spent money on the movie and obtained CBFC certification, but despite that the high court stayed its release. This is a violation of our rights," the counsel contended and sought urgent listing of the plea on Tuesday. The bench said it would hear the plea on Wednesday or any day thereafter. On July 10, the Delhi High

South Korean drama on teacher-student romance scrapped after public uproar

South Korea drops teacher-student romance drama after outcry as educators, unions and critics warn of grooming glorification and urge stricter oversight of webtoons and media content

Veteran Telugu actor, former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao passes away at 83

Rao, who had been unwell for several years now, breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday at his residence

Delhi HC seeks clarification on SC's observations on 'Udaipur Files' movie

The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought a clarification from the parties on the observations made by the Supreme Court in related proceedings pertaining to release of movie "Udaipur Files" which is based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal murder case. A top court bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi on Wednesday refused to urgently list a plea challenging screening of the movie and orally observed: "Let the film be released". The top court observation was made after a counsel, appearing for one of the accused in the murder case, said the release of the film will prejudice the trial. The high court on Wednesday directed the producer of "Udaipur Files" to arrange its screening for those seeking a ban on it. The film is scheduled for release on July 11. On Thursday, a division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Anish Dayal of the high court referred to the apex court's observations made earlier and asked the lawyers whether the apex court allowed the release of the

No written order on plea against Udaipur Files release, clarifies SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified it did not pass any written order when it refused to urgently list the plea against the screening of the movie "Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal tailor murder". The clarification from a bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Joymalya Bagchi came after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the accused Mohammed Javed, said a confusion arose due to the bench's remark, "Let the film be released". After Sibal sought the clarification, the bench said it had indeed made the observation but no written order was passed and the court simply denied the request for urgent listing. Sibal said due to the scheduled release of the film on July 11, the trial of the accused would get prejudiced. He informed the bench about moving the Delhi High Court, which asked him to seek the clarification on the July 9 order. "The petition has not been heard and the oral observation of the court has created a confusion," he submitted. While Justice Bagchi opined the film

Jurassic World Rebirth day 6: Scarlett's movie crosses ₹50 crore in India

Jurassic World Rebirth earns ₹50.87 crore in 6 days, outperforming Metro In Dino by a wide margin. Scarlett Johansson's dinosaur epic rules the Indian box office

Chhaava becomes 2025 top film with 500% profit as IMDb, beats big releases

IMDb has unveiled its list of 2025's most popular Indian films so far this year. Chhava, the historical drama broke records and earned over 500% profit at the box office