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Allu Arjun's arrest, 'Emergency' delay, more controversies that rocked 2024

From Poonam Pandey, Kangana Ranaut to Allu Arjun, actors and celebrities across industries made headlines for the wrong reasons this year. Some made deliberate attempts to grab attention, while others became a talk of the town at what could have been a highlight of their career. Here is a list of 10 most talked about controversies in 2024 in showbiz: 1. Allu Arjun and the Sandhya Theatre stampede case: Telugu film star Allu Arjun was arrested in connection with the death of a 35-year-old woman during a promotional event of "Pushpa 2: The Rule" at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre earlier this month. While the woman died, her eight-year-old son was seriously injured as fans thronged the theatre to catch a glimpse of the actor, who is currently out on interim bail. The movie, however, has emerged as the biggest hit of the year by earning over Rs 1,700 crore at the box office. 2. Poonam Pandey death hoax: In February, Poonam Pandey's team dropped the bombshell news of her 'death' from ...

Top OTT releases this week: From Squid Game to Doctors, check list here

If you are someone who loves binge-watching quality content, then this week has a lot on offer for you. Here are the top 5 releases on this week

Theatre stampede case: Police warn action against misleading information

The city police on Wednesday warned that action will be taken against those who spread false information or posting misleading videos on social media about the Sandhya Theatre stampede incident. The police in a post on 'X' said it had come to their notice that some people posted false videos that the stampede had taken place even before actor Allu Arjun arrived at the theatre on December 4. The department said it has already released a video of "facts" that emerged after investigation. "However, it has come to our attention that some people have deliberately posted videos on social media claiming that the stampede occurred even before Allu Arjun arrived. "We will take legal action against those who deliberately spread misinformation even when the case is under investigation," it said. The police said they will take seriously any propaganda that would defame the department which is investigating the case in which an innocent woman died and a boy is battling for life. Appealing to

Baby John advance booking day 1: Varun Dhawan movie earns over Rs 2 crore

Varun Dhawan's upcoming movie Baby John is releasing this Christmas. The movie will also feature Salman Khan in a cameo role

Murmu, VP Dhankhar, and LS Speaker Birla condole Shyam Benegal's demise

Benegal, a pivotal figure in Indian cinema, passed away on Monday at the age of 90 at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central

Court grants bail to 6 accused in vandalism at Allu Arjun's house

A group of people claiming to be members of Osmania University Joint Action Committee on Sunday vandalised flower pots and other items at the residence of top Telugu actor Allu Arjun here, demanding justice to the woman who died in 'Pushpa-2' screening stampede. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy condemned attack and directed the state Director General of Police and the city police commissioner to be tough in maintaining law and order. Police in a release said that one of the protesters who arrived at Allu Arjun's house, mounted the compound wall and started throwing tomatoes. When the security staff objected and persuaded them to get down from the wall, they manhandled the security staff and damaged some flower pots, the release said. The protesters raised slogans for a while and spoke to the media waiting at the gate, it said. When they were informed, Jubilee Hills Police reached the place and took six people into custody. A case has been registered against the six and a few others

Concerts, live events, movie re-releases rule entertainment in 2024: Report

18% growth in India's live entertainment consumption in 2024, says BookMyShow

Pushpa 2 box office collection Day 15: Movie to touch 1000 cr mark in India

Sukumar directed "Pushpa 2: The Rule" has earned ₹973 crore net in India in just two weeks. The movie was released in theatres on December 5, 2024

Mrunal Thakur steps into dark role in action-drama 'Dacoit' as female lead

Mrunal Thakur join Dacoit: Adivi Sesh welcomes the female lead, Mrunal Thakur, in the upcoming action-drama movie 'Dacoit'. This will be her debut movie in the action genre

Pushpa 2 box office collections Day 13: Movie earnings continue to drop

After doing whopping business throughout the week, Pushpa 2 recorded the lowest collection on the second Monday. The movie was released in theatres on December 5, 2024

Beast Games to Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous; Top 5 OTT releases of this week

From the Honey Singh documentary to the story of the internet's most popular family, 'Spy X Family Code: White', this week has a lot to offer for the movie geeks. Here are the top 5 releases

Will Interstellar re-release in India after being a hit on IMAX in the US?

On the occasion of completing 10 years, Christopher Nolan's Interstellar was re-released in theatres. Being a hit across IMAX theatres across the world, will Interstellar be released in India?

Pushpa 2 box office collection day 12: Allu Arjun movie mints Rs 900 crore

Pushpa 2 The Rule minted over Rs 900 crore across the world after 11 days of its release. The movie was released in theatres across the world on December 5, 2024

Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun's movie collects Rs 1,292 cr at box office in 10 days

Allu Arjun-starrer "Pushpa 2: The Rule" has amassed Rs 1,292 crore at the box office in just 10 days of its release, the makers said on Sunday. Directed by Sukumar, the Telugu movie released on December 5 worldwide with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali and Malayalam. Also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, "Pushpa 2" is a sequel to 2021's blockbuster film "Pushpa: The Rise". Production banner Mythri Movie Makers shared the latest box office update on its official X handle along with the poster of the film which read, "Highest Grosser of Indian Cinema in 2024. Rs 1292 crore gross worldwide 10 days." The caption of the post stated: "#Pushpa2TheRule crosses Massive 1292 CRORES GROSS in 10 days. The HIGHEST GROSSER OF INDIAN CINEMA IN 2024. #2024HighestGrosserPushpa2 #Pushpa2 #WildFirePushpa. "Icon Star @alluarjun @iamRashmika @aryasukku #FahadhFaasil @ThisIsDSP @resulp @NavinNooli @SukumarWritings @MythriOfficial @AAFilmsIndia @Ags_production @E4Emovies ..

'Am a law-abiding citizen, will cooperate': Allu Arjun walks out from jail

After spending the night in a local prison after being arrested in connection with the death of a woman in a stampede during the premiere of his latest film, , actor Allu Arjun walked out of jail on Saturday following an interim bail granted by the Telangana High Court. Arjun had to spend Friday night in prison despite the HC relief, as the authorities had not received a copy of the bail order until late last night. "He has been released," Ashok Reddy, his counsel, told reporters at the Chanchalguda prison. Reddy claimed the prison authorities did not release the actor despite having got the High Court order copy. "You should question the government and the department why they have not released the accused. The High Court order is very specific. Forthwith, the moment you (prison authorities) receive the order, ( they should) release him. Despite the clear order, they have not released, they have to answer. This is an illegal detention. We will take legal steps, Reddy said. Accord

Woman's death in 'Pushpa-2' screening: HC grants interim bail to Allu Arjun

The Telangana High Court on Friday granted interim bail to actor Allu Arjun, who was arrested earlier in the day by the city police in connection with the death of a woman during the screening of his movie 'Pushpa 2' here last week. The HC order came shortly after the actor was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by a local court. Arjun was sent to the jail at Chanchalguda here following the remand, amid tight security arrangements.

Pushpa 2 box office collections Day 8: Earnings to likely remain low today

Pushpa 2 India Box Office Collection Day 8: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's movie crosses the Rs 1000 crore mark in just six days, eyeing to become the highest-earning Indian movie of all time

Andrew Garfield bonds with Shraddha Kapoor, calls her 'kind and gentle'

Andrew Garfield and Shraddha Kapoor's pictures from the Red Sea International Film Festival have gone viral. Earlier, Garfield called Shraddha 'kind and gentle'

Pushpa 2 Box Office Day 6: Allu Arjun movie breaks record, crosses 1000 cr

Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandhana-starrer 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' is showing no sign of slowing down and has crossed 1000-crore mark

Top 10 Indian OTT series of 2024: From Mirzapur to Panchayat, check list nc

2024 has been a roller coaster ride for movie lovers as this year witnessed some thrilling OTT series and movies. Here are the top 10 Indian OTT series of 2024