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A week after backlash, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub’s voice was quietly swapped out of Chauhaan’s teaser, with “major” also changed to “colonel.” Devgn, Jio Studios and Colour Yellow Productions face criticism over “pellet gun” references and Kashmir’s portrayal. Makers, including Devgn and Neeraj Yadav, remain silent; declined Mid-day’s request for comment. The ‘Chauhaan’ teaser was quietly…

The Hollywood legend’s unforgettable line from The Good, the Bad and the Ugly continues to resonate decades after its release.Image credit (Instagram)​ Clint Eastwood turned 96 on May 31, 2026, and the world is still not sure whether to call it a farewell or an intermission. For six decades, he has been one of the…

Jaaved Jaaferi has long been admired for his versatility as an actor, dancer and performer, but unlike many of his contemporaries, he never made it to Bollywood’s A-list. Looking back at his career, the actor believes the reason had less to do with talent and more to do with the industry’s ecosystem, admitting that he…

Tom Holland arrived in Mumbai ahead of Christopher Nolan’s first-ever India premiere for ‘The Odyssey’, joined by Matt Damon and Emma Thomas. Early reactions call it epic, praising Damon, Hathaway and Holland’s performances. Mumbai joins London, Paris and New York on the global tour; the film releases July 17. For the first time ever, a…

Atharvaa’s film ‘Idhayam Murali’ has reached theaters amid positive reviews, and fans have expressed their first thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). The coming-of-age romantic drama directed by Aakash Baskaran has been well received by the audience, who lauded its simple storytelling, nostalgic flavour and emotional moments. The film is titled as a tribute to Atharvaa’s…

The success of ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ has given Vishnu Vishal one of the biggest moments of his career. At the film’s grand success meet in Chennai, the actor became emotional as he reflected on his journey over the last few years. He thanked audiences for believing in his choice of films and admitted that the…

The podcaster opened up about the hurtful comments she received while undergoing fertility treatment, saying the experience strengthened her resilience.Image credit (Bunnie Xo Instagram) Bunnie Xo reflected on the hurtful comments she received about her body while undergoing in vitro fertilisation, saying the experience taught her not to let online criticism define her self-worth. The…

‘DQ41’ is ‘Sri Sri’ now: Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde’s first-look OUT, film promises campus romance Filmmakers of Dulquer Salmaan‘s upcoming multilingual film have officially revealed the title of the project, which was previously known as ‘DQ41’. The film has now been titled ‘Sri Sri’.Alongside the announcement, the team unveiled the first-look poster. Directed by…

The Duke of Sussex marked the 20th anniversary of the first WellChild Nurse programme during a visit celebrating the charity’s work supporting children with complex medical needs.Image credit (Instagram) Prince Harry is known for his charitable work and his role as patron of various organisations dedicated to improving lives. The 41-year-old Duke of Sussex visited…

The Madras High Court declined to grant any interim relief to filmmaker Sudha Kongara, who sought recovery of alleged unpaid dues from the makers of ‘Parasakthi’, Dawn Pictures. Therefore, the court did not stay the theatrical release of ‘Idhayam Murali’ with Atharvaa. Justice K Kumaresh Babu dismissed the plea seeking an interim injunction and permitted…