The makers of director Sathiya Siva's gripping jail break film 'Freedom', featuring actors Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose, have now released a sneak peek video of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Actor Sasikumar himself shared the link to the sneak peek video of the film on his X timeline. He wrote, "Here is an interesting & Emotional sneak peek from #Freedom.#FreedomFromJuly10. Music @GhibranVaibodha. Directed by @Sathyasivadir.Produced by @vijayganapathys @PandiyanParasu @jose_lijomol @Arunbharathi_A @KavingarSnekan @teamaimpr @TheBrandMax."

The sneak peek shows a conversation taking place between a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee and his wife. The man explains to his wife that freedom is not what one gets in an alien land. "It is walking free in one's land, one's own soil. Our child will be born free in our land," he explains.

As her mother Neetu Kapoor turned 67 on Tuesday, her daughter Riddhima Kapoor wished her mother, whom she tagged as an “incredible woman” and said that she deserves all the happiness in the world.

Riddhima shared a video collage featuring her along with Neetu, brother Ranbir Kapoor, sister-in-law Alia Bhatt and late father Rishi Kapoor.

“To the most incredible woman I know! I feel blessed every single day to call you my mom! You deserve all the happiness in the world today and always! I love you most in the world! Happy Birthday, Ma,” Riddhima wrote as the caption.

Neetu is known for appearing in Hindi films throughout the late 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. In 2012, she was inducted into the Walk of the Stars, an entertainment hall of fame at Bandra in Mumbai.

Hollywood star Hollywood actor Johnny Depp said that he “refuses” to "hold" onto "hate" following his bitter court battle with his former actress-wife Amber Heard.

It was in 2016, when Depp split from Heard and his career went into freefall when she later wrote an op-ed about being a victim of domestic abuse, which led to a lengthy court battle after he sued her for defamation.

Depp told The Telegraph newspaper: "This sounds like… but one can simply hold hate [until it] inspires some species of malice in your skull.

He added: "Makes you think of revenge. But hating someone is a great big responsibility to hang on to. The real truth of it, that I won’t allow, is that in order for me to hate, I have to care first. And I don’t care. What should I care about? That I got done wrong to (by others)? Plenty of people get done wrong."

The makers of director Karthik Dandu's mythological thriller, tentatively being referred to as #NC24 and featuring actor Naga Chaitanya in the lead, on Friday announced that the second schedule of shooting for the film had commenced in Hyderabad.

Taking to its X timeline, Sri Venkateshwara Cine Chitra (SVCC), the production house producing the big budget entertainer, wrote, "Yuvasamrat is back in action. The second schedule of #NC24 begins in Hyderabad and will be shot across three different locations. It’s going to be an adrenaline-charged ride."

They also released a new poster to announce the beginning of the second schedule. The poster had the tag line, "One step deeper;One swing closer."

Global star Priyanka Chopra took to social media to share a sweet moment with husband Nick Jonas, where he was seen helping her untangle her messy hair.

The heartwarming video showed Nick gently coming to her rescue. Taking to Instagram, the desi girl shared a video in which Nick Jonas could be seen helping her untie her ponytail. In the video, seemingly filmed in London after the "Heads of State" event, Priyanka is seen sitting on a chair and saying, “Here we go again.” She then turns the camera to Nick, who is busy untying her ponytail. Smiling warmly, the actress praises the singer for helping her so patiently.

For the caption, the ‘Baywatch’ actress wrote, “Hair wanted to stay as is! @nickjonas said No! ‘Ponytails are complicated’ 2.0.”

Bollywood actor Ali Fazal reflected on the strong impact that ‘Life in a... Metro’ had on him during his college years.

The actor shared that the film deeply resonated with him, leaving a lasting impression that stayed with him long after the credits rolled. Recalling watching the film during his college days, the ‘Fukrey’ actor shared, “I still remember watching Life in a… Metro back in my college days — it felt like a breath of fresh air. The characters, the stories, the music — everything about that film left a deep mark on me.”

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai took to social media to shower praise on Aamir Khan for his continued efforts to elevate the stature of Hindi cinema.

Lauding his decision to release ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ in theatres and hold off on its OTT release for six months, Ghai called it a move that brings “dignity to Hindi cinema.” In his heartfelt note, the director expressed his happiness at how exhibitors across the country honoured Aamir as a “brave filmmaker” for supporting the big-screen experience and showing deep respect for theatrical business.

Actress Alia Bhatt took to social media to react to the first look of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in “Ramayana.”

The actress is beyond words after witnessing her husband’s transformation for the epic saga. Taking to her Instagram handle, Alia shared the first look teaser from the movie and wrote, “Some things don’t need words. This feels like the start of something unforgettable. Diwali 2026 — we’re waiting.”

Notably, Alia Bhatt has always been one of Ranbir Kapoor’s biggest cheerleaders, both personally and professionally. Whether it’s attending his film screenings, sharing heartfelt posts on social media, or speaking fondly of him in interviews, the ‘Raazi’ actress never misses a chance to celebrate her husband’s achievements.

Power couple Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya took to social media to reveal that they are in a beautiful phase of rediscovering each other.

The actress shared a couple of photos with her actor husband from their recent outing. In the caption, Divyanka talked about embracing new layers of connection and growth in their marriage. The ‘Yeh Hai Mohabbatein’ actress wrote, “An outing... One of many that's regular, yet so vital in helping us bond better, interact differently & rediscover each other.”

In the images, Divyanka is seen striking different poses. The first romantic shot shows the actress happily posing with Vivek. In her next post, she shared a glimpse of her food. The ‘Banoo Main Teri Dulhann’ actress also dropped some candid and solo photos.

Actor Rajkummar Rao, who will be next seen in the upcoming film ‘Maalik’, explored the beauty of New Zealand with his wife, Patralekhaa. The country, which is known as Aotearoa in Maori language.

The couple chose New Zealand for its authentic experiences that create genuine connections with both nature and locals. Photographs reveal the couple immersing themselves in New Zealand’s rich autumn tapestry, from art-filled vineyards to soaring helicopter adventures over untouched landscapes.

The couple was also spotted strolling hand-in-hand among remarkable installations at the Brick Bay Wine & Sculpture Trail just outside of Auckland. The two recreated Michelangelo’s ’Creation of Adam’ on a quirky COVID-era social distancing bench - bringing art to life in their own unique way.

The makers of director A M Jothi Krisna's upcoming period film 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu', featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, on Wednesday, released the much-awaited trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

The official handle of the film on X put out a tweet that said, "The guardian of justice steps into the battlefield. #HHVMTrailer is out now #HariHaraVeeraMallu #HHVMonJuly24th #HHVM."

The trailer begins with a voice over saying, "At a time when you had to pay tax to live as a Hindu... When the Emperor crushed this nation's hard work beneath his feet.... When nature herself was awaiting the arrival of a warrior...."

We then see instructions being given to kill an eighth man, who has left Golconda for Delhi. "He must not reach there alive," says the man plotting the death of the rider heading for Delhi.

Actor Akshay Oberoi, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, "Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari," has opened up about a heartfelt routine he shares with his son, Avyaan.

The ‘Isi Life Mein’ actor revealed that teaching his son basketball has become more than just a game — it’s a special bonding ritual that brings them closer every day. Sharing his passion for the game, Oberoi shared, “Basketball has always been a part of my life. I used to play regularly with my classmates back in the US, and those memories have stayed with me.”

“Now, seeing Avyaan take to the game with such energy and enthusiasm brings me immense joy. He’s an active child, full of life, and when we play together, it’s more than just a sport; it’s a bonding ritual. I want him to fall in love with the game the way I did.”

Actor-host Maniesh Paul took to social media to unveil his striking new look, sparking speculation about his role in Karan Johar’s upcoming film.

The actor’s dramatic transformation has left netizens wondering if he’s gearing up to play a villain on the big screen. On Wednesday, the 'Jugjugg Jeeyo' actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a couple of his photos where he flaunted his new hairdo. In the images, Paul is seen striking different poses for the camera, showing off his new bold, bald, and buzzed look. The actor completed his look with dark sunglasses and a smoldering expression on his face.

Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai, on Wednesday, took to social media to celebrate lifelong friendship with filmmakers Rajkumar Hirani, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and David Dhawan.

Ghai posted a collage featuring himself alongside Hirani and Dhawan. In a heartfelt note, the ‘Taal’ director reflected on their shared journey in the film industry, highlighting their common bond as alumni of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

In his post, Subhash Ghai emphasized the value of foundational education, noting that while their formal training came from FTII, real learning happened every day from the environment around them. Ghai also linked this philosophy to his teaching approach at Whistling Woods International, the film school he founded.

The makers of the upcoming film ‘War 2’ have decided to keep actors Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr away from each other during the promotional run of the film.

This is being done so that the experience of them ruthlessly fighting each other is served to the maximum to the audience.

Talking about the same, a trade source said, “Hrithik & NTR Jr will be promoting ‘War 2’ separately and all plans have been made keeping in mind that they would never share the stage together, never be in any promotional video together pre-release and never seen with each other. Hrithik and NTR Jr coming together is a once in a lifetime cinematic moment in Indian cinema and there will be a bloody carnage on the big screen”.

Bollywood actress Kajol opened up about her working relationship with husband Ajay Devgn, revealing that the two have never had major fights over their films.

The actress spoke about their professional dynamic, highlighting the mutual respect and understanding they share, both on and off screen. Kajol revealed that she doesn’t get involved in Ajay’s financial decisions, trusting that he has the right advisors for that aspect.

“Economically, I think he has a lot of people to advise him economically as to what he should and shouldn't do. So, no, I don't interfere with that aspect of it. As far as this film is concerned, Maa is concerned. Yes, we did have, you know, some long conversations about it. I think we were; we had to, you know, shoot a part of the climax as well for VFX reasons and for action, etc, etc. But yes, we're pretty much on the same page. We haven't really had any big fights over the movie.”

The makers of director Sriram Venu's emotional action drama 'Thammudu', featuring actor Nithiin in the lead, on Tuesday released a gripping, action-filled trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Sri Venkateswara Creations, the production house producing the film, took to its X timeline to share the link of the released trailer. It wrote, "A SURREAL BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL. Experience the blasting and adrenaline-pumping #VibeOfThammudu. #Thammudu Release Trailer."

While a teaser that was released earlier this year dropped hints about the plot of the film, the newly released trailer gives proper details of the plot.

The trailer shows that the film revolves around the promise a brother has made to his sister that he will be there for her when she faces a problem, irrespective of its time or magnitude.

Filmmaker Milap Zaveri took to social media to announce the beginning of the UK schedule for his upcoming comedy film “Masti 4.”

Sharing his excitement, Zaveri expressed gratitude for the opportunity and hinted at a fun-filled ride ahead. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, the writer-director posted a throwback photo from 2003, captured during a story sitting and script session for ‘Masti’ in Lonavala, when he was the film’s writer. In the image, Milap Zaveri is seen posing alongside the other team of the film.

For the caption, he wrote, “This pic was clicked 22 years ago in 2003 in Lonavala at the story sitting/Script session of #Masti when i was the writer of the film Now 21 years later I start the shoot of the UK schedule of #Mastiii4 as the director. Grateful for this opportunity and the journey till here. Huge responsibility on my shoulders to take this super successful and loved franchise ahead. Will do my best.”

Actress Saiyami Kher has opened up about returning to the sets of “Special Ops Season 2” after five years, describing it as a deeply nostalgic and enriching experience.

Stepping back into a world she once called home, the actress shared how reconnecting with familiar faces and revisiting her character brought a rush of memories and emotions. Reflecting on the experience, Saiyami shared, “Returning to the sets of Special Ops after five years was deeply nostalgic. It brought back a flood of memories from the intensity of the scenes to the camaraderie we shared as a team.”

“Collaborating again with Neeraj Pandey sir and Kay Kay Menon continues to be a valuable learning experience. Both of them bring so much depth and vision to the storytelling, it pushes you to give your best every single time.”

Shanaya Kapoor has opened up about working with Vikrant Massey in the upcoming film “Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.”

She shared how Vikrant's supportive nature and collaborative approach made her feel at ease on set. More than just a co-star, he became a mentor who taught her the value of being a giving actor and treating every scene as a shared effort. Sharing her experience, Shanaya expressed deep admiration for Vikrant not just as an actor, but as a person.

“I have learnt a lot. I think the first thing I truly learnt from Vikrant is that, as a human being, he is incredibly generous. That quality really shows in his work because he is such a giving actor. ”

 Actress Neha Dhupia decided to relive her childhood memories as she embarked on a train journey from Mumbai to Surat.

Neha used the stories section of her Instagram handle to drop a couple of glimpses from her primary journey in the Vande Bharat Express.

We could also see her complete journey on Dhupia's official YouTube channel.

The video opened with Dhupia boarding the train with full enthusiasm.

Recalling her younger days when she used to travel on the train with her parents. She said, “As a child, I would travel with my mom and dad by train... and today, I feel exactly the same. This ride brought back so many beautiful memories."

Bollywood’s Khiladi Akshay Kumar showcased his philosophical side as he shared a heartfelt message on the true essence of life.

The actor shared a thoughtful note where he emphasized the importance of cherishing small and joyful moments. Kumar also reminded fans that real wealth lies not in material possessions but in the stolen moments of happiness. Sharing his throwback image, the 'Kesari Chapter 2' actor wrote, “In life, we accumulate stolen moments of happiness. That’s your real wealth.”– A reminder to laugh loud, love deep, and cherish the pauses. #Timeless.”

In the monochrome picture, a young Akshay Kumar is seen sitting and posing with a playful, goofy expression. Dressed in a classic black suit, the photo captures a candid moment from his early days, offering a glimpse into his youthful charm and spirited personality.

Filmmaker-producer Subhash Ghai, who is known for films such as ‘Karz’, ‘Hero’, ‘Taal’, ‘Ram Lakhan’ and others, has announced the actor for his upcoming film.

On Monday, the veteran filmmaker took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of Riteish Deshmukh, in which the actor appears cross-dressed. The veteran filmmaker wrote in jest that he has locked in the “heroine” for his next film.

He wrote in the caption, “She is our next heroine in our forthcoming film under mukta arts. A classic beauty. Can u guess the name of this beautiful girl ? Please do write (sic)”.

The picture appears to be from the 2006 comedy film ‘Apna Sapna Money Money’, in which Riteish essayed the role of a conman, and cross-dresses as part of his act.

Anshula Kapoor, who recently got evicted from Karan Johar’s show “The Traitors,” has opened up about her experience on the reality show.

She revealed that having ‘chachi’ Maheep Kapoor by her side brought her a much-needed sense of normalcy and safety. When asked how important Maheep Chachi’s presence was to her emotional strength, Anshula revealed that it made a world of difference. She shared, “She gave me emotional support. I had never done reality TV or any long-format project before. Usually, when you shoot something, you go home and decompress. But here, we were locked in. All the other contestants were strangers to me. Having Chachi there gave me a sense of normalcy and safety.”

For the unversed, Maheep Kapoor and Ashish Vidyarthi were voted out during a tense and dramatic Circle of Shaq, while the Traitors targeted and eliminated Mukesh Chhabra. The episode also saw Raftaar's unexpected exit, which came on the heels of an emotional breakdown by Sufi Motiwala.

Friends of actress Shefali Jariwala, who passed away on Friday night in Mumbai, are mourning her demise. As the day progressed, several industry friends of the actress took to their social media, and expressed grief.

Actress Antara Biswas, known professionally as Monalisa, took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a throwback picture with Shefali from the Ganeshotsav celebrations.

She wrote, “Will Miss You Shefali. Still Not Being able to Believe This Life is Sach mein Unpredictable. I Always Adored Your Happy Positive Nature And your Aura Always Created Magic++ #restinpeace Friend”.

Actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee also shared a throwback picture of herself with the actress, and wrote, “Oh God Shefali. Still cant process it. Om Shanti”.

Actor Rithvik Dhanjani wrote, “Om Shanti. Hoping the family finds the strength through these times”.

Actress Madhurima Tuli wrote, “Still coming to terms with this shocking news. May her soul rest in peace”.

Sonakshi Sinha has given some tremendous performances during her tenure as an actress, but there is still one thing she wishes to try out - a biopic.

During an interaction, Sonakshi expressed her desire to be a part of a biographical drama.

When asked what more she would like to do as an actor", the 'Dabangg' actress shared that she is just looking at roles that challenge her in different ways and portray her in different ways.

She said, "I do not wish to do something which I have already done before or something which I can do in my sleep. I want roles that actually challenge me and push me to my limits. So if you see for the last nine years I have been choosing very different roles from each other. So I have fun in that and I like doing newer things."

Actress Ileana D’ Cruz has embraced motherhood for the second time as she welcomed her second son with husband Michael Dolan.

Sharing the exciting announcement on social media, the 'Raid' actress treated her InstaFam with the first picture of her little munchkin- whom the new parents have decided to name Keanu Rafe Dolan. The couple welcomed their second son on June 19, 2025.

“Our hearts are so full,” Ileana captioned the post.

Congratulating the new mother, her 'Barfi' co-star Priyanka Chopra penned in the comment section, “congratulations beautiful”.

Athiya Shetty wrote, "Congratulations my ilu".

Vidya Balan said, "Congratulations and God bless all of you"

Malaika Arora shared in the comment section, "Congratulations", along with two red heart emojis.

Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her breakout performance in the iconic 2002 music video 'Kaanta Laga', passed away in Mumbai late on Friday night. She was 42.

Jariwala was reportedly rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital by her husband after she was found unresponsive.

Despite all efforts, doctors declared her dead on arrival.

The cause of death has not yet been made public by the family. However, some reports suggest that Jariwala died due to cardiac arrest.

Her body has been sent to Cooper Hospital for postmortem examination.

Rashmika Mandanna, on Friday, took to social media to unveil the first look of her upcoming project “Mysaa,” describing it as her fiercest avatar yet.

The actress shared that the character represents a version of her that even she hadn’t met until now. Taking to Instagram, Mandanna shared the first-look poster featuring her in a fierce and intense avatar. In the image, she is seen partially veiled, with half of her face covered and blood marks visible, adding to the intensity of her look. Draped in a traditional saree with ornaments that echo tribal aesthetics, Rashmika Mandanna completes her look with a distinctive moon-shaped bindi. The intense first-look poster captures her fierce gaze, with visible bloodstains on her face and body, hinting at the raw and powerful nature of her character.

The makers of director Sri Ganesh's gripping family drama, '3BHK', featuring actor Siddharth in the lead, on Thursday released the official trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Shanthi Talkies, the production house producing the film, shared the link to the trailer of the film on YouTube on its X timeline and said, "#3BHKTrailer OUT NOW!!! Unga karuthu therinjika aavala irrukom (We are eager to know your opinion!). #3BHK #3BHKfromJULY4"

Produced by Arun Vishwa under the Shanthi Talkies banner, the film has been directed by Sri Ganesh, best known for his gripping investigative thriller '8 Thottakkal'. The bilingual film, which has been made in Tamil and Telugu, also features Sarathkumar, Devayani, Meetha Raghunath and Yogi Babu in key roles.

As the thriller film “New York” turned 16 in Hindi cinema on Thursday, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh took a trip down memory lane and shared that his character Omar in the film still holds a special place in his heart.

Neil shared a video montage featuring special moments from the film directed by Kabir Khan. The overlay text on the video read: “Three friends discovering a new world and suddenly everything has changed. 16 years of New York.”

For the caption, Neil wrote: “16 years of New York… and Omar still holds a special place in my heart.”

“So many memories, so many moments… Which one stayed with you the most? Tell me Your favourite scene or dialogue below. Would love to know,” added the actor.

Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi has his diary full of work with Metro…In Dino, Criminal Justice Season 4 and an upcoming film with Amit Rai. However, the star has said that he won’t do back-to-back work to spend some quality time at home.

“So now, I have decided that I will do one thing, and I will take a month's leave for 20 days. I won't do it back to back like before. I will finish one work, take a month's leave, and then start another. Now I won't do that much. I will work less,” Pankaj told.

The actor had once said that he acts for deeper reasons beyond fame or money. Has that reason changed over the years?

“The reason has changed a little. But earlier I used to say that I am not doing it for fame or money. But deep down, if it was for fame or money, then only I would have come to become an actor. Yes. So I don't know. But now I feel that it has changed a little,” he added.

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor rang in his 40th birthday on Thursday with love pouring in from all corners of the industry.

Among those who sent their warm wishes were Kareena Kapoor Khan and Karan Johar, who took to social media to share heartfelt messages for the actor. Taking to her Instagram stories, Bebo posted a picture with Arjun, writing, “Happy Birthday Arjjj have a fabbb year ahead… lots of love always @arjunkapoor.” In the image, Kareena and Arjun can be seen posing with a cake, their faces smeared with frosting. The actor is seen with cake smeared all over his face.

Kareena and Arjun worked together in the 2016 romantic comedy “Ki & Ka.” The two share a strong bond both on and off screen.

The unit of director Buchi Babu Sana's eagerly awaited action extravaganza 'Peddi' has now completed filming a terrific night action sequence for the film, featuring actor Ram Charan in the lead.

The film's cinematographer Rathnavelu, considered to be a master of natural lighting, has disclosed that the unit has completed filming the "terrific night action sequence with gritty visuals."

The cinematographer was also full of praise for actor Ram Charan, who he said, "breathes fire".

It may be recalled that the unit had only recently shot a first-of-its-kind train action sequence for the film.

Kartik Aaryan has officially completed the Croatia schedule for his upcoming romantic drama “Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri.”

The actor spent nearly a month filming across picturesque locations in the European country. On Monday, Aaryan took to his Instagram handle and announced a wrap up on the happing schedule. He posted an image of himself lying on a ship and wrote, “And its a Wrap for over a month long and happening Croatian schedule #TuMeriMainTeraMainTeraTuMeri.” In the image, Kartik is seen lying shirtless on a sea vessel, with a hat placed beside him on the deck.

The 34-year-old actor had been sharing glimpses from the Croatia shoot on Instagram, and yesterday, he posted a series of photos and videos offering a peek into how he balanced a hectic shooting schedule with moments of fun and relaxation. From exploring scenic locations to indulging in local experiences, Kartik blended work with wanderlust.