TECH COMPARING

A brief disruption took place during the shooting of Force 3 in Gujarat after a large crowd gathered near the filming location to watch the shoot. The presence of actors John Abraham and Harshvardhan Rane drew considerable attention, with many fans assembling outside the barricaded area to catch a glimpse of the stars. According to people present at the location, the excitement among fans quickly escalated, leading to loud cheering and shouting as the actors were seen preparing for a scene. The growing noise levels and crowd movement prompted the crew to temporarily pause the shoot while attempting to bring the situation under control. Videos that later surfaced on social media captured Harshvardhan Rane standing calmly amid the commotion. In the clips, the actor can be seen folding his hands and politely requesting fans to lower their voices so that filming could continue without interruption. His gesture appeared to have a calming effect on the crowd, and the situation gradually se...

In its order, the court directed the defendants to refrain from using or misrepresenting Shetty’s name, image, voice, likeness or persona in any manner. The court also ordered that defamatory and infringing content circulating on various platforms be immediately taken down. The directive underscores that the identity and reputation of a public figure cannot be commercially exploited or digitally misused without consent. The order also places responsibility on digital platforms and intermediaries to act promptly when such violations are brought to their attention. Reacting to the development, Shetty’s lawyer Sana Raees Khan said the ruling sends a clear message about the misuse of emerging technologies online. “The Bombay High Court has made it absolutely clear in Ms Shilpa Shetty’s personality rights case that the internet cannot become a playground for deepfakes and digital impersonation,” Khan said in an official statement. She added that the court acknowledged that Shetty’s name...

A new development has emerged around the upcoming film being developed by filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. Just days after reports surfaced that Salman Khan had been roped in to headline the project, fresh updates suggest that actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu is also in discussions to join the film. The director duo, popularly known as Raj & DK, are widely recognised for creating successful streaming series such as The Family Man and Guns & Gulaabs, while also backing films as producers. With their next venture, the filmmakers are reportedly aiming for a larger cinematic scale, bringing together a unique blend of genres. According to a report in Mid-Day, Samantha is currently being considered for a key role in the project. A source told the publication, “Samantha is very much in the conversation. She shares a strong creative equation with the makers, and they feel she fits the part." Bollywood Hungama had earlier reported that Salman Khan’s role in the film will offe...

A sessions court in Kerala has granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam filmmaker Chidambaram S. Poduval, best known for directing the hit film Manjummel Boys, in a case alleging sexual assault of an actress. The order was passed on March 7 by Sessions Judge K.K. Balakrishnan while allowing Poduval’s plea for pre-arrest bail in connection with a case registered by the Ernakulam Town South Police Station. According to the case records, the filmmaker has been booked under Sections 354 (outraging the modesty of a woman), 354A(1)(i) (sexual harassment), and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code. While considering the plea, the court noted the investigating officer’s submission that the complainant is currently residing abroad and has not been cooperating with the investigation. The court also recorded that no prior criminal antecedents had been reported against Poduval. Another factor considered by the court was the delay in filing th...

Actor Sana Makbul is set to make her debut on digital platforms with the upcoming series Begum of Crime, which will stream on Hungama OTT. Known for her work in television and reality shows, the actor is now stepping into the OTT space as part of what she describes as a natural progression in her career. Speaking about the transition, Makbul said, “Stepping into OTT feels like a natural evolution for me as an actor. Over the years, I’ve always wanted to explore roles that challenge me and push me to discover new sides of myself creatively. The digital space today offers actors that freedom.”  Makbul first gained recognition through television shows and later appeared in several reality programmes, building a steady presence on the small screen. Over the years, she has featured in projects such as the television series Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? and Vish, before going on to participate in reality shows including Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11. Her move to the OTT space marks a...

Thamma, a genre-bending supernatural romance, reimagines love through an unexpected lens, blending emotion, mystery and mythology into a deeply human story. Flipping the classic Beauty and the Beast trope, the film explores beauty, vulnerability and the idea of the ‘beast’ in a fresh, contemporary way. Don’t miss the world television premiere of Thamma only on Sony MAX on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 8 PM. On the occasion of the world television premiere of Thamma on Sony MAX, Director Aditya Sarpotdar shares that he had always wanted to collaborate with Ayushmann Khurrana. “From the very beginning, he was my first and only choice. Ayushmann has an inherent emotional honesty that allows audiences to instantly connect with him, even in the most unconventional worlds. We needed an actor who could ground an out-of-the-world narrative with sincerity and depth, and he does that effortlessly. His ability to make the extraordinary feel relatable made it easy to convince him, and I truly beli...