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Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Queen 2 has reportedly become the centre of a legal dispute shortly after completing production. Phantom Studios has moved the Bombay High Court with a Rs 250 crore lawsuit against JioStar, alleging that the film is an unauthorised sequel to the 2014 hit Queen and infringes upon the intellectual property rights associated with the original film. The sequel reportedly reunites Kangana Ranaut with filmmaker Vikas Bahl and recently wrapped filming. The project is now believed to be in post-production ahead of its planned release. Phantom Studios alleges intellectual property infringement According to a report by Mid-Day, Phantom Studios claims it owns 50 per cent of the intellectual property rights to Queen, including the rights to develop any sequels or derivative works based on the film. The production house has alleged that it never granted permission for Queen 2 to be developed and has therefore challenged the project in court. The publication quote...

Actor Neha Dhupia is all set to mark a major milestone in her career as her first international feature film, 52 Blue, gears up to open the prestigious London Indian Film Festival with its European premiere at BFI Southbank on July 9. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive response for Neha’s striking transformation and powerful performance. Audiences and critics alike have praised the emotional depth of the film, making 52 Blue one of the most anticipated showcases at the festival this year. Adding to the excitement, globally celebrated football icon Lionel Messi is also associated with the film, further amplifying international attention around the project. The film’s global appeal, coupled with its emotionally rich storytelling, has made it a standout title on the festival circuit. Neha Dhupia will be attending the grand premiere in London alongside acclaimed actor Adil Hussain and the ensemble cast of the film. The premiere is expected to draw international cinema lovers...

The controversy surrounding Punjab 95, now titled Satluj, has taken another dramatic turn. Soon after the film briefly premiered on the OTT platform Zee5 before being taken down, the Diljit Dosanjh-led drama has reportedly surfaced on multiple social media platforms, with pirated links circulating widely online. The film's sudden removal from the streaming platform sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many questioning the circumstances surrounding its withdrawal. Soon after, clips and alleged full versions of the film began appearing across various online platforms, making the film accessible through unauthorised channels. The leak has also triggered a wave of reactions from netizens, many of whom expressed disappointment over not being able to watch the film through its official release. Several users have voiced support for the film online, arguing that its repeated release hurdles have only intensified public curiosity. Others have linked the controversy to the f...

Director Honey Trehan’s latest film Satluj has been removed from ZEE5 for viewers in India just 48 hours after its premiere on Friday, July 3. While the film is no longer available on the streaming platform in the country, it continues to remain accessible in international markets. The unexpected development comes shortly after the film's digital debut, leaving many subscribers surprised when they found that the title had disappeared from the Indian catalogue. Neither ZEE5 nor the makers have disclosed the specific reasons behind the decision. Addressing the development, ZEE5 issued an official statement regarding the development where they also expressed gratitude to viewers for their response to the film. “The response to Satluj since its release has been truly overwhelming. We are deeply grateful to every viewer who chose to subscribe, watch and champion the film. Your love and support have meant a great deal to us and to everyone who brought this story to life. At ZEE5, we sta...

The makers of GDN, the upcoming biopic on pioneering Indian inventor G.D. Naidu, have unveiled the film's trailer, offering audiences a first look at R. Madhavan in the lead role. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on July 17. The trailer introduces Madhavan as G.D. Naidu, widely regarded as one of India's most influential inventors and industrialists. It showcases the actor in a markedly different avatar as he steps into the life of the visionary known for his contributions to engineering and innovation. Over the years, R. Madhavan has built a career across multiple film industries, working in Tamil, Hindi and other language films. Known for portraying a wide variety of characters, the actor has consistently balanced commercial entertainers with performance-driven projects. With GDN, Madhavan takes on another biographical role, portraying a real-life figure whose work left a lasting impact on India's technological landscape. The trailer hints at the challenges, ...

For Anshula Kapoor, her mehendi was as much about meaning as it was about celebration. Hosted at home by sisters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, the intimate gathering brought together close family and friends for an afternoon centred on love, tradition and togetherness, with every detail thoughtfully planned as a surprise for the bride-to-be. The occasion also marked a personal tribute to the family she is stepping into. For the ceremony, Anshula chose a bespoke teal blue lehenga by Arpita Mehta, inspired by Gujarat's rich Patola textile tradition while incorporating the designer's signature mirror work. The ensemble also marks Arpita Mehta's very first Patola-inspired bridal lehenga. Sharing the inspiration behind her look, Anshula wrote: "For my mehendi, I wanted my outfit to honour the family I was stepping into. This incredible teal blue lehenga by @arpitamehtaofficial is inspired by the rich legacy of Patola, while beautifully incorporating her signature mirror...