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The first two months of 2026 weren’t great for Hollywood films in India, but the tide now seems to have turned. Project Hail Mary emerged as a surprise super-hit and is expected to cross the Rs. 80 crore mark in its lifetime. Lee Cronin's The Mummy has performed better than expectations. Last week, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that Michael was all set for a huge opening, as proven by its advance ticket sales. The biopic managed to sell more than 1 lakh tickets, stunning the trade. The film has collected nearly Rs. 15-16 crores in three days, including previews. And now, this week, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to spring a surprise at the box office. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is all set to release on Friday, May 1, with previews from 7:00 pm on Thursday, April 30. As per the data accessed by Bollywood Hungama, the comedy drama has sold nearly 11,000 tickets for the weekend and paid previews, as of the morning of Monday, April 27. What’s interesting to note is that t...

After leaving a lasting impression with her powerful portrayal of Lajjo, the courtesan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s grand period drama series Heeramandi, Richa Chadha is all set to surprise audiences once again with a completely different avatar. According to reliable industry sources, Richa will soon be seen heading a gripping crime thriller series for a leading OTT platform. In a sharp departure from her recent period role, the actress is reportedly stepping into the shoes of a detective for the upcoming project. While details about the series are being kept tightly under wraps, it has been learnt that Richa has already begun shooting. The show is expected to explore a layered narrative set against the backdrop of crime and investigation, with Richa’s character said to be central to the unfolding mystery. A source close to the development shared, “After Heeramandi and post pregnancy, Richa was keen to explore something radically different. The role of a detective allows her to tap i...

The Karnataka High Court has accepted Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s unconditional apology in the controversy linked to his alleged mimicry of a character from Kantara: Chapter 1 during a public event last year. The court orally indicated that it is likely to dispose of the matter after taking note of the revised affidavit filed by the actor. The case was heard before Justice M. Nagaprasanna, where senior advocate Sajan Poovayya, appearing for Ranveer Singh, informed the court that a fresh affidavit had been submitted without any conditions attached. According to the counsel, the actor had also undertaken to visit the concerned temple as a mark of respect. The controversy began after an FIR was registered against Singh over remarks made during the 56th International Film Festival of India held in Goa. During the event, the actor was accused of mimicking a character associated with Kantara: Chapter 1 and allegedly referring to the Chamundeshwari temple deity in an objectionable manne...

Actor Riteish Deshmukh has strongly reacted to controversial remarks made by spiritual leader Bageshwar Baba about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The statement triggered backlash online, with many expressing anger over the portrayal of the revered Maratha warrior king. Riteish, who is set to portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in his upcoming historical film Raja Shivaji, also joined the criticism and shared a powerful response on social media. The controversy began after Bageshwar Baba claimed in a speech that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had grown tired of fighting wars and once placed his crown before Ramdas Swami, asking him to take charge of the kingdom while he rested. The remarks were widely criticised by many who felt they misrepresented history and undermined Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy. Responding to the issue, Riteish took to X, formerly Twitter, and posted a message in Marathi. Expressing his views as a devotee and admirer of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the actor strongly obje...

Actors Shraddha Kapoor and Nora Fatehi are set to receive relief in a high-profile 2022 drugs case, with the Mumbai Police reportedly finding no evidence linking them to the alleged network. Social media personality Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, along with actor Siddhanth Kapoor and politician Zeeshan Siddique, are also expected to be cleared in the supplementary chargesheet. The case dates back to August 2022, when alleged drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Mohammad Suhail Shaikh was arrested by Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch and Anti-Narcotics Cell. Mephedrone worth Rs 1.19 lakh was recovered during the operation. During interrogation, Shaikh claimed that he had supplied drugs at parties attended by several public figures, leading to multiple names being mentioned in the investigation. In 2025, some of those named, including Shraddha Kapoor and Nora Fatehi, were questioned by the Anti-Narcotics Cell as part of the probe. However, according to an Indian Express report, invest...

Priyadarshan is on a roll and refuses to slow down. The veteran filmmaker has been working for more than 40 years and has been churning out films at regular intervals. Last week saw the release of Bhooth Bangla, which is doing decent business at the box office. He has also completed the shoot of Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Priyadarshan has revealed that he’ll be directing two more films – one with Pankaj Tripathi and the other with Mohanlal. And now, it has come to light that the master filmmaker has secretly begun working on one more film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Priyadarshan is putting together an exciting film and has signed Akshay Kumar for it. It’ll be a typical Priyan entertainer that’ll appeal to the youth and families alike.” The source continued, “It’ll be produced by Tips Films and this will be the first time that the reputed banner will be working with Priyadarshan.” The untitled comic entertainer marks the second film of Akshay and Tips aft...