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Salman Khan is scripting his comeback with the Vamshi Paidipally directed action entertainer, which pairs him with Nayanthara for the first time. The film is presently on the floors and is gearing up for an Eid 2027 global release. While all the plot details are kept under wraps, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively got an exciting update on the casting of the film. According to sources close to the development, Salman Khan, Dil Raju and Vamshi Paidipally have roped in Jackie Shroff to play a key role in the film. "Jackie Shroff starts shooting for the film with Salman Khan today in Mumbai. He has a dynamic role, and is sure to be greeted with seetis and taalis. Contrary to the buzz, he isn't the negative lead, but plays a part pivotal to the film's narrative," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The source also informs that the negative part in the film will be played by Rahul Dev and Abhimanyu Singh, with Aravind Swami. "It's a film with multiple villains, and t...

Alia Bhatt has further strengthened her position as one of India's most influential celebrities after securing the sixth spot in the Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation 2025 report with an estimated brand value of USD 93.9 million. The latest report reflects the growing commercial power of India's biggest stars, whose combined brand valuations have reached significant milestones, highlighting the increasing impact of entertainment, sports and entrepreneurship in shaping celebrity influence. Shah Rukh Khan claimed the top position in this year's rankings with a brand value of USD 177.9 million, followed by Ranveer Singh and Virat Kohli, underscoring the continued dominance of legacy stars alongside contemporary icons. Among female celebrities, Alia Bhatt has emerged as the highest-ranked name, reinforcing her reputation as one of India's most dependable and sought-after brand ambassadors. Her strong standing in the report reflects a career that extends well beyond the silv...

Salman Khan's brother, Sohail Khan, who has been staying away from films for several years, recently grabbed headlines with his participation in the television reality competition show Alliance. Although his journey on the Kunal Kemmu-hosted show came to an end ahead of its August 7 finale, Sohail is now looking to revive his filmmaking career. Bollywood Hungama has learned that Sohail is gearing up for his next directorial venture. The actor-filmmaker is working on a romantic comedy that will star Aayush Sharma and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. Sohail has been developing the project since last year and was actively working on the script before joining Alliance. He had initially planned to take the film on floors earlier this year, but it couldn't move forward due to budgetary challenges. Sources say Sohail is now reviving the project with renewed focus and aims to begin production by the end of this year. The yet-untitled film will mark Sohail's return to the director...

Filmmaker Atlee has reportedly added another landmark investment to his growing portfolio by purchasing a luxurious sea-facing apartment worth approximately Rs 38 crores in Mumbai's upscale Bandra locality. The reported acquisition comes at a time when the director is gearing up for his much-awaited action fantasy film Raaka, starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone. According to a report by Filmibeat, the premium residence is situated in one of Bandra's most sought-after high-rise residential towers and offers panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. The location is known for housing several celebrities from the entertainment industry, placing the Jawan director among some of Bollywood's biggest names. The report states that the lavish apartment is equipped with several high-end features and modern conveniences. These reportedly include advanced security systems, private elevator access, designer interiors with custom-made furniture, and expansive deck-style balconies overlook...

Actor Rajpal Yadav has reportedly suffered another setback in his long-running financial troubles. According to a report by NDTV, two of the actor's properties in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, are set to be auctioned by the Central Bank of India as part of efforts to recover outstanding loan dues of over Rs 16.61 crores. The latest development comes as the actor's cheque-bounce case remains unresolved. Bank initiates auction process As per the report, the Central Bank of India, Mumbai, has issued official auction notices for two properties owned by Rajpal Yadav. One property is located in Shahjahanpur city, while the other is situated in a nearby village. The auction is scheduled to take place online on September 9. The report states that the actor owes the bank Rs 16.61 crores and Rs 64,000, while the combined value of the two properties is estimated to be around Rs 3.19 crores. Loan linked to Aata Pata Lapata According to the report, Rajpal Yadav had taken the loan to finance...

Has the winner of Lock Upp Season 2 been accidentally revealed even before the finale streams? That is the question fans have been asking after a latest comment made by actor Harshad Chopda about finalist Shreya Kalra went viral on social media. Following the completion of the reality show's finale shoot, contestants and participants interacted with the media at a press conference. During one such interaction, Harshad Chopda was asked about Shreya Kalra and her journey on the show. While sharing his thoughts, the actor appeared to refer to her as the "winner", triggering widespread speculation that he may have inadvertently revealed the result ahead of the official finale. Speaking about Shreya, Harshad said, “Who am I to judge her. From the start I have only had one complaint with her. I have always told her ‘You are very passionate. The only thing I feel you lack is compassion.’ But winner is a winner is a winner.” Harshad accidentally revealed that Shreya is the winne...