Sunday, April 20
In 2024, many films, particularly in the Telugu and Malayalam film industries, ended with unfinished stories that hinted at sequels. This trend, influenced by the web series boom and lack of confidence among writers, was criticized for relying heavily on cliffhangers. However, a few films managed to provide satisfying conclusions, avoiding the sequel curse. Filmmakers are expected to focus on more complete storylines in the future.
Oscar-shortlisted short film 'Anuja', which counts Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling and Academy Award winner Guneet Monga Kapoor among its high-profile backers, is all set to be streamed online.
Tabu's past relationship with actor Sanjay Kapoor gained a lot of attention. They grew close while working on the film Prem. However, their relationship ended because Sanjay was reportedly unfaithful to Tabu with Maheep, whom he later married. Maheep shared that their affair began unexpectedly after a one-night stand.
The release of Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' faces a ban in Bangladesh due to the current political strain between India and Bangladesh. The movie highlights the politically tense period of India's 1975 Emergency under Gandhi's rule, sparking geopolitical tensions and controversy.
The live-action series 'One Piece' is expected to release its second season in late 2025 with an exciting new cast including Sophia Anne Caruso, Mark Penwill, and Anton David Jeftha. Original stars like Iñaki Godoy and Mackenyu will return. The series follows Monkey D. Luffy's adventures as he seeks the legendary treasure 'One Piece'.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers claim the prosecution's case against him for sex trafficking is biased and puritanical. They argue that nine sex recordings show consensual acts between adults, contrary to the allegations of orchestrated drugged encounters. The defense seeks to further investigate the evidence to prove Combs' innocence, emphasizing the consensual nature depicted in the videos.
Rasha Thadani, Raveena Tandon's daughter, reminisced about her childhood experiences with Salman Khan, highlighting a special birthday celebration when she was young. Salman celebrated with her and her brother, creating fond memories. The family recently appeared on Bigg Boss 18 with Salman, sharing these memories and participating in a fun segment on the show.
Beyonce postponed her January 14th announcement due to ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. The singer donated $2.5 million to support affected families through her foundation's 'LA Fire Relief Fund'. She encouraged fans to help as well. The wildfires have resulted in significant destruction, displacing many families, with 25 lives lost and 12,000 homes destroyed.
Hollywood's awards season faces significant disruptions due to ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, causing delays in nominations and events for major awards like the Oscars, Producers Guild, Writers Guild, and Critics Choice Awards. The wildfires have impacted schedules, pushing dates forward and forcing some events to proceed virtually.
'Marco', hailed as the most violent film ever in India, surpassed the Rs 100 crore mark within 26 days. Directed by Haneef Adeni, the film, starring Unni Mukundan, is a spin-off of 'Mikhael'. With global collections amounting to Rs 101.25 crore, it earned Rs 59.68 crore in India. Praised by actors Allu Arjun, Asif Ali, and Tovino Thomas, it earned Rs 41.42 crore from the Malayalam market alone and saw substantial earnings from Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil markets as well.
