Preity Zinta is set to return to mainstream Hindi cinema with ‘Batwara 1947’, nearly a decade after her last major Bollywood appearance. The actor stars alongside Sunny Deol in the Aamir Khan production, and the trio recently appeared on the opening episode of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan.During the episode, the stars discussed their upcoming film and revisited several memories from their years in the industry. Preity also recalled her first interaction with Sunny, revealing that the actor once reprimanded her for calling his home late at night.When asked about the contrasting personalities of Sunny and his younger brother Bobby Deol, Preity said the two are completely different. Speaking about her equation with Bobby, she recalled, “Bobby is my friend. I have known him even before he and I made our debut in the movies. Bobby had a van and all of us used to go out in that van,”Preity then narrated an amusing incident from her early days in the industry. On one occasion, while she was out with a group of friends, they decided to call Bobby and inform him that they planned to visit. Preity volunteered to make the call, unaware that Sunny would answer the landline.“I called. I didn’t know that his dhai kilo ka haath would take the call,” she said, referring to Sunny’s iconic dialogue about his powerful hand.The memory prompted laughter from both actors as Preity continued with the story. “I said, ‘Hi, can I speak to Bobby please?’ I think it must have been 10:30-11 pm at night. And he said, ‘Is this the time to call anyone’s home?’”Caught off guard by Sunny’s reaction, Preity said she became nervous and immediately ended the call. She recalled being “very nervous” around the actor during the initial years of their acquaintance and said it took two or three films for them to become comfortable with each other.Preity and Sunny subsequently worked together in films including ‘The Hero: Love Story of a Spy’ and ‘Farz’.Sunny also offered his perspective on the incident, explaining that he was particularly strict about Bobby’s routine during those years. “We were not allowed to go out after 8 pm. And it was around 10:30 pm. I see Bobby as my son, so I was always very strict with him, in terms of discipline, but he would sneak around a lot.”Preity added that the incident took place around the period when Bobby had met his future wife, Tanya Deol. The couple went on to marry in 1996.Preity and Bobby have shared the screen on several occasions, including popular films such as ‘Soldier’ and ‘Jhoom Barabar Jhoom’. Preity also made a special appearance in ‘Dillagi’, which featured Sunny and Bobby in the lead roles alongside Urmila Matondkar.

A proposed collaboration between Vishnu Vishal and filmmaker Arunraja Kamaraj appears to have hit a major roadblock. The project, which was expected to bring the actor and director together for a large-scale sports action drama, has reportedly been affected by differences over the production process. The latest development has now turned the issue into a formal dispute.

Vishnu Vishal to file complaint against Arunraja Kamaraj

The controversy gained momentum after reports from Valai Pechu claimed that Vishnu Vishal was filing a complaint against Arunraja Kamaraj and it began circulating online. According to the claims being shared, an agreement had been signed for the project and a substantial portion of the director’s remuneration had reportedly been paid. But the film was said to have not started as planned and the actor had to wait long. Reports further claim that repeated changes to the script resulted in an increase in the proposed budget. Vishnu Vishal is said to have waited for around 10 months for the project to move forward.Amid the growing online discussion, a source confirmed to ETimes, “Yes, there is a dispute between both sides. However, both parties are currently trying to find the best possible way to resolve the issue and are looking for a suitable solution.”

Vishnu Vishal-Arunraja Kamaraj dispute

The dispute reportedly involves creative and financial concerns, including delays and additional costs, though the full details remain unclear. Both sides are said to be exploring ways to resolve their differences, rather than escalate the matter. It remains to be seen whether the issue will be settled through talks or taken to the Producers Council.

Vishnu Vishal and Arunraja Kamaraj film: What was the planned project?

Vishnu Vishal and Arunraja Kamaraj had planned to join hands for a high-budget family-oriented sports action drama. The film was expected to explore themes connected to sports, with earlier reports suggesting boxing or bouncer-related elements. The project had created interest because of the combination of Vishnu Vishal’s acting and Arunraja Kamaraj’s directorial approach.However, the reported production issues have left the film’s future uncertain. With both sides now said to be working towards the best possible resolution, it remains to be seen whether the project can eventually take off or whether their collaboration will remain shelved. For now, the complaint reports may have gone viral, but the latest word is that discussions are still continuing behind the scenes.Vishnu Vishal recently delivered the blockbuster ‘Gatta Kusthi 2,’ and he is yet to announce the team for his next.

Bel Powley recently opened up about how she is also against J K Rowling’s views on the transgender community. (Instagram)

Actress Bel Powley, cast as Petunia Dursley in the upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ series, has called out J.K. Rowling for her actions. Joining a long list of stars from the ‘Harry Potter’ movie and TV show franchise who have clarified they do not stand by the famed author’s views, Powley also called her out for her anti-trans views. Read ahead to know more about what she shared.

Bel Powley reacts to J. K. Rowling’s views against the transgender community

Though Bel Powley is working on the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise, which also has J.K. Rowling as the executive producer, she does not stand by the author’s views on the transgender community. While talking to The Telegraph, the actress condemned Rowling’s views and shared, “I strongly disagree with J.K. Rowling’s views on gender. I think that the trans community deserves safety and dignity and respect and total acceptance.”Regarding her involvement in the franchise, she shared the same sentiment as many others: she grew up with the books and the films that originally starred Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in the leading roles. She shared, “But I love ‘Harry Potter.’ I grew up with the books. I am from that first generation of readers, and, again, I love magic and spookiness.”She is not the only cast member from the TV series who has spoken out against J.K. Rowling’s views. John Lithgow, who will play Albus Dumbledore in the show slated for release in December this year, also recently opened up about being connected to the beloved series along with the controversial author. In an old interview with The New Yorker Radio Hour, the actor revealed that he had quite a lot of conflicting thoughts on the show, and had even considered leaving it altogether.“The reasons to do it were much, much stronger than the reasons to protest against what Rowling has done and said. I do disagree with much of it, much of it I think has been twisted and misrepresented, and she has doubled down on it at her own cost,” he told the outlet.

About the ‘Harry Potter’ TV series

The TV series will follow all of the original books from J.K. Rowling, with each season covering one book. The first season, based on the book ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,’ will be released in December this year. In addition to Bel and Lithgow, the show has also cast Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape, Nick Frost as Hagrid, Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and many others.The second season is already in production, which will be based on the book, ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.’

Yo Yo Honey Singh has reacted to a resurfaced throwback clip featuring his former collaborator Badshah, reigniting their long-running public feud. After Badshah discussed the origin of his stage name during his appearance on Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ bonus episode, an old video resurfaced online, prompting Honey Singh to share a pointed response calling Badshah his “gandi aulaad.” The exchange has once again brought their past disputes over credits and their time with Mafia Mundeer into the spotlight.

Honey Singh reacts to throwback clip of Badshah

Yo Yo Honey Singh has responded sharply to an old video featuring his former collaborator Badshah, in which the latter had once discussed how he arrived at his stage name. Honey Singh’s witty jab came after the clip began circulating online again, triggered by Badshah’s latest appearance on comedian Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent. Reacting to the resurfaced video, Honey Singh referred to Badshah as his “gandi aulaad,” reigniting a feud between the two rappers that has simmered for years.

Badshah’s appearance on ‘India’s Got Latent bonus episode

The latest bonus episode of ‘India’s Got Latent’, released on August 10, 2026 exclusively for YouTube channel members, featured Badshah alongside host-writer Haarsh Limbachiyaa, social media influencer Sourav Joshi, and comedian Rajat Sood. During the episode, Samay Raina broke into a short comic song following a contestant’s performance and also asked Badshah about the origin of his stage name, a question that sent viewers digging up an older clip involving Honey Singh.

Samay Raina’s cheeky song nods to the Honey Singh-Badshah feud

Right after a contestant wrapped up their act, Samay took the microphone, cracked a light joke about tuning it, and broke into an impromptu song. The clip was soon shared on X with the caption noting how Samay had roasted Badshah, capturing his reactions in the process. As part of the song, Samay referenced being a Yo Yo Honey Singh fan before mentioning “Brown Rang”, a nod that viewers quickly connected to the long-standing rift between Honey Singh and Badshah.

Honey Singh and Badshah’s history of credit disputes

Before parting ways professionally, Badshah and Honey Singh were once part of the same hip-hop collective, Mafia Mundeer. Their fallout has since led to repeated public disagreements over song credits, with both artistes staking claim to different elements of their earlier collaborative work. The track “Brown Rang” remains central to the dispute, with Badshah maintaining that the lyrics were his contribution while Honey Singh insists the beats were his own. Tensions resurfaced as recently as July 2025, when Badshah left a pointed “Credits” comment on a Honey Singh-related social media post.

Badshah’s stage Name claim sparks Honey Singh’s response

During the same Latent episode, Samay Raina also asked Badshah how he settled on his stage name, to which Badshah replied that he had come up with it himself. This response prompted viewers to resurface an older clip showing a conversation between the two rappers, where Badshah had previously credited Honey Singh with giving him the name. As the clip gained renewed traction online, Honey Singh reposted it on his Instagram Stories with the caption “Meri gandi aulaad,” reigniting the long-simmering feud once again.

About ‘India’s Got Latent’s bonus episodes

This marked the second bonus episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2. While the show’s main episodes drop on Netflix every two weeks, the bonus content has followed no fixed release schedule. The first such bonus episode aired on July 27, 2026, featuring Raghav Juyal, Niharika NM, Rohan Joshi, and Munawar Faruqui.

Chiyaan Vikram has faced online criticism after a video showing him interacting with a Lar Gibbon sparked questions about the animal’s ownership and legal status in India. While social media users have raised concerns over the exotic animal, allegations about its origin and Vikram’s ownership remain unverified, with no confirmed finding of wrongdoing currently established.

Chiyaan Vikram trolled over Lar Gibbon video

Chiyaan Vikram’s casual social media post has snowballed into a heated online debate. The actor recently shared a video showing a playful and affectionate interaction with a Lar Gibbon, which initially drew attention for its unusual and endearing nature. However, social media users soon scrutinized the clip more closely, raising questions about whether keeping such an animal as a pet is legally permitted in India — a line of questioning that quickly turned into criticism directed at the actor.The controversy gained further traction after journalist Siddharth Prabhakar shared the video and alleged that the Lar Gibbon was an exotic species from Southeast Asia allegedly brought into India through multiple locations before reaching Chennai. He further alleged that Vikram had taken down the original post once the issue began gaining attention. It is important to note that these claims have not been independently established. Nevertheless, the allegations spread rapidly online, with several users questioning how the animal was kept in a private setting, while others criticised celebrities more broadly for allegedly keeping exotic wildlife without proper permissions.

Why is Lar Gibbon ownership a concern? Wildlife rules explained

The online debate has also drawn attention to the legal status of Lar Gibbons in India. The species is native to parts of Southeast Asia and falls under international wildlife trade protections, listed under CITES Appendix I, which imposes strict controls on the cross-border trade of the species. Within India, the possession, import, transfer or registration of exotic wildlife may be subject to specific regulatory and documentation requirements.Merely possessing a Lar Gibbon does not, on its own, establish a legal violation, the circumstances surrounding its acquisition, import, and continued possession would ultimately determine whether any law has been breached. While the social media allegations surrounding Vikram’s video have raised questions, no confirmed finding of wrongdoing has been presented in the material currently circulating online.

Chiyaan Vikram’s upcoming film

Away from the ongoing controversy, Chiyaan Vikram continues to focus on his professional commitments. The actor is currently preparing for his upcoming action thriller directed by Anand Shankar, in which he will reportedly play the role of a cook. The project has already generated considerable interest owing to the actor’s reunion with Anand Shankar, with whom he previously collaborated on Iru Mugan.

Tom Holland has had a remarkable 2026 at the box office with two back-to-back billion dollar successes. The actor not only scored big with Christopher Nolan‘s ‘The Odyssey’ which hit USD 1 billion, but also witnessed a phenomenal record-breaking run at with the success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ that hit an estimated USD 1.6 billion by the second weekend. With still a long way to go before it bows out of theatres, and trade gurus already predicting a record-breaking USD 2.5 billion haul, Tom could just swing into third place as the top highest-grossing actors in Hollywood.

Tom Holland to join list of highest-grossing actors

Depending on the final box office numbers of ‘Spider-Man’, Tom would stand third to only Zoe Saldana and Scarlett Johansson, who currently occupy the first and second spots respectively for their work on several box office blockbusters.

Tom Holland’s box office gross exceeds USD 13 billion

Tom Holland’s cumulative career box office gross reportedly exceeds USD 13.6 billion worldwide, placing him among the top 10 list of the highest-grossing actors. The success of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ can give him the much-needed boost to sail into the USD 15 billion club, which currently only features Zoe and Scarlett.Tom’s billion dollar box office haul is majorly for his appearances in the four Spider-Man films and the superhero Avengers movies. His four solo Spider-Man films – ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’, ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’. The film have grossed an estimated USD 878.9 million, USD 1.13 billion and USD 1.92 billion, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ USD 1 billion worldwide in just six days, made it the second-fastest film ever to reach the milestone behind ‘Avengers: Endgame’.

Tom Holland to match Robert Downey Jr’s record

According to the latest box office reports, Holland is now closing in on the USD 14-billion mark which currently boasts of stars like Samuel L Jackson, Robert Downey Jr and Chris Pratt. If ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ continues its current run, and hits the USD 2 billion mark, Holland’s position will become even stronger. The film is still playing worldwide, meaning his 2026 box-office tally has not yet reached its final number.

Zoe Saldana and Scarlett Johansson rule box office

As per a January report by Business Insider, Zoe Saldana currently occupies the top position on the board, with approximately USD 15.47 billion in January 2026, while Scarlett Johansson was second at approximately USD 15.40 billion.Saldana overtook Johansson after the global run of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. However, Scarlett can regain her crown with the upcoming films like ‘The Batman: Part II’.