Your Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Bollywood Digest — curated for your weekly deep dive.
📰 Headlines
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Top 5 South stories of the day
— Times of India Entertainment
South cinema is buzzing with activity! Trisha Krishnan finally shared a heartwarming birthday post for Vijay, quelling online speculation. Meanwhile, Hrithik Roshan's Chennai visit fuels 'Jailer 2' cameo rumors. Ram Charan highlighted the revival of theatres thanks to recent blockbusters. Chiranj…
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Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Kiara Advani, and Bhumi Pednekkar show how to ace the corset look
— Bollywood Hungama News
Corsets have often brought a sense of regal charm to the fore when it comes to fashion that blends tradition with sophistication. And our Bollywood divas have shown just how to pull traditional corset looks, especially in golden. Take a look: Kareena Kapoor Khan: Kareena Kapoor Khan stunned in a …
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Ram Charan heaps praise on Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar franchise, calls it 'phenomenal': ‘It has brought the country together’
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Times of India Entertainment | Indian Express Bollywood | Siasat Entertainment | India Today Showbuzz
Ram Charan has lauded Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar franchise, describing it as a "terrific, fantastic, phenomenal"…
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TVK government is clear on political opposition to and administrative cooperation with the Centre, says Vijay
— The Hindu News
Also: Indian Express Entertainment | Glamsham | Mid-Day Entertainment RSS | Bollywood Hungama Feed
He reaffirms his party remains ideologically opposed to the ruling party at the Centre, while making it clear that it would not oppose the Centre blindly
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‘They Make A Great Pair’: Ranabaali Director On Casting Rashmika Mandanna Opposite Vijay Deverakonda
— News18 Movies
Also: Indian Express Entertainment
The makers have locked September 11, 2026, as the film’s theatrical release date.
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Cocktail 2 vs Cocktail Box Office Day 4: With 37% Margin, Rashmika Mandanna & Team Continue To Lead The Race!
— Koimoi
Also: Bollywood Hungama News | Bollywood Life | Box Office Worldwide | Indian Express Bollywood
Cocktail 2 witnessed a bigger dip than Cocktail on its first Monday, but continues to win at the box office. Here's a detailed comparison! The post Cocktail 2 vs Cocktail Box Office Day 4: With 37% Margin, Rashmika Mandanna & Team Continue To Lead The Race! appeared first on Koimoi . -
Pinkie Roshan proves age is just a number; Hrithik Roshan's mother's fitness routine goes viral; Fans say, 'Mam's always tough'
— TOI Bollywood News
At 71, Pinkie Roshan continues to inspire with her dedication to fitness, recently showcasing a rigorous workout…
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Love and War: AICWA demands Rs 1 cr compensation after crew member dies on set
— Mid-Day Entertainment RSS
Also: Box Office Worldwide | Indian Express Bollywood | Fenil and Bollywood | Bollywood Hungama News
After a crew member reportedly died on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War, the AICWA has now urged the Maharashtra government to register an FIR against the filmmaker and the team. They also sought Rs 1 crore compensation for the victim's family
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Sanjeev Kapoor Reveals Rejecting MasterChef India For Not Being Paid Rs 1 More Than Akshay Kumar; Says, “I Didn’t Want To Compromise”
— Bollywood Bubble
Also: Mid-Day Entertainment RSS | Indian Express Bollywood
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor needs no introduction. The The Padma Shri winner – who brought restaurant-style cooking into every Indian home with his immensely popular TV show Khana Khazana, is still The post Sanjeev Kapoor Reveals Rejecting MasterChef India For Not Being Paid Rs 1 More Than Akshay Kumar; … -
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Day Wise Box Office Collection
— Koimoi
Also: Bollywood Bubble | Film Information
Take a look at the day-wise collection breakdown of Varun Dhawan's Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai at the worldwide box office! The post Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Day Wise Box Office Collection appeared first on Koimoi . -
Farah Khan Reveals How She Trained Deepika Padukone For Om Shanti Om; Says, “Sit And Watch Shah Rukh Khan, Shreyas Talpade Work’
— Bollywood Bubble
Farah Khan Reveals How She Trained Deepika Padukone For Om Shanti Om For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble. Also Read: “Deepika Padukone And The post Farah Khan Reveals How She Trained Deepika Padukone For Om Shanti Om; Says, “Sit And Watch Shah Ru… -
Demonte Colony 3 Locks September Release Date
— Filmfare
Demonte Colony 3 Locks September Release Date. Continue reading … -
Why Akshay Kumar wanted to ‘slap himself’ after a decade; The story behind his reinvention
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Glamsham | Indian Express Bollywood | Rediff Movies
Akshay Kumar, reflecting on his 35-year career, revealed his initial goal was solely financial. He credits his longevity to continuous reinvention…
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Baahubali: The Eternal War Selected for Cannes of Animation Prabhas Calls It âsomething special
— Filmfare
Baahubali: The Eternal War has been selected for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026 <a… -
'Can give Bumrah competition too': Kareena Kapoor Khan turns bowler for son Taimur, makes playful claim, tags Jasprit Bumrah
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Rediff Movies
Kareena Kapoor Khan charmed her followers by engaging in a fun cricket session with her son, Taimur Ali Khan, where she…
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Raj Nidimoru calls Samantha Ruth Prabhu a ‘hungry and self-made actor’
— Mid-Day Entertainment RSS
Also: Indian Express Entertainment | Siasat Entertainment | Bollywood Hungama News | 123telugu
Raj Nidimoru showered praise on wife Samantha Ruth Prabhu, calling her a “hungry and self-made actor”. He said they often discuss the ageist nature of showbiz and credited her constant desire to evolve as an artist
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Ranbir Kapoor REACTS To Deepika Padukone And Ranveer Singh’s Bajirao Mastani!
— Business Of Cinema
3,969 views The post Ranbir Kapoor REACTS To Deepika Padukone And Ranveer Singh’s Bajirao Mastani! appeared first on Business Of Cinema . -
Alia, Sharvari and the New Internet Cool: Why Alpha and India’s Got Latent Own the Conversation on Social Right Now!
— Bollywood Hungama News
Also: Bollywood Bubble | Indian Express Bollywood | Fenil and Bollywood
Every few years, the internet collectively decides what cool looks like. Not the manufactured kind. Not the carefully curated celebrity version. The real thing, the energy that dominates timelines, group chats, memes, reels and cultural conversations all at once. Right now in India, that energy b…
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Balan The Boy and More Malayalam Films That Prove Story Is King
— Filmfare
Also: Indian Express Movie Review | Rediff Movies | Business Of Cinema | TOI Malayalam Reviews
Here are five Malayalam films that stayed with us long after the credits rolled. Continue reading … -
Chiranjeevi praises Samantha Ruth Prabhu and team of Maa Inti Bangaaram; extends wishes to her and Raj Nidimoru for ‘a new chapter’
— Bollywood Hungama Feed
Also: Indian Express Movie Review | India Today Showbuzz | India Regional Cinema Google | Baradwaj Rangan Blog
Megastar Chiranjeevi has showered praise on the latest release Maa Inti Bangaaram starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu, adding his name to the growing list of celebrities who have appreciated the film. The veteran actor took to social media to share his review of the action-comedy drama and also extende… -
Vikram Bhatt Compares Obsession To Raaz
— Filmfare
Vikram Bhatt says Obsession reminded him of his 2002 horror classic Raaz. Continue reading … -
After separation from Suraj Nambiar, Mouni Roy opens up about forgiveness, healing, moving on: ‘I’m not calling the person evil but…'
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Mid-Day Entertainment RSS | Times of India Entertainment | News18 Movies | Indian Express Bollywood
Days after announcing her separation from husband Suraj Nambiar and requesting privacy, Mouni Roy has shared her…
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Dhruva Natchathiram Faces Fresh Legal Hurdle As Madras High Court Orders New Pleas To Be Heard
— Filmfare
Dhruva Natchathiram Faces Fresh Legal Hurdle. <a… -
R Madhavan reacts to receiving Padma Shri: ‘I will cherish for the rest of my life’; son Vedant, Priyanka, Preity, Namrata congratulate him
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Times of India Entertainment | News18 Movies | India Today Showbuzz | Bollywood Life
R Madhavan has reacted to being conferred with the Padma Shri, saying he feels "deeply humbled" and…
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Rajkummar Raoâs Transformation As Ujjwal Nikam in Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story Sparks Early Buzz
— Filmfare
Rajkummar Rao Prahaar The Ujjwal Nikam Story <a… -
EXCLUSIVE: DJ Ganesh Recalls Salman Khan Calling Him Once At 2:30 AM; Says, “That Night The Atmosphere Felt Warm, Spontaneous And Natural”
— Bollywood Bubble
Also: Bollywood Hungama News | Box Office Worldwide | Siddharth Kannan | 123telugu
One of Bollywood’s most popular DJs, DJ Ganesh has become a regular name at celebrity weddings, luxury parties, and elite Bollywood celebrations. From performing at events attended by Salman Khan, The post EXCLUSIVE: DJ Ganesh Recalls Salman Khan Calling Him Once At 2:30 AM; Says, “That Night The… -
âœWe Wish The Honour Had Come Earlierâ- Satish Shahs Cousin to Accept Padma Shri On His Behalf
— Filmfare
Months after his death, Satish Shah is to be honoured with the Padma Shri. Continue reading… -
Journalist Vickey Lalwani Spills The Beans Says, ‘Katrina Kaif Said She Would Still Go Back To Ranbir Kapoor…’
— IWMBuzz
Journalist Vickey Lalwani has stirred up a buzz online with his latest revelation about Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor's relationship. Check out below. -
Chiranjeevi: Ram Charan is the New-Age Megastar
— 123telugu
Also: Ragalahari Telugu News | Latest News From India
Megastar Chiranjeevi attended the grand success event of Peddi and showered praise on Ram Charan for his performance in the film. He… The post Chiranjeevi: Ram Charan is the New-Age Megastar first appeared on Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT . -
Arya Babbar explains viral ‘chota bhai’ genitalia joke involving Prateik Smita Patil; open to mending ties: 'Wo phone answer kar le'
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Times of India Entertainment
The strained relationship between Arya Babbar and his half-brother Prateik Smita Patil has once again come under…
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Chiranjeevi: People’s love for Ram Charan in Peddi is bigger than any award
— 123telugu
Also: Bollywood Life | Film Information
A grand success event of Ram Charan’s Peddi was held at Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad, recently. Megastar Chiranjeevi graced the event as the… The post Chiranjeevi: People’s love for Ram Charan in Peddi is bigger than any award first appeared on Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Upda… -
Shahid Kapoor shares 'Farzi 2' update; Season 2 expected to release next year
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: News18 Movies
Fans eagerly awaiting 'Farzi 2' can rejoice as Shahid Kapoor confirmed the sequel is nearing completion. The actor revealed during an Instagram Q&A that the…
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Deool Band 2 Box Office Day 33: Pravin Tarde’s Film Will Miss The Super-Duper Hit Tag!
— Koimoi
Snehal Tarde's Deool Band 2 enjoys a glorious run even in its fifth week. Check out box office update after 33 days. The post Deool Band 2 Box Office Day 33: Pravin Tarde’s Film Will Miss The Super-Duper Hit Tag! appeared first on Koimoi . -
“Salman Khan isn’t God, he can’t stop me”: Kala Hiran director fires back amid legal notice row over alleged similarities
— Bollywood Hungama News
The controversy surrounding Kala Hiran: Battle of Legacy continues to intensify after Salman Khan’s team reportedly sent a legal notice to the makers of the film over alleged similarities between its lead character and the Bollywood superstar. However, producer Amit Jani and director Bharat S Shr…
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Karuppu: Director RJ Balaji apologises for flawed VFX in Suriya-starrer
— Mid-Day Entertainment RSS
Also: Times of India Entertainment
After Karuppu's OTT version faced backlash over flawed VFX and CGI visuals, the director RJ Balaji has now acknowledged the criticism and apologised to the audience for the mistakes. He added that the film was designed for a theatrical experience
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Photos: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jacqueline Fernandez, Paresh Rawal and others grace ‘Tera Paisa Mera Paisa’ song launch from Welcome To The Jungle
— Bollywood Hungama Feed
Also: Box Office Worldwide | Bollywood Hungama News | Rediff Movies | Indian Express Bollywood
The post Photos: Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jacqueline Fernandez, Paresh Rawal and others grace ‘Tera Paisa Mera Paisa’ song launch from Welcome To The Jungle appeared first on Bollywood Hungama . -
Alka Yagnik, Madhavan, Mammootty Honored With Padma You Won’t Believe What They Said
— Glamsham
R. Madhavan, Alka Yagnik, and Mammootty were honoured with Padma Awards, celebrating their outstanding contributions to Indian cinema and music. -
'She Has A Great Heart': Shahid Kapoor Praises Rashmika Mandanna, Calls Her A Fantastic Co-Actor
— News18 Movies
Also: Siasat Entertainment
Cocktail 2 is by filmmaker Homi Adjania. It explores modern relationships amid emotional turmoil.
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Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Day Wise Box Office Collection
— Koimoi
Also: Fenil and Bollywood
Take a look at the day-wise collection breakdown of Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past at the worldwide box office! The post Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past Day Wise Box Office Collection appeared first on Koimoi . -
Sony MAX to celebrate 25 years of Aamir Khan Productions with special film festival and exclusive brand film featuring Aamir Khan
— Bollywood Hungama Feed
Also: Business Of Cinema | India Today Bollywood
Sony MAX has announced a special programming initiative to commemorate 25 years of Aamir Khan Productions, the banner behind several acclaimed and commercially successful films over the past two decades. The celebration, scheduled for June 28, 2026, will feature a day-long showcase of films produ… -
Obsession Outperforms Project Hail Mary In India, Surpasses Rs 75 Crore Lifetime Collection
— News18 Movies
Also: India Today Bollywood
Obsession, directed by Curry Barker and starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, earns Rs 77.96 crore in India, beating Ryan Gosling film Project Hail Mary.
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'My first home any woman in my family has owned': Inside Dia Mirza's eco-friendly Mumbai residence
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Indian Express Bollywood
Actress Dia Mirza bought her Mumbai home at just 19 with earnings from 'Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge', making history as the first woman in her…
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‘Your husband is your god’: Desi Bling’s Tabinda Sanpal on why she massages Satish’s feet
— Indian Express Entertainment
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Subhash Ghai praises Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aunga', calls it a "beautiful poetic love story"
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: Glamsham | IWMBuzz | Indian Express Bollywood | Bollywood Hungama News
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai has showered praise on Imtiaz Ali's latest film 'Main Vaapas Aunga', describing it as "a beautiful poetic love story"…
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Box Office Miracle: This Film Recorded 100 Per Cent Jump In The Second Weekend
— News18 Movies
Imtiaz Ali’s period drama staged a rare box-office comeback, matching its entire first-week haul in a single weekend.
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Dibyendu Bhattacharya on his growing list of cop roles: I feel I’ve completed my PhD in being a police officer
— TOI Bollywood News
Dibyendu Bhattacharya is winning praise for his portrayal of ACP Hajra in Raakh. Sharing a glimpse from the sets, the actor joked…
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Shwetha Menon drops bombshell on cine body, claims Mohanlal panel’s accounts ‘all wrong’
— Indian Express Entertainment
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Amol Parashar and Konkona Sen Sharma steal attention at 'Gram Chikitsalay 2' event; Both twin in black
— TOI Bollywood News
Also: News18 Movies | Koimoi | Scroll.in | 123telugu
Amol Parashar and Konkona Sen Sharma turned heads at the 'Gram Chikitsalay' season 2 screening, arriving in coordinated black outfits. The…
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Padma Awards 2026: Mammootty, Alka Yagnik and Madhavan receive Padma honours
— Indian Express Entertainment
Also: Google News Entertainment | India Today Showbuzz | India TV News
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‘Pritam and Pedro’: Vikrant Massey shares a unique insight into Rajkumar Hirani’s films, says 'you can never truly hate the villain in his films'
— TOI Bollywood News
As 'Pritam And Pedro' gears up for its July 3 release on JioHotstar, viewers can…
🎬 New Trailers
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Drawn Together – Official Teaser Trailer | Prime Video India
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Usha Mangeshkar On Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, Santoshi Maa, HMV & More | In The Ring | Trailer
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Eetha – Official Teaser | Shraddha Kapoor | Randeep Hooda | Dinesh Vijan | Laxman Utekar|28th Aug 26
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Tera Yaar Hoon Main Title Track (Teaser) | Aman, Akanksha | Sachet Tandon
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ALPHA | Official Trailer | Alia, Sharvari, Anil, Bobby, Shiv Rawail | YRF Spy Universe | 3 July 2026
— Yash Raj Films
📺 Weekend Watch
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Maa Hai Na | 1st Episode | Shilpa Shetty, Tanya Mittal, Ali Asgar | Watch Now on ZEE5
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Reason why is Kangana Ranaut out from Lock Upp 2
— Siasat Entertainment
Mumbai: With Lock Upp season 2 set to premiere on June 27, fans have been eagerly awaiting details about the new season. The reality show was officially launched at a press conference in Mumbai on June 22, where hosts Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, along with Netflix India Vice President of Con…
⭐ Reviews Roundup
Maa Inti Bangaram
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Maa Inti Bangaaram movie review: Samantha delivers career-best performance in a rare Telugu actioner
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BV Nandini Reddy’s ‘Maa Inti Bangaaram’ could have used more highs, but it’s still a solid star vehicle
| Baradwaj Rangan Blog
Chinna Chinna Aasai
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Chinna Chinna Aasai review: Indrans, Madhoo lead an underwhelming tale of self-discovery
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‘Chinna Chinna Aasai’ review: Indrans, Madhoo elevate this simple, poignant tale
| The Hindu Movies
Ab Hoga Hisaab
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Ab Hoga Hisaab Review
| Rediff Movie Reviews
Cactus Pears
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Cactus Pears review – tender and subtle story of forbidden love and a poignant awakening in India
| Bollywood Guardian
Deewana
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‘Deewana’ movie review: Harshith Reddy shines in this part-fun, part-problematic romance
| The Hindu Movies
🎞️ Flashback
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Dillagi (1978) Full Hindi Movie | Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Mithu Mukerjee, Asrani
— Flashback