Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, continues to dominate the box office, grossing over Rs 1,000 crore worldwide in just seven days. Released on December 5, the film earned Rs 42 crore nett in India on Day 7, with the Hindi version contributing Rs 30 crore. The total collection in India stands at Rs 687 crore. Directed by Sukumar, the action-packed sequel has broken multiple box office records and is expected to perform well through the second weekend. The film is made on a budget of Rs 450 crore and features Fahadh Faasil in a key role.

Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule has achieved a major milestone by becoming the third highest-grossing South Indian film in the Hindi market, earning ₹331 crore in just five days. The film surpasses the opening week collections of Baahubali 2 and KGF: Chapter 2, with the Hindi version outperforming the Telugu version, which grossed ₹211.7 crore. This action-packed sequel is now set to challenge the records of Baahubali 2 (₹501 crore) and KGF: Chapter 2 (₹435 crore) in the Hindi market. Pushpa 2 continues to dominate, becoming 2024’s second biggest Hindi film after Stree 2.

Actor Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Mumbai residence, Mannat, is likely to get bigger with a proposed addition of two new floors. An application submitted by his wife Gauri Khan to the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) is under consideration. The expansion, which will increase the six-story sea-facing property in Bandra, is estimated to cost ₹25 crore. Mannat, a colonial-style heritage building established in 1914, covers 2,091 square meters. Renamed after Shah Rukh Khan purchased it in 2001, the residence continues to draw large crowds of fans daily, especially on the superstar’s birthday.

Canadian singer Bryan Adams, touring India for his So Happy It Hurts Tour 2024, embraced Kolkata’s charm after performing in the city on Sunday. The legendary Please Forgive Me singer shared a video montage on Instagram, featuring selfies and photos at the iconic Victoria Memorial and serene Ganga ghats. Adams expressed his delight, captioning, "Spent the day visiting sites in Kolkata, just off to Shillong for the second day of our fabulous tour." Fans admired his enthusiasm for exploring the City of Joy, adding cultural depth to his Indian tour experience.

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule continues its strong run at the box office, earning ₹644.45 crore in just six days. The film collected ₹51 crore on Tuesday, following a record-breaking weekend with ₹141.5 crore on Sunday alone. Directed by Sukumar, the sequel has surpassed the lifetime earnings of its predecessor, Pushpa: The Rise, in only two days. The Hindi version alone has earned over ₹120 crore, making it a massive hit across languages. The story follows Pushpa Raj’s rise as a smuggling kingpin, with Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in pivotal roles. Fans eagerly await Pushpa 3: The Rampage.

Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor stunned at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, wearing a dazzling Falguni Shane Peacock gown. Her strapless outfit featured intricate floral designs, a sheer blue drape, and a flowing train, paired with minimal accessories and elegant makeup. Shraddha shared a memorable moment with Hollywood actor Andrew Garfield, known for The Amazing Spider-Man. A video showed the two exchanging smiles and posing for the media, creating a buzz among fans. Garfield looked sharp in a brown suit with a striped shirt and tie. Their interaction added charm to the star-studded event.

Canadian rock legend Bryan Adams kicked off his So Happy It Hurts Tour 2024 in India with a sensational concert at Kolkata’s Aquatica on December 8. Performing timeless classics like Summer of ’69 and Everything I Do (I Do It for You, Adams mesmerized fans and prominent Bengali artists like Ujjaini Mukherjee and Upal Sengupta. Expressing his excitement, Adams asked, "Is every concert in this town like this?" This marks his sixth visit to India, with upcoming shows in Shillong, Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Goa. Fans described the event as an unforgettable "Rock n Rosogolla" experience.

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine As Light received two nominations for the 2025 Golden Globes. The film is competing for Best Non-English Language Motion Picture and Kapadia is nominated for Best Director (Motion Picture). In the non-English category, it faces contenders like Emilia Perez and The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Kapadia is up against directors like Jacques Audiard and Sean Baker. The film, released in India on November 22, has already won the Grand Prix at Cannes 2024 and other major awards. The Golden Globes ceremony will stream on January 6.

Ranbir Kapoor has confirmed that his hit film Animal will be part of a trilogy. Speaking at the Red Sea Film Festival, he shared that the second part, titled Animal Park, is in development, with filming expected to begin in 2027. Ranbir revealed the story will evolve, and he will play both the protagonist and antagonist in the sequels. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal was released in December 2023 and earned over ₹900 crores. Despite its success, the film faced criticism for its portrayal of toxic relationships. Ranbir also recently completed shooting for Ramayana and has more projects lined up.

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule shattered records at the box office, grossing ₹400 crore globally in just two days. Directed by Sukumar, the Telugu action-drama opened to massive crowds, surpassing previous blockbusters like RRR and Baahubali 2. The film collected ₹265 crore net in India, with Day 2 alone bringing in ₹90.1 crore. Released in multiple languages, Pushpa 2 recorded strong occupancy across regions, with Telugu and Hindi leading. With Allu Arjun reprising his iconic role as Pushpa Raj, alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil, the film promises a dominant run ahead.