Fans of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah express frustration as hopes of Dayaben's return are dashed again. In the latest episode, only Sundarlal, Dayaben's brother, visits Gokuldham society, leaving Jethalal in tears. Angry viewers trend "BoycottTMKOC" on X, criticizing makers for misleading plots. Dilip Joshi's (Jethalal) emotional portrayal intensifies fans' disappointment. The show, spanning 4000 episodes, faced challenges post-Disha Vakani's exit. Despite ongoing efforts to find her replacement, the absence of Dayaben continues to disappoint loyal followers, raising questions about the direction of the beloved sitcom.            

Ranbir Kapoor has scored the biggest non-holiday opening of his career with 'Animal', raising Rs 116 crore globally on day one. The family crime drama directed by 'Kabir Singh' fame Sandeep Reddy Vanga also stars Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna. It depicts a troubled father-son relationship between Kapoor and Kapoor's characters set against a violent backdrop. Recently, it was also reported that Animal has crossed $1 million in North America. With this, the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial has become the first Hindi movie in North America to achieve this feat. 

Taylor Swift is projected to earn over $100 million from Spotify streams alone in 2023, cementing her position as the platform's top streamed artist for the year with over 26 billion streams. Billboard estimates Swift's Spotify royalty payout will reach $101 million for the year based on her current streaming totals, plus additional publishing royalties taking the total to around $131 million from Spotify. And with income from other streaming services factored in, Swift's projected annual streaming earnings could approach a staggering $200 million for 2023. The figures underline her popularity across major streaming platforms.

After much anticipation, the trailer for Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, starring Prabhas and featuring Prithviraj's Telugu debut, was released on Friday. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the action-packed drama, in production for over two years, promises a gripping cinematic experience. Alongside Prabhas and Prithviraj, the film boasts a stellar cast, including Shruti Haasan, Jagapati Babu, Eshwari Rao, and Sriya Reddy. Hombale Films had earlier provided a glimpse into Salaar's world through a captivating teaser. Scheduled for a December 22 release, Salaar faces box office competition with Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's directorial venture, "Animal," starring Ranbir Kapoor, records an impressive ₹60 crore on its opening day across languages, As per the early estimates. The crime drama is poised to become Ranbir's highest-grossing opener, with a predicted worldwide total of ₹100 crore opening. Despite competition from "Sam Bahadur," Animal's stellar performance outshines, emphasizing Ranbir's captivating portrayal. The film's success is marred by critiques citing flaws, excessive violence, and misogynistic tones. However, the star-studded cast, including Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, contributes to its massive box office roar.

Vicky Kaushal delivers a stellar performance in 'Sam Bahadur,' a biopic on India's first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw. The film, directed by Meghna Gulzar, receives mixed reviews as it grapples with striking a balance between fact and fiction. Despite substantial material, the narrative's broad strokes and a focus on Kaushal overshadow the depth of Manekshaw's life. While the film seamlessly blends duty and patriotism, critics note its lack of innovation. Kaushal's intense portrayal stands out, surpassing even his performance in 'Sardar Udham.' The movie sets a high standard for the genre but faces challenges in navigating the delicate line between reality and dramatization.

Ranbir Kapoor-starrer crime drama 'Animal', directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has released in theatres today amid high expectations despite its runtime of over 3 hours and 'A' certificate. As per trade analysts, the film is headed for Ranbir's biggest opening powered by tremendous hype, especially among youth audiences for the massy entertainer. Despite limited screens due to length, it has already earned Rs 34 crores in advance booking, a record for a Hindi film in North America. Critics and fans are calling Animal a terrific, engaging film with Ranbir's charged up performance, though some have issues with the violence depicted. Overall, box office prospects seem extremely bright for this action spectacle headlined by Ranbir in a bold, intense avatar.

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal', releasing on December 1st, is poised for an impressive opening weekend according to trade experts. Exhibitor Vishek Chauhan predicts a ₹40 crore start, going up to ₹50 crore on Sunday if word-of-mouth is strong, for an overall ₹100-140 crore first weekend. Producer Girish Johar estimates a ₹90-100 crore global debut. Despite an 'A' certificate, long runtime and non-holiday release, Ranbir draws big initial numbers. Vishek notes Animal's advance bookings are among 2023's best, though not matching 'Pathaan' or 'Tiger 3' presently, but could catch up to the latter by release. Overall, trade analysts expect Ranbir's violent, rebellious avatar in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film to strike an instant chord with youth audiences.

Vicky Kaushal's brother Sunny Kaushal penned an effusive Instagram review for the actor's latest 'Sam Bahadur', calling it an "amazing" film that made him laugh, cry and get inspired. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, Sunny praised the movie for beautifully capturing Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's life and valour in just 2.5 hours. He appreciated co-stars Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh's "fantastic" performances. Sunny wrote Vicky has outdone himself in portraying the Indian Army legend across four decades and five wars, saying no one else could have played Sam better. He said the film seems to have chosen Vicky whose heart, soul and dedication shine through in an unforgettable performance that makes Sunny enormously proud.

In a musical shake-up, Taylor Swift claims the title of Spotify's most-streamed artist in 2023, accumulating a staggering 26.1 billion global streams since January 1. This marks the end of Bad Bunny's three-year reign. Bad Bunny secures the second spot, followed by The Weeknd, Drake, and Peso Pluma. Notably, Bad Bunny's 2022 album "Un Verano Sin Ti" retains its dominance as the platform's most-streamed album. Miley Cyrus' empowering anthem "Flowers" takes the crown for the most-streamed song, solidifying Swift's continued dominance both globally and in the U.S., where she tops the charts alongside Morgan Wallen. [Photo Courtesy: Taylor Swift /Instagram]