Peddi trailer launch: Ram Charan praises Divyenndu: “He has got swag, a certain body language that I’d like to develop!”

 SRam Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Divyenndu, director Buchi Babu Sana, producer Venkata Satish Kilaru, and cinematographer Ratnavelu all attended the trailer launch of their movie Peddi at a cinema in Mumbai. Divyenndu is playing a negative character, but he and Ram Charan had a great connection behind the scenes. Both of them spoke very positively about each other at the event.

He repeated the same statement again.

Divyenndu thanked the team for Peddi, saying, "Buchi sir was so warm towards me.

 Ram garu, you are just amazing, man. What a guy you are! Thank you so much for your love and warmth! Peddi looks smashing. Janhvi, you look stunning. I am sure this is a different part that you've played this time and it looks promising. Rahman sir, it's an honour to be in your presence!"

Divyenndu's role as Munna in Mirzapur has become very popular.

 When asked what Munna would say if he met Peddi, Divyenndu smiled and replied, "Peddi is already a complete guy. Woh sab kuch kar sakte hai. I guess Munna would simply say, 'Saath milke gang banate hai'!"

Later, Ram Charan also praised Divyenndu.

 He said, "Thank you, man. You're a gangster! He has such a giant personality. The way he carries every dialogue and expression, he has got swag. He has a certain body language that I'd like to develop!"

He then praised Janhvi Kapoor, saying, "I have not seen such a diligent person in my life.

 The way she is working so hard. On the last day, we shot a song. I didn't have time because I was shooting for 85 days continuously. Then, the song shoot came up. I was learning the steps and meanwhile, she did the dance 100 times better than me. She was like a Chhupa Rustam. She was quietly learning in Mumbai. I liked her dedication. She's very sincere about her work."

Ram continued, "My dad (Chiranjeevi) and Sridevi ma'am have worked together.

 It was a wish for a long time of my family and fans who appreciated our parents coming together; it was a nostalgic thing for all of us. This pair will not disappoint you guys."

Ram Charan then revealed, "My dad saw parts of Peddi.

 He told me, 'You can't have a film like RRR, Magadheera every year. It takes a while. Please relish every moment of this film as you're not going to get a film like this again.' Magadheera happened in 2007, Rangasthalam in 2018. Luckily, thoda jaldi aa gaya yeh film (smiles)."

Peddi releases in cinemas on June 4.

Cocktail 2 - Concept Trailer - Star Cast Shahid Kapoor | Kriti Sanon | Rashmika Mandanna | Homi Adajania

Cocktail 2 trailer to be launched on May 29; media gets EXCLUSIVE glimpse of foot-tapping track ‘Mashooka’ and soulful number ‘Tujhko’

A fun event was held by the Cocktail 2 team at a high-end restobar in central Mumbai on Sunday, May 17. It was attended by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, producers Dinesh Vijan and Luv Ranjan, director Homi Adajania, and music director Pritam Chakraborty. The media was invited to the party with the promise of a surprise.

The surprise was an exclusive preview of the two songs.

 "Mashooka" shows Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon dancing and having fun in Sicily, Italy, and other beautiful places. The song starts with a playful, funny mood and ends with a sensual dance sequence.

Meanwhile, "Tujhko" is sung by Arijit Singh and features Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.

 It's a slow, romantic song that suggests the two characters were once in love in college but were separated by circumstances.

After both songs were shown, the media was asked to choose which one should be released first.

 First, journalists were asked to shout out their favorite track. Then, a QR code appeared on the screen, leading them to a voting link.

The results showed that "Mashooka" got more votes than "Tujhko."

 This made the team feel a bit unsure since they thought both songs were equally good. Pritam Chakraborty said the team should respect the voters' choice and release "Mashooka" first. Dinesh Vijan then announced that "Mashooka" would be the first song to come out, followed by "Tujhko."

Interestingly, "Tujhko" ends with a message that the much-awaited trailer for Cocktail 2 will be released on May 29.

 The film is planned for a cinema release on June 19.

Also Read: The first song of Cocktail 2, "Jab Talak," was released.

 Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna bring a breezy summer romance to the screen.

Aneet Padda’s Shakti Shalini may shift to 2027 to avoid Shah Rukh Khan’s King clash: Report

Actress Aneet Padda, who became a big name in 2025 because of her role in Saiyaara, is now preparing for her next movie, Shakti Shalini. The film is part of the growing Maddock Horror Comedy Universe and has been getting a lot of attention from people who watch movies and those who work in the film industry. However, new reports suggest that the people making the film might delay its release to avoid a conflict with Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated movie, King.

There are reports that Aneet Padda's Shakti Shalini might be released in 2027 instead of 2026 to avoid clashing with Shah Rukh Khan's King.

 Originally, Shakti Shalini was planned to come out on December 24, 2026, the same day as King. This would have been a big event for moviegoers, as both films would be released around the same time during the Christmas season.

According to a recent report by Mid-Day, the people making Shakti Shalini are looking into moving the release date to early 2027.

 The report says that the film is in the final stages of production, with outdoor shooting still happening until May. The team is expected to finish the main filming by the end of the month and then move on to post-production and visual effects work.

A person close to the project told Mid-Day, "The idea is to finish the film properly and then spend enough time on the VFX.

 If everything goes as planned, they're looking at a January 2027 release."

Even though there hasn't been an official statement from the film's makers confirming the delay, the reported change is seen as a smart move.

 By releasing the film alone, the team can make the most of the movie's chances in theaters and avoid competing with a big star-driven film like King.

Right now, fans are waiting for an official announcement from the makers of Shakti Shalini about the final release date.

Vikram Malhotra REACTS to Aamir Khan and Pankaj Tripathi’s YouTube Pay-Per-View move; says, “We should understand the inherent strength of every medium"

The discussion about Pay-Per-View content on YouTube has become a major topic in the Indian entertainment industry in the last year. What started as an experimental idea has now attracted a lot of attention, especially after big names like Aamir Khan and Pankaj Tripathi chose this model for their projects.

In late 2025, Aamir Khan surprised everyone by releasing his film Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube Pay-Per-View, breaking away from the usual theatrical and OTT release plans.
Soon after, Pankaj Tripathi joined the trend by launching Perfect Family, which became India’s first long-format web series under a YouTube pay model. The first three episodes were free, but viewers had to pay a small fee to watch the rest.

As the conversation around this new digital business model grows, Vikram Malhotra, founder and CEO of Abundantia Entertainment, talked about it in an exclusive interview.


When asked about exploring Pay-Per-View on YouTube, Vikram said that his company hasn’t found a project that naturally matches this model.
He explained, “We haven’t had any specific film or series that made us think about using a pay-per-view model on YouTube.”

But he also acknowledged YouTube as one of the biggest platforms in today’s entertainment world.
He called it a “King Kong” platform, saying it’s a huge force in content distribution and consumption.

Vikram added that the success of any project on YouTube depends on knowing how audiences behave and matching content to the right platform.
“I’d love to work with YouTube, but the content and the reason we put something on YouTube has to make sense,” he said.

He also pointed out the importance of understanding each medium’s strengths before choosing a paid or ad-supported model.
“We should know the strengths of each medium and decide what kind of content fits there. Will it be paid? Ad-supported? And what kind of life will it have?” he explained.

He also noticed that watching YouTube content on connected TVs and living room screens has become more common.
According to him, this trend could open up new opportunities for films and long-form stories on the platform.

At the same time, he raised a question about whether Indian audiences are ready to pay for high-quality YouTube content in large numbers.
“Are you asking YouTube subscribers to pay for content when their usual habit is to watch ad-supported stuff for free? These are the things we need to think about before choosing a platform like YouTube,” he concluded.

As the Indian entertainment industry keeps trying out new ways to distribute content, the next few years might show if YouTube Pay-Per-View can become a lasting alternative to traditional OTT platforms and movie theaters.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Box Office Collection

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do Box Office

INDIA BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Schedule Amount

Opening Day 3.50 cr.

Lifetime Collection 8.90 cr.

DAY WISE BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Day Date Amount %±

Day 1 15-May-2026 (Fri) ₹3.50 cr. N/A

Day 2 16-May-2026 (Sat) ₹5.40 cr. +54.29%

OVERSEAS BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Schedule Amount (in mil. USD)

Total Overseas Gross 0.19

WORLDWIDE GROSS BOX OFFICE COLLECTION

Schedule Amount

India box office Nett cr. 8.90 cr.

India box office Gross cr. 10.6 cr.

Overseas Gross cr. 1.82 cr.

Worldwide collections Gross cr. 12.42 cr.

Disclaimer

Amid UAE ban and PIL controversy, Sanjay Dutt starrer Aakhri Sawal heads for special screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan today

In a big news story about one of the most talked-about movies of the year, the film "Aakhri Sawal" starring Sanjay Dutt is set to have a special screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, according to source This comes at a time when the movie is facing a lot of controversy. In the past few days, the film has been in the news because reports said it was banned in the UAE and there were also rumors that a petition was filed against the movie in India.

Despite the controversies around the film, the people making it seem to be moving forward with their plans.

 Those close to the situation say that preparations for the Rashtrapati Bhavan screening have been happening quietly in the recent days, though there's not much information about who will be attending.

"Aakhri Sawal" is directed as a serious social drama with an ensemble cast led by Sanjay Dutt.

 The film has already created a lot of interest due to its topic and the politically charged discussions it brings up. People in the film industry believe that the screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan could be a key moment in the film's journey. The fact that the movie is facing legal and censorship challenges, yet is getting a chance to be shown at such a prestigious place, has made people more curious about it.

Sources close to the situation told source that the preparation for the screening has been going on quietly.

 While details about who will be there are still a secret, the fact that the film is being shown at such an important place has already started discussions in both the film industry and political circles.

It's a tough situation to ignore.

 On one side, the film is facing resistance and legal issues; on the other, it's getting a high-profile platform at one of the country's most important institutions. This move is expected to make the debate around the film even stronger and could really boost interest among the audience as the film is about to come out.

Although the makers haven't talked about the UAE ban or the PIL controversy, people are still discussing "Aakhri Sawal" a lot on trade platforms and social media.