Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda celebrate Saiyaara first anniversary at Wembley Stadium; unveil exclusive Collectors Edition Vinyl LP

A year after Saiyaara became one of the biggest hits at the box office, Yash Raj Films celebrated the film's first anniversary with a special event at London's Wembley Stadium.The lead actors, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, were there to unveil an exclusive Collector's Edition Vinyl LP that honors the film's music and how much it's loved by people.

  

Wembley Stadium is special for Saiyaara because it was where one of the film's most memorable scenes took place.

In that scene, Ahaan Panday's character, Krish Kapoor, recognizes Vaani Batra through her eyes on the stadium's big screen.The film's emotional reunion between Krish and Vaani also happens at Wembley, which makes it a perfect place to celebrate the film's first anniversary.

The new Collector's Edition vinyl set has two discs.

The first includes all nine songs from the film's soundtrack.The second disc has 25 tracks, including 16 original background scores and nine famous dialogues from the movie.

Along with the music, the Collector's Pack also has a special Saiyaara diary.

It includes notes from YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, director Mohit Suri, Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, and other members of the music team.The package also comes with an exclusive ink pen inspired by Vaani's notebook from the film and two character-themed bookmarks that look like Krish and Vaani.

Mohit Suri, the film's director, said, "Music is the heart of every love story, whether in real life or in films.

With Saiyaara, I felt this even more.The depth of Krish and Vaani's relationship, the lasting feelings, the innocence, and the magic wouldn't have been the same without the songs.I'm truly thankful for the love people have shown the film because of its music.Vaani says in the film, 'The mind forgets, but the heart doesn't, and great music stays in the heart forever.' It's amazing that the music has stayed with fans long after the film.The feeling is surreal because the core of Saiyaara was always about how a song can take you back to a moment, bring back memories, and bring back love.That's why this LP isn't just a collection of songs.It's a way for people to experience the film all over again—emotions, melodies, and memories one at a time.We thought carefully about every detail to bring back the Saiyaara experience for fans."  

Akshaye Widhani, YRF CEO, added, "Saiyaara was a personal project for us because it marked our return to the romance genre, which has always been central to YRF and our most successful love stories.

We wanted to give fans not just a film, but also a music album that could stand the test of time.I have to thank Mohit Suri for making this possible.As we celebrate Saiyaara's first anniversary, we're excited to release this exclusive Collector's Edition Vinyl LP.It gives fans the chance to enjoy the film's music, sounds, and dialogues in a way that's meaningful and lasting.We wanted to create something they could own, revisit, and cherish for years to come—an ultimate Saiyaara keepsake that holds the full emotional journey of the film."  

Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Akshaye Widhani, became a major success, making over Rs.

580 crores worldwide.The film also made Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda one of the most talked-about acting pairs in the industry.The Saiyaara Collector's Edition Vinyl LP will be available to fans around the world.

72nd National Film Awards: Kartik Aaryan wins Best Actor for Chandu Champion, Yami Gautam Dhar bags Best Actress for Article 370

Kartik Aaryan and Yami Gautam Dhar have become some of the top winners at the 72nd National Film Awards.Kartik was given the Best Actor award for his role in Chandu Champion, while Yami won the Best Actress award for her performance in Article 370.

Kartik shared the Best Actor title with Mammootty, who was recognized for his amazing work in the Malayalam film Bramayugam.

This shared win is a big moment for both of them, especially for Kartik, who is getting his first National Award.

Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan, follows the story of a determined athlete named Murlikant Petkar.

Kartik's performance in the film was very well received by both people who watch movies and critics.It's considered one of his best performances so far.

Yami Gautam's Best Actress win came for her role in Article 370, a political action movie directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale.

In the film, she plays an intelligence officer who is on a high-stakes mission.Her acting was praised for being powerful and sincere, making it one of the best roles of the year.

The 72nd National Film Awards celebrate the best work in Indian cinema across all languages and movie types.

Kartik Aaryan's shared Best Actor win with Mammootty and Yami Gautam's Best Actress win are some of the most important highlights of this year's awards.

Priyanka Chopra gets birthday surprise as new Varanasi photos unveil fresh look from SS Rajamouli film

Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned 40 on July 18 with a special surprise for fans as new photos from her upcoming movie, Varanasi, were shared online.The actress is making her return to Indian cinema after almost seven years, and her work with filmmaker S.S.Rajamouli has already created a lot of excitement.The new images give fans another look at her character, Mandakini.

On her birthday, the team behind Varanasi posted two new pictures of Priyanka on social media.

They wrote, “TEAM #Varanasi wishes their ‘MANDAKINI’ aka @priyankachopra a very Happy Birthday and many more adventures beyond the horizon.”

The cast also sent her birthday wishes.

S.S.Rajamouli wrote, “Grace when she smiles.Fire when she doesn’t.Mandakini… @PriyankaChopra in #Varanasi.” Mahesh Babu shared the same photos with a birthday message, “Happy Birthday to the one and only 'Mandakini' Have the most amazing year ahead PC...Sending you lots of love and wishing you happiness always!!!#VARANASI @priyankachopra.”

The photos show two different styles of Priyanka from the movie.

In the first picture, she is wearing a black outfit with a sheer corset design, a messy bun, and bold eye makeup.She looks intense and confident, suggesting a strong, maybe action-filled part of her character.

In the second image, she appears more relaxed and casual, dressed in denim jeans, a white tank top, and a beige shirt worn as a shrug.

She also has casual shoes, a watch, and a high bun, making her look easygoing and breezy.Fans are curious about how these different looks fit into the story of the film.

It is believed that the black outfit might be part of a song scene, but there is no official information about the context of the images or the scenes they belong to.

The photos were first shared by Entertainment Weekly earlier that day.

Interest in Varanasi has been growing since the character poster was released last year.

The poster shows Priyanka in an action-packed look in a yellow saree, introducing Mandakini and showing her important role.

Varanasi is expected to be a large-scale, globe-trotting action adventure film and will be released in many languages.

It stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran and will have music by Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani.

This is Priyanka’s first film with S.S.

Rajamouli and her highly anticipated comeback to Indian cinema.It will also mark Mahesh Babu’s return to acting three years after his film Guntur Kaaram (2024).As the excitement continues to build, the movie is expected to come out in cinemas in April 2027.

Imtiaz Ali and MahaveerJain to introduce a new face as the female lead in hilarious friendship film Side Heroes

 Source was one of the first to share the news last year that Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain Films are making a movie called Side Heroes.It’s a warm and funny story about friendship, remembering the past, and finding happiness again.Now, we have learned that the producers are going to cast a new actress as the female lead.

A source told , “Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain will introduce a new face as the lead actress in their coming-of-age friendship film, Side Heroes.

The film’s team auditioned several girls before finally choosing the right one.”

The source added, “It’s a dream for every actress in India to work in an Imtiaz Ali film.

So, there will be a lot of interest in finding out who has been selected.Right now, the makers are keeping her identity secret and plan to announce her soon.”

Side Heroes stars Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana, and Varun Sharma.

It is produced by Imtiaz Ali’s Window Seat Films and Mahaveer Jain Films (Neetu Mahaveer Jain, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, and Shikha Karan Ahluwalia).It is directed by Sanjay Tripaathy and written by Siddarth Sen (director of Good Luck Jerry) and Pankaj Matta.

The film follows the story of three childhood friends who meet again after a long time.

It’s a heartwarming and humorous tale about friends rediscovering the real meaning of happiness, and it explores themes like dreams, love, memories, and life.

The source also shared an update, “Side Heroes will start filming later this year.

The team feels the film can connect with audiences a lot because it’s funny and has emotions that are easy to relate to.”

The India Story trailer to be unveiled on July 18 ahead of July 24 release

The creators of The India Story are preparing to show the trailer of the film tomorrow, July 18, giving people a better idea of the strong story that has already created a lot of excitement through its posters and ads.The film is meant to be a drama about court cases and deals with a topic that affects people's daily lives, while also offering an exciting movie experience.

The India Story shines a light on the serious problem of using pesticides in farming and how it affects society.

The film explores a growing worry that affects millions of people throughout the country.It features Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade in key roles and wants to start discussions about food safety, public health, and who is responsible.The story aims to make people aware of a danger that is often overlooked, even though it has big effects on many lives.

The movie is made by Zee Studios along with MIG Production & Studios.

It is directed by Chettan DK and written and produced by Sagar B.Shinde.The film will be shown in theaters worldwide on July 24, 2026 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.With the trailer coming out tomorrow, viewers can look forward to seeing more of the film’s main conflict, the courtroom drama, and the important social message that the story conveys.

The project is supported by co-producers Swati Vinayak Saindane, Anita Jadhav, Vinayak Saindane, Kalpesh Shah, Devyani Khorate, and Prem Joshi.

The technical team includes cinematographer Nishant Bhagwat, music composer Mangesh Dhakde, editor Ashish Mhatre, lyricist Shakeel Azami, and sound designer Anmol Bhave.

Dhamaal 4 Box Office: Scores a SOLID first week, all set to GROW in the second weekend

It was a strong first week for Dhamaal 4 as the movie did very well all throughout the week.It started off nicely, and the real increase happened on Saturday when the movie rose by more than 50%, which was impressive.Even if Sunday had only slightly increased, that would have been good, but the momentum kept going and led to more growth, which made the weekend very successful.

The weekdays also went well, with both Monday and Tuesday being very solid, though there was a slight drop on Wednesday and Thursday was similar, which was expected.

Overall, the first week saw consistent footfall and also gave one of the best collections for a Bollywood film in 2026, after Dhurandhar The Revenge and Border 2, which is quite impressive.In fact, if the film had also had paid previews, the total collection could have gone up by about Rs.2-3 crores.

Right now, the film has earned Rs.

94.45 crores and is expected to cross the Rs.100 crores mark today.The first week is actually better than the previous instalment, Total Dhamaal, which had collected Rs.94.55 crores.While the lifetime collection of Total Dhamaal was Rs.154.23 crores, that is the first target that Dhamaal 4 is aiming for in the coming weeks.There isn’t a major Hindi film for the next few weeks, though The Odyssey may compete at larger multiplexes.Still, there is expected to be good growth again tomorrow and the next day with family audiences coming in, which should help the film become a hit overall.

Paresh Rawal calls Akshay Kumar’s Rs 25 crores legal notice over exit from Hera Pheri 3 “an emotional reaction”: “How could he say no to me?”

Months after the controversy around his leaving Hera Pheri 3, experienced actor Paresh Rawal talked about why he stepped back from the project.In a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani, he explained that his decision was not related to Akshay Kumar and instead had to do with contract issues involving the rights of the franchise.

Last year, Paresh's exit from the film became a topic of discussion after Akshay Kumar's production company, Cape of Good Films, sent him a legal notice asking for Rs 25 crores in damages.

They claimed he broke the contract and caused financial loss.However, the situation was settled when Paresh agreed to come back for the film.

"I needed Firoz Nadiadwala's approval," Paresh said, explaining the situation.

"There was never any problem with working with Akshay Kumar.It wasn't about feeling uncomfortable.It was about a contract.If I wanted to do the film, I needed Firoz's approval because he owns the Hera Pheri franchise and other films like Awara Paagal Deewana and Welcome.Without his approval, I couldn't commit."

He also mentioned that the legal issues made him decide to walk away: "When the legal notice came, I thought, 'Why am I getting involved in this?

Am I here to enjoy making the film or get stuck in legal problems?' I told myself I didn't want to be part of it anymore."

Paresh also shared his thoughts on the Rs 25 crores legal notice sent by Akshay's production house.

Instead of seeing it as a personal attack, he thought it was more of an emotional reaction: "I really believe the legal notice was more of an emotional response.He might have felt upset or confused when I said no."

He added that even though there was a disagreement, he and Akshay didn't need to talk about it for long: "We didn't sit down and discuss everything, but we worked together afterwards.

Sometimes, you don't even need to say the words.That's just the polite way to handle things."

Paresh's exit from Hera Pheri 3 last year caused a lot of talk among fans of the franchise.

Shortly after his announcement, Cape of Good Films claimed Rs 25 crores in damages, accusing him of breaking the contract and sabotaging the film.