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]

Actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram got married in a traditional Meitei wedding ceremony in Imphal, Manipur on Wednesday. The groom arrived dressed in white traditional Manipuri attire, surrounded by family and relatives. The bride stunned in a red Potloi skirt and traditional jewellery. Hooda said he wanted to respectfully experience his wife's culture by marrying as per Manipuri traditions. The wedding rituals took place at a resort in Imphal. The actors, who met years ago in theatre and have been friends since, announced their wedding last week on Instagram. The post included a card picture with a message written on it. The message read, "Taking a leaf out of the Mahabharata where Arjuna married Manipuri Warrior Princess Chitrangada." A Mumbai reception will follow the intimate Manipuri ceremony.

Ranbir Kapoor responds to concerns about the 3-hour and 21-minute runtime of the upcoming film "Animal," emphasizing it's driven by the narrative's demands. Kapoor reveals a longer cut was even entertaining at 3 hours and 49 minutes. Acknowledging director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's efforts to trim it down, Kapoor assures the audience that "Animal" is not just an action film but a family crime drama with complex characters. Co-star Rashmika Mandanna supports the decision, citing the need to explore character intricacies. The team believes the runtime aligns with the genre's depth. "Animal" is set for release on December 1, 2023.

The makers of 2022's Kannada blockbuster "Kantara" have announced details about the much-awaited prequel. Production company Hombale Films revealed the prequel's title - "Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1" - and first look poster release date. The mystical poster featuring the sun's fiery outline will be unveiled on November 27 at 12:25 pm. Writer-director Rishab Shetty returns to craft another captivating story about the sacred bond between man and nature. This darshana into the unseen past continues the Kantara mythos that began with the original film released earlier this year. Fans await plot and cast details for this next chapter in the simmering Kantara saga.