Parthiban-Trisha's controversy EXPLAINED: What went wrong

A recent event saw actor R. Parthiban make a remark about Trisha Krishnan's character Kundavai, sparking a controversy. Trisha responded sharply on X, criticizing the comment as disrespectful. Parthiban later expressed regret, stating his wordplay was misunderstood and intended to be playful. The incident gained attention due to their collaboration in 'Ponniyin Selvan'.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's joyful tribute to her real-life inspirations

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrated Women’s Day 2026 with a warm tribute to the women inspiring her life, sharing joyful photos on Instagram. She also continues shooting Maa Inti Bangaram in Shivamogga, while a Holi video with castmates went viral, highlighting her work–fun balance ahead of the film’s May 15 worldwide release.

Sunny Deol’s 'Lahore 1947' renamed 'Batwara 1947'

Rajkumar Santoshi's Aamir Khan-produced Lahore 1947, starring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta, is now Batwara 1947 due to India-Pak frictions. Based on a Partition play about Mai in Lahore, rights passed from Govind Nihalani to Santoshi. Eyes Independence Day release.

‘War Machine’ on OTT: Plot, cast, and where to stream

Patrick Hughes' 'War Machine,' a sci-fi action thriller, is now streaming on Netflix. The film follows elite US Army Rangers on a routine exercise that turns into a desperate fight for survival against a mysterious, powerful machine. Starring Alan Ritchson and Dennis Quaid, it blends gritty combat with futuristic chaos, emphasizing teamwork and nerve.