The FDA has approved a groundbreaking Alzheimer's drug, lecanemab, shown to modestly slow cognitive decline in early-stage patients. While hailed as a crucial step, experts caution about risks of brain swelling and bleeding, emphasizing it's not a cure but a significant new treatment option.
Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya’s romantic drama Chennai Love Story opens to fantastic numbers, earning approximately ₹9 crore globally on day one. The film sets a new career-best opening for the actor, with ₹5.5 crore from Telugu states alone.
Mani Ratnam to direct a love story starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi. Shooting starts in Kolkata, aiming for a November release. A 40-day non-stop schedule planned. With no action or graphics, the team is confident of wrapping quickly. Music by AR Rahman adds to the buzz.
Singer SP Sailaja reveals her mother and brother, the legendary SP Balasubrahmanyam, arranged her engagement to actor Subhalekha Sudhakar without telling her. Informed only that morning, she was initially upset but now values their judgment. The couple, who have a son, remain active in films and TV.
Nayanthara, South India’s leading lady, commands Rs 15 crore per film with 8 movies pending. She just bought a Rs 40 crore villa in Chennai’s Poes Garden, home to Rajinikanth and Dhanush. Currently filming with Yash for ‘Toxic’ and Salman Khan in Bollywood, her movie ‘Hi’ drops August 14.
Korean Kanakaraju locked a massive ~₹26 crore non-theatrical deal, covering most of its budget ahead of an August 7 release. While many films struggle for break-even, this deal puts makers in a comfortable spot. Varun Tej’s film secures a strong financial position.
World leaders convene for emergency climate talks as new data reveals accelerating ice melt. The summit aims to finalize binding emission targets, with activists demanding urgent action to avert catastrophic sea-level rise.
Nara Rohith’s upcoming psychological horror thriller is titled *Kapali*, with the tagline “A Journey into the Unknown.” Hansika Motwani stars as the lead in this Ram Ganni-directed film. The intense first-look poster reveals a police vs. supernatural battle, released on his birthday.
Nag Chaitanya shared an adorable photo of wife Sobhita, jokingly noting she cooked for him at night for the first time in nearly two years of marriage. The playful post has gone viral, with fans amused by his lighthearted praise. Catch the buzz on Instagram!
Bobby Deol is thriving in his second innings, winning fans with powerful villain roles in Bollywood and South films. In a viral interview, he jokingly noted that his co-stars, including NBK, Pawan Kalyan, and Vijay, became politicians after working with him.