From blockbuster trailers and record-breaking box office numbers to celebrity rumours and candid confessions, the entertainment industry witnessed a packed day full of headlines. While Varun Dhawan gears up for the trailer launch of his romantic comedy with Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, stars like Sonakshi Sinha and Sreeleela made headlines for personal revelations and rumour clarifications. Meanwhile, South films like Karuppu and Raj Shivaji continued dominating the box office with massive collections worldwide.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde is one of the most-awaited romantic comedies of 2026. Directed by comedy specialist David Dhawan, the film reportedly brings back the filmmaker’s classic style of colourful chaos, mistaken identities, family comedy and commercial entertainment. The trailer is expected to launch on May 21 and insiders believe the film carries strong mass appeal because of its entertaining characters and energetic storytelling. Fans are especially excited to see Varun Dhawan returning to a complete comedy entertainer after a long time.
Reports around the alleged separation of Mouni Roy and businessman Suraj Nambiar created major buzz online. Rumours claimed there was a possible divorce involving alimony demands and even third-party involvement. However, Suraj strongly reacted to the speculation and reportedly called the reports “baseless” and “fabricated.” Sources close to the couple also suggested that unnecessary rumours were being spread without official confirmation from either side.
Actor Veer Pahariya is preparing for his action thriller Benaam, which is already creating curiosity in the industry. Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has reportedly come on board as presenter, increasing attention around the project. According to insiders, the makers are maintaining complete secrecy regarding the storyline, supporting cast and technical crew. Preparations for the film are already underway and the music album is expected to become one of the strongest highlights of the movie. Industry insiders believe Mahesh Bhatt’s association will further increase audience curiosity.
Pati Patni Aur Woh 2 witnessed moderate growth at the box office on Sunday by collecting nearly Rs 7.25 crore nett, showing around 25% jump compared to Saturday collections. Despite the growth, the romantic comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rakul Preet Singh and Sara Ali Khan ended its first weekend with around Rs 16.60 crore nett in India, which trade experts consider underwhelming for a multi-starrer commercial entertainer. The film now depends heavily on weekday collections to maintain its theatrical run.
Actress Sreeleela’s mother Dr. Swarnalatha firmly denied dating rumours involving cricketer Tilak Varma. The speculation reportedly started after a light-hearted conversation involving Mumbai Indians players Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma. Rumours soon spread online claiming Sreeleela and Tilak had been dating for over a year. However, Sreeleela’s team clarified that both personalities have never even met or spoken to each other. Her mother called the rumours “completely imaginary” and stressed that the actress is currently focused on her acting career and preparing for her NEET PG examination scheduled in June.
Karuppu starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan has emerged as a massive box office success. Despite controversies and delays before release, the film remained unaffected and showed impressive growth over the opening weekend. After opening with Rs 15.50 crore nett in India on Friday, the movie jumped significantly on Saturday and Sunday, crossing nearly Rs 68 crore nett domestically within three days. Overseas performance has also been strong, with the film earning around $4.5 million internationally. The worldwide total has now crossed Rs 120 crore, helping the film beat the lifetime collections of several recent Tamil releases. Trade analysts believe the film now needs to remain stable on weekdays to maintain its blockbuster momentum.
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Raj Shivaji starring Riteish Deshmukh has rewritten Marathi cinema history. The historical action drama became only the second Marathi film after Sairat to cross the Rs 100 crore worldwide milestone. The film opened strongly with over Rs 30 crore nett in its first weekend and continued performing steadily during weekdays and subsequent weekends. After 17 days, the film crossed Rs 84 crore nett in India. What makes the achievement even more special is that the movie achieved this milestone without a significant overseas release, unlike many other large-scale Indian films. With its current momentum, trade experts expect the film to surpass Sairat’s lifetime record soon.
The trailer of Peddi starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor was recently launched at Mumbai’s Jio World Drive. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the sports drama is set in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram region and presents Ram Charan as a passionate athlete skilled in multiple sports including cricket and wrestling. The three-minute trailer hints at themes of struggle, ambition and social inequality. Reports also revealed that Ram Charan suffered a minor injury during the final shooting schedule, but continued filming without taking a break. Since his previous film Game Changer underperformed, industry experts are closely watching how Peddi performs upon release.
Actress Sonakshi Sinha recently spoke about facing “reverse nepotism” during promotions for her upcoming legal drama System. In the film, Sonakshi plays public prosecutor Neha Rajvansh, who struggles to build her own identity despite belonging to a powerful legal family. The actress said the role feels relatable because her father, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, also encouraged her to create her own path rather than depend on his influence. Sonakshi explained that her father always believed success should come through hard work and self-proof. Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, System also stars Jyothika and is scheduled to release on Prime Video on May 22, 2026.
