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Dhurandhar Banned Across Gulf Countries

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Hindi spy thriller Dhurandhar has been denied theatrical release across all major Gulf Cooperation Council countries, dealing a blow to its overseas box office prospects. Authorities in markets including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain did not grant clearance for the film, effectively blocking its screening in the region. […]

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Delhi HC Orders Action on Salman Khan’s Personality Rights Plea

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The Delhi High Court has directed major social media platforms and online intermediaries to act on a petition filed by actor Salman Khan, who sought protection of his personality rights. The court ordered that his grievance be treated as a formal complaint and asked platforms to respond within three days. Allegations of Misuse of Identity […]

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Mahesh Babu Launches South India’s First Dolby Cinema

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Actor Mahesh Babu has launched South India’s first Dolby Cinema at AMB Cinemas Kapali in Bengaluru. The premium multiplex officially opened on December 16, marking AMB Cinemas’ entry into Karnataka after its successful Hyderabad flagship. State-of-the-Art Viewing Experience The new multiplex features nine advanced screens, including a dedicated Dolby Cinema hall equipped

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JioHotstar To Invest ₹4,000 Crore In Southern Market

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

JioHotstar has announced plans to invest ₹4,000 crore over the next five years to strengthen its presence in South India. The investment will support content creation in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, with the platform aiming to build a large catalogue of regional films, series and originals. More shows and creator ecosystem The company said […]

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Paramount Launches $108 Billion Hostile Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Paramount has announced a hostile takeover offer worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros. Discovery, putting forward a proposal of $30 per share. The move comes only days after Warner Bros. Discovery reached an agreement to be acquired by Netflix in a separate deal valued at around $82 billion including debt. Paramount’s offer immediately created a […]

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Dileep Demands Probe After Acquittal in Assault Case

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Actor Dileep has asked for a fresh investigation into what he described as a conspiracy to falsely implicate him in the 2017 abduction and sexual assault case involving a fellow actor. Speaking to the media after his acquittal, he said several individuals had worked together over the years to damage his reputation and career. He […]

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Dileep Acquitted In 2017 Kerala Assault Case

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

A sessions court in Ernakulam has acquitted Malayalam actor Dileep in the 2017 abduction and sexual assault case. The verdict was delivered after a long trial that lasted nearly eight years. Six other accused were found guilty. The case had been one of the most closely watched legal battles in Kerala’s film industry. Court Says […]

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Netflix Sends Message To Subscribers After Deal Announcement

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Netflix sent a late-night email to subscribers saying that “nothing is changing today”, after news of its deal to acquire Warner Bros created confusion among users. The company said the announcement does not affect accounts, pricing or content in the short term. Services Will Continue Separately For Now Netflix explained that both services will continue […]

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Dhurandhar: A Long, Gritty Thriller Anchored by Ranveer Singh

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Dhurandhar opens without ceremony, and the film keeps that attitude throughout. This isn’t a flashy patriotic spectacle. It’s a tough, tightly wound espionage story where every conversation is a risk and every decision seems to come with a consequence. By the time Ranveer Singh appears among the shadows, you know the film has no intention […]

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Zootopia 2: A Warm, Confident, and Beautifully Realised Return to a Modern Classic

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Nearly a decade after the original redefined what an animated film could say about society, Zootopia 2 arrives with an entirely different mission. Instead of attempting to surpass the first film’s sharp commentary or replicate its cultural impact, it makes a deliberate creative choice: to build a sequel rooted in emotional maturity, visual richness and […]