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Aamir Khan Screens Sitaare Zameen Par for President Murmu

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Bollywood actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan recently organized a special screening of his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par for President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The exclusive event took place on Tuesday and was a moment of pride for the makers, reflecting the film’s impact beyond the realm of cinema. Aamir Khan Following the screening, […]

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Tamil-Telugu Actor Srikanth Arrested in Cocaine Case

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Tamil-Telugu actor Srikanth, also known in the Telugu industry as Sriram, has been arrested by Chennai police in connection with a cocaine trafficking case. His arrest comes as part of an expanding investigation into a drug network linked to high-profile individuals, including a former political operative. The case surfaced when police detained a former IT […]

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“We Are Sorry”: Mani Ratnam Reflects on Thug Life Flop

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Veteran filmmaker Mani Ratnam has broken his silence following the disappointing performance of Thug Life, his much-hyped collaboration with Kamal Haasan. The director, who reunited with Haasan nearly four decades after their landmark film Nayakan, has offered a candid apology to fans who were expecting cinematic magic from the duo once again. “For those who […]

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Karnataka Tells SC: Committed to Law and Order Amid Thug Life Row

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2025

The Karnataka government has responded to the Supreme Court’s notice on the ongoing controversy surrounding the delayed release of Kamal Haasan’s film Thug Life, assuring the bench that it remains duty-bound to uphold law and order across the state. The statement comes after the apex court expressed concern over threats to public peace and attempts […]

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SC Rebukes Karnataka HC Over Kamal Haasan Apology Remark

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has strongly criticized the Karnataka High Court for suggesting that actor Kamal Haasan should apologize over a linguistic comment made during the promotion of his upcoming film Thug Life. The apex court described the High Court’s remarks as unwarranted and asserted that compelling an apology is “none of its business.” […]

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How to Train Your Dragon (2025) – A Familiar Flight with Real-World Wings

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) I just walked out of the live-action How to Train Your Dragon and I have to say—it felt like reliving a cherished memory through a different lens. The film is a near frame-for-frame remake of the 2010 animated classic, and while that might sound redundant on paper, in execution it worked surprisingly […]

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Ballerina Movie Review: A Stylish John Wick Spin-off | 3.9/5

By Editor - News Desk June 12, 2025

As someone who’s followed the John Wick saga from its very first headshot to its globe-trotting underworld odyssey, I walked into Ballerina expecting more of what the franchise does best—high-octane action, cryptic assassins, and that uniquely stylish world-building. And in many ways, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina delivers exactly that. It’s a sleek, […]

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SC Rejects Plea Over Screening ‘Thug Life’ in Karnataka

By BPN News Desk June 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking protection for theatres intending to screen the Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka. The court cited serious concerns over law and order, including clear threats of arson, and directed the petitioners to approach the Karnataka High Court instead. A bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra […]

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The Life of Chuck Movie Review: A Quiet Thunderstorm of Emotion

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The Life of Chuck is not a film that shouts its presence. It arrives softly, lingers deeply, and leaves behind a strange warmth—like the echo of a childhood memory you didn’t realize still lived in you. Directed by Mike Flanagan and adapted from a Stephen King novella, the film is a soulful meditation on death, […]

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Karnataka HC Defers ‘Thug Life’ Release Amid Language Row

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

The Karnataka High Court has postponed the release of Kamal Haasan’s much-anticipated film Thug Life in the state to June 10, 2025. The decision comes in the wake of a controversy triggered by Haasan’s recent comments linking the Kannada language to Tamil, which many in Karnataka perceived as a slight to their linguistic identity. During […]