Sunny Deol’s long‑awaited sequel, Border 2, has officially cleared the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and is slated for a January 23, 2026 release. The film received a U/A 13+ rating, allowing viewers aged 13 and above to watch the uncut 3‑hour‑16‑minute war epic without any cuts. Background / Context After a decade of anticipation, Border 2 is the first major Bollywood production to revisit the 1971 Indo‑Pakistani conflict since the original 1997 blockbuster. The CBFC’s certification is a critical milestone, as it determines the film’s accessibility across India’s diverse audience base. The U/A 13+ rating signals that the…
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Sunny Deol’s long‑awaited sequel, Border 2, has just cleared the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), securing a U/A 13+ rating. The 3‑hour‑16‑minute epic is slated for a January 23 release, and the certification came without any cuts, a first for a film of this scale. Background/Context After the 1997 blockbuster Border left audiences craving a continuation, the makers of Border 2 have been working behind the scenes to bring the 1971 Indo‑Pakistani war to the silver screen once again. The film’s director, Anurag Singh, has promised a fresh perspective on the conflict, featuring new battles and a new generation…
In a decisive move that has silenced a flurry of speculation, the Kerala Film Artists Association (AMMA) has cleared its General Secretary, Kukku Parameswaran, of all allegations tied to the infamous memory‑card controversy. The investigation, which spanned several months, concluded that the memory card in question—containing recordings of women’s Me‑Too experiences from 2018—was never misused and was handed over to veteran actress KPAC Lalitha, not retained by Parameswaran. Background and Context The controversy erupted during AMMA’s 2025 internal elections, when a long‑hidden memory card surfaced in the association’s archives. The card, reportedly used in 2018 to document conversations about harassment in the…
Netflix has just unveiled the full lineup for its highly anticipated Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026, promising a week of non-stop laughter across Los Angeles. The festival, slated to run from May 4 to May 10, will feature over 350 live events at more than 35 iconic venues, including the Hollywood Bowl, The Greek Theatre, and the Comedy Store. With headline acts like Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, and Jerry Seinfeld, the event is set to become the biggest comedy gathering of the year. Background and Context Since its launch in 2024, Netflix’s comedy festival has grown from a niche showcase into a global phenomenon.…
Unsealed text messages from pop‑star Taylor Swift have ignited a new blaze in the ongoing legal battle between actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni, turning a Hollywood courtroom drama into a social‑media spectacle. The court documents, released Tuesday, reveal Swift’s scathing remarks about Baldoni and her overt support for Lively, adding a fresh layer of intrigue to the Taylor Swift Justin Baldoni lawsuit that has already captivated fans and legal observers alike. Background and Context The dispute began in late 2024 when Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, his publicists, and Wayfarer Studios, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation on the set of…
In a courtroom drama that has captured Hollywood’s attention, newly unsealed text messages from pop‑star Taylor Swift have thrown a fresh spotlight on the legal battle between actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni. The messages, released as part of Lively’s deposition, reveal Swift’s candid criticism of Baldoni and her willingness to back Lively’s fight for a fair cut of the film It Ends With Us. The exchange has ignited a flurry of social media speculation and could influence the upcoming trial slated for May 18. Background and Context The dispute began when Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni, his publicists, and Wayfarer Studios,…
Fallout Season 2 Episode 6 drops today, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 12:00 AM PT (3:00 AM ET) in the United States, 8:00 AM GMT in the United Kingdom, 1:30 PM IST in India, 4:00 PM SGT in Singapore, 7:00 PM AEDT in Australia and 9:00 PM NZDT in New Zealand. The episode is available worldwide on Prime Video, continuing the series’ weekly Wednesday release schedule. Fans who have been on the edge of their seats since the gut‑punch twists of Episode 5, “The Wrangler,” can now dive back into the post‑apocalyptic drama that has become a cultural touchstone for streaming audiences. Background / Context Since its premiere,…
In a surprise move that has sent ripples through the Malayalam film circuit, the highly anticipated sci‑fi thriller Anomie starring Bhavana and Rahman has been pushed back to February 6, 2026. The decision, announced by the makers on January 20, comes a week after the original January 30 release was slated, leaving fans and distributors scrambling to adjust schedules. Background / Context Bhavana, who has taken a deliberate hiatus from Malayalam cinema, is set to return with a film that promises to blend high‑concept storytelling with cutting‑edge visual effects. Written and directed by Riyas Marath, Anomie is billed as “the equation of death,” a…
Australian rock icon Rob Hirst, the thunder‑drumming co‑founder of Midnight Oil, has died at 70 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The news, released by the band’s official Instagram account, stunned fans worldwide and marked the end of an era for a group that blended hard‑rock energy with fierce environmental and social activism. Background / Context Rob Hirst’s career began in the early 1970s when he and a handful of friends formed a local band that would evolve into Midnight Oil. The group’s debut album, The River, came out in 1978, but it was the 1982 release Blue Sky Mining that catapulted them…
Naveen Polishetty’s “Anaganaga Oka Raju” has crossed the Rs 36 crore mark on its sixth day at the box office, pushing the film’s worldwide haul to an impressive Rs 60 crore in just six days. Background and Context Released on 15 January, “Anaganaga Oka Raju” (AOR) entered the Telugu market with a modest opening, buoyed by the star power of Naveen Polishetty and the fresh directorial vision of Maari. The film’s premise—a comedic thriller that blends romance, action, and satire—appealed to a broad demographic, especially the youth segment that dominates the Telugu box‑office landscape. In a year where multiplexes are gradually returning to pre‑pandemic footfall,…