Actor Kunal Kapoor has gained unexpected popularity in Thailand following his portrayal of Lord Indra in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Thai fans have flooded social media with appreciation, praising his appearance and screen presence, with some even writing poems comparing him to the celestial king. Kapoor appears in important battle sequences and a scene involving Lord Vishnu. Responding to fans inviting him to Thailand, the actor revealed that his sister lives there and described the country as his “second home”. His performance has also sparked calls among fans for a separate film centred on Lord Indra. 

Singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes has voiced support for Palestine, calling the situation in Gaza a genocide and demanding an end to the violence. In an Instagram statement posted on November 12, Mendes wrote “Free Palestine” and expressed concern over the killing of civilians, particularly children and families. He said Palestinians had suffered for too long and needed international support. Mendes also acknowledged efforts to educate himself about the conflict and understand how he could contribute meaningfully. He urged followers to support humanitarian organisations assisting Palestinians, specifically highlighting the Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Watermelon Pictures and the Woven Futures Fund, and encouraged people to research their work and contribute.

After achieving a strong opening in India, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is now attracting attention in international markets. The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, has collected around Rs 823.5 crore worldwide within 6 days, including approximately Rs 297 crore from overseas markets. Its performance in countries such as the US, UK, Thailand and the Netherlands suggests that its appeal may be extending beyond the Indian diaspora. The makers have also released an English version and launched a global promotional campaign. However, its biggest test remains attracting audiences unfamiliar with Indian mythology, particularly in China. (PC: India Today)

Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana: Part 1 has set a new box-office record with a massive collection on its first Monday after Diwali. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film earned Rs 107.50 crore net in India on November 9, its fifth day in theatres, according to Sacnilk figures cited by India Today. It surpassed the first-Monday collection of Dhurandhar 2, which earned Rs 60 crore. The film's total domestic net collection has reached Rs 346.35 crore, while its worldwide gross stands at Rs 663.90 crore. The film also stars Sai Pallavi and Yash.  (PC: India Today)

Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi-starrer 'Ramayana' has crossed the Rs 200 crore mark at the Indian box office within 4 days of its release. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film earned Rs 56.15 crore on Sunday, November 8, coinciding with Diwali. Its total domestic net collection reached Rs 238.85 crore, while the worldwide gross stood at Rs 499.20 crore, according to Sacnilk figures cited by NDTV. The Hindi version led Sunday's earnings with Rs 36.75 crore, followed by Kannada at Rs 7.25 crore and Telugu at Rs 6.25 crore. The film released in theatres on November 5. (PC: NDTV)

Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana: Part One’, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, has crossed Rs 375 crore at the worldwide box office within 3 days of its release. The film collected Rs 69.80 crore net in India on Saturday, November 7, marking its highest single-day domestic collection so far. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, its total India net collection has reached Rs 182.70 crore, while the worldwide gross stands at Rs 375.50 crore. The film witnessed a 45.3% jump in domestic earnings compared with Friday. Its Hindi version led the collections with Rs 53 crore on Saturday. (PC: India Today)

Salman Khan has dismissed speculation that the government pressured filmmakers to change the script of his upcoming film Maatrubhumi. Clarifying the controversy, the actor stated that the changes were not made under government pressure. Earlier titled Battle of Galwan, the film draws inspiration from the 2020 India-China border clash. Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, it explores soldiers’ experiences, patriotism and the human consequences of conflict. The film also stars Chitrangda Singh. Khan’s clarification addresses rumours of official interference while generating further interest in the project, which is scheduled for theatrical release on December 4, 2026. (PC: India Today)

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi's upcoming film Ramayana: Part One is projected to earn around ₹160 crore worldwide on its opening day, according to a box office estimate by trade portal Bollywood Hungama. The Nitesh Tiwari-directed film is expected to collect ₹100 crore in India, while overseas markets could contribute around ₹60 crore. If the prediction holds, it would surpass the opening collections of Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and Pathaan, which earned around ₹120 crore worldwide each. However, it would remain below Dhurandhar 2, which reportedly opened at around ₹200 crore worldwide. The film releases on November 5, 2026.

Actor Imran Khan submitted an unconditional apology to the Bombay High Court for participating in the Mumbai SIR protests on October 10. In an undertaking filed by senior advocate Venkatesh Dhond on November 2, Khan said he would not participate in protests in the near future. He stated that he had visited the protest site solely to observe the alleged restriction of movement and suppression of voices. The undertaking followed the court’s direction during a hearing on his challenge to a Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) Leave India Notice. The High Court kept the notice in abeyance until December 7, while expecting Khan to remain law-abiding and avoid protests. (PC: X)

The Bombay High Court questioned actor Imran Khan’s participation in protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, observing that he is an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder and is not directly affected by the exercise. A bench led by Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi said he could not behave like an Indian citizen and had no right to participate in the protests. The court was hearing Khan’s challenge to a “Leave India Notice” issued by the Mumbai Foreigners Regional Registration Office over his alleged participation in protests against the Chief Election Commissioner. The court extended interim protection against the notice until December 7. The hearing took place on Monday. (PC: X)