Ranbir Kapoor's crime drama 'Animal' continues its golden run, minting Rs. 23.34 crore on day 8 to take its domestic box office tally to Rs. 362.11 crore. The worldwide collection stands at Rs. 600 crore, making it the 4th highest grossing Hindi film of 2022. In India, 'Animal' has surpassed Ranbir's previous highest grosser 'Sanju' to become his biggest hit. The R-rated film had the 3rd highest opening week ever for a Hindi film with Rs. 337.35 crore. Backed by strong word-of-mouth, 'Animal' is now the highest earning A-rated Indian film.

Sunny Deol to star in sequel to his hit patriotic film 'Border', directed by JP Dutta's daughter Nidhi Dutta. Ayushmann Khurrana likely to play the parallel lead. According to a report by IANS, Nidhi Dutta is currently penning the script of Border 2. She envisions this upcoming movie as the biggest war film in India. Unlike its prequel, the movie aims to showcase the collaborative efforts of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The movie will aim to cover the inclusive aspects of the 1971 war. Makers plan to retain authenticity by shooting at real locations and incorporating stories of war heroes. The movie’s shooting is reportedly scheduled to start next year. There has been no official confirmation from the makers about the same.

Shah Rukh Khan cheers on the teaser release of Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer 'Fighter' directed by Siddharth Anand. SRK calls the lead trio "beautiful" and praises Anand's sense of presenting films after their successful collaboration in 'Pathaan'. He gives his best wishes to the team. This action flick marks Deepika and Hrithik's first film together and Anand's third with Deepika post 'Bachna Ae Haseeno' and 'Pathaan'. Anand has worked with Hrithik earlier on 'Bang Bang' and 'War'. With top stars and a hit director, 'Fighter' promises to impress.

Reports claim Amitabh Bachchan has unfollowed daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on Instagram, though it's unconfirmed if he earlier followed her. Big B currently follows 74 people including Abhishek, Shweta and others but not Aishwarya, who only follows husband Abhishek. This comes days after the Bachchans happily posed together at grandson Agastya's film premiere. Videos showed an affectionate Aishwarya advising Agastya on facing the media glare. On work front, Abhishek recently praised Aishwarya's performance in Ponniyin Selvan 2, saying both she and Jaya should work more often. So while the family has appeared close-knit recently, Amitabh now not following Aishwarya on Instagram has sparked rumors.

Ranbir Kapoor's film "Animal" continues its triumphant run, crossing the ₹338.85 crore mark in its first week despite facing backlash for violence and misogyny. The Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial maintained momentum, securing ₹25.5 crore on Thursday. Despite mixed reviews, Kapoor and Bobby Deol's performances garnered praise. Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan criticized the film in the Rajya Sabha, expressing concerns about its portrayal of violence and the use of the song Arjan Vailly. However, the movie's undeniable box office success suggests it may surpass ₹350 crores today, solidifying its position as a commercial powerhouse.            

Police arrested television actor Bhupinder Singh for allegedly firing his licensed gun at neighbors amid a property dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor, killing one and injuring three. Reports stated Bhupinder was installing a fence when an argument broke out with Gurdeep Singh over getting eucalyptus trees cut. The clash escalated as Bhupinder and three associates attacked and opened fire. Gurdeep's 22-year-old son Govind died while he, his other son and wife suffered injuries. Bhupinder, who starred in shows like 'Yeh Pyaar Na Hoga Kam', faces murder and attempt-to-murder charges for the shooting resulting from the scuffle over trees between the two farm owners.

Netflix's much-anticipated film, "The Archies," starring Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, and Khushi Kapoor, receives a stellar first review. Filmmaker Karan Johar hails director Zoya Akhtar's craft, praising the film's production, cinematography, and choreography. Johar lauds the newcomers, highlighting Agastya Nanda's lovable portrayal and Khushi Kapoor's heart-touching performance as Betty. Suhana Khan, in the role of Veronica, is lauded for her coquettish, vulnerable, and sassy portrayal, with Johar declaring she's "here to stay and conquer." Overall, "The Archies" is deemed a nostalgic and rocking musical, earning a must-watch recommendation.

In just six days, Ranbir Kapoor's film 'Animal' conquers the box office, surging into the Rs 300 crore club. The Sandeep Reddy Vanga-directed movie, delving into a complex father-son relationship, amasses a staggering Rs 312.96 crore. With an impressive Wednesday collection of Rs 30.00 crore, the film exhibits unwavering popularity. Boasting significant Hindi occupancy, particularly in NCR (48.25%), Pune (45%), and Mumbai (38.75%), 'Animal' is poised to surpass Kapoor's previous records. The phenomenal success prompts discussions about a sequel, 'Animal Park,' and fans eagerly anticipate more from this cinematic triumph.          

The 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) kicked off with a spectacular dance extravaganza as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee joined Bollywood luminaries Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, and Anil Kapoor on December 5, 2023. The vibrant celebration featured a lively performance to the KIFF theme song, captivating the audience. Salman Khan, a prominent guest, humorously remarked on the festival's grandeur and playfully teased about Mamata Banerjee's residence. The star-studded event also saw the presence of Mahesh Bhatt, Shatrughan Sinha, Sourav Ganguly, and others, adding to the glamour. KIFF, honoring global cinema, promises a cinematic feast for enthusiasts in Kolkata until December 12, 2023.

In a recent interview, Angelina Jolie suggested she may retire from acting in the near future, citing her disdain for the "unhealthy" Hollywood environment. The 48-year-old star slammed the industry as "shallow" and invasive, saying she's unimpressed by fame and would likely not have chosen acting if starting her career today. Jolie revealed plans to leave Los Angeles to instead live full-time at her home in Cambodia once resolving custody with ex-husband Brad Pitt, whom she split from in 2016 after a notorious plane altercation. Their bitter divorce and custody battle has restricted Jolie's travel and left her eager to escape the public Hollywood sphere. If she departs acting, Jolie's focus will shift to humanitarian work and her new sustainable fashion line.