"KGF" star Yash, "Kantara" actor-director Rishab Shetty and comedian Shraddha Jain met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.
Jain, known for her work in the hit Prime Video series "Pushpavalli" and social comedy feature "Doctor G", took to her official Twitter page on Monday to share the picture with the PM.
"Namashkar, yes, I met the Honorable Prime Minister of our Country. His first word to me was Aiyyo!'. I am not blinking, that's my O My Jod, he really said that, this is really happening!!!!' look. Thank you @PMOIndia!" she captioned the post.
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Also part of the meet and greet were "Kantara" producers Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films and Ashwini Puneeth Rajkumar, wife of the late Kannada film star Puneeth Rajkumar.
The prime minister was in the city to inaugurate the 14th edition of Aero India, the country's largest aerospace and defence exhibition, at the Yalahanka Air Force station complex on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
• Hrithik Roshan praises Jr NTR’s precision, calling him a “one-take final-take star” at the War 2 pre-release event. • Jr NTR returns the compliment, calling Hrithik “India’s best dancer” and recalling being awed by Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. • Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 releases on 14 August and features Kiara Advani in a pivotal role. • The film is part of Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe and will clash with Rajinikanth’s Coolie at the box office.
Hyderabad turned into a hub of excitement on Sunday, 10 August, as the makers of War 2 hosted their only pre-release event just days before the film’s release. Fans, especially those of Jr NTR, packed the venue to witness his first public appearance with co-star Hrithik Roshan ahead of his Bollywood debut.
Taking the stage, Hrithik showered praise on the RRR star, calling him a “one-take final-take” performer. “Tarak, I have not just observed you, I have learnt from you,” Hrithik said. “We have had very similar journeys for 25 years, and I think Tarak sees a little bit of himself in me too. It is true when they say he is a one-take final-take star.”
Hrithik Roshan calls Jr NTR a one-take final-take star at War 2 Hyderabad event Instagram/yrf
The Krrish actor went on to reveal the biggest takeaway from working with Jr NTR , giving 100% to every shot. “Not 99.99%, not 99.999%, but 100%. He will not even check the monitor because he knows he has given everything. I will carry this lesson into my future films. Tarak, thank you for teaching me that,” he said.
Hrithik Roshan praises Jr NTR’s precision and dedication in War 2 Instagram Screengrab/telugufilmnagar
Jr NTR calls Hrithik Roshan ‘India’s best dancer’
The admiration was mutual. Jr NTR recalled watching Hrithik’s debut film Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai in a Hyderabad theatre and being stunned by his dance moves. “Since then, I have been a huge fan of Hrithik sir. Everyone says I am a good dancer, but I truly believe Hrithik sir is India’s best dancer,” the Telugu superstar said.
He also expressed confidence that Telugu audiences would embrace Hrithik as warmly as Hindi audiences would welcome him. “Each and every fan of mine will take you to their hearts. Your responsibility is ours,” Jr NTR assured.
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 continues Yash Raj Films’ expanding Spy Universe, following Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), War (2019), Pathaan (2023), and Tiger 3 (2023). Hrithik reprises his role as RAW agent Kabir Dhaliwal, while Jr NTR plays the primary antagonist. Kiara Advani joins the cast as an army officer and Kabir’s love interest.
The film is set for a major release on 14 August, coinciding with the Independence Day holiday weekend. Early box office tracking from Sacnilk suggests strong anticipation, with pre-sales already crossing £193,000 (₹2.09 crore) domestically.
Adding to the buzz is the fact that War 2 will open alongside Rajinikanth’s Coolie, creating one of the biggest box office clashes of the year. Trade experts expect both films to draw massive crowds over the holiday weekend, with audiences split between the two megastar-led projects.
Given its star power, high-octane action sequences, and its place within the YRF Spy Universe, War 2 is already being positioned as a major crowd-puller in both the Hindi and Telugu markets. The Hyderabad event’s energetic atmosphere only reinforced the anticipation surrounding the film.
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Sami Sheen shares her account of a late-night encounter that left her fearing for her safety
Sami Sheen, daughter of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, shared a disturbing encounter on TikTok.
Claims she and a friend were approached by two strangers after midnight in a restaurant parking lot.
She pulled out pepper spray when one man reached into his pocket.
Urges followers to trust their instincts and stay alert in public spaces.
Sami Sheen, the 21-year-old daughter of actors Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, has claimed she “almost got sex trafficked” during a frightening encounter in Los Angeles. In a TikTok video posted on 4 August, Sami described how a casual night out with a friend took a disturbing turn when two men approached them in a dimly lit restaurant parking lot shortly after midnight.
The social media personality, who also runs an OnlyFans account, said they had been outside taking photos for no more than five minutes when the first man walked up, asking for money. After she told him she had no cash, he allegedly pressed her to send money digitally through apps like Zelle or Venmo.
Moments later, a second man appeared near her friend, and Sami says that’s when alarm bells rang. “The second I saw this man, I had the worst feeling in my stomach. I thought, ‘Get away from him right now,’” she recalled.
Sami Sheen says instincts told her to run when two strangers approached herInstagram/samisheen
What happened in the Los Angeles parking lot?
According to Sami, the second man began speaking in Spanish, which she couldn’t understand, and then reached into his back pocket. Acting on instinct, she reached into her purse, pulled out her pepper spray, and made sure the man could see it.
“He started to pull a card out, but I didn’t wait to find out what it was,” she said. “We immediately ran to my car, got inside, and locked the doors.”
It wasn’t until they reviewed the photos from earlier that night that Sami realised the second man had been watching them the whole time. In several images, he can be seen in the background, staring in their direction.
Sami Sheen urges followers to be aware of their surroundings after the incidentInstagram/samisheen
Sami Sheen’s warning to others
The incident left her shaken, and she used the TikTok post to urge followers to stay vigilant. “I’m usually very aware of my surroundings, and I did not notice this man,” she admitted. “Even if it turns out to be nothing, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.”
She also encouraged women to carry self-defence tools like pepper spray and to trust their instincts, especially when something feels off. Several fans responded with messages of support, with one urging her to check her car for a GPS tracker, a known tactic used in trafficking crimes.
Born on 9 March 2004, Sami grew up in Los Angeles amid her parents’ high-profile divorce. Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen split when Sami was four, and their co-parenting struggles often played out in public. She briefly appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills when her mother was a cast member.
In 2022, Sami launched an OnlyFans account, a decision publicly supported by her mother but criticised by her father. Denise Richards later joined the platform herself, describing it as a modern equivalent to her Playboy days.
Sami’s account has sparked discussion about safety for young women in urban areas, particularly late at night. While she did not report the incident to police, her video has been widely shared, prompting conversations around situational awareness and the potential dangers of being approached in isolated areas.
Her fans have praised her quick thinking, with one comment reading: “Good for you for trusting your instincts! Your pics prove it. Scary.” Others pointed out that even if the men’s intentions were innocent, the situation highlights the importance of listening to your gut.
Sami ended her video with a simple message: “Stay alert, stay safe, and always trust yourself.”
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Coolie teaser drops 100 days early and brings Rajinikanth nostalgia with it
Coolie racks up £4.6 million (₹50 crore) in worldwide advance bookings, four days before release.
UK release set for 14 August, coinciding with Rajinikanth’s 50th year in cinema.
Tamil version leads Indian sales with £1.25 million (₹13.7 crore), outpacing other dubbed editions.
Industry expects Coolie to surpass £9.2 million (₹100 crore) worldwide on opening day.
Rajinikanth’s upcoming crime thriller Coolie is already rewriting box office history before a single ticket holder steps into a theatre. With four days still to go before its 14 August release, the film has amassed over £4.6 million (₹50 crore) in global pre-sales. The buzz around the Lokesh Kanagaraj-directed project suggests it could easily cross the £9.2 million (₹100 crore) mark worldwide on its first day, a milestone that would place it among the biggest openers in Indian cinema.
Coolie poster teases action-packed return for Tamil superstar Instagram/sunpictures
How much has Coolie earned in advance bookings in India?
In India, pre-sales officially began on 9 August, and by Monday morning the film had already generated £1.27 million (₹14 crore) in ticket sales. The lion’s share comes from the original Tamil version at £1.25 million (₹13.7 crore), while dubbed editions brought in:
Hindi: £20,700 (₹22 lakh)
Telugu: £6,580 (₹7 lakh)
Kannada: £800 (₹85,000)
When factoring in block bookings, Coolie’s total domestic advance sales stand at £1.83 million (₹20.26 crore). Ticketing platform BookMyShow reports over 706,000 tickets already sold, surpassing Rajinikanth’s previous release Vettaiyan. The superstar now holds three of the top five pre-sale records for Tamil films, alongside Leo (2.28 million tickets), Jailer (1.19 million), and The Greatest Of All Time (1.19 million).
Internationally, Coolie opened bookings weeks earlier, and the response has been equally staggering. North America alone has brought in around £1.28 million (₹14 crore), with £1.09 million (₹12 crore) from the USA, where over 56,000 tickets have been sold.
Trade analysts say the total overseas advance currently sits above £3.4 million (₹37 crore). With several markets yet to see peak sales and an extended Independence Day weekend ahead, distributors expect a sharp surge in the next 72 hours.
Rajinikanth plays Deva, “a mysterious man who takes a stand against a corrupt syndicate exploiting workers in a port town.”
The cast also includes Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and Soubin Shahir, with music by Anirudh Ravichander. Bollywood star Aamir Khan makes a cameo as Dahaa, his first on-screen appearance with Rajinikanth since 1995’s Aatank Hi Aatank. His role is expected to hint at a potential spin-off.
The Central Board of Film Certification has granted the film an A (Adults Only) rating, marking Rajinikanth’s first A-rated release in years, signalling intense, unfiltered action sequences.
Could Coolie become Rajinikanth’s biggest-ever opener?
If Coolie crosses the £9.2 million (₹100 crore) global mark on day one, as current trends suggest, it will not only set a new record for Tamil cinema but also cement its place among the highest single-day openers in Indian film history. It’s already surpassed the lifetime overseas earnings of films like Kamal Haasan’s Thug Life and even beaten the total haul of some major Hindi releases before hitting theatres.
With Rajinikanth celebrating 50 years in the industry, Coolie’s launch is shaping up to be more than just a release, it’s looking like a festival in itself for fans across the globe.
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Aamir Khan’s family denies Faissal Khan’s claims of wrongful confinement
Faissal Khan alleges Aamir Khan’s family locked him up for over a year and forced him to take medication.
Khan family calls the claims “hurtful and misleading,” saying decisions were made on medical advice.
Statement signed by more than a dozen family members, urging privacy and empathy.
Faissal says family branded him schizophrenic and a danger to society.
Aamir Khan’s family has issued a strongly worded statement dismissing allegations made by his younger brother, Faissal Khan, who recently claimed he was wrongfully confined and medicated. Speaking to entertainment outlet Pinkvilla, Faissal accused his family, including Aamir and their sisters, of branding him schizophrenic, calling him “mad,” and keeping him under watch at Aamir’s Mumbai home for over a year.
The Khan family described his account as “hurtful and misleading,” adding that every step taken regarding Faissal’s care was made with professional medical guidance and out of concern for his emotional and psychological health.
Aamir Khan’s brother says he was locked up family issues rebuttalInstagram/faissal.khan
What did Faissal Khan say about Aamir Khan and family?
In his interview, Faissal alleged that his family considered him a potential danger to society, saying, “They were saying I’ve got schizophrenia and I’m a mad person. I can harm society.” He claimed his phone was confiscated, he was not allowed to leave the house, bodyguards were stationed outside his room, and he was given medicines against his will.
Faissal described the situation as a chakravyuh (labyrinth) from which he could not escape, adding that the entire family had turned against him. He also said he wanted to speak to his father during the ordeal but could not reach him.
Khan family says actions were out of love and medical advice
The official statement, released on 10 August, was signed by over a dozen family members, including Reena Datta, Junaid Khan, Ira Khan, Farhat Datta, Rajiv Datta, Kiran Rao, Santosh Hegde, Seher Hegde, Mansoor Khan, Nuzhat Khan, Imran Khan, Tina Fonseca, Zayn Marie Khan, and Pablo Khan.
It read: “We are distressed by Faissal’s hurtful and misleading portrayal of his mother Zeenat Tahir Husain, his sister Nikhat Hegde, and his brother Aamir. As this is not the first time he has misrepresented these events, we feel it necessary to clarify our intentions and reaffirm our solidarity as a family.”
The family emphasised that every choice regarding Faissal was taken collectively, in consultation with multiple medical professionals, and “based on love, compassion, and a desire to support his emotional and psychological wellbeing.”
Family of Aamir Khan rejects Faissal Khan’s claims of being druggedGetty Images
Long-standing family tensions and previous disputes
This is not the first time Faissal Khan’s relationship with his family has made headlines. In the past, he was involved in a legal dispute over signatory rights and underwent a 20-day mental health evaluation at JJ Hospital in Mumbai, where doctors declared him mentally fit.
The brothers have also shared screen space in the 2000 film Mela, alongside Twinkle Khanna. Despite their on-screen collaboration, public spats have periodically surfaced, with Faissal voicing grievances about his treatment by the family.
Concluding their statement, the Khan family urged the public and media to avoid turning the matter into “salacious, inflammatory, and hurtful gossip,” requesting empathy during what they described as a deeply personal matter.
Khan family calls Faissal’s confinement allegations hurtful and untrueGetty Images
While Faissal’s allegations have reignited public interest in the strained relationship, the family insists their actions were guided only by medical advice and concern for his welfare. With both sides standing firm, the controversy adds another chapter to the complicated history between the brothers, leaving fans and the industry divided over the truth.
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Demi Lovato reunites with Joe Jonas during Jonas Brothers JONAS20 tour
Demi Lovato made a surprise appearance at the Jonas Brothers’ JONAS20 tour opening night at MetLife Stadium on 10 August.
Lovato reunited with Joe Jonas to perform Camp Rock hits This Is Me and Wouldn’t Change a Thing.
The reunion has reignited speculation about a potential Camp Rock 3 movie, 15 years after the last film.
Lovato’s husband, Jordan Lutes, publicly praised her performance and reunion with Joe.
The Jonas Brothers kicked off their JONAS20: Greetings from Your Hometown Tour on 10 August at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. But the night’s biggest moment came when Demi Lovato walked on stage. The 32-year-old singer joined the band mid-set for a throwback performance of Camp Rock classics, sending the crowd into deafening cheers.
Lovato and Joe Jonas, who played Mitchie Torres and Shane Gray in the Disney Channel films, reunited to perform their signature duets This Is Me and Wouldn’t Change a Thing. The nostalgic moment marked their first on-stage performance together in years.
Demi Lovato joins Jonas Brothers for surprise Camp Rock performanceInstagram Screengrab/ddlovato
Why fans think Camp Rock 3 might be happening
The appearance has fuelled intense speculation online about a third Camp Rock movie. Social media users claim Lovato was spotted at a soundcheck with the Jonas Brothers earlier in the day, with some insisting Disney has already approached her to reprise her role.
Rumours suggest the potential sequel could be set 15 years after Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, reuniting original cast members for a modern storyline. While Disney has yet to confirm any plans, fans see the timing of Lovato’s performance as more than coincidence.
Lovato recently followed the Jonas Brothers on Instagram again, and the band has been dropping nostalgic references to their Disney era throughout the tour, both of which have only added to the frenzy.
Lovato and the Jonas Brothers first worked together in 2008’s Camp Rock, later touring together and collaborating on Lovato’s debut album. Over the years, their friendship endured public highs and lows, including the Jonas Brothers’ hiatus and Lovato’s personal struggles.
However, their public interactions became rare after 2018, with Lovato notably absent from both Nick and Joe’s weddings. Sunday’s reunion, therefore, wasn’t just a Disney throwback. For many, it felt like a reminder of their enduring professional connection despite years apart.
Joe Jonas, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas arrive at Walt Disney Picture's "Jonas Brothers: 3D Concert Experience"Getty Images
Joe and Demi’s playful backstage moments
After the show, Joe Jonas posted a TikTok of him and Lovato lip-syncing to Wouldn’t Change a Thing, delighting fans who have long shipped their on-screen pairing. Lovato also shared clips from the night, including a reenactment of a viral old interview, and thanked the band in an Instagram post.
The reunion extended beyond the stage. Anna Maria Perez de Tagle, another Camp Rock alum, co-hosted the official livestream alongside Franklin Jonas, the youngest Jonas brother, who also joined the family on stage for the finale When You Look Me in the Eyes.
Lovato’s husband, musician Jordan Lutes, showed nothing but support for the reunion. Commenting on her Instagram reel, he left clapping and laughing emojis, later posting on his Stories that he “couldn’t be more proud” of his wife.
His reaction quickly became a talking point online, with fans praising the couple’s open support for each other’s past and present collaborations.
Jordan Lutes shows support for the reunionInstagram Screengrab/ddlovato
With the JONAS20 tour now underway and the possibility of Camp Rock 3 gaining traction, the Disney nostalgia wave shows no signs of slowing down. For fans, seeing Mitchie and Shane back on stage was more than a performance, it was a promise that some on-screen magic might be about to return.