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Ram Gopal Varma and Manoj Bajpayee Join Forces for a New Horror-Comedy

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1 year ago

April 11, 2025

Ram Gopal Varma has collaborated with Manoj Bajpayee before, most notably in the iconic role of Bhiku Matre in ‘Satya.’ Their previous collaborations also include successful films like ‘Kaun’ and ‘Shool.’ Now, after several years, the actor-director duo is set to reunite, this time exploring a new genre: horror-comedy. Varma took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the exciting news about their upcoming project, promising a spine-tingling yet humorous experience.

In his announcement on X, Varma revealed the title of the film, ‘Police Station Mein Bhoot,’ featuring Bajpayee. This collaboration marks their first foray into horror-comedy, a genre that neither of them has tackled before. The filmmaker went on to share intriguing details about the film’s concept.

Varma wrote, “After SATYA, KAUN, and SHOOL, I’m excited to announce that @BajpayeeManoj and I are teaming up again for a HORROR COMEDY. While I have explored genres like horror, gangster, romance, political dramas, adventure, and thrillers, horror-comedy is uncharted territory for us. The film is titled POLICE STATION MEIN BHOOT, with the tagline: You Can’t Kill The Dead. Concept: We turn to the police when we’re scared, but where do the police go when they’re scared?”

Varma elaborated further, stating, “STORY IDEA: After a deadly encounter, a POLICE STATION transforms into a HAUNTED STATION, making the officers flee in terror from the GHOSTS of the GANGSTERS. With cutting-edge VFX and spine-chilling effects, POLICE STATION MEIN BHOOT promises to be a FUN-FILLED film that will send shivers down your spine.”

Earlier this year, Varma expressed his desire to return to form after feeling adrift since the success of ‘Satya’ and ‘Rangeela.’ He announced another project titled ‘Syndicate,’ described as a hard-boiled crime saga that delves into human horrors rather than supernatural ones. He emphasized that the film has a futuristic angle, not due to its setting, but because its themes could easily resonate with present-day realities.

Meanwhile, Manoj Bajpayee is gearing up for his final performance as Sreekanth Tiwari in the last season of ‘The Family Man.’

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Announce Second Pregnancy

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1 day ago

October 7, 2026

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Mumbai: Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the happy news through a joint social media post featuring their baby girl’s hands holding a pair of tiny socks.

“Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude,” they wrote in the caption.

Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan. The couple fell in love while working together on the 2021 film Shershaah.

Kiara had earlier revealed on Koffee With Karan Season 8 that Sidharth proposed to her during a family trip to Rome. She recalled that he even used dialogues from Shershaah while proposing.

On the work front, Sidharth was last seen in The Vvaan, while Kiara was last seen in Yash’s Toxic.

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Will ‘Premada Oorali’ Join the List of Kannada Cinema’s Most Profitable Hits?

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1 day ago

October 7, 2026

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Entertainment: Kannada romantic family drama Premada Oorali is continuing its successful run at the box office. Released on September 25, 2026, the film has recorded strong growth during its second week, driven by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience support.

Directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, the film was reportedly made on a modest budget of around Rs.3 crore to Rs.3.5 crore. Despite a slow opening, it has emerged as a major commercial success.

The movie opened with an estimated net collection of Rs.9 lakh to Rs.12 lakh on its first day. Its collections increased steadily after positive audience feedback. The film earned around Rs.7.92 crore net during its first week.

By the end of 11 days, Premada Oorali had collected approximately Rs.15.29 crore to Rs.17.57 crore net in India.

The film witnessed another jump on Day 12. It collected around Rs.3.65 crore net across 834 shows, compared to Rs.3 crore on the previous day. This marks a growth of nearly 21.7 per cent.

With the Day 12 collection, the film’s total India net collection has reached around Rs.21.22 crore, while its India gross collection stands at approximately Rs.24.69 crore.

The film’s overseas collection is currently not available. Its confirmed worldwide gross collection is also yet to be reported.

With its strong performance against a relatively small production budget, Premada Oorali has emerged as one of the notable sleeper hits of Kannada cinema in 2026.

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Senior Kannada Actress Lalithamma Dies at 65

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4 days ago

October 4, 2026

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Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.

Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.

Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.

She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.

She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.

Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.

Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.