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Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12 Finale Date, Timing, Finalists: After 15 weeks packed with drama, controversies, friendships, rivalries, and emotional breakdowns, the stage is all set to crown the ultimate winner.

Made on a shoestring budget of Rs 1.2 crore, the Gujarati film Laalo stunned the industry by earning Rs 120 crore at the box office and became a bigger success than Dhurandhar and Kantara this year.

Allu Arjun, who is currently shooting for Atlee’s next, has announced a new film with Lokesh Kanagaraj, which is set to go on floors in 2026.

CBFC has clarified that they are yet to receive any promotional material for Yash's Toxic, as per reports. The teaser released previously was streamed on social media.

While fans hailed the Toxic teaser's stylised setting and vibe, a section of the internet pointed out how director Geetu Mohandas "objectified women."

How a small Gujarati film with no big names returned 24000X profit and is now set to extend its footprint by releasing in Hindi. Laalo, made at Rs 50 lakh budget has earned Rs 120.58 crore has shown bigger return on investment than Dhurandhar and Saiyaara.

Director Geetu Mohandas took to social media and wished actor Yash on his birthday while complimenting his performance in Toxic.

Alia Bhatt also praised the teaser of the Yash-starrer and called it 'dynamite'. Toxic will release on March 19 alongside the sequel of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar.

Toxic teaser: Yash is revealed as Raya in the very busy toxic teaser that packs action, cool vibes and romance -- all under three minutes. The film will go head to head with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 on March 19, 2026.

Son of a bus driver and a homemaker, Toxic star Yash ran away from home with Rs 300 and made his own destiny. He found massive fame as Rocky Bhai in KGF and will soon be seen as Raya in Toxic and Ravana in Ramayan -- that have taken fame way beyond the boundaries of Kannada cinema.

Explaining her emotional connection, Sreeleela shared, “I am not a ‘mother-mother’. But the maternal instinct is very strong. I think, as a woman, it starts from a very young age.

While Dhanush Raj accused his wife, Arshita, of physical assault, harassment, and issuing life threats, she later filed a counter-complaint against him over alleged dowry harassment and assault.

Toxic first looks: After unveiling the looks of Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria, Yash has now introduced Rukmini Vasanth, who plays Melissa in Geethu Mohandas' film.

The first-look poster of Tara Sutaria was unveiled on Saturday morning, in which she plays Rebecca in Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

Pratik Gandhi recently lauded the surprise Gujarati blockbuster film Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate, saying that it has made history by becoming the first ever Gujarati film to earn Rs 100 crore.

Toxic director Geetu Mohandas said the character of Elizabeth 'demanded a performer with high octane caliber and an undeniable presence.'

Besides Kiara Advani, Toxic also stars Yash Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Tovino Thomas, Akshay Oberoi and Sudev Nair in pivotal roles.

After Lionel Messi's chaotic Kolkata visit, Bengali actor Subhashree Ganguly shared pictures with the footballer on social media. The post sparked backlash, prompting her husband, Raj Chakrabarty, to come out in her support.

The Devil box office collection day 2: Darshan’s comeback actioner has witnessed a sharp 65% drop in earnings on its second day amid negative word of mouth.

The Devil box office collection day 1: Darshan’s comeback to the big screen has opened on a strong note, with the film registering a double-digit opening.

On the occasion, JioHotstar announced that its hit originals like Kerala Crime Files, Save The Tigers, Heart Beat, and Good Wife will get new seasons.

The makers of Yash's Toxic have declared that the film is going to release on the same day as the sequel of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar.

Kannada actor 'Mysore' Srikantayya Umesh had been suffering from cancer for quite some time and was recently admitted to a hospital where he breathed his last.